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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1863

Page

2

Forth Pact and Local Notices Highlight Sundays Battles

A scrambled OCR passage notes editorial columns on The First Pace and tas Darty Post-Edi torials and a weekly market review. It mentions a large map of Charleston Harbor by G W Teminson and a Rev Freeman Clark with a disturbing vision of a gallows, suggesting possible hereditary likeness.

Tas Darty Court Record Telegraphic News G.W. Teminson Charleston Harbor S.C Freeman Clark

Coburn Crowned American Champion After Lively Bout

The reader recalls a fierce match where Coburn absorbed little damage while his opponent collapsed, as crowds witnessed a $700 side wager and a backer risking a fortune on McCoo. Coburn’s speed and precision draw praise, while McCoo’s pluck and awkward sparring are noted. Coburn becomes America’s champion.

Coburn McCoo America

Gen Stoneman Reported Active Against Rebel Railways

From Fredericksburg a report states Gen. Stoneman was heard from on May 4 near Hanover Court House eighteen miles from Richmond. He had succeeded in destroying bridges over the North and rendered fifteen miles of railroad track useless, with his prolonged absence signaling clear success.

Richmond Hanover Court House Hooker Pamunkey Stoneman Enem Gordonsville Sedgwick Couch Fredericksburg Zooker 1Th Sigel’s New York Fredericks de Dahenki

Provost Marshals Named for Militia Enrollment

The official list issued in Washington on May 6 names term appointments for militia enrollment across New England and nearby states. Massachusetts districts include Hatch Hall Shaw Howe Johnson Herrick Cook Stone Merriam Martin with captains Dougherty Law Bean and Crane. Rhode Island Connecticut and others list district appointees such as Hamlin Chadsey Bromley and Bromley with several gaps in the text.

Washinston Jas Massachusetts Albert D. Hatch J. W. D. Hall George A. Shaw Wm. G. Howe Daniel H. Johnson, Jr Horatio G. Herrick Homer A. Cook Samuel V. Stone C. H. Merriam James H. Martin Maine C.H. Dougherty John C. Baker A. Po. Aes Elijah Law A. Bean New Hampshire John G. Godfrey Anthony Colby Chester Pike Vermont C. R. Crane Gilman Henry Rolla Gleason Rhode Island Wm. E. Hamlin Alfred B. Chadsey Connecticut Lucius C B. G. Pardie Isaac EB. Bromley J Ham

Steamer Spaulding Arrives with No News From Hilton Head

Fortress Monnor brings no new reports from Hilton Head and Beaufort. The Ericson arrives with two vessels in tow while Nansemond river opens to navigation after rebel batteries are cleared. Young Rover replaces Mystic in blocking Bampton Roads.

Monnor May R. Spaulding Hilton Head Beaufort N.C U. S Ericseon Nansemond Blackwater U. S.S Young Rover Bampton

Dayton Rioters Arrested as Empire Paper Is Suppressed

In Cincinnati on May 6 a riot in Dayton led to arrests of about thirty ringleaders and the Empire newspaper being suppressed. Its editor was arrested and sent to Cincinnati. Soldiers seized muskets from the Light Guard armory as guards tightened security and telegraph service to the East was restored.

Cincinnati Dayton Empire Light Guard

Officers Assigned as Osage Gains Febiger and Others

Commanders and officers reassigned to Union ships include Commander John C. Febiger taking command of the iron clad Osage, Acting Ensign W H Bailiss to the Tuscarora, and Acting Assistant Surgeon J G Bacon with Acting Paymaster C J Todd to the Mockoken. Four hundred fifty Confederate prisoners arrived, about fifty officers among them, mainly from North Carolina and Alabama regiments.

Washington John Co. Febiger Osage W. H Bailiss Tuscarora J. G. Bacon C. J. Todd Mockoken North Carolina Alabama

Cunard steamer Alpha arrives after ice passage

Hathrax May 6. The Cunard screw steamer Alpha from the Clyde April 17 reached this port today after six days in ice and sightings of several vessels frozen in. St Louis May 6. About 100 prominent Secessionists arrested today and likely held for several days. The list includes many in business and professional circles. wives and families of officers may also be sent beyond rebel lines. Several spies have been convicted by a military commission and await sentences.

Hathrax Cunard Alpha Clyde Lough Foyle St. Louis

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