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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1862

Page

2

Corinth Evacuation Rumor Grows Amid Front Position

A May 7 dispatch notes deserters spreading word of Corinth evacuation and Federal occupation. Beauregard is reportedly pulling back toward Grand Junction, with consensus growing that a major battlefield clash may be avoided from their current lines.

CuicaGo Corinth Beauregard Grand Junction

Cavalry clash near Harrisonburg reports rebel losses

Detachment of the New York Fifth Cavalry reconnoitered toward Harrisonburg. They clashed with Ashby’s cavalry, killing ten and taking six prisoners. our side lost one killed and the battalion adjutant captured. A bridge guard reported attempts to burn the Columbian bridge thwarted. Banks’s army remains at Newmarket awaiting forage and provisions.

Newmarket N. Y. 5Th Cavalry Harrisonburg Ashby Mount Jackson Columbian Bridge Surrey Valley New York

Merrimac Retreats as McClellan Presses Pursuit Near Yorktown

At Fortress Monroe on May 7 the Merrimac engaged briefly but took no action. A Yorktown mail report claimed the enemy crossed the Chickahominy and destroyed bridges. McClellan remained close in pursuit. Washington reported no authentic Williamsburg news and casualty lists were unavailable.

Moxror Wool Yorktown Chickahominy McClellan Washington Fortress Monroe Williamsburg Cincinnati Hazlett Ohio Regiment McKinney Lieut Dial Pulaski Louisville

Senate Deliberations Include Slavery Repeal Petitions and Daily Seat Race

May 7 Washington Senate proceedings show petitions from Maryland residents calling for immediate repeal of the District of Columbia slavery abolition law and stronger fugitive slave enforcement. The body passed bills on Treasury officer reimbursements and 1863 clerical pay, while laying over a large volunteer payment bill. The Nebraska contested election heated debate ends with Daily retaining his seat after a 64–30 vote to table.

Washington Senate Kennedy Maryland District of Columbia W. B. Bowie Secretary of the Treasury Western Department Sumner Benjamin Stark Oregon United States Saulsbury McDougal D. G. Farragut California House Committee On Commerce New Orleans Humphreys Tennessee Foster Georgetown Clark Collamer Harlan Cowan Wilson Mass Harris Sherman Henderson Willey Hower Eliot Beaufort S. C Hilton Head Port Royal Crisfield Mr Dawes Voorhees Washburne Illinois Mr Daily

Navy assigns officers and creates posts

The Navy Department orders Assistant Paymaster John S. Woolson to report for duty to the Chief of Provisions and Clothing. Assistant Bishop will report to Flag Officer Dupont aboard the Wyandotte. Commander Overton Carris to command the receiving ship Alleghany and reserve Lieut Charles Thomas. Wm H Herring to acting Master's Mate and to the Navy Yard New York. The Senate tax bill aims 20 cents a gallon whiskey and 20 cents per pound tobacco with projected revenue around forty million dollars.

Washington Navy Department John S. Woolson Bureau of Bishop Dupont Wyandotte Overton Carris Alleghany Charles Thomas Wm. H. Herring Philadelphia Navy Yard New York Senate

Decision Quashes Indictment for Treason in Chenoweth Case

In Cincinnati Justice Swayne sustained a motion by ex-Senator Pugh and quashed the 1861 treason indictment against James W. Chenoweth for aiding rebels. The ruling held that treason under the Constitution refers to levying war, while aiding enemies pertains to public war with a foreign foe.

Cincinnati U. S. Circuit Court James W. Chenoweth Pugh Swayne

Maritime Arrivals and Departures Reported in San Francisco

Steamers and vessels listed arrive from Panama New York Boston and Hong Kong with 1200 passengers headed to Oregon and British Columbia mines. Two steamers will depart this week for the same destination. Sandwich Island dates to April 19 are received. The French Consul died at Honolulu on March 29.

New York Australasian Liverpool Queenstown America Tubal Cain Nassau London Star Lord Palmerston Italy Venetia the Times Lincoln Mason Sir Gell House of Commons Galway France Paris Garibaldi Victor Emmanuel Naples Rome Papal Shanghai Oochow London Liverrod Upper Portland Place United Stats Legation Ate Times Merican St Literary Gazette Prince Dolgorovsky Russian Empire Russia Turkey Surpretet Albania Calcutta China San Francisco Golden Age Panama Mary Robinson Endeavor Mary E. Balch Rambler Boston Victor Hong Kong Pontiac Asuburg Hamburg Webfoot Callao Elvira Valparaiso Caroline E. Foote Amoor River Oregon British Columbia Sandwich Island

Wounded Soldiers Arrive for Care in New York

On May 7 at the New England Rooms Colonel Howe received nine New Hampshire, twenty-nine Maine, three Massachusetts, and five Illinois wounded soldiers. Forty New York soldiers were moved to Park barracks, with others sent to Connecticut. State agents, physicians, and volunteer nurses provided care as the New England Soldiers Relief Association aided six on the Daniel Webster and thirty plus more at the Association Rooms. Maine and Massachusetts men were dispatched to Boston by evening train.

New York New Hampshire Maine Massachusetts Illinois Howe New England Park Barracks Col. Almy Connecticut Newhern New England Soldiers’ Relief Association Association Boston

Nebraska Cavalry Report Questioned by Cairo Dispatch

A Cairo despatch to the Times says fewer than 200 Nebraska cavalry were captured in the recent skirmish with rebels under Clay instead of Jeff. The engagement occurred twelve miles west of Hinman across the river from Fort Henry. A strong force pursues the rebels.

Winfield Scott Hancock Pennsylvania West Point Mill Academy Simon Bolivar Buckner Fort Donelson Fourth United States Infantry Contreras Cherubusco Sixth United States Infantry Quartermaster General's Department United States McClellan Army of the Potomac Lewinsville Williamsburg Hancock CaicaGo Times Cairo Fort Henry Nebraska Cavalry Clay Jeff. Thompson Hinman

Connecticut Legislature Opens with Carter Speaker

The Connecticut Senate elected Hon. Hirem Goodwin as presiding officer and the House chose Hon. Josiah M. Carter as Speaker. Governor Buckingham arrived with a large escort of military and firemen as the hall filled with straw decorations. Carter led with 163 votes to Hyde's 45.

Connecticut New Haven Conn Senate Hirem Goodwin House Josiah M. Carter Buckingham J. M. Carter Union Republican Alvan P. Hyde

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