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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1863

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Libel and calm inquiry noted in Atlantic dispute lines

The N Y Tribune labels McClellan a coward and blamer of public patience, while urging restraint and legal process. The piece cites Sea Queen, Dolphin, Peterhoff, and Alexandria seizures as matters for judgment, predicting not war but sober adjudication and possible restitution.

N. Y. Tribune Gen. McClellan Solicitor General Dolphin Peterhoff Adams Earl Rts

Authentic yet unclear report on Potomac crisis at Chancellorsville

The piece notes that most of the Army of the Potomac crossed the Rappahannock and occupied Wilderness and Chancellorsville, suffering heavy losses and retreating to Falmouth. It cites Gen Lee’s report claiming Jackson’s rear attack and Longstreet’s front engagement, branding the operation a demonstration rather than a victory, while praising the army’s morale and fighting resolve.

Rappahannock Grand Army of the Potomac Wilderness Chancellorsville Falmouth Lee Davis Gen. Jackson Gen. Hooker Gen. Longstreet Hooker Richmond Army Schalk the Press

English Trouble and Union Thought in Wartime

A national debate on war with England urges restraint and lawful conduct while asserting rights and unity. The piece cites Wilkes, Admiral vigilance, diplomacy, and the need to honor international law. it supports the Union and disunion defeat, with praise for Gov Seymour and Kentucky Democrats. It includes Massachusetts Gov Andrew's letter assuring equal pay and rights for colored troops.

England Wilkes West India Station Trent Earl Russell America New York Seymour Union Party of Kentucky Andrew Massachusetts Executive Department Boston George T. Downina United States Washington Stanton South

Coming Events in the Civil War Central Front

Reports indicate clashes across Charleston Vicksburg Murfreesboro and Richmond with Beauregard and Johnston commanding large forces. Dupont and Porter press in while Grant advances on Vicksburg from Port Gibson as armies converge toward Richmond from Suffolk and Falmouth amid twin attack lines.

Charleston Vicksburg Murfreesborough Richmond Beauregard Com. Dupont Gen. Rosecrans Johnston Porter Grand Gulf Mississippi Port Gibson Grant Port Hudson Rappahannock Suffolk Falmouth Lee

Cavalry raid under Stoneman tears through Virginia

Correspondent recalls Gen Stoneman's 10 day raid with 5 000 cavalry seizing key crossroads and destroying bridges railways and stores. Buford Gregg and Kilpatrick aided, capturing prisoners and driving rebels from Louisa Court House to Columbia. Destruction of the Virginia Central Railroad and canal locks, with major skirmishes at Orange Springs and Ashland, showcases bold Union cavalry operation behind Confederate lines.

N.Y Heaper Kety Virginia Hooker Army of the Potomac Stoneman Buford Gregg Kelly’s Ford Warrenton Junction Dixie Averill Rapidan Station Pennsylvania Rusk Ir Stoneman Sons of Libby Tisons Rapidan Morton Raccon Ford Fauquier County Artillery Orange Springs Culpepper Court House Spottsylvania Court Oy Col. Wyndham Louisa Court House Virginia Central Frederickburg Gordonsville Tenth New York Col. Irwin Avery Col. Kilpatrick New York Harris Light Or. Kilpatrick Wyndham Maryland New Jersey Maine Court House Ordensville Road William H. Perkins Melville Cook Thompson’s Cross Www Marcham Columbia Ames River Stuart W. R. Robbins First Broderick Kester Boyd C. v Immedia Lucas Gray Major Russell Thomas and Hick Richmond Expo Rivanna River Beaumont Non James River R. S. C. Lord Tolersonville John Feelner Ericksburg Gens Virginia Central Railroad Lynchburg Louisa Court Eugene Frederick Fredse Stoneman Pedition Harrison Cartersville Millia Shannon Kings Crossroads James Riveres Columnight Flemlock Drummond Flemming Cros Hasting Gordonstion Owen Buford& Nephew New York Ashland Kilpatrick Harris Light Relfth Illinois South Anna Spottsylvania Court House Beaver Dam Richmond Station Gordonsville Pike Ground Squirrel Jeff S Fredericburg Lee Jeff Davis Perhapelf W. H Hampton Yanceyville Coluyup

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