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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1863

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Marching through Virginia a mule train to Gordonsville

A Civil War journal recalls Stoneman's brigade moving from Shannon Ford to Gordonsville, crossing the South Anna River after burning the bridge, then racing through wet cold roads. Exhaustion, foraging, and scarce rations marked the night march as Buford probes near Gordonsville. The region impressed the narrator with its fertile fields and the desire for peace grows among locals. Generals Stoneman and Gregg's staff push the column forward, freeing prisoners and seizing officers from Stuart and Jackson.

Shannon Ford Mae Drummond South Anna River Stoneman Grege Buford Gordonsville Racoon Ford Stuart Jackson

First Pace Editorials and War News Fragments

A collage of notices from Boston and surroundings includes editorials on Gen Stone expeditions and the Rappahannock operations, advertisements for U S bonds and a lecture by G C Coffin at Tremont Temple, plus a charity sale in Newton and reports on wartime relief and public sentiment.

Stoneman Parker Bacon Emil Schalk Rappahannock

Steamship news and European updates from May reports

May 11 St Johns New Brunswick dispatch notes the steamship Bohemian from Liverpool to Quebec and Londonderry arriving. Bank of England rate cut to three percent. Adams defense of his Mexico vessels policy prompts Franco protest. Times on Seward Adams leverage rumors. British forbearance debated. Peterhoff detention of Galbraith firm members raises ministerial concerns. Commons fails to pass church rates abolition. Paris Times predicts army and navy cuts. Corps Legislatif adjourned to May 7. Italy Poland and Russia brief items follow. North American voyage from Petrelana noted. Peterhoff mails to be forwarded unopened.

France Times City New York Seward Adams Washington Peterhoff Galbraith, Redgate & Co Earl Russell Lord Lyons United States Thacht Redgate House of Commons

Kilpatrick reports two hundred mile raid to Richmond

From Washington on May 11 Maj. Gen. Kilpatrick reports a rapid raid from Louisa Court House to Gloucester Point and back, 200 miles in under five days. He details destruction of depots and wagons, captures of officers and men, and the safe return to Union lines. He commends Capt. Jones, Capt. Armstrong, Capt. McIrving, Dr Huckley, Lieut. Estes, and especially Lieut. Col. Davis and the Harris Light Cavalry for bravery and efficiency during the operation.

Brook Turnpike Richmond Lieut. Brown Winder Meadow Bridge Chickahominy Hanovertown Aylett’s Mattaponey Appahannock Rappahannock Stuart Virginia King and Queen Court House 12Th Illinois Davis Gloucester Point P. Owen Jones Armstrong McIrving Huckley Estes Hooker Harris Light Cavalry J. Kilpatrick

Express Stage Robbery Reports Theft of Goods and Watches

A gang rifled the rear baggage and express section of a stage, taking about 3000 dollars in pie nag watches from passengers Corneil Grove and others were seized by the same group or will be replaced by the company, stabilizing future trips of the stage service.

Washington War Notes and Movements Report

Major General Hitchcock serves temporarily as acting Military Governor of Washington while Gen Martindale takes brief private leave to New York. Reports note Rapidan railroad bridge destroyed in Stoneman raid and Banks’s movements add little new detail. Nansemond River reports clear of rebel batteries and steamers, and many rebel prisoners are sent by steamer for exchange at City Point.

Daniel E. Sickles Hooker Lee Haman Baltimore Rcetrozade N. Y. Herald Sickles Newbern Jennie Dissolway Lawrence Forty-fourth Mass Dixie’s Land Duxbury Newburyport Herald Gen Stoneman Moses Opelousas Chickering Louisiana Taylor Banks United States F. Trainor Gen. Banks Gen. Hooker Richmond Fox Washington Hitchcock Martindale New York Rapidan En. Banks Nansemond River Suffolk City Point

Philadelphia Board of Trade backs Atlantic Telegraph project

In Philadelphia on May 11 prominent business leaders including J Edgar Thompson and Cyrus Wielall addressed the Atlantic Telegraph venture. A committee endorsed submarine cable plans, urged city support, and opened a subscription list that is expected to grow tomorrow.

Philadelphia Board of Trade Atlantic Telegraph Pennsylvani Cyrus W. Fiel Attezens J. Edgar Thompson Stuart George D. Parris L. Claghorn A. F. Sabine

General Halleck To Field At Once In Washington Reports

The Post cites Washington advices that General Halleck intends to join the field in person. The move aims to influence events in progress, not to relieve Gen. Hooker, with authorities deeming it a significant action that bolsters national confidence in Hooker. Halleck reportedly delayed a retrograde plan to test a superior current strategy over Chancellorsville.

New York Post Washington Halleck Ocker

Fort Monroe Dispatches from May Day Visit

From Fort Monroe May 10 Gen Dix departed for Suffolk this morning. The British frigate Challenger anchored in the road and the steamer arrived from West Point with despatches. She will resume trips between here and Norfolk. Col Kilpatrick and 3 officers arrived from West Point in high spirits. Hon L J Bowden left yesterday to fix shortages in goods and prices amid life’s necessities dwindling in Washington and scarce assets bound for Norfolk.

Monrox Norfolk

Mississippi Rebels Cut Path From Vicksburg Squeezed

Memphis Bulletin reports Jackson Mississippi already under control of Union forces with rebels blocked inside Vicksburg unless they break through. Horizon steamer wrecked at Grand Gulf sinks with 100000 rations lost. Pontoon bridge over Big Black river destroyed, not the railroad bridge.

Cairo Int Memphis Bulletin Jackson Miss Vicksburg Horizon Grand Gulf Big Black River

Grafton Reinforcements Reach Union Lines in West Virginia

Union forces report reinforcements arriving at Grafton West Virginia as Confederate factions led by Jackson Imboden Jones and Jenkins retreat toward the Southwest mountains. Rebels retreat from the railroad line in Western Virginia ending their rail exposure. Heavy fighting noted along the AY 11 line.

Grafton West Virginia Jackson Imboden Jones and Jenkins Virginia

Dix Massed Force to Threaten Richmond Lines

New York on May 11 reports The Philadelphia Press stating Gen Dix with his corps d armee and Gen Naglee lead a heavy column from North Carolina ready to threaten the Confederate lines south of Richmond.

New York Philadelphia Dix D’armee Naglee North Carolina Richmond

Col Jacobs Fights Morgan Eight Hours in Lebanon

In Lebanon on May 11 Col. Jacobs endured an eight hour battle with rebel Morgan. Jacobs reports heavy losses but has moved all his men to the north river bank and expects reinforcements shortly to strengthen the position.

Lebanon Col. Jacobs Morgan Jacobs

Government 5 twenties sell across agencies totals 2 253 090

New York leads with 1 259 000 followed by Boston 400 000 Philadelphia 300 000 and Western offices 253 000. Bond bonds issued soon with new plates nearly ready and receipts holders to receive bonds on payment. Camp Jackson capers celebrated in St Louis as ASD Richardson, an army correspondent, is a rebel prisoner awaiting release.

New York New Orleans Vicksburg Philadelphia Jay Cooke Boston St. Louis Camp Jackson Asd Richardson New York CenTral Railroad Co Albany Bank OF Commerce J. E. Thayer & Brother

Market highlights from New York week and rail lines

New York weekly bank statement shows increases in loans and specie with circulation a decrease. In markets, Second Board stocks close stronger though irregular with mixed railroad and utility issues. Commodities show dull cotton and grain activity in New York and Cincinnati with modest price moves across wheat, corn, oats, pork, lard, and butter.

New York Cleveland and Pittsburg Railroad Galena and Chicago Railroad Chicago and Rock Island Railroad Pittsburg, Fort Wayne and Chicago Railroad Chicago and Alton Railroad Milwaukee and Prairie du Chien Railroad Alton and Terre Haute Railroad Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Norwich and Worcester Railroad Cleveland and Toledo Railroad Illinois Central Railroad Michigan Southern Railroad Michigan Central Raiload Harlem Railroad Erie Railroad Central Transit Company Cumberland Coal Company New York Central Railroad Quicksilver Minin Company American Gold Treasury Missouri Tennessee New York Weekly Ohio Canada Milwaukee Arracan Rangoon New Orleans Porto Rico Muscovado Liverpool Cincinnati

Uncertain New York Market Signal Amid Hectic Trading

Report from the First Board market via telegraph notes limited buy orders and outsiders seeking delivery at higher prices. Prices showed strength earlier but a partial reaction followed as traders debated safety of purchases and expectations for broader market gains.

New York Telegraph Stocki Ag

Brokers' Board Sales May 11 Mixed Mining and Rail Stocks

Record of securities trading shows diverse listings from mining companies and railroads. Notable entries include Ogdensburg, Manhattan, Rutland, Central Ist, Vermont properties, and Canadian and Pan American interests with varied prices and volumes.

Brokers’ Board American Vt & Mass RR South Shore RR Graaee Fies Keto Ogdensburg Bedford Minings Canada Columbian Sava Snags GT Royale Manhattan Rutland Central Ist Il Traders’ Bank National Ins Water Bower Co Improv Pee Sassidincicc. A BOR. Bess Moes cc Oreester RR Eastern Railroad Fitchburg Middlesex Rees Akin Northern Railroad

Auction notices advertise estates and houses for sale

Henry Chaffin invites spring clothing buyers and readers to public auctions this week. Multiple properties are slated for sale including No 52 Harrison Avenue in Cambridge, the late Col Benson’s Mason Street estate, a Nonantum Place Newton Corner estate, and a Quin cy residence site. Additional parcels in Dorchester, Chickering and Norfolk places near the Adams House, the Sears estate in Watertown, and a Plain estate are listed with dates and times across Monday to Friday.

Harrison Avenue Col. Benson Mason Street Cambridge Nonantum Place Newton Corner George R. Hichborn Josiah Quincy, Jr Quincy Enoch Train Dorchester Chickering Norfolk Places Adams Hichborn Sears Watertown Plain Jamaica

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