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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1862

Page

2

Arago Sails from New York for Southampton and Havre

The Arago will sail from New York on the 24th for Southampton and Havre. Edward G. Tileston & Co. can advise on freight or passage. Lorin's bookshop stocks Tauchnitz editions of Thackeray and other works. The column notes wartime politics, naval plans, and public sentiment, including remarks on Davis, McClellan, and reactions to Bull Run.

Arago New York Southampton Havre Edward G. Tileston & Co Franklin and Devonshire Streets Boston Treasury East Boston Maine Worcester Western Wilmington Vermont Canada Massachusetts Metropolitan Minesota Pittsburg Pewabic Franklin Quincy Isle Royale Central National Erie New York Central Pacific Mail A. S Secretary of the Treasury U. S Ezra Linco United States England France ARLOR Blackstone Street Mansfield Mass Gardner Chelson

Cape Good Hope Trade Notes and World Market Summary

The report covers salt fish duty cuts and sugar duty projections, Cape mails to England, limited trade improvement, and ongoing droughts in Western Providence and regions including India, China, and Australia. Telegraphs note arrivals at Suez, Melbourne dates, and cotton crop concerns in Bombay Calcutta. Paris Bourse firm, listing Victor Emmanuel remarks on Rome, and a London Liverpool market briefing with cotton, breadstuffs, provisions, and money market briefly summarized.

Royal Mail Niapt Stone Liverpool Queenstown Boston Niagara Halifax Asia Roshe Point Hibernian Portland Londonderry Bavaria New York America Paris Daily News Washington Independence Belge France England Spain Cuba Ashton Under Lyne Confederate States Cobden the Times Russell Stanton Rinaldo Gen. McClellan House of Commons Dublin Holyhead G. C. Lewis Layard Col. Patten Maguire Ireland Robert Peel Shanghai Poor Law Board The Times Banes Atters Earl of Granville Duke of Cambridge Prince Albert Morning Post Guinea Mexico Yelverton Major Yelverton Court of Common Pleas London Cape Good Hope Cape Western Providence India China Australia Suez Melbourne Bombay Calcutta Victor Emmanuel Naples Rome New Orleans Uplands Manchester Bank of England American Securities Illinois Central Railroad Erie Havre Tres Ordinaire

Storm delays craft to Fortress Monroe and McClellan reports

May 14 dispatches note only one boat reaching Fortress Monroe from Cherrystone due to the storm. No major changes in Gen Halleck's army. McClellan's main force at Cumberland reports skirmishes with rebels and nearly 900 Union prisoners released arrive in Washington from the South.

Fortress Monroe Cherrystone

Rebels Promise Another Attack At Cairo

A Cairo dispatch reports from Fort Wright that a rebel tug reconnoitres after a despatch. The Benton flagboat is cited with a deserter saying the rebel ram survived the Saturday engagement and that repairs proceed off Fort. The deserter predicts a return in 48 hours and renewed hostilities are expected momentarily.

CuicaGo Cairo The Tribune Fort Wright Benton

Reconnoitering party skirmish near Monterry reports casualties

A brigadier general’s reconnoitering party clashed with rebel pickets, killing two, wounding three, and capturing five. Our loss was two. The command moves four miles toward the front as bridges and corduroy roads are built, with a possible engagement later this week.

Monterry Tenn

Siege Movements Near Corinth Advance Under Heavy Opposing Force

Reports from Curcago May 14 state Union forces under Gen Hallick push forward and fortify as they near Corinth. Estimates of the Confederate strength at 120,000 to 170,000 with Grand Junction fortified by Beauregard as a fallback.

Curcaco Pittsburg Halleck Corinth Grand Junction Beauregard Chilson United States Gether Otto Blackstone Mass. Street Boston Pner Chllson

Union Forces Extend Left Flank In Cairo and Paris Landing

Despatches report Gen. Mitchell's division linking with Gen. Pope to form the left of the line at Cairo. Pope reportedly advanced to retake a lost position from Friday’s skirmish. A steamer named Gladiator carrying the 4th Minnesota hit a disaster at Paris Landing on the Tennessee River, causing multiple deaths and injuries.

Carcaco Cairo the Tribune Tennessee River Pittsburg

Army moves in Arkansas as governor calls for loyalty

Report from Batesville dated May 10 notes Gen Davis and Gen Asboth divisions and two Shields regiments left for the North while Osterhouse’s force crossed the White River toward Little Rock. Loyalty rises with 150 citizens sworn, including judges and ministers, as Governor Rector calls militia to defend the capital amid expected Texans and guerilla bands. Albert Pike encamped at Boggy depot, 100 miles southwest of Fort Smith.

Batesville Arkansas St. Louis Democrat Davis Asboth Shields Osterhouse White River Little Rock Rector Little K Corinth Albert Pike Boggy Fort Smith

Arrests Ordered for Refusal to Take Confederate Money in Memphis

Memphis provost marshal orders arrest of all persons refusing Confederate notes for goods. Despatches report Halleck’s army suffering desertions and the 40th Ohio disbanding after a recent battle. Gen. Curtis advances on Little Rock while Steele moves from Pocahontas. rebel despatches note enemy activity in Arkansas and cotton losses.

New Orleans Nashville N. C. True Delta Curiaco Memphis Natchez Halleck Tennessee River Kentucky 40Th Ohio Congress Curtis Little Rock Arkansas Steele Pocahontas Drsare Ark Augusta Jackson County Jacksonport Batesville Corinth Pope Price van Dorn

Senate and House debate on confiscation and mobilization

In Washington on May 14 the Senate discussed suspending troop-payment acts, investigating frauds, and foreign intervention fears. A key vote adopted Sumner’s request for presidential information on Kentucky arrests. Confiscation bills were reported and postponed. the Army Appropriation bill passed after amendments. The House also advanced census records and retrenchment inquiries before adjourning.

Washington Senate Bright Indiana Congress Department of the West Wilson Mass Powell Secretary of State Sumner Yeas Kentucky Union Clark Special Trumbull Hovst Matton Vermont Eliot Massachusetts Cox Ohio Confederate States United States Phelps Missouri Shellaberger Secretary of the Interior House Wickliffe Secretary of War Crisfield Maryland Calvert

Nashville Breaks Blockade Reaches Charleston After Nassau News

Advices from Nassau report the Nashville entered Charleston. The Kate brought 300 bales of cotton from Charleston. The President has withdrawn Lathrop’s name for New Orleans Collector post.

Nashville New York Nassau Charleston Kate Lathrop New Orleans

New York Stocks and Money Market Report May 14

Second Board stocks rise with railways and scrip advancing. Notable quotes include Chicago and Rock Island 644, Illinois Central bends 924, New York Central 894, Reading 483, Erie preferred 663, Tennessee Sixes 58, and U S Coupon Sixes 105.

NEW York Stock and Money Market Chicago and Rock Island Railroad Cleveland and Toledo Railroad Illinois Central Railroad Michigan Central Railroad Reading Railroad Harlem Railroad Hudson Railroad Erie Railroad Michigan Southern Railroad New York Central Railroad Pacific Mail Steamship Company Line Ilinois Central Railroad U. S U.S Tennessee California

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