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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1862

Page

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Hunter Proclamation Sparks Abolitionist Backlash

The Boston Post critiques General David Hunter for freeing slaves in Georgia Florida and South Carolina arguing his martial law step oversteps military duty. It ridicules the notion that one proclamation can redefine domestic institutions across three states and questions the abolitionist reaction.

David Hunter Georgia Florida South Carolina Hell David Department OF the SouTh Throw Heap 8. C Military Department of the Epwamp W. Smith N. Y. Times Hunter Burnside Foster Stanley North Carolina Southern Department Washington Lincoln Gen. Hunter at _t

Invincible Soldiers Hear The Call To Defend Richmond

The camp fires burn as the army of the Potomac vows to carry out its mission despite rumors of evacuation and desertion. Descriptions praise civilian volunteers and the spirit of endurance, noting stores with Union control and a readiness to suffer through rain and mud for the country.

Richmond Army of the Potomac New Kent Court House Williamsburg

Confiscation Debates in Congress on Rebels and Slaves

The Select Committees in both Houses push bills to confiscate rebel property and free slaves of those in arms or aiding rebellion. House measures seize all estate of Confederates and supporters. another act frees slaves after the act’s passage. Critics warn such laws defy the Constitution and due process, risking tyranny and extended war.

Cumberland New Kent Court House Army of the Potomac Richmond McClellan Hooker Kearney Williamsburg Stoneman Yorktown Bowling Green Columbus Sebastopol Mississippi Manassas Gloucester West Point Lee Missroon City Point James River Navy Department Congress Dupont Farragut Foote Galena House United States Senate Cristreip Union, Md Eliot

Public tone argues for restraint amid foreign interference fears

The piece defends a cautious return to constitutional terms over radical leveling measures and rejects rumored Franco-British interference. It recalls colonial era acts against importing enslaved Africans and argues foreign meddling would be a grave wrong, unlikely and unwise.

Union Loyalty Vote Proposes Shanklin For Grundy Delegation

At Grundy county Missouri meeting to pick a delegate for the State Convention in place of Col. Tindell, Col. Shanklin is named as a firm Union man. They vow to vote for no man not known as loyal to the U S and Provisional State Government, opposing secession or rebellion. They urge loyalty to the Constitution amid emancipation schemes in Congress, praising Judges Collamer and Thomas and other Republicans.

Congress Kellogg Illinois Collamore Thomas North Republican Action Albany Dickenson Edward Stanley California North Carolina Andrew Johnson Tennessee House of Commons Massachusetts Stanley Grundy County Tindell Shanklin United States Collamer London Manchester Guardian Lennoxs Tuvrsday Manchester Omnibuses South Kensington Exhibition Building West End Crystal Palace Hyde Park Duchesses of Sutherland and Argyle Constance Grosvenor Earl Granville Lis Spain Areo Duke of Rianzares Prussia Herajesty Locksley Hall Syme Edinburgh Arles Dufour Disraeli Bucks A Or Majesty’s Duke of Cambridge Donhommie Crown Prince of Oscar Sweden Ee of Canterbury Chelmsford Derby Palmer C. Rus Sell House of Hope Wen Agance Scots Fusilier Jane iEarl Granville

Coast Survey aided bombardment of Fort Jackson

Admiral Porter thanks Prof Bache for Coast Survey team of Mr Gerdes Mr Harris and Mr Oltmans who directed precise mortar positions and chart work under fire. The party's work enabled accurate shelling, naval maneuvers, and the eventual surrender of Fort Jackson after 144 hours of bombardment with seven thousand shells and minimal vessel losses.

Harriet Lane Forts Jackson aNnd St. Purfurr Deak Coast Survey Gerdes Oltmans Harris Staid Fort Jackson Twiseacres Elyee Davin D. Porter A. D. Bache U. S. Coast Survey

Bombardment and Evacuation of New Orleans Forts

General Butler recounts landing operations at Forts Jackson and St Philip, detailing boat maneuvers through the bayous, surrenders of garrison, and destruction of rebel vessels. He notes capture of the forts, their defensibility, and plans to push upriver to threaten Corinth. He condemns mob violence in New Orleans and promises punishment.

Belmont & CO Wall Street New York Messrs Rothschild Paris London Frankfort Vienna Naples Canada Department OF the Gulf Forts Jackson and Phillip E. M. Stanton Mississippi River Jackson and St. Philip Farragut Fort Jackson New Orleans Gulf Fort St. Philip Sable Island Fort St Philip Porter Miami Pass al’Outre Regisetts Col. Jones Everett Massachusetts Battery Mameel’s Canal Wisconsin Volunteers 21St Idiana Bayou Louisiana Phelps Forts Jackson Harriet Lane Wietzel Engineers Twenty Massachusetts Corinth Pike Wood Lake Ponchart Buell Sible Mobile Lam Obdt Benjamin F. Butleer

Duty of Repentance and Resignation in Time of War

Religious meditation decrying national sin and divine punishment amid war. It cites hardships, loss of luxuries, and abandonment of homes as consequences of transgressions. Urges confession, forsaking sins, breaking idols, and prayer for grace to endure and reform with steadfast faith.

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