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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1865

Page

2

Trial recounts Harold aiding Booth escape and barn arson

Eyewitnesses describe Harold being brought from the barn after Booth demanded arms. Lieut. Baker forced the handover while Harold claimed innocence. A rope and blazing straw lit the barn as investigators traced Harold’s movements with horses and other suspects, with testimony looping through the escape and ensuing pursuit.

Baker Harold Booth Conger Boston Corbett Joan Fletcher Naylor Atzerotths Philadelphia Atzerott Montgomery County 10Th Street H Street Pennsylvania Avenue Willara’s 14Th Street F Street Avenue E Street Ninth Street The Capitol Navy Yard Bridge T. B Maryland Joan Greenawalt Pennsylvania House Samuel Thompson Gen. Grant Andrew Atwood G. W. Gremmell Joan Fuiercuer Auger National Intelligencer the Intelligencer Thomas L. Gardner Dr Mudd John J. Parrey

Envelope Evidence in Civil War Plot Reading Read by General Scott

An envelope and letters are presented to the Commission. The letters imply a conspiratorial plot to kill a target in 1864 with names and dates noted. The witness recalls reading the letters to Generals Scott and Dix and describes exchanges between two men, one larger and one smaller, and a planned return to Washington.

Louis Charlotte Corday Abe Johnson Fountain Head Butler Detroit Harcourt Leenea Washington Sanders Canada Cuaries Senny Gen. Buuler New York General Scott Dix

Pirates at Havana and Bermuda voyage details

The steamer Cahawba from Havana arrived. The Stonewall left Teneriffe April 1 and reached Nassau before failing to cross Havana’s bar due to deep draft, then sailed to Havana after three days. Spanish officials visited the pirate Stonewall. Cahawba cleared for Key West after consul pressure. The frigate Powhat Be and gunboat Aries were in Havana area. passengers include Jack Davis of Galveston. Aries captured a British blockade runner off Florida with cotton and $300,000 in specie and two unnamed men.

New York Cahawba Havana Stonewall Teneriffe Bermuda Nassau D'Marina Key West J. M. Morales Worden Aries Matanzas Imogene Jack Davis Galveston Florida

North Carolina Loyal Government Moves, Food Shared

The Raleigh Standard notes steps may be taken to call a convention to restore a loyal State Government. A Fayetteville delegation sent to Wilmington procured 20 000 to 30 000 rations for residents despite secessionists, with government horses and mules provided to farmers. Railroads and telegraphs are functioning as Union meetings spread across the state, including a large gathering in Raleigh.

New York Tith Fayetteville 3d Wilmington NewseErn N.C North Carolina Raleigh

Democratic abstention and People’s Union ticket favored

In San Francisco on May 16 the municipal election proceeds quietly with no Democratic ticket. the People’s Union ticket is expected to win. Utah freight departed from Lopaz Arizona via the Colorado River on May 4 bound for Utah. The steamer Cocopa carried cargo 600 miles above discharge points. The steamer John S Stevens arrived from Mexican ports with 67000 dollars in specie and 23000 sacks of silver ore.

San Francisco People’s Union Utah Colorado River Lopaz Arizona Cocopa Utah Landing John S. Stevens

Sherman to visit Washington and Meade's troops march

New York reports General Sherman is due in Washington Friday or Saturday to handle official business and then visit his Ohio family. A grand review is set for Tuesday or Wednesday. Sherman and Meade army columns are moving through Washington. Gold at Gallagher's Evening Exchange closes. The steamship Nova Scotian reached Father Point at 6 PM.

Washington Gen. Harris Reverdy Johnson Johnson Writrams O’bierne Sarrattsville Dr Mudd Booth Harold J. Wilkes Booth Lloyd’s House Surratt Uniontown Lloyd Mrs Surratt Wu. P. Surr Caroline County Fauquar County Port Conway Ruggies Mosby A. P. Hill Richmond Lieut Ruggles J. W.B Boyd Garrett Concer Suatt Bowling Green Port Royal Sutt Beker Doherty Satt Lutt Baker Lieut. Baker Garretts Tacre National Intelligencer A. S.grant Ulysses S. Grant Jacob Thompson Buchanan Vicksburg Milliken’s Bend Young’s Point Navy Admiral Porter Mk Aiken Baltimore Department of Washington Augur Ewrye Annapolis Mary Hmudspeth Harlem New York New York City Third Avenue Newburg Newbern Nassau Street Twenty-sixth Twenty-seventh Street Sherman Ohio Meade Gallagher’s Evening Exchange Montreal C.E Nova Scotian Father Point

Money market and loan notices in Philadelphia era report

The report notes Gold trading near 130 with a 60 day Sterling rate around 14.34 percent and a bankers bills rate to London at 10 percent. It mentions strong efforts to lower Gold prices and indicates rising demand for sterling and francs due to orders for English, French, and German goods. It also highlights the United States Seven Thirty Loan third series offering $230,000 and calls for immediate subscriptions through Jay Cooke in Philadelphia. The Otis Company declares a 10 percent dividend payable on demand.

Jay Cook First National Bank of Pittsburg Second National Bank of Cleveland First National Bank of New York J. W. Guest Baltimore A. van Alien Albany Bank Treasury Department New York Middle United States Yey Tray Rae United On Re Eee Wilmington London Europe Jay Cooke Philadelphia Otis Company J. 5. & E. Wright & Co

European Paintings on Public Sale at Leonard & Co.

A large collection of European paintings is on exhibition and for public sale Thursday at 10 o'clock. The rooms of Leonard & Co., Tremont Street, invite the public to examine the works for themselves. Leonard & Co., Auctioneers.

MopeRr Leonard & Co Tremont Street

Footpath Joggeres Through Curious Verse

A fragmented verse scene depicts a jogger along a footpath with playful wordplay and rhythmic cadence. The lines evoke movement and mood through altered spellings and buoyant imagery.

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