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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1863

Page

4

Protestant Episcopal Convention Opens in Boston Diocese

The 73d annual Convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Massachusetts opens with services at St. Pauls Church. A Church Union committee drafts a constitution to extend the church and advance its interests. Delegates from 32 churches meet as Grace Church and Trinity Church host sessions with sermons by Rev. Benj Babbitt and Rev. William R Babcock.

Protestant Episcopal Convention Protestant Episcopal Church Massachusetts St. Paul’s Church Benj. B. Babbitt Andover Church Union A. H. Rice C. H. Frothingham Randall Nicholson Low Wetherell Barrett Tive Trinity Church William R. Babcock F. D. Wuntington D. C Emmanuel Church Margaret Coffin William S. Perry Portland

Prize Steamer Cherokee Captured Off Charleston Arrives in Port

The prize steamer Cherokee, an English four year old wood vessel of about four hundred tons, captured by the U. S. steamer Canandaigua while attempting to run the blockade, arrived under a prize crew. Formerly the Thistle, she carries 450 bales of cotton and tobacco and lands her cargo at Grand Junction wharf, East Boston. Thirteen officers and crew arrived as witnesses. the captain is a South Carolinian.

Cherokee Charleston U. S Canandaigua Grand Junction Wharf Boston

Police Court Reports: Break‑in, thefts, and assault cases

In police court yesterday two youths waived examination on breaking and entering Lindsey's periodical shop and stealing four dollars in coppers, each held in two hundred dollars for trial. Dennis O'Brien fined ten dollars and costs for assaulting Mary Ragan. Mary Lee convicted of stealing a print from O. T. Taylor on Hanover Street and jailed two months in the House of Correction.

Lindsey Dennis O’brien Mary Ragan Mary Lee O. T. Taylor Hanover Street House of Correction

Local Brevities and Damaging Rumors

The Common presents a magnificent appearance as ladies praise it. James Smith died suddenly in the Railroad House bar room on Lowell Street Monday night. Rumors claim a new match factory will be built at Waltham. Ann McIntosh, described as intemperate, attempted suicide at Police Station 1 Monday night.

James Smith Lowell Street Waltham Ann McIntosh

Bowdoin Street Church to Be Replaced by New Adven t Edifice

The Bowdoin Street Church, a granite 1830 structure, is sold to the Church of the Advent Corporation for demolition. An adjoining lot behind the building along Temple Street will fund a large new edifice with an elegant design.

Bowdoin Street Church of the Advent Corporation Temple Street Curtis Gould & Co Albany New Haven Saco Concord Union Street Haymarket Square

Court docket notes multiple cases in early session

Court sessions report a prize steamer Aries hearing, a motion for new trial in U S vs George Nickerson, licenses and hotel keeper compliance, and various civil and criminal entries. Judgments include Coburn v McAaghlin for 21939 dollars, and damages for maladministering office. Several guilty pleas and fines appear for liquor nuisance and related offenses.

U. S. District Court Sprague Aries Dana U. S C. G Thomas George Nickerson T. K. Lathrop J. B. Richardson Sorehorn Lord D. J. Coburn Henry Mcaaghlin J.C. Crowley Vose J. W. Hubbard Asa Southworth Blodgett Wheeler Eben G. Lamson Alys Samuel E. Robbins Allen and Davis J. M. Keith Ames J. Daniel L. Gray James Ropes John Clark Patrick McDonough Timothy A. Cronan Tomas Cogan James Curran Joanna Hubbard Hannah Nolan Harriet S. Walker Malachi Donavan N.C. A. Preble Eugene Connors Unfinished

Battle Near Suffolk Report From Carrsville May 14 Civil War action

Telegraphic news from Carrsville dated May 16 reports a severe infantry fight near Suffolk on May 14. Rebel forces pressed pickets at Beaver Dam Church on May 15, prompting counterattacks by Massachusetts and New York regiments. Our loss listed as 2 killed, 21 wounded, 6 missing. Casualties include several men from the 6th Massachusetts and 112th New York. The rail line is being dismantled as troops hold a strong position around Carrsville.

Journal of Commerce Peace Congress D. D. Field New York Guthries Wickliffes Joneses Rodneys Bates Rives Sumners Ruffins Moreheads Suffolk Beaver Dam Church 7Th Mass 6Th Mass 112Th New York Regiment 112Th New York 170Th New York 10Th New Jersey 6Th Massachusetts Carrsville Ira Brooks Davis N.Y John Keitt Saml. A. Pierce G.J. Fox Anson G. Thurston G. H. Grey George F. Sillis C. A. Luce G. H. Farnsworth Augustus P. Frazer Albert L. Burgess H. E. Hartford Charles Clark Thomas Lines Thomas Diman J.S. Collins J. B. Wilson Jos. Stevens J. M. Thurston J. Sweat D. H. Goodhue W. H. Drinker N. J

Trains to White House Route Regular, Rebels Scorn

Washington dispatch reports York River Railroad trains run on schedule to the White House. The Richmond Enquirer notes rebel Congress retaliation against negro regiments and Yankee reprisals. Gen Stahl impresses horses. Two negro regiments mustered. Contrabands work secesh farms. Gen Humphrey leads late Generry’s brigade. Col Beckwith seeks proposals for 30 000 barrels of flour.

Washington New York Times Richmond Enquirer White House York River The Enquirer Congress Stahl

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