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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1862

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Union rally swells as volunteers flood in amid Civil War fears

Amid a nationwide push, volunteers rush to defend the Union with reports claiming up to half a million enlistments within a day. Banks retreat toward Richmond as McDowell advances, while McClellan readies to confront Lee’s army. Officials debate responsibility for the moves and anticipate a crisis near Virginia’s capital.

Emancipation Debate Versus Self Preservation in Congress

The piece condemns Emancipationists as sophistry and argues self preservation as the Union’s priority. It cites Wilmot and Vattel to claim emancipation would alienate Border States and weaken the nation, risking certain destruction unless slavery remains untouched.

Congress Wilmot Pennsylvania Vattel Rawle

Fort Scott Expedition Set Under General Doubleday

Preparations proceed at Fort Scott under General Doubleday's command for a regional advance. Forts Gibson Washita Cobb Arbuckle mark U.S. frontier defenses in Indian Territory, with Gibson abandoned and Cobb new in the Washita Mountains. The move aims to deter Texas secessionists while attracting rebel attention near Tahlequa and Fort Smith.

Fort Scott Doubleday United States Indian Territory Gibson Washita Cobb and Arbuckle Arkansas River Fort Smith Tahlequa Starkweighty Cody’s Bluff Curtis Arkansas Fort Gibson Arbuckle Texas Fort Cobb Chickasaw Country Washita Mountains Missouri Republican

The Great Apostle of Temperance Draws Crowds in Temple

The audience at the temple on Sunday evening demonstrated the lasting appeal of Mr Gough as a temperance orator. He commands attention across diverse groups, with wit, anecdote, pathos, and fiery enthusiasm, though critics note a need for more varied delivery and dignity to elevate his status.

Apostle of Temperance Temple Gough

Comparing Gough to Whitefield as great actors and benefactors

The passage contrasts George Whitefield and Mr Gough, noting Whitefield as a preeminent orator who extended Methodism across continents, and praising Gough for poetic imagery. It argues neither is a great writer or thinker, but both are strong actors and benefactors in their spheres.

Stos Hanover Street Edward Arnold Gough George Whitefield

The Effect of the Capture of New Orleans on Public Mood

Crowds gathered at armories as rumors spread of Gen Banks retreating to place Potomac between pursuers and his forces. The Seventh Regiment paraded Broadway to Courtland Street amid cheers and military displays, then boarded for Jersey City and aimed toward the Federal Capital with over 400 members already holding commissions.

London Times New Orleans Washington Roger Bacon Atlantic Europe United States Cresswell Cresswell Stanton Lake Superior London Paris St. James’s Tuileries General Butler Com. Foote Broadway Noble Seventh Regiment Courtland Street Bond Street Courtland Jersey City Baltimore American Maryland John R. Kenly Robert Morrow Baltimore South Streets Central Thomas J. Warrington Frederick Warrington Baltimore Street Bank Baltimore and Calvert Streets Boliver D. Daniels, Esq Marshal van Nostrand General Dix Cemen Joseph Mitchell Middle District Independent Methodist Episcopal Church Mal van Nostrand Anc Kenly Passano Bere James Knox Knox & Co Smith’s Wharf North Street Chesapeake Bank Iners Thos W. Gorman City Hotel Saml. Hindes, Esq Calvert and

Regional Debate Over War Leadership and Washington Defense

A critical column asserts Secretary of War Stanton mishandled Virginia operations while General McClellan's cautious strategy yielded early gains. It argues for McClellan to take Eastern command after Richmond and urges barring Stanton from field decisions. The piece notes militia mobilization to defend Washington and warns of broader damage from panic.

Washington War Department Capital Stanton Pittsburg Landing Banks Winchester Virginia Gen. McClellan Congress McClellan McDowell Fremont Richmond Milroy Manassas Potomac Yorktown Baltimore West

Movement of Jackson War Episode with No Important Result

The piece argues this Jackson movement is a war episode with no lasting effect unless it prompts a government mistake. It suggests fresh troops from the North won't hurt, may free Washington troops, and aid McDowell in a major service. It envisions McClellan taking Richmond and controlling railroads with McDowell’s support.

Jackson Dutington McDowell Potomac Shenandoah Pennsylvania McClellan Richmond

Alarm and Response Amid Panic Over Union Disasters

Yesterday’s nationwide excitement featured flying rumors of grave disasters to Union forces and a near panic. Many feared Gen Banks might retreat to the Canadian frontier, while Washington issued a trumpet call for calm and vigilance.

N. Y. Journal of Commerce Banks Canadian Line of the Potomac Washington

Monitor Crew Capture After Landing Near City Point

Eighteen crewmen landed at City Point at three pm and were ordered to surrender by Confederate pickets. Nine surrendered, four officers among them. eight were killed and one lost an arm as the Monitor fired to prevent capture. Nine prisoners reached Richmond at 6:30 pm.

Richmond Whiz Monitor Petersurne City Point Sycamore Street General Huger Mound City Cincinnati Jeff. Thompson Benton Williamsburg Richmond Witton James River Thomas Jefferson Northampton Curtis Peck Roanoke Ae Sana Aieker

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