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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1863

Page

2

Prisoners Arrive from King about Twenty Miles from Newbern

Emily of Newbern brings 106 rebel prisoners captured near Newbern. Bravofort notes a million dollars in supplies reaching the enemy via division and regimental sutlers. Farmers gain exclusive rights to wholesale houses, with cases set where military jurisdiction is absent and enemy access is easy.

Emily Newbern N. C Kinger Bravufort N.C

Mass Loyal Convention and Soldiers in New York

The May 27 report notes large Loyal Convention attendance in Urica with three speaker stands and addresses. Hawkins Zouaves parade with Gen McClellan banner as candidate. Col Hawkins urges recruiting negro soldiers. A 1400-strong soldier delegation shares a ladies’ collation before adjournment at 4.00 p.m.

Aeroa N. Y M City New York Volunteers Urica Gen. McClellan Col. Hawkins Chancellor Square

Second day races at Patterson's Course draw strong attendance

At Patterson's Course New York on May 27 crowds filled the stands for second day races. West Roxbury won the $500 two mile heat in 3.47. Bay Filly defeated Marmora West and Hictyfiere in 2.14 for the $200 mile and quarter dash. Pennach's Filly took the $300 mile heat in 1.49. Butler won the great Fashion Course trot over Patchen, taking three heats after Patchen led the first heat in 2.25.

New York Patterson’s West Roxbury Dr Williams Marmora N West Fashion Course Butler Patchen

Convention of Manufacturers Calls Tax Postponement

A Chicago convention of manufacturers is called to meet Thursday next to urge the Treasury Secretary to defer income tax collection on manufacturers until the next Congress. The organizers argue the amendment taxing manufacturers' incomes passed without lawmakers considering its impact.

Chicaco, Int Secretary of the Treasury Cong

Exchange of Union Officers Rescued by State of Maine

The steamer State of Maine arrives at Fortress Monroe from City Point with 67 exchanged Union officers including Captain Brown and Lieut Carstair of the gunboat Indianola. It also brings back 14 rebel officers who refuse exchanges and are sent to Fort Norfolk by the Croton. Rebels hold a lieutenant as hostage for one executed by Gen. Burnside.

Fortress Monnon State of Maine City Point Brown Lieut Carstair Indianola Fort Norfolk Croton Burnside Newbern N. C Col. Jones 5Th Penn Kingston 5Th C Ol. Jones Seabird Philadelphia Neuse Virginia Wild Foster Fortress Monror Archibald Babcock Dorrance Maine Street Main Street Medford River Charlestown Iso Dorrance Street Malden Oaks Land Main Oaks Streets Boston Eastern Railroad South Malden Eaton Lana Ir Eden Street Benjamin Phipps Methep EP

Five-Twenties Sales Reported Across Regions

Philadelphia news notes on May 27 from J. Cook, General Subscription Agent, listing Five-Twenty sales totaling 2,329,600 distributed nationally. Major totals include New York and New Jersey 900,000. Philadelphia and Pennsylvania 510,000. Boston and New England 450,000. Ohio 170,000. DC and Washington 150,090. Indiana 75,000. Wheeling Virginia 20,000. Western States 54,600.

Philadelphia J. Cook New York New Jersey Boston New England Pennsylvania Ohio Washington District of Columbia Indiana Wheeling Western States

Bank of Brantford Closes in Toronto

The Bank of Brantford has shut down in Toronto with plans to redeem circulating notes as circulation remains limited. In Harrisburg Gov Curtin will meet with President and authorities in Washington to discuss state protection against invasion. New York reports 900 passengers on the Great Eastern and a cavalry unit at Ricker's Island burned its barracks. Indianapolis notes Geo W Rathbone of Evansville elected President of the Bank of the State of Indiana succeeding Judge McCulloch as Comptroller of the U S currency.

Toronto C. W Bank of Brantford Harrisburg Gov. Curtin Washington Schenck New York Ricker’s Island Indianopolis, Inc Geo. W. Rathbone Evansville Ind Bank of the State of Indiana Mc Culloch U.S

Richmond Whig reports JohnstonPemberton tension and Shelbyville moves

From the Richmond Whig May 1, rumors say General Johnston took Pemberton's sword and arrested him. Steamers Margaret Jessie Anne Katy reach Charleston from Nassau with cargo. Forrest arrives Shelbyville to command Van Dorn's division. Tullahoma says rumor of two regiments captured is false. 40 men surrounded. Jackson Miss Appeal notes 600 killed or wounded near Raymond. officers few. Richmond despatches claim Johnston’s death and Pemberton position. Atlanta notes long supply times and Federal capture of Alexandria disputed. Vicksburg reports lingering.

WashineTon Pemberton Johnston Vicksburg Grant Grant A Porter Logan Black River Dge Dge. “Gen. Grant Times Champion Hill Heeman McPherson McClernand Sherman LouisviLur Nashville Tullahoma Forttress van Dorn Jackson, Miss Raymond Richmond Atlanta Yankees Alexandria Cksburg

Market Summary New York May 27 184

First Board stocks show gains and declines across railroads and bonds led by Illinois Central and New York Central. Second Board stocks slip with readings on Missouri Sixes and Hudson and Harlem Railroads. Cotton futures firmer at 50 5-16 cents, Wheat and corn rally amid active trade as pork and beef advance.

NEW York Stock and First Board Chicago and Rock Island Railroad Ilinois Central Railroad Michigan ‘Southern Railroad New York Central Railroad Reading Railroad Hudson Railroad Missouri Erie Railroad Galena and Chicago Railroad Cleveland and Toledo Railroad Chicago Purlington and Quincy Railroad Michigan Centr Railroad Harlem Railroad Pacific Mail Steamout Company Central Railroad Michigan Southern Railroad Illinois Central Railroad Galena and Chicago Chicago, Burlington and Uinecy Railroad New York Ohio Chicago Milwaukee New Orleans Musecovado Rio Naval Liverpool

Markets Drift as Vicksburg War News Ties Sentiment

The report notes continued focus on Grant and his troops near Vicksburg. Money markets show activity in call loans amid shifting col laterals, with rates five to six percent for approved borrowers. Exchange to London is irregular, remitters hold back, and gold premiums may rise. Mining stocks and public securities move unevenly while vast currency in circulation and unemployed capital hint at future rallies. Boston banks increase deposits while loans decline. Paris money and stock markets show firmer rates with little new activity in American securities.

Vicksburg Grant London Trade and Commerce American Gold Minesota Copper Quincy Pittsburg Franklin Central National Isle Royale Rockland Copper Falls Superior Hancock Albany Boston Mesnard Huron Western Railroad Worcester Providence Old Colony Maine Lowell Fitchburg Eastern Metropolitan Cambridge Middlesex Paris Messrs van den Broek Havre Louisiana North Carolna

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