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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1862

Page

2

Return of the Soldiers Ends Boston War Frenzy

The city settles after a brief military scare as 4500 troops are released from duty and begin their return to civilian life. A morning parade draws attention but officials say the danger was exaggerated and hope future recalls occur only for genuine needs.

War Department Boston Washington Adjutant General’s Office Washington Light Guard John C. Wyman Albion W. Tebbetts Benj. F. Talbot Lee Ritchie Wetherell Mayor Wightman Gen. Edmands Fortress Monroe West Reading Turner Pps Vic Z. Boylston Adams Mass S&s Massachusetts P. T. Wychusetts Taroens Hoek Suffolk Norfolk Wyman Portsmouth

Old Subscriber, Civil War Notes and Naval News

A miscellany of reader remarks on Heroes and Martyrs issues, naval officer Bailey on retirement, editorials on Union policy in slave states, and on Henry Andrew’s metro wool refrain. Includes quotes on Cotton, Napoleon, and public meetings in Haverhill.

Wood Pearl Street Wool and Lyon Col Ellsworth Slave States South Arnett, Drahef & CO Bankers Axp Exchange State Street Cor Merchants’ Row CNCU Mos United States British Provinces New England Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Wellington Bursett Henry A. Drake

Rebels Reinforced near Island 33 Oppose Flotilla

From Fort Wright dated May 27 rebels reportedly reinforced with two regiments and three batteries arriving from Memphis. Forces landed at Randolph and along the Arkansas shore opposite Island 33 while windows of fortifications rise. Refugees claim an attack on the flotilla is imminent. Mortars resume fire on Fort Wright as Cairo orders permits for steamer or rail travel.

Kenly Winchester Andy Ee Goenero Fee Donnelly Maryland New York Connecticut Gordon 2D Massachusetts Col. Gordon N. Williams Col. Brown Col. Knipe Pennsylvania Col Mary Martinsburg Potomac Williamsport William Hagerstown Ewell Shenandoah Elk Run Jackson Johnson Fremont Banks Luray Valley Luray Front Royal Poe Mapes Pioneer Corps Strasburg Middletown Cedarville Cedar Run Murphy Maine Cavalry Vermont Ner Collins Vermont Cavalry Tompkins de Forrest Vermont Cav Woodstock Cedar Creek Maine Eee Sawyer Co. Thompson DeForrest New York Cavalry Thompson Twenty-seventh Indiana Second Massachusetts Twenty Fuller Ira Harris Davidson and Gardner Preston Draven Berryville Harper’s Ferry ChicaGco Fort Wright Memphis Randolph Arkansas Island 33 White River Carko Strong Cairo

Provisions for the Poor From Captured Supplies

New Orleans papers report Captain Huger of the rebel navy died. General Butler issues a notice detailing distribution of thousands of barrels of beef and sugar captured en route to the Confederate army for the poor. Natchez correspondence claims surrender talks with Mayor. city’s flag status remains contested.

New York New Orleans Huger Butler Natchez Palmer

New York dispatch reports arrivals and mixed war updates

The steamer Estrella from Jamaica arrives with a damaged wheel after a collision with a sunken wreck. The Columbia from Havana arrives with no fresh Mexico news. Letters from New Orleans claim Halleck defeat details and Butler theft at the Dutch Consulate, with Farragut and Porter avoidance of New Orleans amid mobs. Mexico reports French troops near Puebla and 15,000 Mexican troops ready to fight. Venezuela cites victories. Carracas earthquake. Havana vessels depart for New Orleans with two rebel cotton schooners also noted.

New York Estrella Jamaica Columbia Havana Mexico New Orleans Halleck Butler Forstall Hope Farragut Porter Diario Marina Puebla Venezuela Carraccas Edw. Hawkins Matamoras England

Senate Deliberations and House Proceedings Report

The Senate reflects on public interest hindrances to publishing arrest data in Kentucky and approves a general appropriation with bounties. Debates touch tax plans on liquor licenses, labor taxes for life, and a cotton tax. The House debates confiscation of rebels slaves and adjourns after procedural motions.

Washington Senate Kentucky Wiley Virginia Agricultural College Wilson Sumner Sherman Ohio Hovst Porter Indiana Holman Blair Pennsylvania House Edwards New Hampshire Potter Edgerton Secretary of the Treasury Wickliffe Congress Military Committee

Hedrick Confirmed as Beaufort Collector in Naval Affairs

John A. Hedrick is confirmed as Collector at Beaufort North Carolina in Naval Affairs. Washington reports May 28 that officers are ordered to the U S steamer South Carolina under Commander John Almy, detached from the ship.

Washington McClellan Secretary of War Hanover Court House North Carolina Georgia John A. Hedrick Beaufort N. C U. S South Carolina John Almy

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