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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1863

Page

2

Fifty fourth Regiment promised victory under civic praise

A Civil War era note recalls the Fifty-fourth Regiment marching to glory amid cheers from both sexes and officials. Reports discuss prices, prison exchanges, and financial speculation. comments from New York papers touch on railroads, paper money, and substitutes for conscription. Southern losses in Mississippi are estimated between ten and fifteen million dollars.

Fifty-fourth Richmond Boston Albany Argus Mississippi

General Johnston under fire in Richmond Sentinel May 23

Richmond Sentinel reports limited messages from Jackson and Vicksburg over several days. It defends General Johnston, praising his abilities and broad powers while criticizing critics blaming officials, and urges perseverance for the republic amid uncertain campaign prospects.

Johnston Richmond Jackson Vicksburg Republic Gen. Johnston

Excise Tax Law and Amendments Reprint Analyzed

A London style review notes the July 1 1862 Excise Tax Law reprint by Estee Fitch and its helpful index and full decisions. It highlights the 37th Congress actions, regulations, forms, and its utility for assessors, collectors, lawyers, and business readers.

Internal Revenue Treasur Charles F. Estee Cominternal Revenue New York Fitch, Estee

Ironclad Grant advances at fortified lines near Memphis

The Imperial arrives in Memphis with a passenger report of desperate Friday fighting. Grant charged fortifications and briefly seized them before rebel forces retook them. About 5000 on both sides were killed wounded or captured. Rebels used hand grenades during storms. Banks's forces reportedly reached Warrenton.

Cairo Imperial Memphis Stevens Grant Banks Warrenton

Currency designs and military notes from Washington report

News from Washington outlines currency note designs accepted by the Continental, American, and National banks with the Continental winning most for smaller denominations. It also notes military updates from the Rappahannock, gunnery tests at the Washington Navy Yard, and several command changes including Brig. Gen Stephen H. Wood and officers assigned to the Shenandoah and Penguin. Reports from Vicksburg and military appointments follow, with observers predicting a siege outcome within weeks.

Washington McCulloch West Secretary of the Treasury American National and Continental Bank Note Company New York Messrs Butler & Carpenter Philadelphia Continental Co American National Butler & Carpenter Capitol Rappahannock Falmouth Washington Navy Yard Atwater Chicago Stephen H. Wood Daniel Ridgeley Shenandoah Theodore P. Green Suba Robert H. Wyman Thomas C. Harris Penguin J. C. Williams J. H. Rowland John H. Bently C. M. Guild Vicksburg

Vicksburg Siege News From Richmond Whig Dispatches

Reports from Jackson and Vicksburg describe continued fighting with multiple engagements. Captured 400 prisoners from the 20th Mississippi near Raymond, while Raymond and nearby intrenchments endure shelling as Union forces push reconnaissance and defense efforts.

Rebel trade disrupted by naval operations along rivers

The report details USS Valley City actions on the Chowan and Roanoke rivers ending with a rebel cavalry picket capture. It notes seize of contraband including tobacco and pork and the burning of a gristmill. Acting Ensign Culliton wounded in action and rebels fired on the Valley City.

Combe Downer Edenton Nag Allgator Chowan J. Cullitin J. B. Hart Valley City Cullitin Flueger Hartford Perquiman’s River Suffolk Hyman’s Ferry Roanoke River

New York Democratic State Committee Reaffirms Union and War Stance

The Central State Committee of Avpany New York convenes with full attendance to reaffirm the last rebellion declarations. They insist on restoration of the Union and oppose any peace terms that favor separation. The group pledges to support the Davis government and to suppress peace efforts seen as undermining the war.

Avpany N. Y Central State Committee Resulu Uni Davis Gove No. 99 State Street Boston Wilson Davis Joseph Andrews Otis Drury

Rebel prisoners aboard Georgia reach City Point

From Fort Monroe May 27 the steamer Georgia with a flag of truce arrives at City Point carrying 165 rebel prisoners and Richmond papers of the 26th. Also moving objects include S R Spaulding to Boston with the 6th Massachusetts regiment and ships Kennebec and Henry Benden. Major General Ord departs for Baltimore en route to the Mississippi. Miss Hazier arrested at Suffolk with a document on fortifications and letters to Longstreet. attorney Stribs named as author under arrest.

Fort Tress Monroe Georgia City Point Richmond Vicksburg S. R. Spaulding Boston 6Th Mass Kennebec Baltimore Henry Benden New York K. C. Ord Fortress Monroe Mississippi

San Francisco Ship Derby Sails to Hong Kong with Wheat and Treasure

From California to Hong Kong the ship Derby sails with 20 000 sacks of wheat and 56 000 dollars in treasure. The J M Chapman, condemned as a privateer, sold by the U S Marshal for 7600 dollars, to be used on the Mexican coast trade with contraband cargo seized for the government.

San Francisco Derby Hong Kong Bunker Hill New York J. M. Chapman U.S. Marshal

Patterson course concludes with third day of races

The Passaic Agricultural Society three day spring meeting closes with 8000 spectators. Capt. Moore wins the 2 mile heat in 2.434, Lodi takes the next heat in 2.394, Idlewild wins the 3 mile dash in 5.383, with Panic West Roxbury and Lizzie W among the runners. Race results emphasize orderly conduct and strong attendance.

New York Patterson Capt. Moore Lodi Idlewild Panic West Roxbury Lizzie W Airey Passaic Agricultural Society

Arrest for Forgery In Philadelphia

A man calling himself Chas. G. Norton was arrested today attempting to cash forged checks with Jay Cooke and Biggs Co. of Washington and various Baltimore banks. A genuine $1500 Taylor Bros. check made out to Cluttick Co. was found on his person, the endorsement forged. He had previously worked as a clerk for Harrold Williams & Co. in this city.

Philadelphia Chas. G. Norton Jay Cooke and Biggs & Co Washington Baltimore Taylor Bros New York Cluttick & Co Harrold, Williams & Co

Central America Revolution Crushed By Martinez Victory

The steamer America brings California passengers and confirms the fall of the Jerez faction. Martinez defeated Jerez on May 28, wounded briefly, then routed his forces and captured the capital moves. Chamorro fled to Costa Rica as the uprising ends with Jerez and 12 officers among the escaped.

New York America Greytown California Revolutionary Party Jerez Martinez Leon Chamorro San Carlos Costa Rica

Steamship Arrivals In New York From Liverpool And Nicaragua

The Kangaroo from Liverpool arrives with 629 passengers. The America from Nicaragua brings 400 passengers after a settlement of a dispute with the Nicaraguan government. The Oneida carried 7000 chests of tea to Baring Bros. The W. F. Stover from Liverpool arrives with 750 passengers.

New York Kangaroo Liverpool America Nicaragua Steamship Company Oneida Baring Bros. & Co Sherman & Co W. F. Stover Duncan

Iron plates for U S Government aboard Great Eastern

The Great Eastern carries 200 tons of iron plates destined for the U S Government. A Washington Star report says a rebel steamer loaded with cotton was captured off Charleston after a letter arrived yesterday.

New York U. S Washington Star Charleston

Government bond sales reach over two million nationwide

Jay Cooke reports sales totaling 2 058 000 in Government bonds today across agencies in New York Boston Philadelphia and the West demonstrating strong investor demand.

Philadelphia Jay Cooke New York Boston West New York Stock Exchange Baltimore

Fragmentary Railroad Bond Ledger Extract

Partial OCR figures list bonds and financial entries from multiple railroads and banks. Reads like a ledger with amounts, company names such as Ogdensburg and Western Railroad, banks including Merchants Bank and Bank of America, and varied figures like 9 000 and 29 000.

Brokers Board Haat Eastern Saekieta Adeewuees Bao Saco Ogdensburg Sedenann South Geeta Ss Central Merchants Bank Vernon Bank Franklin Ming Co Bank of America Ea Eccessvccevs Webster Bank Lee Amoskeag Mf Co Pacific Mills Huron Min Os Vriess Lean of Pontiac CheeOw Sane East Boston Cheshire RR Ming Co

Market Summary New York Stocks and Money Market May 28

First Board stocks lower with rail and railroad scrip and bonds listed. Second Board stocks higher including multiple railroads. Cotton firmer, flour and grain mixed, wheat and corn prices noted. provisions quiet. exchange steady to regulated.

NEW York Stock First Board Chicago and Rock Island Railroad Illinois Central Railroad Michigan Southern Railroad New York Central Railroad Pennsylvania Coal Company Reading Railroad Hudson Railroad Missouri Erie Railroad Galena and Chicago Railroad Cleveland and Toledo Railroad Chicago, Burlington and Ed Railroad Michigan Central Railroad Harlem Railroad Pacific Mail Steamship Company American Gold Treasury Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad Pittsburg, Fort Wayne and Chicago Railroad Alton and Terre Haute Railroad Toledo and Wabash Railroad Chicago and Alton Railroad Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Cleveland and Pittsburg Railroad Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati Railroad Cumberland Coal Company Canton Company Central Transit Company US Couton Tennessee New York State Western Ohio Canada Chicago Milwaukee Club Westa Ston Syars Orleans Musicovado Havana Liverpool Cincinnati

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