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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1863

Page

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Comets and Conflicts Highlight Civil War Era News

A fragmented collection reports on new comet discoveries in Leipskc, political tensions, troop movements, and social upheavals. Notes include Peru employing 25,000 in rubber, a Richmond council purchase for Gen. Lee, a Norfolk medical college for women, prison counts in Washington, and fashion details of Empress Eugenie in Seville.

Leipskc Cameron Asl Peru India Lincoln Common Council of Richmond Gen. Lee Medical College New York

Botts Denies Interview Claim and Praises Virginia People

The Richmond Examiner letter asserts John Minor Botts rejected an Indiana interview claiming Union zeal. Botts argues he favors a strong government protecting person and property, decries misuses of power, recalls harsh wartime treatment, and vows to stand by his private opinions. He cites arrest and confinement under martial law and defends hospitality toward officers from both armies.

New York John Minor Botts Richmond Examiner Associated Press Army of the Potomac Examiner Virginia Lee Vallandigham Confederacy

Army of the Potomac reports swollen streams hinder wagons

Advices from Washington describe a Saturday storm that swollen rivers and created extensive sloughs and cradleholes in low ground, hindering wagon transportation. Deserters are arriving at the Union lines as estimates place Lee's forces at 50 000 to 60 000. A rebel contact predicts Meade may attack soon, while Confederate works on the Rapidan are being expanded.

Washington Army of the Potomac Lee Brokers’ Board C Falls Min’g Co Eciteanuss Dann Min‘g Co Blackstone Bank Franklin M’g Co Bank of Commerce Csee Eeuneeecen H & Leather Bank Anerchants’ Bank Huron Mg Co Isle Royale Mg Co Union Steamship Co Native Mining Co B Water Power Co Meade Ab Cary Worcester Cambridge Petherick Mig Co Aoatee Sviesescesedeences AlOel Ewer MS CO S Acessesvecevereee Cheshire M & Lawrence Icesateooss Ani Metropolitan Middlesex Pontige Vt & Mass Rr Bedford Mining Co St Mary's M Case Co Ford Se Dadens Snc Yeltec Ming Central Ming Vt Waterloo Mow - Co. li Columbian Cas Sf Acton Bay State Rockland

Siege of Charleston Engulfs Morris Island Letter Report

A Morris Island letter from November 19 notes 19 shells hit Charleston on the 17th, scattering in the city’s densely populated area. Rebels fire heavily on Union batteries while the bombardment persists. The Fulton reports Sumter’s sea wall ruined and a bomb proof being erected amid the ruins.

New York Morris Island Charleston Fulton Sumter

Statement on Court Treatment and Law Enforcement

The speaker defends themselves against misrepresentation in court and protests brutality by an officer during a fine payment. They argue laws about sidewalk obstructions are impracticable and foster corruption, urging lawmakers to abolish such enforceable laws that open gates to bribery.

Fight Near Natchez Reported in 5th Mississippi Engagement

A Natchez letter dated November 14 describes a clash near Natchez between the 5th Mississippi colored regiment and Adams’s rebel cavalry. Union forces initially retreated but repelled the rebels who finally withdrew. Our casualties were four killed and seven wounded. several carbines and guns were left behind. One prisoner died after being beaten by the enemy during capture.

New York 14Th Inst 5Th Mississippi Colored Regiment Adams

Steamer Anderson Arrives with Cotton at Cincinnati

From Caro Tennessee Nov 23 the steamer Anderson arrived with 600 bales of cotton from Memphis for Cincinnati. Guerrilla bands infest the river below with 100 under Sol Street entering Hickman Kentucky last Thursday looting stores and homes and taking 4 or 5 wounded soldiers. Lucius Anderson, recently captured at Mayfield by rebels, passed through town en route home after being released to secure Trusten Pork's release.

Caro Itt Anderson Memphis Cincinnati Sol. Street Hickman Lucius Anderson Mayfield

Treasure Ship Movements From Oregon and British Columbia

From San Francisco arrivals show steam er Sierra Nevada with 246000 from Oregon and 242000 from British Columbia. Ship New Hampshire sailed for Hong Kong with 110000 in treasure. Money easy. Treasure receipts since the last steamer reach 2500000. Atlantic currency exchange 42.46 percent premium for gold. sterling 145 and 1484. Legal tender notes worth 67 269. Trade last week features include large auction offerings across merchandise. Candles weak. coffee lower. coal unchanged. dry goods advancing. Butter via the Isthmus declined. fruits and sauces scarce. eastern meats and provisions lower.

San Francisco Sierra Nevada Oregon British Columbia New Hampshire Hong Kong Atlantic Currency Exchange New York Sterling Exchange

Government bars prisoner exchanges and flatly threats guerillas

A Washington Letter to the Post reports the Government will not exchange prisoners until rebel authorities accept an unconditional exchange. An Army of the Potomac order declares guerillas captured will be shot. County canvassers announce McCann elected Judge of the Superior Court. The Brooklyn Union notes a counterfeit $5 bill circulated in East Brooklyn from North Adams, Mass.

New York Washington the Post Army of the Potomac McCann Brooklyn Union North Adams Mass Brooklyn

Army advance rumors and naval notes from the era

Brief on premature reports of an Army of the Potomac advance at daybreak. Includes General Meredith refuting relief access to Richmond for hospital care. Also notes on the Banshee wreck built in Liverpool, Chase printing two year legal tender notes, blockade running near Wilmington, and speculative gold fortunes from contraband trade.

WashxGten Army of the Potomac Richmond Meredith Fortress Monroe Frederick 8. Knapp U. S. Sanitary Commission Washington, D.C S.A. Merepirit Navy Department Jones, Quignan & Co Liverpool Chase Wilmington N. C Cape Fear

New York Markets Mixed on Stocks Bonds and Commodities

First Board stocks advance while second board slips. Railroads like Chicago and Rock Island, New York Central, Reading, Harlem and others show varied quotes. Treasury notes, US certificates, gold, and railroad scrip move with thin demand as bank statement figures note declines in loans and deposits. commodities including cotton, flour, sugar, coffee, and pork reflect modest activity and firmness in some sectors.

NEW York Stock and Money Market Chicago and Rock Island Railroad Central Railroad Michigan Southern Railroad New York Central Railroad Reading Railroad Hudson River Railroad Missouri Erie Railroad Galena and Chicago Railroad Cleveland and Toledo Railroad Michigan Central Railroad Harlem Railroad American Gold Treasury London Chicago and Rock Island Railroad Pittsburg, Fort Wayne and Chicago Railroad Milwaukee and Prairie du Chien Railroad Cleveland and Pittsburg Railroad Ilinois Central Railroad Chicago and North Western Railroad Quicksilver Mining Co Cumberland Coal Company Canton Company Tennessee New York Weekly Csv Essen Sake Ohio Canada Chicago Milwaukee India State Western Rangoon Orleans Havana Liverpool Hull Navy Boston and Worcester Railroad Old Colony Newport Middlesex Providence Maine Northern Fitchburg Portland Saco Vermont Massachusetts Metropolitan Manchester Lawrence Cheshire Cambridge Union Steamship Merchants Bank Hide and Leather Commerce Blackstone Safety Fund Atlas Webster Eliot Republic Globe Washington Mills Tremont Lowell York Pepperell

Aid to the Union prisoners in Richmond

The U S Christian Commission reports multiple shipments of nourishment and comfort to Richmond prisoners and asks for further contributions. Money donations are directed to Boston Army Committee officials at Tremont and Court streets or to Edward S Tobey. A subscription paper is available at the Exchange Reading Room.

Isaac V. I. Heard New York Harper & Brother Boston A. Williams & Co U.S. Christian Commission Richmond Christian Commission Joseph Story Army Committee Boston Young Men's Christian Association Tremont Street Charles Demond Court Street Edward Tobey State Street P. S Exchange

New England Soldiers Relief Association Holds Annual Meeting

New York November 23 The New England Soldiers Relief Association annual meeting, with Wm Evarts presiding, reports care for about 30 000 soldiers since formation. Treasurer notes depleted finances while about 100 soldiers per day benefit from open rooms night and day. remarks by Drs Osgood Hitchcock Vinton and others. Major General Sickles received an ovation from the sick and wounded.

New York New England Soldiers’ Relief Association Wmn. Evarts Col. Howe Union

Fulton Arrives with Banshee In Tow After Capture

The Fulton from Port Royal with the blockade runner Banshee in tow reached New York on November 23 after capturing the iron side wheel steamer on the 17th in a long chase with repeated gunfire. The Baltimore despatch wrongly suggests another vessel participated. The Banshee, 300 tons, one year old, carried coffee tobacco dry goods rope and more.

New York Fulton Port Royal Banshee Baltimore

Premium fund rules for local subsistence and transport

The premiums fund all charges for local subsistence and transportation to the county superintendent of recruiting. Legislation requires uniform bounties statewide. no premium may be added to recruitment bounties. Any unexpended premium in a town will be addressed in a future order.

Edward A. Wilson Williamsburgh Kings County New York Boston E. M. Skinner Tremont Street John B. Ogden Nassau Street Quartermaster General Adjutant General Department of War Commonwealth War Department General Court Massachusetts John A. Andrew

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