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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1863

Page

2

Rebels Try Torpedo Attack on Ironsides at Charleston Harbor

From Charleston Harbor reports say on October 10 a swift rebel steamer towed a sixty pound torpedo into the Ironsides near Fort Moultrie but the ship suffered little damage. Ensign Charles Howard was wounded. The rebel crew, including Lieut Gassett and engineer Toombs, were lost or captured. Ironsides remains ready for action as Gilmore and Daplgren visit Port Royal amid renewed signals.

Bavtimore Charleston Harbor Ironsides Fort Moultrie Lieut Gassett Toombs Scott Sullivan’s Island Lironsides Rowan Chas. Howard Charleston Gilmore Daplgren Port Royal General Gilmore James Island Fort Sumter

Woodward and Curtin Voting Majories Pointed in Counties

Easton and Philadelphia report large margins for Woodward and Curtin. Wayne County and Northampton show Woodward gains. Lehigh and Cumberland counties also back Woodward, while philly results favor Curtin with a substantial lead. Forney’s Press estimates Curtin ahead by about 22,000 overall.

Easton Wayne County Woodward Susquehanna Curtin Cumberland Carbon Bucks Lehigh Forney Northampton County Philadelphia Lehigh County

Brough Leads With Large Ohio Majorities In Early Returns

Cincinnati dispatch says early returns show Brough ahead by 40 000 to 50 000 with gains for Gov Todd. Majorities reported include Hamilton 4509 Warren 2200 Clark 1500 Cuyahoga 5090 Erie 1700. Columbus and Dayton pending. Thirty five counties give Brough 47308 majority a gain of 26257.

New York Cincinnati Brough Todd Hamilton County Warren County Clark County Cuyahoga County Erie County Columbus Dayton

Baltimore City Council Winners by Ward

Baltimore returns show all regular nominees elected for City Council except in the 7th and 20th wards where Independents won. All winners are unconditional Union men.

Baltimore

Army reports limited skirmish activity on Potomac side

Washington dispatches say exaggerated rumors circulated about fighting on the south side of the Potomac. There is evidence of cavalry skirmishing but no general engagement and no official reports by 8 PM regarding today’s movements or serious disasters.

Lienry Hallam L. L.D American London Athens America Vengzie Messrs Sheldon & Company New York Flia D’israeli Milman Macaulay Shakspeare Hallam England Milton Gibbon Henry Hallam Richmond Enquirer Tennessee Louisville Journal John Wood Lord John Russell Mantha Washington Woolaston B. B. RussExw’s Russell Everett Sparks Bryant Lossing Wiesbaden Homburg Cist Chattanooga Chickamauga Cincinnati Longstreet Army of the Potomac Army of the Cumberland Rosecrans Washington Potomac

Union Victory Sparks Celebrations in Pennsylvania and Ohio

Oct 14 reports show nationwide salute in honor of Union victory with cannon firing bonfires and speeches. OswroG0 reports rejoice here over victories in Pennsylvania and Ohio with public celebrations.

Pennsylvania Ohio OswrcGo

New York Markets First Board Lower Then Better

First Board stocks open lower with railroad names like Illinois Central and Reading quoted, Coal and Erie also listed. Second Board improves with Michigan Central, Galena and Chicago, and Hudson River figures, while commodities show cotton steady, wheat strong, and petroleum firmer amid mixed global trading.

NEW York Stock and Money Market First Board Chicago and Rock Island Railroad Cumberland Coal Company Ilinois Central Railroad New York Central Railroad Reading Railroad Hudson Railroad Canton Company Erie Railroad Galena and Chicago H Railroad Cleveland and Toledo Railroad Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad Michigan Central Railroad Harlem Railroad American Gold U_S London Galena and Chicago Railroad Michigan Southern Railroad Missouri Tennessee Hudson River Railroad Pacific Mail Steamship Company New York Ohio Canadas Chicago Milwaukee Michigan Life Whiskeyglower New Orleans Ranscovade Havana Porto Rico Liverpool Western Railroad South Shore Vermont Massachusetts Wilmington Old Colony Newport Eastern Cheshire Cambridge Worcester Water Power East Boston Cary Shawmut Bank Granite Merchants New England Webster Traders

Rebels Routed Near Arrowrock and Pittsman’s Ferry

Reports from St. Louis border towns detail Shelby’s raiders split eight miles southwest of Arrowrock with about 2500 Federals in pursuit, 12 rebels killed and four Federals dead. Gen. Fiske notes Arkansas expedition clashing with Reeves and Crandall, 13 rebels killed and captives taken including an officer and two captains. Major Watson’s Lawrence County raid netted a captain, three lieutenants, 56 privates, horses and arms, while locals organize to resist conscription. Waldo Johnson abandons Missouri State Guard leadership.

St. Louris Shelby Arrowrock Blackwater Fiske Pilot Knob Arkansas Reeves Crandall Pittsman’s Ferry Watson Lawrence County Waldo P. Johnson U. S Missouri State Guard

Coincidences and enrolment reports across early 1860s notices

The New South notes the Calhoun statue shattered by a Charleston shell. Albany reports a new enrolment order for multiple districts. Mippetown notes H R Low nominated for State Senator. St Johns says the Bohemian passed Cape Race. Philadelphia cites Five Twenties sales and bond deliveries. Martinsburg raid fears linked to National Cavalry. Ohio railroad traffic normal.

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