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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1864

Page

4

Democrats of Massachusetts to elect convention delegates

The Democrats of Massachusetts are asked to elect delegates to a Worcester convention on September 21 at 10 A M to nominate State officers and conduct business. Representation is one delegate per city or town plus one for every 25 votes for the Democratic Governor candidate. a majority fraction wins. Delegates receive admission tickets with credentials. the State Committee meets at Bay State House the day before.

Massachusetts Worcester Democratic State Committee Bay State House Moses Bates

Militia appoints Inspector General and troop movements noted

Brig. Gen. R. A. Pierce is named Inspector General of the Commonwealth militia. The 3d Massachusetts Battery sailed from City Point toward Boston with 3 officers and 91 enlisted. 54 are left behind under Lieut. George E. Hunt. Deaths and missing from regiments 9th through 37th are listed, including sunstroke death of Lemuel Gott Jr. and others in May to August. Lincoln Guard completes enrolment. Provost Marshal reports August enlistments.

R. A. Pierce The Commonwealth 3D Mass City Point Boston George E. Hunt 5Th Mass 5Th Army Corps Col. Peirson Fort Marshall Lemuel Gott, Jr Co. I Geo. L. Davis James Hoar Charles Galacar John Mullen John Good Henry A. Claflin Elbridge F. Perry Thomas Haynes Alden B. Smith Robert T. Browne Weldon Henry A. Rythes Henry M. Amidon Henry E. Damereauxville Henry Russell Franklin Howe Thomas Oakes Petersburg James H. Barry Hezekiah Hill Cornelius F. Sexton Benj. White Lincoln Guard South Boston Third District

Admissions to HicuH School Exam Elevates Grammar Pupils

Of 108 applicants admitted to the High School exam, 40 came from Dwight School. Many from the second and third divisions performed creditably, with officials urging earlier entry at age 13 for sustained benefit and noting most candidates admitted from Dwight, Brimmer, Phillips, Mayhew, and others, while private schools supplied the rest.

Dwight School Grammar School Dwight Brimmer Phillips Mayhew Quincy Chapman Eliot Bigelow Lincoln Boylston Lawrence Adams Lyman

Naval Credits and Draft Adjustments in Massachusetts

Massachusetts reporters announce that 21,670 men enlisted in the Navy from the state from the war start to February 24. The commission standardizes terms to three years, generating 16,251 three year recruits for state credit with a surplus for emergencies. Boston gains 5227 three year men, 1481 more than its prior quota, and no draft will occur.

Massachusetts F. N. Clark Boston

Lady of the Lake dazzles Boston stage amid rival bills

The Lady of the Lake receives high praise for spectacular marches fights and effects with Wallack Davenport Eytinge and Noah drawn to the show. Uncle Sam and Vanity Fair also headline tonight as Boston Theatre houses announce strong audiences for popular entertainments. Buckleys Sausage Maker of South Boston offers burlesque flair and broad humor in a lively finale.

Boston Messrs Wallack Davenport Eytinge Noah Uncle Sam Vanity Fair Bourcicault BuckLrys South Boston

City Board Minutes Opened With Budget and Street Action

The regular weekly meeting of the Board of Aldermen adjourned after actions on city finances and street work. The salary bill fixed drivers of steam fire engines at 65 dollars monthly. A plan to widen Merrimac street by acquiring land from William Washburn was approved at nine thousand three hundred sixty five dollars. A diploma gifting Benjamin Franklin’s honorary membership in the St Petersburg Academy of Sciences was received from J. W. Duane.

Board of Adermen Lincoln John 8. Dunlap West Newton Street Hook and Ladder Company No R. K. Potter Faneuil Hall South Boston Gas Light Company E. Stone Goodwin Cedar and Revere Streets Goodnow Nichols Scrip City Hospital Merrimac Street William Washburn J. W. Duane Philadelphia F. W. Lincoln, JR E. Littell Boston Benjamin Franklin Academy of Sciences St. Petersburg Littell Dana Duane

September Criminal Session Opens and Local Cases Heard

The September term of the court for criminal business opened on Monday before Judge Brigham. The grand jury, after being sworn by Assistant District Attorney French, began examining cases. In the police court, Mary A. McGraw was fined five dollars and costs for stealing one boot from J. B. Lincoln’s shoe store valued at 125 dollars. Julia Shuckereaux was fined five dollars and costs on each count for assault and battery on Catherine Howard and Julius Howard. James McConnor was sent to the House of Correction for three months for stealing two blue capes worth eight dollars from Joseph Seavey.

SuprRick Brigham French Maine J. Mary A. McGraw J. B. Lincoln Julia Shuckereaux Catherine Howard Julius Howard James McConnor Joseph Seavey House of Correction

National Thanksgiving Proclamation After Mobile and Atlanta Wins

President Lincoln commends Farragut Canby Granger and Sherman for Mobile harbor and Georgia victories. War Department issue urges national day of thanks and prayers for success, sick and prisoners, and enduring United States government.

Farragut Canby, Granger Sherman Mason Drs United States Mobile Atlanta

Civil War Dispatches From The Frontline

Burnt Loudon bridge over the Tennessee River routed forces and captured 700 prisoners before moving to New Market where 200 more were taken. Vicksburg lines closed with no ingress or egress and horses being impressed. Weldon railroad destruction reported with 12 miles burned. Adjutant General Slan dock among captured prisoners. 900 prisoner claim by Hampton deemed false as Grant shells Petersburg.

Loudon Tennessee River Ile New Market Meniien Vicksburg Petersson Ave Weldon Slandock Hampton Grant Petersburg

Steamship City of Washington Arrives in New York

From Liverpool 24th via Queenstown 25th the City of Washington reached New York at 8 30 this morning. The Niagara reported capturing the rebel pirate Georgia off Lisbon and sending a prize crew aboard. The Georgia’s British flag protest and legality debates drew mixed public reaction.

New York City of Washington Liverpool Queenstown London Niagara Georgia Lisbon Dover

Rebels Capture Signal Station Near 5th Corps Line

A correspondent for the 5th corps reports rebels after two charges captured a signal station about two miles to the right of the 5th corps line with instruments and flags removed. Another note says a movement toward Boydton plank road was planned from Petersburg to Stony Creek depot but withdrew after meeting heavy wagon trains. The Herald with the 9th corps notes a feint by rebels at night with no attack, while in the rear their cavalry attacked and were repulsed by the 4th Pa Regt.

New York 5Th Corps Boydton Plank Road Petersburg Stony Creek Herald 9Th Corps 4Th Pa. Regt

Steamer Cahawba Arrives at New Orleans with Gen Bailey Aboard

From New Orleans and New York Sept 5 report the Cahawba arriving from New Orleans with Gen Bailey among its passengers. Gen Herron returns from an expedition to Redwood near Baton Rouge after a clash that cost 150 enemy casualties and some stores burned. Our losses total 30 men. An exchange of about 100 prisoners occurred near Baton Rouge. General Granger issues praise for the Fort Morgan Gaines reduction. no Union lives lost in Fort Morgan attack. The army worm devastates Cotton near Baton Rouge. Rebel commander Jack Scott bases at Clinton with 3000 cavalry and three batteries. W D Mann nominated for Congress by Free State voters of Baton Rouge. About 4000 volumes from the State Library recovered. Gov Hahn reaches New Orleans on the 26th amid a warm welcome.

Gen. McClellan Chicago A. Lincoly Army OF the Potomac Camry Haxginson's Landing United States Congress Missouri Virginia Maryland Confederate States G. B. McClellan A. Lincoy New York New Orleans Bailey Herron Redwood Baton Rouge Clinton Road Granger State Library Hahn

No news from Army of the Potomac and Confederate reverses

Washington dispatches note no important updates from the Army of the Potomac. Deserters claim Atlanta is in Union hands with many prisoners, mention alleged Richmond reports of the July 31 battle, initial Rebel repulse followed by heavy Union success, and losses including three Confederate generals. Deserters say Weldon road clash caused heavy Rebel losses but many prisoners taken. Gen Lew Wallace and Gen Grant visited Gen Warren at the front. rumor hints at an upcoming command for Wallace.

Washington Atlanta Richmond Anderson Patten Hardee 2D Corps Weldon Road Lew Wallace Grant Gen. Warren

Cavalry clash near Martinsburg and Winchester advances

The Shenandoah Herald reports Averill corps repelled Lomax Fagan and Imboden cavalry near Martinsburg driving five brigades toward Winchester. Rebels retreated leaving part of their train. reports say they hold Bunker Hill with reinforcements incoming.

New York the Herald Averill Bunker Hill Lomax Winchester the Times Harper’s Ferry Fagan Imboden Martinsburg Strasburg Charlestown

Troops Reach Berryville as Rebels Attack Pickets

Torbett's cavalry reaches Berryville by midnight Friday and advances toward Winchester. On Saturday the 6th and 19th Corps move in parallel columns toward Berryville. Rebels assault Cook's pickets but are repulsed. pickets hold intrenchments after the counterattack.

Baltimore Berryville Torbett Winchester Pike Cook

Arago Arrives From Hilton Head Ist and Navy Court Sanctions

From Hilton Head New York Sept 5 the steamer Arago has arrived. The Crescent captain is reprimanded and the mate fined $100 for negligence. Palmetto Herald notes rebel officers will be placed under fire and reports three escape attempts which were recaptured.

New York Hilton Head Crescent Palmetto Herald

Great Robbery in Springfield

Springfield, Sept 5. Burglars stole a draft for 11000 on William Chandler of Boston from Levi R. Butler’s house, plus jewelry and silver and 400 in cash. Two other houses were entered but yielded little of value.

Springfield Mass William Chandler Boston Levi R. Butler

British and North American Royal Mail Steamships Service

Appointments by the Admiralty to run mail and passenger service between New York and Pool via Cork Harbor and between Liverpool and Boston via Halifax. Boston ships call Halifax only to land passengers and mail. Names listed include Stone, Thos Small, N. Shannon.

Admiralty Cail Betwen New York Coree 'Harbor Liverpool Boston Cork Harbor Halifax Jupmurs N. Shannon

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