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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1863

Page

2

The King of Hanover at the Frankfurt Theatre

An 1880s scene at a Frankfurt theatre shows the King of Hanover in a red coat and lifeless gaze beside Francis Joseph. Other European rulers like the Prince of Württemberg and the Duke of Saxe-Coburg sit stiffly as the Austrian Emperor flits among the women, admiring Princess Mary of Cambridge and Rumpenheim ladies before departing as crowds thin.

Hanover Madame Tussaud’s Francis Joseph Bavaria Cumberland Prince OF Wurtemberg Ile Chwarzburg-Rudolstadt Lichtenstein Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt Prince of Lichtenstein Europe Hungary Bohemia Silesia University of Leipsic Duke Saxe-Coburg Saxe Coburg Ernest Austria Pati Mary of Cambridge Rumpenheim Die Rumpenheime Frankfort Hesse Die Rumpenheimer Mary Adelina Putti

Be quick and brutal end to Beckham murderers at Columbus

From the Cairo Democrat Sept 5 reports a military commission hanged three negro defendants in Columbus after the Beckham family murders in Kentucky. The scene drew about 2500 spectators as the condemned were executed by hanging, their bodies later lowered into plain coffins and buried in the contrabands’ lot. Names named: Lewis Stevenson, William Pay, James Webb.

Cairo Democrat Beckham Kentucky Columbus 16Th Army Corps Fort Quimby Tennessee Artillery 14Th Lawa Wisconsin Col. Scott Rowley Williams 16Th Heaven Earth Lewis Stevenson Wm. Pay James Webb

Editorials and notices from a Boston era on pacific affairs and theatre

A long list of items covers political rhetoric by the New York Democratic chairman urging conciliatory measures to enforce the Constitution, shipper alerts for Boston and Philadelphia steamers, Mrs Florence’s Boston Theatre benefit, and critiques of the Journal. Other notes include Paris opera costs, unrest and murder in the US borderlands, religious and literary mentions, military affairs, and cultural celebrity gossip.

New York Boston Philadelphia W. J. Florence Florence New York City Flint & Hall Central Street Pearl Street Wall N. Y D. N. Brillings Kilby Street

Bombardment Advances as Wagner Fort Tightens Its Hold

Special correspondence from Morris Island , S C reports active operations near Fort Wagner with Gen Gilmore's forces advancing, naval launches capturing a rebel barge and seizing Major Lally and Surgeon Chenay. Daily bombardment by New Ironsides and monitors wears down the bombproof as saps approach the fort, rebels endure extreme heat and water scarcity, and a potential surrender looms.

N. Y. Herald Morris Island S. C Charleston Battery Gregg Gregg Wagner Powhatan Higginson Fort Sumter Cummings General Ripley Wasajor Lally Ripley Chenay Quartermaster’s Department Gen. Ripley Sumter Johnson Fort Wagner New Ironsides Grant Monitors James and Sullivan’s Blue Jackets Reamie Fort Moultrie

Globe Works on Boston Wharf Fire Destroys Shops

A blaze at the Globe Works on the Boston wharf at Foundry Street destroyed wood frame shops for planing, flange, blacksmith and related iron work. Two Monitor ships were under construction there and the loss is estimated at 10,000 to 15,000 dollars, likely insured, delaying December completions. The fire lit the city with a brilliant blaze and follows a recent East Boston fire.

Globe Boston Wharf Boston Foundry Street East Boston

Knoxville honors generals amid pledge of protection

General Carter urged justice over revenge and praised Knoxville’s people for their courage. Col Saunders was greeted with cheers, Col Gilbert named Military Governor and Carter Provost Marshal General of East Tennessee. A second dispatch notes the right wing near Rosecrans's left and a 250 mile, orderly march.

Ple Carter Knoxville Col. Saunders Col Gilbert Gen East Tennessee Rosecrans

Rebel evacuation and pursuit near Fort Smith report

Leavenworth dispatches arrive detailing Gen Blunt encampment near Cooper and Cabell with 4000 rebels west of the fort. Cabell flees after brief engagement. Col Clark chases 20 miles south. Casualties include eight wounded and Captain Lane killed. Creek Indians desert rebels. McIntosh moves toward Red River. rebels evacuate Little Rock and fortify Fort Washington.

Leavenworth Kansas Fort Smith Arkansas Blunt Cooper Cabell Clark Lane McIntosh Red River Indian Territory Little Rock Fort Washington

Fort Wagner and Battery Gregg Captured in Civil War

Official dispatch reports Union forces captured Fort Wagner and Battery Gregg after a night assault. About 1400 troops defended Wagner and 100 to 200 at Gregg. 19 artillery pieces and large ammunition supply seized. Charleston harbor and city now under Union guns.

Department OF the South HaLieck Fort Wagner Battery Gregg Cummings Point Col. Keitt South Carolina Charleston

General Frazier Surrenders at Cumberland Gap

A Times despatch from Cumberland Gap reports General Frazier with 2000 men and 14 guns surrendered at 4 pm to General Shackell ford, with Burnside's advance taking control of the Gap. Our forces now occupy Cumberland Gap.

Cincinnati Times Cumberland Gap Frazier Shackellford Burnside

Japanese War Tension and Pacific Treasure Dispatches

San Francisco reports arrivals with treasure from Victoria and Oregon totaling 241000. Japanese authorities aim to avert war, but Damios resist, Forts along the Strait attack passing ships, and a British fleet reportedly sails toward Simonishi. Orpheus departs with ore and cargoes. gold shipments from Caraboo district show mixed yields amid favorable mining news.

San Francisco New York Brother Jonathan Victoria Oregon England Damios Damio Simowski Nugoti Kanagawa Keper Simonishi Prince of Nagoti Yeddo Orpheus Liverpo British Columbia Caraboo

New York Stock and Money Market Report Sept 10

First Board stocks ease as railroads and bonds show mixed gains. Chicago and Rock Island 109, Illinois Central 126, Reading 116, Harlem 1424, Michigan Central 1194, Pacific Mail 224, U.S. certificates 99, Treasuries steady. second board mixed with Cleveland and Toledo 118, Erie 1065, Reading 1173, Cumberland Coal 32. Cotton declines in New York trading at 69 cents. wheat, corn, oats, pork, bacon, lard, butter, whiskey, sugar, coffee, molasses, and oils listed with price ranges and activity notes. freights to Liverpool soft.

New York First Board Chicago and Rock Island Railroad Illinois Central Railroad New York Central Railroad Reading Railroad Hudson Railroad Missouri Erie Railroad Galena and Chicago Railroad Cleveland and Toledo Railroad Chicago, Burlington and New Railroad Michigan Central Railroad Harlem Railroad Pacific Mail Steamship Company American Gold Treasury Pittsburg, Fort Wayne and Chicago Railroad Cleveland and Air Railroad Ilinois Central Railroad Michigan Southern Railroad Ohio Canada Chicago Milwaukee Iowa Rangoon Bond Sic Porto Rico Rio Java New Orleans Ste Liverpool

Market Climb Stays Steady Amid Loans and Bonds

Thursday reports show robust business across most departments. American Gold drops to 1308 and Sterling to 1433 per cent as money markets remain active. Boston banks begin paying into the Sub-Treasury on a new fifty million loan with Massachusetts proposing a one million eight hundred thousand dollar loan to attract cautious investors. Board of Brokers notes extensive activity with prices in numerous securities and mills, banks, and rail shares closing with steadiness.

Sterling Exchange Boston Sub-Treasury Massachusetts Board of Brokers Pacific Mills Salisbury Mills Lancaster Mills Bates Androscoggin Ogdensburg Central Rutland Merchants Bank Hide and Leather Webster Mount Vernon Maine Railroad Worcester Cheshire Eastern Metropolitan Vermont Wilmington Northern Middlesex Lowell Providence Old Colony Newport South Shore Cambridge Canada Western

Arrest and release of Mayor Anthony in Kansas conflict turmoil

A Leavenworth despatch reports Mayor Anthony was arrested by detectives with troop aid, taken toward Kansas City, then released after two hours of talks with Gen. Ewing. He returned amid cheering crowds and denounced Ewing. Kansas-Missouri tensions spurred large gatherings, speeches, and fiery resolutions urging military and political changes to curb bushwhackers and ensure loyalty.

St. Louis Leavenworth Anthony Kansas City Paolo Osborne Schfield Gen Lane Gen. Schofield Missouri Kansas Washington Department of Kansas Schofield

Nashville merchants seek removal of trade restrictions

A Nashville deputation visited Secretary Chase to request easing of regulations affecting Nashville and Middle Tennessee. Pending changes in Western commerce rules are likely to grant their objective.

Washington Nashville Chase Middle Tennessee Chisholm New York Charleston Harbor Fort Sumter Beauregard Bee Fort Moultrie Supreme Court of the United States District of Columbia Washington, Alexandria and Georgetown Railroad Co Corporation of Washington Potomac

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