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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1864

Page

4

Tribute Portraits A Veteran Remembers The War

A fragmentary poem recalls a veteran’s calm smile and loss as he reflects on a crippled limb and the price of valor. The speaker weighs memory against fading battles and real human cost.

McClellan Nominations and Democratic Rally Coverage

Full reports from the Democratic State Convention and mass meetings for McClellan include Connecticut proceedings, Boston demonstrations, and speeches such as Gov. Seymour at Milwaukee. Telegraph news, market reviews, and marriages and deaths are also listed in The Statesman and Weekly Post. Clubs dispensing five copies or more receive a yearly rate of $1.50.

Eprrosians McClellan Union The American Union Mises Lian Rove Connecticut Portland Massachusetts Boston Roxbury Cambridge Lawrence Balem Quincy Worcester Seymour Milwaukee Ben Telegraph News Ga the Statesman and Weekly Post Haymarket Square Boston and Maine Railroad Company Maine W. J. Merriam Nis Causeway Street Boston and Maine Railroad Merritt, Sup’t

Democratic Ward Meetings Choose City Committee Delegates

Democratic meetings in Wards 5 and 7 selected ward and city committees for the year and delegates to the Worcester convention, with lists of ward chairmen, committee members, and congressional delegates. Cambridge also held a meeting to appoint ward committees and delegates with speeches by notable figures. Chelsea and Quincy Democrats named delegates to the state convention and announced officers.

Massachusetts Worcester J.G. Abbott A. O. Brewster Boston Henry W. Paine Cambridge T. H. Sweetzer Lowell Edward Avery Braintree McClellan Pendleton Democratic State Committee Bay State House Moses Bates John E. Pitzgerald Wm. E. Coale J. M. Upton J. F. Gethins John Mack Calvin Erving J. C. Robinson T. Barr Jos. Cogan McClellan Club T.L. Jenks Thomas Sprague Augustus Grant, Jr Lucius Slade M. F. Wilkins Andrew Abbott T. J. le Thomas Robinson James T. Gethings Eugene C. Donnelly John R. Farwell Nelson Robinson Geo. McBride Henry T. Knights Geo. Steele Thomas J. Gorgan John Fitzgerald Warp Thomas C. Amory, Jr Dennis J. Gowan J. P. Ordway William D. Park Daniel A. Sweeney P. A. Maloney Jeremiah Collins James J. Flynn Thomas Fitzgerald Charles L. Woodbury John P. Ordway Daniel J. Sweeney Michael J. Driscoll Powell M. Parkman Wm. D. Park Thomas A. Arms D. J. Gorman John Leahy Wm. Mooney John McGrady Edmund Ryan Henry W. Foley Democrats of Irving House Seth J. Thomas James Cox Chas H. W. Paine Col. Thomas H. G. Parker Chelsea Fraternity Hall John H. Kimball Geo. W. Norris Thomas H. Smith Chas. Durham Geo. Crooks Samt. Orcult Geo. A. Pairfield Patrick Cirnan C. H. Fowler D. C. Linscott Wm. Murray Geo. W. Churchill Quincy W. S. Pattee G. W. B. Taylor Henry Wood Benj. Curtis Wm. Dehon Jeffrey R. Brackett Jona. Jameson Eleazer Fredericks George Cahill Wm. Parker, Jr Arthur P. Hayden James T. Penniman John A. Wood

Quota of Boston Surplus Drafts Near Next Monday

Major Clarke reports district quotas in the state with Boston showing a surplus. Navy credits claimed by Boston wards plus unclaimed enlistments yielded a total excess of 4454 above all calls. Some sub districts lack quotas and a draft may occur next Monday if numbers are not met.

Boston F. N. Clarke Clarke

Harvard student fined in Cambridge for disturbing a political meeting

Henry G. Monks, a Harvard University student in Cambridge, was punished in the Police Court yesterday with a $5 fine and costs and a $200 recognizance to keep the peace for six months after disturbing a political meeting in the city.

Cambridge Henry G. Monks Harvard University

Naval Appointment of William Reed Jr Acting Master's Mate

William Reed Jr son of Dr William Reed of this city is appointed Acting Masters Mate in the U S Navy. He is ordered to report at the Brooklyn Navy Yard and then sail on the Pontosuc to Aspinwall this week.

William Reed, Jr William Reed U. S. Navy Brooklyn Navy Yard U. S Pontosuc Aspinwall

National Meeting of Odd Fellows in City

The Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows of the United States will assemble in this city on Monday and remain in session for several days. A levee at Music Hall will be held Tuesday evening by the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts.

National Meeting OF Odd Fellows Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows of the United States Music Hall Grand Lodge of Massachusetts

Funeral for Major Henry L. Patten in Cambridge College Chapel

The funeral for Major Henry L. Patten of the 20th Regiment will be held at Cambridge College Chapel at 11 o'clock tomorrow morning. His classmates should meet at Hollis Hall No. 7 at 10 o'clock to attend the services.

Henry L. Patten 20Th Regiment College Chapel Cambridge Hollis Hall

Robbery and break-in at Gooding jewelry store

Two side-lights in the jewelry store of Josiah Gooding at 83 Washington Street were broken with a brick on Wednesday night and a number of cheap articles were stolen.

Josiah Gooding Washington Street

Recruits Accepted at Faneuil Hall Yesterday

Fourteen recruits were accepted at Faneuil Hall yesterday while the Surgeon rejected five.

Faneuil Hall

Amusements and Theatre Notes From Boston Listings

The Howard Athens Am shows Waiting for the Verdict to full houses praising its intense plot with murder trial and execution scene. Museum features Vanity Fair and The White Horse of the Peppers enjoyed after twenty years away in Boston. Tremont Theatre hosts Dan Setchell in Dombey and Son with Toodles finale. Boston Theatre schedules Iron Mask last shows and Macbeth matinee. Buckleys Serenaders perform tonight with a 3 pm show tomorrow.

Howard Athens Vanity Fair Dion Bourcicault Toodles Setchell Boston de Bourbon Wallack Rochefort Davenport Buckleys

Custody fight ends with father awarded care of eight year old

Supreme Judicial Court judge Chapman orders Gertrude Rabuske returned to her father after a hearing on custody amid claims of abduction from Malden school. The case followed years of separation under a prior agreement with testimony from multiple witnesses and legal counsel for both sides.

Supreme Judicial Court Chapman Theodore Rabuske Gertrude Rabuske Malden Boston Cecelia Welch Daniel Donovan Jeremiah Clancey James C. Booth Catherine Glendon House Booth Ann Jenkins Mary Woods Ann Michael Doogle Milior Messrs. Seavey Blackstone Street

Sherman orders mass relocations for Atlanta residents

Telegraphic dispatch from New York reports Gen Sherman ordering all male rebels and those not in the army to move south or north with government transport. Noncompliance risks imprisonment. Hood protests the plan as cruel while Atlanta is set to be cleared around Rough and Ready to protect the Macon Railroad corridor. Negro families face relocation under U.S. military policy.

New York Elias Smith The Tribune Atlanta Louisville Sherman Hood Macon Calhoun Gen. Sherman Chattanooga U. S

Mobile Bay flashpoint with Baltic blockade and Farragut plan

Mobile Bay dispatch reports the Baltic still blocks the main channel while the Winnebago reaches a firing position to shell the city. Metacomet Sebage and Kennebec stand in line ready to attack on Farragut’s signal. Granger fortifications at Cedar Point. Hood’s possible reinforcement would be held off by gunboats and troops.

Mobile New York Herald Mobile Bay Dog River Bar Winnebago Metacomet Sebage Kennebec Farragut Mississippi Sound Granger Cedar Point Hood

Rebel deserters report discipline shift in rebel ranks

From James River New York Sept 15 Herald correspondent with the 9th Corps writes on the 13th that deserters report great dissation among rebel soldiers. Rebels have a new regulation that any soldier advancing without his musket will be fired on by comrades. If he carries his piece he faces our pickets. The first division of the 9th corps has merged with the 2d and 3d divisions.

Philadelphia Pennsylvania Camden New En la Senne Union Abraham Au Andrew Ein Poe Mac Democratic Party Farragut Sherman New England St. Marks Lutheran Brotel Church Boston Smith Army OF the Potomac Petersburg Appomattox Lee 2D Corps 17Th Maine P. Goldy 11Th Mass James River New York the Herald 9Th Corps

New York Democratic State Convention Admits Tammany Delegates

The Albany convention adopted the report on contesting delegations admitting the Tammany delegates from New York city. The Mozart delegation was withdrawn and several Mozart and McKeon Wood delegations retired. Daniel Pratt of Onondaga was elected permanent President. Committees were appointed before a recess.

New National Democratic Committee Sherman House New York F. O. Prince Maine S. R. Lyman Portland New Hampshire Josiah Minot Concord Vermont H. B. Smith Milton Massachusetts Boston W. E. Niblock Ilinois Wilbur F. Storey Chicago Michigan W. L. Ban Port Huron Missouri Lewis W. Bogg St. Louis Minnesota John H. M. Kinney Chatfield Wisconsin George H. Paul Milwaukee Iowa D. O. Finch Des Moines Kansas Isaac E. Eaton Leavenworth California Thomas Haynes San Francisco Oregon William McMillan Illinois F. C. Prince James Guthrie Kentucky Guthrie Belmont Trimble Smith August Belmont Finch Lyman Eaton Messrs Storey Haynes Galbraith Messrs Belmont New Yok Prince Pennsylvania Rauay Ohio Storey Paul Bogy Converse Connecticut Messrs Bowie Maryland Washington Bowle Albany N. Y Tammany New York City Mozart McKeon Wood Daniel Pratt Onondaga

Gold Cargo Arrives on Brother Jonathan From North

The Brother Jonathan arrived with 432000 dollars in gold and positive mining reports. A Victoria banquet honored General Mc Dowell with Gov Kennedy and other British notables. San Francisco Treasury receipts since last steamer day total 1.75 million. Money eases at 14 percent, currency bills trading at premiums of 115 to 120, coin bills 34 to 4 prem, legal tenders in demand at 45 to 46.

Pacific Coast San Francisco Brother Jonathan General McDowell Victoria Gov. Kennedy Vancouver Treasury

New Orleans to New York Steamer Creole Arrives

The steamer Creole from New Orleans arrived on March 15 with Hon. A. C. Hills among the passengers. A Nashville engagement at Dog River was described, rebel cavalry sightings at Fish River, and a Fort Morgan letter notes no current activity. Louisiana's election yielded eleven thousand votes and favored the Union ticket. Rebels in Alabama were said to be conscripting all negroes for service in the army.

New Orleans New York Creole A. C. Hills Metacomet Nashville Dog River Fish River Fort Morgan The Alabama Louisiana Union

Richmond papers received. Petersburg fast day observed

A Washington special reports Richmond papers of the 12th have arrived. Petersburg telegram says the city observed a day of fasting, humiliation and prayer amid threat. All is quiet at Mobile. Dick Taylor has assumed command of rebel forces in the Department of Alabama.

New York Washington Evening Post Richmond Petersburg Mobile Dick Taylor Department of Alabama

Liberty Steamer Arrives from Havana. Havana Business Dull

The Lib erty steamship from Havana arrived today amid dull Havana commerce. Trade with the United States was limited to regular packet traders, exchanges improved, and U.S. Northern Cities rates stood at 51 a 52 discount for 60 days. Havana health conditions were reported improving.

New York Liberty Havana United States U.S

Returning Regiments Reach New York for New Haven Trip

The 6th and 7th Connecticut Regiments arrived in New York this morning and were fed by Col. Almy before departing by special steamer for New Haven. They are due at 5.30 this afternoon.

New York Connecticut Almy New Haven

Skirmish Near Bunker Hill Reported by Sheridan Correspondent

A Sheridan correspondent dated the 14th reports a reconnaissance showing the enemy still in force near Bunker Hill and a brief sharp skirmish occurred yesterday in the area.

New York the Herald Sheridan Bunker Hill

Fish and Hettles Advertise Cookware in Various Sizes

A compact ad lists assorted kitchenware including fish and het sinks, soup digesters, English enamel kettles, sauce pans and other utensils.

Auction of matched horses at the Bazaar sale

A Massachusetts sale catalog lists bay horses, mares, ponies, and wagons for public auction at the Bazaar stables on Saturday. Notable items include a 16 hand bay horse weighing 2260 lb, a 9 year old bay mare, a 300 lb bay pony, a roan mare used by an officer, and several chestnut and bay horses with noted speeds and temperaments. Also offered are a cream colored cow, a fire engine with hose, an open wagon, and new carriages. Public sale begins 11 o clock with Constable J D O Sullivan overseeing.

Siena Sontee Baninenet Arryall W. P. Sargent & Co Wm P. Sargent & Co Rownell C. Rockaway Rockaway Sale Bazaar Sxdale Dan Severence & Curtis Charles Street Zeen Suffolk Boston Dudley H Bayley Federal Street Hoston J.D. O'Sullivan Constable Dollett Santa Anna Dolly Baar Canada Depository Allarness Adies Slade Goddard Thos Goddard Whiton Baker

Auction Listings at New England Horse and Carriage Depository

A dealer advertises a Saturday sale at 11 oclock from the Depository on East Street corner of South Street Summer Street, offering saddle horses mares and bays with detailed descriptions. Goods include a black horse bay mare top buggy harness wagons and various harness sets with viewing from Wednesday through Friday.

Isburgh & Rowland NEW England Horse & Carriage Depositor East Street South Street Summer Street South Shore Raileroad Old Colony Railroad Boston Braintree East Braintree Weymouth North Weymouth East Weymouth Hingham Cohasset Cohasent Beal, Jr

Vessel Passage Notes From New York to Liverpool

Fragmentary OCR mentions routes from New York and Boston to Liverpool and notes unspecified vessels for passage. No clear names, dates, or events emerge to form a full item with entities or outcomes.

Boston Liverpool

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