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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1863

Page

2

Foreign commentary on the American war and Europe

A London Times summary argues the Union’s restoration by force is impossible and notes Europe and Americans doubt the North’s superiority. It critiques Mr Seward’s circular as overreaching, asserts Confederate resilience, and warns against intervention while praising Southern belligerency and North fatigue.

London Times Seward England France Europe North Washington Richmond Charleston Mississippi Lee Meade Antietam Mr Seward Union South

Burnside sends 1000 rebel prisoners north from Cumberland Gap

Washington dispatch reports Gen. Burnside has moved 1000 Confederate prisoners northward from Cumberland Gap. Haupt relieved from War Department duty. Trains run to Culpepper and Meade’s front quiet. Gilmore says 36 artillery pieces captured on Morris Island. Indians in Utah seek peace with Gen. Conner and Gen. Wright. Fort Abercrombie to Fort Benton expedition advances 268 miles west with 50 men. Rebels in Virginia conscripting Quakers. House stationery contract awarded to Phillips & Solomons. Bailey from Key West denies yellow fever in port or town. Orange and Alexandria Railroad now open to Culpepper Court House.

New York Washington Evening Post Burnside War Department Cumberland Gap Haupt Culpepper Meade Wasnindon Gilmore Morris Island Wright Department of the Pacific Conner Fiske Fort Abercrombie Fort Benton Bailey Key West Orange and

Troops Reach Beyond Culpepper as Keily’s Ford Skirmish Edges Front

A report from Army of the Potomac headquarters places some Union units six to eight miles beyond Culpepper. They crossed the Rapidan attempts failed at three spots with small losses. Gordonsville lies eighteen miles ahead, suggesting the main rebel force intrenched there. Fortress Monroe notes dispatches claiming enemy crossing infantry at Keily's Ford and possible advance.

Washington Army of the Potomac Culpepper Rapidan Gordonsville Montor Rapidan Station Keily’s Ford

Charleston Fronts Tighten on Morris Island

Charleston dispatch from September 14 reports Confederate forces facing a Yankee occupation of Morris Island with telegraph lines rising along the island, Battery Wagner strengthened, bomb proofs enlarged and bombardment of harbor boats from Battery Gregg continuing. September 15 adds a lieutenant and five men killed by an explosion on James Island and a Yankee telegraph line-building link from Point Cummings to Fort Pulaski, with awaiting news from Gen Bragg.

Charleston Morris Island

State Fair attendance strong as receipts reach 4000

New Year, Sept 16. Attendance at the State Fair today has been very large. Receipts up to tonight amount to 4000. Tomorrow expected to bring a great crowd. Total entries 2100, about 700 fewer than Rochester last year. Displays of agricultural implements and horses praised. Governor Seymour visited, and many Canadian agriculturists are present. City crowded to overflowing.

Paris London Madame Tietjen Madame Tietjens Byron Madame Hamakers Faure Count de Nevers M. Gueymard Raoul Wich Valentine Maison Doree Bureau de Location Rue Lepelletier Amis Rochester Seymour Canada Moncey Treasury Treasury Department Boston Worcester Railroad Old Colony Western Maine Cambridge Eastern Michigan Middlesex Fitchburg Vermont Massachusetts Wilmington Ogdensburg Vermont Central Rutland Hevens Sac Vy Brown & Son New York Real Viéireag

Generals Johnston and Forrest skirmish near Dalton

Atlanta Sept 14 report says Johnston and Forrest fought the enemy near Dalton on Friday with Forrest wounded The Yankees moved toward Tunnel Hill Wheeler skirmished near Lafayette and retreated A larger engagement is expected Rosecrans holds Chattanooga and Burnside may have joined him

Atlanta Johnston Forrest Dalton Tunnel Hill Wheeler Lafayette Rosecrans Chattanooga Burnside

New York Stock and Money Market News

First Board stocks rise with railroad and canal shares led by Chicago and Rock Island at 110 and Harlem at 1474. Second Board slips, readings show declines in several rail names and utility issues, while cotton and grain futures reflect mixed activity. Collective prices point to a volatile session with broad activity in flour, pork, lard, and sugar amid a cautious market tone.

Army of the Potomac Boston Home Matters Telegraphic News The Gazette Boscowen Barnstable E. B. Phillips Worcester Railroad Axp Miter Minot Hart South End New Orleans Mons. Mallet NEW York First Board Chicago and Rock Sgand Cumberland Coal Company Illinos Central Railroad A Southern New York Central Railroad Reading Rairoad Hudson Railroad Canton Company Erie Railroad Galena and Chicago Railroad Clevland and Toledo Railroad Chicago, Burlington and Quick Railroad Michigan Central Railroad Harlem Railroad Pacific Mail Sweeg, Company Amerian Tennessee Second Michigan Southern Railroad Ilinois Central Railroad Cleveland and Pittsburg Railroad Galera and Chicago Railroad Cleveland and Toledo Railroad Chicago and Rock Island Railroad Milwauke and Prairie du Chien Pitturz Sea Island Gulf Ohio Canada Chicago Milwaukee Iowa Michigan Muscovado Porto Tico Havana Ile Naval Prime Western Cincinnati Boston Stock Exchange Board Philadelphia Mercantile Paver

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