03 Dec 1866
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Gazette
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1866
Page
1
The Daily Gazette lists mail and weekly subscription prices, including annual and multi month terms, per club and group discounts. It details fees for clubs of ten to twenty, plus additional copies and extra copies for larger clubs and special arrangements.
A Kentucky observer argues that the nation will endure with loyal rulers as the proposed constitutional amendment is debated. It condemns the rebel Democracy, asserts Congress’ ongoing power, and calls for universal male suffrage for loyal citizens while excluding treason supporters. The piece urges prompt Congressional action to enfranchise loyal men and establish loyal Southern state governments through a voter backed convention.
A Raleigh correspondent to the New York Herald reports an 18 month change in North Carolina. Unionists face social and economic pressure as anti-Union feeling resurges, affecting business access, patronage, and political leadership. Loyalists are urged to restore government by placing loyal men in office.
A long dispatch covers the 23d Army Corps reunion at Indianapolis with General John R. Young delivering a commemorative address. It honors fallen comrades Sanders, Elsner, Hutcheson, Camp, Prutzman, Lowry, Denny Carnosh, and Gallup, and reflects on the war’s origins, unity, and the nation’s future under peace and progress.
A brief notice from the Chicatei Republican reports the lake tunnel excavation was completed yesterday in the afternoon. Details remain terse with a single time reference and formal acknowledgment of completion.
The killer of Mrs. Harriet Musson in Mogadore Portage County, Wilson S. Roof, was captured this morning between eight and nine o'clock in Lexington Township Stark County by James Roath and William Wiles. The pursuit followed a swift fatal crime and the arrest ends the case as details appear in correspondence from Ravenna dated November 29.
Local notices include marriages and cholera deaths for last week totaling eight, new infirmary appointments and a soup house on Race street, a private sale of Capt. Eckert’s Spring Grove Avenue residence for $30,000, and tax reminders as the 20th looms. Also reports on temple fire, artists meeting, and Prof Blot dessert lectures with schedules.
Convicted robbery defendant John McNulty sentenced to three years in the Penitentiary. Daniel Ganey, about sixteen, pleads assault and battery and gets one day in jail plus costs. Several others face indictments or nol pros. The General Term session is postponed due to Judge Taft’s illness. Probate Court names guardians and administrators including Peter Wellschureck will and Barbara Reichenbach admintrix. The Bridge Exhibition draws huge crowds, with estimates around 60,000 visitors over two days. A police raid on the Run Round crime sheet leads to arrests of Moos Latham Tracy and associates, bail set at 500 each, Tracy at 100.
Saturday proceedings list payments to John Spangler for gravel $81 and others to J W Gilbert $1264 8, F Strang $27775, Cooper $54, gas to Court House $460 17, Schwebel $348, Aring $200, Rebold $1247 25, T Cooper $129 10, Thomas Cooper $500, William Reeder $200. sidewalk widening on Carthage road approved. reduced for tolls and bridge work in multiple townships. several police court cases with fines and detentions noted.
A cluttered column of real estate transfers and lease snippets from Cincinnati, including Mary Finley to James Curry parcels, Windisch, Stix & Co lease, Riddle estate parcels, and multiple lots in Millcreek, Walnut Hills, Lockland, and Corry divisions. Various buyers, sellers, and parcels detail sale prices and locations through a broad array of blocks and streets.
Treasury and revenue news from the capital report a looming collision between executive and legislative branches over control of the revenue department. McCulloch is said to oppose the tariff bill, guiding plans to unify revenue legislation, while Nebraska and Colorado senators visit with assurances of territorial admission this session.
Toronto reports that Fenians sentenced to death are likely to be respited for three months while appeals proceed. In McMahon’s case the Chief Justice explains the law and denies the rule for a new trial. Lynch and School cases also refuse the rule nisi, with judges Hagarty Morrison rejecting grounds. New York notes preparations at Fenian HQ and Western successes. Louisville hosts a large Fenian meeting with promises of money, arms, and continuous agitation.
Two gunboats with arms and ammunition head to Ireland for Fenian action while Paris hosts rumor that Fenian leader Stephens has arrived. The Java arrives from New York as Seward dispatches to France press for Mexico. Albert statue unveiled at Wolverhampton with Queen present. A US squadron gathers at Lisbon as markets show price shifts in cotton and bullion. An impending pursuit for Maximilian is noted as a steamer leaves to intercept him.
From Yokohama reports show ongoing distress with crowds visiting shelters and lumber merchants seeking sacks of rice as prices fall. The brig Alert arrives with tea and silk worm cocoons, while Dutch brig Ducdecimo is lost in Van Diemen's Straits with seventy aboard. Mexican dollars remain the current coin and a Yokotiura meeting seeks remedies.
Secretary of War supplies a full refutation of allegations of inhumane treatment at Dry Tortugas. He attacks the Grubel claims as unfounded, cites diaries showing rebel sympathy, and describes clean cells, similar rations to soldiers, and light labor. General P H Sweripay signs the document.
Philadelphia reports a court session sentencing multiple prisoners for murder burglary and arson. William A Maguire received eight years six months for the Continental Theater killing. Newton Champion to the hang. Mason and Roberts each five years in county prison. The Spruce and Pine Street Rail Road stables were set on fire. Lake Keegan arrested at the scene.
At Williamsburg Virginia leading citizens from Peninsular counties unanimously back an immediate constitutional convention to adjust the state charter and debt relief in line with postwar property values. Governor Pierpont expected to push the amendment in his message. L Maurey a canal boat captain was killed by a man described as a Black worker near the basin. the suspect was later arrested by a policeman amid street unrest.
Notice served on all Chicago daily newspapers on December 1 for using Craig's news reports. The New York Associated Press will be withheld from them hereafter as a result.
Boetos reports December 1L as newspapers the Sunday Times and the Sunday Evening Express will publish tomorrow news dispatches from the United States and European Telegraph News Association highlighting the New York monopoly story.
Government securities remained steady with mixed prices across issues and a dull stock market near close. Northwest shares advanced with Ohio and Mississippi certificates near 29 1 2, Western Union at 46 4 7, and Erie around 71 2 to 72. The mining board reported dull steady sales while demand for call loans showed growing ease and low rates amid Congress upcoming sessions.
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