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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Gazette
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1865
Page
1
Local notice page lists ads for marriages deaths society meetings church notices and various classified categories. It mentions subscription details and extra copy for subscribers along with ad types such as for sale rent lost found and other notices.
A long Medley of Civil War era claims argues that a reporter Ossden’s publication could not warn the Confederates at Fort Fisher. It challenges Admiral Porter and Porter's reports while citing figures on fort defenses and deserters to question responsibility.
From Indianapolis Jan 30 reports show bills proposed to tax relief for soldiers in the field their widows and children. Colonel Bennett introduces a Senate bill exempting pay bounties from taxation and aims to shield veterans from property tax while supporting families. The measure faces constitutional concerns and was sent to a committee.
Simbad the Admiral assures the Navy Department that Fort Fisher can be defended by the army and navy force though enemy strength remains daunting. He argues a strong squadron could hold the fort with limited enemy support, noting past failures of predictions and the need for resilient fortifications amid ongoing coastal threats.
Jefferson Davis writes to prove General Lee should command all Confederate armies. He recalls Virginia’s support, emphasizes Lee’s loyalty and usefulness, and argues central leadership will boost the Confederate cause and public confidence during the war.
Hospital statistics report 804 admitted 60 percent present 25 died. discussion of regimental veteran enlistments shows four of five top units from old brigade. City improvements board reviews street conditions contracts and enforcement. court and prison interference criticized as undermining law. testimonies and elections details referenced.
A scrambled excerpt notes confusion over clearing a bill for action on both sides. The text hints at a dwindling discussion of the bill this week as House and board bills face scrutiny and landowners press for payment.
A dying widow in a crowded city room asks for a kind Christian to adopt her ten year old daughter Carrie. Carrie is a faithful Sunday School student. she has a crippled mute brother. The writer, Joseph Emery, City Missionary, 212 Richmond Street, will relay inquiries.
The record outlines a lease purchase dispute over the estate of Hart and related assignments, plus multiple prison sentences. Hart holds the privilege of purchase while Corwine & Walker represent the plaintiff. the court notes the need to preserve the purchase right and enforce penalties. Separately, murder, burglary, larceny, and receiving stolen goods convictions are addressed with sentences ranging from three years in a penitentiary to two years, reflecting blame and prior history."}
Fragmentary text describes a drunken bees cocooning a house and a death linked to an evening event. Mentions individuals resembling Barrakots, Siew, Les, Sr Rea, and Diakstia with danger implied. Details are garbled and names uncertain.
Reports from Newry New York and Petersburg describe Confederate actions along the Chowan and James rivers. Details cite Rebel raids, pontoon destruction, and attempted feints to disrupt Union lines with force massed on the northern James front and near Ord.
The New York World’s Washington special reports General Singleton left Richmond for Washington and met the President to discuss Blair’s claim that rebels refuse to negotiate under Union terms. Rumors claim peace commissioners are en route to Washington from City Point and gold prices in Philadelphia are declining.
Roaxoxe Island January 26. We learn a large number of Union soldiers have been moved from Georgia to Salisbury North Carolina to guard against Sherman. Rebels are said to be more cruel in their handling of prisoners with daily starvation deaths rising to fifty.
Announcement states Mr Drouyn De L’Huys asked Secretary Seward for explanation of the recent censure of the policies of Lincoln’s administration in relation to Mexico.
The New York Sun reports on the incomes of city magnates drawn from tax records. August Belmont is cited with about 100,930 dollars and a 5,046 dollar tax. Leonard Jerome is said to earn near 100,000 with large expenditures. Geo. Opdyke and others show varied sums and tax rates. Figures for Dix Barney Gourke Cooper and Dodge illustrate differing levels of wealth and tax payments amid public interest in wealth and taxation.
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