05 Feb 1867
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Gazette
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1867
Page
1
A garbled notice announces a free copy offer from the Daily Gazette. It references a tea club and express charges prepaid, inviting readers to view at a convenient location and mentioning drafts or money orders, but the text is heavily corrupted.
The reader witnesses a lengthy debate on the franchise for African Americans in the Tennessee General Assembly. Speakers defend emancipation gains, denounce disfranchisement attempts, and urge justice for freed citizens while criticizing rebel opponents. The piece highlights loyalty, constitutional power, and calls for a new vote on enfranchisement.
A North Carolina letter sent to a prominent physician claims Confederate leadership and secret rebel societies threaten Union officers. It accuses Governor Worth and legislators of rewarding treason, immunizing rebels in state offices while Union men face removal and violent intimidation. The writer urges sustained federal policy to protect Union supporters.
The piece recalls early Massillon settlers Charles K. Bicincer Reed Col. Benjamin Folger and others, their long residence, and local officials. It mentions revenue law enforcement travels by officers to Alliance Georgetown and reports a derailed sleeping car near Crestline Oblong with four aboard, wrecked but no injuries.
A long political letter wages a partisan defense of conservative Democrats and denounces Republican and abolitionist measures. It argues for unity among factions to support the Union cause, condemns rebel sympathies, and urges voters to back a pro Union candidate seen as steadfast and honest. The piece warns of internal strife and calls for a strong turnout to ensure victory.
A 1861 letter to the editor discusses Kentucky's stance as armed neutrality and rebuke of coercion rhetoric used by rebels. It notes how coercion was portrayed as terrifying and dangerous to the nation, with references to public speeches and public reaction. The piece reflects tensions over federal authority and loyalty.
A detailed account describes six years of Protestant missions in Rome facing suppression. British Consul warnings on December 21 urge an end to services. two chapels amid pressure. Ministers Williamson and Lewis seek help from British figures while continuing worship in private homes despite threats of Inquisition and exile.
The Richmond Examiner notes the Rothschild Brothers memorial seeking 32514 dollars for tobacco burned in a public warehouse on March 10 1863. Auditor W F Taylor disallowed the claim citing prior assembly action and Confederate-era supervision, while Rothschilds insist the claim rests on a 1860 contract with the legitimate government and acceptance of state coupon bonds as payment.
Governor Wells of Louisiana voices a firm stance on readmission terms, demands constitutional equal rights for all races and hints at conditions tied to honoring federal policy, while addressing the New Orleans riot and broader political settlement. The message condemns violence, defends loyalty to the Union, and urges acceptance of terms leading to peaceful, permanent federal-state relations.
West & Comingore sue R. M. Pomeroy & Co for money on services in obtaining government contracts for boots and shoes. Three causes: services in obtaining, services in carrying out, and money employed. Judge Taft indicates agency distinctions and upholds overruling the demurrer, allowing an answer. Corwine, Walker & Lynch for plaintiffs. Bartley for defendants.
In COMMON PLEAS Judge Murdock rebukes surveyors amid a boundary dispute between Hastings and Halley. The court notes faulty measurements and the impracticality of tearing down houses to fix a half inch line, ruling that title be quieted and the plaintiff awarded $200.
Thomas Lmder sues Maria Laider for divorce alleging adultery habitual drunkenness and gross neglect. The defense denies all charges and contends no divorce is warranted citing alleged conduct and claims of ill treatment of children amid family strain. The case was heard before Judge Oliver with Grand Jury details and sentencing notes from a prior session.
In Hen An Srieber yeo was appointed guardian of Edward Boheieher with John Pras administrator of the estate in span. The probate action confirms guardianship and estate administration details.
Reports indicate the Main and Hoott street ferries restarted operations yesterday. Citizens are informed Covington health remains good and a railroad charter project for streetcars presses forward with expected May work start. An accident in West Covington involved John Turner while visiting Ladlow, Ky, highlighting local domestic access issues.
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