07 Feb 1868
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Gazette
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1868
Page
1
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Detailed reminiscence of Union retreat from Sabine Crossroads and the subsequent pursuit. Describes Gen. Franklin sending Lt. Williams to rally scattered troops, formation of lines, and clashes as the 161st New York and Emery’s forces deploy to check rebels. Notes the heavy casualties, naval operations from Grand River to Alexandria, and the broader context of the Red River expedition under Grant and Banks.
A large gathering in Cincinnati restored old ties among veterans from the Army of the Cumberland. General Eli Long opened the event to form a permanent society with annual meetings, while Col. Stanley Matthews delivered a welcoming address and General Buell sent a letter of support.
A fragment from a Jeffersonville August 22 1464 speech discusses anti war aims for the Union, urging restoration of the South under the Constitution and fair elections, while critiquing Lincoln Morton leadership. The piece questions public reception and impact of the southern reconciliation argument and notes local reactions and a later personal anecdote.
A 1867 dispatch from Stockholm reports crop failures north of the city, causing starvation fears and emigration talk. The American Consul notes seven years of poor yields, moss bread and bark bread as last resort, with deaths rising. A call for emigration and supportive actions in Ohio follows, urging aid and a Commission to attract Swedes to farming in new lands. The piece also notes local Cincinnati items including Mill Creek Valley improvements and various court and municipal notices.
National figures Sherman and Thomas visited a theater box with staff and national emblems. The audience overflowed with enthusiasm as lively pieces were presented in top form. Wood’s troupe drew strong crowds again with a crowd pleasing bill while Mansfield’s venue saw a smaller turnout. Aspenson’s Greenwood Hall features the wizard nightly to solid attendance and affordable shows.
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