11 Feb 1865
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Gazette
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1865
Page
1
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A Cincinnati Gazette correspondence from February reports the New York draft riots warning "Don't unchain the Tiger" amid peace talks. It discusses Ohio's first Perry painting for the State House by William H. Powell, and a letter from Kentucky urging emancipation and union loyalty to end slavery and defend the U S government.
In midwinter the Army of the Potomac moves toward Petersburg with Gregg’s Cavalry, Warren, Mott, and De Trobriand reshaping lines at Hatcher’s Run as Gordon’s corps mass near the front. Smyth’s 2d division repels three rebel charges with heavy casualties. Sixth and Ninth Corps arrive to aid.
A summarised excerpt reviews the first volume of Diplomatic Correspondence, noting the Monroe Doctrine, Seward Adams exchanges from 1863 1864 and Britain United States neutrality tensions. It highlights the Alexandra case division over Mexico and British anti neutrality protests with Admiral Porter operations in Cape Fear and Fort Fisher area.
A summary from English papers shows Fowler's steam plow costs for strong land. Total engine and plow priced at £700, yearly water rate £308, with 100 days service giving about £3 daily or $15, over $30 in currency. Eight acres plowed daily yields $2 per acre, enough to prompt farmer questions about cheaper methods given cheaper coal and wages in England but higher horse costs locally.
The Telegraph of Hampstead county Ark records that three rebel Congressmen drew a combined 3000 votes while the Free Constitution in the state suffered a 13000 spoiling. Arkansas then claimed an army of over 10000 white and 6000 colored soldiers, a proportionally large figure among states in the union.
Ancient farmer outlines a method to save manure using surface soil, earth, privy and chamber lye, plaster, and spent ashes. Mix one bushel manure to twenty parts earth, add daily lye, turn weekly a month before use, break lumps, and avoid placing near corn or turnip beds. Begin new heaps as each is finished to ensure compost for planting.
Richmond reports describe Jeff Davis’s fiery Richmond speech pledging independence and rejecting peace terms save Confederate independence. Rebel leaders Stephens and Hunter did not attend. The article notes naval and military shifts, including Johnston’s contested record, Echols taking Breckinridge’s command, and a Senate debate on conscripting negroes.
The report covers cross examination of Dr Ayer and related testimony on the Sons of Liberty, detailing conversations about arrests, membership in secret orders, oaths, and alleged military drills. It includes remarks on Semmes, Doolittle, Arnold, Rand, and Alexander, with background on formation, aims, and alleged treasonous acts tied to the Civil War era Chicago case.
Key West reports the United States steamer San Jacinto wrecked on No-name Key Bahamas was burned above the water by wreckers. Ship officers and crew were attacked but resisted, with no injuries. Two blockade runners Augusta and Fanny McRea captured and brought to Key West. New Orleans notes supplies sent to prisoners at Camps Grace and Ford,Dwight confident deliveries received receipts.
Missouri Legislature at St Louis on Feb 10 passed concurrent resolutions to adjourn on the 20th inst and to the 1st of November next. Resolutions unan.imously approved by the House declare a fixed determination to liquidate the state's indebtedness and provide for a committee to confer with creditors and report next session a plan to relieve financial troubles.
New York Feb 10 The Tribune reports from Ben Holladay contractor for the Overland Mail Route that news of reopening was an error. For 380 miles stations are destroyed and stock withdrawn. Business cannot resume until stocks rebuilt and corn and forage supplied.
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