11 Feb 1868
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Gazette
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1868
Page
1
The club states additions to Cinbe stall times vary with proportionate rates and must follow a strict club policy. Remittances should be sent at the club's risk by express when possible or by registered mail. money letters are discouraged, and drafts or money orders are preferred where available.
Judge Trumbull argues the United States Court lacks jurisdiction to hear the appeal. He cites 1789 and 1867 statutes on habeas corpus and appellate limits, noting the court only has powers conferred by Congress and cannot review criminal cases without statutory support. He references Warren, Dallas, and Wheaton decisions to support confinement of appellate power and urges dismissal of the appeal.
The Mississippi case questions whether McArdle was in military custody under the 1867 act and if the charges arising from insurrection and disturbance fall under military law. The court debates Congress original intent and whether the case falls within military or civil jurisdiction, noting the act’s scope and constitutional limits.
Edwin De Leon reviews Confederate strategy and leadership in Richmond early 1864. He contrasts Davis and Stephens, notes power struggles, cabinet friction, and Benjamin’s influence, while praising Colfax in Congress and outlining foreign relations dynamics with France and Slidell.
A Cincinnati Gazette letter dated February 8 offers a cautious appraisal of Schuyler Colfax as a potential national figure. The writer, unaffiliated with Colfax, notes impressions formed from public service in the 39th and 40th Congresses and argues Colfax’s public persona may mask deeper strengths and leadership qualities.
Correspondence from Louisyuis notes Governor Stevenson’s paradoxical praise of constitutional government while portraying the rebellion as driven by abolitionism and the North’s blame. The piece questions his stance, cites Louisville remarks, and comments on mail service and church matters as context of the era.
From Fort Wayne a Cincinnati Gazette correspondent reports Post No 26 of the G A R hosted Post No 1 of New Haven. The evening featured a camp supper and reflections on marches, rations, battles, and losses. Proceedings recalled the Army of the Cumberland and Sherman’s march to the sea. a county monument project was begun in honor of fallen comrades.
Special Correspondent reports on county conventions and funds for the new state building. Mentions candidates, resolutions, and party dynamics, noting push for five twenties vs gold and indicating uncertainty about nominations and crowd turnout. Reports on European famine conditions and London distress amid heavy winter and joblessness.
Statement from Frankfort Commonwealth excerpt questions Jim Macklin’s guilt in the murder and alleged outrage. Witness John Henderson asserts the condemned man Jim was with workers on the wharf from morning until evening, contradicting mob claims. Henderson’s oath is supported by several coworkers and a priest urged due process amid mob action.
Minnie Gray case delayed again this morning over money obtained under false pretenses. Bernard Smith jailed thirty days for assault on Dolheim & MGdser. Ann Haley fined fifty dollars for harboring lewd women. part remitted by Judge Straub. Bribery examination authorized by City Council to start Thursday afternoon. Milkman Townsend card regarding mil inspector error highlighted in ads. Herbert jailed thirty days for stealing bucket and basket from Nancy Treman. Ministerial Association sets monthly union prayer meetings. committee formed for arrangements. Union Executive Committee of Hamilton County fixes February 29 election date for delegates to the State Convention. Wide Awake Burglar Alarm advertised. reviews praise for Shiloh battle performance at Mozart Hall.
A historical ledger lists numerous merchants and real estate firms with varied holdings. Totals show activity in merchandise tobacco horses and real estate across many entities, including Bodman Charles, Dalton, Grail Jacob & Co, Wells & Miles, and Wagner Valentine, culminating in a large overall sum.
The article lists the 1867 revenue tax assessments for Ohio's Second District. It notes cigars were discontinued after April and legacies and successions were reported separately from June. The total tax assessed was $626,453 with November the peak month and June the trough. penalties reflect late payments.
A Cincinnati council letter from the Charitable Marine Association calls for immediate repairs to the city wharf between Main and Broadway. The committee notes mud and deposits hindering access, asks removal of overflow deposits, improved paving, and seeks official action to avoid bonds for new property while restoring existing facilities.
Minnie's Grey and others indicted for false pretenses cutting with intent to kill and several to 15th. bail set at 2000. Ann Haley harboring lewd names. others fined for drunkenness disorderly conduct or vagrancy. Sentences include prison terms for Mary Ryan and Bernard Smith and a range of short jail stays for disorderly conduct charges.
Superior Court General Term details a demurrer ruling in the Wright case. It discusses Wright as owner of a damaged ruinous building leased to Bruns and then to Davis Starbuck Patterson, with Beckley directed to place a heavy roof, creating danger to occupants. Proximate cause and joinder issues are debated, along with Davis party liability and related actions involving Brown Co. and Mott & Co.
A court hearing describes damage and injuries as a street in repair caused by neglect. The plaintiff Hayes sues Merrill Walker over a 60 foot stretch in the oat center where macadam fell, leaving pedestrians endangered and a woman harmed while seeking safety. Judge Storer presides as calendar notes list rooms for the session.
The case of John Shannon in Common Pleas before Judge Cox and a jury involves the robbery of Henry on December 3 and subsequent theft from a saloon on Central Avenue and Third Street. Witnesses describe the incident and the defendant’s alleged accomplices as officers seek to establish participation and motive.
A juried hearing before Judge Foree progresses in a med court dispute involving a youth. The trial moves toward argument on unresolved points as proceedings continue with mediation efforts and defense statements.
Inmates convene at the Fair to discuss revising the Commonwealth Constitution. The chair appoints standing committees while action on amendments proceeds. Posters totaling 252,000 are noted in the record.
The readable fragments describe a calamity affecting an area with references to a Church and community aid actions. It mentions distribution of relief and a call to prepare food or supplies for those impacted. Names, places, dates, and specifics are obscured by OCR errors.
A new company formed by former workers of Airioka DeBus drives ahead with modern machinery at 672 674 678 Elm and 2 4 Henry streets. The plant features DeBus Crosing Machine and steam bent staves for barrels from three to twenty two hundred gallons, with six foot staves planed and joined. The operation employs sixty to seventy men and serves distilleries and canneries across Kentucky Tennessee and beyond, supplying water tanks and beer casks for Pacific Railroad contractors. Henry DeBus is President and Aug Keller Secretary.
The Wright and Bro firm runs a well furnished Hied store with black walnut counters and glass display cases. They advertise a large bankrupt stock sale of merchandise bought in New York, offering bargains on a wide range of notions and fancy goods. A basement jobbing room holds extensive bankrupt stock including Chinese and Japanese items.
The readable fragment references an article about food and a costly or complex discussion but lacks a coherent event, people, or organizations to identify. The text is garbled with misspellings and inconclusive context making specifics impossible to extract.
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