13 Feb 1871
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Gazette
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1871
Page
1
An extended discussion outlines Congress’s charter power and Georgia and South Carolina interests. Key meetings at the Board of Trade, comments by Georgia delegates, and the Cincinnati rail charter episode reflect regional tensions over railroad routes and economic influence.
A dated essay reviews U S Supreme Court limits on state commerce powers, urging Kentucky to accept federal supremacy. Georgia delegates push for a Cincinnati Southern Railroad charter, urging Washington action, with Kentucky politicians and Cincinnati leaders pressing for national support to secure federal approval.
Mayor Iisyman chairs as resolutions group forms while C W Root defends the South road as vital to Cincinnati and Kentucky. Kentucky press drums up anger at Louisville monopoly. Senate vote 23 to 12 blocks Cincinnati Southern line, prompting calls to memorialize Congress and fight for the project.
In a special Covington City Council meeting held Saturday night, resolutions unanimously approved endorsing the mass meeting at Odd Fellows Hall and supporting the Cincinnati Southern Railroad bill in Washington. A committee including Amos Shinkle and others will represent Covington before Congress. expenses will be paid from the city treasury.
Citizens gathered in Dayton Kentucky to denounce the defeat of the Cincinnati Southern Railroad bill in the Kentucky Senate and to oppose a proposed national charter. J B Chadwick was chosen Chairman and a resolutions committee, led by Irwin Taylor and others, urged Congress to enact a postal read of the same, a call adopted with unanimous approval.
Honorable William Groesbeck says Congress will likely grant the national charter for the Cincinnati Southern Railroad. He notes public sentiment favors the road and that it was deemed desirable by Lincoln. Passage may occur early next session, though time may be tight.
Cuattanxoooa February 11 A special Board of Trade meeting considered resolutions urging Congress to pass a charter for a railroad line and to seek similar action from southern states. Snyder was named as delegate to present the Bee to the Cincinnati meeting amid a call for action Monday night.
Survey shows completion to Portsmouth Ohio at 95 miles from Cincinnati with grades under 50 feet per mile and curves of 1800 foot radius. Route would traverse Hamilton Clermont Brown Adams and Scioto counties, then through Lawrence to South Point and connect via a bridge across the Ohio River. The survey from Portsmouth to South Point is described as ongoing.
A detailed 1871 survey explains a proposed line from Ironton through Adams Brown Clermont counties to Cincinnati, with tunnels and bridges planned to cross Ohio river bottoms and rivers. It argues the route is shorter, benefits multiple counties and Cincinnati, and urges support by the Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad Company and local officials.
In a long letter to Mr Gladstone Guizot argues for broader neutral standards and dismantling Rhine fortresses to prove durable peace. He promotes balance of power via congresses, urges England to defend peace against despots, and portrays modern France as peace-loving and prosperous. The piece includes AGassiz appeals for trout specimens and a satirical note from the Saturday Review.
Covington residents discuss launching an ex sled passenger line to rival Covington Street Railroad Company. The Evangelical Ministerial Association meets this afternoon at the Methodist Book Concern Preachers' room. A Widows and Orphans Home benefit lecture by Cornelius Moore is at Kilwinning Hall on Symbolism. In federal court, judgment recorded in United States vs. J P Bronson and sureties for 1076 and 2455 against John Kirk and sureties. Gertrude Stadtfeldt of Dayton released on 1500 bail. Lincoln Memorial Club to celebrate the late President's birthday at T N C Liverpool's residence. E D Mansfield to speak on The Tendency of Society and of Women to aid the Woman's Christian Association at College Hall. Matinee concerts for WCA to be held at College Hall and Pike's Hall with Henry J Smith and Mrs Edmund Dexter appearing. Public Library counts: 706 volumes borrowed last Saturday, 423, 440, 534, 483, 610, 706 in prior weeks. 91 new accounts opened. total ledgers 8,874.
A called Barkeye Club session at Burnet House on Saturday reviewed debts and a $10,900 loan attempt that failed. Attendees, around 40 to 50 stockholders, discussed selling or leasing the Buckeye Race Track to the Hamilton County Agricultural Society to resolve liabilities near $82,250 including past deficits. The group considered electing a new secretary, refocusing efforts on racing, and seeking legislative action to enable track sale or lease.
The Cincinnati Horticultural Society met at the Apollo Building with President Skaats in chair. A committee was appointed to test Walkers Patent Carculio Remedy. The group discussed hotbed construction, soil depth, temperature, and transplanting techniques, including root pruning with a knife, and noted tomato seed beds and care to avoid blight. The United States Agricultural Report of 1868 was circulated.
Covington events list Odd Fellows funeral aid to Waters widow totaling 371 dollars, a push to charter the Southern Railroad, garbage removal proposal by Covington Fertilizing Company, and a new Young Men's Christian Association formed for Protestant churches. Pastor R A Holland leaves Methodist Church South for Episcopal orders amid mixed reactions. Circuit Court in Campbell County meets. Newport Street Railroad sale may bring more cars. Police case involving Elijah Orr dismissed. March elections set for School Board and City Council seats across wards with multiple candidates and independents. Dayton mass meeting nominates city officers. Cumminsville Episcopal Church fundraising progresses with 3500 already raised and plans underway.
Multiple property transfers listed including G TL Noyes to Sarah Noyes for lot 20 by 60 feet on West Pike Street, T H Luckett to C Speers for a lot 13 by 80 feet on Wade Street, Ferdinand Witte to Abraham Fuerst with lots 22 28 31 48, A M Stem to C H Wolff for lot 30 by 198 feet on Rave Street, and W P Nixon to C F States quit claim to 106 52-100 acres in Spencer township for $1 plus other considerations.
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