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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Gazette
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1865
Page
1
An old newspaper fragment outlines advertising rates for the Daily Gazette. It lists costs for various notices and classifieds including announcements, "Wants" sections, marriages, deaths, society meetings, church notices, and general ads with per square or per line pricing and a minimum charge.
A 1865 editorial recounts the Montgomery convention for a Confederate republic, mocks Union diplomacy, and argues Confederate strategy is collapsing. It praises Grant’s maneuvers, questions Lee’s options, and predicts eventual defeat with Richmond isolated and Tidewater doomed.
The Connersville Times records the death of William Stewart at age 50. An early settler since 1821, he was among Indiana’s oldest printers, served in the legislature in 1847-48, and joined the 69th Indiana at the war’s start. He later became Quartermaster’s clerk and then Quartermaster of the regiment, esteemed for integrity and valued by friends.
The arid Sahara is eyed for transformation by French effort with five sites tapped for artesian wells, promising surface floods of water. Meanwhile Washington era debt hints, alien acts, a cobra venom cure anecdote, Mrs Lander's praise, and religious revival reports fill a scattered national page.
Archdeacon Hoare of Winchester England has died aged eighty four. In youth he was a precocious poet and later wrote extensively in prose. His Lectures on Prime Judgments published in 1852 are among his best known works. The Dubuque Board of Trade has appointed a committee to probe alleged excessive transportation charges on Central Illinois railroad from Dunleith to Dubuque.
A Cincinnati Gazette dispatch from Covington reports a Senate scene on petroleum and a proposed geological survey. The debate mocks oil mania with a spoof oil company prospectus and a roster of comical names, highlighting speculation, fraud fears, and calls for a state survey to map oil regions.
Special correspondence from Frankfort reports Senate bills on militia organization, railroad fare increases, and a proposed Kentucky Agricultural College. It notes debates over denominational control, an amendment on Kentucky University, and actions on civil resolutions and asylum funding while detailing political tension and local commentary.
The article outlines England's naval strength per the Admiralty published January 1 1865 noting 765 ships with 28 more under construction. Of these 350 line of battle ships frigates and sloops are ready at sea, 48 gunboats and 38 coast vessels in commission, with 342 line officers and 114 screw boats, plus 115 harbor service ships. Also mentions swindle complaints in St Louis coal and hay markets with teamsters blamed in some tales.
A bogus Lebanon oil claim about Mulford’s farm is debunked as a hoax. The New York Journal of Commerce recounts a downtown dealer’s attempt to buy adjoining land after a sensational oil strike story, but the tale collapses amid inconsistencies and deceit.
New York dispatches report General Schofield landed at Masonboro near Wilmington, signaling possible Union control of the area. Narratives describe daring Marine operations, Shallotte town seizure, river reconnaissance toward Fear River, and actions against Fort Anderson amid ongoing Confederate defenses.
Late rebel papers detail alleged graft in Jeff. Davis's cabinet and critique Union policy. Reports from Richmond discuss Blair as envoy, Pillow as Commissary General of prisoners, Bragg in Richmond, and calls to defend cities house to house. A Virginia delegation card urges cabinet reconstruction to restore public confidence.
Dispatches from Vera Cruz report ongoing fighting between Juárez factions with General Paterie said to have seized El Puerto and execute Francisco Vega. Juárez supporters denounce traitors under Maximilian while Oaxaca defends with Diaz and Bazaine. The Pope's encyclical remains unpublished in Mexico awaiting government consent.
The Herald reports the Army of the Potomac in the Petersburg region remains largely still with minor artillery exchanges. Deserters increase into Union lines signaling rebel despondency and prisoner exchanges resume. A flag of truce boat was torpedoed near Cox’s Landing with no survivors or clear hostile action.
The House in committee last night adopted a bill for expenses of volunteers sent to deter raids from the United States. An appropriation of 50000 dollars was authorized to reimburse money returned to the St Albans raiders.
The passage details wage and tax proposals in the current session, including stamps on merchandise, broker licenses, and revenue changes. It notes amendments on railroad taxation, bullion broker terms, and military pay, with both House and Senate actions and adjournment after contentious votes.
From Cairo the steamer Liberty carried eighty bales of cotton to Evansville while Gen Washburne, en route to the Army of the James, will return to Vicksburg due to countermanded orders. In Danby's district 387 names were drawn for the quota as the draft proceeds quietly. A fire destroyed Woodburn Scott factory in St Louis prompting a Missouri Legislature excursion and state convention festivities planned for Tuesday.
New York February 18 The Heralds Paris correspondent states that rebel authorities have made propositions to France and England seeking recognition on the basis of abolition of slavery but these proposals have not yet been acted upon and appear unlikely to be accepted.
A special report notes rumors of Richmond evacuation after a deserter statement. He claims authorities may order monitors at Richmond to cease and discussions of pulling back from the area. Details remain unconfirmed.
New York reports the Senate may approve a 10 percent tax on state bank circulation after the House passed the measure. R. B. A. Pryor granted parole from Fort Warren, to report to Mr. Forney in Washington. Ship Canal and related bills face adverse committee reports due to current funding concerns. A petition seeks a Cabinet post for Governor Boutwell.
NEW YORK ITEMS report a nationwide church pledge to unite in a concert of praise and prayer at 8 o'clock on March Saturday. Other items note Col Baker pursuing substitute brokers and bounty jumpers, the Erie pirate pardon discussed by Congress, a murder conviction for Harry Lazarus, and a libel case favoring Horace Greeley.
From New Orleans Feb 18 the steamer George Cromwell arrives after leaving Guiding Star and Morning Star ashore below New Orleans The Times doubts Mata Moras refugees return to Texas and Gen Canby counters in a capward Rebel force of 120 attacked 25 men of the 31st Massachusetts near Plaquemine on the 4th Capt Rice and his men repelled them Our loss was one killed and two wounded, with some rebel dead and wounded in our hands.
Louisville reports the death of Col. James Wi, formerly of Philadelphia, after six years with the Louisville Journal editorial department. The death occurred this morning from paralysis, marking the end of a noted journalism career in Louisville.
Maj. Gen. Palmer arrived in Louisville this morning amid ongoing military moves. Details on purpose and accompanying officials were not disclosed.
A detailed law report covers Geo. Welch v. W W Janes and L F Fowler. Welch seeks 820 dollars for recovered recruits and alleged safe theft at Janes’s Walnut Street hotel. Evidence shows a safe with duplicated keys, a night robbery, and conflicting statements. Verdicts favor the plaintiff with damages noted in related cases.
A New York Century Club member proposed a May gathering with Italian flavor to honor the Sixth Centennial of Dante's birth. The board authorized planning, and a spectacular ballet titled Koniok Gourbounok was proposed to feature Russian-inspired dances and customs, describing a culture study theme with rehearsals planned.
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