23 Feb 1864
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Gazette
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1864
Page
1
Publication excerpts show rates for weekly gazette issues and extra copies. It lists discounts for multiple copies, single issues, and additional copies for subscribers. Also mentions terms for advertisements and insertions including rates and possible boosts.
The Cincinnati Daily Gazette argues the proposed bridge over the Toledo harbor would disrupt a busy port line, clog the channel, and hurt shipping, rail depots, grain elevators, and wharves. It warns a narrow local license risks harming the wider public and harbor integrity.
In a 1863-64 Kentucky conflict, editorials argue about neutrality and loyalty. The Journal and supporters backed neutrality, while Union allies urged resourcing troops and opposing secession. Debate centers on Kentucky leaders, removal of troops, and political alignments shaping state stance. The piece condemns those favoring neutrality when crisis demanded firm Union support.
In Kentucky politics a fierce debate unfolds as the Journal and local factions clash over Union sentiment during the early Civil War era. The piece recounts February to April events, including President Lincoln's call for 75,000 troops, Fort Sumter, and statewide pressures on governors and newspapers amid treason rumors.
Correspondent reports Hood's division now led by Jenkins crossing the Holston at Strawberry Plains. Judah's division on guard elsewhere falls back leaving pickets two miles from Knoxville. A flag of truce under Sessions of the 107th Illinois met rebel pickets at Flat Creek Station as trains moved within two miles of Strawberry. Casualties and prisoner events noted amid efforts to boost enlistment as mail service resumes by car or boat.
A 1864 January statement lists assessed taxes by county, including value of articles and total sums. It covers Clarke Madison and Franklin counties with detailed lines for aditing, valorem duty, and totals, referencing the Esquuenald area and local offices.
Three days on White River escorted by gunboat No. 10 brought the steamers White Cloud Hudson and Virginia to the Little Rock and Memphis Railroad terminus. The piece notes White River’s navigability, local commerce, and wartime military presence including Col. Richmond of the 126th Illinois and troops from the 4th Arkansas (colored). It also covers regional conditions, markets, and observations on Arkansas society during upheaval, with updates on rail transport and Civil War context.
Political commentary denounces Copperhead influence in the Legislature and praises Loyalists. The piece laments opposition to the Union, praises concessions by Conservatives, and argues for a strong Unionist sentiment while criticizing states rights rhetoric. It lists personal thanks and notes a long death toll record from Little Rock General Hospital and a wartime prayer volume from Cincinnati.
Sunpar afternoon a boy named Timothy Grady was severely hurt at the eastern terminus of the Euapeanes Bridge after an accident. A four year old child burned by clothing fire died within hours. Madame Rive plans a concert at Odd Fellows Hall for Covington’s poor. Two men J B Cookston and A J Hoye were arrested near White Hall over mule theft linked to Lindsey. Public schools closed in honor of Washington’s birthday.
Local reports describe ruffians breaking a shop window at Jonathan Barnes's confectionery 0 York Street between Taylor and Bellevue and stealing candy worth six or more, plus other items. The incident occurred near the corner of York Front, with papers scattered on the floor and office papers linked to Thos. Cone and Sera Rees.
A St Louis report notes a daughter of Rev Dr Elliot drowned while skating near a river site, and mentions a son of Mutual Insurance Com pany. In military news General Davidson is relieved and reassigned to Cairo with Carr and Kimball taking earlier divides. From Richmond the rebels are building iron clads slowly while deserters claim 500 of Lee’s cavalry disbanded for forage.
Thomas Watson's tobacco factory on Sedgwick Street, Brooklyn, was burnt on Saturday night. Loss placed at $75,000 with partial insurance coverage.
Washington's birthday was widely observed in the city and eastern centers. The great Central Sanitary Fair opened here today, drawing crowds as preparations and plans were unveiled for the event.
Fragmentary OCR shows Hubbard Bros Importers advertising watches and clockware at reduced prices, claiming clearances and removal notices. The garbled text references sale and removal of items, with scattered mentions of hotels and notices to remove or relocate belongings.
Proposals will be received for a public work project with a twenty five cent bond and stamp fee. The ad lists a contractor’s venue and street width constraints as part of the conditions, signed by Morton, Clerk, and B. Botton, Clerk, with Times copy.
Not a single coherent notice but a jumble of partially readable fragments. The text mentions a Notice to Shippers, freight consignments at intermediate points, and a February 14 1864 collector’s office stamp. It also references an Assessors List of Taxes for January returned to the office and a warning to pay within ten days or face penalties. A call for volunteers and wartime quotas appears, urging ward and townships to recruit enough men by an appointed day.
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