29 Mar 1867
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Gazette
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1867
Page
1
The Daily Gazette lists subscription prices for six months and one year, with weekly options and club discounts. Rates include 1900 for six months, 600 for three months, and 335 for one month, plus various club tiers for groups of readers. A free copy is offered to the organizer of a Club of Ten.
The notice outlines pricing for extra copies per club, with rates adjusting by group size. It explains that an extra copy is sent for every additional ten subscribers and offers choices for daily or weekly editions. Remittance methods include Express with prepaid charges or mail, preferably registered, and suggests money orders or drafts to reduce loss by mail.
The House led by Mr. Banas debates resolutions criticizing a northern frontier confederation and extending sympathies to Irish causes. It condemns Fenian belligerence while noting political maneuvering to gain Irish votes amid adjournment pressures and looming dissolution.
A contemporaneous account reports that two revenue agents faced corruption allegations and that other officers plotted to misappropriate funds. The leaks claim Washington revenue verities are corrupt and that officers are pressured to abandon District Court integrity.
The Hexterp Investigating Committee reports witness testimony on Collector Smythe and alleged division of profits among Presidential allies. It notes attacks on witnesses, claims of money exchanges, and a Senate doubt about Doonitrie's involvement while warning against personalizing official testimony.
The Enquirer prints a scathing critique of a so called expose on the Grand Army of the Republic oath. It argues the document betrays Copperhead slander and mocks Democratic loyalty while condemning oaths to vote for Union veterans.
A garbled report hints at illicit whisky activity and tax evasion involving a figure named Benwar and a note on Nicholas. The fragment mentions a scheme, Dasws seogunt, and an interview context suggesting accusations of unpaid taxes amid unclear details.
The Cincinnati Gazette clipping from Lexington on March 27 argues the Kentucky Democrats back the national Union policy, supports reconstruction, and endorses harsher measures against rebels. It condemns rebel votes, urges loyalty by oath or disenfranchisement, and notes South Unionists’ persistence amid political shifts and a devastating flood that claimed a family and three children, with orphans cared for afterward.
Fragmentary 19th century account praises a young East Tennessee citizen from Kingsport near the Holston River for heroic actions amid a devastating attack that damaged property and endangered lives. The piece notes moral virtues and hints at forthcoming fuller details of noble deeds and community impact.
The Ohio Legislature passes a law authorizing cities to form a seven member Board of Health led by the mayor. The board can appoint health officers and ward physicians, abate nuisances, regulate water and privies, register births and deaths, and issue sanitary orders enforceable as city ordinances. It establishes a Sanitary Squad under police direction and requires annual reports to the City Council. Violations incur fines and possible imprisonment.
Wade Hampton speaks in Columbia South Carolina to a large Black audience urging unity with whites. He recalls being the first Southern man to address a Colored audience after the war and presses Americans to support emancipation’s outcomes, civility, and mutual duties.
Trustees of the Peabody Educational Fund map the gift use to boost Southern education with primary schooling and teacher training. Rev. Dr. Sears of Brown University named General Agent under the Executive Committee, which will appoint officers and an annual slate. The board also approves act of incorporation and sets meetings in New York and Richmond with February rail receipts noted.
Weather notables and civic items fill the page. The Fire Department trustees propose a Sixth Ward hose reel after citizen petitions. Barrow promotes a portable revolving press at Burzet House with certificates praising it. Ebenezer Westwood, jailed on a $300 theft charge, appeared in police court. Union voters in the Thirteenth Ward organized for election day. Cincinnati Pioneer Association schedules a quarterly meeting and discusses anniversary plans. Salary increases for city officers are proposed for council consideration. Fred Douglass to lecture at Greenwood Hall April 7 on The Assassination and Its Lessons.
The letter from a lone member urges formation of the Covington Literary Society in our city. The author complains about local shops and social venues and notes dissatisfaction with current options for young people seeking better meeting spaces.
Testimony concluded in the case of Samuel Case with four defense witnesses, the defense rested after age doubt and witness accounts. Prosecutors argued Case’s guilt based on corroboration of his confession and surrounding actions. defense counsel urged equal consideration of life over mere words.
Fragmented notice reports trustees of the Water Works plan steps to extend water supply to neglected regions. Text references act by the board and mentions proposed projects, locations, and timing.
In a sensational session before Judge Storer Elias Patrick sues Wm. Merrill for about 5400 dollars claiming delivery of 1600 pounds of sassafras pitch at fifty dollars a pot. Merrill disputes a contract, but admits a list of items was provided. The judge notes the affair as ludicrous with the weight of the pile described and the trial ends with the matter under advisement.
The suit sought 20 dollars for a coat ruined when a mule removed it from a bush. The defendant admitted the mule caused the damage but argued it occurred in Mr. Conklin’s pasture, not in his custody. The court ruled for the defendant. Corner for plaintiff, 8. T. Crawford contra.
The plaintiff alleges the defendant sued him before Justice Hanselman for 2014 and that the trial date was set for December 1st. The plaintiff claims no judge or clerk were present and the judgment was fraudulently entered on December 2nd, 1865, with a writ issued. The plaintiff seeks to enjoin the defendant from levying the execution, alleging conspiracy between the judge and defendant.
The plaintiff sues for 610000 damages claiming deception over transport and baggage handling at a retreat. Testimony shows Wetmore bought tickets to go south, went to Halpline to check baggage, and a baggage agent allegedly annoyed him before a blow caused injury. The railroad company argued agent action was within scope of employment. judge ruled on the motion as court adjourned.
The readable lines show a garbled note about a vase theft or theft report with names and actions unclear. No coherent persons or places can be reliably identified from the fragment.
The Hamilton County Sunday School Association held a noon meeting at the Young Men's Christian Association Rooms. President Frankland opened with a hopeful review and discussed sending delegates to a National Sunday School Convention, proposing Cincinnati, Cleveland or another city as the host, with fall dates and a defined delegate representation. The board adopted a programme for the Hamilton County annual meeting and set plans for finance and repeat notices, with sessions spanning devotional, committee work, and discussions on improving Sabbath school work.
The readable fragments describe multiple property parcels with street references on McA street Poplar street and Ful Washington, including dimension notes like 10 feet and 180 feet east of Washington street. Names appear such as Julia M Pompeoe and Mary Gelt along with the Bpeague and Hess households mentioned in partial grant statements.
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