06 May 1865
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Gazette
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1865
Page
1
The piece lists ad rates for the Daily Gazette and Seely Gazette with charges for extra copies and weekly inserts. It specifies 1 square per insertion, 100 per square for other sections, and 10 cents per line for short notices such as marriages deaths society notices and church notices. It states a minimum 25 cent charge for ads and outlines various classified categories.
The letter reports a strong outlook for the coming harvest with higher yields than in seven years, noting plenty of rain, good wheat and oats growth, and a large crop area for corn. Southern regions like Kentucky and Tennessee see heavy rains but expect compensating fall crops, while northern exchanges downplay frost fears and emphasize widespread agricultural recovery and health.
The Colonial Secretary informs Islanders that the English government will end its payment of the Lieutenant-Governor’s salary. The assembly and address to the Queen respond with a pushback, noting financial figures around two thousand pounds yearly and urging reconsideration of the arrangement.
A Columbus meeting resolves to erect enduring memorials to Abraham Lincoln and Ohio’s fallen soldiers. An executive committee led by Governor Brough will draft a public address and seek donations to fund the monuments in the state capital grounds and in the Capitol.
Paris report on a Mexican loan of 170,000,000 francs with 500 franc bonds offering six percent interest. Subscribers pay down at once and in five installments through February 1866. Various deductions and incentives apply, including potential 13 percent yield, plus large prizes up to 500,000 francs.
An 1850 excerpt references Mr. Clay addressing compromise measures in the United States Senate on July 22 1850. It notes his stance against unfurling a banner of resistance and asserts his conditional willingness to oppose or support movements based on paramount allegiances and political causes.
The Cincinnati City Council items include revising and compiling ordinances with court decisions, renaming West End Park Lincoln Park, a special committee on tax and public works, a floral market, corner stone ceremony for a Jewish temple, and mayoral and city auditor appointments. The report covers sewerage, prison workhouse needs, and police statistics. standing committees for the year are set, and a loan proposal to emergencies is discussed.
Details of General Wilson's march to Selma Montgomery and Columbus Ga describe the capture of Montgomery and Selma, 6,900 prisoners, 200 artillery pieces, and the destruction of arsenals. The report notes 450 Confederate casualties, four captured artillery pieces, and major strategic gains with Macon and Columbus operations.
A list of jury trials scheduled in Room No. 3 before May 9 with case numbers and dates, followed by probate court matters including a report of referee in a civil aid execution, and references to tax issues. Also notes on a post office robbery by newsboys, the Sultana disaster survivor from Overton Hospital, and a man burned while aboard the Sultana.
Disputed claims about the disposal of Booths body surface as authorities challenge details of the assassination aftermath. Reports note a Canadian demand for surrender of conspirators within its reach and references to statements by Coloe and Lieut Baker. Meanwhile health updates on Mrs Lincoln and Presidential aides are reported from New York and Washington with officials debating discipline and policy. Immense cotton movement is noted from Mobile to Washington as timelines unfold.
The Sixth District Republican Committee plans a meeting at the Post Office in Covington in May to discuss candidates and county officials. Members include Humm Bg, Dakie of Boone County, W W Tritable Harrison County, James Calvert Boone County, George Blags and others. A city council meeting discussed tavern licenses, police force request, and street repairs on Fae street Madison to Sixth and Pike and Craig to Birth and Pike. A steam fire department recommendation for an engine and ladder company was presented.
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