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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Press
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1861
Page
3
A mixed early 19th century page reports local events, arrests, and civic notices. It mentions Dawes Ingersoll and others, a painter's fall, troop movements in Western Virginia, relief distributions, court actions for vagrancy, and updates on residents and business ads. The fragmentaryOCR blends names, places, and brief happenings in a busy city bulletin.
The Ohio relief plan aims to raise twenty regiments of infantry four cavalry regiments and eight artillery batteries ready for orders within twenty days ten of them with a higher rate, public service in Ohio debates. Citizens with residency claims may access relief as if enlisted locally. The Forty-seventh describes officers and companies seeking volunteers in a period of national emergency.
The advertisement promotes a Monday evening event featuring the celebrated magician and optician of wonders. A Familiar boy guides audiences blindfolded, with telegraphic feats and other occult acts. The program includes a somnambula fantasy, Dora Shaw impressions, and a revived play with a comedy finale.
Kentucky Army correspondence relays picket guard duties along Green River under General McCook influence. A rebel prisoner captured near Bowling Green is identified as a Union supporter, while locals fear Confederate advance. Messages discuss trains linking Chicago routes and a St. James Church mission sale continuing this afternoon.
The Covington page reports a pleasant concert with Madame Rivo in color, the duet The Poce Gipsy, and Viva Ame rice praised by attendees. Proceeds totaling about $4 go to the poor, while plans for distribution begin next Monday. A soup factory on Seventh Street opposite Market House is prepared for production and distribution. A ball is planned Thursday at the Union Academy corner Fourth and Greysm street.
Local religious services are set for next Sunday at the usual hours in this church. An eminent divine, a Marquis to this city, will deliver a sermon. The Reverend Br. Deary of Covington will preach Wednesday next Christmas day. A discourse suited to the occasion will be delivered.
Correspondent reports from Quebec to New York Tribune detailing wartime movements. Troop reinforcements and fort repairs unfold across Canada while Union prisoners and military dispatches surface. Reports cover civilian mobilization, supply efforts, and political tensions as wars extend.
River news from December 20 notes rough water and crowding in the pier area with unsettled weather. New York market reports show flour receipts totaling 17,000 barrels with prices steady to higher. butter, pork, and oats see varied activity with overall softness in some grains and quiet demand for others.
Wheat demand remains for prime grades with limited high quality supply. fair red and white offerings noted. Corn and oats show steady demand, receipts light. Timothy and hay priced with little change. apples, potatoes, and groceries show mixed activity. Provisions and flour softening slightly, whiskey steady. hogs in moderate demand.
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