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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Press
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1862
Page
2
The Cincinnati Press summarizes Cabinet renewal rumors after Secretary Cameron’s retirement. General Sigel reportedly may not resign to join the Senate, while Blairs and Smith discuss potential replacements. Washington buzzes of further cabinet changes as Reconstruction debates continue.
The article argues for alternative funding of war via debt and efficiency rather than direct taxation. It cites Britain’s 18th and early 19th century debts and revenues, noting high bonds, vast borrowings, and rising taxes while urging the U.S. to emulate prudent borrowings and credit to support war without overburdening citizens.
1814 1815 financial figures show Meitiel revenue and expenses rising with total outlay near 196 000 000 and revenue reaching 74 900 000. General Lane readies South West campaign with contrabands aiding subsistence and armed effort, while a Naplol romantic tragedy ends in suicide by Kenrick and Miss Gray.
A corrspendent of the G. Louis Democrat describes an irregular express route from Southern Territories to Northwestern Kentucky via Cave-in-the-Rock and various towns. He labels a traitor as Goutheen Trivols and notes alarms about contraband trade, federal inquiries, and political moves to reinstate Fremont. The piece also mentions foreign-born officials, a Chilean minister, and other scattered political commentary from distant locales.
A wartime dispatch from January 14, 1862, reports Confederate and Union movements around Green River and Mammoth Cave, with observations on looting, contrabands, picket actions, and military logistics. It records general sentiment, civilian fears, and brief notes on medical staff changes, pay distribution, and local economic impact amid ongoing raids and reinforcements.
The article reports on rumors that government workrooms in St Louis would be closed, affecting hundreds of women and girls who depend on clothing manufacture for soldiers. Official letters from Quartermaster General Meigs state workshops will stay open as long as public interest allows, with cloth shipments sent to keep shops operating. A prisoner exchange involving Captain J W Sprague is noted, detailing his capture, transport, and parole status amid Civil War movements.
Reports from Memphile describe Captain JJ Suekeno's fatal wounding and medical efforts failing. Obscure notes mention Chicago coal use, a Nova Scotia debating society, a St Louis court fine for loyalty, Kerr & Co tobacco warehouse fire in Henderson Kentucky, and commentary on Oregon's new senator Edward Dickinson Beher with sharp bias from a Washington correspondent.
A record of cases including a collision verdict awarding $1,098 to W. T. Bowers against Cooper and others for steamboat fire damage to a boat and cargo, progress on building an oven at Camp Dillon, and various inspectorate and notice actions. Also notes a murder trial assertion and detention discharge of Patrick J. Hagan by First Kentucky Regiments.
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