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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Press
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1861
Page
2
The readable lines show garbled phrases about looking at the present times and preparing to conform, mentioning industry and production and disorders, but no coherent events, names, places, or dates to report.
A tribute to General McClellan detailing his West Point education graduating in 1846 with high distinction, service in the engineers and piping reforms, and his role as commander in chief of the Army of the Confederacy. The piece notes his Crimea experience and his translation work on military exercises. It also mentions the destruction at the Fa, and a Wilmington voyage with cargo of naval stores.
A garbled May 1 bundle reports court actions against rioters, arrests after clashes near Fork Were, and a judge urging lawful order. It notes mob violence, property damage, and a suspect named George Lenton, with police custody pending. Also covers Northern rail travel resumption, troop movements, and Nebraska and Nebraska governors’ proclamations for defense.
A chaotic transmission reports troop movements and bombardment details from Charleston and Fort Moultrie. It notes Union and Confederate forces, a large number of casualties, and the uncertain morale as information leaks reach New York and New Orleans.
Kentucky residents face a high stakes vote as supporters urge immediate action for secession while opponents warn of nationwide division. The piece catalogs calls for loyalty, estimates public sentiment, and notes efforts by leaders to rally citizens to the polls.
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