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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Press
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1861
Page
1
A historical editorial argues against labeling the conflict as a Contractors War, defending government contractors and Secretary Cameron, questioning wartime corruption claims, and debating the war’s end, its objectives, and realities of Union authority and reconciliation. It weighs the Times’ optimistic fits and the broader aims of preserving the Constitution and federal authority.
A private Halifax letter enumerates steam frigate Diadem and several 50 to 51 gun ships, line of battle ships St George and Nils, plus numerous frigates and smaller vessels, with six French ships also noted as expected. It dismisses the Mississippi passes action as minor and recalls a 1854 Cyane raid at Greytown, while reporting hospital capacity at nine hundred eleven.
In Virginia the Potomac road network lies broken by army wagons as the Union advance threatens transit. Reports note revol camps, chaplain removals, and winter pressures on rebels. Fairfax County secessionists, Yankee soldiers, and new regiments are referenced along with naval yard limits and fresh steamers for the navy yard Sebago and Mahaska.
A Kansas City incident tied to Lane banditti prompts Overland Mail agent Mr Kingraw to seek escort from General Sturgis. While near the river he was fired upon by armed assailants, suffering a leg wound as about fifteen shots were fired. Fifteen assailants were arrested led by Montgomery, amid Missouri unrest.
Richmond papers report Confederate aligned troops frustrated by a rumor they will winter on the southern Potomac bank. They expected mild winter quarters in Philadelphia and New York, hoping to reach Baltimore, but fear a long winter in the South. Musings warn that naval movements may shift them from Potomac plans, drawing soldiers home.
The Louisville Journal notes Buckner's troops will be seasoned for capital service, praises General Johnston at Columbus for receiving the racer Umpire, and comments on a strained clash between United States troops and the Confederacy in Kentucky. It also recounts a Virginia spy case and a W. E. Burton anecdote aboard a Hudson steamboat.
A fragment states H Dexsy, once of Dayton, becomes proprietor of a Glasslerit Union venture, moving to new shop space and promising Union first. Report notes rumors of federal action tied to Hud ace 4 and Brastus Tey claims, with wishes of success for Dexsy.
Dispatches report Slidell and Mason authorized to seek extraordinary commercial concessions to shield the Confederacy. Prisoners swear allegiance only to avoid arms. Beauregard and Longstreet seen near Fairfax as McClellan fears attack. Estimates place rebel forces around Fairfax from fifty to one hundred thousand while salt scarcity eases.
The steamer Mount Vernon, Captain Mitchell, faced about twenty shots from batteries near Shipping Point but escaped without hits. Many vessels with government stores and oysters gather at Smith's Point, fearing enemy fire. Batteries at Juantico Hill and between Shipping Point and Evansville, plus Timber Creek, are active. Marines on board the Mount Vernon laid two deep to pass the batteries, sustaining no major damage. In Washington, an Executive Committee was formed for the World’s Fair preparations, led by D. P. Johnson with Weary Kennedy and others as members and Task Partridge as secretary. An office will coordinate exhibition plans and article submissions from inventors and exhibitors.
Governor Curtin and party arrive by midnight train to Monongahela House escorted by General Negley and staff. In front of a large crowd, State regimental flags are presented by Governor Curtin with General Negley answering, then a grand review. The Negley brigade departs tonight on five steamers for the West.
Fragmented OCR text references Colonel Malitean in St Louis and Dr Winter of the Twenty third Illinois, with General Curtis and General Price headquarters. Mentions parole, exchange, a release of Frost, capture of Hygem We Jearn, and Colonel Bowe Bowen in a wartime parole context. The passage is garbled but indicates a proposed prisoner exchange between Union and Confederate forces.
Sigel reports at Heamaeasyang Warsaw on October 16. His cavalry engages an enemy counter party near the Pomistr River. Three prisoners are taken as Sigel's force secures possession of the bridge while enemy strength is unclear and reports vary.
The fleet that sailed from this port on Sunday arrived at Old Point on Monday afternoon amid excitement. A flag of truce from Norfolk arrived today but General Wool refused to receive it. Secretary Seward’s circular caused a low mood in Stooka among government pedarities who fear foreign moves. The noon market held steady while Missouri Mintet’s troop movements near Syracuse. General Fremont may retreat to Osage and engage. Adjutant General Smith reports raising ten thousand for Missouri Militia as transport moves to St. Louis. Prisoners to be recharged at care and oath of allegiance administered. Modern notes report Banks and McClellan activity, with Seward’s letter seen as timely.
Secretary Sewards circular on coast defenses drew no special attention in Boston on October 17. Its recommendations received general approbation from observers and officials following the presentation.
General McClellan, joined by Generals Moall Hancock and Smith, and a large contingent of regular cavalry, today visited Vienna located five miles west of Lewineville. The excursion occurred on October 17 and highlighted the Union army’s mobility in the region.
The Detroit Observer argues that Lake Superior City site is owned mainly by Southern men who aid the rebellion. It urges the government to confiscate Rebel-held real estate, claiming Northern allies exist and that taking the property would punish treachery and boost the city’s growth by enabling a direct route between St Paul and the Atlantic via the lakes.
Deerfoot the celebrated Indian pedestrian challenged Mills, Brighton, and White to a ten mile race in England on September 23. Deerfoot led early and held off White, with the Todian and Mills close behind until the finish. Deerfoot completed ten miles in fifty four minutes and a quarter amid cheering crowds. A separate note mentions a match between Deerfoot and Tenet was arranged, with further details at the Washington residence of Dr. Miller.
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