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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Press
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1861
Page
3
A fragmented 19th century page notes Rev. William A. Snively to lead divine service, relief fund arrangements at Court House, a doctor at Linn and Clinton, stove tests by Ryan & Co., and court actions. It mentions detectives seizing Judge Boyd in Newport and a preliminary hearing for Conner Martin, plus city council discussions on defenses and funding for veterans’ families.
Citizens gather at the armory to organize a home guard in the ward. Reports describe regimental activities, inspections, and camp life near Cole's Garden with Colonel Mundy and Colonel Harris overseeing troops and drills.
Fragmented OCR hints at a busy street scene near West Third Street with implied characters and uncertain plans. No clear event or names are readable to confirm a specific outcome.
G N Lewis receives October issue of a gem filled magazine and two Rebellion Record numbers featuring the Bull Run battle official reports eyewitness letters and commentary. Early today John P Martin, attacked by a drunken man on Hamilton Road, drew Colt's pistol and threatened to hand the assailant to authorities but released him after the offender begged for mercy.
Late reports from California date as far as the 18th and include seizures of contraband tobacco and termace bound for Southern owners. General Hallock leaves for the Army of the Potomac, while forces move into Los Angeles and San Francisco in heightened tension. Telegraph updates from Fremont’s forces reach the front as two state regiments mobilize near Georgetown.
Monetary affairs were quiet with limited gold movement and steady bank rates. New York money markets show stable demand and mixed collateral rates as shelves fill with ribbons, shawls, and dress goods while banks prepare for a second 7.30 percent loan subscription.
The famous trotting mare Frona Temere, libeled as the owner William McDonald of Baltimore claimed loyalty during the Seccession era. Ethan Allen, United States Assistant District Attorney, surrendered the mare to McDonald after Prize Commissioners found his loyalty, bonds canceled, and the complaint dismissed. The mare was taken to Baltimore by McDonald.
An elderly Montgomery County woman born ninety four years ago traveled to the city to draw her pension as the naval oath of allegiance was administered today by Juatallan. The ceremony impressed with its solemn purpose and long-held traditions.
The account describes Captain Delano with a force of about ten men attacking Blandville Kentucky to recover a Union man named Oocee. They seized two local figures, Corbitte the County Clerk and Waughs a merchant, to aid in their mission. The incident targets a Union loyalist taken days earlier by Confederate forces.
Fragments indicate rapid movement of arms and ammunition on river borders heading toward Madigon and towns including Lawrenceburg Au rote QCasneltonary Vevay. A noted quantity of lead is to be provided for Indien 9.
The report details rebel columns marching north from Lexington toward St Joseph and notes Kansas militia mobilization in Leavenworth and Kansas City. Other items mention Ohio troops arriving in Kansas City, Jayhawker arrests in Cleveland, and various arrests and military movements around Washington and Arlington Heights. Governor Connally’s inauguration is also referenced amid ongoing conflicts.
Swen Waren reports California shows Breckinridge leading in six southern counties with McConnell ahead overall, Stanford leads for Governor with 14 027 votes and Union Dem Coness at 26 903, while Los Angeles and Tulare back Breckinridge. The Pony Express delivers San Francisco dates to the 14th and state prosperity and volunteers count rise.
River measurements show flood heights from fifteen feet at Pirrancad on September 25 to twenty seven feet six inches by the pier mark on September 28, with the level rising about one foot per hour. Weather remains cloudy and cool as the situation develops.
Telegraph reports claim United States naval forces may have seized the harbor at the entrance to Lake Borgue, but Nashville Mississippi City shows no harbor and shallow bars exist near the area. Steamers touching near Mobile port include New Orleans side Pas Christian and Pasargonia. no confirmation yet.
Willie P. Mapgam of North Carolina died at his Orange County residence on Sunday at age sixty nine after years of illness. Born in 1792 he studied law at the University of North Carolina and rose to prominence as a lawyer legislator and judge. He served in the North Carolina House of Commons in 1819 the Superior Court in 1837 the U S Senate 1841 1848 and as president of the Senate during Tyler's administration. His political stance shifted away from party politics after 1853 and he lived in retirement.
Teed advances a second locomotive on his machine shop track. The first is in successful operation at Henderson, Minnesota. The near complete engine will run on twenty inch wheels and twelve foot boiler diameter, propelled by four engines and designed to haul heavy loads.
Fragmentary notice mentions an inspector and court action with unclear names and dates. Readable items show a formal proceeding or enforcement in a legal setting, but specific parties and locations remain uncertain from the garbled text. Further clarification is needed to identify involved persons and jurisdiction.
The Covington office of the City Clerk reports many applicants for fortifications work. Twenty five men start on Anderson Hill near the tunnel, with 200 more to begin Monday. Amos Shinkle holds the retrenchment contract for General Mitchell’s hills, while an engineering staff surveys the area. Wages are seventy five cents per day as unemployed locals are invited to work. The piece covers local politics, transport disruptions, and assorted city incidents with names and places like Covington, Anderson Hill, and the Ohio River.
A company of ninety mounted Cavalry arrived at the Acks yesterd and a Guernsey County Ohio unit under Captain Laughlin is now formed. The encampment at Kina has made it a popular resort on the riverbank above the mouth. Captain Adjr will take the Gen
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