08 Apr 1856
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1856
Page
1
An old advertisement notes a dentist named Leslie located at the northeast corner of Beveath and John streets with brief directions and identifiers.
A passenger aboard the Baratoga recounts a New York departure, a storm that damaged boats, a Madeira stop with scenery and vines, and a climb to 7000 feet. The entry describes Madeiran flora, wine, transport methods, and a later visit to Ascension Island with barren lava, a single productive peak, and a small settlement aided by a spring.
The text presents scattered political remarks about elections and voters, mentions individuals tied to a Paris election, a trader named Rotiek and Reinhild, and a Washington letter from Rome about travel through Naples Cairo and Jerusalem. It also notes a diplomat Fillmore and a geographic description of mountains drifted deep under surface.
The Missouri Republican correspondent reports from Paterno Kansas on March 25 1856 that the opening of the area marks a dawn of a new era of peace and order as authorities seek stability amid tensions.
Letter from New York dated March 25 1856 expresses humility and gratitude for thanks received. The writer says he does not wish to excuse faults and asserts he has not wronged anyone, framing the message as a tribute to a friend or audience.
The article explains why sterling exchange is said to carry a premium of about five to ten percent. It links the premium to the debasement of silver in Spanish and American dollars versus the stable pound in gold, noting how older coins contained more silver and how relative values shift with time. It references a Congressional inquiry and notes how debates on exchange rates reflect monetary value differences across eras.
A garbled late 19th century style note describes fierce wind and snow roaring through town. Citizens lament the storm’s ferocity while newspaper readers recall prior tempests and speculate on the day’s impact.
A fragmentary item notes Aunt Dinah and a terse phrasing in a Persemand context. It mentions Lor and a sheerie with a playful regional flavor, capturing a dated vernacular moment.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a display in a shop window attracting attention, with unclear names and phrases. The readable bits mention a shirt store and a location called Bow Forks, but many words are garbled and no clear event or individuals are established.
Fragmentary OCR text provides no coherent names, places, dates, or events to summarize into a newspaper card. Unable to determine a main action or outcome from the provided snippet.
Congress debates the legitimacy of a self styled Kansas Legislature and memorials while the Kansas Bounty Land bill is considered. House actions include printing memorials and seating disputes as parties clash over territorial governance and piracy resolutions. Market reports note modest beef, bacon, and dairy prices with steady lard and scarce dagon.
The Ohio Senate and House advanced several measures including a bill to bar naturalization of aliens six months before state papers, a trio of treasury and public works examiners, and a plan for deficiencies from the past year. Officers for the Ohio Penitentiary were appointed and debates continued on Cincinnati public schools. Resolutions urged a Pacific railway, and a Cincinnati school act was amended. The stock investments bill faced lengthy discussion before engrossment.
An arrival from the Cape Verde Islands dated January 201 reveals inhabitants facing extreme hunger with actual starvation reported among several groups. The dispatch notes severe food shortages and widespread destitution in the archipelago.
New Orleans reports the packet Ottawa from New York to Hevans dismantled after a sea incident. Captain plans to reach Havana for repairs using spare rigging. Barretons notes dull markets with scarce white wheat and mixed flour prices, as traders report low activity.
Report states two men were seriously wounded with one in danger after a chaotic incident at a social gathering. Police are investigating the event and request information from witnesses.
River level at Pittsburg reported eleven feet six inches and falling. Message mentions April 7 and references ships from the Azores. note about no further word from the Marengo after February 28. Details are fragmentary and not fully coherent.
Imports at New York in the past week were valued at 42 049 000 dollars, one of the heaviest weekly totals on record, underscoring a strong surge in trade during the period around New Year and April 7.
Market report shows bulk meat demand strong with sales around 600 000 pounds including 50 000 residences at TemPa Th 6Xe. Whisky market steady with good demand and 150 barrels at 90 and 146 do from wagons at ic. Coffee price unchanged with limited demand and 0.61? per pound.
A regional notice outlines multiple Grand Divisions of a fraternal order planning a celebration and assembly April 24 in the city. Leaders include John P. Epply James Carson and Edward Kist with local officers guiding events across divisions from Second to Eleventh.
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