04 Aug 1864
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1864
Page
1
A brief local notes item reports race activity at Ek Bees event. The piece mentions participants and outcomes, with emphasis on the sequence of finish and the crowd's reaction.
A long collage of items cites London charity relief cuts in Lancashire, reduced aid, and cotton mill employment at 251,104 with 102,527 a year earlier. It notes industrial output, a street arson incident, and a British artilley tunnel project near rebel fortifications as Civil War echoes.
Among Yale College graduates who lost their lives in this contest are Brigadier Generals Jas. C. Rice and Jan Rains, both of the class of 1854, and others listed in this casualty roll from the war.
The Newark Advertiser notes the eighth Census report estimating white male armed population ages 18 to 45 and outlines varying state contributions. It cautions against precise totals due to data gaps, listing Florida, South Carolina, Texas, and New York among states with large shares and noting the overall federal framework for war population estimates.
A Baltimore American correspondent aboard the Mobile blockade squadron writes from off Mobile on July 10. The floating line remains firm though damaged and in need of quick repairs as the fleet enforces the harbor closure.
The Chicago Tribune speculates on a Fillmore candidacy at the Chicago Convention. It suggests Fillmore would be the strongest opponent for the looming war era and notes public indifference to party divisions. The piece reflects urgency as events unfold before the convention.
The text reports the resignation of Solicitor Grason of the Court of Claims following the Dallanave Convention’s stance. President accepts the resignation in a formal note via private secretary Bivochre Maneos. The letter cites hostility toward Mr. Gibson and expresses regret over Grason’s departure after long service.
The New York Herald reports a military movement with references to units such as the 18th Cavalry and associated staff. The scattered OCR fragments mention armaments, movements, and a schedule for a Saturday event, with unclear context and several garbled names.
The memo outlines re enlistment procedures and eligibility for officers and soldiers. It specifies dates for reenlistment and the area to report, noting a large number of personnel involved and deadlines to submit necessary paperwork.
Fragmentary telegraph text from Cincinnati mentions wounded and a court case. Details unclear due to garbled OCR but references to Rabell al covacy and Datelde parties suggest a legal matter or investigation with no concrete developments reported.
Fragmentary text reports a dispute involving Pearl River and figures including Gen. Washburne amid a tense scene. The readable segments reference danger and a public or political confrontation with implied racial or societal stakes.
Aug 3 report from Carmo describes the steamer Fairebird of the Marine Brigade fired upon by the rebel battalion near Ashton. One man killed, a wounded captain and crew fled with mules. J A Ventross gin-house in Williamson County Miss destroyed with 400 bales of cotton. total loss estimated at $300,000.
Fragmentary military notice from the War Department discusses enlistment efforts and movements around the Upper Potomac. The report hints at intensified operations and anticipated arrangements under Major General Hooker, with emphasis on vigor and readiness.
A vessel ran aground at 4 o clock in the morning several miles above Milwaukee after entering on a scow. Hap has been sent to rescue the propeller and crew.
Fragmentary text notes a Pennsylvania election on a constitutional issue about soldiers voting. It records 16 018 support in a particular ward and mentions broad ward sentiment toward the measure.
Washington reports the War Department assigns Gen to lead the 19 Corps while Gen Hooker orders changes. The article mentions a former Jackson Democratic official who joined the Rebel army, took a captain’s commission, and was captured administering an oath to pickets. It notes regimental losses, local reactions, and Army movements, including Vermont units and brigade details.
The Yazoo brings news from New Orleans and New Orleans era reports show Union forces crossing the Amite River 35 miles from Baton Rouge. 180 stands of arms and captured wagons are noted amid clashes as Union troops exchange many prisoners and continue operations near Morganza and Red River campaigns.
From Nashville Union dated August 8 reports Union forces under Stoneman engaging the Confederates at Proctor's Creek. Rebel casualties were captured, and the Union claimed decisive advantage as 50 to 1000 enemy troops were in contact.
The steamer from Southampton reports Bremen’s arrival on the 20th with details of maritime movement. Cotton remains steady while wheat climbs, flour up 6d, and corn up 64. Segment contains several garbled phrases about schedule ports and Caprera with scattered names and dates.
European steamship notes describe a June 14 dispatch from London on the Niagara and Takrid voyage, referencing the Battle of Spotsylvania and General Lee’s losses, with comments on the Federal forces and debts, while a market calm is noted and 4000 dollars of American value mentioned.
Report describes the steamer Effle Deans arriving at St Louis from the Upper Mississippi. It notes Fort Bo ia fort repairs after three assaults and General Sully leaving Fort Rice on the 1st toward the station to supply Sans Theon. Troop forces include Minnesota regiments and Nebraska Scouts forming a substantial command.
A Nashville Union correspondent surveys the devastation from Chattanooga to Marietta. Fugitives seek shelter in the mountains as towns are burned and populations decimated. Wheat fields lie fallow, labor shortages threaten harvests, and conscription drives men to rebel lines while blacks face oppression and displacement.
Fragmentary text shows secessionists in New York voicing bold aims amid election talk for governor. Phrases reference shelter at home and “two or three hundred thousand of the men of toil” backing the cause, underscoring tense political tensions.
United States District Court Judge Ware in Portland Maine rules in a maritime case involving mate of a steamship and related theory holding that fees are payable to the attorney. The decision impacts payment direction in the Philadelphian proceedings and clarifies who bears legal costs.
Fragmentary text references EMIS EMS, a captain A J PHE, captain W O Gill, and quartermasters. Details are unclear with garbled names and numbers. No clear event, date, location, or outcome is discernible from the readable portion.
Fragmentary notes on medical facilities and officials. Mentions hospitals, people, and prices in unclear context with scattered acronyms and names. No coherent event or outcome readable.
A partial OCR fragment mentions a location at the corner of Third Lawrence and a headquarters in Barracks. The readable text is garbled and does not provide clear names, dates, or events.
The fragment mentions a Refugee Relief Commission with a location Vine Street and a reference to an association and day events, indicating a public notice format. Specific names, places, or dates are unclear due to corrupted OCR text.
OCR junk notes show wholesale goods including cheese and cider vinegar and a Cameron brand display. Names and details are garbled, unclear quantities, and include stray product terms such as snow flare and cider vinegar with no coherent event or timeline.
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