Fragmentary 19th Century Passage Cited
Brief, unclear excerpt mentions Pasworrar and West with hints of convincing interested parties. No concrete events, dates, or participants identified.
06 Aug 1861
Page 1
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1861
Page
1
Brief, unclear excerpt mentions Pasworrar and West with hints of convincing interested parties. No concrete events, dates, or participants identified.
A Canterbury incident reports a seven year old temporarily imprisoned for twenty one pence after a stone shattered a pane. The fragmentary OCR also includes assorted literary gossip, political quips, and miscellaneous sayings from the period, reflecting a miscellany page.
The writer journeys through a cave complex noting the Star Chamber seventy feet high and five hundred feet long, a dark experience that reveals star-like mineral specks on gypsum and a carved Seat of the Mammy. He describes the Gothic Avenue, a Lover's Leap precipice, and a natural Indian remains chamber, praising the cave’s beauty and geological wonders while noting travel details and costs.
Fragmentary text references McClellan in a questionable role and a clash with Lincoln's army leadership. The unsure wording suggests a historic political or military confrontation with noted figures and possible pride in defeat. The piece hints at honor and notoriety surrounding the event.
A private Civil War letter from a U S Navy lieutenant aboard the blockade off Charleston details a plan to seize Charleston with about ten thousand troops, noting the city’s quiet state and the need for discreet, decisive action. It discusses health of troops, sanitary measures, and Maryland politics amid the conflict.
The article explains a two inch diameter wire cable system used to build temporary bridges across chasms after rebels destroy superstructures. Derricks on each shore lift a car along a suspended line, with sections of pipe as supports, allowing five ton loads over up to five hundred feet. A dozen to twenty men could assemble and deploy such a crossing, enabling field artillery and horses to be moved quickly with two hours for setup in favorable conditions.
Fragmentary text discusses Stone Bridge and various Civil War figures including Patterson and McDowell. Mentions limited troop movements, three months' service terms, and references to regiments and sugar speculation. The garbled prose reflects a retrospective view without clear narrative.
A Washington telegram to the Philadelphia Inquirer discusses General McClellan’s responsibilities and the nation’s expectation that he will meet critical military duties. It reports concern over signals, orders, and the pressure on the President and War Secretary from those urging action.
A New York Evening article notes ongoing work at the Brooklyn Navy Yard with workers consistently employed. The report emphasizes steady staffing and continuous labor, highlighting the yard as a hub of naval production and related activity.
An item notes tensions in Missouri and unrest in Kansas City. It mentions General Pierce and a statement titled the Great Bethe Blandhe, and reports an arrangement between General McClellan and newspaper correspondents.
The text describes authority and consequences if the General deems it necessary to send troops to a county to restore order. It notes troops may be quartered and subsisted locally, with provost marshal responsibilities and potential further mobilization if disturbances recur. It references a joint resolution, meeting gaps, and anticipated actions by local committees.
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