11 Aug 1868
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1868
Page
1
The piece discusses a dividing financial question tied to debt payment and greenbacks. It notes Democratic factions in the North and South urging cautious policy, while warning working classes not to risk electing leaders who could curtail labor influence. It critiques a personal letter misread in politics and hints at broader electoral stakes.
Pasted text fragments praise and critique of the Democratic Party between 1856 and 1861. Mentions whether Democrats betrayed trust, power to govern, and references to figures like Magn Soman Seacey Brack Pexpieros. Content is partial and garbled.
Recmanot J. K. Beconn Jas. M. Oon erocx Jons R. Oszonze and Jas. C. Hatz are listed as the corporators in the municipal filing.
An unidentified assailant killed a man in Hutson Friday night as officers patrolled the town. Witnesses described a chaotic scene with several individuals involved before the area was secured. Investigators are reviewing clues and seeking statements from residents.
A Paris correspondence notes royal marriages and abdication rumors. It cites the betrothal of the Prince Royal and the Princess Royal, Queen Victoria’s stance, and a new French press law restricting journals. Observations contrast European events with American viewer’s money terms, including courtiers and relics of Boulogne.
The New Orleans Crescent reports on the arrival or significance of the first cotton bale, marking a monetary or institutional milestone tied to the $4 installment era. The item notes economic impact and local industry relevance.
General papers from Tennessee announce a nomination for the Garownan of that Beets with the election set for August 1659. The notice indicates official process and dates for voters and candidates in the region.
A Nashville diary-like piece mocks Yankee critics and details Ku Klux violence refugees, militia talk, and Democratic manipulations in West Tennessee. It notes ex-rebels urging arms, a brisk gun trade, and legislative friction as the Senate and House clash over franchise law repeal amid tense public mood. The author humorously bleeds tales of mosquitoes as he writes by lamp, reflecting local fears and satire.
Personal notes from Memphis describe continued white emigration to northern cities and dull business activity. The piece cites hoped cotton gains, a past capital drain, and speculative rail plans through Okolona to Selma. Mentions ex governor Harris, Nunn, Europe trade hopes, and local merchants, with wary remarks on Ku Klux control and upcoming Brinkley House management.
In a Cincinnati Times piece a tavern keeper named Snyder, famed for strong beer, endures taunts about a sunburned nose after an outing fishing with boys. He defends himself with stern resolve, recalling he burned the nose while fishing with the boys’ taunting echoing around the saloon.
In Braeton on August 9, 1868, a traveler notes visitors flocking to the famed mineral springs near Memphis. Fellow passengers discuss loyalties during the war, praise for the Cincinnati Enquirer, and a Memphis Theater performance. Lionel Halsey from Illinois gives a grand oration criticizing the Federal Government.
A raised vote in Porter township Huntingdon County Pa on the Presidential question reported a tally that reflected the community’s stance, with details showing the led outcome and indicating how residents aligned with national issues at that time.
President directed Brevet Ma Woon to duty at St. Tadenaut Geo M and Geo F detached from command of steamer Ossipee and ordered to return. General Meade receives orders as Department of arming details, with actions pending at Headquarters in the South Pacific and North Pacific theaters.
Fragmented OCR recalls instructions to General Buchanan urging rapid mobilization and readiness for action upon presidential order. It cites the War Department and military forces and mentions securing fortifications and loyalty. It references constitutional authority and the Union’s obligation during insurrection with emphasis on timely deployment.
The article notes Attorney General D. H. Cham... Cham pan a bro ht before the new state of the government, and Johnson, Hepublicas, were the elected Cor oner. The plea was o and the case continued Legito- In a session of over thirty days, that the bills have been passed.
Fragmentary OCR item mentions Governor Warmouth and alleged open murders with references to a posse and actions in Louisiana August 10. The readable text is garbled but suggests reporting on state authorities or investigations connected to violent acts and potential political context.
In August in Va a conservative political meeting gathered at the old market. Chaos followed a first clash near the stand as barbers anchored the crowd. Several people were injured and two or three whites were removed. The aggressor was identified amid the disorder.
A partial OCR fragment reports a fire at Stavvor Canana on August 10 damaging a track area, destroying a large quantity of materiel, with trains resuming regular service after the incident. Details are unclear due to fragmentary text but indicate a railway disruption and material loss.
Fragmentary text indicates an official notice from Georgia about acceptance of a resignation from the First District and mention of Governor or related authority. Text is garbled with many unreadable segments, offering no clear names, dates, or events.
Fragmentary report details a race with Colossus finishing second and a fast last half, bets around $400 and $500, and mentions several bettors including Alte and Morris. The text shows confusion and unclear outcomes but notes a controversial betting scene and a $200 stake.
A fragmentary note reports Bont and others described as sick in a brief entry. Details are unclear due to damaged text, but the item appears as a short local notice or social update with minimal context.
Fragmented foreign brief notes from Atlantic cabie desk mention Cove Key Wert’s arrival at Fortress Monroe and an abrupt report on Napoleonic era events. The garbled text hints at municipal matters, a mayoral address, and an agriculture focus, with uncertain dates and unclear specifics.
Washington dispatch reports the Journeymen Tailors International Union planning next Wednesday's convention gathering. The head tailor meets committees and expresses willingness to meet the Goose faction. A summer excursion is being considered by the president, with location yet undecided.
The dead body of an unknown man was found in the north branch of the Chicago River. Two merchants police officers have been arrested for extorting jewelry and money from a woman they arrested. Personal C. L. Vallandigham is at the Briggs House in this city.
Special dispatch from Cincinnati Times reports Vallandigham’s first Fort Wayne appearance before a Democratic meeting drew few listeners and produced little enthusiasm. The event, held last Saturday, was described as a tame gathering with weak turnout and limited impact on the local party ranks.
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