16 Aug 1864
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1864
Page
1
The text outlines miscellaneous postal rules about rates for letters and parcels, mentioning charges for four ounce items, coverage beyond certain borders, and exceptions for specific items like a new paper and franked matter. It notes requirements and restrictions with terse, period-ended statements.
A fragmented wartime notice lists offices in the Ol International Hotel Bus, with assignments for Swords, Asistant Quartermaster, and Treokartane. It names Captain J. V. Lewie, W. McClung, A. J. Phelps, and Captain W. H. Gill as in charge of stores, supplies, and base sections under U. S. QMs.
A garbled paragraph lists hospital medical staff under Surgeon W S King with several other surgeons including T Baga, Miller, van Grube, Cary, Pepper, and John T Wise, referencing positions and departments in a historical hospital setting.
A fragment from a Cincinnati area public notice references Christian and an unsigned party. Details are unreadable but indicate official city business or organizational context requiring public dissemination.
Fragmentary OCR shows a Sanitary Commission Cincinnati Branch office and store at the corner of Sixth and Race streets with reference to Refugee Relief Commission of Ohio and a Raesier No 176 Vine Street. Exact details are unreadable.
Short OCR reads advertising pure cider vinegar in store in large quantities. Mentions “Cameron's Snow-Flake” as the brand and notes availability of 100 barrels and 400 units in stock. No clear date or location provided.
General Sherman reports heavy fighting along the left and center as Union forces press Rebel works, seize ground near Sand Town and Utoy, with divisions advancing and skirmish lines firing. He notes casualties, prisoners, and persistent bombardment as Rebel defenses attempt to hold Decatur vicinity.
A narrative describes a lengthy pursuit of a wild calf called the leek Mipy Saet on a rural farm, with eleven men aided by a horn and cheers recalling fox hunts. After two hours the calf was captured by John Stranger, Esq., who claimed the Doyle reward. the incident capped a day of local bravado and public notices in the town Intelligencer.
Mr G P White writes that increased facilities for visiting Spain will be aided by the Great Northern Railway opening on August 15. Senor Don Jose de Salamanca, founder of the railway system, recently travelled Madrid to Paris in 33 hours. Steamers between Cadiz and Seville operate regularly, allowing easier sea travel to ports and a broader view of Spain and Portugal.
Both branches of the Pennsylvania Legislature visited Chambersburg on Thursday to view the ruins and burned districts. A letter describes the damage and ongoing reconstruction efforts as the town begins to recover.
A cryptic report describes a mishap involving an unexpected figure from a named region at a Canadian site. Details are fragmentary but indicate a territorial context and a notable fall or accident.
From the Lowville Journal a fragment recounts the Brandenburg siege ending with the retreat of besiegers who fled into the wooded hills. The town regained civilian calm as martial signs faded and the fortress no longer appeared warlike.
From Arizona Governor Goodwin names Fort Whi as capital and fixes civil year election of men. Judge Berry and the other candidate for representative are noted as contenders in a contest tied to Southern supremacy era.
An account describes the Rev. Dr Winslow's mission after the Antietam battle to tend dead and wounded. He joins Confederate lines with a companion, moves toward the camp, and encounters guards clearing the field of casualties and aiding the injured.
A government contractor Samuel H. B moot faced a General Court Martial sentence. The case involves military discipline and wartime service with details sparse in this excerpt.
A Civil War telegraph summary describes Union movements along the James River from City Point. It notes transports, gunboats, and cannon fire as forces advance, while rebels attempt canal work and guerrilla actions threaten patrols and supply lines.
Admiral Farragut reports the morning action as his fleet passed between forts and engaged the enemy near Mobile. The monitor Tecumseh was sunk after being struck by a torpedo, with most officers and crew lost. Union vessels pressed the forts, captured prisoners, and carried on with wounded care and flag of truce negotiations at Pensacola.
Steamers North American and Peruvian appear in transit records with routes from Liverpool Londonderry to Quebec and back. The Niagara reached Liverpool on the third, greeted by a British salute as part of wartime naval activity reported by the North American.
Several correspondents from different papers have arrived there from below as the army advances. Early movements of import appear to signal a widening dispatch reach and heightened coverage of Sherman’s forces in the field.
Fragmentary Rebel notes describe Mrs Dr Walker abducted from Castle Thunder and exchanged on a flag of truce after five months in captivity. The text references a famed Yankee faction and unspecified movements, with unclear details and broken names.
McCook's Rebels advance toward Newnan with 1000 captured Union officers including Gen. Dean. Federal gunboats protect nearby towns while Rebel cavalry presses toward Rend 5 s0n. Captain J. B. Berry is named Colonel overseeing Quartermaster duties at the post as residents flee north.
The report places Colonel Johnson leading about 1,500 rebels with three steamers near Shawneetown on Saturday. Government forces along the Ohio River defend the border while a steamer loaded with fat cattle is mentioned. A reference to ex Mayor Park’s release from jail appears amid the chaotic details.
New York printers in morning papers join the Tribune scale dispute. Union members refuse to rehire old hands after an ad for composition work at The Times, signaling solidarity against office staff replacements. The union vows to act to block nonunion hiring in other offices where the new policy is adopted.
A fragmentary correspondence relates to a new presidential movement and urges unity to elect a leader for the country. The text references ongoing debates and calls for organized backing to advance a national ticket.
Amid unsettled court sessions locals await a pivotal decision on a property dispute involving named parties and a regional agency. The case centers on a contested boundary and potential impact on a nearby road project. Judges set a date for final arguments.
A fragment notes Knowlton and Berry dentists with a date line Fourth 6 FR and a reference to Cine, indicating a practice or listing change in the dental profession.
Sparse readable fragments describe an event or notice involving a group or organization, with missing names and places. The readable text hints at a gathering or release, but specifics are unclear due to garbled OCR. No clear dates, actions, or participants can be confirmed from the legible portion.
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