29 Aug 1864
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1864
Page
1
In a long periodic dispatch from a Civil War camp, a reporter describes drills, guard duties, and makeshift crafts while recounting letters home and rumors of movement toward Pennsylvania. He notes hospitalities and illness, death of several soldiers, and social views of Eastern Shore residents, plus a lengthy discourse on slavery, democracy, and the war’s meaning.
Special Cincinnati correspondence recalls the Army of the Potomac period after the hundred days, noting the end of a quiet season, prisoners who escaped, and pride in the Union army’s past victories. The writer asks what further gains lie ahead under proven leadership and morale.
The Atlantic Monthly piece recounts Edmund Kirke and Colonel Jaquas visiting Richmond and interviewing Mr. Davis. Davis states the issue is Union or disunion and argues peace and Union require further Southern armies and a Southern government. He says negotiation is only possible with the bayonet.
Fragmentary report describes enemies returning from Pascagoula aboard the steamer with a flag of truce, greeted by locals in friendly fashion. Citizens express hope for American unity and an absence of bloodshed as rebels are discussed in a subdued tone.
Dispatches report a divided Democratic convention scene with McClellan as a potential nominee and peace party splits. It notes strong Union support, possible second convention if McClellan fails, and speculation about a peace candidate. Also covered are Memphis raid losses, prisoner counts, and a guerrilla attack on a transport along the Arkansas river.
Fragmentary report notes Lincoln withdrawal from candidacy and a push to nominate another candidate. It mentions Senane and others traveling to Joliet to seek a new convention candidate and references a meeting on Saturday that is described as a fizzle.
From New Orleans and Gulf plus New York a steamer Thomas Scott left Orleans on the 20th and reached Charleston amid heavy firing. The steamer Yasco arrived in New Orleans with dispatches while details mention Mobile Bay and mortar operations under Union command.
Evansville dispatch describes Jake Bennett leading twenty four men into Owensboro on a Saturday, killing three negro soldiers from the Third Kentucky Cavalry and stealing government stores from a wharfboat before fleeing. Captain Jim Wilson's Kentucky force pursues Bennett into the morning, with Wilson wounding one assailant during the arrest attempt.
A letter cites cavalry sightings near Cherry Run and Williamsport with shelling reported from across the river. Dispatches note Rebels not yet across the river and quiet at times, while various towns face sporadic damage and movement during August.
Shattered fragments describe a prisoner exchange between steamers Continence and Leviathan with Colonel Dwight correcting a statement. It notes man for man swaps with no rights waived temporarily or permanently and mentions a forthcoming exchange, leaving matters as they stood before.
From St Louis August 27 reports say the Atlantic and Great Western Railroad completed a first through train from New York to St Louis in 44 hours. The line will open to the public by early October. West reports tell of cavalrymen attacked by over two hundred Indians near Smoky Hill and Galine River with several killed. A large Indian outbreak threatens around western settlements. tribes total about 18 000 with 4 000 warriors. In St Louis a bakery fire causes losses near seven miles below the Iron Mountain Railroad. Mutiny on a steamer Olive is quelled by the Benton. six mutineers jailed, others sent upriver. Democratic convention at Carroll named W J Allen for re election with pledges to peace and union. Emerson Etheridge spoke in the theater. Reports from Duval's Bluff Ark mention attacks by Shelby and Mamaduqe on Pike Bluff with reinforcements sent from Little Rock, details unclear.
Louisville reports a derailment near Bacon Creek where several cars were demolished and one man sustained serious injuries. An up Nashville train and a parallel freight train caused the incident shifting the driving wheel and delaying service for hours. Paymasters Craig McDowell Jones among others were bruised and money and watches valued at about $1000 were reported stolen.
A Naceau letter reports theener Fox arrived at Charleston after overboard weather and notes four steamers from Wilmington, including the Nortwel, sailing near the Straits of Sean. The message references arrivals on the 18th and 20th with cargo quantities and a milk of cotton.
A partial OCR passage describes military movement along the Macon and Georgia road with Hood’s army in the rear and skirmishing or mushing activity mentioned. The text is incomplete and lacks clear dates or unit names.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions retaliation but lacks clear details on participants location or dates.
Partial OCR shows August bulletin from Wasumerox with details on troop movements and river crossings. Mentions Richmond as a key point and notes feints and enemy withdrawals from the valley with references to General Ghe man and planned river actions.
A historical fragment discusses moving Indians into white settlements, treating them as individuals rather than tribes, and granting them lawfully as part of the permanent population. It argues for accountability of Indians under law, aligning them with other men and women integrated into society.
The document lists exemptions to the draft including aliens and ages twenty to forty five, and those physically or mentally unable. It notes Hon. Pienan Lovis arriving in Hayaka from Nuevua via the Tth inst on the last day of July detaching any stated mission. Ramor claims personal feelings toward the Confederacy president prevent employment.
The record quotes Henry Clay and others debating the Missouri Compromise on January 29 1850. Speakers oppose extending slavery into new territories and promise not to vote for measures initiating slavery where it does not exist, citing duty to inhabitants and comparison with Britain.
Fragmentary report describes religious fervor in Turkey and mentions a New York Tribune writer’s remarks on events. It notes the involvement of Sir Henry Bulwer and references migratory issues, church matters, and a local government response amid tension as observers comment on American missions.
A lamentary paper notes that the number of persons assessed under schedule D for trades and professions in Britain has risen, with figures moving from a previous level to a higher count, highlighting tax burden among earners.
An item from Nashville notes that Whesler is reported moving toward the Holeton rerun, citing local sources as the announcement unfolds. The brief highlights the expected developments and involved parties.
United States Sanitary Commission Cincinnati branch advertises office and store rooms for rental at the corner of Sixth and Vine streets.
An odd OCR fragment mentions a seeding offer with 800 sacks of coffee and other terms. Details are unclear but indicate a market or trade prompt referencing Tony Caton Brage and June deliveries. Further readable context is needed to confirm entities and actions.
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