09 Dec 1864
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1864
Page
1
Fragmented OCR shows hospital and surgeon names, addresses and affiliations with garbled city and street details. The text lists W B King, superintendent, other medical staff and associated locations, but key context and events are unreadable.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe military prison and headquarters at a crossroads near Broad Street and Third Street. Mentions Nasnaces Corner and Taied mw with indecipherable references to Saad EecER and Weiss.
Fragmentary OCR note from the L. 8 inch Christian Mission branch at Vine Street. The document mentions officers including a chairman and vice president and references a store room and sale of papers and copies. Text is severely garbled with missing details and proper names unclear.
An OCR distorted notice mentions a Cincinnati branch with offices on Vine Street near Stath and a corner store. The garbled text hints at a sanitary commission or related public entity, but the exact details remain unreadable.
A sprawling, error-ridden report lists military, political, and social snippets. It mentions convicts left in a state prison and desertions, a religious newspaper plan, tax debates, a river town’s rapid growth, peat as fuel experiments, and various Civil War era updates on officials, trade, and local curiosities.
The 38th Congress Senate session lists joint and standing committees with chairmen and members across Foreign Relations Finance Military Affairs and more. President Lincoln’s message and a naval resolution prompt debate on revenue measures and loyalty safeguards for wartime deployments.
Bangor Whig recounts a prison riot after the ring bell as five convicts including Calais raider William Collins break from the carriage shop. They assault guards with rocks and truncheons, shoot toward exits, and Merritt drowns in the river while Collins and Devine flee, with reports of others hiding near the river.
A fragmentary dispatch mentions incendiary shells attributed to a Greek-Thai figure tied to Berney. It notes a battery at General Butler’s headquarters, with a pound belle fired under A. Oonn and five firing events affecting five houses nearby.
A garbled 19th century style notice from the Provost Marshal General mentions apprehension of certain rebel, recessionist, marauder and outlaw figures from Canada. It appeals for vigilance and notes actions against disloyal elements amid disturbed cities and preparations for suppression of unrest.
Rebel sources report a December 8 session discussing a resolution to appoint a committee to address exemption of able bodied men for state purposes. Governors are urged to oppose strong central powers, with Governor Brown warning that federal overreach would destroy state sovereignty and civil liberties. The measure was sent to the Committee on Military Affairs for study.
The Republican caucus selected Senator Grimes as Chairman of the Naval Committee, replacing Mr Hale, in Washington. The note is dated December 8 and filed by The Commercial's Washington special.
The Democrat's Paducah special notes the Cumberland River is clear and unobstructed to Clarksville, with river traffic transported to Clarksville and convoyed from Clarksville to Nashville by boats. It mentions several batteries between these points.
Port Royal advices describe an expedition up Broadriver with troops landing at Boyd's Cut. Civilian guards remained as Gen. Foster’s forces joined Sherman, while heavy fighting near a road to Hansville produced seven hours of charges and counter charges. Casualties range 600 to 1,000 with prisoners taken and a nighttime withdrawal. Richmond papers note disrupted rail repairs and possible Sherman movements toward Savannah.
The report traces Wheeler’s prolonged clash with Union forces for thirty six hours near Savannah and moves through lines toward Atlanta. It notes damaged towns, railroad damage, repairs starting to Atlanta, and Confederate counterattacks at Griswoldville. It mentions Sherman’s movements toward Savannah and Brunswick and the presence of casualties and captured horses along the Front. The piece references Augusta, Richmond papers, and Meade’s medal displays for the 2d corps.
From Mexico and the West Ladies the Ariel brings Havana and Mexican dispatches. Maxmilian’s reforms face mixed reception as martial law is declared at Guadalajara. French forces, Guiteau, and Miramon move in Mexic o while guerrillas suffer heavier losses.
Washington dispatches report Moeeby warned of burning Union buildings nearby in retaliation for Valley destruction. A new Potomac bridge above Harpers Ferry collapsed this afternoon, sending teams into the river. Also, evidence in General Hamilton Easier’s court martial wraps up and the Navy plans to buy a fast steamer. Armétrois, captured near Hampton Roads, had 450 bales of cotton aboard before larger portions were thrown overboard.
The National Freedmen's Relief Association receives thousands of dollars worth of articles for relief work and England’s Birmingham and England men's Association contribute. A cargo linked to Annie was sold by the U S Marshal. tobacco and other goods valued at $65,000 were seized by the Government.
Fragmentary wartime field note describes units marching near a ford and barricades, noting fatigue and distant volleys. Includes war reporting cadence and mentions regiments and officers without full names.
Washington December 8. Lord Wharncliffe informs Mr Adams that permission is given to visit insurgents detained in U S military prisons and distribute seventeen thousand pounds in hope of relief. Seward replies with caution about public correspondence and warns of foreign interference amid the rebellion and wartime stakes.
A large-scale recruitment hoax in Liverpool targeted 16 to 25 year olds from Ashton under Lyne. About 180 men and boys were allegedly taken to the Great Western at Canada Dock, promised work in New York glassworks for 15s weekly with food and clothing. Investigations indicate possible breach of the Foreign Evapment act.
Report of a November wedding on Fox Island held in a cabin. The couple includes a man from Alexandrie and a young woman of twenty one years, with eleven years age difference mentioned. Details are unclear due to garbled text.
A brief item notes strong demand for apples at the New Oslo market with traders citing rising prices and steady supplies. Local producers, including the Dovte farm, report favorable yields and ongoing shipments to regional outlets.
Classified notice for dentist practice listing at 272 Sixth Street BamBSA with address details for Dan Go Yt No. 272 and ROW and JOUR. P4 P. ENC.
Fragmentary notice mentions contractors and Olives Corner with names Buck Wheat and Ankee Land. Details are unreadable and no clear action or date is discernible.
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