15 Dec 1864
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 27 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1864
Page
1
A damaged readable fragment describes a sealed circular sale with limits on number of copies and sections. It notes opening times from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM and Sunday hours from 0 to 1 PM, with references to money orders and postal rates. The header mentions California and various unclear phrases about soldiers and mail.
Fragmented OCR lists department offices and names such as Captain W. Gill and others. The text mentions garrison equipage and location hints like streets, with scattered initials and abbreviations.
The notice lists SPEER and JOHN T. WISE as holders or nominees for gubernatorial or official positions. It provides titles and affiliations, with references to the governorship and related offices, set within a formal government notice context.
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a historical notice detailing a dispute or event, mentioning names and places in a damaged line. The readable words suggest a focus on a crisis or issue described as a “woes” incident, with no clear dates or actions.
Special Nashville letter reports the front near Nashv ile quieting as cold weather slows operations. Rebel pickets retreat from active demonstrations and Hood’s planned assault appears unlikely, while Union batteries harass fortifications and a reconnaissance is planned to gauge enemy strength. Local tension rises over high hotel rates as citizens brace for possible moves.
The report states revenue from the July 1864 act exceeded estimates. Without the amendment raising the tax from twenty to sixty cents per ton, at least $100000 would have been produced. The commissioner believes the law would have yielded about $125000 for the current year, though receipts do not reflect all due revenue.
Two prominent Louisville merchants were brought to court for making fraudulent returns of their income for the year. Under the current statute, it is the duty to not re-examine all returns.
A telegraphic note from Windinnati transmitted to the Daily Ti details a string of brief items. The report mentions local incidents, weather notes and community events with emphasis on timely updates for readers.
Dispatches from New York on December 14 quote General Dix and authorities vowing to pursue raiders, defend frontier towns, and punish acts of depredation. Commentary from The Herald, Tribune and Post discuss possible U S responses, extradition talks with Canada, and risk of wider conflict with Britain.
Nov mails arrive via Guiding Star as General Piie assumes command at Brazos Santiago. A letter reports cotton cargo to Matamoras via Bronnesville and rebels retreating toward Texas and Louisiana. Consul L. Pere Jr resigns. General Canby walks with crutches. Ironclad ram Tennessee captured and sold at appraised value.
The 11th special reports movements of enemy forces in front of Butler's lines. On the morning of the 10th four enemy regiments with skirmishers attacked cavalry from Darbytown road to James River Bottom. Union infantry moved to support, skirmishing resumed as the enemy advanced.
Fragmentary military dispatch discusses railroad connections and fortifications near Charleston and Savannah. The note mentions small arms, lookouts, signals, and coastal defense efforts. observers cite progress and limited danger to rail lines as tensions rise.
From South America the Isthmus region notes tensions as revolts in Bolivar state and Colombia unfold. The steamer Salvador reports arrests of accomplices involved in a seizure plot, while Confederate warships Lancaster and another vessel prepare to sail north.
Deserters report Hood altered plans but later evidence questions reliability. The Rabel force appears ongoing, while Hood has been separated and reports detail fever illness, though credibility remains doubtful.
Telegram received at War Barton Huan on December 12 1864 reports Sherman moving near Bavanneb ten miles from Bavanneb with firing observed from the city. General Nest the Og chee led forces as events unfolded during the movement.
The steamship Arago arrived towing the U S gunboat Augusta from Port Royal with important dispatches from Sherman. Sherman’s army pushes toward Savannah as Union prisoners exchange progresses and fleet tensions rise. Reports note bombardments and rapid engagement planning, while citizens fear Confederate acts and seek righteous action against vandals.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a travel note or notice listing origins as Mexico and the West Indies. The readable portion hints at regional origins or a dated shipment but lacks complete details. The item likely records origins for a product, person, or event, with no clear date or action.
Fragmentary December 14 notice notes a rebel movement in the area, mentions Kilpatrick Ded and Gen. one SS Col. Wild, and references efforts to distribute supplies. Details are unclear due to garbled text but indicate ongoing rebel activity and supply attempts.
fragmented New York items mention Lord Lyons departing for England on December 14 and notes about coast guard and artillery leaders. references to Commander Albert E. Lee and Gulf region details are unclear due to damaged text.
A partial report outlines radical groups in the state pressing for office nominees. It notes delays in changes and conflicts within party factions over appointing military commissioners and enslaved labor provisions in the 1854 act. The article stops amid discussions of government decisions on appointments.
Fragmentary report notes a British official, General Banke, and a Toronto incident involving raiders near St Albans. Mentions repeal of the Reciprocity Treaty and legal action, with uncertain dates and names.
The Senate session notes a Militia Affairs committee report outlining a bill to end or reduce Generals in the volunteer forces, authorize use of volunteers for enforcing duty, and set terms for officers during the ongoing war. Debates touch taxation proposals and calls for further committee review with references to naval and judiciary items.
The Richmond Examiner reports that citizens captured by the Rebels were brought to the Provost Marshal's office via the Baltimore and Ohio Railway from Captain Avis of Staunton. They are to be held as hostages for the safety of loyal citizens and to deter further indiscriminate activity.
Fragmentary OCR shows a dentist named Davison at 344 Sixth Street and references individuals Smith, Mewad, and Knowlton in some connections. No clear event or date is readable.
Dr O R Newton physician surgeon announces office at northeast corner Ninth and Vine in Cincinnati. Hours from 7 to 6 A M with likely daily service. Short, period style notice appears in a local newspaper listing medical practice.
Headley presents a study of early American frontier expansion and religious motivation, detailing migration narratives, proto-pioneer settlements, and the moral framing of westward land claims across the region.
A fragmented advertisement touts Dunn & Co's gift book store offerings for the holidays. It touts silver and gold presents, jewelry, tea sets, writing desks, and photo albums, plus classic and romantic tales from publishers and authors, inviting customers to visit for prizes and selections.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.