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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1865
Page
1
Summary unavailable due to damaged text. The fragment mentions cash capital and surplus figures, agents George Taylor & Co., and an insur ance company balance requirement but lacks coherent details.
The document lists the total assets in suspension awaiting further items and notes taxes on premiums. It also records total liabilities and mentions miscellaneous entries. The text emphasizes the greatest amount charged in any ad hoc context.
A patchwork of brief items mentions Lt Cushing’s brother officers nicknamed “Duke of Albemarle” and a New Haven masquerade. notes on church collections, Richmond peace commissioner, and a French sculptor ordered for a Paris opera house. a rebel senator Foote arrested. census figures for Butte and Barix counties. a meeting in Boston for Edward Everett’s statue. and other varied items from politics, industry, and society.
A fashion writer reviews a night’s outfits with vivid, surreal descriptions. The prose highlights a large, dramatic ensemble featuring a white corsage-like motif and a blue shirt, conveyed in a whimsical, impressionistic style.
Reports from New York New Jersey and Indiana describe a petroleum surge with new stock exchange opening in New York City and bold oil finds in Brownford Crawford Jasper and Fountain counties. Observers note oil flowing at seven barrels per hour and interest from buyers eager for land leases and new wells amid a nationwide oil excitement.
Testimony from Alexandria dated May 11 1864 commends W W Cois seaman son of baker James Coin for bravery aboard the gunboat Covington during the Red River campaign. He stayed at his post at the guns under heavy attack and fired a stern howitzer gun alone. Lieutenant James P Foorman commends him as a fine American seaman.
A London Daily News piece argues that even after southern defeat the North cannot fully control the South. It warns of lingering resentments, suggests editors may push reunification but notes enduring sectional tensions, and urges firm legal rules to suppress ethnic strife and prevent renewed conflict.
The London Times notes a prize ring belt created by a renowned London firm and funded by nobles. The holder must defend the claim for three years and fight every six months, with absolute ownership after three years. Tom Sayem won it in 1867 after a fierce contest with Bevidte, then retired from the scene.
Telegraph items report rebel prison exchanges and military movements around Ballsbaty and Governor's Island. Notes mention General Hayes in the Army of Omaha and a deserter shot, with calls for peace talks and potential exchange proposals amid ongoing hostilities.
Fifty three Rebel officers captured by General Sherman arrive here from Savannah. Among them are General C. F. Hawwith and a large number of majors, all committed to the Old Capitol Prison.
In Harrisburg Pennsylvania both branches adopted the bill amending the constitution to ratify the amendment. The action marks the formal approval by state lawmakers with the measure now part of the state constitution.
January weather in Inchester brings heavy rain and freezing conditions with fatalities near Harper's Ferry. General She has been absent on tour and returns to command near Newbury. A Baltimore wire describes a February 8 report of a night train rescue and release of rebel prisoners tied to Mosby’s raiders.
The State Senate voted nearly unanimously to direct the Judiciary Committee to study the prudence of calling another State Convention to revise the Constitution. Debates touched on the convention’s usefulness and even considered striking the phrase white man from a section governing suffrage.
From Washington the Senate action removes a $250,000 procurement clause from a draft bill while a second Albany bridge committee event is viewed as killing the measure for this session. An attempt to secure a mail line between California and (illegible).
The article fragment discusses independence and a tough peace process. It argues no permanent peace where honor is compromised or vital interests are at stake. The author condemns a hollow armistice and warns against yielding to weakness or pressure.
From Boston the crew of the rebel steamer Florida is noted in a compact dispatch dated February. The report highlights maritime acts and tensions surrounding the vessel’s movements and affiliations.
Trial records reveal the United Rates Commissioner accused of embezzling government funds. Director Thorne testified about notes and fees totaling 64 595 dollars with additional sums around 96 700 dollars, detailing irregularities at the Custom House.
A Massachusetts amendment has been ratified and a destructive fire incident is set for Monday. Officials warn residents to stay clear of affected areas as investigations begin. Local authorities urge precaution and outline emergency response steps for affected communities.
The Maryland Senate concurs with the House in reporting a constitutional amendment addressing slavery. The date noted is February 3 and the proceedings reference the Maryland Legaslawarc.
The Winchester correspondent for The New York Times notes deserters include native-born Southerners and property owners who joined the Confederacy for principle or to gain from its expected success. The deserters represent a demoralized class within Confederate ranks, whose motives and actions shape with time.
From New Orleans the Admiral Lee and staff arrived aboard the flag-ship Black Hawk, with cotton trade active. Reports show 2,727 exported and 8,600 stock on bond. sale of 150 bales noted. River ice-free on the Ohio, cotton bales totaling 1,255 arriving yesterday mainly for Cincinnati.
Reports from Omaha dated the 3d describe an attack on the Julesburg fort by Indians near the Kesaits. They burned the telegraph office and a Stage Company warehouse with corn hay and goods, damaged several buildings, and destroyed telegraph supplies. A wagon train was captured near Fort Laramie last week. one man was fed. The fort’s fate remains unclear as telegraph lines were cut.
The guerrillas raided Midway on the first night, burning the railroad depot and the office, looting watches money and clothing as residents fled. Federal forces pursued the attackers, driving them away from the area.
In Guatranooca on February 3 Colonel Gowan with the 6th Tepnesece Mounted Infantry attacked Camp Lemore's Cave killing and wounding several and capturing horses. He repelled bushwhackers yesterday and a Rebel force later pressed Themeree garrison but was driven off by Major Hoskins.
In the Senate on February 3 the House bill to pay Revolution survivors three hundred dollars each was referred to Pensions. Enroll ment act was set as special order for tomorrow. The Oslo river bridge at Loaleville and the Ohio river at Cincinnati were set as special orders for coming days. Army chaplains pay and Military Academy amendments led to committee actions and a conference move. The joint resolution to exclude electoral votes of insurrectionary states was discussed.
A deteriorated passage references the Union, slavery, and the Emancipation Proclamation. It discusses slaves, military possession, and presidential authority to carry on war after certain actions are completed. The content appears as a wartime political reflection with unclear specifics.
In a February session Ms A spoke in support, noting monitors and cable enders, while Mr Rice defended the navy. He argued that embedding the American idea of reform in ship guiding and ordnance had produced important results before the adjournment.
A Boston Journal war correspondent reports Savannah scenes after Union troops arrive. He notes mixed local sentiment toward the Union, with some former secessionists now resigned, while others remain hostile. Northern fortunes falter as cotton and rice drive the economy, Confederate bonds and scrip circulate, and Sherman moves elsewhere.
The Quebec correspondent explains the funds are offered only as a conditional refund if raiders are legally surrendered. The action aims to show readiness to deliver justice without delaying court decisions. The note stresses no intention to influence outcomes or the judge’s ruling.
The piece argues that states like Georgia Alabama and North Carolina may repeal secession ordnances and reenter the Union. It contemplates motives affecting leaders and the potential for military and legal actions, including confiscation of property and restructuring governance.
Booteh traveler Admiral Fanagat the Younger is reported among Confederate forces at Wiracet. About twelve troops are said to be involved with him in a fragile engagement described in fragmented notes.
An old insurance certificate notes expiration on January day in 1866. Signed by Godman, it references exchange and inland insurance approvals and a corporate acknowledgment, with formal language typical of 19th century boilerplate.
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