Readers Letter Snippets From Republican Readers
A collection of short quotes from readers praising or criticizing the Times. The letters express party loyalty and concern for circulation, with remarks from residents across several towns and states.
05 Feb 1862
Page 1
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1862
Page
1
A collection of short quotes from readers praising or criticizing the Times. The letters express party loyalty and concern for circulation, with remarks from residents across several towns and states.
A collage of reader testimonials expresses mixed praise and complaints about a newspaper, with quotes from multiple locals in various towns. The misspelled names and odd spellings suggest OCR errors while preserving a snapshot of public feedback and party alignment.
A Confederate spy named Jackson, with a pass from Gen. Mitchell, is captured after posing as a Union lieutenant. At Munfordville, Provost Marshal McCook orders arrests of nonresidents and loyalty checks as residents seek passes to stay, amid a tense recall of Union volunteers.
Torn weather drives endless sleet along the river roads as pickets endure exposure without fire. Whisky rations spark a dispute over officer command and profiteering, with a Union loyalist accused of profiting while duty demands morale.
The Panola Star reports Mississippi to raise ten thousand volunteers or draft citizens for state defense. Col. Maxcy’s Texas infantry reached Little Rock. the Journal calls them fine, willing, well equipped. Savannah rumors say three enemy vessels near the city cause excitement. Fire entrants in Charleston are aided by widespread precautions. Reports claim Union forces and Beauregard moves near Columbus with Pillow’s withdrawal. Salt production noted in North Carolina and Tennessee’s wartime draft tensions referenced. Prices listed include flour at 1 and potatoes at 2.50 per unit.
A wartime letter from Camp Browdwell discusses high floods near Guyandotte and Barbouerville, the scarcity of books in local households, and memories of Scott's Lessons. The author notes moral critiques of the South, praises volunteers and leaders, laments destroyed mills, and salutes brave neighbors who saved others during the flood and evacuation.
A strange American flag appeared from Nenagh round tower attracting crowds on a fair day. The flag bore stars sunburst and shamrock and was said to originate from America for a special occasion. Authorities in Dublin Castle were alerted amid reports of similar flags elsewhere.
Washington February 4 The Cabinet discusses a communication from the Rebels and private letters from Arco and Thurlow Weed received by Secretary Seward. A remonstrance from the New York Chamber of Commerce against a Solicitor of Customs for New York was sent to the House. Information reaches there that the Ericsson floating battery, authorized in August, will be ready to test under Lieut Worden next week.
The steamer Thomas Scott sank last night on the Wabash River below Palestine after ice in a bend cut her stern off. The vessel carried a cargo of freight and is a total loss for Vincennes observers.
The February Santa Fe mail reaches Kansas City with dates to the 20th. No major events in the Territory since the last mail. Indians remain troublesome, killing Mexicans and driving off stock. Six dead bodies were sent to Albuquerque last week. Settlers rely on the field as the able-bodied men are away. No troop movement south and no Texans seen along the Pecos.
A Pennsylvania House resolution directs the state's two senators to vote for Bright's expulsion. The measure, approved by the House, advances to the Senate for consideration amid ongoing debate in Harrissina February.
The fragment describes a wealthy widow living in London in her late 30s who was linked to Blessington, a wealthy widower. It notes a husband who died in 1816 and rumors of a past life in India. The tale centers on affections, social standing, and debts tied to the widow’s suitors and fortunes.
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