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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1865
Page
1
Fragmentary lines hint at a local feature or event involving Cheese and the Barrs. Specific details are unclear, but the snippet suggests a quirky item drawing reader attention and community chatter.
A collage of mid 19th century items: coal tonnage in London, political shifts in the United States, European theater, a fire rescue in Galesburg, the Prince of Wales visiting Macpelah, and notes on ships, treaties, and science. The piece references Bentham, Beecher, Butler, Grant, Farragut, and various international actions, with weather, rail, and seismic reports.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a January accusation involving a Rebel of the area near Paducah and Saint Louis. The text is incomplete, hindering precise identification of names, dates, or charges.
The article notes bold oil exploration within hundreds of miles of Cincinnati. Local companies form, leases bought, and machinery arranged as operations to exploit new petroleum discoveries begin. Reports from Montgomery and Preble counties reflect expected spring sinking and rising land values as oil field activity expands.
A report from the New York Express lists dry goods prices from a Philadelphia sale. Prices for linings denims and bleached muslins show declines, with brands like Langdon Newmarket Newbury and Oxford lines noted. Vendors Curtis & Co and Hoguet & Co report large lots and broad stock with generally lower prices and strong buyer activity.
From the Plains a cosh arrived at Ogiaha last Tuesday, says the St. Joseph Herald. Indians burned radar stations above Julesburg on the Platte and attacked North Platte camp, killing a large family and leaving bones of women and children. After fighting the Indians retreated north, while Denver to Cottonwood Springs had no hostiles seen. Many ranches and stations deserted. trains met moving ships of wagons. Households faced shortages as prices rose for flour lard and fruit.
Report discusses attempts to maneuver Kirby Smith's forces east of the Mississippi. It notes gunboat action on the river and doubts any Confederate move could realign the stream. An anecdote about a Matamoras incident is mentioned with unnamed sources and cautious phrasing.
A telegraph summary reports conflicting testimony on Meade Burnside and the use of colored troops in the mine attack near Petersburg. The committee blames Burnside for advancing troops first, notes failures in leadership, and cites transportation shortages and supply issues affecting Union forces during January.
A Philadelphia dispatch reports Union forces under Sherman advancing toward Charleston, crossing Wh Swamp and approaching Branchville. Cavalry moves threaten along the Co mbahee area as troops threaten the region near Poe and Youngs Island with steamers reported offshore.
Washington reports the President faces fresh opposition as peace negotiations collapse. A proposed tax on sales stalls in the House, with little chance of adoption. The administration plans a new push to strengthen finances ahead of a major summer event.
The market shows buoyant gold prices around 2.12 to 2.13 with activity easing after a surge. Reports say a presidential proclamation on peace negotiations may clarify results while a new House bill introduces an income tax exceeding 3,000 dollars with 4 cents rate and 20 percent rise on manufactured goods. state bank circulation remains untaxed.
Buenos Ayres reports Paraguay has declared war on Brazil, drawing in Uruguay and allies. Brazilian naval forces are said to have crushed rebel positions near Montevideo, with reinforcements expected. Italian forces seized Katleland at the mouth of La Plata. Meanwhile a December tavern fight in Mata points to a violent incident with casualties.
The petroleum stock market shows rising prices amid strong activity and optimism. Several named issues such as Tack, Seafoot, Stes cel r, Ge, Nick erbocker, Buchanan Farm, Manhattan and Hynd Farm appear in the lively trading scene with prices advancing and refined bonds valued higher.
The National Intelligencer reports renewed vigor in the war effort with no allowance for halting. Rebel leaders demand dismemberment and refuse negotiations, while conference attendees allegedly warned that armed action would continue in the South despite domestic unpopularity.
Reports from New Orleans describe Mobile evacuation underway with troops and ordnance stores to be moved by rail and water. General Taylor and General Mseury command defenses as residents flee. The Sunset steamer January carries sick from Eastport and cargo losses include government freight. Markets show dull activity with rice and cotton trading slowly amid navigation suspensions.
The Richmond Press speculates on Sherman’s possible crossings of the Salkehatchie near the railroad bridge. It notes the 20th Corps at Robertsville and reports Beauregard arriving in Augusta and taking command of forces. The dispatch carries uncertain details and cites movement toward Branchville in force.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions Fort Fisher and a steamer tow or towage, but lacks coherent events or clear entities to report a complete item with context or outcome. The readable bits suggest an isolated note rather than a full news item.
The house debated the Navy Appropriation Bill and Internal Revenue Act while committees considered the budget. Members agreed to count electoral votes in joint session next Wednesday and adjourned after a brief exchange over a proposed spective terms of service measure.
Mr Wilson and the Military Committee report a bill titled an Act for the benefit of army officers in the field. It provides for subsistence ration commutations at five cents per ration during the current rebellion, with limits by rank. The bill also exempts officers from income tax and outlines substitutes, enlistment rules, penalties for fraud, and bounty provisions.
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