09 Feb 1863
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1863
Page
1
OCR fragment hints at a local ad promoting sauces citron and figs and other fruit syrups, with unclear listings and prices. The legible portion mentions sauces and fruit products in a period newspaper style, but details are heavily garbled and names or dates are unreadable.
A correspondent recalls action around a Western Circuit fight scene with Granville Moody and a Confederate assault. The piece mixes military exchanges with preacher like exhortations as Generals urge frontline courage and tactical fire. The narrative highlights perils of shellfire, spirited sermons, and a young officer amusing himself amid the combat.
The Delta criticizes the Confederacy and Union war costs, noting Rebel debts nearing 1.0 billion dollars by June and contrasting Northern fiscal vigor with Southern vulnerabilities. The piece questions loyalty, secession, and the burden of shared public finances amid the Civil War.
Special correspondence outlines weather and road conditions and reports on army improvements and promotions. It notes the challenge of recovering enemy-placed bodies and the white flag under enemy fire, citing limited access and shifts in recognition for flags of truce.
The text discusses issues in the United States states Ohio Illinois Indiana and others, mentioning seed and oil, waste of straw linen, and a lack of suitable machinery to break cotton. It references the South's wealth from a cotton gin and mentions efforts in New York and Western regions, with unclear details and several garbled phrases.
A dispatch from M Mercier to M Trouvenel recounts a spring visit to Richmond and a discussion with Secretary Seward about Confederacy recognition and a peace goal. Mercier notes loyalty to the Union while outlining measures to aid consuls and seek release from wartime restrictions, then requests transport to join Seward aboard a ship from Fort Monroe.
Fortress Monroe correspondent reports misconduct by soldiers of the 9th New York regiment. Several officers confirm thefts and assault aimed at enslaved people, with officers noting coin exchanging for illicit deals. Calls for the Ninety-ninth to be sent into active service and replaced by a new regiment amid charges of anti negro brutality.
The Marquette Journal reports unusually warm weather for Lake Surenion with springlike conditions in midwinter. Occasional snowfalls barely melt, leaving little for sleighing, while a light bay breeze hints at Jack James visiting the area. Fresh bones growing and a bouquet from Mrs. Everett are noted in local observations.
Fragmentary text references federal policy, strategy debates, and possible talks or alliances. It mentions the word Ree and various garbled names and terms, suggesting discussions of lines, or stances, or surveillance. The readable portions imply a broader national debate without clear outcomes.
A fragment reports the Florids stink free and mentions the gunboat Cayugs bound for Havana. It says the vessel was at Galveston in the last accounts and that the report came via other U S vessels.
A woman identified as Gault from Columbia County Pennsylvania was found dead, with unclear circumstances noted in the scant readable OCR text. Police investigation details are not fully available in the fragment.
A telegraph dispatch from Re Union Laer delivers Cincinnati news to the Daily Times. Details specify reporting from the telegraph desk, updating readers on events as they unfold with concise city, business, and social items.
The Post reports an expedition being fitted out for Teras in New York with notes that Gol. remains unclear but suggests ongoing planning and potential mobilization.
A racehorse named Frente Ts Sapen attempted a night delivery by river but was halted by Prevost Marehal and other officials. Details are unclear due to the fragmentary report.
Fragmented political note reports a joint session result with Breckinridge and Noell among nominees. Vote tallies show Brown 45 percent, Phelps 44, Glover 41, Clover 4, Noell 16 with scattered references to ballots and replacements.
Nashville dispatch notes Confederate forces under Fort Donelson were repelled as the Rebels retreated toward Charlotte Tennessee. Colonel Log of the Fifth Iowa commanded troops as citizens and soldiers destroyed foundry debris and recovered roughly fifty six dozen pounder shells beneath a floor.
Fire at Gl Summit Street damaged Geeress ing Walls and an adjoining building owned by Messenger & Bond. Several bodies recovered and many injured amid extensive ruins. Griswold & Co. report $30,000 loss with $14,000 insured. Bond’s loss $4,000 insured.
The President General Burnside announced nominations to the Committee on the Conduct of the War. Members greeted the move warmly and with private welcomes as the nominations moved through the House of Representatives.
Rebel activities in Kentucky and the Charleston blockade are reported with dispatch from Parmapatrata on February 8. The Princess Royal arrived off Philadelphia with intelligence on rebel rams attack and the blockade fleet. The raid caused three deaths on the Mercedita as the Unadilla pursued rebels. no Union ships sunk and only one vessel damaged.
Fragmentary OCR passage referencing Abe and Missouri, with unclear actions and names. No coherent event or dates emerge to form a clear news item or summary.
The report notes a gathering where Generals Scott and Bara spoke while the assembly met under the chair of an official to discuss wartime strategy. The tone is formal as military leaders address attendees and outline forthcoming actions.
A late wartime dispatch notes Confederate forces near Fredericksburg are largely moved to the Blackwater and Nicksville fronts while about 15,000 remain. The President contemplates restoring General McClellan to command amid cabinet debate, with possible succession to General Hooker. The discussion touches on naval and railway funding, tariff politics, and Northwest strategy in a tense legislative session.
A damaged item notes a political conference debate over slavery with figures like Mr J Cropper and Mr Gladstone influencing opinion. It mentions orders to the Marine Minister, ships yards and arsenals, and markets with wheat and flour trading amid reduced prices and limited business.
In February, Senate actions include a memorial from W. Cornel Jewett requesting Colorado statehood, a resolution directing inquiry into the Army of the Potomac to boost efficiency and loyalty, and Missouri appropriation debates with amendments on emancipation timing.
A legislative note from Virginia discusses an Extortion Bill limiting price increases to not more than 50 percent. The proposal includes a schedule outlining affected merchandise and dealer responsibilities, aiming to curb abusive pricing amid industry concerns.
Memphis visitors who sampled the cotton market report uncertain value of the staple. Several gentlemen who assessed the quality returned home expressing varied opinions and noting prices near one dollar per unit.
Unclear text fragment references an individual named Adams and a phrase Tue Srantem Exrapsiion. Unable to extract a coherent event, date, or organization from the provided material.
The Marquette Journal notes the biggest blast of the nine was at the Lake Superior Mine set off the previous Monday. It is described as extraordinary and pivotal in the mining district.
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