13 Feb 1856
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1856
Page
1
The article defends the U S authorities in Cincinnati handling of fugitives and a habeas corpus case amid heightened anti slavery tensions. It notes citizen support for constitutional procedure, describes local reactions and a concert organizer refusal to host indignation meetings, and mentions J Hughes new telegraph instrument improving two way communication.
The steamship Persia arrived in New York with January 26 dates and news of advancing toward armistice. Markets show firmer funds and higher prices. Turkish moves toward Constantinople raise tensions. Reports mention skirmishes near Kerotach and possible deployments around St Pauls, Yenik, and Arabat, with Reinforcements debated by General Wrangel.
Reports outline widespread speculation over which powers will attend a European peace conference. Europe anxiously watches Prussia and Russia, with Austria and Sweden noted in cautious diplomacy as Geneva talks loom and Denmark faces nationalist strains.
Letters from St Petersburg describe tentative steps toward suspending hostilities in the Crimea and prepare for possible peace preliminaries. Analysts warn that a formal armistice or treaty may still hinge on Austrian influence and broader Western guarantees, while Russia’s stance remains cautious amid shifting power dynamics.
Watninovon February 1854 reports indicate the House adjourned two days to allow Mr Banks to appoint committees. Rumors swirl about chairmanships in Ways and Means and Territories, with names like Campbell Giddings and Simmons mentioned. Capt Darling touted. presidential talk centers on Seward Chase Banks. Banks works quietly to finalize his committee slate.
The adjourned session records an appointed joint committee to inquire what constitutional amendments may be needed and report soon. Special committees invited to Washington's birthday celebration in Cincinnati favor attendance. A proposed Geological Survey bid is discussed but no action taken.
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