15 Feb 1865
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1865
Page
1
The document outlines a 7 percent share of profits for bosses, calculated annually without recurring liability. It specifies figures in large currency values and presents a monetary split among Metropolitan leadership, focusing on fixed profit participation rather than ongoing liability.
A damaged OCR style document outlines a corporate authority certificate from the Auditor of the State of New York. It references Owen Owens as agent, a meeting location on West Third Street, and a January date. The text includes a corporate capital statement and a sworn affirmation by officials including a president and secretary.
The Irving Fire Insurance Company located at No 0 Wall Street in Capital presents its statement of condition with assets including cash and balances on hand and mortgages due, indicating ownership by the corporation and a focus on financial stability and solvency as of the reporting date. The filing details the balances, claims, and liabilities against the company and notes the collateral and asset composition in support of policyholder protection.
A garbled 19th century note reports Washington inauguration tall May March, a London theatre transformation requiring a steam engine. It mentions Nevada Governor and Hartford figure with varied fortunes, plus Russia, Ireland, and New York theatre plans amid war context.
A report from Indiana describes a Kentucky shale bed on the Ohio river with a potential petroleum yield. The Lingala shale bed near Lewis county spans 200 acres, with high ignitability and crude oil promising 3 barrels per 2 tons of shale. Several Indiana firms form to develop wells and prospect oil across Crawford and Otter Forks, fueling local optimism.
Nashville corresp notes a heavy focus on the Southwest theater, warning of possible monster raids into Mississippi and Alabama while urging decisive actions by General Thomas. It highlights Selma and Montgomery as key Rebel targets, stresses guerrilla threats in Northern Alabama and Georgia, and urges stricter measures against outlaws. The piece discusses Tennessee’s strategic role and railroad links to boost Union operations, with local morale flagging but hopeful for eventual progress.
The compilation shows states that have ratified the Freedom amendment, listing New York and one other state. It notes Delaware has refused to ratify. It also mentions loyal states yet to act and does not indicate final status.
Lieutenant Ward of General Palmer's staff was accidentally shot by Captain Morne of the 12th New York Cavalry. The telegram notes an expedition towards Goldsboro and Southeast North Carolina, with uncertainty about its outcome.
A Saturday night clash in Persion County involved Bates and a gang with rifles. Multiple parties were routed, Bates suffered injuries, and one person was killed.
A factional memorial from Pennsylvania legislators urges Representative Thomas M. Howe of Pittsburgh for the post of Secretary of the Treasury. The document cites support from state senators and representatives and will be sent to Washington soon for consideration.
Washington February 14 dispatch reports Grant to the Government stating Richmond is within reach as Sherman advances from the west. Part of Sherman's forces move toward Edisto Island and Columba Point with junctions to the Charlotte line and connections to railroads leading to Richmond.
Reports from New York dated February 11 describe steamer Ocean Queen arrivals with As pingall advices from the fifth. The Pern voyage from Calso on January eight mentions crews and a possible Peruvian buyout of three million dollars. Mentioned are Spanish envoy talks, Chincha Islands possession, and unrest across Central America with a referenced $361,000 sum aboard the Queen.
The Senate held an exclusive executive session over two hours long to act on about 1,500 nominations, mostly military. About 1,300 were confirmed including Brigadier Generals and colonels such as Alfred H. Terry and Ira T. Crofter, with numerous other named officers listed in the record.
A fragmented OCR style note discusses poems of pants and a state stance by a speaker named Benje. The text hints at taking action, resistance, and a point of ending, with references to Se tenet tees and Soiedeste ate amid unclear phrasing.
Fragmentary notes describe the truce steamer New York conveying troops to Varina and Richmond awaiting General Grant's arrival. The Mary Martin carried officers to City Point while General Gneva Pennybaker’s condition worsened.
An editorial summary traces Confederate hopes under pressure as Union advances threaten Charleston and Richmond. It notes possible evacuations from Charlestown and Williamsport, fears a guerrilla shift, and debates on surrender versus continued resistance, with references to Stephens, Hunter, and cabinet criticisms.
Admiral Porter forwarded dispatches noting operations near Wilmington North Carolina on February 7 1605. Loyalist forces disrupted enemy lines capturing arms and a guard post, destroying goods worth about 000 and seizing three bales of cotton at the harbor mouth. A landing party of fifty men and two boat crews were involved with actions at All Sainte Par and the Latte River, with ensuing mobilization of troops and boats by February 6.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions an evacuation notice with unclear details. Key entities such as location or responsible agency are unreadable, leaving the core action and deadlines indeterminate and warranting cautious interpretation.
In a porters study the draymen move amid social tension as a labor dispute rises over privilege and access to washing facilities amid shortages and rising costs.
The Senate debated a bridge construction measure at Louisville and Cincinnati with proposals to modify the act regulating railroads. Cowan moved to strike and insert language about a 340 foot bridge span while Breck offered postponement and amendments, and executive business followed with the session adjourned to 7:30.
On motion Mr Orth a resolution urged the Military Committee to find a moment to secure muster out for veterans under unexpired terms. Amendatory Internal Tax Bill discussed and steam locomotives water tanks sewing and planing machines taxed. Tobacco duties set 35 cents per pound for general smoking tobacco and 15 cents for steam‑made tobacco. Ohio river bridge and post route rail matters referenced.
Brigadier General Harus reports from Richmond to the War Department that he has been paroled and appointed as agent to receive and distribute supplies for Union prisoners. He says 660 private packages and 60 bales of blankets have been transferred to him and a warehouse is provided. He has begun distribution and requests 2 000 suits of clothing for prisoners, excluding overcoats. General Guart notes most requisitions can be met from City Point.
A Washington special in the New York Tribune reports a proposed plan to cede the Erie Canal to the United States in exchange for debt funding. The scheme envisions free canal use for states, federal enlargement of locks, faster passage for 600 ton steamers from Buffalo to New York in six days, and wartime gunboat access from sea to lakes.
Captain John Rai, tried by General Court Martial, faced charges of misappropriating government funds. The case concerns a sum of thirteen dollars and ten dollars related to substitutes and drafted personnel transported from Tod to a holding portion, with orders to refund the claimed amounts.
Incurence statements from a general insurance agent located at 736 West Thira Street. The document appears to be a certificate of authority condition statement with non RN emax and references to certifying authorities. The readable text is fragmented and lacks clear dates or outcomes.
Fragmentary OCR shows scattered numbers and labels like Total Assets and Total Liabilities, with unclear names and places. The legible items include monetary figures such as 66.50 and references to miscellaneous entries. The source lacks coherent context to identify individuals, organizations, or events.
Local listing for Evans and Lindsey agents located at 5 West Third Street. Notation includes a partial line about Samer in connection with CSE, described as an eerie reference. Boston appears as a geographic placeholder in the fragment.
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