18 Feb 1856
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1856
Page
1
A Buffalo affray left James Ryan dead and another stabbed with killer Joh Despores. Trials, grand juries, and testimony reveal disputed actions and motives. Albany debate centers on county compensation, railroad duties, and blue laws amid a busy legislative session.
A Redcliffe man after discovering his wife’s alleged affair with a lodger hatched a plan to rid himself of both. He traveled with them to Australia and secretly left the ship, returning home while his wife and the lodger remained aboard, unseen by him.
New York Times correspondent reports a whaling incident off Brazil during a hunt on the 14th. Mate David Dexter and five crewmen manned a boat, struck a large sperm whale, then endured a perilous chase as a boat was taken away by Dexter. The crew later reached the coast of Brazil and Dexter’s party arrived safely on the 23rd, a remarkable escape from danger.
Eyewitness report from Pittsfield notes a young female over fifteen years old, dressed in ragged clothing with mismatched footwear, carrying a small box as she is followed by several local youths. A separate Richmond poisoning incident involving Dr Jennings describes a patient becoming ill after dosing from powders left by the doctor.
Subscribers in Kingston and across multiple states express strong backing for Millard Fillmore as a standard bearer. Letters praise the Times for fearlessness and moral guidance, urging increased circulation to influence the forthcoming presidential election and promote American principles.
Northern Light reports January 71 dates as Know Nothing members caucus in Sacramento to nominate a United States Senate candidate. A ceremonial inaugural ball was held January 8 but little business occurred, as parties strove to prevent any winter election and opposition factions clashed.
The San Francisco Herald reports Major General Wool returns from Washington to direct border operations in California Oregon and adjacent territories. Military heads mobilize forces, secure supply lines, and position forts to curb Indian incursions as hostile tribes retreat to mountain fastnesses. Six to nine companies of regular troops remain ready to counter any renewed attacks along the border.
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