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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1863
Page
1
A safe was broken into last night at a Vine Street cigar establishment near Fifth, with about 200 dollars stolen. Parcels of clothing were also taken from the House, while a new cotton-handling job emerges at the wharf amid rising prices. Local military movements include cavalry detachments and battery contingents forming new units in neighboring camps.
Weather notes from Cincinnati for December 1802 report clear days with no rain after the 18th, total precipitation 3.73 inches, and snow around 6.75 inches for the year. The year 1803 is described as unusually dry for the latitude with 89.83 inches of rain and snow combined, and a mean temperature about 67.1 degrees. Additional items include hospital reports of Ohio soldiers, recruitment orders for several regiments, and a New Year’s birth incident at a residence with a baby boy named J B C initials adopted by a local family.
The Board met last evening with Dr Judkins chairing in the president’s absence. Minutes were omitted and business transacted includes purchases totaling 80584 to be paid and seven hundred twenty nine arrivals at the Soldiers Home last week. Cincinnati branch acknowledges contributions through December 31. Treasurer’s reports for the past two weeks were read and orders issued totaling 22008 for the week ending January 1 1863.
Case Bosc aoe hardt seeks damages from the City of Cincinnati for injuries to premises caused by overflows of water during heavy rain in August. Jury trial at noon debates liability and whether the plaintiffs may recover for the inundation and related damages.
The State Fund Commissioners Kennon and Taylor with Secretary of State and others left Columbus for New York to pay nearly $400,000 in interest on Ohio bonds in gold. Every county branch bank supplied the yellow coins except Summit. E N Still, president, notes the move as noble amid regional financial wrecks.
A Washington correspondent notes a date line and cites a sum of five hundred thousand dollars in connection with a diet issue and related discussions.
The Washington Committee investigating the transport of the Banks expedition is in session at the St Nicholas Hotel New York. Commodore Vanderbilt and other witnesses have appeared. The committee plans to publish its report in a few days or weeks.
A reader attacks General Grant over reported orders targeting Israelites in his department, accusing him of oppression and likening him to despotism. The letter urges recalling the command, defending free speech and seeking justice for Jewish citizens and Jewish war fund contributions.
Readable text fragments hint at a discussion of brightness and definition in a historical context. Mentions January and a comparative measure, but details are incomplete and unclear.
A telegraphic update from Cincinnati transmitted to the Daily Times via the Union Lima outlines recent union activity, worker concerns, and regional labor developments affecting Lima. The report emphasizes organizing efforts and upcoming meetings.
Murfreesboro reports a three day engagement described as terrible. Details are chaotic with garbled transit from January 2 in Wasuixoton and a war secretary statement received in Cleveland Ontario. The message claims rebels cheated and notes wounded soldiers.
Reports from Murfreesboro detail a fierce battle near Stewart's Creek with hard fighting at daybreak and heavy losses on both sides. Estimates place killed and wounded around 500 total with about 300 Confederate prisoners taken as Union forces regroup near Nashville and Murfreesboro roads. Brigadier Generals and multiple regiments are named among the casualties, with hospitals being prepared in Nashville.
Report from Louisville dated January 2 describes Morgan crossing the Cumberland and cutting off Nashville at Gainesboro. Col Hobson of the 13th Kentucky drives forces, kills nine and captures sixteen as Morgan moves to Elizabethtown destroying bridges and trestles. Kentucky units pursue to Rolling Fork, engaging and routing Morgan’s cavalry. several officers killed or wounded, with ongoing pursuit toward Bardstown and Salt River area.
On the night of a late October scout in Powell County Kentucky 150 men under Col Stevens of the 14th Kentucky Cavalry disrupted a guerrilla camp. They captured the leader and eleven others while the rest fled into Arushan mountain gorges. Twenty five horses and substantial equipment were seized as supplies destined for Humphrey Marshall's camp.
Dispatch received at headquarters from Halleck notes Major General Granger praises an expedition sent by Jim to Rik Fork in Pamgeen County Tennessee. Report cites capture of three hundred and eighty arms and related party movements with names garbled in transmission.
A steamboat from below reports to wan boats accompanying Sherman’s Expedition had gone up the Yazoo River. At Dremozi’s Bluff, twenty miles above the mouth, a boat was recovered, and a severe encounter ensued with one vessel struck sixteen times.
Both houses pass a resolution to appropriate funds for a special election to fill two United States Senate seats. The state calls a special session on Tuesday to choose two Senators and to address Rebel era issues affecting citizens.
A large fire in New York damaged multiple buildings including Beekman Street sites and others on Gold Street and Ely area. Losses were reported around 53 thousand dollars with reported damage to McMahon cream pipe makers and Brown & Smith structures. Authorities say flames spread quickly from a cracker shop and affected surrounding establishments.
A fragment reports that the barracks at Camp Sigel occupied by the Twenty-seventhment were burned last night, with 42 people killed. The regiment has moved to Camp Washburn.
December 20 1862 dispatch notes Gen Lee's lines and possible retreat indicators. Pontoons in motion and heavy guns being moved from first line. Union troops observe trains and maneuvers while questioning quarters and strategy as pontoon secrecy persists.
Mretény or Water.oo discusses how readers and critics should write the history of Waterloo. The text riffs on authorial choices and indeterminacy, suggesting the history may have infinite possible interpretations and is shaped by those who write it.
Readable details describe a monetary amount around $25,000 and a case involving an individual named Srey. The text hints at a legal or financial matter with payments or penalties and a reference to Tair and aniche. No clear date or full names are confirmed.
Fragmentary text references new actions and enduring values such as earnest event depots industry charity amiable temper and integrity. The readable parts suggest a formal tone praising character and prudence in public or organizational conduct. No clear persons or groups are identifiable.
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