January 1865 Pest- fice Monthly Bulletin Directory
Practical index from a monthly bulletin listing pest office items and entries for January 1865. Contains sparse readable fragments and scattered names or notes within a damaged directory page.
12 Jan 1865
Page 1
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1865
Page
1
Practical index from a monthly bulletin listing pest office items and entries for January 1865. Contains sparse readable fragments and scattered names or notes within a damaged directory page.
Public notice from Cincinnati dated January 1955 announces Sunday mall openings and office hours. The document references 7 AM to 6 PM service times and lists J Mayer as issuing authority. It notes frost conditions and mentions a transient matter requiring attention.
The document lists key Quartermaster officers and staff such as Captain D W McM, Captain J LWI8, Captain A J M, and Captain W H Gill. It names the Procurement, Transportation, Property, and Clothing sections with ranks including A QM and C QMG, outlining duties related to clothing, stores, and supplies.
A fragmented rural notice notes local matters in Sycamore and surrounding Broad area. It mentions Brauks Braet and Mhiltor with unclear roles or dates, suggesting a community record or public notice without definite action or outcome.
A scrambled 1860s column reports Ponnsylvania oil trade reaching 35 to 40 million dollars annually with 90 000 exports, military redeployments including Major General Toward to Missouri and Logan successor, and varied notes on politics, crime, and diplomacy. It mentions New York census projections, Fort Fisher bombardment, and curious urban anecdotes.
From Rebel Journals the article notes a debate over penalties for refusing Confederate currency. The piece reflects on loyalty tests and scattered accounts of men who rejected rebel money, with details about the surrender near Fort Fisher and broader Confederate mobilization.
A correspondent from Edinburgh describes living cheaply in Edinburgh and dining modestly in Britain, while analyzing how Britain and its press misunderstand the American war. He notes British ignorance of Northern aims, the tendency to equate North and South, and the need for clearer understanding of the Union cause.
An English officer writes to the London Star recounting his visit to the Army of the Potomac. He describes General Grant as cordial and reserved, noting Grant’s resemblance to Lord Charles Wellesley, and recounts dinner in a plank hut with Grant and aides.
A colorful portrait describes a frontier official whose simple, childlike approach masks stubborn rigidity. His lack of formal polish, unorthodox dress, and blunt honesty inspired mixed reactions of cheers and hisses at a local store announcement.
Fragmentary telegraph item from January reports arrivals and departures in New York and Cincinnati. Mentions steamer, boat names, and travelers but details are obscured by damaged text.
Fragmentary text from a state convention discusses emancipation by ordination and conviction, mentioning slavery and freedom. The readable parts indicate declarations about freeing those enslaved and terms of service or labor, though many words are garbled.
Dispatches describe Indian forces retreating southward beside the Congo route on January 1. The text notes Indian numbers greatly outnumbering U S troops, rendering offensive operations unlikely to succeed for now.
Boston January 11 report states the Massachusetts Senate postpones the senatorial election to a later date after disruptions. The article notes confusion over scheduling and mentions involvement by state officials and local legislators.
The report notes Maine elects a United States Senator for a six year term starting March 4 with a vote tally and party designation, and mentions James Guthrie elected US Senator on the first ballot with sixty five votes to fifty six for Love. It also records a house fire and remains found after a blaze.
Fragmentary text reports an army presence at Corinth with unclear details. Names and actions are largely unreadable, but the fragment notes an event tied to Corinth and possible military movements or seating arrangements.
Taunton January 11 The Governor reports the state out of debt and a balance of 940057 yet to be reclaimed from advances to the United States. He urges unity with loyal states, opposes harsh policies, and argues for peace only when Rebels lay down arms, preserving the Union and equal representation.
Washington reports on Supreme Court case involving Frederck M. Coleman and Hudson River Bridge. President approves joint resolution linking pea ce talks with General T. Kernan. Trade and Treasury measures discussed. reports of Blair mission and possible peace terms. Fire in Charlotte destroys government depots. Sherman’s forces advance with Beaufort coordination. Casualties and troop movements noted with limited details.
From a fragmented report on wartime stance, Lincoln era observers argue England and Canada influence. Adams expresses regret over closing correspondence while Union critics accuse Confederate leaders of seeking international embroilment and racialed aid. The piece notes press factions urging cautious retaliation and doubts about victory paths.
London Times warns that the United States government faces serious misunderstanding with Canada if troops are sent to the border. The piece notes debates in Congress and references General Diaz and calls for the re-arrest of raiders amid tense cross border issues.
A fragmentary note mentions the James River area with references to military or local forces. The text is garbled but implies a disturbance or stir regarding troops or authorities along the river, with uncertain dates or participants.
The article reports on the Federal Government and Carpent, with Peters as a potential buyer in the interim. It mentions April as a key month and outlines plans to oppose a finance-bourse route, while armies move toward a ceasefire in Austria and Italy. It commends American loyalty and resolve.
The Senate discussed a bill to appoint a Second Assistant Secretary of War and debated repeal of the Reciprocity Treaty with Britain. Proponents cited fisheries and St Lawrence navigation as key issues while expressing mixed views on repeal and pending treaty terms. The session touched on naval strength, commerce, and the treaty’s impact on labor and trade.
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Readable content is fragmentary and unclear, offering no discernible event, names, or places to summarize. no coherent news item can be derived from the text provided.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention legal fees of 13 dollars and a saree item linked to an attorney. No clear event, names, or location are readable. The text is too incomplete to identify a coherent news item or outcome.
Excelsior notes a scene at Dunn & Co.'s West Worth Street where a crowd gathers to admire latest books and the chance to win a gold lover’s watch. A couple wins a book and a diamond ring, and the pair live in a neat cottage, sharing the prize with friends.
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