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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1865
Page
1
A dense, OCR sourced chronicle lists Civil War events across 1864 and early 1865, including conscription acts, major battles like Olustee, Atlanta, Cold Harbor, and Nashville, Union and Confederate movements, troop deployments, and key political notes from Lincoln and Union conventions.
Fragmented telegraph report from Washington notes a General Burnside not resigning while a contest and anti slavery measures are discussed. It mentions Senate proceedings next week and possible House action, with fading references to a general appointed to appear.
Report from the Potomac theater notes Rebel cavalry withdrawing to Hicks Ford on the Welaon Railroad. They establish winter quarters after rail destruction by General Warren, with pickets to Reams Station and near Harper’s Run while attempting to relay rails. A tribute banner for the 106th New York Volunteers honors their bravery.
Fragmentary report notes Masten Saleth advising on Maximilian and Seitz control in the province. It cites alleged negotiations with Energ while in Rome on the topic. A Belgian Legion contingent reportedly arrived in Mexico with more on the way, and officials in Ban offer no further details.
From Savannah the Augusta Chronicle notes strict military control with soldiers barred from private homes and order maintained by guards. A drunken soldier prompted a citizen arrest and punishment, while sheriffs prepare to supply wood via the Gulf Railroad. Banks and greenbacks shift local finance as churches stay crowded and provisions hold.
A steamship Melville traveling from New York to Hilton Head encountered a gale in heavy seas. A lifeboat with surviving passengers and crew was launched after the vessel took a sea bow, with reports of distress and departure times around evening.
A jubilant scene in Jefferson City marked by a vote tally of 86 to one as Governor Fletcher delivered a forceful speech. Legislature members, mil officers, and rousing displays accompanied cannon fire and evening fireworks, closing a highly enthusiastic event. Nearby, reports mention guerrilla movements in Salem and Josuaemport, Arkansas.
Relief efforts for Savannah are reported from Boston with the fund reaching 25, and a steamer Gr a yhound is to be sent there Saturday with provisions.
A dubious 19th century dispatch from Curtin’s era notes a reply to the Missouri governor. The missive includes references to Jefferson City and Harrisburg Pennsylvania, with callouts about freedom and shared reconciliation. The fragmentary text mentions enduring bonds and Redeem, sustaining a national union.
The transcript notes 700 prisoners from Grierson's raid, including two officers and many enslaved people, plus 1,000 horses and mules. It reports bridges, rail damage, and Union movements near Egypt and Vicksburg, with Gen Gookin and Gen Dana referenced and a Baton Rouge execution of Larkin W. Kay on the 30th.
Amid widespread editorials on peace rumors, General McClellan plans a February European tour. He declines a private vessel from friends, will depart on the steamer China for two years, while papers debate presidential amnesty and emancipation under constitutional limits.
Disloyal Savannah residents were identified and the Fort Gains prisoners have been exchanged. The newly exchanged group arrived in Mobile to complete the terms of the swap.
Washington notes that since the Ten-Forty Loan closed it has issued about $200000 in a week and early indications suggest a favorable outcome for the program as its supporters await further results.
In the Thirty-eighth Congress the Senate discussed the reciprocity treaty on a lakes policy. Howe pressed the floor on a response to the panel while Grimes, Foote, and Hendricks argued for and against repeal amid divided opinions. The vote count narrowed to eight supporters as members listed included Backus, Hendricks, Hicks, Howe, Rameau, and Van Winkle.
Washington January 12 Congress debates a substitute to reorganize Rebel States delaying full political relations until loyal citizens form governments. Representative Smith warns against State rights undermining republic, while Pendleton argues against continuous oppression and seeks constitutional fixes. The session ends at adjournment near 4 o'clock.
Placeholder OCR fragment mentions an appointment and place but lacks clear names, dates, or events. Readable facts are minimal. summarize as a generic local notice with probable appointment context.
Two individuals tied at 272 Sixth Street in a brief encounter noted by observers. Sen BRT and EMPRRN BOW listed among participants, with J3.N. MCCLUNG also referenced in the minor event.
Fragmentary OCR shows names M H Juses T Seeman Movursa and law firm reference Tilden Sherman Moulten Attorneys at Law with stray 17 and unreadable segments. Readers should refer to the original public notice for complete action and parties involved.
A woman walks through West Fifth street to Duna Co where she buys a gold lover watch and a book from Dunn & Co. The tale ends with marriage and a diamond ring from Duna & Co. The lovers’ union is celebrated as the couple settles in a neat cottage and shares their gift with friends.
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