15 Jan 1856
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1856
Page
1
The speech urges reform of t laws, uniform district representation, and fair political power distribution. It emphasizes universal military obligation, voluntary patriotism, and restoration of equal rights and exact justice to solidify a more perfect Union.
A 1956 Columbus report details the new State Administration taking power amid factional divides led by the Governor and Lieutenant Governor Ford. It notes internal disputes over military bravery policy and state reform, plus colorful accounts of capital characters and the Governor's inauguration at the Hall of the House of Ives.
The talk describes Ireland as a beautiful island at Europe’s edge and a cradle of civilization. It traces Irish history from ancient greatness to Norman and English conquest, noting battles like Clontarf and the impact of foreign rule on education churches and the Irish people.
A discussion notes the social flaws of Irish society and condemns religious tyranny. It states Catholic priestly power blocks civilization and urges gospel authority as solution. Dr Murray delivers a lecture on the Tendency of Romanism this evening.
The Lafayette Journal recounts the 1855 gallows executions of Abram Rice, Timothy Driskill, and David M Stocking for murder. Stocking claimed innocence, while Rice and Driskill showed indifference. The men faced final meals, preparations, and the sheriff’s watch as they faced death on the gallows.
Eyewitness accounts describe a likely collision on the Audson River line. Passengers rushed to escape as dust and steam filled cars, many leapt from platforms, and a man saved his wife by leaping to safety amid wreckage and screams.
A fragmentary note describes Rufus Blanchard a publisher and bookseller of Nassau Street New York and his wife Miss Farr who married on the 7th in De Kalb St Lawrence County Their road tour was interrupted by an accident involving Miss Powell and others with limited readable detail and no clear outcome.
The Atlantic arrived from Liverpool after a Saturday departure to St Petersburg. Reports detail peace terms to Prince Gortechekem and territorial demands for Danube navigation. Markets show dull activity in India, with low mood, scarce money, and rising freights to England.
News from New York reports ships arriving in San Francisco and Oregon with dates through December. A Fort Vancouver campaign prep follows Gen Wool’s health update. A White and Green rivers ambush killed Lieut Slaughter and three others. Walker army recruits depart from San Francisco aboard Cortez. The Times and Transcript paper has ceased.
A New York report describes ship Stingray broken apart with cargo scattered along the beach, only a lighter load saved. Rio Grand from Virginia went ashore near Stingray with crew rescued by lifeboats. Jersey coast vessels include brig on Squaw Inlet, Ember from Jamaica with fruit coffee and rum saved crew, D S Goodall from Rio Janeiro with ballast crew saved, pilot boat Phantom ashore near Wreck Pond, Samuel P Lord at Deal with wheat and corn saved, and Gandy Hook brig with hides plus another brig sank. Wrecking efforts by Mr. Mardell and his crew damaged buildings and caused unroofing. John Strand from New York to New Orleans went ashore at Rockaway.
An Albany bound Hudson River Railroad train derailed near Bouy ter Devil Creek after hitting ice. Two engines and multiple cars plunged into the river injuring several passengers and crew. Engineer Henry Dawson was badly scalded. second engine’s engineer Ges Harrison is missing. fireman likely killed. Passengers unharmed overall. James Clinton seriously injured with broken ribs and back injury. John Upton, messenger for Kauprees Co., bruised with ankle injury. Trains expected to run again this evening.
An editorial notes recall of Mr Crampton and discusses participation in enlisting men for the war in Grimes. The piece flags a share of the statement as credible while acknowledging contemporaries questioned earlier claims.
The steamship Grenada from New Orleans on the eighth instant arrived in New York. While entering the lower bay at night under pilot guidance she ran ashore to the west of the West bank and remains aground. Passengers and mails were later aided by a steam tug. The North Star from New York also reached Havans yesterday.
The weekly city statement dated January 14 notes an increase of 000 in specie and 288 on in route with a Geavadse of CON.600 to circulation and 060.209 in the depository.
A fire at store No 6 Genesee Street in Unea started around 7 pm and spread to a book shop and a wholesale outfit running to a large warehouse and hat shop known as the New York store. Total loss believed at least 675000 with Kellogg Co vacating the outbreak and N C Willcox taking over. Willeat’s loss around 26000. All properties insured with unknown amounts.
In a brief session today, the New York Assembly debated a resolution to see the speaker by plurality. The measure passed on a 6 to 19 vote amid rapid procedural moves.
On January 18 Boston recorded four inches of snow overnight, then persistent heavy rain and a strong easterly gale dominated the day, shaping travel and city conditions.
Baermans, January 4 reports flour sales of 200 bbls on Howard street at 68 86 four and no sales at city mills. For Wheat and Corn the quotations are nominal with no market activity.
Market update from New York on January 14 notes heavy flour demand and mixed grades, with 6 000 bushels of wheat and 5 000 rye sold. Prices show declines for wheat and corn unsettled, pork and bacon demand steady to higher, and whisky softer with 200 barrels traded. Grain and meat sections reflect dullness and regional price shifts across several commodities.
The funeral cortege for William Vipmas, a firefighter who died at the Columbia Street blaze, drew hundreds of firemen in uniform, with detachments from Washington Fire Company No. 1 and other groups joining the tribute. The procession wove through the city amid shrugs of grief as comrades paid their respects.
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