25 Jan 1856
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1856
Page
1
A garbled legal notice appears to reference attorney Douglas Dennis and a public hearing. The fragment indicates an action by a named attorney, with likely court or town involvement, but readable specifics are limited.
The article discusses draining and damming the Ohio River to create deep pools for steamboats and barges. Dams eleven to twelve feet high would raise water two to three feet above pools, with eight foot lift between pools to avoid floods. Cost estimated seven to ten million dollars per mile, cheaper than canals or railways, promising toll income from increased tonnage.
The Albany Journal reports detained cattle and swine at East Albany due to Hudson River train delays causing starvation. A large gathering at Astor House New York honors Mr Waneran with elegant decorations, recalling a two year old resolution to hold the day in perpetual remembrance.
Fragmentary text discusses a Spanish Duke and a dated Madrid reference. It hints at someone arriving in the country at age, with years of observation noting traces of American birth and training. The readable parts are terse and inconsistent.
Report notes attempts to identify symptoms among patients and the measures implemented. It mentions paroxysm episodes and the response actions taken, reflecting early clinical observations and treatment steps.
A fragment discusses the Advent Herald volume 17 prospectus edited by Rev. Joshus V. Himes. It mentions what remains of the Millerites Adventists and their doctrinal emphasis on materialistic interpretations of an approaching doctrine.
The fragment from the Vicksburg Sentinel dated Thursday before New Years notes a harsh winter scene. It mentions difficult streets and a rough period described as severe in a short time with unclear details about events.
Fragmentary report describes Wm. Anderson of Pendleton involved in an incident with a ferocious animal. The tale mentions a fenced location and a young master, but details are unclear due to damaged text. Further context is not available.
A garbled text fragment references corn and ripeness, mentions Rome, and notes male and female individuals with a native taste. Details are unclear due to damaged wording.
An OCR fragment hints at a tense exchange featuring a character named Rachel North and a discussion of love. The text includes garbled quotes and stray phrases, suggesting a dramatic overheard scene or witness testimony with incomplete sentences and disrupted syntax.
Senators debate President's Kansas message amid tensions over the Kansas-Nebraska act, removal of territorial leaders, and calls for a constitutional process for statehood. Discussion references Reeder, territorial governance, and potential insurrection, with a move to refer the message to committees and a vote on next steps.
A January meeting of stockholders of the Ohio and Pennsylvania Railroad elected Geo. W. Cass, currently agent of Adams & Co., as president. The vote was cast by Privapens and stock hedgers of the railroad.
Market report from January 4 shows firm flour values at 7 percent and 7 ½ percent with limited grain activity. Hog sales include 1000 head around 5 ¾ to 6 ¼ and few buyers at higher, while whiskey demand edges up and butter and dried goods are mentioned with limited detail.
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