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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1863
Page
1
The document records varied commodity prices and market activity including alcohol, butter, coal, flour, lard, molasses, yarns, provisions, tobacco, seed, and wooden ware. It notes demand shifts, pricing, and ongoing trading among local buyers, sellers, and manufacturers.
Special correspondence from Kentucky chronicles a muddy army camp with rain and snow. The writer mocks paymasters and reflects on march plans toward Nashville, joking about marriage, grandchildren, and widow advertisements while noting the rough conditions and lack of decisive news.
Special correspondence from the Army of the Potomac reports on movements, mutiny in reserve artillery, balloon observations, and visits by leaders and journalists. It notes uncertain prospect of a major move, deserters, a mutiny resolved, and Col. J S Mason elevated to brigadier general.
Book publishers in New York City gathered to discuss remedies for the current steep paper prices, noting a 100 percent rise from six months ago. They argue the duty harms the public by raising reading costs while benefiting a few paper firms, urging Congress to repeal the duty.
The item discusses reactions to Mrs. Lincoln and the administration in Washington. It notes potential changes in how figures like Mrs. Lincoln and cabinet members are treated and hints at shifts in political alignments amid wartime policy. The piece reflects public skepticism and curiosity about leadership moves and loyalty.
From Pike's Peak to Denver, the letter describes Central City and Nevada City bustling with mining, stores, and growth. It notes heavy blasting, frequent accidents, and scarce water, with Nevada City rebuilding after a fire and Denver showing population growth, new churches, and blooming schools.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions no identifiable people places dates or events. The readable words resemble unrelated phrases and do not form a coherent news item.
A brief telegraph notice from the Cincinnati Daily Time prepared by The Union appears in this column. It conveys a concise update or dispatch intended for rapid public dissemination.
Civil War dispatch notes Major General E Burnside meeting in Washington with Lincoln Stanton and Halleck after an important army movement near the Rapidan River, with discussions on latest troop actions and strategic plans pending further orders.
Fragmentary OCR shows John Boyle and Charles Fowsit arrested near Dumfries while on General Sewart's staff. The text is garbled with stray phrases about citizens, movements, and a Rebwi raid, making specifics unclear.
Washington telegraph reports Count Mercier reassured that France favors the American government. He said France intends mediation and will not interfere with the rights of nations in the approach to Mexico, aiming to honor France rather than escalate tensions.
New York dispatch reports General Wool ordering all militia regiments in the State to report numbers and readiness to duty, while Governor Seymour is cited as commander of the State forces. Generals Wool and Hall clash amid protests and heightened military activity in New York.
On the Hoboken Railroad six o clock train from Newang NJ into an open draw over the Hackensack river. Engineer Jacob Woodruff and fireman Patrick Gallagher perished and an unknown soldier boy drowned. Bridge tender neglected to run in the draw.
The Navy reports from the White River theater with action near the mouth. The Black Hawk under Acting Rear Admiral Porter confirms captures at St Charles Duval's Bluff and Des Arc, including prisoners, arms and ammunition, and several light craft progress upriver.
News from the Gulf region notes Saxon has arrived in New Orleans, sailing news shows no significant events. The Ariel brought 400000 dollars to spec? The Panama dates report the Hermaft sailed from San Francisco with passengers aboard America and a civil war ending in New Grenada. The British fleet movements and Acapulco stay are listed with scattered sailings.
In the Thirty seventh Congress Senate session Senatorial actions include Wilson's clerical staff bill amended to add four class 4 clerks ninety class 1 clerks thirty copyists and six others. Fensenden and Rice propose amendments regarding vouchers and officer affidavits with limited admissibility. The vote on the amendment passed 21 to 17. A second item by Mr Harland proposes gauging Pacific Railroad to its branches, referred to a select committee. Adjourned.
Washington January 25 Major General Curtis telegrams General Hajleck from St Louis dated the 4th describing General Gormag telegraph from Duvels Binf on the 2th that aided by three gunboats he moves Be river to Prsaverm in Golnmad taking Abu o so Colum BbOUL call eel all arma.
The Sabbath was observed in the camp with nothing unusual to report. The message notes that no extraordinary events occurred during the last few days, reflecting a quiet period for the Army of the Potomac.
From Utah a column including cavalry infantry and two howitzers under Cowper moved north to confront Welndians entrenched at Bean River two hundred miles away. The pose with rifle pits and Six hundred Snakes has murdered Beaverhead miners and defied soldiers.
Advices from New Orleans report a rumor that the gumboat Wiona was sunk by the youth battery at Port Hudson. The message also claims Stonewall Jackson with 40,000 men had reinforced Vicksburg and mentions Galveston to noon of the day.
Rev N G delivers a curiously framed comparison of 1776 and 1863 proclamations. He notes the Declaration initially failed to unite colonies, faced royal doubt, and faced divisions among sects and merchants, yet bold leaders insisted unity through a concrete national aim. The piece recounts the moral mobilization and sacrifices spurred by emancipation and independence.
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