19 Jul 1856
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1856
Page
1
Readable fragments mention Jows GO and several counties including Meskingum Belmont Cuyahoga Ashtabula and Colambiana. No clear event or outcome is described, leaving only place names and partial phrases.
The piece argues against sympathy for a Democratic candidate by noting his past romantic disappointments. It predicts more crucial trials lie ahead, foreseeing future defeats in national politics next November when the presidency is contested. The author suggests the real cross will be the pursuit of office and portrays the candidate as wobegone.
A remarkable abduction case unfolds in New York as Margaret House known as Our Maggie disappears from her family. A letter from Cleveland leads to Haverman linked to the girl and a manhunt follows through Chicago where Haverman is captured and the crowd at the depot opposes lynching. Haverman faces trial soon.
The article argues that church wealth of about 20 million dollars, from a 4000 person church, concentrates power and hinders reform. Priests allegedly manipulate peasants and block laws, while leaders in Mexico struggle with church influence. Comonfort is credited with advancing aggressive measures against church power.
The Prefect of the Seine distributed fifty thousand small bags of bonbons to Paris primary school pupils to mark the imperial prince's beptiem. A monster balloon rose from the Champ de Mars carrying ten thousand bags each attached to a parachute for descent.
A man returns home and uses a sweet potato to bolt the door, pokes the fire with a coffee pot spout, winds the clock with a boot-jack, cuts kindling with a paper knife, lights a cold potato in his hand for bed, and sleeps in his hat and boots. The scene suggests he has been with very friendly people.
A Tribune comment cites a Kansas outfit on the road and laments lack of material, suggesting the delay may spur action in the States. The piece references a writer noting the company's papary and speed as likely catalysts for response.
A late issue of the St. Joseph Cycle says a hailstorm Sunday visited a region in our country destroying about eight hundred fifty acres of growing hemp. At an average yield of eight hundred per acre the loss totals roughly 812 tons worth about 30000 dollars.
A report claims within weeks at least 250 whites have been killed or wounded by Indians in Oregon. The piece warns of a powerful reaction and a feared attempt to exterminate the Indians, reflecting a harsh, incendiary sentiment of the era.
The young men of Albany New York issue a call for a Fillmore and Donelson meeting to be held on the 16th. The petition carries nine hundred twenty three signatures.
The passage extols intelligent conversation as the great arm of map and finest solace of intellectual labor. It claims dialogue rests and invigorates the mind whether weary from study or downcast by fortune’s struggles.
The New York Board of Supervisors yesterday passed a resolution to raise by tax two hundred thousand dollars for Central Park improvements. The Common Council has also appropriated one hundred thousand dollars for the same purpose.
An article describes envelope production in New York with weekly output of about 4 million envelopes. A ream of paper becomes envelopes under a screw press, gum applied, and decorating possible on 5 000 to 7 000 items. The factory uses nearly twelve tons of paper monthly and costs around 2 500 dollars for envelopes at ten cents each.
The San Antonio Herald reports a rumor reaching the city on the 29th, noting unverified chatter about an event or arrival. Details remain unclear as sources offer no official confirmation.
In a fragmentary note from the American Messenger a town’s moral shift is attributed to the influence of a single woman. A group including a professor of religion gathered, expressing renewed faith and gratitude for her perceived spiritual impact and providential guidance.
The Health Warden reports at 55 Broadway on a long unoccupied house now partly rented. Miss Dreyer, an elderly single woman, kept the upper floor unused since her mother's death ten years ago while the lower story rents began last May. The corner of Broadway and Tin Potalky is noted for the unusual family situation.
Reported disruption involved the Jeffersonville and Madison railroads sharing a track from Edinberg to culry. A conflict arose when Madison line officials locked switches denying passage to the Jeffersonville train, triggering a near-violent confrontation among workers and crews.
The report describes Wesley Orliff of Richmondwy as a man in poor health who died by self inflicted gunfire. The weapon discharged against his breast, instantly killing him, while his clothing caught fire from the blast as neighbors observed the scene last Tuesday evening.
Authorities in Ballimore arrested several individuals connected to a slave trading operation aboard the steamer Ten Ae. One suspect, Albert Stables, faced charges over purchasing the vessel. The case notes a cargo of six hundred slaves in the West Indies and involvement by Charis A. er with abandoning the vessel since November and returning this spring.
Report notes ongoing construction at Nagara Falls Fane area with new plows and substantial abutments. A frame and massive cut stone arches form the bridge with only three piers between shores.
Fragmentary notice references Mareuce and Kise or Cus Saxonica Isuaxus Advices from Honolulu. No clear event date or outcome present. Readable names imply advisories or correspondence, but specifics are unavailable in the text.
A fragmented OCR reading mentions Moses Eleanor and Jave Comstock along with Levi Com hey in a brief ownership context on a July date. The readable items show names grouped but lack a clear event or outcome.
A 1856 True Californian letter questions political loyalties in California, accuses Herbert of gambling and dishonorable acts, and cites testimonies about bank dealings and mine ventures. It notes Col Hays as United States Surveyor in California and includes remarks attributed to public figures amid Vigilance Committee tensions.
The schooner South Shore under Captain J Edward Otis arrived from Cape Breton with war matériel recovered from the 1745 Louisburg loss. They salvaged eighteen iron cannon, some large caliber, and a 9,200 pound piece, plus various shot. The crew’s two voyages to the wreck yielded valuable ordnance and other articles, valued for profit.
A judge in New Orleans has rendered a decision in the Society for the Reform week case, ruling in favor of the plaintiff to the full extent of their claim. Beef cattle prices fell yesterday at the Bull's Head market on Forty fourth street, reflecting lower figures than recently seen. Officials note the impact on laborers and city affairs as the fall price trend continues.
The Whigs declare Desi party has lost trust for violating pledges and urge support for Millard Puimore while rejecting American party principles. They endorse squatter sovereignty and Congress over slavery in 1850, call for a Baltimore National Convention on the fourth Wednesday in September, and authorize a thirteen member Central Committee. The convention adjourned after sending resolutions to Philip More.
Wasuron July 14 reports the Senate debating private bills after repealing the armory law. The Illinois contested election case dominates with Archer arguing for his seat. The vote on Allen’s seating passes 94 to 90 against, while Archer’s seating fails 69 to 91. A vacancy in the Seventh District is declared and election referred back to the people.
Wasnixoton July 18 The President sent to the Senate the semina rhoes of John Porayth as Minister and Walker Fearke as Secretary of Legation to Mexico both of Alabama in place of Gadsden and Cripps recalled. Jurors in the Herbert trial were exhausted by heat causing an adjournment of the Court.
In Boston on July 14 the Whig State Central Committees of Massachusetts issued an address urging the Whigs to refrain from backing any candidate yet, call for thorough organization, and prepare to unite behind the most acceptable nominee if needed, upholding loyalty to the Union and Constitution.
The Harmonia, a new line steamer between Hamburgh and New York, arrived this morning with dates to the 28th ult. The Ericsson bound for Liverpool was sighted on the 3rd inst and may miss its scheduled sailing. The Persis is expected to reach soon with dates to the 42nd inst.
A major blaze swept Newark this afternoon engulfing twenty four houses. The fire began at South aioe next to Chadwick's patent leather factory and continued to rage as responders battled the flames.
The steamer Pinto was burned yesterday with loss of life. Reports indicate a catastrophic fire aboard the propeller vessel near Kmostox. A crew member named W. Jaty perished. rescue attempts are ongoing and authorities investigate the blaze.
River measurements note two feet seven inches by the metal mark with the water at a stand. Weather described as warm. Prrvenenen, July 18, reports indicate river conditions during the period.
Paripecruta reports July 16 dull flour demand and lower prices for wheat and corn while rye remains steady and oats rise modestly. Cotton markets firm with better demand and prices, whisky notes show small cases and prices, bark sales listed.
A daily market summary from Farmay notes steady flour demand with 1 bbl and 200 bbl lots, wheat in good demand at 1.15 for red and 1.10 for white, corn unchanged, whisky prices advancing with 100 bbL sales at 60, naval stores report a 35 bbl sale of Spirit Turpentine, and groceries showing little change with 140 bags coffee sold.
Readers from Mississippi Ohio Pennsylvania Illinois and Arkansas report renewed loyalty to the Dollar Times. Messages tout American Principles and Persuasion for Fillmore and Donelson. Subscribers praise the paper and pledge continued support.
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