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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1856
Page
1
W Starbuck & Co announce four daily editions starting Monday June 8 at 6am 1pm 8pm and 5pm from 46 Pearl Street Cincinnati to cover mails and telegraph news and the convention. Sketches of the proceedings and memoirs of those involved are promised.
A National Democratic Convention session opens amid debates over seating Missouri Benton delegation and the role of credentials. A contentious vote dismisses a broad seating proposal for state officers and other officials, while veteran speakers recount Democratic lineage and call for orderly proceedings.
Rumors say the delegation will vote as a unit for Buchanan while Pierce supporters push to force minority voting with majority rule. The Monday canons meeting adopted the rule 004 on a show of hands revealing a Buchanan majority. Ohio’s delegate vote count shows Buchanans lead with twenty four of forty six.
The piece notes a Burnet House parlor discussion where locals speculate on the split between Anti-Buchanan and Buchanan factions. It mentions a possible unit vote rule and threats to enforce it, with Bachanas as a likely beneficiary if the anti-Buchanan side loses influence.
The Beaton Delegation of Missouri shows displeasure with how their page was handled yesterday. No one spoke for them at the Convention and they felt their faction was ruled by Missouri Democrats. They argue they should have remained in the gathering after pushing to attend.
The Missouri delegation split between Buchanan and diametrically opposed Pierce or Douglas backers in a late caucus. A rowdy Democratic headquar ters party on Third Street drew Pennsylvania supporters and shouted Buck and Democracy forever. The Young Men's Democratic Association met with heated debate over the slavery issue, while the committee pushed Nebraska Kansas and Soule influenced foreign policy in the evolving platform.
The Credentials Committee adjourned at 19 M without a decision on New York factions the Hards and the Softs. The two sides presented facts and arguments all evening, with a forecast the Softs may win a favorable report but the Convention could reject it and admit neither side or seek a compromise.
Reporters found Pierce unpopular with his party and Douglas fading. Ohio backs Buchanan with two thirds of its votes while Indiana deserts Douglas. Buchanan seems favored on first ballot with around 156 votes, needing 174 if New York is blank, or 197 if New York is admitted. Perce and Douglas factions push to defeat Buchanan.
From Topeka May 25 Missouri Democrat reports Gov. Robinson granted bail. Lawrence residents claim a district court probe into recent attacks, with costs estimated at about thirty five thousand for property loss and wartime expenses. Looted goods and horses bolster the bill as WoopWorths Company heads for defense.
Relayed dispatch from Nicaragua reports enemy forces evacuating the state and moving toward Costa Rica. General Walker leads the main body toward Virgin Bay as Costa Rican operations and trials for deserters are described amid ongoing conflict and political tensions.
The territory faces military surveillance after the arrest of the principal Cidzeme in Leavenworth by Col. Wilkes. Parrot was marched to a venue and detained for several hours, while other officials accompanied by Whitield and Ravens moved through Glasgow during the downward passage.
Fragmentary lines describe rapid events in San Jose and references to a Costa Rican context without clear persons, organizations, dates, or outcomes. Reading remains incomplete, hindering a coherent summary or identification of a specific event.
The fragment notes a person connected to New Orleans arriving to contract a steamboat. It mentions seeking builders in New Albany and a search or inquiry among them, but details are fragmentary and uncertain.
Two women sailing a boat on the river were carried away during an evening incident near Showhegne involving two gentiones. No further details provided.
Government expresses regret for Walker's assault on Nicaragua and its damage to British property. Britain will deploy a naval force to protect assets, while Costa Rica's armament loan remains unused. US Secretary Marcy criticizes the situation and calls for US Britain collaboration to safeguard subjects. Dispatches note a Porte Western Powers convention and market shifts with higher stocks and firmer money.
A Washington correspondent’s letter claimed foreign governments resent U S actions and accused officials of insulting language against the Secretary of State at a dinner hosted by Sartiges. The author, a government employee, resigned after Bartiges received the envelope bearing a demand for punishment and passports. The Russian Minister hosted a picnic at Arlington Springs for diplomatic colleagues.
Dispatches recount destruction at Lawrence totaling 130000 dollars and a clash near Asowatomie. Gov Bhannon orders troops out at 8 am on the 23rd as pro slavery and free State factions clash leaving one pro slavery and two free State men dead. A sixty man force forms at Westport to march to Asawatomie.
From Boston and Cambridge Senator Wilson denies threats from Col Lane via Mr Brooks and says he will answer duty calls. Hale's 620000 Kansas relief bill is tabled in the House by eight votes. Cambridge holds an indignation meeting. In New Orleans the American ticket is expected to win mayor and city government with violence feared on the streets. The American Uebel bloc loses most seats. Rhode June patent and state convention notes appear in brief.
Pending a debate, a motion to abolish the secret principle was sponsored and the session adjourned without final action.
The mayoral race elected Megreder, 22 votes ahead as the new mayor. Aldermen and councilmen results show a strong majority for the American candidate, amid reports of Niagara steamer arrivals and signals yet to come from Europe.
New York market notes show cotton firmer and flour unsettled with mixed price marks. Wheat declined four cents on 29 000 bushels sold, corn unsettled with 40 000 bushels traded, pork firm at western mess 17 15, beef firm on 1,000 barrels, lard dull on 460 barrels, whisky easier with barrel sales, stocks mixed including New York Central 99 and Reading 5 1 2 percent.
Market dull with reduced export demand. Trade reports 600 barrels of standard and mixed brands and 200 barrels of better brands at 4.45. Corn Meal sluggish with Penn. at 35 cents. Wheat weak with 3 000 bushels, Southern and Penn. Red at 1.25 to 1.45. Small lots of White flours at 1.25 1.75. Rye inactive 78 cents per bushel at Penn. price.
A local notice discusses removal actions involving renter Jaeoh and James Beal in a matter labeled Exgraver. Authorities order eviction or removal and set a date for proceedings at a designated venue.
The report lists prices and activity for items like alcohol, beans, butter, cheese, coffee, cotton, eggs, lemons, fish, grains, hay, hides, iron, and leather. It notes steady or firm demand in several sectors, with weekly receipts and exports cited, including beans at 250 per bushel, butter at 12 to 18c, coffee near 11 1/2c, and oats rising to 26 32c.
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