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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1856
Page
1
A June 17 meeting is urged to nominate another Presidential candidate at a sectional Republican gathering in Philadelphia. The piece argues faction threatens the Union, cites Northern versus Southern tensions, and warns against the “rule or ruin” banner and internal strife as a Trojan horse to the nation.
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The text urges a broad movement to circulate American party documents to counter foreign influence. It praises Ohio Democrats and calls for clubs in urban and rural areas, advocating independent American newspapers over stale party reports to persuade citizens.
The Virginia Legislature passes an act authorizing the emission of treasury notes to replace drafts by the Public Works. The maximum single issue is 1.3 million dollars, reduced to 500 thousand after year one and 400 thousand after year two, to be absorbed in three years with six percent interest if presented within twelve months.
Fire aboard the steamer City of New Jersey caused heavy smoke and flames. Passengers including two women and a man escaped, aided by vessels Achilles and Thomas Hunt Boon. the wreck is valued around $15,000 with about $5,000 insured.
The Clearfield Journal reports Christian Pottarf of Clearfield lost 2200 pounds last week after drawing 650 at Middletown Bank. He then boarded a westbound train at 3 AM and vanished from public view.
Reports confirm no lives lost in the Magnolia steamer wreck at Louisville this morning. The disaster leaves the boat badly wrecked and prompts relief among residents with relatives aboard.
A Baltimore report recounts a Catholic priesthood dispute over a ten year old German girl neglected by her Catholic father. A Protestant man sheltered her, prompting clergy to order removal. The girl then moved to a Catholic asylum on St James Street where she reportedly recovered with joy.
The bill seeks a weekly express mail route from San Francisco to Albuquerque New Mexico under Post Office Department contract. Contractors would receive five thousand dollars per trip and may preempt public domain land for every ten miles. No packages over eight ounces. postage fifty cents per ounce. If trips miss fifteen days after year one, the five thousand dollar payment is forfeited.
A late yesterday storm in Weersex County caused significant damage as a house toppled and fell into a street. Local authorities and residents reported hazards and brief power outages while emergency crews assessed the scene and spoke with witnesses.
The writer expresses full confidence in the Union’s patriotic aims born from convention politics. He praises the organization as necessary to end sectional strife and support an enlightened American policy. He notes plans to sail to America soon and vows to return without crossing the Atlantic again.
June 13 report notes Mr Hamlin asked to be excused from chairing the Committee on Commerce after a long career as a first speaker in the Senate. He opposed the Missouri Compromise repeal and left party allegiance following Cincinnati conventions. Mr Butler responded in a crowded gallery, condemning Sumner’s remarks while defending his own restraint and duties to South Carolina.
A Lawrence dispatch notes 200 Missourians crossing the river and rumors of a clash near Prairie Dry as Gen Whitfield and about 300 Free State men brace for confrontation. Prisoner John Upton was released after a day’s detention and troops move to the frontier as tensions rise.
At New York on June 13 Ex-Governor Geilty of New Hampshire named temporary Chairman by unanimous vote. Judge Conrad of Philadelphia addressed delegates, Ford praised and mocked, Hamlin’s withdrawal from the Democratic party cheered. Committee reports show 18 states represented. Conrad as President with a national slate of officers. City matters note a Verandah reception with Henry Alms catering and a large array of dishes.
June reports from Central America note Walker shifting his headquarters to Leon Nicaragua amid sickness among troops. Rumors speak of a Costa Rican revolution led by the Castro family. In Canada the Disaster at Montreal is linked to fatalities as twenty seven bodies are recovered at Longweil and search continues for missing remains.
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