11 Mar 1856
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1856
Page
1
A historical notice lists Ennis law firm Reneee and Curwen and Dougla ss as attorneys. It also mentions dental practitioners Dr Leslie and Samuel Wardle with office details at the northeast corner of Bev enth and Joho streets.
The Ohio legislature faces a rushed week with major bills passing the Senate, investigations into state funds and the new state house, and prospects of an adjourned session. Public works and school questions fuel debate as a poll of opinions runs through committees and caucuses.
Reports from Buenos Ayres describe a confused action surrounding the invasion led by Flores at Monteyínro. Colonels Joao and Cardona pursued the invaders, with initial success. by the 24th a convoy intended for the invaders was halted near el Medio. The invaders reportedly remained in the state, with scattered updates showing limited pursuit and unclear movements. Additional notes mention the arrival of British warships at Havens and political captions about Pierce and cabinet in Washington.
A nineteen year old girl from a town near Dalchester accuses Augustus de Kehoe an unmarried American ambassador of feigning marriage. She says he promised to marry her, used her father’s consent and dowry to sail aboard the Baltic, took money and left her stranded in Bremen. The case follows her plan to return home and press charges.
The Royal Pavilion Theatre caught fire just before eight in the morning. Fire engines from the parish and Wellmore Square brigade fought the blaze but could not stop the flames. Damaged hose lines and delays hampered water delivery as the conflagration overwhelmed the stage and drapery.
The Democratic Convention in the state met to record secretaries and roll of members, naming preferences for the presidential candidate. Buchanan led with 124 votes to Dallas 5 and one for the National Convention nominee. A committee was formed to report fifty senatorial noms, four at large, and two from each district for the National Convention, plus electors. A thirteen member committee was appointed to draft resolutions before adjourning for the evening.
A celebrated English writer and music figure dies aged 170, remembered for long operatic compositions and as a remarkable musical phenomenon of his era. The report recalls his influence on theater and the arts, noting his enduring legacy. A side item mentions a bill granting judges power to commute capital punishment from death to life imprisonment, passing the House by 72 to 25.
The minutes were read and approved. Dr. Christine urged a district gymnastic program with a tutor for teachers and pupils. Trustee Bickenlaub resigned. T.J. Davis named to fill the vacancy. Mt Auburn school work halted. request to complete and deduct costs from contractor payments. Various financial and defense measures discussed. a Kansas and Oregon related political debate and a presidential message requesting 300000 for Oregon unrest. Adjourned.
Foreign news left flour prices and demand unchanged with 44 bbis of extra flour sold at 613. Provisions showed only 0 bbis of marriage pork at 14. Whisky demand improved with 900 bbis at 18 percent and 235 do Wagona at 4. Butter steady with 130 bbls good roll at 90. Cheese 400 boxes at 10 10 46. Clover seed 26 bbls at 65 68 35. Coffee 100 bags at IH Bl2i. Molasses 41 range. Dried fruit peaches 2 15, apples 1 95 1 90. demand moderate.
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