City Matters Arrests and Committee Inquiries
A garbled 19th century notice describes city matters involving a committee and named individuals. It references detention, hearings, and unnamed proceedings amid unclear context.
21 Mar 1868
Page 1
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1868
Page
1
A garbled 19th century notice describes city matters involving a committee and named individuals. It references detention, hearings, and unnamed proceedings amid unclear context.
The City Council meets with debate over ward divisions, naming Eleventh and Nineteenth Wards, and a proposed street railroad route from Woodward to Min near Main. Ordinances include a Newport and Cincinnati rail plan and a protest from Eleventh Ward residents.
The April meeting schedule includes Rev. D. D. Taylor addressing the Third Presbyterian pulpit, with various church events across Cincinnati. Baptist and M. E. churches report prayer gatherings, missionary work, and class offerings, while the Workingmen’s Assembly announces its April election slate and city reform discussions.
In the second week of March discussions in the City Council reflect growing support for street railways as a path to future prosperity. The Brewer’s District reports nineteen brewers with widespread beer and ale production and sales in February.
Public interest grows over the Middlesex Horse Railroad trial of spotters who count passengers and monitor conductors to boost revenue. The reform faced collusion and worsened receipts. workers fear hardship as pay remains two dollars a day. A second item notes Millerite splinter faith figures in Lynn drawing followers away from families and homes.
A Boston correspondent critiques a proposed philanthropy fund tied to John Grant & Co. while warning of its dubious structure. The piece also reports coal rising to 12 dollars in Boston then easing to 10 as weather warms and supply stabilizes. It notes political contention over the New Hampshire election and Fenian activity signaling possible Canada tensions, with commentary on a Treasury official’s views on currency and banking.
Foreign notices report Gladstone’s plan to move in the Commons on the Irish Church establishment and Forster urging a mixed commission with the United States. Sir Robert Collier and Lord Stanley address allegiance and expatriation while other items cover mail contracts, trials, and overseas affairs.
In his annual report to Congress, December 4, 182, Secretary Cuasa urges preference for a government circulation over bank notes. The critique notes the push toward a national banking system to harness capital, while warning that such rhetoric could offend banking interests and highlighting two arguments for direct government notes: emergency provision and cheapness.
A Kentucky river community letter requests correction of a March 1868 notice that wrongly named Mr. Danny Weaver in connection with a steamer accident on the Licking River. The writers insist Weaver and his son were not present and ask the publication to identify the real person involved or issue a formal correction.
A congressional report notes debate on impeachment rule timing with Montana MOs and Maine shipping figures cited. The discussion includes procedural moves, proposed propositions, and references to maritime trade patterns over recent years.
Butler prepares his opening speech as managers seek to present the case. Treasury official Creecy testifies on Cooper operations and tenure measures. Burneide nominated as Second Auditor replacing French. Senate formalizes addressing Chief Justice as Mr President. Alaska military district created with Davis in command. Ironclad bids opened in New Orleans and Philadelphia. Johnson reportedly to appear in person on trial opening day.
In Cairo Samuel Houston and Henry Winter known as Jack Winter faced a double charge of gaming. They pled guilty to the gaming charge and were fined $20 plus costs. the other charge was dismissed for insufficient evidence. The men appeared pleased with the outcome. A negro child burned to death after being left alone was found engulfed in flames later that evening. Parents away at work left the house briefly and were not aware the child had found matches. The incident is under investigation.
A human foot believed to belong to a woman was recovered on the Missouri bank, severed near the ankle. Several matches were found scattered on the floor, but no new light has emerged to reveal the cause or identity behind the incident.
Report details the Magnolia disaster on the Ohio River with a large haul of goods recovered then lost again. It notes theft and denial by several people on Kentucky and Pendleton shores, and cites an especially cruel act by a Coal Haven resident who refused aid to passengers.
The article contrasts past and present parliamentary sentiment toward the country, recalling Lord Stxty's boast of ties to the bama and calls for reform. It notes a past view of dissidents as powerful malefactors, now counterbalanced by recognition of strength, with English critics accused of malfeasance. It also mentions New York City Court of Special Parks moving toward eight divisions, expanding staff and risking $200,000 in city tax costs.
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