26 Mar 1863
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1863
Page
1
A terse, garbled note hints at a local meeting among a small gardening group. The text references a gentleman and a request to end playful behavior, suggesting a closure to a period of tomfoolery without further details.
The afternoon session covered bills including a Commission of Emigration in Cincinnati and a Board of Claims to audit military claims from Ohio. Evacuation news from Vicksburg sparked cheers in the House as Senators and Representatives, including Dr. Trimble and Senator Sherman, spoke on Union interests. The gathering lingered into the night with stories and toasts from Cincinnati figures such as Mitchell and Charley Rule among others.
A cryptic unsigned missive from New Lisbon Ohio denounces Clement L Vail and his alleged treasonous acts. The writer claims the nephew of Dr George S Vallandigham denounces his uncle for trying to split the Union and calls on supporters to rally against secessionist schemes.
A Civil War field letter from the Ohio Brigade describes weather, camp life, and construction of fortifications at the front. It notes the 39th advancing its work, the 47th and 63d performing well, and rumors of moving in days. It discusses furloughs, hospital duties, and plans near Port Hudson and Vicksburg with Gen. Bank’s hoped assault and strategic positions along the Mississippi.
Fragmentary OCR cites Urbana Citizen and Dayton Journal items. Mentions democracy, authority, and local editor actions. Notes a township resolution and shooting event hints, with vague references to trade arrival and public reaction. Details are unreadable, names and places uncertain.
An old report notes the attack on Port Madsen and comments on its consequences. The language is fragmentary but highlights the event and its aftermath.
A historical note discusses Europe’s population trends with overall growth slowing. It cites France and Western Germany showing very slow increases since early 1800s, linked to factors like harvest failures and potato disease. The text mentions Ireland’s strain and unsettled capacity for natural increase.
A young gentleman just turned twenty one behaves carelessly as the Prince falls into a troubling situation. The fragment hints at social expectations and youthful imprudence in a period-setting tone.
The New Orleans Era reports suffering in the South under Confederate rule. Refuges describe destitute families in St Louis Parish, lacking salt and clothing, driven from place to place by conscription and scorn from richer residents. The piece notes women spinning cloth, and exposes harsh conditions faced by volunteers and conscientious objectors. It also covers New York Opening Day for milliners with extreme bonnet fashions and fanciful designs.
Fragmentary extract shows a business letter with a patriotic tone. Text references General Banks, the state administrator, and an army movement noted amid garbled OCR. Readable names include Banks and Sarees, with unclear context on date or location.
A coastal fort on a southern point near Capes Fesleen is garrisoned by the Ninetyeth New York and the Fort Seventh Pa, with a new barracks occupied at night. The wooden whitewashed town features groves, embosomed bone structures, and sea approaches around a pale brick hexagonal fort facing the land.
A fragmented early report discusses gold value and currency, noting a Saturday rate of 60d on 435tm with a week’s advance. It outlines causes for the currency shift, citing expectations of devaluations, transportation issues, and state actions, but remains noncommittal and exploratory.
The report describes cavalry actions near a city with rebels advancing on the Harding and Charlotte pikes. After light resistance, one man died, four wounded, and many captured. About fifty Confederate prisoners were brought in. The engagement involved forces from Indiana and Wisconsin units and noted significant rebel casualties.
From Lovatsville on March 25 reports say rumors persist of Confederate activity in Kentucky but no reliable sources confirm changes in status. Breckinridge forces are claimed near Burg, with Federal troops under Gen. Carter said to be retreating toward Frankfort.
Unable to extract a coherent event due to fragmented OCR. The readable portions mention gunboats, Farragut, Red River, and a blockade, but key details, dates, and actors are incomplete.
San Francisco March 28 reports the war steamer Sigmaw has been refitted in port with new equipment. The San Francisco press notes trials will begin soon and observers await the final arrangement and readiness of the vessel for service.
Ambiguous text notes adjournment in New Jersey with both houses acting this afternoon to honor a national saint and union. Specific names, dates, and details are unclear in the readable fragment.
Yesterday 1,260,000 pounds of something related to 5-20's Seld and Butt Darrut Mare 25 were reported. Dec es are the Bethab wie pet day will be retined.
In Albany March 25 the Court of Appeals ordered the discharge of Mary Hartung. The canal project schedule notes an opening between 11 and May for substantial milestones.
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