25 May 1863
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1863
Page
1
OCR reads as a collage of Civil War era notes including mentions of Haitian law, food subsistence, shipmaster quotes, and several military updates. It references Union generals, battles around Vicksburg, Jackson, and Sherman's movements, plus political and religious items and a clock-like sun timepiece. The passage blends disparate items with few clear continuous events.
From Aquia Creek May 20, a Civil War letter describes lingering inactivity as two opposing armies face each other. Troops remain in good condition despite recent battles, with calls for home-front support and better army leadership. The writer notes conditions at Aquia Creek, issues with price gouging, shortages, and the need for re-enforcements to close a long gap before potential field action resumes. Commanders Hooker and Creighton are praised for duty and presence.
The ninth annual session convened Thursday at Rev Albert Barnes church. Rev George Id of Dare preached the opening sermon. The afternoon elected Rev Theological Seminary leader as Moderator. Letters from Rev Beatty and others were read. a special five member committee was set to handle correspondence and alleged breaches in the Presbyterian body.
The report notes weekly arrivals by canoe and emigrant ships bringing settlers to America. It cites New York and European ports, with expectations of continued migration. The piece mentions small farmers and laborers bound for work in Ireland or Britain and references government policy.
The piece discusses spindles, labor costs, and output in 1861. It notes a growing spindle count, rising wages, and a large home market for cotton goods. It compares American and English industry, highlighting tariff aims and the impact on prices and profits.
A fragmentary list from Ohio acknowledges soldiers wounded in the latter battles under General Grant. Included are Henry Lawrence and H. Steven among the names appearing in the damaged report, with unclear date and unit details.
Capadians quarrel over the new ministry following T D Arcy McGee banishment. Montreal Transcript notes McGee supporters insist he should be included and not excluded from the Lower Members list.
The Gepoese steam frigate San Gioviennie reaches Philadelphia on Welneaser, early in the day. The ship, commanded by a4, carries fifteen eae lees feeeeee tat leak slaves on carriages as it passes the city, while Prince tom serves as receiving ship and salutes are fired.
An inquiry into how the theories of La Fontaine or La ... influence art and religious imagery in Rome. The text discusses brigands, models, and likenesses of saints and cherubim as parallels in artistic representation.
The fragmentary notice appears to mention a transfer or posting involving Amncuart and Philadelphia. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR, but the snippet references a who and a perhaps formal action or listing.
The item describes Barawak island in Sarawak under British influence, with Rainbow steamer trade between Borneo and Singapore. It notes growing Chinese settlement eager to reach the English holdings, and Dutch naval moves near New Guinea affecting power balance and trade. It mentions Barawak as rich in minerals and the potential for conflict between English and Dutch spheres as commerce expands.
A Baltimore correspondent to the Philadelphia Inquiry reports C. B. Barclay urging immediate nationwide awakening and militia readiness. He hints Confederate plans to invade Maryland and Pennsylvania in summer, stressing prompt action and state facts over rhetoric.
A Civil War letter from the Army of the Potomac to the Philadelphia Inquirer notes limited effort to assess damage from shot and shell after action near the Rappahannock River in December. It mentions some prisoners and a rough skirmish with pickets.
A garbled report describes a tense scene with soldiers, a torn odious emblem, and a pursuit involving a station keeper and a doctor. Details are unclear, but an attempted entry into a house and a hurried departure are mentioned, leaving the sequence of events uncertain.
Fragmented text references fires days of business and executives. It mentions aggregates and commerce aspects with unclear names. Details are unreadable and no distinct events or outcomes emerge due to OCR damage.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Mexican guerrillas and heavy earth fortifications, eighteen feet thick, near the city. The text mentions troops and parapol lines associated with Mexican forces in a defensive position.
A dispatch notes 7000 to 8000 Yankees moving toward Rome in Georgia with assurances of meeting and revelation of a team. It also mentions the wreck of the Georgiana and a plan to join efforts against a strong foe.
A May 14 dispatch notes a Port Royal letter describing the capture of the sloops Secesh with cotton off Charlestos, while a schooner and steamer escaped out at the same time.
Fragmentary wartime item notes a raid in Virginia on May 23 led by Kilpatrick and Captain Gills. The text mentions a fort and troops moving, with vague references to mules, food, water, and movement, but details are unclear and some words are corrupted.
A May York TV reelated notice announces an open prize fight between Tom and a rival, with a purse of ten thousand dollars a side to be decided within six months. A one thousand dollar forfeit is required and the remaining funds will be posted as stake.
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