04 Nov 1864
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1864
Page
1
Fragmentary text shows W W W Woodward and Joan A Davison involved in a legal suit at a location described as Westers Row and Sixth Street. Other details are unreadable.
A chaotic batch of notes reports on Montreal meetings, Spanish accounts of monument funding, colonial troops movements, Irish flax, rebel fleets on the James River, and varied domestic incidents. It cites Columbus memorial funding, military pay, gas lighting in Alexandria, and odd local anecdotes alongside political shifts and social headlines.
A passenger boat on the river came under fire from guerrillas on both shores. A gentleman and a lady were slightly wounded in the temple and in the side respectively as shots punctured the crowd aboard. Five guerrillas were reported on the southern bank near Bamberg.
A Newark dated account describes General McClellan's movements aboard the Galena during June 1862 including on shore encounters with officers, artillery fire, and a late night return to the river. The piece cites a logbook and mentions Prince de Jonville and others, ending with a call to verify Galena log entries for June 30 to July 3, 1862.
An 1860s overview praises Nevada as a mineral treasure, detailing vast salt basins near the Carson River and multiple quartz mills around Virginia City. It notes the state's population growth, wealth from silver mines, and the potential to generate millions daily from ore processing and salt production.
A Massachusetts Democrat Gronos Banxet delivered a fiery Roxbury address denouncing slavery as the obstacle to Union and peace. The talk referenced an Arabian tale, a mother figure, and a devil at the gate to treasure, illustrating moral peril and political stakes.
The transcript discusses whether a military court may try individuals not in U S service, citing New York law and federal authority. Judge advocates argue military tribunals have limited reach and must follow statutes, while authorities reference Vallandigham and wartime precedents to justify military jurisdiction. The discussion ends with adjournment to the next morning.
A large armed force moved into the islands above and below Ogdensburg. Townspeople report imminent raid and business halt. A tug was sent to reconnoiter while three men were arrested for firing on the streets. Rebels reported on Wells and Maple Leaf Islands eighteen miles upriver.
A brief from a newspaper column notes the ongoing capture near a frontier post. Captain W reports progress against a group led by Thi Alberneert Hani, with local units providing support and surveillance as the pursuit continues.
A caravan from the Mis an river to New Mexico is formed amid reports of gold prospects. A large crowd gathers as camels are noted in the caravan formation. Yellow fever at Newbern is reported to be subsiding rapidly.
A reward of 6000 is offered for the recovery of cash stolen in New York. The case involves a teller and a significant sum, with amounts cited as 241000 and 207000 in various references. The incidents are under investigation and authorities request information leading to recovery.
Authorities in several provinces and northern cities coordinate raids as federal troops prepare responses. The plan includes steps to move into Canada, with officials evoking action against the threat and outlining punishments.
In New York on November 3 gold prices moved erratically with a bid cited at 290 and dipping as speculators pushed for declines. The market showed volatility as buyers and sellers reacted to shifting quotes and uncertain demand.
Rumor claims Tallahassee pirates attacked vessels at anchor near Delaware breakwater this morning. No confirmation or official communication has been received yet.
New Yours lists steamers sailing on November 3 Matanzas to Havana Champer to New Orleans North Star to Aspinwall. A strict vigilance prevented suspected rebels from boarding with no disruptive individuals allowed to pass the gang plank.
The Journal reports a raid on the railway line at Cave City carried out yesterday by unidentified assailants. Several individuals were captured and killed, and the gang retreated in haste after the attack.
Louis November reports the gunboat Undine of the gunboat class captured by Rebels at Fort Melman on the Tennessee river. Twenty deserters from Fort Hviman reach ueach on Monday. Forrest Buford Chalvers and Beil concentrate there with fourteen cannons and Hood orders Forrest to attack Johnsonville and cross the Tennessee at Bridgeport.
Major General Butler arrived in New York accompanied by aides to handle matters related to his brother's estate. He is in the city on personal business rather than military affairs.
Report notes no new information from the Army of the Potomac as November 3 passes. General rumors lack traceability to reliable sources, offering no verifiable updates on troop movements or campaigns.
A Kentucky planter from Oldham County brought two enslaved men to Louisville to enlist them in the army. Lacking knowledge of the process, he kept them in a slave pen for two hours, then paid a $60 fee after threats of military arrest. The two men were enrolled and sent to service by the Provost Marshal.
Fragmentary medical note describes a pile remedy named Dr Stricklands Pile. Text includes partial exclamations and unclear claims, with no verifiable outcome or context.
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