28 Nov 1864
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1864
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR shows names and street addresses for dentists at Sixth Street in Cincinnati. Readable bits include W. Woodward and Davison with office details and partial neighborhood cues.
The excerpt mixes diverse 19th century items including New York coal prices, English marriage statistics, rebel trials, Lincoln cabinet hints, New Haven charity history, Junius authorship, and Sheridan’s portrait. It references Baltimore addresses, corroded postal systems, and a tall list of scattered anecdotes from U S politics to British reports with occasional local color notes.
A Richmond dispatch chronicles Union cavalry operations in the Valley and the clash with Early's forces near Rood's Farm, noting Rebel retreat and casualties. It also recounts editor protests against conscription and reconstruction rhetoric in the rebel House, labeling exponents as obstructionist and warning of dangerous policy.
The document outlines postwar rules including free ship passage through key straits, provision of supplies, and harbor restrictions. It bans new forts and repairs, limits armament at the harbor, and allocates price settlements to the foreign minister. It notes the agreement does not affect other disputes or territories.
The article extols corn and corn meal as highly nourishing and adaptable. It notes corn’s superior sustenance to wheat, warns against fine grinding for storage, and describes various preparations from corn cakes to mush and stews, urging broader use in both rich and poor homes.
A partial transcription describes a meeting near a border bridge and calls for return to regiments. The text mentions plans, authority, and suppression but is garbled with missing words and unclear details.
Incomplete OCR notes describe an event during the week around December includes a premature attempt driven by fear of discovery and frustration. Details are garbled and names or places are not clear. The text references neglect and a observed timeline linked to December 4 with unspecified parties involved.
The Times Army of the Potomac special from New York dated November 27 reports heavy damage from the late storm. Intrenchments are flooded, pits filled, and earth pressures have caused failures in walls and supports.
In a brisk local meeting, residents gathered amid a city push led by Pettersen to revitalize services. Key participants included Se the state and Peterson, with active calls for oversight and renewed volunteer efforts downtown.
From New Orleans November 97 the Rebel cavalry in command by Brigadier L. Smith repelled guerrillas and cleared rebel cotton barbers from Baton Rouge lines. Rebel forces extended to Genkpenton and reported soldiers wounded or sent home as the conflict shifted.
A wary hunter reports distant gunboats firing shells toward woods along the James River route from City Point to Fortress Monroe. The action marks ongoing naval activity in Hampton Roads as vessels move and engage targets along the shore.
Dispatches from New York describe Sherman’s forces executing a feint toward Augusta while advancing toward Milledgeville and Savannah. Reports claim cavalry actions near Milledgeville and a penitentiary fire, with Confederate newspapers doubting Union strength yet noting strategic railroad cuts and transport movements along the Georgia coast.
A maritime report describes a Dutch bark Judish engaging near 38 degrees port and long 73. The vessel hoisted and then hauled down the American flag after approaching within two miles. The Dutch captain allegedly asked if any ship had seen them, receiving a negative reply before steering southwest.
The World’s Washington special reports Richmond papers dated the 24th announce that Sherman has captured Milledgeville. New York dispatches dated November 25 confirm the town's seizure by Union forces advancing under General Sherman.
The Augusta Constitutionalist notes Sherman's advance toward Milledgeville stampeding the Methodist Conference due to the Federal movement. Richmond Dispatch reports Macon cut off eastward and news of its capture cannot reach Richmond. Sherman attacked at Gordon by Wheeler’s cavalry with no success. Federal columns move from Gordon toward Milledgeville leaving escape routes few. Gold quoted at 26 dollars for a ritchie to Richmond. Slaves are to be used in Augusta fortifications. Officials claim Sherman could reach Augusta in ten days from Atlanta if unopposed.
The piece notes several Union deserters who fled to Canada petitioned the President to be readmitted into the service without severe military punishment. Army law lists desertion as punishable by death, but the government has not yet imposed harsher penalties on those deserters. The article argues the refugees cannot bargain with the Executive and predicts they will endure hardships in Canada, serving as a warning to others contemplating similar acts.
Casualties and discharges listed for Ohio regiments include officers and lieutenants from 126th 60th 8th 115th 26th 50th 108th and others. Names include Ithamar B. Weed John Hamm J C Bolon Wm M Newell Wm H Lawrence Wm H Squires Chaplain W G March Surgeon A G Hart Julius J Sheldon Lewis Brooks J C Mathias A J Ware M A McGuire Benj F Grafton Michael Lynch Christ Dig A Whittlesey Joel P Brown Foreman Evans Tracamer H Miller Jacob Mathias and others reported with wounds or disability.
News from New Orleans reports the steamer Consinent arriving in St Louis on the evening of the 27th with 216 bales of cotton. The voyage included a capture in a steamer incident and General Cast a cest business at his. Five notorious female and male carriers were arrested and detained, and General Deva is noted at Vicksburg. The steamer then proceeded to Cincinnati.
Confederate forces led by Hood mass near Columbia and Nesuce, Tennessee, with about forty thousand men moving south while Union troops evacuate Pulaski Huntsville and Decatur. Skirmishes on the 24th produced heavy casualties on both sides, and rumors of further movements circulate amid reports of daily bloodshed in nearby areas.
A passenger recounts two leaden bullets fired at the window of a car carrying General Grant from Baltimore to Philadelphia. The bullets struck the pane and lodged beside the car, with Grant just having been seated nearby. The incident raises suspicions of a deliberate strike against the Union leader.
A New York report claims an attempt to burn the city involved persons from Canada. Officers trace movements of the incendiaries over the past days and identify several hotels set on fire, including Beater Batmont and Laveey's United in New York.
The Herald’s Hilton Head letter notes a new batch of prisoners from Ohio and Illinois being exchanged at Gareppah. Reported suffering includes scarce meat and poorly cooked rations, with prisoners described as living skeletons in tattered clothing and lacking basic heating or fire.
The Alexandria Journal reports on Jef Day as a church member whose actions and possible alliance with rebel forces provoke debate. Observers discuss his potential influence, warnings, and the idea of reform or removal amid rising tensions and expectation of conflict.
A Times correspondent in Grant's army reports a foreign officer now serving in the United States recalling distant campaigns in Europe. He notes battles of weeklong duration and forests along streams as he watched American troops in camp. The officer reflects on the army’s growing discipline and readiness amid coming battles.
An 1859 Weekly Telegraph advertisement from Saint Louis by William R. B. Siose notes Beeds and Gnawrie and Garr and Gran' Neral in a terse market brief.
The item outlines postal rules and payment methods with emphasis on money orders. It mentions the post office operating hours from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and references double charges for certain services. The reader is reminded to check procedures and fees for money orders and related postal transactions.
A garbled list shows various names and titles linked to the Ola Hotel area, including officers, departments, and associates. Numerous initials and mis-spellings blur roles such as carters, clerks, and agents, reflecting an administrative roster or directory from the era.
Partial text shows hospital related words and scattered names and initials. No clear events or facts emerge. the readable parts list individuals and agencies with garbled phrases and broken punctuation. The piece resembles a damaged classified or notices section with unclear context.
A fragment from military headquarters reports a journey by Leveneee to a location described as Breamere with a vivant rope task. The note references a Beved 5 and a corner at Third, indicating a terse field dispatch from a wartime unit.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions printing, individuals, and locations but lacks coherent facts or events to describe a concrete news item. No identifiable people, organizations, dates, or actions can be reliably extracted from the fragment.
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