19 Sep 1864
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1864
Page
1
The Cincinnati City Council considers a compromise with the C M Railroad Co to settle claims tied to canal and wharf property. The ordinance draft outlines payments totaling about 3000 dollars and directs funds to the treasury and sinking fund while terminating conflicting ordinances.
A damaged newspaper fragment mentions a sale and local officials but lacks clear details or dates. The readable portions suggest an official action requiring public notice and further clarification to identify the item for sale and the responsible authority.
A fragmented report notes a deed or action regarding water quality in Nail Creek. Specifics are unclear due to garbled OCR, but mentions a spill or contamination assessment and a monitoring effort by a local authority. Further readable elements include the term BONE and references to water testing.
Bertha Gutman advertises medical and household items from her fourth street address. The notice lists lumber dealers at Freeman and George Streets offering Red Cedar boards posts and timber. Kanawha salt 800 barrels and sugar cargo details are searched for pricing and supply.
The column mixes political sound bites, military updates, and distant world notes. It mentions campaigns, pacified towns, and soldiers including General Sherman, with observations on enslaved people's roles and recruitment. Local curiosities and literary notes mingle with technological hints and social commentary.
A wartime dispatch reports increased interest in Army enlistment with volunteers lining up as quotas near completion. Provost Marshal notes about nine hundred examined in ten days, praising district mobilization and volunteer spirit amid service demands. includes reference to Charles John of Va and Johan Z. Stiurtop of the 78th Penn Volunteers, cashiered for disobedience and cowardice.
Army dispatch describes a cavalry raid from 4th and 16th Pennsylvania under Lt Col J K Roby moving toward the Weldon Railroad. They engaged at forks toward Petersburg and Reams, dismounted to drive rebels, fighting over a mile and a half with several casualties. Large groups of Union riders harassed the enemy as citizens fled southward. details pending confirmation.
The Griffin Rebel reports Gov Brown of Georgia issued an order withdrawing 15,000 militia from Howood's army for thirty days. Federal prisoners at Andersonville have been moved to Savannah.
The North Carolin Times notes uncertainty as to Interior omissions and reports on deserters and guards amid a tragedy in Moore County. Lieut Johnson, a favored officer, is named among the victims with the event linked to conscription pressures.
Fragmentary notes indicate General Butler preparing to move toward the front with troops. The blurred text suggests military maneuvers around Fortress Mownon dated September 16 as operations intensify.
Lieutenant General Grant arrived last night for a brief visit to his family in Burisneton. This morning a number of people called to pay their respects and greet him as he rested at his home.
Mexican forces led by Cortinas engage near Ford with artillery forcing a retreat, then cross the Grande to Texas. U.S. troops withdraw to White Bench, later regroup as Cortinas advances toward Brownsville, where rebels are defeated and the flag is raised amid cheers from soldiers and townspeople.
Fragmentary report notes St Francis forces and Misconri threats toward Little Rock. Major General Schofield and Brigadier General Sprague arrived, with intentions to advance from the first light tonight.
Dr Bowles of Bowles Springs Indiana under order of Major General Hover accused of treason. The fragment notes a courthouse proceeding with charges and custody but many details are missing in the OCR.
A Confederate era letter criticizes Northern leaders and the idea that slavery was not a key element in the conflict. It laments deceive of Southerners and predicts invasion and devastation, urging readers to consider remedies beyond the Constitution as war looms.
From fragmentary notes in a New York column, the piece discusses Sherman’s aims and the views of Atlanta observers on securing complete control of the city. It reflects Civil War era questions of strategy, occupation, and the consequences for local leaders and residents.
In Ithaca New York Copperheads disrupted a Saturday gathering aimed at opposing McClellan and his Fenabees flag. Witnesses reported shouting as the crowd broke up after news of the fall of Atlanta spread. The Ithaca Journal provides full coverage.
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