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Newspaper
Steubenville Weekly Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1865
Page
3
Subscribers receiving the WEEKLY marked with an Xin red will notice we have given all we can afford and if amounts due are not forthcoming in a reasonable time from this notice their paper will be discontinued and bills sent for publication. Feb 25 1865 Imw
The article notes thawing across the country with fear of heavy rain and floods in New York and Pennsylvania. It mentions oil-region property risks, a Richmond boarding house offering meals, and country molasses selling in Cincinnati. It also covers steamboat fights near Wheeling, a new disease in Turcarawas County, a comical make up error, a Wheeling murder arrest, and two marriages in Ohio and West Virginia.
Warren Township avoids the draft under the late call and contemplates a broad approach to neighbors. In Cadiz Harrison County, a new telegraph office opens. Frank Hatton junior, of the Republican, receives a lieutenant’s commission to the 184th regiment. Rowley takes charge of the Cadiz House. Albert Harrison, wounded at the Wilderness, is named Post Master, Cadiz, succeeding J. M. Robinson who retires after four years. Major Lacy advertises his residence and farm for sale. The Sherman House in Cadiz is leased to Mr. McBride. The Ladies' Soldiers' Aid Society continues delivering hospital stores for sick and wounded soldiers.
Saturday reports from Alliance note ward eight men secured for the quota, the draft looming if delinquencies persist. Captain Preetis' company nears full strength, daily volunteer rates climb. wet weather and swollen streams mark early spring, with robins and other birds returning in force. A salesful note on oil strikes at Point Pleasant and commerce updates follow, along with a mix of regional notices and local commerce boosters.
Monday March 6 reports the death of William Speer a clerk at Averick and Co and Carl Shaft-long a dry goods merchant in this city. Speer died from injuries after a hand laceration while coupling cars last Wednesday his condition worsened causing paralysis and blood flow to the head. Speer was described as exemplary honest and highly esteemed by community members.
Advertising terms in the Hesato reveal cash before insertion with high per line rates, while the American Agriculturist charges far more. Panic over housing in New York and surrounding towns drives enormous rents, with a need for twenty thousand more homes locally. The city election for postmaster resulted in George B. Augustus 5 pataphson. Filson re-elected for four years with a large majority. Kaabe pianos receive strong endorsements from Thalberg, Gottschalk, Suter, and others, sold by Seltzer Diesel & Co in Columbus as Ohio agents.
Telegraphic dispatches report a 1 PM fire in Oil City destroying the New York Hotel, four dwellings, and the Pool Bros. building. The New York Hotel, a new structure due to open soon, suffered the heaviest loss with insured value of two thousand dollars. Suspected incendiary origin noted amid a broader war news roundup from Petersburg and Galveston.
James Shepherd, aged eighty seven, died at his residence in Knoxville Jefferson County Ohio on the morning of March 1 after a lingering illness. The obituary notes his long life and residence in the region.
Public sale near Richmond Jefferson county Ohio set for April 12 features high bred trotting and roadster horses including stallions Allen Sootag and Provioors Chief. Mares with premiums at state fairs, thirty head of horses and promising colts, plus mules cattle hogs farming utensils and household goods. Ladd has sold his farm and seeks to move stock and implements. catalog available at Richwood P.O. and in HeraLp.
A sunny April day brings drying mud and urgency to trim grape Vises before more ash days arrive. In a separate note, Mrs. Charles Montgomery near Yellow Creek attempted suicide with arsenic and lead sugar at the Railroad Depot before heading to her home, later aided by medical help. she cited ill treatment by friends as the motive.
From New York on March 4 reports claim Richmond papers misjudge Sherman’s location while noting a 60,000 strong force under his command including Gilmore and Schofield. Deserters and rumors describe Charleston, Columbia and Goldsboro fortifications, Lee’s orders, and potential use of 30,000 negro troops. Descriptions mention Hood rumored to command Texas and a Chicamauga destruction to block Yankees.
Washington dispatches report Sheridan routing General Early and capturing Charlottesville along with nearly all of Early’s force. Deserters confirm the victory with 1800 men captured, while four brigades head for Lynchburg. Other bulletins note Hancock in command at Winchester, Sherman near Fayetteville, and ongoing Confederate reaction as news of the success spreads.
New Orleans dispatch reports from Mobile up to the 16th describing reinforced defenses and a Beauregard inspection with a confident forecast that the fortifications can be held. Granger visited Pensacola on the 11th to review Union troops amid larger expected forces. Also notes blank books and ledgers manufactured at the wrong place.
March 6 reports a grand New York celebration with a long procession, flags, and a Union Square gathering. Sheridan cited for gallant exploits. crowds described as the greatest yet seen. Recruiting progress noted with volunteers mainly for infantry regiments from Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Wisconsin.
Washington June order states the currency act apportionment plan for states and territories. Comptroller of Currency McCulloch issues a circular delaying new National Bank organization until data collection and apportionment are completed. State banks may proceed with changes without interruption.
Reports from Wilmington indicate Sherman’s flank march has driven rebels from Florence and aims toward Fayetteville on the route to Goldsboro or Richmond. Refugees confirm movements as cavalry destroy rail lines, with speculation of a possible junction with Johnston’s forces and broader strategic shifts ongoing in North Carolina and Virginia.
On March 6 Oswego citizens gathered at the Board of Trade Rooms to organize a defense against a suspected raid by rebels and sympathizers near Halifax. Mayor Great presided as influential locals spoke. A committee was formed to appoint detectives to screen arriving strangers and protect the town. The draft has increased new arrivals. Inauguration Ball in Washington on March 6 drew a large crowd at the Patent Office building with the President and cabinet in attendance.
Boston reports the Castline raid mystery solved with three soldiers from the nearby battery arrested and confined at Eastport. The Portland Advertiser notes the November incident was executed by troops stationed there.
Jay Cooke reports the sales of the 7-30s today amounting to 2 642 000 dollars. The afternoon totals reflect strong demand for the government issue.
An 19th century advertisement promotes a vegetable tonic claimed to cure dyspepsia and nervous debility. It boosts appetite and strengthens the nervous system, sold by Dr. A Strickland at 6 Main Street, Cincinnati, for $1 per bottle.
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