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Newspaper
Steubenville Weekly Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1865
Page
3
Weraty Heraid Subscriptions Offer
How to obtain one year of the Weraty Henarp from the largest and cheapest paper in Eastern Ohio. Enclose $2.00 in a letter, plainly write the subscriber's name and the post office, county and state, and send to W. R. Allison in Steubenville Ohio. The next issue will be sent promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weraty Henarp
Ohio
W. R. Allison
Steubenville
Notice to Subscribers on Delinquent Weeklies
Subscribers receiving the HeraLp weekly marked with an X will be discontinued if due amounts are not paid promptly. Credit exhausted, notices sent for collection. Feb 25, 1865.
Joshua B. Lee & Co. Philadelphia Advertises Spring Stock
Wholesale Nation and Fancy Goods Jobbing House urges merchants in the eastern State to stock up on nations and fancy goods from Joshua B. Lee & Co. at 437 Market Street Philadelphia. The firm claims a large, fresh inventory including gentlemens furnishings, military goods, velvets, ribbons, and more with a strong, long-standing reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joshua B. Lee & Co
Market Street
Philadelphia
Joshua B. Ice & Co
Hera
Prices soar in Steubenville raise local outrage
Provisions in Steubenville run well above other markets with butter 45 50 cents per pound flour 11 12 dollars per barrel and ham 28 cents per pound, prompting call for remedy. The issue notes army news from the Richmond Examiner and reports Captain Prentis company leaving for Camp Chase plus a marriage notice for Captain John A Norris and Nancy Beebe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steubenville
New York
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Prentis
Camp Chase
Imprisoned Man in South Writes From Annapolis
Mr R M Stephens son of Lemuel Stephens of Annapolis writes to his parents from Annapolis that he is confined for fever in the South and expects to reach Steubenville in ten days He also reports John O Neal son of William O Neal of Annapolis died at Florence South Carolina on February last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
R. M. Stephens
Lemuel Stephens
Rabel Pens
Steubenville
John O'Neal
William O'Neal
Florence
South Carcelina
Signs of Spring and Destructive Hail Storm Report
March 16 entry notes a warm springy shower reviving vegetation while a violent hail storm causes shattered glass and damaged structures near the Wells property. The storm, described as hurricane-like, disrupted telegraph service and damaged barns greenhouses and roofs over a wide area. Normal School at Hopedale plans an April 4 opening to educate children with a structured course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wells
F. A. Wells
Tod
Consee
Normal School
Hopedale
Mie
Storm wrecks farms and homes near Steubenville and city wards
Reports detail the storm damage with a blown frame barn killing a cow at M Nicholson’s farm, smashed house windows, and shattered factory glass. Locust trees twisted, and several mills show heavy destruction. First Ward faces staffing and credit shortages as Provost Fry’s orders loom. Also notes Guerrilla fire risk on the river voyage and local wartime draft updates. An infant child of William and Lucy Mallins is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Nicholson
McDevitt
Wallacs
Nomination urged for city officials and assessors
A public notice urges nomination of candidates for city and township offices, stressing careful selection for Council and Assessor posts. It notes pay increases to 250 per day, and warns that taxation and property valuation require capable officials amid a rising cost environment. The piece also comments on extortion fears, market turmoil, and a new legislative Record of Soldiers Discharges.
Washington and Jefferson Colleges Union Moves Forward
Legislation for the union of Washington College and Jefferson College was obtained last week and final arrangements are near. Dr. Scott the current Washington College president plans to retire and move to Lancaster PA, while Prof. Black will be transferred to Canonsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington and Jefferson Colleges
Scott
Washington College
Lancaster
Pennsylvania
Black
Canonsburg
The Flood in the Ohio Causes Widespread Inundation
The Ohio River rose last night due to heavy rains in two main tributaries. It has climbed about twenty five feet and is rising five inches per hour, with Market Street rail line three feet underwater and cellars flooded. Farmland along the river is inundated. fences and property washed away. expected massive property damage. A Pittsburg telegram reports the river at 31 feet and falling. Prices of produce show Alliance cheaper than Steubenville on many items. eggs and butter vary by location. dry goods rates also high in Steubenville compared with other towns.
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Cincinnati
New York
Hawk
Bustard
Hemaco
Jefferson County
Ohio
Cleveland Herald
Plaindealer
Market Street
Pittsburg
Alliance
Cleveland
Pittsburgh
Steubenville
Alliance Pote
the Herald
Mobile Army
Mobile
South Carolina
Mobile & Ohio Railroad
Maury
Mobile Bay
Times
Sherridan
Columbia
Central Railroad
Custar
Waynes TC
Fortress Monroe
White House
Sherridap
Pamunkey River
Robert
Sheridan
Fredericks Hall
Early
Goochland
Fredericksburg
South Ams
Ashland
Bratoo
Barton
Karly
South Anna
Pickett
Longstreet
Kanawha and
James River
Scottaville
Davidsville
Lee
Took the Hint and the Lady in a Seafaring Tease
A bachelor sea captain sought a good chief officer and was told by a young lady she would be glad to become his first mate. He accepted the hint and engaged the lady for the role.
Draft shortfall in Stark Columbiana and Jefferson counties
The 17th District and the Draft Captain Oliver inform the editor of the Salem Republican that in Stark, Columbiana and Jefferson counties there are not more than 175 men yet to raise to free the District from the draft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver
Salem Republican
Stark, Columbiana and
Jefferson
Jefferson County Birds and notable 1865 crimes and notices
A Jefferson County resident reports two Cambridge Ohio prisoners, Becket alias Oliver and J Wesley Hartup, jailed for murder of John B. Cook. They are described as feared locals raised near Bloomfield and Warren township. The piece notes their first‑degree murder indictment, iron confinement, and upcoming trial. It also covers army levies, railway transport of paroled Union prisoners, Methodist conference appointments, a marriage in Harrisburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Cambridge
Ohio
John B. Cook
Hiram Becket
Oliver
Warren Township
Becket
J. Wesley Hartup
Bloomfield
Cambridge Times
Times
Court of Common of Pleas
Cook
Hartup
Mr. Cook
Wheeling
Benwood
Baltimore and Ohio
Contraband's remark on rebel arms near Sheridan lines
A contraband in Gen. Sheridan's lines stated that about half the colored men believed they would flee to the Yankees with the arms in their heads and fire a few volleys to the rear before running. The comment reflects tensions and perceptions among freedmen during the encounter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan
Rochester Flood Blocks Rail Traffic as Rivers Rise
Rochester reports the greatest flood on record as the water fills arches under the aqueduct and covers Exchange and Buffalo streets. Rail travel eastward on the Central and Genessee Valley Railroads halted since eight o'clock yesterday. Burrato notes gas works shut and fires out with gas supply offline for days. The Buffalo Rail Company iron bridge was swept away. telegraph lines down near Little Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Exchange Street
Buffalo Street
Arcade
Central
Genessee Valley
Mount Morris
Burrato
Ties & Buffalo Railroad Company
Little Falls
Newbern and Oil City Flood Reports
Newbern reports Gen Cox’s three day losses not exceeding 1000 while rebels lose double that in a day. Sherman is reported southwest of Goldsboro. Oil City floods, many bridges washed away and rail routes damaged. River risen fourteen feet, Oil City flooded, railroad to Meadville and the oil city line under water. Oldest residents say river higher than ever before.
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Newbern
New York
the Herald
Cox
Sherman
Goldsboro
Frankklin
Oil City
Meadville
Greatest regional flood swamps Oil City and Franklin
Franklin reports the greatest flood in memory with bridges at Oil City and the French Creek bridge swept away. A mile of railroad track lost and Oil Creek telegraph lines washed out. Houses tanks and barrels line the river as losses reach into the millions. River still rising with water three feet higher than ever recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Oil City
French Creek
Oil Creek
Confederate Congress adjourns and raid details reach Washington
Dispatches report the Confederate Congress adjourned sine die at 8 this morning. Richmond warns of vigorous efforts to organize colored troops. Rail and river lines show extensive damage from Union raids, burning bridges, depots, mills, and tobacco houses along the James River and at Bent Creek and New Glasgow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Richmond
Lynchburg
Sheridan
Grant
Columbia
Virginian
Orange Sod
Alexandria
Buffalo River
Charlottenville
Buffalo
New Glasgow
Bent Creek
James River
James River Company
Tye River
New Market
Fayetteville
N. C
Hardee
Raleigh
Sherman ‘S
O. O. Howard
Army intelligence reports Union advances and Confederate troubles
From the Army of the Potomac New York March 19 acting rear admiral Pearson notes attempts near Panama to plant torpedoes for destroying ships in the harbor of Van ama thwarted. Deserters report Gordon's corps at Petersburg front with Bushrod Johnson division in reserve. cavalry moved from Stony Creek to Rodney's Mills. Nassau accounts describe unemployment inflation and emigration pressures as blockade running falters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army of the Potomac
New York
Herald
Washington
Pearson
Panama
St. Mary
Van«ama
Gordon
Petersburg
Bushrod Johnson
Stony Creek
Rodney’s Mills
Nassau
Wilmington
Charleston
Nassau Guardian
Richmond Whig
Montgomery
Als
Gov. Watts
Sherman Marching on Goldsboro Fortunes in Civil War Update
Fortress Monroe March 19 The steamer James S Green arrived from Wilmington with no new Sherman intelligence indicating he crossed the Cape Fear and marched toward Goldsboro. Forty officers escaped from Columbia to join Sherman while Wilmington town meeting urged loyalty to the Union and forgiveness of politics. Confederate Congress adjourned at noon and the Senate backed the House address to the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fortress Monror
Jas. S. Green
Wilmington
Sherman
Cape Fear River
Goldsboro
Columbia
North Carolina
Charlotte
South Carolina
North
South Carolinas
Fayettville
Cape Fear
First
Third Brigades
Ames’ Brigade
Terry’s Corps
Confederate Senate
House
Confederate Congress
Occupation of Kinston and Confederate movements reported
News from Kinston North Carolina on March 16 describes Confederate forces occupying a railroad span across the Neuse and preparing for repairs. Troops retreating from Kinston to Goldsboro demoralized, as Bragg’s eastern troops reportedly desert to go home. Sherman anticipated to reach Goldsboro by the 20th amid warm, showery weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinston
C. Newsean
N.C
Spore
Sre
Neuse Ene
Goldsboro
North Carolina
Bragz
Iost
Leo
Sherman
Wilmington
Rebel Confederacy Presidency Supposedly Ended?
The Times reports Jeff Davis abdicated and handed power to General Lee with Lee as supreme dictator. Richmond faces soaring prices as men are drafted and cabinet meetings discuss the crisis. Sherman’s advance, destruction near Fayetteville, and refugees moving north are noted with guards sending released prisoners away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Herald
City Point
Sheridan
White House
Times’ Special
Washington
Jeff Davis
Lee
Richmond
Wilmington
Sherman
Fayetteville
Iboro
Saxton
Goldsboro
Kinston
Bragg
Schofield
Grant
Dry goods dealers cut prices to match gold value
New York report notes leading dry goods retailers markdown prices today to align with the current reduced price of gold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
the Post
Wendell Phillips on Education and Civic Duty
The speech from Cooper Institute criticizes wealth and power shaping a cradle of the poor. He warns that absence of education risks national cost, citing Wall Street influence and a demand for educated voters. A boy proclaims the country’s future as a patriot’s work, contrasting mercenary themes with national sacrifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendell Phillips
Cooper Institute
Court of
Isaac Newton Birthday Marked on Christmas Day
The text notes Sir Isaac Newton was born on Christmas Day 1642 and that the recent Christmas observed the 222nd anniversary of his birth. It emphasizes Newton as one of the greatest men the world produced and ties the holiday to his birth date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bee
Sir Isaac Newton
Vice Presidents and Statesmen Among Drunkards Featured
The Erie Dispatch cites historical figures from Pitt to Webster and Douglas as examples of drunkenness and moral frailty, noting slips of the tongue and imbibing habits. It mentions Andrew Johnson era attacks and a Bristol magistrate’s remark about a prisoner’s marital status, reflecting a broad critique of public figures.
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Erie Dispatch
William Pitt
House of Commons
Fox
Sheridan
Lord Brougham
Andrew Johnson
Daniel Webster
Ees
Rochester
Silas Wright
Webster
Epene
Senate
Pierce
Douglas
Bell
Breckinridge
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RE. D. Morrison
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Toll
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Davidson
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Lowel
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Dwly
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Ohio Co
B. E. Leviens
A.M .Charp
F. Smith
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Hl. Colemann
M.L. Miller & CO. Steubentile
Song and Music Books
Bost Hanna
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