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Newspaper
The Evening Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1872
Page
2
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The article argues that Africa’s interior, long a geographic riddle, has been opened by civilized explorers. It predicts a surge in private trade and national expeditions, driven by potential commodities and markets. England is highlighted as the likely leading force, with imperial reach and economic motive advancing colonization and global commerce.
The passage argues that Britain already commands vast coastal and island territories across Africa and the Indian Ocean, plus Australia and Ceylon, and that this empire may open Africa’s interior to commerce and knowledge. It foresees a possible vice-regal administration in Africa and likens Britain's influence to its rule in India, suggesting a future of expanded imperial sway.
An emancipation act by King Amadeus grants freedom to about four hundred thousand slaves in Cuba and Puerto Rico. Analysts doubt it will quell Cuba's insurgent mood or reverse Spain's need for the island's revenue, noting no Christian nation still sustains slavery.
A historical critique argues the U S Navy is an expensive luxury producing little return. It condemns cruises as pleasure for officers, insists the force wastes resources, and notes a reduced fleet from 700 to 177 vessels with many ironclads rotting. It laments wasted salaries, academy costs, and calls for naval use in surveying for commerce.
A lengthy Urbana report details August 12 1872 camp meeting activity. Rev Nast preached with personal testimony, 5 AM prayer drew a large crowd, 8 AM love feast in the Tabernacle hosted thousands, and 6000 at 10 AM stand addresses by Rev Inskip while Rev Osborn spoke to 3000 in the Tabernacle. The event drew 15000 total attendance for the day with hundreds seeking holiness. Weather cleared after a shower, and services continued with unity and lively worship.
A Geneva report says the Arbitration Tribunal debated due diligence value of Confederate cruisers and England's liability for acts in British ports. Attorneys Palmer Evarts Cushing Waite argued. the outcome may imply England's direct losses and possible damages. Nearby fire wipes out a major cotton factory, costing ten million francs and 800 jobs. London regatta ends with Guendolin taking the cup. Sherman visits Aldershot camp. Sappho crew dismissed for insubordination. Dublin Catholics plan repeal act anniversary celebrations with no disturbance.
The steamboatmen await the comet, doubt it will arrive, while the river falls with no rise in sight. Pittsburg sees rain lifting river levels slightly, and the Argosy nears Pomeroy trade. Shamrock strains at new locks with barges, the Michigan cannot pass, Wildcat sinks a barge near Rising Sun chute, and canal superintendent orders closure until October 1 for repairs.
Reports from Ohio to Quincy detail steamer Merrill and Andy Johnson racing upriver with frequent landings and telegraphed progress. Harbor measures in St Louis seek longer stage planks to curb mud deposits. Portsmouth Tribune recalls the Buckeye State’s peak runs, river trade shifts, and vessel rehabilitations including the Alice Brown and La Belle in shipyards.
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