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Newspaper
The Evening Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1872
Page
2
Mr. J. C. Orr is listed as the Newport Kentucky agent for the Evenixe Stak, with a street address given as 122 York Street.
The notice outlines two daily newspaper editions. The first at 2 p m includes Telegraphic and Local News, Market and Financial Reports, and miscellaneous reading. The second at 4 30 p m repeats the first and adds extra Telegraphic and Local News received after the first edition.
A local report notes the Commercial side is unhappy while the Orient holds sway over the Occident in the city’s legislative body, signaling a power imbalance and ongoing political tension in municipal affairs.
A broad political push in several circles favors Senator Henry Wilson of Massachusetts for the Vice Presidency, signaling strong support and momentum behind his potential candidacy.
The United States Senate yesterday passed the House Apportionment Bill with minor amendments raising House members to 283. Ohio gains twenty seats, Indiana twelve, and Kentucky ten under the new apportionment.
Public attention centers on Linwood as the ideal site for a new observatory. The location is praised as handsome and fitting, and Cincinnati is urged to give prompt, generous support to prevent the project from languishing.
The Kentucky Legislature passes the Southern Railroad Bill revealing Louisville’s bitter reaction. The piece argues Louisville and Cincinnati cannot control westward development and urges embracing regional improvements, not opposing them, noting Kentucky’s need for the cross-state thoroughfare and comparing to New Jersey’s tariff imposition that hindered progress.
A purged fragment from a northern periodical laments the death of the Whig party and urges Gen. Tom Ewing of Ohio to revive its doctrine and organization. The writer hints at a correspondence directed to Ewing, expressing hope for political rejuvenation amid decay in Republicans and Democrats.
The article weighs Governor Dennison versus Vice President Colfax for Grant's ticket. It argues Colfax’s proven Senate leadership and Ohio ties but notes Dennison’s strong administrative record as Governor and Postmaster General. It also notes potential constitutional concerns and a Democrat’s best competing choice.
In Columbus January 29 the Senate met in the afternoon. Petitions from Trumbull County residents seek relief from special taxation. Cuyahoga County citizens oppose an inspection bill regulating mineral oils. The Maumee Valley Shooting Association objects to a land owner protection bill against hunters. A committee of the American Medical Association endorses a resolution for reform in medical statute guidance. A bill proposes unified terminations for clerks of court whether elected or appointed.
A sluggish legislative session features multiple readings and debates. Proposals include taxing personal property, paying clerks four dollars a day, and distributing public documents. A Seneca county transfer, a fair representation request, and a partial appropriation bill are discussed as members delay votes due to low attendance.
The Senate agrees to a new apportionment based on 98,113,253 population with 134,765 per seat totaling 283 members, up from 243. States listed show revised counts such as New York 82, Illinois 19, California 4, Texas 6, and others including Alabama 7 and Florida 1.
In Cleves Ohio January 20 1872 a Cleveland paper mocks a General Assembly visit to the Tomb of General Harrison. A thirsty reporter sought liquor from a tavern illegally, paid a dollar for a quart, and slunk away with benzine until the balance. No one was harmed.
A sermon warns of loneliness and moral peril faced by apprentices and clerks as they seek work. It contrasts honest labor with schemes of deceit in bookkeeping and selling, and notes how travel and absence from a church community amplifies temptation and erodes character.
A preacher argues that urban temptations threaten young clerks and workers. He urges humane employment support, welcoming rooms, access to books and lectures, and mentorship by virtuous men and Christian merchants to steer men toward lawful, productive lives and faith in God.
A fragmentary text references beholden figures and an outcast, praising the shield of Sremerh t and baptism as invulnerability. It portrays ongoing battles between flesh and spirit with vivid, religious imagery and mentions a gateway to life everlasting.
A child insists a street puncher is a printer editor due to torn coat and missing stockings. In California a reported robbery attempt ends with a man drawing revolvers on the assailant, who declines action. the victim, Mr Jackson, proceeds to his hotel alone.
Advertisement announces Beeler and Curry on 208 West Fourth Street offering new style wedding notices visiting cards and note paper with design options and ordering details.
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