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Newspaper
The Evening Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1872
Page
2
Evertws Ot ar Dayton appoints Gm eeine Errowny as authorized agent for subscriptions. Gens tech with Rien will receive prompt attention regarding orders and service inquiries.
A despatch from Yokohama in 1871 describes Secretary of State Fish selecting E Pishine Smith as a legal adviser for Japan. The article criticizes Smith as an ill fit, alleging he lacks learning and industry for the role, and accuses the appointment of damaging US prestige and mutual interests with Japan.
Dispatches report the destruction of the old wing of the Northern Lunatic Asylum near Cleveland after a fire. About six hundred inmates were housed, with injuries and possible deaths feared. Estimated damage reaches 250000 dollars, uninsured.
The Mikado of Japan returned to Yeddo after a royal tour aboard the empire’s largest naval steamer, flanked by six escorts. He discarded traditional robes for a general’s uniform, witnessed gas lighting in Osaka, and marveled at the “heavenly light.” The journey drew silent crowds, who stood reverently as their sovereign passed, marking a potential shift away from ancient customs.
New Haven reports twenty two Chinese boys arriving under Secretary B G Northrup to be placed in local families. Chinese Commissioners will reside in New Haven or Hartford as plans proceed. In Curcaaco a man was wounded in a circus side show after a quarrel, while carpenters strike details note eight dollars daily for first class workers and three to four dollars for others as work resumes.
The National Liberal Colored Convention assembled at 10:20 this morning in Louisville. A prayer by Rev. Dr. C. Davis opened proceedings. A letter from T. A. Boyd urged aid to launch a colored Liberal newspaper. Debate followed on executive committee and endorsements of Charles Sumner.
An original copy of the famed Coffin Hand-bill, once widely circulated by Jackson’s opponents in 1828, is shown in BR. T. Carson’s store on Fourth Street and remains the property of Carson who received it many years ago.
The will of Andrew Barnhard admitted to probate with Catharine Barnhard named administratrix. Timothy Cronin’s will admitted. Margaret Cronin named executrix. Real estate valued at 200. personal property 500. Emma Wilson convicted in Police Court on three charges of petit larceny and sentenced to six months on each. John McKernan dismissed after assault arrest. Docket described as small and routine with drunks and disorderlies.
The Board directs the Auditor to transcribe records into a new volume or volumes and assigns compensation for necessary assistants as fixed by the Court of Common Pleas in joint session under the Fee Bill. The order remains in force until further board orders.
A Westwood meeting chaired by John Minor supported taxing Green township residents to fund a Dent to Marietta road project. If 100 taxpayers petition and a two thirds vote passes, the road would be built at about $10,000 per mile, funded by a $100,000 tax.
Thomas Daniels, a Pomeroy resident visiting the city with a ten dollar bill, fell in with a stranger who offered to change it after a night at a hotel. The man disappeared with the money, leaving Daniels to seek a policeman to locate his companion. Daniels defended his trust, saying the man seemed nice, and reflected that the episode would teach him caution in future dealings.
Market report notes mixed activity with exports and imports at various points, prices steady to firm for corn, oats, bay, rye, and pork. Rail blockade in the South slightly disrupts freight. hogs and bacon show limited but steady demand. flour and whiskey prices listed with several lots and receipts detailed.
Market notes from Liverpool Chicago Toledo New York and New Orleans show wheat firm with various futures quotes, corn modest, oats steady, pork and lard activity mixed, sugar and coffee pricing firmer, with flour and tobacco markets described as in demand or steady. Prices and receipts cited, with regional variations and daily shifts in commodity values.
A detailed treatise by M D Hanover outlines laws governing livery stable keepers auctioneers and sellers in sale warranty and safe keeping of horses and livestock. It covers unsoundness misrepresentation deceit innkeepers and veterinary responsibilities with praise from legal and agricultural journals.
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