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Newspaper
Aurora Commercial
Location
Aurora, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1863
Page
2
Summary view of 1862 battles and campaigns highlighting Union advances from Missouri to Florida, key victories at Gettysburg Vicksburg Port Hudson and Helena, and the overall northward push. It notes Christian gratitude, divine blessing, and calls for praise, with extracts about regimental provisions and health.
The Commercial issues a notice on Thursday August 20 1863 offering a three month subscription for twenty five cents, advertising the affordability of its publication to readers.
The paper states it cannot supply on credit and will remove several subscribers with expired payments who have not advised continuation. Rising material costs force tighter accounting and a closer calculation to keep the business afloat.
A Lawrenceburg Register column lampoons abolitionist labels and Copperhead attacks, framing butternut as treasonous emblem. It argues punishment for treasonous acts is justified when loyal citizens face provocation and violence, criticizing press excuses. The piece mocks sensational outrage rhetoric and defends order.
A July tale describes Sergeant Cole of the Third Indiana Cavalry disguising as a civilian to reach the 6th Army Corps. He captured a rebel spy who dined with him and betrayed Lea's army, then arrested the spy upon returning to Federal lines. The piece also notes Copperhead confrontations in Cardiaptor, Ohio, and reports on Copperhead sentiment, New York rioters, and a wartime gossip column.
A Swart correspondent relays Henry Shaler of Indianapolis as a daring defender at Gettysburg. Disguised with a poncho he urged Confederates to surrender, captured a lieutenant’s sword, and led a group into Union camp. He later bagged a captain and five men, totaling twenty five, earning remembered praise as a bold little Dutchman.
A donation tally from Salem Church Ohio county shows Chaplain J H Lozier delivering ninety dollars toward the state sanitary committee and a long list of subscribers led by Rev L B Hunt and Henry S Pate. Subscriptions may be left at John Grace & Co or Rising Sun with credits published in local papers. Total reported contributions amount to 167 35? 500.
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