01 Apr 1863
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Newspaper
Beaver Argus
Location
Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1863
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR shows Beaver discussion of advertising rates on April First with notes on 7 feesle per space, yearly advertiser discounts, and long ads equaling twelve spaces plus a 3e per cent addition to regular rate.
The New York Tribune asserts its wartime role as a national news and literature journal opposing slave power and supporting union victory. It describes Republican principles, calls for cooperation with national causes, outlines pricing and subscription terms, and notes annual and club distributions.
Fragmentary ad for Beaver Penns hotel in Pennsylvania touts a complete and satisfactory bar and oyster salon. It mentions quality oysters, table luxuries, and passenger conveniences with references to various goods sold at a store.
A wartime letter describes a February or March coastal engagement near New Bern with Union forces including the 92d New York and 85th New York. Cavalry, infantry, and gunboats clash as rebels attack fortifications along the Neuse River. The writer reports heavy cannon fire, brief rebel incursions, prisoner captures, and cheer for Generals Wessell and Foster, vowing continued resistance and Union victory.
A diary-like proclamation from the 149th Pa Bucktails encamped near Belle Plain Virginia endorses the Administration, Emancipation Proclamation, and conscription while condemning antiwar Copperheads as traitors. It asserts loyalty, unity, and readiness to endure hardship to suppress the war and preserve the republic.
The officers and soldiers of the command, in union with our comrades in arms, pledge our lives and sustain a government established by blood and victory. The brigade, composed of the 84th Indiana, 92d Illinois, 115th Illinois, and 9th Ohio, gathered at brigade headquarters near Nashville to read and adopt preambles and resolutions with unanimous approval during the afternoon assembly.
A polemical piece alleges the Democratic party promoted slavery and black disenfranchisement across Ohio Maine New Hampshire and Massachusetts. It lists figures like Martin Van Buren Richard M Johnson Rufus P Ranney and George H. Pugh and cites a Richmond market report with high prices for staples.
The article explains the structure of the new conscription act with enrolling boards, district divisions, and the two class system. It notes the appointing of civilian assistants, draft procedures, and the reserve for substitutes with a $300 limit, plus penalties for noncompliance and the president’s power to assign quotas and districts.
The Secretary of the Treasury announces the government will not buy gold in the market. It states gold bullion will be supplied to meet expected demand. Customs receipts are expected to cover interest on the public debt.
A note quotes Hox. John Minor Botts who says he opposes federal intervention but remains a friend of the Union and hopes for speedy restoration of federal authority nationwide. The passage reflects themes of loyalty, memory, and life's journey.
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