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Newspaper
Beaver Argus
Location
Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1864
Page
2
Imbrie the Beaver Argus editor and proprietor notes subscription and advertising matters. The Anavs Office has moved to the room over Dr. Comnt store, nearly opposite the old location, open at all times to serve friends, entrance at the front of the building.
Correspondent recalls leaving Philadelphia on a Friday, traveling to Amboy by steamship, then by rail and steamer to New York. The piece contrasts the Camden and Amboy route with the Trenton and New Jersey road, extolling scenery, comfort, and speed. It notes New Jersey politics and monopolies, war-time sentiment, and highlights visits to Trinity Church, Beecher in Brooklyn, and other city landmarks and hotels. He reflects on religion, culture, and urban life amid the war era.
A Barneville Ohio Methodist conference of about two hundred ministers adopted resolutions praising the Administration’s handling of the rebellion and pledging prayers and effort to suppress the insurrection. The statements condemn copperheadism and urge careful examination by Christian and half way preachers.
The Executive Committee of the Union will hold a meeting at the Court House on Saturday April 9. attendance is requested. D L Luneg is named chair. Members listed include Imbrie Watersoi Ernest M Cord Wallace Heeroal Rommel Bowen Michell Nicho John am Milton Jebe Christy and others.
The article notes anti slavery policy criticized by northern opponents and praises Southern factions seeking peace and restoration of the Union. It cites political figures and speeches from the North and mentions actions in Pennsylvania and Tennessee to curb rebellion and protect government authority.
The letter praises Captain Andrew J. Cart of the 22d Illinois Regiment for honorable wounds and bravery. It notes his promotion to leader of his company, his return to East Tennessee service, and asks readers to inquire at M Creery’s ad in a rival paper for new stock and supplies.
The piece discusses forthcoming publication of dispatches from General McClellan and critics his campaign management on the Peninsula. It notes alleged distortions by McClellan and his circle, mentions Colonel McClellan’s father in law, and cites press reactions predicting exposure of delays and failures in the campaign. It also includes a War Department notice on enrollment and desertion penalties.
A long obituary memorializes Mrs. Anderson a Bridgewater resident who died during the Civil War era. The piece praises her Christian faith domestic virtues and devotion to family church and community. It notes the financial aid for her funeral and expresses deep sorrow of husband sister and neighbors.
Beaver County Agricultural Society met at the Court House in Beaver on March 25 1864. The fair grounds were leased to Capt. Chas Stone for 65 00 as the highest bid. The Board resolved to hold the annual fair on September 21 22 and 23 and adjourned to April 30 for premium list preparation and arrangements.
Thomas H. Hicks of Maryland writes from Washington on March 24 to the Cambridge Herald urging union sacrifices for the nation and support for emancipation with compensation by the government. He says the war and reunion depend on eradicating slavery and advocates swift action, with or without compensation.
The Louisville Journal reports a Missouri congressman McClurg urged four enslaved people to join the army with promises of manumission profits for the slaveholder. A Caswell letter exhorts loyalty and emphasizes fighting while preserving owners' wealth. Paducah describes rebel attacks and civilian toll. News notes Grant plans 150,000 troops and overall 75,000 more in the East.
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