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Newspaper
Beaver Argus
Location
Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1864
Page
2
A fragment from a newspaper notes a rush of new advertisements and related communications delaying other matters until next week. The unreadable OCR hints at ongoing notices and scheduling adjustments affecting readers and listings.
Union County calls union supporters to meet at polling places on Saturday April 23 at 6 pm country districts and 7 pm boroughs to appoint delegates. A county committee meeting in Beaver County Court House on Monday April 25 1864 will elect delegates to state and national conventions.
A young woman named Mary Mighty dies after being crushed by a train at Industry on the C and railroad. The incident prompts calls for investigation and accountability for railway officers and safety practices. The report also notes a forthcoming apportionment bill distributing senators and members among counties.
The article argues for swift victory in the Civil War, praises Union generals, and rebukes copperheads and English Tory critics. It discusses Lincoln’s renomination, Fremont’s rising support, and urges party harmony to secure victory and restore the Union. It credits military progress and warns against factional splits that could weaken efforts.
Beavers rejoice as Mrs. Robinson opens a North Side Diamond depot next to General Carter’s home. The store promises magazines reviews weeklies and other reading material and invites patrons to inspect the new enterprise.
The article reflects on public sentiment and landmark votes across states during the Civil War era. Maryland, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts show strong support for emancipation and Republican progress, with significant electoral gains and the passage of constitutional amendments.
The session's tense day opens with Mr. Colfax directing Mr. Rollins to move to expel Mr. Long for treasonous language in a Friday speech. Mr. Cox denounces Long’s stance and defends the Union, while Mr. Harris faces censure after a heated crossfire. The House adjourns to Monday after expulsion and censure votes, revealing party fault lines and the era’s political strife.
The State Convention of the Union Party plans to meet in Harrisburg for nominating a federal ticket and selecting at large delegates to the National Convention in Buffalo on June 7. The report quotes speakers about Union aims, loyalty, and the war’s purpose, with local party activity in Wayne McVeigh’s committee and Ohio politics discussed.
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