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Newspaper
Beaver Argus
Location
Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1863
Page
2
Be wary of scattered text from 1868 issue noting Beaver Argue with editor details D L Merie and agents in New York and Boston. It mentions disposed interest in subscription work and a payment rule for candidate announcements, two dollars except coroner and auditor positions.
The Lora Cuion citizens of Bever County are requested to assemble at Beaver Court House on Saturday evening April 18 at 7 o clock to elect delegates to the state convention in Pittsburg on July 1. Full turnout urged by the Executive Committee. DL T AMRDIP Chief.
Public meeting announced for Friday evening April 17 at 7 o clock in the M E Church New Brighton Pa Capt John Cuthbertson and Rev W B Watkins Unionists will address the gathering Ladies and the public are invited to attend star please copy
Judge Agnew consents to repeat his lectures on The Adaptation of the Federal Constitution to a state of Rebellion. The talk will be at the M. E. Church Bridgewater on Thursday the 23d at 7 o clock. Earlier venues include Norrisburg and Pittsburg.
A wartime piece notes unanimous resolutions from Pennsylvania troops, with only two exceptions, showing firm support for the Union cause. It emphasizes patriotic sacrifice, denounces antiwar politicians, and urges steadfastness amid divisions at home.
The piece contrasts Democratic hopes of Republican defeat with actual results across cities such as St Louis Cincinnati Cleveland and Leavenworth. It lauds Union voters for ousting copperheads and urges Pennsylvania voters to support true Union candidates to drive treason from the Commonwealth and restore peace.
Officers from every regiment issue a united warning to Democrats in the army. Leaders and principles are stressed as factions vie for loyalty. The address rebukes disloyalty, cites Vallandigham as a former traitor now guiding the party, and urges soldiers to avoid suspicion of disloyalty to country or defenders.
Beaver Female Seminary to open Monday April 20 1863 under Prof S B Mercer as Superintendent and Miss Sarah J Thompson as Principal. Mercer renovates the academy with a large well suited building and high moral standards praised by supporters and parents.
A historical report notes the execution of Ei F Apocts for the murder of John Ansley on a Friday in an unnamed county. It details private execution under law, public sentiment, the condemned man’s refusals to admit guilt, and Sheriff Roberts’s orderly conduct, with commentary on related trials and confessions.
Officers of the 40th Regiment Pa Vols met near Falmouth Va on March 27 1863 to draft resolutions expressing sentiment for government measures against rebellion. Commanders elected Capt Gregg Wan president and Cap Hi Bingham secretary with a committee to finalize views for endorsement.
Harrisburg letter reports officers of the 78th P. W. (Keystone Zouaves) drafting a resolution condemning Northern treason and "disloyal" parties aiming to undermine the Union. They pledge support for the Constitution, the General Government, and President Lincoln amid wartime strain and political division.
A correction states that Beaver Female Seminary and arc alemy are not to be united though under the same Board of Trustees. They will be conducted separately with Professor Mercer remaining Principal of the Academy and Mrs Sarah J. Thompson Principal of the Seminary. Only ladies will room and board in the Seminary building. Bridgewater, April 6.
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