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Newspaper
Beaver Argus
Location
Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1864
Page
2
Fragmentary note lists a name Andrew Curtin of Bennatlv Sk with a date April 27 1264. The passage lacks coherent context or identifiable event details to form a complete news summary. No additional verifiable entities or actions are present.
Notice reports Imbrie as Editor and Proprietor handling subscriptions and ads at the Beaver Argus. Removal announced to Dr. Cummins Drag Store opposite old office. entrance north side. Editor absent due to father’s illness. audience urged to call for services. Also notes amendments to Pennsylvania Constitution allowing soldiers to vote and upcoming August election dates.
The Mercer Whig reports the preliminary survey of the Now Castle to Franklin railroad is finished. Engineers deem the route practicable and costs not greater than other regional lines. They will immediately survey toward Brownsville and likely to Franklin.
Obituary notes the death of George C Bradshaw Exq of Beaver county at about 34. Born locally he moved from a farm to Fallston for mercantile work before being elected treasurer in 18. He served two years and was praised as honest and obliging. He and his wife, both devout Christians, had endured sorrow with the loss of his wife years earlier and now left four orphaned children. The notice ends with brief local commentary on a oil command.
The Republican County Convention held in Court House met to nominate officers and delegates. Moses B. Welsh was named President with Agnew Duff and others as vice presidents and A. Power as Secretary. Delegates for state and national conventions were chosen, endorsing Lincoln and nominating J. Jul. 8 as representative, with Samuel A. Power as senator delegate. The body adjourned to 1 PM.
Fragmentary notes show quotas assigned to eight Feral sub-districts in Beaver County for 1 600 men with credits to April 25 1864 excluding veterans and indicating balance of duroitina due from unnamed parties.
Captain Jones B. Moran of the 14th Pennsylvania Militia calls members of Company FY to sign pay rolls on Saturday April 30 at his office. Absentees or guardians may sign and obtain power of attorney before a Justice of the Peace or commanding officer to secure pay releases, with blanks required immediately.
The Beaver County Medical Society records mourn the deaths of Dr Cunningham and Dr Allison. Born in 1804 and 1803 respectively in Lancaster County and Beaver, they built long medical careers in Beaverton and Beaver. Their deaths diminish the profession and community, and the society grants resolutions praising their integrity and service.
The Maryland governor announces the remnant of the late election on a state constitutional convention. The total vote was 51,117 with 81,599 for and 19,524 against, as recorded in Annapolis.
Members of the Beaver County Bar met in the Treasurer's Office on April 20 to adopt resolutions on the death of George C. Bradshaw late county treasurer. They praised his faithful public service and expressed sincere sympathy to his family, asking publication of the resolutions in county papers. John Caughey chaired the meeting. J. S. Ratan named secretary.
Reports from the front indicate a possible early movement by rebel forces toward Fortress Monroe. Generals Bernside and Imnotén reportedly sped to the fort while Grant papers reveal troop and hospital redeployments as the army prepares for spring campaign actions.
The governors outline plans to muster up to 109000 men for a hundred days from several states for federal duty. Ohio would provide 30000, Illinois 25000, Indiana 25000, and Iowa 5000, with the government paying and accepting service in United States operations such as the Potomac campaign. Governor Mortox initiates the proposal, awaiting full reception by the government.
Dispatches from Washington dated the 22d say rumors run through the army as Grant’s campaign may open soon. Deserters claim Lee could move first, while rumors of second line works around Richmond and large siege gangs appear dubious. Some reports place Rebels in Shenandoah Valley near the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad with no solid foundation.
The Chattanooga Gazette notes a quiet city while preparing for imminent military operations. It reports vast supplies of subsistence stored in Government Warehouses and reparations for a likely successful campaign as troops and ammunition mobilize. North ally forces are urged to trust their troops will fulfill duties as soldiers remain in good health and ready for action.
The Army Committee of Beaver County appeals for funds and stores to aid soldiers in the spring campaign. Donations should be sent to J. C. Wilson Beaver or W. Speyser Rochester or W P. Beyman Pittsburg with late letters to Dr. John Murray Bridgewater. Roving reports from the Pitts Army Commission accompany this appeal.
The 7p of WW P Weyman Receiver of Christian Commission reports stores distributed to hospitals and camps, totaling 30 610 dollars with three fourths sent to the army. Camp Howe and Camp Copeland stations are active. Hospital visits and clothing bedding support are noted for March, aiding displaced soldiers. lists of distributed stores follow.
Report of Joseph Alurée as treasurer shows cash receipts of 28 084 86 for the year ending April 13 1864 and detailed expenses including stores publications remittance office and public meetings. It notes an on hand balance of 2 680 88 with unsettled accounts about 1 000 reducing funds to 1 680 88 and calls for Christian donations to sustain the commission.
A circulatory artifact attributed to Gen. Butler is debunked by Maj. Gen. Butter. He states he did not write any letter about appointing Mr. Smith to command in the Department of Virginia and North. He emphasizes no contradiction to avoid harming others and defends his usual conduct.
The text recalls Plymouth on the Roanoke eight miles above Albemarle Sound, with Fort Gray. It mentions Union forces in February 1862, Burnside, and river obstructions. General Wessels headed a brigadier post, and Ohio governors call for 100 day volunteers for the national effort. It also cites attacks, bloodhounds, and wartime mobilization across multiple states.
General Totten chief of engineers died Friday at eighty. He had been appointed Brevet Major General in the regal army just before his death.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a surrender of Fi Forrrius amid a battle, with a date near a midweek Wednesday. The text mentions Barrisong Ajril 1 and a stake of losses or bea.
Fragmented OCR text references General Grant and Confederate General Lee amid campaign talk. Scattered phrases mention surrender, battles, and observations about Union and Confederate forces, with unclear dates or places.
Incomplete OCR text references a raid, vaults, and troop movements. Mentions Union and Confederate forces, generals Banks and Smith, operations near Richmond and Vicksburg, and a spring campaign with tens of thousands of men. Also notes printing and distribution concerns and a notice of a hotel reception in Wellsville, Ohio.
A clipped marriage notice from Chester Pa reports the upcoming wedding of a local couple with details including names and date in a formal society style. Further readable fragments reference Mrs Purité Revo and a Rev Jobpd leading the ceremony.
Obscured lines report multiple war deaths from Blair County Pennsylvania during the Civil War era. Names, ages, and units appear, with brief tribute lines describing valiant service and sacrifices far from home, dated in April in Moore Township and surrounding areas.
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