Governor Andrew G. Curtin Seeks State Convention Decision
The note states that Governor Andrew G. Curtin is subject to the decision of the State Convention. No further context or details are provided in the fragment.
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Newspaper
Beaver Argus
Location
Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1863
Page
2
The note states that Governor Andrew G. Curtin is subject to the decision of the State Convention. No further context or details are provided in the fragment.
Assembly William Henry Fallston Sheriff Sosepi Ledlie Commissioner John H. Beighley Economy Cp Coroner Thos Deviney New Brighton Poor House Director John K Potter Racoon Auditor Joseph McLure Bridgewater Trustees of Academy Rev D A Cunningham Bridgewater William Orr Beaver
The writer denounces British support for the rebels in the American conflict, accusing Britain of arming and aiding the rebel states, aiding blockade runners, and hindering American vessels while promising retribution and accountability for perceived slights against neutral rights. It calls for strong measures and warns of a looming confrontation with Britain.
A partisan critique of the Democratic Platform and the Pennsylvania State Convention in Harrisburg amid Civil War turmoil. It denounces alleged treasonous misrepresentation and praises loyal measures to defend the Republic, noting F W Hughes and eleven adopted resolutions.
In a fiery Pittsburgh Gazette rebuttal, editors defend Governor Curtin and denounce Democratic attacks as treasonous while urging Unionists to rally behind Curtin’s leadership. They fault copperhead rhetoric, warn of a hostile bloc seeking Woolward, and cite Western Pennsylvania support for Curtin.
The report notes Henry Edwards of Co F 140th Pa Vols wounded at Gettysburg. he arrived home Friday evening with his wife who had traveled from Philadelphia to care for him. He was shot in the left thigh, the ball passing through. though painful, the wound is not described as dangerous and recovery is awaited. The Louisville Journal contrasts Federal money and taxes with Confederate and Southern taxes for satire.
The piece critiques editors of the Pittsburgh Gazette for sympathetic attacks on the Union party and hints at editor affiliations. It then prints Lincoln's July 15 1863 Proclamation calling a national day of thanksgiving and prayer and lists an exemption roster and medical findings for Civil War service.
A garbled passage urges removing officeholders connected to the Union and administration. It calls Western Pennsylvania loyal press and a convention meeting to address the issue and back the breach of Woodward’s bridge, highlighting partisan public concern.
The Bridgewater M E Church generously raised the full exemption amount for Pastor J S Bracken, paying it to the Collector last week. The church’s action is praised as noble and a sign of love and Christian sympathy for their pastor, whose ministry is described as both pleasant and profitable. The Beaver Post Office will close tomorrow from 9 AM to 4 PM.
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