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Newspaper
Beaver Argus
Location
Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1864
Page
1
Representatives in Beauver County are named including Phowas Cunningham and Morton M Blichael from Philadelphia with details unclear in the fragment. The item suggests a list of officials or delegates with regional ties and multiple names.
A fragment listing nominations and candidates for multiple offices including Congress GRO LAWRENCE Washington. Judge L L WGUFFIN Lawrence. Assembly M S QUAY Beaver. ROB RT REED Washington. JAMES R KELLY Prothonotary. BEAVER WEYAND. Commissioner roswell Nb Hopewell. House Director RAMS PCMANA Economy Audi JAMES WHITHAM Hanover. Trustees of Academy A R MOORE BEAVER. WILSON BEAVER. DEMPSEY BEAVER.
The notice states subscription terms at 7.00 per year in advance and 2.50 within the year. Advertising rates include one square per insertion, with additional column space billed semiannually. Professional cards and business notices have per-line charges, with deaths and marriages published free up to five lines and charged per extra line beyond that. Deceased soldiers’ notices are published free.
The Beaver County Agricultural Society Fair is planned at the Fair Grounds near Beaver on Wednesday Thursday and Friday September 21 22 and 23 1864. Entries welcome from neighboring counties. The campaign Argus subscription offer runs from Angus 17 to November 28 at 50 cents in advance. Send names promptly.
A meeting of the Executive Committee is set for Saturday September 3 at 1 p m in the Court House Bearer. All committee members are urged to attend. Members listed include AY. B. Cifree Samuel G. Caughey Geo. W. Hamilton George Neeley Jos. L. Anderson Wm Henry W. A. Laird John H. Wilson Dr John Murray Maj. David Warnock Dr A. T. ShallenbergerWilliam W. Kerr Thomas J. Power Ged Rauseler Barn J. Cross J. Pauis Beseph Pendleton Dr M. Lawrenc J. Foster Tho Nicidee J. Fleming 33 BS Chamberlain John Wilson Ton Agnew Daft Thhman Staridish John Reeves John Ri Mohler Tr Me M Cord Henry Bimber James Patterson KR L Barclay Eph Smith James Smith Dr S. M. Ross Sherlock Stone Ramuel Lawrence JAMES S. RUTAN Chm
The notice from New Brighton dated August 22 1864 outlines how to handle liabilities to the draft, credits and accounts of men furnished. It directs addressing the Provost Marshal of the proper district or the Provost Marshal General in Washington for prompt replies. Substitutes cannot be accepted and circular numbers are referenced.
A long war update describes heavy Confederate casualties and prisoners from recent fighting. Union forces hold Welldon road while reports note Port Morgan in question and varying outcomes from Sherman and Sheridan. It also covers a Grant dispatch on Butler's picket line, and a moralizing tale about finance and governance interwoven with dated narration.
Fragmented text indicates a Chicago court naming General George B. Clinton as the upper head candidate for president. The note mentions a lack of time for Vesgidont this week and references Pettarmanently located terms and unrelated garbled phrases.
In New Galilee, Mrs Joba Dane By living of this county was struck by an express train while walking on the track. Her husband serves in the army, currently a prisoner in the first regiment.
The Army Committee of Beaver County urges immediate action by Soldiers Aid Societies to provide stores clothing and money. Dr John Murray of Bridgewater and Rev W G Paylor of Be are requested to hold meetings and speak to support the effort.
Trustees provide a substantial new building for Beaver Academy and secure experienced teachers. The institution promises liberal patronage and strong educational advantages without distant travel, aided by rail and river access and nearby churches.
Residents express disappointment at poor service after Baver Station burned, noting a new pane and larger structure rising but criticizing slow progress and inadequate facilities for passengers while urging the railroad to improve access and speed. Local observers claim the road should offer better accommodation and demand prompt action from authorities.
A faction urges voters to back Hon. Lawrence of Washington County for Congress, and Hon. L. L. McGuffin of Lawrence County for Judge, arguing their long service, loyalty to the party, and proven capacity. They condemn Copperhead opposition and vow to sustain the country, stressing the need to defeat rebellion and slavery era.
The excerpt questions if peace means surrendering Union gains and restoring prewar slavery. It cites rebels seeking only independence or terms barring Union reconciliation, while insisting the North must continue prosecutions of the war to defend slaveholding rights. The piece argues that peace advocates align with Confederate aims more than with lasting Union victory.
Juror list for September sessions includes Groene Delhi as foreman and riders from Rochester, Bridgewater, Glasgow, New Brighton, Marion, Independence, Chippewa, and others. Names include Jedxitexaa Jed, Anderson Geof Lukerne, Jas Arbaikley Bavondh Moore Bigger Abber Corey 5, Economy Jacob Breitenstein John Hicks, Milton Browns Samuel Carbus Jeremiah Fisher Griffiy New Bewickly John Hesson Robt sation David Hamilton Oliver Hamilton Andrew M Gaffick Thomas Standish White.
A fragmented OCR list presents numerous names tied to various towns and counties, including Hopewell, North Sewiikiv, Bridge dtdrs, and New Brighton. The roster-like text names individuals such as John A Brown, Edmand Brown, Reuben Head, Geo B Baker, Alfred d Hinds, Samuel Fisher, and many others across multiple locales, implying a compiled directory or society roll rather than a cohesive article.
A speech by Mr Y Woodward, about twenty, stirs a Tennessee crowd with a loyalist tirade. He vows harsh action against rebels, declaring plans to exterminate every rebel soldier, and boasts of his Civil War veteran status. He hints at further declarations when asked to speak again. Woodward, Ohio born, is noted as a member of an Indian regiment.
The governor orders four to five thousand State Guard volunteers to be recruited across the state and equipped for border defense. A fifteen thousand field force is authorized and to be organized under the Commander in Chief, ready to move. He urges prompt citizen support to avoid a potential invasion.
Amid rumors and a dated state document, officials reveal that separation remains the sole condition for peace with Davis & Co. moving toward decisive talks. General Sherman reportedly redirects forces toward the Macon Georgia Railroad rear, raising expectations of a Macon operation as General Suhofield advances with 15 days rations toward the same target.
A fragmentary contemporary text mocks a loyalist group in Philadelphia, listing vague slogans about national virtues and peace. It references the Loyal League and its perceived activities, mentioning regiments and public welcome to a pamphlet-like item.
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