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Newspaper
Beaver Argus
Location
Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1864
Page
2
An old publication plan keeps delivering the Argus to long paying subscribers while costs rise. Printing and wage increases push prices. clerks and professionals may pay $1 00 annually or more. Postmasters act as agents, and expired subs get their papers marked with an X to indicate renewal.
Public notice rates specify 10 cents per line for professional and business cards and for notices of executors administrators and auditors. Deaths and marriages published up to five lines with additional lines charged. deceased soldiers' notices are free.
A county paper advocates literacy and subscription as essential to voter competence. It argues citizens must stay informed through local journalism to understand town ship, county, and state issues, urging readers to subscribe or risk ignorance at the ballot box. It cites формат flaws and warns of ill informed electors.
Colonel John James Speed of Louisville Kentucky is described as the newly appointed Attorney General and a leading figure at the Kentucky bar. He is noted for radical anti slavery politics and longtime friendship with Cassius M Clay, supporting the anti slavery cause in Kentucky.
A reporter surveys the President Lincoln message, praising its honesty and plain language while noting mixed reception in Congress. The piece compares Lincoln's style to historic figures and discusses how both support and opposition viewed the war policy and Union aims.
Eerie excerpts from the Lincoln message provoke a range of editorials. The Sun lauds its restraint yet condemns monetary policy. The Herald praises brevity and foresight while noting dangers. The Times stresses constitutional war aims and unyielding peace terms. The Commercial Advertiser critiques optimism and calls for stronger action.
Reports from the Senate and House detail roll calls, appointments, and legislative moves on taxation, debt payoff, and loyalty oaths. Debates touch duties on imports, sinking fund proposals, and inquiries into Red Rivers campaign and prison interviews.
The record shows December activity in the House and Senate with votes, motions, and bills. Highlights include motions to table and reconsider, committee assignments by caucus, and introductions of bills on naturalization, naval matters, and revenue cutters. Adjournment set for Monday as debates continue.
Richmond papers from December describe Sherman massing units near Millen and Savannah. The Richmond Whig notes the 20th Army Corps joining the left wing as Sherman’s column moves along the Georgia Central Railroad toward Savannah. Local papers report movement and uncertain details about the main Confederate positions.
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