20 Feb 1867
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Newspaper
Beaver Argus
Location
Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1867
Page
1
Advertising terms described in a clipped notice offer 12 lines per square and 50 cent base rate with yearly discounts for advertisers. It lists special notices at 26 percent and notes categories such as deaths religious and public notices may be free.
A regional analysis argues that Republican gains in Tennessee stem from postwar immigration trends, investment, and liberal postwar policies. It critiques President Johnson and Northern allies, warning rebels and Democrats may fail to regain control as Republican strength solidifies in the border state.
A reflective piece compares youth’s beauty and purity to delicate glass, stating once defiled they cannot be restored. It warns that a person who sins in youth cannot reclaim wholeness, and emphasizes that crime leaves lasting, irreversible marks despite repentance.
The Secretary of War, testifying to a congressional committee, argues Milligan was properly convicted. He believes expansion of the law justifies military tribunals as legal, and finds the Milligan decision unjustified by recognized civil-law principles. It would be inconsistent with protections for military personnel and state peace and safety.
A telegraphic report from the Woodside mine near Georgetown claims a massive gold vein with nearly eight pieces of solid mass and a three foot lump. The writer notes previous records of large gold pieces, asserting the new discovery exceeds any prior state samples and may weigh far beyond two pounds.
The article recounts a trial where a wealthy man claims charity to a poor family but admits taking a receipt on cross examination. Gen. Butler rebukes the virtue of charity in court as he cites biblical charity while noting the receipt. The piece also notes a Savannah Republican editor convicted of libel for exposing a rebel governor’s payment to the United States.
In a Atlanta trial where evidence was circumstantial a defense counsel recounted a thirty year old case in Judge Canonge's court. A Bayou road fisherman claimed to have witnessed a stabbing and pulled the weapon from the victim's chest. He was hanged at Congo Square after being convicted. A juror later confessed to having killed his own wife in jealousy and fled.
The Kansas City area faces a need for 5,000 laborers and mechanics by spring to sustain a surge in building. Over the past year 600 buildings were erected, with high labor costs and delays due to shortages. A railroad bridge and the largest depot in the West are planned, but work hinges on attracting workers.
A fragmented interview contrasts Mrs. Jones praised for cooking and work with accusations she is not neat and overly lax with children. Mrs. Smith defends household harmony by forbidding noise and keeping play orderly, while recalling rules about toys and cleanliness.
A January 8 1867 letter to Hon. Thomas Biliot discusses secession in Louisiana led by Richard Taylor and Mayor Monroe. It claims unionists fear violence if U S troops withdraw and describes the secessionist motive to overturn the United States government. The piece cites political tension, assassination fears, and the wartime memory shaping loyalty. includes anecdotal notes on Sheridan Grant visit and autograph hounds.
A dialogue reveals Mrs. Smith’s strict home rules and the children’s boisterous behavior when visiting. Neighbors discuss keeping homes tidy and quiet, while Mrs. Smith laments her children’s disobedience and longs for a gentler, happier atmosphere.
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