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Newspaper
Beaver Argus
Location
Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1865
Page
2
In old tariff the newspaper plans to raise prices to subscribers who fail to pay within ten years. Printing paper costs rise sharply since 1860, forcing higher wages for printers. To meet demand The Anaus will keep publication. Subscriptions must be prepaid and study rates will be offered to attract more readers. After January 1865 the advance price will be $3.00.
Opinion defends Gen Butler despite Fort Fisher setback. The piece credits his leadership, insists his withdrawal helped later Union gains, and condemns copperhead joy. Butler is praised for courage, patriotism, and dedication to justice amid the war’s difficult choices.
The fortlong believed strongest for both sides. its fall marks a major Union victory. Grant earns credit as prime mover with Sherman Sheridan Thomas and Terry as key generals backing the campaign. Fort Fisher’s loss, paired with Savannah’s fall, signals turning tide for the Union.
The piece defends Secretary Stanton against removal calls, praising his wartime leadership. It credits him with reshaping armies under Grant Sherman Sheridan Thomas, replacing McClellan Fremont Buell Siegel, and delivering decisive Confederate victories. It lauds his intellect, will, integrity, and patriotism, likening him to Carnot and Cavour.
The Michigan Legislature re-elected Jacob M Howard to the United States Senate. Aaron H Cragin of New Hampshire and Richard Yates of Illinois are noted as new Senators, with Norton of Minnesota elected to succeed Wilkinson. The article outlines prior service, birthplaces, and the heated contest for Norton’s seat, including ballot counts and party divisions.
Washington dispatches report that Mr Field of Louisiana, seeking admission as congressman, may have thanked Judge Kelly of Pennsylvania with a knife remark. The judge was lightly cut in the hand. Field was held to bail.
Washington dispatch details select committee actions on alleged misconduct by Lucig Anderson. tax and military funding debates. naval and land operations around Fort Fisher, Fort Buchanan, and Wilmington, with casualty notes and reports from Admiral Porter and General Terry.
Beaver County American Medicals Association met at the Beaver Hotel to elect officers for the coming year. President, Cummins. Vice Presidents, M kinney and Winans. Secretary Winans. Treasurer Marquis. Censors Jackson, Langfit, Simpson. Speakers reported cases and committees appointed for audits and press reporting. Meeting adjourned to New Brighton for the next session.
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