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Newspaper
Beaver Argus
Location
Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1864
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Major General Hancock and a Lincoln era political order. Mentions editor proprietor and 1864 figures such as ABR Lincoln and Andrew Curtin, with garbled context indicating a public or publishing notice from that period.
An 1880s style notice discusses Governor Packer and Democratic Senators amid accusations of disloyal conduct and party intrigue. It criticizes legal and political figures and cites the U.S. Attorney General. The document also issues a formal notice to Justices of the Peace about filing returns and preparing cases for trial by the first Monday of March.
A dated piece argues slavery cannot be restored in the Union, praising emancipation and Republican gains while condemning the South’s slaveholding system. It notes Delaware’s stance, Virginia’s shift, and Arkansas and Mississippi moves toward freedom, urging loyal readers toward peace and Union. Div: Thos Denehos of Wellsville, Ohio, announces a political visit.
A soldier from the Army of the Potomac explains the winter obstruction to campaigns in Virginia. He defends strategic prudence, describes harsh bivouac suffering, and argues the army protects Maryland and Pennsylvania while awaiting better roads and conditions. He notes valor at Gettysburg Antietam and Fredericksburg and stresses that winter campaigning risks starvation and equipment loss.
Fragmentary excerpt from Governor Curtin's inaugural speech praising union and government power. It stresses dedication to the Constitution, disarming rebels, and preserving national life, liberty, and civil and religious privileges through wartime measures. The text reflects 19th century rhetoric on loyalty and federal authority in the Civil War era.
A fragmented 1862 tribute from New Jersey citizens honors Governor Curtin for his wartime leadership. It notes the gift of Audubon's Birds and Quadrupeds of North America and lists fifty six signatories among Pennsylvania loyalists, praising his administration and support for soldiers. The message reflects strong bipartisan appreciation during his second term.
A coroner reports the death of a woman found on a Salem Township road Friday morning. The husband Dennis Maloney of Mercer is charged and jailed after authorities say he killed his wife and will stand trial.
A Civil War-era message from Harrisburg appeals Pennsylvania citizens to fill state regiments and batteries, detailing eligible units such as the 140th 116th and 58th and urging local bounties and pride to spur enlistment. The document stresses that loyal volunteers strengthen national defense and shorten the war, with local officers coordinating mustering and transportation.
A verbose 19th century dispatch notes that recruiting in Georgetown and nearby areas is meeting with success as volunteers hurry to enlist. It reports anxious locals awaiting officers and many ready to join, hoping not to miss the call to serve their country.
The provisional governor names Hon. m At Meredith as Attorney General and Hon. Eli Slifer as Secretary of the Commonwealth for the next term. Secretary appoints Hon. Win H Armstrong as Deputy Secretary. A court trial notes the Express circulation fell from 80 000 to 9 000, while the paper named Yatter is deemed undeserving.
A damaged OCR fragment describes a shell explosion from batteries at a site in Charleatyn. A witness reported the spectacle with excitement and exclaimed phrases of astonishment.
In a energized wartime briefing, officials press for renewed winter campaigns to defeat the rebellion. They argue for rapid mobilization, insist compromise with traitors is unnecessary, and urge volunteers to overwhelm Confederate forces, citing the need to hasten victory and preserve the Union.
A garbled OCR fragment discusses loans and deficits, naming the United States, various banks, and payments due in February and March. It references General biases, military affairs, and potential consequences of funding actions, with unclear dates and a mix of places and figures.
A letter from Hilton Head mentions an expedition sailing downstream and up the Savannah River, with aims to raid and gather enslaved people. Some believe Mobile is the final destination while others expect moves toward Charleston. A large force of enslaved people will be concentrated at various points for capture.
The column fragment reports a wedding in Beaver by Rev S Bort, naming Jangs Fars ER ob Colombians county Ohio and Lizzie ii Frzip of Beaver Pa. It also mentions Fort Snelling and a cold reading with cryptic lines about temperatures and a Mercury thermometer.
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