03 Jun 1863
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Newspaper
Beaver Argus
Location
Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1863
Page
1
Beaver Argus dated Wednesday June 1 1863 edited by L Imbrie announces terms and prices for delivery and notes letters sent by mail receive prompt attention. It states no paper discontinued until all arrearages settled and mentions advance payments and rates.
The Tribune describes its wide circulation and Republican stance during the Civil War, noting its commitment to liberty and equal rights. It details subscription rates, distribution methods, and postal and payment instructions, while highlighting future content focus and the 1863 almanac release around Christmas.
Beaver Penna advert promotes Union Hotel run by Alex Clark offering a first class hotel, oyster saloon with oysters by can or dozen, and luxuries from Pittsburg Market. It solicits liberal patronage and lists various items like knives scissors purses and needles from the drug store.
The Richmond Enquirer editorial argues for an active summer campaign to keep the population alert as enemies apply raids along the frontier. It describes raids from Mississippi to Charleston, Portsmouth, and the Roanoke, with pressure on towns like Plymouth and Hempstead, while Westen forces bolster Richmond and Fort Monroe. It warns of continued devastation, plunder, and a long war to erode Southern resolve, stating the enemy seeks to prolong conflict for strategic gain.
A Richmond correspondent cites a Richmond Whig article criticizing the city for vice and crime. Burglaries robberies and murders are reportedly common, with gambling houses on Main Street and women nearby serving as witnesses to degradation. The piece laments war’s ruin and asks why authorities do not curb the corruption.
The document lists a satirical platform with positions like unconditional restoration of the Union and repeal of Sunday liquor law. It also notes Minnesota immigration rising, with Dutch settlers arriving, bringing farming tools, stock, house goods, and money for settlement.
A historical column links the Copperhead movement to Benedict Arnold, arguing a shared virulence and lineage. It cites an 1780 proclamation by Benedict Arnold and echoes concerns about treason, government oppression, and wartime sentiment through the Civil War era.
A lone postwar march ends with a soldier buried in a forest clearing. A small group of bearers, lacking chaplain and mourners, lower the coffin as the lieutenant colonel leads with the Lord’s Prayer. The bereaved regiment is left to reflect on dark days and brotherhood in war.
Fragment from a 19th century reflection on women's roles and happiness contrasting married and single life. It weighs duties, motherhood, youth’s gifts, and the presumed limitations or fulfillment of matrons versus younger women in a social setting.
The article presents eye safety guidance, noting how exposure to bright light after darkness strains vision. It warns against reading or sewing in twilight or behind glare and suggests lighting from above left. It also quotes a Hall's Journal of Health caution on eye rubbing and cautions about eye strain.
A late 19th century letter discusses tensions between the Catholic Church and slavery, noting editorials in The Telegraph and arguments by Rosecrans and other clergy. The writer defends abolitionist sympathetic views and condemns slavery as immoral, urging steadfast stand and constitutional order.
Notice outlines advertising terms and discounts for yard ads and long advertisements. It states a base rate of twelve lines per square with price measures and references various notices including marriages and religious notices being free in public notices.
The article details Cad Grierson's leadership of a cavalry brigade formed from the Sixth and Seventh Illinois and Second Tennessee regiments. It notes successful skirmishes in West Tennessee and Northern Mississippi, with officers and men ready to follow his command. It also mentions Copperhead activities near Marshall and Springfield and broader Civil War anxieties and public notices.
Guidance on grafting waxes and second applications, bed preparation, weed control, and seasonal planting tips. Advises careful grafting, mulching, and salt use. Warns against salting young asparagus beds and suggests cleaning garden walks with salt and cinch from tubs. Mentions Stowell Evergreen as a corn variety and timing for planting in June.
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