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Newspaper
Beaver Argus
Location
Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1864
Page
2
A fragment notes an intend to issue a paper one or two days later than the usual time, citing a delay and vow to address it. The text is incomplete but implies a delayed publication schedule and assurance of forthcoming normal timing.
A lengthy wartime editorial notes the war’s moral and strategic tolls from both sides, praising Union gains and President Lincoln’s leadership. It endorses the Baltimore convention choice of Andrew Johnson as Vice President and argues the administration deserves strong support to preserve the Union and human liberty.
An event titled Come to Supper will be held Thursday evening at the Beavers Hotel to raise funds for the U S Christian Commission Treasury. Ladies of energy head the drive, with donations of edibles and money urged. admission is 50 cents plus extra for ice cream and strawberries.
The column endorses Tomas Cunninga for Congress and lists Beaver, McGu Mir, Lawrence, Samuel ratte ley, Sheriff Th mag, Hy Reg ister, Sylvester S$. Kraston, Commissioner Benes W. Emery, Auditor David Warnock among those nominated by the county. It urges unity and pride in the district's choice and praises the candidates' qualifications and patriotism.
The document lists indictments for riot and assault and battery, with guilty verdicts and pleas of guilty. It reports on liquor selling indictments, varying outcomes, and note of public wartime appeals and soldiers returning, including Cooper's Battery and draft notices, plus political commentary on Democratic conventions and war strategy.
Fragmentary notice lists Union State Central committee members and a July 6 date. Mentions Zaid Hartisburg and Simon Cameron Chin Wien Forney as secretary at Beaver Post Office. Possible inquiry about a son in the army and a Mrs Bet Hummel contact.
The National Union Convention at Baltimore on Iron Street Theatre opened with Hon. BD Morgan as chair and Ex Governor Dennison elected permanent president. Amid noisy cheering the reading of resolutions endorsed the Roe Doctrine and Lincoln’s name. John A. Johnston of Tennessee was nominated for vice president and Samuel Ar Pleasance was chosen as Pennsylvania delegate to the National Committee.
A Tribune correspondent writes on the sixth about possible flank maneuvers and the army's morale. The piece argues the campaign aims to break Confederate defenses and asserts ultimate victory is near.
A cavalry officer reports hearing firing Saturday night toward Bottom Bridge across the Chickahominy ten miles from the front The report states General Hancock after a desperate fight dislodged the enemy and captured the bridge with bayonet, and the army held the position near the James River.
A fragmentary 19th century timetable and financial notices show Brigh'n Castle Mail and Express routes, Rochester agents, and bank subscription details. References to periodical express services, schedules, and national banking ads indicate a connected transit and finance snapshot with multiple named entities and places.
Washington dispatch reports the Senate Military Committee backing abolition of the enrollment clause. motions to amend with a $100 bounty for drafted men and provisions to enlist insurrectionary Stites and protect families of colored soldiers. House vote against repeal noted. Also, ex-Congressman Keitt of South Carolina reported killed in battle.
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