07 Mar 1866
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Newspaper
Beaver Argus
Location
Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1866
Page
1
Publication details show Beaver Argus issued weekly on Wednesday from Building Gs, TH ted Street, Beaver. Mailing and contributions by mail accepted. subscription price noted as per annum in advance. Eds Rutland & Co. listed with printing and publication duties.
A fragmentary poem recalls Native land, pilgrims, and Plymouth with lines celebrating freedom and the flag. It envisions a nation twice won in blood and asserts a sovereign right to rule, invoking stars and stripes and triumph over tyranny.
Gov Cox reports a private interview with President Johnson outlining his Civil War policy aims. He describes freeing slavery amendments, provisional governments, and conditions for readmission of Rebel states, plus representation in Congress for loyal officials and continued Freedmen's Bureau.
The readable text shows ad style fragments mentioning rates and insertions for notices. It references marriages and deaths, religious items, and public notices but lacks complete details or structured data for a full item. The content appears as an OCR garble of an old classifieds page.
A moral on financial prudence warns against switching between ventures or gambling on stocks for quick gains. Steady, legal work with bonds or mortgages yields reliable returns. A Sabbath School tale adds a quip about public enemies, illustrating cautious, traditional values amid turmoil.
The Atlantic States journals report Republicans won every seat and that the legislature will repeal the odious free negro law. A state constitutional convention is planned for April to prepare a state constitution for admission with New Mexico, Colorado, and Nebraska seeking statehood. New Mexico is shown as populous with rapid growth, rich minerals, and potential railroad and navigation development ahead.
A Fond du Lac incident reports a homeowner attempting to bomb a wood pile with powder to catch a thief. An explosion blew a pork and cabbage kettle through the roof while a cat fled the scene. A bystander recalls the event as a mean Yankee trick and the owner faced damages claims.
Anecdote tells of a sheriff about to hang a man who thanks the lawman for courtesy. The exchange ends with the sheriff replying that he could not name another person he would rather see hanged.
A Missouri newspaper column defends the radical emancipation policy one year after its adoption. It argues ending slavery improved state life, reduced fear, and boosted immigration while praising freedpeople as industrious and lawful. It cites the St. Louis Democrat and cites moral duty and justice guiding postwar policy.
The convention condemns the President's plan as defiant and hostile to loyal citizens. It argues rebels cannot regain political rights and urges a return to the Declaration of Independence and the fount of liberty. It emphasizes life liberty and the pursuit of happiness as inalienable, urging reconciliation with foundational ideals.
A Cincinnati newspaper recounts a well known general invited to a Fenian gathering. He drank, was introduced with praise, and proclaimed I am with you though mistaking the group’s name. After interruptions, he joked about future actions before retiring amid laughter. James T Brady's office anecdote follows with Irish servant humor.
Fragmentary line reflects on borrowed money revealing the borrower’s poverty. Ambiguous source lacks clear names or places to expand.
A wartime reader argues exposure to cold and wet during long campaigns led to chills and illness. The author condemns overreliance on warming fires and patent tonics, praising cold air and cold water as cures and preventatives, urging soldiers to stay active and properly dressed to avoid catching cold. He cites Dr Doesm and other remedies skeptically.
A sermon-like excerpt recalls Gibbon on Antheus and Serapis to liken slavery’s power to a colossal idol in the nation’s Capitol. It notes President Lincoln’s January blow and Congress’s response, urging removal of the “carcass” to restore order and liberty.
The passage retells a creator dialogue where angels debate shaping humanity. The angel of Justice warns of cruelty, the angel of Peace foresees blood and war, and the angel of Truth cautions about desecration, while the Eternal Father counsels mercy guiding the young human toward goodness.
The text describes foot-sore travelers on rocky paths and compares pebble surfaces unfavorably with cheaper materials. It reflects on road wear and the burden of walking over uneven ground.
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