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Newspaper
Beaver Argus
Location
Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1864
Page
2
A call fortifying national loyalty condemns treasonous critics and corrupt officials as public enemies. It singles out those aiding Jeff Davis and opposes shoddy contractors undermining the Union and war effort.
The piece denounces extortion and inflated costs harming laborers and the public in hard times. It links foreign gold imports to inflated prices and calls for patriotic associations in Washington to curb extravagance and restore moral living standards. It urges citizens to remember duty to country and resist reckless displays of wealth.
The text argues that since the Buchan administration national expenses rose sharply, doubling the debt from about sixty million to near one billion dollars. It critiques mismanagement and corruption, links debt growth to Democratic losses in 1860, and estimates taxation and revenue impacts. It questions how long to extinguish debt given current rates and revenue projections.
A reflective voice argues the national debt will be large yet matched by rising revenues. It predicts significant postwar gains from Southern reintegration, new industry, and increased population, asserting national strength in wealth and resources despite taxation fears.
A historical note on women supporting home manufacture through a National Covenant League. It cites Queen Victoria era precedents to boost woolen goods and urges American Royal Union Women of America to advance the plan. Commissions listed include Bret Imbrie, Johnston Calhoun, Robert Patton, Frederick James Trote, and Abraham B.
The dispatch cites Gen. Grant’s renewed offensives against rebel forces as Sherman advances from Tunnel Hill toward Pallet hill and the James River approach while Cox advances from West Virginia. It asserts confidence in a decisive outcome, urging belief that the rebellion is crushed and the Union will be restored.
A Beaver concert fund raiser led by Profs Cole and Borden will be held Friday evening at the Presbyterian Church for the Ladies Soldiers Aid Society. Admission is 25 cents. ticket sales and pageant items are listed, with a mix of local notices and book sales. News also notes Lieut. Colonel Anders’ commission and a sword presentation from Co F, 740th NY, plus Meade dispatches on Lee’s retreat and Hancock’s movement toward Fredericksburg.
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The account details Lee's two attempts to split the Union army, Hancock and Sedgwick coordinating near Chancellorville, and Grant Meade forces at Germania Ford. It describes heavy fighting, entrenched rebel positions, costly casualties, and the Union defense holding after hours of musketry and limited artillery.
A May telegram from the Secretary of War notes dispatches from General Grant and General Meade stating they were moving toward Richmond. Lee was retreating with generals Sedgwick Hancock and Warren close behind as Union forces pressed forward after a night clash that ended quickly.
United States notes and National Banks subscriptions accepted. Bonds redeemable in coin from 10 to 40 years, interest paid semiannually in coin. Registered bonds recorded by the U S Treasurer, coupon bonds payable to bearer. Premium noted at high rates. tax exemption varies by state and party.
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