13 May 1863
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Newspaper
Beaver Argus
Location
Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1863
Page
1
Beaver Argus issues notice stating no paper will be discontinued until all arrearages are settled and mail letters receive prompt attention. The page lists editor and proprietor and references subscription terms and charges.
The New York Tribune declares its wartime mission to bolster Union efforts and Republican ideals. It stresses equal rights, anti-slavery, and national unity, while urging readers to back the National cause and assist with circulation and subscriptions amid rising printing costs.
An old newspaper snippet promotes Union Hotel in Beaver and Provarston Addition offerings, praising the proprietor’s fitted conveniences and an Oyster Saloon serving oysters by the can or dozen. The ad notes a Pittsburg market quality table and solicits continued patronage. It also mentions a range of personal care items like scissors and needles.
Public notice outlining advertising rates including per square inch pricing, liberal discounts for early advertisers, special notices priced at 25 per line, and free notices for marriages and deaths and certain public notices.
A Wayne County letter questions Congressman Lazear’s war policy votes and public conduct. It asks whether he opposed the war, how he voted on key measures, and why he praised General Butler, urging readers to seek full record disclosure from Editor. The writer labels Lazear a leading Greene County Democrat and calls for accountability to his district.
The Democratic party in the north vocally opposes Congress wartime actions notably the Conscription Act and Treasury notes, while southern Democrats support them as rebel-strengthening tools. The piece argues northern copperheads undermine loyal support, criticize direct taxes, and oppose a no interest government loan, signaling pro rebellion stance.
The excerpt from Life and Letters of Washington Irving recounts the British entry into Washington and the ensuing panic on a steamboat near Poughkeepsie. It includes remarks on Jimmy Madison, calls for national pride, military rank insignia details, and homefront notices about deserters returning from Canada under new laws.
Army movements along the Rappahannock and across the river led by Gen. Stoneman and Gen. Hooker culminated near Chancellorsville. Union forces pressed forward, repelling rebel attacks and consolidating lines after heavy combat as Lee's army concentrated and a furious night fight unfolded.
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