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Newspaper
Beaver Argus
Location
Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1868
Page
2
The Beaver Argus reports a Republican victory with a countywide majority around 1,050 to 1,190. It defends its independence against a rival paper bid linked to Gov Geary and party factions, claiming longstanding support for Republican principles and warning against divisive plots.
The article proclaims Grant leading with about 211 electoral votes and Seymour around 73, claiming a near certainty of a decisive Union victory. It praises Republican support across Northern states and denounces opposition to the Argus, noting hope for peace and safety after the raid. It cites forthcoming improvements and expansion of the Argus printing operation.
Thomas McCarty was executed by hanging at Jamestown jail for the murder of Dela Tansy Denbapasthi near Waterloo. The case featured a calm, premeditated crime with Barry as chief witness. McCarty confessed only to Father Maddigan that he deserved the punishment. The execution proceeded after a forced sleep and prayer service, with McCarty showing no remorse and dying at about 1:15 PM. This marked the first county execution.
Auction announces sale of Democratic Party property once deceased, listing unusual items such as old banners, portraits, and manuscripts. Includes reference to political relics, currency notes, and miscellaneous odds and ends from the party era. Proceeds said to wind up affairs and clear debts for the survivors.
The excerpt describes a hoax book titled Prison Life of Jefferson Davis attributed to Dr Craven but written by General Halpine with notes from Davis and other Confederate figures. Halpine arranged to publish quickly, profiting about seven thousand dollars, while exposing how easily a convincing narrative could be manufactured for notoriety and money.
A Butler County man Jacob Shugart died after eating soup. his wife and a man named Martin were arrested on suspicion of poisoning. Arsenic detected in the stomach contents. case to undergo judicial investigation at Fort Pillow and Basil Dak in Ohio Penitentiary references.
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