Union Vigilance and the 1864 Campaign Call
A political tract urges Union supporters in Pennsylvania to organize anew the Friends of the Union, defend civil and religious liberty, and back Lincoln and Curtin. It cites Copperhead threats, lists Soldiers' Aid Society deliveries, and notes wartime fundraising and donations in Greene Township and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Friends of the
Gov. Curtin
Friends of the Constitution
Union
Ohio
New York
Abraham Lincoln
United States
Andrew G. Curtin
Commonwealth
Messares
Lnte
Friends of
Taion League
Ene
Het
Apaus
Greene Township
Friends of the Christian Commission
Gettysbar
Greene
Hookstown
Georgetown Borough
Pennsylvanian Loyalists Push Moore for State Treasurer
The letter endorses Henry D. Moore of Philadelphia for the upcoming State Treasurer election, praising his competency and integrity. It urges the Legislature, with a presumed Union majority on joint ballot, to elect Moore and to appoint Thomas Nicholson as Chief Clerk or Cashier, highlighting Beaver County’s expectation of fitting appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Ir Ousurer
Stoerane Place
Henry OD. Moors
Philadelphis
Pennsylvania
Moore
Thomas Nicholson
Correction on Gov. Curtin drunkenness report in Star
The Star retracts a prior Oct 2 report alleging Gov. Curtin was drunk in Rochester. The correction notes investigation showed the initial claim false and misinforming readers. The paper states no intent to hide truth and that libel action against Mr. Long has been withdrawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Rochester
Curtin
Eucn
Critigiam
Long
Revolutionary War Battle Losses Table Noted
A table compares deaths at various Revolutionary War battles and may interest readers seeking quick figures. The list highlights comparative losses across engagements and provides a snapshot of casualties for context and study.
Union Duty and County Bounty Proposals Amid War News
A Beaver County notice orders jurors for the third Monday of November not to attend and directs the sheriff to limit the term. Letters urge volunteer enlistment and propose a county bounty to aid Union troops, with reader letters praising Stephen Wilber’s gubernatorial win and Minnesota’s devotion to the Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver County
Wit
Itiis
Eia
Dantel Agnew
Minnesota
Staten
Stephen Wilber
Heroic Ohio Officer Quay and Lieut Robinson Interred
In April 1861 Capt Eilige Swift Quay and Lieut W H Robinson died after long service to the Union Army. Quay, age 28, was born in Allegheny Pennsylvania and joined the famous Seventh Ohio. He served as Second Lieut, then First Lieut, later A A General before returning home due to illness. Robinson, a lifelong comrade, fell ill with consumption and lung fever after a storied career, including staff duty under Gen Tyler and later resignation. Both men, once inseparable, are remembered for bravery and sacrifice in battles such as Antietam and Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army of the Union
A. Twift
Robinson
Quay
Eilige Swift Quay
Key
A. B. Quay
Allegheny
Pennsylvania
J C. Prentiss
Ravenna
Snes G
Ohio
Tieat
W. H. Robinson
Co. G
Francis
Tyler
E B.'Tyler
Madea
Cross Lanes
Cotton Hillz
Blue Gap
Virginia
Meeting of Greene and Adjoining Townships Teaching Institute
Greene and adjoining townships conducted a county teaching institute in Hookstown on November 29. Rev. Scott was elected chair, with Dr. Nelson as president and Miss Jennie Mercer as secretary. Afternoon and evening sessions featured reading, arithmetic, grammar, and government topics, with resolutions thanking residents, trustees, and Rev. Morton and plans to publish proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene
Adjoibity
Hookstown
Scott
Nelgon
Offcera
Nelson
A. Ay McCoy
Jennie
Mercer
J. ¥. Reed
Beal
Misa Lizsie M' Laughlin
Afcor Ub
Reeding
A.A. McCoy
Dr. Nelson
R. S. Morton
A. Clana
J TJ Reed
Wm. Beal
Miga Jennie Calhoun
Lizzie
M'’Laughlin
A. A. McCoy
Jennie Mercer
Institute
Reed
Bia
United States
Morton
Loffereil
Dr. Newson
A. A. MceCoy
Falsehood Exposed In State Campaign Retract Dates
The Beaver Stir charges a Democratic paper printed a false report that Governor Curtin drank and insulted the crowd during a visit. The editor of the Hand retracts the claim in the latest issue, admitting the story was unfounded and misinformed, spurring calls for consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver Stir
Agri
Curtin
Sult
Than
Star
Pittsburg
Sumter Besieged and Fort Sumter Occupied Report
News from the sea says the steamer Salvor arrived from Morris Island with intelligence that Fort Sumter is in possession of Little Pennsylvania volunteers after a bombardment by three monitors and forts Grover Wagner. The Fulton and Golden Gate conveyed the news to New York while Hilton Head was used to observe the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvor
Morrie Island
Glorious
Hilton Head
Fort Sumter
Grog
Wagner
Hilton
O'Neal
Nvalid Corps
U.S
Fulton
New York
Golden Gate
Fortnight of War Promises Major Global Clash
A Tribune Washington special predicts the next two weeks will be the most eventful since the war began. It notes General de and Burnside's department achieving success and describes preparations for a vast conflict with battle lines extending from Chatty hooge to Washington and Richmoed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tribune
Washington
Burnside
S. Department
Battle on the Rappahannock drives rebels from river
War dispatches report Major General Sedgwick forcing a rout at the Rappahannock with two regiments captured and artillery, while Major General French crossed at Kelly's Ford and pursued the enemy. Kilpatrick rumored near Fredericksburg with troops ready to advance. Casualties and prisoners described as heavy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
yeory _ Wasnixaton
Culpepper
Kelly's Ford
Rapidan
Rappahannock
Granthan
Burnside
Rebgis
al, Ithetia
Washington
Ath
5Th
6Th Army
Sedgwick
Rappahannock Station
French
Kelly 'S Ford
Jini
Sind
Warrenton JuNerioy
Herces
Culpapper
Gen- Prince
North Carolina
Prircy
List of names from Monongahela area by Captain John Cuthbertson
A long OCR fragment lists numerous individuals tied to Monongahela, Amwell, Donegal, Jefferson, and surrounding towns. It names residents across Chartiers, Cross Creek, and Washington counties, including captains, landowners, and neighbors, with repeated references to Monongahela City and nearby communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gayne
Cumberland
Rebels
Morgan
Franklin
Opton
Cumber Thos
Smith
Jackson
Haid
Greene
Mert
Ayne
Black
Maron
Cumberlant
Washington
Morris
Reden
Ainwell
Crows Creek
Gilca
Lawton
Jos H Hawkins
Solantact
Ander
Carson
N- Beate
M ‘Danley
Finleys
Wesheey
Ajlinoi Chartiers
M’ Curdy
Rogers
Nor Beavers Lewis ‘Houten Wabhington
Rich
M’cohnell
N ‘Bourgri Sami
Win Saskin
Nor Beavers
Walter Wullerson
Nathan Ohtison
John Bing Gtam
Wasnin
Sien Pheie
Jamed M' Veiy' Pollock
Win Leary
Lonango
Fe Ribert
Peter Dlemitinger
Patloe’a
Sita Foubelie
Bie Bearet
Mr Pleas Asaht
Sow Bittenberg
le Beater
Wey
Pinkey
Josiah’ Hewitt
Ammweil
Birch
Domiseal
Martin’ Kallinerer
Nattfige Jobly
Gregg
Henry’ Aussy
Hanover
James Knox
Pindley
Cornelus Weaver
Crass
Jas M.miller
Baulsville
Thos Taylor
David Bingham
Ah Jseremiah
Covert Mahoniing
Philip M'Conneil
Shonangy
Jack Stoner
Slippery Rock
Gruenfields
Iton
Edward Carre
Marion
Kennedy
Donaldson
Robinson Wash
Bears
D Hart
Carroll
Henry Dickey
Donegal
Griffith
Geeorge Shaffer
E Pike Run
Jack Alford
Brownsville
Robert M’ Cabe
Peters
George Kearns
Doneast
David McBoore
Bomernet
Mi’ Wilkon
Somerset
Isaac GM Greif
Wy Pitze
Jas-M
Sirubatio
Ant'wa Lavejoyy
R B Young
Monongahela
Jax R Campbell
Jos Kelly, Jr
Wat
Bi Rubinson
LT Beaver
John Beas
Fallowfield
Cross Creck
Ames
John Strain
EB Daugherty
Palast
Saver Omy
Sai‘ ‘Richey
Or Ipso
Benédict Reynolds
N’ Strabgne
Leverton
Thomas
Sam’t Shike
Amwell
Hirdin
M Park Mahoning
Jame Stitt
Pulaski
Mutholler
Independence
Waehte
Milton Weaver
W- Bethlehem
James Morrison
Notny
Jan. McBride
Crowe
Sreak
Lewis Early
East Finley
Willian Patterson Linde
John Cuthbertson
T Captain
Prowest
Marlath
Dietric
I Pin
Col. Fay
Marriages in Beaver County Amid Local Notices
Fragmented OCR reports two marriages in Beaver County. One line notes on October 22 a ceremony by Rev A V Boyd for Joan Li Hendrickson and Lupra M Exueny at New Sheffield Beaver County. Another brief item mentions a Pettit wedding at Bridgewater and a later note of Harpy to Maima Movi, both of Beaver County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. V
A.J. Pettit
L Cilds
Bridgewater
Beaver
Darlington Man Mint LA Miny Dies in 30th Year
In the 30th year of his life Mint LA Miny of Darlington township died after a brief illness. He left a wife and child, mourned by a wide circle of friends. Described as a kind husband, father, and good neighbor, he was greatly loved and esteemed. Funeral details were not provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mint LA Miny
Darlington
Venetian Horse Liniment Promises Pain Relief for Horses
Dr Fobias offers Horse Liniment priced at fifty cents per bottle claiming cures for lameness colic and bruises. A Boston advertisement from July 1860 touts it as the best available and notes 108 horses under care at a manager Frost of TM Wan's Menagerie. Sold by druggists through offices in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Tosias
Iinetaaie
Cimuis
Picake
Ito
Att Frost
Thebbrgt &Co
Drugrista
BG Cortleads Grrest, Niw
York
Also Mentioned on This Page
Beaver Argus
P. L. Imbrie
Illinois
Soldiers’ Aid Society
G. NL Cole
New York City
Times
Apent Sander
Democratic Copperheads
Democratic Party
Europe
Plate
Maine
Pomsylvania
New York, &c
Vallandigham
Woodward
Seymour
Patda
National ‘Administration
Copperhead
Alex. Nickle
Sive
Raccoon
David Smith
Glasgow
Ladies of Hookstown
Laxington
Bunker Hill
Flatbush
White Plains
Trenton
Princeton
Hubbardstown
Bennington
Brandywine
Stillwater
Germantown
Saratoga
Reed Hook
Monemouth
Rhode Island
Briar Creek
Stony Point
Camden
King’s Mountain
Gets
Cowpens
Jan
Guilford C.H
Hobkirk Hills
Eutaw Springs
Yorktown
John Roberts
Boaver
Weg Tia
Congress
Maryland
Enrror
Galilee
Capt Quay
Braver County
Col. M. 5. Quay
Meeting of Teaches Institute
Com
Sumter
the Rappahannock
Gentral ‘Sedgwick
Dolanela
Ne Mea
Kilpatrick
Nold
Rt: Appahann
W. Ho
Laiv.ca
Ayy
Law
Briones of
Provost Sbervbill Om
Lin
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