Murder verdict and hanging ordered in Beaver County
The Beaver County court condemns Elie F. Suyers to be hanged for first degree murder of John Anstey. Judge Agnew delivers a somber address, detailing the crime from theft to murder and the horse’s death, urging repentance and mercy only through the Savior.
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John Anstey
Eur F. Suxers
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Ansley
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Wartime Letters From the North Strain on Union Support
The piece reviews political commentary from November 1862 noting General McClellan's removal and a North state of mind critical of leadership. It reports on conservative Democratic contacts with Richmond, plans for reconstruction, and rumors of Confederate agent activity amid Union debates. It includes Judge Holt's unpublished letter urging vigorous war policy and opposition to foreign intervention.
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Stone
McDowell Miles
Porto Buell
Smalfer Fry
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Inquirer
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Burnside
McCleskin
Lribitie
Richmond
Washington
Congress
Sehucah
Thither
Letter from Judge Holt on Union, courage, and wartime duty
In a dated 1862 letter, Judge Holt urges decisive military action to defeat the rebellion. He contrasts eloquence with bold deeds, warns against inaction, and calls for united support of the Union, constitutional duty, and resistance to foreign interference. He questions leadership delays and stresses the need to move swiftly to end the war.
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Richmond
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Burnside
Patt McClellan
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