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Newspaper
Beaver Argus
Location
Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1864
Page
2
The Argus outlines a shift to advance payments due to rising printing and paper costs since 1860. It lists new subscription rates for various quantities and regions and notes postmasters as agents. Expiring titles will be marked with an X for renewal.
The notice lists rates for executors administrators and auditors notices at 800 tage per line. Marriages and deceased soldiers notices have special terms and other transient ads require prepayment. Address D W Scott Exeter Pa until published postpaid.
A Thanksgiving declaration notes Thursday as a day of thanks for Union triumphs in the Civil War. It highlights military success under Grant Sheridan and Farragut, economic prosperity in Pennsylvania, oil wealth, and general blessings. Citizens are urged to attend church and share prayers and feasts in gratitude.
The excerpt argues freeing slaves would force the Confederacy to collapse as Bravery is its pillar. It contends enslaved peoples must be liberated or the South loses its fight, while arming freedmen could strain Union and Confederate forces alike with fear of uprisings.
The Philadelphia News discusses curious political betting, recounting feats such as Ben Perley Poore’s wheelbarrow apples stunt and other farcical wagers across cities. It contrasts urban merriment with worries over moneyed stakes and urges stricter laws against wagering on elections. It also notes Civil War prison mortality at Andersonville, with graves cataloged by registry.
The Dayton Empire notes that Mr. Vallandigham announced his return to the practice of law after a period away. This brief item highlights the former political figure resuming professional duties, signaling a career shift noted in local coverage.
A speaker reflects on President Lincoln’s qualities and leadership after a divisive campaign. He compares Lincoln’s tolerance and resolve with past leaders, notes the strain of public opinion, and defends unity in a troubled era while praising Lincoln’s character and governance.
A wartime style oration condemns slavery as a grave evil and urges swift punishment. It portrays slavery as a nation wrecking force, proclaims its guilt, and calls for execution to restore peace and prosperity, citing witnesses and widespread public demand for justice.
The article notes varied bond prices and coupons for Confederate and state notes with references to per cent values and interest. It mentions gold and silver prices, supply improvements in provisions, and higher stock levels while listing crude figures for bacon coffee and grain prices amid unsettled markets.
The text claims Kansas results show Lingala leading in governor and congress races with large majorities for the Republican ticket. It also references emigration from Germany to the United States, estimates of Germany native population, and other government welfare efforts. The passage is garbled with OCR errors and inconsistent names.
The Richmond Sentinel reports Sherman’s plans near Macon and Savannah with forces under Maj. Gen. George H. Thomas in pursuit. Venomous debate grows over the next target while monitor Camanche completes afloat as a naval landmark. The nation sends donations of poultry and funds to aid soldiers and the Army of the Potomac.
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