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Newspaper
Beaver Argus
Location
Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1864
Page
2
The Argus announces a subscription drive offering 50 cents per issue for new subscribers. Patrons are urged to send their names immediately to receive the paper at the stated rate.
Fragmentary OCR shows a county committee meeting notice for Senator Wilson and local political speakers plus a sales pitch for a dry goods store with prices and goods listed. It references Homewood meeting on October 7 and Beaver headquarters, with figures like Simon Cameron and John Atlish among speakers.
A defense of Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson as stronger leaders to crush rebellion, preserve the Union, and uphold the Constitution. The piece denounces George McClellan and the Peace Democrats, arguing they would weaken the nation and invite further bloodshed. It urges loyal states to back Lincoln on a united platform.
Fragmented Civil War era rhetoric urging loyalty to the Union. The writer denounces secessionists and calls for support of Lincoln and Johnson, warning against treason and urging votes for New York’s Pendleton and Yellan to sustain republican government and peace.
Voters in Beaver County are urged to remember the upcoming October election and oppose Copperhead propaganda. The piece calls for loyalty to the Union, naming candidates like George V. Lawrence, Matthew S. Quay, and others, and warns Copperhead editors for undermining soldiers and Lincoln.
The piece rails at alleged deceit in voters with calls to back the Union and Constitution. It defends Mr. Lawrence’s Senate record in 1861 while denouncing libelous charges and urging loyalty to Lincoln and Johnson to save the country from military despotism.
A large attendance packed the New Brighton Gar Factory for a Union meeting on Tuesday evening. Jani Patterson presided, with speakers J A Buchanan and Hon George V Lawrence praising Lincoln and the 1860 Senate winner, urging re election, while other meetings in Chippewa Mechanicsturg Baden drew crowds and strong support for the Republican cause.
The article discusses McClellan opposing soldiers voting rights and criticizing pro slavery stances. It notes Joe Woodward’s positions against soldiers at Wis, and a Chicago Platform alignment. It cites a Governor race letter from McClellan to Judge Woods Ward and questions loyalty to the South.
Telegraph operator Burns reports Gen Ewing concentrated troops at the fort while rebels occupy town plundering stores. Mills column attacked at Mineral Point. repulsed then withdrew to De Soto. Potosi captured by rebels. Gen Smith’s headquarters remain at De Soto receiving reinforcements. Major Blair offers services to aid Rosecrans as militia under arms. The Hon Thomas F Marshall dies aged sixty four in Woodford County. noted as eloquent though marked by excess.
A complex Civil War set of reports describes Union forces under Generals Warren and Ord advancing near Richmond, capturing positions and taking prisoners. Dispatches note Confederate counteractions at Capin's Farm, shifts near Petersburg, and reports of yellow fever concerns, with generals Meade and Butler involved and silence from Shordan and Staunton postings.
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