15 Oct 1862
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Newspaper
Beaver Argus
Location
Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1862
Page
1
Fragmentary 1862 Beaver Penn'a notice from Nicholson & Co. refers to overdue subs, paper status, and communications. It mentions advance charges and solicits prompt letters, with unclear names and dates due to corrupted OCR.
A mixed page item lists probate notices and ads for estate settlements in Beaver County. It references administrator and executor actions, debts due, claims to be authenticated, and public sale notices, all urging prompt payment and claims filing with named parties like DANIEL AGNEW and JOSEPH SHARP H. WANNA.
A verse fragment from 1862 reflects on nature’s constancy during wartime. The speaker contrasts battlefield horrors with calm harvest imagery, urging a vision of peace and freedom. The poem laments suffering yet clings to nature’s persistent promise and seasonal bounty.
An old man recalls a strict schoolmaster and warns boys to mind their conduct. A letter to Gov. Curtin from Sharpsburg thanks him for mobilizing militia, noting Pennsylvania’s defense and public response. A Connecticut recruiting scam and student draft exemptions are also discussed.
A western woman visiting the city recounts her 1849 voyage across the plains where her husband died, returning by the Isthmus. She later led a daughter and several possessions along the Lassen route to California, while the husband took the Carson road. Years later they were mysteriously reunited in San Francisco, reigniting a long estrangement with their daughter present.
Eyewitness reports describe a bold maneuver by James Baier and Co C 87th Indiana as they advanced to within sixty yards of enemy lines. Baier allegedly surveyed trench fortifications, relayed strength data, then rode to the general amidst a hail of bullets, claiming miraculous escape and high morale.
An excerpt recalls a scene with a veteran saluting a youth, the two sharing praise and a cordial farewell as a division receives orders. It shifts to a London report praising a harvest year with England facing below average wheat and barley yields and a variable crop outlook across cereals and fodder crops.
A reflective essay compares aging friends nearing death with a life well spent. It recalls two elderly men, once worldly travelers, now frail yet clear in spirit and heart, their hours ticking away beside a tea table and an old watch. The piece shifts to a General Conference discussion on slavery, recounting moments from 1836 to 1844, defiant voices defending abolitionist positions and the fragility of unions tested by moral conflict.
Fragmented account recalls the famous elephant Hannibal at Van Ambury and Co. Menagerie. After a deranged incident in Caldwell Ohio a keeper’s absence led to a fatal act by the beast’s temper. To curb danger the animal’s tusks and jaws were removed. The piece shifts to caricature and dialogue about butter and flies, reflecting a chaotic newspaper column.
An event recounts a coincidental link to a decisive battle led by General McClellan on September 17. The piece notes the day’s significance as the 75th anniversary of the U.S. Constitution’s adoption and reflects on the enduring value of the Union’s military outcomes.
The text discusses tax law decisions under the Revenue Law and penalties related to stamped papers. It notes that papers issued before January 1st, 808 lack stripes and may be used as evidence in court, with potential expenses for users. Congress may adjust relief under section 93.
Fragmentary remarks debate conscription in Napoleon era, weighing personal exemption against national duty. The speaker questions exposing one life for another, while defending conscription as moral purification and a tool for defense, tranquility, and societal order amid upheaval. The text references a council, conscience, and a vision of national resilience.
Fragmentary Richmond Dispatch text references thousands of troops, captives, and rebels with garbled place names. The readable portion mentions Indians and Minnesota, suggesting a Civil War era battle report with incomplete details about captures and movements.
Public notice text describes advertising rates and discounts for yearly placement. Mentions special rates, business aids, and marriage notices. Includes political and other notices as public matter.
Advice on storing potatoes to prevent damage from freezing and thawing. Proper methods include heaping and covering in dirt, keeping dry, and using a tight dark cellar with gradual thawing. Use straw or sawdust to insulate and avoid sprouting, while ensuring drainage for moisture.
Fragmentary notes recount a speech performance by Col HH during a campaign. The speaker reportedly memorized a long extempore address, delivering it without notes while a colleague struggled to find words. The tale preserves a vivid but imperfect memory of a political moment.
Fragments mention army life and figures like Sumner and Keane, with scattered lines about generals evacuating Frederick and hospital supplies. The text also references various odd phrases and misread names, yielding a mosaic of wartime and domestic mentions without a single clear event.
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