Return Judges Meet to Count County Votes in Beaver
The Beaver Argus reports the Board of Return Judges met to count county votes. New Sewickly did not deliver returns until late, and the board allegedly refused to receive them when properly certified. The article questions legality and calls for duty to count all votes.
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Beaver County Election Returns and Loyalist Appeal
The article reports Beaver County’s election results with a Unionist victory margins in county totals and notes soldiers’ votes. It critiques opponents for misrepresentations and urges support for the Constitution and flag, warning of treason and rallying Loyalist sentiment.
The Army Vote in County Returns Delayed
Officials state election returns from the army are incomplete but a full table will be provided next week. Early estimates suggest a potential majority in the county around 800 to 900 votes, though only a small portion of army voters had a chance to cast ballots.
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Beater
Patterson
Old Beaver
Belon
Local District Elected Officials Vow to Oppose Breckenridge Plans
The group declares that they have elected their State Senator and Assembly members from the district to represent residents faithfully and to thwart Breckenridge supporters in their treasonable enterprises.
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Sen‘tor
Assembly
Breckenridgers
Returns-1662 Official Signage Event Noted
Fragmentary OCR notes show Returns-1662 Official and 4 percent rates with unclear details. Mentions dates or locations are unreadable, leaving only scattered identifiers and numbers.
Melanctuity Accident Claims Greene Township Couple
Joseph McCready and Elizabeth, highly respected Greene township residents, died after a lamp oil can exploded when a candle was held too close. Both were well regarded. the tragedy serves as a warning to others.
Deputy Marshals Ordered to Report for Settlements
Arrests on Deputy Marshals for enrolling the militia across various townships. All Deputy Marshals must call at the office in Beaver to file bills for service probate and receipt. Settlement of all claims authorized before forwarding to the accounting officers at Harrisburg for adjudication. Hexey Hice to attend to nail claim settlements.
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Borovalis
Braver
Bia
Beaver
Carrisburg
Mm Hexey Hice
Correction on Quaker contribution to the war effort in Beaver County
A letter from James Patterson, Commissioner of Drafting, requests space to correct statements about the Friends Quaker society in Beaver County. He notes Quaker volunteers and contributions to the war, mentions printing 150 exemption forms, and references broader wartime sacrifice across Pennsylvania Indiana and Ohio. He comments on political factions and hopes the rebellion ends before Congress assembles.
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Beaver Coaunty
Friends
James Patterson
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Ohio
Othe Breckshridgers
Phil Prost
Pennsylvania Election Dramas Echo in Luzerne and Counties
Official returns show Slenker and Barr win key local offices in Luzerne for Auditor General and Surveyor General with large majorities. In the Twelfth Congressional district and many counties, Democrats prevail over Republicans with margins from hundreds to over a thousand, including Laurels in Armstrong Westmoreland and Berks. The statewide trend favors Democratic ticket with notable gains, while some counties report Republican majorities in others.
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Charles Ennison
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Ross
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Sierten
Dariause - Union Dem
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Cuch
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Hoseiodep
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Snyder
Northat
Eratic
Election results hint at Democratic gains in Pennsylvania
In a tense state tally the outcome remains uncertain but odds favor Democrats across the board. Analysts predict a likely Democratic majority in both chambers with key wins for Bailey and others noted in the state legislature.
Bermuda Visit Sparks Mutiny Rumors and Naval Tensions
A Bermuda dispatch notes Admiral arrival from New York on Sept 25 and a 24 hour proclamation. It reports tensions aboard United States ships near St George and Castle Harbor, with mutiny talks rising among crews after Maryland trip disappointment.
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Onchabian
Pete Destegy
Etna
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Iowa Election Returns Slow but Clear GOP Wins
In Iowa the town returns arrive slowly as Democrats concede the results. In the third district Mahony is defeated by about 3,000 votes while six Republican Congressmen are favored by adequate returns. The state ticket also appears to be elected by around 1 000 majority.
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Mahony
Buantyoron
President Lincoln Visits Rebel Wounded and Reaches Out
A letter to the New York Commercial describes President Lincoln touring General McClellan's camp and a rebel hospital. Lincoln, after visiting Richardson's HQ, went to a barn hospital, comforting wounded and shaking hands with Confederate soldiers who could walk. He pledged care for all and urged perseverance in the war.
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Confederita
Lincoln
M'Clellad
Hota
List of Persons Drafted for Beaver County Hanover TP
A long list names numerous draftable persons in Beaver County Hanover township. The compiled roster includes many individuals across multiple locales with variations in spelling and initials, reflecting a historical draft record.
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Beaver
Hanover
Rebel forces push toward Charlestown and Winchester
Reports say Union artillery commanded by General Hunenek advanced toward Charlestown with no opposition, while another column under Sen. Humphreys moved toward Martinsburg. Rebel forces under Stuart reportedly reached near Winchester, with cavalry numbers estimated around two to three thousand as mainly infantry and artillery moved 참.
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