26 Oct 1864
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Beaver Argus
Location
Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1864
Page
1
The page notes Beaver Station and Rochester connections with Pittsburgh and Chicago lines, listing arrival and departure times and services. It promotes Wheeler & Wilson sewing machines, touting reliability, versatility, and features like hemming, shirting, gathering, and quilting for various fabric thicknesses.
Government announces notes bearing 7 8 10 percent interest with convertible features into six percent gold bonds after three years. Subscriptions accepted through Treasury with aid from major banks. deposits over twenty five thousand dollars earn a commission. Exemption from local taxes for the notes is noted, with details on denominations and delivery.
A letter argues that Democratic and Republican factions favor McClellan as a threat to the Union. It claims his election would invite northern surrender to the South, praises Grant and Sherman as saviors, and warns that Republicans are silenced by fear while Northern loyalty weakens.
The text traces political divisions during the Civil War era, detailing votes on tariff and debt bills, and opposition to measures like the Note Act. It discusses Gen McClellan, Pendleton, and Horatio Seymour, with quoted critiques from Harper's Weekly about Union support and candidate alignment amid Southern influence and Union strategy.
Judge Woodward speech cited urges unity to restore the Union as Northern leaders warn the rebellion must be crushed by arms. Letters from Quanine N. J. and others praise Union victory and insist on firmness, with Gen. Grant Sherman and Sheridan named among supporters of a strong prosecution of the war.
A fragment discusses McClellan and his supporters amid a heated political landscape. The piece questions whether Rebels, Tories, Imperialists, and Copperheads align with him and ponders if English and French favor his cause to restore the Union or aid the Confederacy. It notes the uncertainty of his promises and their impact on the nation.
Telegraph dispatches from Washington describe Union victory at Cedar Creek with heavy artillery, prisoners, and captured trains. General Ramour wounded, forces under Grant and Sheridan praised. Richmond alarmed at Confederate setbacks and ongoing mobilization.
A readable blend of legal and personal notices appears with scattered items including marriages and death notices, religious expressions, and various public postings. The text mentions business cards and yearly listings, reflecting a mixed newspaper section.
Fragmentary text lists numerous local names and townships with political notes. It discusses Lincoln, McClellan, and Copperheads, citing voters and figures like Edward Everett and Daniel Dickinson, amid debates on how flour prices may shift with election outcomes.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.