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Beaver Argus

Location

Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1862

Page

2

Beaver Argus Editor and date line note

The fragment lists TC Nicholson as editor with a Beaver Pennsylvania newspaper heading dated Wednesday October 29 1862, indicating an early 19th century local press item.

Notice of Agent Advertisers and Corrections From Harrisburg Period

The article lists agents at 7S Mc Pentengill & Co for Aners in New York and Boston offering ads and subscriptions at low rates. It reports a return home after absence, a promise to reveal Breckenridgers’ alleged treasonable acts, and issues a correction about Dr J C Levis not being Surgéon but a drug contractor at Chambersburg Hospital. Col MS Quay of the 134th Reg P V arrived home after Remittent Fever with a guarded but improving condition.

Mc Pentengill & Co Park, Rew N. Y State St Boston Aners J. C. Levis Chambers-burg Harrisburg Homz MS. Quay 134Th’ Reg. P. V Quay Sharpsburg

Wallace Leads In 24th Congress Vote In Blair County

The 24th Congress election results show ethbaaran Wallace with 2809 votes and Lazearne with 1733. Louis W Hall, Speaker of the Senate, was defeated though he carried a large majority in Blair County, indicating strong local support in his district. The piece notes Hall’s popularity and suggests higher honors may await him despite the loss.

Ethbaaran Wallace Lazearne Louis Ww Hall

Escape of a Murderer Sheets Escapes from Local Jail

A fugitive, Eli F Sheets convicted of murder, slipped from the county jail under Sheriff Roberts. A $500 reward is offered with no tips yet. Authorities suspect outside help as a rope and a fragment of a key were found on the premises. Jailor Daniel Dumbariington has been arrested for aiding the escape, and Sheets is recaptured in a private residence.

Eli F. .Sheets John Ansley Roberts Daniel Dumbariington Shedéts

Election talk blames Republican absence for party gains

The piece argues Hughes party triumphs in Pennsylvania Ohio and Indiana stem from Republicans not being present on the battlefield. It cites Pennsylvania’s large soldier contribution and claims Democratic suppression of soldiers’ votes shifted results, urging volunteers to return home to restore Union support.

Hughess Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana Beaver Star Supreme Court N. Y. Tribune Lodgon Vallandicham Ben Wood Hughes Friends of the Union Federalista Boonai Pennnsylvania Penn Maryland Heights Iowa Free States

Assembly Vote Totals in District Report

Official vote tallies listed for candidates Hever Wane Wisps Taxoz Beaver in the district. Laurence and Galaie show additional counts. Exact figures: 2814 2200 1741 1759. 2044 2535 1076 1091. 1858 4825. Ba7 2850.

Hever Wane Beaver Laurence

Conscription Debate Over Negro Labor In Confederate Army

Excerpts from the Richmond Examiner dated Oct 18 argue for using enslaved labor in the Confederate army and critique opposition to hiring slaves. The piece notes New York dispatches from Oct 22 describe rebel prisoners and paroled men roaming at liberty near Sharpsburg and Antietam, with sympathetic locals enjoying their presence.

Texas Mississippi Valley South Sharpsburg Antietam Memhis Memphis Charles‘ton Noncouch Joe Johnston Little

Newberry County Juries and War News Highlight 1862

List of jurors for names across boroughs and townships. Raleigh-like war dispatches discuss Gen. Rosecrans victory and gratitude, Buell-Bragg chase, and Pennsylvania regiments in the Army of the Potomac with unit placements and leaders. Reports on local political agitation and Union loyalties amid wartime tension.

Rosecrans St Corinth Louisville Journal Buell Rosecrins Bragg

Officers of the Union Army Dress and Duty Circular

The circular from Washington dated October 24 outlines fatigue dress for field officers and warns against unnecessary exposure in battle. It urges officers to follow prudent examples, avoid hindering duties, and notes changes in command with Gen Buell’s relief and Jan Gemrane’s new assignment in Kentucky.

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Army of the Potomac advances toward Leesburg

Dispatches report Gen Pleasanton crossing the New Garden Bridge at Berlin and moving toward Leesburg with four artillery batteries. Burnside’s corps follows, engaging rebel pickets as Union forces push toward the Virginia shore and aim to join operations along the Potomac.

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