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Newspaper
Beaver Argus
Location
Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1863
Page
1
Beaver Argus issue dated September 2 1863 edited by D Le Imbrie lists subscription terms two dollars per year with advance payment required papers not discontinued until arrearages settled and notices for letters and communications to be promptly attended to.
The article extols the Tribune as a leading and widely circulated paper sustaining the Union war effort. It highlights its readership growth, political stance, and dedication to informing readers on events, military progress, and national unity during the Civil War era.
The fragment lists Union Hotel in Beaver and Oyster Saloon serving oysters during season. It mentions patrons and a general shop table with items like scissors and needles. Port Monnaies and other goods are noted, with P. Cummins referenced in the trade context.
A theological argument contrasts theft of property with assault on persons and the sacred status of human beings. It argues that slavery violates God’s image in man, justifies death penalties for violence against parents, and defends the inherent worth of free humanity as central to the biblical order and social law.
The piece argues the Lawrence massacre by Quantrill and Missouri guerrillas shows border weaknesses of the Kansas conflict era. It blames authorities for failing to guard the line and links slavery to rebellion, noting leaders like Jeff Davis and public reactions in Europe.
An 18th century quip scene features a thick headed squire mocked by Sydney Smith in an argument. A Morgan soldier on his deathbed claims Lord Aorgen would not have begun his Ohio expedition without ten thousand recruits from Vallardigham.
The article recalls Charleston as the cradle of treason and the scene of early rebel plotting. It describes Union campaigns surrounding Fort Sumter, Wagner, and Sumter, with Gen Gilmore and naval forces pressing toward victory and the Old Flag restored. It also includes an editorial from Maryland and Missouri papers arguing emancipation and voter rights amid the Civil War.
A long list of Grand Jurors is given for the September Term starting the second Monday across multiple townships including Brighton Chippewa Darlington Economy Green Hanover Marion New Brightonburg Nes Bewickly North Sewickly Pulaski Rochesterboro South Beaver Ohio Frankfart Franklin Freedom Georgetown Hanover Harmony Industry New Brighton North Sewickly Rochester Raccoon San Seawright and South Beaver with foreman noted, names such as Wray Smail Herron Kennedys Black Boothne Logan Ramsey Johnston Swarongen M Ferrin Temes Coleman Wallace Sims Chaney Slunter Smith Dobbs Stamm Baris Moore Moore Ewing Figley Hoffler Ammon Alexander Boyle Gilliland Merrick Rotgcher Kosher Haya and others.
Members of Colonel M Combe's regiment gathered at Parkersburg and adopted resolutions endorsing Governor Curtin for re election and the Supreme Court, praising his support of the Federal government and efforts to sustain the Union during the rebellion. The tribute lauded Curtin as the soldiers' friend and the people's favorite.
Fragmentary remarks compare Vallandigham's view of President Davis with Lincoln, labeling the Confederacy as usurpers. The speaker notes Lincoln’s epithets and questions a rebel-leaning heart, asking if such a man is fit to lead the Union and be supported by loyal voters.
A fragmented line hints at Banks and Gardner in a surprising exchange. The garbled text suggests a recording or interview moment with unclear context and missing details.
Notice lists advertising rates: 75 cents per square for first insertion, 35 cents for each subsequent insertion, with discounts for yearly and long advertisements. Special notices 2 25 percent add-on, business cards 75 cents per 100 lines per year. Marriages and Deaths, Political notices and other public notices are free.
A foraging party found thousands of Jefferson Davis papers and private political documents in a rear Jackson library camp. Gold headed walking canes were recovered, one inscribed from a soldier to a friend. Letters discuss secession timing. Davis revered as a political Moses. Murfreesboro cited as strong Confederate fortress and General Rosecrans moves to retain assets.
Dubuque Times notes prairie chicken populations in Iowa’s Buchanan and Black counties. It reports settlers’ impact as the birds vanish and describes harsh hunting with stones, clubs, and guns, leaving little spared for the next season.
Fragmentary OCR shows a Western paper punishing two subscribers by cutting access after they were hanged. Publisher cites inability to locate current addresses and references names Owen Smith and Brown. Wives of Brigham Young and others are mentioned in a murky military spirit context.
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