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Newspaper
Beaver Argus
Location
Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1863
Page
2
D. L. Imbrie editor proprietor announces support for Ron Andrew Curtin of Centre County as the gubernatorial candidate. The brief notice reflects local endorsement for the Republican ticket.
Assembly William Henry Fallston Isaac White Lawrence County Sheriff Joseph L Editor Beaver 2 Register and Recorder Alfred R Moore Beaver Treasurer John Caughey Beaver Clerk of Court Jon A Frazier Darlington 2 Commissioner John H Beighley Economy Corp Coroner Thos Deviney New Brighton Poor House Director Joan K Potter RNacoon Auditor Joseph McClure Bridgewater Trustees of Academy Rev D A Cunningham Bridgew r William Orr Beaver
A mass meeting is announced at Dover House 18 Beaver Street on Tuesday September 1 1868 at 7 PM. The gathering invites friends of Curry and AG New and all opposed to rebellion and separation to attend. Distinguished speakers will address the meeting urging a speedy peace on honorable terms.
The piece assails Judge Woodward as the copperhead choice for governor. It claims he advocated arming slaveholders, opposed Union soldiers voting, and opposed government efforts to end the rebellion. It labels him a foe to democracy and allies him with Vallandigham and Seymour.
A Pennsylvania editorial denounces copperhead plotting against the Union, naming Seymour Woodward Vallandigham and Parker as treason’s leaders. It warns of disunion, urges Curtis as the loyal candidate, and calls for immediate action to support the government. Beaver County fair notices and a local obituary for Captain Harter are also mentioned.
A historical discussion argues that Democratic support could have blocked secession if compromise had passed in Congress before Southern states left. It cites timelines from December 1860 to February 1861, notes secession actions, and quotes senators warning that unity dissolved.
Notice to all who have not filed income returns to submit them to the assistant assessors by September 10. Those who fail to file by that date will incur the penalty. Signed Samuel Davenport.
Community leaders urge immediate action to clear the overgrown public burial ground as brushes and brambles conceal graves. The Beaver County Agricultural Society plans a Court House meeting on September 12 at 10 a.m. to discuss fair preparations and bid openings for eating houses.
The text argues that secession arose from a southern conspiracy to dissolve the Union. It accuses Republicans of opposing the Crittenden Compromise to undermine the war effort and politics. It contends loyal Democrats would condemn such partisanship and insists opposition aims to discredit the administration.
The letter asks readers in Pennsylvania to state their views on prosecuting the war, funding and arming the armed forces, and preserving constitutional rights including voting for soldiers. It seeks clarity on the public stance during the current conflict and mentions President Grant.
The Ladies Soldiers Aid Society of Rochester Pennsylvania submits its first quarterly report dated May last. It lists items sent to sustain a relief effort including groceries, dried fruit, clothing, pillows, and linens and details box counts and donors. The report notes numerous boxes with varied contents and thanks readers for support.
A convening of the Conference of Law and Beaver counties held at B B J Chamberlin's New Brighton office nominated Wm Henry and Isaiah White to represent Beaver and Lawrence counties in the General Assembly. The body endorsed past fidelity and loyalty to the Union, declaring the nominees worthy of renewed public trust and support.
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