03 Sep 1862
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Newspaper
Beaver Argus
Location
Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1862
Page
1
In a war era dialogue a widow recalls the loss of her only son as a battle ends. A captain and a nursewoman witness the grim list of wounded and dead, while the cheering survivors claim victory amid sorrow.
The report covers the 1861 62 school year detailing new schools opened and buildings under construction in Greene Haeyar Pulaski and New Sewickly Townships. It notes teacher employments shifts examinations of applicants importance of training and readings by district institutes and county meetings.
A patriotic broadside lauds Pennsylvania as the Keystone of the Union. It notes daily troop movements toward war, including 20,000 men arriving via the Central Railroad from Sarah Curtin stone, with soldiers arming and preparing for battle. The piece extols Governor and state resolve, praising discipline, sacrifice, and readiness for the coming conflict.
A fragment notes Major Getene of the Kentucky cavalry orders a rapid levy on secesh horses around Eminence Kentucky. He allegedly seizes 400 slaves as security for return of the horses, a remedy described as excellent.
The Pennsylvania Union State Central Committee urges unwavering support for the wartime government and its war policies. It denounces rebels and treason, calls for unity among loyal citizens, and endorses Thomas E. Cochran and W. Ross for state offices along with party-wide coordination for victory in the 1862 elections.
Public notices for Seagate include marriage announcements and religious events along with standard civic postings. The notices list rate additions and schedule updates for ongoing public affairs and ceremonies.
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