Local Officials and Places Named in Washington County
Fragmentary OCR lists several local officials and places in Washington County including president judge reassignment and county roles such as auditor and poor house director. Names include Lawrence, Reed, Weyand, Irons, Salimmanamy, and Dempsey among others with varied county positions.
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Congress
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Il ‘Awrence
Washington
Im'guefin
Lawrence
Gi Quay
Re Reed
James R. Re
Roth
Beaver County Campaign Argus at Fair Grounds
Campaign issue Argus offered for 50 cents with admission at Beaver County Fair Grounds on August 22 and 24 1864. Adjoining counties invited to competition. Subscriptions sent Aug 17 to Nov 28 at 50 cents in advance. respond promptly.
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Argus
Ricultural Society
Beaver
Beaver County
Thergus
Grand Mass Meeting in Washington County
A large gathering is planned with speakers including Hon. Thomas Howard of Pittsburg and EBay official. a brass band will accompany the event. The executive committee and several subcommittees, including finance, will hold meetings to organize the largest county meeting to date.
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A.W. Acheson
Ebay
Washington County
Thomas Howard
Pittsburg
Co! Committee
Rutan
Our Candidates and endorsements for local offices
The paper lauds M Verano and E gq for prothonotary with a long record of service. It backs Joseph Irons for Commissioner from Hopewell and Samuel McManamy for Poor House Director, James Whitman for Auditor, and trustees Moore and Wison D Dempsey. It urges unity and pledges victory in November.
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M. Verano
Weyand
Josiph Irons
Hopewell - Township
Irons
Mari
Uie
Republican
Union
Mike
Samuel. McMannaty
Economy Township
Bis
McManamy
James Wuitman
Whitham
LR. Moore
J. C. Wison
Dempsey
D.D
Academy
Patri
Progress of the Union Armies Explains Key Forts and Moves
The Union armies have made large gains, notably the capture of Fort Morgan near Mobile Bay and Atlanta. These victories signal decisive momentum for the Union and imply the rebels’ weakening hold in the South West. Grant’s forces now control the Weldon Railroad.
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Fort Morgan
Mobile Bay
Mobile
Atlanta
South
The
Union
Gulf
Grant
Weldon
The Chicago Convention Reveals Union Crisis and Loyalty
The Chicago gathering, led by Jeff Davis supporters and opposition figures, drew heavy criticism of McClellan and Vallandigham. Pro Davis factions praised the platform while labeling McClellan as treasonous and pro war, urging Vallandigham as preferable for unity. The report contrasts the convention with 1776 and Montgomery actions and notes a Sept 10 Sabbath School celebration benefiting soldiers.
Agricultural Meeting Details from Beaver County Fair
The Beaver County Agricultural Society met by adjournment on August 27. Robert Gilmore was appointed Entrance Gate Keeper, John Gibson and Jameson Elliott as Stock Gate Keepers, with roles to oversee hay and oats on the fair grounds. Joseph C. Wilson authorized to contract for oats and hay. A first class eating house license was set at 25 dollars, followed by second class and stands. The boarding table was to be rented. meeting adjourned to September 14 at Court Week.
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Ean of Managers
Beaver County
Agrigultural Society
Puranant
Robert Gilmore
Johnn. Gibson
Dintrance
Jameson Elliott
John Gibson
Fair Grounds
Dole
Joseph C. “Wilson Wynn
Roby Barclay
Youxu
Army Committee urges aid societies for Christian Commission
The Beaver county Army Committee calls for district meetings and public speeches to raise funds for the Christian Commission. A public meeting is set for Tuesday September 13 at 7 o'clock in Beaver Court House. Funds may be sent to J. C. Wilson, George C. Speyerer, or Dr. John Murray. responses to Rev. W. G. Taylor. Also announces envelope postage increases effective September 12 with new rates across No 2, No 3, and Official size stamps.
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Christian
Army Committee
Beaver
Amy
Beaver County
Alding
Christian Commission
Earey
Chistian Commission
J. C. Wilson Esq
George C. Speyerer
Enq
Rochester
Atlanta Falls to Sherman Forces and Union Victory
The dispatches report General Sherman’s advance entering Atlanta near noon. Hood’s forces retreat from Jonesboro as the Union army occupies Atlanta and engages in ongoing campaign operations toward Richmond. Meanwhile Treasury appeals push for a nationwide loan to fund the war, highlighting strong property wealth and potential yields.
Death of the rebel raider John Morgan
Reports from Bull Run Gap state General Gillen defeated and killed John Morgan near Greenville on the 4th. Morgan's force was outnumbered yet his staff captured. seventy others killed or captured and about a hundred wounded. The piece notes intense rebel losses and urges reflection on the rebellion.
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John Morgan
Morgan
Gillen
Bull’n Gap
Greenville
Pitts
Chase Seeks to Quash Reports on Lincoln Support
A cautious defense asserts that Mr Chase will back Lincoln and deny circulating hostile bids wrapped as opposition. The ex Secretary will disclose actions to prove the claim, stating no position or sentiment has been adopted to oppose Lincoln and promising to use influence to aid his election.
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Ma. Chase
Lincoln
Cortin Takes Trip With Eugene Amidst Stone Bt Incident
Cortin has taken a trip with Eugene following the recent stone incident at the town site. The two were seen leaving together shortly after the event, prompting questions about motives and future actions by local authorities.
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Cortin
Eugene
The Confederacy and Northern Leaders Clash in Debate
An 1860s fragment discusses Governor Seymour as a fit national leader, contrasting pro Union views with Jeff Davis and Confederate factions. It notes Northern and Southern tensions, calls for loyalty to a lasting republic, and references figures like Beauregard and Vallandigham. The piece mentions seized boxes linked to a school book business.
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Seymour
Jeff. Davis
Montgomery
Alan
Alexandria
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St Virgini
Dharactia
David
Rome
Altairs
Instarahi Arily
St Ule
Straits of Alexadria
Washington
Avithant
Soni
Clellan
Brett
Vallinaigham
Capperheid
Lee
Beaure
Jeff
Agiure
Alamat
Trigianapolis
H. HH
Dodd
Sons of “Liberty
Farragut Victory and Weldon Railroad Action Highlight Convention
Fragmentary report notes Farragut victory and failed rebel moves to hold Weldon Railroad. Describes flank movements, military mood, and a convention platform reflecting party policy amid wartime sentiment. Mentions price changes and political machinations tied to rebel leaders.
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Chicago
Sy Teen
Farragut 9 Mobile
Weldon
Peiggerm’y
Situstio
Chicas
Ae Euccéas
Neutraliagd
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Dlimbrie
Nauional Union
Abraham Lincoln
Illinois
Trunbbser
SEN
Rial
King
Barin H Jenks
M-Runk al Boh
Parker
Ray Mull
John! Iest
Richard H Coryé
Edigard Holliday
Chirley F Reed
Mortoal A Au’ Siebel
Philadelphia
Thomasi Cunninham
Elias Hale
Chase Shriner
John‘ Wister
Mw’ Conaughy
David W. Wsay
Izaac Bensop
John Patton
Samuel B Dick
Everard Bierer
John P. Penny
EK M'Junkin
Blanchard
Uniga
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Hanover
Obe
Ay Lson
Beaver, Dempsey
Bediver
Court- House
Court ‘House
George W. Lawrence
Cour
WM. McKennon
James Patterson
A.T. Shallenberger
McCord
B. B. Chaiberlin
Henry
W.W
Kerk
Ruran
Finance Committee
Tadge Duff
Murray
Hamilton
Patterten
Hamilty
Richmond
Republic
Ander
Democratic ‘National Convention
Jeffterson
Davis
Chicag
Democra
Richmond Bower
Saunders
Ada
Sioner
Mr. Davis
Cof McClallan
Clay
Canada
Billy Bigler
Goveror
Rade
Billy
Speec
Guthrie
Kentucky
Davis Hime
New Yorke
Vallandigham
Zraminer
Gen
McClellan
the Pos
Craitore
Jeff Davis
Partizan
Trattora
Pendleton
Guthie
Abe
Gertain
Chi
Hartford
Montgmery
Benedict Arnolds
Ghd
Siabyh
Sabbath School
New Salem Presbyterian
Agnéw
Sh. Wilson
Allegheny
Chritian Commission
Robert Tallon
Stokin
Post Office Department
Hame McUfacture
Elx Cent
Stanton
Slocum
Macon
Bat ‘Point
Sherman
H. W. Sratum
New York
WaAn Department
L Dix
Atlansta
Atta
East Point
Howard
Jonesboro
Schofield
Teady
Thomas
Couch
Tay
Moward
Peaeabone
I Enony
Fourteenth Corps
Jet’. C. Davis
Philri
Tse Lovejoy
Hood
Auliita
Sigcum
Faris
W.'B Saeemhn
Desiard
E M. Stanton
Feas@adon
Treasury
United State
Thia
Apwa ‘ Evers
United Stat
United States
Ethia
Tiake
Josn
Savness
Bante
Trish
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Hirper’s Magazine
Roza
Peseo
P Peage
Richarond
Northumberland County
Columbia Court
Wiele
Mioy
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