23 Sep 1863
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Newspaper
Beaver Argus
Location
Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1863
Page
1
Fragmented OCR reads Dornan and Fiery Centa per nuit advance notices. Paper notes no suspension but urges prompt attention to payments and mail communications. Contains editor imprint D L Imbrie and mentions fuel and letters.
Rail timetables show freight and passenger service between Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Rochester, and Beaver Station. Listings detail departures and arrivals with times such as 6:10 a.m. and 7:05 p.m., noting connections, station names, and train names like Rochester Express and Cincin u d Exp. Information includes ticket agents and routing through Brigh.
The New York Tribune explains its 1863 price changes due to higher printing costs. It outlines new subscriptions for Daily Weekly and Semi weekly editions, with rates for individuals and clubs, plus details on extra copies and club arrangements. It notes address and payment instructions and mentions the 1863 almanac release.
An old newspaper notice announces the Hotel Beaver and Union Hotel in Beaver Penn a offering first class accommodations with an Oyster Saloon serving oysters by the can or dozen. It promises a complete and satisfactory manner, and asks continued patronage. It lists goods like Leisscre Gum and various sewing notions for sale.
A historical discussion outlines Mosaic provisions for Hebrew and stranger servants. It highlights protections and privileges for servants, including release timing, festival rest, and moral instruction, while noting duties toward masters and the broader community. The argument frames these laws as merciful toward the poor and foreigners within the Israelite system.
Speech excerpts link Woodward and Wallihdig to antiwar rebellion aimed at unseating Lincoln and inviting a state convention. The text labels Jefferson Davis as traitor and argues Curtin preserves the National Government, while Woodward’s victory portends local rebellion and jurisdictional conflict with federal authority.
The excerpt rants about a conspiracy to influence ballots, labeling antiwar and copperhead sentiment as threatening to soldiers and the state. It defends soldiers, criticizes Justice Woodward, and calls for unity under a soldiers' era while contrasting Demokrat opponents.
Colonel Gilbert is appointed Military Governor and General Carter named Provost General of Bast, Tennessee, amid reshuffled command. AB
The piece lauds Governor Curtin for his wartime administration emphasizing Union zeal and national stakes. It argues Curtin’s leadership unites Republicans and Democrats against false Unionism led by Judge Woodward and Seymour Capparhead supporters. It urges Pennsylvanians to vote Curtin to preserve liberty and national integrity.
In Worcester a letter from Maj. BE Osboyne of Grant's staff praises Ulysses S. Grant as a disciplined, virtuous leader who never drinks, remains calm under pressure, and consistently achieves goals. The piece notes similarities with Jackson era letters and mentions West Point cadetship for John Conklin of Vermont, with Stanton approving the appointment after a persuasive appeal.
The page outlines advertising rates with 46 percent addition to regular prices and special notices. It mentions business cards priced at 15 cents per line per year and lists categories such as marriages deaths and religious notices.
A 19th century discussion notes widowing car windows with perforated shields to stop elbows from protruding and risking crush injuries near bridges. It also notes doors should be kept shut to prevent accidents from passing traffic in motion, but laments limited remedies for reckless behavior.
A fragment notes Bragg’s forces defeating the corn in Tennessee, with stray phrases about the state and Prentice. The text is unclear but indicates a military action in Tennessee related to Bragg.
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