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Newspaper
Beaver County Argus
Location
Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1856
Page
1
Long mixed OCR reads like a collage of political commentary and frontier humor. It includes a 1896 union party note praising Republicans, a stream of unrelated vignettes about Dorothy and Jonathan, frontier horse antics, and stray poems, with political debates on slavery and expansion intruding amid the prose and anecdotes.
A fragmentary report describes inland mail routes of about 8,000 miles with canal lines and rail/boat components, outlining increases in railroad mileage from 1852 to 1858 and total costs to July 1856. It cites subsidies, expenditures, and revenue deficiencies, plus proposed policy changes and rate negotiations with Britain and the Panama Canal Company.
Fragmentary text notes the Interior Department dealing with treaties and interposition, mentioning Senate action and land extinguishment estimates. It references Indian relations, progress, and civilization themes, with later lines unclear and garbled.
The Navy Secretary outlines a view of last year's operations and current strength. He recommends extending commerce protection with smaller steam sloops, reorganizing the Six War-sterms, and sending distant crews to relieve distant stations as an experiment. He also urges appointing assistant peers with specific duties to enhance efficiency.
The Republicans declare victory by a minority showing in the presidential contest and warn about the slavery issue shaping the outcome. They contrast their strength in eleven to fourteen states with the Democrats and Black Republicans, noting the opposition’s persistence and the scale of support across key states.
The piece argues the slavery question fuels slave uprisings and political agitation. It blames Northern and Southern demagogues, cites the Missouri Compromise repeal, and asserts responsibility lies with those who push emancipation and party leaders. It portrays ongoing agitation as a threat to master slave relations.
The piece blames reckless demagogues for stirring Northern fears of abolitionist plots after the Missouri Compromise repeal. It argues widespread dismay and terror in Southern communities, urging accountability for agitators who inflamed passions and prompted calls for revolt.
The army strength is stated at 17,94? mica. actual figures show 19,562 on July 1st. Enlistments for six months to September 30, 1856 totaled 4,140, with 5,508 offers refused for minority or unfitness. Casualties were 6605, including 3,223 by desertion. Indian troubles, especially Cheyenne, lessen. Hudson Bay Company rights recommended extinguishment. Florida Indian campaign discussed under General Harvey. Calls for frontier post system reform, reduced expenditures, and increased residences to improve policy amid resignations.
Farmers are urged to avoid washing away nutrients by rain and to store manure under cover in barns or sheds. Proper shelter prevents loss of fertilizing elements and allows manure to ferment safely, while adding ash plaster and straw to absorb liquids.
A dated note discusses methods to fatten poultry, contrasting confinement and feeding ideas. It suggests using Indian corn rations, larger portions, and liberal grain feeding. It cites Farmers Library recommending such fattening for turkeys, advising oats, meal, and milk at night before roasting.
The fragment describes methods to obtain water from wells or pipes, to prevent stock from drinking from the brook, and mentions cures for scab in sheep and a horse’s heaves using corn stalks and a home remedy with antimony and ginger. It reflects rural farm advice and practical farming concerns of water supply and livestock care.
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