21 Oct 1857
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Newspaper
Beaver County Argus
Location
Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1857
Page
1
The notice advertises print and paper policy with advance or other charges, paper discontinuation policy, editor option, advertisement rates at 50 cents per square for fifteen lines, 25 cents per each additional insertion, and a liberal discount for yearly advertisers. Mail communications receive prompt attention.
A damaged OCR fragment from the Beaver Argus contains scattered poetic lines and garbled text. It mentions themes of earth, silence, longing, and Paradise with disjointed phrases and a dated token “Suanoy, Oct 10, VSS.” The read is highly corrupted and uncertain.
The piece argues for protectionist measures to curb the drain of precious metals to Europe and support domestic cotton and woolen industries. It cites Buchanan’s tariff stance, calls for incidental protection, and notes pressure from iron and cotton sectors. It mentions New Haven treasure rumors and a Philadelphia conference on religious debate.
Rev Henry Ward Beecher denounces stock gambling and panic as the nation faces a real crisis The discourse links fear to weak enterprise and calls out speculative buying as morally wrong while urging restraint and legitimate business practices.
Report on an agricultural meeting during the Indiana State Fair detailing sugar cane experiments by Mr Raab of Ohio. He describes juice yield, molasses production, and curing methods with a cider press, lime and soda neutralization, and juice preservation tests. Also notes a New York Herald finding on missing city funds.
The Washington Titelligencer reports the death of George Washington Parke Custis at Arlington after a brief illness. He was nearly 77 and long stood as the last family member loyal to Washington, famed for honoring the Father of His Country with filial reverence. The notice notes his recalled memory and universal respect at his passing.
A chaotic column discusses the American eagle as a symbol in politics and art, contrasting its public image with bearing on national sentiment. It then shifts to a long poultry market note estimating U S and New York egg production and value, with figures for New York City, Paris, and London consumption.
Fragmented verse laments loss and urges mourners to dry tears. It recalls Christ’s bleeding hand and Lazarus as examples, asserting the departed live beyond the grass and that God is with the living in grief. The piece blends religious consolation with tender farewell.
Dense learned monologue debates the nature of money and promises, contrasting dollars with bank notes and contracts. It argues that trust and performance of contracts matter, criticizing business moral laxity and urging responsible payment while recounting a historical anecdote about Mr Weems and religious themes.
A harsh critique laments public panic and sensational rumors harming credit and order. It condemns newspaper sensationalism and political demagoguery fueling fear, urges steadiness, and warns of social and economic ruin if distrust continues.
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