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Newspaper
Beaver Dam Argus
Location
Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1863
Page
2
Dispatches from Fredericksburg indicate heavy, ongoing fighting with few details. The editorial urges readers to study Gov. Seymour's veto of a New York voting bill for soldiers, condemning partisan tactics and praising Seymour's stance against corruption and despotism.
A lengthy dispatch cites Brigadier Gen Waseall in Indianapolis replacing Carrington and issuing a general cry to suppress newspapers preachers and individuals who oppose the war policy. It condemns calls for free discussion and warns of military arrests while framing the move as despotic and dangerous to liberty. The Oshkosh Review editorializes that the piece echoes its own stance on the matter.
A dispatch from va to the Chicago Tribune notes a portion of staff sent to prepare finishing words. The piece suggests political tension around Ohio and the army vote on redemtion and abolition, with commentary on freedom and arrest risk, plus a note on Governor candidate John F. Potter and a Cleveland convocation of secret leagues.
Explanatory letter defends Mrs Harris Reid against a libelous 1860s attack tied to the 11th Wisconsin and Sanitary Commission work at Sulphur Springs Missouri. She cites distribution of sanitary stores, hospital aid, names many soldiers and officers, and asks public publication of the refutation. A Civil War era notice follows about provost marshals and political debate, plus Wisconsin Capitol bonds sale details.
A local editorial defends its independence against abolitionist critics claiming editors are Democratic lawyers. News notes praise Hastings Northwestern Democrat and Juneau County Argus as strong papers. Reports cover Provost Marshal General appointment, remarks on treasonable acts, soldiers voting stance, and Indiana Democrats State Convention with key figures named.
General Rosecrans' Army report notes Bragg's infantry roughly equal to Rosecrans, but his cavalry vastly outnumbers and threatens a strong flank. Estimations reach twenty thousand plus, with details debated. Also covers conscription troop accounting and optimistic New York Tribune take on Ocean Telegraphs reach to 1870.
Governor Horatio Seymour returns the bill to secure the elective franchise for New York Army and Navy voters unsigned, criticizing constitutional conflicts and procedural flaws. He cites proxies, ballots, and verification problems, warning of fraud risks and urging constitutional amendment discussion to protect electors and soldiers. The message includes the March 13 1863 War Department order dismissing Lieut. A J Edverly for copperhead activity and argues such partisan actions harm the Union effort.
A soldier from Company G, 32d Regiment, says Capt Manning bans the Mar bnette Express, threatening the guard house to enforce reading limits. He condemns forced voting and calls Manning a dishonest figure, arguing military control harms liberty and public discourse. Milwaukee News cites the issue as army voting abuses.
A long column cites harsh rebukes of General Halleck and Milroy, urges citizens to act against the “destructive and infernal party,” references British reports on Lancashire riots, and notes parliamentary and senatorial exchanges. It also mentions Chase, Clay, and the exchange of Colonel Zarvona, “The French lady,” now en route south.
Washington reports important movements near the Rappahannock with no major battles. Pontoon bridges laid below Fredericksburg, batteries positioned, and casualties including officers and wounded. Prisoners numbered 500 to 600, with several switchers among them. Stoneman cavalry active, York River forces noted. A later mobile telegraph notes a monster gunboat being completed at Montgomery for Mobile.
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