11 Feb 1864
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Newspaper
Holmes County Farmer
Location
Millersburg, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1864
Page
1
Long mixed entry lists lawyers doctors surgeons and misc services in Millerstown and surrounding towns. It notes firms CRITCHFIELD & THE and COLING & MIGIAM with various addresses and specializations, along with medical practitioners and miscellaneous ads.
Political debate centers on a joint resolution to amend civil rights laws and curb rebellion, with references to confiscation policy, constitutional limits, and preservation of the Union. The speaker denounces overreach, cites Madison and Hamilton, and argues for cautious, lawful measures to restore government stability. The record quotes figures and cites Maryland and Virginia perspectives, urging compliance with constitutional bounds while warning against violent upheaval.
A long, fragmented piece reflecting on wartime hopes that the rebellion would end soon, critiquing political leadership and strategy. It contrasts past overoptimistic forecasts with current doubts, cites military positions from Chattanooga to Knoxville, and discusses governmental corruption and partisan battles. The text includes a digressive prosaic exchange and notes on print shop violence and abolitionist tensions.
An anecdote about Booth in Baltimore describes guests inviting him to read the Lord's Prayer. As he speaks, his emotion and tears move the audience, ending with the host praising Booth for reading prayer as it should be read. The tale emphasizes Booth's humility, study, and the profound reaction of the gathering.
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