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Newspaper
Pomeroy Weekly Telegraph
Location
Pomeroy, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1861
Page
2
The piece argues slavery as the root of national evils and Civil War, condemning both North and South for support of bondage. It predicts divine justice and condemns England’s cotton ties, warning that nations sharing the crime will face punishment and urging repentance to avoid ruin.
The Sandy Valley Advocate voices strong Union support for the war and condemns Northern antiwar sentiment. It cites Vallandigham and Ben Wood as dangerous contraries while praising Lincoln’s constitutional stance. The Frankfort Commonwealth and other papers are cited as echoing disloyal sentiment, urging unity and loyalty to the Union. The piece critiques a proposed congressional compromise and warns Indiana’s Southern counties may turn against the war effort.
Charles J. Faulkner of Virginia former Minister to France under Buchanan was arrested in Washington on a treason charge. He allegedly plotted with Napoleon and rebel commissioners to overthrow the government he served, with strong proofs reported against him.
A Northern press critique accuses pro Southern traitor papers of inflaming party passions and calling for martial law. It praises the Cleveland Plain Dealer for independent stance and predicts public action to stop incendiary publications before the election. It urges Democratic papers to join the Plain Dealer in upholding liberty and order.
The article argues that disunionists held most offices from the Supreme Court to military ranks, aiding the conspiracy. It cites the Cincinnati Gazette on privateers and a traitor commanding the Brooklyn, with insurrections feared in North Carolina and other places as secessionists fight. It warns that slumbering volcanoes threaten to erupt during the war.
A pro Union broadside urges loyal Ohio citizens to meet in Columbus on September 5 to nominate candidates for governor lieutenant governor and other state offices. It outlines delegate apportionment by county and urges cross party unity to preserve the government and prosecute the war against rebellion.
Sprawling clippings show multiple notices including Lasheen Auly appointed administrator of the estate of Retort Ashworth in Meigs County Ohio with claims to be registered and payments to be made, and a probate court hearing set. Also included are public notices from Sutton Township Ohio and a Chester Cheshire Academy term start. A fraudulent note dispute involves Wendle Joachim and J Stinpsotty with public accusation of dishonor and demand for repayment by Aldery McDad.
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