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Newspaper
The Democratic Press
Location
Eaton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1862
Page
2
In Baton Ohio on Thursday April 3, 1862 the piece asserts Congress cannot curb religion or abridge free expression. It quotes constitutional protections of speech and press, notes citizens are responsible for their own opinions, and distances the editor from published correspondence.
A partisan tirade denounces a rival as a vile traitor and slanderer. The piece defends its editor’s honesty, challenges the accuser to prove lies, and condemns alleged support for property burning and treachery within the South and North. It laments dwindling Democratic readership and urges subscribers to remain loyal.
A fragment from a local paper urges support for building a Catholic church in Eaton. It notes Irish Scottish German Catholics in the area and calls for a generous, nonsectarian donation of funds and land for a place of worship. The appeal mentions plans to collect money soon and cites religious duty and communal gathering.
The piece critiques Abolitionist rhetoric and urges careful reading of Atheneum’s account of negro emancipation in the West Indies. It cites Wendell Phillips and Parson Brownlow, noting heated calls for Union, slavery discussion, and constitutional breaking remarks amid political division.
A paragraph from Rev. David Teel, chaplain of the Morty-Sixth Regiment of Chaols Volunteers, rumors of McClellan moving on the Potomac, notes on Manassas, and bishops praise of a pious following amid war. The piece critiques clergy and laments possible compromises while praising humble devotion.
In a fiery 1860s style, a Dispatch urges readers to study the Civil War era factions. It contrasts Democrats and Tories with Abolitionists and Anti-Traitors, denouncing abolitionist threats and defending Union loyalty while warning against treason and mob action. The piece targets local editors and Preble County residents, citing figures like Wendell Phillips and Lloyd Garrison.
The piece describes Island No. 10’s true size and geography, noting its length under a mile and width about half a mile. It explains erosion by the river, timber losses to rebels for fortifications, and the fortifications’ mixed effectiveness. It discusses gunboat vulnerabilities, propulsion limits, and the need to fight downstream with armed, ironless hulls while anchored or assisted by towboats.
An army correspondent describes February movements from Calho to Owensboro and down the Ohio and Mississippi rivers to Commerce and Benton. He details Foote's gunboats at Tiptonville and a fierce cannonade against Columbia and No. 10, with Palmer marching toward Point Pleasant. The narrative highlights a gun pit defense against six warships, with heavy losses among enemy vessels and little local casualties.
Telegraphic reports from New York detail General Sherman’s arrival in Jacksonville on the 19th where a citizen committee claimed all local residents are Unionists. Rebels threaten property as deserters surge. aid and safety promised to loyal inhabitants. The steamers Empire City and St Mary and yacht America are noted as sunk and being raised. Forts Barrancas and Meline evacuated. Sherman issues a proclamation to protect loyal citizens and restore order.
The piece reviews government stance on constitutional integrity amid factory distress in Eagle and surrounding districts with 27000 out of work and 161000 on short time, notes Prince of Wales tour, Austria Prussia splits, Turkey's barbarous law decree, and Lincoln emancipation impact. Reports from Pormnann and Liverpool London Times discuss emanicpation's influence on the war. Market notes from Leeds show flour, wheat, beef, sugar, coffee prices easing or firm in March.
On March 27 1862 G D McKamy officiated marriage of John Lugar to Sarah A Campbell. On March 29 John Roneh wed Mary E Sheet. A third entry notes Whe fichants to Mina Engers in early April.
Market notes from Cincinnati on butter cheese flour and grain prices. Butter at 17 18 cents, cheese range SD36, eggs demand good and market firm at 97 940. Flour sellers ask 1 30 440 with heavier weight lower. Wheat demand good for fair to choice at 96 ASe, corn 1105 white. Cory demand light at 34 abe. Dated market steady with fair demand for rye and other grains. Chicago Spring Barley 55a Ge.
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