War News Wraps Excerpts From December 11 1862
Weekly Summary reports a quiet Rappahannock despite ongoing fortifications around Richmond. It notes Union losses from harsh weather, Mississippi gains with Grenada occupied and preparations for Vicksburg the second attack. Tennessee reports Morgan capturing a brigade including Ohio units. Banks expedition sails from Fortress Monroe. Arkansas reports a Federal victory in Hindman Blunt clash.
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Rappahannock
Richmond
Mississippi
Grenada
Tovey
Vicksburg
Tennessee
Morgan
Ohio
Hartaville
Banks
Fortress Monroe
Arkansas
Hindman
Blunt
Thanksgiving Sermon Sparks Abolition Controversy
The Eaton Register reprint of Rev. W. G. Lewis’s Thanksgiving Sermon draws sharp Abolitionist ideas, condemning political preaching in the pulpit and predicting miscegenation as a result of war while praising militant action. It laments loss of constitutional fidelity and warns that prophets opposing the war threaten liberty and national union.
Half Sheet Notice Blames Printer and Debtors
A period piece notes readers may expect an apology but announces only a half sheet due to an unprincipled printer. It laments unpaid bills from old accounts and warns defaulters their names may be published to warn others in the New Year.
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Democratic Pree The Impending Crisis
A political pamphlet style address argues the current Administration aims to overthrow the Constitution, replacing it with a centralized empire. It claims northern and southern majorities oppose the Administration, warns of military elections in seceded states, and predicts Congress would reject fraudulent delegates to preserve the Union.
Militery novousity sparks public clash over rights
A fragmented letter warns of threats to democratic rights and the danger of military influence. It urges the people to uphold the Constitution and the law and to stand ready to defend the arena of public debate against agitation.
Winchester Notice and Local Items in Gratis Township
In compliance with requests of many friends W Ferguson Esq will address the people of Gratis township at Winchester on Botary day next at 1 p m Prof B W Humphry will preach next Sunday morning and evening at the Christian Church In Eaton wa We have received from Geo Lockwood a bottle of Bentleys celebrated Bitters they are cheap at 76 cents per quart bottle We acknowledge with thanks to Mr G Parks for a present of a fire turkey A shoat with black spots has strayed from our stable If found among hogs return to us We need straw dry wood on subscription and a load of goods sir We are found on the turkey.
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W. G. Lewis
Eaton Register
Frand Abraham
Moses
Mount Sinai
Apostle
Patagonian
Onis
Winchester
W. Ferguson, Esq
Gratis Township
B. W. Humphry
The
Christian Church
Eaton
Geo. Lockwood
Bentley
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