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Newspaper
The Democratic Press
Location
Eaton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1862
Page
2
A fragmentary 1862 report discusses rights and limits on free speech and religion in a Democratic context. It notes that no law shall abridge liberty of speech and that individuals may publish opinions, with responsibility lying on the author rather than the editor.
A long periodical letter critiques Union war aims and northern policy, describing Fredericksburg and Port Royal events, urging abolitionist postmasters to deliver papers, and warning of European sympathy for the South. It argues the war is driven by New England greed and tariff policy, predicts Western states’ servile dependence, and appeals to a Southward stance with anti abolitionist rhetoric.
In the Senate yesterday Senator Davis of Kentucky offered a resolution condemning ex President Buchanan for failure to take steps to suppress the rebellion. In the House Representative Feeshdon of Maine offered a regulation concerning the emancipation proclamation, which was adopted by a twenty one majority. Richardson of Illinois made a tumble appearance on the President's melange on Thursday.
A Civil War era letter recounts medical shortages, distrust of Abolition officers, and calls for free speech while detailing troop movements near Nashville. The writer notes 125 thousand troops in the region, reports on skirmishes around Murfreesboro, Morgan’s raids, and the impact on families, urging constitutional liberty and accountability for war costs. He laments casualties, praises brave soldiers, and questions draft evasion and political leaders amid ongoing conflict.
A December 11 report from Western Front and river operations notes heavy shelling from gunboats fifteen miles downriver and a fierce exchange with rebel lines. General Fenwick's division meets light opposition as volunteers prepare to cross by boats, with bridges near the city nearing completion but still contested.
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