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Newspaper
The Democratic Press
Location
Eaton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1862
Page
2
A scanned Ohio publication cites broad protections for freedom of religion speech and press. It quotes the U S Constitution and Ohio Constitution, noting that writers are responsible for their own opinions and not the publication.
Congress far from calm as actions on slavery and renditions dominate discourse. Reports speak of plans for a summer session with potential major moves on emancipation and civil rights. The failed Diaz expedition and Mason Slidell matters draw mockery in Washington while Britain accepts their release. Kentucky looms for a decisive battle as tension climbs.
A 19th century moralizing critique laments the American civil war's devastation. It cites property loss across Missouri Virginia and Kentucky and asks readers to reflect on the human toll of conflict during 1861, labeling the Democratic Press a source for wartime evils and urging peace.
A reader condemns the war policy and its social toll, urging caution about national zeal. The letter laments emigration drift from East to West, distress over taxation, church disengagement, and a perceived drift from Bible teaching to wartime recruitment. It cites Isaiah and Taaiah to critique policy and ends with a call from Macaran Doce.
A note apologizes for payment delays and outlines charges for late subscribers. The piece mentions a six month grace, a $1.76 late fee, and a $2,090 yearly charge, urging readers to see these terms in the Democratic real and promising careful, tasteful reporting.
A fragmentary report notes the Democratic Union petition gathering hundreds of signers in Maton and nearby towns. Abolitionists and Pious preachers refuse to sign, opposing war until slavery ends, while some clergymen denounce the petition as partisan.
A partisan extract praises Representative Vallandigham for his clear, practical defense of taxation to fund government. The piece argues only revenue can sustain the nation and warns opponents of compromising to end the war. It condemns Northern Democrats and urges unity to support the Union and protect white workers’ wages.
The Democratic Drews brands a petition to Congress as treasonous and vile, denouncing abolitionists and urging suppression. The Register’s editor attacks the move as arrogant and unworthy, while Hon. Joseph Hult of Kentucky defends suppression of abolitionism and secession.
Fragmentary OCR text describes the Be Wen tariff of 1861 and an act amending it. The readable portions indicate a legislative message or discussion, but specifics are not clear.
A 1860 political letter and petitions from Preble County Ohio demand white supremacy and oppose emancipation while Congress contemplates tariffs. The text critiques Seward diplomacy over Spain and outlines fears about revenue from imports, urging delay of tariff bills and stressing constitutional defense of white rule amid secessionist pressures.
Proceedings show the House taking up a motion from Mr Morrill of Vermont to report a bill raising duties on tea coffee and sugar The debate features Mr Vallandigham opposing and asking for the previous question while Mr Morrill defends the measure and warns of potential revenue loss from customs duties
A long critical tirade condemns wartime atrocities and calls out profiteers and barbarity. It cites reports from Chicago Tribune and details brutal acts across Missouri towns including Westport and Kansas City, urging civilized nations to condemn such deeds and defend humanity.
The text describes Fawr Cinomye Sujpin, daughter of Carumnite Siitbiatn, as suffering for many years from a severe affliction. It notes the pain but expresses hope for relief through faith in the one God of Salvation.
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