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Newspaper
The Democratic Press
Location
Eaton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1862
Page
2
A 1862 newspaper fragment asserts Congress may not restrict religion or free expression. It quotes constitutional text from the United States and Ohio constitutions, noting citizens may publish sentiments but are responsible for abuses. The editor disclaims responsibility for correspondent opinions.
The piece proclaims wartime fervor and Union victory tones, praising and urging persistence in the Civil War. It argues for emancipation plans, discusses the North Confederate collapse, and critiques press dealings and local newspaper transactions in Preble County. It also recounts an Episcopal clergyman’s arrest in Alexandria amid wartime tensions.
From the London Shipping Gazette the piece denounces the stone blockade as a failed strategy. It condemns Seward and colleagues for pressuring ports with sunken vessels and questions the likelihood of the Union keeping its postwar promises. The Charleston obstruction is downplayed but warns against repeating the experiment.
The Hartford Times contrasts the New York Tribune’s early urging of disunion with its current stance denying regret over the Union and opposing restoration. It argues the paper’s counsel was dangerous and must be condemned by the President and administration.
From the Democratic Press an observer laments what he calls the uselessness of many modern women at home. He contrasts domestic idle habits with famed female figures and icons like Mrs Child Miss Martineau Eliza Cook and Nightingale, arguing a great woman should be too active for rocking chairs and carpets.
Report claims 15 000 prisoners to kin after Fort Donelson surrender. Gunboats suffer casualties. Confederate generals Buckner and Grant exchange correspondence amid chaotic escape by Floyd and Pillow.
A Fort Donelson surrender report from February 16 recounts Grant Buckner and Johnston negotiations with Buckner proposing armistice terms then unconditional surrender accepted by Grant. It notes 15 000 prisoners and 3 000 horses, heavy Confederate losses, and Union advances near Cairo with commanders Lew Wallace and McClernand listed among engaged units.
Fort Conslva mrea sees St Louis Thene killed and two wounded. Touteni ville reports five sailors killed and four wounded. W lightly counted and to wererdly, both arms involved. Carondetet records four fired with body wounds and two severe injuries. Pithbury notes two wounded. General Lew Wallace with the Eighth Missouri and Eleventh Indiana arrived on Friday.
A Confederate defense of Roanoke Island is described as formidable with two large gun batteries, many rifled weapons, eight steamers, and heavy fortifications. The report claims Union forces captured the island after a dawn to dusk fight and raised their flag in triumph.
A bitter editorial tirade denounces an abolitionist as bloodthirsty and accuses him of denying the right to petition for peaceful dissolution while insisting the government must repay war taxes and losses. The piece rails against abolitionist rhetoric and defends wartime actions.
On the 10th of January at the Eagle Hotel in Raton, J C Deem of Mead Accuy unites with Lizzie O Cary of this place in a ceremony noted for a delicious cake.
Obituaries note Nene Euphemia aged 63 of Consumption died on the 14th wat with writs as Swintren. MC Ostord aged 25 formerly of thin pines is listed on Saturday Sth Yaak Tavs b Chartey.
Butter demand good prices rise to 14 1L6e per package. Cheese offerings light but demand good at 54e. Bugs receipts light and demand rising to 1e for feegh chippers. Flour demand good most weeks with diverse prices. Pruits good demand for green apples. dried apples firm at 81 60 per 35 pounds. Grain Wheat prices favor sellers with red 90 95e, prime white 1 05, rye steady at 6c. Barley receipts below demand. oats 53 000 prime oats value. Potatoes firm arrival 60 pounds. common 0 35e.
Eaton Market report for the week ending February 20 lists egg prices at 4 cents, flour at price per bushel, potatoes at 1.00 per bushel, dried apples at 12 cents per pound, chickens 1.25 per dozen, pork 2.75 and 3.00 per unit, and green apples at 1.00 per bushel. The bulletin references earnings and commodity values for the Eaton area and notes a range of staple goods traded.
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