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Newspaper
The Democratic Press
Location
Eaton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1863
Page
2
A nineteenth century notice reproduces passages from the U S Constitution and Ohio Constitution about freedom of thought and the press. It emphasizes that citizens may speak write and publish freely while authors disclaim responsibility for correspondents opinions.
A 1862 letter to President Lincoln urges retrospective courage by reviewing wartime actions. It cites mass imprisonments, suspension of habeas corpus, camp inspections, and a looming national debt. The author appeals to accountability before Ohio lawmakers and presses themes of liberty and constitutional violations.
Army notes report Burnside inactive as Stuart raids Barnetde rear and crosses into Maryland. Morgan raids into Kentucky capturing Elizabethtown and two Federal regiments. Rosecrans pursues Rebels to Murfreesboro with Hite's arrival expected. Political items cite Missouri Legislature in tow, Western Virginia Bill dead, emancipation talk amid foreign intervention rumors. Negroes question abolition philanthropy and potential emancipation moves.
The piece pledges continued Democratic support and denounces opponents. It reviews the past two years since 1866, condemning Republicans, praising Democratic aims, and urging readers to double circulation to sustain the paper amid rising printing costs. It asserts the paper’s independence and calls for unity against abolitionist policies.
A damaged 1862 notice laments war costs and national debt, urging residents to settle back accounts. It quotes critics and calls out Congress and the Executive, warning of ruin unless the Union endures and debts are paid promptly. It includes a payroll-like line urging all debtors to settle immediately.
Obscure ad notice in Preble County directs a public sale at the door of the meeting place in Enton on a Saturday in January. It lists Charles Wilmot as the tavern owner of New Wentville and notes a cash payment and a designated parcel on the plat.
A misleading advertisement claims a health restoration after years of ill health and offers a free recipe for treating Consumption Aethms Bronchitis and related illnesses. It urges afflicted readers to mail to Rev Eowanp A Wilcox Williamsburg Kings county New York for the prescription.
John at in Enton in said county offers sale of real estate on Saturday January 24 1869 between 1 and 4 PM. Described parcels include NE quarter of Section 10 and North East quarter of Section 12 Township Range 2 East with boundaries by original lines. Purchases: one third cash, one third in one year, remainder in two years by mortgage with interest from sale day. Sheriff Joun Macleat of Preble County appoined. Dec 26 1862- tle-pr.
A legal notice references Clinton Chadwick and the Ty Athol court in the Common Pleas system. It appears as an official public notice with unspecified action and parties involved.
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