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Newspaper
The Democratic Press
Location
Eaton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1862
Page
2
A 1862 Eaton Ohio weekly column defends constitutional rights and press freedom, critiques the Lincoln administration over the Maxon and Slidell seizures, praises Wilkes for the capture, and laments English demands for surrender. The piece torchingly contrasts past national strength with current division, murder, and war woes, arguing for unity and prudent policy.
The piece laments abolition costs and political failings while warning of looming trouble. It notes suspensions of specie payments by major banks, hints at potential federal actions, and calls for public debate on Lincoln and constitutional questions amid a tense national mood.
Mn Eprron reports that Jarge Gans, a town official, published pamphlet letters accusing the Lincoln administration of war crimes and obstructing emancipation. The piece argues the President swore to uphold the Constitution and questions why he did not invoke Vattel.
A late December dispatch reports Lord Lyons receiving Beitiel demands for Mason and Slidell surrender with a response window for Secretary Seward. It notes Mason and Slidell’s capture by Captain Wilkes and outlines cautious diplomatic steps between American and British governments, including Seward’s first letter to Adams and Minn Russell’s Trent affair details. The exchange stresses friendly intent, possible reparations, and Britain's expectation of U S assurances and apologies if needed.
In a dispatch, Mr. Seward defends U S policy, stating no deliberate wrong by the government and that the issue rests on neutral rights and Madisonian principles. He notes the four prisoners are in Fort Warren Massachusetts and requests reception arrangements. A French note and Lord Lyons correspondence follow, touching neutral flags and maritime law as discussed with Mr. Seward.
Dispatch dated November 80 notes periaval of Mason Stidell Mufarlang Busts teen Cis vinish aval pyacker Trent. Lyons forwards verte quit communication to Majesty's Government and offers personal conference on delivery arrangements to protect under British Mag.
The piece opens with a New Year sentiment from 1862 praising liberty and Union while lamenting Confederate strife. It memorializes fallen officers and envisions peace, followed by a Missouri war update: Union forces report 2500 rebels captured, 70 officers, 1200 horses and men, 1100 arms, 2 tons of powder, wagons and stores, and a captured foundry at Lexington. Price retreats toward Arkansas as Union ships and craft dominate the Missouri theater.
Dec 29 Wasuixarox reports the settlement of the Trent office pleases conservatives. Union-loving men, regardless of past opinions, view the admission as removing a serious impediment to prosecution of anti-licensing agitators, against the insirrgante.
A late Dec conference reports unanimous approval by New York city banks to suspend specie payments immediately. Banks in Boston and Pittsburgh echo the move amid national financial strain from the war context. The action follows a broader trend of advancing government loan measures and aims to bolster liquidity and support for public finance.
Cincinnati Market Crecassatt December 30 reports a dull market across goods. Eggs receipts large with lower prices. flour markets soft with superfine 3.90 to 4.25. grain dull with red wheat 80 to 88 cents and white 90 cents to 1.00. new crop corn 28 cents bulk. rye firm at 3.60. barley 4.00 to 4.50. oats 28 cents. timber prices weak at 12 per ton. hogs and meat markets quiet but closing near 8.815 to 4.2h as New York news supports slight activity.
Baker and various groceries listed with unit prices appear in a fragmented OCR entry. Items include cheese, lard, wheat, corn, hops, chicken, and potatoes with distorted numerals and currency marks. The status and exact details are unclear due to transcription errors.
Lalies College Eaton announces opening January 1882 for instruction in English drawing painting weaving Italian German wax flower modelling with terms. Address 0) Tien St Eaton. Election Notice for Dayton West Turnpike directors meeting Monday January next to elect five directors for the ensuing year.
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