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Newspaper
The Democratic Press
Location
Eaton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1862
Page
2
The Praouson press notes constitutional guarantees of free speech and a free press. It cites the First Amendment as protecting expression and publication while warning against laws abridging liberty. It also includes a disclaimer that the paper’s editor does not endorse all opinions of contributors.
A fragmentary weekly summary notes costs and taxes facing the Northern states, including a plan to tax newspaper publishers by circulation and rail passengers. It mentions Stanton aiming to end unnecessary orders, a quiet Potomac, and continued abolition petitions under war powers. Potential expulsions of Fear, Wright, and Bay are discussed alongside general Congressional discontent.
The piece argues that moral excuses rarely justify war and condemns how nations pursue power and profit. It critiques fraud and corruption in wartime finance, cites historical parallels, and warns against politicians justifying conflict while decrying the degradation of public morals.
An unsettled speech laments abolitionists and foreign interference while defending the Union's heritage. It predicts upheaval as the war drags on, warning that abolitionist critics threaten national unity and the future of the United States.
The account details the Mill Springs engagement with units including the Ninth Ohio and Second Minnesota. The assault began at seven A.M., crossing fields and woods under heavy fire, yielding a bayonet charge and a two hour fight. By 11 A.M. pursuit followed, and night ended hostilities with the enemy abandoning fortifications. Reported losses include 44 killed and 140 wounded. enemy losses cited as 18 killed, 162 wounded, and 140 prisoners including Colonel Carter. Battle debris lists vast materiel captured and property values estimated at 240,000.
Butter and eggs show firm or dull trends with price shifts. flour demand active and prices rise. grains reflect varied movement with red white and Kentucky prices listed. corn and oats steady to good demand. rye and barley notes. hogs range and stay quiet. overall weekly activity described with several price points.
A morning blaze on Quincy Street damaged the market stalls where egg dealers faced flames smoke and water. Most merchants were uninsured Nourse Mason Co suffered about 20000 in losses fully insured. The city owned building sustained major damage with total losses reaching around 100000.
A forceful 1861 appeal argues that women must defend liberty and humanity, insisting womanhood is loyal to home and nation. It cites English suffrage-era abuses, Delhi outrages, and American captivity, urging courage against tyranny as Washington faces oppression. Also notes a Buffalo fire destroying St James Hall and related losses.
The late Census of Canada reports in the Lower Province 142,724 Catholics and 107,640 Protestants. In Upper Canada Catholics number 258,141 to 1,187,150 Protestants. Of about two and a half million Canadians, over one million are of French origin and speak French.
Telegraph reports the Burnside expedition sailing from Hampton Roads on the 11th and 12th of June with over 126 vessels. It details storms, near 7 foot yawing depths, shipwrecks including the steamers New York and Povalontan, and drowned horses. General Burnside crosses the bar, transports land troops, and supplies arrive. Also notes a bill on newspaper stamp duties and appointed commissioners for prisoner visits.
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