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Newspaper
The Democratic Press
Location
Eaton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1862
Page
2
Democratic Press urges broad protections under the U S Constitution and Ohio provisions. It notes Congress shall make no law abridging freedom of speech or the press and asserts citizens may freely publish sentiments while editors disclaim responsibility for correspondent opinions.
Notice calls Democratic voters in Preble County to meet at local election sites on Saturday August 9 1862 at 1 PM to choose five delegates from each township for presentation at the Congressional Convention in Hamilton on the 18th of the month. The call emphasizes vigilance for liberty and unity among supporters of constitutional order. Signed Banta chairman and Gruwons secretary July 14 1862.
The summary notes 200,000 Confederate soldiers near Richmond and a large Union force, with anticipated battles. It mentions Butler facing insults to his men, reports of Confederate successes, Morgan raiding Kentucky, and possible speeches to recruit. European news deemed minor, Nashville threatened to be retaken, and a polemic on the meaning of the Union and slavery's role in it.
The piece critiques political opponents claiming true Union loyalty. It argues there is no genuine Union North and South today, questions the oath of Union men, and warns against authors like Wendell Phillips and abolitionists forming a different Union without a trunk or proper structure.
An appeal from the Democratic Press warns readers who have not paid to settle their accounts. The editors state they must publish a list of delinquents and enforce payment by legal means. They report little cash received in four months and announce Volume 3 will begin soon with a demand for advance payments.
An open letter to the Eaton Register editor denounces bloodthirsty rhetoric and secession, defends Judge Gilmore’s mercy to a wounded drummer boy, and attacks hypocrisy and false piety. It condemns secession, urges loyal union, cites biblical verses, and threatens publication of the editor’s misrepresentations. Also reports on Sen Wade’s illness, interior secretary Smith, and illness among officials and soldiers amid hot weather and drafts of regiments.
The document outlines a proposed federal scheme to compensate states that abolish slavery, with bonds issued per enslaved person and conditions for gradual or immediate emancipation. It discusses constitutional constraints, state consent, and potential congressional action to fund the plan, noting Kentucky’s constitutional framework and political feasibility. The president’s message accompanies the draft bill and notes likely committee action on emancipation in border states.
Washington July 12 A brief Republican meeting at the Capitol debated excluding spectators. Colfax proposed a resolution urging loyalists to support the Union and punish treason, but it was withdrawn. A substitute resolution defending the President and Union was adopted, and the gathering adjourned sine die. The President met slave-state congressmen this morning for talks on emancipation and potential consequences.
The Douglas Monument Association seeks public support to erect a monument near Senator Douglas's grave. A board and executive committee, chaired by Bishop Doggan, plan to raise funds in Eaton and Chicago to honor the statesman. Membership starts at one dollar with diplomas, two dollars for honorary status, and a steel engraving of the late leader. The appeal invites readers to contribute and view the engraving at the association’s office.
Mrs Ferguson begins to thank friends in Eaton for patronage while she conducted her school and announces that the Second term starts August 6, 1862, with close on August 24, 1862. She plans to establish a Latin School in Baton and outlines the Higher and Second Departments focusing on writing, mathematics, history, geography, languages, music, arts, and ornamental leather work with term prices and boarding terms.
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