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Newspaper
The Democratic Press
Location
Eaton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1863
Page
2
Editorial notes emphasize constitutional rights and free speech. The piece cites U S and Ohio provisions on religious establishment expression and publication. It states the editor does not endorse correspondents opinions and holds writers responsible for their content.
From the Mississippi we learn of Confederate capture of the ironclads Queen of the West and Indianola, rumors of a severe contest before Vicksburg, and Gen Sigel’s resignation. Desertions from the Army of the Potomac, “Reliable contrabands” treated well by some, while white soldiers suffer. Fort McAllister recaptured and a large Federal move feared near Charleston. The Conscription Bill passes Senate, turning citizens into military serfs, Idaho Territory created, Arizona admitted. Greenbacks fall as monetary policy destabilizes property values. enrolment due by April 1. The Thirty-Seventh Congress collapsed amid Emancipation Supply Bills failing. Abolition Congress “dead” but its deeds linger, a nation judged by war, despotism, and corruption.
A telegraph dispatch notes a large Democratic mass meeting in Hamilton Butler County Ohio with speakers Richardson Merrick Voorhees Turple Wall Buckalew Vallandigham Cox Pendleton White Maria and Dr Olds among others. The piece argues soldiers favor peace and a crusade against slavery, condemns arming African Americans, and criticizes suppression of the Chicago Times in the Army. Written by Roby Steele of Company F Sixth Ohio.
A letter writer denounces Morris of the Register as a cowardly knave and accuses him of inflaming anti liquor sentiment, lying to readers, and betraying patriotic duties. The piece questions his support for the war, calls for accountability, and contrasts genuine patriotism with alleged scoundrelly rhetoric.
Nashville correspondent writes from the army with a guarded note to avoid provoking officers. He observes newspapers back home discuss peace proposals, especially those favored by the Democratic party, and reflects on the political debate shaping the country.
Letter writers clash over coverage of a temperance meeting held on the 5th. A speaker accuses the press of slander while defending the town’s people from being labeled as rum drinkers, urging accuracy and fairness in reporting.
W B Bacon defends the town's temperance stance against attacks by the Eaton Press editor and others. He argues the majority remains steadfast to temperance, critiques the sensational tale of widespread drunkenness, and challenges Democratic and abolitionist insinuations. He cites Parson White’s quip about horse thieves and contends temperance aligns with labor rights and moral duty.
A February 19 1803 meeting at Madison House Butler County Ohio formed a Democratic Club to preserve the Constitution and laws. Thomas James was named Chairman J Kemp Secretary with A D Palmer B S Dickey and A Kemp addressing the assembly. Resolutions were adopted unanimously to support the Administration policy.
Fragmentary 1868 political address denounces executive overreach and martial law, endorsing Vallandigham’s 1868 speech and pledging opposition to unconditonal war support. Includes amended revenue provisions for trades, licenses, and taxes, citing New York Journal of Commerce and urging revision before final passage.
Henry Peiry estate notice states Jacob M. Patry as administrator with attorney J B Fo on filing March 4 in Ohio. The text is garbled but denotes probate steps for the estate and appointment of a qualified administrator.
For sale sixty acres of land about twenty acres cleared and thirty in timber. This valuable property lies four miles southeast of Eaton near Potter's Oil Mill. Price agreeable. For details contact Mr. G T Potters Oil Mill near West Kvude, in Preble County, Ohio. PebIs-63.
On February 9 1863 the Probate Court of Perlite County declared the estate of Abner Halsey deceased to be insolvent. Creditors must present their claims to the undersigned by a specified date or lose their right to payment. John Mebow and Minerva Tastings notice.
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