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Newspaper
The Democratic Press
Location
Eaton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1862
Page
2
A deteriorated item cites the 1862 era discussion of constitutional rights. It references the First Amendment language on religion and press freedom, and Ohio state law on speech, with garbled authorial bits and dates. The readable portion recalls free expression limits and public discourse.
The editor disclaims responsibility for readers' letters and reports that the writer, not the editor, is answerable for the opinions expressed. The note appears as a standard disclaimer at the start of a correspondence column.
A long reflective weekly summary laments false patriotism and constitutional doubts during the Civil War. It critiques both North and South for war aims, praises a peaceful shift toward law and order, and notes impending battles while reporting a large Dayton funeral and travel delays to Hamilton.
A dated letter complains of a divided nation and questions why war was waged. It accuses the North and certain leaders of inciting conflict, blames proslavery rhetoric, warns of taxes and hardship, and urges the people to speak out against the war’s true beneficiaries.
A Dayton Daily Empire editor and proprietor J F Borauven is murdered in open daylight in Dayton Ohio. The piece condemns abolitionists and political enemies, laments Democrat losses, and recalls the editor’s defense of the Union and Constitution amid threats to his life.
A fragmentary note references continuing attacks and threats of murder aimed at soldiers and supporters of democracy in Ohio. It mentions publishing letters from a man professing to the soldier, warning of danger if they return home, and a pledge to stand firm for truth despite hostile acts reportedly sanctioned by church members in past actions.
A Dayton letter to the Cincinnati Daily Enquirer seeks to rebut claims about a dog related quarrel in the Bollmeyer murder case. It asserts Brown killed Bollmeyer in the street on Saturday morning after a heated exchange, denies prior animosity, and condemns Republicans for politicizing the crime. The piece notes the city’s high tension, police restraint, and potential mob danger if repeats occur.
A rebelously jubilant proclamation voices Democratic victories nationwide including New York praising the end of Republican rule and war sentiment. It denounces an Ohio newspaper story about the Dayton Empire editor’s murder as false, defends Mr Bollmager against beating charges, and questions cited correspondents while urging proper credit to Col J W Fuller.
The Governor set apart Thursday the 27th of this month as a day of Thanksgiving and Prayer in the state. A formal proclamation urges residents to observe the day with gratitude and reflection.
From the Philadelphia Journal. Roughly one hundred of six hundred Sehuylkill Arsean employees refused to vote the Abolition ticket on Tuesday and were discharged on Wednesday. A copy of the quit notice is dated October 13 and signed by Captain George W. Murti. The notice states the worker’s position is no longer required at the department. It questions whether replacements will be negroes, hinting at political favoritism toward colored people.
From the Pacific Bax Franciaco reports markets firm with butter prices rising. The steamer Sierra Nevada arrived from the Northern coast carrying 840 passengers. Oregon contributed $260,000 in treatre funds and British Columbia added $86,000.
Virginia dispatches report a strong rebel force between Snicker's Gap and Philmont on the West Side of the Blue Ridge with cavalry and artillery active in the Shenandoah Valley. Rebel movements threaten Buckingville Gap and Upperville while cavalry engagements occur near Perrysville and Union. Port Royal notes two British steamers captured and a rebel ram expected on the river from Savannah.
The article explains the income tax rules for 1862 detailing tax on net profits, exemptions, and the May 1863 payment deadline. It notes business profits taxed with a $600 deduction, salaries taxed above $600, and that personal expenses do not avoid tax. It covers stamp duties on checks, drafts, notes, certificates, and penalties for improper stamping.
The Owen County Indiana Journal notes harsh town sentiment in Owensboro Green County describing scoundrels and hangs. It reports Hon D W Voorheeen faced a poisoned horse forcing alternate travel during a congressional campaign on the 4th inst.
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