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Newspaper
The Democratic Press
Location
Eaton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1862
Page
2
In Eaton Ohio on Thursday, a public discussion references constitutional clauses on religion establishment free exercise of religion and freedom of speech and press. The words quoted include amendments and articles from the U S Constitution and Ohio Constitution about speaking writing publishing sentiments and limits on abuse of rights.
The piece rails at General Schenck for not wanting the war to end and accuses army contractors of profiting from misfortune. It also mocks tax collection, noting most are willing to collect taxes but few want to pay them, and cites a Chinese edict about shouting to illustrate public reluctance.
Weekly summary notes no major fighting in Virginia between McClellan and Lee with Lee reportedly marching south. It questions the scale of the late battle and fears heavy Confederate losses. Bragg and Buell may collide soon in Kentucky as Bardstown vicinity expected as a theater. Both sides prepare for intensified effort to wage the war to the end.
A fragment urging voters to beware bogus tickets and favor the Democratic Union ticket. It accuses Republicans of opposing bounties to soldiers, opposing black enfranchisement, and planning violence, urging support for the Democratic Union slate.
The text presents a debate between two figures, Vathanpraitam who seeks Union restoration by compromise and opposed the war, and Scuzxex who also opposes restoration and would wage a war to dissolve the Union.
The piece critiques Vallandigham pushing a joint resolution to amend the Constitution as a method to secede a part of the union. It questions treating the Constitution as a disunion document and mocks the Gazette's stance. The tone is skeptical about secession via constitutional change and notes the Gazette’s sly stance.
The Eaton Democratic Press urges Preble County voters to back C L Vallandigham on October 14 1862 to save the western states from ruin support the Democratic ticket and denounce abolitionists while warning of war taxation and casualties.
The Cincinnati Ledger notes General Robert A. Schenck accepted the Republican nomination in the Third District. It questions whether his short military career justifies a congressional seat and suggests his withdrawal signals doubts about his fitness for a political career, potentially narrowing his claim to office.
The letter argues General Schenckling beet pursued a Congress seat after rising to General and Major General, claiming his nomination is a political maneuver to placate party interests. It contends he sought military ranks and questions the fairness of replacing him, asserting pressure and voluntary service as the basis for his status.
General Meade reports from Sept 20 on battles of South Mountain and Antietam. Estimated rebel losses exceed 20 000 killed wounded and prisoners total 26 1 842 with 13 guns, 7 caissons and 9 limbers captured, plus 14 000 small arms found.
Portto Sal F. Mi lists a sale of household items at his residence near Winchester on Friday October 47 1962. Items include harness wagon beds furniture and various valuables. terms note a cash payment with nine month credit.
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