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Newspaper
The Democratic Press
Location
Eaton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1862
Page
2
In 1862 a Ohio Republican-leaning weekly warns subscribers to settle back dues by November 1 or face legal collection, while deadlines expand to December for current volume. It lists Ohio Congressional delegation members and notes fourteen Democrats versus five abolitionists.
A fragmented note claims the editor denies helping himself to the express edition amid rumors. The piece frames the editor as denying involvement while addressing speculation about the paper’s leadership.
The week’s war news notes rebels evacuated Kentucky without a general engagement with Buell. Election results show Ohio sending fourteen Democrats and five abolitionists to the next House, with Indiana contributing, and the states tallying 21 Democrats to 9 abolitionists. A Dayton rally featuring C L Vallandigham drew thousands, praised as a red letter demonstration of 1862.
The Democratic Press reminds readers that subscription is $1.50 per year and warns those who owe for over a year will be sent to collection. It notes a 16 percent price increase due to new tax and license costs forced on the printer and publisher.
The Democratic State ticket reportedly wins by 5 000 to 8 000. Democrats gain five Congressmen while Cuign party loses four. Results in the 10th and 9th districts remain uncertain with claims from both sides. The Legislature likely to elect a Democratic Senator to fill Jesse Bright’s vacancy. A rumor ties to a presidential proclamation on export bans during wartime, echoed by British wartime policy. Correspondence from the New York Hixpress.
A grand meeting of the old Third Congressional District at Seine on Thursday evening October 28 to celebrate victories in Ohio and Indiana by Constitution supporters. Speakers include D W Voonners, G I P mirros, Avex Love, S S Cox, and O L Vantaxaro Was.
The Dayton Empire reports Vallandigham faces strong opposition from abolitionist press while his district supporters claim overwhelming endorsements. It notes Major General Grant’s West Tennessee Department divisions and lists commanders Rosecrans Ord Sherman Quimby. The piece also references Boston Post commentary on New England’s fate and political bigotry.
A report from Constantinople claims the new Turkish finance minister discovered gold and silver estimated at about 1 500 000f buried for over a century. The State Department notes arrests in England linked to counterfeiting U S Treasury notes. General Hardee reportedly comments on Bragg's army division facing late-stage consumption.
The London Times questions Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation as a political concession and notes its limited enforceability. Commercial NY sentiment links war end to a North financial crisis while reports of great floods cause extensive damage. Abroad talk of Queen Victoria's abdication reemerges, with a potential spring royal transition following Prince of Wales’s marriage to Princess Alexandra of Denmark.
The document describes Lloyds Great Map of the Mississippi River by Canis Bart and William Bower with owner names on the river from Saint Louis to the Gulf. It lists pricing, orders ships ready for Supreme Ready, and notes September 20 1802 with Rear Admiral Davis authorized for use of the squadron. Gideon Wells signs as Secretary of the Navy.
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