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Newspaper
The Democratic Press
Location
Eaton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1862
Page
2
The piece defends free speech and press rights citing U S and Ohio constitutional language. It states the editor does not endorse correspondent opinions and that writers are responsible for their own expressions.
The Queen City of the West remains, for now, safe though fear lingers. Reports claim Harper’s Ferry fell and thousands were captured, Jackson paroled them, and McClellan’s forces gain advantage in Maryland. Indications of fierce fighting persist as rumors require official dispatches. APrinter speech by Vallandigham promises fundraising, while a local critique ridicules a partisan composition. The piece notes delays and apologizes for the week’s late issue.
A Civil War era letter column urges voters to back Vallandigham and argues for a strong Union led by patriotic leaders. It rebuts a rival editor, defends the Constitution, and questions the meaning of union and democracy amid calls for war to end slavery.
The Eaton Democratic Press informs readers that Harper Ferguson will own and run the paper. W Ferguson thanks Preble Democrats and others for support as editor and proprietor and commends the Press and his son to continued liberal support.
William Ferguson announces sole proprietorship of the Eaton Democratic Press and pledges to maintain quality by relying on education and perseverance with his father's guidance. The note is dated Eaton and Sept. 862, with a plan to publish a strong weekly paper matching American standards.
Dispatches report severe fighting near Hagerstown and Middletown with Union forces under Hooker and Reno claiming breach of the Hagerstown road and strong positions seized. Messages indicate pursuit, alleged rebel rout, and prisoner totals as of Sept. 15 to 16, with Harper's Ferry surrender rumors and reinforcements moving toward Sharpsburg and Middletown.
Intelligence from the front is cheering. McClullan pursues the enemy with vigor, defeating them at every stand. Drayton’s South Carolina brigade destroyed, Cobb wounded and captured. McClellan pressing, claiming 8,000 prisoners and four batteries sent to the ache jarriaburg. Reports of victory, Hooker shot in the foot, rebel army driving toward Hagerstown, heavy casualties at Sharpsburg and Gett ysburg. Jackson joins Leo’s forces at Antietam Creek with reinforcements totaling 120,000 from Washington and 40,000 for Lee.
Notice is given that John Kahlenbeck estate has been appointed and letters of administration issued. Creditors and claimants must present their claims to James Campbell administrator at Gilmore Campbell attorneys. Deadline to file is September 18, 1802.
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