February 9, 1862
The Ladies Benevolent Society holds a fundraiser at the Peabody
Institute: an exhibition of gigantic stereoscopic pictures. 25
cents.
March 2, 1862
A Letter to the Editor signed "Freedom" states, "One year ago, the
whole number of abolitionists in town was one, - now they can be
counted by hundreds, if not thousands. Among the signatures on
the petition, we noticed the names of some of our heretofore most
conservative citizens."
August 6, 1862
The Ladies' Aid Society meets on Wednesdays and Thursdays each week,
for work, and to give out garments to be made, to those who prefer
taking them home. Sutton Hall is open from 2 to 7 1/2 clock
P.M.
October 15, 1862
The eloquent advocate of Temperance., John B. Gough, appeared before
a South Danvers audience at the Southern Essex Temperance Union's
quarterly session at the First Congregational Church in South
Danvers.
October 22, 1862
The Newburyport Herald runs an editorial that reads, "The war
is likely to prove of some benefit to our common schools. It
is said that so many young men accustomed to teach in the winter
session have gone to the war that the schools will have to be taught
by the females. Now since in ordinary schools, a female
teacher is of double the value of a male - woman being better
adapted to the care, government and guidance of youth - the
public will see this necessity." |