Republican Congressional Convention in Webster City 1862
The Republican Convention for the 6th District will be in Webster City, Timmi ilion county, on Thursday August Tth 1862 at 1 p m for nominating a Republican candidate for Congress. Each county to supply one representative plus extra per votes cast for Governor Kirkwood and fractions of forty, with delegates based on county residents W H W Curtis Chateman Rep Con Com 6 b Dist.
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Republian
Webster City
Timmi Ilion
Republican State Convention At Des Moines 1862
Delegates meet in Des Moines on a Wednesday in 1862 to nominate State officials including Secretary and Auditor of State Attorney General and Register of the State Land Office. Representation ties to counties and Lincoln vote tallies with a call for unified support of the National Administration in the war. News from Washington up to the 24th notes a Charleston battle, Beauregard at Mobile, and the defeat of a new constitution in Minnesota.
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Norive
Des Moines
State Land Office
Covery
Abram Lincoln
United States
Joan XN
Dewry
Dist
Lawl. I
Miller
Augen
Lockwood
Smith
AL Sanders
J. Butler
W. Shane
GW. Miller
L. Fuller
H. Paylor
Washington
Richmond
Charleston
Parrott
Beauregard
Mobile
Alabama
Saturday Evening Post offers more value with steady 41 years
The Saturday Evening Post is praised as the most valuable ready ing paper east or west, established forty one years ago with uninterrupted issues, priced at 32.00 in advance or one dollar per year with clubbing. Proprietors bought advance sheets of Mrs Wood's forthcoming story Women's Privy for about thirty numbers, promising attractiveness. The note mentions a District Convention call and critiques leadership maneuvers by Mr Curtiss, protesting the process and representation rules.
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Saturday Evening Post
Central Committee
Curtiss
Magnanimity praised as rebels treated as savages in war
A long War Department dispatch lauds Union restraint toward civilians and property while denouncing Confederate conduct. It praises General Sigel’s campaigns as gallant and skilled, notes his upcoming fourth drive, and reports an incidental camp visit by an elderly New York farmer observing army moves.
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Sigel
Eld
Ton
Fremont
Sizel
Curtis
Lanks
Biel
Lin
Missouri
Arkansas
Far West
New York Times
Meraphis and the federal authorities in a curious scene
A reader describes Meraphis as content under federal supervision and observes a dramatic animal analogy. Dr Livingstong compares African lions mating and fighting for a mate, noting the female spectator bears witness as rivals clash and the survivor then pursues the mate.
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Meraphis
Dr. Livingstong
Africa
Rebels Reluctant Yet Bound by Federal Bayonet Pressure
Fragmentary quotation notes rebels dislike batteries in front and fear of detonation. Describes Federals as pushy, especially with the bayonet, reflecting Civil War era tensions and a terse battlefield sentiment.
Memphis Murmur Says Union Sentiment Quietly Returns
A Cincinnati correspondence reports Memphis residents show subdued Union sentiment after rebellion and the restoration of the old flag. Observers note many submit to North rule, with some still sympathetic to the South, while residents expect restored trade and freer Northbound travel as Provo marshal faces growing inquiries.
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Cinemandl
Memphis
Tventure
Les
Incursion Near White House Fails Causes Confusion
Philadelphia Press correspondent reports Gen McClellan’s army details a raid by Jackson’s force from Gordonsville that veered toward the Chickahominy, encountered Federal pickets, and triggered a cavalry retreat amid teamster fright. The piece notes the raid’s mistaken course and ambiguous versions of events.
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Philadelphia Press
McClellan
White House
Jackson
Gordonsville
Abad Prospect Describes Southern Hardship and Military Movements
A strained Southern outlook warns of crop failures with rusted wheat and weak corn pushing toward relief from the North via cotton and tobacco sales. A Winchester dispatch quotes General Johnson urging Jackson to threaten Washington and Baltimore for reinforcements from McClellan. Casualties in General Cassey’s division reach about 1,700, roughly one third of the unit.
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Johnson
Winchester
Jackson
Washington
Baltimore
McClellan
Washington Dispatches On Detention And Rebel Arrests
June 18 reports detail detentions for suspected disloyalty and seizure of captured army property to be used for public service unless claimed by officers. Gen Palmer died of typhoid. Col Averill led a raid destroying rebel supplies and capturing prisoners. Shenandoah remains quiet. Doubleday arrests secessionist leaders in Fredericksburg and shields Unionists from retaliation.
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Washington
Gen. Palmer
Tony
McClellan
Col. Averill
Richmond
Shenandoah
Elizabeth
Pasquantaul
Doubleday
Fredericksburg
U. S
Fort Monroe dispatch on June 18 reports quiet fronts and guerrilla raid aftermath
From Fort Monroe on June 18 the report notes 150 ill soldiers arriving from the White Blouse via Tri City and another group from White Ifonge Point bringing in guerrillas captured after Friday’s assault. A cavalry-escorted band of seven rebels—mostly farmers and Virginia cavalry in citizen dress—were seized, including two with large sums of New York money. Spies and picket incursions persist along the Potomac lines as weather improves and roads stay passable.
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Tri City
Baltimore
Virginia Cavalry
Army of the Potomac
Union
New York
Gunboat and ships reported during Arkansas river expedition
The expedition down the river arrived at St Louis without firing a shot. Tug Spitfire captured the rebel steamer Clara Dolson in Bayou Lagrafox with 100 bales of cotton valued at about $60 000. Clara Dolson sailed for Memphis with no prize crew aboard as steamer Thirty fifth Parallel and Judge Fetcher along with other gunboats linger in Indian Bay. The unfinished Arkansas gunboat, which fled Memphis, is noted as nearby. The Vandorn, escaped earlier, is said to be up the Arkansas.
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St. Lous
Arkansas
Spitfire
Clara Dolson
Bayou Lagrafox
Memphis
Thirty Fifth Parallel
Judge Fetcher
Indian Bay
Algo
Memphians debate 60 day delay on Confederate scrip
Memphis Aldermen adopt a resolution urging Col Slack to postpone suppression of Confederate scrip for sixty days. Slack has not decided yet, with little prospect of a favorable reply. The Avalanche defends Beauregard's army saying it is in good order, while reports of disorganization are denied. Gen Strong wounded by accidental pistol discharge today in Camio.
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Memphis
Board of Aldermen
Slack
Beauregard
Camio
Gen Strong
Dean
Church Closures and Rebel Army News From New York
A June report from New York notes Provost Marshal in Alexananna warning a Baptist pastor against praying for the President and Federal army, leading Col Gregory to close the church. Several secessionist churches were seized. Refugees from Richmond claim rebel forces near 180,000, likely 160,000, disciplined and confident under Johnston. The North expects a turn at McClellan and a crossing into Maryland. Johnson’s army grows stronger, awaiting England and France to intervene over cotton and tobacco. Manassas evacuation is seen as a northern triumph despite $2,000,000 in lost military stores. Rebels still expect to abandon key hubs like New Orleans and Memphis, while planning to defend Richmond. Refugees report mysterious boxes marked Caloosa to Montgomery, hinting at a retreat and removal of valuables.
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New York
Doh Baistdag
Alexanana
At. Nips
The
Baptist Church
United States
Billings
Col
Gregory
Secession
Upallstica
Richmond
Jon. Johnso
McClellan
Potomac
Maryland
North
Johnson
England
France
Manasyis
Organa
Manynagas
New Orleans
Norfolk
Nashville
Memphis
Uscaloosa
Ala
Montsgomery
Prisoners Released From Governor's Island Reach Homes
From New Orleans aboard the Ocean Queen, passengers include Mes Gen Butler and Pioare Sonle a prisoner. Released prisoners who had been on Governor's Island for a fortnight were paid off and mustered out today and many returned home. A number are at the New England rooms awaiting departure tomorrow. There are some from the West.
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New York
New Orleans
Mes Gen
Butler
Pioare Sonle
Governor's Island
New England
West
Memphis dispatches from June reveal wartime trade and unrest
Special to New York Tribune from Memphis reports shipments up to date totaling 8000 bales of cotton 5000 barrels molasses 3000 half barrels sugar 6000 barrels. The post office opened exchanging 1000 letters and selling 800 in postage stamps. Provost Marshal oath of allegiance administered to 200 prisoners including 150 former rebels and five officers. Beauregard’s left wing rumored from Fernando South. Reports mention cotton burners within six miles of Memphis and slave unrest in Crittenden and Mississippi counties Arkansas.
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New York
Ould
Beauregard
Fernando
Memphis
Crittonden
Mississippi
Arkkansas
Iowa law authorizes tax quota payment to the U S Treasury
The Iowa General Assembly enacts that the state assumes collection and payment into the U S Treasury of the direct tax quota per the 1861 act and related August 5 188? law. The Governor must act by the second Tuesday of February each year to fulfill the present year’s requirement.
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United States
Fragmentary Iowa notice from 1862 Secretaries State filing
The document records a secretary of state certification of publication in the Daily State Register on February 2, 1862 and in the Des Moines Daily Times on February 4, 1969. It confirms a statement about a proposed act effective from publication. ELISAH SELLS signs as Secretary of State.
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Tiog
United States
Assump
Daily Stata Register
Gud Daily Pie
Movies Times
Des Moines
Statigister
Fig Moines Daily Times
Elisah Sells
Trout Preservation Act Amid Iowa Waters
An act of the General Assembly of Iowa Protects trout in state waters. It bans taking trout with nets seines traps or other devices from Sept 15 to Dec 31 each year and imposes fines up to three dollars per trout. Violations on private premises carry trespass penalties and a fine of three to fifty dollars split between the complainant and county schools. The act takes effect upon legal publication. Married notice: Samuel Corxer to Dove Cummins in Keosauqua, Iowa.
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General Assembly
Lowa
Ebruary Ltd
Health remedy advertisement promises cure for consumption
An advertisement from Rov Edward Alteson of Williamsburg, Wake County, offers a free prescription for a cure claimed to restore health from consumption and related lung ailments. It states the remedy requires simple directions for preparation and use and seeks only to aid fellow sufferers.
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Rov
Edward Alteson
Williamebure
Wakes County
New
The Confession and Experience of a Forer Warns Youth
A cautionary pamphlet by a single author recounts wasted expense and health harm from worthless medicines. It targets young men and those with nervous debility or early decay, warning readers to avoid quack remedies and the temptations of costly tonics. The piece cites a personal journey from costly cures to simple, safer practice.
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A. Lambert
Grommets
Fragmentary Local Notice on Resript and Sire
A damaged OCR fragment references a restraint and admonition to young ladies and readers. The readable words hint at a gardening or etiquette theme, with unreadable surrounding text and unclear dates or names. The item remains partial and non-specific.
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Whpurlegan
Nie Lotdevittle
Pers
Nota Apy
Goldiers
McClallan
Prentice
Abad
South
Cassey
Carp
Fort Monroe
Vicksburg
Jef. Davis
Jeff. Davis
Duele Joff
Laws OF Iowa
McComb
Samuet Corxer
Dive Cumsins
Koseuth Co
Towa
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