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Newspaper
Burlington Weekly Hawk
Location
Burlington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1863
Page
1
Republican nominations list William M. Stone of Marion County for governor and Enoch W. Eastman of Hardin County for lieutenant governor. John F. Dillon of Scott County is nominated for supreme judge.
The article claims Copperheads show dramatic political conversion after Grant and Meade victories at Vicksburg and Port Hudson. It condemns Copperhead leaders for treasonous conduct while praising loyal Democrats and Union celebrations on the Fourth of July with emphasis on military success and political fealty.
A partisan broadside blames Indiana legislators and Copperheads for failing to fund interest on the state debt. It ridicules Louisville rumors of Morgan’s approach and derides Copperhead leaders at Des Moines, while noting Dubuque’s muted reaction to Vicksburg’s fall and reporting Hamilton county enrollment at 87,424 men aged twenty to forty five.
Reports detail a treasonous manifesto circulated by Copperheads in New York accusing the Administration and urging overthrow. The piece rails at Southern independence supporters and predicts dire outcomes if Washington falls. It also notes Grant Meade and Prentiss victories, a Peoria fire, sorghum mill plans in Iowa, and a York Pa salute to Confederate stances.
A drought story cites Minnesota conditions and Mississippi water drop. A Fourth of July Dubuque cannon fires, mostly harmless. A list from St Louis notes Iowa soldiers dying in hospitals July 1 to July 4 1863, including L H Barley and J W Swift with illnesses and gunshot injuries.
Five thousand loyal residents gathered in Fairfield park last evening to celebrate Meade and Grant victories with illumination, singing, bands, and speeches. The crowd included notable remarks on General Meade eligibility and a local tragedy, plus reports on a Bonaparte woolen factory fire causing substantial loss.
From Bravocav on the field west of Gettysburg July 1 to 2 pm, Union General Reynolds advances with Wadsworth and Howard as the 11th Corps arrives. Reynolds is killed, Howard assumes command, and Union batteries defend as Rebel divisions probe around Seminary and farm valleys.
Dispatch describes a Civil War battle scene with a left cavalry retreat, field deaths, and a new Corps position near a cemetery hill. It also profiles Little Crow of the Light-footed Band, detailing appearance, leadership, eloquence, and controversial marriage. An aside notes a Texas consul appointment and Copperhead funds scrutiny.
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