Republican State Convention Declared For Des Moines July 7 1844
The Hawk Eye reports the Eighth Annual Republican State Convention will convene in Des Moines on July 7 1844 to nominate candidates for Supreme Court Judge Secretary of State Auditor Treasury Attorney General Register of State and Presidential Elector. Delegates are allocated by county plus votes from last general election including soldiers in the field. THO F Withrow Republican State Central Committee chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Union
Des Moines
A. LD
Supreme Court
Wm. M. Btone
Outrage over forged papers and draft revisions chatter
The piece denounces forged Confederate papers published in New York and attacks Brooks and Cox from Ohio, labeling them traitors. It notes Provost Marshal enrollments in Iowa and calls for strict enforcement, recalls Consul Hunt, and hints at John Morgan's Kentucky raid plans with stern risk of punishment.
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Brooks
New York
Sannet
Cox
Ohio
South
John Morgan
Kentucky
Atory
John
Ogolumens
Mourning for Jeb Stuart and the war’s moral turn
The Richmond crowds mourn Jeb Stuart as a fallen chivalric symbol while the Union camp battles are cast as heroic trials. The New York Tribune’s Rot of Honor is praised for naming brave wounded, and Union victories on the Mississippi are downplayed as still distant. The piece urges swift, hard fighting to crush the rebellion and defend the nation.
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Richmond
Virginia
J. E. B. Stuart
Jeb
Stonewall” Jackson
Stonewall
The
New York Tribune
New York
Dixie
Lee
Lower
Mississippi
Alexandria
Natchez
Banke
Porter
New Orleans
Vicksburg
Grant
Sheraton
West
Maryland
North
Grant strategy and Garibaldi tensions dominate foreign dispatches
The telegraph reports Grant moving to flank Lee and avoid costly direct assaults while Garibaldi faces expulsion from England amid hostile government responses. A Danish Austrian clash near Heligoland ends with Danish victory and Austrian losses, with fuller details traveling via telegraph.
Fourth Iowa Cavalry movement notes in 1861 letter
A circa April 12 1961 4th Iowa Cavalry dispatch from Mumpuia details furloughs and travel by steamer Bavaana to St Louis then Nebraska for Mem. It notes recruits arriving from Vicksburg and the rapid horse-shoeing and mobilization as an expedition nears. The tone resembles a veteran update to friends and comrades.
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4Th
Iowa Cavalry
Mumpuia
Barton Hawz-Exe
4Th Cavalry
Dee
Davenport
St. Louie
Nebraska
Mem
Morna
Vicksburg
Memphis
Uncle Samuel
Regiment Letters Describe Civil War Expedition and Locals
A May 23 1864 letter from Fort Mapiaoni Iowa recounts troop movements toward Bolivar Tennessee and encounters with Forrest forces. It notes shortages of supplies corruption in transit and Confederate trade along the river as Union troops return to camp after engagements near Wolf River and Bolivar. The writer also reports a court adjournment in Tee county due to agriculture and military service reducing available jurors.
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Forrest
Winslow
Wolf River
Petera
Bolivar
New Jersey
Missouri
Tennessee
Col. Peters
Emphis
Ines
P'udi
Poe
Vickeburg
Uncle Sam
Confederacy
Aden
Alino
Rapis
Ermarmy
Sete Egu
Fort Mapiaoni
Iowa
Hawk-Eye
Jo Springer
Tee County
Tno
van Valeri
General Conference Discusses Extensions and Bishop Elections
The Fourteenth and Fifteenth Days of the General Conference cover extending ministerial terms from two to three years, debates on a Second Assistant Missionary Society, and electing three new bishops. The Laymen’s Convention asked for male representation and delegate elections within conferences. A Lincoln visit yielded a gracious autograph reply praising the church’s service. Elections favored several editors and officials across national and regional church publications.
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Assistant Missionary Society
General Conference
Lincoln
Met Episcopal Church
Methodist Church
Western Christian Advocate Editors Named in Oregon Port
The Portland edition credits Rev. Ianac W. Wiley as editor of the Ladies section and 8. D. Brown as editor of the female Christian Advocate, with the publication credited to G. B. J. in Portland Oregon.
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Western Christian Advocate
Cincinnati
Ianac W. Wiley
Ladies’ Ant
8. D. Brown
Portland
Oregon
Reform in manners and dress amid wartime duty
A letter praises women for speaking plainly about reform urging austere living and no foreign goods. It condemns extravagance in dress and luxury as a threat to the nation, urging patriotic sacrifice and unity among families to support the war effort. The author urges mothers to lead by example.
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Mr. Dunnam
Hawke
Ernesine
Torneo
Boston Harbor
Civil War Reflections From Sherman’s Department May 1864
A Sherman's Department letter from Decatur Alabama dated May 16 1864 discusses the Virginia campaigns and Union confidence in Grant and Sherman. It notes reports of Dalton evacuating and Atlanta threatened, describes fortifications and extensive town destruction as military necessity, and criticizes Confederate treatment of prisoners and the institution of slavery.
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Sherman
Decatur
Alaa
Hawk-Aye
Virginia
Grant
Army of the Potomac
Johnson
McPherson
Hooker
Thomas
Logan
Dalton
Atlanta
Fifth Iowa
Penn Pg
Stevenson
Nashville
Mathies
Banbury
Dixie
L Bby
Balle Islands
Epitaphs and Civil War Echoes in a Fragmented Memoir
A fragmentary reminiscence reflects on cemetery inscriptions and pious epitaphs, noting how grave markers preserve character and faith amid war. The text shifts to discuss a legislative act from 1864 1865 providing relief for families of soldiers and marines, detailing duties of officials, fund management, and distribution rules.
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Fampilie
United States
Doll & Ena
Coats Company
Beteeng
Battaibaie Organi
Board of Edvisors
Board of Supar
Treasuries
Board of Supervisors
Bay
Ana
Paula Oy
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