The Hawk Eye Urges Unity Against Treason
In a wartime editorial, the Hawk Eye defends loyalty to the Union, denounces Republican critics and Times alignment with treason, praises Wright and Dickenson as patriots, and details the 34th regiment's departure from Burlington amid public support. It notes Norfolk sunken ships being raised as part of wartime recovery efforts.
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Congress
Indianapolis
Chicago Times
Wright
Indiana
Dickenson
Dix
Tremain
Stanton
Times
Senator Wright
Treas
The
Jeff. Davis
Hines
Ella
34Th
Camp Lauman
Burlington
Vesssts Raup
Norfolk
United States
Gosport Navy Yard
Merrimac
Hawk-Eye
Capitol
Drs Momas
Potomac
Hawk- Eye
Destructive Chicago fire and national war notes
The report covers a large Chicago fire at 245 South Water Street causing heavy loss, plus varied national war dispatches. It notes Treasury bidding outcomes under Secretary Chase, politics surrounding New York Democrats, and military movements from Muscatine to Cairo with the 35th Regiment. It includes Lovejoy’s district majority, Dana’s secretaryship denial, and Iowa units shipping to St. Louis.
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Chicago
South Water Street
Chicago Times
New York
Richmond
George Sanders
Jeff
Iowa Voters Rally Behind Republicans After Potomac Controversy
The piece lauds Iowa Republicans for majorities in state offices and Congress, credits Halleck Burnside and Hooker for potential gains, and notes military voting influence. It praises Judge Miller’s appointment, reports legal cases, and observes city growth and pork-trade expansion. A private from the 88th Iowa Infantry is cited regarding enlistment.
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McClellan
Holt
Eee
Potomac
Republic
Richmond
Manassas
New York
Ohio
Indiana
New Jersey
Illinois
Halleck
Burnside
Hooker
Grinnell
Iowa
Vermont
Massachusetts
Congress
Congress; A Logal
Burlington
Potomac Army
Towa
U. S. Circuit and District Court
Miller
McLane
Swayne
Crittenden
Fontenelle
Adair County
Marshal Hoxie
Des Moines
Public Schools in Des Moines County 1862 Report
William Harper Iowa reports Des Moines County educational standing for year ending Oct 4 1862. Details show 14 city districts 77 sub districts 3 869 male pupils 3 618 female pupils total 4 605 with 78 schools and 2 542 average daily attendance. Notes include teacher counts 75 male 15 female, weekly pay 611 and 380 dollars, total teaching days 10 184, tuition costs 14 and 18 cents, funds and apportionments totaling over 13 000 dollars, and recommendations for uniform records and township teacher associations.
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Eprron
Des Moines
Friends of Education
Burlington
A. S. Kissel
M. Ingalls
Davenport
Iowa
Mesers
State University
Gee
Results of the Battle of Corinth in Roscrans Official Report
General Roscrans summarizes victory over Confederate forces led by Van Dorn Price Lovel Villipique and Austin. Union losses totaled 315 killed 1812 wounded and 282 prisoners. Union forces pursued 40 miles in force and 60 miles with cavalry. Captured include 2248 prisoners 137 officers 60 regiments 13 batteries and 3 300 stands of arms with 4500 rounds of ammunition.
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Corinth
Roscrans
Battle of
Mississippi
van Dorn
Price, Lovel
Villipique
Austin Person
Chewalla
State election results and European financial commentary note
The State Register reports official counts for state, congressional, and judicial offices with several counties not yet in. the piece leads into a London Globe review of American finance, arguing against faults in state bank money and discussing the impact of war spending on currency, prices, and fortunes.
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Emmett
Franklin
Fremont
Hancock
Ida
Winnebago
Worth
Board of State
The
Register
London Globe
America
United States
City of
New York
Bank of England
Heralds’ College
Court of Justice
McCulloch
Financial policy and Texan secession debated in 1860s era discussion
The article critiques Federal monetary policy and proposes fiscal controls, citing historical parallels in the US and Europe. It notes the war costs, taxation gaps, and potential dangers of excessive paper currency, while detailing Texan republican refugees arriving in New Orleans and their Union-aligned motives. It ends with a report on a powder smuggling case and the seizure of a wagon load for investigation.
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America
England
United States
Austria
Congress
Fort Sumter
Lincoln
Rervess
Trexas
New Orleans
Matamoras
Matamorac
el Paso
Union
Texas
Mexico
Rio Grande
Matamoros
Betsey
Crescent City
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Ween
Chase
Treasury Department
Financia
Muscatine
Cairo
McDernand
Columbus
Lovzsor
Lovejoy
Henderson
St. Illinois
Muscatine Courier
Henry Clay Dean
Dean
Drnixip
Charles A. Dana
New York Tribune
Walcott
Washington
Ssa
Stevens
Navga~ Tuck
Iowa Infantry
St. Louis
Benton Barracks
G. R. Hoffman
Effingham County
Australia
Minnesota
St. Paul
Camp Pope
Iowa City
U. S
John A. Garrett
Newton
S. F. Cooper
S. G. Smith
L. A. Duncan
A. B. Miller
Marion
D. W. Robinsau
Poweshiek
A.S. Elwood
Jasper
Csa
H. Scholes
Samuel Hestwood
A. W. Ballard
Oskaloosa
J. R. Broderick
Knoxville. Com
W. H. Shields
Knoxville
W. A. Dinwiddie
Jonary
Dakota Territory
Jayne
Col
Todd
88Th Iowa Infantry
WM. Harper, Co
Prom
the State Register
Dold
James Winwees
Richard Bywester
Secwes
JW. Osthell
Sawecene
Wm. H
Canad
G. C. Nourse
Josiah A. Harvey
van B. Allison
J. ‘P Gravel
S W Hubbard
Jancom
P A Springer
Tremble
James G Day
Isaac Pendleton
Jarrier
J H Tee
JE Will Meen
W Loridge
Diesen
Dilla
X ‘Abel
Wits
McHenry
Dutt
Elis
As M Dunbar
Isaac
Alien
Joseph Mann
George Watson
John O'Niel
Mr_ McGry
James
Fraz D Chase
Jarius E. Neal
Otis & Co
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