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Dubuque Democratic Herald

Location

Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1863

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Gov Kirkwood accused in Iowa copperhead crackdown threats

The Muscatine Journal and Dubuque Herald denounce Governor Kirkwood for pledging to “clean out” Copperheads. They warn against murder or militia action and insist lawfully protecting rights while opposing armed repression. They assert Copperheads will not be driven out unchallenged. Samuel J. Kirkwood faces strong opposition from Iowa citizens pledging vigilance.

Muscatine Journal Jacobin Orgen Gov. Kirkwood Sigourney Keokeak County Keokuk County Themaclves Talley Samuel J. Kirkwood Iowa Fies Ife Coit United States Canadi GEO A. Prince & CO Buffalo Fulton St Lake St. Chi B. M. Harger Dusabrue

State issues bounty for Sioux scalps sparks controversy

The Sioux War article laments a proposed bounty for hostile Sioux scalps and criticizes it as barbaric. It notes Minnesota officials backing the plan, with Governor Ramsey approved and a potential successor cited. The piece links the policy to broader colonial violence and calls out Sumner and the Republican administration.

United States Inkpadutah Minnesota Sumner

Maine DemocracyNominee Renominated with Strong Lead

The Maine Democracy renominated Hon. Bion Bradbury for governor, predicted to win given past anti-abolition splits. The writer praises Maine's principled democracy and vows strong blows against corruption and disunion.

Maine Bion Bradbury Col Jamison An & War Democrat Maino

Governor Kirkwood Accused Of Threats At Mt Vernon

The Muscatine Journal reports Governor Kirkwood allegedly declared if insulted a wife or daughter one would knock down the offender and hinted at using pardoning powers during an eighteen month term. The claim, first from Mt Vernon Linn county, with reports of repeats at Town City and Tipton Cedar county, is treated as credible by the paper.

Kirkwood Mt. Vernon Linn County Lewers Town City Emmy Tipton Cedar County Ronack C. W. Roback Cin Ptiwe Chas Ababcock Columbus, CO A. Cook Chicago Allen & Howford Williama

Peace Favor Strongly Stated in New York Staala Zeitung

The New York Staala Zeitung, a Buential German sheet in New York City, urges peace after previously advocating vigorous prosecution of the war. A leading article dated July 5 argues for diplomatic settlement and an end to hostilities.

New York Staala Zeitung New York City

Kentucky State Election Manner Draws Criticism

The Louisville Democrat reports on manipulation and intimidation in Kentucky voting. It notes soldiers at polls in Owen County Bardstown Mt Vernon and Lexington and arrests of Wickliffe supporters. It cites Frankfort railroad returns and calls administration officials to question the election conduct.

Louisville Democrat Kentucky Ihanya Owen County Ihe Polta Cma Newcastle Wickliffe Bardstown Baler Indiana Couirs Mt. Vernon Bramlettn Maryland Portland Martin Nippert George Miller George Scott Daniel MacClelan Frankfort Franklin

Wisconsin editorials and political jabs amid Civil War talk

A jumble of 1860s political notes covers Wisconsin papers switching party lines, Banks and Meade Army moves, Massachussetts politics, and draft exemptions. Mentions include Gov. Dewey, Dartmouth College, Gen. Dodge, Rip Van Winkle, and Western Virginia senatorial election signals.

P. Y. van Winkle Virginia Rip van Winkle Eceid

Monuments Sold at Auction Amid War Losses in New Orleans

The New Orleans era reports graveyard stones and monuments tied to Camp Street property seized as disloyal assets. A grand monument for Col. Charles D. Dreux, once costing 1500, fetched 100 at auction, while another piece realized 38. The piece notes a writer’s remark on cheap immortality and promises proper sale notices in the graveyard.

New Orleans Military Department Barrett Camp Street Charles D. Dreux Chia Neal Dow New Haven Daily Journal

Keokuk County Disorder After Talley Assault Sparks Deadly Clash

Davenport Democrat reports a South English disturbance following a political meeting. A discharged soldier attacked Talley, a Talley fired, and a bystander was killed. Gunfire spread, several wounded, arrests delayed, then quickly carried to Iowa City for action. Governor Kirkwood arrived with arms as rumors of further raids circulated.

Keokuk County South English Talley Mr. Talley Morman Hryvor Taley Iown City Washington Gov. Kirkwood Muscatine Flo Mt. Pleasant Toadera

Lincoln's Last Joke in Genteel Slur Incident

In a Boston Counier item, President Lincoln jokes about abolitionist hopes of Lee’s defeat. He quips that there would be too much “nigger mathematics” in bagging the Confederate army, after a Gideon visitor pressed the chance of victory.

Richmond Gideon Gentry Lee

Lincoln Jokes About Nigger Mathematics In Campaign Tale

The text recalls a story told by Mr. Lincoln about a Black schoolmaster Pompey famed for quick math. A joke compares a pigeons problem to Civil War outcomes with Lee chasing two birds, one shot at Gettysburg and the other fleeing toward the Potomac, framed as a campaign remark. The passage uses offensive language and a humorous anecdote to critique the Pennsylvania campaign.

Lincoln Darkey Pompey Johnson Mr. Johnson Mr. Lincoln

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