Des Moines State Convention Called For Nominees
The Democracy of Towagra requests delegates to a State Convention at the Capitol in Des Moines on May 20 at 12 o clock for nominating candidates for Governor and Judges of the Supreme Court. Representation is one delegate per hundred votes. counties must appoint to ensure full statewide representation by order of the State Central Committee.
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Tciety
Des Moines
Dumuctiti State Central Committee
Alco Tork
Rufus King
Norfolk
Vale
House Committee of Ways and Means
Joan Tallman
Wim. H
Township
Trugtts
Neccer & Bander
Tallman
John Tallman
Daily Herald
Dubuque
Eutcry
Hame
Cty
William JE. Rumpf
Dube
Heriff
Towa
District Court
Isid County
Horace Williams
James Dyer
Ann Dyer
Dyersville
Dubuque County
Iowa
Sheriff's Office
C. J. Comings
D.C. Griffith
Knight
Pleifs Attve
Sferife
State OF
Dubuqui
Orcaald
Anid County
William Henry Shumway
Battlea
Real Ftare
Gorge Gray
Jacob Smith
Kanze
Jau
C. J. Cummings
D.C
EM. Barmeton
Letters from Union soldiers describe abolitionist depredations
Letters from Capt Collin's cavalry volunteers in Corinth Mississippi dated December 1862 recount alleged abolitionist thefts from widows and orphans, desecration of graves, looting of livestock and goods, and clashes over allegiance. They claim Democrats gain from war while Republicans fracture. They pathologize Union dissidents as traitors and praise Democratic alignment.
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Bunton Co. Hs
Collin
Tinos Volunteers
Corinth
Mississippi
Union
Minois
Ohio
New York
Contrabands Near Military Lines Prompt Hospital Build
The Administration presses for extensive government hospitals to care for contrabands flocking to the north. The House appropriated $52,000 for medical attendance and washrooms for these individuals, now in government hands.
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House of Representatives
Arrest of Taimarona Citizen Mr Hawkes
The letter notes that Mr Hawkes, a resident of Taimarona Illinois, was arrested there.
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Hawkes
Taimarona
Ill
Sam Cox Responds to Lovejoy Attack in House Speech
In a late House speech Sam Cox rebutted a personal attack by Lovejoy of Illinois. He recalled a newspaper epitaph lampooning the Illinois congressman for his stature, but said he did not believe the jests reflected the gentleman from Illinois.
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House of Representatives
Sam Cox
Mr. Lovejoy
Hlinis
Tlinots
Owen Lovejoy
Illinois
Archbishop Whately replies to Mrs Stowe on slavery
The Archbishop of Dublin responds to Mrs Stowe's anti slavery letter. He argues the war is not emancipation driven but revenge and political hatred. He says English opinion sees mock philanthropy in abolition causes and that free negroes face discrimination in both North and South. The reply condemns female zeal in reform efforts.
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Dublin
Stowe
Beecher
Mayland
Archbishop Whately
Uncle ‘Tom
Ihe
England
Rock Island Bridge Decision Clarified by Supreme Court
Dispatch error claimed the Supreme Court required removal of three piers on the Town side. The lower court had ordered removal, but the Supreme Court reversed that, leaving the bridge undisturbed.
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Washington
U. S. Supreme Court
Rock Island
Dispatch
Supreme Court
War and Harvest Metaphor Mentioned by Tribune Writer
A Washington Tribune writer quotes Rev. Mr. Conway of Boston claiming the Civil War is God's great harvest field, the noblest chapter of American history. He notes few ministers support the Harvester or Reaper imagery, arguing that many preach while others fight.
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Tribune
Washington
Mr. Conway
Boston
West
Famine Protests Spark Black Fly Parade in Tralee
The article notes a famine environment in Ireland with exhausted small farmers, unemployed laborers, low manufacturing spirit, and rising evictions. In Tralee Kerry an alarming protest by unemployed workers took form as a black fly parade, while rebel societies operated across southern and western counties.
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Ireland
Tralee
Kerry
Tax Status of Peanuts In Shell and Shelled for Legislature
The Commissioner rules peanuts in the shell are not manufactures and thus not taxed when delivered in shell. It remains doubtful whether shelled peanuts sold to state legislators during session are taxable.
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Boston
General Scott's Health Failing In Fifth Avenue Hotel
General Scott's health is described as rapidly failing as he remains confined to his Fifth Avenue Hotel apartment. His mind is said to be breaking down under years of strain and illness while he receives only a few visitors among his closest friends.
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General Scott
Fifth Avenue Hotel
Vanlandigham
Indiana
Kentucky
Ohio
Virginia
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Delaware
New Jersey
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Baltimore
Louisville
Porter
Washbourne
Northwest
Congress
Pennsylvania Central Railroad
Steamer and Blockade Updates From Civil War Dispatches
A collection of Civil War notes reports Morgan plotting a Lexington raid from Kentucky while Shelbyville falls to Union forces. Vicksburg and Charleston blockades are detailed with Queen of the West and Adeline incidents. naval actions near Charleston, Norfolk governance shifts, and finance bill talks round out the dispatches.
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Curcaco
Cairo
Tribune
Memphis
Adeline
Vicksburg
Queen of the West
Dayligt
Brigandiesy Generals Under Senate Review
Glover and Breckenridge withdrawn Broadhead 58 Brown 45 Phelps 46. Ivis believes the Senate will confirm none of the Brigandiesy Generals except those with a star and strong government support. Heraldpedals of BG case against Gen. Buel concluded. findings sent to the President. Thomas Adolpheus, ex Prosecuting Attorney of Llamillon County, named associate budget Advocate General with Major rank.
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Glover
Breckenridge
Broadhead
Brown
Phelps
Ivis
U. S. Senate
Buel
Thomas Adolpheus
Llamillon County
Budge
New Ironclad Merrimac Lying Below Richmond
Reports from Suffolk indicate the new Merrimac lies seven to eight miles below Richmond. It is planned with ten guns per side and a forward and aft gun. Opinions vary on its potential as rebels rush earthworks to defend the capital. Additional notes mention ships San Jacinto and Vienna and French forces defeated at Puebla. Government has received no official Charleston harbor dispatches. Blair to require foreign postage in coin.
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New York
Suffolk
Richmond
Dominica
West Indies
United States
San Jacinto
Vienna
Bermuda
Puebla
Mexico
Washington
Charleston Harbor
Blair
Farragut fleet demoralized delaying Port Hudson attack
The World’s correspondent reports Farragut’s fleet is too demoralized to attack Port Hudson without reinforcements. Galveston warns consuls of imminent U S action and possible attacks on foreign subjects. A Mexican rumor claims French defeat. trains advance toward Orizaba. Col J B Aemans may raise a brigade to Texas. regiments from New York Pennsylvania and Wisconsin seek to join Heman’s expedition.
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New York
Banks
Farragut
Port Hudson
Galveston
Navana
Beil
U.S
Mexico
Orizaba
Jalapa
Penbla
J. B. Aemans
Loyal States
Texas
Pennsylvania
Wisconsin
Heman
Fire devastates Store No. 61 and adjacent boot shop
A morning blaze in Toronto destroyed Store No. 61 on Summit street, housing Griswould & Co. for coffee and spice, and leveled the neighboring Messenger & Bond boot and shoe shop. Several people were buried. five bodies have been recovered and fears remain for others.
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Torono
Summit Street
Griswould & Co
Messenger & Bond
Fort Donelson Battle Report Mentions Wounded and Burials
The dispatch notes ongoing searches and casualties with several persons severely wounded and 135 rebels buried at Fort Donelson. General Forrest is reported wounded while General Dale's division with cavalry and artillery moves to intercept the rebel forces who attacked the fort. Insurance partially covers the loss.
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Nasuvinir
Dale
Fort Donelson
Morgan
Forrest
Debates on Emancipation and Naval Affairs in XXXII Congress
Senate and House debated Missouri emancipation timing and funding, voting against extended abolition in 12 months. Opposition cited elections and bayonet influence. A Senate inquiry on Potomac army conduct was ordered. Missouri, land office funding, Illinois canal, and naval committee disputes dominated proceedings. Controversy over report integrity and lobby influence sparked sharp exchanges.
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Senate
Cowan
Cornell Jewett
Colorado
House
New York
Sumner
Missouri
Wilson
Carlile
Willey
Carlisle
Powell
Davis
Border State
Congress
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Dunitque
Towaa
Claim Agency
Charles J. Rogers
Nomio
Crane J. Ronn
Chameel
Otlee
Merrkeon
Lewis & Redeseud, Attorneys
Counscellors
At Law
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Yeerk City
Amasa A. Redpfede
Cotler
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DA Mahony
Dubuque Herald
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US Clan
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Justice
Lomary
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Wilmota
Mrs. Stowe Mcbuled
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Charleston
Morning Report
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Lexington
Shelbyville
Wasurycrox
the Tribune
Sumpter
Bar
Navy Department
Jrryrrson Crry
Wasnixeros
Secretary of the Interior
Kansas
Kellogg
Gulfs
St. Lawrence
Committee On Naval Affairs
Conkling
Ilinois and
Michigan Canal
Ilinois
Naval Committee
NePherson
Military Committee
Olin
Mark Smith
Main Street
Ena
W. IL
RUMPF
Radway
Dr. Ratwas & Co
Offec
Maiden Lane
N. Y
Julien Theatre
Frank Rivers
Melodeon Troupe
Callowhill Street
Pauisadelphia, PA
Wednnesday
Meet Versatile Corpe
Lee Powell
Notich
Las Bean
George Gannon
Charles Cannon
Diw
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Ile
Collins
Julian Township
M. Bartholow
Tuos
ConxoLir
A. Roberts
Ely
Colt’s
St. Louis
DR. Knapp & Son
Europe
Connolly & Roberts
Tate
Thomas Connolly
Asa Roberts
Roberts
Eighth and Locust Streets
LAW School
Harvard College
Joel Parker
Royall
Cambridge
Mass
Andrew Cummins
Main St
4Th Dubuque
Black Star
Liverpool
Royal Bank of Ireland
Grimshaw and Co
Suet
J. H. Thompson’s
Sullivan & CO
T. O. Sullivan
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