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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1863
Page
2
A penned essay argues that true freedom hinges on a supreme law and constitutional restraint. It contrasts free and absolute government, cites Aristotle on law and power, and questions whether the United States maintains a free government under its Constitution amid executive overreach.
The text argues that in absolutist countries rulers override law and deny people rights, while in the United States rulers have asserted proclamations over statute, weakening the rule of law and turning citizens into subjects of despotism.
The article contrasts 18th century Massachusetts with modern views, citing a 1769 General Assembly denunciation of executive power and obedience to laws. It argues patriots then upheld lawful enforcement while present-day figures and parties pursue partisan aims, risking arbitrary authority.
A local exchange blames the Times for misrepresenting toleration toward political speakers. The dispute centers on alleged mob threats against Abolitionists and Republicans in a majority Abolitionist township, with accusations that the Times supports Lincoln over the Constitution and treason against the Union.
A writer questions Lincoln Seward and their allies about restoring the Union while pursuing policies that seem to break it apart. The piece asks whether their earlier warnings of the Irrepressible Conflict were sincere or a deception aimed at destroying the Union, and alleges they intend to use force to achieve that end.
The report suggests the President intends to muster General McClellan out of U S service to elevate General Grant to major general, in a strategic reshuffle of senior command amid the ongoing war.
The New York Post defends constitutional liberty and argues against arresting Vallandigham. It urges government review of Burnside policy, condemns suppression of dissent, and asserts the Union cannot be restored without freedom of speech, as echoed by Col. S. H. Conus and Mr. Godfrey Gunther.
The Boston Commonwealth criticizes Seward Halleck and Adams amid Lincoln administration tensions. It favors Sumner as successor to Seward, citing foreign policy failures and blunders over munitions sales and neutral ship permits, and questions Adams ability to handle Britain.
A Washington Journal of Commerce letter portrays Emerson Etheridge, longtime Tennessee representative, as wavering under policy shifts. It claims he told Tennesseans last July he was authorized to say the war aimed to preserve the Union without destroying slavery, then faced backlash from Tennessee Unionists after Lincoln's policy change. The letter suggests readers may gain new insight when published and compares Etheridge to Junius in tone.
A circulating petition in Columbia expresses citizen support for Vallandigham’s release, arguing constitutional rights are violated by his detention. Signers, residents of Franklin County, demand the President act promptly to secure his immediate and unconditional release.
An OCR fragment recalls a Connecticut blue law punishing speaking ill of neighbors with whip stripes. The garbled text hints at historical editor attitudes and republican-leaning presses of the era.
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