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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1863
Page
2
The piece argues that American rights defined by the First to the Sixth Amendments and broader liberties are sacred birthright. It denounces government actions and partisan support that threaten worship, speech, assembly, bearing arms, search, due process, and trial by jury, claiming authorities have violated these protections.
A historical critique argues that the government cannot revoke constitutional rights in the name of rebellion or insurrection. It emphasizes that treason is defined by the Constitution, with Congress outlining punishments, and condemns administrations for violating liberties without legal basis.
The piece argues the President granted clemency to D A Mahony, editor, to spare him a military trial, while Mahony insists no crime was proven and seeks civil court redress. It claims the President acted unjustly, denying due process and constitutional rights, and questions the Times stance on Mahony’s behalf.
An immense gathering took place in Philadelphia on Monday to express indignation at the treatment of Mr Widleudigham by the ruling powers. No detailed report was available yet as telegraph news was not used to communicate proceedings. A mail will provide full details soon.
The Davenport Gazette attacks the Democrats as traitors and murderers, railing at administration opponents. It cites Vallandigham and argues public sentiment will not tolerate arbitrary power, urging defense of free speech and due process amid political tensions.
A New Orleans correspondent recounts attacks by Union sailors on Catholic churches and priests in Louisiana and nearby. He alleges desecration of chapels, theft of sacred vessels, the scattered Blessed Sacrament, and imprisonment of Father Mittlebron, urging Archbishop Hughes and Purcell to defend Catholic rights and observe civilized warfare rules.
An 19th century letter extols Holloway's Pills and Ointment as effective remedies for stomach and liver complaints. The writer argues modern medicine often depletes energy, while Holloway's prepares the body's natural defenses, claiming rapid relief of dyspepsia, improved appetite, and universal curative action across ages and conditions.
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