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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1863
Page
2
The article argues against the Federal Government conscripting troops, asserting state militia rights and prerogatives allow each state to supply its quota. It cites Pennsylvania and New York as examples where citizens respond to state calls without federal conscription, urging reliance on state means over federal enrollment.
The Jefferson County Democracy in Iowa plans July Fourth celebrations in Fairfield the county seat. The editorial urges the nation to declare independence from partisan despotism seen as intolerable, as in earlier colonial struggles.
Mr Seward asks in the U S Senate where free government exists with a shackled press and stifled speech. He cites historical examples including Napoleon and Santa Anna to compare press suppression with republican governance. The remarks probe limits on political debate and press freedom.
Henry Clay Deas states a ruffian Abolitionist in Keokuk offered a soldier 100 dollars to kill Mr Dean. The claim suggests initiating an investigation and hints the scheme originated with the S. B. group.
A reader asks if people lack the right to express policy views, what authority exists for voting against the administration. The implication is that suffrage should enable opposition to current policy through the ballot.
The Washington Chronicle remarks on Maryland politics noting Baltimore voters may allow doubtful men to appear at the polls and anticipating that the coming election will show a strong Republican presence in the city.
Hon. Bb. Cox speaks in Springfield on the Magna Charta and free speech as a defense of law and union. He cites Magna Charta, Runnymede, and Lincoln era politics, denounces Vallandigham foes, and argues for constitutional rights and loyalty to the law amid Civil War tensions.
A heated political speech argues for Vallandigham's return and free speech, likening due process to Roman writs. It references Paul and Silas and mocks abolitionists, with asides about copperheads, Roman citizens, and prison doors opening for American citizens amid post election sentiment.
A speaker denounces proroguing the Legislature and the Chicago platform as a half idea. He extols Democratic rule across the North and South, contrasts sacrifice and compromise with Republican rigidity, and criticizes past Republican appointments and actions that worsened national division.
An 1912 pseudo medical plea promises cures for sexual disorders and general maladies. It claims Dr Bigelow at 179 South Clark Street will mail his health guide detailing causes and progression, and asks readers to prepay postage.
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