Democratic State Convention Postponed to July
The Democratic State Central Committee announces the postponement of the May 20 convention. It will now be held on a Sunday in July at a designated location in Des Moines. Counties must still send the delegates as listed in the original call. J M Ellwood chairs the committee with J C Turk as secretary.
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Stuiven
J.M. Ellwood
J.C. Turk
Des Moines
Dubuque
Madon Laurents
New York
Fallon
Mra. Barnards Old -Fund
Dolugque
Uaque
District Court of Sal Court
T McNulty
Agatrat
Kenry Lidenton
Jaros Rébman
Ingugue
County
Iowa
Satiely
jSvertf’s
Ofice
Q. J -Guminags
D C
Piette Atty
State OF
Dabngys
Ant County
Meetrigt Court
John D. Jontiloge
Adra'r
de Bonis
Elisa B. Rodelph
Agein
J Piaytor
Towit
Wen Corkery
Dubuges
Sheriffs Ofice
Dubugne
Ieeriff
D. C
Dubie Co
Poldie
John Logden
Lawtene
A P.M. Alwe
Township St
Atso
Costa
Sheriff's Office
Hay
C. +. CUMMINGS
D.C. Honanon & Cowen
Pivis Attys
kJty
District Court of
Old County
William Agar
Michael Copgiere
Lote
Frank Kelly
Duuque
Dutergue
Joan
May
C J Cumings
Honenox & Covet
Mayo
Board of Supervisons
Spring Branch
Bennie Aren
Seatrie Creek
Dastriet Court
Dilagque
US O'Brien
Cornilttes Duburne
Dolt
Ivoraxavoris
DL. W. Voorhees
Merrick
Eden
Dil
McDonald
Ind
Dia Sirhances
Vallandigham
Sinedia
Third Street
Main
Locust
Governor Seymour on the Arrest of Vallandigham
Letter from Governor Horatio Seymour condemns the arrest of Clement Vallandigham as a breach of civil liberties. He denounces military trial without due process, warns of revolutionary despotism, and urges constitutional safeguards while awaiting the administration’s war policy decision. Signed LORATIO SEYMOUR.
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Seymour
Vallandigham
Albany
Amatrary
Vailwalgham
Wall
Igmit
Great Western
Logal
Loratio Seymour
Desperate Rescue at Washington in Civil War Tale
A Maine cavalry lieutenant Paine saved a drowning Union trooper after a rebel skirmish. The rescued man was later released by Confederate authorities who praised Paine. On arrival in Washington Paine learned the officer he saved had become a prisoner again and was sent toward General Martin Dale’s HQ seeking a pass.
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Stoneman
Lieut
Paine
Maine
Imsin Boly
Henry
Swan
Lino
Richmond
Fitz Hugh Lee
Winder
Confederacy
Washington
Lieut. Paine
Martindale
Soldiers Meet On Battlefield Choosing Respect Over Enmity
The passage reflects on two gallant soldiers meeting in combat deciding whether to fight or show Christian courtesy. The speaker doubts any change in resolve, noting their swords will remain sharp and their determination firm despite courteous exchange.
Freight mixup on steamer ends with mysterious soldiers escape
The Antaract stopped at Kingston from Ogdensburg to haul freight and passengers. A box labeled For the American Glass Co Pearl Street New York spilled when a hay wisp touched it, revealing two soldiers who fled toward Sackett Harbor as the crew acted to secure the cargo and prevent damage.
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Kingston
C. W
Ogdensburg
The
American Glass Co
Pearl Street
New York
Sackett’s Harbor
Portrait of a Savannah Campus Leader Described in Detail
The Savannah News profile depicts a man about five ten with a well built frame and bronzed face from campus life. The portrait highlights perseverance indomitable will and calm eyes while noting his gray faded suit and a Major General collar badge.
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Jackson
Savannah
Georgia
Tinavine
Lis
Abolition Preacher Sparks Debate In Milford Sermon
A Massachusetts abolition preacher preached in Milford using language praising racial amalgamation as advancing humanity. He cited a Boston abolitionist sheet and claimed the blended race would become America’s noblest people. His remarks drew reaction from abolitionists and local readers.
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Massachusetts
Milford
Boston
Cancasian
Africa
America
Heaven
Pose of three petrified Aboriginal bodies found near Castlemaine
A Melbourne Argus correspondent reports discovering three Aboriginal bodies petrified into marble in a stony creek fifteen miles from Castlemaine. The figures sit in a group with eyes, veins, muscles, nails and teeth preserved as they were five centuries ago, one with a stove axe by its side.
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Melbourne Argus
Castlemaine
Prisoners Exchanged From Chancellorville Promptly
Reported by Washington special to the New York Times, about fifteen hundred and fifty prisoners will be exchanged tomorrow morning. An Alabama figure jokes about Libby prison hospitality as tensions ease among captives.
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Chancellorvill
Libby
Tangingly
Igniny
Settin
Washington
The
New York Times
Death of infant blamed on cat inquest verdict
A New York infant found dead in bed prompted a coroner to testify of seeing the child eat on the cradle’s bed just before death. The jury ruled the babe died by being overlaid by a cat with a breath drawn by the animal.
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Strevian
New York
Corone
Telegraphic News From Civil War Fronts and Naval Maneuvers
May 20 reports from New York that the steamship Lancer has arrived from Newbern and conditions in the area are quiet. Dispatches describe Gen. Foster fortifying, C. I. Wattandigham aboard a gunboat near the Levee, and rumors of Gen. Grant moving toward Jackson Mississippi while Bragg reportedly shifts troops. Porter's letter notes Red River rising and Alexandria captured with Banks taking command.
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New Yor
Lancer
Newbern 17Th
Foster
Wattandigham
Broker
FL Warren
Grant
Murfreesboro
Bragg
Jackson
Miss
Shelbyville
Chattanooga
Knoxville
Gunboat Cricket Arrives as Red River Operations Continue
The gunboat Cricket has arrived from Young's Point with dispatches to the Government about the capture of Alexandria in cooperation with Banks. Iron-clads occupy points on Red River while Confederates defend their cotton boats above Memphis. Cavalry raids from Helena and Corinth yield prisoner and horse captures. Vicksburg evacuation remains doubtful as Union forces hold Warrenton and Jackson.
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Young's Point
Admiral Porter
Alexandria
Banks
Red River
Memphis
Helena
Clayton
Cotton Plant
Marmaduke
Warrenton
Jackson
Vicksburg
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Ty Dubuque
Hub, Spoke & Feiloe Storr
A. A. Cooper
Locust and 2Nd Sts
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Daily Herald
Night Moroirer
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Gideon Welles
Sec
Navy
Ft. Duriesy
Gen. Banks
David D. Porter
J. M. Brunswick & Bro
Joan M. Bunswick
Joseph Brunswick Billiard Tube Manufacturers
Ofice and Sale Rooms
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Brunewick
P.O. Box
Chicago
John M. Brunswick
Joseph Hronowick
Culy
Mrs. Fallon
Barker, Barney & Dillon's Law Office
Duruque
Rada
W.T. Banker
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W.d. Darsesy
A. O. Mattison
Lewes & Redfield
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Park Row
New York City
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Amara A. Redfield
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YTA Mahony. & Co
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SM Pettengil & Co
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Harper & Tirw
Franklin Square
Aaker & Gowtwin
Spruce Street
Alfred Edwards
Pacific Matua Inc
Raymond & Co
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Apridas
Swortes
Bashen
Watches
Clucka
Jehwelay
Andbuins & Kaltendach
Citr
Buinet
John Cotterill
Wndersinsd
Daluga County
Towa
Thomas Cottetulde
Anna Matthews
Willian Homme
Mentiunl
WiHam Flore
Allenda
Abel EB Skinner
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William
John Kelly
Swatson
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Pilownner
Susanna J. McEvoy
Wileen & Mulklin
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Chaplife, Burton, & CO
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C. L. Vallandigham
Aldo
Vatlodighorn
Thal Ov Expres
J. Walter & Co
Ciucianuts
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Fantev
Lisiness
Main Bt
Kent
Doctor N. B. Matthews
Peosta
Caledonia
Medi
Castello’s & van Vleck’s
Mammo’'Teh Circus
Dan Castello
Hie Wonderful
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Castell
Madame Denny
Glenroy
Burrows
Kelly Ait Jor
John
Tunkham
MR. Burgess
WM. J. Smith
Fr. Moxner
Suffolk
Col. Foster
Seaboard
Roanoke
Cinevenann
Ohio
Union League
P. P. Spaulding
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David Pauld Brown
John Aahley
John Hutchins
James Lane
P. Lager
Hartsock
BROWN
Carriage
Locust & Fourth Streets
Stort
Cahana
Rockdale Mills
James Pratt & Co
John Bell & Co
Main Street
Julien Blause
Ledwing
Minnesota
the Ladies OF America
DR. MO. L. Lyon
Lyon
United States
CG. G. CLARK # CO., Whelemile Druggiste
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Lord .& Smith
Whetraais
Lake Street
Alen
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ST. Louis
Thorp & CO
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Main St. Cor
Saint Lou
Graham L. Hughes
Wedeser Te Hughes & Molladeg
City
ST. Lou
Evezyn Saiee
J. Deady
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Baint Louis
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K. Lyle
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Dwily
Mason
Clemens Attyac
Tiquip War Claim Bureau
North Third Street
Leute, Wl
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Sanwa
Treat
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J. Loute
McConn
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A. Q. MN
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Joan Wirecy
Iilpois
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W. G. Raimi
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F.arreces
A. Jones & CO
Alec Manefederere
Jones
Siling Cenatey
Mas Vineturers of
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Boarben
Robertece County
Smith
Jamaica
Malaga
Holland
Joba
Han
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Prue
Bas
Busaido
Kot
Atel “Toft Sdaneud
Ans Hughes
Anu Bhott
Mda
Thomas Connolly
Twos
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