Despotism fears cited in Davenport editorials during Civil War
The Davenport News editorializes against perceived despotism under Lincoln. It questions executive power, cites Seward and Washington, and notes warnings about military authority, conscription, and civil liberties. The piece references Sumner, Kirkwood, and local politicians amid wartime tensions.
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Jefferson Veen
The Soldiers' Vote Test Case Absorbs Court
Judge Williams in Elkader overruled objections in Wilson vs Burt and ONeil vs Watson and referred the constitutionality of the soldiers vote law to the Iowa Supreme Court. Appeals filed, with Octobers term set to hear the questions. no decision before the election due to district court calendar.
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Burt
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Watson
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Tobell
Possible appearances by Judge Greene and Senator Wall
It is thought probable that Judge Greene formerly of this State and Senator Wall of New Jersey may be induced to attend Fernando Wood in his Iowa campaign. The article expresses hope for large crowds and notes that Wood's program cannot be changed due to travel and engagements.
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Senator Wall
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Cascade Democracy Urges Rally Amid Gossip on Tuttle
The piece warns against influence by Flutchins if Tuttle wins and notes distrust within Iowa Democrats. Col Jim Williamson calls Tuttle surprising for selling out, while Cascade hosts a large mass meeting on Saturday to rally supporters and denounce external dope on politics.
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Sterling Cascade
Discursive letter criticizes draft and leaders amid war debates
A letter slams Opdyke and his draft policies, mocks opposing abolitionists, and questions Lincoln’s leadership and the draft’s usefulness. It alleges leaders shirk duty while forcing others into service, and doubts conscription will yield enough troops for a victorious war.
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Murder trial ends with insanity verdict in Pittsburg
Elizabeth Beatty, aged woman in Pittsburg, died last week after shooting McCormick in January following his alleged seduction and refusal to support her. A justice bound McCormick over for trial. Beatty killed him as he turned to leave. Jury found Beatty not guilty by reason of insanity after a three hour deliberation.
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Abolition Judge and Northern Notes Take the Stage
The text notes varied items from a Burlington College president's death to political shifts, regional fairs, river steamers, a Keokuk bank opening, and a run of Democratic committee appointments in Washington. It mentions Gen Steele’s Arkansas capital capture, a runaway railroad superintendent arrested in New York, and Lt Heard’s military commission work amid Indian massacre investigations.
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J.J. Jones
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J. D. Sloover
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Harpers
Lt. Heard
Violence Flare At Lebanon and Deerlund Political Parade
A Friday march in Lebanon by Democrats met Republican stone throwing. One Republican shot dead and further clashes ensued at Deerlund where five or six Republicans were shot two fatally during a confrontation as a Camden delegation faced opposition. Tensions rise across the state amid rumors of armed voters and hospital inmates being freed to vote.
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Camden
Naval and military expedition from New Orleans
New Orleans reports indicate 10,000 troops have sailed already as part of a larger expedition. A second wing may depart by Opelousas Railroad to reclaim Teche country and advance into Texas overland, an overland march described as a remarkable wartime undertaking.
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Autcust Reports Rusetering the Crops
Reports on August crop conditions show early frost damage was not as severe as feared. Corn losses in some states may reach about one tenth of the crop, sorghum damage less than expected, with sorghum proving hardy and recoverable. Borzhum rising as a valuable crop, expanding after sugar and molasses losses from sugar cane in Louisiana. Tobacco yields also crept up slightly due to early frost impact across regions.
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