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Newspaper
Linn County Register
Location
Marion, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1865
Page
1
Linn County Register reports a Republican-Union state ticket with Emerson Tenspay and Geo G. Wright among candidates for 1865 elections. The notice lists William M. Stone as patidate to BF Gurr and O Favelle with related names and affiliations.
The piece argues the opposition to the Republican party is fractured by feuds over policy and name, with factions bitterly divided. It predicts a Republican victory and praises the party for justice and liberty, asserting the coming election will prove the opposition’s lack of strength.
The Des Moines Statesman voices displeasure over Jones and the wartime stance. A War Department dispatch notes Town Cavalry regiments in Arkansas Missouri Gulf and Tennessee cannot be spared or mustered out now. Families with servicemen face extended separations and uncertain reunions.
The piece outlines three year barriers and steps for amending Iowa's constitution, detailing legislative proposals, voter referendums, and convention options. It warns against rushed changes while stressing the need to uphold liberty and citizenship for colored citizens amid postwar debates.
The resignation of Major General Butler is not accepted and he may be reassigned soon after a friendly talk with Washington authorities. Major General Herron is in Washington and likely to be sent on a mission to the South West. The President's health remains poor and cabinet meetings are delayed. General Meagher becomes Montana Secretary. Sheridan is ordered to muster out white groups deemed spare. The government pursues rapid expense cuts.
State of Iowa Adjutant General NE Baker urges town editors and county clerks to correct errors in Iowa soldier rosters from 1862 to 1865. He details mislisted enlistments, missing deaths, deserter labels, and misspellings, and asks for evidence from officers, officials, and families to improve records and aid in history, certificates, and evidence.
The Chicago Tribune quotes General Grant suggesting it may be politically necessary to consider enfranchising Black citizens in the South to prevent a white rebel majority from dominating the region. The piece notes such views could shape government authority as force did in restoring the country.
The Grand Lodge of Iowa adopts unanimous resolutions honoring Abraham Lincoln, praising his patriotism and wisdom, denouncing assassination, and pledging to honor his memory with a broken column monument. The report notes reactions and other period topics including a duel tale, copperhead critique of Ben Wood, and brief 19th century political summaries.
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