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Newspaper
Linn County Register
Location
Marion, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1865
Page
1
The piece berates a local convention at the Court House, accusing police and anti Negro suffrage rhetoric, noting soldiers’ absence, and predicting voter backlash. It mocks editors and imagines a partisan clash with Lincoln era tensions and wartime loyalties.
The report states that in the Mexican war neither side takes prisoners as all captured are executed. General Sully reports favorably on peace with the Indians while Colorado voters face a September ballot on adopting a state constitution. A Lincoln Hospital blaze in Washington caused by an incendiary on the 18th.
The West Union Record denounces cop newspapers for misrepresentation and defends its anti Stone stance. Readers learn of exchanges with Linn County editors and quotes attacking Democrats, soldiers, and negro suffrage, while defending Republican independence and criticizing rival presses.
The De Witt Observer reports a wounded soldier from a New York regiment was denied passage on the steamship Burlington at Dubuque due to insufficient funds. The incident is characterized as cruel and unworthy behavior by a Copperhead.
The Muscatine Journal reports Robert R Lawther once of Muscatine and a former Rebel army colonel visited his home in Pennsylvania. Instead of praise, a deputation urged him to change sides immediately, and he complied.
A passionate address, invoking the Declaration of Independence, argues that colored citizens deserve full constitutional rights. It recalls the sacrifice of martyrs and rebels against slavery, urging justice, equality before the law, and national unity beyond partisan prejudice. The speaker questions remaining racial prejudice and calls for rightful compensation for enslaved people's toil and patriotism.
Linn County citizens extend a hearty welcome to Old Linn soldiers returning from the Civil War. A public dinner, speeches, and a balloon ascent are planned, with a military review and entertainment for soldiers and their families. Procession will form on Town Avenue and proceed to the grove for the day’s exercises.
FLW. Jenkins of Co. A 2d Iowa Inft in Central City Iowa August 14 laments northern copperhead sympathies and exposes their deceptive tactics aimed at soldiers. He denounces calls to vote with the rebels and urges unity for the Union cause amid grand reunions and political maneuvering.
The article profiles Jay Cooke a Philadelphia banker and chief Subscription Agent for the 5-20 loan noting his success in selling state securities and promoting home subscriptions. It mentions his role, methods, and endorsements by the Treasury, plus later shifts to National Banks handling the 7-8 40 loan.
The narrative credits Jay Cooke & Co. for reviving subscriptions to Government loans during 1864 after an initial shortfall. It cites rapid daily sales under Cooke’s management, noting milestones from early 1864 through May, with later delays due to delivery issues. It also mentions supporting figures and associates, and a local notice about an association meeting in Marion to discuss a fair representation.
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