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Newspaper
Linn County Register
Location
Marion, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1863
Page
1
A 1863 editorial lauds Lincoln's emancipation measure, labeling him a immortal benefactor alongside Washington. It condemns northern slaveholders and mocks opponents as blind and deranged, urging universal rejoicing that the "internal system of American slavery" is overthrown.
A local citizen column denounces the county Supervisors system as chaotic and costly arguing one capable auditor could handle Linn County business more efficiently. The piece calls for abrogation of the present structure and seeks broader county support ahead of next elections and legislative action.
Washington gossip suggests another push to oust Mr. Seward from the Cabinet led by Mr. Lincoln. The piece notes Seward once seen as a Republican giant but now viewed by many as a demagogue who wavered during crisis and echoed a softer stance toward the South.
The piece denounces the Democratic Party for eight years of folly and ties its failures to 1854 Nebraska bills 1857 Dred Scott 1858 9 Lecompton 1860 Charleston Baltimore. It claims northern Democrats betrayed unity and aligns with the South, predicting the party’s collapse as the Civil War drags on.
The piece blames Northern Democrats for the 1860 split at Baltimore and Charleston, argues Douglasites opposed the Jefferson Davis faction, and warns that retaliation could bring harsher actions. It reports Gen. McClernand’s Arkansas Post victory with prisoners and discusses Confederate fears. A Des Moines scene mocks Tory attitudes amid war talk.
A Dubuque Times correspondent reports the 6th Iowa left Grant’s headquarters on October 29 for Lafayette near Memphis, under Lt. Col. Corso. He praises their drill and appearance, contrasts with other regiments, and notes most troops are Hoosiers with Regimental officers deemed efficient.
A member of Company A, 1st Mississippi Infantry, writes from Holly Springs Mississippi December 1862 to January 1863. He describes winter encampment south of Oxford, rumors of Burnside and Bragg, the fall of Vicksburg and Potomac battles news, and the destruction in Holly Springs after a magazine explosion. He notes harsh weather and preparation for a long stay as supplies are scarce.
An 19th century notice touts Guysett’s Improved Extract of Yellow Dock and Sarsaparilla as a potent cure, claims of no mineral poisons, and hereditary taint prevention. It warns readers against mineralbased tonics and promotes other products like Chemical Saleratus and Nottoway’s Pitta for military volunteers.
A Chicago Tribune dispatch from January 1863 notes the capture of Arkansas Post with about 4800 prisoners and substantial equipment. Gen Grant signals advance while steamboats and teams are pressed into service for rapid movement and supply. A later missive claims forces under Major General Grant attacked the post, taking prisoners and stores with co-operation from Admiral Potter's Mississippi Squadron.
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