Republican State Convention Held in Des Mojuca July 1993
A wartime era call announces a Republican State Convention at Des Mojuca on a Wednesday in July 1993 to nominate state officers including Secretary and Auditor of State and Attorney General. Delegates are apportioned by county or votes cast for Lincoln in 1960, with language urging loyal citizens to cooperate in supporting the National Administration and wartime prosecution of the rebellion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Cnty
Joan N. Dewey
Sth Hat Baan
Minnan
Dencan
Great Battle Reports Near Richmond Show Varied Losses
The latest mail reports heavy Civil War fighting before Richmond with rebel losses pegged high by some accounts and Federal gains claimed by others. Dispatches hint at troop movements from Corinth and Beauregard's forces, plus promotions for several generals and unsettled rumors about Beauregard and McClellan.
Great Battles Before Richmond Reported Pressing Update
A condensed early account of the great battles before Richmond is published on the first page. The paper withholds lengthy conflicting reports and promises a fuller, corrected version next week after outside reports arrive.
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Richmond
General McClellan praised for leadership amid divided press
The Dubuque Herald and other papers push anti McClellan sentiment while northern sympathizers with traitors admit the general faced tough battles. The author argues McClellan shows ability and will take Richmond despite opposition from Lincolns enemies, contending calls to remove him would aid Davis and his associates.
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Dubuque
Herald
Lincoln
McClellan
Democratic
Def. Davis & Co
Union stance and political shift in Marion Democrat editor
A former Marion Democrat editor, now active in county politics, urged dissolving the Union in an April 11 issue and favored joining the Southern Confederacy if the Union permanent disruption occurred. He labels Democrat policy as no coercion and implies they oppose prosecuting the war against the Confederacy.
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Amin
Gelden
Oly
Marion Democrat
Lews
Magnanimity in North and South politics sparks debate
A Northern editorial defends Confederate sympathies while condemning black migration as a threat to white racial purity. It argues for equal sacrifice within party factions and predicts KGO members may accept ruin to protect Southern brethren.
Democracy Mocked in Monroe Discussion on Slavery Rights
A Monroe township Democrat argued that the Constitution protects slavery everywhere including Iowa. He claimed a Southerner may move into Linn County with enslaved people and hold them by constitutional right. The speaker was challenged as unsound by fellow Democrats who warned against such views.
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Monroe Township
Iowa
Linn County
Thes
Teadera
Candidates for Congress Named by Parties in Lyons Convention
The Republican lineup at Lyons includes Judge Wim Smyth, Jacob Butler, and Judge Woodward of Muscatine as possible nominees with other names rumored. The Democratic field lists Col. Preston W A Merrit of this County and Judge Williang of Muscatine known as Old Joe. County voters expect the Republican choice to prevail.
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Wim Smyth
Jacob Butler
Woodward
Muscatine
Lyons
Col. Preston
W. A. Merrit
Williang
Old Joe
Letter from Al Chas. Ovington on Shiloh prisoners
Al Chas. Ovington writes from Cairo awaiting pay and return home. He lists fellow prisoners captured April 6 at Shiloh: N. Wood Geo Wightman Owen Ward Wm Brown Lemuel Kemple John Clark. Clark wounded twice and at a field hospital. Ward died at Huntsville. Brown and Kemple still in Confederate hands.
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Chas. Ovington
Cairo
Shiloh
Olwen Ward
Huntsville
Wm. Brown
L. Kemple
Prominent Democrats Deny G O Involvement At Secret Meetings
A reader reports that party leaders deny links to G O factions as crowds gather for rallies. He notes discreet conversations and questions why lawyers and doctors from town were present at a June 28 county convention gathering at the Brewery. The item calls on cited individuals to speak honestly.
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G. O's
Uslaves
Lelongifort
Final vote on the dog law bill and Senate action
The record shows final House approval with Democrats 13 and Republicans 16 voting yeas and a Senate tally of Democrats 6 Republicans 25 with absentees noted. The piece also critiques constitutional reform clamor and cites Beauregard and St. John in a lengthy political digression.
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Tre Mouse
Yeas
Baker
Izan
Bunduin
Burton
Caffee Custer
Clark
Cisc
Cleaves
Converse
Cutler
Denlinger
Arr
Eaton
Fedora
Fuirall
Frisbie
Fuller O ‘Wyette
Mullet
Exton
Kellogg
Lake Loomis
Lowrie
Rice
China
Russell
Dalas
Stanton
Senate
Linn County K G O secrecy rumors and Southern sympathies
A Linn County report details meetings said to be led by Knights of the Golden Circle affiliates. Witness Thomas Sherwood describes Democratic delegates praising Jeff Davis and the Confederacy, with sightings of three men connected to KG lodges at Jordan’s Grove and Central City.
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Linn
Thomas Sherwood
Davenport
Marion
Lim
Linn County
Gierwood
Jeff Davis
Dubuque Mahony
Sherwood
Maty
Fropvit
Butraha
Jeff. Davis
Mr. Sherwood
Delhi
Vall
Patterson
Stae
Congressional
John Marvin
Central City
Ian
Lodge of
Knights of the Golden Ciple
Jordan's Grove
Lem Durdan
Crowleyy
Warnik
Edch
E Vilage
Suime
K.G
Tay
Loyut
Dembinrat
Jordan Pattenson
Ciwley
Dubuque
Great Day in Cincinnati with Fireworks and Steamship Excursions
The letter describes a bustling July 4 celebration in Cincinnati with cannon, crowded streets, steamboat trips to Davenport and St. Louis, and public displays. It notes colorful flags, streetcars decorated, safe fireworks, and a chaotic garden accident injuring several women. It contrasts urban excitement with observations on Egypt and Illinois, and mentions success with a boiler project.
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Lome
Davenport
St. Louis
Egypt
Hlinos
Linn
Fadisua
New York Tribune reports heavy Civil War battle details
The Tribune transcribes a special correspondent's account of a Tuesday fight near McClellan's front. Union forces repel repeated rebel assaults amid severe casualties and notable brigade actions. McClellan and Patterson aboard a mail boat discuss daily battles and northern morale.
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New York
the Tribune
N. XY
Butterfield
N.Y
Mid
Morrilt
Unss
Sweileer
Clellan
Beard
Warrison
Patterson
McClelan
Ge. Patterson
Gen. McClellan
MccClellan
Fourth of July celebration and Boulder Union meeting notes
Describes Fourth of July events at Otter Creek with a procession, readings, oration by W Thompson, and a communal dinner amid patriotic singing. Includes a Boulder township Union meeting at Prairieburg Schoolhouse urging vigorous war support, constitution fidelity, and pledged contributions, with a plan to reconvene July 13. Also mentions dog bite incidents and a public query about mad stones, inviting letters for publication.
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Otter Creek
Alf
R. Alxpaugh
B. Ment
Winsor
Marion
Danal Poirdid
Tell’ag
W. Thompson
Me. Eastman
Coffman
Iosin
Mintter
Adauner
Plandsburgh P. O
Linn County
Iowa
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Jeff
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Canal
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Martin
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Gud
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McCrary
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van Buren
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Teter
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Woolson
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Dixon
Dincémbe Dingin
Este
Wags
Jammer
Hatch
Hastings Potter
Udell
Jd Twilliants
Messia
Gardner
Albany
Beaurggard
St. John
Apocalypse
Beauregerd
Ign
Moustiaus
Iim K. G. OS
Cincinnati
DeClellania
New York City
Rector
Arkansas
The
Little Rock Democrat
Ee Fortia Registrnion
Boulder
Boulder Township
Prairieburg
Mmoe- Queen
Mditor Ti’ Ucliva
Latiea Dresna
Faured Hons
Chase Lay
Ones
Cepr
Pete Chern
Call and
Sr Ugs
Notre Bulleting
Herty & Co
Mirlon
W. McElhenny
Be i
Nerr McElhenny & Nott
Vesale
Retale Dre Geist
Porthaca
WereumMery
Gta
Poimdtuniy Oiket
McCelhenny
Ledyard & Wallace
Wardware
Ja Een Siiger Ron
Woonan
Ann
Aruwars
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