Local Ballot Names For County Offices
For judge of Buprene Court John F Dillon of Scott Co for senator J B Young for representatives Chas Weare J P Carbee for county judge Johnston Elliott for treasurer James Johnston for sheriff O O Stanchfield for coroner Mowry Farnum for surveyor John M Greer for superintendent P H Reeder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Dillon
Scott Co
J. B. Young
Chas. Weare
J. P. Carbee
Johnston Elliott
James Johnston
Republican Ticket for Linn County Candidates
The Readster profiles Linn County Republicans: Joseph B. Young for State Senator praised for firmness and fairness to the poor. John P. Carbee for Representative. Capt. William Carbee, a late hero of Champion Hills. Charles Weare for Sheriff. Johnston Elliott for County Judge. James Johnston for Treasurer. Oliver O. Stanchfield for Sheriff. John M. Greer for Surveyor. P. W. Reeder for School Superintendent. Mowry Farnum as Coroner with six years in office.
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Joseph B. Young
Linn County
Young
John P. Carbee
Brown Township
William Carbee
Champion Hills
Charles Weare
Cedar Rapids
Johnston Elliott
Marion
James Johnston
Linn Township
Oliver O. Stanchfield
John M. Greer
G. Angle
Col
J. P. Coulter
Ccc
Brown
Rapids
M. Brice
Washington
A. Beaty
Frankling
Dr. Bowman
College
Charles Albright
Clinton
J. Wickard
Isaac Milburn
Monroe
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Ccacessecvsenes
Eeribadee
Daniel Lothian
Linn County Republican Convention Adopts Loyalty Resolutions
Delegates meet at the Court House July 18 to organize and nominate state and county officers. The platform endorses the Lincoln policy, supports Habeas Corpus limits in emergencies, praises soldiers, and backs Col. Stone for Governor and Grimes for U S Senate. Ballots name Young for Senator and Carbee for Rep among others with several unanimous nominations.
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Court House
Joan E. Kurtz
Franklin Township
J. G. Davenport
Rapids
Linn County
Republic
Humphrey
Wm. M. Stone
E. W. Eastman
J. F. Dillon
Iowa
H. G. Angle
J. W. Grimes
United States
Senate
Successes at Jackson and Natchez in Civil War report
Washington reports Johnston evacuated Jackson on the 16th and is in full retreat. Sherman notes Johnston's army will perish from heat and thirst as paroled troops desert. Gen Ransom at Natchez captures prisoners and 5,000 Texas cattle. In Louisiana more prisoners and ammunition found. two million rounds returned to Natchez and 268,000 rounds of artillery ammunition destroyed.
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Washington
Wickssure
Halleck
Johnston
Jackson
Sherman
Ransom
Natchez
Lousiana
Proclamation for National Day of Thanksgiving 1863
Lincoln proclaims August 6 as a day of national thanksgiving and prayer. He urges unity, divine guidance, and comfort for those suffering from the Civil War, calling on Americans to assemble in worship and seek reconciliation. The document notes sacrifices and vows to preserve the Union and Constitution.
I Am a Radical Abolitionist Versus the Civil War
A Newark editor shares a personal position on abolition and the Civil War. He denounces the rebellion as unjust and slavery as its root, praises Lincoln for preserving the Union and freeing slaves, and urges citizens to support the administration and the war effort while distinguishing northern abolitionists from southern secessionists. The piece ends noting the National Bank of Pennsylvania opening in Philadelphia.
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South
Lincoln
United States
Beause
Farmet
Mob in New York Riots Highlight Demagogues and Conscription
The Chicago Post reviews a deadly New York mob tied to anti conscription rhetoric led by Fernando Wood and allies. It condemns demagogues for inciting violence and urges punishment for rioters while stressing the government will enforce the law.
Affaire at Gettysburg appearance of the town
The report details Gettysburg fighting with Union forces repelling rebels on Cemetery Hill and Round Top. Civilians aided soldiers with food while shelling damaged several houses. Rebels evacuated the town on Saturday after taking horses cattle and valuables. The New York Times notes rebel sympathizers failing to save property. Also Rochester council votes draft relief funding.
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Gerrissoa
Tunapay
Cemetery Hill
Washington Street
Middle Street
Gettysburg
Howard
Page
Emmetsburg
Hanover Turnpike
Gerty
Thorsday
Hagerstown
Globe Hotel
New York Times
Local Items From Dubuque and Surrounding Areas
The Dubuque Times reports a legal bond set at 4000 dollars for D A Mahoney to appear at the next term. Wheat crop in Muscatine County is described as a likely failure due to chinch bug. John Nielsen and Jane Nielsen are bailed for counterfeit charges in Scott County. George P Starr drowns in Cedar River on July 10 after being seized by a 4 foot strap while bathing. A boy in Jefferson Township breaks his right arm and injures multiple parts after a tree fall. recovery expected. Preparations to prevent sword and pistol mimicry for Mr Hodnett amid local bravery in the 11th. An accident at Young's mill injures Mr Clark severely, leading to amputation. A young man named Smith is taken from the city for desertion from U S service. may face punishment. Went Union Gazette notes its publisher handles multiple duties single-handedly.
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The
Muscatine Journal
John Nielson
Jane Neilson
District Court
Scott County
How the News of the Fall of Vicksburg Was Received
Richmond observers decry the fall of Vicksburg as sudden and costly. Reports claim Gen. Pemberton capitulated after scarce supplies while Gen. Johnson failed to act, drawing sharp questions about his strategy and timing.
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Vicksburg
Rumor of Federal Success Mentars July 1868
Reports from Grenada claim Gen. Gilmore gained Morris Island and captured Fort Wagner on the 18th. Ironclads allegedly attacked Fort Sumter as batteries moved into position for a grand assault. A later report suggests Charleston may have fallen after the bombardment of Fort Sumter and Morris Island batteries.
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Mentars
Grenada
Gilmore
Morris
Fort Wagner
Fort Sumter
Morrne Teland
Charleston
Fort Sarute
Morris Taland
City of Alton reports Union victory near Jackson Mississippi
July 21 1868 dispatch from Carino quotes Alderman Hoy Chicago Virginia and Andy Quigley of Carrorgo Vicksburg. Union forces under Sherman took Jackson and seized arms stores locomotives while Johnson fled east. Quigley described rebel officers captured and disparaged them as cowards while urging harsher punishment for Confederates.
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Carino
Alton
Hoy T
Chicago
Viexannna
Joe Johnson
Jackson
Sherman
Ord
Johnson
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Linn County Register
Republican Union
Marion Co
Hardin Co
O. O. Stanchfield
Mowry Farnum
P. H. Reeder
OUR County Ticket
P. W. Reeder
Republican County Convention
Committee On Permanent Organization
A. B. Dumont
C. M. Hollis
J. T. Rice
Robert Holmes
Committee On
Rsolutions
William Cook
J. H. Bider
R. T. Wilson
James Johnston, Esq
W. P. Reeder
Jackson and
United States of America
Williian H Swann
Linn County Rraiar
Flat National Bank of Pennsylvania
Third and
Chestnut Streets
Philadelphia
New York
Atresta
Fernando Wood
Ben Wood
Blankman
McCann
Chicago Post
Taz Daarr
Common Council of
Rochester
Tate Kibins
Oye Dar Falls
Birmingham
Lea County
D. A. Mahoney
Nuni
Dubuque
George P. Starr
Brome County Phoenix
Barlow
Jefferson Township
Hodnett
Clark
Young's Mill
Smith
Trom
U. S
Tom Cook
Valley Times
Went Union Gazette
Richmond Sentinel
Vickaburg
Pemberton
Grant
Manassas
Mosby
Army
Miesteippi
Carrorgo
Andy Quigley
Vickuburg
Andy
al Dubye
Calist
Abe
Dubuges
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