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Newspaper
Linn County Register
Location
Marion, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1865
Page
1
The Oct 107M 1805 election in Tuxspay shows a Republican state ticket contest with turnout and regional results recorded in the period summary. Local officials and parties track vote shares across districts as campaign activity continues.
A harsh political screed argues that restored rebel states will align with Democrats, predicting losses for Republicans in Maryland Tennessee Kentucky and Missouri. It denounces the party’s stance on slavery and cites Gov. Pickens praising South Carolina’s secessionist symbols as a foil to Union fidelity. The piece frames Unity of North and South rebels against the Union.
Marion Iowa July 24 1865 E Skinner appeals for help with a Fair opening in Marshalltown to aid ten thousand Iowa soldier orphans. He praises Iowa's wartime efforts and urges every citizen to donate via local officers or directly to A B Dumont treasurer, stressing feeding clothing and education for the orphans.
The National Intelligencer reports from Mrs. Secretary Harlan that Iowa through its Sanitary Commission paid about 12000 dollars to the Northwestern branch of the U S Sanitary Commission from March 1864 to March 1865. Iowa supplied over 72000 mustered into U S service with only one dishonorable discharge, and provided more soldiers than many states despite drafts.
The article notes physicians in the United States studying a new disease from Russia, labeled the Russian Plague. It cites consular reports that the illness is expanding westward faster than expected and discusses its contagiousness, likening it to cholera and noting many cases in Russia with a relatively low death rate.
The Lyons Mirror reports heavy rains causing floods along Maquoketa River and Deep Creek. The Deep Creek mill floor was submerged four feet and the bridge washed away. Crops and log crops suffered extensive losses with large financial damage reported.
In a public note LL, D IncEersoxt asks Iowa editors and readers for military histories of regiments such as the 14th 26th 87th 38th 34th 39th Infantry and cavalry units. His health limits prompt cooperation and requests paper notices be sent to P O box 714 Washington DC. He promises copies on publication and thanks editors who publish brief statements or copies.
Des Moines dispatch notes 4th Iowa Infantry relieved from Provost duty in Louisville and returning home. Brevet Brig. Gen. J A Stone named Secretary of the Republican State Central Committee. John Edwards of Lucas County named Indian Agent for Upper Arkansas. Capt J P Roach arrives with seventy sick and wounded from Louisville hospitals. Maj Gen Frank Herron settles in Pittsburg as a possible Pennsylvania governor candidate. Davenport to Clinton trips by Gov Stone to assist returned soldiers.
The Eagle Army led by Alfred L. Sewell of this city raised 16810.50 for the Northwestern Sanitary Fair from album pictures. The Little Corporal, a new children's paper by Lowell, begins publication in Chicago with a premium Lincoln portrait. subscriptions are one dollar yearly.
An official parliamentary report notes 82 Engiiah operatives with wide ignorance about the Queen and government figures. It cites ages from 16 to 20 with many in Birmingham and nearby towns, highlighting gaps in basic knowledge and claims of general ignorance.
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