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Linn County Register

Location

Marion, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1861

Page

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Rebels threaten Grafton rails and Harper's Ferry holds

A Tribune despatch reports 2000 rebels at Grafton with more en route from Harpers Ferry. Bridges near Clarksburg and between Wheeling and Grafton are destroyed while Gov. Hicks moves Maryland troops to guard the Iron Mounted bridge. McClernand advances toward Harper's Ferry as preparations intensify across multiple routes.

Tribune Grafton Harper's Ferry Clarksburg Wheeling Johnson McClelland Parkersburg

Iowa Legislature Approves 800000 War Fund Board Controls

Private despatch notes Iowa funds for extraordinary war expenses totaling 800000 under a five member Board of Commissioners headed by Gov. Kirkwood and four others to decide timing and use. The measure restricts new war expenditures to their consent and raises questions about local company placement in the Third Iowa Regiment and perceived favoritism toward certain units.

Des Moines Iowa Board of Commissioners J. Kirkwood Ilon Wm. Smyth Linn Co Judge Stone Marion Linn County Stone Palla Gray Adjutant General's Office Knoxville Marion Boys Jona Iy Marion Guards Massachusetts Dubuque Decorah Fayette McGregor Clarksville Indianola Nevada Black Hawk Mahaska Philadelphia

Powder through the state questioned as forged permit questioned

Four southbound crews with 270 kegs of powder pass through Cascade en route to Denver City. A forged governor permit is suspected after a Cascade contact raised a posse to seize the powder near Cedar Rapids. The powder men are held at Session's hotel while authorities investigate the permit's authenticity.

Wisconsin Denver City Cascade Gov. Kirkwood Cedar Rapids Mariés Session Govenor

Unionist Editor and Iowa Secession Debate Cited

The Marion Democrat editor is portrayed as a fervent Unionist yet accused of secessionist rhetoric before selling the paper. The piece reprints his April article arguing Unionism despite pro South trade hints, then lists numerous banks and financial names across states, including Chicago, Geneva, Bloomington, and Galena, illustrating financial ties and regional institutions mentioned in the discussion.

Marion Democrat Democrat Iowa The Democratian

Bank Note Box Prohibited by Marshal and Seizure Ordered

The New York Tribune reports United States Marshal Murray refused permission to send to Georgia a box with a steel plate and 3000 impressions of Whitfield Bank notes from Dalton Georgia. The plate bears four notes 1 2 8 and 5 dollars. 5000 impressions total 55000 dollars. The box was delivered into Murray’s possession after Ormsby left and returned later.

The New York Tribune United States Murray W. L. Ormaby New York Bank Note Company Georgia Bank of Whitfield Dalton

Loyal Americans in Europe Aid U S War Effort

Royal Americans in England donate three batteries of Armstrong rifles and other cannon to the U S Government estimated at least $200,000. Manchester supporters send a Whitworth battery with inscribed gift. Knoxville holds Stars and Stripes. Parson Brownlow’s house stands firm against secession. Col Ellsworth slain in Alexandria. Brownell’s Tro y Zouaves restore order. General McLellan described. career highlights noted.

Warper McClernand Harper's Ferry Chambersburg Koim Relay House Washington Europe Etna War Department Illinois F. P. Blair, Jr Fort Monroe England London Secretary of War Manchester Whitworth U. States Tennessee Chicago Journal Brownlow Knoxville Parson Brownlow

Northwest Seeks Union Dissolution and South Alliance

An 1861 Marion piece argues the Northwest should sever ties with the Union and align with the Southern Confederacy or form a separate republic. It condemns Lincoln era policy, warns of European shifts, and urges preparedness to resist disruption. The piece also praises General Mansfield and praises Fairbanks scales amid market comparisons.

Polthy North- West Marion Democrat Great Britain France Lincoln Northwest Onca Republican Congress South Europe Washington New England New York Pensylvania Pacific States Mississippi Gulf of Mexico Canada St. Lawrence Pennsylvania Sea Board

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