Iowa State Notes From Des Moines 1860 Legislature
A letter from Des Moines reports brisk legislative work in March 1860. Key items include a liquor bill advancing, county organization via the supervisor plan likely to pass, civil practice code moving through the House, and debates on resumption of railroad lands pledged to Marion. Commentary targets A. Witter and coalition figures, with votes tallied on the resumption bill and references to local political pledges.
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Missouri Republican Convention at St Louis Adopts Pro Union Resolutions
The Missouri Republican Convention met in St Louis on Saturday. It endorsed National Convention principles, pledged support for its nominee, favored colonization of free blacks, backed Edward Bates for president, defended the Union, opposed changes in naturalization laws, supported the Homestead bill and Pacific Railroad, and formed a Central Committee to appoint the electoral ticket. Some delegates withdrew from Chicago bound plans, and the body adjourned without further action.
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Brilliant Republican Victory Reported in Chicago
The Chicago victory for Republicans is confirmed with a landslide tally. The majority grows to 1,850, swelling the council to 12 Republicans and 8 Democrats, amid nationwide excitement and a carnival like celebration noted by The Press and Tribune.
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Chicago politics and county warrants act noted in 1860 issue
The piece reports a 1400 majority for the Republican city ticket in Chicago after a fierce contest. It notes pro slavery forces defeated, Irish activism at polls, and a strong party discipline display amid the presidential election. It also mentions Iowa law on county warrants and a Brownlow letter, plus Harper's Ferry inquiry outcomes and remarks on John Hickman’s health.
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Letter from Dr Whiter on Marion railroads and political attacks
Dr Whiter defends his railway stance against the Ginn County Register editor in Des Moines Iowa on February 28 1860. He labels the editor's criticism as monomania and dementia over railroads, pledges to uphold promises to Marion citizens, and questions land disposals and the Air Line Railroad fate. He also notes expected lands resumption and references other political figures and local loyalties.
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