Railroad to Marion Favored as Town’s Lifeline
A 1862 Dubuque era discussion urges immediate adoption of Mr. Farley’s plan to finish the Cedar Rapids and Missouri River line to Marion. The piece argues political opposition should pause to secure the land grant and financing, noting potential support from Dubuque businessmen for a $20,000 subsidy. It links railroad completion to local shipping, proclaims distrust of Halleck’s policies, and comments on Civil War morale and local political tensions.
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Marion
Dubuque
Farley
Old Town Central Railroad
Cedar Rapids
Here
Linn County
Mercier visits Richmond and reports independent view
French Minister M Mercier traveled to Richmond on May 21 1863 with no government instructions and met with Secretary of State Seward. He observed insurgent prospects and conveyed his impressions to the U S, confirming no official communications with either side and noting approval from the President. In Cairo the Times reports Gov Yates and Mrs Reynolds arrived aboard the City of Alten to aid sick soldiers, while Gen McDougal refused to permit removing wounded troops.
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Dubuque
Mahony
Trergon
Wasnmeroy
Richmond
Europe
M. Mercier
Mr. Seward
Mgr. Seward
United States
Cairo
Times
Gov. Yates
Major Reynolds
Alten
Yates
Mlingis
Pittspurg
McDougal
Iowa
Pea Ridge
Arkansas
Davenport
Henne
Nissouri
Keokuk
Muscatine
Davenport Notable Henry Slaymaker Dies Suddenly
Davenport civic leader Henry Slaymaker dies suddenly last Sunday night. The item notes in Iowa papers various Civil War figures, local conflicts, and reactions to Dubuque and Keokuk reports, highlighting community figures and incidents.
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Henry ¥. Slaymaker
Davenport
Rebels Defeated at Lewisburg and Schaffer Mountain Dispatch
General Fremont reports Union victory at Lewisburg with 4 cannons 200 small arms and 100 prisoners after a clash with 3000 rebels led by Heath. Casualties were 10 killed and 40 wounded. Col Latham reports surprise attack on guerrillas at Schaffer Mountain with no losses to Union forces and pursuit to continue until neutralized.
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Mountain Deranment
Tranklin
Fremont
R. M. Carwine
Cox
Crook
Lewisburg
Covington Central Road
Heath
Mest
Latham
Schaffer Mountain
Union setback and cavalry clash near Front Royal report
Brevity of the dispatches notes Maj. Gen Banks's forces crossing safely and the enemy pursuing. Capt Geo Smith of the 1st Maryland details a sharp engagement at Front Royal with a rebel cavalry and infantry assault, heavy resistance, and a retreat across the Shenandoah River under fire. Parson Brownlow’s fundraising is also reported as he tours venues in New York and Brooklyn.
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Geo. Smith
1St
Maryland
Front Royal
Kenly
Beatiny
Knepp
Pennsylvania
20Th Infantry
Caluai
Shenandoah River
Sto New Works
Rande
Col
Binith
New York Cavalry
Parson Brownlow
Les
Academy of Music
New York
Brooklyn
Vallandigham Manifesto Widely Rejected by Democratic Press
The Vallandigham manifesto is published and applauded by few in the Jones and Dodge era towns. Democratic papers across most states reject it as tainted with secession. In New England and Middle States most politicians condemn the document, while Indiana sees almost no Democratic paper willing to endorse it.
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Dubuque
New York
Jerald
Memphis Lrge
Cin. Com
Father Mahony
Afront
Mississippi
Dav
Guz
Jones and Dodge Cliqte
Valloodigham
New England
Middle States
Indiana
Burlington
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Fuller
Corinth
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Pea Ride
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Frank Kendrick
2D Town Cavalry
Cape Girardeau
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The
Register
Otter Creek
Robor Reaistan
Buster
North Carolina
Missouri
Gamble
Springfield
England
Necro Brosve Stroy
Washington City
Apraxoose
Frazier
King
Ceterville
Appanoosa County
Towa
St. Charles City
Gate City
Hackuy
Moentezuma Republicen
John Murphy
Keokuk Hospital
Shiloh
Dav, Dem
Sroommxa Arrray
Red Rock
MS Williams
Williams
Pifer
Order of the “Knights of the Golden Circle
Knoxville Republican
Deuvare
Dubuque Llerald
Walla
Hartford Insurance Qo
Valley
Lowa
GEN
Schaifer's Mountain
J. C. Fremont
Gen. Banks
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Ted Hyves
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Wastunaron
War Department
Watatastaioni
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Stanton
Secretary of War
P. Banks
Bauronoin
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Jeff Davis
Moxico
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Veynabts & Co
Cedar Rapids Lawn
Old Corner Store
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Polvatoes
Pronery Nolmes
Ristinf, Wolds & CO
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