FREEMEN OF LINN COUNTY URGE VOTE FOR LIBERTY AND UNION
The article calls Linn County freemen to vote in the upcoming statewide election urging loyalty to the Constitution and laws. It condemns Democratic party clamors and argues for a patriotic, anti slavery stance, highlighting federal union as essential and warning against compromise.
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Congress
Mahoneys
Tayere
Vallandigham
Jeff
Davis
Eldumen
Democratic Party
Evelt
Mahovicy
Bianano
Reconciliation Debate Quoted by South Carolina Rebel
Mr Spratt of South Carolina argues rebels view Secession as caused by societal structure not Northern aggression. He claims non slaveholding states foster democracy, labor over capital, and foresee revolutions if the South gains power. He also asserts vote suppression and slave trade removal as Northern aims.
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Thayertite
Mabongites
North
Spratt
South Carolina
Nukes
South
Unite States
Bone
Letter of Albert Granger and political critique
The paper rebukes Albert Granger for defending the Knights of the Golden Circle and for attacking editor and Republican figures. It argues the letter shows treasonous sympathies, praises Judge Isbell as a capable Republican and war candidate, and urges Benton County voters to give him a large majority after a successful term and cleared docket.
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Albert Granger
George
Imnany
Albert
Knights of the Golden Circle
Iowa
Democratic Party
Mahoney
Vallandigham
North West
Isbell
Eighth Judical District
Uman
The Negro Question in Muscatine
The Muscatine Courier derides eight contraband arrivals freed by their masters, praising slaveholders while denouncing freedom. It argues abolition harms democracy and warns that Thayer and Mahoney seek power by enslaving laborers, not respecting their rights.
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Muscatine
Congress
Thayer
Mahoney
Questions on constitutional limits spark debate in Indies
The Nations Campaigner quizzed N W Isbell and T D Dudley on curtain laws and extra judicial questions. The piece argues Congress or the President cannot annul the Constitution and notes the rights to secure persons and a speedy public trial, defending the democrat from unreasonable arrest and promising witnesses will confront him.
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N. W. Isbell
T d Dudley
Judy
Congress
Campaigner clashes over loyalty and abolitionism
A political dialogue attacks abolitionists and the Constitution, accusing Loyalists of treason while defending free government and opposing draft-era censorship. The Campaigner criticizes anti-union rhetoric and urges unity against rebels and abolitionists in the political struggle.
Wiram Price Strongly Endorsed by Linn County Voters
Speech by Hon Wiram Price at Linn County Court House drew a full house with farmers expressing unqualified support. Report notes crowding blocked aisles and difficulty hearing, but observers found Price’s war issues clear and his union position undeniable. They predict Price will be elected by a large majority if turnout rises.
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Wiram Price
Congress
Linn County
Court House
Union
Bri¢o
Meg Thayer
Freemen of Linn County Rally for Constitution and Union
In a heated call to action, residents urged support for the Constitution and Union amid Civil War strife. Gerrit Smith aided volunteers from Peterboro New York with a $25 bounty each, signaling broad abolitionist backing for enlistment in defense of the Union and laws.
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Gerrit" Smith
Peterboro
New York
Controversy Over Democratic Club In Marion Echoes
A Marion letter protests a local Democratic club named by abolitionists as "HE, GG" and defends pledges to support the Constitution. The writer disputes charges about joining motives, lauds Unionist aims, and attacks alleged treasonous tone while urging candor and unity. Also reports on Civil War era street scene, a slave incident near the Capitol, and a Democratic prosecutor's courtroom remark provoking a partisan clash.
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Erie County
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Marion
Rra Ister
Sic
Pardwell
Villiny
United States
Jet Davis & O
Stars and Stripes
Sharms
A. BR. Guantieni
Uncle Sam
Geasie
Ceasar
Price Lovell and Van Dorn Routed at Corinth
Special dispatch reports heavy fighting near Corinth on Friday and Saturday with Price attacking Rosencrans and Lovell on the left. Union forces repulsed repeated assaults, capturing prisoners while Confederate generals Huckleman and Oglesby were wounded. Rosencraigs moved to renew action as U.S. forces held positions near the Hatchie River.
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Ohleagh Tribune
Cato
Oet
Corinth
Price
Rosencrans
Dorn
Aod Lovell
Corinth House
van Dorn
2Th Obie
Missouri
Uutehie
Huckleman Ig Kiledy
Ollestiy
Stith
Gilbert
Mower
Jurbut Ninrened
Sitirday
Hatchie
Prices
Rosen Craigs
Matehie River
Uurlbut and
Rosenerans
Battle at Iuka Special Dispatch to the Dav Gazette
The 4th Iowa losses total 150 killed and wounded as regiments from Iowa fought at Iuka. Colonel Chambers of the 16th Iowa wounded in the shoulder, Adjutant Lawrence killed, and the 10th and 16th Iowa men reported captured or missing. Several regiments engaged, with light overall loss. question remains if Chambers is prisoner or dead.
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Regenevais
Chambers
Towa
Larance
Phe Tith
Towa Repiteids
Losu
Tae Lowa
Howille
Gient, Goo
Tanrenge
Kled
Burlington
Canada
16Th Regiment
Ile
Comrads
Missou ri War Reports and Political Commentary
Dispatches recount Gen Schofield advancing on Mentonia and driving rebels after a two hour fight, with an estimated foe of about 45 000. Proclamation politics split Democrats and Republicans with notable names supporting or opposing emancipation policy. Prize money distributed by U S Marshall Milward totals over half a million dollars with further liquidation of prize vessels expected.
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Tours
Schofield
Mentonia
Stringfield
Diemrches
Newdonia
van Democrats
Erancipatton
Cal Forney
General Looker
Banks
Wartsworth
Heintzteman
Sigel’ McClernand
Lagan
Sickles
Menger
Metter
Butler
Phelps
United States
Marshall Milward
Philadelphia
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