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Newspaper
Linn County Register
Location
Marion, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1859
Page
1
The Linn County Register notes results from state elections in Hino Pennsylvania Iowa and Minnesota showing Republican majorities. It predicts a Republican galaxy and urges readiness for the upcoming presidential election with Garibaldi style rallying calls.
Across Wisconsin and Pennsylvania reports show Republican majorities growing in state tickets, with gains in Ramsey Anoka and Winona counties and overall Republican control developing in both houses. Additional notes discuss presidential prospects and party dynamics ahead of 1860.
The article notes higher New York dry goods imports this year with totals near 92 million to date, contrasting with 82.2 million last year, and discusses losses in certain staple goods amid an imprudent expansion. It also recalls the late David C. Broderick and his duel in 1852, highlighting his narrowly saved life and the watch kept in a coat pocket.
The Mount Clemens area reports a libel dispute involving Duchanan and Col. Forney and coverage of John Mason's death and Minnesota election returns. The piece notes Republican gains, Democratic strongholds, and projections for a GOP future amid national political rumblings.
The article reports the homicide of David C. Broderick by Terry and implicates a broader proslavery plot led by Gwin and allies. It details public shock from San Francisco to the nation, calls for retribution, and notes Douglas’s perceived betrayals. It also mentions subsequent violence and the San Francisco Vigilance Committee.
Dispatches recount a violent Harper's Ferry incident with 200 insurgents, led by Brown, holding the Armory and clashing with troops. Casualties include Conductor Evan Dorsey and several rioters. trains blocked and later resumed under military orders.
Oct. 17 Monpay Kyensya reports very few vessels in port with owners and agents delaying arrivals. Market shows receipts across grains and flour including 6 108 belay shipped 4475 brls, branched by terms and prices. Spring goods noted at 4.20 and 4.25 per unit while several shipments deliver at varying rates. Rye Flour and Winter stocks described as scarce with numerous in-store quotations and shipments totaling thousands of bushels.
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