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Newspaper
Linn County Register
Location
Marion, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1863
Page
1
The ticket lists James Johnston for treasurer C O Stanchfield for sheriff Mowry Farnum for coroner and John M Greer for surveyor, outlining names likely to appear on the ballot.
Union Meetings will be held in Linn County townships at specified places and dates. Patriotic addresses will be delivered by candidates on the Union Republican ticket or others. The opposition party candidates are invited to attend to discuss current political issues.
A local Democratic meeting featured Major Willard as the lead speaker, boasting about 20 months in service. The Toledo Transcript reports he resigned to avoid a difficult situation and later opened a Memphis law office before being sent beyond union lines for disloyal remarks. The piece criticizes party choices, noting Mahoney Byington and Thayer as more reputable state figures who were not invited.
Des Moines dispatch reports Col Stone Republican governor candidate arrived last Monday and plans to tour the state giving speeches. He resigns his colonelcy as health improves and will speak at the Mass Meeting September 12. Also circulating is a rumor that J Davis of the Pirates Confederacy will field half a million colored troops, a claim unverified.
The Democratic Convention lists candidates for Linn County offices including Senator C. C. Cook Cedar Rapids Township Representatives L D Jordan Maine and J F Winans Washington County Judge Joseph Sosil Rapids Treasurer Joseph Butler Brown Sheriff Philemon Stone Marion County Surveyor John Smith Bertram Superintendent of Schools D W King Marion and Coroner John McShane Linn. They pledge to campaign on political grounds aiming to beat the ticket by about 700 percent.
The piece describes a grand Mass and County Convention in Linn County with an estimated 1500 people in town. It notes a large share of women and children in the procession and suggests a Democratic turnout of about 1000, with roughly a third Republican. It mentions Gen Tuttle's gubernatorial letter and accusations of Copperhead influence in the campaign.
Vicksburg correspondent reports Gen. Grant telling Chicago friends that Logan’s furlough was extended because he remained in the field against Copperheads while in Illinois. The remark is framed as a defense of loyalty and vigorous war policy.
A public address urges residents to oppose mob violence over the draft, recounting Keokuk county incidents and rapid military mobilization. The speaker vows swift action and full protection for soldiers' families, pledging immediate deployment if needed to prevent sabotage or intimidation.
Richmond papers note nine hundred Yankee cavalry pushed up the Peninsula to New Kent Court House and near Bottoter Bridge five miles below Richmond. Pickets retreated after brief exchanges, floors of the bridge removed to slow the advance, with limited bloodshed reported. It is unclear if the scouting party crossed the Chickahominy. Reports on enemy strength were later deemed greatly exaggerated.
Governor Kirkwood, at a Union meeting in Dubuque, discusses organizing volunteers across Iowa to arm groups. He cites claims soldiers would drive Democrats from polling places and notes a fatal Keokuk County dispute blamed on perpetrators who should be held to account.
The Montezuma Republican reprints details of a fatal clash at a Peoria Mahaska County meeting where copperheads armed themselves. Soldier Abraham D. Alloway of Company HA 3d Town Infantry was killed after seizing a badge and being shot. several others wounded. Fleeny, the alleged shooter, was arrested as militia moved in. The piece condemns the riot rhetoric of the Democratic State Central Committee.
The New York draft drew just over 19 000 men about one sixth of the first class and one fifth of voters for President. Despite fears of traitors, the city remained peaceful as federal regiments helped quell unrest and enforce order amid possible threats.
D. O. A. writes from Fort Pierre July 28 1808 detailing marching plans of the 6th Cavalry from Ft Randall to Devil's Lake about 800 miles away. He notes rough terrain low Missouri River water scarce timber frequent rattlesnakes and Indian firing on a boat near Ft Bathol, with supplies and health of the regiment reported as good.
Special dispatch from Cuauparay reports a severe frost collapsing crops across thousands of acres. Corn, vines, tobacco, and cotton suffer heavy damage while fruit and herbs perish. The incident follows a long war era tale of memory and loss from Gettysburg.
A special dispatch reports the Navy Department will build an additional fleet of ironclads. Vessels will mirror the Ericsson Dictator design, built at New York Boston Philadelphia Portsmouth and New Hampshire yards. Each ship features thick turrets twin engines jet condensers brass tubes and heavy boiler surfaces with multiple blowers and gear. Naval contracts will be issued and turrets advertised for rapid construction.
Civil war era items from Keokuk to Davenport report a copperhead press attack and soldier injuries in Iowa City. Other notes mention Col J C Gower resigning for ill health, Adjutant General Baker returning to Davenport, and Grant supporting negro regiments while copperheads oppose emancipation.
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