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Newspaper
Linn County Register
Location
Marion, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1865
Page
1
The article argues that Minnesota Democrats once backed Indian voting rights while opposing the Loyal States, urging firmness to subdue rebel influence. It predicts a new Congress will uphold equality before the law and end class legislation, insisting conquered rebels must bow to government will.
The Iowa Democratic State Convention at Des Moines shows waning party influence with only about a third of counties represented. Delegates discuss Reconstruction policy, negro suffrage, economy, and loyalty to Lincoln and Sherman while projecting unity against Republicans.
The piece argues Democrats justify racial inferiority and slavery to protect white workers while opposing black suffrage. It warns Republicans must win the Iowa Legislature to keep the state aligned with freedom, noting the risk from Southern allies and urging strong support for the Republican ticket in Linn County.
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