County Tax Plans and County Appropriations Revealed
The county tax schedule includes four mills for ordinary county aid, one mill plus fifty cents for war relief, two mills for state tax, one mill for county schools, and one half mill for special county tax, with district school taxes at certified rates. The board appoints A J McLean as agent to hire an attorney if suits arise, approves a bridge fund appropriation of fifty dollars, and authorizes various small claims and tax exonerations while adjusting personal property assessments and soldier families medical aid provisions.
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War Relief Fund
Supr. White
A. J. Mclean, Esq
Supr. McQueen
Buffalo Creek
Boulder Township
Linn County
McQueen & Whitney’s
Committee On Claims
George Emmet
Emmet
Supr
Manson
McQueen
Court House
Supr. Smith
Florida still in Brest and risk of British pursuit grows
The Florida remains in Brest harbor with reports that British warships may pursue her for burning British vessels. Paris letters note American interests rising as peace seems likely in Europe. A Paris civil tribunal orders sale of the stolen silver tied to rebel privateering and directs proceeds to Treasury bonds while ownership is settled.
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The
Commercial
Paris
Florida
Brest
Cine
Europe
United States
London
Mafllt
B. F. Hoxie
Morceaura & Co
Gir
Mrazer
Frenhalay & Co
Liverpool
Morecaura & Co
Grand Rally to Feature Hons James W Grimes and C Ben Darwin
James W Grimes and C Ben Darwin will speak at Marion on the above date. A grand rally of the people is planned with Hon James Harlan expected to attend. Union meetings will be held in Linn County townships with patriotic addresses by Union Republican candidates and others. Opposing party candidates are respectfully invited to attend without discussion of pending issues.
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Union
Linn County
Union Republican
Henr Behrhaber
Francis P, Merriam
Ane
Bilas Merriam
Sili
Recorder's Ofice
Linn
Bileserrlity
Ty Marion
Marlon
Heplomber
Las Sarbiam
Rebel rumors and marches mark Civil War tension at Charleston
Morning dispatches describe rebel rumors of attacks on Rosecrans and new defenses at Charleston with Blakeley pattern guns. Gen. Gilmore signals extended service, while Union advances in Arkansas and Western Arkansas push toward fresh Southwest campaigns as Texas looms large. A Western statesman urges Lincoln to deploy two hundred thousand troops to the Rio Grande to secure loyalty and curb rebel arms.
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Rosecrans
T. Bholy
Ngan
Charleston
Arkansas
Little Rock
Daddy Price
Lincoln
Rio Grande
Texas
South
War News and Naval Valor Amid Civil Strife
The article notes French scheming in Mexico as a threshold to foreign aid for rebels, reports troop movements toward the Rio Grande, and Canadian British talks on an Pacific telegraph to Victoria. It also covers Union army actions in Minnesota, administrative documents from War and Provost Marshal, and Missouri politics tied to Schofield Ewing and Butler. Illinois and Ohio references appear alongside Massachusetts tax figures.
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Mexico
New Orleans
13Th Army Corps
Rio Grande
St. Paul
Victoria
Vancouver
Pacific
Sibley
Sully
Minnesota
Secretary of War
Missouri
Washington
Butler
Charleston
Fort Sumter
Bistult
Toledo Blade
Ohio
Vallandigham
Ion
John Connes
United States
California
Richmond
McHenry County
Massachusetts
Senator Grimes Delivers Masterful Cedar Rapids Speech
A large crowd ranging from 3000 to 4000 braved rain and cold to hear Senator Grimes speak in Linn County. The Union voters heard a two hour address urging support for Grimes’s reelection to the United States Senate.
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Cedar Rapids
Grimes
S. C. Beaver
Marion
Linn County
United States Senate
Grimes Sees New York Riot as Culminating Rebel Point
In Cedar Rapids Senator Grimes says the New York riot marked the rebellion’s collapse and proves the government can quell treason in the North as it does in the South. He warns Copperhead leaders to flee or face swift repercussions.
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Grimes
Cedar Rapids
New York
Jel
Maine Staunch in Union Victory Over Copperheads
The Star in the East reports Maine’s decisive Union victory in 187 towns with Union 43,455 and Democratic 27,439, a 14,916 majority, reflecting strong anti Copperhead sentiment and increased turnout. It notes Judge Wells ruling Missouri militia amenable to U S authorities and cites General Tur tle’s limited support in a Des Moines Brigade.
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Maine
Union
Northeast
Non. R. W. Wells
U. S. District Court
Missouri
United States
Gamble Dynasty
Right Doctrine Report from 1863 Iowa Conference
The committee condemns the rebellion as a sin against liberty and God. It declares loyal Christians must support the Civil Government and denounces political preaching by sympathizers with enemies. Ministers and delegates demand withdrawal of those in sympathy and separation from the ungodly.
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Iowa
Methodist Protestant Church
Wuerras
President Lincoln Proclaims Suspension of Writ of Habeas Corpus
The proclamation issued at Washington on September 15 1863 declares the suspension of the writ of habeas corpus throughout the United States during the ongoing rebellion. It directs magistrates and officers to enforce the order and for citizens to comply, with the suspension to endure until further notice from the President or modification by a new proclamation.
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Wasaixoton
Watermas
United States
Public Safety
Abraham Lincoln
U. S
Naval Services
U.S
Congress
United States of America
Indian Tribes Action Shifts Control in Indian Territory
From Leavenworth September 18 1863 intelligence notes Blunt wins at Perryville and Fort Smith with Creeks joining the Federal side. Red River contrabands report Chickasaws declare allegiance. Quantrill and bands roam north Missouri while guerrilla depredations fearfully continue. Major Deming reports rebels crossing into Elwood and skedaddling after Kansan cavalry actions. An emancipation meeting at Weston instructs state legislators to push for a new convention.
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Leavenworth
Blunt
Perryville
Fort Smith
Chile McIintosh
Anis McIntosh
Red River
Schofield
Texas
Banks
Quantrel
Missouri
Kansas City
Paoli
Frank H. Deming
Elwood
Kansas
6Th Kansas Cavalry
Weston
Slavery Abandons Missouri and Kentucky Regions
The St Joseph Herald reports Platte County Missouri slaves fleeing en masse over two months decreasing from 3313 in 1860 to a few hundred. In Kentucky, the Nashville Union notes similar flight as slaves seek freedom, urging strong military action by slaveholders and rapid removal of slavery from the region.
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St. Joseph
Wood
Platte County
Missouri
Nashville Union
Kentucky
Maine Election Returns Show Union Gains Across Towns
Portuna Maine Sept. 15 returns from 187 towns show Cony and Bradbury with a Union majority of 14 316. Statewide, aggregate votes rise 10 585 to 72 894 this year from 58 959 last year. Union likely wins every county. House and Senate lean Union as towns report.
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Portuano
Cony
Union
Bradbury
Coburn
James
Union Party
House of Representatives
Senate
Portiana
York County
Franklin County
Oxford
Kennebec
Lincoln County
Union League of Iowa Officers Listed
The Union League of Iowa presents its present officers: President John R Needham of Oskaloosa, Secretary Droln Van Valkenberg of Madison, Vice President Y. O. Luso of Iowa City, Assistant Vice President W. K. Coan of Clinton, Treasurer Vi R. Shankland of Dubuque, Marshal Willis Drummond of McGregor, Clerk Row U CL. Truesdale of Davenport, Herald J Unsinger of Sabuta, Sentinel Peter Myers of Des Moines.
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John R Needham
Oskaloosa
Droln van Valkenberg
Tort Madison
Y. 0
Luso
Iowa City
W. K. Coan
Clin
R. Shankland
Dubuque
Afarahal
Willis Drummond
Mc Iegor
Chiplain—Row
U. CL
Democratic Senator Duncombe Bound for Lieutenants Seat
The Muscatine Journal relays a 1863 Iowa scene when John I Duncombe, then a Democratic state senator, was named as a lieutenant governor candidate. It recalls cheers over Fort Donelson, a three-member celebration, and a later notice of the register with remarks about loyalty and treason amid political shifts.
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Fowa State Senate
John I Duncombe
Adistate
Chicago
Fort Donelson
Sen Ftate
Say
John
Ducane John D
Jennings
Dubugne
War English
Fremont County
Daily State Register
Senate
D. Jennings
Holmis
My. Jenning
House
John FP
Duncombe
Tuttle
Muscatine Journal
Ead
General Butter on the Restoration of the Union
Fragmentary note discusses President Andrew Johnson's stance on Reconstruction. Mentions measures to restore the Union and concerns over civil rights and political reconciliation in the postwar era.
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Restorationo Union
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John Mitchell
Alty
J. AH. Preston
Hiram Davis
TI. M. Laphan
R.I. Wilson
J. K. Gibson
Board of Yesterday
Hsg
Thompson & Corbett
N. M. Day
Perry Oxley
J.B. McQueen
Fulloses Whits
F. M. Crow
D. M. Smith
Robt. Pierce
Philip Moody
Henry Kepler
J.D. Hays
Job. Fay
Geo Sisly
D. Jordan
Daniel Albauzh
L. F. Dances
Elmer Prickett
Chas
Weare
R.¢. Shinn
Mentzer
Hebel Pirates
Linn County Register
Republican Union
WM. M Stone
Marion Co
E. W. Eastman
Hardin Co
Supreme Court
John F. Dillon
Scott Co
J. B. Young
Citas. Weare
J. B. Carber
Johnston Elliott
James Johnston
C. O. Stanchfield
Mowry Farnum
Joan M. Greer
PW. Reeder
James W. Grimes
C. Ben
Darwin
James Harlan
Western
Gillmors School House
Clinton Howards and
Palo
Fayetteryes
Putman Baptist Church
Ag Washington Center Point
Jackson Paris
Bowlder Pratt Grove
Nag
Ry Fairfax
Fairfax Station
Wood Buffalo Pees
Otter Creek
Yambert
S. HL
Ory Monroe
Ridge S. H
Springville
Senator Grimes
Ayother Por
J. A. Williamson
Des Moines
Puri Wu
H. Sewann
Secretary of State
Hentucky
Copperhead
Union League of Iowa
Union League of Io
Ton
Butter
Springfeld
Illinois
Lowen
James C. Conklin
Northwest
Bensasan F
Boruer
Fort Wayne
Indiana
John L. Crawford
Lews
Aid
Jennings Crawford
of Linn
Henry Kyte
Said
Sinte
Catharine Kyle
Old Henry Kyle
Sid Linn
Said Henry Kyle
Said County Court
Qgatitarine Kyle
Jobs Emmans
Bertram Township
Lina
Johnson Hill
Singer Manufacturing Company
Broadway
Cmos
Clark Brrest
J.B. West
G. F. Bennett
Twrustee
Jane Diner
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Mept
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