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“The Pretttmah Case at Davkmpout. —Under this head the Dubuque Herald devotes three-fourths of a column of editorial to a hash of falsehood and nonsense glorifying over the re-appointment of Mr. R. M. Pretty man as Agent of the Northern Line in this city. As the Gazette is especially aimed at by this balderdash, n few words from us are in order.1. No one in Davenport, nor any one in Rock Island, or viciutly, knew of or dreamed of the nocturnal visits to Mr. Prettyrnan’s house, before it bad actually been made and results uiade known, except Co). Johnson, Lieut. Co). Carrahcr and the two spies; as was proven by the testimony on which Mr. Prettymui was arrainged before the military authorities. Tlmt well attested fact disposes of one batch of Herald lies.2. Mr. Prettymnn received and aided the supjKtsed rebels (one of them really a rebel) be(»use he was himself a rebel id heart, anil had long been doing all he could and dare to aid the enemies of bis country. That fuel answers the Herald's “ Good Samaritan ” bosh.3. The extent of the Gazette’s “ demand” was that the Northern Line should, as it certainly ought, select, a loyal man to act as its Agent in this city ; instead of compelling its patrons to transact business through a man under bonds to refrain from aiding rebels, and acting under a compulsory oath of allegiance.4. The “ principal men of Davenport ” did not petition for Mr. Pretty man’s retention. A few copperheads did, and coaxed the names of a very few loyal men to their document.5. No petitions for Air., Prettyinan’s removal were attempted or necessary. His disloyalty was a matter of public notorietynrl Antnl TP mat V,
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Davenport Daily Gazette
Davenport, Iowa, US
Wed, Mar 15, 1865
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