Democratic platform speeches call for union restoration and reform
The document outlines a Democratic platform asserting the Union’s restoration under the constitution after the war, amnesty for political offenses, economic reforms, equal taxation, a single currency, and reduction of federal power. It denounces Radical policies, criticizes Congress, defends Andrew Johnson, and urges unity across parties and states. It also adopts resolutions for economic economy, currency reform, and repeal of Prohibition laws in favor of regulated licensing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Union
United States
Freedmen’s Bureau
Congress
Radical Party
Europe
Sonsobh
Andrew Johnson
Democratic Congressional Convention
United States Treasury
Joint Discussion By Smyths And Leffingwell For Voters
Hon Wm Smyths and Judge W E K Leffingwell will hold a joint discussion on the 10th of next October at this place. All voters are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Smyths
W EK
Leffingwell
Re-published Reader Notice Urges Careful Reading
At subscribers’ request this article is re-published in full for careful reading and subsequent action. The message stresses vigilance and informed participation, urging readers to study details before responding or acting on the information presented.
Register Drives to Protect Democratic Voter Roll
Citizens urged to appear before the registration boards on a October date to correct the list and prevent radical fraud. Democrats in Jones county urged to organize township by township and ensure unregistered members are informed and registered before the October meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tursday, Ocpower Firm
S68
Jones County
Monticello
Pairview
Democratic Club
Lagt Soar
Law on voting registration and affidavit excuses debated
A letter criticizes a new voting law that allows board discretion to permit or deny voting for unregistered residents. It argues the provision enables fraud and disenfranchisement via affidavits and improper registry practices across townships. The writer urges all Democrats to verify registration status and exercise their rights.
Dunham Declines Nomination for District Clerk
Mr Dunham announces he cannot accept Jones County Democratic nomination for district court clerk due to business demands. Central committee selects Wat Curyz of Monticello as Democratic candidate. Cline praised as longtime, respected farmer and potential efficient clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Cline
Monticello Township
GW. Munt, Esq
Chen Dem
Cen. Com
Dean Sim
Jones County
Sregret
Dunham
Central Committee
Wat. Curxz
Monticelso
Cline
Jones County Board Proceedings Reject Bridge Tax Plan
The Jones County Board of Supervisors meets September 9 to discuss land deeds swamp lands and bridge taxes. They rescind a January 1868 resolution authorizing clerk to survey swamp lands and hear road and bridge petitions while approving the equalization tax report and district school funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Strwarp
J.C. Dierz
EE Steward
Messrs
Starr
Dalby
Yoran
Sutherland Jr
Metcaff
Brown
Hayden
Reilly
Kenny
Fordham
Bishop
Pangburn
Dawson
Bonewitz
P. G. Boxewitz
Ma. Yoran
Alg. Pangham
J. R. Stillman
Board of Supervisors
County of
Jones
M. Yoran
County road petitions dominate Jones County sessions
The Finance Committee rejects J Stacy lease of county swamp lands and the Board adjourns to 7:30 AM. A. A. Rielly’s claim of 1190 60 is allowed. Several road location and relocation proposals are reviewed with recommended actions to pay costs, assess damages, or lay over for next term. Taxpayer safety rules are proposed for bridge speed limits and posted notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Stacy
Finance Com
H. Steward
Starr
Bishop
Pangburn
Sutherland, Jr
Fordham
Brown
Dalby
Yoran
Kenny
Metcalf
Hayden
Rielly
Bonewitz
A. A. Rielly
Fis
District Court
Grand Jury
Jones County
William Casey
Mekein
Committee On
A. D. Higgens
John Powell
W. Dustin
Jolin Powell
T W. CG. Dustin
Andrew Coppess
Rome
James Anderson
John Russell
Clay
Caleb Belknap
Jackson Tp
Merand
J. B. McQueen
Jackson 'Sp
Michael Brown
Cass Lo
Cass
Castle Grove
Robert Williamson
Scotch Grove
HH. Clark
W. W. Farnham
Leonard Gee
Ava
Doner
Noah Bigley
Wi. Powersdale
Jones
Linn
H. Bailey
J. Rigley
HW. N. Burroughs
Greenfield Po
F. M. Bishop
J. & Murfield
I. M. Bishop
A. J. Trimble Et al
Oxford
D. L. Blakeslee
Ft. C. Curran Et al
L. Colling
Washington
Raffity Et al
L. Blakeslee
Jonathan Easterly
Hale Trs
Said
Road petitions and commissions weighed by 1868 Iowa board
A historical Iowa board diary notes appointing Andrew Coppes as a commissioner to view a rural road on a Monday in October 1668 and report to the board. It records multiple petitions from Fairview, Cass, Madison, Wayne and Monticello townships for road location, vacation, and relocation with commissions to view premises on specified dates in 1868 and next sessions for final action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Coppes
Sid Road
T. O. Bishop
Fairview
F. M. Bishop
J. H. Johnson
Joseph Ward
CO. P. Briggs Et al
Cass Tp
H W. Barley
W. Bigler
Wayne Tp
H. C. Metcalf
E. Sullivan
John McDonald Et al
Madison
Jackson Tps
D. J. Blakestee
James Tuttle Et al
Madison Tp
D. L. Blakeslee
I. H. Stark
Monticello
D. L. Bhikeslee
Elon Rafferty Et al
Washington
Lewis Churchill
Hale
Thomas Porter
P. Smith
David W. Dykeman
Anson Liallaw
Darks. Simmons
L. A. Simpson
Mrederich Hk
Gi. A Phillips
Garrison
GW. Lamb Et al
RE. Bishop
RE. P. Kimball Et al
Mark Boles
Mc Lines Et al
Jackson
Plo
Beewa
Nish
Chas. A. Chase
Roe
Fion Poa
Sala Township
Ji. A. Brown
Sinmie We Weld
Ucard
J. ¥. Peet Et al
Roton Creek
Fairview Po
K. Mott
Mo C. Thompson
M. Graves
Madison ‘I'p
Jones County Board Adopts Thanks for Hartman Farm Care
The Jones County Board of Supervisors thanks Tightman Hartman and wife for keeping the Poor House Farm well and saving county funds. They request Hartman to serve as Steward and Stewardess next year. Various allowances for board and services are approved, with names and amounts listed. The board adjourned sine die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Pangburn
Board of Supervisors
Jones County
Tightman Hartman
Committee On Poor House
Hartman
A. A. Reilly
P. G. Bonewitz
W.M. Starr
E. E. Brown
H.C. Metcalf
T.O. Bishop
A.d. Dalby
A. Vayden
S. M. Yoran
A.G. Pangborm
H. Steward
J. Sutherland
Francis Dawson
M. Kenniny
W. T. Fordham
A. J. Dalby
A. G. Pangburn
F. Dawson
Thomas Buckner
Sine Die
J. CO. Drerz
Iowa Act Documents From 1868 Police and Wildlife Laws
In 1868 the Iowa General Assembly enacted multiple acts including stock distraint rules for school funds and penalties for releasing distrained stock. Other provisions regulate beer sales near the Iowa State Agricultural College, witness and juror fees, and various game protection laws plus penalties for Canada thistle infestation on private land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State Agricultur
Callege
Fam
General Assembly
State OF
Des Moines
ED Wrigit
S of State
Towa
Owa
Orrick
Secretary OF
Des Muices
Town
Iowa
Canada
Svave
ED Wright
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W. Hunt
Horatio Seymour
New York
Francis P. Blair
Missouri
See
David Hammer
Clayton
A. D. Axpinson
Dubuque
L. McCarty
Woodbury
H. Denavey
Davis
J. E. Williamson
Warren
John I. O'Neill
Martin V. B. Bennet
Marion Co
Wm. E. Leffingwell
Clinton County
Thomas J. Dudley
Linn Gounty
Andrew J. Byerly
Cass Township
Erie
MR. Dunham
Proceedings OF the Board OF Supervisors
G. P. Dietz
M. Gates
John McKean
AL Steward
G. W. Lamb
Greenfield Tp
Fairall & Brother
Lake
Witensas
T. O. Bistor
H. O. Brown
Michael Hines
Claus. A. Case
W. T. Forenam
Ch'n
Hall
Wm. M. Starr
A. Hayden
M. Kenny
Per Nichols
Laws OF Iowa
Authority
Dropa
Sximion IL
Sioek
Wukin
Sair
Evid Iamage
Thig
Aivck
Board of Trustees
ED Wrigh
Secretary of State
Ite Descripio
Apd
Stephen
Wien
Uffira
Deombard
Ubicage
Iy Greed & Bro
Proprio
Reignes
Legend &Son
de Svunverp
Mortirette
McKnight
Came & Johnson
Brick Yard
Fletcher Braight
Monticels
Clothing House
P.P. Periolat
Chicago
Bargrtes
Coeme
Aleek
Civy
Tam
Mendota Woolen Mill
Rohrbach
Periola
J. G
W. J. Conley
Uebidrnok
Centru
UBE
Wales
Tiholrsale Erocer
Main
Dupont’s Powder and Dubuque Manufacturing Co
Gardner & Haton
PJ. Wright
Duer & Eatey
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