10 Sep 1868
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1868
Page
1
The Democratic Party nationwide platform names Horatio Seymour for vice president and Francis P. Blair for Missouri ticket, lists state and congressional candidates, and outlines policies on amnesty, debt payments, taxation, and governance. It condemns Radical Republicans, defends civil rights under the constitution, and calls for reform of administration and military power.
Fragmented excerpts show the Democratic Congressional Convention endorsing states rights against centralization, reaffirming gratitude to Union soldiers, calling for fair land distribution, and supporting public lands for improvements. It also advocates currency reform, withdrawal of National Bank notes, repeal of the Prohibitory Liquor Law, and replacement with a regulated license system.
The Jones county Democrats are urged to attend the county convention set for next Wednesday September 6 at the court house in Anamoga. If no better plan exists, the preliminary will be held in the townships Saturday evening September tath. Democrats aim to strengthen organization, as radicals possess a weak ticket.
A joint discussion by Hon William Smyth and Judge W Lettingwell is scheduled for October 1 at a local place. All voters are invited to attend.
A partisan column argues the radical party seeks to destroy the country and urges milder congressional action. It laments tax burdens and proclaims the need to restore peace, order, and sound policy while condemning copperhead cries and predicting the cadival party’s defeat.
Excerpts describe travels during summer vacation comparing Marion Cedar Rapids and other towns with Chicago St Paul and Keokuk. It highlights the State Teacher’s Association and the planned new Marion school building costing about thirty thousand dollars as a premier public school facility in the state.
A fragmentary survey describes Cedar Rapids as rapidly developing with vast water power and new schools including three festival-class houses and a Presbyterian Seminary nearby. It compares Marion and Clinton, noting Clinton as a major manufacturing town with sawmills, river access, and a strong public school system, while stressing the value of public education over costly female seminaries. The piece mentions Lyons Fulton and Fulton, the Shire Convention, and the Mississippi River bridge as a Westward wonder.
Fragments from a 19th century Iowa fair outline horse classes and prizes in three divisions with judges names and award amounts. It also includes legislative acts about reporters attending sessions in Dubuque and funding for orphans homes in Davenport and Cedar Rapids, with appropriations and conditions.
A cluttered historical notice announces livestock classes for wheat oats and corn with entry fees, trotting horse races, and prize amounts. It lists committee members, exhibition timing, and membership rates, followed by state acts on orphan homes, county governance, and city incorporation, all dated 1868.
An 1863 Iowa act outlines the process for citizens to petition county court to form an incorporated town or city. It requires a mapped boundary, population proof, and a public election to decide incorporation with ballots labeled for or against. If approved, commissioners publish notices and file records with county and state authorities.
The town council repeals ordinance No 2 and enacts new penalties for intoxication and public disturbances within Monticello limits. Offenders face fines from five to twenty dollars, possible up to thirty days in jail, plus additional penalties for disturbances at elections, churches, or public meetings. Property and building damage penalties are outlined with fines from four to twenty dollars, effective after publication September 6 1868.
The ordinance, enacted in Monticello, prohibits gambling activity and illumination of penalties. It sets fines from one to twenty dollars for card, dice or betting games and five to twenty dollars for keeping or allowing gambling premises. The measure takes effect after publication in the Monticello Express, passed September 9, 1969, by Mayor Bradstreet.
Public auction on Thursday October 1 1889 at the bidder's residence in Scotch Grove township offers a 160 acre farm with 100 acres Liber and 60 cultivated, 29 acres in timothy grass, two work horses, one mare, one yearling colt, cows, hogs, wagons, harrows, plows, furniture, and kiln tools. Terms: payment over 108 credit 30 days with security. title to lands perfect. land may be sold in parcels. special note of private sale option and 80 acres with house sold at a bargain. Michael Coy listed as sale agent.
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