Democratic Platform Demands Civil Rights Reform and Unity
The passage outlines a Democratic program led by Clerk of the District Court Frederick S. Dunham and Stecorder Andrew J. Byerly, urging immediate restoration of states to the union, amnesty for past offenses, equal taxation, a single national currency, and government economy. It condemns Radical Party excesses, cites abuses in war policy, calls for independence of executive and judiciary, and defends naturalized citizens while opposing military overreach and press suppression.
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Democratic Party
Union
United States
Freedmen's Bureau
Radical Party
Andeas
Europe
Supreme Judicial Tribunals
Geetroy
Tas
Pri. Rd
Asugar
Congress
Andrew Johnson
TIF
Democratic Congressional Convention
Ialues
United States Treasury
Democratic Convention Platform Attacks Reconstruction and Johnson
The document attacks Reconstruction policies and President Johnson, condemning centralized power and urging restoration of the Union. It endorses economic reform, land distribution, and opposition to the Prohibitory Liquor Law, while calling for strict economy and currency reform. It promotes unity among patriots and loyalty to constitutional rights.
Joint Discussion on Path of these OQetas Les
Hon Win Smyth and Judge W Ny Letfiicwell convene a public joint discussion at this place inviting all votes to participate.
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Win. Smyth
W Ny Letfiicwell
Boda
County slate nominates two young county officials
The slate presents two young men for clerk and recorder positions in Jackson County. Both are described as honest, capable, and well qualified with strong business backgrounds. One candidate, tied to Iowa roots, has long residence in Jones County and prior public service, while the other emphasizes local enterprise and military service. The text urges voters to ratify the nominations.
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Bois Wielino Bitte
Didn Coneeky Clee
Tin Trolis
Wnd
Radical Party
Pennsylvania
Hoo. L. B Dunhamt
Mar. Dunham
Jackson County
Fred
Mangake~ta
Dunhim
Second Town Cavalry
Rmiman
H Pyed
Dunbsam
Iowa
Jones
Honest man cited for equal taxation in county appeal
A fragment urges neighbors to back an honest man Dasocaars or Sonca County wide ticket. It calls no man to fault and pledges vigilance against radicals. The message urges every township to uphold equal taxation before the people and to press for victory through active support.
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Dasocaars
Sonca County
Radical meeting stirs Iowa crowd with heated rhetoric
A chaotic recount of a large radical gathering in Cascade where speakers Kassuti and others addressed Democrats and Republicans amid shouting crowds. The Davenport Gazette notes heavy vituperation, distorted rhetoric, and a long contentious session ending with calls for clout over offices.
Dangerous and inflammatory race mixing pamphlet excerpt
A harsh polemic argues against miscegenation, citing alleged natural law and historical mixing in Caucasian, Indian, and African lineages. The piece condemns interracial unions and portrays immigration and settlement efforts as doomed, invoking extremist rhetoric and pseudo-scientific reasoning from a radical party.
Racial Theories On Native American Ancestry and History
A reader cites a biased discourse arguing Indians are pure while condemning mixed heritage as extinction. The writer claims ancient Europeans predated Columbus, alleges colonial mixes erased lineages, and endorses Darwinian racial hierarchy. They promote Van Eyrie’s works and recommend a New York address for publications.
Chicago Prairie of Progress and Water Purity Rise
A vivid 1850s style overview of Chicago describing rapid growth from mud flats to a booming city. It highlights land value surges, canal and river improvements, and a push for clean water via reservoirs and pumps. Praises public schools, the university, and ongoing civic projects including a tunnel under the bed of the lake.
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Cilicago
Court House
Sctutt House
Chicas
Alton
Ania
Chica
Minnesota
Lirwest
Chicago
Mississippi
Lake Michigan
City Mall
St.outs
Chamber of Commerce
Douglas
University
Heally
Nile
Ag Wachers
Enrollment rules delay admission before term
The passage notes that enrollment of names starts a week before the term and no admission can occur until another term is obtained. It also extols free schools and pure water as Chicago’s glory, signed WanDentR.
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Chicago
Democratic Jones county convention nominates clerk and recorder
The Jones county Democratic convention met September 10 at Anamosa Court House. Delegates elected temporary officers, adopted a platform endorsing the New York 1868 Democratic platform, and nominated Frederick S. Dunham for district court clerk and Andrew J. Byerly for county recorder. A five person county central committee was chosen and efforts planned to boost county organization and voter registration. The proceedings were published in the Monticello Express and Dubuque Herald before adjournment.
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Jones County
Court House
Anmmosa
Peter Keeper
Washington Bigler, Esq
Wayne Township
G. W. Ifint
M. Byerly
J. G. Parsons
T. O. Bishop
Isuze Hay
J. C. Sheean
New York
Otd
Wm. E. Leffingwell
Congress
J. L. Sheena
Sales
Dunham
U.5
Bishop
Wits
Slocan
Mesrs
Sheean
Woodworth
Taylor
Bigler
Pho Telying
Crema
J. Byerly
Cnale Grated
W. McLaughlin
Cliy—Thes
Moran, Bargieet
Monticelly Express
Dubuque Herald
Washington Bigler
Ci'n. M.byerly
Gannataptie
Iowa Act on Aliens Ownership of Property in 1868
The text outlines an 1868 Iowa law abolishing distinctions between aliens and citizens in acquiring owning and transferring property within the state. It covers rights to real and personal property by aliens whether resident or not and details succession rights and dower, effective upon publication in state publications.
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General Assembly
Iowa
United States
Eiliz No
Wwe
State of
Shelby Country
Crawford County
Bue
Gathoun
Humboldt Cowry
Koasuth
Pochabontas Counnty
Palo Alito
Pocahontas County
Emmoett County
Dickinson County
Emmett County
Clay County
Cherokee County
Woodburo County
Monona
Huarison
Banu Vis
Clay
Ida
O'Brien
Cherokee
Sioux
Plymouth
Woodbury
Etek of
Fe Dietries
Paris
Av Bi
Daily State Registre
Towa Evening Statesman
Supreme Court
Des Moines
Biante Suite
Daily State Register
Iowa Homestead
Rim
Orrice
Orrice. Or Gue Axonetawy
Dew Moines
Aluy
Iowa Acts Chronicle Delinquent Tax Property Sales Power
In 1868 Iowa laws authorize cities and towns to sell property for delinquent taxes if needed, granting councils power to declare sales and establish procedures. Deeds issued under this act hold same validity as county treasurer deeds, with oversight by city councils and state boards, approved April 7 1863 and May 1868.
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Iowa
Cil Raul
Perso
Gacd
Boven
Lingrave
Alirys
Bois Set
Sembly
State OF Iowa
Des Moines
Ei Wright
Siasre
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Muscatine Co
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Keokuk Co
D. M. Harris
Guthrie Co
Thomas Sargent
Webster Co
Clinton County
Thomas J. Dudley
Linn County
Frederick S. Dunham
Monticello Township
Stecorder
Andrew J. Byerly
Casa Township
OU County
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Dunmam
Andrew J. Bverly
Seyupal Uiyr
Montivetty
Aind Ula
Acre
Kasson
O Connor
Pareoport
Andien
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Kassuti
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Davenport’ Gazette
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van Eyrie
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Nassar Street
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Laws OF Iowa
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KE. P. Fuller
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Fairchild Lime
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