Republican Convention slated for June in Des Moines Iowa
The lth Annual Republican Convention of Iowa will meet in Des Moines on June 20 to nominate state officers including Secretary of State and Attorney General. Delegates: one per county plus additional for votes past fifty in last gubernatorial election. Cedar county Republicans to convene June 6 at Tipton courthouse to choose delegates to state, congressional, and judicial conventions.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Nrer
State Land Office
Supreme Court
Wm. M. Stone
Republican State Central Committee
Joshua Tragy
Ch N
Cedar County
Court House
Tipton
WM. H. Eam. Mond
WM. H. Hammond
Veto Message on Colorado Admission Sparks Debate
A contemporary editorial discusses the Presidents veto of Colorado’s statehood bill, arguing the territory lacks population to sustain a state government and questioning the need for equal Senate representation with New York. It rebuts the President’s reasoning, asserts constitutional intent, and contrasts Colorado with Florida while urging cautious expansion of statehood amid civil strife.
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Colorado
New York
United States
Florida
White House
Congress
Union
South
Senate
Wilson
Indian Bureau
Interior
War Department
Hayti
Liberia
Dominca
House
Virginia
Davis Indictment at Norfolk Sets Stage for Trial
The late indictment of Jefferson Davis at Norfolk Virginia appears set to lead to his trial, as supporters of Mr Davis who opposed martial law push to ensure criminals are tried. The remarks reflect public pressure and legal proceedings moving forward despite protests.
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Jefferson Davis
Norfolk
Virginia
Davis
Public mood turns against trial by civil court for Jefferson Davis
The piece denounces critics who defend civil treason trials and praises the indictment of Jefferson Davis as essential. It questions papers like the News and Examiner for bias and calls out the Washington correspondent’s claim that treason cannot be proven in court. The writer laments the inability to adequately respond to the Peters burg rider’s savage charge while affirming Davis’s treason.
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Davis
N. Y. News
Richmond Examiner
Norfolk Day Book
Underwood
Washington
Jefferson Davis
United States
Petersburg
Chicago
Ile
Yorna Mey
Dr. B
South
Clark Street
Monroe
Ill
N. B
Cattle plague from England. fires in Cairo. and Garibaldi's role
Reports show a continued decline in cattle plague from England. A large fire in Cairo destroyed the Virginia Hotel and twelve other buildings, with losses around $75,000. Garibaldi is slated to command volunteers in the Italy Austria war for Venetia, with Florence as headquarters.
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England
Hughes
Indiana
United States Treasury
W. P. Mellen
Virginia Hotel
Cairo
Garibaldi
Italy
Austria
Venetia
Florence
New York
Europe
Jef. Davis
Valparaiso
Chile
Callao
Peru
San Domingo
Nebia
Haytien
Sweeney
Stephens
O'Mahony
New York Times
Ith
Seanlan
Chicago
Roberts-Sweeny
Mrstephens
Scanlan
Ireland
Brotherhood of America
Rkeanlan
Iowa Seventh Cavalry Arrives at Leavenworth and Musters Out
The 7th Iowa cavalry reached Leavenworth Kansas on the 7th inst and orders are issued for mustering out three companies at Sioux City. This regiment will end Iowa military service and reduce state offices accordingly. Col Robert Smythe Paymaster will be mustered out soon. Muscatine Journal notes the regiment moved toward Davenport for muster out and pay. Lucas county groups form to protect citizens from horse thieves. Chariton Pairor warns such thieves risk swift punishment.
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7Th
Iowa Cavalry
Leavenworth
Kansas
Sioux City
Iowa
Robert Smythe
Muscatine Journal
Davenport
Lucas County
Chariton Pairor
Notable Iowa Notices and Appointments in 1866
Lieut. Gov Gue visits Des Moines noting ag interests and Republican officials. Dr J M Shaffer of Fairfield named Commissioner to represent Iowa at the 1867 Paris Agricultural and Mechanical Exposition. Osage National Bank posts a $1,000 reward for the $20,000 stolen. Temperance delegates plan a statewide MASS convention in Iowa City. Western near disaster as four die in Cedar River boating accident. bodies of Ezra Davis and Anna Risinger recovered. Episcopal convention to meet in Muscatine. Town City woolen mill foundation laid. Five horses reportedly stolen in Warren County. Thief Detecting Society primed for raids, possible vigilante actions.
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Gue
Des Moines
Swinson
J. M. Shaffer
Fairfield
Stone
Iowa
Paris
State Register
National Bank
Osage Mitchel County
Friends of Temperance
Iowa City
Western
Cedar River
Szra Davis
Mary
Wm. Davis
Western Colege
John Chamberlain
Anna Risinger
Best and Cheapest McCormick Mower Ad Claim
Advertises the two wheeled McCormick Mower as the best, most finished and reliable machine in the market. Highlights light draft, adjustable cutting height, and ease of clearing obstructions. Claims superior performance in trials against several competitors and offers favorable sales terms from W. W. Pratt and agents.
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Buck-Eye
Hubbard
Quaker
Wood
Manny
McCormick
W. W. Pratt
Trav
E. A. McNair
Frank
Bacon
Wilton
Lott
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The
Tipton Advertiser
P. Wolf
Eorror
Aniels
JH. Lerch
Dr. C. Gill
M. Spring Sterfd
County Central Comnatt
Jeff
the News
Eastport
Indian Island
Slidell
St. Lawrence Hall
Montreal
Blitans
Navy
Massachusetts
Times
City of Mexico
Quantrell
Secatrath
Pacific
Mazetlan
Sage
John L. Stephens
Magruder, Shelby, Price & Co
Cordova
Mexico
Jeff Daviss
Vis
Lincoln
Army of the United Sates
Treasury Department
Guthrie
Kentucky
Grant
Far West
T. B. H. Stenhouse
Salt Lake City
Mr. Taylor
Norway
Sweden
Utah
Disciples of
Brigham Young
Brother Brigham
Taylor
N.Y
Iowa News
Indianola
Warren County
DR. Bigelow
Rothrock & WoLr
J. M. Patton
Robert J. Culverwell
M. D
Bowery
Sar
I.G. Kline & CO
Post-Office
Wereas
J.C. Logan
Henry J. Brown
Abraham Williams
Clarence
Town
J.A. Logan
J. T. Rice
Lighte
America
S. Thalberg, Vieuxtemps, &Trakosch
G. Satver Eckhard, Hoffman
W. Mason
Jullien
Etc
Paola School Department
Tion
WM. H. Wilson
New York Board of Education
Albert Gilbert
Smited
American Organs
N.B
W. W. Kimball
Washington St
Northwest
BE. Remington & Sons
United States Service
Remington’s
Remington
E. Remington & Sons
N.Y. Moors & Nichols
Courtland St
Steve West
Olive Branch & Litters’ Patent
Bird
Shropshire & Bray
Iharness
Bridies
Union Hotel
Vasrinas
Great Western
Clothing Emporium
Casad & Gilmore
Tipton, Cedar County
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