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Newspaper
Weekly Times
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1859
Page
2
The Dusveur Times editorial appeals Republicans to subscribe in advance to boost circulation. It urges Northern Iowa Republicans to build a four thousand vote majority, asking readers to actively circulate the paper within their circles and support the campaign.
For Governor Lehuell J Kirk Wood of Johnson County. For Lieut Governor Nicholas C Rusch of Scott County.
In Boston on the Fourth of July Grance Sonner delivered a strong address denouncing the Dred Scott Decision. Aldermen debated a vote of thanks, ultimately passing it 25 to 17 only after Sonner referenced the decision. Some deemed the remark unwise amid Southern commerce ties. The Boston Journal notes Casus works editing by his family for an estate history. Superior Court of Illinois grants a new trial for Soraia Weawee case.
The Washington correspondent of the Philadelphia Press predicts that after Bucnanan’s term ends he will not return to Lancaster PA to live. He may make Washington his home due to social and political ties and because Northern factions have deserted him. The piece notes former ally Forney’s rise and contrasts regional loyalties.
The Sons of Malta met at Falls of Minnehaha and Fort Snelling and elected nine Cardinals including Bonararts Peapovy and Guistrrs Garibaldi. The official report notes five U S Cardinals, with Cuba annexation debated. Critics warn of possible filibuster plots and urge vigilance toward Maltese actions.
Mr Kingywoo has begun active service in the Republican era and is advertised to speak in several towns this week including Lancaster Eddyville Ottumwa Drakeville Bloomfield Centreville Albion Chariton Corydon Loon Ocosta and more as he tours northern counties.
In the New York Herald a Democratic critique targets J. B. Dorr of Dubuque Iowa for his abolitionist stances and anti Buchanan stance. The Dubuque Herald replies defending their neighbor while condemning the Herald for personal attacks and predicts political defeats linked to Dorr aligned candidates.
A critical editorial discusses squatter sovereignty, the Dred Scott ruling, and Democratic platform disputes. It argues the North West believes territorial residents decide slavery at statehood, while the party factions align with different readings of federal decisions. The piece denounces interpolators and urges adherence to the platform.
The speech by Hon. John McRae from Mississippi urges Congress to repeal laws banning the importation of enslaved Africans. It argues that freeing restraint would let Mississippi decide the issue, equating domestic slaveholding with foreign importation and urging fair treatment of all slave traders under law.
The Kentucky state election for state officers and Congress is set for Wednesday next. Democrat Macgorrin is the gubernatorial candidate against the Opposition. The Legislature chosen will elect a U S Senator to replace Carrier. Senator C. seeks re election with Barcksxnippe as a rival.
The Democratic presses claim Republicans are renegades from multiple parties while Col. Schuotre of Marion County criticizes party loyalty. In his Pella Gazette piece he argues it is honorable to switch if principles shift, urging Democrats to abandon abuses of democracy. He notes personal disillusionment with the Democrats and asserts commitment to truth over party.
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A editorial urges judicial candidates to refrain from partisan activity, arguing that a Supreme Court hopeful should sever ties with party warfare. It calls for Judge Wilson and others on the judiciary ticket to avoid public political involvement to preserve impartiality and public trust. It also notes debates on state aid to railroads and mocks a Democratic stance.
In St Joseph Missouri a few issues of the Free Democrat, backing Free Labor, faced threats of violence after a Dor jail rescue. Editor E H Grant was driven from town by a Pro Slavery mob though later reports suggest he left after a meeting vote. A speech by F P Buart stirred interruptions, yet he persisted. A new Free Labor journal has appeared in Kansas City Missouri by N Troe with Doane Esa ity listed.
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