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Newspaper
Weekly Times
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1859
Page
2
Fragmentary newspaper draft raises questions about political alignment and reader engagement. The text hints at partisan responsiveness and whether Republican supporters will respond to the appeals or inquiries presented.
The article discusses Judge Stocktox in Des Moines during the Convention and notes Lews Baldwin and Wilson as nominees entangled with the event. It argues against shifting Republican or Democratic nominees for Supreme Judges, cites perceptions of electioneering, and questions implications of candidates' activities and loyalties.
A Dubuque North-West editorial contrasts National Democracy with the Dubuque Herald view, arguing the Douglas-aligned stance obscures Dred Scott doctrine. The piece claims the 1856 platform upheld territorial self government, criticizes squatter sovereignty, and highlights Senate votes on territorial sovereignty and slavery before statehood.
The article traces a sequence of government statements on naturalization and allegiance, from the Letter of Case to La Cuzac to Cass and Brack, arguing that foreign born U S citizens face no automatic obligation to their homeland’s military service unless actually in the army at emigration. It critiques shifting positions and cites Jeux Mitcnet on the deserter risk of birthright allegiance under Prussian Hanoverian law, condemning the policy as unsteady and politically divisive.
In a July 14 letter from Paris editor H J Barmosy discusses Narotovs Italian campaign, its impact on his leadership image, and the broader peace terms. He notes Sardinia gains Lombardy without solid protection, other Italian states stay largely the same, Hungary remains Austrian, and public opinion in Paris questions promises kept. The piece closes the Interiet letters by A C, praising the series as always welcome.
The Salt Lake Mail service drops from weekly to semi monthly under a policy backed by the Postmaster General and President. Citizens lose regular service while contractors press for damages under contracts. The move is criticized as punishment for voters who did not elect compliant representatives.
The bark Rawlins, owned by Lamar of Savannah, was seized near Appalachicola by theVir en of the Coast Survey on suspicion of slaving. Cleared from Havana bound for Africa, it carried evidence of an unlawful mission and a murder at sea. First mate acquitted, second mate jailed then escaped, captain fled. case ended inconclusively.
The column discusses anticipated fall election outcomes, noting a potential 20,000 to 10,000 majority gap depending on state aid resolutions. It references Rev Hexser Crear Draw leaving Iowa for Missouri, speculates on his motives, and mentions upcoming Iowa legislative elections and the potential impact on national issues such as a Slave Code for the Territories and slave trade. The piece also cites Muscatine Journal remarks and notes Louisa County population figures.
The article surveys post election mood in Kentucky Tennessee North Carolina Alabama and Texas. It notes Democratic victories likely in most states with opposition factions basing support on slavery. In Texas the race between Russnewts the slave traffic advocate and Sam Houston splits the nation’s slave policy stance, with dispatches mixed on Houston’s triumph.
The Dubuque Herald claims a contract for rail line completion to Independence has been signed, but evidence shows no binding contract yet. Mr Boor of Utica has drawn up terms for a ten mile beyond Independence section. he has returned east to finalize conditions before signing. Probable start date remains uncertain, though optimism exists. The Cedar Falls Republican convention selected A F Brown as Senatorial nominee with resolutions and appointed central committees, listing delegates from Blackhawk Grundy Franklin and Bauer counties.
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