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Newspaper
Weekly Times
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1861
Page
2
The document lists Samuel J. Kirkwood for Governor and J. R. Needham for Lieutenant Governor, with Ralph P. Lowe named for the Supreme Court judges. The formatted notice presents party nominations and candidate names.
The Chicago Tribune discusses Governor Krexwoop’s bid and a potential coalition of Democratic and People’s Party opposition. It criticizes the People’s Party for weak showing at Des Moines and argues for unwavering Republican defense of the Union, condemning Mason’s Democratic stance and loan policy amid wartime demands.
The Herald editor condemns Administration actions as unconstitutional and notes the Senate did not pass a resolution. It argues the editor biases readers and criticizes those supporting the Government, claiming deceit and partisanship in wartime coverage.
A county meeting in McGregor on the 7th urged opposition to Des Moines Republican ticket while pledging loyalty to the Union platform. The letter defends the State Convention choices, condemns a People’s Convention, and praises the Second Iowa Regiment at Bird’s Point with a vivid note on their artillery victory and parade.
The Dubuque Herald criticizes Republican coverage of the Iowa State Convention noting lack of delegate lists and transparency. It claims the event signals the party’s decline, while praising turnout at the convention and urging readers to consult the Extra State Register for full delegate names.
Eight members of the Democratic State Central Committee issue a call for another State Convention in Des Moines on August 29. They aim to present a loyal stance honoring the national administration and oppose Daweis A. Mamony’s leadership while debating support for the Union and Federal government until the rebellion ends.
War trans transcribed from the Keokuk Gate City of the Orbinst notes three more prisoners brought there on Sunday. One is Mr Buren mayor of Farmington Van Buren County Iowa taken for aiding the rebels. The other two are Missourians who had taken the oath and since aided the rebels. Three more dead rebels found in a corn field near Athens. Rebels killed on Monday numbered 43 with possible more. The Iowa Gray Hounds, Gen Lroms designation for the Iowa Boys, proved their endurance in Ozark forced marches. Also notes a Chicago Tribune synopsis on tariff modification and a direct tax to pay national loan interest.
A Boston correspondent notes the panic began with soldiers ahead of the teamsters and not among civilians. He says reinforcements from Col Mizra’s reserve could Have shifted the fight, claiming the enemy was nearly defeated and the day lost only due to delays and miscommunication.
The dispatches recount a skirmish at Dug Spring about 19 miles from Springfield. Gen Liam pursued rebels near Tyrol Creek, a cavalry detachment under a lieutenant was slaughtered while retreating. Lyon's artillery supported infantry, rebels retreated toward McCulloch's Store, forces estimated at 8000 to 16000.
A Kanset Sete Record report from Topeka warns of possible Plains Indian trouble. Cheyennes Pawnees Otoes and Sioux councils at Lake Sicly near the Republican Fort plan to attack Kansas settlers and seize lands. Secessionist supporters allegedly fund insurgent tribes with flour blankets guns ammunition and money to pressure occupancy removal. A half breed spy notes promises of reclaiming Kanses for the tribes if occupants are murdered or driven out. Local counties face endangered areas and urged swift measures to deter aggression.
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