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Newspaper
Weekly Times
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1861
Page
2
Per Lieut Greerner J B Needham and Supreme Court Judge Ralph P Lowe the statement confirms names and roles for governor and justices. The note records official designation by supervising officials.
As war continues thousands of Iowa workers join harvest crews with wages around 1.50 to 2.50 dollars daily. Farmers say they can’t pay more than 1.50 to 2.00 while shortages persist and many urban workers remain idle.
The Iowa First, largely composed of business men, earned praise for steadfast courage under fire near Springfield. Gen Lyom led bravely until mortally wounded, as the regiment repelled advances, chased back enemy regiments, and held the line with bayonet urged after a brutal clash. Survivors will soon return home to gratitude from a proud state.
Gen McDowell cites the Fourth Pennsylvania and New York Eighth militia as refusing to serve beyond their term and marching to the rear as the army advanced at Bell Run. The act is condemned as a disgrace, contrasting with the Iowa First regiments whose leaders urged stay and earned lasting fame at Wilsons Creek.
The article lauds Gen Far moss for energetic Western army mobilization after Wilson's Creek, urging a hundred thousand men to reinforce Missouri. It notes Gen Fanmont's telegraph moves to Indians and praises swift labor across the West. It laments Gen Stasx's loss and stresses urgent need for a strong Western force to drive rebels from Missouri.
The Union celebrate near Springfield Missouri is tempered by the death of Gen Lyon who fell directing a charge. He lost his horse then mounted another and was struck through the chest as he saluted his men. His rapid rise from Captain to Brigadier General followed the Camp Jackson capture. He was praised as brave and bold, though somewhat rash, and his untimely death will be mourned nationwide.
Col Craws Bussy says Gen Farnest authorized raising a cavalry regiment for home guard duties in Iowa and Missouri. Mounted riflemen from southern border counties and others desiring service should report to Col B at Keokuk or Bloomfield. Government will purchase horses. individuals should bring a good horse to be paid for.
A Democrat damning soldiers' deaths in the Herald stripe is cited as hoping they would be shot. The piece notes that a beginning has been made in answering that prayer as women in the city crafted uniforms for the First regiment's companies.
The regiment has been reorganized and new officers elected. Colonel Caocgzr from Des Moines, Lieut Colonel Larriea from Davenport, Major Carruas from Washington, and Adjutant Coz from Lyons chosen.
Letters describe Jessie Fasmost acting as private secretary to General Fasmost, drafting key correspondence and recording discussions with officers. The note highlights her support in a tense campaign amid serious matters. Also mentions a pasted copy of the American Baptist Almanac 1862 reporting Baptists counts in the U S and North America.
Gen Borzin asks how fugitive slaves along the line should be treated under war. Secretary Cameron replies that in insurrectionary states military needs override normal laws, with fugitives potentially entering Union service and loyal masters compensated later. Congress stance affirms rights in loyal states, while contrabands may be kept as labor under Union organization.
The Philadelphia Press brandishes Democratic rhetoric against Northern secession papers. It condemns pro Confederate sentiment, praises the President's war measures, and denounces critics who question volunteers or the Union effort while highlighting war costs and casualties.
The article corrects an earlier misreading of General Shields stance, noting his Fourth of July Oration shows strong Irish American patriotism andUnion loyalty. It mentions Herald envoys debating printing treasonous editorials as pamphlets and references Davis and Bercewnivar documents.
A secession contemporary asserts any citizen can attain patriotism if he will, prompting a wry reference to Masonry. The remark reflects partisan话 commentary on civic virtue and fraternal organization.
The National Intelligencer explains the direct tax on twenty million people will amount to about one dollar per person in Union states. It estimates the President pays 726 dollars and each Cabinet member 216 dollars, with clerks paying 12 to 42 dollars annually, and it argues the burden falls on the wealthy and luxury goods while indirect taxes touch all.
The text recounts Iowa volunteers refusing discharge to stay with General Lyon as Confederate forces closed in near Springfield Missouri. The regiment endured heavy losses and helped repulse Beauregard and McCulloch, earning praise for courage and patriotism amid a brutal battle. It contrasts Iowa steadfastness with Pennsylvania regiments leaving Bull Run early. The New York Times source notes Iowa’s honor in a defining Civil War moment.
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