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Newspaper
Weekly Times
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1859
Page
3
A plea to Republican clubs in Northern Iowa to circulate the Dusveus Wasi ty Tugs paper. The offer provides 3 copies to one address and 10 copies, with payment 1% in advance. The note asserts Northern Iowa should yield a Republican majority of about four thousand, likely higher if Republicans circulate the article.
The parchment lists Amuel J. Kirkwood of Jeimaon Co and Liew as governor candidates, with Micholal J. Rusch also noted in the race. The fragment indicates an electoral context and candidate names referencing regional affiliations and positions.
Ren M Samuelson Democrat and William Vandever Republican of Dubuque will jointly address the people on political matters. The notice lists speaking venues and dates across various counties including Clayton, Wisnesbalk, Gaturfoy, Garyville, Butler, Slackh'k, Moudey, Bush, Delaware, Marion, Linn, Anemana, Jones with dates in September.
The piece chronicles a disputed plan for a joint state canvass between Republican Kasson and Democratic Devas. Devas resists, delays, and falls ill while Kasson presses ahead alone. A clash with Democratic organizer Donar (Doner) follows, with Donar increasingly pushing a slate of appointments in Democratic counties before quitting.
A political dispute unfolds as Kisxwoop shuns his own meeting schedule and accepts Copas events instead prompting sharp replies from H M Hoxie, Republican secretary, who mocks the Democratic claim that the people want all candidates together and insists on proceeding with agreed appointments.
The Dubuque Herald publishes a long leader contrasting Kirrxwoop and Dopas as Governor candidates. It argues the 1850 Compromise allowed popular sovereignty and condemns Congress for slavery policy while praising Kirkwood’s anti duplicity stance and stressing the political lines surrounding Texas boundary, New Mexico governance, and Washington Territory organization involving prominent figures like Gen. Dodge and Gen. Dance.
The piece questions Democratic party unity over territorial sovereignty, contrasting federal constitutional authority with various state and factional interpretations. It cites Bucanan, the Supreme Court, and Iowas Democrats, noting divergent views on whether territorial power rests in the Constitution, Congress, or the people. It laments the band’s fragmentation and calls for a coherent national doctrine.
A critic denounces a speaker who praised General Dana at the Democratic State Convention as untrustworthy and insincere partisanship. The writer questions who can vouch for Dana’s respectability and warns that Dovar’s past errors should not be overridden by partisan praise.
The Keokuk Gate City reports Grovar Doxixeras of Washington once a Keokuk resident and now a government clerk was sent to Des Moines to back the Administration ticket at the State Convention. The piece mocks presidential influence and notes past political boosts in multiple states. Also, a Woo ford County sheriff fatally shoots a horse thief in McLean County while another thief surrenders.
The editorial argues Democrats should focus on state affairs not national policy. It accuses Republicans of nefarious acts and contemplates electing a new General Assembly to influence national matters. A table from State Treasurer Jones shows eight years of Democratic rule with higher taxes versus five years of Republican rule, suggesting Democrats avoid state issues.
A Burlington Hawk Eye letter from Hon J W Grings recounts the Insane Asylum at Mt Pleasant. He charges Democratic control of appropriations since 1855 and argues Republicans bore no sole responsibility. Details include 1865 act, committee members, cost estimates, and praise for prompt state action.
Excerpt from Massachusetts Republican notes extended talk with Edward Bates referencing his Republican sympathies. Bates, highly regarded for integrity and statesmanship, may become a leading Presidential nominee candidate if his views are confirmed. The West would be proud of his nomination and potential tenure.
A Dubuque newspaper urges C C Cole to debate a Republican opponent as he campaigns for Supreme Court Judge. The editorial criticizes his self defense speeches and national state polemics, proposing a joint discussion arranged by county committees if he visits Dubuque on the 25th inst. It questions the value of his stump rhetoric.
Ox vax Srame.-Ww. Pexw Craix of Iowa City has taken the stamp for the Republican ticket. Senator Grints may speak in Dubuque. Braxcues of tax Starz Banx.-A State Bank branch opens at Fort Madison with Philip Viele as President and Geo. P. Eaton as Cashier. Confessional.- Herald admits previous State Tax figures misrepresented.
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