State Bank and Herald Clash Over Iowa Banking Merits
An Iowa banking analysis compares the State Bank to eastern systems, noting a December balance sheet with 4 percent of circulation unbacked by specie, and argues bank funds add capital, expand discounts, and sustain a home circulation. It rebuts the Dubuque Herald’s criticisms and cites prior Harbor improvements and exchange conditions.
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State Bank of
Iowa
State Bank
Tews
Towa
Wisconsin
Illinois
Union
United States Treasury
Herald Act
Chicago
St. Louis
Herald
Premiem
Slavery debate rages over Iowa papers and Cuba stance
A Dubuque Herald rebuttal quarrels with the Daily Times over slavery policy. It asserts neither side favors slavery nor its spread and urges decisions only by those with voting rights. The piece denounces abolitionists, defends limited state power, and recalls reactions to the Missouri Compromise and Kansas events.
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Illinois
Wisconsin
Iowa
Herald
Dubuque
Public editor claims and misread stance on slavery
The passage debates constitutional extension of slavery into territories and states, noting a Herald claim of opposing slavery is misunderstood. It questions whether the Herald’s political editor supported Lincoln in a late election, reflecting partisan confusion and mockery.
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Herald
Lixcotx
Iowa bank currency and political venting in Iowa
A lengthy Iowa paper attacks a home bank currency, defending the state bank and critiquing opponents. It cites Iowa’s strong specie redemption, argues against panic-era contractions, notes national political tensions, and recounts incidents of mob pressure and sectional hostility affecting Northern figures and visitors.
New Trial Overruled in Land Title Case
Papers from Gate City report Judge Mason denied a new trial in the United States District Court. The decision followed Supreme Court guidance, upholding the Dubuque and Pacific Railroad Company lands claim. Mason’s ruling confirms title to the land under the railroad company, with further inquiry deemed unnecessary after the high court’s merits decision.
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Des Momus Rivas Lasos
Keokuk Gate City
Masor
Weahington City
United States District Court
Mason
Washington City
Dubuqee
Supreme Court of the United
Lircartats
Dubuque and Pacific Railroad Com
My- Lanve
LeromrnEte
Glepate
Dubuque & Pacific Railroad Company
Supreme Court of the United States
A Timely Speech by Joan M. Borrs on secession and federal power
The letter from Joan M. Borrs of Virginia argues secession is revolution and attacks the idea that federal authority cannot prevent it. She denounces Northern demagogues, praises capable federal appointees in Southern states, and blasts the President’s stance as insufficient to retain the Union.
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The
United States
Union
Samart Hoan
Massachusetts
South Carolina
South
Eden
Doratas
Montgomery
Alabama
Daily Times
Joan M. Borrs
Virginia
Boris
U. S
Free States
Maryland ex-Governor Tuowas Named Secretary of the Treasury
An announcement shows Mr Gurmare was appointed Secretary of the Treasury in place of Cons but proved premature. Ex-Governor Tuowas of Maryland was offered and has accepted the post. He is described as competent and expected to restore the National Treasury from its poor condition left by the predecessor.
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Sucesragr
Gurmare
Treasury
Cons
Tuowas
Maryland
National Treasury
Dubuque and Sioux City Railroad Sets Stock Discount
The Board of Directors passed a resolution to pay half price for stock though not legally bound, seen as a mutual concession amid shared misfortune. The measure aims to aid stakeholders and stabilize the company amid uncertain times.
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Dubuque
Massachusetts election rhetoric tests public sentiment
The piece defends abiding by the people’s will after Massachusetts municipal elections, denounces the Dubuque Herald and Southern traitors, and warns of Union preservation. It asserts Republicans aim to keep the Union intact and mocks those advocating slavery rights in national territory. It dismisses New England fragility and predicts political repercussions ahead.
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Masssachusetts
Gremig Ie Wen
Ives
Dubuque
Herald
Massachusetts
Telegraph
the Herald
New England
Democratic Party
Iowa
Dubuque County
Old Bay
By all means let Iowa speak to union crisis
A reader comments on the need for a state convention in Iowa to address the threat to the Union from slavery expansion. The piece rebukes the Herald for proposing terms that would allow slavery to spread into free states and urges swift action to preserve the Union, praising Iowa’s anti slavery victory.
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The
Herald
Iowa
Ratru
Buenaxas
Democratic Party
Dovatas
Towa
Grinnell Congregational Academy closes Fall term
The flourishing Congregationalists of Iowa term ends with eighty students, fifty from outside towns. The Davenport to Grinnell move occurred two years ago. The college sits in a fine debt free building with property to lend. Rev. Dr. Dushnell was invited as president but declined.
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Lows CotLacs
Sfty
Davenport
Grinnell
Dushnell Wee
Reverend Geo F Maceun Accepted as Lyons Congregational Pastor
Geo F Maceun, formerly of Davenport, has accepted the position as pastor of the Congregational church in Lyons Iowa and will begin duties at once. The move places him in a key religious leadership role within the Lyons community and local congregants anticipate his arrival.
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Geo
F. Maceun
Davenport
Lyons
Lows
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