Treason Sympathies in Dubuque County Debate Secession
A county article classifies residents into secessionist groups, arguing that Dubuque County harbors more rebels than the rest of Iowa combined. It links Southern influence, opposition to federal union policy, and calls for recognizing the independence of the rebel states to avoid war, warning of two rival governments. Strong language targets Northern Protestants and Irish Catholics aiding secessionists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Union
Maryland
Missouri
Washington
Jonx Smout
Sandusky County
Ohio
Arso
Herod Herod
Waskington
Phillipps
Harper's Ferry
Ansaman Taman
England
Iowa
Hoda
Virginia
Tennessee
Mason
Mississippi
Louisiana
France
Massachusetts
New York
8Th
69Th New York Regiment
Dubuque County
In Tow a State Convention Over Editorial Con venation
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Towa
Oma Mazen
Ganwnat
Gareral Joba
Dharef Ee
York
Diz
J. W. Jones
M. J. Fisher
Chicago
New York
Present State of the Country Concords with Southern Reb
A long extract from Rev. 2 Jd Beechin D D discusses the Union’s stance in the Civil War. It argues Southern secession is ununified, predicts rebel defeat, warns of Northern traitors, and opposes peace talks. The piece critiques Jeff Davis, urges vigorous prosecution, and warns Congress to resist compromise schemes.
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Jeff. Davis
Searrea F
Congress
Crittenden
House of Representatives
Tess Apen
Jeff Davis
New York
Northern 5
Jeff Dave
Devil
Liverpool
Orleans
To &Ng
Cabal
Jeff
Davis
War of words unsure amid unclear lines
The fragmentary text offers no clear names places or events. It lacks coherent details to identify a person team or location or provide a factual summary.
Speeches and War Spirit at St Andrews Festival
A secretary of war speech denounces Southern rebellion and calls for unity under the Union. He praises rapid enlistment, foresees half a million troops, and urges Americans to dismiss regional identities in favor of national loyalty to the Constitution. Applause follows.
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Camano
St. Andrews
W. Aenemy
South
North
West
United States
Christendom
Union
Marder and Hether Referenced in Brief Philadelphia Note
Fragmentary note cites Marder and Hether with a remark about Fort Sumter and a 20 unit force, followed by a cryptic reference to rain on the native land. source from Philadelphia Press.
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Fort Sumter
Philadelphia
Fragmentary note on a man's travel and friends
A garbled entry describes a man delaying until arrival in a state of confusion. The text hints at events in a lumber yard and loss of a close friend. Amount 960 is mentioned in relation to mileage or charge, tied to a Chileage Journal.
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Chileage Journal
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Brookineligs
Danville Mente
Jd. Beechin
Rene
Commonwealth of Kentucky
Caseach
Devie
Imad
Hether
Marder
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