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Newspaper
Weekly Times
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1861
Page
2
The text appears to be an odd OCR fragment from a July 4 1061 issue with lines mentioning AM and GILMORE and a claim that the Tide Paper is larger in civilization than any other journal in Northern Indiana.
The article lauds Hon. As Draw Joanson of Tennessee as a forthright patriot, recounting his fearless stance for the Union while condemning rival Southern figures. It contrasts Joanson with Sisr Hans of Georgia and John Browson, praising Joanson for pledging life and property to defend the nation and condemning treason and rebellion.
The Herald is challenged for constitutional overreach while defending secession as a political stance. The piece criticizes calls to disband the Union and urges loyalty to the government, praising General Scott and warning against traitorous actions. It recounts a regional academy and militia details, and reflects on wartime policy and humanity in civil conflict.
The New York paper warns Iowa towns and counties are evading debt obligations on railroad bonds amid a national loan crisis. It cites Davenport Dubuque Keokuk Muscatine and Henry Des Moines counties as examples, accusing courts and officials of fostering repudiation while noting the state itself has not repudiated and urging acceptance of the loan within Iowa.
A newspaper column attacks Mamozer labeling him a traitor and cowardly demagogue. The piece accuses him of supporting secession while denouncing him as a liar fed by city traitors. It defends the government’s security and protection and scorches the Herald for backing rebels.
Reported appointment of Col Pannon as Major General and expected acceptance aboard the next steamer. Return delayed by rifle shortages. headquarters to be in Memphis. Predicts vigorous Union movement south of the Mississippi and sharp fighting in the Valley if Virginia campaign stalls.
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