Democratic County Convention Attacks on Seccion and Patriotism
The Dubuque Democracy faces internal strife as a rebel wing pushes anti presidential power resolutions while naming delegates with suspected Union loyalties. Critics accuse several delegates of pro secession ties, including S. Humrsraap and Parsion QuieLer, and condemn the Herald’s influence in shaping the county stance. The piece derides local figures and predicts further political maneuvering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bates
Congress
S. Humrsraap
Parnie Quicner
Dubuque
Parszox
South Carolina Preparing for Defeat, Warns of Rebel Strength
The Charleston Courier argues South Carolina and other seceding states must brace for defeat as Federal regiments, old U S regulars, and capable generals oppose rebel forces. It cites Col. Starr at Carthage, tactics at the bluff, and German troops aiding the Union, warning of brutal consequences if rebel resistance continues.
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South Carolina
New England
Charleston
United States
U. S
Bravanaanp
Georgia
Alabama
Mississippi
Dubuque
Elieer Baw
Anay
Morea
Cmd
St. Louis
Liow
Col
Siast
Springfeld
Cel
Carthage
Bian
Sir BL
Col. Sanomon
Col. Starr
Sarcoxie
Sica
Political divisions at county convention spark rebel accusations
A secession dispute in Dubuque County centers on delegates and judges. Accusations claim rebel influence and cowardice by key officials, with calls for Judge Wilson and allies to oppose the Des Moines convention set for the 24th.
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Wats
Beriza
Sssenmion
League County Diascoratis
T. 8
Wases
Badow
Wilson
Dubuque County
Decrentine
Davi
Cuan
Pottoce
Mitzans
Rocrnsts
Des Moines
Warruan Appointed Pastor at McGregor Baptist Church
The McGregor Press reports Rev L. M. Warruan has become pastor of the Baptist Church in Crartes County.
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Crartes County
McGregor Pras
L. M. Warruan
Baptist Church of
Secession calls and treason debates rock Dubuque
In Dubuque the secession faction collapses and rival calls split the Democratic ranks. Leaders like Mamour and Samrus spark hostile exchanges while opponents argue over allegiance to the Union, the constitution, and a state convention date. Patriots urged to speak out amid treason accusations.
Contested Civil War Sentiment Sparks Letters
In a heated exchange, the Bangor and New York papers are cited on dissent over the war. A letter to Mr Herald accuses Democrats opposing the war of treason, while figures for opposing forces in Maine New York and Iowa are debated amid wartime tensions.
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Erie
Herald
Bangor
Maine
New Yor
New York
Iowa
Vastarpienan’s stance on peace and treason in caucus
A fragment from a 19th century report claims Vastarpienan, expelled from camp by Ohio volunteers, advocated peace over the Union in a Democratic caucus. It alleges treason among four comrades, with only one from a Free State New York. It notes Rebel publications and predicts further exposes in Obie papers.
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Vastarpienan
Ohio Volunteers
Pease
Union
Unies
Free
Bux
Ween
New York City
Deboyes Hoereid
Obie
Vattanpeenam
Declinations From Delegates To Des Moines Rally
Yesterday mentions J J Banaga of Scott county declining to serve as delegate to the Des Moines snake convention on the 24th citing county convention resolutions as pu trid. Davenport Democrat on the 11th notes G W Baxter of Blue Grass township declining Democratic State Convention delegate duties as anti secession.
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Sri Anotus
J. J. Banaga
Scott County
Des Moines
Mauoxx
Davenport
G. W. Baxter
Blue Gras Township
Unconstitutional Acts Claim Sparks Stated Bias in Iowa Paper
The Dubuque Herald condemns the President’s acts as unconstitutional while noting no Senate opposition to the resolution confirming those acts. The paper attacks the President’s supporters as rebels from Virginia and questions whether any honest Iowan can be deceived by its rhetoric.
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United States Senate
Dubuque
Five Southern Sympathizers in Congress Oppose Lean Bill
Five principal sympathizers with secession in the lower house are named as Bunnsrt of Kentucky Ram Nomos of Misocart Vatzanpincuan of Ohio and Bax Woon of New York. They voted against the Lean bill and are criticised as unfit and treacherous in this city for their stance.
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Congress
Bunnsrt
Kentucky
Ram and
Nomos
Misocart
Vatzanpincuan
Ohio
Bax Woon
New York
Mena Treiters
Junnimes
Isttsanms
Dubuque Herald Covers President War Powers Debate
Fragmentary text notes praise for presidential acts to save government and mentions General Sport overseeing the war. The garbled line references a Dubuque Herald discussion of wartime powers and governance with partial names and phrases indicating political commentary.
Rav B Jocaryy Leads Iowa Wesleyan University Presidency
Rav Gaonas B Jocaryy is named president of Iowa Wesleyan University in Mount Pleasant. The report notes political clashes over salaries and endorsements, with local delegates and county figures affected. Separate items mention a burglary in Jones County, a lightning strike near Monticello, post office robbery arrests, and drowning incidents in Shellrock and Bremer counties.
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Rav. Gaonas B. Jocaryy
Iowa Wesleyan University
Mount Pleasant
Union speech at Tana County meeting denounces treason
At Toledo a Tana County Democracy meeting chose delegates to a rebel State Convention. Mr Stoppax denounced Manout's call as treason and urged prompt measures to suppress the rebellion while warning he would quit the party if traitors went unrebuked. A Tama county child drowned in Troublesome Creek last week.
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Ratilenakes
Samrus
Jomm Hopgoom
Jon D. Jausmas
Davs Witsor
Dubuque
General Assembly
J. H. Willams
Saipxe
Mamori
Samet
Jupee Wilson
Wincom
Tana County
Toledo
Stoppax
Manout
Jacos Keemana
Tama County
Destructive Gale Hits Powssarex Country
The Montesuma Republican reports a destructive storm sweeping Powssarex Country. Two churches were severely damaged, homes of Srivace van Jompeen and BR. L. Mar destroyed, Lacon residence torn, J. K. Karovan injured, and several others hurt. Timber and wheat lands damaged. two Dresden dwellings ruined. Estimated county loss about $16,000 with extensive damage reported in Grisedi.
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Montesuma
Srivace
van Jompeen Wee
BR. L. Mar
G. B. Lacon
J. K. Karovan
Dresden
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Weday
Gilmore
Virginia
Herevil
Tessenaraw
Derarcan
Tas Hesary
Jones County
O. Lockwood
Anamooa
Hanvar Banws
Monticello
Orrica Rospesy
Rupert B. Wil Lams
Muscatine
J. B. Grinnell
Williams
Tua
St. Louis Barvsiicax
Republican
Dubuque Herald
Tarr Sraxy
Democratic State Central Committee
Manony
Josten A. Cuariime
Rascal
J. A. Cuariise
Cerro Gordo County
Floyd County
Deownen
Vawatsuive
Tuomas Gissa
Shellrock
Waverley
Bremer County
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