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Newspaper
Weekly Times
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1859
Page
2
Palmer Gilmore and Company flee to new premises at Third Fleet after a payment demand of 150800 and a 1 percent abvaros rate cited for all instances.
Horace Greeley spoke at the Kansas Republican Convention in Osawatomi on the 18th about the party’s history and mission. The text praises the speech as a clear unionist plan for opposing candidates and outlines critiques of Bates and Barrs’s positions for northern Republican support.
Professor Hatz of the Iowa Geological Survey argues prairie origins stem from soil, not fires, noting prairies long existed, confined to certain regions, and possibly arising from lakebed sediment and later drainage. He cites Michigan woodlands and Iowa bottom lands as supporting evidence, while noting forest cultivation on prairie soil sometimes succeeds.
The text notes locusts and cake planted from seed show no cultivation or protection, with trees like elms and ashes thriving in prairie soil. It cites Mr Pinney and Mr Hac discussing Indian fires and timber loss, arguing against a single theory of prairie destruction. Abundant similar instances in Iowa and the Northwest are referenced.
The Galena Advertiser reports all proposals by the Packet Company to resume river mail service have been rejected. Mails withdrawn led to higher delays from Galena to Dubuque and St Paul with dailies a week old and large parcels, provoking strong local condemnation of the Post Office Department and the President.
An 1860s dispatch recounts Joan Joxzs from Iowa arriving via Cherry Creek Kansas, describing failed gold prospects and violence as emigrants form lynch mobs and punish fake reports. It also covers Ohio Democratic state convention actions, nominees, and fiery platform debates urging noninterference with slavery in territories, while hinting at looming national party splits.
Report states tetcarr, the Democratic candidate, likely elected Virginia governor by a 3000 to 4000 margin. Voters tipped toward Democrats but the margin shows a significant cut from expectations, while Lerence is praised yet blamed for shouldering unpopular policies. The writer warns what Comptonism could mean for the Free States.
Dovetas announces a further southern tour with Montgomery Alabama as a stop. In that city the Met of Montgomery notes a small group seeking him, but the reception was cool and not welcoming.
Captain Towxsaup of the Echo was acquitted after a Key West trial. The court ruled the vessel register un admissible and failed to prove ownership or American fitting out. The piece denounces leniency toward slave traders and flags hypocrisy of prosecutions in US courts.
Brighton Market Bank notes with forged signatures of L Batowin and BR Graves are in circulation in East and West. Plates were not stolen. engraver's work likely by a New England Bank Note Company employee. Withdraw larger denomination notes and beware authentic-looking fakes. avoid accepting them.
A flattering demonstration in New York City honored Sirra O Barn. He delivered an eloquent reply to an addressed speech and after the exercises was taken to the Oliver M Petit steamer and then to the Vigo. A large escort accompanied the Vigo as salutes fired from down the bay by nearby steamboats.
The convention set for next year in Atlanta on the second Monday in November. Fire-eaters predict a Black Republican victory may dissolve the Union, a skeptical view shared by some observers. A U S government commission reports the Rock Island railroad bridge as poorly designed, blocking the Mississippi and hindering river navigation.
Inors 13 Cannan aum0ts The Bloom An Old Settlers celebration was held a few days since in Barlington.
The piece laments lack of a Democratic State Convention and criticizes current leaders for abandoning Cincinnati Platform vows. It quotes Louisiana Democrats reaffirming adherence to the 1856 Cincinnati platform, denounce federal overreach, and urge adopting Louisiana resolutions. It mocks potential gubernatorial nominee Henry Cray Dean and urges unity through this stance.
A financial record for the Dubuque Branch of the State Bank of Iowa dated Monday June 6 1859 shows assets totaling 107 644 06 with officers John W Taylor President and R E Graves Cashier. Nearby items report political nominations and news from the Republican party conventions in Ohio and commentary on Virginia and Minnesota events.
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