Judge Taney Then and Now a Civil Liberty Debate
A fragmentary critique traces Judge Taney from 1843 Patriot to 1868 critic of military arrest. It contrasts his Dorr Rebellion stance with Merryman and Corr debates, noting shifts on due process, martial law, and presidential power amid insurrection. Named figures include Taney, Rhode Island, and references to constitutional limits on government action.
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Judge Taner
United States
Ani
Dorr
Rhode Island
Howard
Judge T
Merryman
Congress
Corr
Aioe Cota & Gusrantes
Martin As. Mott
Rhode Island Legisisture
Tanty
Secessionist Judge Attacks Executive Power in Maryland
The article cites Mr Justice Ta- Mur arguing that civilian courts are too slow to handle rebels and that military authority could arrest without warrants. He rails against the Union, urging secessionist aims and undermining confidence in the President.
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Justics Ta- Mur
United States
Judge T
Maryland
Union
Western Army Ready for Mississippi River Move
The article describes rapidly forming Union forces in Illinois Iowa Wisconsin Indiana and Ohio converging for a two division Mississippi River campaign under General Pors and the expected arrival of John Fremont to command the grand Western Army. It condemns Virginia and Western Virginia and mocks Confederate leadership while praising Fremont.
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Grand Army of the West
Pors
Decatur
Iowa
Camp Ellsworth
Keokuk
Wisconsin
Indiana
Ohio
Mississippi
Jomm
Faxsmosrt
Eth Grand
Fammorr
Noted Man Attacks Administration and Treason Claims
The speaker denounces Mr Mahony as a traitor, accusing him of secessionist sympathies and treasonous misrepresentation of Republican principles. He claims Mahony supports the Confederacy and lies to bolster that cause, criticizing his editorial stance and alleged loyalty to an unfaithful government.
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Maheny
Republican Party
South
Mahony
Fepsnat Treors Threaten Virgieis Rebels
Fepsnat Treors worm through Virgieis as rebels grow wary of army worms. The disturbing advance creates fear and prompts cautious reactions among local watchers and authorities. The unusual invasion appears slow but persistent.
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Fepsnat Treors
The Position of France
Paris Times reports French officials show interest in suppressing rebellion. The Emperor told our minister he watches events with solicitude and would aid in reunifying the Union to avoid bloodshed. M Toonvalet approves Lincoln's course and says he would be glad to help end the rebellion.
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France
Paris
New York Times
M. Toonvauat
Dubuque report on New York Republicans insult claim
The Davenport Gazette questions a New York rumor that Republicans would insult the 7th regiment on its return. The Davenport Gazette calls the tale slanderous, noting it originated without credit and is viewed as a foolish, knavish misrepresentation by locals.
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Dubuque
Proclamation jokes target Jarr. Davis and federal troops
A quip filled dispatch mocks a proclamation by Jarr. Davis to withdraw Federal troops from Virginia and predicts future orders to pull back from Washington and to vacate Philadelphia New York and Boston for rebel use. The piece ridicules wartime proclamations as amusing satire.
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Goon
Rex Jarr
Jarr. Davis
Virginia
Liscott
Washington
Philadelphia
New York
Boston
Exzinoura Avavoras regiment formed in New York
Enastus Commune and other prominent citizens back a New York state regiment to supply an able bodied man from each town or ward who may volunteer. Applicants must be under thirty and under five feet eight inches in height.
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New York
Enastus
Mor Les
New Orleans News From the Bulletin Item
Through Mr W F Baachart we obtain New Arienne papers to the month’s end. The Bulletin notes an Americana bark departing Pass-o-L Outre and heading to a Confederate state by a war despatch. Bremen issue mentions anticipated orders and several names appear among observers and officials.
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Tas Brockans
Politenen
W. F. Baachart
Pass-O-L'Outre
Bremen
Paros
Dunstin
Victor Boreld
Vianbe
Mr Lan LR
Gusenene Urges Cedar Valley Action Against Dubuque
A man named Gusenene of Cedar Falls urged Cedar Valley residents to silence opponents and to have Dubuque fire upon soldiers from the rear as they defended the old flag. He accused local press and judges of treachery and called for action against the Herald’s editor in a heated public speech.
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Gusenene
Ceder Falls
Pankc
Okim Dubuque
Cedar Valley
Dubuque
Herald
Mounted Hamilton and Wright County Volunteers Offer Arms
A company of mounted men from Hamilton and Wright Counties tendered their services to the Governor to repel any Indian advances on the Northwestern frontier, offering to equip themselves with horses saddles and uniforms if arms are provided. They include veterans of Spirit Lake and are ready to act in an emergency, urging the Governor to grant their petition.
Hawk Eye Rangers Leader Named in Local Political Rift
Carr Larvivewstt and rival Vanvaver contested Congress three years ago. Larvivewstt is captain of the Hawk Eye Rangers cavalry, the regiment Hawny Firs Warray has just named as Colonel. Laryiawstt is noted, while an aspirant for congressional honors asks about “our Box.” Vorratseros of Keokuk has gone to Washington offering services of the 4th regiment to the Government.
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Carr. Larvivewstt
Larvivewstt
Vanvaver
Congress
Hawk Eye Rangers
Hawny Firs Warray
Laryiawstt
W. W. Vorratseros
Keokuk
Washington
Hopeer relocates to Newton Jasper County seat
Our old friend C. W. Hopeer formerly of Iowa City has moved to Newton the Jasper County seat. He is a lawyer and counselor, with broad legal experience. Anyone needing legal services near central Iowa should seek him.
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Jaseax
C. W. Hopeer
Iowa City
Newton
Jasper County
Empire
Iowa
Rav A G Exsauart Suggested for Chaplain Post
Cedar Rapids rabbi A G Exsauart, with one son at Keokuk and two in the Batlet county company, is praised for service to his country. The writer advocates making him Chaplain of the regiment if Joe seeks the office, declaring no better man in the state.
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A. G. Exsauart
Cedar Rapid
Keokuk
Batlet County Company
Sean
Joe
Local gossip hints at summer heat and social crowds
Paragraph notes Davis and Toons traveling north toward Richmond while attractive women in eating houses fan them to cool the flames. The writer remarks that despite the fair faces and tans, the men will be blown by the heat before dog-days end.
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Pau Finns
Davis, Toons ,&c
Richmond
Cesirre Heanx Wanzas Election of Cavalry Colonel
A gentleman named Cesirre Heanx Wanzas has been elected Colonel of the newly formed Cavalry Regiment in this state. He possesses strong executive abilities and, if he accepts and the unit is authorized to serve, is expected to prove himself capable and brave.
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Cesirre
Burned Child Dies After Clothes Catch Fire
An eight year old girl, daughter of Samuel Caldwell of Na tonal, was fatally burned when her clothing caught fire from a moving flame Friday morning, dying the same evening.
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Charron
McGregor
Samuel Caldwell
Natonal
Appointment of Texas J McKsan as Pay Master
The selection of Texas J McKsan, a Lion county citizen and army Pay Master, is praised as an admirable choice. No better man could be found in the state for that office.
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Texas
J. McKsan
Lion County
Volunteers Rally in Butler County Meeting Report
Mitchell Gazette notes a meeting to raise volunteers led by Captain Tacmpun of the Union Guards of Butler county. About seventy to eighty men attended, aiming to reach one hundred and one, the maximum allowed. Evening events included a large turn out of ladies and a motion led by C. W. Dunlap to organize further.
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Mrromzts County
Mitchell
Jueen Comune Ragged Message From Dispatch Editor
A fragmented reader note laments missing the Herald before a difficult Sabbath. The text references a Dubuque mob-law advocate and hints at cautious behavior, with garbled phrases suggesting a political or social dispute and incomplete remarks about Wiltilig.
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Jueen
Dubuque
Boy plans newspaper sales venture amid local subscriptions
A 12 year old East Waterloo resident requests seven copies of the Daily Times to sell before the mail arrives. With 40 to 50 regular subscribers nearby and twelve copies sent to a firm, he foresees a profitable speculation. The Vermont Legislature earmarked a million dollars to bolster state militia readiness, while Governor challenges extend to officers’ uniforms.
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Vermont
Martial Law Lecture Synopsis from Harvard Law Professor
The Dane Professor of Law at Harvard presents a morning opinion on martial law. The synopsis summarizes a lecture delivered before Judge Tanz issued his late ruling, reflecting on university views of martial law and its legal implications.
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Tun Crimson
Tazarnitis Pansoxs
Harvard
University
Tanz
Prospects of the Southern Commissioners in England
From the London Post May 38, the piece argues that English readers should understand the revolt not of colonies but of a Union’s internal split. It claims Southern states defend slavery as a social and political right and warns that slaveholders seek to extend it to Mexico and Central America. It denounces slaveholding as lowest legal and moral status and opposes any alliance with such doctrines, stressing religious and humane objections.
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London Post
Mexico
Central America
Eac
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Upham & Gilmore
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OG. A. Orhaore
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Manon Borre
Virginie
Chaennepa
South Caroline
Conchats
Old Dominion
Abe
Fair Grounds
Richmond Enquirer
Cotton States
Jayr. Davis
Gulf States
Sam Hovston
Gen Hovsron
Galveston
Plymouth
England
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