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Newspaper
Weekly Times
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1861
Page
5
Mrs Stowe wrote the hymn sung at the Andover Seminary flag raising on the sixth day. The piece invokes fathers of liberty and asks God to defend freedom and end slavery as the flag waves over hallowed graves.
The State Register reviews the Iowa General Assembly Extra Session voting on a war loan. It notes Democrats shifted from unity with Republicans to opposition on the $600,000 bond issue and records party votes, arguing that many Democrats hindered vigorous war prosecution while Republican support persisted. The piece ends with broader questions about slavery, loyalty, and the Union’s future.
A Dubuque group of about fifty Democrats protest D A Mahony’s call for a July 10 State Convention. They argue the timing is premature, proxies may distort representation, and Mahony acts without full committee authority or sanction from Henry Altman.
The Dubuque protest letter, dated June 19, 1861, denounces a call by Democratic leaders and lists dozens of signatories objecting to the process. It condemns party partisanship and labels the self-appointed Mogul of the Iowa Democracy as treasonable. The note hints at further signatories if wider circulation occurred.
An eye-witness account in the Boston Journal condemns the Bethel battle for no plan and no orders. It attacks Gen. Pierce as incompetent, notes chaotic retreats, and praises Massachusetts troops and Zouaves while lamenting lost opportunities and misconceived actions.
A reflection on the Civil War’s burden and the belief that victory will justify immense sacrifice. The piece foresees national impoverishment, ruined fortunes, and desolation followed by a transformed republic, elevated morals, and a stronger union. It cites crushing secession, triumphal unity, and a new era for public virtue and education.
The article notes Major He Quill now ranks with Regimental Colonels and mentions Thomas Lawson receiving his commission. It comments on Virginian background, D Finley’s promotion, and remarks that fast cats are a growing trend in the rebel States and will rise further in six months.
In a heated debate the piece argues no middle term exists between lawfulness and law breaking as the Union faces revolts. It cites Sumter, calls for firm action, and questions journalism figures Journal of Commerce and Sly News to name who would negotiate a compromise. It notes Joshua Abbott of Candia NH has buried seven relatives in six weeks.
The Chicago Tribune lauds Brigadier General Lyon for rapid movement and vigorous measures in Missouri. It argues his assertive actions deter secession, deter rebel forces, and set a precedent for decisive Union leadership, urging continuation without timidity or adherence to red tape.
The New York Sunday News reports Dr Holmer, a Brooklyn embalming specialist, received a commission as surgeon in the U S Army to embalm battle dead for transportation. He plans to report to Washington this week and establish a expedient embalming setup there.
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