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Newspaper
Weekly Times
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1861
Page
2
A brief praise filled statement declares the document guarantees constitutional rights for all the States, assuring no menace to the People, praising its patriotism and statesmanship, and aligning with the public verdict from the last election. It emphasizes loyalty to national emergency governance and the strength of the State paper.
Our morning dispatches list Illinois banks that have failed to provide required extra security, causing depreciation of notes held by Iowa citizens. The cleansing of the Illinois banking system is seen as necessary, with wildcat institutions to be wound up now, and a forthcoming law from the neighboring state's legislature expected to improve conditions.
A Republican congressman from Orange County New York Hon C H Vas Wreex was attacked by three assailants near the Capitol late Thursday night. He defended himself, fired a shot, and escaped with non fatal wounds, while attackers fled. The incident follows a House speech provoking disunionist foes and signals strong political tension in Washington.
On Thursday Mr Davis from Massachusetts, serving on a select committee, reported that Secretary Tovpsy is in full complicity with traitors. The document details naval dispersion across five foreign stations, with most ships ashore or in disrepair, leaving minimal force for Atlantic defense. It calls for arrest and trial for high treason.
A decried Confederation claim claims sovereignty but federal officers in seceded states continue authority. Treasury says ports enter and clear as usual, revenues held for rebellious states. Baltimore police chief Col Kang notes three hundred Lincoln supporters opposed stopping in Baltimore, advising a direct pass to Washington. A clash with Breckinridge supporters prompts ministers to dispatch messages urging conduct straight through Harrissburg.
In a House speech Hon. Jean B Haskix of New York urged repeal of the Acts admitting Louisiana Mississippi Alabama and Florida to statehood and their reversion to territorial status, challenging the Union's expansion precedent.
The political crisis tightens as Inauguration nears with talks of a conciliatory settlement, guarantees, and renewed competition between Union and Democracy factions. Reports from observers, including Gov. Kinxwoop and Hawaius Tartar, note widespread preparation and conjecture on Cabinet picks while Gen. Scott is praised as the key stabilizing figure. Descriptions of Texas surrender by GenTwices and troop dispositions detail military positions across the frontier and the breadth of forces involved.
An election for state officers and members of Congress is to be held in New Hampshire on the 12th of March next.
In our Local column a statute recently enacted by Congress in Montgomery concerns importations into the self-styled nation. A circular was sent to a leading produce dealer here, signaling volatile politics as Secessionists waver on non-intercourse with Northwestern States. The piece denounces traitors and predicts forthcoming punishment, arguing national unity and free trade between states.
A long letter from Fairfield Iowa expresses gratitude to John E Boutigny for his secession address in Congress and his pledge to defend the flag. The note, carried by Samuel Curtis, outlines shared history as part of the Iowa purchase and calls for unity amid dissolution. Names of signers reflect local leaders and patriotic sentiment.
The speaker recalls Ds. Cmatugas suggesting the government fund half a day each week of slave labor to earn wages toward freedom. He estimated abolition could cost up to £6,000,000, yet Parliament paid £20,000,000 for a less practical approach. Amid US debates, a more sensible Cantmsns plan is praised as a way to end slavery without upheaval.
A Worth County writer says Republicans align with the Times on compromises and that if an election were held today Lincoln would receive no fewer votes than last fall, a sentiment echoed across the state.
Pataser Taubaser, longtime superintendent of the State Military Academy of Louisiana, sent a patriotic letter to Gov. Moons urging loyalty to the United States as secession loomed. Gov. Moons accepted the resignation with regret. Also, Dubuque County Agricultural Society directs action against stray, ill fed dogs harming wool production, urging legislative or local measures at once.
Chicago railway companies arrange a banquet for Ex-Gov Banxs and his wife at Briggs House on March 28. Committeemen from Northwestern, Galena & Chicago Union, Chicago and Rock Island, Chicago, Burlington & Quincy, Alton & Chicago, Illinois Central, Pittsburg Fort Wayne & Chicago, Michigan Southern, and Michigan Central railroads named.
Ex Governor Wheat writes a vow to protect the Union against treason and urges continued fighting until traitors are defeated. A Tas Railroad Banquet at Briggs House, Chicago honors Governor Banks with a Banks speech praising New England’s export role and railway contributions to the Northwest.
Warx Bocmaxan rose to power four years ago striking a US Treasury surplus of eighteen million dollars. He will depart next Monday leaving an empty treasury and a national debt of one hundred million. The Illinois banks reportedly hold bills by Chicago bankers. Mason Appsason suffers pneumonia aided by Dr Rommeux of Charleston. Conris of this state spoke in the House for Stramren's force bill. The Barrett Hours in Burlington narrowly escaped a fire. The Hawkeye news notes ice breaking on a river and river navigation set to resume.
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