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Newspaper
Weekly Times
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1861
Page
2
The Dubuque She Weekly Times announces May 1861 publication details. Palmer Gilmore & co offices listed at 16 Main Street outline payment terms and editorial note claiming Mathis Paper leads Northern Iowa circulation.
The St Louis Republic cites a Dubuque Times critique of Rev. C. B. Sara and other Northern preachers for urging coercive loyalty to the Lincoln government. It argues no patriotism justifies threats or terror, noting free speech prevailed in the North before the rebellion and warning against treason.
The piece critiques President Lincoln's conciliatory approach to the seceding states until the Charleston attack. It argues the Border Slave States aided the rebellion, Virginia’s neutrality collapsed, and the administration must use force to preserve the Union, blockading ports and liberating slaves if needed. Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Missouri are warned of armed retaliation and broader war measures.
The piece denounces Virginia for secession and traitorous stance, predicts slave labor profits decline and mass flight to Pennsylvania, and asserts God’s judgment on the state. It notes the failed Southern Loan negotiation and a Northern donor offering more funds than the Confederacy.
The piece argues the 1860s crisis unleashed by secession and abolitionism has forced Northern parties and factions into a united stance against the South. It cites a punitive, treasonous act at a U.S. fortress and claims abolitionists and proslavery factions have realigned, declaring the conflict between freedom and slavery irrepressible. It condemns Democratic editors for sympathetic rhetoric and predicts unified Northern resolve.
In Waterloo progress flourishes as the Du buque and Sioux City Railroad arrives, with bankers merchants and builders erecting brick stores, warehouses, and dwellings. The District Court sits amid a wartime mood as locals discuss the war and prepare for military service.
Students at Iowa College in Davenport raised the stars and stripes over the college building on Thursday. Volunteers from Dubuque and Davenport were present, with speeches delivered by Memrs. Pros. Dito, Rowan, and others.
In Davesfort Iowa on April 4 1962 Governor Kisxwoop and Senator Garris urge War Secretary to call more Iowa troops as the Washington Guards and Germania Band land and prepare quarters in the city hall. The cry is Star Spangled Banner as locals rally behind the Union in response to a call for volunteers.
A Springfield correspondent recalls a veteran father who enlisted with his six sons after disguising his gray hair. An enthusiastic Union meeting in St Charles Floyd County prompts protests from secession Democrats. Floyd County remains uneasy amid divided loyalties as editorials clash over patriotism and traitors.
Bremer County shows rapid growth with new mills shops and stores in Janesville. Waverly Republican reports Mr Smeed building a post and printing office, a sturdy Cedar Falls bridge, and a railroad nearing completion. Farmers sow wheat broadly as grading progresses toward Janesville and Waverly. The county boasts extensive timber and improving infrastructure.
A letter from Fayette County reports a military company organized in readiness for Governor requests. University of Fayette students are enrolling in a company as well. The writer argues if six regiments were needed rather than one, Union supporters could act more decisively.
A large gathering in Wan Mustine x Coron featured patriotic addresses by Hon. Tim Davis of Dubuque and other leaders from both major parties. Volunteers formed a company of thirty, a Home Guard was raised, and funds were pledged by locals to defend the flag. Independence’s growth and new stores noted as population rises.
In spring 1858 Floyd County voters approved moving the county seat from St Charles to the county center by a 19 vote margin. The District Court case, heard after certiorari due to irregular notices, was moved to Dubuque County where Judge Wilson ruled for the petitioners, leaving the seat at St Charles in law and in fact.
An enthusiastic Waterloo gathering chaired by Hon. A. F. Brown featured speeches by local and regional figures. The pamphlet lists casualties from Baltimore and updates on Iowa Regiment orders. Gov Kimxwoop issues activation orders. Providence letters praise the Star Spangled Banner. evacuation and election notices follow. Fifty Bradford volunteers offered service. Senator Powers spoke in Chickasaw.
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