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Newspaper
Weekly Times
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1859
Page
2
Trade listing shows Palmer Gilmore and Co. at 66 Main Street third floor with A Gilmore and Bernard Corr associated. May 26 entry notes the date in the ledger style, reflecting a regional business notice and potential service offerings.
The steamer Canada reports Alexander Von Humboldt died in Berlin at ninety. Born in Berlin, he studied at Göttingen and Hamburg, traveled through Europe and the Americas, produced Cosmos and other works, and spent his last years in Berlin. He was famed for vast knowledge, simple noble character, and royal fidelity.
The piece warns emigrants on Pike s Peak against inflated claims and mob danger, exam ines the Westward migration’s consequences for Kansas Nebraska Iowa and Minnesota, and notes a shift toward prudence about wealth. It then surveys a congressional letter by Hon. Sannr. R. Cuntix on his last term and staunch Pacific Railroad and pension policies. It ends with Senator Hasan preparing to campaign across the state as a respected eloquent figure.
The article surveys Democratic infighting in Washington as factions clash over terms with Buchanan and prospects for a Southern chosen nominee. It notes fears of a one term pledge, multiple potential leaders, and the likelihood that the presidential candidate will be a Southern man, with the Republicans gathering strength to unite for future battles.
Letters from Gen Acaustus C Donen in Rome reveal a firm decline to run for Iowa governor. He plans to sail for the United States mid May, then a Washington stop to report on his Madrid ministry before returning to Iowa.
The Davenport and Madison Plain Dealer factions clash over Popular Sovereignty in Kansas. The piece discusses whether Territorial lawmaking or federal oversight best preserves democracy, with reference to Wise, Douglas, and three-fifths slave representation, and urges a thoughtful Des Moines meeting on the 23d prox. The Republican press argues delegates to the National Convention should not be chosen by the state convention at Des Moines.
Devotion fades as Dovatas papers announce Gen Donor's declination. They frame sorrow as temporary and expect most outlets to outlive their disappointment, noting fountains of sorrow broken up by the event. Public reaction hints at lasting impact despite optimism.
The Jackson County Journal urges Mesers. Kinxwoop and Hamatox for Governor and Lieutenant Governor, noting incumbents Lowe Favinte likely decline. It lauds Kirewood Hamstrom and Favitt while suggesting Laws may not seek renomination. The piece sees two Governors hopefuls, Kinewoop and Lows, with Judge Hawmt Ton favored for Lieutenant Governor and Northern Iowa backing him.
The withdrawal of promptly carried mails by the Upper Mississippi Packet Company causes delays from Dubuque to St Paul and intermediate points. Keokuk loses daily service to tri weekly, with fears it will be lumbering stages. Members urge congress action and note contractors will be paid. The piece criticizes government policy amid European market shifts and urges prompt transmission of intelligence. The Supreme Court mention notes I. N. Cooter’s potential nomination and local support. Cleveland Herald reports drought may reduce grain crop in that region though rain may come with sprout unions. crops otherwise good.
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