General Borcix in War Era Draws Ire and Glory
A century old portrait of Gen Benjamin F Borcix contrasts Southern legends with New England birth and a storied career from Lowell to Baltimore. The piece lauds his rapid rise, bold marches, and defiant stance against the Confederacy, portraying him as a fearless, pivotal Union general shaping the war effort.
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Benjamin F. Borcix
New Orleans
New York
Bsx
New England
Bunker Hill
B. F. Burien
Lowell
Mass
Locxe
Middlesex
Bofus‘Cuoare
Commonwealth
Hess
Dracut
Isxart Hupssis
Ben
Washington
Baltimore
Ban
Jackson
van Bonran
Bucmanan
Basoxum
Massachusetts
Breckinridge
Charleston
Charlestown
B. F. Borzan
Gulf
A Religious Army Defenders of the Constitution
The piece lauds eastern regiments forming Sunday and Thursday prayer meetings during war. It praises chaplains, Christian fortitude, and soldiers carrying Bibles, arguing prayer gives moral power beyond arms. It warns rebels misjudge such faith and asserts pious troops endure into victory or defeat, driven by sacred purpose.
Why will the General Assembly involve Iowa in Debt
A caustic critique targets a Herald column arguing for a state loan to support the Union. The writer asserts Iowa cannot constitutionally borrow more than 250000, defends wartime measures, and accuses the Herald of treasonous sentiment and abolitionist influence. It endorses a 600000 loan as necessary to repel invasion and defeat rebelling forces.
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Secession Court
People of Laws
General Assembly
Iowa
Herald
Union
Lews
Baker Judge Cracesrt
Free State
Manomi
Col. Extsworts
Mamowr
Jeff. Davis
No Defeat for Principle in Enduring Struggle
The text proclaims that in the contest the ultimate triumph of a principle will not admit defeat. Any temporary setback is described as a mere obstacle to the eventual exalted purpose and accomplishment envisioned.
Memorial for a National Convention Declared Futile
A Nebraska era dispatch argues against memorials to Congress calling for a National Convention to end national troubles. It asserts any convention is unlikely until rebels are crushed and urges peace through disarmament and surrender. Memphis is praised as a healthy war summering spot for Western soldiers, with strong Union reinforcement potential. The piece notes Fort Kearny cannon spiking and staffing moves near Missouri border, and includes a Dubuque editorial denying invasion and urging not to involve Iowa in war debt.
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Congress
General Assembly
Jerf Davis
Memphis
Cairo
Tennessee
Missouri
Fort
Krmxwoop
Jews City
Council Blue S
Dubuque Hi
Lona
Monticello postmaster named in state notice
State items report Nathan Coxbrook appointed postmaster at Monticello with praise for the selection. Other notes cover Rev J King moving to Western Pennsylvania for health, C C Baras taking Clinton post office, Mironett County railroad changes, and frontier settler activity in Floyd County. A Fayette storm district report and a Gotrexs Ero flag presentation are also mentioned.
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Jouns County
Natham Coxsroox
Monticello
Bextox County
Clinton and
Cedar Rapids
A.N. Boonen
Mironett Courty
St. Ansgar Journal
Cedar
W. Sampson
Independence
Buchanan County
M.E
T. J. Townsixp
Oshkosh
Wis
Froop County
St. Charles City
Floyd County
Ceder Valley
The
Times
Parmorisx
Gotrexs Ero
Guttenberg
Col Axpansox Speech Praised Before Brokers Board
Col Axpansox argues the central issue is government or no government not slavery or party politics. He urges unity under a restored government, says Congress will focus on public safety, dispersing rebels, and repossessing stolen property before discussing tariff or other issues.
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Col. Axpansox
New York Board of Brokers
Col. A
Congress
Fautnes
France
Tuouveret
Dubuque Herald
Times of Iowa to Remain Under Arnam and Gillozz Control
The paper announces the temporary suspension of the connection with the State Printer during the term contravention. Arnam and Gillozz, who aided in the Times rise, will continue publication and steer the paper with aim of maintaining public support in Iowa.
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Des Moines
Mesr
Arnam & Gillozz
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Times
Iowa
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Dubuque
Avery Thuradat
Upham & Gilmore
K.P. Upnam
Gilmore
General Butler
Annapolis
Relay House
Sixth Massachusetts
Bourtse
Buruze
Ireland
Thor
Tsaeisce
Farerre
Fayette
Fayette County
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