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Newspaper
Weekly Times
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1860
Page
2
Fragmentary report describes resignations of Georgia and South Carolina senators and a push by Democratic and Republican blocs to form a Senate majority at the dawn of Mr. Lincoln's administration. It notes vacancies, state refusals, and potential Cabinet shifts shaping party power.
A large crowd welcomed Devenss in New Orleans after the late election. He rebutted critics, defended rights and urged unity, praising Southern support while opposing abolitionist forces and calling for peace and constitutional compromise in the Union.
County Judge Apotrius Jexxiss declares Emmet County Iowa cast thirty six votes with Lincess sad Hani receiving all. He asserts a Republican landslide and challenges other counties to show a larger majority, claiming a strong United States beating for Emmet.
Official returns show no votes for Men in several Tewan shige townships, affecting J W Tanen's lead and possibly altering Board of Education results. Democratic rival Mr Ineaste appears to have voted in most townships, save one, casting doubt on Judge Tapes's Bresk Hawk majority of 160. Further irregularities feared in Grundy County could cost Judge Tapes the race.
Genie the Republican majority father states the presidential ticket will be upwards of.
The piece warns of southern threats to secede led by Georgia and South Carolina while Alabama Mississippi and Louisiana mobilize militia under Yancey. It argues only constitutional means prevent peace disruption and predicts Lincoln will stabilize the Union, with prominent figures Buchanan and Lincoln named in the debate.
The Herald published affidavits from about six individuals vouching they knew of no irregularities in naturalization grants in the District Court. A statement by thirteen grand jurors claimed no malfeasance by the Judge and Clerk, including J. F. Barns, amid broader concerns of laxity and bias. The Clerk resists releasing court records, citing time and transcription limits, prompting warnings of further investigation.
A newspaper dispute centers on claims of sealing naturalized citizens as Democratic voters. The Herald denies retracting past accusations and demands accountability if suspicions hold or not. The matter hinges on what was promised and who can confirm it.
Madison argues that a right to withdraw from the Union would render New York a non-member and that conditional ratification is invalid. He notes the federal partnership of states is binding and secession constitutes treason to be punished. The text reflects antebellum debate on ratification tied to state autonomy and Union integrity.
The piece notes Vaspires leading Samasis in a three month old contest held in this city with 33 counties counted. Vaspires shows a 10 685 to 1 332 lead, a 9 253 margin, with remaining counties expected to widen the gap. The writer quips about political fate and Samasis being pinned to the wall.
A Washington correspondent notes strong election reactions among enslaved people in the capital and nearby Georgetown and Alexandria. He reports fear of emancipation rumors, with some believing freedom would arrive with the vote, while others dismiss the claims as disunionist fabrication and political propaganda.
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