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Newspaper
Weekly Times
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1861
Page
3
A stylized excerpt from the Atlantic Monthly praising a nation’s virtues. It extols sacred lands tall towers and sages of strong hearts. It envisions Truth Justice Love and Commerce guiding a people under heavenly laws and future hope.
Mr. Russell quotes London Times on McClellan’s review of McDowell’s division. He notes superb horses and carts, tall robust troops, and imperfect discipline, with cautious optimism about future operations and Fremont’s planned Mississippi expedition. President active in coordinating departments while battles fade into strategic planning.
A prior Kentucky Grand Master urged Past Grand Masters nationwide to meet in Louisville to discuss a feasible plan for fraternal and honorable adjustment amid national conflict. Replies from Mississippi leaders condemn any terms with armed traitors and insist on total destruction of the Union and celebration of the Confederate States.
The local editor M Langeloth of the Anseiger was arrested by order of the Provost Marshal on treasonable remarks in the local column. The charge came from Robert Welder Kay former editor of the Mississippi Handels Zeitung now leading a command in the Gamble Rifles. Col McNeil released him after learning the remarks were for personal application to Mr Widmar and he took the oath of allegiance.
The Confederate cabinet, formed on the sixth, sees BR M T Hunter of Virginia named Secretary of State replacing Robert Toombs of Georgia. Braxton Bragg of Louisiana becomes Secretary of War, with Braxton Bragg also listed as War head after Leroy P Walker. Other posts include Memmert as Secretary of the Treasury and Mallory as Secretary of the Navy.
Volunteers receive government pen-holders shoes and shoe-blacking. G F polishes his feet to look alike, impressing the colonel who buys him shoes after parade.
A 19th century editorial praises Fremont for reviving business in St Louis, arguing his aggressive projects saved thousands from starvation and boosted Union morale. It condemns critics focused on costs, asserting Fremont’s actions prevented riots and kept bread flowing to homes as commerce recovered.
The War Department clerk A Lrina Teaitos Byrd fled to the South and is cited by the Charleston Courier for spreading Rebel assertions about Union forces. The document lists Byrd’s claims on Union disarray around Washington, Lincoln’s presence at the War Office, and alleged executions after Bull Run.
Washington reports claim Gen Patterson's Virginia campaign cost the government ten million dollars and yielded only twenty fugitive slaves sent back to their masters. The piece questions the cost and fidelity to the South, arguing the expense hindered attacks on Johnston and Beauregard and influenced border Union sentiment.
An army correspondent recalls General Weol's arrival and a meticulous inspection. Coats are searched and underclothes checked as the old man surveys guards day and night, with strict roll calls and revictle at dawn.
Gen. Fremont writes from St. Louis dated Sept 26 1861 praising national effort while denouncing concerted attacks and false charges against him. He notes enemy forces cannot be defended locally and warns such attacks threaten his duties and public support. He accepts consequences as necessary for the nation.
The Cincinnati Gazette reports the arrest of Marion Daniels, a former Cincinnati resident who organized a secession company for the Confederate army. Major Mason sent a Grey file to Daniels residence, capturing him as a prisoner of war. Daniels was brought to the city and confined at Newport Barracks in irons.
Eight Scott Life Guard soldiers on leave visited a peace meeting at Port Deposit Maryland on the 21st. A peace supporter snatched a soldier’s flag and was slain in a cut throat attack. Another peace supporter was killed as the melee spread with several wounded and three soldiers badly injured.
General Washington issued a badge of Military Merit to non commissioned officers and soldiers with three years of brave faithful conduct and meritorious action. The badge allowed passage and promotion comparable to commissioned officers and was highly prized. Such rewards could influence enlistment and advancement at the time.
A letter from Miller reports William Howard of Memphis Iowa was seized by rebels last Tuesday night. Howard's body was found at dawn with his head eaten and a mangled hand, attributed to pigs. Three horses were reported stolen near Upton Iowa, amid a claimed reign of terror by rebels in the region.
In a Lincoln era-style dispatch, prominent Douglas figures declare that prosperity rests on national unity and a unified empire of the Union. They denounce party strife, urging support for the Union war ticket as essential to restore prosperity and the nation. The report also notes Navy gun boat New Era nearing completion for Missouri River expedition, carrying five nine-inch Columbiads and about one hundred men with heavy protection.
The Herald lauds the Constitution but attacks Stephen Hempstead for aiding rebels via his son. It notes his oath should bind his conscience yet objects to an irregular convention renominating empsteal. Davenport Gazette and Chicago sources discuss Capt Mulligan's eloquent lecture and a looming breadstuffs shortfall across Europe due to deficient crops.
In Corrolton NL last week two men were seized after attempting to force a fourth party into an assault. The victim was chloroformed, hanged from a corn crib ridge-pole with a leather strap, and found dead. A daughter of one suspect witnessed the event.
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