Judges of the Supreme Bench and county slate
A list of judicial and political candidates includes Ralph P. Lowe of Lee County and L. D. Stockton of Des Moines County for Supreme Bench seats, Caleb Baldwin of Pottawatomie County, and county lamination figures Poe Sheriff Ghancey J. Cumings. Fox Representatives William Johnson and E. B. Norris, among others, are named for the party slate.
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Ralph P. Lowe
Lee County
L. D. Stockton
Des Moines
Caleb Baldwin
Pottawatomie County
Controversy Over City Enterprise Praise and Attacks
A Dubuque Herald critique accuses the paper of fanning prejudice against public works and specific corporations to aid political ends. It defends Rex M Saxvet and Independent Democrats while denouncing attacks on County Treasurer candidates Stewart and Boora, labeling rivals as traitors and corrup tionists amid town political strife.
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Dubuque
Dubuque and Pacific Railroad Company
Central Island Company
Messrs. Stewart and Boor
Dubuque and Pacific
Mesers
J. P. Farter
Pfatt Sturrm
Stewart
Boora
Giinens
Leset
Eswant
Byie
Secret Democratic Circulars Warn of Treason Marking
A countywide push by Court House Dynasty circulates in townships urging voters to “Mark the Traitors” and mobilize anti corruption efforts for election day. Secret missives reportedly misdirected to enthusiastic Stewart Benson backers, with plans to expose names at the polls.
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Court House Dynasty
D. A. Manoxy
Democratic Central Committee
Stewart, Benson, &Co
Mason’s County
Brother Manonx
Incumbent Treasurer Face Challenge from Stewart Firm
The county race pits Stewart Boxsox Co against the incumbent as readers warn that conflicts between the Treasury and Herald office risk exposure. Citizens fear ex post facto sums moving to private interests and question the journalist's role amid political leverage.
Secret Circular Attacks Iowa Lunatic Asylum Funding
A Jackson county source copies a Democratic circular alleging misused funds in Iowa for the State Lunatic Asylum. It claims $350,000 was appropriated by Grimes Johnston and Clark with little built, and questions whether money went to electioneering. It names Johnson and Wrxs Low as Democrats handling funds.
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Jackson County
Donxex Lax
Iowa
Washington
Congress
Coxxon Law
State Lunatic Asylum
Grimes
Johnston and
Clark
Grimes, Johnson and Clark
Johnson
Wrxs- Low
Conge~ius
Washington City
State Printing Costs and Political Scrutiny in 1855 56
The Herald questions Republican expenditure on state printing after auditing 1854 56 costs. It cites an Auditor's Report showing over 11 000 spent in 1854 56 for two years, with Democratic impact and ex post facto payments totaling about 41 000. It notes distributions to Ma Hoxy Dora and other printers, and a $1 000 Herald printing item in Dubuque County needing explanation.
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Herald
Senate
House of Representatives
Bux
Samuxts
Ma Hoxy & Dora
W. H. Marnitt
Dogs
Malony
Merritt
Dubuque
Debated Politician's Rehashed Oration Criticized
In Mount Pleasant a critic notes Dopar repeats the same campaign speech despite varying audiences, touting past offices and services while railing against Republican excesses and bank monopolies. The piece mocks his seeming theatrical patriotism and calls him a pompous, insincere 'Statesman' and humbug.
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Dopar
Kirxwoop
United States Bank
Mount Pleasant
Spain
ME FARNSWORTH ADDRESSES ILLINOIS REPUBLICANS
Hon J F Farnsworth of Illinois Second District spoke at the Court House after a Minnesota canvass. He reviewed national issues, attacked Democratic actions on Homestead Exemptions and tariffs, and criticized slavery policy. He recalled Nebraska bill, Missouri Compromise, and Kansas history, drawing praise for candor and earnestness.
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J. F. Farnsworth
Congress
Illinois
Minnesota
Court House
Kansas
Fasnsworth
Defamatory attack on Judge Hamilton questioned
The Dubuque Herald accuses Judge Hamilton of trading influence to move the Capital from Iowa City to Des Moines in return for land. The piece defends his integrity, calls the charge base calumny, and urges citizens to oppose such political tactics before the election.
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Dubuque
Hamilton
State Senate
Iowa City
Des Moines
Hamitrox
Herald
Union in California Congress Races Shapes State’s Outlook
Steamship Moses Taylor reports Republicans and Anti Lecomptonites form a coalition in California. P H Sister and S A Baxgn withdraw, leaving McKippen and E D Baxes to contend. The arrangement likely tilts the race against Republicans. Gazerey influence cited. In Kaneas the October 4 election names J Pannorr as Republicans’ Delegate candidate.
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Moses Taylor
Aspinwall
New York
California
P. H. Sister
S. A. Baxgn
Congress
McKippen
E. D. Baxes
Gazerey
Kaneas
Manows J. Pannorr
Republican County Convention Selects Key County Officers
Proceedings recount that the convention chose candidates for Sheriff Senator and two Representatives, trusting electors to fill remaining county offices. Cumunes, longtime Dubuque resident and merchant, is slated for Sheriff. Hamiton, former state senator, highly respected. Johnson and Norris praised as good citizens and Republicans. The slate aims to inspire liberal support to replace a corrupt local government.
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Cumunes
Dubuque
Miner
Hamuton
Dubuque County
State Senate
Mesérs
Johnson
Norris
Mr Cummings Chances Guarded by Popular Support
In the last three days cheering intelligence from country townships shows Cosuises republic anxiously supported. Cummings, a hard working trusted citizen, seeks no office but would faithfully administer the law. He carries Julien Township by about five hundred votes and the Comtsos movement gains daily accessions.
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Cosuises
Tom. Conwis
Cincinnati
Julien Township
Caawrons
Harpea
Apaxs Return From Canvass Tour Brimming With Confidence
Hos. 8. P. Apaxs returned this morning from a canvassing tour through the counties. They are sanguine they will poll a heavier vote than ever before.
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Hos
The Venals and the Harbor Company Schemes
The Times denounces the Venals and charges they are paid by Bolters to advocate that faction. It denies any venal ties and asserts it has never received money beyond legitimate business payments. It challenges the Dubuque Herald to prove any funding and calls its editor a liar.
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the Times
Manoxy and Dore
The
Herald
Belter
Bokter’s
Dubuque Herald
Election News by Townships for Local Returns
Our readers in the sending in returns of the election on October 11 must report results from their townships with county names. Prompt, partial county results help speed statewide coverage of State and Assembly tickets.
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Assembly
Exhibition of Mormon defealter prompts Democratic pride?
Unable to locate the full article text. The fragment notes that Democrats did not seem proud of an exhibition described as a Mormon defealter, implying mixed or negative reception within the party. Further context is needed for precise headline and summary.
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the Weekly Times
Palmer, Gilmore & CO
Ofies
Main Street
Third Floet
Paler, BF
CPSAM
Gilore
Sanard Coal
Northern
Jows
Amuel
le Kirk Wood
of Johnson Co
Nicholas J. Rusch
Scott Co
the Supreme Bench
Poe Sheriff
Ghauncey J. Cumings
William W. Hamilton
FOX
William Johnson
Dyersville
Rex M. Samuel
Sys
Hayden
Bem
Democratic Party
Czsar
Manoer & Co
Rex M. Saxvets
Gach
Democratic Organization
Lancers
Col. Scuapr
Farnsworth
Jude Ramilton
MR. Cummings
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