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Newspaper
Weekly Times
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1861
Page
2
Republican nominations list Samuel J Kirke Wood for governor J Needham for lieutenant governor and Ralph P Lowe for the supreme court judge. The brief slate names party selections and official roles without further context or dates.
Hon Jaszrz Horr of Kentucky spoke in Tremont House Boston on the revolution era, urging unwavering support for the Union. He warned rebels and praised steadfast northern resolve, insisting there is no room for compromise while arms remain.
The text argues the Confederate blockade is vital to the war effort and warns that Britain and France must not break it for cotton. It asserts European grain needs and food supplies depend on U.S. harvests, making intervention costly and dangerous. It urges peaceful resolution and continuity of blockade.
The piece calls opponents of peace in the North rebels and urges Southern rebels to lay down arms, restore property, and promise peace. It asserts Northern peace advocates favor secession symbols, mocks white flags, and accuses those speaking for peace of treason while praising Davis and opposing any peace movement in the North.
A long reply argues for universal emancipation as the war aim though the Republican party and current administration oppose it. It contends emancipation would break the North and sever the Union, urging a gradual end to slavery rather than immediate abolition. The piece notes loyalty in states and declares slavery the root cause of rebellion.
A letter from Lexington, North Carolina, relayed to the Daily Wisconsin describes strong Union sentiment in western North Carolina and East Tennessee. It cites a Union brigade ready to act with a Home Guard to seize the state and form a provisional government if ordered, and notes North Carolina’s opposition to secession and its Whig basis.
The Secretary of War was authorized by Congress on July 24 to introduce allotment tickets for volunteers and the navy. The system lets families draw portions of a service member's pay on request, aiding men with families to support them while serving.
The article recalls a Buffalo speech by Gav W. Cumrox, son of De Witt Crumron, warning that the United States Constitution and Union stand in peril from treason and rebellion. It cites his call for loyalty, resistance to the Southern rebels, and the need to vindicate the Union with the sword if necessary.
The article presents General Fremont's proclamation declaring martial law across Missouri and outlining severe penalties for rebels, including execution for armed insurrection and confiscation of property. It notes abolition of slaves of rebels and harsher actions against saboteurs like bridge and railroad wreckers. Also mentions the Episcopal call in Cedar Falls and a Benton county company joining the war effort under Capt. Gipps with Lieutenants Kapwan and McGeunas.
News dispatches report a naval expedition scoring major gains along the Virginia and North Carolina coast. Two forts surrendered, a thousand arms, thirty cannon, and seven hundred fifty men captured. The coast from Norfolk to Cape Lookout now open to our forces and a bold push toward Becessia urged.
The piece argues Rebel and Confederate papers seek to frighten Iowa into joining rebellion by taxing real estate to fund secession. It contrasts Richmond Enquirer warnings of impending bankruptcy with the Herald's urging of secession, concluding Iowa is better off remaining in the Union.
The article laments slow mobilization as Gen Fasmont and Gen McCistran need more regiments. It notes thousands flock to Washington daily, yet recruitment lags behind calls, and urges the people to be roused, stressing the public’s role over administration.
Orricens or Tux Iowa Frnst notes telegraphed details from Maj Storazs official battle report at Wilson's Creek praising Lieut. Col. Munurrr Major Portes Capt. Hen zon and others. Governor's Greys and Jackson Guards receive unlimited praise for Capt. Hes Rom Capt. Gorrecnatk and other officers. Citizens express pride in these patriots.
The Clayton County Journal quotes Senator Ham mer of McGregor at El kader vowing that Republicans must concede local Democratic offices. He warns the county could see more soldiers than Texas if the demand is not met, a claim dismissed as unlikely but noted as bargaining for local offices.
The Muscatine Journal reports a Pike township youth riding his father's horses to water was dragged after the animals bolted in fright. He sustained severe injuries and died about five hours later. Kriss Manermse, aged seven, was the victim.
The Iowa State Fair will come off in Iowa City on September 24. Great preparations are under way and organizers hope for a large attendance. The event is described as splendid with plans to attract a wide audience despite wartime conditions.
A fragmented note from a North region newspaper column hints at a recurring humorous misprint or misnamed person in the Heralds weekly feature. The paragraph reads like a light satire or inside joke about coins and a supproveten term, with unclear context.
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