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Newspaper
Weekly Times
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1861
Page
2
The ticket shown names Samuel J. Kirkwood for Governor J Needham for Lieutenant Governor and Ralph P. Lowe for Judge of the Supreme Court as part of the election slate.
The Union State Convention at Des Moines on the 28th ult nominated Hon. Reopen Nose of Clayton county for Supreme Court judge. Steps suggest he will decline to run, preferring Gov. Kirkwood finish his work. A letter from him explains he would support Kirkwood and other loyal candidates, but not run himself. Also reports Clinton Herald notes Black Plume Rangers officers and a fatal train accident near Wheatland involving Alvim Mose, with engineer Jones Tecx dying later. Jones county Republicans nominate a full ticket led by William Holmes for Senate and John Russell and Ouis Whittemore for Representatives.
The piece extols a Kentucky speech by Hon. Jos Hott praising steadfast Unionism and condemning secession. It quotes supporters urging unwavering patriotism, denounces peace meetings as treasonous, and relays remarks from Gen Butter, Aspruw Jonsson of Tennessee, Jamsson at Newport, and ex-Gov Stewart of Missouri, all reinforcing resolve to crush rebellion and defend the government.
Iowa Falls residents witnessed the arrival and departure of the Hamilton Cavalry under Capt Barnarr. The writer notes the soldiers’ profound respect for their commander and his fatherly care. He predicts a bright future for the second Hamilton Cavalry company from Iowa.
The Delhi Journal reports J.J. Brown's steam saw mill in Hopkinton burned down along with the shingle and lath mills and other machinery. The total loss runs about one thousand dollars. The Dubuque Herald has not declared Jen. Davis dead, suggesting she may still be alive.
A cavalry company leaves Maquoketa for duty on the Shins led by Captain W. S. Belden and Lieutenants W. Eaton and Fred Dunham. This is the second company from Maquoketa and the third from the county. A fourth company plans to depart from An drew next week.
Mayor Hosast of McGregor authorized to raise a County infantry company. The note cites difficulties with McGregor Railroad workers who suffer delayed pay and threaten to strike.
The article praises government action and Union troops, noting Cape Hatteras naval wins as a turning point that boosts patriotism and readiness to press the war. It reports on Missouri and North Carolina setbacks for the rebels, calls for civilian financial support, and mentions Floyd County storm damage and local secessionists.
The lengthy reply by Archbishop Hughes summarizes prewar peace hopes, then defends the Federal cause after Sumter. He argues the South overstepped by firing on public defences and asserts Lincoln’s election as lawful but shaped by Democratic votes. He warns against states’ rights challenges and urges union, prosperity, and nationwide rights.
New York papers swing to cutbacks and relaunches as Day Book ends publication while Newsravers notes a string of changes. The Journal of Commerce changes ownership, Freeman's Journal renames and trims, Times shrinks, and Tribune reportedly plans similar reductions.
The Governor named Capt A Wext of Davenport as 2 Lieut Col of the 7th Regiment and Capt Comsixas of Muscatine as Lieut Col of the 6th Regiment. Both officers served in the battle of Wilsons Creek. In Orleans township residents W Sooriep and W Daxforrs delivered 200 fine Spanish Merino sheep to the area, with one buck yielding twenty pounds and another six een.
Savage Dawsr, nominated for Lieut. Governor by the Union party, traveled to Washington months ago to seek the District of Columbia Marshal job, failed to secure it, and now pursues office in a new party. Camnom vor towa Votunreces. The Omaha Nebrastien notes Gov Krax woos has contracted Caantes Hespaix to cast twelve six pound brass howitzers at his foundry in Ubat city for Towa Saasi Saoorsms. Wneow T Sutra of Des Moines may lead a company of sharp chesters.
A fragmentary 1810s style notice states the Adjutant General authorizes Mr Ditnon to raise an infantry regiment of Irish troops. It mentions captains to appoint a chaplain to the colonel and lists officials like Reverant Gexanat's Office and W. T. Drrros in berets, with unclear details about freshmen or other enlistees.
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