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DUBUQUE WEEKLY OBSERVER. First published on July 1, 1854, the Observer had as its editor Robert I. Thomas. It announced itself in the first issue as supporting political ideals of the Whigs and clearly explained its intention to closely observe those in or campaigning for office. The protection of persons and property and maintenance of order were the only legitimate aims of government. | DUBUQUE WEEKLY OBSERVER. First published on July 1, 1854, the ''Observer'' had as its editor Robert I. Thomas. It announced itself in the first issue as supporting political ideals of the Whigs and clearly explained its intention to closely observe those in or campaigning for office. The protection of persons and property and maintenance of order were the only legitimate aims of government. | ||
The paper supported a tariff to | The paper supported a tariff to protect our manufacturing interests from the "ruinous competition with Great Britain." It also supported the Whig support of appropriations by the government for the "Internal Improvements" and application of all laws for the suppression of liquor. The paper ended its introduction with the support of the Southern people to manage their own lives but conviction that slavery should not be spread. | ||
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"To the Public," Dubuque Weekly Observer, July 1, 1854. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=-2axzXc1YoMC&dat=18540701&printsec=frontpage&hl=en | "To the Public," ''Dubuque Weekly Observer'', July 1, 1854. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=-2axzXc1YoMC&dat=18540701&printsec=frontpage&hl=en | ||
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DUBUQUE WEEKLY OBSERVER. First published on July 1, 1854, the Observer had as its editor Robert I. Thomas. It announced itself in the first issue as supporting political ideals of the Whigs and clearly explained its intention to closely observe those in or campaigning for office. The protection of persons and property and maintenance of order were the only legitimate aims of government.
The paper supported a tariff to protect our manufacturing interests from the "ruinous competition with Great Britain." It also supported the Whig support of appropriations by the government for the "Internal Improvements" and application of all laws for the suppression of liquor. The paper ended its introduction with the support of the Southern people to manage their own lives but conviction that slavery should not be spread.
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"To the Public," Dubuque Weekly Observer, July 1, 1854. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=-2axzXc1YoMC&dat=18540701&printsec=frontpage&hl=en