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	Realizing that the South would not win the struggle, he swore allegiance to the federal government and the Constitution in November 1862. He was released from prison on November 11, 1862. A large portion of the people in his District felt his imprisonment was not only unjustified but a violation of the rights of a citizen. So strong was this feeling that he was nominated by the Democrats of the Third Iowa District for Representative in Congress. Alhough defeated by [[ALLISON, William Boyd\|William Boyd ALLISON]], he carried Dubuque County by a majority of 1,457 votes. (12) The year following his release, in 1863, he was elected Sheriff of Dubuque County and re-elected to the same office in 1865. (13) He then served one term as country treasurer. (14) He left his job at the ''Herald'' in August, 1863. In 1866 he went to St. Louis and became Chief Editor of the "St. Louis Times." (15)		Realizing that the South would not win the struggle, he swore allegiance to the federal government and the Constitution in November 1862. He was released from prison on November 11, 1862. A large portion of the people in his District felt his imprisonment was not only unjustified but a violation of the rights of a citizen. So strong was this feeling that he was nominated by the Democrats of the Third Iowa District for Representative in Congress. Alhough defeated by [[ALLISON, William Boyd\|William Boyd ALLISON]], he carried Dubuque County by a majority of 1,457 votes. (12) The year following his release, in 1863, Mahony was elected Sheriff of Dubuque County and re-elected to the same office in 1865. (13) He then served one term as country treasurer. (14) He left his job at the ''Herald'' in August, 1863. In 1866 he went to St. Louis and became Chief Editor of the "St. Louis Times." (15)

	Mahony wrote '''Prisoner of the State''' (1863). In it he accused President Lincoln of "setting the Presidential power far above than that what was created by the Constitution of the United States. Instead of preserving, protecting and defending the Constitution, Lincoln had in every instance destroyed, violated and suffered it to be outraged." (16) While living in New York, he wrote '''The Four Acts of Despotism'''. (17) He returned to Dubuque, purchased the ''Dubuque Telegraph'', and worked as the editor until his death.		Mahony wrote '''Prisoner of the State''' (1863). In it he accused President Lincoln of "setting the Presidential power far above than that what was created by the Constitution of the United States. Instead of preserving, protecting and defending the Constitution, Lincoln had in every instance destroyed, violated and suffered it to be outraged." (16) While living in New York, he wrote '''The Four Acts of Despotism'''. (17) He returned to Dubuque, purchased the ''Dubuque Telegraph'', and worked as the editor until his death.

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	[[Image:MahonyDJ.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Dennis Mahony]]MAHONY, Dennis. (Ross County, Ireland, Jan. 20, 1821--Dubuque, IA, Nov. 5, 1879). After settling in Philadelphia, it was the intention of Mahony's parents that he be trained for the priesthood. He soon tired of the study and in the fall of 1843 moved to Iowa with the intention of being an educator. (1) He taught in Jackson County for five years while studying law in the firm of Davis & Crawford. During the winter of 1844-1845 Mahony taught school in Dubuque, and in the latter year established an academy in Jackson County. It was through his suggestion that the name for the settlement became Garryowen instead of Makokiti in memory of a section of his native Limerick. (2) Here he was also Postmaster and Justice of the Peace.		[[Image:MahonyDJ.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Dennis Mahony]]MAHONY, Dennis. (Ross County, Ireland, Jan. 20, 1821--Dubuque, IA, Nov. 5, 1879). After settling in Philadelphia, it was the intention of Mahony's parents that he be trained for the priesthood. He soon tired of the study and in the fall of 1843 moved to Iowa with the intention of being an educator. (1) He taught in Jackson County for five years while studying law in the firm of Davis & Crawford. During the winter of 1844-1845 Mahony taught school in Dubuque, and in the latter year established an academy in Jackson County. It was through his suggestion that the name for the settlement became Garryowen instead of Makokiti in memory of a section of his native Limerick. (2) Here he was also Postmaster and Justice of the Peace.

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	In 1847 Malony was admitted to the bar before the Supreme Court at Iowa City and opened practice. In 1848 he was elected to the House from the Legislative District, composed of Jackson and Jones Counties, and was made Chairman of the House Committee on Schools. He drafted the bill which became the Public School Law of Iowa during that session. Mahony came to symbolize the opposition in Dubuque to President Abraham Lincoln's approach to the South. Among the nation's most die-hard [[COPPERHEADS]], Mahony went to work in 1849 as the editor of the ''Miner's Express''. (3) While a specific date has not been found, it is known that he later purchased German type and printed the [[STAATS ZEITUNG]].		In 1847 Malony was admitted to the bar before the Supreme Court at Iowa City and opened practice. In 1848 he was elected to the House from the Legislative District, composed of Jackson and Jones Counties, and was made Chairman of the House Committee on Schools. He drafted the bill which became the Public School Law of Iowa during that session. Mahony came to symbolize the opposition in Dubuque to President Abraham Lincoln's approach to the South. Among the nation's most die-hard [[COPPERHEADS]], Mahony went to work in 1849 as the editor of the ''Miner's Express''. (3) While a specific date has not been found, it is known that he later purchased German type and printed the [[STAATS ZEITUNG]].

	[[File:mahony1863.png\|250px\|thumb\|left\|Mahony was an agent for Manhattan Printing Ink.Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]] With several associates, Mahony established the ''Dubuque Herald'' in 1851. He sold his interest three years later to his partner [[DORR, Joseph B.\|Joseph B. DORR]], and reentered the state legislature in 1858. He also became involved with land speculation. The [[PANIC OF 1857]], however, led Mahony to lose $40,000. (4) In 1860 Mahony repurchased the paper. He was also listed as an agent for the sale of Manhattan Printing Ink. (5) Mahony was, by this time, solidly a part of the Southern faction of the Democratic Party. During this time, he served on the city's first board of education. He declined nomination for [[MAYOR]] because he felt there were too many foreigners on the ticket.		[[File:mahony1863.png\|250px\|thumb\|left\|Mahony was an agent for Manhattan Printing Ink.Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]] With several associates, Mahony established the ''Dubuque Herald'' in 1851. He sold his interest three years later to his partner [[DORR, Joseph B.\|Joseph B. DORR]], and reentered the state legislature in 1858. He also became involved with land speculation. According to the 1857-1858 '''Dubuque City Directory,''' he operated his business in a building located on the corner of 7th and Main.

			The [[PANIC OF 1857]], however, led Mahony to lose $40,000. (4) In 1860 Mahony repurchased the paper. He was also listed as an agent for the sale of Manhattan Printing Ink. (5) Mahony was, by this time, solidly a part of the Southern faction of the Democratic Party. During this time, he served on the city's first board of education. He declined nomination for [[MAYOR]] because he felt there were too many foreigners on the ticket.

	During the first year of the [[CIVIL WAR]], Mahony became increasingly harsh in his attacks on President Lincoln and the North. He considered the Civil War unnecessary and unconstitutional believing the South would return to the Union. He considered Lincoln's policies violated states' rights. Although personally opposed to slavery, Mahony believed it had to be accepted as long as it was allowed by law.		During the first year of the [[CIVIL WAR]], Mahony became increasingly harsh in his attacks on President Lincoln and the North. He considered the Civil War unnecessary and unconstitutional believing the South would return to the Union. He considered Lincoln's policies violated states' rights. Although personally opposed to slavery, Mahony believed it had to be accepted as long as it was allowed by law.

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	[[Image:MahonyDJ.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Dennis Mahony]]MAHONY, Dennis. (Ross County, Ireland, Jan. 20, 1821--Dubuque, IA, Nov. 5, 1879). After settling in Philadelphia, it was the intention of Mahony's parents that he be trained for the priesthood. He soon tired of the study and in the fall of 1843 moved to Iowa with the intention of being an educator. (1) He taught in Jackson County for five years while studying law in the firm of Davis & Crawford. During the winter of 1844-1845 Mahony taught school in Dubuque, and in the latter year established an academy in Jackson County. It was through his suggestion that the name for the settlement became Garryowen instead of Makokiti in memory of a section of his native Limerick. (2) Here he was also Postmaster and Justice of the Peace.		[[Image:MahonyDJ.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Dennis Mahony]]MAHONY, Dennis. (Ross County, Ireland, Jan. 20, 1821--Dubuque, IA, Nov. 5, 1879). After settling in Philadelphia, it was the intention of Mahony's parents that he be trained for the priesthood. He soon tired of the study and in the fall of 1843 moved to Iowa with the intention of being an educator. (1) He taught in Jackson County for five years while studying law in the firm of Davis & Crawford. During the winter of 1844-1845 Mahony taught school in Dubuque, and in the latter year established an academy in Jackson County. It was through his suggestion that the name for the settlement became Garryowen instead of Makokiti in memory of a section of his native Limerick. (2) Here he was also Postmaster and Justice of the Peace.

	In 1847 Malony was admitted to the bar before the Supreme Court at Iowa City and opened practice. In 1848 he was elected to the House from the Legislative District, composed of Jackson and Jones Counties, and was made Chairman of the House Committee on Schools. He drafted the bill which became the Public School Law of Iowa during that session. Mahony came to symbolize the opposition in Dubuque to President Abraham Lincoln's approach to the South. Among the nation's most die-hard [[COPPERHEADS]], Mahony went to work in 1849 as the editor of the ''Miner's Express''. (3)		In 1847 Malony was admitted to the bar before the Supreme Court at Iowa City and opened practice. In 1848 he was elected to the House from the Legislative District, composed of Jackson and Jones Counties, and was made Chairman of the House Committee on Schools. He drafted the bill which became the Public School Law of Iowa during that session. Mahony came to symbolize the opposition in Dubuque to President Abraham Lincoln's approach to the South. Among the nation's most die-hard [[COPPERHEADS]], Mahony went to work in 1849 as the editor of the ''Miner's Express''. (3) While a specific date has not been found, it is known that he later purchased German type and printed the [[STAATS ZEITUNG]].

	[[File:mahony1863.png\|250px\|thumb\|left\|Mahony was an agent for Manhattan Printing Ink.Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]] With several associates, Mahony established the ''Dubuque Herald'' in 1851. He sold his interest three years later to his partner [[DORR, Joseph B.\|Joseph B. DORR]], and reentered the state legislature in 1858. He also became involved with land speculation. The [[PANIC OF 1857]], however, led Mahony to lose $40,000. (4) In 1860 Mahony repurchased the paper. He was also listed as an agent for the sale of Manhattan Printing Ink. (5) Mahony was, by this time, solidly a part of the Southern faction of the Democratic Party. During this time, he served on the city's first board of education. He declined nomination for [[MAYOR]] because he felt there were too many foreigners on the ticket.		[[File:mahony1863.png\|250px\|thumb\|left\|Mahony was an agent for Manhattan Printing Ink.Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]] With several associates, Mahony established the ''Dubuque Herald'' in 1851. He sold his interest three years later to his partner [[DORR, Joseph B.\|Joseph B. DORR]], and reentered the state legislature in 1858. He also became involved with land speculation. The [[PANIC OF 1857]], however, led Mahony to lose $40,000. (4) In 1860 Mahony repurchased the paper. He was also listed as an agent for the sale of Manhattan Printing Ink. (5) Mahony was, by this time, solidly a part of the Southern faction of the Democratic Party. During this time, he served on the city's first board of education. He declined nomination for [[MAYOR]] because he felt there were too many foreigners on the ticket.

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	14. Hansen, Gary. "~~Dehhis~~ Mahoney--The Dubuquer Who Hated Lincoln," ''Telegraph Herald'', March 18, 1962, p. 11		14. Hansen, Gary. "Dennis Mahoney--The Dubuquer Who Hated Lincoln," ''Telegraph Herald'', March 18, 1962, p. 11

	15. "Dennis Mahony"		15. "Dennis Mahony"

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	[[Image:MahonyDJ.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Dennis J. Mahony]]MAHONY, Dennis. (Ross County, Ireland, Jan. 20, 1821-Dubuque, IA, Nov. 5, 1879). Mahony settled in Dubuque in 1843 and continuing his law studies with Davis & Crawford. During the winter of 1844-1845 he taught school in Dubuque, and in the latter year established an academy in Jackson County. It was through his suggestion that the name for the settlement became Garryowen in memory of a section of his native Limerick instead of Makokiti. (1) Here he was also Postmaster and Justice of the Peace.		[[Image:MahonyDJ.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Dennis J. Mahony]]MAHONY, Dennis. (Ross County, Ireland, Jan. 20, 1821--Dubuque, IA, Nov. 5, 1879). Mahony settled in Dubuque in 1843 and continuing his law studies with Davis & Crawford. During the winter of 1844-1845 he taught school in Dubuque, and in the latter year established an academy in Jackson County. It was through his suggestion that the name for the settlement became Garryowen in memory of a section of his native Limerick instead of Makokiti. (1) Here he was also Postmaster and Justice of the Peace.

	In 1847 Malony was admitted to the bar before the Supreme Court at Iowa City, and commenced practice. In 1848 he was elected to the House from the Legislative District, composed of Jackson and Jones Counties, and was made Chairman of the House Committee on Schools. He drafted the bill which became the Public School Law of Iowa during that session. Mahony came to symbolize the opposition in Dubuque to President Abraham Lincoln's approach to the South. Among the nation's most die-hard [[COPPERHEADS]], he went to work in 1849 as the editor of the ''Miner's Express''.		In 1847 Malony was admitted to the bar before the Supreme Court at Iowa City, and commenced practice. In 1848 he was elected to the House from the Legislative District, composed of Jackson and Jones Counties, and was made Chairman of the House Committee on Schools. He drafted the bill which became the Public School Law of Iowa during that session. Mahony came to symbolize the opposition in Dubuque to President Abraham Lincoln's approach to the South. Among the nation's most die-hard [[COPPERHEADS]], he went to work in 1849 as the editor of the ''Miner's Express''.

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	dispense Christian wisdom to the community at large.		dispense Christian wisdom to the community at large.

	In 1874 Mahony broke his arm and sued the city. He won $600, but moved for a new trial in Delaware County. This led to another editorial in the Dubuque Herald which stated," (17)		In 1874 Mahony broke his arm and sued the city. He won $600, but moved for a new trial in Delaware County. This led to another editorial in the ''Dubuque Herald'' which stated," (17)

	Dissatisfied as usual with every dispensation of providence in		Dissatisfied as usual with every dispensation of providence in
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	Mahony has not become a stench and a filth in the nostrils of		Mahony has not become a stench and a filth in the nostrils of
	all fair-minded people.		all fair-minded people.

			This editorial apparently led to Mahony threatening to cow-hide the editorial staff of the ''Herald''. Their comment did nothing to dampen the emotions: (18)

			We appreciate the compliment and meekly inquire whether old
			Dennis plans to do the job himself or let it out on contract.

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	17. "Mahony's Case," ''Dubuque Herald'', January 20, 1874, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18740120&printsec=frontpage&hl=en		17. "Mahony's Case," ''Dubuque Herald'', January 20, 1874, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18740120&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

			18. "A Cow-hiding Coming," ''Dubuque Herald'', January 21, 1874, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18740121&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

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	embrace in two minutes to satisfy a grudge, is the man to		embrace in two minutes to satisfy a grudge, is the man to
	dispense Christian wisdom to the community at large.		dispense Christian wisdom to the community at large.

			In 1874 Mahony broke his arm and sued the city. He won $600, but moved for a new trial in Delaware County. This led to another editorial in the Dubuque Herald which stated," (17)

			Dissatisfied as usual with every dispensation of providence in
			this world, Dennis Mahony is anything but pleased with the
			verdict of $600...and is now moving the case for a new trial and
			change of venue to Delaware County, where the name of Dennis
			Mahony has not become a stench and a filth in the nostrils of
			all fair-minded people.

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	16. "Mahony on Libel," ''Dubuque Herald'', November 20, 1873, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18731120&printsec=frontpage&hl=en		16. "Mahony on Libel," ''Dubuque Herald'', November 20, 1873, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18731120&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

			17. "Mahony's Case," ''Dubuque Herald'', January 20, 1874, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18740120&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

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	[[Image:MahonyDJ.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Dennis J. Mahony]]MAHONY, Dennis. (Ross County, Ireland, Jan. 20, 1821--Dubuque, IA, Nov. 5, 1879). After settling in Philadelphia, it was the intention of Mahony's parents that he be trained for the priesthood. He soon tired of the study and in the fall of 1843 moved to Iowa with the intention of being an educator. (1) He taught in Jackson County for five years while studying law in the firm of Davis & Crawford. During the winter of 1844-1845 he taught school in Dubuque, and in the latter year established an academy in Jackson County. It was through his suggestion that the name for the settlement became Garryowen in memory of a section of his native Limerick ~~instead of Makokiti~~. (2) Here he was also Postmaster and Justice of the Peace.		[[Image:MahonyDJ.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Dennis Mahony]]MAHONY, Dennis. (Ross County, Ireland, Jan. 20, 1821--Dubuque, IA, Nov. 5, 1879). After settling in Philadelphia, it was the intention of Mahony's parents that he be trained for the priesthood. He soon tired of the study and in the fall of 1843 moved to Iowa with the intention of being an educator. (1) He taught in Jackson County for five years while studying law in the firm of Davis & Crawford. During the winter of 1844-1845 Mahony taught school in Dubuque, and in the latter year established an academy in Jackson County. It was through his suggestion that the name for the settlement became Garryowen instead of Makokiti in memory of a section of his native Limerick. (2) Here he was also Postmaster and Justice of the Peace.

	In 1847 Malony was admitted to the bar before the Supreme Court at Iowa City, and ~~commenced~~ practice. In 1848 he was elected to the House from the Legislative District, composed of Jackson and Jones Counties, and was made Chairman of the House Committee on Schools. He drafted the bill which became the Public School Law of Iowa during that session. Mahony came to symbolize the opposition in Dubuque to President Abraham Lincoln's approach to the South. Among the nation's most die-hard [[COPPERHEADS]], he went to work in 1849 as the editor of the ''Miner's Express''. (3)		In 1847 Malony was admitted to the bar before the Supreme Court at Iowa City and opened practice. In 1848 he was elected to the House from the Legislative District, composed of Jackson and Jones Counties, and was made Chairman of the House Committee on Schools. He drafted the bill which became the Public School Law of Iowa during that session. Mahony came to symbolize the opposition in Dubuque to President Abraham Lincoln's approach to the South. Among the nation's most die-hard [[COPPERHEADS]], Mahony went to work in 1849 as the editor of the ''Miner's Express''. (3)

	With several associates, Mahony established the ''Dubuque Herald'' in 1851. He sold his interest three years later to his partner [[DORR, Joseph B.\|Joseph B. DORR]], and reentered the state legislature in 1858. He also became involved with land speculation. The [[PANIC OF 1857]], however, led Mahony to lose $40,000. (4) In 1860 Mahony repurchased the paper. He was also listed as an agent for the sale of Manhattan Printing Ink. (5) Mahony was, by this time, solidly a part of the Southern faction of the Democratic Party. During this time, ~~Mahony~~ served on the city's first board of education. He declined nomination for [[MAYOR]] because he felt there were too many foreigners on the ticket.		[[File:mahony1863.png\|250px\|thumb\|left\|Mahony was an agent for Manhattan Printing Ink.Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]] With several associates, Mahony established the ''Dubuque Herald'' in 1851. He sold his interest three years later to his partner [[DORR, Joseph B.\|Joseph B. DORR]], and reentered the state legislature in 1858. He also became involved with land speculation. The [[PANIC OF 1857]], however, led Mahony to lose $40,000. (4) In 1860 Mahony repurchased the paper. He was also listed as an agent for the sale of Manhattan Printing Ink. (5) Mahony was, by this time, solidly a part of the Southern faction of the Democratic Party. During this time, he served on the city's first board of education. He declined nomination for [[MAYOR]] because he felt there were too many foreigners on the ticket.

	During the first year of the [[CIVIL WAR]], Mahony became increasingly harsh in his attacks on President Lincoln and the North. He considered the Civil War ~~to be~~ unnecessary and unconstitutional~~. If left alone, Mahony felt~~ the South would return to the Union. He ~~believed that~~ Lincoln's policies violated states' rights. Although personally opposed to slavery, Mahony believed it had to be accepted as long as it was allowed by law.		During the first year of the [[CIVIL WAR]], Mahony became increasingly harsh in his attacks on President Lincoln and the North. He considered the Civil War unnecessary and unconstitutional believing the South would return to the Union. He considered Lincoln's policies violated states' rights. Although personally opposed to slavery, Mahony believed it had to be accepted as long as it was allowed by law.

	A meeting in Table Mound township in February 1862 passed the following: (6)		A meeting in Table Mound township in February 1862 passed the following: (6)
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	he has triumphed over his most inveterate enemies.		he has triumphed over his most inveterate enemies.

	Before daylight on August 14, 1862, Mahony was arrested by a group of soldiers at his home by order of Secretary of War Edwin Stanton. (7) ~~Although placed~~ aboard the steamer "Bill Henderson," Mahony was able to write a note entitled "Fellow-Citizens of Iowa." In this he explained the reason for his arrest as his "fidelity to the Constitution." (8) Believing he would be able to see Iowa Governor Kirkwood, Mahony instead received only a letter and was quickly moved to Burlington. From there he was moved by ~~rail~~ to Chicago and then to jail in the Old Capitol Prison in Washington, D.C. (9) His writ of habeas corpus suspended by Lincoln, Mahony faced no specific charge, never found who accused him, and was never was given a hearing. (10)		Before daylight on August 14, 1862, Mahony was arrested by a group of soldiers at his home by order of Secretary of War Edwin Stanton. (7) Placed aboard the steamer "Bill Henderson," Mahony was able to write a note entitled "Fellow-Citizens of Iowa." In this he explained the reason for his arrest as his "fidelity to the Constitution." (8) Believing he would be able to see Iowa Governor Kirkwood, Mahony instead received only a letter and was quickly moved to Burlington. From there he was moved by railroad to Chicago and then to jail in the Old Capitol Prison in Washington, D.C. (9) His writ of habeas corpus suspended by Lincoln, Mahony faced no specific charge, never found who accused him, and was never was given a hearing. (10)

	On August 25, 1862, Mahony was nominated by district Democrats to be their candidate for the United House of Representatives. He accepted at the risk of having his imprisonment extended.		On August 25, 1862, Mahony was nominated by district Democrats to be their candidate for the United House of Representatives. He accepted at the risk of having his imprisonment extended.
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	Realizing that the South would not win the struggle, he swore allegiance to the federal government and the Constitution in November 1862~~, after which he~~ was released on November 11, 1862. A large portion of the people in his District felt ~~that this proceeding~~ was not only unjustified but a violation of the rights of a citizen. So strong was this feeling that ~~while he was in prison,~~ he was nominated by the Democrats of the Third Iowa District for Representative in Congress~~, and though~~ defeated by [[ALLISON, William Boyd\|William Boyd ALLISON]], he carried Dubuque County by a majority of 1,457 votes. (12) The year following his release, in 1863, he was elected Sheriff of Dubuque County, and ~~in 1865~~ re-elected to the same office. (13) He then served one term as country treasurer. (14)		Realizing that the South would not win the struggle, he swore allegiance to the federal government and the Constitution in November 1862. He was released from prison on November 11, 1862. A large portion of the people in his District felt his imprisonment was not only unjustified but a violation of the rights of a citizen. So strong was this feeling that he was nominated by the Democrats of the Third Iowa District for Representative in Congress. Alhough defeated by [[ALLISON, William Boyd\|William Boyd ALLISON]], he carried Dubuque County by a majority of 1,457 votes. (12) The year following his release, in 1863, he was elected Sheriff of Dubuque County and re-elected to the same office in 1865. (13) He then served one term as country treasurer. (14) He left his job at the ''Herald'' in August, 1863. In 1866 he went to St. Louis and became Chief Editor of the "St. Louis Times." (15)

	In January 1863 the Chicago ''Tribune'' called Mahony "the Dubuque Traitor; the spawn of a felon's cell." Upon his return to Dubuque, Mahony’s writings reflected a softening attitude until his wartime experiences faded. He left his job at the ''Herald'' in August, 1863. In 1866 he went to St. Louis and became Chief Editor of the "St. Louis Times." (15)		Mahony wrote '''Prisoner of the State''' (1863). In it he accused President Lincoln of "setting the Presidential power far above than that what was created by the Constitution of the United States. Instead of preserving, protecting and defending the Constitution, Lincoln had in every instance destroyed, violated and suffered it to be outraged." (16) While living in New York, he wrote '''The Four Acts of Despotism'''. (17) He returned to Dubuque, purchased the ''Dubuque Telegraph'', and worked as the editor until his death.

	Mahony wrote '''Prisoner of the State''' (1863). In it he accused President Lincoln of "setting the Presidential power far above than that what was created by the Constitution of the United States. Instead of preserving, protecting and defending the Constitution, ~~he has~~ in every instance destroyed, violated and suffered it to be outraged." (16) While living in New York, he wrote '''The Four Acts of Despotism'''. (17) He returned to Dubuque, purchased the ''Dubuque Telegraph'', and worked as the editor until his death.

	In his latter years, Mahony did not seem to mellow a great deal as witnessed by the following editorial in the ''Dubuque Herald'': (18)		In his latter years, Mahony did not seem to mellow a great deal as witnessed by the following editorial in the ''Dubuque Herald'': (18)
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	Dennis plans to do the job himself or let it out on contract.		Dennis plans to do the job himself or let it out on contract.

	Mahony's health began to fail in 1877 and he was confined to his house that winter. It rallied in 1878, and he was able to visit the newspaper office and write. His health again began to fail in early 1879, and he was unable to eat. By October he was confined to his house where he died. (21)		Mahony's health began to fail in 1877 and he was confined to his house that winter. His health rallied in 1878, and he was able to visit the newspaper office and write. His health again began to fail in early 1879, and he was unable to eat. By October he was confined to his house where he died. (21)

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