Carl Schurz

The Democrat of this city pitches into this distinguished citizen of Wisconsin in almost every issue of that paper. Schurz is a man of masterly mind, and we doubt if he ever uttered the sentiment attributed to him – that the Union is already gone. The simple fact that he is a German, is the sole cause of our neighbor’s rancor. He should remember that certain Germans of this city whilom contributed to his support and to the placing of prominent Democrats in office in our city, and should not be so bitter against them.

– Published in The Davenport Daily Gazette, Davenport, Iowa, Thursday Morning, April 24, 1862, p. 2