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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1863
Page
1
FOR GUS BESOR, MATURIN L. FISHER, of Clayton County. FO. BER. GOVANC dt, JOAN F. DUNCOMBE, of Webster County. Bo. PG abe LEME COURT, CHARLES MASON, of Pes Moines County.
The piece rants against Kentucky election interference and Confederate retaliation, condemning despotic rule and urging humanitarian, Christian restraint. It contrasts Northern and Southern conduct, lamenting executions and urging mercy toward prisoners while warning of escalating cruelties and renewed conflict.
The piece criticizes New York for already supplying many troops and argues the city must furnish even more under new troop calls. It claims the administration seeks to burden New York because it is a Democratic stronghold, and questions the governor's oath and actions while urging resistance to such demands.
An Exnollinn at St Paul fined after arresting a woman for not giving her husband’s name. The Justice of the Peace ruled the refusal did not justify arrest and that detaining the woman was an assault and battery in the engagement case.
A letter from a fellow prisoner in Cairo criticizes Gen. Tuttle, alleging abuse of military power, suppression of civil law, and harassment of Democrats. The writer claims Tuttle jailed judges and drove political repression, urging readers to examine records in Cairo for confirmation.
The Davenport Republican claims misrepresentation of Democratic public sentiment over Tuttle. It questions whether Scott County Democrats favored his nomination and notes potential delegates. The inquiry contrasts the Democratic stance in Dubuque and Scott counties, awaiting clearer results.
The Des Moines Statesman and allied papers denounce the Henaty and its editors. They charge a Democratic platform stance two years ago fuels current Civil War rhetoric, justifying their attacks as aligned with Democrat principles.
A dispatch from Army of the Potomac headquarters reports a private of the new division of the third corps assaulted Miss Carrel, a granddaughter of Charles Carroll of Carrolton. He was ordered summarily to be hanged, with execution scheduled today. The victim is described as twenty to twenty two years old.
Arch bishop Hughes in New York receives a papal message urging mutual charity and ceasing hostilities amid the Civil War. The Latin letter to Archbishop Hughes, dated October 18 1862 in Rome, calls clergy to pray for peace and to persuade leaders and combatants toward a tranquil settlement for the good of the United States and Christendom. The pope also directs this appeal to Archbishop John Mary in New Orleans.
An outrage occurred Sunday evening when three Black men Freeman Culver and Douglass abducted and assaulted Miss Hattie Johnson as she walked home from church her 15 year old cousin tried to intervene and was knocked unconscious Freeman and Culver were jailed while Douglass posted 500 bail causing great local excitement and vigilante sentiment in Wayne County Indiana
The Louisville Journal notes Confederate claims of loyal slaves failing under pressure. It cites Richmond and Chicago papers showing slaves deserting to federal lines, proving loyalty shifts with Union advance. The piece argues slavery weakens as armies move, and blacks join Union ranks, reflecting a broader political shift against the Southern patriarchal system.
Telegraphic news reports a man named Walton from Oneeo shot and killed Mrs. Whitney in front of the Key Stone House on Stephenson street then fatally shot himself. Walton lies in jail as authorities note both parties had good prior characters. Other items note a Sugar Grove hoax, Gilmore reinforcement rumors, Confederate officers at Johnston's Island, the Continental steamer arrival, French abandoning Alexico, Morgan officers sent to Harrisburg, and Union majorities in county returns.
The Wisconsin Democratic State Convention nominated HU Palmer of Milwaukee for Governor on the first ballot and Nelson Dewey for Lieutenant Governor by acclamation. Emil Rothe for Secretary of State, Charles Beton for Treasurer, E A Wakely for Attorney General, Pierpont for Bank Comptroller, and Bohan for State Prison Commissioner. Delegates met at Poutham Maine with resolutions urging union, civil liberties, and opposition to the current administration.
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