10 Aug 1864
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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1864
Page
1
The article outlines a pricing and publication schedule for weekly papers in Pifangee with discussions of rates per pound for typesetting and printing, upcoming competition among publishers, and the expected timing of reports. It mentions Mehte and Dororthy as involved figures and references a scale of prices, but much of the text is garbled.
A chaotic Washington style dispatch claims rebels near Canada plan a raid on Buffalo. Reports from Charteston Gen. Vater and Charleston officials discuss troop movements and fears of Sherman’s army. Grant returns to Petersburg as Sheridan takes Virginia command amid rail and prison yard skirmishes.
Shy committees appointed are at work and urge a large audience for a Chicago Convention gathering on the 26th. The message names speakers, routes for special trains, and calls on Washington and nearby counties to mobilize residents, aiming to surpass past turnout.
A letter from an Illinois resident urges Democrats in Ton Township to hold a peace meeting on July 25 1863 to protest war and demand no more of the civil strife. The missive discusses Lincoln and a received cloak, ending with Lincoln’s July 29 1868 reply thanking the writer for a gift and well wishes for the country.
Amendments to the postal law now require addressees who request return of uncalled letters to pick up or reclaim the mail within a set teneth of time or face a ten dollar fine. The rule enforces prompt retrieval and accountability for misdirected or unclaimed mail.
The th District Republicans renominate J. B. Crinnell for Congress amid a lively debate on fit leadership. A Washington dispatch notes Confederate losses at Petersburg and discusses factional maneuvering as Blair pushes McClellan back into national politics.
Reports from Buffalo reference Surgeon General Hammond and rumors of 30000 Confederate reinforcement to Hood. Generals Averill Sherman and Thomas discuss Atlanta, with Pennsylvanian extra session and Governor Curtin urging defense measures. News covers river collisions, blockade running, prison transfers, ship incidents, and exchanges near Charleston and Pensacola.
Aug 9 dispatches report Union forces on the Upper Potomac and in Virginia in motion toward City Point. Gen Well’s Cumberland force claims repulsing the enemy at New Creek with heavy Confederate losses and gallant defense by Col. Stevenson and Maj. Simpson. Gov. Boreman says West Virginia saved as rebels retreat toward Moorefield. Commercial notes excitement at Navy Department over Mobile blockade running and Tecumseh rumor denial. Falcon carries exchanged prisoners from Port Royal to New York with further raids in Florida and Charleston activity.
General Orders No 237 from Van Drearturyt details Major Gen Wallace resuming command of the 5th army corps and related troops in the Middle Department. Earlier orders assign Maj Gen Hunter’s troops to Maj Gen Wright, then relieve them per President directives. Also notes War Department actions: Towssen A ALG confirms revenues and warrants. Gen Wild retried for disobedience. Butler overturns court for irregularities. Surgeon General Hammond suspended three years.
Washington dispatch reports rebel confidence over Mobile capture and possible battles ahead. Averill wins in the valley, Elyloss captured 5000600 prisoners. Evans Seyrence mill at Waterford burned, $100000 loss, stock insured $116000. Governor John Brown Francis dies. rumors of a Canadian raid circulate as Provost Marshall and Dix discuss defenses. Major Horga protests removal of 7th regiment.
Aug 9 reports subscriptions totaling 288 000 dollars. Civil war news from World’s special notes panic over invasion has eased. Rebels shown unable to press into Pennsylvania with large federal forces guarding the upper Potomac. Gen Wright’s command at Boonesboro. Newbern Times items describe Confederate naval efforts at Albemarle and Roanoke rivers, guerrilla actions, and McCook raid losses.
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