13 Aug 1864
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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1864
Page
1
The Daily Papers in Chey of Didbagis report a price rise for weekly issues, noting a sharp increase in subscription costs while dailing the daily papers. They warn advertisers of higher advertising rates and pledge to revert to old pricing when market conditions improve, with a scale of freights and carriage listed for various periods.
War news from Virginia notes Sheridan moving from Hisatstown toward Winchester with potential clashes near Winchester and Moorefield. Confederates remain active in Martinsburg and Kentucky guerrillas threaten Union lines. Reports of Beauregard to Mobile defenses, Hood receiving reinforcements at Atlanta, and a destructive New York fire are included along with a Chicago Spiritualists convention fallout.
Extracts from a letter dated August 3 1804 from a Union cavalry unit describe Col Dorr leading three divisions on a raid to destroy raiders and free prisoners south of Atlanta. The note mentions many casualties including Lieutenants Horton Haight Powers Belfield, and Captain Evans, with Major Price in command at the camp.
News from Camp Salem on the Cumberland River reports a 200 Cox reb cavalry attack repulsed with 6 killed and 20 wounded. Union City ky hosts 1,000 guerrillas under Col Johnson. Gen Paine to clear rebels with cotton tax, and new trading restrictions limit commerce near Cairo. Wealthy reports from New Orleans and Washington cover Sherman Early Peters burg and Beauregard movements, pilot boat captures, and conscription issues.
An Ann Arbor editor outlines his political stance on the 1860 election and Civil War aims. He condemns emancipation as a war objective, supports Lincoln prior to the Emancipation Proclamation, and argues for a national, not sectional, union under constitutional limits. He warns emancipation risks deepening Northern–Southern rifts and obstructing restoration of the Union.
Fragmented text blends customs seal guidance with a Civil War era dispatch. It cites seals, cords, and inspected baggage to prevent fraud, and mentions New York, The Herald correspondent, an Amnesty Proclamation, and Confederate conscription threats. Reports include Lieu tennant remarks on desertions, artillery placements, and a proclamation for Kentucky men aged 15 to 45 to report for service.
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