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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1864
Page
1
A Dubuque Herald report reflects Civil War era debates with opponents of conscription and emancipation pushing for negotiated settlement. It cites factions advocating restoration of the Union, protection of free white voters, and a peaceful program to end hostilities, while opposing forceful measures and urging a united national convention to decide terms.
Disjointed dispatches report Congressmen Hall and Mayor Parks arrested amid claims of civil authority being seized in Memphis. Reports touch on Grant, Confederate commands, and rising anxiety as raids and battles unfold, with mentions of Sherman, Beauregard, and southern actions near the Mississippi.
Citizens of Dubarque gather under General Warner Lewis to hear the report of the Peace Mass Meeting preparations. The committee reports subcommittees forming. invitations issued to notable peace movement figures from multiple states. Prominent speakers named include Theodore Rudolph and Henry Clay Dean. optimism voiced for a strong Dubuque turnout.
A chaotic report details General Levis promising arrangements with railroad and packet lines to bring attendees to a large peace meeting. Committees reported active fund-raising and citywide canvassing next week to engage township residents. Multiple township gatherings were scheduled with speakers including J O Cantillon and Patrick Quigley, across Cascade, Four Owatownships, Center Township, Septenaon, Perecrée, Prairie Creek and more. A committee to decorate stands was formed and announcements were to be published in Democratic papers.
Reports from the Civil War front outline Confederate raids near Boston and Shawneetown with claims of capturing five steamboats on Saline Bar and up to 500 Confederates. News from New York cites discussions with the President on Ohio affairs, potential movement of Grant’s troops, and reinforcements for Hood. Dispatches note possible attacks and cavalry movements, with strategic shifts around Atlanta and Macon road vicinity. overall, few decisive engagements reported.
Aug 15 report from New York indicates Burnside relieved, Wilcox temporarily commands the 9th. Civil War dispatches describe a hot pursuit of retreating rebels near Cedar Creek and the Shenandoah Valley with skirmishing, artillery, and movements toward Strasburg or Front Royal as Union forces push a decisive battle likely after further reinforcement.
Reports from August 15 describe a Confederate incursion along the Ohio River with Col. Johnson leading about 500 cavalry across into Missouri, capturing steamers Kate Robinson Jennie Perkins Nightingale Fanniel Brandon and Clara Neal at Saline Bar. The vessels carried government stock while forces along the Olio River guarded Indiana borders.
In New York on August 13 the Brooklyn Union reports that within three hours of receiving word on the pirate operation near Tallahassee two steamers were dispatched to pursue the craft.
Descriptions from Union reports detail rebels entering Martinsburg and skirmishes near Berryville and Winchester. Reports mention a visit by Confederate leaders to Atlanta, Union naval actions including Farragut and the Adriatic, and casualties on both sides with Fort Powell events and troop landings.
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