18 Aug 1864
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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1864
Page
1
Martial rhetoric dominates early speech as leaders rally support for a major constitutional reshaping. Emblems of authority and calls for unity appear amid protests, legislative pushback, and heavy public discourse. Officials warn of upheaval while factions press for decisive action and new governance measures.
Mexican reports allege Masimilints helped form an Austrian led service in Mexico using retired officers. News from the frontier describes Sherman and Sheridan operations with forces near Dalton and Steasburg. Guerrilla activity continues in Kentucky and Grant’s movements loom toward Montgomery as Civil War action intensifies in the South and West.
Hon Daniel S Dickinson refuses a bid for New York governor, noting a sharp political past. The veteran politician once pressed for the New York Attorney Generalship and now argues the current field offers little prospect for a successful nomination.
A distorted notice claims the Patent Office King granted patents to Jewish inventors including C. B. Guy for a force pump, J Evaporator for sweetening juices by A. A. Sawin, and Hagine Charles and Stephen for a wheat sewing device.
A letter from J dsu Mo Van Maren dated August 11 1804 from Crnstcotte Ohio declines a peace meeting invitation due to private business and campaign preparations. He argues war harms the nation and urges the Democratic party to nominate a peace candidate at Chicago. He signs as Your ob't serv't Jdsu Mo Van Maren.
Letter from former Maine governor candidate Henry Bradhite ry declines the Dubuque meeting invitation dated July 7. He praises the Iowa Democrats for uniting to defend the Union and Constitution and urges Union harmony and concession in the forthcoming presidential election. Signed by Gro. Wy faves, P. Quinnny, John Kise, on behalf of the committee.
The text traces Patrick Cleburne born in Cork who emigrated to the United States and joined the Confederate Army. It notes his rise from private to captain and then brigadier general after the Arkansas Arsenal capture in March 1861, praising his division as undefeated in the Army of Tennessee, the Irish Division.
Ingersoll, ex editor of the Republican, reports from the promland land that thousands cannot find work at any price. He notes a harsh winter ahead and that gold is not easily found, requiring hard labor and patience to survive in the mining camp near Fort Dodge.
A Baltimore correspondent for the New York World claims authentic figures show the rebel army totaling 275000. He estimates Lee’s forces at 104000, with 44,090 infantry under Gen To, 6 000 under Benure nar, 400 000? and 16 000 for forts and artillery.
Reports from Aug 17 describe Confederate raids capturing 17 cars of provisions and Longstreet's reinforcement amid Union positions near Dalton. News from Mexico, pirate activity off Cape Sable, and deeper Civil War actions across California to New York follow, with Union forces advancing toward Richmond and engagements near Deep Bottom and Strasburg.
Dispatches describe Union and Confederate movements across multiple theaters. Sherman tightens around Atlanta while overland routes face Cheyenne and Kiowa threats. Kingsland and Newmarket roads see clashes and prisoner captures. Reports cover Strasburg to Dalton and Kentucky raiders, with Union rail and mail protection efforts and ongoing civilian fortifications along the Platte and James rivers.
Reports describe rebel lines and captures near Richmond with Hancock moving to Birney on the New Market road. Gen. Sheridan loses wagons near Berryville while forces reinforce Early in the Valley. Rebels attack near Goodrich Landing before being repelled. other dispatches note Wheeler’s operations and defenses at Dalton and Cairo. river crossings and railroad actions unfold across Kentucky and Tennessee.
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