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Dubuque Democratic Herald

Location

Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1864

Page

2

Indian outrages sweep Platte valley amid Indian threats

A telegraph summary from Fort Laramie and Kearney reports Cheyenne Sioux Indian bands attacking trains along the Platte corridor. Indictments warn of exterminating war as revolts threaten military posts and supply lines from Plum Creek to Jam Creek, with Curtis pleading for 800 horses and troops to defend routes.

Leavenworth Rocky Mountains Platte Valley Atock Missouri Stone Hey Ace Atchison Gilleapie Overland Stange and Xpress Company Plum Creek George W. Howe Fort Larainic Fort Lanwaur Indiana Dan McCrain lMowé Fort Laramie Pinm Creek Fort Kearney Hook Kearney Curtis Udiing Jam Creek Cottonwood Kearnay 1St Nebraska Velorsi Cavalry

The Chicago Convention in Harmony Quest for Union

A sprawling excerpt argues the Democratic Party must unite for peace and constitutional restoration. It cites Vallandigham’s Dayton speech urging harmony, critical views of Andrew Johnson, and the split between abolitionists and pro-slavery factions as they navigate the 1860s political crisis.

Chicago Abraham Lincoln Lincoln Democratic Party Vallandighan Dayton Fae United States Snd Republicana Nime Andrew Johnson Andy Johnson Union New Tennessee Sumer Socomionists Paul Wags

Civil War era political maneuvering reported by correspondents

The text describes press and party maneuvering around Lincoln’s renomination, with figures like Wade Davis and Davis in the national union discourse. It notes a proposed Buffalo convention, the aim to nominate Lincoln rivals, and skepticism about the plan’s success.

Baltimore Tha Post Henry Winter Davis National Union Buffalo Wade Davis Aeand Rourier Mengra Alonso Cleveland

Curtens Matrimonial Scheme in Parte

A Paria letter reports a new matrimonial venture promising to match readers for marriage through a daily newspaper. The plan features sections like Wanta and OlMars with short advertiser replies and a market review noting demand among blondes browns widowers and widows as the project seeks to begin business.

Paria Genine Ba Dev

Boston firm ships engines to Santiago amid cathedral fire

A Boston company sent four steam engines with two hose carriages and 2200 feet of hose to Santiago, Chile, and has an order for two more carriages. The disaster at a cathedral, crowded with people, prompted the transfer of assets and demand for further equipment.

Opis Boston Howe Santiago Chile

August 23 Assault Near Atlanta Ends In Heavy Losses

Reports describe a costly daytime assault by Union forces near Atlanta during the 23d Corps attack. Major casualties occurred as brigades pressed rebel breastworks and finally withdrew, leaving many dead and wounded on the field and evading full recovery.

Palmer Schofield Jef. Davis Irving Ohio Tbth Regyerve Macon Cox Hageaul Creel Athinta Dth Colonel Mott 12Th Kentucky 100Th Ohio Int

Anti Lincoln Movement Brews in Boston Clash Over Lincoln Policy

Boston Aug 9 political excitement rises as Chase Pomeroy Sumner and Wade attend meetings. Rumors say Chase plans to break with Lincoln and form an opposition. A resolution seeks outsiders at Chicago Convention to nominate a candidate acceptable to non Lincoln or Fremont factions.

N. Y Chicago Journal Lincoln Y. Evening Post Chasy Moxd Dullao W Man S. 2 Choac Boston Therwell Chase Pomeroy Sumner Wade Abraham Republican Fifth Chicago

Grand Duke Cesarevitch Eyes Married Crown In Germany

The article notes the Grand Duke Cesarevitch, heir to the Russian throne, heads toward Germany on a personal marriage quest rather than a political mission. It discusses dynastic match options among German Protestant courts and mentions other royal matches and past practices. The 21-year-old heir is described as tall, self-willed, educated unevenly, and escorted by a notable retinue.

Cesarevitch Germany Canrs Circassia Albert Joseph House of Alestrian Rusvia Prassia Manperor Nicholas Catharine II St. Petersburg Nicholaa Europe Cesareviteh Eis Conor Serge Strogouoll Righter Barintinsky Snestos Darwin

Victory of the Democracy Conceded in New York Times

The New York Times notes confident Democratic hopes for victory in the presidential canvass, based on dissension among Union men. It cites Lincoln critics and Union factions split over slavery, the Cabinet, and war methods, predicting Democrats may gain as a result.

Quee Mer. Lincoln Mr. Blaair Fremont Wendell Phillips Wade Davie Lincoln

Leopold Visit to Napoleon Sparks Mexican Betrothal Plot

The Philadelphia Press reports King Leopold of Belgium, oldest European monarch, lately visited Napoleon at Vichy. A rumored plan links Leopold to a June marriage alliance involving Maximilian of Mexico and Napoleon's relatives to secure succession if Maximilian dies childless. Observers note the scheme would favor Austria Belgium and allied powers. The Mexican public stance remains uncertain.

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