19 Aug 1864
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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1864
Page
1
A garbled news item references peace efforts, negotiations, and mentions several officials and locations. It hints at legislative actions, government roles, and a proposed treaty or decision affecting regions, with multiple named individuals and institutions implied but not clearly stated.
A scattered report from Washington discusses Grant's route, Sherman's assets, and possible actions against Confederate forces. The piece notes ongoing debates over strategy, anticipated mobilization starting September, and the impact of reinforcements on projected advances.
A garbled tale recalls a poor boy who fell for a widowed woman. He lingered near her home, watching, while her warnings grew dire. In a final, eerie moment she spoke, then vanished from the scene, never seen again. The widow remains unnamed and the boy’s fate unresolved.
A German colonial commander leads a brigade in a humorous drill when a tense rehearsal turns into a mistaken command. The unit bursts into smiles as the officers press a comical “Hold onto Change my mind” moment during the shoulder shift maneuver.
Washington reports from August 1 1864 describe Mobile’s defenses as formidable with thirteen forts and strong batteries. Union plans include transferring forces from Atlanta to Mobile to aid capture, while Confederate strength relies on heavy ironclads, cotton-embargoed ships, and a protected bay approach hampered by a narrow opening and reinforced gun emplacements.
Report from The New Zealand Journal summarizes post insurrection figures in Poland and Lithuania. It cites hundreds of thousands killed or wounded, deportations to Siberia, massive fines and tax seizures, and extensive asset confiscations across Polish and Lithuanian territories. It notes wealthy landowners facing large penalties and thousands held or imprisoned, with ongoing examinations and continued rents despite upheaval.
Mrs Snyder of Abram Snyder, near Reynoldsville in Jefferson County Pa, attempted to discharge a toy kite tube pistol. While inspecting the discharged cap, the weapon fired, fatally striking her three year old son through the head. The father was away at the time. The event caused great grief.
The Syracuse gathering features Vallandigham Fernando Wood and other eminent men urging peace and urging unity. Attendees discuss conventions and the course of the war with debate on war versus peace and support for a patriotic platform.
The speaker argues the sole way to avert disaster is a presidential change via elections in Chicago. A candidate is to be nominated who will inspire public confidence and honor liberty, the Constitution, and its guarantees and reservations.
A Tribune special from New York recounts an escape from guerrillas after being captured near Front Royal, with details of skirmishes around Strasburg Fisher Mountain and Berryville. It notes Sheridan’s fast-moving forces, reports of Longstreet reinforcements near Woodstock, and telegraph disruptions as rival armies clash along the Potomac region.
New York August 18 reports a firmer gold market with improved export and active customer demand. Importers withdraw larger sums from the board as gold opens at 2.57 and climbs to 2.58, closing near 2 for the day. The Commercial notes limited private financing and ongoing pirate activity on the coast raises shipping concerns while military leaders assure safety of Sherman communications.
Reliable news from Lravinworth reports Indians controlling territory 75 miles east of Fat Kearney to the forks of the Platte and south to the Arkansas. Captured strains, killed conductors, and much property destroyed are noted as Gen Cartesia at Omaha plans an expedition. The World’s special adds 600 Union prisoners to Charleston under fire and 600 rebel officers to follow, with similar treatment rumored for Taian.
In Pontrasn Me on August 18 a pirate vessel named Tallahassee seized a large fleet of schooners off the coast. Most ships were sank or detained and their crews reportedly treated kindly. Tallahassee is described as heavily armed in reports from local observers.
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