24 Aug 1864
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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1864
Page
1
A chaotic public gathering in a capital city center as factions clash over peace demonstrations and presidential race. Officials, police, and citizens clash while calls for unity echo against threats to public order and safety. The piece notes tense exchanges, legal threats, and proposed constitutional actions by leaders seeking calm.
The item notes a crowded column page this morning and promises readers important dispatches. It signals omitted column memos and invites attention to the latest news summaries contained in the dispatches.
A vivid travel fragment recalls a camping trek across prairies with camp life, meals, and wild jokes. The narrator notes trains near Mon tice le and plans for hunting as the party departs, reflecting on regional wealth, agriculture, and unity debates of the era.
A Formal statement lauds protection guaranteed by a national instrument crafted by the Republic’s founders. It denounces abolitionist demagogues in Washington and calls for full support of the Chicago Convention nominee. A sportsman speaker echoes this hope to back the party and its candidate.
A Democratic invitational letter to attend a Dubuque mass meeting argues for national harmony and constitutional fidelity during the war. It references leaders, the Chicago convention, and calls for candidacy support while invoking Providence and patriotic duty.
Gen Hays and 2,000 Federal prisoners reported captured while Kilpatrick's raid returns. In the Weldon railroad sector near Petersburg heavy action continues with Confederate assaults repulsed and substantial captured troops. Reports detail firm Union defenses, shelling exchanges, and reinforcements. Rebel casualties and prisoners numbered in the hundreds on both sides, with ongoing skirmishing and preparatory artillery fire observed.
New York dispatch dated August 1950 describes a successful Wheatth corps assault along the James River. Union forces repelled a Confederate counterattack after heavy fighting with the 2d and 10th corps. Casualties are estimated around 1,000 on the Confederate side and significant Union losses.
Aug 23 reports from headquarters Averill's cavalry describe heavy fighting along Sheridan's line on the Berryville road and Smithfield pike. Rebel losses are estimated near 100 to 200. Union forces hold Martinsburg until 3 p.m. before Rebels enter. News also mentions Wheeler actions near Knoxville and Chattanooga and fresh reports from Nashville, Indianapolis, and Charleston fronts with strong anti-conspiracy sentiment and a large outdoor meeting.
Fort Moxroe reports rebel pressure as 32 cases of revolvers seized from a lot purchased in New York for the Sons of Liberty in Indiana. Memphis steamer Courier arrives. St. Louis burned near water edge while transferring cargo to naval dispatch boat Volunteer. No lives lost. government losses heavy. Kilpatrick returns from raid on Macon railroad with 90 prisoners and one artillery piece. roads damaged. Atlanta reports quiet after raids. New York and Richmond papers note withdrawals on James River and Weldon railroad engagements with thousands of prisoners and multiple stand of colors. Kentucky and Ohio reports include 13 killed, many wounded, 100 prisoners, and several skirmishes near Canton and Butler counties.
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