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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1864
Page
2
A Democratic appeal urges readers to unite for the Chicago nominees to defeat Lincoln, promising a weekly campaign paper from Sept 1 until the November election. It calls for clubs, local committees, and distribution among Democrats and wavering Republicans, stressing peace, union, and liberty.
A historic critique argues General Sherman erred by expelling hundreds of helpless women near Atlanta. The author contends such acts clash with Christian principles and civilized duty, while praising Sherman’s independence in a Massachusetts agent’s letter on regiments and citizen responsibilities.
An article mocks General Sherman’s opinions on African American troops, noting mixed reactions among officials and the press. It argues racial bias influenced assessments while acknowledging his field leadership and the presence of black soldiers in his command.
The piece proposes to place five thousand dollars with a trusted person to aid destitute widows and orphans of New York soldiers if Lincoln is reelected, matching a like donation by a Republican journal or citizen if defeat occurs. It treats bets on the election as a means to fund welfare for war families.
The Commissioner of Internal Revenue plans a license of ten dollars for all individuals in business earning at least one thousand dollars annually. Opposition grows as many doubt the legality of the interpretation. Enforcement is postponed until May 1865 to allow Congress to review what some call an oppressive enactment.
A shaky excerpt laments General Mulligan and mocks Union commanders while praising Mulligan as a humane adversary. It condemns Northern subjugation of the South, questions Jewish fate, and speculates on India of a divided Union, ending with a eulogy for Mulligan as a rare Yankee grandee.
An article on the approaching convention asserts it will represent the authoritative expositor of Democratic principles and the sole power to define party policy. It states members must support the convention's action, deeming dissenters as traitors seeking to disrupt party unity.
The piece argues for preserving the Union over secession and criticizes ultra Republicans and Democrats alike. It lauds Lincoln’s inaugural call for peace and national honor, cautioning against abandoning union pledges for a “dishonorable peace” based on separation. It warns against leaders who push disunion or betray republican principles.
Report claims Lincoln contemplates retirement from the presidential contest amid pressure from factional supporters. It notes discontent after the Wade Davis manifesto and hints at potential replacements like Grant Dix Sickles or Seward. The piece describes a growing muddle in the Republican field and possible Chicago nomination implications.
The Cincinnati Enquirer reflects mixed feelings toward Lincoln's re election prospects. It notes regret among some Democrats about the Union’s future, concedes Lincoln’s establishment of secessionist sentiment, and warns that rebel states may vote to counterbalance loyal ones. It portrays Lincoln as an "unanswerable argument" for secession and questions the outcome of the upcoming election.
After days in court, Roddy A Smith was acquitted for the murder of his wife and three children present in the Indianapolis courtroom. The verdict prompted tears, prayers, and praise for justice as the judge adjourned the session and the crowd witnessed an emotional display of forgiveness and relief.
The Kenton Daily Monitor editors Dorgey Gardner and Frederick J. Goodrich, once strong advocates of total war and abolition of slavery, now endorse an armistice and a convention of the states. The piece suggests South leaders have persuaded Northern readers that justice requires peaceful terms and a potential conference to avert further bloodshed.
The Concord New Hampshire article discusses Republican disarray on national and state levels, Lincoln and Fremont divisions, and calls for peace through a restored Union even as some states remain slave. It notes Southern refugees in Louisville, suffering, destitution, and crowded barracks with scarce provisions as trains bring more evacuees north.
A damaged excerpt critiques peace negotiations and political foes who demand terms before talks. It argues that freedom of discussion is essential to peace and accuses opponents of aiming to trap the administration and ruin its efforts, disregarding countrywide consequences.
In 1843 Mr W Mathews markets the Venetian Hall Dye claiming universal use in dyeing fabrics. The advertisement asserts the dye is cheap at thirty cents per vial, with each bottle containing the usual quantity. It assures no injury to fabric or color and guarantees permanence against fade, clock, or wash. Available from Mathews as general agent and a New York dealer, with prices listed.
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