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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1863
Page
2
A garbled text fragment from the Dubuque Herald touches on legal notices, family matters, and political commentary. It includes scattered names, place hints, and a long-winded will excerpt with references to heirs, property, and church or civic figures. The piece mixes Abolitionist rhetoric, county politics, and personal testamentary language.
A derailed reminiscence traces Col. Stone’s wartime actions and alleged cowardice at Blue Mills. The piece recounts that Stone fled a Coshocton_enlisted unit, later denies, and questions his enrollment while naming Judge Love. It links later Civil War stance to these historical claims amidst political attacks.
A British peer and an American argue over the value of the writ of habeas corpus and national separation. The American quips that they still have it, while the British remark emphasizes lost standards. The exchange hints at deeper shared values and tensions between South and North.
A scrambled advert claims a patent medicine called Lenin or similar cures nerves irritation and various abstinences. It touts a long list of sensational effects and says the preparation was made in Cahacabia District and sold through national agencies. The text imitates a period poison pill style and cites New York Tribune and Times and Post as copying sources.
The piece extols constitutional guarantees citing Henry Laurens and the habeas corpus episode. It recalls Laurens imprisonment in London, his release after Suborne’s tenure, and Shelburne’s remark on habeas versus auts corpus. It argues habeas corpus underpins liberty and resists eroding majorities. It notes discussions on negro fighters and Wagner assault behavior.
A lengthy 1861 speech argues for peaceful restoration of the Union rather than civil war. It critiques use of military power, favors constitutional amendments or popular sovereignty, and warns that disunion or war would devastate the nation. It cites historical precedents and urges cross‑sectional unity, urging withdrawal of forces from Fort Sumter and peaceful avenues to restore government.
A historical advertisement fragment touts Wyokoop's Pectoral for coughs colds bronchitis and chest complaints. It features testimonials from Reverend Porter and lists ailments from croup to nervous distress. Strong entities include Dr Wyokoop and the Porter endorsement.
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