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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1863
Page
2
The Dubuque Herald rails at the Republican stance on slavery and national policy. It attacks Lincoln administration figures as upholding abolition and disunion, arguing the army fight will continue until abolition or disunion is achieved.
The document argues the amnesty proclamation, issued by the President, oversteps constitutional power since pardons are granted after trial and conviction, while amnesty differs and requires sovereign action by Congress, thus the proclamation is deemed invalid.
Longstreet lifted Knoxville siege and Parson Brownlow may return to Cincinnati. He faced fear bravely and can resume denouncing the cowardly North stay-at-homes with his coarse speech once more.
The Secretary of the Navy remarks Charleston 2 is of little military consequence. He notes rebels can be worn down by sacrifice and time, comparing them to sour grapes since they cannot prevail.
The article argues agriculture remains a lively mystery despite advances. It notes Hartib and other elderly farmers speak of farming as a mystery with no single solution. It emphasizes uncertain effects of phosphates nitrogenous manures and other fertilizing agents on final yields and soil capacity.
The Treasury report notes a stronger year for federal finances amid war-time demands. It cites debt, revenue, and loan limits, detailing actual receipts from the Internal Revenue and projected borrowing needs for the next year. The report emphasizes safeguards, deficits, and the government’s reliance on credit to sustain expenditures.
The text outlines proposed changes to debt limits and loan provisions, including raising deposit and loan caps, creating a reserve, and permitting redeemable loans. It discusses funding through loans, bonds, or notes, prefers moderate interest and broad distribution, and evaluates options like 5-20s or certificates of indebtedness while preserving national banking and currency goals.
Controversy over stockings features long discussion of colors from blue to red and the enduring appeal of white. Observations reference Eloquence of Eiwthorne and Grammont era tastes, noting white as the preferred, with various hues seen as novelty or inappropriate for most wearers.
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