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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1863
Page
2
The piece discusses when to hold a Democratic State convention to select delegates for the National convention. It contrasts February and May dates, favors a later meeting, and hopes for a calmer, less turbulent event than the Des Moines gathering four years ago. It criticizes past threats and aims for steadier action under abolitionist pressure.
The passage critiques Schuyler Colfax and his stance on abolition, juxtaposing his leadership in the House with vivid scenes of alleged oppression. It imagines a moral contrast between republican ideals and harsh realities, symbolized by a Russian officer and a Polish singer.
The writer contrasts Northern workers facing rising costs with the plight of 100,000 freed African Americans along the Mississippi who live and die without masters. The piece notes Northern toil to support subsistence while the freed people live in fragile freedom and dependence, highlighting economic and social tensions of the era.
The Burlington Hakkeye questions its Washington correspondent identity and notes two candidates, none named C. C. Pint or C. C. Flint. It mentions Flint recruiting loyal men for the war and an unsettled contract bill, with the Adjutant General refusing to settle.
A mob of United States soldiers destroyed the Duquoin Affinity Journal office in Dravois Inns on December 15 1863. Reports say the Third Indiana Artillery led the destruction while en route to Columbus Kentucky as coercive abolitionists stoke local tensions.
A fragment notes a settlement called Skedaddler's Ridge on the western shore of the grand lakes near Weston Maine and the New Brunswick line. It claims residents fled conscription fears and that the population, around fifty, is slowly growing.
New hotel in St Louis sold at trustee sale to Henry Ames & Co for 153 000 dollars. Sale subject to first mortgage bonds of 200 000 dollars and accrued interest about 20 000 dollars. Lease to Sparke & Parks runs fifteen years. Property cost over 750 000 dollars.
Notice of the death of Mrs. Narga Wickliffe wife of Ex-Governor Chas A Wickliffe at her residence near Bardstown on the 18th inst. She was widely admired for her talents piety amiability and social qualities in Hisville Dem ep.
Heavy Sutr Sylvester Lowry and associates of Arizona file suit against Generals Carlton and West and their officers for one million one hundred twenty thousand dollars claiming military possession of their silver mines was taken without just cause several months ago.
Special correspondence from Washington notes Strong factional push over secession and Union status. The piece questions Arkansas Senator Sebastian seat rights and argues secession rights depend on state acts. It contrasts Confederate policy with Lincoln era doctrine and warns of constitutional rights tied to state membership.
A speech denounces secessionist aims as treason and asserts the Civil War must pursue peace without violence. It argues changes to the Constitution require lawful, peaceful methods and condemns Lincoln and others for seeking radical overthrow. The speaker questions the motives of leaders urging breach of oath and appeals to conscience.
In Wheeling a wife Emma Coddwin from Noble County Ohio and George Paylee from the same area travel toward Pittsburgh with their spouses. A mistaken pairing leads to a dinner scene in Cleveland where all four discover swap. They agree to return home with their own partners.
Descriptive vignette shows a woman on a wet day wrestling with a large umbrella and clinging to draperies while rain threatens to topple her. The scene follows a tense sequence of slips and adjustments as the umbrella sways toward the gutter and the draperies drag along the stone pavement. The Indianapolis Journal reference notes Gen Grant's frail health after a fall and ongoing public interest.
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