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In an odd early press note the paper extols its reach and influence across territories. It claims the Henry Comblocd as a standard and positions itself as the best advertising medium in the region.
06 Jan 1864
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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1864
Page
1
In an odd early press note the paper extols its reach and influence across territories. It claims the Henry Comblocd as a standard and positions itself as the best advertising medium in the region.
A 19th century report quotes Provost Maeshal delaying draft enrollment beyond Sunday January and denying imminent draughts. Officials claim lists are unfinished and skeptics insist no statewide draft will occur, noting Iowa trails the last call by about 4000 and predicting no broad town draft.
A Dubuque influenced preview argues nine Democrats will control town legislature decisions, pledging to vote right and expose bad schemes. It lists opposition from Dubuque figures Jennings Kell Gray and Leseer, with House rivals Cort O'Brien Richards Crixtoph Duque Paulk Cary, urging bold stand against abolitionists and declaring their duty to fight and die for the cause.
A satirical note praises Mr. Mahony as he assumes his new office and vows to enforce law with sheriff backing, while mocking abolitionists. It warns that aggressive arrests could shift public sympathy to the prisoner and laments past antics as both sides feud over control and fees.
A Dublin anecdote recounts a wager between the future Daniel O'Connell and Biddy Moriarty, a noted quayside vendor. O'Connell employs sharp words and mathematical jibes to silence the aging scold, who rants with pulpy insults until defeated and silenced.
A Cincinnati to Dayton passenger tram and a Dayton train collided seven miles from Dayton at 10 am. Baggage master Thomas Davis was killed and about 15 people were injured, some fatally. Dr Willard, a local dentist, is reported among the severely injured. A lady and child had to be cut free from wreckage with axes.
The piece explains Secretary Stanton enlarging General Butler’s powers to oversee all rebel prisoner exchanges, with 40,000 prisoners at Pointe Lookout within three weeks. It notes Gen Stoneman’s reassignment and Lt Col Egan becoming Chief Quartermaster. Ohio lawmakers organized. Speaker of the House J R Hubbell elected. Gov Tod's brief message praises finances and militia success.
Freedmen celebration honors emancipation with speeches by Rev Bellows Dr Cheever and others while letters arrive from Gov Andrew Chas Sumner and more. Fleet news notes Admiral Farragut to sail today to command the eastern blockading squadron as snow covers Albany. Legislature organizes with Republican officers elected and the governor’s message discusses military matters and national policy. The President’s message to Congress reiterates bounty pay limits effective December end and seeks peace through union.
A congressional letter discusses modifying the bounty law to allow payments through February. It notes veterans prefer bounty volunteers to drafts, cites recruiting boosts since Oct 17, and warns act changes may curb enlistments. Proposals urge reconsidering post January 5 bounty restrictions and outline exemptions and penalties in the new enrollment bill.
Advertisements list assorted liquor brands and prices at auction. Also notice of divorce proceedings for Davi A. Wright and warnings against purchasing Dubuque and Pacific Railroad construction bonds, with details on court dates and bond conversion.
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