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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1864
Page
2
The attics of the Honato have been removed from the corner of Fifth and Main streets to the Jones Block at the corner of Sixth and Main, up stairs.
A prophetic meditation challenges President Lincoln to walk the Civil War battle line and confront the graves of two million fallen soldiers. It imagines spirits from Maine to Oregon pleading for accountability for abolitionist parties, wartime policies, and the treatment of soldiers and enslaved people.
The Iowa legislature met at noon with a quorum in both houses. Charles Wear was elected Speaker of the House, J. E. Saunders Principal Secretary, G. P. Abul Assistant Secretary, and Z. Streeter Doorkeeper. In the Senate W. J. Davis was named Chief Clerk, with Knox Sergeant at Arms and Addison Udel Messenger. The Governor sent a long message urging abolition of slavery and proposing judiciary and library funding. The bodies adjourned to 10 o'clock tomorrow for further business and caucuses.
The excerpt argues government aims during the Civil War were to abolish slavery and force freed blacks into labor, while conscription harmed the poor. It notes secret societies forming in loyal states, armed groups ready for clashes, and riots in the Union's chief city. It mentions organized regiments, proposed tax exemptions for servicemembers, and praise for Adjt. General Bunker, with endorsement of the President's proclamation and administration policy.
From Mor con's officers to New Hampshire political notes the column bundles scattered items. Col Dlake dies at Johnson Island by strangulation amid threats. Abolition convention nominates Lincoln. Judge Upstar suffers hemorrhage. Willis Gay cited. Natelerdocker editor Jord Clark resumes. A church scandal in Briggsville shocks members. Senate controversy over mourning drape for officials and colored soldiers flagged. NH Democrats nominate Warrington for Governor and Vaughan for Railroad Commissioner. Congress composition tallies occupations. A Tartars execution debate follows. Postmaster Perkins appointed in San Francisco. Garrett Davis expulsion resolution linked to Powell. Detroit paper notes a New Year casualty in Michigan. German house fire claims entire family.
A well-known home builder Mr. N. P. Tutwiler withdrew a large sum from a bank and hid it in two newspapers under a bed. His wife moved it to a fireplace chimney for convenience, but a visit from a guest led to lighting a fire and the money was burnt and drawn up the chimney.
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