22 Jan 1864
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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1864
Page
1
The Dubuque Herald reports on Governor Kirkwood’s fall from favor as Grimes sails to reelection and Kirkwood’s allies brace for loss. Gen. Scott critiqued war leadership and amnesty policy while a New York education board probe initiates expulsion talks. A St. Louis duck-stick novelty raises quick cash for a local operator.
A lengthy discussion favors completing the Monroe to Dubuque railway to channel trade and resources through Milwaukee. It argues the line would shift central state trade, benefit Milwaukee, and bring grain zinc and lumber traffic from western counties to eastern markets.
Telegraphic dispatch reports a Senate bill to cap homesteads at 3000 dollars with skepticism it passes. It notes a House resolution naming Lincoln as the people’s choice and a tax discussion on state bank paper for taxes. Also covers naval engine probes and no change in whisky tax, tobacco tax talks, and rumors of Richmond evacuation.
Banrimone January 21 reports the day’s sessions in both houses favor an immediate emancipation scheme. A motion to postpone the convention delegate election was defeated.
In Congress, Mr. Morris urged confiscation of rebel estates while an amendment taxed cotton in manufacturers two cents per pound. Brooks and allies fought the drawback. Spirits imported before passage taxed fifty cents. Senate moved to promote enlistments with objections over colored soldiers bounties. Oaths and new rules sparked debate as Maryland’s Johnston urged caution on racial equality and amnesty.
The Garibaldi sails from New York for San Francisco and is reported aground near Southwest Split Sandy Hook. Revenue officers return from the Chespeake seizure with significant finds, including 25 bales of cotton and a schooner load of goods. The Mobile Register airs harsh war commentary on conscription and whisky taxes, with provocative language about the army and civilians.
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