26 Jan 1864
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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1864
Page
1
The notice asserts that the Dairy and Weekly Pfritate has the highest circulation among journals in Iowa and claims superiority over Chicago advertising mediums. It emphasizes reach to the Territories and advertises the publication as a premier advertising medium.
A Washington correspondent argues the smallpox scare reveals broader political crises. The piece attacks Senator Orvis of Kentucky, critiques Davis and Chase era policies, and warns of financial collapse and political violence, urging action to preserve the union amid sectional tension.
A clergy member writes a sharp letter to Senator Wilson criticizing his plan to conscript clergy. The piece inflames with imagery urging clergy to be sent to camp and equipped for drill against rebels, portraying their religious role as a public war concern.
At a Chamber of Commerce gathering Alexander Mitchell was named chairman and Abner Kirby secretary. Debates centered on a linking railroad from Milwaukee to Dubuque via Prairie du Chien or alternative routes through Platteville and Shullsburg. Committees were formed to study feasibility and report back next Monday.
The report outlines bills introduced in the Kansas Legislature including amending the Supervisors law to grant the clerk a casting vote, regulating legal notices by printers, and protecting widows’ homesteads from liability. It notes the judiciary committee favoring a bill to renew a Supreme Court judge and mentions Abolitionist protests and emancipation debates.
Reports from Annapolis note Prime Minister Blair’s speech pleases local observers as Col. Fish moves to Capitol Prison amid fraud and wartime concern. In New York, Europe awaits a Schleswig Holstein settlement while Alabama, Maryland, and Kansas items detail naval actions, weather, and a bank of incidents including a jail sentence and a major building fire.
Fragmentary report describes naval maneuvers near Schleswig and Copenhagen, Danish resistance and British diplomacy. It also notes Garibaldi's resignation, Polish affairs, and U.S. political strife with debates over war policy, slavery, and navy inquiries as lawmakers clash over duties and proclamations.
The House discussed a resolution directing the Military Committee to report a bill for increased army pay. Members warned naval costs would exceed European powers. The Senate enrollment bill was amended and postponed, while other measures on a western navy yard, confiscated property funds, and Utah statehood were referred or laid over.
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