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Dubuque Democratic Herald

Location

Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1864

Page

2

Memphis election sparks debate on military rule and liberty

The text notes Mayor Parkswan's re election in Memphis amid threats from Gen Washburne who suspends municipal functions. It questions free government, Reconstruction policy, and civil rights, urging freemen to resist via the ballot while drawing parallels to Chicago and New York and citing Gen Shepley and Mr Lincoln.

Memphis Meyer Parks Washbourne Mari Packswan Werks Gen Washburne Chicago New York Shepley Norfolk Lincoln

Crops Damaged by Drought and Bugs in Dubuque County

A tour through Julien, Peru, Jefferson, Concord and Liberty Townships shows drought injuries easing after rain but heavy loss from bugs. Wheat and barley suffer stalk damage, corn replanting occurs, potatoes look fair, with some fields nearly or wholly destroyed by chinch bugs and drought. Overall yields not disastrous but not full.

Dubuque County Julien Peru Jefferson Concord Liberty

Congress Adopts Adjournment Resolution Amid Turbulent Session

The Congress moves to adjourn promising no new national disgrace before December. Several measures pass including defeat of a liquor tax test and a joint resolution barring insurgent states from electoral votes, excluding Tennessee. The conscription statute is amended reducing the $300 commutation and increasing bounties for volunteers.

Congress Tennessee Andy Jobnace

Emancipation and black suffrage debate in party platforms

A late 19th century editorial argues over granting voting rights to every Black man and how party platforms may or may not endorse such reform. It warns Republicans not to ignore the issue and cautions that a Lincoln re election could seal change too late.

AG Feamingham Sau Philips Ruta Randy Baltimore N. Y Jane’” Mutts Acason Lincoln Ia Mr. Mathews Thoursanda Matityn Iwawatha Murhkot Epon Herald Vestiger Hoyl Dirk Pontion Holt & CO University Place N.Y James New Orleans Huepstel Jama New Orleana Jones Orleans Crescent Union Orettot Galvevian News Texas Curtoni House Baton Rouge Grrette Coret Jamen Orleans Jame’ Serriees de. Jamies Randolph St State Dearborn Clucaza M. Parsons

Lincoln calls for half a million more men

The article discusses possible shifts in the Union and Independence Party leadership and imagines reactions to Lincoln's potential death. It mentions rumors about a new head of the party and notes the President would issue a call for half a million additional troops in a few days.

Union Party Fal Cvente Lincoln

Ho es on Sanitary Matters Letter to Times Editor

Letter from C B Hewes July 2 1864 defends Sanitary aid to soldiers and explains self funded effort to transport supplies to the front. He argues critics misstate his position and praises chaplains nurses and timely provisioning.

Dubuque Merald Coder Kalle Galle Norton Times Roysolf CE. Wewes Axnar B. Hewes Perkitia Ome Parsons Gazelle Ima Chaplaincy Campa” and Hospitale 11Th New York Acores Pennsylvania 62D Bat

Opinion on Army Relief Efforts and Sanitary Commission

Civil War era letter argues the Sanitary Commission is inefficient and costly. It proposes county or congressional district aid societies to transport and distribute supplies directly to front line troops. The author, C. Kewna, emphasizes practical relief over rhetoric and cites hospital conditions and charity work to support reform.

Sanitary Commission Slartly Rhowpitala Christian Commission Jis C.kewna Cavan Pana

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