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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1863
Page
2
Mahony and Hutchins departed for the State Convention yesterday morning. A few guidemen have kindly consented to contribute to the Herald columns in their absence, which will continue until Saturday next.
A political tirade argues that Democrats obey laws while Abolitionists and Republicans led by Abraham Lincoln violate the Constitution and laws. It denounces federal actions as despotic, accuses the administration of kidnapping and arrest without due process, and calls for accountability. The piece frames higher law as the true standard over constitutional norms.
The article details a New York dinner for Gen. Meagher costing five thousand six hundred dollars. It accuses Meagher of cowardice for resigning his command, laments his departure with his brigade, and condemns his stance against peace. The piece mocks him as a “slink” who deserts in the face of the enemy.
The article notes Tar Fentiac Govensveyt refusing to meddle in the Polish question, aligning with a long standing American policy to avoid foreign entanglements. It highlights American sympathy for Poles yet rejects interference with Russian rule.
London editor’s compilation prints 1863 correspondences from J M Mason and others urging emancipation in Confederate States as basis for peace. Letters discuss American abolitionists’ possible influence on the Civil War and request proof of authority to present emancipation terms.
Washington dispatch reports June 29 1864 letter from President to Ohio Vallandigham committee in duplicate. The President would release Vallandigham if the committee endorses three conditions: admit rebellion exists. pledge to crush it with influence. and ensure army is well paid fed and clothed. Ohio citizens and Cincinnati Ledger denounce the reply as an insult and demand unconditional release.
A tale from northern New Hampshire explains the name Winona used for a navy gun bow. A Native American chief’s daughter elopes with traveler Thornton, who later returns to society. She kills herself, Thornton mourns, moves to Boston, then decades later a traveler at a Winchester inn is found dead beside Winona’s cedar grave.
A notice states a convention for African Americans to be held in Hudsonkeepsie on July 15 to plan sending 10 000 colored troops under Fremont or another general to win and end the rebellion. Burlington Iowa population 8130 voters 1470 militia 918 1853 population 796
The speaker lauds the Democratic party for safeguarding the republic stressing loyalty to the 1780 form of government and warning against Jacobin and radical efforts to erode civil rights He calls for ballot box action to replace current leaders and maintain a stable union. A divergent local anecdote recalls Adams Express encounter and a Crusaders tale about King Richard highlighting caution and wit.
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