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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1864
Page
2
The Baltimore acceptance by President Lincoln draws sharp partisan reaction. Critics accuse the Monroe doctrine stance of being compromised by Lincoln and the party, while radicals demand removal of Blair and Seward. Memorial notes honor Josiah Quincy and John Clancey, reflecting on political shifts and a tense national atmosphere.
The act allows the President to call any number of volunteers for one to three year terms. Substitutes count toward a county quota. Volunteers receive bounty payments: $100 for one year, $200 for two years, $300 for three years, paid in three installments. Death benefits go to widow or children, or mother if no widow. Drafts may fill unfilled quotas within fifty days. no payment excuses duty. Veterans and substitutes will be assigned to regiments, with broad option to select within their state.
In response to Gov. Seymour's directive, A Oakey Hall began collecting evidence before City Judge A D Russell. A warrant was issued for Major General Dix and others guarding the office of recently suppressed newspapers. Arrests were made and the officers, with their counsel, appeared. Judge Russell granted delay for further examination, with defendants released on recognizances.
On the morning of the 3d inst between Barnegat and Absecomb Lightship the steamship Locust Point collided with the steamship Matanzas. The Locust Point sank in seven minutes with 23 crew and 13 passengers on board. The Matanzas rescued 22 survivors. 19 aboard Locust Point appear lost. The Matanzas carried 145 souls and sustained no injuries.
The Massouri Republican notes Baker’s regiment once numbered up to 2700 with 100 discharged. many perished or deserted, while six Vermont brothers enlisted together and one survivor died. It cites war fatigue deaths as only part of losses and details mass deportations from Warsaw and Lithuania, with estimates around 120,000 Lithuanians deported and 20,000 exiles since year.
The Journal of Commerce warns that recent high quality paste imitations flood New York with deceptive diamonds. They imitate but lack genuine crystalized carbon permanence, failing tests like hardness and glow. Experts advise consulting a jeweler before purchase to avoid fraud by untrustworthy dealers.
From Clecinonal Commercial Wasnmnerox July 2 headquarters Army of the Potomac June 30 to July 7 AMA report details Wilsons raid from Burksville Junction along the Danville Railroad to Staunton Creek and Staunton Creek retreat, engagement near Spotswood River, loss of guns and wagons, pursuit by Leelas cavalry, actions at Petersburg, and reorganizations.
A Louisville Journal report items a recent robbery from a paymaster's safe. A large sum, forty thousand dollars, was stolen after paymasters moved funds during the Civil War period. The incident followed transfers to Nashville and Louisville safes, with discovery of the loss on June 18 and steps taken to recover the money and identify the thief.
Rumors spread in Paris last week of Emperor Napoleon III narrowly escaping danger at Fontainbleau. The tale says he tested a cork boot contraption to walk on water, then toppled into a pond due to his weight, taking a cold bath. The story’s accuracy is unclear and likely exaggerated.
Special dispatch from Washington reports July 5 events with Congress adjournment followed by a Dem association celebration in Capitol grounds led by Hon. Charles Mayon. President’s grounds crowded by contrabands. Secretary Fessenden assumes Treasury duties and is escorted through the building. Chase tours Ohio, then departs. Sprague opposition to Blair interest noted. Navy celebrates Alabama destruction. Winslow named Commodore for gallant service.
General Smith planned a feint to seize a wood cover and attack rebels with a surprise rush. Turner's division moved to front but Colonel Burton misfired into the open, forcing a retreat. Two hours of fighting ended near evening with limited damage. Captain Buwler wounded.
Intelligence reached the city this afternoon of the death in England of William Smith O Brien the eminent Irish agitator. Born October 17 1808 in Clare and educated at Harrow and Cambridge he began his parliamentary career in 1827. He was active in repeal movements and faced multiple imprisonments and trials for high treason before his pardon in 1859.
Milly Murray is found guilty of first degree murder at Orange County Oyer and Terminer. She is sentenced to be hanged on August 11 after the jury recommended mercy. The child died after a muslin cord was tied around its neck and hidden in a carpet bag hidden near her bed. The judge notes the severity of the crime and that mercy is not granted.
The House called attention to members drawing two salaries as military officers and legislators. Mr Ganson of Buffalo district introduced a resolution exposing Green Clay Smith and Loan of Missouri as drawing two government salaries. One forgot he had no right. the other claimed to have but promised refund, yet neither acted by yesterday.
A Smyrna paper predicts a cotton crop of 150000 bales of 452 pounds each in Anatolia this year, up from 60000 bales last year. Cost to raise is £10 per bale with selling price £30, indicating strong profit and growing wealth from cotton culture. The interior is rising in wealth and the paper claims Turkish cotton may rival American in a few years.
On and after May 16 the Bank will only pay out the notes of the State Bank of Iowa, Treasury notes, and National Bank notes. We shall continue to receive deposits at par, with other currency recaged only at par.
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