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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1863
Page
2
The piece mocks politicians who pose as virtuous while seeking power, condemning factionalism and party ostracism. It contrasts democratic ideals with wartime realities, arguing liberty requires responsible leadership and civic virtue rather than loud rhetoric. It questions governance under pressure and warns against chaos from unchecked protest.
A Civil War era column argues for seizing and conscripting all who favor war to end the conflict. It claims abolitionists push for removing slavery by force and asserts Democrats should arm themselves to sustain the Union and constitution against what it calls abolitionist scheming.
A fragment notes that during a Port Hudson engagement many Confederate dead were left on the field while Federals threw grenades that failed to explode, piling up near Confederate works before being hurled back.
A dated English steamship report from May 22 reaches New York with word that Emperor Napoleon III is near setting to dine when a Foreign Affairs dispatch arrives. The news triggers public joy as guns fire from the Invalides and celebrations erupt in Paris, with opera and street gaiety following.
A fragment reflects a Republican paper’s critique of Democratic leaders opposing abolition, arguing that Union preservation depended on Democratic restraint. It laments Civil War costs and warns that faulting Democrats echoes political factionalism that could have avoided conflict.
Vallandigham leaves Petenburg Virginia for Willington under Judge Ould escort and boards a steamer to Nassau. The piece speculates he may head to Canada to influence Ohio election strategy or seek direct talks with the U S administration, citing mobilized pro free speech sentiment in New York.
The bank lowers the rate from eight to six percent, inviting good names and others to obtain money at its various city branches.
A heated Civil War era exchange features a Southern gentleman charging the Lincoln administration with ruin and betrayal while praising the Confederacy. The dialogue touches on Union policy, slavery, conscription, and public discontent before an abrupt halt as a porter interrupts.
An 19th century ad claims solitary habit ruins health with symptoms like dullness memory and indifference to business. Dr Bizelow guarantees cures in every case and offers a guide detailing progression and termination of such diseases. Office listed as 178 South Chick Street with notice to see another column.
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