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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1864
Page
2
A broad address from Meeers Byington and McCrory urges Democrats to unite against Lincoln's administration, warn of war measures and loss of liberty, and support a Peace Party. It proposes a August convention in Iowa to shape a statewide response and preserve constitutional government.
The author argues the Democratic party is superior to the Republican party, claiming it upholds personal liberty and national dignity, while accusing the Republican party of denying these principles. The piece reflects 19th century partisan rhetoric from the New Nation.
The notice notes a new Revenue Law provision requiring no two cent stamp on receipts for any money owed unless for court judgments shortages or property delivery. It mentions Fort Lafayette and Forts Aowan as holding more prisoner loyalty than “copperheads” in context of the loyalty discussion.
The Democratic State Convention met in Indianapolis with ninety delegates present. Joseph B. McDonald of Marion was nominated for Governor by acclamation and Owen Turpie of White was named Lieutenant Governor. Delegates ratified central committee actions and adopted resolutions urging states rights and union.
The note shows Chase and New Jersey seeking a six percent loan at the same time with Chase paid in gold making his rate twice as valuable. New Jersey is offered four times what she requested and some bids reach 108. The writer suggests New Jersey may have better credit under Democratic rule while the United States is under abolitionist control.
A 1864 Iowa call from Legrand Byington and allies urges a Peace and Union Party to oppose Lincoln's abolition war. It asks electors to organize county meetings on Aug 3 1864 and send delegates to a state convention in Iowa City Aug 21 1864. It condemns wartime policies and seeks peaceful restoration of constitutional government.
Correspondence describes Mantas cavalrymen arriving at Jona’s Neck defeated and mud stained after a ten day raid. Troopers wear women's bonnets and other items, horses exhausted with flies feasting, and riders forced to urge forward by blows as they stumble from fatigue and mud.
Reports describe the presentation of Mexico City keys to Emperor Maximilian as grand displays of gold and enamel. A new palace or remodel of the old one is planned, with ball events at Orizaba and portraits of Cortes era magistrates gifted to the Empress.
The report details General Wallace evacuating Frederick and retreating toward New Market as rebels strike along the Monocacy. Union forces form lines, skirmish, and halt near the Baltimore pike while heavy fighting and prisoners are taken. Casualties include several officers from New York and Pennsylvania units. The enemy’s reported losses are higher, with estimates around 10,000.
A correspondent describes a drunken Senate melee on the third instant during a bill reading. Chandler disrupted proceedings with loud insults and defiance, demanding seat time and denying the chair’s authority, while senators cried for order and the chair enforced rules.
An unusual incident at Heidelberg involved a foreign student and a Swabian where a self destruction pledge followed an insult. The Swabian was chosen to die by lot, an extension was denied, and the student wounded himself near the heart. Doctors hope the wound is not fatal though the university urged restraint.
The article cites the New York Evening Post predicting government expenses for the new fiscal year at about eight hundred million dollars, with revenues around three hundred sixty million. It argues a need to borrow ten million weekly to cover current costs, cast as a critique of currency expansion and price declines.
A Civil War era scene has a colonel trying to charm a waitress wearing an emblematic apron. The Maiden insists she has fought many battles under the flag before a quick witty exchange leaves the officer dumbfounded. Also reported, a Bangor woman recently gave birth to a nineteen pound baby boy.
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