19 Jul 1864
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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1864
Page
1
N G Sanus argues for unity in the Iowa region Democratic faction against a new convention in Town City. He urges opposition to war candidates and Lincoln, promotes a peace platform, and cites Judge Thayer’s view on unity to preserve constitutional liberty amid Civil War tensions.
Avanous in Dubuque Chronicle letters criticize a proposed State Convention at Iowa City on August 21. The writer argues the call aims to gauge public preference for platform and nominations and to assist a new Democratic organization, naming Byington McClary and other Democrats as proponents.
Fragmentary report recounts a Civil War expedition led by generals Crook and Hunter. It alleges heavy Confederate losses and asserts widespread burning of towns colleges libraries and government properties. The text claims delayed actions and a chaotic retreat with ruined infrastructure and supplies.
The Athenta Register reports the death of Lieut General Leonidas Polk during a Confederate attempt near Pine Mountain. He fell after a second shell struck, while Johnston stood nearby. Polk carried a prayer book and three copies of Balm for the Wounded as gifts, all stained with his blood.
Lord Palmerston noted dirt’s value when in proper places and urged society to act on the truth. The piece cites practical chemists and Dr Lyon Playfair’s 1851 discourse on industrial chemistry and perfume production as proof of progress and the value of waste-derived products.
An article denounces dishonest chemistry behind decayed materials used to imitate fruits oils and perfumes. It details heat oil from brandy and whisky, oil of pears, and fake grape scents, then exposes shoddy wool production in Leeds with waste wool spun into broadcloths and carpets.
An ailing dog carried away by flood on the five then in the Swiss Powers area was seen again at a Bigalow Creek station. The animal swam the rest of the day and night until Sunday evening reaching the place above mentioned.
Telegraph dispatches from New York and New Orleans describe Union and Confederate maneuvers around Chattanooga and nearby fronts. Reports claim strong Rebel works with 20,000 militia, shifting supplies toward Augusta, and Grant’s expected actions. deserters and prisoner exchanges surface as Sherman’s army holds entrenched positions.
Overnight reports say rebel raiders abandoned pursuit and may reach Lynchburg with plunder intact unless intercepted between Staunton and Lynchburg. Trailing spoil stretched over a mile, with 7000 head of horses cattle and mules and large flocks of sheep and hogs moved through the gap. Several hundred wounded in carriages and ambulances, including a brigadier and several colonels, were seen. Government mobilizes forces in Maryland as rebels retreat. A mounted rifle battery with cavalry and two infantry parks, one 14 gun and one 18 gun, were reported with the force.
The proclamation, issued from Washington on July 18, 1864, calls for 500,000 volunteers for one to three years of military service to suppress the rebellion. It details enrollment, potential drafts after deadlines, and bounty provisions, with Lincoln and Secretary Seward signing. News from New York reports Grant’s army skirmishes near the 9th Corps and political finance debates, along with related dispatches.
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