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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1864
Page
4
The piece reports Greeley stating pacification is possible and urges peaceful settlement through negotiation. It notes Lincoln and Creeley as barriers, cites Northern and Southern leaders, and calls for a constitutional path to end the war, with press urging a united, calm approach to halt bloodshed.
The report totals 353 000 wounded or ill soldiers across Washington hospitals, other military hospitals, and camp hospitals plus dead, discharged for disability, or expired terms. It notes ongoing depletions and cites a $9 000 000 suspended Treasury requisition as reported by a Washington correspondent for the Cincinnati Gazette.
The piece notes requisitions reaching ninety million and a public debt rise of 75,683,400 in 28 days through July 12, implying imminent bankruptcy. It questions Lincoln's goal to abolish slavery and whether white men will support the emancipation policy. It mentions a New York enrollment of men 18 to 45 and a city tally of 115,000 liable versus a federal tally of 215,000, highlighting a significant discrepancy.
The account sketches shallow streams with sandy fords, along with forests of oaks poplars and beeches. It notes scarce cotton fields, a shift to corn, few wheat fields, and absent hay grasses. Apple and peach trees flourish, melons abound, and sweet potatoes predominate in the crop mix.
The steamship Northern Light under Captain Tinklepaugh arrived at the port from Aspinwall after leaving on the 10th. A pursuing schooner and a propeller brig chased and altered course up to sixteen points, but the pursuer gave up after about one hour and fifteen minutes.
An obituary or funeral note recounts a clergyman reading the ninth chapter of First Corinthians by mistake during Colonel Savage’s funeral. The compositor’s misreading altered the text to a verse about the wilderness, noted by the editor as an unfortunate mix up with potential campaign relevance.
The number inside the enclosure has risen above twenty seven thousand with five new additions. Mortality runs high and overcrowding leads to efforts to refuse more admissions. Domestic turmoil rises including thieving fighting and murders. about ninety inmates are kept outside under guard. Several are said to be hanged by comrades for a murder.
A vivid, though garbled, wartime diary fragment describes a soldier marching through Virginia with knee deep dirt and ash like powders. The narrator evokes discomfort, heat, and relentless grime as essential elements of the march.
During Fort Stevens bombardment Lincoln, a brief shot grazed the fort, striking a soldier’s leg. He examined the impact point and, amid a grim scene, remarked that the beard of the attacker looked well.
A fragmentary report from New York and Washington in July 1810 discusses a presidential proclamation for a half‑million troops, claiming the President foresees a draft after the election to support Union forces and deter Confederate advances, with generals and war plans debated.
An 1860s New York editorial analyzes Democratic Party stance on war and peace urging constitutional action through a Convention of the States. It argues for a pause in hostilities to seek reasoned settlement, warns against perpetual war, and predicts a better future if peace talks proceed.
The Sixth Federal Army Corps under Gen Wright and Sheridan moved toward Ream's Station on the Petersburg and Weldon Railroad to aid Wilkon and Kyatz but raiders had been routed. Union scouts warned of Confederate movement causing rapid fortifications then retreat to Grant's main army. Fitz Lee’s command near Lee’s Mill repelled Gregg’s cavalry, taking prisoners, amid ongoing artillery exchanges as Grant strengthens lines.
The House of Commons debate on Disraeli's motion ends with a 2955 to 13 vote in favor. Lord Malmesbury leads a parallel Lords debate ending 177 to 109 against government. Fire destroys the Chapel of Savoy in London while archives are saved. Danish and Prussian naval actions recap with mixed reports and tension over territorial ceding.
The dispatch reports Colonel Mason resuming his post as Confederate representative in London amid rumors of altered government stance toward him. It notes Mason’s London return, a formal breakfast with Captain Semmes, and a letter exchange with Mr. Landaster, suggesting potential political shifts and possible recognition by foreign powers.
A stream of advertisements extols Dr. Gooddans Catarr Remedys and Cherokee Remedy for female disorders and infections. The notices tout rapid permanent cures, secrecy, and professional reputation, listing locations in Chicago and claims of widespread usage and effectiveness.
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