28 Jul 1864
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1864
Page
1
The Dubuque Herald reports a coordinated effort by newspaper owners to align advertising prices and weekly paper editions after a May date. The move aims to standardize rates, with wholesale price changes affecting weekly issues and carrier costs.
The Payenport Gazette reports an order from the Adjutant General calling for militia company numbers to be raised across counties. Dubuque County is tasked to form seventy six companies, more than any other county, with organized units to meet federal and state requirements.
War updates describe Confederate and Union actions across Virginia and Ohio River areas. Reports claim battles near Atlanta are disputed with contradictory dispatches, while guerrilla activity disrupts the Ohio frontier. Politicians discuss furloughs and mediation as states debate wartime strategy.
Reports indicate mediation talks between government and opposition with Mason and Lindsay involved, while rebel activity grows. Raiders burn depots near Shelbyville and a 1500-strong force pursues them. Brownsville and Magle Pass see troop movements as Gen Ford and Col. Herron coordinate defense. In Chicago, Democrats consider restoration under the old Union, aiming for peace, while strikes erupt in Tatwell County coal mines involving a non-union laborer attacked by a mob of women and wives.
Washington editorial discusses the 1860s political split over Lincoln, peace terms, and the Democratic stance. It argues no immediate peace is possible without two governments, warns of Confederate border state secession, and foresees war continuing until March next. It weighs the fate of the Union, the GOP platform, and public sentiment.
A remarkable century plant in McDonoughville near Algiers stands forty feet tall with forty outward branches and a large yellow blossom resembling a sunflower. Locals note the bloom is rare and worth more than a passing notice in this curious specimen’s showcase.
Telegraphic dispatches describe heavy firing toward Martinsburg and Williamsport as Confederate forces threaten the Potomac. Reports contrast false rumors of Union leaders killed. Crook retreats in good order after a major clash and Morgan’s cavalry joins Breckinridge’s command. Union area dispatches note McPherson's remnant funeral, guerrillas plunder Ohio towns, and Indiana voters urged to allow Indian soldiers to vote.
Dispatches describe Confederate actions along rail lines with bridges and engines destroyed by July 24 to 27. Reports from Harper's Ferry, Martinsburg, Winchester and Williamsport note skirmishes, troop movements, and captured stores, horses, and contraband. Union forces, including Crook and Mulligan, engage Early's cavalry while rumors of victories and evacuations circulate.
A July 27 dispatch from Washington reports Brig. Gen Averill killed and Gen Early reinforced in the Valley via Hill's corps, about 2000 men. Bermuda arrives from the West Indies, reports the destruction of a blockade runner near Galveston, and cotton cargo of 700 bales. Sickles intended to return north but fell ill. Harper's Ferry evacuated, Rebel skirmishers four miles distant. reports of fighting near Martinsburg and Williamsport with Union troops falling back.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.