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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1864
Page
5
A fragmentary wartime report describes a clash where General Cenat assaulted enemy lines, with prisoners captured and officers wounded. It notes a large stockpile including pavemaster's safes and a reported eight thousand prisoners, while operations along the shore and inland theaters are outlined amid troop movements and deferred public notices.
An Iowa article outlines candidates for state offices to be chosen next November, naming Senator Hunt of Clayton and Representative Burke of Bremer as possible Attorney General prospects. It discusses party maneuvering, nominations, and editorials about Cole, Noble, and Northern counties amid a broader critique of political corruption and newspaper influence.
Fragmented report notes Jacob Rich of Davenport securing a government contract for supplying 1,000 horses. It references a spiritual paper closure in Des Moines and multiple chaotic local incidents including political coercion in Adel, a district court term, smallpox illness, and a severe explosion on a railway line with casualties.
The Glens, Chicago Union, and Chicago and Northwestern Railroads merged yesterday after votes by stockholders and directors. The Chicago and Negttewesteans 4 vile way Company will name William Ogden as president of the consolidated railroad. George L Danlop is named general superintendent, with EEC Willis as chief operations official amid the organizational changes.
Dispatches from Union headquarters report Grant’s June actions near Richmond. Rebels attacked the fleet on James River with ironclads, but Union forces held, with roughly 3,000 killed or wounded in heavy fighting. Casualties include Gen Tyler and Col Morris. Warren’s, Meade’s, and Burnside’s units reported fierce combat and prisoner captures. Richmond's defenses remained firm with reports of Union advance and Confederate counterattacks all along the lines. A New York War Democrats meeting urged renomination of Lincoln and nominated Daniel Dickinson for Vice President. Fire at Fulton Street damaged property valued in the tens of thousands. several officials and artists affected.
Reports from Fort Moxner on a minor Confederate attack as John A Warner delivers soldiers and prisoners. A White House tale notes heavy cannon fire near day’s end. From Washington a Treasury bond offer calls for 875 million in U.S. bonds at six percent with deposits required by June 16.
The Herald correspondent details a Monday engagement at Cold Harbor with Generals Diven Meritt and Custor leading mounted and dismounted troops. Rebels were driven from the woods after heavy fighting. pursuit continued, with ground contested and casualties mounting on both sides. A later clash Tuesday saw Merritt's brigade press forward against reinforced enemy cavalry and North Carolina infantry.
The Sunday report from New York notes a rumored large fire near Richmond and a White House rebuilding effort. It also details reinforcements reaching Grant from Port Royal, injuries and prisoners, and a sick General Lee returning to Richmond. Reports from Hartford and Boston mention cash relief for East Tennessee.
New York Herald correspondent reports Wednesday combat along the Angaour line ten miles long from Hancock line northwest to southeast. Burnsides corps held high ground while Wright's corps moved left with Sheridan's cavalry. Repeated rebel attacks were repulsed, with many killed or wounded and 200 to 300 prisoners taken. Wright reinforced to bolster defense.
Reports describe linked actions at Cold Harbor and Gaines Mills with Hancock and Warren holding and advancing against rebel works. Correspondents, including from the 6th and 18th corps, recount heavy line fighting, multiple charges, and prisoner captures while Union forces push at Petersburg fronts and along the Chickahominy. Units referenced include Hancock, Warren, and Brooks with 20 pounder batteries, plus mentions of Buell and Grant resignations and a large Union rally in New York.
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