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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1864
Page
6
A historical argument warns against suspending constitutional rights amid rebellion and political crises. It condemns the idea as despotic, urging restraint to preserve liberty, due process, speedy trials, habeas corpus, and free debate, citing founders’ lessons and the danger of power unchecked by law.
The piece rails at hawkers of treason and lampoons calls for tree speech regulation. It recalls 1880 and 1836 pledges on free speech, and notes a lost House vote shows the four fourths threshold cannot be met to amend the Constitution.
A fragmented excerpt mentions Daniel Dickinson and possible actions in a political dispute connected to President views. The readable text hints at a legal or comity matter affecting leadership but lacks clear specifics or outcomes.
The piece recalls past opposition to the Mexican War and criticizes current leaders for not challenging President Polk. It cites George Ashburn of Massachusetts and Lincoln supporters, arguing for vigilance against power abuses and questioning how a republic can wage war without accountability. The speaker denounces rash claims and urges strict accountability of current executives.
Resolutions adopted by the American Bible Society and the American and Foreign Christian Union. Dayton assembly sees speakers praising loyalty and bids farewell. In Africa, Dahomey clash near Abbeokutu ends with Dahomean defeat. thousands killed or captured, Amazons and Egbas heavily engaged.
Onew Elon Ga May va-Geo. Cleburne's division fought the dth Army Corps under Howards near Lo'ebcl this morning, repulsing the enemy after a des potite contest. Casualties listed include 300 to 500 deaths and 500 to 600 wounded, with 150 to 200 prisoners. Cranby’s brigade engaged at dawn, heavy fighting through the day as Union attacks were repulsed.
Correspondence notes Chickahominy River as Richmond’s outer defense. It describes a swampy, treed floodplain from which hills rise steeply, creating a natural barrier. Confederate works extend along the Brodericksburg railroad to New Bridge, with Napoleons able to shell across the terrain.
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Dispatch notes heavy casualties on both sides during General Averill's raid toward the Virginia Road. Morgan’s forces, aided by Colonel Howard Smith, repelled Averill near Cloyds Mountain with batteries from Capt. McMillan, forcing a retreat toward Dublin and New River Bridge. Averill retreats with 2,000 men, reporting eighty-nine killed missing or wounded.
Brindigham Post reports a week of agitation at the Stock Exchange driven by police events and rumors of a clash between the Court and the Government. The Ministry allegedly planned a rapid Channel fleet move against Austrian Baltic sails, while internal court splits and tensions with the Prince of Wales and Queen reveal a shaken monarchy. Some claim a German-leaning faction, others mourn Danish woes, and Prince Alfred’s Berlin visit draws criticism.
Fashion notes describe pencheolured silks with brocade leaf patterns and long ribbons, pale mauve dresses with lace, square necklines, marshmerry buds, and corsages. White organdies and opal silks appear, with blue velvet accents and French naises. Straw hats and Neapolitan chip options are noted for summer wear.
General Order No 41 from the Army of Northern Virginia announces the death of Maj Gen Eo Stuart commander of the cavalry corps. The message honors his valor devotion and faith noting his achievements in the war and the sorrow of his comrades and army.
The piece lauds Union General Sherman and his troops praising abundant supply lines and swift movement from Kingston, noting the 80 mile advance and the locomotive whistle entering the scene despite the burned railway bridge over the Quininequawa region.
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