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Dubuque Democratic Herald

Location

Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1864

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Grant era presses Confederate moves near Richmond

The article reports Civil War battlefield activity around the Chickahominy and Cold Harbor. Grant’s forces push toward Shady Grove Church and Bottoms Bridge while Confederate defenses along a ridge threaten a push to Richmond. Debate over Lincoln and Fremont surfaces as delegates gather for the 1864 elections.

Abandonment of the Overland Campaign and New Peninsula Move

Article describes Confederate defense strength and Grant’s withdrawal north of the Chickahominy after a failed push toward Richmond. It notes McClellan’s struggle, Union regrouping, and soldiers moved by river to strengthen lines while Confederate positions hold along the Pamunkey and Chickahominy valleys with strategic blunders blamed on leadership.

Panuckey Vonineta Mac Clallan Pusat Michel McClellan Ta Grant McClullan Hiealo Janes River York River Fort Mouree Peinsula Richmond Chickahominy River Pembany

River Skirmishes and Nomination News From June

Reports from various fronts describe guerrilla actions near Falmouth Kentucky and near Malmouth and Lexington with rebels advancing toward Cincinnati. News includes nominating events in Boston and New York with military orders, arson, and dispatches about troop movements and river steamer incidents.

Baltimore convention nominates Lincoln for president

A committee from the National Convention at Baltimore informs President Lincoln of his unanimous nomination and presents the platform. Gov Dennison, chair, states the convention’s goals to suppress the rebellion and restore government, and Lincoln indicates approval of amending the constitution to abolish slavery. The group greets him with cordial congratulations.

Baltimore Lincoln White House Dennison Pagipey Union Union Enuue Liberty Nnion

Massachusetts Captures Water Witch Near Assabaw Sound

Privanesmena June 9 report from the blockading squadron states the steamer Water Witch was captured on the third by eight armed boats from the rebel Bert McAllister in Assabaw Sound Gin. Lieut. Commander Pendergrast and officers resisted, but superior numbers prevailed. One escaped by jumping overboard and swimming ashore.

Privanesmena Massachusetts SA. M U. S Water Witch Pendergrast Assabaw Sound Bert McAllister

Lee withdraws to Chickahominy as Union lines hold north bank

From Potomar June 1 Times special reports changes in positions since Friday's fight near Richmond. Lee reportedly fell back to the south bank of the Chickahominy and the Union army now faces him from the north bank. Butler’s camp indicates no immediate forward movement. pontoon bridges are available to cross near Richmond. The Berkshire steamboat fire near Llydle Park caused many deaths. 140 aboard, 60-70 rescued, boat valued at 200000 dollars and fully insured. Administrators’ notices issued in Dubuque and Damien counties call creditors to settle claims and file allowances.

Herald Hunter Collee Grant Sigel Osterlate Landing McNeil Mat Moorfield Hhey Romney Springfield Atvad Clarrisonburg Harrisonburg Gays Sherman New Hope Times Special Sth Times Washington Special Lee Chickahomiy Times Leo New York Commercial Fort Monroe Anys Butler Richmond Shera Madson Catskill M. Baldwin Rhinebeck AETNA Pat Sixten United States

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