13 Mar 1864
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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1864
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text describes a historical dig or event with mentions of a queen, a notable observance, and unfamiliar names. The readable segments suggest a ceremonial opening, a royal connection, and a public toast or viewing related to a local celebration. Entities are unclear due to garbled words.
A garbled report previews a broad policy shift toward amending national law to curtail eastern power, with references to western frontier defense and troop movements. It mentions Gen Gerard, reactions in Washington, and a conjectural link to President Buchanan, set amid a tense political climate and looming policy tests.
Reports indicate a vote at the Se conference led by a motion to substitute for the original bill. The House has not yet acted on the substitute, described as a test vote, with possible implications for ongoing proceedings. Provisions on prisoner releases and orders by Provost Marshal General and Judge Erhine are noted as complicating factors for government authorities.
The article details a proposed chain of major hotels in New York near Central Park, naming backers led by Edward Edwards and partners. It notes plans for a Langre Hotel and the restructuring of Bond Street House into stores, with a push to improve hotel capacity to serve growing travel demand and prestige the city.
Cramped reports from March 12 describe the House approving an appropriation of 4000 dollars for Blind Asylum improvements and confirming tax and adjutant general duties. Debate raged on Resumption bills with figures and personnel movements, while grants, banking reforms, and military appointments occupied much of the day.
The territorial convention in the city elected six delegates to the National Convention in Baltimore next June. A resolution endorsing the Administration and pledging Colorado’s support was adopted, calling Congress to pass acts for a state government and Colorado’s admission to the Union. The report notes rail delays, troop movements, and local skirmishes around Suffolk and Bernard's Mills.
Lawmakers clash over President's reconstruction plan and abolition stance. Speakers from Indiana New York and Ohio attack or defend policies while Democrats and War Democrats feature in heated exchanges. The session ends with adjournment after critical remarks about McClellan and slavery.
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