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Dubuque Democratic Herald

Location

Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1864

Page

2

A Democratic Convention Proposed in Dubuque

The Dubuque Herald reports fading Democrats in the northern district urge a Dubuque convention on May 30 to select electors and delegates to the Des Moines State Convention on June 16. The plan aims for district unity, full county representation, and coordinated action across the state.

Dubuque Des Moines Chicago

Political clash in Congress grounds house floor disruption

The scene centers on Mr Pendleton and Washburne during a lengthy debate. Washburne interruptions trigger a rebuke as Pendleton condemns his rival’s conduct and defends parliamentary decorum. Reported details include military movements and a Sunday work violation conviction in Hamilton Township.

Pendleton Ohio Washburne Ninvis Mr. Pendleton Abe

Engagement in Albermarle Sound naval action report

Correspondence recounts a Union squadron engaging ram and steamer Bombshell in Albemarle Sound. The action sees Sassacus and Matabossett exchange fire with Confederate ram, Bombshell and two other ships, resulting in a ram’s surrender of Bombshell and heavy shelling that wounds many aboard Sassacus.

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Rebels press at Danville as Johnson’s division resists

Conflicting reports describe a May clash near Danville with Gen J B Stuart mortally wounded by a ball through his belt. Confederate lines at Jones and Field divisions hold against heavy Union assaults with significant casualties including Brigadier Generals Perrin Walker McGowan and Kadobasun. The enemy remains in front, fortifications strong, no retreat seen.

Richmond Enenas Danville J. B B. Stuart Richmond Aaguirer Beira Guixreas Statiox Johnson Jones Brosken Field Kwels Virginis Avil Walker Stonuwall

Army of the Potomac Infantry Organization and Corps Assignments

The report lists infantry divisions and brigades under the Army of the Potomac with commanders in the Seconal Corps and the Sixth and Sixth Corps. It names divisions led by Hancock Gibsons Birney Wright and Sheridan, with brigades under multiple colonels and generals and notes Burnside’s cavalry command and Burnside’s reserve not included in the consolidation.

Army of the Potomac Hancock UC Barlow Culpnut NA Miles New Yorks 40 Smith Delaware Volunteers Po Frank New York SA Brooks Pitty-filth Pennsylvania John Gibsons Brest AS Webbs Jay Owens SS Carroll Mighty Tidball Fifth Corps Warren Officces Consolidated Corps JF Wadsworth Reig W Crawford J C Rubixon Charles Crithin Il G Wright Irs AT Tobert Upton One Hundred Wid Swentyether New York H. Burnham Fifth Maine Volunteers A Sholer Ci W Getty KF Wheaton L A Grant Sromont Tut Neil Coral AL Mastis HH Prince Wil Morris AY Thompkins Hode Istiid Bef Sheridan Burnside Lheration

Refugee views on Atlanta fortifications and rail links

A Chattanooga writer quotes an “intelligent refugee” from Atlanta who says the city is well fortified to the north for six to seven miles from the river Chattahoochee, with strong rifle pits near the works intended to resist Union raids. Atlanta is described as key to the Confederacy and a hub of workshops. The piece notes rail distances from Chattanooga to Atlanta and mentions New York papers arranging large imports of European printing paper to lower prices set by Eastern manufacturers.

Chicago Chattanooes Atlanta Ploen Chattahochee Confedersey Neuntindenga Atlante Chatanooga Boyce Chicamauge i Sobnson Linggold Catoosa Dalton Resaeu Calhoun New York Daily Papers Europa

Gladstone Budget Piques Tories and Parliaments Cheer

Correspondence notes a Great Day in Parliament as the Chancellor of the Exchequer Gladstone presents a surplus and a sacred emblem lifted. It contrasts Liberals and Tories amid praise for Gladstone's oration and mentions a coroner’s inquiry into a death and a Swiss crystal cavern discovery near St. Maurice.

Horton Commonwealth John Bull Silla Hay Mr. Gladstone England Gladstone Liberala Janut Boon Plaintree Court

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