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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1863
Page
2
A satirical critique of hero worship recounts a Dubuque reception for Meade's Washington advance and a local tribute event. It mocks the spectacle, political rhetoric, and public displays as garish, chaotic, and exaggerated, ending with loyalists celebrating government support amid smoky revelry.
A 19th century controversy over religious leaders engaging in politics. The piece cites a minister expelled from the Southern Illinois conference for supporting Vallandigham. It quotes Boston pastor Dr Kirk on why politics should stay out of preaching and recalls Burke’s critique of pulpit meddling.
The Catholic Telegraph editoriary calls Mahony a beaten politician and predicts his wriggling comeback under overwhelming majorities. It also notes the Telegraph’s abolitionist stance and its support for emancipation, contrasting a local Democrat’s club efforts.
The Catholic Telegraph attacks the removal of Rosecrans, claiming it supports the administration. It quotes Voltaire advocating dirt throwing against the Church and applies the same motto to General Rosecrans, with Mr Stanton and associates urged to smear him, hoping some dirt sticks.
In La Crosse in 1860 Seward criticizes electing disliked leaders. He compares such a government to Austria and its army of 500000 to back the unpopular ruler and preserve the Union.
An onlookers recount from a Milwaukee to La Crosse train shows a man attempting an intimate kiss with a passenger in the fourth seat back. The moment ends with a mistaken kiss and laughter as the couple’s behind seats cause a commotion among travelers.
The Signourney News reports at the recent Keokuk County District Court terms in South English all bound over defendants for Talley’s killing were discharged as no indictments were found. No witness could identify the shooter except Talley himself. Parties charged with conspiracy were also discharged for lack of sufficient evidence.
The article proclaims the completion near and the forthcoming consecration of a grand organ at the Music Hall. It credits Dr J Baxter Upham and Herr Walcker for leadership and craftsmanship. The event includes an November 2 dedication with Charlotte Cushman delivering an ode.
A wealthy couple’s daughter, about 20, ran off with a 50 year old Benedict and fathered a child. The pair were found at the Globe Hotel and the girl claimed she was of age. She first agreed to go home but then fled the Mayor’s office, leaving a warrantless pursuit as authorities await her return.
Artemus Ward mocks political managers in a fragmentary lecture note referencing Ghosts and a Union clock metaphor. He recalls an apprenticeship escapade in New Hampshire and contrasts mendable clocks with politicians who steal their dinners but do not restore the Union. He plans a San Francisco talk in about four weeks with free admission.
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