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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1865
Page
1
A dense, fragmented report discusses reactions to British and American policies amid war scare. It references President Lincoln era stance, Seward, Johnson, and Republican figures, with debate over neutrality, indemnities, and possible conflict involving Britain, Ireland, and the United States.
Thurlow Weed contends for cooperation with Caleb Cushing amid reports President Johnson named Cushing a special envoy to Boyland to aid in addressing pending complications. Cushing, a prominent Democrat ally, may replace Adams as Resident Minister, prompting Republican scrutiny and speculation.
The piece rails at the McGrevor News and a tentative critique of Dubnaque, favoring the Times and Waverly Phoenix. It notes a new editor as a tin of talent and calls for better material in the Pune context, questioning the so called incination and political alignment.
A letter from a prominent party figure discusses an expedition from Laws Center Kansas to Santa Fe and Navajo reservations for a government report on Indian affairs. The writer praises Lawrence’s growth, contrasts progressive change with jealousy, and criticizes Democratic rhetoric as hoglike satire.
A raunchy 19th century tirade rails at the so called High Constable of the Commonwealth as he enforces new moral laws. The piece mocks Sunday closures bars druggists and barber shops and calls for sweeping controls on churches hotels trains and social behavior in Massachusetts.
The article notes that Juares term as Mexican president ends on November 80th with no successor elected. It states the constitution vests the presidency in the Chief Justice on vacancy, Gen. Detanstry being the Chief Justice in New York and rumored to return to Mexico with authority and material aid to assume governance.
Soldiers in Chicago rally a ticket of their own and clash with Republican papers that oppose them. The row echoes similar battles in Towa as soldiers who once fought abroad accuse “patriotic” leaders of double standards and abuse, praising their wartime allies only while in the field.
In an abolition paper discussion the public asks whether Justice C C Cole neglected bench duties to give political speeches in schools and four corners. No answer yet, and the writer urges a clear stance.
In McGregor heated discourse the paper mocks Andy Johnson, arguing the radicals misread providence in Lincoln’s removal and the ascent of “our Joshua 2” as political fate rather than public will.
The report notes Stone’s likely nationwide majority with eight counties totaling 15 000 to 16 000 votes while remaining counties show minimal voting. Montgomery Blair, Lincoln’s cabinet member, campaigns for the Democratic ticket in New York stirring crowds in New York City Rochester and Buffalo.
The Rev Henry Ward Beecher delivered a Sunday evening eulogy on President Johnson and General Lee. He spoke of restoration, black rights, and the South, praising Johnson's wisdom while defending Lee's postwar conduct and leadership at a college.
A fragment cites European telegraph costs as much cheaper than American rates and argues lines yield huge dividends. It notes public demand for relief and mentions editorials on the removal of Ruggell by President Johnson over a negro suffrage resolution, praising the outcome in Lucas.
Dr J W Smith of Charles City Floyd county was appointed an examining surgeon of the Teusion Myrean. The appointment aligns with the conservative shift in the recent ministry and is considered one of the best yet made, avoiding the radical element.
About one hundred of the town cavalry arrived from Pisvenport this morning on the trust. The balance of the regiment remaining to this partial return are expected today by train and boat. Michael Horn, a fananp carrier of years ago, is mentioned among the men. The boys took the western train for their home. The opening trot at the Dotiuque Driving Park is deferred due to bad weather.
A young girl was enticed away from home by a band of wandering vagabonds, prompting a legal and social response and police inquiry into her whereabouts and safety.
A seventeen year old girl from Plympton, Plymouth County, left with a traveling Wild West show party headed to St Louis after being courted by Van Campen. She disappeared after a noon outing, with police and family hunting, while reports link her to prostitution rings and elude to ruin while the town ponders punishment as a remedy.
A whirlwind of items reports on Tumphrey Marshall seeking bar admission in New Orleans, cholera rumors in Brooklyn denied by rivals, Wade Hampton elected South Carolina governor, Belmont's high pay for letters, torpedo finds in South Danvers, and a flood of society, politics, and theater notes from Boston to Philadelphia.
An article reports Rev BR Oswald, a Lutheran minister in the city, charged with assault with intent to commit great bodily harm against his own daughter, about 20. He was bound over in $300 to await the December term. Witnesses describe severe injuries and brutality.
The Eagle Speed with 497 coolies from Port Canning to Demerara wrecked near Halliday's Island on August 22. Only 169 souls survived the boats, plus all Europeans aboard. Captain Hoskins' boat saved some, while other boats failed. The steamer Lady Elgin aided later, finding some coolies clinging to wreckage. By Wednesday morning many perished in the jungle, with Tigers reportedly involved.
A legend from party days recounts Rev. Robert J. Breckinridge as temporary Baltimore convention chairman and Iste Thomas F. Marabull of Kentucky. They once joined lances with Henry Clay to build reputation, but years later encountered a spree. The lawyer’s quip links their fall from grace to their respective paths in life.
Mississippi elected WM Sharkey as United States Senator to fill the unexpired term of Jefferson Davis. Sharkey, a South Carolinian by birth, rose through Mississippi offices, served as Speaker, and gained a national jurist reputation. He was Consul to Havana, a Union loyalist, and faced arrest in 1862 for debt payments to Confederate authorities. He led Union reconstruction efforts in the state. J. J. Alcorn elected for the long term had limited prior offices but was a strong Unionist, later serving in the reconstructed state legislature.
An advertisement touts Welmbokts Mishly Concentrated Compound Fluid Extract Buchu as a safe, pleasant tasting cure for bladder and kidney diseases including gravel dropsy and urinary obstructions. It cites medical authorities and presents Helmbold's Concentrated Fluid Extract of Buchu, prepared with buchu cubebs and Juniper berries, sold at Helmbold's drug warehouse in New York.
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