04 Oct 1864
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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1864
Page
1
The Dubuque Herald announces a reduction in paper size due to soaring costs of domestic manufacture and newsprint. The move aims to preserve publication, keeping reading material similar while preserving patrons from losses, with assurances of minimal reader impact and a temporary measure until prices stabilize.
In Chicago on State Street a mob gathered before Western Bank where payments were suspended. A notice of Provost Marshal funds burned as transfers were saved and assurances given that money would be forthcoming Monday morning. Jonathan W. Gordon withdraws from the district race citing private reasons. Gen. John Leave to be Democratic candidate for Congress.
Fragmented excerpt shows Andrew Johnson and early secession era proposals. The text mentions a mid-December moment when Johnson introduced resolutions debating a geographic slave line, fugitive slave law revisions, and constitutional amendments tied to states’ rights and federal control.
An abolition exchange donation is noted amid a procession described in the fragmented text. The report hints at wartime themes and mentions a whiskey shop, suggesting a controversial or divisive event during the observed period.
Dispatches from Harrisonburg dated Oct 2 describe cavalry actions near Waynesboro and Staunton with the destruction of the South River bridge and Christians Creek bridge, plus the Staunton to Waynesboro railroad. Reports note Grant and Meade positions, limited fighting, and enemy movements near Petersburg and Richmond. Sherman battles described as intense. Union forces claim success against Confederate assaults, with heavy casualties and multiple captures. Further notes mention Sheridan preparing for actions at Brown's Gap and Gordonsville, and a successful storming of works near Ye Wel don. The White House special recounts a heavy assault around Petersburg, with multiple officers captured or killed and Union troops gaining ground across the line.
News from the Richmond front reports Gen. Birney leading an aggressive assault on the Newmarket Road works near Petersburg with heavy casualties among colored troops and Union forces. Generals Grant and Buller are cited amid ongoing skirmishes and naval dispatches from Deep Bottom and Mobile rumors.
Rebel refugees describe despondency at Richmond as Meade plans a right flank attack near Petersburg. Meade’s line advances at Squirrel Level road near Pebles House, driving rebels from works with heavy losses and 5,000 combined casualties reported.
The Secretary of the Treasury announces that subscriptions will be received for Coupon Currency Notes payable three years from August 4, 1804, with semiannual interest at the rate stated. Principal and interest to be paid in lawful money. Notes transmitted to owners free of transport charges after receipt of original certificates. interest to accrue from August 15. Deposits after that date must date as of the deposit.
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