06 Oct 1864
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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1864
Page
1
The article argues Lincoln should not be reelected claiming his history of swapping top officials shows poor judgment. It cites secretary of war shifts from Lincoln’s era as proof of erratic leadership and questions the current presidency.
A faction of Republicans once denouncing Lincoln end up embracing him for political gains. They face removal from his councils as their opposition shifts to loyalty. They brand Lincoln a tyrant and idiot, yet claim any praise reflects party interest, not competence.
A dispatch from Independence reports consensus on a candidate named Lon Franc for Congecas in the first ballot with Richards a strong rival. The piece references Madison Journal and Abolitionists, Lincoln’s war stance, and party leaders like Jam Gane. It portrays postwar tensions and partisan reactions with charged characterizations of Blair and Fremont.
The Ulnoiet conference of the M B K Church met in Danville on Thursday. Bishop Ames presided and administered a stern rebuke to political members for their actions while pursuing the radical abolition policy adopted last year.
Reports indicate General Rosecrans has fallen into trouble with the administration and is expected to be relieved of his command. The situation centers on uncertain political or diplomatic provisions that appear to have worsened his standing.
From Washington reports emphasize Virginia's slave labor fueling the Southern war effort as Gen Sheridan's forces face supply lines. The article discusses destruction of grain mills, forage, and the Confederate harvest, plus reinforcements from Longstreet and movements toward Staunton, Harrisonburg, and Charlottesville amid the Shenandoah Valley campaign.
An article outlines General Early's forces and positions near the Blue Ridge and Charlottesville, predicting that Sheridan will not capture Lynchburg or Charlottesville. It argues Richmond’s fall is unlikely this year and that Grant and Sheridan face strong defenses at Lynchburg and Winchester, with strategic falls and fortifications advised.
Oct open sale by executor I L Stout of the estate of James O deceased. Property described includes city lots in Dubuque and farm acreage in several counties, plus bonds, shares of stock, and railroad stock. Sale at the courthouse door on a forthcoming Sunday with cash as consideration.
Across the Potomac theater reports describe Confederate fortifications at Rockfish and Brown's Gap with strong forces to defend the line. Union dispatches claim 2,000 prisoners captured on the South Side Railroad, while other sources cite only a few hundred. The London and New York papers note swift cavalry action and ongoing supply movements toward Martinsburg and Harper’s Ferry.
A fragment lists titles and authors including Among the Pines by Kirke and My Southern Friends A Summer Curse on the Coast of New England by Robert Custer. Also cited are Quest The Mother In Law by Mrs Southworth and Bloodie Arden and other poems by Tennessee. The Early Dawn is attributed to the author of The Cutts.
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