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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1863
Page
2
A Dubuque and Sioux City car scene reports a Democrat asking about Stone. An officer allegedly replies he would not vote for Stone, citing cowardice and claims of a camp affair with a negro mistress. The Democrat, a county supervisor, vows oath to the account.
Col. Stone argues the Union effort is an abolition war and must continue until every slave is freed. He portrays opposition as supporting prolonged conflict and questions readers about the fate of their army relatives if peace comes with slavery unended. He urges votes against Stone’s opponents who may seek to end the war.
The Mawk Eye challenged us to prove our charge about Stone's character. We wrote to a neighbor who confirmed the truth of the accusation, though he deemed it useless to pursue it, alleging Stone fled persecution and that the charge is true.
General Blair, a cabinet member, claims northern abolitionists and southern secessionists are joining to overthrow the Constitution. He cites Col. Stone as one abolitionist. He asks readers to believe, or hear a cabinet voice on the matter.
Col Stone secures Gen. McClernand of Minois to declare bravery, a claim he fans across party papers. The note recalls a convict who earned a warden's good behavior certificate after nine years in prison.
A wary Abolitionist boasts of a home vote majority while a Democrat wagers fifty dollars on the outcome. The piece recalls 6th ward alderman election antics and notes the city ticket won by three hundred. Judge Mason will address Dubuque residents Saturday evening at the Court House.
The Washington desk reports the administration is deeply disappointed and surprised by Gen Rosecrans and two corps commanders. A court of inquiry will assess blame, likely shelving the two officers. Rosecrans praises Thomas, attributing the setback to the other commanders' failures.
A detailed account describes the execution of Spender ICell, a Confederate spy, at Castle Thunder. Captain Petty led a 100-man detail as the condemned man faced a public hanging, with Dr. Burrows and detective Capehart present. Kelloge confessed prior to death, claiming he provided valuable information to the Union. The scene included prayers, a measured drop, and a final burial.
A government shoe order last week in Boston produced a No 20 pair for a Norwegian giant. The boots measure heel sixteen inches ankle twelve inches instep twelve inches and toe length twelve inches. The recipient is a color sergeant in an artillery regiment stationed at Fort Hamilton in New York harbor.
A huge 15 000 strong Democratic gathering filled Town City with processions and banners. Voters on four horse wagons pledged unity after last election issues, while veterans and soldiers voiced support for democracy as Fernando Wood’s arrival remained uncertain.
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