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Dubuque Democratic Herald

Location

Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1864

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Election filings reveal contested council seats in state district

In Gas Dbtiet on Wednesday, candidates for Cote ered face joint divisions of fellow rae Gas owl plages Moneleafer and Deleware eo Pusediae. The Poweratic Candidate and others press for notices of meetings and hearings, with local residents urged to attend and participate in the civic process.

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Confederate General Medals Elatur e Victory in Kentucky

Distorted dispatches claim a Confederate victory over General Larbridge in Kentucky. Reports allege black regiments led a northern retreat, while Stanton’s bulletin notes key movements and developments. Prisoners at Chadesten swear an oath to resist. Yellow fever spreads in Charleston as the Confederate press reports changing strategic positions and Army deployments.

Larbridge Kentucky Stanton

Election Notes Emphasize Democrats Gain in Connecticut Townships

A Civil War era report claims statewide township officer elections yielded Democratic gains in many areas once Republican strongholds. Voters allegedly faced abolitionist influence urging support for administration candidates to sustain the government and end rebel threats. Despite warnings, critics say abolition promises failed as turnout rose.

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Look out for reported victories to-mor row

A letter warns of manipulated news before tomorrow's elections in Pennsylvania and Ohio. It alleges the administration will push fake victory reports to mislead voters, claiming Richmond, Price's army, and a spy ring may be touted as fallen or captured to sway public opinion.

Pennsylvania Ohio Adinistration Ita Straits Richmond Price Froud Stanton

Appointment notices for county commissioners and preliminaries

Under a resolution adopted by the Heard of Supervigers of Dubuyne County the Clerk will receive applications for the appointment of Commissioner along dates in March July October and November. Preliminary proceedings between the appointee and neighbors are set for April May August and September with regular sessions in November and December. J. Bat Slerk, Ny Wa. Ruranr, Deputy Dubuque, July 11, 186.

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Rebels in Ky and Georgia war reports and muting front lines

The narrative summarizes Confederate and Union signals from Kentucky to Georgia. Reports mention oath of allegiance by soldiers, Governor Brown rejecting Sherman peace terms, yellow fever in Charleston, and Rebel activity along the Southside and Macon West Point roads. Prisoner exchanges and pay issues at Charleston are noted, with desolate scenes in Richmond and Savannah and Georgia’s pledge to Confederate cause reaffirmed.

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Victory at Altoon Amid Rebel Hospital Surrender

The article reports a complete victory with rebel surgeons surrendering hospitals to Union forces. About six hundred wounded rebels were captured. Gen. Coom and Gen. Bradley are noted as wounded or telegraphed updates from Bridgeport and Decatur, with Forrest’s train reportedly captured and forces positioned between him and the Shoals. A. French, Lieutenant Amsden of the 20th Wisconsin, led an attack on Altoon. one Union batterer's leg was lost.

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Weather brief signals activity near Petersburg

Readable fragments describe October 7 with calm conditions in front of Petersburg. Text notes favorable weather for anticipated unilateral operations and warns that important events may occur at any time. Strong entities include Petersburg and October 7.

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Battle reports from Altoona area and Shoal Creek skirmishes

Nashville dispatches describe Union forces under General Morgan routing rebels near Altoona with four to five hundred killed or wounded. Skirmishes continued at Shoal Creek with five prisoners captured by General Stark. Reports indicate Forrest moving to Florence from Lewisburg and a large Federal force near Florence, with a battle momentarily expected. A steam tugwreck near Cincinnati drowned five crew members.

Nashville Altoona Shoal Creek Morgan Batard Starkweather Coova Tenor Pidaski Forrest Florence Lewisburg

Military Dispatches Describe Rebel Assaults Near Richmond

Report from Gen. Butler lines to Gen. Birney details a dawn attack at Darbytown road with Kantz cavalry and heavy enemy losses. Birney counterattacks, regains positions, and entrenchments at Newmarket while Kinney occupies former enemy works. Grants forces claim major gains, 1,000 enemy killed with 100 prisoners. prize ships and Washington gold market movements also noted amid war dispatches.

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Fisherman thiefs and war dispatches headline mix

The report covers a blend of Civil War era items: a $15,000 property theft recaptured by Baker’s detectives and a mail for the South. the death of Walter Bokel, and Gen. Lee’s prisoner exchange proposal. It notes the first post-stoppage Denver mail resuming, gold at 1973, and various battlefield updates from Petersburg to Saltville and Richmond.

Wail Baker South Walter Bokel Oy the Post Washington Hee Petersburg Denver Pacific Coast Echols Virginia Burbridge Saltville

Proposals for Loan at Timasauea Washington 1864

Offers for United States bonds amounting to forty million dollars at six percent interest are invited. Subscriptions must be in valid certificates with deposits of two percent as guaranty, due by October 14, with installment payments starting October 20. Written offers from bidders must include denomination and amounts, with awards made by the Secretary of the Treasury.

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Hooks and Poems by Hirke and Cubter in Summer Coast Volume

A brief notice introduces hooks and poems by Hirke author of Among Here and My Southern Bridges and Robert Cubter author of Quest. The work promises a summer coastal setting with New England flavor and literary pieces.

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