Dubuque County Political Controversy and Treachery Allegations
The piece denounces John Lurtune and allies for spending large sums to sway votes in Dubuque County and suggests unions with Union League aims to suppress Democrats. It contrasts philosophical stances of Benedict Arnold and old Essex figures with Quincey and abolitionist rhetoric and questions the integrity of earlier political compromises in Louisiana and Missouri debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lurtune
Irivhimens
Dubuque City
Hig
Mr. Mahony
John Fortune
Union League of
Dubuque County
Fiy Church
Ludas
Benedict Arnold
John Purtane
Realar
Dubuqns
Goar
Californian
Trimen
Union League
Newings Hoa Patatyet Onngyteetieita Pul
Political Strife Foreshadows election period tensions
The cabinet unity is fragile yet no rupture is expected before the elections in the Great States or Congress. Republicans debate aligning Radical opposition to congressional control of a successor state, preferring President policy and military governors to delay action. A party schism could threaten the Radical side next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comte Srey
Elect Hons
Blairs
A40
House
Stétus Nn ‘Verritorioa
Iis
Emigrants From Europe Drive Settlers in Newly Opened Lands
The Gipsing are emigrating hither from Europe with over a thousand now in this country and Canada. Governor Yates of Illinois set the last Thursday of November as eight days of Thanksgiving. A New York reporter earned 250000 in stock speculation over the past year starting at 20 weekly. Reports tell of captured ships, battles, and court martials involving Gen Milroy and Gen Slalleck. A shooting at Willard's in Washington left a bystander wounded as Dixon and McGill clashed publicly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Canada
Yates
Illinois
New York
Lincoln
Sisters of Charity
Sahel
Catnloning
Kavantugh
Ann Fous
Phelan & Collander
Cenerals McCook
Rosecrans
Wisconsin
Michigan
Army of the
Milroy
Winchester
Willard’s
Washington
Colling Dixon
Treasury
George W. McGil
Dixon Steels
McCainl
Dixon
Ile
Blunt Forces Rebound As Rebel Attack Targets Post
Details from Specht Dispatch to Cincinnati Gazette describe General Blunt’s escape near Fort Scott and rally at Pond’s camp after guerrilla force in uniform attacked. Reports cite Major Curtis aiding, 78 of 190 escort killed, Quantrell’s forces advancing from Missouri, and Blunt’s withdraw to protect Pond’s and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blunt
Fort Scott
Quantrell
Round
Punch
Majoe Curtis
Hilt
Ffe
Pond
Todd
Ponds Camp
Shelby
Curtis
Bandimajor
Qnuantrell
McDonald County
Missouri
Binney
Schofield
Coffey
Gordon
Bhnnter
Port Scott
Weir
Carthage
Vineyards Struck by Rot Near Cincinnati Hit Yields
The rot devastates Western vineyards near Cincinnati with half the crop gone and Longworth plantings reduced to a quarter. Isabella and Catawba suffer most while Delaware, Concord and Marion fare better. Delaware yields projected at 10 to 15 pounds per vine, Link Erie vines look promising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Mr. Longworth
Concord
Marion
Linke Erie
Alabama and Grondia Battle at Sea and Prisoner Captures
The Alabama cruised the Cape of Good Hope region, capturing the Sea Bride and the Sela, and the Georgia seized the Prinze of Wales. The vessel Conrad, renamed Vascaloosa, claimed Santee, while the Sea Bride became the Alabama’s 56th prize. U.S. Consul protested British port entries. Governor ruled against. Underhill pursued the Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dotxey
Cape of Good Hope
England
Alabama
Fable Jay
New York
Tial
Simon's Bay
Cape
Beide
Georgia
Prinze of Wales
Valparaiso
Antwerp
Conrad
Simon’s Bay
Vascaloosa
Akyab
Almouth
Feciogs
Semmes
United States
Coming Contest for Speaker in Congress Set for 1869
A Republican correspondent analyzes potential House leaders as Congress forms. Names floated include Schuyler Colfax of Indiana and 4 B Washburne, with Adams of Kentucky and Ball of Ohio among others. Choices for Clerk, Doorkeeper, Sergeant at Arms, and Post Master are discussed amid unnamed regional contenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Organization of Congress
House of Representatives
Washburne
Colfax
Linots
Congress
Me Littlejohn
New York
Lam
Green Adams
Kentucky
Adams
Messenden
Me. Ball
Ohio
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Massachusetts
Rivalries Hamper Charleston Harbor Siege Efforts
The debate between Gen Gillmore and Admiral Dahlgren delays removing obstructions in the channel to Sumter while heavy guns remain in place. Dahlgren notes Sumter's not reduced. rebels still defend with heavy artillery. A new boat expedition is planned to complete the work. The piece critiques naval artillery and calls for improved army navy cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dahlgren
Gillore
Shail
Sumter
Gillmore
Dew
Admiral Dahlgren
Navy Department
Moultrie
Foote
Charleston
McClellan Denies Philadelphia Press Campaign Promise
Gen McClellan writes to Hon Charles J Biddle of Philadelphia denying a claim that his vote and speeches in Pennsylvania politics would back Gov Curtin. He says after meeting Judge Woodward their views align and supports guiding the state toward national interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grex
McClennan
Ayn
Penysyr- Vasia
Enecrox
McClellan
Charles J. Biddle
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Gov
Curtine
Woodward
Privet
Also Mentioned on This Page
Davenport
Leake
Stone
Abolition Party
Jostan Quincy
Merv Lincoln
Quincy
Essex Sante
Jurius
Adama
Wissouri
Mississippi
Mexico
Trenry Clay
Louisiana
Mr. Quiney
Essex Party
Lillmore
New Mayland
John A. Roebling
Trenton
Ohio River
Ningacca
Roebling
iVawa
Dowell Cg, Wright
Indiana
Stumburg
Ds. York
Saxonia
New Orleans
Boston
Gen
Grant
Carrolton
von Hitter
Dhe Franklin
Bedward A. Wilson
Willansaburgh
Kings County
Raetway
Rutira
Ddressary
Soien 1
Nassau Street
Ddim Apt
Natianing Mayeata
Roy Beltord
N.Y
Lyett
Batcielord
Jeair
N.Y. Batehotor
Peimus
Mulaibol
Sey and
de Koback
Barks &E
Chicago
Allen& Mosford
Willams & Potter
B.C. Samoon
Kalan
Vad Dunkermann & Uni
Bigelow
Chym
Tilus
Olap Man
Broadway
Uelinboll
U. S
Neimbold
Dalera
Tenchera
Nora
Wundermann
X. Drake
Adl
Drake & Co
Diveaws
Main Street
Woodworth’s
Black
Dubuque, Iowa
Ron and
Stell
Purry
Sasu
Newhouse
Cooper
Chie 20
Toonte
Varting
Tito
Kunnoca
Puncusstox Cars
G. D
Falrbanks
Scalus, Llekuine
J. H W. Mannys
Dubuque
Dixon's and
Union
Clarke and Ley Sugar
Highes LY
URICH
Westpilal & Tees DS
Dunvyur
Lows
Ageor
Herostrot
Barnet & Co
Lyon
Lea
Oman
Kathalun
Demas S. Barnes & CO
Eyew
York
Hweew Fe
Anne
Gepp Voor Lolloway
Geotamin
Juin M. Dagnalas
Fulton Street
Brooklyn
Ducrok Thomson
Thomsen
Phyatewn
Chicago Merchants
Pebraary
FEMIG
Yorik Museum of Anatomy
Mborerne
New York Museum of
J. H. Kroesen
Dualer
Trorse
Ieides
Minxsr Pte A
Main St
Bet
Ae Dubuque
Tow.a
THE
Ang
A.A. Cooper
Pimber
Joan Worry
Acryt
Dally
Mulquleney
al Wy Ge
California
Ilouse
Dubuquis
Si Toni
Piicen
P.O
Dows
Siena R
Chaney
Mahal
Dly
Cincinnati Distilery
S.nor
Magnolia
Diko & Co
Sycamore
Magnelia
Cunard. Line
Queenstown
Liverpool
Wwe
Waration
Tripory
Tuesay
Quenstown
Fulton St
Cummins
Agent
Minin Street
Dubuque Dwty-Ita
Ivo
Barker
Barney & Dillon
Dubuany
Iowa
P.M. Conara
W. J. Stewart
C. I. Foorg
Prince & CO
Old St
United
Button Street
Lake Street
Wholesalis Agines
Tolmar & Co
F. Colburn
Hanes Beliak
Neder
Hoston Marg
Cimeumat
St. Lats
Dephis
Dervit
Win
Waew
Aiden
West Innes
Cana
GEO
A. Prince & CO
Buffalo
St, Chi
B. M. Harger
Duruque
Low A
Maniattan Printing Ink Office
Spruce St
Manitatlan
Comasset
Manhattan
Pressiman
Moore
National Intelligencer
Washington, D
Office National Intilligencen
Tsu
D. A Mahony A Co
Dubuque Tera
Tim Bomceck
D. A. Mahony & CO
Nom West
Iban
Walid W. Powers
Daboyn
Lowe
Ashins
Clarseden
County Celert
James
New Orleans Lock Hospital
Guinet
de. James
Customs House Street
N.Q
Galveston News
Texas
Janes
Bre James
SZ Custom-House
Inslon
Baton Rouge
Gazette and Comets
Woot
Dr. James
Hospital
Custom-House
Dr. Janes
Mandolph St
State
Dearborn
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!