18 Oct 1864
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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1864
Page
1
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The garbled report references Confederate actions in Maryland and Philadelphia, military seizures of private property in Baltimore, and disputes over votes in a contentious election. It hints at Republican majorities, alleged fraud, and front line troop movements, framed in a chaotic campaign narrative.
The piece notes lingering doubt about General McClellan's November election prospects. It urges Democratic and Conservative presses to intensify campaigning in the brief three weeks ahead, stressing an earnest effort to secure a clearer victory.
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Telegraph and dispatch reporting Confederate cavalry activity between Dalton and Chattanooga. Gen Hood reportedly maneuvering toward Lafayette as Union forces under Kilpatrick and Sherman consolidate at Dalton and Chattanooga. Reports note captive rebels, reconnaissance at Reese’s, and large supply stores in Chattanooga. Some election tallies show Union majorities in Pennsylvania and Maryland.
Oct 17 reports from Harris tun and Baltimore show soldiers' ballots turning the Maryland vote toward Union adoption of the new Constitution while home votes favored the opposite side. After raids and guerrilla activity in Missouri and Virginia, Union and Confederate movements shift across multiple locales.
Oct 17 Barnivona reports seizures of Isaac Cole Jr & Bros and Frank & Co stores with proprietors and workers arrested and sent to Washington. Wasniverax notes Q M department clearing trees along railroad and capturing five guerrillas beyond Manassas. Monroe reports hospital steamer Geo Leary arriving with about 250 sick and wounded soldiers and officers.
The Harrisons front near Richmond shows new rebel works strongly garrisoned by Hook's and Tult's divisions as Terry's 10th corps reconnoiters the Darby town road. Rebels attack as withdrawal begins, but are repulsed with heavy losses. Union casualties run high and prisoners are reported.
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