30 Oct 1864
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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1864
Page
1
Schedule of mass meetings in Jones County with committees named Hong d Mi Vrostan Un Wa Be Lachanwell and Hie Sheen. Event set for Tuesday November at seven oclock in the evening. Attendees urged to attend at Jones County MOM venue.
A formal notice appearing to announce a local county election matter in Dalmationy Sherifbuhaque County Dulane. It references compliance with tax or voter information procedures and lists October date and related officials.
Governor proclaims election for the seventh congressional district and other state offices to fill vacancies. Appoints district attorney and various representatives, with the date set for the Tuesday after the first Monday in November. Includes names of offices and procedural details from the state constitution and acts.
Local Democratic gatherings announce campaign meetings in Peru Jefferson Key West Dorclock Mosalem Leggey Washington Chentile Pirairin Vernon Wicitem and Cascad townships with dates from November 21 to December 4. Speakers include J Dell Jones M Lopper D Cort Nentinzer F Knoll G Stewart and others.
The issue publishes a candid account of Richards and Allivon's discussion at West Union on the 22nd, plus a letter detailing a Pokeville meeting. The cross‑state army position near Richmond and Petersburg is described, noting 85,000 men, with Butler and Warren’s lines along a 20 mile front and Grant’s stubborn defense of entrenched works.
A primitive town celebrates a joint Congress race discussion between Mesary Allison and Richards. A morning rally fills Pokeville with horsemen wagons and a 34 girl pageant. Copperheads wear snake badges as crowds hear Senator Allison at two stands. The event features Nathan Spike as presiding official and a noted republican gathering.
The report covers a two hour discussion between B J Richard and L W Allison at West Union Iowa in October 1864. Richards speaks against the Copperhead tide and criticizes Republican policy on slavery and soldier pay, while Allison defends Lincoln’s administration and argues party principles. A scene on stage includes a beautified black girl embracing a Mass. representative, provoking cheers as Allligon touts colored Sunday School pupils.
Dispatches describe Grant’s forces repositioning toward the Appomattox and Danville lines with Hancock’s and Gregg’s units skirmishing along Thatcher’s Run and Boynton plank roads. The article also covers a soldiers vote fraud case led by Gov. Seymour, with Donahue and Wood testifying, and reports from Baltimore Washington and New York about trials and finance rumors amid ongoing campaigns.
Gov Beymott names a four member commission led by A J Parker Win B Allan and W Kelly to travel to Washington to examine the arrest of Col North and other New York citizens. The panel will seek a speedy trial uphold state law and prevent any interference with soldiers voting or vote tampering.
Reports from Oct 29 describe converging testimony that General Grant's recent action was a reconnaissance to learn Rebel lines and Leo's position and strength. The dispatch notes stock exchange figures and mentions gold cloning in the same dated context.
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