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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1863
Page
2
A letter from a service aide complains abolition publications flood the army and deny soldiers access to Democratic papers. He urges the Democracy to provide reading material to boost morale and justifies support for voting free of military discipline, criticizing abolitionists and officials.
In Leavenworth a mayoral ally is arrested amid a clash over abolitionist tensions. The piece condemns arbitrary action, praises and fears political fallout, and targets James H. Lane and General Schofield as power factions collide in Kansas.
Ian Kirkwood trails a circus for an audience at Charles City after a circus show ends, with a clown joking about the governor riding a horse and tumbling in the ring. The governor seeks to speak under canvass but is advised against it, and the scene shifts to the Court House as circus bosses are urged to keep the governor’s presence secret.
Soldiers should receive Democratic readings to counter abolitionist slanders. Enclose party resolutions, Gen Tattle letter, and a political ticket with a personal appeal urging votes for the ticket that will hasten honorable peace and curb fanaticism and dishonesty.
John Achen of Bremer county is nominated by the Democracy for Senator for the Buchanan and Bremer districts. C H Leavitt of Independence G C Wright and Matthews of Waverly appointed to a central committee. In Clark county the Democratic ticket lists Jeremiah Stowitt for Representative J J Thomson for Sheriff Abner Ben Ne for Treasurer and Recorder S M D Sherrick for Judge Cyrus E Guthrie for School Superintendent Isaac Warfel for Surveyor Isaac Fouch for Coroner.
The text presents a New York City date Dec 8 1862 letter from Francis Wood urging Lincoln to consider unofficial correspondence to seek a peaceful settlement with the Confederacy. Lincoln responds undecided, noting possible amnesty but withholding public acknowledgment and preferring confidential handling until January.
The letter critiques a Confederate surrender stance and urges a mercy oriented approach. Wood argues for a pause in military action and a general amnesty to allow Southern states to rejoin under federal authority. He warns against destroying local institutions and promotes negotiation to preserve the Union.
The Democracy of Warren County has selected a full slate for the upcoming election. The ticket includes Secretary of State Peter A. Porter Lor Comptroller Thomas W. Olcott Attorney General John B. Cochran State Treasurer Geo W Sehnger Canal Commissioner Benj IF Bruce Engineer and Surveyor Win 33 Taylor Prison Inspector James KK Bates Judge Court of Appeals Henry BR Selden Representatives J IL Flint FB Ja Burton Treasurer and Recorder Dr Alfred Tawkins Sheriff AM Bonnefield County Judge Thomas Fowler Superintendent of Schools LY Stuart Coroner J G Potter.
The county ticket includes County Judge Tilley Gilbert Treasurer and Recorder D E Johnson Sheriff John Richardson School Superintendent Sidney Stowe County Surveyor David Wiltse Coroner Frank Smith Nominations for Senator and Representatives not yet made. A Rhode Island draft victim Charles Helv, a Newport waiter, struggled to fit a uniform. only one outfit allowed and a second suit deferred due to regulations and camp fare.
A Springfield physician proposes an instrument to diffuse music through a central musical depot. An electrical attachment would connect to a thousand pianos citywide, each with its own magnetical attachment, enabling economical access to performances for every family.
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