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Newspaper

Dubuque Democratic Herald

Location

Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1864

Page

2

DisvAler wLwcrons and Names in Legal Notice

A garbled legal notice lists numerous individuals with scattered locations such as Marion Webster and Dubuque. It includes names like Daniel F. Millen and John Sinkyond and various townships, provoking a public record of a formal action or filing. The readable fragments suggest a scheduled proceeding or appointment but lack coherent details or dates.

wLwcrons Patri Daniel F. Millen Fee Ee Josin Sinkyond

Seward at Auburn and the Republican Critique in Crisis

The piece criticizes Seward as a self styled Oracle of the Republican party. It portrays his Auburn address as ill received amid melancholy public mood. It denounces his policies as ruinous to the Union and alleges false prophecies and unconstitutional actions.

Seward Republican Party Napench Auburn Ilia Lincoln Seward Claude Life Liberty Union Steward Brutus Cesar Neto Rowe

Questionable speech sparks partisan backlash over Lincoln era power

A disputed address draws sharp criticism for insinuations about delaying transfer of power and threats of rebel triumph. Critics label the speech as sophistry and falsehood, arguing it represents duplicitous diplomacy and drunken rhetoric.

Lincoln Twatille Towlay Seward

Campaign herald calls for wider circulation of Democratic papers

The Campaign herald urges Democrats to circulate the Prospectus for the Presidential Campaign and distribute Democratic papers. It stresses the dissemination of truth and issues to support Democratic principles and asks readers to form clubs and spread the canvass widely.

Constantanita

McClellan Accepts Presidential Nomination with Unionist Tone

The newspaper hails McClellan’s acceptance letter as a strong Unionist appeal. It rejects abolitionist claims the Democracy seeks peace on dissolution terms and commends his serious, patriotic stance. The piece praises his grasp of national danger and commends the Democratic choice as fitting for the emergency.

German papers shift support in Iowa party lines

The Jews Banner of Lyona declares for McClallin and Pendleton, aligning with the National Democrat Arad and other papers in Iowa. The Dubuque National Democrat backs Farmont. the Jowa Hunner remains anti Lincoln. Die Tribune favors Lincoln before election. Staats Zettung in Dubuque opposes McClellan.

Lyona Fremont Republican Party McClallin Pendleton Arad Towa Fon

Knobberg and Shoddy in Political Allegory

A critical roving paragraph attacks Democratic leaders for their outgrown aristocratic image and snobbery, contrasting old labor sympathy with current pretensions of bloodlines and genteel manners. It cites Rochester Union and Chicago Tribune criticisms of party snobbery and “shoddy” portrayals by opponents.

Kare Seymour Belmont Rochester Union Copperhead Pendleton Chicago Tribune Misceven Northwest Abolition Missouri Democrat

Draft status in Civil War era reports causes confusion

A telegraph dispatch hints the draft may not be pressed hard while a Stanton bulletin dated Sept 9 says the draft will proceed without delay. The Provost Marshal Office recruits credits for districts and emphasizes speed in drafting defaulting districts with postponed applications refused.

Thean Times Telegraph Stanton Bulletina E.M. Stayton

McClellan Banner Rally Sparks Civil War Paragraphs

A rousing call urges support for General McClellan with patriotic lines praising his lead and sacrifice. The text invokes unity, battle resolve, and the nation’s peril, urging citizens to raise a banner and stand firm against traitors and deceitful leaders.

McClellan Nomination Letter Honors Union and Peace

Geo B. McClellan accepts the National Democratic nomination for President, pledging to restore the Union on constitutional terms, pursue peace without bloodshed, and uphold the rights of states. He emphasizes loyalty to the Constitution, economy in public finances, and stronger national power while addressing wartime sacrifices and the need to reestablish Union and liberty.

Onance N. J Geytawey Vicena Thur Angy U.S Inwa Burns v Geo B. McCrensian Hon Horatio Seymour Mer Yorktown Williamsport Weat Point Owen Lovejoy House of Representatives Union En. Geo. B. McClellan

Democratic nominees named for Missouri Iowa and Minnesota races

The Democratic State Convention of Missouri nominates Thomas L Price for Governor and the Democratic Congressional Convention nominates M D Henry for Congress. Minnesota Democrats nominate Judge Chatfield for Chief Justice. Iowa Republicans renominate all current Congressmen amid reports of Gen. Price’s death.

Democratic State Convention Missouri Thomas L.price Democracy of Minnesota Judge Chatfield H.W. Lambertson John’ M. Gilman Congress Des Moines M. Dd Me. Henry Thin State A. W. Hubbard Sioux City Iowa Price, Grinnel & Co

Agricultural Fair Sees Attendance Rise and Extension

The agricultural fair reports improved attendance over the previous day with a fine display of articles. Many items arrived late due to a railroad misunderstanding, so entries will stay open another day and the fair is extended to Saturday. Horse entries exceed forty, with notable bovines from Brotherst farm and various specimens in art, floral, and vegetable showcases.

New Mellory W. R. Clark Messrs. Root and Theumler Tts E. Whelan AL A. Cooper Bowen Bowens Prairie

Third Day at Fair Shows Poor Turnout Despite Exhibits

Report on the third day notes many entries and improving grounds yet overall disappointment. Attendance rises as weather clears but managers say the fair falls short of expectations due to the war draft and national woes. Exhibits include agricultural implements and horse speed trials with premiums awarded to Patterson Romeo Spencely and Cruise. Doc wins the sweepstakes and premiums for short horns. crowd income finally covers expenses.

Patterson Romeo J. Spencely Jamey Cruise Spenceley Dubuque County Mayor Thompson Doc R Jackson Buckskin Telfer New Mallory FM Hinging Maro TL Patterson Torwen MM Higgina Trent Bradlion

Exhibition Highlights and Horse Races Dominate Fair

The report notes strong horse racing action with purses of 300 and 200 and top stallions like Black Eagle and Jack the Ratler. Germania Band plays each afternoon as committees push for a successful event amid uneven exhibitor turnout and limited industry displays. Sam Shinn and Priam race drew large crowds with a tight finish before twilight, ending day’s events.

A. A. Cooper Germania Band Buckling Black Eagle Beardsley Jack the Ratler Acker

Horse Show Highlights Premiums At County Fair

The final day of the county fair drew a large attendance at the horse exhibits. Black Eagle owned by J.J. Bucklin won best stallion, with a strong record. Black Hoyle, sired by Black Bird, claimed top prizes in several events, including two year olds and state fairs. Charley and Black Dick won premium honors in Roadsters and Thoroughbreds. Comet, though hampered by a quarter crack, won the Sweepstakes premium, with Beardsley generously donating the award. Additional premiums listed include best stallion two years old John Burns, best stallion three years old Jan Taylor, and Mare showing best stock Joel Higgingon.

J.J. Bucklin Black Bird Chicago Davenport Ilinois Charley Black Dick A. G. Sessions Marion Lewis Bridgeport Versmont PF. Beardsley

Sheridan Second Pursuit of Early in Potomac Valley

Special correspondence from Washington reports Sheridan’s renewed pursuit of Early from Harper’s Ferry toward Martinsburg and Bunker Hill. Rebel forces defended strong positions along the Opequon, repelling Sheridan’s 29th attack while Averill and Wilson failed near Martinsburg. The piece argues Union efforts cannot remove Early without stronger reinforcements and fortified garrisons.

Dubuque Washixeton Upper Potomac Shenandoah Valley Grant Sheridan 6Th 19Th Crooks Sth Torbert Custer Wilson Averill Harper's Ferry Early Harper's Kerry Pennsylvania Washington Blue Ridge Richmond Warrenton Cien Marly Stewsburgh Harey Winchester Harper's Perry Charlestown Harry Charleston Crook Smithfield Bunker Hill Opequon Williamsport Geo. Sheridan Lee Cuzades Harper’s Ferry Shepherdstown Martinsburg Bunker Bill Gan. Sherridan Baltimore American Washington Star Mactinsbore Kelley Cumberland Sherman Martinsborg Potomac River Opequon River Hagerstown Potomae

Fragment from Old Colony letter mocks Lincoln dynasty

The Old Colony Massachusetts Sentinel publishes a fragment arguing that evidence exists to "damn to eternal infamy" any Administration over Mississippi affairs. It echoes harsh mockery of the Lincoln dynasty amid Republican defections as state witnesses.

Old Colony Mass Sentinel

Pendleton Praised as Able Democratic Presidential Candidate

The Tribune lauds George SH Pendleton as a gentleman of considerable ability, liberal acquirements, and unstained reputation as the Democratic candidate for President.

the Tribune George SH. Pendleton

Battle on Digenife River Ends with Indian Defeat

Correspondence from Sioux City describes General Sully’s July to August campaign starting at Fort Rice. He marched toward Rainey Butte then to Biz Kuife River, clashed with 4,000 to 5,000 hostile Cudians on a mountain, and after a seven hour fight driven from their camp. We lost two men and ten wounded. Indians left many dead and many camp goods destroyed.

Sipe Menoquanteus Hlyanr Raven Sioux City Register Vort Rice Rainey Butte Cannon Ball River Fort Rice Rainey Bute Biz Kuife Sully Heart River Idaho Tripp Company LB Dakota Cavalry Stalls Nebraska Indian Scouts 6Th Iowa Cavalry Tth Iowa Minnesota Infantry Pope Miner Brackett Minnesota Crain McChiren Minnesota Cavalry Jones Willams Lows Cavalry 6Th Lows 6Th Bawa Jones’ Butters Five Isles Port Rice Missouri Yellow Stone River Tab-cha-a-kute Conniry

Westchester Monitor shifts from Republicans to McClellan in 1864

The Westchester Monitor denounces Lincoln's administration, accusing Treasury mismanagement, poor diplomacy, and naval corruption. It reports a party switch to General McClellan, reflecting a broad public demand for change to avert perceived national decline.

Westchester Co Monitor Repubican McClellan Abraham Lincoln Treasury Department Department of State Navy Department Lincoln High Heaven

McClellan Honored by Lincoln and Congress in Civil War

A compilation of praise for Major General George B. McClellan from 1861 to 1862 shows votes of thanks from the Western Virginia Convention and Congress, Lincoln’s acknowledgments after Seven Days, Antietam, and South Mountain, and Halleck urging McClellan to lead and assist as the war effort continued.

Gen. McClellan Western Virginia Virginia Wheeling Congress Edwards New Hampshire House of Representatives House Geo. B. McClellan Army of the Potomac Annals of War Times River Geo. MecClewn Wasuristos Geo McClelan Lincoln McClellan George B. McClellan Pope South Mountain Antiietam

Lincoln Era Race Tension Report From River Ferries

Fragmentary notice describes racial bias during the Lincoln era with soldiers surveying travelers crossing from Cincinnati into Kentucky over ferries and enforcing citizenship standards on African Americans and others.

Cincinnati Kentucky

Also Mentioned on This Page

Weekly Herald FTE Geo. B. M’clellan New Jansey Geo. H. Pendleton, OY Otfila Witchegl Dohneon T. SM. Pikyton Linn State ‘Tigret Wallaicah Mewativa Atata Jon 4Vdtten oTita Kwan Pen Aamietas THM Atata Lata oPrice B.D. Nolakruvok NesoNs Retraun Jedan M. Munnroe Nitotqes Boward Mr. Seward Tennoasuy Arkoosse Jiouienosia Mr. Lins Soward bin Cab Snot Pnties Damocratic Fropeep Freeman the Campaign Herald Lowa Knobberg and Shoddy Nave Qunoml McClellan Ewan Tallahassee Wilmington Atartoon Pegad Troadstens Daniel O'Connell James Cruise Jack the Matcer Bucklin Bill Kate Kearney Aow Richmond Kitty Wink L. Tydale A.W. Richmond Sam Shion Morgan J R Bradford Cedar Rapids Priam Grant Speed Sam Shinn Harvey Clark Gh Chali Sam Coud Clark Sam Deadig Priam Mireemes Agaim Hig Earry Ran PNOAL Digenifeiver Abwesona McClellan and TOE Auteorlties Shanks Dresident Prane A. Lixcoty Halleck James McClellan Wastel Alexandria War Department Fretto Haleck Suveral Ines W. EL. Tatnecx, General in-Chieh White House Gen. McClean President Lincoln McCtellan Washyetos Grexeran Antietam Maryland H.W. Haunecr
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