15 Sep 1864
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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1864
Page
1
The text presents a highly distorted campaign message urging unity under Democratic leadership to restore order and pursue electoral gains. It references a political party, upcoming state elections, and calls for weekly issues of the paper to promote party platforms and organize committees.
Fragmented OCR text outlines Democratic conventions for local districts with references to chairmen and delegates. Mentions June or October timing, political party names, and election logistics among a jumble of garbled phrases.
The report notes foreigners in the South are urged to join local Hetmen organizations. Vance leads Holden in North Curling governor race with 60 000 votes. The Democracy of New York met in State Convention with much interest. A starvation order is feared as prisoners may be sent with rebel lines. The draft in Delaware and Maryland set for Monday next. Goth price advances to 32 23.
Public rally announced for September 17 at 2 PM in Galena with speakers McClellan Pendleton and Henry Clay Dean among others. The notice urges patriotic attendance to defend the Constitution and the Union, highlighting the campaign of McClellan and calling supporters to join the liberty army.
North Carolina voters see a large majority for Vance amid war reports while Sheridan’s forces clash near Berryville and Petersburg rumors swirl. Dispatches note draft rollouts in Delaware Maryland and ongoing recruitment, with Mayor Gunther opposing the Emigration Company as a fraudulent venture. Fire at John Nubbie’s storage house causes $20,000 loss. ship news and stock market fluctuations echo the wartime mood.
Readers are urged to support Lincoln amid a heated campaign with Maine and Vermont cited as bellwethers. Editors critique shoddy press tactics, discuss Democratic hopes in November, and recount a ferry vote challenge on the Hudson with support leaning to Lincoln.
A fragment discusses perceived tax injustice, arguing the poor bear the costs while the rich invest in government bonds to dodge taxes. The speaker questions if the wealthy will grow richer while the poor suffer, urging reflection on the social divide.
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