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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1864
Page
1
A call to unite the Democratic ranks to oppose Lincoln’s administration. The piece urges readers to publish a weekly campaign paper, build support across townships, and mobilize volunteers to promote party ideals and liberty while denouncing Republican incumbents. It stresses district canvassing, loyalty to party nominees, and the need for broad circulation to win the fall campaign.
Fragmented report details Democratic conventions and county committee actions, naming venues, dates, and officials. Mentions candidates and county officers, with references to conventions, ballots, and party organization steps.
Reports describe Confederate forces defending Mobile Bay as federal ships approach within miles of the city and shelling risks rise. The New York Democratic State Convention nominates Horatio Seymour for Lieutenant Governor and David Rowland for Inspector of State Prison, with Daniel Mes Neill acclaimed. Gold prices show firmness, opening at 229 and closing near 247.
Dispatch from Waitington details Civil War positions in Shenandoah Valley. Union and Confederate forces concentrate near Winchester Berryville and Charlestown with Berryville fortified and Sheridan choosing defensive posture. Reports cite railroad access from Richmond to the Rapidan, looming danger from Confederate raiders, and Grant's August campaign plan shaping strategy.
The report notes Confederates in full possession of the valley with future retention assured despite Union raids. General Early has moved vast crops of wheat and large herds toward Richmond, surpassing Weldon railroad outputs for a year in a single month, indicating abundant provisions and supplies.
The Lincolnites claim the war nears its end but warn that if Lincoln is re elected a new draft and broader powers will follow. They cite New York Governor Seymour noting surplus volunteers, and fear taxation arrests and harsh measures under a re elected administration.
A New York telegram claims the secessionists denounce McClellan and that abolitionists and secessionists are in full accord. The piece notes that "birds of a feather flock together" as commentary on the political mood.
Our friends organizing campaign clubs are advised papers go to one address only. It is impossible to send directly to each subscriber, so the package will be sent to the getter-up of the club who will distribute to his subscribers by post or other chosen means.
The piece notes strong enthusiasm for the Campaign Herald in Northern Town as readers flock to clubs. It claims both democrats and some former Republicans subscribe, urging wide distribution to influence the outcome and push subscriptions nationwide.
Reports detail a major fire at Gilmore’s tobacco warehouses in Manchester causing extensive losses and described as the largest in the Southern Confederacy. Separate dispatches describe Union gunboats near Mobile, Sherman's Atlanta actions, guerrilla activity along Kentucky Tennessee lines, and maneuvering forces around Lynchburg and Petersburg with fortifications and troop movements shaping the campaign.
Reports from the Democratic convention show the regular New York delegation secured 9 seats with 26 for others as Horatio Seymour was nominated for governor. At Avacosta the returns from 275 cities total 85,052 votes with projections suggesting state totals near 10,000 more than last year, while the Union party carries the Senate unanimously and predicts shifts in the House.
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