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The Dubuque Herald laments the current political drive toward defeating Lincoln and restoring Democratic power, urging organized support for a Democratic weekly paper to unite the party. It calls for statewide effort, recruiting locals to publish and disseminate pro Democracy messaging ahead of the November election.
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Democratic conventions and county delegation allocation
Fragmented report outlines the Democratic conventions for a German sounding county, detailing a plan for a provincial delegation from various townships. It notes a chair, August date, and procedures to select delegates to support candidates for county offices, with rules on apportionment and voting districts.
Petersburg Esacnation and Richmond Defense Tensions
A World special reports the probability of an evacuation of Petersburg and Confederate withdrawal within Richmond defenses. It notes 200 medical officers and prisoners in Richmond, shifts in prisoner movements after Weldon Railroad capture, and Gen. Grant’s plan to curb Rebel harassment with firm measures. The lieutenant general heads to Washington as officials dismiss Mobile prospects and Secretary Welles comments shape the strategy.
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Manke Masanrr Gift To Chicago Art Gallery Brings Pride
A Western tribute praises TOM. Masanrr Haq of Chicago for elevating art and photography. The planned new gallery at Clack and Washington Streets promises grand floors and rooms, a 49 by 20 foot skylight, and a full photographic operation to set a national standard.
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Weat
Masnett
Substitutes and bounty jumping amid wartime orders
Washington official orders urge marking all rejected recruits and substitutes to curb bounty jumping. Letters from Surgeon Whitmore and Provost General Manston discuss penalties for marked recruits. An exchange references Gen. McClellan’s removal and calls for trusted leadership.
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EL Whitmore
Surgeon Board of Harollment
Springfield
Sul Baxten
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The Causes of Hailure in Political Rhetoric
Fragmentary OCR note critiques Republican reliance on the Democratic platform and accuses them of miscasting four years of wartime restoration as failure. The text argues Democrats should answer the words and defend their record amidst party and press reactions.
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Democratae
Abolition debate and Civil War politics rise in New York Zeening Fest
The piece quotes Thurlow Weed criticizing government secrecy over troop needs and emancipation, arguing abolition influences have prolonged conflict. It cites political alignments, calls for McClellan, and reports straw polls from Chicago, New Haven hospitals, Cairo regiments, and a train vote from St Louis to Jefferson City showing McClellan leads with Lincoln and Fremont far behind.
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Lincoln
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Niagara Captures Georgia Off Lisbon With Crew Aboard
The Niagara, a Federal steamer, captured the British ship Georgia near Lisbon after a chase. Captain Withycombe and 33 men were taken aboard and later landed at Dover Sailor's Home before transfer to Liverpool. The Georgia, chartered by Portuguesa for Atlantic routes, was under orders to Lisbon and had prior pay.
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West Indies
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Lincoln and Polk War Language in 1848 Speech
Fragmentary historical excerpt cites Preeldene Dlacoly Neglerved and Abraham Lincoln discussing President Polk. It notes a speech against the Mexican War delivered in 1848 by a Con press member, while Gen. Asc Lutlan risks life in Mexico. The text mocks Lincoln’s 20 month war period and questions comprehension.
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Ates
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Lutlan
Mexico
Braham Lincoln
Polk
Lincoln
New Nation stops with injunction amid customs graft reports
Sept 16 dispatches report halted publication of the New Nation by injunction from Judge Sutherland. Navy and customs corruption claims swirl around the New York Gustom House. Deserters arrive from City Point. steamboat Vanderbilt accident. political notes from Wilmington and Philadelphia amid war news.
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New Nation
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Greeley on McClellan Support and Lincoln’s Folly
The article analyzes Horace Greeley’s shifting stance toward McClellan and Lincoln, arguing Greeley’s acceptance letter weakens Union resolve. It discusses six key states—New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana Minnesota—that McClellan could win, and critiques Lincoln’s administration for failures in the Peninsular campaign and domestic policy. The piece mocks Greeley’s change in position while praising McClellan as the viable next president if those states flip. It also includes a lengthy summary of port salaries and anti-poor conditions under Lincoln.
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