22 Sep 1864
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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1864
Page
1
Fragmented OCR text outlines a chaotic meeting or event labeled as a diet rave and convention. It references figures such as Dorey and Mer Py Srewab, mentions dates around April and September, and notes various names, places, and organizations in a garbled tone.
A large Democratic gathering in Jackson County discussed unity and party alignment. Speakers praised President and New York Democrats, while criticizing opposition, with Wil Ham Walbridge and others endorsing the Democratic cause and McClellan’s candidacy. Continuous debate highlighted presidential prospects and party discipline.
A chaotic Civil War dispatch reports heavy fighting and a Yankee raiding party moving from Rapido toward Liberty Mile, destroying rail and signaling a broader pursuit by Sheridan. Casualties list multiple names among headlined units while Union strategy shifts near the Valley.
Messengers arriving by mail describe heavy artillery firing and a general engagement between opposing forces. Grant moves troops toward Petersburg while Danville road movements surround the Weldon area, with Sheridan and Grant’s visit deemed highly significant.
Dispatches from New York describe Hiram Sibler, president of the We and of the overland telegraph to Russia, drawing attention at the Herald's cay Point special. Rumors of a battle and directions of action circulate after last night’s incethas event, with uncertainty about outcomes.
Special to The Wixenssren reports Gen Sheridan’s army breaking Early’s line near Winchester. Union cavalry under Merritt and Custar led a furious charge across Opequon, driving the enemy from their works and capturing 72 prisoners with several flags. The battle ends in a decisive Union triumph with heavy Confederate losses and 5,000 prisoners reported.
A scattered catalog of literary works and authors including satirical and travel pieces. Entries mention titles such as A Summer Cruise on the coast of England and A Woman's Callosopny, with authors Kitkes Pennysen and Mrs. Southworth among others, reflecting a period newspaper listings section.
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