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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1863
Page
2
Editorial argues the 1863 suspension of habeas corpus by Lincoln is lawful yet an act of bad faith aimed at stifling constitutional challenges to conscription. It notes prior suspensions by Stanton and the long-standing protection role of law, urging reliance on God and the army for defense.
A garbled 1860s jumble cites Muscatine Journal editorials, Lincoln era political figures, and editor insults. It mentions Quantrell, Chandler, Yates, the Boston Commonwealth, and Davenport saddles, with scattered notes on Milwaukee population and a Keokuk Gate reference.
Obituary notes the death of John Taylor, famed brewer and former mayor of Albany, aged 67. The report adds agricultural updates, noting 61 of 67 men examined in Bid Hofard were exempted, and predicts hops crop will fall to two thirds. Also mentions a Rochester Roman Catholic church planned at a cost between 150000 and 200000 dollars.
The piece recounts alleged crimes by Provost Marshal Strachan in Palmyra Missouri including coercion for a release, rape charges, and a grand jury indictment. It links him to McNeill and a wartime abuse of power amid broader criticisms of federal officials. Other items note the New York State Fair attendance, appointments, Yale and Dartmouth news, telegraph cable plans, and local war-related claims.
A meeting occurred last Saturday in Dodgeville Des Moines county. Goa Dodo and Capt M W Bennett attended Abgapeakery as part of a Democratic gathering as attendance and energy appeared strong.
Bangor Courier reports Edwin Noyes, longtime Maine Central Railroad superintendent, has embezzled through fraudulent wood sales and other schemes over years. Suspected losses total around 50 000 with eight thousand cards valued at 340 000. directors delayed action, bondholders call for examination and recovery measures as Noyes fled after word of inquiry.
The article reports that counterfeit-prone fractional currency will be replaced with a new issue in Washington. It describes engravings, uniform sizes, stronger special paper, and anti-photographing features, to improve durability and security. The piece also notes public anticipation for better pocket transport and mentions a ship of war in the broader context.
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