24 Sep 1865
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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1865
Page
1
A chaotic report details preparations for a Jonesy County tilt convention amid uncertain schedules and conflicting actions. Officials and participants clash over venue access and event timing, creating tension ahead of a planned February activity.
The obituary recalls Timothy Smyth later known as Clement Smyth, his Irish upbringing, education at Trinity College Dublin, entry to a religious life, and as prior in Mellneray. It notes his role in establishing the Melleray Monastery in Waterford, his election as Bishop of Dubuque, his efforts to build churches and schools, and the founding of St Marys Orphan Asylum. His kindness, pastoral work, and influence on education and Catholic life in Dubuque are highlighted as his enduring legacy.
The Michigan State Fair wrapped up a week of success with total receipts around 14000 dollars and a president elected for the year. Vermonters discuss a national Lincoln monument design while various war era notices note 78739 men from Town and the fate of a murder court martial.
Daily telegraph reports heavy wool sales across several houses with totals reaching about two million pounds and most of the fleece going to actual consumption. Also noted are fires in New York destroying Williama Scott printing office and delays to multiple papers.
The Werald reports that the Burch family, arrested by order of Gen. Baker for alleged sedition and branding of government horaca, remain under military court jurisdiction as Judge Wylee issued a writ of habeas corpus. The President’s actions sparked dispute over civil court access and potential constitutional implications. Washington commentary questions Col. Thorpe’s credit in exposing rebel incendiaries and river steamer burners on the Mississippi.
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