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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1865
Page
1
A disputed county Democratic convention in Jones County aims to set the political tone for the region. Delegates select leaders, discuss county affairs, and plan campaigns for local offices amid a charged partisan atmosphere. The gathering underscores party cohesion as candidates seek county influence.
Readies at the Cathedral for the bishop’s obsequies with solemn requiem Masses and public prayers. A funeral procession will form from the Cathedral to the German and Catholic congregations then to St Patrick’s and the Cathedral vault, directed by Marshals and clergy, with attendance by civic officials.
Correspondence from the Dubuque Herald notes the Soldiers Convention of Jones County met at Monticello to elect officers and endorse the Soldiers State Convention resolutions. The ticket, mostly soldiers with one Republican, lists McCownon for senator, Fivans and Miller for representatives, Mollet treasurer, Bulknap sheriff, Walker surveyor, Monroe judge, Carpensation superintendent, and Dodge coroner.
The Manchester convention drew soldiers and Stone ticket supporters, with Captains Miller Belknap condemning Stone and negro suffrage. A clash of factions led to strong speeches, cheers, and a mass retreat as votes for a county ticket formed amid rain and fatigue.
New York markets report a weaker demand for dry goods as buyers slow purchases. A dip in gold purchases for foreign fabrics follows, with a projecting influx of coupons from the sub treasury to 420 coupons. Exchange rate shifts and light liquidity contributed to a temporary price decline this morning.
Dre Harney shot his wife then killed their daughter in Fairplay Wisconsin and wounded his own throat before dying. A bystander, Mr Morr, traveled to the scene while Uneney the doctor attended the victims. Bodily details and motive remain unclear as news arrives from Deuneger Iowa.
New York reports excerpt from the Lincoln letter to General Wadsworth noting private views on universal amnesty and suffrage for blacks, arguing the South should not be denied these terms after victory. The piece frames Lincoln’s intent as a religious duty to protect the colored race.
The Panama Star reports the Devastation leaving Acapulco to pursue Shenandoah after news of American whaler destruction. New York items include Brenna's denial of riot charges, Republican State Central Committee changes, Winooski and Algonquin race notes, cavalry unit arrivals tied to Booth pursuit, and a presidential remark urging Congress members to take the oath of office.
The Tribunes special details delays and revocation of Union Pacific road plans after bridge washouts. It notes a reexamination by a commission led by Col Simpton and others, with plan for a new map. It also covers disputes over officials tied to boat burnings, cabinet opinions on southern leadership, and the sanitary commission winding down while aiding freedmen. Virginia colleges pass to the Lee family with George W Curtis named president of a Lexington engineering institute.
New York dispatches publish documents on Mexico’s free government under Juarez. He left Chicapeza on August 6 and arrived August 13 at Paso, forming a cabinet and promising triumph over invaders. He aims to avoid losing capital, expects decisive victories, and may relocate within Mexico if Maximilian’s forces press. Sully expedition reports no hostile Indians north of Indiana country, and Devil’s Lake has no outlet to the Pembina river.
New York reports the Winooska and Algonquin engines testing amid hundreds of spectators at Delaney street. Chua for the Winooska’s engine shows superiority. results due after 96 hours. Nearby, a Westbound night train passenger shot himself, found in a bloodied berth with a pistol and marked belongings.
Despatch from North Carolina Gov Holden notes a gratifying result in the state convention delegate election with names including Pearson Reed Moore Warren Donnell Dockerty Caldwell Dick Brown Poole and Phillips. Cargo ships report eastern goods in short supply with prices rising while the Orpheus cargo nears sale. Several rail and government suspects are reported, including an aged Confederate official arrested in Virginia and rumors of further cooperation in defense of prisoners in St Louis.
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