27 Sep 1864
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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1864
Page
1
The document urges strong party action to support Democratic nominees. It calls for comprehensive campaigning across the state, mobilizing township and county committees, and aligning press and clubs to boost the party's chances in the upcoming election.
Fragmented OCR describes a Democratic convention plan in Prasuque County with dates, locations, and attendance notes. It references county towns, court house venues, and the political process including voter apportionment and township participation.
The Dubuque Herald urges nonpartisan calm as the county faces a draft quota. It argues for filling the quota by voluntary enlistment or a bounty, to avoid hardship on families dependent on day labor, and calls on officials to decide in the county’s best welfare.
General Bortoet leads a panewer force crossing the Pennesece River and attacking the Federal garrison at Ath ens. After desert fighting, the garrison surrenders and a detachment of 500 men sent to reinforce also falls. Sheridan reports the enemy in a confused state but unable to be pressed into a major engagement. Debates in Washington highlight labor support for McClellan Pendleton and mass dismissals for McClellan allegiance. Postmaster Blair faces retirement amid radical shifts in party control.
The Campaign Herald reports a surge of Democratic support in northern Iowa as letters and club orders pour in from Clermont Elkader Fairbank and other towns. Readers applaud McClellan and pledge clubs, money, and members while noting arrests in postal stamp frauds.
Army telegrams describe Forrests cavalry crossings at Bates Landing and raids on the Athens area in Perry County Tennessee. Reports claim Forts and depots burned, Florence and Pulaski communications disrupted, and Rousseau and Sheridan directing movements while Hood joins actions in Georgia. Powell and Blair resignations thread through dispatches from Washington.
Reports from Washington and Newbern as of Sept show Sheridan's prisoners swelling forces sent to guard him. News from Petersburg and Winchester predicts Confederate setbacks, with dispatches noting heavy desertions and preparations for pay to Union troops. Refugees travel north, capitulations near Mobile are discussed, and wartime civilian burdens and enlistment drives unfold in the South.
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