02 Apr 1863
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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1863
Page
1
The text notes rising weekly circulation over the past four months surpassing thirty percent growth and a push to attract new subscribers at a rate of from four to fifty per year. It argues the paper remains the best medium for advertising and reaching readers within the community.
Printers at the paper offices initiated a strike for higher wages. The general movement involves compositors in both the pies and fboald offices. production is curtailed and telegraphic news is partly withheld. The paper may issue a half sheet for a day or two while measures are taken to cover a longer stoppage.
A Civil War era note reports Brigadier General Burns resigning after being denied promotion and removed from command due to political friction. The piece critiques War Department actions, mentions Burns’ prior service at Fair Oaks and the Army of the Potomac, and notes Southern press claims of wartime hardship and captured tannery assets.
A long Overseas and Civil War dispatch covers the Polish insurrection advancing with foreign diplomatic notes, London meetings denouncing Russia, and French moves. Reports from Vicksburg campaigns, Confederate finance, and presses in Liverpool, New York, and Washington accompany notes on ships, rail accidents, and provost marshal preparations.
Washington reports Adj't Gen. Thomas abroad to organize follow on troops for Burnside. Admistration expects successes behind Charleston with batteries at Stono ready to take. Navy and land forces plan landing without direct assault on Sumter or Moultrie. Treasury cuts pay procedures for Carolina troops. army of Potomac to be paid next week. Internal revenue receipts total 2.2 million with year forecast 15.006 million. Gilmore’s forces defeat Pegram near Somerset after a long engagement. rebel losses not fully listed.
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