12 Apr 1865
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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1865
Page
1
Reports of Johnston's army surrender circulate with figures claiming 22 000 or 25 000 captured, while doubt remains about the missing troops. A rail cut threatens mobility, with Raleigh evacuated and Union forces advancing. reports also note Confederate losses and Union advances. In Richmond, a safe passage for Senator Hunter is discussed amid war news.
Fragmentary notes from the last Richmond papers dated Aprillat discuss the Sentinel and Whig editorials, Governor Brown praise, responses to forged letters, and reflections on the Richmond arsenal removal, with focus on independence, civil disruption, and wartime production amid looming battles.
The Richmond Whig notes an informal conference of private individuals including some legislators to learn President Lincoln’s terms for Virginia’s reunion. It cites liberal terms, possible early travel for messengers, and hints at disfranchisement of rebel leaders balanced with citizenship rights for others. Reports indicate Lee’s surrender, 25 000 prisoners, and expectations of an extra congressional session June first.
The Daily Herald reports growing Peace Movements in Richmond and hints at a future presidential proclamation. Rumors swirl about Johnston’s surrender, Stoneman’s actions near Danville and Greensboro, with Charlotte proposed as a new Confederate capital. Reports claim 22,000 to 25,000 men captured with Lee, Raleigh evacuation, and detailed Civil War advances around Rice’s Station, Warmaville, and Burkeville. The Washington Special notes Seward’s worsening condition and possible extra congressional session. President Lincoln returns to Washington amid public celebrations and a Dixie tune demonstration.
Advices from Richmond say Gen Weitzel presented a peace programme to the Virginia legislature, signaling a likely return of Virginia to the Union. Judge Campbell remains in Richmond without authority to negotiate, while Pollard has been arrested for disloyal language and several spies are confined at Castle Thunder. Military movements include Stoneman's cavalry reaching areas below Danville and Greensboro, with Johnston attempting to flee and archives of the rebel government possibly moving toward Charlotte.
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