14 Apr 1863
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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1863
Page
1
The report details naval operations against Charleston including the ironclads and monitors facing Fort Sumpter and obstructions near Morris Island. It notes limited land forces, flotilla damage, casualties, and the Keokuk's sinking with all aboard saved, plus remarks on Richmond fortifications and reinforcements along the Rapidan.
A strong force of rebel pickets ten miles away was driven in for five miles. A large Federal force moved over the New River on an expedition to aid Gen Foster. The transport train crossed the river and encamped. precautions and likely hard fighting are expected. Reported Confederate numbers may include Gen Lee’s command. A flag of truce revealed Rebel Crosby wounded and Van Dorn aides captured.
A New York despatch reports General Lester lacking supplies for his troops at Tichist and contradicts claims of a large overland reinforcement from Newbern. Rebel forces near Washington and Newburn amount to about 27,000 under Hill and Pettigrew. The Valley City gunboat is damaged, and Dudley Buck exchanged at Fortress Monroe with rumors of Foster's surrender. Reports place steamers Reanoka and Tlavauns in port. Marion wrecked near Key. Mexico dates show limited action around Puebla and Orizaba with penalties for gossip. The Vanderbilt sighted at Havana. no Roanoke advices. Railhead destruction near St. Charascla and Pass Mancha. skirmish with rebels in Amite country leaves 4 wounded, 10 dead, 7 wounded, 5 captured. Emery to lead a probable Atchafalaya movement. New Orleans cotton rumors persist. hidden staple viewed as gold prospects. The Marion carries valuable cargo and 140 passengers saved. A riot between negro and Irish laborers reflects ongoing tensions. a gunshot wounds James Ager head. riot quelled by police. Ex-Representative Low to receive San Francisco customs commission. A Newbern dispatch notes reconnoitering cavalry overland on April 7.
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