27 Apr 1865
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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1865
Page
1
Dubuque Herald reports no issue will be published tomorrow morning in observance of a governor’s proclamation calling for suspension of all business. The notice notes the temporary closure as part of civic observance.
From Washington April 24 public mood shifts as war winds down. Johnston’s surrender appears imminent with ~13,000–20,000 Confederate troops in retreat toward Salisbury and Charlotte. Mobile surrender blocks joint Confederate operations, while Mosby’s dragoons capitulate. Booth remains at large. numerous arrests made with many later released.
Fragmentary text claims abolition papers denounce Democrats and the Democratic Party as responsible for Lincoln dynasty. Mentions Jonbuque and Brutus dagger reference, suggesting violent rhetoric against political figures.
Reports from major U S newspapers describe Sherman Johnston talks and possible terms of surrender after Lee's capitulation. They note Lincoln's assassination and Seward attack, with general orders confirming the event and warnings of guerrilla violence. Eyewitness accounts from Danville and Richmond discuss public reaction, foreign notes with Portugal, and ongoing mobilization in New York and Raleigh.
April 26 reports from Washington and Baltimore describe throngs at the Capitol to view Lincoln's remains, with women prominent among the mourners. The funeral party is hosted at Delevan House as cities drape buildings in mourning. Government cautions arise over Booth and Sherman era tensions, while gold market activity is subdued with expectations of upward drift.
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