04 Aug 1863
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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1863
Page
1
A fragmented OCR snippet mentions names PON LER Gowarne and Carney alongside scattered initials SP PPR SCRA. The readable text provides no clear event, organization, or date to establish a full news item.
A long, disjointed excerpt discusses federal powers over state actions, Presiding judges, and Prevost Marshal, with critical remarks on government overreach and states rights. It notes debates on Negro soldiers as substitutes, and cites a Washington meeting urging Sabbath observance with remarks by Admiral Foote and Gen. Casey.
A troubled tale from a household ends abruptly as a young woman under guardianship is found harmed after attempting to sleep. The master and mistress were away, leaving the girl in care. That night she looked into a glass and spoke a chilling line before the morning discovery.
A woman involved in a burglary case was escorted by another female when a passerby accused a handsome stranger of the crime. The man was detained, confessed to overhearing the provocation during the break in, and was seized by the woman and her companion before custody.
The New American Macyclopedia presents John Say Crittenden, a Kentucky statesman from Woodford County. Born to a farmer family, he pursued law in Hopkinsville and Frankfort before entering politics, serving in the U S House and Senate, shaping tariff policy, the public lands issue, and the Kansas debates, and earning fame as an extemporaneous debater and ally of Andrew Jackson. He held multiple positions including attorney general and cabinet member, supported many whig and republican stances, and died while serving in office amid a career marked by national influence and controversial votes.
A 1793 era dispatch quotes George Washington directing Major General Morgan to maintain civil authority over the army and avoid deploying military force to suppress citizens. The missive stresses obedience to law, restraint, and quick resolution of disputes, noting the army as civil power only. The piece also mentions Boston substitutes and a shipyard episode involving Abraham.
The Washington dispatch details Buford’s cavalry crossing the Rappahannock near Culpeper. Union forces, including Eighth New York and others, engage Stuart’s cavalry then fall back under infantry support. Casualties are reported, and prisoners claim Confederate forces are scattered with no imminent general engagement. Savannah reportedly deserted of troops with defenses undermanned as Richmond documents surface.
From Vicksburg reports to Chicago Tribune detail Col. Sanders pursuing Scott and Pegram forces for over 100 miles. Sanders captures 181 enemies including Ashby, seizes stock, sends prisoners to Camp Nelson, while 500 captures tally. Ohio units pressure mountain roads for more prisoners and livestock. Kentucky election dominates news as Copperhead Boyle campaigns. Liquor shops to close tomorrow.
Evening report notes the first squad of drafted men moving toward the army of the Potomac. Gen Lovan is to be transferred to the 1uth army corps. Also, fire reports from Havanna describe extensive losses and large theft of cotton and goods.
July 3 report notes the DC drawing began this morning with a large crowd present and orderly attendance. A New York letter dated the 29th describes Confederate batteries and rifle pits being built from Fort Johnson to Secessionville with lines extending about 1,000 yards from the fort.
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