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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1863
Page
1
A fragmentary 19th century War era dispatch discusses mass enlistment and political tension. It references regents, governors, and local counties amid Civil War era mobilization, with mentions of conscription and public sentiment about turnout and opposition among residents. The piece notes a gathering of insurgents and various leaders, reflecting a charged regional atmosphere and potential Civil War alignments.
A clipped lament argues that after months of delay people should stop talking and not be enticed away by money. It suggests others resist Hesner and accuse them of grumbling if methods adjust education. The text reads as a critical, fragmented plea about accountability and concessions.
The article contemplates Morris Island and nearby fortifications, arguing that even under bombardment, forts cannot be taken while water barriers and batteries block approaches. It cites Beauregard and a Charleston defense mindset, asserting steadfast resistance and the inevitability of a test of strength.
The text outlines a Confederate strategy led by John Morgan involving attacks through Indiana toward Louisville, aiming to distract Union forces and enable a Kentucky advance. It mentions Beckner, Packner, and a coordinated rush on Cincinnati, with Confederate aims to seize Louisville and disrupt rail defenses as Rosecrans and others react. The account frames Morgan's expedition as a key episode in the broader Civil War maneuvering.
A fragmentary report recalls a Civil War scene on Main Street where a homespun teen named Pat aided a wounded officer. The officer, grateful, gave Pat fifty cents and praised the youth for saving a life during the Antietam campaign.
The report discusses trials growing tea in California and compares its prospects to Assam and Chinese tea. It mentions Assam tea commanding good prices in Britain and notes that California experiments may take years to prove success. It also briefly covers Prohibition era enforcement in Greenfield and a political anecdote about a congressman and a family.
A coroner's inquest reveals a young milliner Mary Ann Wilklow died from overwork and poor air in two crowded rooms used by West End fashion workers. The account compares conditions to the Mack Hole of Calcutta and notes minimal air per person, sparking public concern about sanitary standards in fashion houses.
Bona part e soldiers gain kings and dukes two become kings and two princes, two field marshals, two generals. Grapevine on premises yields large fruit. oil-rich horse base destroyed by oil. Dr Currier grows Java Coffee in Vermont frost resistant. Project envisions Paris as seaport.
Telegraphic items report the Ruth fire on the Mississippi with 3 million in greenbacks for Grant’s army destroyed and thirty lives lost. Vanderbilt sinking noted. Draft authorized in Barraro and Rochester with calm reactions. Blair lauds emancipation and Mississippi opening, praising Grant’s plan and endurance.
From Memphis and Cato reports dated August 5, Confederate raiders under Chalmers move into Mississippi as gunboats and troops pursue them. News notes Georgia fortifications, river navigation halted by War Department, and Rosecrans reportedly advancing on Selma. The steamship Ruth burned opposite Island No. 1 with about 200 aboard, including paymasters and clerks carrying 3,000,000 in greenbacks. 30 lives lost and large cargo destroyed as the vessel burned and ran aground on the Missouri shore.
The Lingree steamer carried passengers to the river town this morning as flames consumed the vessel in under five minutes. Soldiers reportedly remained by money boxes iron bound, which could not be moved, and reports claim those aboard perished. Origin of the fire is uncertain, with Iris suspected of arson tied to rebel interests. An earlier attempt to fire the depot is noted.
The Care Race notes Philadelphia steamer arrival from Liverpool and Queenstown with news three days later. Federal victories depress Confederate loan by 18 to 20 percent triggering a stock panic. Times calls New York riot an insurrection, breadstuffs steady. London papers discuss Grant Meade and Rosecrans victories and naval contracts rumors. Parliament prorogued. Queen's speech delivered. civil war in America persists with global impact. Polish insurgents remain active in their movements.
Midnights report from New York cites court sessions presenting fifteen cases, including murderers identified as niggers and two robbers sentenced to four and ten years respectively. Also noted are shipboard sightings near Havana, a pursuit and capture of a suspected British steamer, an alleged sinking rumor, draft totals, stolen paymaster funds, troop dispositions near Fredericksburg, and Pennsylvania Abolitionist party nominations.
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