14 Aug 1863
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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1863
Page
1
A garbled historical document shows scattered references to political groups, public figures, and financial figures. Names and places are obscured by faulty OCR, but mentions of political factions, church figures, and monetary amounts hint at a contested public scene and municipal concerns.
Fragmented despatches report Gen. Tuttle accepting a Democratic nomination while Civil War action intensifies. Confederate defenses around Charleston grow as Union forces land troops and prepare to assault Sumpter, Wagner, and Cummings Point. Monitor shells and gunboats engage. suspected Confederate losses near Morin Island noted.
The dispatch notes Gen Gilmore's reinforcement to Morris Island and naval actions near Fort Wagner while detailing officer dismissals, conscripts departing for Fort Monroe, and a proposal to raise 2.5 million to fund substitutes. It reports the Ocean Queen with 313000 in specie and Barrows with 4000 troops in San Salvador, plus Aldermen inviting Admiral Narragut.
Gov Tod of Ohio Senator Cowan of Pennsylvania and Senator Slavvis of New York with other influential figures met President Lincoln this morning. The aim is an important military demonstration likely to deal a major blow to the rebellion. Northern governors endorse the movement urging immediate action. cabinet to decide tomorrow. Separately the Tycoon brought 250 sick and wounded soldiers from Vicksburg, many from the 9th army corps.
Reports detail a courthouse brawl between Col Corwyn and Lieut Col Bowen, Bowen firing four shots after a violent exchange. The incident follows a court testimony dispute as Gen Dodge remains ill. The dispatch includes Allied and Confederate military movements, hospital notes, and opinions on Union and Grant era figures.
Special Dispatches from Des Moines Aug 12 report a rumor that part of the 6th Cavalry was attacked in camp above Fort Marshall, driven off, tents and camp equipage burned. No confirmation yet. Also notes Indians burning grass to deprive forage. A Pennsylvanian veteran recalls fear in battle. Kentucky election returns suggest several congressmen-elect names.
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