18 Aug 1863
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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1863
Page
1
Plying garbled text from a past VIN record, the fragment mentions Duncombe, a person from Wheeler County, with unclear context. The readable bits reference a name and place but no concrete event, date, or organization to anchor a proper news item.
An obituary and memorial recounts Jresy of Ton, BI Samuels, noting his long service, literary ties, and role as a clergyman. It highlights his opposition to war, friendships within the church, and lasting influence on his community. The piece honors his life, character, and contributions.
The note outlines an afternoon report from Newnenn South Carolina dated August 13 detailing a meeting of citizens from every county and the second congressional district. It references a consolidated assembly and municipal engagement with local officials expected to report on district matters.
SYENIAG REPORT Fort Mosnow Aug 11 The steam er So R Spanding arrived this mornings from at Charleston. She left Morris and out Wootelock Friday morning. On Thursday evening the monitors were all stripped and prepared for action, and at daylight on Friday the batteries on Morris Tshind opened here fire. The mar inines did not fire a shot and the batteries caused firing then ceased. Strong confidence of a favorable result. An officer said a great battle will come off Saturday the l6th or Sunday the hth and that victory is expected. New York Aug 17 The captain of the brig Mou Mountainver reports heavy cannonading heard on Sthinstein dat. Henry Bolten, one of the murderers of Col O'Brien, is before the Supreme Court on a writ of habeas corpus. writ dismissed. Brig General Revere dismissed for marching his brigade two miles from the position on the morning of Chancellorville. Camp Aug 17 Admiral Porter says Mississippi steamers will be protected by gun boats and convoys will be sent when needed. The 1sth and 9th Massachusetts and nine months' men arrived and will proceed to Bust o.
August 17 report from Anpasy describes a devastating fire at Turts Shoddy Mill in Cahoon. Fifteen female operatives die inside the building, others jump from windows, many injured, with twenty-five missing.
The New York foreign section notes the steamer City of Washington reaching New York after runs from Liverpool and Queenstown. The Constitution, Civ of Baltimore, and Sunrise are cited as captured or released after bonds. The bark Conrad was seized and ransomed. the Georgia’s actions and Florida’s ransom bond are detailed. London’s Saturday Review shifts tone toward the Union victories and away from Confederate support.
Reports from the Liverpool Chamber of Commerce meeting on the 3d note opinions that the American war nears its end, praise pacific ideas, and discuss Poland’s independence, conscription, and the role of Britain and Russia. Paris and London papers debate Poland, England’s stance, and union among powers, with wartime dispatches from New York, Warsaw, and Wilmington detailing draft, blockade runners, and military logistics.
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