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Dubuque Democratic Herald

Location

Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1864

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Severe Civil War Action Near Pranklin Tennessee Report

Richmond papers claim a severe battle at Pranklin Tennessee with 600 killed and wounded and 1000 prisoners. Reports describe a Federal push near Richmond and rumors of Confederate moves toward Virginia, with various cavalry actions and artillery exchanges. Mayivo and Louisville are mentioned amid broader war distress and disrupted county life.

Pranklin Tennessee Hlood Oo'cluck Mecevete Ficht Richmond Salesbury North Carolina Tennesser New York Gronw Richmnand Shenandoah Vaile Neo Ra Wioors Gouisiana A.D. Leg Cape Titeo Gaon Hodge

Battle Near Nashville and Prisoner Escape Plot

Telegraphic dispatches report a battle imminent near Nashville with Union forces at Franklin and Nashville. Gen. Lee returns to Baton Rouge with rebel artillery and prisoners in clashes around Liberty and Decaturville. Federal prisoners at Statesburg attempt escape, fighting guards and breaching parapets before being repelled. News notes Hood’s approach, Sherman’s movements, and deteriorating conditions in Mexico City.

New York Worstd Orleangs Las Gemenal Lee Baton Rouge Liberty Deoolkville Hodge Pennessee Richmond Dispatch Georgia Papers Sherman Irving Madison Augusta Ciizens Macon Nasuvinne Frankfin Nashville Chattanooga Hood A.J. Simith

General Grant May Strike Again If Weather Favors

The Richmond papers of the 28th report General Grant deploying troops on his left flank and suggest that favorable weather could allow another movement in that direction.

Richmond Grant

Rumors of Grant Forces Advancing on Richmond

Reports from New York claim Grant's army and the navy are moving on Richmond with a fleet through the Dutch Gap canal and a major action in the Shenandoah Valley. No confirmations were received by morning. The Tribune notes Judge Holt named to succeed Attorney General Bates.

New York Grant Navy Richmond Dutch Gap Canal Shenandoah Valley Tribune Washington Holt Bates

Victory in Tennessee Report Reaches Headquarters

Dispatch from Frasbury dated November 30 reports a heavy and persistent enemy attack beginning around four in the afternoon and continuing into the night. The action caused heavy losses, estimated at five to six thousand enemy casualties. Union forces report about 1,000 enemy captives including a brigadier general.

Thomas Osu Loys New York the Times Nasuvitti P. Mo Wranklin Bigadier

Tornado Devastation Report From Rio Dandro

News notes describe a tornado around Rio dandro on October 13 causing severe damage over a quarter mile, many houses destroyed or wrecked by hail, lasting fifteen minutes, with vessels lost and lives claimed. Other items report no delay in collecting the additional income tax and the president delaying a decision on the chief justice question until Congress arrives.

Hany Washington Special Supreme Court Post Congress

Federal forces return to Franklin near Nashville battlefield

From Nashvi ller December 1 1864 Federal troops led by General Thomas push toward Franklin forming a battle line three miles south of Nashville. Cannon fire heard in the city as Quartermaster employees entrench. One hundred seven Confederate officers and about 1 000 prisoners arrive in Nashville after yesterday’s fight near Franklin Tennessee. A major engagement may be imminent.

Sherman Richmond Enquirer Statesburg N.C S.C Tennessee Meccy Wowerg Gilmore New Orlean Canby Herald Mexico San Luis Thomas Franklin Nashville Quartermaster's Department Tennasser Lowa Alland Iowa Central Air Ling Rowling Waid District Court of United States Iowa Northown Dubnany Lowa Central Ave Hall Road Company Camplainstate LJ. C. Burny Burns Comiistoner Dubuque Towa

North Star report and Civil War battle updates

Aged dispatch notes the steamer North Star overdue from Aspinwall with Nov dates, spoken in convoy and to arrive soon as its machinery is damaged. It covers Sherman’s alleged aims, Beaufort as a potential base, and a fierce rebel assault near Nashville with heavy losses and rumors of Hood capturing livestock while refugees flee Williamson county.

North Star Aspinwall San Francisco Richmond Manminer Sherman Macon Augusta Elis Georgia Virginia Carolinas Port Royal Beaufort Charleston Savannah Tix Stone River Jarrest Schofield Willamson Hood Nashville

Richmond papers debate Sherman's movements near Macon

Readers in Richmond report dispatches from Augusta dated the 26th noting Sherman has not reached Augusta and not crossed the Oconee. Savannah rumors of a defeat are doubted. Rebels claim Macon remains in their hands while Richmond Inquirer argues Sherman cannot reach it. Martinsburg correspondent Col. Latham in Pennsylvania warned of Manefield engagement and kept his troops vigilant through the night.

Richmond Augusta WHC Ee Sherman Savannah Oconee River Macon Richmond Inquirer Iherald Martinsburg New Creek Col Latham Pennsylvania Manefield

Rebel raids and sieges amid Civil War dispatches

Dispatches recount Confederate actions near Rosser’s lines with losses of 6 or 7 guns and 300 men. Reports note Captain Semmes’s voyage to Richmond, Arkansas legislature quorum absence, and a Memphis plot to burn depots thwarted by U.S. detectives. Colonial and naval movements, prices, and shifting alignments are described from numerous stations.

Rosser Col Latham Semmes Alabama Bagdad Mexico Richmond Matamoras Arkansas Memphis Memphis and Charleston United States Washburne

New Books Debut by Kirke and Caster on Summer Atlantic Cruise

New book notices announce Kirke's Down in Tennessee and My Southern Prienda with Among the Plies. Robert Caster contributes A Summer Cruise on the Coast of New England, highlighting literary travel and regional character.

Tennessee Kirke New England Robert Caster

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