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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1863
Page
1
A distorted clipping from a city newspaper shows fragmented words and stray names linked to an advertisement. The text mentions a town event and a dealer or publication, but details are unclear due to OCR errors.
A column argues for designating a day of prayer and supplication for peace amid grave war casualties. It condemns wartime political and religious manipulation, warns against deploying church figures for propaganda, and urges Christians to seek peace while criticizing government excesses.
An author, possibly Prescott, drafts a history on Spain and contends with doubts of readers interest. Editor Sparks advocates publication. Prescott hesitates but yields to his father and publisher, and the work appears in three volumes around late 1837.
The passage presents a stream of antique religious imagery with repeated invocations to figures like Nikolae the Great and a long chain of allegorical phrases. It reads as a damaged, stylized ceremonial prose with references to places, people, and events that blend myth and history.
A Civil War battle report details the storming of Fort Saunders by Longstreet’s veterans, with heavy casualties and fierce close combat. The 70th New York and other units defended the works, while Col. Girarde died and Lieut. Col. O'Brien was captured. Prisoners were allowed to aid wounded before rebel officers and prisoners were removed. Fifty-nine captured men from the 27th Kentucky are noted among captives.
Fragmentary OCR recounts a discussion of Jewish women’s beauty and their roles in biblical events. It cites Mary Magdalene and various female figures visiting or aiding Jesus, noting compassion and devotion amid a crowd and crucifixion.
Gen Samuel A Rice of this state sends in his resignation citing a belief that he was promoted, leading to his departure from service. The notice reflects his understanding of advancement and the resulting decision.
New York reports indicate Meade won't be removed until Congress convenes. Secretary Welles drafts a Navy budget near 150 million dollars, with ironclads and Charleston harbor obstructions discussed. Cox appears likely for Speaker, while Colfax leads caucus support.
In Ciocinnat on December 5 Governor Tod appointed Hon. J. R. Swan as Supreme Judge, replacing Gholson. The dispatch from Chattanooga notes quiet along the line with 4,500 casualties reported in the battle and 6,300 prisoners captured. General Foster reportedly drove the enemy from Clinch River and is in pursuit.
In a December session of the Legislature Dr. Curry abolition editor of the State Times was chosen state printer over D. M. Grissman conservative editor of the St. Louis Union. Partial election returns show John M. Cannaday Democrat winning Congress by a large margin. Reports from various cities note railroad damage, raids, and troop movements as the Civil War continues.
Washington dispatch reports Brig Gen Wayes ordered to raise five regiments of Black soldiers. A Philadelphia Inquirer correspondent notes a rumor that Gen Rosecrans may head the Army of the Potomac but says no truth yet. A steamer Tsang Newton caught fire near Yonkers and burned completely. passengers were saved.
In Newaya, Capt. Graham of the 1st North Carolina Union cavalry rode 30 miles into enemy lines on the 25th and captured Capt. White's guerrilla company of 74 men. The force arrived at Newbern this morning, labeling Graham a cavalry hero of the department.
Indian Supt Coffin arrives with an official report on a Cherokee nation raid by Quan trell guerrillas damaging Tomaniate public buildings and Union property including John Ross. Ross's son in law wounded. Army news from Potomac quiet. rumors of division shifts. Also: steamship Columbia arrives at St Joux. European Congress questions and Spanish action report. US political maneuvering for House speaker posts.
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