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Dubuque Democratic Herald

Location

Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1864

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Confederate and Union Movements Try Northern Pots

Disturbing dispatches from Nashville note Hood's six mile reach from the city and Thom as in dispute over prisoners. Sherman and Lee are cited with reinforcements reaching Richmond while reports claim Union forces hold Murfreesboro and threaten Petersburg. Skepticism surrounds Canada panic chatter and currency concerns as Confederate troops shift to defend Virginia and potentially threaten Pennsylvania.

Rebel raid on New Creek and Piedmont alarm Washington forces

From Washington dispatches report a Confederate raid struck New Creek and Piedmont, blowing forts and railroad property. Gen Early's 3,000 strong cavalry split Sheridan's line, threatening Baltimore & Ohio Railroad and even Pennsylvania, forcing skirmishers to reassess Union positions near the Upper Potomac.

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Debate Over Gold Value Law Divides Congress

Amid clashes in the House, debate continues on a bill to prevent payment of gold or bullion notes at above their real value and to curb note manipulation. Stevens argues for checks on gambling in money, while Blair presses reconsideration. votes swing, with motions to table and refer facing defeats and postponement. Reports from Murfreesboro and Nashville note ongoing skirmishes and troop movements as Civil War pressure remains high.

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Gold market rises on Pessenden report and shipments

In New York the gold market reacts to Mr Pessenden's report suggesting limits on currency and urging gold as a steel, lifting prices after opening. The steamer Washington from Mauro carried 100000 in specie and the Agia from Boston carried 50000.

Pessenden Washington Mauro Agia Boston

Raid on Dermott Sought by Rebel Refugees in Canada

Military commandant notes a planned raid on Dermott by rebel refugees from Canada. Mayor Barker urged immediate steps to organize and arm a regiment, and to take defence measures to protect the city.

Dermott Canada

War News and Prisoner Exchange Letter Fragments

Washington dispatch notes Gen. Rosecrans relieved with Gen. Steele and Sen Grimes head naval committee while Sen Sherman leads finance committee. Hood’s flag of truce exchange proposal discussed. Gen. Thomas replies unable to cooperate due to prisoners already sent north. Daily casualties from Potomac fighting and strict orders against papers contact.

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