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Dubuque Democratic Herald

Location

Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1863

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Moving to a New Office and a Grim Murder Tale

An old printer reports relocating to new offices in Desmo crate with improved types and space while describing a murder inquiry in Five Points. Charles Downey faces charges for killing Sophia taune gauon after a quarrel at a store, with coroner verdict of willful murder and Downey’s prior wealth and downfall noted. A California gold field myth and immigrant tensions are briefly discussed.

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Return of Cresap and Morgan case amid Lincoln thanksgivings

Reports detail the Columbus incident surrounding John Morgan and Miss Cresap amid a wider political backdrop. Cresap returns home after bail, while Morgan evades capture. Miss Cresap’s arrest scare unfolds with testimony about a trunk and possible drugging, ending in dismissal. The piece links to Port Byron families and notes Union League meetings in Washington toward political reform.

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Love Serm Supreme Madrid Court Ends 240 Year Suit

The supreme tribunal of Madrid has issued final judgment in a lengthy suit over the inheritance of Francis Diaarro, renowned invader and conqueror of Peru, ending two centuries of litigation.

Supreme Tribunal of Madrid Francis Diaarro Peru

Flag bidding order cracks down on merchant inscriptions

General Banks issues an order forbidding merchants and others from inscribing names and business on the national flag. He calls the flag an emblem of power and nationality that must not be desecrated.

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Vast Civil War Dispatches from Washington and Virginia

A telegraphic update outlines Virginia tax lists for January 1 and Arlington as the first parcel, plus reports from Charleston harbor obstructions and bombardment conclusions. It covers Mosby raids near Fairfax, Meade’s position, and naval actions including Daylight and a gunboat loss at Beaufort.

New York The Times Special Washington Tax Commissioners Virginia Arlington Gen. Lee Alexandria Flerald Mortis Toland Charleston Harbor Fnmong Folly Island the Tribune R. I Fort Putnam Moultrie Guere Admiral Dahlgren Morris Island Charleston Post of the 18Th Mosby Fairfax War Department Meade Col. Harding Pennsylvania Gustin Game Regiment Dove Sth Pa Garrett’s Station

Englishman Wilkins Confesses Murders in State Trial

Charles Watkins indicted for murder was brought for trial and pleaded guilty. A vigilante mob seized him from Sheriff custody and hanged him. Wilkins, an English Mormon with Salt Lake City ties, claimed to have killed 30 men in the state and confessed to six additional murders.

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Senate Debates Oath of Allegiance and Navy Reform

The Senate debated Mr Grimes’s request to leave naval affairs work as reform pressures grow in the Navy Department. Competing moves on a constitutional slavery amendment and military draft provisions were discussed with amendments printed. The Senate voted 11 to refer the oath resolution to the judiciary and then went into executive session.

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