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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1864
Page
1
A steamship named Nort Star foundered at sea off New Quevos Wh with 259 aboard, 17 survivors reported. Dispatches from General Gov released at Poneneata recount chaotic events as the vessel sank, with distress calls and unclear salvage prospects.
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Reports from Richmond papers note Hood failing to cross the Tennessee River as Union forces press. Headlines speak of gunboats, pontoon movements, and Steadman reaching Decatur with warning of rising Confederate threats along the river.
The report describes preparations and a tense vigil in Mir Diyton Friday, and a naval and land engagement near Port Fisher. It notes casualties and rescues, with Union forces advancing under coastal batteries and capturing prisoners, guns, and a fort flag.
Dec. 20 to Dec. 30 reports say Savannah rejoicing among Unionists after a rapture message. Major General Granger’s expedition landed at Pensacola, moved toward Mobile with a skirmish near Franklin's Creek, rebels routed. ironclads up Pensacola river, large captures and heavy damage to rebel works at Saltville and Danville. Stoneman raid defeats and destroys rail depots, mills, foundries. Union losses minimal. telegraph lines held. Mobile dispatch notes continued raids and Confederate setbacks. Richmond papers discuss leadership changes and wartime strategy.
The report details a regularly commissioned rebel naval officer sent from Richmond to seize vessels and free prisoners on Johnson's Island recently released in Toronto. It notes political debates in Congress on habeas corpus, looming winter campaigns against Charleston and Augusta, and Sherman’s Savannah evacuation. It also mentions shipwrecks and casualties from the Lich and North America incidents and ongoing bombardment of Wilmington forts.
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