03 Jan 1863
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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1863
Page
1
Lincoln issues a sweeping proclamation granting executive, naval, and military powers to preserve freedom for the enslaved, enroll enslaved into service, and report large battles at Murfreesboro and Tennessee. Destructive fires, federal casualties, and Morgan’s losses accompany reports from New York and Stuart's Creek. Governor Seymour sworn in at inauguration.
From New Orleans New York Jan 1 the steamer R Paulding arrives with Gen Butler among the passengers and Capt John Clark remaining in New Orleans Butler issues a farewell address praising loyal slaves and condemning slavery as unsafe for the Union Banks comments on the Proclamation urging self governance and discipline as a campaign is planned with Baton Rouge as base no new news from Vicksburg Port Hudson or Banks movements
Gen. Butler and his staff were in the city yesterday and planned to depart for Washington the next day. Rumors claim the visit was at the request of the President.
The document records Lincoln's 1862 proclamation proclaiming freedom for enslaved people on January 1 1863 and stating the federal intent to recognize freedom and suppress resistance, with details on congressional representation and allegiance of states. It notes the commander in chief authority and ongoing wartime measures.
The Emancipation Proclamation declares all slaves in designated Confederate states and regions to be free. It orders freedom, warns against violence except in self defense, and invites able individuals to join the United States forces for defense, fort garrisons, and naval service. Done at Washington January 1 1863 with Lincoln's seal.
The American's Suffolk correspondent reports Corcoran has arrived with his entire brigade and assumes command there. Gen. Peck's forces move in a different direction as skirmishing continues nearby.
Gen Rosecrans explored Murfreesboro last Tuesday morning and now occupies it. The Confederates offered slight resistance and fell back to the valley, while Morgan captured a few wagons. Rumors that Col Foster approaches from Salt River are unfounded.
The barracks at Camp Sigel housing the 27th Regiment were burned last night in Milwaukee. Two privates were killed in the blaze, and the regiment has moved to Camp Washburn.
Dispatch reports heavy losses for four regiments and several generals on both sides. Gen Rosecrans personally directs operations as the center breaks Confederate lines and Union troops advance toward Murfreesboro. Morgan’s guerrilla force retreats south of the Columbia road with Federal captives and spoils.
On January 1 Morgan crossed the Cumberland and released Nashville at Jonesboro, then advanced on Munfordville. Col. Hobson of the 13th Kentucky engaged forces, killing and capturing part of Morgan's men. Morgan crossed Green River, destroyed Beaver Creek bridge and Mullbrough’s trestle, moved toward Rolling Forks, and was pursued by Col. Harlan of the 10th Kentucky who attacked at Rolling Forks, with casualties and a Confederate death to Duke. Morgan fled toward Bardstown before further pursuit by Col. Perkins of the 12th Kentucky.
News from Murfreesboro reports a terrible battle with enormous losses, rebel leaders Cheetham and Rains killed, and Union advances claimed. Treasury confirms 1842 loan interest payment of 2,800,600 and bond redemption instructions. Dispatches describe Granger and Stevens actions against guerrillas in Kentucky and Tennessee with captures and loot recovered.
A large fire in New York on January 2 destroyed Wilson's cracker bakery on Fulton Street and adjoining mills, with numerous buildings burning along Fulton, Gold, and Beekman streets. Total losses run into tens of thousands of dollars. The steamer George Washington arrived from New Orleans. General Banks lifted church service restrictions but clergymen remain bound by general rules. Several political prisoners were released on parole.
Gen. Quinn's escort and supply train arrived at Memphis and planned to return to Holly Springs yesterday. Col. Murphy, under arrest by Gen. Grant for misconduct at Holly Springs, is in Memphis. Reports say gunboats with Gen. Sherman probed up the Yazoo and shelled Home's Bluff where Benton was struck 16 times and Capt. Gwin wounded. New Madrid evacuated by order of Gen. Davies, with Scott bound for Fort Pillow. Island No. 10 action described as extraordinary with nine guns spiked and 16,000 rounds dumped into the river, despite island defenders.
A vast stream of mail from the North awaits forwarding by steamer to Memphis. Eighteen paymasters carrying four to five million dollars are bound for General Grant's army, halted at Columbus by the railroad disruption. Ninety to twenty exchanged prisoners arrived from Vicksburg yesterday.
Baltivere dated Jan 2 reports the Baltimore and Ohio line to open for through travel and freight by Tuesday next. Generals Schenck and Kelly express confidence in testing the road permanently. Telegraph connects Baltimore to Wheeling and Parkersburg.
Federal forces clash with rebels on the 30th near Stuart's Creek. After heavy skirmishing the rebels retreat with 100 prisoners captured while Federal losses include 76 killed and wounded. On the 31st McCook's corps attacks Hardee, suffers heavy losses, retires four miles, then holds position by night. Numerous general and staff officers are reported killed.
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