05 Jan 1865
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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1865
Page
1
A long Civil War era summary notes Ohio legislature in Columbus, reports on Gen Thomas and Ayar ny moving enemy lines, Dahlgren’s Heel action on Savannah obstructions, Sheridan before Petersburg, Gordonville and Lynchburg defenses, Wilmington expedition setback, and naval bombardment with Porter condemnation.
A dramatic letter from Dec 30 1564 laments arbitrary arrests under President Lincoln and the Republican Congress. It details Col Baker and a man released from Garrull Piave Prison after wrongful imprisonment. The author condemns habeas corpus denial and calls for Supreme Court review amid claims of political persecution.
The article reports that the President was aware of the Blair mission's motives and the elder Blair's wish to go to Richmond but refused personal responsibility for the journey. Grant was urged to act in his own sense of duty, and the Blair party returned home after two days at headquarters. A rumor claims Blair sought Richmond to retrieve sensitive political correspondence.
The Richmond Sentinel editorial argues for international recognition of Confederate independence to end the war and abolish slavery, noting potential favorable reception by France and England. It reports Union news including the USS Massachusetts reaching Philadelphia, ironclad fleet at Charleston, and prisoner oaths, alongside treasure aboard the Costa Rica and a Maine legislative move to elect a U.S. senator for a vacancy in March 1865.
The Evening Post reports a Washington source of high standing says no new gold bond issues will occur and no currency inflation will happen. The government will fund all expenditures from existing means, based on the official guidance.
Telegraphic dispatches report the South pursuing abolition plans with foreign powers, Sherman preparing for renewed offensives against Charleston, and Gen. Thomas' army on the move. Updates note Savannah conditions, cotton moves, and logistics as Union forces consolidate.
Corcorp on June 4 reports the Republican state convention elects Hon. N. G. Upham of Concord as President. Hon. F. Smith of Manchester is nominated for Governor on the first ballot. Hon. Wm. Patterson is unanimously nominated for Congress in the 3d district.
Detroit December 31 report states no person will be allowed into the United States from Kyanda without a passport issued by the state department or American consuls abroad. Hobart of Maine, U S consul at Windam, has arrived and will issue passports to those entitled. The price is believed to be £6.
Cikersvatt January 4 report the Ohio Legislature organized yesterday with Summit county's John Johnston chosen speaker. The governor's message length focuses on state finances described as sound. A city council meeting last night discussed and accepted the resignation of police chief Samothe after an angry debate. Further items note shipping news and war reports from several ports.
The Beaufort correspondence notes Sherman resumes offensive plans against Charleston and Branchville while Savannah prepares as a military post. Dispatches report Mooney districts, patrols, and relief measures, press limits on news, and debates on peace, convention, and continued war. The Savannah Republican cites city resolutions calling for peace by constitutional means and civic restoration of commerce, with support for Gen Geary. The Richmond Sentinel advocates alliance with England or France if defeated, and reports on Porter's storm, Lee's generalship, and rebel setbacks in North Carolina.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention racers and a trial of merits with discharge expectation. No clear names, dates, or places emerge. The passage hints at a legal or formal procedure but lacks coherent details to identify entities or events.
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