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08 Jan 1863
Page 1
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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1863
Page
1
The readable portion shows an unclear notice possibly referencing a street name and a place. No decisive action, date, or organization can be determined from the garbled OCR excerpt.
A large Democratic gathering in Springfield vows to resist Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation as a violation of the Constitution. Speakers, including Wm. A. Richardson and Wan C. Goudy, call for preserving state sovereignty and opposing federal usurpation. The meeting adjourns to January 30.
The text argues that the Constitutional and bay wading party has shaken off tyranny amid opposition to the Federal Administration. It claims opposition would have allowed the Democracy to oppose power without upheaval, accusing Abnolaar Lingola and supporters of flagellation, violations of constitutional rights, and counted grievances as proof the administration must yield or face national danger.
A special dispatch from January reports Confederate forces under Gen. Johnston at Vicksburg after heavy battles. Union losses tallied about 1,700 killed and 7,000 wounded with thousands captured. enemy losses exceed 4,000 with many prisoners. Notable deaths include Generals Rains and Hanson. Breckenridge wounded. Adams injured. plus heavy battery and regiment losses. Lincoln signs Western Virginia admission with policy aims and cabinet positions noted.
From Nashville, Jan 6. Over 600 rebel prisoners and 19 commissioned officers were brought in this evening. Our troops pursue the rebels ten miles from Murfreesboro. A potential stand at Tullahoma is expected. Wounded about 7,000. total loss not over 16,000. Confederate losses reportedly double ours. Hospitals established in Nashville’s best buildings. Weather clear and cold with rising river shoals.
Joint sessions elected two U S Senators with John B. Henderson winning on the first ballot over Robert Wilson for the term ending March 4. Other nominees for four-year terms included Brown, Phelps, Glover, and Samuel Jackunridsee with initial tallies Brown 51 Phelps 51 Glover 34 Breck enridge 5 Nol 5.
Refugees on both sides exchange under military authority as the river region remains quiet. Authorities report daily crossings and limited principal business amid the ongoing stalemate.
Report describes heavy Confederate attack around Vicksburg as Lee’s forces concentrate along the Grenada Jackson road. Sherman retreats to a six mile line, with battle described as desperate including hand to hand fighting and heavy casualties. Generals Hovey and Wyman are reported wounded or killed, while Grant’s reinforcements and river-train movements are noted amid broader war updates.
Headquarters advices report a large portion of Andersons troops mutinied at Nashville before the Murfreesboro engagement and refused to advance. About three hundred went into the fight under Rosegarten and Wood and behaved gallantly. Notices called for arrest of deserters and their return to Nashville. Colonel Brace captured extensive rebel stores at Nashville. Dispose prisoners from Richmond and Palapebenia had been in Murfreesboro four hours. McClellan held a levee at his brother’s house and City Council presented a testimonial this morning.
Special to the New York Tribune from Arkansas reports indecisive action at Vicksburg. Union forces held the main battery and rifle pits briefly, then retreated losing ground and five cannons. Gen. Morgan and Col. I. B. Wyman killed. Col. Morgan and Capt. Grinnell wounded. Price and Van Dorm command the Confederates. Sherman reinforced by Grant’s cavalry. gunboats quiet. Union casualties estimated at 1,000 killed or wounded.
Governor Seymour argues in a lengthy message that the war effort is costly, noting New York has sent 220,000 soldiers since the outbreak. He discusses causes of the war and the fear generated by ongoing conflict across the North and South.
Governor Seymour argues the Civil War arose from disregard for laws and the Constitution, warning against centralized military authority and martial law. He insists state rights be honored, warns that overreach by the War Department and Congress threatens liberty, and urges restraint to preserve federal balance and public security.
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