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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1863
Page
1
A garbled column from the Dubuque Herald echoes urgent cautions about looming dangers and rising unrest. The text laments violated rights and asserts a martial response while ominously predicting upheaval near border regions and political authorities.
Fragmentary report details Confederate forces including Steele's division and regiments moving near Vicksburg. Text mentions locations along the river and ambiguous actions with units from various towns. Data appears garbled with several place names and outcomes unclear.
Readable fragments describe Gen Cluney and Secretary Chase amid a heated witness stand. The text alleges improprieties, misuse of funds, and political maneuvering tied to wartime policy and a controversial New York incident. Included are charges of collusion with outsiders and fraud anchored to a large monetary transaction.
An editorial condemns mongrelism as a dangerous outcome of race mixing in the North. It argues abolition and Republican aims threaten white identity and urges opposition to the President Proclamation regarding mixed-race relations and enslaved peoples.
Daily Herald outlines bragg acknowledged setbacks at Vicksburg and heavy Confederate losses. Despatches from Richmond suggest Butler may gain expanded command, while Porter's naval actions above Vicksburg are summarized. Washington discusses possible war-department changes and financial measures including large bond issues and currency plans.
The report describes Confederate and Federal forces at the Vicksburg area, with Sherman’s troops crossing at dawn after night bridge preparation. The 5th Missouri and Williamson's troops attacked fortifications, while Morgan Smith’s brother led the 9th Missouri in the engagement at Walnut Hill. The fight continued through Monday with heavy gunfire and shifting ground.
News from Vicksburg reports heavy fighting as General Sherman’s advancing forces clash with Price’s army. Batteries capture and recapture, with severe losses including Colonel Smith, General Morgan, and 1600 men missing. Reinforcements needed or Vicksburg movement may end.
Gen Gorman evacuates Telena and moves to Napoleon to fortify and cross the Arkansas River. Banks and Farragut reportedly unheard from. Davis and Joe Johnston were at Vicksburg last week with Davis leaving before Sunday, Johnston in command. Memphis and Charleston Railroad in operation toward the area. first grain shipment arrived yesterday. Grant's forces may be sent to Vicksburg. Confederates hold Nolan Arkansas below Telena and have 65 600 men between Grenada and Vicksburg, all consolidated under Gen JoeML Johnston in command.
Rebel reports claim 4 000 prisoners and 26 cans captured near Murfreesboro. Jet Davis returned to Richmond to attack the federal government in a bitter speech. No major movements near Port Loyal or Bragg.
General Mutler and Gen Pianaomentia along with Geo Butler arrived this evening and addressed a gathering of about 250 gentlemen in the Continental Hotel reception room to pay their respects.
The Richmond Examiner summarizes battlefield movements with Bragg retreat to Shellyville and Federal reinforcements after defeats. It notes Murfreesboro casualties, prisoner counts, and cannon losses, plus rising actions around New Bern and Wilmington. The Richmond Enquirer lists several prisoners held as hostages for abolition government captives.
A synopsis from Washington reports a committee bill to issue up to 900 million in bonds and notes over 20 years, plus 300 million in treasury notes and 300 million in legal tender notes. It details taxation on bank circulation, redemption forms, anti counterfeiting funds, and treasury seals. It notes deaths of Kiishe Whiteboy and Richard Lan.
The Matamoras flag boat arrived from City Point this forenoon with 300 federal prisoners mostly cavalry captured at Dumfries. The Richmond Examiner reports 1680 prisoners in Richmond yesterday.
New York reports the Confederate steamer Virginia was taken in the Gulf by Commodore Wilkes’s squadron. Sherman is safe at headquarters and Grant is alert. Cairo says reliable news from Vicksburg is scarce as batteries line both sides of the Mississippi at Cypress Bend. Gunboats to clear those batteries. Memphis hears no major fighting since Jan 29. Banks’s command reportedly near.
The Michigan Legislature convened in Lansing with the governor’s message due today noting solid state finances. Adequate sinking funds and a fair tax system aim to reduce the state debt and prevent further increases. The governor praises emancipation and signals reforms to end white loyalty to traitors. In Missouri, Springfield reports a 6000-strong rebel force near St. Louis with Marmaduke and Breckinridge shelling the town and Brown preparing a stout defense.
The House debates declaratory resolutions opposing Union destruction and calls for reports on wartime actions in Port Royal and Georgia. A special five member committee is proposed to hear losses caused by army patrols and determine loyalities, with claims to be adjudicated by the Court of Claims. Senate discussions include taxation of bank notes and discharge of state prisoners amid partisan critique.
The speaker argues the war aims to end slavery and asserts Congress alone holds power to suspend habeas corpus. He condemns the President for autocratic action imprisoning peaceful citizens, denouncing the press for branding dissent as disloyalty. Adjourned.
A historical notice describes a publication named Subtle Democratic Herald dated 1863. It states its mission to advocate and defend constitutional principles while exposing usurpation and tyranny. The brief emphasizes a political stance against perceived overreach.
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