10 Jan 1865
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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1865
Page
1
Reports from the Carolinas and Virginia detail conscription debates in North Carolina, Union battlefield updates near Petersburg and Richmond, and Confederate preparations at Gordonsville. Dispatches mention Generals Grant Lee Sherman and Butler, rail advances on the Mississippi, and naval movements along James River.
Special correspondence reports the failure of the Wilmington expedition, blame cast on Butler, and political fallout in Washington. It notes the arrest of a New York reporter Coborn, imprisonment in Old Capitol Prison, and defense of Butler's military prudence amid the controversy.
Investigating Committee reports on the Petersburg assault as Blairs head toward Richmond New York dispatch notes Mayor Gunther's lament over new commissions and limited mayoral powers. City county debt tallies about 32.5 million with substantial property values backing it. Gold remains steady opening around 226 1 4. Other items include Greeley's peace push and parole release of a New York World correspondent. Clinton bridge opens linking Galena and Illinois divisions of the Chicago and Northwestern line.
Secretary Stanton and General Meigs reached New York with attachees from the Custom House. They planned to sail for Savannah at noon amid stormy weather. The Tribune notes possible Senate action on Nincock's corps organization and the nomination of officers. A letter criticizes General for preventing slave women and children from accompanying the march through Georgia.
Reports describe Hayden’s rolling mill fire in Portsmouth Ohio causing $150000 losses with no insurance. Movements include Forrest’s forces crossing Tennessee and rail sabotage near the Chattanooga line. Bragg, Sherman, and deserters are feature topics alongside political debates on habeas corpus and peace talks.
Times correspondent says the Petersburg mine explosion probe is closed with a divided verdict assign ing fault to Burnside Wade and the officer who led the assault. Grant is not blameless in approving the officer’s selection. Tribune army of the James reporter notes Pollard of the Richmond Examiner captured eight months ago and seeking exchange for Richardson captured eighteen months ago.
Senate discusses memorials on western naval depots and refugee aid with calls for work programs and land use. House debates constitutional amendment to abolish slavery, with Yeatman Merrill Odell and others arguing for or against, adjournment follows.
The South Carolina governor orders all free white men aged 16 to 60 to defend Charleston. Reports note rumors of Georgia rejoining the Union and Sherman’s movements toward Grahamville. General Hood’s defeat leads to Meade and Sheridan nominations. Stanton visits Savannah amid Georgia reconciliations. An Ark senator election concludes with W. D. Snow chosen for six years.
New York January 8 The Herald reports a Washington special contradicts the earlier claim that General Fremont has been appointed minister to France. The piece disputes the attribution and clarifies the diplomatic posting.
A sleeping car derailed at Vannerburg Bay two miles above Strattsburg. The car with 35 to 40 passengers plunged into the river. all sustained injuries from the wreck and flying glass. Kinney the brake man was badly hurt. A second passenger car left the track but stayed dry. Rescue work continued through the night as rain hindered efforts.
Dispatches from Avoustra and Cuarneston detail Kilpatrick crossing the Altamaha and enemy movements between Hardeeville and the Savannah river. Reports claim Hood and Forrest death rumors, with Sherman in Savannah offering conciliatory policy and farm inducements as he pursues cautious advances.
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