25 Jan 1863
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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1863
Page
1
Public sale notice under Iowa law listing sheriff and county court actions. Describes property to be sold, names involved parties, and dates for hearings and sale processes in Dubuque County Iowa. The lengthy document references real estate in Yokengh Horne ESCO and other entities, with multiple legal actions and proceedings.
Mesars Richards Oneilg Stilson Sutchins will address Jackson County citizens on the country’s state and conservative duties. Stops includeHellevue Sabula Magtoketa Acalvers Canton Carrs Owen Feb 5 7 PM Feb 5 7 PM Feb 5 2 PM Feb 5 7 PM Feb 6 7 PM Feb 7 2 PM. Citizens urged to arrange transport and accommodations for full turnout.
In a public note the author declares plans to publish a work detailing arbitrary arrest and imprisonment by public servants and outlines a program for a restrained, enforceable constitution. He asks Iowa residents to meet upon return to discuss restoring constitutional liberty and a new, reconstructed Union. He names associate STisex forena to arrange discussions with localities desiring talks on the state of the country.
Fragmentary verse from a historical Democratic Herald page cites names like Milroy Butler McMull and Geime. The jagged lines imply a rallying call against a political adversary with chants of loyalty and scalps while referencing unnamed figures and a chaotic crowd. The text reflects period political rhetoric and partisan excitement.
Telegraph reports a conflict of authority has occurred between Federal and State authorities in New York. Governor Seymour is urged to meet the usurpation on the threshold and resist encroachment.
General Sumner told the Committee on the Conduct of the War that the Potomac army is disaffected and General Halleck reportedly concurs. The army, enlisted to save the Onion, feels used in its destruction and harbors discontent over its mission.
Telegram summaries reveal contentious talk on British neutrality and privateering under the Paris treaty. Gen Butler denies attempting to influence Congress on Boligney. French legation letters discuss England’s consent to privateers and a breach of international law. Snowstorm causes roof collapse in Zanesville with casualties.
The article states Col Vandever is removed from his seat in Congress for drawing pay and mileage without performing duties. It credits Mr Daws, described as an anti-constitutionalist and Republican, for exposing the misconduct and ensuring accountability.
The fleet left Nashville at noon and faced three rebel field guns near Bettystown Landing. Gunboat Lt. Clair fought the rebels who withdrew into the woods. Col. William H. Stakes of the 1st Tennessee Cavalry was shot in a personal dispute with Capt. Fleming at Murfreesboro. Fleming fled.
New York January 24. Gen Wool orders regimental officers to report numbers and armaments for base efficiency. Some 2d division units comply while 1st division regiments resist, claiming Gen Seymour leads state forces. Gen fall learns of the move and protests to Wool at east headquarters. Widespread military excitement surrounds fears of national control over militia.
The Glasgow has arrived from Tulena as Cien. Corman’s forces return to Tulena. An expedition up White River captured 15 000 stand of arms and 50 prisoners with two cannons found at Duval’s Bluffs. Rebels discouraged by Arkansas Post battle and abandoned White River defense. Sherman’s forces landed at Skippers Ldg north of Vicksburg and moved toward Yazoo City. The Mobile and Ohio Railroad remains incomplete due to high water.
The Circleville Watchman editor Mr Keys is described as a raving maniac due to his state prison incarceration. The text notes he is in the lunatic asylum at Columbus and calls this the effect of Lincoln era state confinement. It cites similar outcomes in other cases and mentions at least one victim committed self harm under despotic prison treatment.
The Navy reports from Memphis describe captures at Duval’s Bluff and White River with light guns rifles and arms seized by Commodore Walker and others. Maj. Gen. Burnside met Lincoln Stanton Mallock, while rumors deny Potomac crossings. Mercier pledges Napoleon’s cordial mediation stance amid Mexican concerns. Boyle and Powell arrested near Dumfries for alleged spying on Stuart’s forces.
A late Democratic meeting in Jefferson County passes an unanimous resolution condemning army officers for sending home stolen goods including sewing machines dresses jewelry mules and horses. The document calls thieves of private property unfit for social position and warns such conduct endangers society.
The Chicago Tribune urges the radical majority in the Indiana Legislature to resign, likening them to copperheads and warning that continued revolutionary acts will provoke public wrath. It portrays the radicals as mad and doomed, urging caution or acceptance of their downfall.
In the Seventeenth Congress session, Dr Horton’s ether compensation memorial is noted. Fessenden reports consular and dramatic affairs bill. Doolittle’s resolution asks treasury for information from SC district tax commissioners. Wilson tests clerical additions and alters the Quartermaster bill. Amendments shift duties and evidence rules for officer accounts. Sherman and Clark contest amendments. bill passes after targeted revisions. A Pacific railroad grade bill is referred to a select committee. Adjournment until Monday.
Jan 24 New Jersey report of a 6 pm Hoboken line wreck. The train struck an open draw over the Hacken River causing the drowning of engineer Patrick Gallagher and an unknown soldier boy. The tender failure to run onto the draw is blamed.
News from Mexico reports French forces under Berthier crushed by Mexican cavalry near Puebla with heavy losses and officers captured. Guerrilla bands control routes, isolating French supply lines as smallpox and lazaretto expansion rise in Vera Cruz amid tense frontier war conditions. Sugar crop in Savasa signals a likely record harvest.
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