27 Jan 1863
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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1863
Page
1
Fragmented OCR text describes meetings and arrangements in Jackson County with references to dates and preparation for county events. It mentions names and tentative schedules, noting costs and accommodations connected to local gatherings and public notices.
A garbled Missouri clipping presents a distorted note about a correspondent query. The text hints at a misattributed or unclear report with references to a poet and an unidentified Goat location, lacking coherent names or dates.
A garbled fragment presents a speech outline attributed to Hon. Cl. Velbuneiehai. The text references a noble effort for the Union, adoption of a copy, and mentions Washington and Democratic themes, with unclear dates or contexts.
A dramatic Civil War era report recalls General McNeil, convicted for murder of a Missouri citizen, being spared by the President while a Confederate sympathizer is hanged. The piece contrasts McNeil’s reprieve with the execution of the other due to wartime justice.
The piece rouses readers to extend the Herann ioes influence into every county and township. It urges support from allies of the cause and condemns rival leaders, calling for sweeping political reach and enforcement of laws.
A fragmented plea outlines subscriptions for a regional newspaper club. Donors including C C Childs and W A Sharp pledge sums to expand the list, with names like Jacob Long Andrew Low a and Dwill promising more entries. The note thanks benefactors and urges prompt support to grow the club.
The notice recalls Civil War era events including Governor Morton avoiding transmission of a message and Governor Seymour's rise in the legislature. It mentions a Bloomfield New Jersey ice incident where a boy survived after six hours in freezing water with galvanic treatment. Dr Beecher’s prayer scene is cited, alongside Captain Buford's near miss in the Murfreesboro fight and a Colonel of the 86th Indiana saved by a mail coat. Joseph Harris reports a hoped locust swarm this year with prior dates. guidance advises tying straw to roofs for 25 days to protect crops.
Telegraphic report from the Dairy Herald notes Gen. Burnside resigns from command of the Army of the Potomac. A new chief is appointed and Burnside delivers a farewell to the Grand Army. Upright reports also mention Generals Franklin and Sumner collapsing.
This morning Burnside turned over command of the Army of the Potomac to Gen. Hooker. Officials showed regret as they left Burnside, who issued a parting address. Dispatches report Hooker appointed in his place and Burnside’s resignation confirmed. A separate note from New York cites a canal disruption on the Mississippi due to rising water.
General Burnside transfers command to Maj. Gen. Joseph Tooker as part of a wider reorganization. He praises endurance and calls for support of the new commander, while extending farewell to his staff and the 9th corps. Weather note: warm with drying wind.
The Sonora reports four French warships bombarded Acapulco starting three days ago. Fort fire damaged a fort, townspeople fled, and 13 Mexicans were killed. The fort was silenced after 100 sailors landed to spike the guns and the fleet departed.
Jan 26 Arpany Callicot elected speaker and pledged to act impartially while remaining faithful to the Democratic party. He said compromise is needed for any organization and aimed to refute slanders. The house then elected other officers with Republicans chosen and Callicot voting with them.
The schooner captured near Yorktown by the U S gunboat Mahaska left for Baltimore bearing Confederate mail to a point near the White House. The ironclad Nahant arrived at Hampton Roads as clear weather continues. A flag of truce boat to City Point brought federal prisoners from Murfreesboro and will also escort several Union officers.
The steamer Shatteras engaged a vessel off Galveston after a pursuit by the Brooklyn and six other ships. The unidentified steamer fired a broadside and sank in nine fathoms. Navy officers could not provide more details.
Maj. Gen. Rosecrans criticizes Cincinnati and Louisville papers for publishing supply shipments to the Department of the Cumberland, saying such notices invite rebel raids. Wheeler’s cavalry attacked a Nashville to Franklin rail train, destroying two cars. News reports note promotions and commands in Rosecrans’s forces, and restless Confederate pressure along communications lines amid stormy weather.
The Senate and House consider a militia act for the national guards and permit talks to remove tribes from Kansas. Bills on emigrant protection, a national currency secured by U S stocks, and land sale suspensions near Port Royal advance or fail. Adjournment follows a flurry of votes and new appointments.
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