30 Jan 1863
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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1863
Page
1
Text fragment cites a Dubuque Herald item describing a community public notice, business committee involvement, and scheduling details. It mentions a funeral or memorial event, venue references, and a postponement or amendment to a local matter with references to papers and journals. The readable portions indicate civic processes and local reporting.
A garbled column discusses twelve men detained by authorities amid wartime policy questions. It questions their confinement and possible charges or trials and asks what course the public should take to respond to the situation and protect independence.
An editorial fragment cites rising public vigilance against perceived despotism, urging defense of constitutional rights and partisan unity. It discusses civic duty, the stakes of liberty, and the need to resist arbitrary power amid political tensions. Also noted are a marriage interview with Bishop Dottry and a Trinity Chapel ceremony planned for February 10.
A narrative by Joseph K. Evans recounts arrests on September night by Capt Goolman’s company and Lieut Beckwith. The author describes brutal confinement, forced marches, guard-house detention, and release after twelve weeks with no compensation. He condemns Governor Kirkwood and Abolitionists and urges continued Democratic support.
The recipe covers making a pickle for beef and pork using eight gallons of rainwater. It lists two pounds brown sugar, one quart New Orleans molasses, two ounces of sileratas, two drams cayenne or cod pepper, four ounces saltpetre, and sufficient fine salt to coat an egg, then boil and skim.
The And Slavery Standard notes the army in a stupor and disheartened mood not eager for hate. It compares morale to snow dissolving in April. A Western Republican is asked for more volunteers and replies no man is available. Drafts face Western resistance.
The article quotes a high official noting Mrs Lincoln now fully supports the emancipation proclamation and advocates immediate and comprehensive arming of the recently freed slaves, highlighting a shift in stance attributed to Mrs Lincoln.
Foreign news describes renewed activity near Vicksburg and canal work, with details on Confederate actions and Union responses. It notes naval engagements around Florida, steamers Reiney and Oneida, and movements of gunboats Wachusett and others, plus political matters in California and Nevada.
Discussion spreads about Judge Ludlow s handling of the Boileau arrest, owner of the Evening Journal, with observers praising his impartiality and influence in the case.
Foreign dispatches from New York on January 20 report the Edinburg arriving from Liverpool with notes on France offering to mediate peace if invited, the U S question entering a military phase, and English journals' cautious optimism over General Butler’s fate. Emancipation views vary with papers. the Post derides it as a death-warrant while the Star sees a death knell for slavery. Paris stocks slip as Lloyds and London markets show mixed signals.
Fragmentary report covers House debate on agricultural statistics and a negro soldier bill with officer race provisions. Senate members express remorse for recent conduct and discuss resolutions amid political tensions. The closing lines mix parliamentary proceedings with a sentimental bedtime quote.
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