08 Jul 1863
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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1863
Page
1
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The text cites heated discussion on secession and the Union amid public and congressional scrutiny. It mentions leaders and denounces demagoguery while highlighting constitutional principles guiding loyalty to the United States and the preservation of the Union. The fragment notes political stances and the tension between states' rights and national unity.
General Wilcox of Indiana and Michigan denounces secret societies and urges removal of those involved. He criticizes a previous official for incompetence and calls for swift action to restore order within the department as of June 30.
Dispatches report Pemberton's Confederate force surrendering to Union General Grant after a long defense at Vicksburg. The flag of truce was rejected for escape, and Pemberton capitulated on July 4, with confirmation delays and related fronts noting heavy fighting and shifting movements toward Williamsport and South Mountain.
Dispatches describe a morning battle with Confederate losses of at least 1600 and Federal losses under 100, with gunboats Tyler and others in action. Gen Prentiss expresses confidence in repelling attacks as rumors spread of Confederate depredations near Lake Providence and Helena.
Dispatches describe slow ferrying of wagon trains across the Potomac amid pursuit by Union forces. A battle near Dwaldsville lasts three hours with Union losses 6 killed and 16 wounded, Confederate losses around 600, 120 prisoners taken, including 11 officers. News also notes Panola Miss. Federal advances and a July 7 Washington procession praising leaders Meade Grant Rosecrans and the President.
Enthusiasm runs high with illuminations bonfires and marching bands. General Buford is serenaded and speaks patriotically. 860 prisoners arrive from Helena including 180 commissioned officers. Grant McPherson and Sherman actions described with mines detonated and reconnoitering skirmishes. Confederate raids threaten Louisville and Frankfort telegraph lines briefly interrupted.
Civil War dispatch reports Confederates under Holmes Price Marmaduke Parsons and Alchne attacked Helena on July 6. Center under Parsons pressed Fort Curtis as Marmaduke led left wing. heavy enfilading fire repelled flank assault. Federal forces captured a brigade and 700 prisoners including Col L M Lewis and Lt Col Johnston. General Prentiss anticipated the move with about 4 000 men.
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