09 Jul 1863
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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1863
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR reflects a local political note about Rakin of Cor Ventas linked to Todd debt for representatives. It mentions supporters and a referenced figure Groverhor and Dagon, with unclear intent and names.
Washington reports Gen dal leek orders officers to stay on duty with no special leave enforced Tuesday. Gil Looker Nagle and other generals arrested. surgeon general notes Gettysburg wounded around 12 000. Confederates lose 13 generals and 30 000 men. Union have 12 000 prisoners plus wounded. Chambersburg dispatch notes Cumberland Valley movement. Dix army reports no change near Vanover De Louse. Wil liamsport battle seen as near-certain annihilation of Lee's army. South Mountain Pass held by Union. Vicksburg surrender dispatches reach Washington. Confederate repulse at Elena. Stock market dull. Lee seen between South Mountain and Tragerstown. Imboden at Williamsport. Meade Couch advancing. battle expected Friday or Saturday.
Dispatch from the Admiral Porter fleet confirms Vicksburg's surrender to General Grant on July 4. News causes urgent rejoicing. a 13 gun salute is planned at noon on the 11th. Reports also mention Prentiss’ victory at LiLens and various military movements around Corinth and Cold Water Station.
The report notes a decision to place him where his engineering skills could be shown and mentions Confederate pickets retreating beyond Fairfax.
Dispatches describe Grant's talks with Pemberton and the Confederate surrender of Vicksburg. Reports note 21,009 prisoners, a mix of sick and wounded, and the army entering the city on the 10th. The account covers flag of truce exchanges, terms of unconditional surrender, and a celebratory yet cautious end to the siege.
Gen Boyle addressed a meeting urging defense preparations as citizens ages 15 to 45 enrolled for service. Markland assumed post office duties and promised to establish federal mail routes with the world, while the front reported Lee's army crossing rivers and concentrating forces, with optimism for defeating Virginia forces.
Special dispatches note Val landizham will reach the Clifton House in Canada tomorrow night and stay there for now. He must not violate the order and will return to Ohio when the order ends or he is elected governor. Also mentioned: Keyes to Richmond operations and renewed Peninsula recovery plans under Barrimone.
Reporters describe crowded hotels and a sprawling gathering for the State convention tomorrow. Delegates press for governor races with Gen. Tuttle favored, Major Belknap a close second, and Judge Mason urged by friends. Twenty two Story county men were taken into custody for refusing to reveal names to the Enrolling Officer under the conscription act.
Aerial dispatch reports Indian camps in Hennepin County eight miles from Minneapolis and eighteen from St. Paul. A small party spotted last Friday raises fear of a settlers stampede. Adjutant General Malmroos orders sixty days of volunteers to hunt Sioux, paid 1.50 daily, with a $25 bounty per male Sioux scalp.
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