10 Jul 1863
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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1863
Page
1
Fragmentary column references Gouverneur candidates Fisher and Corning with notes on convention and party unity. Includes odd anecdotes, satire on squatting habits, and observations on Japanese papermaking and social manners. The text mixes political praise with drifted comic vignettes and a stray blurb about trains.
A period piece critique labels Democratic opponents as Copperheads and fanatics, arguing their attacks on the administration erode unity. It condemns party disloyalty, warns of war prolongation, and urges restraint to preserve patriotism and national harmony.
A crowd of 30 000 packed in enthusiasm as Marjory L Fisher was nominated for governor. The dispatch notes Confederate raids and Union actions with Gen Morgan invading Indiana and capturing Corydon. Bragg changes base and stores at New Albany are eyed. Minor races named Duncombe for lieutenant governor and Charles Myson for judge. The resolutions were adopted unanimously.
The report notes 25 000 Union troops under Dix reinforcing Meade and announces a Pittsburg draft starting. A progregate day battle is feared on the Upper Potomac while Gen Morgan crosses into Indiana with 6 000 to 8 000 troops, captures Corydon, and prompts retreats toward New Albany and Jeffersonville as Indiana braces with self defense and rapid mobilization.
Casro July 9 The government line did not telegraph the Vicksburg fall. Mem phis not routing official dispatches Cairo led the news. Confederate forces under Morgan and Sildake crossed the Olio at Brandonsburg and moved toward Corydon with 4500 men and 10 guns. Morgan claimed intent to reach Indianapolis though not supported.
Dispatches from July report Union troops occupying Hagerstown after a fight with Confederates. Telegraphs say Lee’s army moves toward Antietam with wagon trains at Williamsport. Generals Crant and Meade receive promotions amid skirmishing near Boonsboro and Pix near South Mountain. Draft of 300,000 contemplated once enrollment completes.
John Stuart Mill argues that suppressing opinion harms humanity beyond the present generation by depriving posterity of error testing and truth, since even a mistaken view can sharpen understanding and reveal clearer truths through confrontation. The text defends free expression as essential to progress.
The text quotes an extract from Ati-Daker to his followers after Mohammed's death urging restraint in war. It condemns cruelty to women and children, desecration of trees, and plunder while noting Mohammedan barbarism and criticizing the Milroys and Montgomerya for alleged plunderings in a distant conflict.
A colonial era style column quotes curious aphorisms about forgiveness and mischief. It notes a New Bedford girl aged 15 dying by arsenic and references Gen Meade and the Meade family in Virginia with connections to Bishop Meade and former Confederate governor Wise.
Evening dispatch from Banurimonn dated July 9 reports a sharp cavalry engagement with Confederates between Euneckstown and Boonesboro six miles from Lagerstown. Kilpatrick is listed as killed or wounded, his command surrounded and forced to cut its way out. Confederates press near Haverstown as wagons and plunder cross the river near Williamsport. Prisoners total 12,000 with Confederate casualties likely higher by about 5,000. Draft quota for New York city set at 12,590.
Special dispatches report the Iowa mass convention filling Des Moines with an estimated 15 000 to 30 600 attendees. Delegations move in while admission tickets are issued for delegates. A recess lasts until 7 pm as speaking continues at the fair ground with strong enthusiasm. Nominations expected tonight.
A fragmentary line references Jolie Pertine and a place, dated January 22, with a monetary figure of 893. The visible text suggests a cryptic note or annotation about items or induenda connected to the location.
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