11 Jul 1863
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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1863
Page
1
Fragmentary text depicts a political struggle with Democit rivals, urging unity to defeat abolitionists and protect state honor. It references a concerted push by a central committee and calls for decisive action to secure the party’s aims amid tense regional politics.
An 1860s New York report outlines the national debt and budget figures, noting a total around 1500,000. It also discusses Major Win Cole’s account of Democratic to Republican shifts, highlighting government paymaster appointments and related political exchanges.
Dispatches recount Confederate activities including Morgan’s operations in Indiana near Hagerstown and Bearsville. Reports claim captures of New Orleans and a large cache of cannon and arms with updates from Havana and Nassau on warships and privateers. News from Missouri to Virginia covers Emancipation debates and recent battles, with prisoner counts, troop moves, and noted Ides of Gettysburg violence.
Evening Report from Cairo July 10 says Grant announced Vicksburg surrender. Confederate demonstrations noted on the river. Chalmers at Commerce with 600 of Price's men seen opposite FL Pillow. Corwin’s cavalry skirmishing east of Corinth. transports for Banks at Jackson. Helena quiet. Hurbert’s scouts report new Cavalry commands north of the Corinth line.
Gen McPherson accepted surrender terms as Gen Grant’s army parole officers and horses. Logan’s division entered Vicksburg at 1 p.m. and Lieut Col Strong raised the flag at the Court House. The Union holds 27,000 prisoners plus thousands of arms, plates, and stores. Pemberton and other generals among the captured. Hospitals hold 5,600, with only 15,000 fit for duty. supply status dire with mule meat and scarce ammunition. Fortunes favor a strong July 4 celebration in Wagnixcrox. No battle reports from Upper Potomac today.
Dispatches from New Albany and Louisville report Morgan crossing with thousands of troops and artillery. Citizens enroll, drill, and arms are issued as governor prepares to meet the threat. Banks ship specie north while a captain claims orders forced transport of 6000 cavalry and guns to Indiana.
General Grant and General Pemberton served as lieutenants in the regular army years ago and were stationed at Detroit, reflecting their early career assignments before rising to higher commands.
Vicksburg surrendered after a 47 day siege ending in negotiations. Reports from Cairo on July 4 indicate Cover House in Vicksburg, near midnight, with details of the capitulation and subsequent talks beginning July 10.
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