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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1863
Page
2
A long polemic urges untrammeled free speech and press as essential to a healthy republic. It argues majority will governs, warns against suppressing dissent, and claims government must align with public sentiment to restore unity and prosperity without abridging liberty.
The passage discusses Longfellow writing with a lead pencil to maintain flow and avoid interruptions, noting he rarely writes by contract. It also mentions Whittier composing verses while walking and then transcribing them, while praising Holmes as a ready writer. The tone reflects 19th century literary admiration and observations of poets at work.
The Ohio Convention expresses surprise at the President’s plan to release Vallandigham only if Committees sign a pledge. It denies any bargain with the President and demands revocation of the banishment, arguing the arrest may be illegal and the public safety not satisfied by such a pledge.
A German suitor courted a Vine Street warden in St Louis. A misdirected love note and a returned photograph trigger a dramatic scene. The bride-to-be faints and vows to avoid love again until a new suitor appears, per the St Louis Republican.
Excerpted remark discusses race relations from De Tocqueville’s study. It notes two historical accounts of whites and blacks living together: slavery when whites are numerically and intellectually superior, and rebellion when blacks gain strength. The passage frames a stark dichotomy in racial power dynamics.
A garbled report from the Boston Courier hints at a political claim about the President and a group called Hyphermen along the Eastern coast. The fragmentary text suggests possible atonement or reconciliation themes but lacks clear context or names.
The article reports the surrender of Vicksburg and Grant’s association with the national birthday. It notes 20,000 prisoners taken, minimal combat after a flag of truce, and peaceful parley between Generals Grant and Pemberton. The piece highlights Grant’s magnanimity, saving lives and resources, while describing post surrender conditions and city damage.
A sermon on genuine loyalty defined as fidelity to law, not blind obedience. It contrasts true political opposition with base faction, urging candor within constitutional bounds and condemning unconstitutional executive demands.
Report from the Stone River battle describes wild turkeys fleeing between lines and birds fluttering above the cedars as rabbits seek cover under soldiers. Fright among animals rivaled the chaos of the combat, seen by many witnesses in this unusual scene.
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