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Dubuque Democratic Herald

Location

Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1863

Page

2

Vallandigham Arrival Sparks Debate On Rights and Despotism

The telegraph reports Vallandigham has reached Clifton Junction amid calls that he may view himself as a victim of arbitrary power. If he returns to Ohio, observers say he could confront further oppression, with the fate of free government hinging on the public response to executive overreach.

Telegraph Vallandigham Clifton Vallandingham United States Abraham Lincola Vallandie Ohio Taft Vollandighamn Zolag Olivas

Righty of Neutrals and Belligerent Ship Building

An English ruling on neutral rights to build ships for belligerents centers on the Alexandra case. Britain seized the vessel for the Confederate government and, per US demand, indited it. The court held neutrals may build ships but not equip or arm them, allowing the Confederacy to construct warships if they obtain the means. The decision prompts debate on cross national implications and future responses.

England Werriich India Great Britain France Connerstown L. S. Chatfield Mouker Army of the Potomac Washington Carlisle University College

Fall of Vicksburg Sparks Northern Political Debate

A Davenport letter notes townsfolk reacting to Vicksburg news and questions its impact on the Des Moines Convention. The writer hints at revising a platform to praise the federal victory while condemning abolitionists and disunionists in the North and asks how opponents will view such an amendment.

Davenport Mahony Vicksburg Cina Secessionisia South

Position of Great Britain on Southern Independence

British Parliament members opposed to recognizing Southern independence argue the South does not need foreign recognition while it is viable. If Lee’s army falters and the South’s cause weakens, Britain would likely favor recognition. for now, Britain remains aloof as the South holds.

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Gov Seymour Addresses Motto for Celebration

In a letter dated the 29th of an alternate month Governor Seymour replies to an invitation to be present at a duly celebration. He states our motto must be I will do my duty and demand our fights. He presents this as a fine guiding principle for the event and urges unity.

Gov. Seymour

Fragmentary Civil War Era Rhetoric on Militia and Loyal Leaguers

The text presents a fragmented stream about military action, Loyal Leaguers, and Delaware under martial law. It references Gen Schenck, militia deployments, the Governor of Pennsylvania, and a nine month service period, amid talk of federal conscription and rebellion.

Delaware Gen. Schenck

Siege of Vicksburg Chronicle 1862 1863 Dates

Chronological notes trace Farragut Porter Grant Sherman and others during the Vicksburg campaign. Key events include naval advances, bombardments, river maneuvers, battles at Raymond Jackson Baker's Creek and Chickasaw Bluffs, and the eventual surrender in July. The text lists dates and actions across 1862 to 1863 with partial spellings.

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Experiment With Iron Ball In Ninvaru River Tests Current

A group conducts an experimental sounding below Malla using a ten pound iron weight attached to a No TP wire. The weight is dropped from a bridge and sinks, resurfaces downstream, then is hauled in slowly. The iron bounces on the current, with no metal piercing the stream, implying strong flow and suggesting colossal forces at work to erode the river bed.

Malla Ninvaru River

Thad Stevens’s abolitionist stance and loss at Gettysburg

A Lancaster letter claims Thaddeus Stevens warned abolition would save the Union while rebels destroyed his iron mills near Gettysburg and stole his teams, amounting to over 100000 dollars in damages and a major portion of his fortune.

Costrye Howe Lancaster Thad. Stevens Gettyabore Tlis

Policy bars release of killed and wounded lists

The newspaper notes that efforts to obtain lists of casualties from the Pennsylvania battles have failed. It states the publication is currently prohibited, calling the policy of doubtful merit and a source of added distress to anxious friends.

Pennsylvania

London Fines Circulation and Staff Details

The London Fines average daily circulation is 85 900 requiring sixty six tins of paper weekly. It employs 470 people. Editor Deland earns 9 000 dollars yearly and holds a twenty four share. An English astronomer found the sun is farther by millions of miles than thought. A lawyer and a doctor joke ends with a quip about a highwayman and life insurance.

London Fines Deland Anorney

Abolitionists Rally in Framingham Speech Prospects

Boston area abolitionists celebrate an event in Framingham with leaders like Phillips Garrison Foster and a Tribune reporter present. They debate amalgamation praising and denouncing policies tied to Lincoln Davis and emancipation while warning against war and radical Republican influence.

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Secret Draft Practice Provokes Public Alarm in New York

The article argues the draft starts today in New York with district provost marshals handling quotas privately. It questions equal distribution, notes secrecy in selecting districts, and claims discrepancies between Democratic and Republican areas. It cites figures for New York City, Brooklyn, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts and critiques government proclamations and partisan bias.

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