20 Jul 1865
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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1865
Page
1
The garbled passage lists planned meetings and references to legal bodies and officials. It mentions USCA, Prout CA, and a Magna Court, with unclear dates and attendees. The text incompletely names places and entities, offering no coherent event or outcome to report.
Fragmented dispatches report military moves in Port Sidle and New York regiments, political appointments in Dubuque and Ohio, plus public notices about land sales and Indian affairs. Mentions Gen Sully, President Johnson, and Prince Napoleon with scattered local details and speculative sentiment.
From Washington a correspondent argues that the Union Army structure amounts to military rule, with 80,000 troops on the Rio Grande under Gen Canby and divisions under Gen Pope and Gen Sherman. The piece questions President Johnson's authority, cites Blair’s Maryland speech, and contemplates the Monroe Doctrine while noting the Army of the Potomac’s disbandment and possible push toward intervention in Mexico.
Ford petitioned the Secretary of War to rescind the order closing his theatre and allow reopening at its legitimate use. He contends the government has effectively taken possession of the property without compensation or justification, risking his business and finances. The case implies a forthcoming congressional consideration for purchase and restitution, while public sentiment leans toward keeping the theatre closed in memory of the late President.
Reports from Cincinnati and Roxbury cover inquest progress in the Jeff. Davis case and the Savannah district. Dispatches note General Stradman’s orders, Strained politics, and cotton receipts of 119,800 bales. European advices and New York market reports follow, with coal sales at Pittston and Scranton totaling 20,000 tons each. A grand Turners reunion is planned for September in Savannah, Gov. Johnson speaks in Georgia, and the USS Lehigh returns from the Gulf after Mobile Bay actions.
New York reports July plans for the Great Eastern to depart July 11 and Valleaia on July 15 to lay the Atlantic cable. Press visitors are barred during laying, with journals to be forwarded upon arrival at Heart's Content. The Gulf of St Lawrence line is out, messages may cross by steamer delaying press by hours, and if the 80 mile span is feasible it will restore continental telegraphic contiguity. Coroner's inquest in the Joyce children murder ends with unknown killer. Stewart examination to begin at Dedham. Public and military news follow from Virginia to California, with rail and river improvements, trials, and naval matters, amid rapid dispatches via Africa and Halifax.
The piece notes landowners expect profits as crops thrive except rice due to labor shifts. Tensions rise between soldiers and civilians in Charleston leading to strict orders to surrender arms, avoid gatherings, and stay indoors after eight. Felt's health at Fortress Monroe deteriorates amid rumors of execution news. Pardons are issued for several figures, including rebel sympathizers, while others await clemency.
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