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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1863
Page
1
A Catholic perspective condemns all oath bound secret societies including political and benevolent groups. The text argues rights remain under the Constitution and citizens may oppose such unions openly without oaths. It cites President Lincoln and critiques Democratic figures, urging conformity to law amidst potential arbitrary power.
A fragmented letter argues that authority without power is useless and power without authority dangers liberty. It cites the Merryman case, contrasting Judge Taney and the President, and urges that officials must have both authority and power to enforce laws to preserve constitutional order.
Wendell Phillips declared contraband a bad word but a worthy law in a Cooper Institute address, drawing applause from thousands. He is at large and his supporters are claimed as loyal to the government, with many belonging to Union Leagues.
Reporters by the Ben De Ford describe Union and Confederate activities near Hilton Head Morris Island Folly Island and Edisto River. Picket lines attack John Island while Rebels strengthen batteries at Laguiveville and hold Morris Island. Monitors gunboats and mortars remain in North Hoisty Sound. A light ship captured a topsail schooner seeking Charleston pilots. Scattered slave camp mischief unsettles Gen Munter and court martial looms for a black detainee. conscription provokes discontent among contrabands as Union operations continue southward.
Cincinnati judge declines to issue a writ for Vallandigham, terms Burnside arrest invalid, notes no sufficient ground for the writ and fears noncompliance by military power, acknowledging authority already crushed by military order.
In a Sab bath day discourse Mr. Mc Mullen of this city extolled Stonewall Jackson for piety and eminent character. He attributed Confederate success to faith in the God of battles and urged generals to rely on divine aid. He cited Gen. Rosecrans and the high mass in his tent before the Battle of Stones River as a powerful moment.
A Melbourne Times correspondent notes Otago weekly output between 12 000 and 15 900 durrees and rapid growth in new fields. Population in the province rose by 7 000 in six weeks with fresh gold finds reported in Nelson province.
A Northern reporter notes officers struggle with Black people in Connecticut during enrollment. They resist, some are stubborn and combative, including a Black woman who refused to name her husband and brandished a broom. The piece contrasts such scenes with Governor Andrew’s oratory on race.
A public schoolboy bitten by a dog months earlier suddenly attacked a girl at school then fled frothing at the mouth. He was restrained by neighbors, taken for medical care, and remained alive at last report.
Among the iron ships under construction the following are slated for launching by August first: Ormonicuser Catawhe Manhattan Mahopac Manayunk Oneots Agimenticus Monadnok Tippecanoe Tecumeah Tonawanda Misatonomeal Tippecina Waterney City Portmouth NW Boston Navy Yard Philadelphia do 64 whith 1504
Telegraphic dispatches report Grant pressing toward Vicksburg with frequent assaults and heavy casualties. At least 2,000 Confederate ranks in action as Union divisions under Smith, Carl and Osterhaus breach fortifications and storm a fort amid continuous cannonade and shelling. Steele’s force reportedly suffers about 1,000 casualties.
Special to the Journal from Murfreesboro May 30 says Marmaduke has captured Helena Arkansas and reports casualties among Black troops with white officers in a related incident.
The Albany Evening Journal branding Wendell Phillips remarks as "in famous in sentiment and purpose" quotes it as fueling Northern division, contrasting with the Administration's stance on Vallandigham’s court martial. It says the admin’s view hinges on the speaker the executive backs.
A two‑part pursuit from Kronvk to Tiago by Provost Marshal General Hinat targeted Dr. Gross a Missouri renegade linked to Confederate recruiting. After disguise and trusted access, Gross was found mounted and armed and shot when he refused to surrender. Other dispatches report skirmishes near Helena and Vicksburg, with Confederate and federal casualties, plus a prisoner transfer and naval activity around New York and Charleston.
Dispatches describe naval actions with steamers sunk off Morris Island and monitors near Sumter. Reports from Havana cite French occupation of Puebla, captures of General Ortega and thousands of troops. Memphis confirms Grant's siege of Vicksburg with forts still holding and river batteries largely silent. Sherman, McClernand, and McPherson positioned near key landmarks.
The House of Lords discusses the seizure of British vessels by federal cruisers. Ian Russell defends American actions citing international law, while Derby supports leniency toward American sensitivities amid Confederate trade. Polish unrest continues and Russia orders officers to relocate families inland.
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