10 Jun 1863
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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1863
Page
1
A critical clipping extols Judge Hyde Demmpend of Chicago and denounces the rise of despotic powers while praising reform pamphlets on constitutional acts. It includes praise for Judge Demmpend and condemnation of corrupt tendencies, noting public figures and a controversial discussion of fiscal policies and taxation.
A collage of anecdotes on finance fortunes and misfortunes, gossip about brokers, moralizing chatter, and mixed reports from Chicago and abroad. The piece mentions a millionaire broker and a wife, canal disappointment, Burton the comedian, and various notes on public life, taxes, and social curiosities across nations.
Reports indicate movements toward England and France to recognize the Confederacy. Details mention destruction of ships including the Alabama and assassination attempts amid Union anxieties, with reports of Mexican and French actions and military dispositions in various theaters.
Fragmentary telegraph and newspaper chatter recounts a burglary at the Centralia post office. Notes imply thieves entered, removed contents, and scattered papers while authorities monitor Confederate positions near Vicksburg and preparations along the siege lines.
A chaotic Midnight Report notes Royal Mail steamship Afridh arriving at Liverpool via Queenstown at near midnight. Mentions ships Doves Pinas Union duck sailing from New York Boston for San Francisco. Parliament discusses recognition of the Southern Confederacy with Measrs Mason Slidell seeking European backing. Paris reports indicate France may lead recognition and other nations may follow.
June 9 reports from New Mars and Washington describe mixed views on Grant and the Union strategy. Dispatches mention Confederate cavalry operations near Culpeper, preparations by Admiral Moore, and anticipated attacks on Charleston with ongoing regimental movements and deserter incidents.
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