25 Jun 1863
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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1863
Page
1
The readable portions reference civic principles, call for adherence to the Constitution, and mention various local places and figures in a broad public notice. The text is garbled but signals official discourse on governance and press duties within Dubuque County and surrounding area.
A Civil War era letter debates General Lee and Hooker movements around the Rappahannock and Maryland, criticizing Lincoln's administration. It argues for restoring the Constitution, uniting the North, and resisting expansion of arbitrary power while urging adherence to federal law and the United States framework.
The article blends a florid prayer praising sacrifice and virtue with assorted items: experiments on oils and wax by a Lord Frankland, a sales error at the Canada store, a pensioned tale of ghosts and a Pittsburg arrest, a trip to Hooker's army, and Goethe with moral reflections on tears and chastity.
Sourced from Pennsylvanian notices a rumor of engagement between Alabama and Vanterbilt Admiral Foote and reports a battle between Johnston and Grant. The piece claims Confederate forces near Harrisburg and Fredericksburg actions, with bridges guarded and the Potomac line reportedly held by Union forces up to Leesburg.
Deserters from Vicksburg are treated as prisoners of war to save provisions. Reports from Washington describe Confederate movements in the Shenandoah Valley with Longstreet and other corps. News of naval activity includes the Alabama and Vanderbilt rumors and Creissart’s June 26 dispatches. Grant reports progress near Vicksburg and Banks claims success near Port Hudson after fierce fighting.
The majority Emancipation committee report is debated with amendments proposing 1864 abolition and 12 year apprenticeship. Amendments to assess loyal-owner slaves receive funding. another plan seeks 1876 abolition with minor apprenticeship. The session adjourns after reform proposals and votes.
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