26 Jun 1863
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1863
Page
1
An unclear OCR fragment references places and names but lacks coherent events or dates. The readable bits mention Moa Neva and Dope Wo with scattered terms, suggesting a historical note or notice without a clear incident, outcome, or identifiable entities to verify.
Fragmentary OCR reveals a chaotic note alleging orders about a Copperhead book and a “Prisoner of State” bound to political conflict. The piece mentions Democrats awakening voters, a Chicago city reference, and a Washington hotel scene with unnamed figures tied to सेना.
An informal account describes calls for General McClellan to be reassigned to the Army of the Potomac. It claims President Lincoln favored a shift, contingent on resisting interference from Stanton and others, amid troop calls and conscription debates.
Telegraphic. Reports from June 25 describe Lee and Longstreet at Winchester with about 190,000 troops planning to cross the Potomac in two days. Rhode's division reportedly moved from Havrestown to Chambersburg, with Johnston's Confederate division crossing at Shepherdstown.
The article reports heavy bombardment of Vicksburg and growing belief that the Confederate army may surrender soon. Grants position against Johnston remains strong, while Johnston concentrates on defending interior Mississippi after a probable fall of Vicksburg.
A North Atlantic dispatch notes vast wagons entering cities with goods and contraband families as martial law is discussed. Reports from Washington and Maryland place Lee’s army near the Potomac, with Longstreet and A. P. Hill converging toward Harrisburg and Philadelphia. Rebels reportedly gather supplies and plan rapid northern advance amid rumors of major troop movements.
A detachment of sixty Confederate prisoners of war, captured near Lateralle in Kivu, were marched through town by Regiment and escorted to Portress Monroe aboard a steamer. The entourage included sick and wounded, with some dying en route. Catholic rites and burial requests surfaced, but the group was moved on for transport by sea under military guard.
Fragmentary narrative recounts hospital conditions and volunteer efforts amid a siege or battle. It notes patients, supply concerns, and doubts about charity actions while recounting a scene where a young woman from a contribution society seeks shelter and the hospital staff set a policy on accepting aid based on character. The piece reflects tensions over aid, speculation, and care in a wartime hospital setting.
Night dispatch from Puruapacrnta notes Pennsylvania Railroad messenger from Carliste at 1 am reporting Confederate forces advancing toward the area. By 1 pm business in the city slows as receipts and shipments via the Pennsylvania railroad pause. Ten regiments with artillery and cavalry are positioned on South Mountain beyond Gettysburg.
The Confederates arrived in McConnellsburg at eight o clock. A telegraph operator reached the town after a six hour mountain journey and set up an office. The 12th Pennsylvania cavalry met the advance and skirmishing occurred. the regiment withdrew after heavier numbers forced them back. A militia regiment under Col Sink retreated, while Captain Wallace led an independent company in the mountains delivering bushwhacking hits to the invaders. Many rebels were reported killed though exact losses were unclear. The Army of the Potomac gains strength as veterans return from disability.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.