Unclear Naval Losses Highlight Trade Debates
A damaged report notes Robert Correa and a 3000 to 5000 dollar claim linked to a Murfreesboro letter, plus news that the ship Jacob Bell was destroyed by the Florida hurricane. English insurance covered the cargo valued at 600000, while the ship and freight stood at 101100 with New York and Boston insurers. Government faces a potential loss of revenue estimated at 17500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New, Youx
Jacob Bell
England
New York
Boston
Dougas Herald Seeks Advertisers For Growing Circulation
The Dubuque Herald notes rapidly rising reader numbers for both daily and weekly editions. It reports a 30 percent circulation increase over four months and forty to fifty new subscribers daily, emphasizing the paper’s broad reach among merchants and readers not reached by other journals. It urges advertisers to use the Weekly as the premier medium to reach the public.
Democracy of Iowa Calls State Convention Delegate Plans
The Democracy of Iowa requests counties to appoint delegates for a State Convention at the Capitol in Des Moines on May 20 at 12 oclock to nominate candidates for Governor Lieutenant Governor and Supreme Court Judge. Representation is based on 100 votes cast for Richard WM Sylvester Secretary of State plus one for each fraction over the line. County parties must ensure proper representation. By order of the Democratic State Central Committee M Alwood Chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Iowa
Ccm
Hentry
la Moines
Supreme Court
Tule
Shel
Ernathon
Democratic State Central
M. Alwood
C. Bairman
Tales of Horror from Bowens Prairie Doctor Describes War Atrocities
Dr Russell reports grim war conditions in Grant's army with 60000 Federals dying and severe neglect of wounded soldiers. He cites a Missouri soldier left unaided eleven days, a brutal reply from a camp surgeon, rampant dysentery without quinine, and a Federal officer stealing and returning enslaved people for cotton valued at 90000 dollars. The account condemns the war's barbarity and contrasts it with Christianity and civilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Bowens’ Prairie
Lin County
Kirkwood
Vicksburg
Grant
Arsfilth
Missouri
Arkanaay
C. S.A
Petition Against Slavery Laws Sparks Tribune Critique
The Tribune questions Horace Greeley’s stance as it recounts a 1957 petition he sent to the New York Legislature. The document urged that no slaves be delivered by any officer or court in the Commonwealth to anyone claiming service or labor obligations under slave-state laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Horace Greeley
Albany
New York
Iowa Democratic Committee backs Chicago Times for general circulation
A friend’s letter claims the Democratic State Central Committee of Iowa recommended the Chicago Times for broad distribution. The writer objects to favored treatment for the Times over state papers and questions authority and fairness. A Confederate prisoner colloquy on the wharf is also noted amid context of confusion and humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic State Central Committee of
Iowa
Chicago Times
Times
Moe
Stats
Fort
Monroe
Bere
Soldiers' Letters Claim Emancipation War Split in Army
Readers are shown private letters from the Civil War era with soldiers doubting the emancipation policy. Iowa, Indiana, and Missouri regiments complain abolition shifts the war away from restoring the Union. They describe hardships, desertion fears, and clashes over funding and food.
Epigram on War Tax Quote by Treasury Clerk
A fragmentary quip recounts a Treasury clerk and a soldier debating wartime funding. The soldier proclaims a figure of twelve dollars a month for protection and contrasts it with a higher amount, suggesting the cost in blood and money. The piece reflects satirical tone about taxation and sacrifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Report on Fisk north overland expedition to protect migrants
The House received Capt. Jos. L. Fisk's report on a north overland expedition organized to protect emigrants along a new route to Fort Benton in Decotah Territory surveyed by Gen Stephens. The dispatch includes other items: Redar steamer arrival with Liverpool papers and London telegrams dated March 16, notes on Polish advances, a pending battle near Wichoro, and updates on Charleston blockade and lack of new commercial news.
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Wasmington
Jos. L. Fisk
Fort. Benton
Decotah
Staphens
New York
Redar
Liverpool
London
Wichoro
Lanken
the Times
Charleston
Post
Government buys steamship Princess Royal for 112000 dollars
Washington correspondent reports the $112,000 purchase of the prize steamer Princess Royal by the government. He also says charges against the 1st Pennsylvania volunteers are untrue and that Stuart's cover attacked Union Hills last night but was repulsed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fhijadetonis Enquirer
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Stuart
Union Hills
Cavalry movements reach Falmouth as Confederate riders retreat
Syarvoup C B Maret Special Herald reports Colonel Wyndham with cavalry leaving Centerville on Friday and arriving at Falmouth last evening. He rode via Warrenton, then held by about 26 Confederate cavalry who withdrew. Seminal portions of Confederate forces deserted, prisoners were captured, deserters from the Confederate army noted near Culpeper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syarvoup
C. B. Maret
Wyndham
Centerville
Falmouth
Warrenton
Vicksburg Campaign Rumors and Tea Vessel Fire Reported
Telegraphic summary notes General Grant confident on Vicksburg, 600000 conscripts sought, General Foster surveys Charleston, Queen of the West battles Sigel, Indianola reports Morgan sighting. Democratic papers ostracised by Rosecrans. Florida captures and burns a vessel carrying 1600 tons of tea valued at 1.5 million pounds.
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Florida
Uncle Sam's Agent Loses 17500 in War News
A dispatch from Gen Grant influences the President and Secretary of War with optimism on Vicksburg and a 4 to 5 day weather window to complete plans. Reports say Confederate forces on the Rappahannock refuse truce talks while Army of the Potomac struggles. Possible mass conscription and political shifts are noted, with hints of a bold Port Royal/Charleston operation.
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Wasuxeroy
Grant
Vicksburg
Rappahannock
Pope
Manasas Junction
King
Representative Gartey
Ohio
Arizona
Richard McCormick
the Times
Port Royal
Foster
Connecticut
Bulla Bay
Charleston
Port Sumpter
Revison
President calls Senate extra session on March for nominations
Afternoon edition notes a proclamation by the President for an extraordinary Senate session on March d to hear communications on civil and military nominations. McClellan testifies before the war committee about Williamsburg, says he preferred a full written statement which was not accepted as the committee wanted direct answers. His examination continues today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
McClellan
War Committee
Williamsburg
Delta steamer reports battle at sea and Charleston era rumors
Halifax dispatch notes the Delta arriving from St Thomas and Bermuda with a February 12 report of the Florida capturing and burning the Jacob Bell bound for New York. Cargo valued at 1 1 5 0 0 0 appears. crews transferred to a Spanish vessel. Alabama searches, Vanderbilt at St Thomas preparing for cruise.
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Halifax
Delta
St. Thomas
Bermuda
Jacob Bell
China
New York
U.S
U.S. Vateamer
Alabama
St .Thomas
Florida
Columbia
Wilmington
N. C
St. Peter
Kaffe
Jacob Beil’s
Vanderbilt
Shepherd Knapp
St. ‘Thom
Saened
Congress Session Debates on Abandoned Property and Rebellion Bills
In night session Grimes introduced a bill to purchase Stevens battery while Davis of Kentucky opposed emancipation talk but favored cautious measures. Collamer reported on a militia reorganization bill. The Senate debated posturing the cotton and other abandoned property provisions and officers’ conduct with court martial penalties. Several amendments were proposed and defeated. discussion touched Butler allegations and a Treasury agency purchase rule. The House adjourned after committee actions.
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Grimes
Stevens Battery
Davis
Kentucky
Collamer
New York
Acta
Congress
Senate
Bayards
Powell
House
Chandler
Michigan
Clark
Thim
Certai
Flo
Balize
Wilson
Gen
Butler
Alexander Rothers
Rothers
New Orleans
Gen. Binks
Doolitle
Treasury
Public Auction Notice for Farm Tools and Property
Auction notice outlining sale of a 16 by 20 foot house, a set of blacksmith tools, and other farm items in York County Iowa. Property rents at 50 per year and may be sold for two hundred dollars with terms described. Potential buyers may exchange for young horses and contact ROCA Y DD in Delaware County for details.
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Blgekautth
York
Delaware County
Iowa
Eainney
Rie Te Roca Y DD
Yoax
Derawaxk Co
Jows
Bledder
Sheetty
Dubuque
Guy Teena
Gitinder
Mullen
Bennett
Juhn Blake
Lee
Mis ‘Gayert
Don Conley
Oeliza Bruner
iMra Shewart
Wore & Pro
David
Motony & Crangie
City
Farle
Yisvenbatsinlon
Ds Andersen
Varley
Subavtaton
Rte
Stratton
IP O'Connor
Loeker
Edwis Corrih
John Hake
Farley
Bu Subdiyaan
Robert Morton
Thee
Reiriatoe
Paynehtl
Owen
Whure
War ’ Will
A i Nke
Rg S eTgye
Michiel Goss
Prove
Do Ake
James Collier
Are‘rong & Bell
Contine’ Antovision
Bridget Ownandine
Kelly’s
Subddivision
ToDay's Advertisements Glad News for the Unfortunate
TE 3056 sought for Sam stands as a brief classified notice promising relief or aid. The item appears in an old-time ad style, likely a debt or loan offering projected to ease hardship for the named individual Sam.
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Salvador
Correa
Meil
Roae‘crans
Cincinnati Inquirer
Chicago ‘Times
Dubuque Herald
George J. Sunes
Pated Street
Saint Bouts
Peowes
Nexe
Tee
A.C. Tuam
Tales of Horror
South West
Tama County
Abe
Helena
Indiana Volunteers
Waterloo Town
Gallatin
Tennessee
Great South West
Callatin
Waterloo
Telegraphic
The
Daily Herald
Vicksbure
Nttye Wit
General Foster
Lodianola
Morgan
Rosecrans
Uncle Sam
Morning Report
Mississippi “Squadron
Gideon Weelles
Indianola
Webb
Quen
Wasuincrox
Misvelias Neons
Gentienen
Etokis Thorp
THORP
Poenivey
Peathers
Aia
Velai Jnand
Shumac
Wainui
Aine Louis
Sam
Discoviniar
Cheryl Roe
Express
Texianarchie
Wip. Meswi
Fourth Streety
ST. Lts
Allen & Heaford
Denerista
Smitty
Dwier
Chicago
Ivanta
Dr. Mernin
Pto
Tafa Oy
W. KR
Merwln
Bolo
Sk. Louin
Alten
Hoaford
Res
Ponalbie Druggiste
Smith’ Auil Dayer
Wholenale Agente
Northwestern
Seed Store
Eee
Woolittle, & Chamberlain
Pera City
Smith
Evans
Adams
Galena
Tobey
Anderson's
Peoria
Star Baxsixe
Mit
Pease Dee
Ling
Shroday Zie Eit
O.bok
Teow
Fray
Ess
Roy & Delon
Sinesaan
Shieide
Haten Iy
Connell
Aaron Asus
Crawford
Beerepker
Nisingale
Cox
Wa Kennedy
Gray
You Sharp
Elty
Mark Scanien
William RolLoma
Ogity
Miler
Wm J Barney
DN Cooley
Ont Fellows
T Fanning
Congrega
Fon Bradley & Br
Wehephae
Muhaet
Jus Felton
Wm Zinhof
BjorkMa
Ker
T G Jones
FW Fintoy
Paws Corral
Church
Aiewn
Sity
PT Sig
J. KL Lytle
Magkoy
LYTLE
Tate
W. Z
Louaa
Fed. Zm
Ldwigoer
Desire
Toby Limpeeters
Benlgea
Bae Biss Eotleuw
Market & Warest
Ahaegi
Mareell & G
He. A, Alwgeo
Ats
Etty
Chapline
Munsell
Chadwick
de Rorsey
Dillon
Holland
Miller
Osty
Waples & Waterley
Wr Taylor
Richardy
Hunslen
Lincoln Clark
Flo Ore Holland
Win Rebman
PW Crawford
Methodist K. Church
JD Graffort
Do E Corriell
Joseph Sharp
Mera
Men Kent
Gorruly
Wilg
Anigumis
P.M
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