04 Mar 1863
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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1863
Page
1
The item reports that the Marsip weekly shows a steady circulation with a daily ad booking rate near forty to fifty units. It notes reach among a dedicated reader group and claims dominance over other papers in the state, urging readers to review the business contract details.
Fragmentary text recounts a county representation gathering with references to officers such as Secretary of State and county chairs. Mentions the Democratic State Central Committee and named officials. details are garbled and difficult to parse. The piece appears to describe a political meeting or convention with procedural notes.
A historic roll call on the Conscription bill shows a large list of lawmakers from multiple states and factions. Names from Massachusetts to Ohio appear among supporters and opponents as the measure advances.
A speech denounces a conscription act as aristocratic and class biased. It argues the rich avoid service while poor white men and laborers are forced to bear military burdens. The speaker condemns Republicans for crafting the law andGovernor Kirkwood is described with tense emotion.
Muscatine Concord attacks a Republican stance, accusing Kirkwood of ignoring statutes to bind the poor while letting the rich vote, and questions the purpose of such legislation. The letter urges strict enforcement of laws that preserve power and restrict the common man.
The Geminissioner from the Confederate States, Mason, attends a distinguished visitors circle hosted by the Marquis and Marchioness of Bath. The report notes a discussion with Speaker Wie on the potential postponement of a day bill and its implications for the Massachusetts House references.
Telegraphic dispatches report the sinking and capture of the Indianola after battle near Vicksburg, a Confederate conversion of the Harriet Lane into an ironclad gunboat, and torpedoes recovered near Port Hudson. Other items note a Murfreesboro expedition defeating Morgan’s forces, Jeff Davis calling for a March 27 day of fasting, and a large Union rally in Solmars with Gov. Johnson present.
Across multiple reports dated March 3 to 38 in 1862 various dispatches describe battles near Vicksburg with heavy losses on both sides and no decisive outcome. The gunboats Indianola and Juda nola are reported captured or contested while a rebel force advances on the Yazoo Pass. River operations include the Carondelet and other vessels moving toward White River and Lake Providence with boats routed by Confederate forces. The Memphis Charleston railroad track is submerged and new gunboat Tuscombin arrives from New Albany. In Utah Territory a mass meeting denounces district officials and the governor faces calls to resign, with petitions to the President for removal.
Late advices from the South state Resecransing advanced toward Middlesbury halfway between Murtiessboro and Shelbyville. The Confederate House debated a bill to accept Kentucky and Missouri volunteers for under three years. News from New Orleans notes General Banks promising aid to plantations and slave labor arrangements while Confederate deserters report strategic movements along the Achaflaya river and an unsuccessful attack on the Laurel JGIL.
Debates over journal corrections by Saulsbury and Powell hinge on whether votes were properly called. Bayard and Richardson challenge proceedings, while Trumbull and Willey cite consolidation of measures. House activity includes Nevada state admission and a revenue bill progress as sessions continue.
In the district of Columbia a bill passed 87 to 58 after debate. Dawes moved resolutions declaring Mr. Graften not entitled to a seat from Virginia 9th district and Alvin Hawk from Tennessee 9th district. both were passed. Kellogg reported affirming P M General authority to exclude objectionable newspapers from the mails. House concurred Senate’s anti foreign intervention stance and voted through motions. Debates followed on Montana Idaho name change and internal revenue act amendments.
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