05 Mar 1863
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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1863
Page
1
The note describes a sharp rise in Hinina circulation over four months, with weekly gains of forty to fifty new subscribers. It claims a broad base of receivers, outperforming other journals in the state and attracting advertisers eager to place ads before a large, growing audience.
The Galena election results show a decisive Democratic city government win amid a heated abolitionist debate. A Boston abolitionist pamphleteer argues the war aims to end slavery, questions whether taxes and casualties serve that goal, and accuses critics of backing revenue and political gains over emancipation.
A New York Journal correspondent from Port Royal reveals a proposed insurrection plan to surprise rebel forces with thousands of enslaved people led by whites and supported by troops. The scheme aims to undermine slavery and force a political reckoning, with echoes of Wen Gell Phillips’s Plymouth Church rhetoric.
Reports claim Rev. Mr Corcoran was captured by Confederates while aiding a sick soldier and later arrested by Col Bowen for not revealing prisoner information. A New England Regiment allegedly destroyed a Winchester Catholic church, prompting fear of bigots. Similar incidents were linked to Summeraville. George Sanders allegedly transferred $3,000,000 in cotton bonds to Europe.
The Herald reports a Treasury policy likely to curb speculation by restricting gold dealings. Both Houses pass an amendment to the tax bill. Dispatches describe Union forces advancing toward Savannah and Charleston with gunboats, noting Fort McAllister fallen and approximately 115 casualties for the 7th New York.
Reports from New York and Philadelphia describe a new Atlantic telegraph line with capital aims of 2 million dollars and extensive wiring from Halifax to Milwaukee and St. Louis with branches to major towns. Washington notes Union requests and a court inquiry in McDowell’s cave. A U S Navy officer cites England schemes to capture the U S Mediterranean squadron. President signs all resolutions and a Nevada mint bill faces passage.
Foreign items report Lord Stratheden seeking copies of dispatches to Britain on Confederate recognition. England hosts daily emancipation talks. In cotton markets Levenroot notes dull trading and a weekly decline. Inland waters rise near Vicksburg as Confederate forces repair and position ships like Queen of the West and Indianola after engagements.
Rebels fired on a woman who was struck by multiple shots. A fire at Lake Providence destroyed most of the town and government stores. Reports say a canal boat with propellers arrived at the lake, later sunk by rebels. In Washington, the Senate and House met in extra sessions with confirmations, oaths, and adjournments as the session closed.
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