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Newspaper

Dubuque Democratic Herald

Location

Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1865

Page

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Official Papim Op The County Draft Associations

The Dubuque Herald reports a plan delaying the Interior Secretaryship to June and notes U S happenings. It mentions McV u as comptroller of the Currency, and the Detroit convention deciding not to nominate for Supreme Court, with Postmaster Chicago confirmed, and a flurry of cabinet and Senate actions. Draft association provisions from Washington allow Galena and Dunleith to receive advance credit for funding recruits under the 1865 act, with careful caveats on quotas and exemptions.

Trappeara Interior Washington Gros Chandler Othue Rochester Mc Vu Thea Spain Douasoe Goddegan Colorney Senate Julie Ton Blauteserd Cevangt Itas Silat Aruaadasbout Dobasten Soorman Galena Dunleith Tony eCireaco Gen de DL Fry Washington City

Abolitionists and the March Day Debates

The article recalls abolitionists plans for a March celebration tied to Lincoln’s second inauguration. It notes mixed reactions, with some celebrating and others criticizing the event as a distraction from business and governance. Public sentiment varied as attendees debated the proper honoring of the occasion.

Boblulay Abe Wueltiva Gayeus

Democrats Sweep City Ticket In Spring Elections

Town Democrats report strong spring results with control of the city ticket and a majority on the council, losing only the mayoral post. They note gains over last year, including a gain of one alderman and a larger mayoral margin for the Abolition faction.

Sn Musens Council du Des Stones Statroficus Iowa City Ey Wade Trevauree Yifdeen Marahal

Incoherent drunken inaugural speech cited in 19th century drama

Fragmentary OCR passage recounts a mock or theatrical inaugural address by a Vice President Andy Jognson figure. It rails at the Cabinet and Supreme Court, questions the Navy secretary, and portrays a power shift from the people. The unreliable text muddles names and sequence, but hints at Welles as a nominal Navy secretary figure.

Andy Jognson Naral Chase Jutinson Seward Sears Seretary Navy Wiesper Hellet Stevutary Welles Whcaney Welles Purius

Count Josmes and Greeley Debate Over Slavery Rights

An engraved transcript recalls a Sunday meeting between Count Josmes and Hersee Greeley. They argue over abolitionist charges, defense of liberty, and the role of bloodshed in achieving national rights. The Count cites historical liberty gains at Runnymede and ancient Rome as proof.

Josmes Hersee Greeley Harald Menely Hasing Klorace Greeley Ito Gromley Aarons Coullie eCreeley Nate Boston New York Ecosatudion Fout John Runnymede Carioliscus

Death in a Car Fire Near Warren Penn

The Butlulo papers detail the death of Mr Godfrey Schultz of Verrible in a car fire en route to Warren, Pennsylvania. A collision caused the car to crash and burn trapping Schultz between seats as flames engulfed the interior. Despite multiple attempts to free him, Schultz perished after twenty minutes of agony, with his wallet and intelligence notes reportedly recovered from his pocket.

Butlulo Particu Fir Svail Erec

Drunken vice president sparks national outcry

From the Chiclanuti Gazette, Andrew Johnson, elected vice president, appeared drunk at the inauguration in full view of the nation and foreign dignitaries. The piece calls for his resignation, condemns his conduct, and argues it dishonors American institutions and jeopardizes the presidency.

Chiclanuti Gazette Andrew Johnson Senate Johnson Dobeg Chen Teneric Washington Perhaaps

Savannah Cemetery Battery Controversy Sparks Disinterment

In Savannah authorities report a violent uproar over cemetery desecration as local Catholics demand the erection of a battery near the grounds. Women rushed the site, tore open tomb vaults, removed remains, and defiled skulls amid decayed bodies, until orders for the battery were confirmed.

Cov. Glover Savannah Cemeters Sootie Skleton

Cardinal Wiseman Dies After Protracted Illness

Eminence Cardinal Wiseman chief Roman Catholic figure in Bowland died February 15 after a long illness. Born in Seville in 1802 to English Irish parents he was appointed Archbishop of Westminster in 1850 and created Cardinal the seventh Englishman to attain that rank since the Reformation. He was renowned for learning and authored works defending Christianity and Romish doctrines.

Canonian Wisestas Lis Wiseman Bowland Itlneas Seville Westminster Mate Cardinal

March TL Parliament Adopts Constitution 91 Yes

The March TL Parliament approved the con leberation constitution 91 with a Yes vote this morning. The action confirms the document’s adoption amid ongoing political changes in the capital.

Reported defeats and prison escapes at war front

Telegraphic dispatches from New York describe Union successes and Confederate distress. Reports claim loss of 1500 men and 60 cannon, with prisoners escaping from cars near Florence to Salisbury. Prisoners, mostly youths, report conscription and fear amid Sherman’s advance, while rumors of engagements with Johnston and movements around Wilmington persist.

Richmond Examiner notes Suffolk raid and Congress milestone

The Richmond Examiner reports Suffolk occupied by rebel forces with 1500 cavalry and a raid toward the Weldon road. It notes action planned this Saturday after a steady session where the partner Wenegoea bill awaits House concurrence following Senate amendments. Congress reaches its 1000th day in session next Saturday.

Richmond 6Th Savas l Suffolk Weldon Road Actjon Partne Wenegoea Senate House Congress

Rebels Move Against Sherman Believed True by Republican

General Thomas reports a scout's tip that Lee and Cheatham were sent from Alabama toward Sherman. Lee diverted to defend Selma, Cheatham aimed to join with Hardee from Charleston, but Sherman reportedly struck Cheatham's column with veteran brigades. Johnston was said to have attacked Sherman in front and inflicted a severe defeat. The Republican prints strong belief in the report.

New York Washington Republican Gen Thomas Lee Cheatham Alabama Sherman Sela Lardee Charleston Hardee Chale Jonston

Ohio and Mississippi Railroad resumes trips after river recedes

Cincinnati report notes trains on the Ohio and Mississippi lines will resume regular service as waters fall. The Indiana and Cincinnati railroad also back in operation, river leveldecline noted as trains restart.

Ohio and Missisippi Indianapolis and Cincinnati

Senate confirms some nominations. others face concern

Washington reports Senate concerns the Arnold Krekel and Samuel Hoard nominations, confirms ex Senator John P. Tate as minister to Spain, and notes Gen Ewing’s resignation to practice law. It also mentions Stentor Hale’s surprise ministerial appointment, Treasury remarks by McCulloch, and ongoing efforts to restore fiscal order and specie payments.

Washington Senate Arnold Krekel U.S. District Western District of Missouri Samuel Hoard Chicarre John P. Tate Spain Thomas Ewing St. Louis Sid Sriny Stentor Rale Clay Sarith Hale McCuiloch Treasury Department Usball the Tribune Johnson Liver Spring Francis P. Blair

Editorial contrasts Lincoln and Emperor in 1861 muddle

Wastixeton reports editors discuss Abraham Lincoln and Emperor Napoleons contrasts. The Examiner’s March 8 piece mocks the inaugural address as meaninglessness while praising Napoleons address to his chambers as rational. Senator Hunter opposes arming slaves but supports war aims, signaling abolition and black social equality.

Wastixeton Richmond Examiner Abraham Napoleons Addrega Abraham Lincoln Moba Hunter Senate Vitzisia

Confederate cavalry unit surrenders at Camp Palmer Nevaray

Nevaray NC February 26 reports Co B of the 4th North Carolina Confederate cavalry, raised in the state, arrived at Camp Palmer with officers and 60 men, surrendered to the Union forces. After a feast they entered the city and praised Northern hospitality. They request pay for horses and arms and possible emigration or return north, noting Kingston is being evacuated.

Nevaray N.C Co. B North Carolina Camp Palmer Palmer South Kingston

Prices and trade notes from San Francisco to Mexico during March

March reports show flour and wheat prices rising with flour at 152 per barrel. Mexican contracts awarded to Messier Holiday and connected steamship line to sail under Mexican colors. Gulf tradeers must use Mexican routes. San Francisco builds a cotton mill, staples to be imported from Senatora. farming efforts expand in California. Army updates from Potomac describe quiet expected, bad road conditions, drill, and arrivals. Reports mention rebel slaves aid, and New York gold rally with Schofield rumor. Corpus Christie unions affected. governor’s term inauguration at Library Hall.

San fRanemco March Blour Colmin Mexico Maximilian James Messiea Holiday San Francisco Mexican Gulf Senatora Cairo New Orleans Laws Covilale Library Hall Union Corpus Christie

Freight train derails on bridge over Long Lick causes injuries

Louisvtne reports a freight train ran off the bridge over Long Lick on the Nashville RR this morning. Injuries delayed the Nashville bound train by about five hours. The bridge will be repaired soon. Frank Newcomb of Newcomb & Bro. dies today. A fire at Canton Co. damages machinery and causes about 75 000 dollars loss, with 10 dollars cited as the likely amount.

Warntsatoy Richmond Grant Washington Fredericksburg Singleton Hampton Perry Toredericksburg Frederick Road Rappahannock Convent Hampton Hamilton Mussapox Creek Predericksburg Long Lick Nashville BR Nashville Frank Newcomb Newcomb & Bro

Senate adjourns with no extra session on nominations

The Senate held a brief session in Was-nixcros on March 1 and did not convene additional session to consider the President's nominations.

Wasnixcros Sexats Senate Pesident

Decree Notice in Mortgage Foreclosure Case

The district court at Bubrane Co rowa issues a decree against Moritz Wurtmer in the cro-a petition of P. 2. Theriot. Tax title to the south one half of lot 400 and nicety aig in Dubaqne city is claimed. Mortgage may be declared in default. appearance and pleading required by noon of the next term. If not, judgment will be entered. GHIFERSTE & KNIGHT, Attorneys for Therint.

Moritz Wurtmer Bubrane Corowa Theriot Dubaqne Ghiferste & Knight, R Attorneys

Land Agency Ad Offers Chelco Acreage for Lease or Sale

Fragmentary notice from Taylor's Land Agency advertises 1100,000 acres of Chelco land with entries showing conveyance terms. References to Babbage & Co and J W T4408 Ja imply office handling and cataloging. Names and details are incomplete in the readable text.

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