17 Mar 1863
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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1863
Page
1
The Herald reports on rate changes and public concern amid rising prices. It notes a percentage increase and calls for attention to the community, mentioning local business and weekly circulation dynamics.
An unclear OCR fragment references a capital city event on a Wednesday in a town or district, mentioning a date near Try New and various names and terms. The text lacks coherent structure, making precise entities or outcomes difficult to identify.
A Philadelphia merchant, linked to A A Low & Brow, faced a domestic probe when his wife, driven by abuse, fled with a ship’s cargo valued at about 400000 dollars. The vessel, Bellevue of Jacob, carried 20096 pikes of ten and varied goods, sparking a high profile mercantile drama and long legal aftermath.
The Albany Eye notes widespread reaction to the conscription act as the government gains extraordinary powers and funds itself directly, with calls for responsible leaders to guide the country. Archibald debates British protection while Wendell Phillips and Governor Andrew address Massachusetts Black regiments amid national scrutiny.
The Mopress mocks the name Scopperhead by cutting copper cents with powerfully cutting machines and shaving Lintery heads while making Deonstpin of them. In Cincinnati, butter nuts are mounted and varnished for watch chains as a thriving business.
Obscure list of deaths at General hospital Brbbcordt Burias with names linked to counties and districts. Includes Richard Shelda Ky, Peter Palmer 2b, Win Cummings, Martin Callan G, Goodwill D, Nichold Meth, Odell HY, Stardivent G, Benedict cols, John Ferry Th tth Town Sicha EL.
Telegraphic dispatches report fears of a Confederate invasion of Kentucky intended to occupy the state, with 6000 troops involved and mixed forces. Other items note Gov Connor preparing a veto or expansion of legislative powers over criminal acts in Delaware and plans to issue a proclamation.
Reports from Washington and Cincinnati on March 16 detail Confederate plans to evacuate Vicksburg and Union destruction of a key bridge. Yazoo expedition claims 23 transports sunk or captured, with Confederate movements toward Chattanooga and Millikin's Bend. Louisiana flooding devastates 100 miles of land and cripples guerrilla activity.
Government officers boarded the dehooner Jas. Chapman en route to Mexico and seized about 20 seces and 6 brass dahlgreen guns with carriages. Prisoners identified with a Victoria-based privateering party. Held at Port Talcotras as investigations continue. Mary arrests expected. chase to Washington noted for financial matters.
Military movements unfold with Gen Carr's brigade arriving from Pilot Knob and Gen Ellett's Maine brigade due tonight. A Catholic priest Father Welsh dies after an apoplexy during service and ammunition moves after water encroachment. Local chart er election in Ortowa sees Jas Rice win by 300, while Despatch editor R C Fleeson dies after 15 years with the paper.
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