19 Mar 1863
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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1863
Page
1
The Dubuque Herald reports a sharp growth in circulation over the last four months, claiming gains well above thirty percent and steady daily bookings. It notes increased advertising and business interest, with publishers citing market demand and westward expansion pressures.
The State Central Committee of Iowa calls for a convention to be held on the second Wednesday in May to nominate and appoint party officials and to organize representation from the counties. The meeting aims to select a slate for governor and other state offices and to designate county representatives for the state ticket.
A garbled report of Mr Monroe speech delivered to residents of Baqne on various occasions. The text claims the oration is forceful yet lacking patient research and suggests wider circulation may not yield healthier sentiment among readers with misled moral vision.
An 19th century town meeting reports the party’s leaders reaffirming allegiance to Democratic principles amid calls for continuity with former proprietors. They denounce personal gain, pledge exhaustive support for the party, and condemn actions that could harm its integrity. The piece notes related legislative actions in Trescoy and New York updates including a $1,000,000 loan and a $300,000 tax bill, plus a New York Kangaroo ship failure with $210,000 specie.
A Texas observer reports Confederate sympathy and Rebel talks of retreat to Mexico under a French protectorate. Central American fighting swirls with Gen Carrera and Barrios, while New Granada quakes as Mosquera resigns provisional presidency. Telegraph line notes telegraph project funds and a bold Averill cavalry action on the Rappahannock with capture of prisoners and horses.
Special dispatches describe potential French withdrawal from Mexico and possible army augmentation. Reports foresee major campaigns in the Southwest with a decisive battle expected and conscription plans in the North. Gov Gurley heads to Cincinnati with Arizona mission and Fremont in New York for war talks. Cavalry movements near Stoveman to strike strategic enemy positions within days.
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