25 Mar 1865
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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1865
Page
1
A garbled OCR fragment discusses Dubuque politics and voters in the era of Col Allison Kirkwood and Gov Stone. It references the Dubuque Times and Independence, local ward meetings, and mentions electors, senators, and party maneuvering. The text blends names, locations, and speculative outcomes without coherent narrative.
The Times claims broad enthusiasm for Allison from northern counties while The Public Record and other papers rebut with counter opinions. Letters from West Union and Decorah challenge sensational claims, asserting Kirkwood and Union men favor him and that northern counties are not united for Allison.
The Bayetteville Telegraph reports a group of fifteen deserters led by a Yankee officer attacked Mrs. Dr. McNair’s house in Robinson County on Tuesday about 1 PM. Mrs. McNair and Mr. Stanton resisted with coffers and a pistol, suffering burns and injuries as the raiders looted valuables including six thousand dollars in Confederate currency. The officer praised Mrs. McNair’s courage, noting she was the first to resist the band. The incident echoes Revolutionary-era daring as the desperadoes fled with spoils and captured portraits.
In a critique of Massachusetts politics, the Boston Globe’s voice condemns alleged unconstitutional and tyrannical actions by the legislature and courts. The writer warns of privileged clans amassing power while freemen are stripped of rights, likening the move to past persecutions and historic ossifications of civil liberties.
On Sunday January 22 a Christian society formed near the Mormon Temple provoking Brigham Young s displeasure. Gen Gonnor a Catholic leader asserts religious liberty and press freedom, while the Salt Lake Vidette defends liberty under his protection. Leading Mormons threaten to tear down houses harboring a yen tila but refrain from action.
A speaker compares a pretty woman to a brilliant poem full of rhyme and sentiment, noting that when bound in arts there are increases to several volumes, a remark on perceived value and expansion of expression.
Richmond reports gloom as Sherman closes on Goldsboro with Union bridges and railyard targets in play. Johnston’s forces fight near Bentonville while cavalry operations and railroad actions shape the campaign. Negro impressment and arming trials spark tensions in Richmond as Georgia and Florida fronts shift.
Telegram from Halifax indicates Nova Scotia government abandons hopes for a quick union and proposes a federation of the Maritime provinces only. Public works tied to the larger scheme would be postponed while the plan is considered.
New York reports a rise in gold to 153 this evening as markets show oversold levels for produce and merchandise. The Washington Chronicle runs a peace piece linked to former intimate ties with the President and Grants headquarters, urging liberal policy to rebel leaders to spare bloodshed. Leaders on both sides reportedly discuss suspending hostilities. Dry goods auction features French shawls and dress goods selling at about half prior season prices, while clothing sales show some strength.
Reports from Army of the Potomac describe heavy firing at working parties and at the Avery signal station with no injuries yet. Deserters and drills of Gen Ord’s troops are noted amid rumors of a fight. Maryland considers Navy funding, while a deadly blast and a hospital roof collapse occur in Bar ri more. Gold quotes in New York move downward. A new English locomotive design promises bidirectional travel without a tender.
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