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Newspaper

Dubuque Democratic Herald

Location

Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1865

Page

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Latest War News From Richmond and North Carolina

Reports describe testim ony before the Confederate Senate Committee on the place question and the North Carolina struggle as serious. Gen Lee and cavalry actions at the White House are noted with punitive clashes. Rumors say Lee evacuated Richmond and moved toward Sherman. Lincoln's visit to Grant is linked to peace talks as a land campaign presses Mobile.

Eougonia Richmond Ann Hugh Lee Shesidas White House

Bridge across the Mississippi at Clinton bends with long draw

A report describes a recently built bridge over the Mississippi at Clinton connecting the Northewestern Railway. The structure spans 4 650 feet with 14 000 feet of piers east of Little Rock Island and a 800 feet long draw. It rests on varied foundations and weighs about KS tons.

Serosa Mississippi River Clinton Northewestern Minvisehore Little Rock Island Towa

Tite Isacet kan and the four year ratified address

The piece laments political division and war costs while urging restraint and charity. It notes the nation’s progress and the division between parties over conflict with references to slavery and a desire to avoid further bloodshed. The tone calls for peace and prudent governance.

Social Life and Speculation in Early San Francisco

The piece recounts rapid fortunes in San Francisco’s infancy from land speculation and squatters who became wealthy, noting the city’s swift growth. It highlights bold investments, shifting professions, and a society placing wealth before propriety, with many converts from trades to speculative ventures.

American Watch Industry Boosts U S Manufacturing at Home

A Washington style overview praises the American watch industry led by the American Watch Co of Waltham Massachusetts. It credits wartime exchange rates and domestic innovation for rapid factory expansion to 700 workers and a yearly output nearing one and a half million dollars. It contrasts with European imports relying on cheap skilled labor and notes a quality guarantee with domestic production.

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Logging Booms in Wisconsin Pine Lands This Winter

The Fond du Lac Reporter notes extensive logging in Wisconsin woods this winter. Roads stayed in good condition and snow stayed shallow, enabling higher output. Geo Bunter reports one third more logs sent out with the same force. Gallo way Hunter’s crew logged 2,500,000 feet. Week earlier they produced 254,000 feet. Other gangs lagged, but overall output will be immense as season nears end and crews leave.

Fond Dn Geo. Bunter Galloway & Hunter's

Downfall in Gould and the push for gold standard

A February discussion critiques the shift of paper money journals from greenbacks to gold, arguing greenback value harms merchants and bondholders. It urges California style gold usage nationwide, predicting gold gambling would end if northern states adopt gold and silver pricing with greenbacks as an option.

N.Y. World McCulloch Herald Tribune Times Evening Post Salmon P. Chase the Tribune Paper Money Eurich Atheer California New York Goll Agis Dong Caltornia Congress Loyal League Papermoney North Paper-Money

Veterans’ Death Toll Grows Beyond War Line Count

A Washington correspondent cites War Department data claiming 240000 soldiers have died in service since the war began. He notes many died after returning home from illness or resumed life, arguing official figures miss the full toll of veterans’ deaths and the broader costs of war.

Amy Washington Cincinnati Gazelle War Department the Inquirer Moxivoon.org

Albany obituary of veteran editor Elon Comstock

Elon Comstock a longtime newspaper publisher and editor died in Albany on the 16th inst. Born fifty years ago in Oneida county he led several papers including the Roma Weekly the Jefferson Union and the Daily Arms of Springfield Mass. He served as political editor of the Journal of Commerce from 1857 until 1861 and later led the New York Argus before its consolidation. He was the brother of Constock of the Dallas Argus.

Dean Enon Comstock Elon Comstock N.Y. World Albany Oneida County Roma Weekly Daily Sentinel Jefferson Union Daily Arms Springfield Mass Journal of Commerce New York Argus Arid Comstock Constock Ailas & Argus

Plans for Peace and Civil War Headlines

New York reports from March 25 describe Sherman’s losses in a late battle and advancing Union campaigns including the Mobile movement. The Baltic arrives from Hilton Head. Bib dodges torpedo damage while surveying off battery B. torpedoes raised and channel lights to be fixed. Welles Fox and Anderson visit Charleston. Saxton sets up headquarters. Rourke escapes rebel imprisonment and later recaptured. Ames aboard the Baltic.

New York Baltic Hilton Lead Bib Battery B Welles Sec Fox Anderson Gharienton Sumpter Saxton Hav Charleston Jno. Rourke Mulligan Trish Bizade Sitcom Head Columbia Sherman Yes Gen. Ames

Confed Senate Testimony on War Prospects and Peace Plans

Washington correspondent reports on Confederate estimates of rebel forces, potential emancipation, and policy options. Gen Lae backs delaying Richmond evacuation, cites North Carolina support risks. Stephens' peace plan favors Lincoln addresses, peace commissioners, and state congressmen elected on constitutional terms.

Fight between Hardee and Sherman forces reported differently

Reports from Richmond, Raleigh and newspapers conflict over a recent clash in North Carolina. General Grant’s official version contrasts with Raleigh Confederate accounts claiming cheering intelligence. The narrative notes multiple assaults repulsed near the lines and the objective achieved, with uncertain details lingering in the conflicting reports.

Richmond North Carolina Grant Raleigh Confederate of the 1St Hardee Sherman

Battle News and War Dispatches From Virginia Fronts

Reports describe heavy casualties on both sides after a 16th near the Black and South rivers junction on the Fayetteville and Goldsboro road. Rebels reportedly fell back 15 miles after a costly engagement. Goldsboro evacuation rumors surface as Grant's trains move toward the left. Other items note desertion bands in Bedford County, rapid organization of colored troops in Richmond, and rumors of Richmond evacuation as Sherman advances.

Fayetteville and Goldsboro Road Bentonville Sun- Gay Richmond Sentinel Goldsboro Bedford County Virginia Richmond Sentinel Petersburg Express Grant Sherman Hugh Lee Gneidan White House Times Washington Lieut. Morgan Wisconsin Bth the Tribune Lea Johnston Louisiana

Refugees Arrive as Unionist Support Flows South

A former dispatch notes 65 refugees reach here from Fayetteville and take the oath of allegiance with transport north offered. Reports say two thirds of Fayetteville area residents are Unionists and welcomed the old flag amid joy. South Carolina provisions not scarce but money worthless relative to Confederate notes. Magma gunboat heads toward Corron near Ferrara to pursue rebel ram Olaide. Cumberland canal basin being prepared, Georgetown boats arrive from dam No. 4, business prospects strong. Freight set at three dollars per ton. Forty rebel officers and twelve guerrilla prisoners are moved from Old Capitol prison to Fort Delaware.

Inxerox Vayetteville Carolina Varyetteville South Carolina Cunberland Georgetown Cumberfland Old Capitol Fort Delaware

Edwards Named Witness in Government Ticketing Frauds

Washington reports Robt W Edwards of New York once General Passenger Agent of the Baltimore and Ohio line has been summoned as a witness in cases involving alleged fraudulent government transportation tickets. His name has been linked to the accused parties. A southern excursion party returns to Washington aboard the City of Hudson while others head to New York via Fort Monroe. Old Capitol Prison inmates are mostly moved north. few remain for court martial. Gen Singleton returns from Richmond. A gale damages shipping on bay and rivers. Lincoln may return from the front Monday. Superior Vuelta Abajo tobacco seed is ready for distribution by the Agriculture Commissioner via our consul at Havana.

Washington Robt. W. Edwards N. Y Baltimore GO. R. R City of Hadson Porta Fort Monroe New York Old Capitol Singleton Richmond Lincoln Wavana Commigsioner of Agriculture

Sheridan troops recover as Wenona reports near White House

The Wenona arrived from the White House with news Gen. Sheridan's command is recovering from a recent raid and spirits are high for further work. Guerrillas prowl near the White House and along the Pamaonkey river while cavalry horses are being replaced.

Sheridan Furlongha White House

Montrean St Albani Case Decision Expected Next Week

On March 25 in Montrean the court is set to rule in the St Albani case with a decision anticipated the following Wednesday.

Treasury Notes and New Series Offer Details

The notice explains disposal of remaining 73-10 Treasury Notes by month end and introduces a new Lean Bill with Jay Cooney as agent. It notes three year payable notes from June 15 and exchangeable into Five Twenty gold bonds, with interest to June 15 paid upon delivery. Subscriptions after expiry will switch to the new issue of equal value. H. M. Kingman, Cashier. March 25.

Tan Pinat Treasury McCulloch Jay Cooney H. M. Kingman Or-tee

Grand movement against Mobile by Union forces

On March 18 reports detail Gen Benton with 3d division and 13th corps advancing toward Mobile. Brigades under Veach Stokes and Andrews move toward Bonne Cara and Pensacola, with Pensacola reportedly taken. The rebel guard boat Anna-Dale captured. In Matagorda Bay seven vessels ashore after a gale at the Rio Grande mouth. the steamer Lighter from Mexico burned outside the bar, all aboard drowned.

New Orlers Mobile Benton Bertram Veach Stokes Bonne Cour Andrews Barracay Pensacola

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