Political Turmoil and Armed Clash in Dubuque
A Dubuque Herald account describes a confrontation where J B Henson denies gun shipments, a mob enforces force to seize arms, and an exchange over oaths and loyalty leads to arrests and threats. The piece asserts Democratic targets faced intimidation and declares the event a true statement of the affair.
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United States
Iowa
Farrington
Barmington
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Farmington
Croton
Liberty
Taleo
Thas Pin
Des Moines Mayoral Race Sees Re nomination of Cavanaugh
The Democracy of Des Moines re nominated Major Cavanaugh for mayor while the Republicans nominate war Democrat Wt. Leas. The league hopes the mayor defeats both tricksters and tools in the contest.
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Des Moines
Major Cavanaugh
Wt. Leas
Rebels Will Whip Rosecrans In Advance
From the Virginia press dated April 2 the article argues that Gen. Rosecrans must advance on the front near Huntsville and North Alabama. It contends Union forces must protect rail lines while moving and predicts a Confederate whip if he advances, noting loyal districts and strategic aims.
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Dubuque
Secretary of the Treasury
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Aris
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von Dorn
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Kentucky
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Beech Grove
Tosey
Roseeana
California mining frenzy mirrors 1852 gold rush
The passage notes a current rage for silver mining in California with many investors touting unpronounceable local mines. It compares the excitement to the 1852 rush, which made few rich and left many poor, delivering a lasting setback to mining interests.
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California
Sorreis
Army Reports and Skirmishes Near Rappahannock and Vicksburg
Dispatches detail Hooker’s forces crossing the Rappahannock with skirmishes four miles below Fredericksburg, batteries clashing with Rebels, and night camp fires along the river. Reports from Fairfax Va and Washington describe expeditions, prisoner captures, and Rebel losses amid advancing Union operations and declining Confederate supply. General Hampton resigns. horses scarce. Banks’s Mississippi campaign yields major Union gains. Confederate resistance and civilian relief efforts noted.
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Puebla Battle Report from Mexican Frontier
A Puebla area dispatch notes French forces ceding turf after heavy fighting. Mexicans reportedly repulsed the French with high casualties and drove them to outposts near Puebla before the French withdrew to Chautla. Source reliability is uncertain.
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Acapulco
Mexico
Puebla
Cty
Chautla
Anah
Union Army Crosses Rappahannock In Four Places
Tribune reports Hooker’s troops cross the Rappahannock at four points and confound the enemy. About 400 prisoners taken as 11th 12th and 5th Corps move to Kelley's Ford. Stoneman’s cavalry, pontoons under Gen. Howard, and rapid bridge construction aid the advance toward Fredericksburg.
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Rappahannock
Kelley's Ford
Howard
Stoneman
Bank's Ford
Germana
Rapidan
Fredericksburg
Reynolde
Union forces Crossed at Bank's Ford Under Fire
Troops built a bridge amid rifle pits and crossed under enemy fire. Seven prisoners from the 13th Georgia and six from the 6th Maryland-Lowmans were taken as Jackson reportedly commanded the right wing. Couch's division followed Bank's Ford, with roads prepared for advance toward Chancellorville, south of Fredericksburg, as Hooker's banners resume movement.
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Civil War Dispatches From New Madrid To Morgantown
Reports detail minor skirmishes and troop movements from New Madrid to Morgantown. Gen Osterhaus allegedly occupies Grand Gulf while Union forces concentrate at Milliken's Bend. News from Pittsburg notes rebel advances and local discussions on reinforcement needs. Washington confirms crossings at Kelly's Ford with pontoon bridges, minor casualties, and battery deployments.
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Kelly's Ford
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Bette
Siege and Prisoners Report from Civil War Actions
Rebels driven from rifle pits with heavy losses as Union forces capture 500 to 600 more prisoners and report 160 taken including Lt. Col. Hammond of the 6th Louisiana. Wing movements near Fredericksburg and Kelly's Ford, with Stoneman cavalry in pursuit. Deserter notes Rebel positions from Beech Grove to Shelbyville. News from May 1 mentions Hooker’s 50,000 men battling beyond the Rappahannock and Union victory claims.
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Kelly's Ford
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Rappahannock
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