10 May 1863
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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1863
Page
1
An article discusses whether the phrase death of slavery is an incident or object of a word. It argues the difference between rhetoric and truth and questions who bears responsibility in the war’s framing. The piece reflects editorial concerns about language and public perception.
The editorial condemns General Burnside’s use of military authority to arrest Vallandigham as a violation of constitutional rights. It argues the act was tyrannical, threatens republican freedoms, and warns against arbitrary power while urging citizens to defend liberties and resist executive overreach. The piece questions future stability if such actions continue.
The article reports on the mock trial of Mrs Vallandigham, the subsequent protest letter by Vallandigham denying arrest without due process, and a claim of entitlement to constitutional rights, a speedy public trial, counsel, and witnesses. It notes the political nature of the speech and the absence of clear constitutional or legal offense.
The Union League of Philadelphia supplied around 250 men as volunteers in the army during the two years of the rebellion. The record notes the organization’s active wartime contribution and praises the dedication of its members.
A March 1863 list from Thos W J Juong Iowa State Sanitary Agent records soldiers from multiple Iowa companies who died in St Louis hospitals. Entries include John Alexander Co D 29th Iowa chronic diarrhea, Michel Boyer Co H 24th Iowa dysentery date and unit garbled, A L Ismon Co CU 26th Iowa pneumonia, several others with similar ailments.
A letter from Brigadier Gen. James W. Ripley says proper plans for Rock Island arsenal buildings are in progress and there will be no delay in starting erection under competent Ordnance Department supervision to ensure full fitness for their purpose. The Portland Adterfeser notes seventeen American merchant captains arrived, eleven sailed abroad for freight demand, four had ships captured by the Alabama. mentions deaths and a coroner dispute over Corcoran and Kimball.
The Democratic State Committee of New Hampshire denounces the President for labeling 32900 Democratic voters as Copperheads in an official order. They call the order an attack on patriotic integrity and urge that such rhetoric be redirected toward current political allies with a history of denouncing the union.
A Boston Courier writer transcribes a 19th century testimony session asking who is the meanest white man and who is the smartest man. The Qs reference General Hooker and General Joseph Fooher with cryptic answers.
A fragmented note describes a woodcut alleged to portray Europe as a female figure, with exaggerated Russian threat and a child creature speaking amid Polish imagery. Howell Cobb comments on the war, remarking only two obstacles remain to resolving the dispute.
News items report Gen Vandorm killed and Gen Keys claimed capture of Richmond. Messages from Havana and Memphis describe Union and Confederate movements, with ships overhauling vessels and prisoners taken. Reports mention Grant’s Grand Gulf wins and a railroad consolidation agreement among several lines.
Major General Grant announces landing near Port Gibson on April 30 and engagement with an 11,000 strong force. He claims a complete rout, heavy enemy losses, about 500 prisoners, and 100 killed with 500 wounded on his side. Reports also note rail disruption by Grierson’s cavalry and 3,000 wounded arriving at headquarters. Sigel seeks active service after meeting President Lincoln.
Early dispatches claim Gen Keya has taken Richmond after moving via Yorktown and flag now flies over the Confederate capital. Hooker reportedly recrossed the Rappahannock, Stoneman may cut Lee's lines at the Rappahannock, and 10,000 Federal troops reach Fort Monroe en route to Richmond. The city erupts with excitement over the reported triumph.
The Philadelphia Bulletin quotes a Philadelphia Enquirer correspondent who has just returned from Washington. General Hopker reportedly crossed the Rappahannock with a force yesterday as readers are told of troop movements and engagements in the war zone.
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