14 May 1863
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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1863
Page
1
The Dubuque Herald notes exemptions under the Conscription Law in a long column. It parodies public figures including John Brown and Abraham Lincoln and criticizes Confederate sympathies and political factions while urging caution in future editorials.
A controversial passage accuses General Hooker of issuing a self congratulatory army proclamation after a costly defeat. The text mocks his claim of victory and condemns the war leadership, asserting he failed and stoked public insult rather than reflect reality. It contrasts Hooker with Pope, saying Pope remained dignified after setbacks.
A dramatic Atlantic period piece questions Lincoln and Burnside over Vallandigham’s two year sentence on Tortugas Island. The author denounces wartime policies, proclaims Vallandigham’s right to free speech, warns of civil strife, and urges Americans to resist perceived government overreach.
Reports from Newbern North Carolina note disloyal citizens sent south only if they prove they can care for themselves. Paris Puebla dispatches claim 1 000 French killed or wounded and 35 000 reinforcements arrived. Vallandigham reportedly sentenced to Tortugas. Sumter losses reveal quartermasters stole a paymaster’s safe. Meagher offers resignation from command of the Irish brigade. Navy to build two fast war vessels with heavy guns.
News from Cincinnati and Washington reports Wheeler and Morgan with about 6000 cavalry moving toward Liberty and Alexandria as they plot an attack on Nashville. Other items note a Supreme Court case on the Fugitive Slave Law,Wallock seizure under the conscription act, and Burnside’s general orders amid Civil War turmoil.
Camp May 13 The D G Taylor sails toward Cairo with 590 prisoners captured at Grand Gulf Gen Kint clashes with Gen Bowen near Clinton ten miles from Jackson Bowen defeated and pushed toward Jackson Jackson residents flee toward the median Federates reportedly moving from Charleston and Mobile to shield Jackson and Vicksburg Orrant falls back to the river awaiting reinforcements Eagle arriving Ex Governor Morgan denies telegram about Keyes report May 13 A tele dated June from the Big Black river mentions no engagement Confederates burn and Franklin Kentucky 60 mounted men attacked by Federal recon at Nanaki five killed on site
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