23 May 1863
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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1863
Page
1
The Democratic State Convention, originally set for May, is postponed to July in Des Moines at 2 o clock. Delegates from the state counties are requested to report the indicated numbers as per the audit. Ellwood chairs the State Central Committee with JCCTURE as secretary.
Fragmentary OCR style text laments snow and weather contrasts with garbled lines. The piece wanders through mentions of morning, footers, and vague scenes, ending with a mythic line about nations and fate.
The piece attacks Lincoln and his supporters for duplicitous aims in the Mexican War, arguing he misuses constitutional limits and seeks political advantage. It portrays Lincoln as unstable, changing positions, and mismanaging the war while praising General Scott and Confederate-like disillusionment.
A speech criticizes Mr. Lincoln and the Democratic party, contrasting past and present views on overthrowing government. It argues that what was once considered a duty is now treason, citing the right to separate and form another government as debated in the era. The piece frames political double standards in constitutional terms.
A broad protest condemns petitions to Governor Kirkwood to intervene against military overreach. The writer blasts Kirkwood as a tool of tyranny, urges freemen not to humbly supplicate officials, and vows to resist arbitrary power while defending constitutional rights. The piece frames the governor as allied with oppression and rejects any plea for mercy or pardon.
The document lists Iowa’s quota under the 75,000 call with figures showing 2,648 at 50,000 and entries for 16,570 and 10,570. It notes a deficiency of 601 to fill old regiments and a further 591 shortfall bridged by enlistments in the Seventh Cavalry, which is now organized.
In a facetious letter to Caneesian, Major Jack Downing recalls a peacetime tale about Adam Ponder attempting to plow a field by steering for a black heifer. The oxcart zigzags all day as Adam fails to keep a straight line, mirroring a broader war commentary.
Telegraphic dispatches note Greenville Mississippi destroyed and Morris Island skirmish. Reports from Murfreesboro claim conflicting Grant scenarios near Jackson and Vicksburg with railroad disruptions. Cairo reports 71 killed and 600 wounded at Raymond, plus 65 cars of bacon and corn. Confederate reinforcements move to Johnston.
The Post asserts New York has furnished its full quota under every presidental volunteer call. In other items, Vallandigham is to be sent to Louisville under a flag of truce and handed to General Rosecrans for transfer to Bragg's lines. Reports from Washington and Richmond recount naval captures and Civil War engagements around Jackson, Baker's Creek, and Red River with multiple regiments and commanders named.
May 22 1863 New York dispatches report Bermuda rumor that Admiral Semmes resigned the Alabama’s command to the first officer and took command of a new Confederate ship mounting 22 guns. The Sunny South sighted wreckage off Bermuda and tea chests, while reports claim stronger northern defenses await. Small skirmish noted on Mortis Inland with minor Union casualties.
Detachments of troops departed to seize political prisoners. General Iaseall relieved of duty as Indiana commander by the President. His successor unnamed. General IT arrived by Burnside’s summons. Syracuse blaze devastates the northwestern district with heavy losses.
A Confederate deserter describes efforts to hold Grant at the Black River Bridge and engage the Vicksburg army there. Another force gathers to strike Grant from the rear and sever his retreat toward Grand Gulf.
Murraersboro Tennessee May 20 The Chattanooga Rebel cites Col Pettus an escaped prisoner claiming Grant is strongly posted with flanks on Black River and Bayou Pierre and could retreat upon Grant Gulf The Mobile Register says Grant is in a trap and defeat awaits him Gen Johnson has men to defeat him The piece notes no raising of the Confederate flag in New Orleans
Notice announces foreclosure by trustee Wes Cleware on the Walshs property in Dubuque County Iowa. The sale will occur June 12 at 2 p.m. for cash to satisfy a $200 debt with 10 percent interest, under a March 15 1864 trust deed, unless full payment is made.
An 19th century ad from Dubuque announces readiness to attend promptly to business and guarantee satisfaction to patrons. It touts vocation and riches as means to defy competition, dated January 14.
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