24 May 1865
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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1865
Page
1
The Dubuque Herald recounts postwar politics with references to Grant Sheridan and Johnson while noting reconstruction efforts in Virginia and North Carolina. It covers suspicions against Van Buren era officials, a Washington review, Civil War era trials, and anger over incendiary attacks on Catholic property in Dubuque amid national power struggles.
A Dubuque report describes a Easter Sunday attack on Bishop Smith’s property. The bishop’s carriage, a horse, and hay are burned. property losses reach about $4 000 with no insurance. The incident prompts strong condemnation of Copperhead rhetoric and Southern rebellion echoes in local papers.
Reconstruction in North Carolina and the Richmond army corps movements are reported. The Richmond division under Gen Wright arrives at areas between Richmond and Danville, with Getty and Bighests generals commanding separate brigades. Gen Banks contemplates retirement amid mixed signals, while naval actions include the Rhode Island and Polynesian vessels near Richmond and Honolulu incidents. Local fires in Indianapolis and Moore and Platt’s circle threaten substantial losses, with Kingman & Co. in Sioux City west incursions.
Dispatch notes Sherman’s visit drew crowds and a planned speech was declined. Reports from Macon say Georgia interior citizens push for peace, peaceable reconstruction, and provisioning for Union troops.
The Wasursrox court met at 10:30 am with government witnesses still to be examined and defense plans unchanged. Judge Advocate Hol noted difficulties securing witnesses. the court adjourned to May 23 as grand reviews prepared for a ceremonial parade in Washington with Gen. Grant, Gen. Sherman, and other officers to be honored.
A grand parade along Pennsylvania Avenue honors Union soldiers with wreaths and flowers. Generals Meade Grant and Sherman reviewed by President Johnson as crowds fill streets, and troops from multiple states march in a six hour procession amid banners and cheers.
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