28 May 1863
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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1863
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text appears to reference named parties and a public notice but details are unreadable. The readable parts mention potential statements and a response from a group or team, yet no concrete actions, dates, or entities are clear.
McGregor area report detailing confrontations over abolitionist sentiment and pro Confederate copperheads. The piece recalls antiblack propaganda, a confrontation in the street, and a dramatic incident involving a Dayton woman’s arrest era, with references to General Lincoln and local Democratic figures.
A Philadelphia Press excerpt warns of a planned impeachment driven dictatorship in New York and Pennsylvania. It argues strong Desperado factions align with Governor Seymour and National authorities, predicting riot scenes, militia clashes, and possible Federal troops from Governor's Island to quell revolt.
Telegraphic report from New York and other hubs notes conflicting rumors from Vicksburg and Helena. Grants and Beauregard figures frame claims of battles, bombardments, and movements toward Washington. Vallandigham controversy and Baltimore resolutions draw attention amid uncertain casualty and retreat reports.
In May 27 dispatches, Wilder's mounted infantry pursued Confederate cavalry under Breckinridge, capturing nine prisoners, 25 horses, and 30 head of cattle. The pursuit pushed seven miles before returning to Murfreesboro as Bragg’s position faced possible evacuation. Reports mention Morgan and Wharton movements and railway repairs between Tullahoma and McMinnville.
A Lindsay Canada cor respondent reports a child from Oakhill went missing after leaving to visit grandmother. Neighbors searched as a mother mourns, and a Roxeale man used clairvoyance to locate the child, accurately describing her movements to the oxthouse.
Friday battle reports describe entrenched Confederates repelling union assaults until mortar boats shell the town. Two captured batteries and river positions surround the town as Logan blocks Black River Bridge. Civilians remain. Helena status uncertain and ships Courier and Champion carrying commissary stores go down. Gov Kirkwood and Chicago figures aboard.
Special report outlines the War Council's discussion of Confederate threats from Virginia and Charleston, with General Stooker noting a possible aggressive push toward Richmond. Grant's dispatch is praised but warned against publication. other items report Confederate and Petersburg area claims and Vicksburg's supply status.
The notice lists M Allison of Dubuque as agent for Ocean Steamship Company. Steam Weekly to Liverpool and Queenstown with Clyde-built iron steamers described. Vessels named include City of Baltimore and Etna, sailing routes to New York and Philadelphia.
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