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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1863
Page
2
The piece speculates that Secretary of War Stanton may raise a force of two hundred thousand Black soldiers to subdue the South and keep Northern whites in subjection. It questions feasibility and cites opposition to recruitments and fear of despotic power.
A political call accuses Administration officers of deliberate deception about Vicksburg reports. It denounces telegraphic falsehoods and warns of despotism while urging accountability and protest for public suffering and fatal casualties.
In regard to arrests during his command Gen Hascall asserts only two were made by his order and that none on the 20th occurred with his knowledge. He accuses subordinates of fault, while critics demand stronger proof of guilt beyond his word, citing Order No. 9 and a harsh letter to the NY Express as evidence of despotism.
The piece condemns General Burnside for an infamous act likening it to Burnsided tyranny. It argues the name should be used to label future actions that tear a person from home, try them in a sham court, and banish them, until a worse deed surpasses it. It cites Mr Val Jondigham’s removal as the example to mark with the term.
The Cincinnati Enquire contradicts a report about Mrs Valilandigham after Br V’s arrest, stating her nervous system was deranged for a time but she has since recovered. The correction aims to clarify the form of the previously reported insanity claim.
A historical critique contrasts Britain’s venerable judiciary with the American system. It lauds English judges for independence and condemns American federal judges under executive pressure, arguing British public opinion sustains virtue while American courts falter under power. The piece emphasizes liberty, constitutionalism, and cross‑Atlantic judicial integrity.
A Chicago Times correspondent quotes a letter from the Army of the Potomac headquarters arguing that the army should be merely observational defending Washington and threatening Richmond, not engaging in further battles. The writer condemns officers who support this view and asserts the army has fought fairly much.
A Cincinnati Times correspondent with General Grant's army debunks starvation claims and outlines a bold Confederate defeat scenario. He predicts Vicksburg capture, Arkansas and Texas moves, and a sweeping Union victory, with Richmond under a backdoor approach and political shifts in the South after dog days.
Local fears rise as a faction in Keouk reportedly plots to attack the Catholic church. Citizens await police action amid talk of a peaceful, orderly response and potential front-page coverage in the Gate City.
Meeting of the Democrats of Centre township Dubuque county Iowa held May 8 1863 at AL Kuahanberg house. W R Evans named chairman A Bahl secretary. Resolutions condemn secret leagues urge lawful means to preserve rights and peace oppose mob violence. They endorse Gov Seymour Letter on Vallandigham arrest and back draft support with caveat against exemptions for political favorites.
A May 16 to May 25 1863 record from Thomas J W Long Sanitary Agent St Louis Mo lists Iowa soldiers who died in hospital in St Louis including Ward Willey Geo W Maddon Miller Reed W Harrison Mano McAllister Chase Brooks Hardy Akins and others with causes such as typhoid fever chronic diarrhea delirium tremens and smallpox.
A parade of brief items from New York and elsewhere covers Lincoln’s stubborn stance on Hooker, a Columbus wager on oranges, Governor candidates, French Revolution, New York savings, summer train cars, a Illinois house fire with hidden money, a London Times reporter in Poland, a witty science quip, Lebanon Shakers seeking tax exemptions, Hooker’s regiment pay raid, Britain’s church fusion talk, a Vermont gubernatorial near miss, and notes on stamped instruments and General Burnside invitations.
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