03 Nov 1863
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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1863
Page
1
Readable lines note a 19th century style town page with scattered names and places. The snippet hints at events in a river town with references to neighbors and merchants, likely a civic update or brief notices.
The item summarizes Civil War era voting on Brough Vallandigham and military events. It mentions the 6th Ohio cavalry voting for Brough, a phonetic placard on a tree aiding rebels, and a concurrent vote for Vallandigham. It reflects partisan rhetoric and wartime tensions surrounding elections.
An obscured report presents a Civil War era tally of troops raised for the United States defense. The statement lists 15,964 troops from several states, with classification details and notes that 1600 more were called for by a proclamation order not included in the count.
A scrambled report notes the New York Board of Supervisors approving a volunteer enlistment act and a call to fill the draft quota for two months starting in November. It mentions Minnesota quota figures, New York water usage claims, telegraph cuts, a Buffalo judge's death, and various political and military mobilization items.
In this excerpt readers confront widespread bigotry toward publicity and marketed remedies. The text mocks narrow minds hostile to advertising including the perceived absurd dislike of Dr Holloway's expansive system of public medical promotion.
The passage critiques reliance on Holloway remedies and argues for wider knowledge of the preparations. It notes supporters claim value across climates and governments, while skeptics mutter and refuse reason.
An Iowa dispatch notes railway and steamer movements and marks Etna as a point of interest with a brief mention of OCMAN STISAMIERS.
News from the Army of the Potomac notes Lee and Meade maneuvering for advantageous positions with skirmishes ongoing and guerrilla activity on trains. Reports from Richmond say boots and shoes are being sold for Lee’s barefoot army. Generals Foster and Butler receive new commands as Washington defenses are discussed and Meade and Lee are contrasted on possible battle plans.
The Army and Navy Gazette says the Southern cause looks more hopeful and an armistice could follow if federal efforts fail, urging a settlement to end the war. Richmond dispatch notes the Fort Sumter bombardment as the heaviest yet with 1,250 shots from mortars and Parrotts, plus added monitors. seven Union wounded. Louisville reports merchant disaffection over bondsmen requirements to Cincinnati for permits to ship goods to loyal southern tributaries, with plans for a merchants' meeting to protest perceived injustice.
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