06 Nov 1863
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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1863
Page
1
The piece defends the Union cause, condemns abolitionists, and criticizes political allies in border states. It laments weak leadership and calls for support of loyal, American values, while denouncing slaveholding interests and inflammatory partisan rhetoric. The writer cites Fayette County and Davenport Gazelle as context.
The article argues Lincoln's draft approach struggles to arouse volunteers as Yankee enlistment ages, predicting limited gains from the current call. It notes three hundred thousand men must re-enlist or be drafted, and warns the volunteer system has exhausted its supply as old soldiers retire.
The article argues Lincoln’s aim to reinforce Union armies is hypocritical and doomed. the Yankee nation is portrayed as easily misled, while Confederate forces are depicted as stronger and more capable. It predicts Congress will not reverse Confederate resolve and suggests Union efforts cannot be enough to subdue the South.
The Daily Herald reports on election returns in North Carolina and canvass activity. Foreign dispatches note columns of forces and troop movements in Mississippi and Tennessee including Loring’s rebel division near Canton, Lee’s cavalry near Corinth, and Pillow at Columbus. Reports mention Price retreating beyond Read River and Ord moving toward Louisville as war weariness grows.
Cairo reports Memphis attack repulsed with several prisoners including Genry and staff. Lt Col Loomis and Maj Herrod killed after a dispute at Germantown. Rose Teaumbleton guerrillas wound mate five miles below Des Arc. Pine Bluff plundered by rebels. 13th District likely abolitionist. Gen Reed bans citizen clothing sales to enlisted men. violations punished.
Returns come in slowly with Crsfield leading Creswell for the first district and Webster, Davis, and Frank Thomas elected in the 2d 3d and 4th districts. In the 5th district the abolition candidate Ifolland may have defeated Calvert. Goldsboro, abolition, elected Comptroller. Gen Thomas reports defeating a 400-strong guerrilla force at Lawrenceburg. Bragg’s forage train captured. Also notes Nicholay’s return with Colorado Indians treaty and Chickamauga wounded fed at Richmond starving on the way to Libby prison.
A flag of truce vessel carried about 200 prisoners including Mr Bohowan from Richmond. they were ordered to lie prone on the deck to avoid sight of fortifications as it neared Duryea Bluff. The item reports Civil War era movements and intelligence from St Domingo and U.S. naval signals, plus regional political notes.
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