26 Nov 1863
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1863
Page
1
On Thanksgiving, in keeping with tradition, the paper will not be issued from this establishment today.
A Veteran letter condemns Emancipation Proclamation while noting only thirteen of Delaware’s voters oppose it. The writer mocks Confederate symbols, lauds Union victory talk, and urges vigilance as Civil War tensions rise.
The Board of Supervisors voted to present Maj. Gen. Grant with a sword in thanks for his service to the people of Du Daviess County. Procs were issued on parchment and duplicated in morocco and a fine frame for display in the Supervisors' room at the Court House.
Lee's Army winter quarters loom near Chattanooga. A report cites 5,000 to 10,000 prisoners captured as casualties mount. News from San Francisco and New York notes shipments, fires, a actor's death, and evolving war dispatches from the Potomac front.
Barrimonk reports the draft moving quietly amid heavy fighting near Knoxville. Burdside predicts eventual Union victory while Thy noth side remains invested but accessible. The Great Western Sanitary Fair Association, led by Major General Rosecrans, opens December 1 and funds benefits Union soldiers. Donations of money or staples are urged. Express Companies will transport items free. Headquarters: 178 Vine Street, Cincinnati.
The Tribune prints Brazy’s general order urging honorable death over northern captivity. Advices say Longstreet nears Knoxville, and Dana’s expedition to Matamoras wrecked with seven transports captured. Chattanooga dispatches claim Grant’s forces push rifle pits and Lookout Mountain holds with heavy gains and many prisoners. Union soldiers cross the Tennessee and advance on Missionary Ridge. News from Charleston predicts future bombardment. various towns report demoralized Confederate positions and ongoing relief efforts.
Dispatches describe Gen Sherman advancing on Lookout Mountain and Missionary Ridge near Chattanooga. Union forces claim heavy prison derangements, victory at the ridge, and possible interception by Gen Hooker near Rossville. Casualties include multiple named officers and regiments amid ongoing Memphis and Arkansas River unrest.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.