06 Oct 1863
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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1863
Page
1
Reports indicate the New York Court of Appeals affirms the constitutionality and validity of the national debt issued by Congress. Dissenting views from Judge Selden are noted as part of ongoing political debate around re election dynamics.
The Tribune reports Polish question fears of a general European war by next spring with Russia possibly fielding a million men. It cites Russian warships in American waters to avoid blockades, notes quiet fronts, and mentions troop movements to the Cumberland and Rosecrans. Dispatches from Sidon and Saint Helena discuss Alabama, privateers, and signs of Confederate collapse. A New York update covers the Motnoky voyage, Dominguan rebellion, and blockade runners. Papal and British views on Poland and Mexico. Local election results in Panaery favoring the Union by 143 votes.
Reports from New Orleans dated September and October describe Union and Confederate maneuvers along the Mississippi and in the Chattanooga region. Corps shift to Brashear City, Rosecrans held Chattanooga with reinforcements, and Meigs praises Army of the Cumberland. local dispatches note skirmishes near the Rapidan and Navy actions at ChesapeaKe Bay, plus political tidings from Knoxville and Charleston.
A Dalton Ga letter reports Bragg facing a strong but costly army before Rosecrans with about 2 500 wounded in field hospitals. Gen Jones is said to have occupied Knoxville while Burnside retreats toward Cumberland Gap. The Richmond examiner notes no fighting at Chattanooga and Knoxville town officers elected on the abolition ticket by 150 majority.
The October term of the U S court of claims opens with 163 cases. Dispatch reprints Gen Lee's Pennsylvania campaign report arguing aims to draw Union forces from Fredericksburg and relieve Shenandoah Valley. It notes losses but not exact figures and describes Wheeler’s raid near Murfreesboro and attacks toward Manchester and Chattanooga with railroad damage and pursuit.
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