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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1863
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR lists individuals with unclear roles and places including Peru Washington Dubuque New Wine Prairie Creek Julien and mentions Forster For epic cates Defetrtet and Dp Cort of Washington with Richards and Crestopts in various towns. No clear event or action stated.
A fragmented OCR sourced notice lists numerous names and titles across districts and city offices. It mentions individuals such as McCann, Morgan, Fitzpatrick, Decker, and Clerk entries, with references to city and district postings and authorities. The text lacks clear actions or dates but indicates an official compilation of personnel or appointments.
A rousing plea urges every man to vote from opening to closing in Dubuque County. The message emphasizes peace, security for homes and families, and upholding the Democratic banner against abolitionists, calling for steadfast turnout despite weather and time. It frames the vote as crucial for state unity and victory.
The text argues abolitionist forces view Mahony as a leading Democratic figure and seek to defeat him to weaken the ticket. It cites Fortune’s independent bid and offers of 350 for campaign help as tactics to unseat Mahony, warning of hostile press reaction if he loses.
The speaker argues that backing Mahony will ruin finances and exile the community, urging voters to reject him today. Fortune is cast as the real challenger, urging votes for Swivel, described as an abolitionist, to prevent Mahony’s election.
A Republican sent S100 to an incorruptible German democrat of New Wine to sway him toward Swivel for Sheriff. The money was returned with indignation as New Wine Democrats pledge unity and urge peaceful campaigning. Peter Minm testifies that John Fortune sought support for Jacob Swivel in the Sth Ward.
In a local newspaper page the Democrats and a Republican German paper debate voting for Swivel versus Fortune. The piece questions whether abolitionists and aligned voters, including Martin and Shubae, can support the same candidate.
A report attributed to Fortune's friends claims Mahony was leashed after the nomination for a deputyship but refused to grant it. The account suggests Fortune did not seek consent, rendering Mahony unable to refuse. The piece asserts its authoritative stance.
The weekly notes merged entities and assorted reports from Cincinnati, Raleigh, and Milwaukee. Items include election day closures, editorials, naval reports, railroad porposals for tobacco chewers, a raised gunboat, book sales, fisheries prices, a murder accusation, a Davenport funeral policy, Cairo street work by arrestees, Rhode Island voting on aliens, ammo labeling, and a Milwaukee oil store fire causing heavy losses.
Morning dispatches say the rebel army has fallen back from the Rapidan toward Richmond with artillery removed. Lee’s withdrawal to defend Richmond is believed to involve portions sent to Bragg at Chattanooga. Gilmore’s reinforcements may soon secure part of Morris Island. Charleston harbor obstructions were swept by high tides.
Wasnixerox reports that after a thorough inspection, the army of the Potomac sent back every man unfit for active service to hospitals tonight while officers fit for duty are ordered to the front. The Herald notes Col Cal Lowell of the 2d Massachusetts Cavalry skirmished near Vienna, routing guerillas and capturing one prisoner.
New Year data from New Orleans Herald correspondent details a near Atchulayar engagement. General Sherron on leave, Maj. Gen. Dana assumed command about a week earlier as forces fortified the Av ehalfaya front. Lieut. Col Leak led a reconnaissance with troops and cavalry deep in enemy territory.
Intelligence reports that Confederate forces abandoned the Rapidan line and retreated southward. Buford's cavalry crossed the Rapidan and encountered Stuart's covering force, with skirmishing as Meade's forces monitor possible moves toward Gordonsville or Richmond. More troops move to reinforce Bragg and Beauregard. concerns over Rosecrans and Meade gains are noted along with gold in treasury and Longstreet divisions sent to Bragg.
A special dispatch reports the Missouri and Kansas delegation awaiting the President's decision now delayed after a cabinet communication showing sympathy for their wishes. Drake, the delegation's last member, left Washington as the document to be delivered was withdrawn.
From Charleston harbor the correspondent notes renewed Union activity with Gen Gilmore pushing forward and monitors arriving. A sharp engagement near Atchafalaya ends in Confederate victory with 4180 prisoners and 1 Lieut. Col captured. Major Dunn reports the enemy retreating five miles. A New York dispatch adds deserters joining Union lines, Guerrilla activity waning, and cotton movement into Union lines.
A Richmond paper reports a man named Livingston posing as an Alabama agent duped Richmond bankers out of over 100000 dollars and fled with the money in exchange on London. He is rumored to be at a Kirkwood house tonight.
A Washington letter notes heavy Confederate concentration near Madison Court House with cavalry infantry and artillery moving northward. Reports say Union cavalry under Brigades of Sxilpatrick engaged Stuart’s forces. much of the action occurred near Rapidan River and Culpeper with several captures and rearguard actions as troops skirmished along the lines. General Will and Lil corps movements are described as potentially attempting a flank cut on railroad communications between Gordonsville and Ashburns River.
Admiral White and British delegates led by Lord Lyons toured Mount Vernon yesterday with Secretary of State and Assistant, plus a son of the Secretary of War. They met naval officers from the Potomac who gave courteous reception. Today with Maj. General Nevitzleman they visited convalescent and contraband camps and other sites in the department of Washington.
New York dispatches note James Buchanan's arrival in London and rising tensions abroad. Reports cite strained relations between the French Ambassador and the Roman Government over protection of assassins. Meade issues a general order reinforcing army regulation on discussions among officers regarding praise or censure of superiors.
Telegram from Chattanooga says Rosscans forces are in position and raiders dispersed. Eleven hundred sick soldiers arrived from Potomac, two arrests for Confederate money, and Zephyr news from Jura en route to Quebec. European reports note Earl Russell and Russia Poland tensions as France and Denmark consider naval matters. A bridge collapse at Inurn Iaure causes cattle drownings.
The dispatches describe Shelley's rebels nearing California Station Missouri and burning bridges and tracks. Reports also note rebel actions at Colecamp Benton county Florence Morgan county and Aberville along with Union efforts near Farmington Chattanooga and McMinnville with prisoners captured and trains operating.
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