14 Oct 1863
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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1863
Page
1
The Dubuque Herald reports counterfeit Democratic and other tickets circulated yesterday. An alleged engraver and peddlers are under scrutiny as officials pledge swift detection. Paper's editors defend independence and pledge focus on local issues ahead.
The article condemns counterfeited tickets circulated at a Dubuque establishment the proprietor allegedly allowed or failed to prevent. It argues the act is despicable and questions the integrity of those involved while praising Democratic vigilance and urging accountability for forgers and suppliers.
Voters across townships report Mahony leading with a margin near 900 to 950 in the county and majorities for Brough in several counties. Detailed canvass figures from Washington township and a mix of county and city results indicate Republican gains in Ohio and Pennsylvania areas, with Curtin securing multiple Pennsylvania wards and towns.
In Jowa City and surrounding townships voters show Stone ahead with majorities across Wapsipinoc and Goshen townships and a Union gain of 150. Iowa counties likely yield Stone a substantial overall majority, roughly 840, from home vote patterns.
Partial results show Stone 760 votes in Dyvemony township and a Union ticket lands a 76 vote majority. Majorities in Pottawatamie and Des Motes counties show Hod leading Stone and Jayper with 400 and Wolk 150 respectively.
Telegraphic report for the Daily Herald describes Meade withdrawing toward Washington as Union forces press the Confederate rear. Culpeper evacuated and stores burned as the Federal Army recrosses the Rappahannock. Kilpatrick defeated by Stuart with heavy losses at Chickamauga. ironclad damages noted by torpedo.
From Washington data: enemy batteries move from Lookout Mountain to concentrate on Mission Ridge while artillery fire harasses Union lines. Reinforcements arrive as Maj. Gen. Reynolds replaces Garfield. large army restructuring forms the 4th and 6th corps under Thomas and Oranger, with Wood, Sheridan, Palmer in command of divisions. Casualties rise and clothing shortages cause distress as raids and cavalry actions continue.
Dispatches report forces pushed back to Culpepper then evacution of Culpepper. Rebels cross the Rapidan while Meade withdraws beyond the Rappahannock. Reports of Joongstreet’s corps return and cavalry actions in Bull Run gaps. Chase arrives in Cincinnati and election interest grows in Nashville. Frost damages noted and court of inquiry anticipated for Generals.
Oct 13 dispatch from Carino describes the steamer Albert Ponce arriving from New Orleans with cotton sugar and molasses. It reports fighting near Helena 20 to 31 guerrillas fired on Western line and casualties including UT Wilson killed. Prisoners sent to St. Louis. various Confederate movements and conscription actions noted across Mississippi Tennessee and Arkansas.
From Nasuyvi dated Oct. 13 parties from the front report little excitement at Chattanooga. Rebel lines extend along the south bank of the Tennessee. Supply trains suffer daily losses from sharpshooters between Bridgeport and Chattanooga with mules and teamsters. River rising.
Report from Wasnixetox on October 13 notes cavalry clashes and heavy musketry heard in the afternoon near Rappahannock Station. Observers say Gen Mosdewaa ia move may be underway, with details still uncertain.
Ixpianaro is reporting early results with large Union gains in the state. In this city the Union majority stands at 2100, a 700 rise, and gains are noted in every county and precinct. Secretary Chase is expected to visit the city tomorrow.
Meade’s forces retreat to the north bank of the Rappahannock as Lee’s army advances nearby. Kilpatrick’s cavalry, after a fierce melee at Germania Ford, suffers heavy casualties and is forced back toward Culpepper as Meade regroups with wagons and stores secured. Discredited reports of a large rebel cavalry near Tompkinsville circulate.
Orders send volunteer troops to New York. The McClellan cavalry, 1200, marched out. Rebels damaged the Ironsides by torpedo and a northward repair was discussed. Monitor crews absent and desils arrive to clear obstructions. Rebel Rebel steamer Rebel with 30 passengers arrived at Halifax after chase. Dayton reports strong pro Brough votes. Sigel and others addressed large crowds.
The report from Puiapeaputa notes quiet voting with indications it will be the largest ballot since 1860. Charleston alerts that rebels on the sixth sent a torpedo raft against the Ironsides off Moultrie, causing damage and casualties. Gilmore's batteries rise on Morris Island and Monitors patrol Sumter.
The Governor defends his loyalty and the State government against critics. Gen Blunt scoured east and south of Fort Blair and tracked the enemy to 70 miles from Fort Gibson, sending warnings to Fort Smith. Major Henning returns with bodies of Major Curtiss and T. Farr. Seventy-five percent of 80 rebel prisoners were murdered after capture.
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