21 Oct 1863
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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1863
Page
1
The Washington letter in today’s issue presents strong, dependable news and urges readers to treat the writer’s statements as authoritative. It discusses late retrograde movements attributed to Mendes with emphasis on clarity and trustworthiness.
Washington braces as Meade’s Army retreats to the Capitol and Lee’s forces press the siege. The administration’s campaign plan yields defeats from Chickamauga to Charleston, with Richmond and Washington under threat and Manassas reoccupied by Confederate forces.
A Union field report narrates Gen Lee driving the Army of the Potomac back toward Washington while Meade retreats to Fairfax and then Centreville. It claims ground gains at Centreville and warns of a possible Lee strike toward Leesburg and Dumfries with Bragg units en route. The piece blames Lincoln and Stanton for the defeat, praises Meade's movements, and notes ironclad vessels and safety of Charleston assets.
Canvass from Delaware County shows results for multiple offices led by Governor Title 721 and Stone 1805. Other figures include Duncombe 707 Bastion Late, Mason Tut Dillon 1315, Ingalls 706, Brayton Late 708, Vandever 708, Simpson 188, Cook 708, Seeby 1512, Penn 687, Martin 1320, Viddy 720, Wellman 1289, Bailey 117, Ver Planck 1209, Galyean 708, Loomis 1299, Barry TL, Lurrell 1292, and Ray Grirris.
A compilation of Civil War dispatches notes Gov. Seymour Bald anticipations in Philadelphia and details a Red River raid. Reported capture of two steamers Argus and Robert Fulton by Union forces under Lt. Coxbase with nine prisoners and destruction of one vessel. Additional items cover Meade in pursuit, Burnside’s Tennessee and Virginia operations, and possible Rosecrans replacements.
Rumors circulate of Lee corps shifting to Chattanooga while Grant assumes command of Ohio Cumberland Kentucky armies with broad powers. Proposals for a higher conscription exemption and cash payouts for drafted soldiers spar with orders boosting volunteer bounties to 400. Albany warns of new draft if quotas fail.
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