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Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-09-27

L1oyFs Military Map and Gazetteer of tAe
Southern States. We acknowledge the re.
ceipt of a copy Of the above named publica-
ton from the publisher 1t is issued every
Saturday morning, and printed on large
sized quarto sheet, in the best of style. The
map of the Southern States shows all the
railroads, their stations and distances, also,
the counties, towns, villages, harbors, rivers,
and forts, compiled from the latest Govern
ment and other reliable sources. Our opin-
ion is that this map is reliable and is Just
what everybody wants in this time of war.
The price of the copy before us is 30 cents.
The Gazetteer, attached, embraces an histor-
ical and descriptive sketch of all places of in
terest in the Southern States from the latest
census, surveys, and positive knowledge of
the country. Address J. II. LLOYD, Publish
cr. 1G4 Broadway, New York.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-09-27
NIIRIIOiiE MARKET.

DUBUQUE, Sept 90, 1861.
wHEAT-5IGl67c.
CORN--13c shelled
FLOUR-Extra spring s2,75@3,oO; superfne sprir
$500: Winter Wheat 81 90.
CATTLE-In gross 2Gl2!c Y b.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-09-27
CHICAGO MARKETS,

CHICAGO, Sept. 25, 1861 {.
WHEAT No. l. Winter, %. No s00S3
Spring, No. /, 15G5S0; No. 2, G9@I5;
'CORN-210f2i.
FLoUR-spring Wheat, s.oo@3.9o y Dbl; Winter
Wheat, 3.30Gl4.40 p Dbl.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-09-27
Communicated.
To School Directors and Teachers.


A Teachers Institute is to be held at &C.
dar Falls, commencing Monday morning, Oc-
tober 18th, to continue six days. The best
educators of the land have settled upon these
Institutes as the best mediums by which
teachers can counsel ogether-communica
to each other their different methods of com
municating knowledge-adopt the best-and
in short, qualify themselves for the arduous
and responsible duties of their profession
To lice teachers, it is only necessary to say,
an Institute is to be held, and other business
will be made a secondary consideration. To
others we would say, do not be selfish, come
up and throw the benefit of your experience
into the common stock, and perchance re-
turn to your duties with spirit renewed for
| the work. 70 the inexperienced we say come
To you these gatherings are doubly impor-
tant. You will find there teachers who have
met and conquered the same obstacles
with which you will have to contend and
such, you will find ever ready to give you
the benefit OF their experience, and aid you
in steering clear of the shoals and quicksands
aye, breahers-which lie all along your
course
Upon directors, we would urge the necess-
lty of requiring-not simply permitting
but requiring every teacher in their several
districts, to close their schools and attend
the Institute. Not only this, but hitch up
your teams, Monday morning, and bring
them here, and come after them Saturday
night, or, what would be still better, attend
the Institute, and possibly you may get some
ideas that will give you more zeal in the cause
of education. See to 1t that erery obstacle is
removed that might prevent your teachers
from coming.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-09-27

Harper's.--The October number of Har-
per's Neo Monthly Magazine is before u.s.
1t presents attractions even great for this
Enthusiastically attractive magazine. OF
its contents we will merely mention, " Be-
'quet's Expedition" by j. I. HEADLEY; The
Coast Rangers Of California" by J. Ross
BROWNE; sporting in Sptzbergcn )" Cor
ley Farm" a continued story by ANTHONY
TRoLLoPE; edwin Of Deira," new poem,
by ALEXANDER SMITH; Chapters XIX. and
Xxx. of The Adventures of Philip" by w.
NJ: THAcKERAY," which, we trust will be suf-
ficient to hasten many Of our readers to tn .
News Room in quest of this model magazine
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-09-27
local DEPARrMENT,

Wheat-The wheat market during the
past week has been lively.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-09-27

The Schoolnaaster Ab,vad. The Dubuque
Union has the following item:
The Cedar Falls people have idea that the Dubuque
people not COED speers and with reason too
the following fair sample Of their photographer
powers:
## H<gef7er fffNs
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-09-27

An 4a,peal.--Our citizens will remember
that last June considerable sum of money
was subscribed for the support of families of
volunteers who went with the Pioneer Greys
from this place. So far as we can learn,
none OF that amount has been collected or
paid out. There are families of members Of
the company that went from here, that are
suffering for the necessaries of life, under
stand US, sufsring. Now, fellow citizens
this nlnst not allowed. We solcmnly prom
Used those brave men who went forth to fight
our battles, as well as their own, that we
would provide for their families in their alb
scnce, and we must do it. That it has not
been done, is not so much the fault of dis
position not to do it, as it is "what is every
body's- BUSINESS is nobody's business" It
only wants a committee appointed to take
the matter In hand, see who is needy, COL
!. lect the subscriptions and disbufse the funds.
Seeing that there is necessity for action in this
matter, we, at the request of many citizens,
appoint meeting in the Horticultural Hall
next Saturday evening, for the purpose of
collecting funds for the families Of volunteers,
who are reallys needy. 1t will be shame
aad disgrace to us as community if VIC
neglect to do in this matter what VIC prom
iscd, and what it is our duty to perform.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-09-27
SederfuHs


This Is accurate copy of the directions the agri
cultural implements sent from here I" for The Fare
Who wrote them?
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-09-27

, Rather Equiroca1.-An Irishman who be-
longed to the regular army, and who has been
out on the frontiers for several years, passed
through town one day last week on his way
east, having just received his discharge. At
a place between here and Fort Dodge, where
the stage stopped, he fell in with some men
ofsecession tendencies, and after some discus
sion pro and con the argument was closed
with drinks aR around. As the Irishman
filled his glass he told the secessionists he
would give them toast to drink, and upon
their expressing their appreciation, he pro-
posed the following: $40 HI with jeff.
Davis and all his foes" Upon his arrival at
misplace the Irishman told ofthe "good 'un'
he got on the secessionists, with good deal
Of gusto, and said that they looked up at him
as though they would like to chaw him up.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-06-25

FLAGs,-No less than four flags, present,
were sent East by the Steamer of Friday.
One is for the First Connecticut Regiment,
and was sent TO the Governor of that State
to he by him presented The donors, in their
note to the Governor, talk thus:
" The undersigned. citizens of California,
and natives of Connecticut, desire through
YOU to present to the First Regiment Of Vol
unteers mustered into the three years service
of the United states, from our native State
in the now impending struggle to uphold the
Constitution and the laws, and puni .h trea-
son-a national Flag, which we offer as
small token of the patriotic pride that we feel
at the noble and generous enthusiasm mani
tested 10y the land of our birth in the glori-
Gus cause.
Although separated by such distance as
may prevent us from joining our brethren in
arms from our native State in their tolls, and
MS we trust to their trials in the conflict, yet
displayed by them for the Government ana
the Union and should our gift serve to re
mind them that ctr old hearts are stili with
them, it is all the reward we ask
To the Regiment that shall honor us by oc-
cepting our donation, we say that whenever
YOU are called upon to bear it al lft in battle
| against enemies of the Constitution and the
Union, remember, each of you, the reply of
that gallant son Of Connecticut, Col. Miller.
at Lundy's Lane, when asked if he could
take Il battery XII try, sir"
Daily national Democrat., 1861-06-25

LIST OF PRIZES TAKEN BY SOUTHERN PRIvA-
rEEUs-THE joined is list OF
seizures made hy the rebels at New Orleans
up to the 26th of May;
Slips -Abnllino, Capt Smith, from Bos-
ton; Ariel, Delno, Bath, Me American
Union, Lincoln Bath, Me. G. A. Farwell,
FarweIl, Rockand; Express, Frost, Ports
mouth, N II (; Enoch Train, Burwell, Bos-
ton; }. II. Jarvis, Rich, Boston; Marathon
Tyler N. Y; Marshall, Sprague, Providence;
Milan, Eu-tis, Bath, Me Robert Harding,
lngral,nm, Boston; State of Maine, Humph-
rey, Portland; Toulon, Upshur, n. Y. Will
bur Fisk, Poushud, Boston.
Barks-Chester, Bearse, Boston Ocean
Eagle, Luce Thomaston.
Schoo"ers e. :. james, Townsend, -;
Henry Travers, Wyatt Baltimore; Ella,
IIowes, Philadelphia.
OF the above vessels, some doubt attaches
to the Enoch Train and Wilbur Fisk. but the
probabilities are that they have been conhs-
Gated The seizures made by the Cunfeder-
ntes up to the last accounts may Le thus emu
merotrd:
off the different ports, u; in port, 80
Steamers captured on the Mississippi, 10. To-
tai, 81
The captures made by our bl,ckading squad
ron cunt. up TO THE date to about 80. In
IA corple Of weeks more, or the 10th OF this
month, the blockade will he complete along
the whole line of Southern coast, frem Ches.
appake Bay to the Rio Grande Then the
naval operations Of the South will cease un-
less some of the European Governments per.
NIT privateers to he fitted out in theil
ports,-Bulie:iR ", Y Cor Jtae 4.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-06-25

BITTEN BY RATs.-A little son of Mr.. Abel
Dobson of this place, aged about six years,
was bitten directly over the right eye ON two
successive nights OF last week The first night
his parents were awakened by lis restless
ness, rnd on going to him he was found
slightly bitten just over the eye. On the sec
ond night he was again "ttaked, ard bitten
near the same place. one Of the teeth of the
rat this time penetrated a vein, from which
the blood spirited upon the wall against which
his bed was placed. He was prompt cared
for, and his bed so placed as to render him
less liable to another attack.
The little fellows eye is very badly swol-
len, and the parts around have assumed a
very dark Appearance. The rats have prob
ably been rendered more voracious of hate,
toy reason of the recent tearing down Of sew
eral Old buildings, their secret lurking pla-
ces, to make room for some Of the fre-pruo
| improvements now going up in the inmrdi-
ate ighborhood. .-Grass VuItey National
Daily national Democrat., 1861-06-25
Notice 10 COsRtrocto,.s

- EALED PROPOSALS., for the completion Of the
- foundation and basement S;or, walls To the height
of the swinging tiGe # the window arches the State
Capitol, AS authorized by an Act OF The Legi lature
amendatory Of an act to provide tor the Construction
OF the Stae Capitol in 'hc City of sacramento, ap-
proved Nav the 2Jh 1861 said work being HE same
MS heretofore cont acted to be performed by Michael
Fenne will be received by the Board of Commissions
erS, at the Governurs office in sail city from and af-
ter the 18Th day of Juue 1861 until The 4ih day of Ju-
Iy, lSGt at 10 uC Ock, 4. NJ. said luunlatOn to be
constructed and basement to be ereCtod in accord.
ance with plans and specifications adopted by SAID
Commissioners and to be the office of the Su
perntrndeni the Capitol Grounds III the cv of
sacramento daring the Hlove toned period Ali
bids must be sealed up and directed to the Board Of
Commissioners appointed to contract Tor the erection
of the State Capitol, at the Office OF the Governor and
the same will be opened by said Commissioner, in the
Assembly Chamber of the present Capitol building, at
II O'Clock NJ, on Wednesday,, July q h, 1851
The Commissioners reserve the rIgJlL t. reject ali
bids, or any one more bids, when in tirrr opinion
the same are unreasonably high, when the bidder
Shall fail to give satisfactory bonds or the faithful
performance OF his contract, when ia their opinion
the best interests OF the State require the rejection
such buds.
Each bid must be accompanied with good and suf-
lccnt bond in the of ,iXty tn us4hd dollars the
work To be commenced Immediately after the signing
Of the contract, and to be completed in eight months
thereafter.
The attention of all those making bids is called to
the Act providing for the construction of the State
Capitol approved March 20 h. 1860, and to the Act
amendatory thereof, approved May 20th, 1861.
BY order of the Board,
juneis I'd CJ. TORBERT, Secretary.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-06-25

A QUESTION ANSWERED BY ANOTHER. The
Times asks, For what reason should We he
separared?" In reply, we now ask-the Re
pubIicans having abandoned their party plat
form. why should they maintain their politi-
cal organization Why do not they abandon
their party, and vote for men whose political
principles they have stolen, or professed TO
have acquiesctd in? According to their own
showing, nothing remains to them but a lust
for Office. Why do not Mey then, surrender,
aud vote for the men and the party whose
principles they pretend, with tears in their
eyes, to admire-S r. Herdid
Daily national Democrat., 1861-06-25

LETTER BY TIE PARENTS OF COLONEL Ellis
woHTu The suljoned letter was written 10y
the parents of Col. Ellsworth 10 the Chair
man of the Committee of Arrangements for
tie reception, in New York city, of the re-
mains of their son:
DEAR SIR: We wish to present to you, and
through you, to the other gentlemen Of the
Committee, and the citizens generally, our
thanks for the kindness and generous sym
pnlhy exhibited towards us during our sad
visit to your city. Words can neither ex-
press our feelings nor repay your deeds the
only reward we can offer is The thought that
you have lightened the gloom of sorrow
which cn>hrouds our declining years.
The respect and honor shown the remains
and memory of our dear son have completely
overwhelmed us, and every recollection OF
the past few days causes 10 flow the tear oi
gratitude, mingled with grief
Our earnes, prayer is, that while God in
! Ills goodness has permitted the removal from
us OF our only surviving son. in whose exist
ence our earthly happiness was conferred, au(
from our country of one who loved nnt
served it, even uoto DEATH lie will not de-
sert lis in our hours of loneliness. and will in
fuse the same spirit Of self sacrifice and hero
ism into The hearts of all The brave defenders
Of our liberty.
Remember us as ever indebted and gratcfu
for all you have done.
Respectfully yours
L. ID. ELLSWORTH,
PnEBE ELLSWORTH
Daily national Democrat., 1861-06-25

LAUGHTER AND PRAYERS 1t was reported
little while ago, that President Lincon's
Proclamation calling out 75 600 men, was
received by the Montgomery Congress with
bursts of laughter Now, however, the
latest intelligence from those jubiIant gentle
men is that they have upied in asking jeff
Davis to appoint "a day of fasting and pray
er !" The devil must be getting sick.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-06-25

1HE MARYsvILLK Express In the columns
OF the Marysvillp Express will lie found many
of those items which may be said to constitute
the "if'l OF The respectable press--all having
direct tendency 10 dignity the cause of re,
hellion at the eXpensr Of Northern men and
the National Government They are not
found in Geographic reports ofthe pony
news, nor in loyal papers hut are hunted IN
from alien sources and published with view
to oaid and encourage treason. And yet every
one knows, that, according TO its own profss
sions, the Express is downright Union pa
per.-HydrauHc Press
Daily national Democrat., 1861-06-25

TAKING THE WHITE VEIL.-The Monitor
says that on Thursday last, at the Convent OF
the Sisters of Mercy. on Stockton street, San
Francisco, Miss Jane Lunny received the
white veil at the hands of Rev. Peter Mngag-
MOTTO, v G who oliiciated in the absence OF
the Most Rev. Archbishop assisted by Rev
Fathers Handy. Cottrr and King. Rev. IL.
p Gallagher delivered discourse explaining
the ceremonies of the occasion, and dwelling
mt length on the sublime vocation OF n rell-
qieuSe He referred to the solemn obhga-
lions which the postulunt was about to as
sumo, and concluded hy reminding all present
of the rewards awaiting those who practice
works of mercy and follow in the paths of
righteousness The chapel was beautifully
decorated and the choir rendered Mozarl's
Mass, No. 10, in superior manner large
number Of ladies' and gentlemen were present
during the ceremonies.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-06-25
The late Senator DOuglas-His Domes-
tic and LiterarY Tastes.


Edward uartc OF san Francisco, RepuO
lican, vile knew Judge Douglas for years.
through The columns of the Sacramento Union
thus speaks of Senator Douglas:
Though vehement and sometimes turbu-
lent in his controversies with political ana
personal adversaries there was singular
charm of manner in his intercourse with ms
fiends.s1n his domestic affections he was the
tenderest of men. He sympathized with the
young. bending his wisdom and gravity TO
their impulses lie was SO Indifferent to lll'
personal appearance that he was slovenly IN
dress, and it WAS pleasantly said of him, that
if nominated for the Presidency, it would he
necessary to place committee over nun 10
keep his linen in order and comb the knols
frcm his hair Yet he was fond OF nagnh-
cence and display, delighted in fine equ'pa-
ges and sumptuous dwellings. lie covered
the walls of the palatin residence which he
erected for himself at the seat of Government,
with the finest pictures which his means
could command aud his library was the adj
miration Of scholars and amateurs. Ills NE
rary taste was good and he cultivated 1t Win
care which few " oull have supposed pos,
Sible in one whose life was so active. ana
whose attention to public duties was SO unre
mitting. Of all the modern political writer's,
he mostly admired Burke, and .he studied ms
speeches and essays with an ard which m
dicatod his high appreciation OF them. lie
! regarded them as models of style, though he
ever seemed Indifferent to the forms OF com
position. His private and family colrespon-
dence was marked 10y peculiar grace and
quaintness, and it may be that his memolr'
vii disclose gems of elegance, pleasanlneSs
and affection, such as glow in the correSpon-
dence of sir Thomas More with his daughter,
of Napoleon with Josephine, and of Webster
with his wife. children and friends-frag
ments imperishaby allied with their fame
Daily national Democrat., 1861-06-25

Police MATTERS Geo W. Williams was
found guilty Of petit larceny Ivy the Record
er. yesterday lie i. the young man that
wasarres,ed in Sacramento for stealing mon e.
ey, gun, &c, from Geo. Schneider, baker, OF
this city. He will be sentenced this morn
ing.
VIM. Weoh was taken to the station house
last evening to dry; some Of the boys hay
ing in their humble attempts TO sober him,
a. piled more cold water to his outer man
than was agreeable to him.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-06-25
OPENING OF TIE New METROPOLITAN THEA.

OPENING or TIE New METROPOLITAN THEA
TER AT SAN FEANCI-Co.-The new Metropoli
tan Theater at San Francisco-built upon the
site Of the old lheater of that name--wiIl be
finished and opened for dramatic perform
nnces on Monday, the 1st Of July. This
magnificent structure is said to surpass even
the old Metropolitan Theater in the COM
pleteness Of its details and appointments -
The auditorium will consist of dress circle,
private boxes, parquette and second-crcle,
and will seat l,S00 persons. The stage is
larger than that Of any other theater in the
city, and is specially adapted to the produc-
tion of spectacle pieces. The form and orna-
mentation Of the proscenium and the general
decoration of the house, are of the most
beautiful and finished description. The Bul-
letin says:
The "Act Drop" has been painted by
Charles Rogers. The proplietors Of the
theater are John Torrence g. Co. Charles
1ihhetts will be Acting Manager. These
gentlemen profess that they will make this
house in all respects. a first class thenter,
both in the style of pieces to be produced
and the personnel of the company. The
prices will he as follows: Dress Circle and
Orchestra seals, 81; parqnete 50 cents;
second-circle, 25 cents Mrs Judah. at the
request of numerous patrons of the drama,
viii grace the cards on the opening night
Miss Joey Gougenheim will also make her
first pnllic renpp"aronce after an absence OF
several YeaIs from onr local stage The
other principal performers, and the plays Of
the evening, have not yet been announced.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-06-25

NEARLY all the organs of the Confederate
States complain bitterly that Ol1 Abe is con
,jnrolIy violating the Constitution of the
United States. They must certainly feel
very deeply distressed at any violence done
to that instrument
Daily national Democrat., 1861-06-25
Spring Stock of Goods
SAN FRANCISCO PRICES.

rTNHE UNDERSIGNED have in store fresh stool
L Of the following goods:
10000 lbs. Almonds Walnuts Chesnuts, &c, &c.
10000 " Cooking Prunes;
5000 " New Figs;
1900 Fresh Chile Peaches;
1000 Dried Cherries
1000 " New Citron;
2, 900 Assorted Candies;
800 " Lquorice and Sugar Sand;
1000 " Fresh China Dates
$50 " Sheed Almonds and Seedess Raisins
$40 boxes Layer Rasins-wNole, lglf. and or Ks
100 doz. Jelles and Jams-n g'esa aad Tins
100 " 0ysters-Assorted brands
100 Pie Fruits-n Glass and Tins
400 Green Corn, Peas and Tomatoes;
100 Fresh Apples, Peaches and strawbr's
so Preserves aud Pine Apple;
so Pure Honey and assorted Fruits
80 Roast Chicken and Turkey
80 CLAIMS and Lobster;
25 Preserved Ginger & Worcester Sauce;
Apples, Oranges, Lemons, &c.
-ALSO-
All Kinds of Fire W. OrlFS,
For sale in lots to suit, at SAN FRANCISCO PRICES.
BY MCQUlNN & CO.,
iune2 No % u street. Narvsvle
Daily national Democrat., 1861-06-25
TUESDAY MORNING, JUNE 25.

APnIcors -Messrs. Briggs and lIaskill fruit
dealers. have placed us under obligations to
them for bountiful supply Of Apricots.-
These gentlemen have always on hand every
variety of fruit in its season, and like all good
business men, are never undersold.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-06-25

Dick DIVER is n Draw lad-he brought us
Burton ale; and what will make yon all glad,
he keeps the same for sale. Richards Office
is with Anderson Depew, liquor dealers,
where lie has very nice retail stand.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-06-25

GRADUAL EVACUATION OF HARrEn's FERRY.
1t is eliahly uscerained TINT the Confederate
troops have been moving from Horper's Fer
ry to Winchester, thence to Manassas june
tion, as speedily as they can procure wagons
Daily national Democrat., 1861-06-25

GETTING FHCuTgNEp. Gen. Beaurepnrd
has issued proclamation from Manassas
Junction, extrnvagantly pieturing the deplo-
rnLlr consequences of the expected invasion
Of Feleral tronns.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-06-25
Election of Delegates to the Union Coun-
~ Convention.
rIMBucroo. June 24th. 1861.

rIMBUoTOo. June oath. 1861.
EDlToR DEMooRAT:- following gentle
men were elected delegates, on Saturday eve
ming, to the Union County Convention: ).
Knox. G. Kelly A II. Julian, J. W. Vanvac
tor j. Dttmer J. McAllis, Warren Elliot, r.
IL. Thayer, 7. II. Mayon. b Chadwick.
From other precincts South Of the lu6a,
we have the following returns:
Rose Bar-H Meredith, - Grant.
Sand Flat. Lewis. Ii. Halverstot, Il.
Walters, n. Pierpont
YuJa Ranch-S Ingram. S. Deal.
Sucker Flats. S. Rogers, NJ Coleman,
Morris Bradley, Thomas Mooney, A. L. Nor
rison, } +. McNutt. r.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-06-25

The editor OF the Sunny South boasts of
visit from the Devil" We guess he'll return
the visit" and make pretty long stay
Louisville Journal