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New-York daily tribune., 1861-08-16
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From Our Own Correspondent.

From Our Own Correspondent.
BosToS, August II, 1881.
The best evidence that We have recovered from
Bull Run the fact that we are discussing political
.stions sgnin, as rapidly as ever. Some party
movements are ON the topiS, but there ore 10 indi
eptions of any serious opposition to the prosecution
OF the war. They mean the Presidential Election
of 1861; thatis all The Democrats under The
Posts head, intend 70 get possession of the Govern
ment again, of that time, and they are quite too
slrewd to destroy their chances of success by fol-
lowing such papers as The Day Book, Ners and
Journal Of Commerce, Of your city, and such politi-
clans as Ben. Wood, Vallandigham and Breckin-
ridge. They of course multiply the causes of corn
plant against Mr. Lincoln and his Cabinet, us much
as possible, for future use. Thus TIE Post of to-day
has series Of Cabinet pictures. 1T sees no beauty
in any Of Mr. LincOln's Secretaries, but finally
comes to tho conclusion that if Mr.. Cameron and
Mr. Welles can be got rid Of, the country can worry
along with the others. Possibly if the President
could be induced TO intrust the disburs ment of
three hundred million Of dollars year to a couple
Of good Democrats, instead OF Messrs. Cameron and
Wclles, some Of our Democratic friends might
think better Of the war than they now do. Bu.
think the principal cause of the dissatisfaction
with The Secretary of War, il his policy in relation
70 the negroes, which has been generally liberal and
humane His letter, in response to General Buffers
rocratic dispatch relative to the contrabands" VIII
no doubt increase the dissatisfaction Of the Pro-
Slavery men. Tie Courier, i fear, viii bo abso-
htey inconsolabe; aud what will Tie ". Y. Ojserrr
and Tie Christian InteHigener do in viow of this
deliberate attempt of the Administration TO crcum-
vent tIo Lord and place difficulties in the way of
the filfillment of the curse against Canaan
The complaints against Secretary Welles prob
ably come, in part, from men who have failed TO
sell vessels to the Government. Commerce is
timid and exactng, and connot tolerate delay or
iprfiiciency where ships and cargoes are endan.
eered thereby. Nor ought it to do 80. One Of
the chief duties of the Government was tn secure
the support of the mercantile community by ai-
fordine proteciion 10 commerce. ] wiz not un-
dertake to say that il Las not done 80 to the
best Of its ability we know that the Nay was
in pitiablc condition on the 9th of March, aud
that the blockade, though not what it should he,
is getting more efficient. As early az April,
some Boston merchants made proposition 70
the Navy Department TO employ for blockading
purposes some Of our fast-sailiDg clipper schoon-
crs such as those which pursue tho oyster trade
between this port aud Virginia. The subject was
New-York daily tribune., 1861-08-16
THE CIVIL WAR IN AMERICA.
Letters from the sou,b. No. 4.

By WuL,sr How.Hp Rus.pLI LID, Barri,ter aLaw the
Special CoTrus spondent Of The Lo"den Ii7ies.
There il no use in preGxinga date q direction to
lotier written ut intervals from time to time, as lind
occasion and opportunity in the Of my wander.
ings through the South to halt ut various stations and
to put together the result Of my observations and reec
,ios ON what have secn, and therefore shall for
ward thia communication, es soon can get within
the cGeh Of any postal syseu just as bns been con-
posed, uncertain when il may arrive in England or
where it may he finished. AS write an on my way
to Virginia nnd thence to Washington. The time is
tire middle Of June. As to all knowledge Of the world
cufide The Confederate States, am in perfect guo-
Iace. Tie posts arc stopped, the teiegnphs are
m, tlical, the "news lot truthful novel, for
skmish Is made TO do good duty as battle, We
tory, u glorious achievement brilliant success--in
fc, us everything but skirmifh, for at least week
or ten days
Of the Northern States as little il known here az
The 10 is Of Europe and hll lean of England or
Il France 10 contained In dubious extracts from
Northern papers Ia reference To the policy to be adopted
or tho o,nions which have been expressed regarding
Tie Confederate States whenever tie generl tone and
t.lltcr of tie remarks are favorable. This much by
way OF preface aud explanation. With all their vehe
uet hate ot each other and tho wild exaggcraion 0
& cir wors the Northern and the Southern armies
at prcsont afayzed by want Of efficient transport
IL toe presence ot each others oupofts aud on teir
own soil. There niay be bloody eOnlics, there may
bo considerable slaughter In uDdeeisiye lights, but no
latle DO lost or gained Of such character as to
prodace any great influence on the colrfe oi tie can't
pign tiil G,n. Scott, onrhe one haud, aud Mr.. Davis
on the other sljl have succeeded IN organizing sut-
lent force OF cavalry, artillery and above all aprop-
er conmissaiiat and transport. Mere infantry coin.
BATE unless In siege operations bct geep covering and
Investing arnjes, raey determine The issae Of any
New-York daily tribune., 1861-08-16
FROM KENTUCKY.
Union Men Want Neip-Trnnsnission of
Coniraband ssoots-pLun Of the Rebels.

LOUISVILLE, Aug. u, 1861.
1t occurs TO me that loyalty in Kentucky has
performed its seventh labor, and should no longer
be kept on probation. The United States should
now extend protection ia earnest TO the Union men
of this State. Companies of Home Guards are
organized in almost every county. Some of them
are armed some unarmed. If all wero well armed,
as Isolated companies, they could he of little service
against well directed eoap d(tat OF treason. 1t is
absolutely Indispensable that companies be formed
OF such Home Guards as are willing to volunteer,
and mustered regularly into the service of The
United States. A strong force of this holns
soldery should be stationed under prudent, able
officer, at each stronghold Of Secession. This is
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-12-11

weather, Markets &c.
The past week has been unusually warm
for this latitude, and the ice which was be-
coming quite strong, is now unsafe for any
thing else than ice sledges. On Tuesday
morning the mercury ranged at 500 Fab
renheit, and Capt. Sherwin got up steam
in the MeGrs0or, and spent the forenoon
in fruitless endeavors to get across, trying
first the usual route, and second, the one
ola ''rotten slough" A large crowd Of
anxious citizens were down by the levee,
and in the Times Office, watching eagerly
tho movements Of the fcrry-boat, and
each successive attempt of the boat to
break through was intently Observed
Nearly oil our merchants have goods on
the other side which are needed to replen.
ish their stocks, and our produce merchant,
have their warehouses full Of grain, and
want space to handle more. There are
also large quantities Of pork on this side,
and not barrels and salt enough in town
to pack quarter OF It,
Owing to this blockade Of the river and
the heavy condition Of the roads, business
in town has not been quite 20 brisk q.
usual, for the past few days. We quote
No. wheat at 60@5s, and No. 2 a
EW49. Pork is nominally at 81, 25@$2, so
but will not command fair price until tn,
river closes or opens, as it cannot be movet
| forward until that time. p
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~ $4,000 worth Of N.w Goods an

~ $4,000 worth Of New Goods and
Winter Clothing will be opened this week
at the new Clothing House Of Hammer.
slough Bros. The goods were all purchas-
ed at the very lowest prices for cash, and
we feel confident We can make it an object
to those that buy to sell again, to give US q
call Satisfy yourself by seeing our stock
through and il We cannot suit you we can
post you up in regard to prices. To the
retail trade we would say if you want to
see piles Of Overcoats, Business Coats,
Boots. Shoes, and warm Caps for the bit
ing cold weather, 60 to Hamlnerslough
Bros north side Of the square, McGregor,
Iowa. Be sure you are in tho right store
red sign over the doorway. 1t
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-12-11

TIE PockEr CRY EEws.--From out the
debris Of the old McGregor Press, has
come to our table the initial number of
The Pocket City Nesos-not Tribune, as our
informant told Us last week it would be-
7. Belfoy, in very laconic valedictory,
announces his retirement from the Pres,
and Willis Drumnond, makes the custom.
airy declaration Of principles, and takes a
tripod in the press gang The Nsus re-
fleets credit upon the talents of it's editor,
and we arc sure will do honor to the pro.
fessiop and the marrow city, Of its birth.
Politically, the Neus will be Republican.
opposing the "fusion Of parties" and also
party strife''-which, we take it, is good
Union ground, where the Times stands
pledged to cooperation. We trust .our
neighbor viii meet with honorable encour.
agsment in his enterprise. There is room
in AcGregor for Ioth of Us, and wecherish
the best fraiernal:feelings for the new can
didate for public favor. .
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the President with his own hand struck it
out and substituted the following para
graph: as
1T is already grave Question what shall
be done by the slaves who are abandoned
by their owners on The advance of our
troops into Southern territory, as at Beau
fort District, in South Carolina. The mum.
Der left within our control at that point is
very considerable, and similar cases will
probably occur. What shall be done with
them? Can we afford to send them for
ward to their masters, to be by them arm
cd against US, or used in introducing sup
| plies to maintain the rebellion? Their la.
| Dor may be useful to us withheld from
the enemy, it lessons his military resour
ces, and Withholding then, has no tenden.
CIV to induce the horrors Of instruction
even in the rebel communities, They con-
stitute a military resource, and being such
That they should not be turned over to the
enemy. is too plain to discuss. Why de-
prive him Of supplies by blockade, and
voluntarily give him men to produce sun.
plies? The disposition to be made of the
slaves Of rebels after the close of the war
can be safely left the wisdom and patriot.
ism of Congress. The representatives of
the people will unquestionablv secure the
loyal shareholders every right to to which
they are entitled under the Constitution of
the country"
The Secretary, not anticipating any re.
version OF the report; sent it out in adj
vance OF delivery, and thus it was pub.
l'shed in the metropolitan papers as origi-
naiiy written. Apprehesions were rife at
one time that this action of the President
would cause rupture, and there has been
much excitement in regard to the matter
Right or wrong, Mr.. Lincoln has proven
himself to be the President, and we are
glad to see him respect his position.
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Business Notices.

Business Notices.
We were unable last week to make any
alluslon to our new advertisements, in con.
sequence Of the space occupied by the
Presidents message.
Hills & McHose present their general
card, as storage forwarding and commission
merchants. They have just built an i'm.
portant addition 80 40 feet to their ware.
house No. l, which is already divided up
into bins, and nearly ready for the recep-
ton of grain. The united storage capacity
Of their two bins is 10000 bushels These
gentlemen for probity, thrift, and enterprise,
are not excelled by any other firm in this
busy narrow city. There is no discount
on them. .4..
G. H. Flanders has got into the corner
room Of his block and has had so much
business rs to require material increase
Of his help. His new bulletin, "Look out
for Fun" will attract the readers attention.
His arrangements are now complete both
for the display and sale of goods, and no
old friend of the house need look beyond
him for what they wish. .....
Odell & Updegraff present wealthy and
substantial list of insurance companies
Risks taken on all 'inflammable material.
Shrewd people generally speaking adver-
tise to get fortune, and insure to keep it.
OF such are most of the uids-awake fellows
Of McGregor. .
Drs. Andres 4 Whitney have consolda.
ted, and hereafter will practice medicine
and surgery together. They are good ply
sic!ans, atfable men, and worthy citizens.
j. r. Berthelet, of Milwaukee, Wis,
comes out with card in which he offers
the public great inducements in the way Of
tobaccos, cigars, and every thing in that
line. he has fine assortment, sells cheap,
and besides is gentleman. Charlie Crane,
well known to the citizens throughout
Northern Iowa and Minnesota, is travelling
agent. Charlie can sell the hat off of any
other salesman in this country.
The popular Arm Of Bass 4 Grant have
dissolved partnership. Mr.. Bass has asso.
ciatcd with himself Mr.. Elmendorf, who is
we'll and favorably known to our citizens.
MI. Grant will, we understand, also con-
tinue in the forwarding and commission
business.
Mr.. N. Jennings wants to sell two hun.
dred sound barrels.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-12-11

TnE ATLANTIC MoNrHLY.-This best of
all literary magazines will commence its
ninth volume in January, at which time
Nathaniel Hawthorne will write pilgrim
age to old Boston, Prof. Agassiz will con.
tribute the flrst of series of articles on
natural history, DR.. Geo. B. winship will
commence the autobiography of strength.
seeker, and Geo. s. Hillard, Theodore
Winthrop, David A. WATSON, T. w. Hig-
gergon, and several others of our best
American writer's will also furnish articles
for the delectation Of all the old friends Of
this popular periodical.
The atlantic may be obtained Of the
publishers, Ticknor d Fields, Boston, for
$500 per annum, or Of all newsdealers At
40 cents per copy. Liberal deductions
made to clubs.
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On fHAT'FRosr OR THE Fs1sY WOULD
eoxs.-When Napoleon saw the annihila.
ton Of al but his Imperial Guard, and the
day gradually going against him at Water.
loo, he Is reported to have earnestly ex.
claimed, "Oh that night, or Butcher would
come" One Of our produce men who has
seen the rising Of the mercury in the ther-
momstsr. and his warehouse Of pork inc.
vitality destined 70 dissolve, into one
grand pool Of fat, it the south wind con.
dnsed 10 blow . few days longer, is said to
have exclaimed, "Oh !! that frost or the ferry
would come" Thes. two expressive sym.
boas Of approaching despair, will descend
Into the faturs, ~ parallel types Of two in.
portant seas In history.
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How RECEIVED IN KENruckY.-The
Frankfort correspondent OF the Cincinnati
Commercial says "the conduct of the Pre-.
sident in modifying Cameron's report, and
the great confidence which is placed in
Mcclellan, Buell., and Halleck, arc having
influence to calm the anxieties of Union
men. If the government had adopted
Cameron's policy, it would demoralize, if
net destroy, the Union party in Ken
lucky" Unquestionably this is the senti.
ment Of all the border states. This Union
never will be preserved except by encour.
aging and sustaining the loyal men in the
Eebellious states. The emancipation and
arming Of the slaves of rebels would i'm.
peril all the property of Union men, and
discourage them in their heroic battling of
secession. While the federal armies ad.
vance therefore to crush out treason, they
must throw their strong arms about the
constitutional rights Of all loyal citizens
and maintain every one of them inviolate.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-12-11

OSsVVOu1 OSu0OIVDsU 28GPOLBs
We give. herewith an abstract Of the Re-
port of the Secretary of Wharf.-The full re-.
port being nearly the length Of the Mes
sage and therefore too long for sur col.
umns:
Present estimated strength Of the army
is, volunteers o,637; regulars, 2O,334 !;
total, 66o,97l. Appropriations for the
next year are competed for 100000 men.
We have more cavalry than is adequate for
OUT necessities. In Gaze Of need this
government could probably raise an army
Of 5000, o0c men. 81. srrEr
Congress Is recommended to make an
Appropriation to increase further the capa-
city Of the Springfield Armory. Satisfac.
tory arrangements have been made for the
importation Of such arms as may be neccs.
sary. This government should never be
without . million stand Of arms in its ar
senals. The establishment of National
foundry for the manufacture of cannon,
is recommended.
Immediate attention should be given to
the fertilization Of seaboard and lake coasts;
their present condition invites assault
Immediate provision should be made for
increasing the number Of cadets at West
Point to the full capacity Of that institu-
ton.
To the close Of the war the sanitary con.
dition Of troops shall receive complete At.
tention.
Promotions in the service should be uni
form, and regulars and volunteers should
rank the same. The employment of regi-
mental bands should be limited.
An additional railway connection with
Baltimore is proposed, and also railway
running from tho Navy Yard through
Washington and over the Potomac, where
by junction could be had with the Orange
4 Alexandra Railroad.
The establishment Of military telegraph
bureau has proven . success. The re.
building Of the Long Bridge" is nearly
completed.
Refers to economical administration o,
affairs in the army supply departments
and AYERS that while strict economy should
characterize all our operations, the last dol
lar should be spent and the last man armed
to bring this unholy rebellion to a close
The Reconstruction Of the boundaries Of
Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia is sug.
gested as military necessity.
The condition Of the slaves Of rebels
left at Beaufort, as we'll rs those of rebel.
generally is an important matter which j.
loft to the consideration Of Congress.
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LADIES REPosIToRY.-We have received
the December number Of this interesting
religious and literary magazine, published
monthly by Poe & Hitchcock, Cinn., and
Carlton 4 Porter, New York. Terms, 81
per year. While its literary excellence alone
merits widespread circulation, the steel
plate engravings in each number are fully
worth the subscription price.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-12-11

~. K. L. Maynard Of the Rspubls-
can, Waverly, is sole proprietor Of four
different Offices, and keeps open doors at
all hours-p.inting Office, law Office, jus.
tice Office, and post Office. Must be an ex.
tended man. a. s- -...... a-
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READ AND RExEkBER.-That If you don't
want to endanger the lives Of yourselves
amp your children, use d. B. DeLand &
Co.'s Chemical Saleratus, instead Of using
the csustic, unhealthy. impure stuff that is
SO common in the market. You may pos
sibly save Doctors bill by taking eur ad.
,v;oa
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-12-11

JUSTICE TO IowA.-The report of Simon
Cameron, Secretary Of War, shows that
this state has furnished an aggregate Of
2O,678 soldiers. Observation-Disclosures
considered the "bettcr mans stated to
have furnished 14,945, or 5,s23 less. The
published necessity for that draft" re.
mains now as one Of the good jokes Of the
campaign. ...Y.......
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-12-11

LITERARY NorIcE.-We are requested to
state that the young men Of McGregor will
meet next Thursday evening for the pur-
pose Of organizing a Literary Society
Meetings can be held in Odell 4 Upde-
CRAFTS Office until further arrangements are
made
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-12-11

H-The weather has been very warm
for the past few days, and unless it changes
soon friend Tenney's bridge across the
river will heed repairs. Pocket City Nesss.
True, true. The contractor make bung.
ling work Of his JOB, which fortunately
had not been accepted. The work will
therefore mainly have to be done over.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-12-11

az The Nbraslian thinks the return.
ing emigration from the gold mines now
exceeds that Of any time ever knewn be-
fore; that the returners bring with them q
good supply of gold and will all or nearly
all 60 to the mountains again this winter
or carly in the Spring. This is an evidence
that the Peak cant be wiped out as easily
as some have supposed.
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PIeslAelasss Message.

This. public document Was received du..
ring "Wednesday night last and issued early
Thursday morning in cur regular edition,
which was delayed ono day for that pur.
pose. ..... ..........
Those who expected something startling
and definite In regard to our unfortunate
domestic difficulties, were disappointed in
the paper, which was unusually calm and
conservative. It is undoubtedly true that
the document falls short of the general ex.
pectation Of the people. The administra.
ton Of Mr.. Lincoln has been vigorous, and
there seemed to he good reason to expect
that the Message would have. much of "By
the Eternal" in its composition. The whole
subject Of the rebellion, however, is turned
OF in : few paragraphs, in which he reiter-
ates the sentiments Of his former message,
alludes to the favorable progress Of events
in the border States, declares q care which
savors Of cautiousness--not to transcend
many degree the act Of Congress for the
coniiscation of slaves Of rebels, and favors
colonization Of this class in territory to be
acquired for that purpose. If now law
In regard to the confscation Of slaves sho'd
be passed, he affirms tits propriety will be
duly considered" and urges that I'VE
should not be in haste to determine wha,
radical and extreme measures, which NAV
reach the loyal As well As the dis loyal, are
indispensable" The document presents
the customary review Of the department,
reports, and closes with very rational ar.
gament upon the subject Of capital and
labor.
1t is undoubtedly true that the general
tenor Of the message is calculated to ope
rate favorably in the border States, while i,
will measurably chill the ardor of majority
OF the free States, which have expected the
author Of it to take up secession in his
teeth and shake it. We are assured, how.
ever, that ''the Union must be preserved
and hence all dispensable (not 'defensible, :
as the telegraph had it, means must be em.
ployed." a.r .... .f. 4...
The position Of the Executive is necessa.
rily conservative. He is limited to the Con.
stitution on the one hand, and the acts OF
Congress on the other. lie has to admins.
ter the government to the whole country
while the neutrality-suspicious. is mainly com.
posed now Of Northern men. We look
with favor, therefore, upon the careful, con-
siderate policy which rules the Presidential
mind. The responsibility Of directing the
rnode Of putting down the instruction,
dsvolves entirely upon Congress, and it is a
safe pilot that always keeps within his
bearings. It is better that Mr.. Lincoln
should keep within the limits Of his power
than to transcend them; and IL We do not
mistake our guess, within twelve months
radical men will generally yield tribute
to his prudence which is now withheld.