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Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-08-16
OUSEFH IIESLIE, CN.,
For the Secretary of War.

CoNrIEMED-The Senate has confirmed
the following military appointments of citi
zens of Iowa:
B,igaaier General--Sam'l r. Curtis.
Asst. o. Ms. riM rank Of Captnin.-John
w. Taylor, John w. Rankin and Henry H.
Curtis.
Commissary Of Subsistence eiM rank q
Captain-Richard McAllster.
Paymasters- J, Mexican and VIM
Allen.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-08-16

DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTIONAL por
ton of the members of the Democratic State
Executive Committee, not willing to accept
the Mahony platform as their creed, have
issued call for a Democratic State Conven.
ton to assemble at Des Moines, August Goth
"for the purpose of nominating candidates
for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Judge
Of the Supreme Court, and the transaction Of
such other business as said Convention may
deem best for the interests of the party and
the country"
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-08-16

4 MAN IN TIE RIGHT PLAcE.--Lieutenant
MrLLARkr, of the Sd Iowa Regiment, who
was in town last week, spoke in high praise
Of the Assistant Surgeon, DR.. Cool, of Wa
verify, Bremen County. He says at the Mon
roc engagement, Dr. Cool displayed great
GOODNESS, being throughout in the hottest Of
the conflict, attending to the wounded with
as much selfpossession as if he were in the
hospital instead of On the battle field. DIR.
EpwARDs, of Dubuque, was not at the Mon
roe battle, so the newspaper credit which at
the time was gwen to the attending surgeon,
belonged entirely to DR.. Cool. His name
is characteristic of himself, and he is in every
respect, man qualified for the position he
occupies.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-08-16

THE Dubudue Herald says Of itself: at
is time that its HerolTsl friends did some
thing to show their appreciation of its course
and their appreciation Of its services We
would like to inquire who the friends Of the
paper are? Guess they haven't made them
selves known yet
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-08-16
LATER FROM TIE MISSOURI FIGHT.


Rolla, Mo-, Aug 13.-About one O'Clock
the enemy seemed to be retreating. They
set fire TO their baggage wagons. Our forces
were too much fatigued and cut up to pursue
and the battle may be considered a drawn
one.
Our loss is variously estimated at from
| $50 to'300 killed and several hundred wound
ed. The encmy's loss is placed at 1000
killed and wounded Our boys captured
| about 100 horses.
! The 1st Kansas, LIST Missouri, and LIST Iowa
regiments suffered the most.
| Gen. Price was not killed. There were
rumors on the field that Mccullough was
| killed, but the rebels deny.
Gen. Sigel is confident he could have held
Springfield against the force they had engag-
cd, but he was fearful of achievements to
the enemy from the southwest, and that his
line Of communication to Rolla would be cut
off. Gen. Lyon began the attack upon the
receipt of intelligence that the enemy were
expecting reinforcements from Hardce's col
umn which was approaching from the south
east.
A portion of the artillery of the enemy
was admirably served Their infantry fire
was also very severe. The Spring field Home
TuafuS were not In the ilSnt. Il ncV, WIN Il
large number of citizens of Springfield, arc
in Sigcls camp. It was thought that Sigel
would fall back no farther than Lebanon,
where reinforccments would meet him.
FROM ST. LOUIS.
ST. Louis, August 14.-Secessionists deny
the death of McCulloch, and say that it is a
Union lie to offset the death of Lyon; but it
is believed here that both McCuloch and
Price were killed, or MORALLY wounded
The destruction Of the rebel baggage and
camp was complete. Great anxe!.y; to heal
names Of killed and wounded, as many of
them are from this city. Gen. Fremont says
that the releasing of prisoners after taking
the oath is played out
MARTIAL LAW IN ST. LOUIS.
ST. Louis, Aug. 1.-THE following proc
lamation is Just issued from the headquarters
Of the Western Department at st. Louis, Mo.
| hereby declare and establish martial law
in the city and county Of st. Louis, Mo.
Major General McKinstry, Of the United
States Army, is appointed Provost Marshal.
All orders and regulations issued ~ him viii
be respected and obcyed accordingly.
Signed !. G. FREMONT.
Mlior- General Lohtmdn8ig.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-08-16

FIRST IowA.-The First Iowa Regimen!
completed their three months, the time OF
their enlistment, on Wednesday the eth inst,
but resolved to remain with Gen. LYON till
the conflict then pending was decided. Now
that the battle is fought and the victory won,
we may expect them home. Let hearty
welcome await them.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-08-16

KENTUCKY ELEcrIoN-The returns from
the Legislative election in Kentucky leave no
doubt of the complete triumph of the Union
ticket. So far as heard from only two Scccs.
sion candidates are elected, though the por.
ton Of the State yet to hear from, is much
more tinctured with Cottonocracy sympa,
thies. This is glorious news, and will exert
a powerful influence in favor of the Union.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-08-16

THE Dubuque Times is informed that the
Secretary of War has authorized battery Of
six guns to be attached to the regiment be-
ing raised by Hon. WV. VANpEyER.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-08-16

REpucED.-Thc Dubuque Herald has been
reduced to its former size of a seven column
sheet If it had been reduced in proportion
to its influence, what would be its dimen-
sionsS
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-08-16
Premiums over Fairbanks,
IN HIS O w n ST A II E
vg,t.yUOST, Sr ATu raUD


Extracts from Vermont State Agricultural Socetys OFF
cal Report, September 10th. 1851
Outside Of the Hall were two Hay Scales, one manufac
turcd by John Howe, Jr Of Brandon Vermont and the
other by Messrs Fairbanks Of st. Johnsbury Tho for
is constructed upon principle, II is claimed
1t carried Off the premium, being more accurate in
weighing, according to the various tests to which was
subjected.
AWARD OF PREMIUMS.
John Howe, Jr, Brandon Vt, one set Of Hay Scales
SIS. .. s..'
T.. & T. Fairbanks Co.. St. Johnsbury, VT, one set
Hay Scales $40.
Another Premium.
At the Vermont State Fair, September 17th 1853 after
trial and test Of the Strong Ross and the Fair
banks Scales, the diploma awarded to John Howe
Jr, for the best Hay Scales.
Ecery Scale Warranted to gce entire salts action
taken brck. .
II is our design to keep constantly in stock ample
supply Of every description Of Weighing Apparatus which
We offer for sale at the manufacturers lowest prices
For further particulars and references please call upon
or address ..
VANDERVOORT, DICKERSON & CO.,
IMPORTERS OF
Tin Plato, Sheet Iron, Wire, Zinc,
COPPER, AND METAL GENERALLY
AGENTS FOR
HowE's IMPROVED SCALES,
1919 G 2ol RonaolpM Street,
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-08-16

PENNSYLVANIA, within one month, will
have in the field nearly tifty-two thousand
men, BY adding the forces furnished under
the fifth requ,stion for twenty five regiments,
amounting to 1890 men, Pennsylvania $
contribution to the war within six months, is
shown to be II 1920 men.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-08-16
ORIGINAL NOTICE.
This State Of Iowa,
Black Hawk County.
Joseph johnson,
5'etSlf.s.
Datr;s,l- rnnnpflr
In District Court for said
County, Sept'ber Term,
1861.


FeIO Patrick Connolly, defendant in the above entitled
u cause, Sir: You hereby notified that there is
file in the office of the Clerk Of the District Court
of Black Hawk County, Iowa. petition of Joseph Johnson
plaintiff in the above entitled Claiming OF the
went dollars and interest thereon since April
1st 1860 justly due him from you for work and labor
done and performed In and upon your dwell
ing house. situate upon lot number nine 90, in block
Der six To-. in Timothy Aluarky's addition to the village
Of Cedar Falls, in said county, and claiming also
chancs lien for said labor upon said house, and your
in said lot and that unless You appear thereto and
defend before Of the second day Of the next
term Of the District Court to be held in said county
the 9TH Monday of September next default will be entered
against you and judgment rendered thereon in
dance with the prayer Of said petitioner.
JOSEPH JOHNSON, Pr.
By s. LoNpAnp, his AaorneY.
+ jaiy ~, 1851. 1875 lnlfwt1
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-08-16

HAMILTON r. Gamble, the provisional Gov
crnor of Missouri, is brothcr-in-law of Ed
ward Bates and moreover, is man very
much like him.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-08-16
TROUBLED of the Des Moin'

TROUBLED Of the Des Moines
.l5urnal says:
The assertion of Lieut. Sessions that he gave the
lie and that eve snothered rage" Ia bit Of alsi-
6cation which finds but few precedents In ancient OF
modern history We at one time made and proved true
statement the discontinue OF this young gentleman,
whose memory at this distance Of year has grown terri
bly, at fault
1t il nonsencc for the editor of the
.Jouraal to deny the statement Of Lieut..
SESSIONS, for as it was made at the American
Hotel in Cedar Falls, there are plenty Of wit
nesses who will bear testimony to its truth
fitness. The Journal concludes as follows: :
Lieut. Sessions and the paper whose hero he is, must
have something to butt against. The only consolation we
the buttng process commences the sooner 1t Will
be ended.
1T is generally conceded that the sub
stance against which man would butt out
his brains must be firm enough to hold its
component parts together, therefore, however
soft the journal man may consider Lieut.
SESSIONS or "the paper whose hero he is" it
is evident that it would be impossible for
either of them to lose any brains in that di-
rection. The Journal has certainly a very
exalted idea of itself
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-08-16
DAILY EVENING UNION
AND THE
WEEKLY UNION

WEEKLY UNION.
The paper will be under the editorial charge o.
SAMUEL McNUTT, ESQ.,, and will be devoted to tn,
Union cause, sustaining all patriotic efforts In behalf o.
the Government, and WEARING ONLY WITH TREA
SON and its 0jae,s and 0bettors 1t will seek to unite
the conservative of the State in every work
tn aid country in this dark hour Of trouble and
to preserve the peace Of this hitherto peaceful State
We confidently therefore trust that shall in this ard
uous undertaking have the active operation every
Union in the State in giving the journal wide
circulation No effort will be spared make the Dali,
and Weekly - Union" first class newspapers and the,
will b: enlarged and improved fast their patronay.
justifes it.. -...... ....
TEEas OF SUBSCRIPTIONS
Daily Union, payable to TIE carrier 10 cents per week
g - 10y mail, in advance, SIS 90 per annuin
Weekly Union, invariably in advance. 81. 90 +"
MCNUTT, BENNETT & CO.
s. MCNUTT. c. BENNETT. .... -...
H. KNowLToN, 7. W. SrMMERssDEs
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-08-16

Just as we go to press we receive later
ncws from the Springfield battle, which is
somewhat contradictory to first reports. Our
loss at the m 'st is placed at 500, but pro-
badly will not come up to near that number.
Con. PRlcE, it is stated. was not killed, and
the rebels deny the death Of McCULLocH.-
1t is said the battle may be considered a
drawn one, but we are not willing SO to con.
slider it, at least for the present
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-08-16

TUE Iowa papers selected to publish the
laws of the United States are the Burlington
Hamlsye and the Intclligencer at St. Charles
City.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-08-16

DAVENPORT DEMOCRAT & NEws.--The Da.
venport Democrat d Neus denounccs in strong
terms the Mahony Convention. 1t cannot
stand upon the Secession platform which has
been laid down for the Democracy of Iowa.
II will not support candidates who do stand
upon such rebel planks as it contains. We
honor the journal for its course, and for the
energetic manner that has characterized its
labors for the Union since the war begun
Such journal should be literally supported
by the Democracy of Iowa, and we desire to
sec the Democrat &c Meas survive and flourish
for many long years to come to ornament its
party and inspire love and vcncration for the
Union.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-08-16

Washington. Aug l1-Thcre is no doubt
now that Gen. Wool has been ordered TO
Fortress Monroe to take the place of Gen.
Butler ... ... s... . ...
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-08-16

New YonS.-The Republicans Of New
York extended an invitation to the Democ
racy of that State to unite with them in Con.
vention in the nomination of Union candi.
dates fer the State officers to be supported at
the fall election. This invitation has been
rejected by the Democracy, who scout the
idea Of joining hands with the "abolition
party" or the abolition Of party lines on ac-
count Of the momentous issues now before
the people. The Democracy Of New York
and the Democracy Of Iowa are parallel, that
is if we take the meeting of the State Demo
cratic Committee in New York and that Of
the Mahony Convention in Iowa as our cri-
ter;on. ......... .........#
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-08-16

s.. ~ - @. OR
Honesty is better. than any Policy,
CHICAGO June H. 1861.
OF GRAVES, ESQ, Dear Sir After the CONVEX.
50 ton ne had about The rem,rks made nv Mr.
of the firm of Fairbanks reepIeaf touching the scale
W. nut mn for NJ B. Harden of Abingdon Illinois wrote
70 Mr. Harden and enclose TO Won his reply You will
see from this letter that the representatons by reenea
10 Won were false or he must have been aborng under
urea, uistaLe want Won TO write or house here exact
" what Mr. reeneaf stated TO Won as this is not the
rst time that they rnduce our Scales and We are de-
rmined 10 Mace them IN their true poston before the
public Respectfully yours
yANDCRyOORT DICKERSoS co
Per s G. IIooxrR
....s-... .... - -
ApINGroS ILL., June IL 1851
yASDERyOORT. DICKERsON { Co. Dear Sirs !.
Yours of the 18th inst is hand and contents noted
in reply would say that the Howes Scales you put
up for me works like char since you here and
any statement the contrary by the agent Of Fairbanks
s ales any party, must have been made from false
impression made by interested party, from dis
position his part nure the reputation of the Scales
by false statement At all events the whole thing is
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-08-16

STATE PREss.-Can journal indorse the
Mahony Convention, place itself unequivo-
cally upon the platform adopted by that
Convention, and still be true friend Of the
Union? This is what the Iowa City Press
with its new chief, is endeavoring to do
We have no faith in its success. The editor
will find it an impossibility to serve two
masters. He cannot labor both for and
against the war for the Union, with any de-
gree of success, or with the confidence of
either party. We were in hopes that the
cause of Union would receive his undivided
attention, but it seems that he is not so much
Oft Union man but what he can take sides
and labor with the opposers Of the war, and,
n. fat tha7s il ryriEathy viii tho rehsllisn,
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-08-16
PRISONERS AT RICHMOND.

The returned Federal surgeons estimate
the number of Federal prisoners at Richmond
including the wounded, at from 900 to
1,200. @
TREASON OF ExMISIsTER FAtLKSER.
Washington, Aug FIX Minister Faux
ner was arrested to-day and conveyed to Jail,
by order of the War Department. He is
not permitted to hold converse or correspond
with friends. A formal examination Of his
case will soon take place.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-08-16

The population Of Great Britain is said to
be %, 2S1, 1G4.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-08-16
A LITTLE CIRCUMSTANCE.

On Thursday last, as was passing down
street, met a lady (the wife of a man the
regiment have as prisonerD who merely
knew by sight, never having snapped com
piments" with her in my life, when just as
I got opposite her, she astounded me by the
following exclamation: 81 hope to God some
body will blow your brains out!' was ia
ken all aback, but laughingly replied that l
did not believe any body would, when she
hcroicly replied that she would if she could
get a chance" then informed her that
would loan her a revolver if she were very
anxious, but she did not accept my very
gallant offer, but passed on in silence. This
circumstance merely shows the venom of the
females in this town, at least. They get so
mad that they froth at the mouth, and if there
were not so many union people upon whom
to vent their spleen, they would in all prob
ability, be forced to turn upon themselves,
and rattle snake-like, bite themselves, which
would inevitably result in their death, as
they are the most venomous creature ever
knew.
Yours as ever, under the old Flag.
III. c. H*****#*.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-08-16
The Battle in Missouri.

4 great battle has been fought in Missouri
about nine miles southeast of Springfield
which latter place is southwest of Jefferson
City about one hundred and twenty miles
Victory is ours The lighting commenced
at half past six o'clock on the morning of the
10th and continued throughout the day. The
engag gem ,nt was severe and the loss heavy
on both sides. Our force is reported to have
boen.S 900, and that Of tho rebels $4,000,
which latter We think must be exaggerated
Our loss is given at 800 killed and wounded,
though subsequent reports will probably re-
ducc these figures materially. The loss OF
the rebels is not known, but is said to be
very great Gen. McCuLLocn and Gen.
Pn1cr are among the killed on the rebel side;
but while We rejoice that the Secession army
in Missouri arc thus deprived Of their ablest
Generals, We have to mourn the loss Of that
brave and gallant officer, Brigadier General
Lyon! He fell at the head Of his column,
waving his hat, and cheering his men on to
victory! A wreath Of impcrishable glory
cnvirons him, and the brightness of his fame
win not grow dim by the rough handling Of
time, nor his memory become cfiaced Or I'M
hallowed by the fight of years. The name
of LYON, cmblazoned as il is upon the hearts
Of his countrymen, will shed the brightness
Of its luster upon the historic page, and be
living monument to him, tho Napoleon of
the war, who thus early in the conflict has
fallen sacrifice on the altar Of his country.
As brave man he lved--as Drawer man
he died! He has fallen! but as he fell his
dying shout Of Victory" echoed over all
this broad land wherever there were loyal
hearts to rebound the glad tdings. Who
can fill the place Of LYON? BY the death Of
Gen. Lyon the command deyolved upon Gen.
S,GEL, who has distinguished himself as an
intrepid and efficient commander, and in
every way deserving and qualified to wear
the m mite of his illustrious lredeccss, r.
On Sunday morning Gen. SIGEL fell back to
Rolla, on the Southwest Branch Of the Pacific
r. R., where he expected to be reinforced
Some ninety prisoners were taken, among
whom is Colonel Of distinction.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-08-16
To Union Men of Iowa

having been determined by the friends OF the Union
as it was made by the Fathers OF the Amer lean Repub-
lie to establish Democratic Journal in this city aid in
the patriotic Of sustaining the Federal Government
in its present giant struggle with Treason ard Rebellion
and of putting down that Treason and Rebellion the u-
dcrsiened will before the 18th day Of August 1861
commence in this city the publication of the
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-08-16
News Of the Week.
A SECESSION PAPER MoBBEp.

Concord, N. H., Aug s.-The Office of tn,
Dtnsoc'atic Standard was completely reliev
ed OF its contents this afternoon by moi
composed of the soldiers of the returned
First Regiment and Of citizens. The Stand
dra which has been long time "sccesh,"
published an article rejecting on the soldiers.
They demanded retractions, and the Planners
the editors and proprietors-sh shook pistols
and axes out Of the windows and dared the
mob. while the city authorities endeavored
to quell the disturbance.
The Palmers fired four shots, and wound
ed two soldiers. The office was Immediately
Quilted and the materials burned in the street
The Palmers took refuge in the attic, but
were finally found and carried to the police
station, protected by the police, though with
great difficulty.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-08-16
UDoNoHo.
Letter From Missouri.
Extracts from private letter Of an old resident
.... LEXINGTON, July 80, 1861.

lExtfacts from private letter OF an old resident
LEXINGTON, July 80, 1861.
| AS regards Missouri affairs, cannot ioir
you in all your fears. jackson has gone, ant
nerer ,ciU sho,o his head in Missouri again -
Lyon in the Southwest, with a force from
10000 to $4,000 can repel any force that the
ID rebels can bring to bear against him
and with other parts of the State under the
command of good officers, as it is, "Secesh'
is at discount, and my opinion is that i,
will never rccuperate. There will necessari
ly have to be a few hung or shot, as they
show themselves, but as to any organized re-
sistance to the strong arm Of the Federal
power, in the shape of battle Of any magni,
tude consider The thing ridiculous. The
State is continually flooded with lies as to
the whereabouts Of jackson, his strength.
and the certain and inevitable overthrow of
the Federal power, and the consequent de-
struction of all Union men, but have never
given myselfany uneasiness about it, and do
not think I ever shall.
We have a regiment here under The COM
mand Of Col. STEELE, and right good service
they have done. They have gathered up
about 10 900 pounds of Jackson's powder,
together with about five cannons, and many
other contraband articles, such as fuse, cart
ridges, cannon balls, bad men, &C.
On Tuesday last, one of the boats lying
here went up the river a few miles, and We'd
nesday, about supper time, just as they were
passing along under a steep bluff, all I'M
conscious Of any danger, volley of musket-
ry was fired on them, which resulted in kill
ing one and wounding eleven. The boat i'm
medately run over to the other shore and
commenced connonade, which resulted in
the destruction Of some property, and prob
ably some men, although none could be found,
but we have since heard Of several newly
made graves being discovered in that vicinity
Some people dignity it by the name ola bat
tic, but consider it an attempted assassina-
ton, with very poor success. There were
four or five prisoners captured, and sup
pose some information was gained from them
as arrests followed here pretty fast for few
days after One gentlemen of some promi-
nencc here who was arrested OH Saturday
last, as was supposed upon the charge Of
being engaged in this assassination, in at
tempting to escape last night was shot dead
by the sentry. The inevitable result Of his
own folly.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-08-16
TIE EXPECTED BATTLE IN MISSOURI.

Franklin, Mo-, Aug. 10-Springfield adj
vices to Thursday morning say that no battle
has been fought, but one is hcsrly expected
Five hundred cavalry were ready to move on
Thursday morning, and the Home Guards
were in motion. Our regulars remained in
position. and the troops lay on their arms
Tuesday and Wednesday mig hts. The rebels
were then cncamped at Wilson's Creek,
twelve miles from Springfield. On Tuesday
evening slight skirmish took place between
patroling parties four miles out on the Mount
Vernon road, in which four rebels were kill
el