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The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1861-06-01

| NINE THOUSAND MExIcANs NEAR MArAMoRAs
The New Orleans Picayune Of the 10th copies
the following from the Goliad Messenger of the
4th instant:
Judge Greene D. CAV of Bee county, brought
the information this week that a messenger
! bearing dispatches from Colonel j. s. Ford,
passed through Beeville, in the fore part of the
week, en- route for San Antonio.
| He stated that nine thousand Mexicans
were concentrated in or near Matamoras-that
Col Ford had concentrated all his 'orces at Fort
Brown, and was putting the citizens into service
and that he had advised our military officers
to be ready to march to the Rio Grande at a mo-
ment's warning.
We fear there is more truth than poetry in
this intelligence We have for some time. en-.
tertained suspicious of amovement against US In
that direction. If Lincoln wishes to take re-
venge on nngrateiul Texas, it would be fine
stroke of policy to stir up the Mexicans and In.
dams to unite with his black hirelings in an in
yasion upon our State.
The 100000 BLL-The Senate this NOR
ming by vote of % against 10, substituted
81 900 900 for 100000 in the bill to issue State
bonds, for loan for military purposes Thisis
move in the right direction Iowa is ablc,aud
her people are abundantly willing, to invest
81 ,0o0,o 600 for the special benefit of the Souih-
eih Conlederacy less sum than this, COM
pared with what sister States have done, and
viewed in the light of the great National peril,
would fall short of the urgent need Douglas
said, "If we desire the war speedily terminated,
let us prepare stupendously for it," This senti-
ment has the endorsement Of every intelligent
patript The House will doubtless concur with
the Senate in increasing the amount of the loan.
The DILL as amended passed the Senate, ayes
Is. nays IA -[Des Moines Register, 25th.
The REBELS DEFEAT PREDIcTED.-The Lon.
don Economist thinks the war will draw the |
Northern States together AS they never have
been before. For the rebels IL sees no posi-. |
bility of good issue. The greater their tempo. |
rary success, the greater must be their ultimate
humiliation. Their policy seems able and mas |
terly, but utterly short sighted. Its effect il |
only to arouse the wrath OF people three times |
asnunerous and far more than three times as pow
erful as themselves They rush on war. which
says the Economist, whether it end in their
mere exhaustion, or in the horrors of a servile
insurrecton. cannot but end in humiating dis.
asters, which will excite no pity, because thew /
have been positively courted by the Southern
leaders,
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Tickets for this great Eastern thorough fare for sale
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lHE PATRIOTIC BLACKSMITH AND HIS Four Sons.
The military fever Is quite prevalent in Brook
lvn N. Y. Before the departure of the Four.
trcnth Regiment, a man who carried on black.
smith shop in connection with his two sons, went
to the headquarters and concluded to enlist
He said that he could leave the blacksmith bust
Des- in the hands of the boys-"he couldn't
stand it anv longer, and go he must" He was
enlisted. Next Gay down comes the Oldest of
the boys. The blacksmith business wasn't very
drivin, and he guessed John could take care of
it." ''Well," said the old man, Ego it." Aud
the Oldest son went it, But the day following
John made his appearance. He felt lonesome,
and had shut up the shop. The father remon-
strated, but the boy would enlist and enlist he
did. Now the old gentleman had two more sons
who worked the farm near Flushing. The
military fever seems to have run in the family,
for no sooner had the father and two Oldest
brothers enlisted, than the Younger sons came in
for like purpose. The pater tamRids was a
man Of few words, but he said that he "woudt
stand this anyhow The blacksmith business
might 60 to-some other place, but the farm
must be look after. So the boys were sent
home. Presently one of them reappeared---
They had concluded that one could manage the
farm, and had tossed up who should go with the
Fourteenth, and he had won the chance This
arrangement was finally agreed to But on the
day OF departure, the last boy Of the family was
ON hand to join and On foot for ma, ching. The
old man was somewhat puzzled to know what
arrangement could have been made which would
allow all of the family to 60, but the explanation
of the boy solved the difficulty Father" said
he, with confidential chuckle in the old mans
ear. I've let the farm on shares !" Tie whole
family, father and four sons, went with the Four
teenth Regiment
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THEIR GREAT DEFIcIENcY.-There was never
an army otits size so utterly deficient in its com
missarys and quartermaster's departments, as
that now in arms agains. the United States -
While the olgarchy doubtless for the time
being raise and arm 100000 fighting men, it is
very questionable whether they can transport
the baggage, etc, OF ten thousand anywhere
twenty miles from off from railroad; audit can
only transport its troops on railroads by obtain
ing the use of the roads gra,uiteusly. None of
the various Southern railroad companies are at
this time paving their employees ten per centnm
Of their former regular wages. Their employers
have given them the option of serving thus gra
tuitously agains. the United States or serving
in the ranks as common soldiers; prompt enlist
ment in their regular army being the only test of
the LOYALTY to them of any one suspected of SYM
pathy with the cause OF the Union. A large por-
ton of the railroad employees of the South are
Northern men, and are serving thus against the
United States, under virtual compulsion, as ex-
planned above.
They have not at the South a single wagon
making establishment capable of turning out ten
suitable army transportation wagons per diem,
nor have they there single harness making cs.
tablishment capable OF making in day harness
necessary for ten such wagons. They arc further
wholly deficient in the means of producing every
thing necessary in carrying on war. With their
ports efficiently blockqded snd their means Of
obtaining any supplies of any kind from the
North vigorously cut of, it will not be long ere
they discover that men and arms without other
naateria of a campaign, afford poor reliance in
deed. for success il war
Besides the proclaimed desire to shift the bur-
dens the war off their own shoulders on those
Of Virginia, the great exertions Of the oligarchy
70 send troops in this direction arise from the
impossibility Of feeding them much longer fur
ther South. They intend that Virginia sball be
eaten as bare of provisions by them as South
Carolina has been long since. -Wash Star.
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Sewing Machines
NEW IMPROVEMENTS, AT REDUCED PRICES.

THE wHKELxR WILSON MANUFACTURING COMPANY
having gained their suits at law with infringing
ufacturers of Sewing Macbns propose that the public
shall be benefited thereby, and have accordingly reduced
the prices Of their Sewing Machines After this date they
of manufacture capital invested and expense Of making
sales; such prices will epste them make first class
machines, and heretofore, guarantee them in every
particular. 6. II. WALDIN, Agent,
nov20dwtf No. AZ Jefferson street.
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Virginia. rs IS
The bad eminence for long time occupied b.
South Carolina a. the chief Of traitors has later
~ been usurped by Virginia The shameful
inockery Of calling upon the people to votesor
the Secession Ordinance, and then preventing
them from expressing by ballot their true senti
ments, 10 the fitting climax to the course OF high
handed treason and malicious persecution she
has been for the last six weeks INDUCING in.--
Her Governor issues proclamation directing
the people how to vote; the military authorities
promulgate an order Of the day commanding
their soldiers to east the ballet for disunion
Senator Of the United States causes to be pub.
lished letter threatening with expatriation all
who shall dare to exercise the right Of free suf
frape and on the day of the election, as the alb.
surd farce was stll called the polls we're guard
ed from adverse votes by bristling bayonets. and
the word went forth from thousands of filthy
mouths that loyalty to the Union would be pun.
ished by swift and speedy death. It lie NOT
strange that deep gloom falls on State in
which so many true men are forced silently to
gather dismal forebodings Of their future life un.
der such rulers and such tools, till the scepter
once more comes into the hands Of the National
Government, and the Federal flag again insures
personal safety, the freedom Of speech and Of
the ballot to all.
Yesterday the steamer Keystone State arrived
| here with lit women and children forced to fly
from Portsmouth by the SecessioDists, despoiled
of such property as they happened to possess
turned out penniless and trembling with fear,
only too happy TO have escaped personal injury
They were threatened with massacre in case a
Northern Army attempted to land upon Virgin
"a soil, or even menaced any point OF the State
with attack. They represent the state of the
people as deplorable, not only on account OF po
litica oppression, but also by reason Of suffering
for the want of sufficient provisions. Allfood il
in the hands of the officials, and is doled out in
small quantities. One women receveved for hel
weeks supply ten pounds of meal and sweat,
herrings,
| There Is golden side to this brazen shield
Western Virginia stands grandly up in contras
with the dark-sge barbarity of the Eastern sec
ton While the numbers of those who have
not bowed the knee to the Baal ofthe Secession
lists may not suffice to counterbalance the forced
| assent of those who have vote but no voice
the moral force Of the stand these true men have
| taken refreshes their brethren throughout the
| State, and must give them strength to abide thu
time of their deliverance with patience, courage
| to strike with mighty blow when the appointed
moment comes.-[N 7. Tribune.
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Caps, Bonnets and Clothing, at prices that will
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have been engaged IN the DRY 0ooie ooene . ~.
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The Nevada journal., 1861-08-09

BSJs Before war was declared in 1912
against Great Britain, President Madison
called for volunteers to occupy Michigan
Territory, and was responded to nobly by
Ohio. The troops consisting partly of reg
ulars and volunteers. were placed under the
command of Hull. Two striking facts, in
teresting at this time, are apparent in the
history OF that war. Madison, who is called
the &" father of the American Constitution" :"
raised troops and sent them as precau-
tionary measure to the exposed parts of the
country before war was declared and with
out the action of Congress.
Lincoln only did the same in bringing
troops about Washington, and yet he has
infracted the Constitution according to rebel
authority
In the war of 1912 Hulls name is coupled
with disaster to the American cause. But
mark the consequence. Madison said it
only aroused the spirit of the people, and
thousands rushed to the standard of their
country to retrieve the misfortune. So it
is now. The partial cheek Of our army at
Manassas will only redouble the ardor OF
the loyal troops, increase their numbers
four fold, and spur them on to victory.
The Nevada journal., 1861-08-09

day. The Assistant Treasurer did not urge the
matter during the excitement yesterday. The
subscriptions since Monday noon have nearly
all been voluntarily made.
The sewers lesson Of Sunday has induced the
President and members of the Cabinet to intrust
Gen. Scott hereafter with the absolute control of
military matters.
The Secretary of War has accepted regiment
of Cavalry raised in st. Louis. They will be
mustered into service August lst.
BosroN, July 25th.-Thc circular from Secre-
tary Chase asking loan for FIVE million dollars
from the Boston banks, for sixty days. at six per
cent. interest, is being readily responded to- -
Yesterday several of the banks subscribed $780,
600, while others eoncurred.
special to the New York Times says: have
reliable information that the regiments most de-
moralized in tho Sunday fight will be disbandei
or rcorganized SO as to give them moro efficient
officers.
The New York Worlds dispatch says, Profess
sor Lowe made q balloon reconnoiss sance to- day
near Falls Church, and reports that the enemy
are largely encamped between Fairfax and Cen
trevile. In coming down ho landed between
the enemys pickets and ours, and came near
being caught.
The Nevada journal., 1861-08-09
LtTER--Dafes to July 2sth.


WAsHINGToS, July 2ith.-Fftcen thousand
troops, which were not brought upon the field,
are in as good condition as possible after a long
march upon insufficient rations. Other rcgi-
ments which were in action, are now being full
ly reorganizcd. Had our company officers in
the late engagement been good we should have
been much better of. The Commissnry Depart
mont is responsible in great degree for the
disaster. Hungry bellies arc unhcsitatingly
pronounced by field officers to be at the bottom
of it, The conduct of rebels in firing on hos
pitals, and killing our wounded, etc., cxcites
horror. The damning tale Of their brutality
ity will never be half told. Cameron stroye TO
prevent the attack, being convinced Of its mad
ness. Gen. Mcdowell and all his officers
doubted as to the result when the attack was
made, but it was determined to run great
risk in hcpe of a great victory. Our loss in
artillery, ammunition nnd provisions, captured or
thrown away, is probably within 100000.
Army orders have been issued, requiring oil
regimcntal officers to undergo inspection, and
will only be suffered to assume command after
the approval Of General Scott.
Regiments reported to be ono halfcut to
pieces are found to have not twenty missing.
Six complete batteries of artillery arrived
here to-day.
Nearly 10000 troops have been offered the
Government since the battle-many of whom
have seen European service.
Washington, July 25th.--The Re.olutc which
arrived yesterday, reports the rebels organizing
large forces on the eastern shore of Virginia.
The Yanl.ee has arrived with important news
ir regard tn operations the Virginia bank al
Matthias Point and Aquia Creek. The rebel:
are busy occupying batteries. One at Mathia:
fired on the propeller Sophia, Sunday morning
the Yankee returned the fire.
According to General Orders, No. As, no vol
unteer will be mustered into service who cannot
speak the English lauguage.
There seems to be no douht that Coils. .Milroy
Dumont and Wallace, of Indiana, who have
so distinguished themselves in Western Virgin
ia, have been or will be appointed Brigadiei
Generals.
Brig. Gen. Morris will be honorably dis
charged from service tomorrow. Brig. Gen
Sanford of New York, Brig. Gen. Runyan oi
New Jersey, Brig. Gen. Schenck, Cox and
Bates of Ohio, are also respectively to be dis
charged.
Ohio has several new regiments ready, which
have been accepted
Naplaln tlafIis 81 Nincihu'iti' ioi piaNOig IA
the late actisn, has been authorized to raise =
regiment Col. McCook previously obtained q
milar authority.
New regiments are being constantly rendered
and accepted.
! Members of the Thirty ninth declare ma
| jority OF that regiment will como back aut
serve during the war.
! Connecticut regiments which came in laies
| from The battle Fed saved two millions by o.,
Il lol IL
during the retreat.
! Col Miles, who commanded tho reserve
corps at Centrevilc during the fight at Bulf'
| Run, has been arrested for derelction of du.y.
| The rebels are planting batteries of artillery
at Fairfax Court House.
The amendment of Senator Simmons. beinl
! n substituto Tor the Tariff Act, ~ill pass
The Nevada journal., 1861-08-09

The CENTRAL RAIL ROAD SCRvEY.-Mr.
T. D. Judah has returned from making a
complete survey Of the railroad line over
the mountains. The Union of Wednesday,
gives us few items relative to the survey.
It is we'll known that the contemplated line
for tho Central Pacific Railroad is along the
ridge between the North fork of the Amcri-
can and Bear River to tie source of the
latter; themes il crosses over to the South
Ysba which it follows to near the summit,
which is easily passed to the valley OF the
Truckee, along which shc grade is light.
The distance from Sacramento to the
summit is ll24 and to the State line l2s
miles. The highest grade-near the sum-
mit-is los feet to the mile-much less
than was expected. Only a few miles
reach that grade. The elevation of the
Yuba Pass through which the line runs is
given at 1927 feet The descent on the
other side Of the mountains is easy, not
exceeding 40 feet to the mile.
All the data necessary TO complete re-
pert including cost of building, were taken
By the engineer, and we may look for an
interesting document from Mr. Judah 1T an
early day.
The Nevada journal., 1861-08-09
POLITICAL SPEAKING.

HONS. T. G. PHELPS and DELOS r. ASH
LEY will address the people of Nevada City on
the political issues of the day, on Saturday
Evening, Aug. 10th.
Hons. T. g. PHELPS and DELOS r. ASHLEY
will ad rcss the people Of North San Juan on
the political issues of the day, on Mond Eve
Mug, Aug. 18th.
NoNs. LELAND STANFORD, f. B. CROCKER,
and Col. J. c. ZALRISKlE, will address the
people of Nevada City, on the political issues Ct
the day, on Tuesday evening, Aug. 18th.
Hon. w II. WEEKS will address the people OF
Nevada ity, on the political issues of the dsy,
on Saturday Evening. Aug. l7th-
MR. THOMAS FITCH will address the people OF
Nevada City, on the political issues of the day,
on Wednesday Evening, Aug. 2eth.
The Nevada journal., 1861-08-09

Is IT so.-It is currently reported that
the nominee for County Clerk on the Doug
las ticket, Mr.. Layton, of Grass Valley, has
said be does not approve the Union resolu-
tions passed by the late Douglas County
Convention, but is willing to indorse the
platform of tho BFeekinridge party. The
fact that Mr. Layton was not present in the
Douglas Convention gives some color to the
report. tits proper that Mr. Layton should
be aware of these reports prejudicial 10
himself that he may contradict tden.
The Nevada journal., 1861-08-09
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The Nevada journal., 1861-08-09

A BRITISH VIEW OF THE AMERICAN QUEs-
TIoN.-Sir Archibald Allison, the historian
has published a reply to Cassius NJ. Clay,
American Minister to St. Petersburgh, Civ
ing his view of the difficulties in our Re-
public. The historian is essentially English
in his notions. His idea is that no republi-
can government can live, and particularly
if not provided with national church,
reconstructed with national church, and
then he imagines character of permanancy
would be given it, not otherwise to be OBJ
tanned. How little some of the wiscst men
in England know of the ineradicablc feel
inSs of the American people
The Nevada journal., 1861-08-09

MCCONNELL denies the right of the Presi-
dent to call out troops for the defence of the
National capital. Mcconnell is a one of the
strict constractionist school, who breaches
the doctrines of his faction and praises as
they do. or this school was jefferson, who
when the exgeney arose was keen to pur-
chase the Louisiana Territory, a step that
could be sanctioned only BY liberal con-
struetion of the American Constitution
Jefferson himself admitted he found no war
rant in that instrument for the purchase
Mcdonnell would make the Constitution
mere formula, intended only as the best ad-
vice lot of old fogies who made it could
give for the guidance of the people. His
idea of it appears to be that it is pair OF
glass hreeches, good looking enough, but
perfectly transparent and sure to be broken
if put to any service.
The Nevada journal., 1861-08-09
COUNTY REPUBLICAN TICKET.

FOR SENATOR.
JOSEPH KUTZ, Of Bridgeport.
FOR AssEMBLYMEN.
JAS. COLLINS, Of bridgeport.
}. NJ. AVERY, Of Little York.
wM. II. SEARS, Of bridgeport.
REUBEN LEACH, Of Grass vailey
FOR DISTRICT JUDGE.
T. d. oIcFxRLAND, Of Nerada.
FOR SHERIFF.
N. w. KNOwLTON, Of Nevada,
FOR COLLECTOR.
}. N. TURNER, Of Nevada.
FOR COUNTY CLERK,
II. II. FARQUHAR, Of Bridgeport.
FOR RECORDER.
J.I. SYKES, Of Grass railey.
FOR TREAsuRER.1
Z. G.. WAITE, Of Nerad5.'
FOR lDIsTRrCr ATTORNEY.
e. II. GAYLORD, Of LiHle York.
FOR ASSESSOR.
GEO. d. MCKEE, Of Eureka.
FOR SURVEYOR.
II. 3. BRADLEY, Of Rough & Ready.
FOR PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR.
w. w. COZZENS, of Little York.
FOR CORONER.
DIR. KILLER, Of Bloomfield.
fuPERINTENDANT PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
ia. CHTTTENDEN, Nerada.
SUPERVISOR SECOND DISTRICT.
p. z. JEFFERIS, Of kureIa-