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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-09-15
APPOINTMENT IN TIE Cusrox HoUsE.-1hs followingap-
pontments Of Inspectors have been made in the Custom

Appointed. Resigned.
James Whitney, Patrick Rigny,
Walter w kimball, j. II. II oghkuk,
William Haw Jr., Dennis +. Root,
George B. Eaton, William Cantwel,
James Samon, Edward Van WLrt,
Edmund Martin, Maurice DAILY,
Lewis Hops, George huron,
Samuel Reynolds, John Howe,
J. Frederick Greene, A. Fl. Stewart,
Edwin A. Sturges GeorgeH. Ross,
lafayette Harrison, reap George Pearson.
pointed
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-11-14
The Late Gen. Baker.

The career of the late Hon. Edward
d. Baker, who fell in battle while lea.
ding on the California regiment, at.
fords conspicuous example of the
elevation of son Of toll and poverty
to high position in the councils of
the nation. From the position of a
poor news boy in Philadelphia, he
rose to be one of the most distinguish
ed members Of the United States Sen.
ate. He distinguished himself as an
officer in the Mexican war, and was
one Of the Representatives in Con.
gress from Illinois, from l849 to 1851.
He soon afterwards removed to Cali.
fornia, where at the time of the great
Lecompton struggle, he was one of the
most able and resolute defenders OF
the right His eulogy on the lament
ed Brodcrick was one of the finest or.
atorical efforts ever made. Emigra.
ting to Oregon, he was elected one of
the United States Senators of that
State; and his replies to Breckenridge
and other leading secessionists, were
read with intense satisfaction by all
loyal men. Gen. Baker leaves a wife
and several children, who are now in
Philadelphia.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-11-14
Gen. Halleck.

General Henry Wager Hallcck is
one of the four Major Generals of the
United States Army. He was born in
New York, and entered the Military
Academy as West Point cadet in
1885. He stood third in the class
and was brevetted Second Lieutenant
of Engineers, July l, 1889. He was
acting Assistant Professor of Engi.
neering at the Military Academy from
July 1889 to June 1910. In lS4l was
the author Of military work on
I" Bitumen and Its Uses" Appointed
lst Lieutenant in January, l845. In
1916 he wrote the work entitled, Ele.
ments Of Military Art and Science"
In l847 was Lrcvettcd Captain for
gallant conduct in affairs with the
enemy on the 10Th and goth days of
November, l847. and for meritorious
service in California. Was Secretary
of State Of tho province Of California
in the military governments Of Gene
rails Kearney, Mason and Riley, from
l847 to the end Of l849. He was
Chief Of the Staff to Commodore Sbu-
brick in naval aud military operations
on the Pacific coast in l847 and l848,
and was a member of the Convention
in l849 to form the committee to draft
tho Constitution of the State of Cali
fornia. In July 1853. he was appoint
ed Captain of Engineers. and resigned
August l. 1854. He now appears in
Washington as Major General. his
commission bearing date August 10,
1861.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-11-14
Secretary CamerOn'S Instructions.

The following order was sent out
with the commanders of the forces &C.
companying the great naval expedi-
ton
WAR DEPARTMENT, Oct. IA, 1861.
SIR In conducting military opera
tions within States declared by the
proclamation of the President to be in
a state of instruction, you will gov
ern yourself, 80 far as persons held to
service under the laws of such States
are concerned, by the principles Of the
letters addressed by me to Maj. Gen.
Butler, on the 3Oth of May and the
9Th of August, copies of which are
herewith furnished to you. AS special
directions, adapted to special circum.
stances, cannot be given, much must
be referred to your own discretion.
You will, however, in general avail
yourselves of the services of any per-
sons, whether fugitives from labor or
not, who may offer them to the Nation
al Government you will employ such
persons in such service as they may
be fitted for, either as employees, or
if special circumstances seem to re-
quire it, in any other capacity, with
such organization, in squads, compa-
MES, or otherwise, as you deem
most beneficial to the service. This,
however, not to mean general arm
ing of them for military service. You
will assure all loyal masters that Con-
gress will provide just compensation
to them for the loss of the services Of
the persons SO employed. 1t is be-
lieved that the course thus indicated
will best secure the substantial inter
ests of loyal masters. and the benefits
to the United States of the services Of
all disposed to support the Govern
ment, while it avoids oil interference
with the social systems Of local insti-
tutions of every State, beyond that
which the insurrection makes unavoid-
able, and which restoration of peace
full relations to the Union, under the
Constitution, will Immediately remove.
Respectfully, SIMON CAMERON,
Secretary Of War.
Brig. Gen. T. w. Sherman, COM
handing Expedition to Southern Coast.
These instructions will meet the
hearty approval of every loyal citizen
who feels an interest in the speedy
suppression of this accursed rebellion.
They will undoubtedly surprise those
of our readers who were but recently
panied because Of the Presidents mod
ification of Fremont's proclamation
declaring his purpose to confiscate the
property and liberatc the slaves of
rebels in arms against the Govern
ment. The Administration was un-
doubtedIy right all the time.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-11-14
The Affair at Gauley.

The fight at Gauley, in Western
Virginia, was a brisk skirmish-not a
general battle. The enemy was re-
pulsed with great loss. The rebels
opened two batteries. but there was
no damage to the Federal side. Our
artillery was brought to bear, and 81.
fenced the encmy's batteries.
The supply train was fired upon by
the rebels some miles up the river, and
two or three Federals we're wounded.
Gen. Benham had crossed the river
on raft, and moved along the base
of q hill where the rebels encampcd to
gap in the mountain and the road
leading to the rear of the rebel camp.
Nothing definite is known of the
strength Of the rebels, but their op-
erations indicate desperation or great
confidence.
On Monday evening. Gen. Benham's
brigade was two miles below the
steamboat landing, and FIVE miles be-
low the mouth of the Gauley, and is
believed to have crossed the river
during the night. A steamboat was
detained at that point for Transports
ton across the river. Troops were
ordered to prepare four days rations
and be ready to move. Rosencrans
had just received battery of ten
Parrot ten Founders. The troops
were confident they could cross the
river and bag the enemy, but some
expressed fears that such . move.
ment had been calculated for and dis
covered by the enemy.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-11-14
Terrible Slaughter.

The rebel General Zollicoffer met
with terrible slaughter of his men
at Camp Wildcat-but worst Of all on
his retreat. 1t is said he left 500
dead and wounded on the field, and
lost 1000 more on his retreat. A let
ter from camp Wild Cat, says:
But the retreat was the most trying
ordeal which the rebels had to under.
go. The farmers, whom for weeks
past they had oppressed, aroused by
the report of the victory, gathered
along the road to give parting blow
and from Wild Cat to Barboursville
the rebel army run the gauntlet. From
every tree and rock upon the road
side, the sharp crack of the farmers
rifle greeted them and sealed a rebels
fate. 1t is said that the retreat was
one continued fight, in which the poor
devils had no chance whatever. Am
buscades opened their fires upon the NJ
from every side and quarter, and they
felt what it was to retreat through q
hostile country. Like the English
who came to snbjugate at Lexington,
Mass, they pushed on in haste, flying
from the storm OF bullets that beat in
upon them at every step.
Over a thousand Of the lop-eared
invaders bit the dust before the army
reached Cumberland Ford. The af.
fair occurred on the same day as the
battle of Balls Bluff, Tor Leesburg
Heights,) and may be said to com
pensate in some measure for that Ia.
mentable affair.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-11-14
The Elections.

WISCONSIN,. The vote for Louis P. Harvey,
Republican, for Governor, compares favora-
bly,, thus far, with the vote for Governor Ran
dali, two years ago, and there seems to be no
doubt Of his election. Mr.. Ferguson, the
Democrats candidate, has made a strong can
vass, and has had the I" farm mortgagers'
vote in some localities, thereby obtaining ma
jorities where the Republicans have been in
the ascendant hitherto. The Senate, one half
of which holds over, will be Republican with
out doubt, but the House Is quite likely to be
Democratic. It is impossible, as yet, however,
to tell with any certainty who will have the
Legislature.
MAssAcHusErn.-The vote was remarkably
small-not much more than half what it was
year ago. Andrew, Republican candidate
for reelection as Governor beats Davis Dem
ocrat about two to one. One Democratic
Senator elected from Boston. The Legislature
is strongly Republican. Samuel Hooker is
elected to Congress in place of Appleton, re-
signed. Caleb Cushing is elected to the Leg
islature. ."...
MARYLAND Baltimore City gave about
1900 Union majority. Scattering returns
from the counties indicate that the State will
60 40, 900 Union majority, probably more. 1t
was very peaceable election, and there is
great rejoicing at the result
New YoRK.-The election in New York is
stated to have resulted in favor of the " Peo-
pies Union Ticket" by majority of more
than one hundred thousand votes. The men,
beers elected to the State Legislature are near
ly unanimous in support of the General Gov
eminent
proper to remind our readers that the 9Th inst.
was the day on which the people in the Sc
coded States were summoned by their au-
thorities to vote for electors, who will be
called to designate President and Vice Pres.
ident under what is styled the " Permanent
Constitution OF the :" Southern Confedera-
cy." The present incumbents of these off,
ces, JEFF. Davis and Stephens, holding their
places under the provisional arrangements of
the /" Southern Congress-" are again in nomi-
nation, and being without competitors must
necessarily be chosen, and, according to the
provisions of the Confederate Constitution,
must be chosen for term of six years. Wheth-
er the Southern Confederacy" shall last that
long will of course depend somewhat upon the
hazards of war and the chances of new "se.
cession."
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-11-14

A Stow TRAIx.-The Oswego Times tells
the following good story at the expense of a
conductor known among the boys" as
Alex:
On the O'Clock slow freight train from
Syracuse, were q lady and her son, a youth of
good dimensions, the latter travelling on a
half-ticket." After innumerable stoppages
and delays, In unloading freight, &C., by
which the patience of passengers is usually ex.
hausted long before they reach that city, the
conductor made his appearance for tickets
CHANGING at the pasteboard received from the
boy, he looked first at him and then at his
mother, and then at the ticket, and remarked
that he was "a large boy to he riding at half
fare" know" said the lady, 81 know
he is, sir but then he's grown . good deal
since we started
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-11-14

We are in receipt of this popular IAdy's
Magazine for December. 1t is a splendid
number. The title page for 1861 is the hand
soonest we ever saw. Peterson" will be
greatly improved in 1862. 1t will contain
100 pages of double column reading matter !;
Ia steel plates IL colored steel fashion plates;
IL colored patterns in Berlin work, embroi-
derry or crochet, and 800 wood engraving
proportionately more than any other pcriodi-
cal gives. It's stories and novelets are by the
best writer's In 1862, Four Original Copy
right Novelets will be given. It's Fashions
are always the Latest and Prettiest! Every
neighborhood ought to make up . club. Its
price is but Two Dollars year, or dollar
less than Magazines of its class. 1t is the
Magazine for the Times! To clubs, II is cheap
er still, viz:-threc copies for IS, five for
$3.50, or eight for SO. Address, postpaid.
CHARLES j. PETERSON,
s06 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia
Subscriptions received by A. b. F. Hildreth
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-11-14

The GESEsEE FARMER. The November
number of this we'll known and truly excel
lent agricultural journal is received. We are
not surprised at its immense circulation. 1t
just such information as every farm
er and gardener needs-no matter where he
is located. 1t costs only Fifty CENTS YEAR
This is surely cheap enough for such paper,
but we observe that the publisher offers to
send the remaining numbers of this year FREE
to all who subscribe at this time for the VOL
ume for 1882! We advise every one of our
agricultural and horticultural friends to SUBJ
scribe at once. Send the fifty cents in postage
stamps to Joseph Harris, Rochester, N. y
or get one of your neighbors to join you, and
send dollar bill Subscriptions for the Gen.
esee Farmer are also received by A. b. F. Hill
dreth, at the Intelligencer Office
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-11-14

ATRAIToR IN VERMoNT.--Capt. H. S. Shields,
of Troy. N. Y, was recently arrested at his
country residence in Bennington, VT, by U.
S. Marshal, c. G. p. Baldwin, for holding
reasonable correspondence with the enemy.
He quit the service in 1852, previous to which
he had been a member OF Gen. Wool's staff
He has relatives in Virginia, and his letters to
them having been intercepted, were found to
contain reasonable sentiments. He denied
the charges, but nevertheless was conveyed
to Fort Lafayette. Capt. Shields graduated at
West Point in ls4l, served ten years in the
regular army, was twice brevetted for gallant.
~ in the Mexican war, and was classmate of
Gems. Mcclellan and Stone. He il Virgin
ian by birth and has brothers in the rebel ar
my; but some years since he married quite
wealthy in Troy, N. Y, and of late has taken
no part in public affairs. Formerly he was
Major at the same Fort where he is now pfs-
oner, under Col. Berdan, who now has COM
mand of the Fort. Mr.. Baldwin informs us
that Capt. Shields had some computations in
regard to taking up his quarters there under
just such circumstances, but he was informed
by Col. Berdan that he was to have the very
elite of Seeessia for company, among whom
was the Mayor of Baltimore, Ex-membcrs of
Congress, and other distinguished individuals.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-11-14

INTERESTING DIVORCE CAsE.-The case
Of Adah Isaacs Menken Heenan, who
has sued for divorce. was called q few
days since in the Circuit Court at
Woodstock. McHenry county. Ill. The
plaintiff appeared BY attorney, but
the defendant. John G. Heenan, the
F" Benicia Boy" failed to respond. The
affair is now in the hands of the Mas
ter in Chancery. pro onfesso, to be act
ed upon by him. should proof be fur
nished him of the actual fact that the
marriage between Adah Isaacs Men
ken and Heenan ever took place. If
this is established, the trial will take
place at the sitting of the Court on
the third Monday in December.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-11-14

Gen. Havelock, a brother of the celebrated
English General of that name, SO greatly dis
tinguished by his service in the late war in
India, lately arrived in the Arago, at New
York. Whether he will enter the service of
our government, we are not informed. Gen.
eral Havelock was cavalry officer in India,
and for many years served by the side of his
illustrious brother, whose memory is SO cher
ished in England. 1t will be a fitting service
to humanity if, after having aided in the work
of putting down Sepoy rebellion in India,
he should lenda helping hand in putting down
a rebellion of . very much the same nature in
America
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-11-14

The st. Louis Democrat says that in and
around st. Louis and Rolla are some five hun
dred citizens, who have been driven from
their homes in Springfield and its vicinity for
the crime Of American citizenship. Nearly all
have lett their property and means of subsst-
ence behind them. Many of them have fled
with their wives and children, but the most
are separated from their families, who are now
exposed to insult and pillage from the re-
morseless bandits preying upon the substance
of peaceful women and children in that Sec
ton. The feelings of those who have been
compelled to leave their dear ones behind,
may readily he imagined.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-11-14
CITY Jewelry Store,

When you go to McGregor, If you want a
nice Watch, call on w. A. Giles, at the City
Jewelry Store If you want a clock that you
can depend upon, call at the City Jewelry
Store. If you want first rate Jeweiry of any
kind, call at the City Jewelry Store. If you
want silver or plated ware, a gold pen, a peck.
ct knife, portmonae or wallet, call at the City
Jewelry Store. If you want your watch re-
paired so that you know IL will i've right go to
w. A. Giles at the City Jewelry Store-he
warrants all his work and you can depend
upon him, SO just call on him when you 90 to
McGregor if you want any thing in his line.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-11-14

The old Romans in battle interposed their
shields between themselves and their enemies
John C. Breckinridge in his late fight inter-
posed little niger between himself and his
pursuers. John is no improvement upon the
old Romans
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-11-14

MAP or VIRcINIA.-The most reliable
and valuable maps of those portions
OF the country in which important bat
ties have been and will be fought. are
those published by ]. T. Lloyd, l64
Broadway, New York. Tho last one
issued BY this publisher is large
map Of Virginia. showing in addition
to the places usually marked on maps,
the principal manufactures, iron works,
colleges, forts. batteries. and places
remarkable for military incidents.
Price 81, 90.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-11-14

In New Orleans, all possible preparations
have been made for the reception of our ma
val feet, should it attempt landing there.
Seven thousand men, fully armed, they say
could be mustered at any one point in couple
of hours. The ram Manassas was again afioat,
and watching for an opportunity TO do mis-
chief. She sustained but slight damage from
her collision with the Richmond. Silver was
at ten per cent. premium in New Orleans, and
gold at twenty-five.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-11-14

The Leavenworth (Kansas) papers state that
Fremont's column, and that it will move
southwark on the Missouri border, toward the
Cherokee country, SO as to hold in check the
Indians who have recently taken a position in
hostility to the General Government. Fifty.
of Fremont in his famous overland journeys,
and twenty Wyandots, under Capt. veale. are
doing invaluable service as scouts for Gen.
Lanes Brigade. f.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-11-14

They have drum in the Ohio Fifth
Regiment, now on duty in Missouri.
which is carried by boy named
Banks. His grandfather beat it in
the old revolutionary time, his father
carried it in the Mexican war, and it
is this, third time, made available
during one Of our great historical
epochs.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-11-14

Missouri is one Of the largest States in the
Union. Its territory exceeds in extent the
six New England States and the State of Del
aware combined. It is divided into upward of
one hundred counties. The State extends
about two hundred and eighty five miles from
east to west, and two hundred and eighty
miles from north to south.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-11-14

Why will people suffer on and on, groan
with the back ache, grunt with the rheuma-
tism, grumble and scold with pains here and
Curtis Mamaluke Liniment would entirely
relieve them We wonder at it; as we do
also that those who are suffering with colds
an coughs do not at once cure themselves by
using his Compound Syrup of Sassafras. Hun
dreds have done SO, and other hundreds should
profit by their example. See Advertise
lnent
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-11-14

QUERIEs.-When will the Republi.
can flag staff of this town be repair
ed! When will "Spelter" and his
quondam friends have the Cedar River
Bridge done /? When will the Board
OF Supervisors cease making extra al
lowances for printing Bob Mathew
lse'd report Of tho County Finances
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-11-14

ANOTHER NAVAL EXPEDITION. The next
excitement on the tapis is the expedition
which is now getting up under the auspices of
Major General Butler and Brigadier General
Burnside. 1t Is to be composed mainly of
New England men, and will strike in an I'M
expected quarter.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-11-14

IMPORTANT CAPTURE OF ARMS The Navy
chusetts, Capt. Alden, has captured. on the
Texan coast, two vessels loaded with arms and
munitions of war. The second vessel captur-
ed had, among other things, 1000 Enfield
rifles
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-11-14

We have rumors of devastating prairie fire
in the western part of Kansas, sweeping over
the greater part Of Davis and Dickinson coun-
ties, involving the destruction of fences, grain,
hay, utensils, stock. &c. The fire was kept
from Junction City only by the greatest exer-
tons of the citizens. Rumors of the loss OF
human life were current.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-11-14

The Boston Saturday Evening Gazette says
We met Rev. John Pierpont in town, dressed
In the modest uniform Of chaplain, his hairs
white as snow, falling below his rakish militia
ry cap, giving strange appearance of " win
terry age and YOUTH" but the old man 6 form
was Is straight and his step A. firm as though
seventy five years had not passed over his
head
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-11-14

1t is noticeable fact that the great theatre
of military operations in Virginia is near the
burial place of General Washington, our first
President. and in Kentucky near the birth
place of Mr.. Lincoln, our present President.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-11-14

Pray, Miss c." said . gentleman the
other evening, "why are ladies so fond Of
oficersi" :" How stupid" replied she. SIS
it not natural that lady should like good
offer, sir ,"
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-11-14

Mr.. John J. Cole, worthy young patriot of
Mt Pleasant, not being able to enter the army
himself, has donated to the service fine
young mare, Nellie. Gov. Kirkwood is en-
trusted with the disposition of the animal.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-11-14

The Louisville Democrat says that John C.
Breckenridge, when he took TO his heels,
ought to have left Kentucky lock of his hair.
Yes, and lock of the little niggers hair that
John hid behind in making his escape should
have been twisted and intertwined with it.