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The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1861-10-24

NEW ELEVATOR We are glad to
learn that one Of cur most enterprising
Warehouse firms is alb out commencing
new Elevator on the North Branch, to
be used mainly, we believe, for receiv-
ing grain which comes in over the
Chicago and No, thwestern Railroad.
It will be Of the largest size, and built
in the most substantial manner. and
will be completed at an early day. It
will be furnished with ten Of Fairbanks
FIVE hundred bushel Hopper Scales, each
one of which, 20 perfect will be The ma
chinery, can he loaded to its full
capacity and the load discharged in y
few minutes. This shows the immense
amount Of grain which can be handled
in this Elevator, and is q sufficient
guaranty to farmers as we'll as receivers
and shippers, that correct weights will
be given.-CAisago Tribune.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1861-10-24
1{oLLA. Mo-. Oct. 10

KOLLA, Mo-, Oct. 10.
Thirty-one more Of our wounded ar.
rived from Springfield yesterday.
These men report that a sharp ekirmisl,
took place on Monday morning, 20
miles this side Of Lebanon, between
two compnies Of mounted men, belong
ing TO Maj. Wright's battalion, attached
to Gen. Wyman's command, and some
1870 rebels. Maj. Wright surprised
tho rebels by an attack in the rear, and
completely routed them killing about 80,
and taking the same number prisoners.
Maj. Wright's loss was one killed
and one wounded. Very little firing
was done by the rebels.
The report that Col. Tay'or's regi-
ment Of rebels, which has been station
ed at Springfield since the battle Of
Wilson's creek, has mar ched north, is
confirmed They have probably gone
to Price on the Usage.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1861-10-24
THE IOWA TROOPS.

The End regiment OF infantry, 20,
futile, Of this State, is in Kentucky
nearly opposite Cairo; the 3D., Lieut..
Col. Scott,is somewhere near Boonville,
Missouri: the 4,h, Col. Dodge, and 9Th,
Col Worthin ton. are somewhere in
Northern Missouri tie 9th, Col. Nc
Dowell, 9TH, Col. Lauman, sth, Col.
Steele, 9th, Col. Vandcver, and 10th,
Col. Pc'zel, are all supposed to be
under Gen. Fremont. The LIST cavalry
regiment, Col. Warren, were ordered
South from Burlington last week, are
PROBABLY also with Fremont; the ID
cavalry, Col. Elliott, is full, and in camp
at Davenport; the 81 cavalty, Col.
Busy, is in camp at Keokuk !; the 18th
infantry regiment, Col. Hare, is full, in
camp at Davenport the 18th infantry,
(the Col mel not yet appointcd) isnearly
full, in campsat Dubuque. The 18th
and l4th regiments will be full in a few
days, and three companies Of the 18th
regiments will rendezvous here ina day
or SO, preparatory to starting probably
for Fort Randall. Col. A. b. Porter
late major Of the gallant FIRST Iowa"
lis raising the 4th cavalry regiment,
which will 60 into camp at Mt. Pleasant
about the 18th inst. Gov. Kirkwood,
in his speech last Saturday, said that in
three weeks, Iowa would have at the
disposal Of the War Department, more
than nineteen thousand men, or fifteen
hundred more than Iowa's quota Of 500,
600 men. What State can say as
much.-Io,ca city Rep
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1861-10-24
Missouri Convention.

ST.. LOUIS, October II.
An ordinance providing for abolish
ing certain Offices, reducing salaries and
testing the loyalty Of civil officers in the
State, passed the State Convention
yesterday. One section provides that
all persons taking the oath prescribed
by this ordinance within thirty days Of
its passage, shall be exempt from arrest
or punishment for taking up arms
against the provisional government Of
this State, or giving aid and comfort to
its enemies in the present civil war, and
the Governor is directed to request the
President, in tho name Of the people Of
Missouri, by proclamation, to exempt
AL persons taking said oath from all
penalties incurred by taking up arm.
against us, or giving aid and comfort
to its enemies in the present civil war.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1861-10-24

John Alien was hung at Wincester,
Scott equity. ILL.,, on the 5th inst. liz
was one of the murderers of the Mace
family Lcchanye.
You can't crack that joke on on,
John Allen. gentlems n, any way you
can fix it, for he was recently elected
Judge OF ou' county, and has Just gene
70 Chicago to have splendid time
purchasing new goods for the
'Hrick.'
But here is one that we'll crack or
him, for il is a good enough FnEScu
.lokc e crack itself During his ab
sencc his family very suddenly increas-
cd from two to five, excluding himself
Great patriarch, a caution take,
While on the Judges bench,
With all thy cares both small and great.
Learn TO fsrle. I'ous some French.
See explanation elsewhere.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1861-10-24
Pensions Ia Soldiers.

Since a number Of our people are di
rec,ly interested, or at least should be
so, in whatever relates to war matters
we present below for their information
synopsis ofthe law touching pensions
"Those entitled to a pension must be
wounded or otherwise injured while "in
the line Of duty" If total disability is
certified to by the surgeon, it gives to
non commissioned officers and privates
IS per month. The degree Of disabili-
ty fixes a uniform rate Of pension under
the acts Of Congress that is for fatal
disability, So; three quarters is Sc; two
thirds is 1898; onc-half is 81, and SO
on down to Fights. For ID Lieutenant,
total disability is SIS; First Lieu,en-
ant, sl7; Captain. $50; Major, so5 ;
Lieutenant Colonel or Colonel, $50;
which is the highest invalid pension al
lowed by existing law.
The proof required to substantiate
a claim is certificate from one of the
commissioned officers under whom
the soldier served, stating when and nm
der what circumstances the injury was
received, and certificate from tie sur
geon describing the injury, and how it
affects the soldier, and stating the t1c
gree Of disability tor obtaining subsis-
lance BY manual labor.
II a soldier is killed in battle, and
dies at any time in, or after leaving the
service, from wounds or other injuries
received while Sin the line of duty" his
widow, if he be private, receives
pension of $3.50 per month, during
widowhood.
If the widow should, after receiving
the pension, die or marry agnin, thu
pension rcverts to the children, if any,
until sixteen years OF age; but if the
husband, by the second marriage, dies,
the widow .ecovers her pension again
from the date OF the death Of her last
husband.
The pension to widows Of non. COM
missioncd officers. such rs Corporals
and Sergcants, ranges from to eight
dollars per month; ID Lieutenants, SIS
LIST I.icutcntants 81; Captains, $40;
Majors, $25: Lieut.. Colonies and Colo
ncls; $50; which is the limit Of pen
sions for all grades above Colonel.
Proof to substantiate claim by
widow, is copy Of the record OF the
marriage, when there is any. If not,
the affidavit Of the person who perform
ed the ceremony, and of others present
with proof Of her identity, and her
widowhoed. -SpringfeH journal.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1861-10-24

We received a short time since
very fine map Of Missouri colorcd in
counties, from Dir. J. T. Lloyd ofNew
York, which we recommend to our sub.
scribers.
Price only Is cts. Size 2x24 fee.
II is all excellentlreference in these wal
times, and for that purpose is worth ten
times its cost.
Nehave also received from the.same
gentlemen another valuable reference in
the shape Of map Of eastern Virginia
colo'rd in counties, showing all the prin'
cipal towns both large: and small, all
'ue::railroads, rivers, canals, forts bat
terles. and many Of the high ways, and
other useful information. It also shows
the whole Of theDistrict Of Columbia,
the States Of Maryland, Delaware, and
part OF Penn. N. Y. aud n. G.
This he LAS sent thus early to show
the position Of Virginia, where an i'm
portant battle is soon expected. The
map ofthe! western half will soon be rea.
dy, and both. halves arc SO made that
they can be easily Joined. together ma
king one large and complete map Of
that state.
This map is taken from actual sur.
,cys, and is..the only ole from which
5eu. Scott plans the campaign.
Send sl,oo to J. T. Lloyd l64 Broad
way New York, aud you will receive
the whole map.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1861-10-24
The Fight at Bolivar Ilcights.

OaItimOre, Vet. IL.
A gentleman from near Harper's
Ferry furnishes the particulars Of :. fight
between six companies, consisting of
parts Of the 18th Pennsylvania, Sd Wis.
conSin, and l3 Massachusetts regiments,
under Col. John Geary, and 5000 rebels
early yesterday morning The rebels
showed themselves on Bolivar Heights
q, Harper's Ferry, and cc,nmenced al
attack from their artiller, upon three
companies. under Mai J N. Gould Sta
toned on the north side Of The Potomac
A constant fire was kept mp for some
hours, when three companies Of til" Sd
Wisconsin Regiment crossed the river
and o,med into line. drove the enemy
back, and succeeded in capturing one
of their guns. They were however
compelled to retreat, which they did in
good order to the river. Here they
were reinforced by three other compa-
mes, and they then with Col Gearv at
their head marched upon the enemy,
and after hard lighting drove them from
their position and rccaptnred the 81
FOUNDER, a C"lnmbiad. Our forces had
bnt three pieces of artillery, and those
were tired from this side Of the river,
until Tire enemy's retreat. The enemy
had seven pieces Of artillery and 500
cavalry, together with their infantry,
and was completely routed and driven
back some three miles.
Our loss in killed and wounded Is not
over Z, while that Of the enemy is at
least $50.
Col. Ashley who was at the head
Of the enemy is among the rebels kill
ed.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1861-10-24
From ST. Louis.

October is.
The Democrats Rolla correspondent,
dating Tuesday, writes that by the ar-
rived Of more Springfield wounded,
word has been received Of an engage
mcnt between two companies Of cavalry
belonging 10 Wyman's expedition and
400 mounted rebels, in which the latter
were routed with loss Of 60 in killed,
wounded and prisoners. The fight
occurred lS miles northeast at I.eban.
on, on Sunday morning. The two
companies, under command ofcaptains
Montgo merry and Switzlcr, attacked tho
rebels. and coming within loo yards Of
them delivered their fire, upon which the
rebels broke. They returned only =
few struggling shots. Thirty prisoners
were secured, and by their acknow-
ledgment' twenty five at least were
killed. This fight was in sight Of the,
Springfield wounded.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1861-10-24

On our first page will be found the
premiums awarded at our late County
Fair. It will be seen that number Of
the Committees took the privilege Of
awarding premiums, for which the So
ciety had not provided in their Premium
List, and hence have no sums set oppo.
site their awards. We hardly know
who is to blame in this particular, the
Committees for not informing thcmsel-
yes OF their duties, before entering upon
them, or the Society for no: making a
more extended list. We hope this mat
ter will be rcmedicl another year.
Mr.. J. NJ. Shanklin received the five
dollar award offered to the person rails
ing the most money Tor the Fair.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1861-10-24

The Chicago journal says that the
States ofNew Hampshire, Pennsylvania
and Indiana, are the first to fll the
quota of their volunteers called tor by
the Government.
We don't believe Penn. has done any
such . thing. 1t is but week or two
since that the most bitter complaints
were made against her for being the
most backward Of any Of the States in
this respect. It may be true Of the
other two; and as much can in few
days be said Of Illinois and Iowa.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1861-10-24

The 18th Iowa Regiment is now COM
pleted. The others arc fast filling.
The Dav. Daily Gazette, OF the 10th
has the following:
SOLDIERS IN CAMP.-.Yestcrday the
moring reports from Camp Mcclellan,
showed, with the volunteers arrived
last evening, there are now in that camp
over 1850 men, and more are daily be.
ing added. The 18th regiment is full,
and there are more than enough over
for the 23th regiment. At Davenport
Barracks there is one regiment Of cav.
airy, IL companies, numbering over a
thousand men. They have five or SIX
hundred horses.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1861-10-24
Stewards Circular.

Secretary Seward has issued circu.
lar addressed to the Governors ofstates
advising the strengthening of harbors
and other defences in the North. This
rather intimates that we might have
some difficulty with foreign powers
a Depression Of stocks followed as soon
as the facts ia the circulars became ge-u
orally known.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1861-10-24
New Orleans.
[ from the I.ouiayilla Journal. ]

sTouA INC LOUISVILLE SOuVuSi.
1fNew Orleans has fallen into the
hands of the United States its condi-
ton, we have no doubt. will be very
speedily improved. Certainly improve
ment. is very desirable.
We have seen no very late New
Orleans papers, but the last we did see
were quite subducL IN their tone.
They exhibited no enthusiasm IN the
Southern cause. They had nothing
ofthc bullying and clustering style that
characterized them last winter. What
they see al around has had the effect to
sober them
The reports contained in the papers
We have referred to show that King
Cotton is not only dethroned but a
dead monarch. On Of them says,
"thirseen bales sold on Saturday, nine
teen on Monday. and "centeen yester-
day" Another says "ll7 bales against
1904 bales during the corresponding
periodlast year. There: were. 10000
bales in store, and the export is but
down ut 900" With no sale Of cotton,
pork Ut forty dollars > barrel, hay At
iii y dollars ton, and all things else ut
monstlous prices, the banks in state
Of suspension, and Ill the operations Of
ofg".ernmcnt conducted on Treasury
notes withno ascertain able basis the peo.
pie Of New Orleans, it is easy tosec, conld
hardly change their condition without
finding it improved. Louisville Journal.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1861-10-24
Miss Julia Farrell. aged l9 wears n

Miss Ju|ia Farrell, aged Is years re-
Gently obtained a verdict in Chicago
Of $4,000, against DR.. Frederick A.
Coldwell, for NAL practice. She ap.
pied to him to remove an inperfection in
the left eye, caused by the small pox.
He agreed to do it within six or seven
davs. but demand bill of $50 of her
in advance which was paid.
The result of prolonged and nnskil-
fnl treatment was the loss Of both OF
her eyes. Hence the suit and verdict Of
the jury Served the quack right.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1861-10-24

of his worth ~ n commanding officer.
He not only excites the admiration Of
all who see him, and inspires Ills men
with u feeling Of perfect security, but
commands the respect Of all the military
men wherever VIC go. At St. Louis,
where there are scores Of military Com
manders, he received one continued
series Of compliments during our whole
stay. Our only fear is land must con-
tess it selfish onc) that lie will b. pro-
NOTED and We shall lose him.
| have this afternoon for the FIRST time
since my arrival been out on kind Of
exploring expedition, during my ramblc
with friends Chase andComant. We re-
called ourselves Will, P~rsimmons, which
grow in great abundance here, most
delicious fruit, but something new TO
me. We passed farm after farm which
had been abandoned for weeks with tho
grain going to waste, and everything
left which could not be taken at mo-
ments notice, all in the care Of "ContrA. :
bands.''
Everything has the appearance Of
utter destruction and makes one feel
gloomy to hook upon it. .-
We found one house, or rather she'd,
which contained fourteen human beings
old and young, who had fled from the
interior of the State, the men were rob-
bed Of all their teams, farming utensils,
grain and everything they had, abused
in every conceivable way, and threat
cned with death ii they did not leave,
while their wives were subject to alt
manner Of insult, deprived Of all their
clothing except what they happened to
have on, and sent adrift; yet they
seemed to feel quite thankful to get of
even this well, for many of their neigh
bors were murdered in cold blood. I
know you have heard these things many
times, but the sensation is very diiltren,
when you are in the midst Of them, and
can sec, and talk with The sufferers for
yourself. So yon will pardon me for
again mentioning them.
II the fathers e mothers. brothers,
sisters 4 wives Of our boys who are
now here to help protect the Union
people, could see how it delights them
to see tne Iowa Bows come, and how
grateful they feel towards us, | am
sure they would saw I'VE are glad
you went, we are willing to he deprived
Of yonr society and. perhaps suffer 4
little, to render 80 great \ good TO our
brethren there"
There is but 10 "f our Regimen, sick,
and not one Of 60. C's boys. While
in the others there are from three to
i've hundred, this speaks well for the
prudence .f our boys.
hope our friends will not forget 10
sent the TRANSCRIPT every week, aud
such other reading matter rs they can
spare Since we lett Iowa City We
have received but one paper from home.
But am writing too much and al
though there is much more, | might
write you, will stop for fear of being
tedious. With kind wishes to all re
main
Truly Yours
J.. Il. NELSON.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1861-10-24

Ma;or-G General Fremont is not a grad.
rate of West Point. He was gradual
ed at Charleston, Is. CO. College, stud
led civil engineering, and then obtained
a lieutenancy Of engineers.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1861-10-24
SYRACUSE. Mo. Oct. 20.

SYRACUSE. Mo. Oct. 20.
1t is reported that acting Brig. Gen.
Wyman, who left Rolla several days
since with about $500 men, has arrived
nj Linn Creek, where he dispersed a
body Of rebels, killing considerable
number and taking over two hundred
prisoners, and captured eighteen wagon
loads OF goods belonging to McCiurg
Il Co. y prominent Union firm whom
the rebels had robbed. Advic-s from
Gen. Fremont are to o'clock Friday
night. lie is still at Warsaw, and the
pontoon bridge across the Usage was to
be finished on Saturday. Gen. Sigers
division had crossed the river. 1t was
reported in our camp ut Warsaw that
Price had been reinforced by McCulloch
and that their combined forces were
terrifying Oceola, where they intended
to- give Frcmon, battle.
Maj. Scott Of Gen. Sigel's staff, from
Warsaw Yesterday says: Diinite and
satisfactory information had been re.
ceived at Sigel's camp, that Price broke
up his camp in Cedar county where he
arrived last Sunday week, and where it
was said he would stand and give bat
tie, and continue his retreat towards the
Arkansas line.
Special dispatch to the St. Louis Democrat
JEFFERSON CRY, Oct. 20
Major Wilver, If the lst Missouri
scouts, arrived here to- day, on the stea-
mer Sioux City; and reported that on
the 18th l5O of his regiment, under
Maj. White, surprised the rebel garrison
at Lexington and re- captured the place
and all the sick and wounded, together
with quantity Of guns, pistols and 9TH
er articles which the rebels threw away
in their flight. Two pieces Of cannon,
which were in the fort, were also cap
tured,
The Sioux City brought down about
one hundred Of our sick and wounded,
among them Coils. White and Grover,
who are slowly recovering. The rebel
garrison numbered 800. The condition
Of Lexington is represented as dcplora.
bic, portions Of the town having been
stripped Of everything. and many of the
inhabitants are actual. suffering for the
necessaries nflife.
Work on the Notifications hero has
not been snspenIed,and no order TO that
was effect ever issued.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1861-10-24

WASHINGTON IN 4 MERCANTILE
VlEw.-Never since the day the first
house was built in Washington has it
been in more prosperous condition
on Pennsylvania avenue new stores are
going up on every vacant lot; every
building is rented at exhorbitant rates;
hundreds of military stores have been
opened. and more are wanted; they all
continue to charge enormous profits,
and keen a crowd AROUND their coun.
tiers the whole time, during the day.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1861-10-24

DECLINE IN CoFFEE.-The latest
news from Rio (via England) advises =
decline in the price Of coffee in that
great market This will be good news
TO consumers here, who have to pay
for-the article higher prices than proba.
BY were ever known- ii. j.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1861-10-24

The report that the ancient Governor
Jackson Of Missouri, convened his Leg
islature at Lexington after the surren
der Of Col. Mulligan, and passed Sc
cession ordinance, proves untrue.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1861-10-24

Government has finally determined
upon entering into an arrangement for
an exchange Of prisoners with the reb.
els; being to this extent obliged to re
cognize them as beligerent power.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1861-10-24

THE venerable preacher and poet,
Rev. John Pierpont, now Is years Of
age, coes to war as Chaplain Of the 22d
Maesach usetts regiment, of which Sena-
tor Wilson Is Colonel.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1861-10-24

The Discretionary Committee award
ed q premium Of SO cents to Miss Ellen
Rogers for asplendid boquetat theFair
This docs not appear in the awards of
premiums, a. Il should. .
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1861-10-24
Duty ON Green Teas.

NEW YoRK, Oct. 20.-It is reported
that Secretary Chase has decided that
green teas are manufactured ar ticles,
coming from places other than their
growth. and are therefore liable to >
duty Of Is per cent.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1861-10-24
a Valuable Price Captured.
EOnT MONROE. Oct. 16.

The gun boat Seminole has arrived
from Washington. When passing
transports above Aqua Creek, she was
fred on by rebel batteries. Four out
Of forty shots took effect. One nearly
carrying away her mizzen-mast.
The Seminole returned % shells,
some Of which burst over the rebel bat
terry.
The gun.b boat Flag has sent up a
valuable prize take but a short distance
off Fort Sumter, loaded with molasscs,
fruit, DC.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1861-10-24

Large quantities Of railroad iron have
lately been shipped from along the tracks
Of the Chicago 4 Rock Island, ana
Sterling and Rock Island Rail roads,
TO St. Louis to be used in covering the
gun boats, fitting out for the New Or
leans expedition.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1861-10-24

THE earnings Of the great lines Of
railway connecting tho East and West,
are greater by nearly IS per cent, in
1851. than they were in. 1850, :
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1861-10-24
Southern News.
New YoRK, Oct

New YoRK, Oct Fl.
The Richmond Eraminer says tln
Nashville is still in Charlston harbor,
and that Messrs. Sfidell and Mason
did not sail in that vessel.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1861-10-24

1SENV nm WUNIH1 WV ~
The Conservative Of this city has ad-
vice that the town Of Humboldt, Kansas.
has been totally burned by rebels from
the Indian country. It isthought prob
able that the records and papers OF the
U.s6. Land Office were destroyed.
Two hundred wagons and one thous'
and yoke Of oxen have been sent to
Fremont's command, within the past
week, from this place.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1861-10-24

The interesting letter of Mr.. Nelson in
our Columns, bears the same date of
Mr.. Frees published last week. This
shows that our mails are not in a very
good state in the direction Of Cape
''irardeau. Something We very much
lament.