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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-11-08
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH.


81 lazpoxrzD ExPazssLY FOE THE JouRNAL.l
The Fleet Heard From.
IT LANDS AT BULLS 8, BAY E.IGI Is NILES ABOVE
Resignation of Gen. Beauregard. |
R0sENCRANZ DEFEATS FLOYD.
A Great Freshet on the Potomac
IMPORTANT NEWS FROM MISSOURI.
FIR MONT SUPE II CEDED
Great E1citenaesat .aMsOng HIS
.As'nsy IN Consequence.
His Farewell Address to the Troops.
THE ENEMY ON THE WILSON CREEK
BATTLE GROUND.
A BATTLE HOURLY EXPECTED.
Fire in the Hospital at Washington.
THE CONFEDERATE CAUSE LOSING
| GROUND IN EUROPE.
Archbishop Hughes and Thurlow Weed to
! Visit France.
A SHARP sKIRMIsH IN KANSAS.
Judge Grier Refuses to Try the
| Pirates.
Disaffection in Beauregard's Army
REBEL ACCOUNT OF THE FIGHT AT HATTERAS
| Resin,1nfina, NJ Gpne..nl XToOOl
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-11-08

The singing B's are Big Bethel, Bull Run
and Balls Bluff.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-11-08

a. Col. W. T. Shaw, Of the l4th regi-
ment Iowa Infantry, has arrived at Daven-
port, and taken charge of the regiment,
which is now full. The Dubuque Times
saws he was a member of the celebrated Gay
battalion which went from Kentucky, and
won laurcls in the Mexican war. He there
gained wounds and honor, and ripe expert
ence which goes far to fit him for the sta
ton to which he is now appointed
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-11-08

Resignation of Gen. Beauregard.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-11-08
The Fleet Heard From.

IT LANDS AT BULLS BAY, Is NILES ABOVE
CHARLESTON.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-11-08

Disafection in Beauregard's Army
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-11-08

Reclamation Of General Wool.
The Rebels Withdrawing to Richmond.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-11-08

Judge Grior Refuses to Try the
Pirates
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-11-08

Great Excitement .ansOssg Hts
.ay.nsy IN Consequence.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-11-08
our ARMY CORRESPONDENCE.
CAMP MCCLELLAN,(

CAMP MCCLELLAN,(
DAVENPORT, Nov. 4th, 1851
Dear Journal The ~r"at et~:F" &c over.
and we are Company A." Our boys feel
quite lively to-day, over our being assigned q
position at the head of the regiment.
All the companies in the 18th regiment
were assigned their permenant letter to-day !;
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-11-08

Archbishop Hughes and Thurlow Weed to
Visit France.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-11-08

A SHARP skIRMIsh IN KANSAS.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-11-08

His Farewell Address to the Troops.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-11-08

THE ENEMY ON THE WILSON CREEK
BATTLE GROUND.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-11-08

Ole parts OF the Iudlll DulltliuS, oScllcI Will
the roof, were destroyed When the flames
were first discovered, hurried preparations
were made for the removal of the sick and
wounded-about so in number. This was
effected in good order, and with safety to the
patients, who are now comfortably cared, for
Thirty of the patients were Oh Thursday
moved to Annapolis.
The President has recognized Camille Mar
tin as vice Consul of Spain at San Francisco
and Godfrey Snidaker as Consul Of the Prin-
cipalities of Schomberg for the United States,
to reside at Chicago.
ALBANY, Oct. 4.
Thurlow Weed and Archbishop Hughes are
about starting for Europe, probably by the
Africa, Wednesday, to cndeavor to counteract
the operations of the Southern Commission
ers, and to prevent the recognition Of the
Southern Confederacy by France and Eng
land.
It is understood that Gen. Scott goes out
in the same steamer.
NASHVILLE, KY, Nov. 4.
A gentlamen of this city from Gauley
Bridge, on Saturday, reports that Floyd had
cut a road around the hill where Rosecrans
was encamped and was shelling his camp
Rosecrans was returning the fire, and had ST
fenced two batteries. He has also sent a de-
tatchment up the new road to attack him in
the rear. He had Floyd completely surround
ed. No Federals had been killed when the
gentleman left.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8.
The Common Council of Philadelphia pre-
sented magnificent sword, on Friday, to
Gen. Mcclellan.
Gen. Sims sent flag of truce to General
Evans, at Leesburg, to enquire into the dispo-
sition of prisoners taken at the battle of Balls
Bluff. Evans replied that they were confined
at Richmond, and that he would communi-
cate with the rebel government relative to the
of prisoners.
The news from Europe, per last steamer,
shows that the rebel emissaries in. London
md Paris were very noisy and confident in
he belief that the necessities of the manufac
uring interests would lead to an interference
n American affairs, for the purpose Of break
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-11-08

The bark Honduras reports seeing at day.
light on the I'd, between Cape Fear and
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-11-08

A BATTLE HOURLY EXPECTED.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-11-08
IMPORTANT NEWS FROM MISSOURI.

FREMONT sUPERCEDED
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-08-16
Justly DESCRIBED Compliments.-W cheer

Justly DESCRIBED Compliments. cheer
fully give place to the following:
TUESDAY EVENING, August 49,
MEssRs. EDIroRs II should do the great
est injustice to my own feelings did fail to
acknowledge through your columns, ere leav-
ing town, the courtesy and kind attention of
"mine host and lady Of the Carter House.
Coming to your thriving little town near a
week since as strangers, sick, and weary Of
travel, we found warm hearts to greet us.
and were surrounded with many delicate at
tentions, which have given to our scjourn
somewhat of the atmosphere of home.
1t is evidently the motto of our host, that
"whatever is worth doing at all, is scorta
doing well," and he is not only gentleman,
but " he certainly can keep hotel.
And finding as we have a jewel of 4 land
lord, we cannot help wishing to see him more
worthily set, in a much larger and more spa
cious house. And this we expect to see,
should we return here, for such house &C.
dar Falls must have, and Wilcox is the man
to keep it. Hastily yours.
VIOLA D.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-08-16

Another Military C0mpany-A military
Company is now being organized in this
place. Mr.. WV. H. MCCLURE is authorized
by the Governor Of Iowa to enlist the men
and provide for their subsistence until the
company is organized AS reports have been
circulated that the company was aspeculation
on the part Of certain individuals we desire
here to contradict them emphatically. This
company is raised by authority of the State
of Iowa. No commissions have been issued
to its officers and none will be until they are
elected by full company. This corps will
make their head quarters here until eighty
four men enlist, when an election will take
place and the company will be ordered to the
rendezvous at Camp Union at Dubuque
About fifty men have already enlisted.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-08-16


The Fair.-From all quarters we hear OF
a determination to come up to the home fes-
tival Of labor. So come along, let every body
and his wife be on hand, and bring some
thing to show.
The trains upon the Dubuque and Sioux
City Railroad will carry passengers at one
half the usual rates, aud articles for exhibi-
ton will be forwarded free, during the three
days Of the fair
In Ladies' craftsmanship, VIC trust that
there may be quite competition. The pre-
miums are, first $500; second $500.
Remember the Fair on the 18th. 18th,
and 10Th Of September, to he held of,>the
grounds Of the Cellar Valley Joint scock
Agricultural Association, at Cedar Falls
Call for premium list at BEowS & BAESrM's
office, Overman's Block.
Memberships are one dollar. BARxuM
is the Treasurer. Call for ticket before it
is too late. Delays are dangerous.
Tho preparation for grand farmers
festival is going forward with renewed zeal
land spirit. Wehope to sec on that occasion
"a fair sample Of our agricultural and mechan-
ical ability-in proof Of what can be deyel-
.oped by labor and skill, incur valley. Far
.mcrs and merchants, and everybody, prepare
something, each and every one Of You as a
representative Of the triumph of industry and
genius Let the strength, the intelligence
and beauty Of our noble valley grace the
fair by their own presence. The executive
committee are determined to have all things
in readiness for the coming fair, and no ef.
fort will be spared to make it a show worthy
OF our great and growing young State So
let everybody and their wife, be on hand,
and bring something to show. Remember,
ire nth, ls.h, and lo'h q September. N
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-08-16

Ntr Drug Street.-The new drug store has
an advertisement in this week. We have
heard the quality and price of the goods sold
by this establishment favorably spoken of
repeatedly by customers, and from its gen
eral appearance and our acquaintance with
the gentlemen who has it in charge, we should
say that it was a capital place to trade We
arc under obligations for bottle of medicine
free Of charge
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-08-16

Grand r. Il. Excursion. Waterloo
Hook and Ladder Company have effected
arrangements for a Grand Railroad Excur-
sion to Dubuque, to come off Thursday,
August 22d. Tickets for the round trip one
dollar. The excursionists will leave Waterloo
on the regular train and return the day fol-
lowing. We like this plan better than crowd
ing it all into one day. The arrangements
arc ample and complete for the comfort and
pleasure Of all who may choose to 60. We
should be happy to see Cedar Falls largely
represented.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-08-16

Retridution-It is perfectly natural for
DEvISE to. treat, and far be it from us to i'm
pcde his action in this direction. We are
confident that his treating is not confined to
us, for everybody that gives him a call gets
treated-wcll. Whatever DEvINE sells and
recommends is good, and the public, we per-
ceive, begin to appreciate him. Go and see
DEvINE all We lovers of iife's luxuries.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-08-16

Picture GalLery.-Mr. FRANK NJ. PICKER.
ILL, formerly of Dubuque, has opened pic,
turc gallery in the third story of Overnan S
Block, in the room recently occupied by the
Good Tcmplars. B. +. WHITE is finishing
. the. second story of his new building for Mr.
PIcKEsILL's Gallery, and the room in Over
mans Block is only to be occupied Temporal.
rily. Mr.. P. is said to be an excellent ar
fist, as good as Dubuque ever afforded
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-08-16

Select School.-Miss MATHEWS will COM
mcnce school for young ladies and misses
on Monday the 18th inst, in the old Congre-
gational Hall, Ovcrman's Block. See adver-
tisement.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-08-16

Dead. We are panied to hear Of the death
ofthe Good Templar Lodge at this place. Its
disease was located in the Treasury. The bur-
den Of it's support, we are told, has always
been borne by a few individuals, and in their
efforts to shift the load to other shoulders the
institution expired
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-08-16

Prosperity. - There is not a dwelling
house in town to rent, and many are occupied
by two and three families. This is substan-
tial proof Of prosperity.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-08-16

Warshouse.-Tnos. WALNUT, Esq, has
leased the warehouse adjoining the one owned
by himself, belonging to Mr.. P. CROSBY, and
is now prepared to do driving business.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-08-16

Go,leg,-The ladies gem, Godey's Lady s
Book, is received for September The strin-
gency of the times do not seem to effect the
enterprising spirit of its publisher The
superb fashion plates of this magazine are
uncqualed in the world. Every lady should
possess Cooley.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-08-16
D. D. DEvINE

wholesale and Retail Dealer, ard Manufacturer o! Con-
feetionery, selling Assorted Steam Refined Stick
Candy at ID cents b by the box and at retail only
cents per 1b Eastern manufacturers beat that II you
can! Fruits at Wholesale. Remember the place, two
doors moth Of the old post Office bui!dn n.y. Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-08-16

Episcopalian.-Rev. X. d. BROOKE, Of Du-
buQuc, will hold Episcopal service in the
Horticultural Hall on Sabbath next, at lO4
o'clock, A. N.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-08-16

Building.- Esq. CHAPMAN is adding a
story to his residence, at the corner of Second
and Washington streets.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-08-16
EXCHANGE

On New York, Chicago, and Dubuque for sale at the
Exchange Office Of Z. b. HATcH; and the highest price
will also be paid for Eastern Drafts Eastern Currency
and Gold. r. u. HATCH.
CEDAR FALLS. May sth, 1861. S
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-08-16

Arthurs.-Thc Home Magazine for Sep
tcmbcr has arrived. The long evenings will
soon be at hand, and VIC advise our readers
to secure to themselves Ar,hurs company.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-08-16

Ne,o Lumber Yard.-Mr. WIN. GooDuuE, of
Beloit, Wisconsin, has established lumber
yard at this place. We hear that his prices
are very reasonable.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-08-16

Bremen County Fair.-The Bremen Coun-
ty Fair will be held at Wavcrly on the LIST,
I'd, and 81 of October. ..--
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-08-16

The Republican electors recommended to meet in
heir respective townships Saturday. the 3ls day of
August next and select their delegates to the County
Convsntion.
g. BAGG, ..r.
IS aH SSsSSfs Rep. os" Com.
Waterloo, August I, 1861.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-08-16
EMPLOYMENT!

AGENTS WANTED!
We will pay from s25 to 30 per month"; all exren
SEES to active Agents, give commission Particulars
sent free. Address ERIE SEWING MACHINE COMPANY, r.
JAMES, General Agent, Milan, Ohio.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-08-16

List of Letters.-Sec list Of advertised let
ters in another column.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-08-16
(Comnunita ted.)

Soldiers Pay Raised.-By the recent act Of
Congress the pay of the volunteers is raised
four dollars per month for privates and non
commissioned officers; making the pay of a
private now fifteen dollars per month. This
with the 500 bounty enables the volunteer
to earn more than the ordinary wages paid
to laborers. A good chance is offered to all
who wish to enlist by calling on Mr.. McCLuRE
and putting down their names as members
Of the Rife Company now being organized
here X
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-08-16
FOCAL DEPARTMENT..
Republican County Convention.

Convention will be held by the Republicans OF Black
Hawk County, Iowa, Thursday, the 5th day OF Sep
TENDER, A. D. 1861 at the Court House in Waterloo, at
o'clock, NJ Of said day, for the purpose OF nomna
ting Candidates be supported at the coming election for
Representative Sheriff. Treasurer and Recorder County
Jadse and Coroner County Surveyor and County Super
iatcndent which Convention the various townships
will entitled to the following number Of delegates Wig
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-08-16


Troublesome Customers. Mt CARMEL, Til,
June 8, 1s5O.--Dr. SLOAN, Dear Sir i
made purchase Of your Horse Ointment
and Condition Powder of your travelling
agent last February, and be agreed to visit
me again in April, but the month of March
expired, the Ointment and powders were all
sold, since which have been looking for
the return of your agent. Hardly day
passes without a call for your medicines. If
you can send your agent this way soon,
please to do SO, if not, let me know it, that
I may tell the people. My most troublesome
customers are those who have used bottle
of the Ointment or a package of the Powders,
and being pleased with it, want more.
Respectfully yours,
., V. MILLER.
See Sloans advertisement in another column
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-08-16

4 Wom.--The Courier assalled the local
editor of the Dubuque Herald and he rotor
ted. The Courier constantly assails us and
this place and we occasionally rctort Now
we would Ii r. toRSkltR e Neal of the Herald
ifhc would not aus. a we have done? Ifhe
will look at the matter in the right light he
will see that he does wrong by placing lis
upon the same platform with the Courier
The newspaper jealousy" is confined to
Waterloo. That we are jealous Of our rival
is not the truth, and the files of the GAZETTE
will prove it.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-10-31

1t is almost time that our leaders were be.
ginning to appreciate the fact that there Is
small use in putting weapons into unfamiliar
hands. We have several times called atten-
tion to the Importance of target practice as
part of the system of regular drill for our
most entirely neglected, with the single ex-
ception of the special corps Of Colonel Ber-
dan. Our population residing in densely
settled portions of the country has but little
opportunity to acquire skill in the use Of
firearms and this exposes our troops to ini-
mense disadvantage in contest with men
accustomed from childhood TO the rifle and
fowling-piece This has been made manifest
on various occasions, and particularly in the
affair at Balls Bluff, if the latest and apps-
rently most accurate accounts of that unfor.
tunate encounter are trustworthy. These
give it the appearance OF an irregular skirm-
ish, in which our men were cut down by the
sharpshooters of the enemy covered by
woods, until no longer able to bear the gall
ing FIRE, which drove the caunonier5 from
their guns, when on an order to retreat they
broke, and rushed precipitately into the
river. 1t was a repetition of Braddock's de-
feat, in which troops trained to regular war
fare stood helpless when opposed by this
species of bush-hghting, carried on by men
who relied upon quick eye and steady
rifle. The heavy loss among our officers is
sufficient evidence Of the fatal accuracy Of
the rebels aim.
1t is not only in the increased power of
destruction that q course of training, such ss
we urge, would be desirable, but also in the
greater steadiness that it would impart to
our troops. However individually brave
men may be, familiarity with their weapons
tends powerfully to augment their confidence
in themselves as in their fellows. They know
that they can protect themselves aud that no
enemy can stand long against we'll directed
and fatal fire. This assurance of victory is
worth much to soldiers who have not yet
had time to acquire the machine-like impass-
ibility which becomes traditional in a stand
ing army, and as it is the cheapest and most
readily acquired substitute for the latter it
should be cultivated with the utmost assidu-
ity. The results of the campaign thus far
show that our best fighting has been done in
Western Virginia and Missouri, where the
Western troops and frontiersmen have en-
joyed the same advantage as the rebels aud
where their skill with the rife has compen-
sated for defects in drill and discipline. 1t
would be well if these lessons should produce
their proper effect upon those who are train
ing our volunteers. A couple of hours day
devoted to target practice would soon enable
our men to become fair shots. They would
learn to feel pride in their weapons and in
their skill, and they would march to the
conflict with the assurance that they were
able to take care of themselves, or, at least,
that they would not fall nsvenged.-Phik-
ddelphid Ledger. &zss
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-10-31
The Chinese Sugar Cane.

From the following, from the Dayton
Journal, it will be seen that our old fellow
citizen, James A. Hedges, is determined to
make the cultivation of sorghum general
thing throughout Miami Valley:
Among the new enterprises recently under
taken is the sugar works or refinery of that
enterprising andingenious gentleman, james
A. Hedges, Esq. He has for several years
past taken deep interest in the cultivation
Of sorghum, or sugar cane and its manutac-
ture into sirup and sugar. After various
experiments he succeeded in constructing
machinery and boilers by which he makes
snup and sugar equal to the best made in
Louisiana. Early last spring he supplied
number of farmers with seed, aud agreed TO
manufacture their crop of sorghum ou the
shares into molasses or sugar. He next
procured the large building and grounds
near the. upper hydraulic, aud constructed
his machinery. This is propelled by large
steam engine, and is the most ingenious aud
effective that could well be devised. We
visited his establishment yesterday, and
were reminded on our entrance, by the
odor, of one of our old sugar camps.
1t was at the hour of high twelve, and
groups of workmen were sitting around, dip.
ping their bread in molasses and taking their
dinner. In a few minutes the boiLing.of of
dUOuI GWO DhrTelS Vi uOldsSoS was COLup ploIcu
and drawn off through long copper troughs
into the barrels. Its rich golden hue tempted
US to taste and admire it for SO long time
that a friend became alarmed about our
health. Hr. Hedges assured him that there
was nothing unhealthy about it, aud that one
of his Workmen who came there consump-
tive was completely cured of diseased lungs.
Several gentlemen present pronounced the
molasses equal TO the best New Orleans sirup,
and far superior to the New Orleans molasses.
We also tasted some ginger cake sweetened
with it, which was superior to any we ever
before tasted. Mr.. II. boils by steam alto
pether, and makes vinegar out of the scum.
The vinegar will be equal TO the best wine vim
egar. The farmers interested are all satisfied
with their investment, and next year inte ad
10 cultivate sorghum extensively. Another
recommendation of the sirup or mOlasSes
made by Mr.. H. is, that it is free from dirt.
His vessels are all copper bOttomed, and kept
clean and bright as a dollar. Next year Mr..
H. is promised seed from Paris, France, Of a
superior quality, and it is now certain that
the North can make its own sugar and mo
lasses, and as soon as the perennial cotton
tree is introduced, will be perfectly inde-
pendent of the South.