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Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-12-27

camp Of rebels on the afternoon of the 18th
inst, near Milford and little north of War
rensbnrg. A brisk skrmish ensued, when
the rebels finding themselves surrounded,
SURRENDERED. Col. Davis took / 800 prison.
ers, including 3 colonies, II captains, 1000
stand of arms, 1000 horses, 60 Wagons, and
large quantity of tents, baggage and sup
plies. Our loss was two killed and eight
wounded. The rebels less is not known.
Information from Glasgow states that our
troops captured about two tons of gun pow
der buried on Claib Jackson's farm.
Maj. Hubbard captured GO rebels a day Or
two since in Johns county,
sKIRM1sn IN VIRGINIA..
Special to Herald Of Washington Goth
says that Gen. Ord started at o'clock this
morning. His command consisted of four
regiments the Bucktal rifles, and Colonel
Canes Eaton battery, consisting Of two "a
and two 10 pound howitzers. They pro-
ceeded on foraging expedition, in the d.
rection Of Dranesville Gen. Mccall antici-
pating that they might be attacked, ordered
the 1st and End brigadcs to follow. At 8
A. NJ. the LIST brigade, under Gen. Reynolds,
advanced on Lecsburg and took position on
Difficult creek to await further orders. Two
hours later Len Mccall with his staff, and
an escort of cavalry followed on the same
route. Meanwhile Gen. Ord advanced to
near Dranesvile, when his command was
suddenly fired upon by force lying in am
bush in dense woods ajacent. This was
the signal of battle, and brisk engagement
promptly ensued. Gen. Mccall, who arrived
a few minutes previously, took command
In a moments time Eaton's battery was
planted along side the Thornton House, firing
repeatedly and with terrible effect in the en-
my's ambush. COL Canes Bucktail rifemcn
were placed in advance, and fred upon the
enemy wherever they made their appearance.
The rebels, who had battery of Is pieces, re-
turned the canonading, and replied to the RI
three quarters of DIN hour, when the enemy
retrcated precipitately, our fire being to hot
for them. Our troops stood bravely under
the sharp voleys of the rebels. Their stead
mess was praised by Gen. Mccall and his
officers. The rebels took the direction Of
Fairfax Court House, leaving on the field
number of their killed and wounded. Our
troops pursued them short distance and
returned. Several bodies Of the rebels were
picked up, and Is wounded prisoners were
taken. Gen. Ord captured 8 wounded pris-
oners and two caissons with ammunition. In
their haste the enemy left behind arms of all
descriptions. clothing &c. Their loss is es.
timated at $50 killed and wounded. Tie loss
on our side was killed aid wounded, most
of whom belonged to the Bucktail. Col. Cane
received slight Wound. At 9 o'clock, p. NJ,
our troops had returned to camp, bringing in
SO wagon loads of forage.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-12-27
rs. The amount Of Hospital stores here is

tcrs. The amount of Hospital stores here is
enormous. There are now stores enough
to SUPPLY it for ten years. Government
property at this fort at the present time, is
not short Of million of dollars, although
the regulars took large amolint away with
them. A year ago there were 400 soldiers
here, most Of the officers were Southerners
and when the war broke out seeded"
Nine commissioned officers have left here
and Joined the rebel army, and when We
came here the only officer here were one
Lieutenant and the surgeon, with about 90
soldiers.
1t is supposed by some in the cast that
there is no need Of keeping troops here at
Fort Randall. This is great mistake, for
it is an actual necessity as the settlers in the
territory would not be safe one moment were
it not for the troops here. There are seve.
raj thousand Indians within twenty miles Of
this place, and the only thing that prevents
their committing depredations among the
white settlers is the fear of the terrible ret
ribution which they know will be tneted out
to them unless they arc peaceable. Several
more men have joined our command since
we came into the territory, for the express
purpose of getting their families where they
could be protected, and other citizens have
told me that they should have left the Ter
ritory if these soldiers had not been sent here
for their protection.
In conclusion letme say to our Cedar Falls
friends that the boys from that place are all
well and hearty, and think there is not one
who does not feel that he can spend the win
ter here contcntcd and happy. We are in a
very healthy climate, with good comfortable
quarters, plenty to eat. What more could
we ask9 1t is true, we are far separated
from our friends, but will endeavor to con-
tent ourselves with the hope of reunion at
no very distant period. will say also to
our friends that there is mail line from &c.
dar Falls to Fort Randall, and that hear
much fault found because it does not bring
more letters. Will our friends investigate
this subject and ascertain whether the fault
lies with Uncle SAM "
Truly yours,
N PIERCE.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-12-27

Some of,e, Chicagoan. we believe, writes
from Cedar Falls very wrongfully charging
the postmaster of this city with neglect Of
duty in forwarding the mails to their desti-
nation. The gentleman who penned the ar
ticlc was either misinformed or else had some
selfish end in view which only could be at
tanned by incorporating facts. 1t found
its way into our columns through an over
sight. We hasten to explain the true state
Of the case, and set matters Alright.
In the first place, with the exception of the
instance alluded to il, the Cedar Falls letter,
the mail has never missed reaching the cars
before but once since Mr. David has been
Postmaster at this Office The only reason
he did not make connections this time was
because the clock at the railroad station hap
pcned to be about five minutes ahead Of that
at the Postoffice.
Mr. David is determined if the railroad
folks will cooperate with him that the people
on the line Of the railroad shall receive their
matter regularly and promptly, if it is with
in the power of human muscle to do it. We
imga:ne there was alittle clashing between the
railroad company and the postmaster. He was
anxious to have them arrive Oh time in the
afternoon, so he could get the mails eastward +;
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Letter from Cedar Falls.

FAILURE OF THE NAIL PROSPERITY OF THE
TowN-BusINEss OF THE RAILROAD, &C.
The following letter was published in tho
Dubuque Times of the 22d and was written
by N. II. PARKER, of the Chicago Journal,
and author Of work entitled "Iowa as it is"
His remarks upon our mail failures are time
ly and sensible, though if the blame rests not
with the postmaster at Dubuque, rs an ex.
tract from the Times of the 23d, which we
annex, indicates, we have no desire to should
er the blame on to him. The blaine rests
somewhere, and tho evil must be ferretted
out, and remcdied somehow. We have
something to say on this score in the local
department:
CEDAR FALLS, Dec. 10, 1861.
Ed. TINES There is screw loose some
where about the Dubuque Post Office, which
should be frightened little. To those who
enjoy two or more daily mails, besides the
telegraphic communication, the failure of the
mail is of minor importance; but to the peo-
pie of this region, and of all West and North
west from here, who have no other co,nmu-
nication, it is serious matter. was pas
senger on the train, and heard some very
emphatic language in regard to the failure Of
the mail at every station. Here, the busi-
ness men considered it somebody's fault,
and if that " somebody" had beer here last
night, he might have witnessed, or expert
enccd some striking illustrations of their in
dignation. Some blamed the railroad men,
and talked severely, but the Superintendent,
who was in town, was too Young, and was
not molested. Several of the business men
here are governed in their heaviest transac-
tons by the advices they receive from day
to day by mail, and its failure is really Sc
rious Inconvenience to them. Thursday was
the second or third time recently that the
mail wagon has reached the depot too late
for the train.
Business here is very brisk. I doubt
whether there is a better business point in
the State, off the river, with perhaps one OK
ception. Most of it's trade COMES in from .
distance of 80 to rs miles, and since the reb-
el distractions to navigating the Missouri
have been experienced, some trade comes
from towns along either side of the Missouri
River, west from here. Grain teams have
recently been here to trade that come $50
miles, and took back full loads of merchan-
disc. The following figures furnished me by
w. B. Boss, Esq. the efficient agent of the
company at this place, will show the ship
ments from this point by railroad:
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-12-27

Trent AFFAIR.-Nothing definite or re-
liable in the matter can be ascertained. The
telegraph has it one day that the Commits
sioners are to he delivered up and apollo
gies are to be made, and the next day fatty
contradicts it. The most reliable accounts,
however do not entertain the idea Of actual
hostilities, but seem to think that diplomacy
will settle the matter.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-12-27

while they, wishing to impress it upon him
that time was also the essence of their con-
tract went off and left the bags, giving him
to understand he must run on time. also.
This should not be. There should be 4
mutual spirit of friendly accommodation, and
each endeavor to consult the convenience of
the community who live west of us.-1i mes.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-12-27

STATE FAR.-Exertions are being made
to secure the State Fair for the next two
years at Dubuque. This will give satisfac-
ton to the people of the Cedar Valley.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-12-27

Fourteen thousand bushels of wheat came
in by teams yesterday and day before.
The streets present lively appearance
are doing well. Wilcox, Of the
Carter House, has recently added nearly one
half to the size and convenience Of his
thronged hotel, and there have been cree
ted here since last April, by actual count,
over one hundred buildings.
tell you, people who drive things in
this way, and during such times as these, arc
made OF the right kind of stuff, and if the
Postmaster at Dubuque don't appreciate
their wants, he will their power. That at
tack upon you by that Hodnett or hornet
won't be a circumstance. Yours &C.,
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-12-27

II now almost two years since the undersigned
menced the publication Of the GAZETTE in this place. and
during that time special exertions have been made
extend its circulation-the proprietors wishing TO
demonstrate to the people that their paper lice insti
tution Of character worthy cordial support and have
rested solely upon its merits public journal for It's in
PRODUCTION into the homes of the Cedar Valley We are
able to state that efforts to publish good and
reliable paper have been seconded IN such manner as to
place the GAzsrTE on substantial and enduring basis
Thus, without any great efforts part journal
has attained very respectable circulation but We wish
to double the present winter Our aim IL make the
GAZETTE the best and most reliable paper In tho Cedar
pdy and to do this want the hearty support Of the
people Situated at point which is the natural outlet
and inlet Of vast tract Of rich and fertile country
in poson to know the wants. the condition. and the
Of this country fully than journals further
away, those whose interests are naturally of more
contracted scope.
We wish to make the GAZETTE the Special Organ Of the
large area Of country which looks to Cedar res It's
chief commercial center and will earnestly and untingly
advocate its interests and strive promote its prosperity
To accomplish this, ask that friends aid us IN in
creasng the cir cuation Of the GAZETTE. Among The
inducements to subscribers presented by Journal the
following most important
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-12-27

STATE AGRICULTURAL BoARD.-The annu-
al meeting of this board takes place at Des
Moines on the Sth of January.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-12-27

AGRICULTURAL CoLLEGE.-Thc Trustees Of
this board meet at Dcs Moines on the 9th Of
January
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-12-27
THEGAZETTE
CEDAR FALLS. IOWA.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 81, 1861.

OFFICIAL VoTE OF TIE STATE.-Mr. HILL
DRErH, of the Charles City htelligencer, who
has just returned from Des Moines, favors
us with the following official statement of
the vote for Governor last fall:
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ADVERTISING.

As an advertising medium the GAZETTE Is unrvalled.
Circulating through vast tract Of country tributary to
this point presents Inducements to advertisers rarely
exceled and gives widespread circulation to advertise
ments such ~ hardly obanable through the COL
umns Of single paper. word to the wise Is sufficient.
H A. & G. D. PERKINS,
Editors and P,oprietors,
Cedar Falls, Iowa.
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CoNGREss.-It is not expected that Con-
gress will transact any further business I'M
til after New Years.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-12-27
For Sale.

GOOD HORSE, BUGGY AND HARNESS
"A which will sell exchange for village property
WIN. II. SESSIONS.
Cedar Falls, Dec. g. 1861. n3sw3
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In the above statement Wayne county is
notincluded, there being no return therefrom.
1t probably gave $50 Democratic majority.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-12-27
THE w AR.

On the great question which agates the country
the GAzxrrE will continue advocate vigorous prosecu
ton Of the until the supremacy Of the Government
shall firmly established and the rebels lay down their
and return to their true allegiance In the cam
pagn Of 1850 we abored earnestly in assisting to place
the present Administration in power and shall now labor
z.aousy in aiding it to perpetuate the Government 1t
represents. Believing that old party meatures and dis
cussons are mpoltc and unwse In the present uncture
of our National affairs the GAZETTE will abstain from the
advocacy Of partisan views until such time may ap
pear proper and expedent to resume them.
The above Is synopsis Of what intend the GAZETTE
during the coming year. We shall our best en-
deavors to publish newspaper worthy of generous
support and ask the public to render that material
we shall endeavOr to merit.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-12-27
CONTEMPORARIES.

The GAZETTE has regular and able correspondents In
the Army, the Navy, and the Pacific Slope, and =
communication from the other Of these may
be expected nearly every week. "DAN DE DULLES"
letters from the Washoe mines Of Nevada eagerly
read and widely copied and form Of the most enter
tanning features of the paper Our letters from the Navy
repete with interest," and prepared by the hand Of
novice in the world Of letters, the way they read
testies The same is true OF correspondence from
the regiments No paper in Iowa has better list Of
correspondents than has the GAZETTE.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-12-27
TER ms .

tB-Any person sending club Of five at the above
rate may retain 90 each subscriber Any
sending us club Of ten the above rate, will receive
COPY Of the GAZETTE one year free Of charge.
~ Postmasters respectfully solicited to act -
Agents.
az Specimen copies sent free to any address on ap
plication to the publishers.
NorE-Anything which is marketable in this place from
your farms and your workshops, will be taken SUBJ
scrption at the current price.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-12-27
LOCAL MATTERS.

While the GAZETTE will give careful attention to matters
Of general intelligence. its great speciality will be Local
Newsstand this is what cannot be obtained in any other
paper Without attempting to enumerate under this
head, viii simply state that every event calculated to
interest readers in the way Of markets. crops wealth.
err improvements, accidents and the thousand and
little Of interest which transpring In
midst every day, will be duly recorded. We earnestly
request friends throughout the country to send
items Of that may in their respective neghbor
hoods Such favors will be thankfully received.
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MARKET REPORTS.

To the Farming Community we especially recommend
the GAZETTE. Cedar Falls is the point where their farm
products find market, general thing and where they
purchase their supplies. The GAZETTE will give each
week full and correct statement Of Market
ge,her with those Of Dubuque and Chicago.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-12-27
AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT.

Another superior nducement the GAZETTE has for the
the Agriculturs is the Agricultural Department under
the control Of P. MELENDY Esq., Member Of the State
Board Of Agriculture, and President of the Cedar Valley
Agricultural and Mechanical Association This depart
ment will be enlarged and improved the first Of January,
and will be permanent feature of the paper Mr. NJ is
too well known through the State gentleman thor.
oughy vcrscd in all matters rslag to the interests the
farming community to render il necessary for to
than that he will have charge of this department.
to satisfy readers that this will be of the
tertaning and nstructng features of the GAZETTE.
pleasing writer close and practical observer taking the
deepest interest in this the most important Of all the
branches Of industry he brings to the discharge Of his
duties the study and experience of lifetime. Everything
which appears in his department will have direct and
practical bearing upon the wants and interests Of the farm
Of Northern and Central Iowa. Unlike much Of the
matter contained in Eastern agricultural journals every
thing will have bearing upon SOIL climate and
productions The objects of Agricultural and Hor
cultural department will be Of purely practical nature
The crops and Of general husbandry, the
agemen and breeds of domestic animals the Of tn.
orchard and garden the household economy Of the farmer
and the general progress Of agricultural events.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-12-27
GENERAL INTELLIGENCE.

The GAZETTE will give full and reliable up to the
hour Of going press Each number will contain
fully prepared eptome of the Of the week. Events
occurring in any part Of the country worthy Of being
chroncled will be noted down for the Information Of
readers.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-12-27

from the shore. The post is not, properly
speaking, a fort, but a garrison. The gar
rison proper is in the form Of an oblong
square. The distance around the parade
ground, inside of the buildings, is one mile.
At one end stands the residence Of the COM
handing officer. On one side arc the resi-
dences of the other officers, and on the oppo-
site side the soldiers quarters. The parade
grounds are probably as fine as can be found
anywhere in the country. In the centre OF
the grounds is fine liberty pole, from which
floats the national flag. In.-thc rear Of the
garrison buildings, are the Hospital, the
buildings belonging to the commissary de-
partment, the buildings for mechanics, the
stables, &c. In all, there are about one
hundred buildings. The commanding OIL
GERS house is very large and convenient,
and cost ten thousand dollars. The houses
for the other commissioned officers, are
smaller, but arc very comfortable and fin
ished in good style. These houses contain
from four to six rooms They are ceiled up
in the inside with rcd cedar, and are well
provided with closets and cupboards, which
are all made of cedar, nicely dressed and
vanished. The quarters for the soldiers are
very comfortable and convenient. The Hos
pital is the most creditable portion Of the
whole institution. This is very fine build.
ing, and is arranged with peculiar reference
to the convenience and comfort Of its inmates
The greatest objection to it, is that it offers
strong inducements to soldiers to get sick
4 FOR the sake of getting into these nice quar-
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-12-27

ing mas a. spcclai olspatch iroh' i'aisnaoie'
stating that news had been received from
Richmond to the effect that Fort Pickens
had opened fire on Fort McRae three times
since the 22d ult., but with what effect is not
known On the 30th ult. an incessant show
or of shells was thrown into the fort by Col.
Brown.
MIssoUEI-EIi HAUL OF REBELS.
St. Louis, Dec 19.-Dispatchcs received
at headquarters from General Pope state that
after forced march yesterday he got be-
tween the enemy encamped six miles from
Chilhoe. johnson county, $500 strong, but
as soon as they heard of his approach they
beat rapid retreat towards Rose Hill, John
son county, leaving all their baggage. arms,
munitions, papers, &C., IN our posesslon.-
Pope then threw forward ten companies Of
cavalry and section of artillery in pursuit
following with the main body Of the army
At johnson, Bates county, the rebels being
so closely pursued, scattered in all directions
but mostly towards the South. Pope then
forced a strong cavalry reconnaissance
through to within Is miles Of Osceola and
intercepted and captured $50 of the fleeing
rebels and all their baggage, horses, &C.
Other SQUADS of from ten to fifteen were TAX
en- making the aggregate number OF prison
ers about 800. No fighting is reported II
have occurred.
Pope says the whole ofthe country between
Rose Hill on the west, and Grand River OF
the south is clear of rebels. Price has onl.
5000 troops at Osceola.
st. Louis, Dee. oo.-Further information
from the West this morning, to the etiec
that in addition to the expedition under Gen
Pope against the enemy at and near CLINTON y
another part Of his force under Col. jeff I
Davis ard Maj. Marshall, surprised anothe