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stamped that fresh young cOuntennuco the
soft light of love cukindlcd it us he spoke,
in soft, low tones, to the gentle being by his
side.
" Mother will not live with u.s. he said
" she has too long reigned over her own house
hold to sit quietly by the frcsidc of another"
81 am, sorry, Arthur" replied n sweet
voice; tho picture l have framed in my
heart will be incomplete without mother
Her meek face her snowy cap, her busy fiu.
gers, her low voice and quiet influence would
make our littio home a paradise. Will she
not be very lonely"
have taken care to engage a cottage
close to hers" answered Arthur, "within Il
stone throw. And you know you can never
get along without showing her your bright
eyes at least dozen timcsa day, to consult on
little household mattcrs-such as what duin-
ty dish will best please the taste Of your lord
and mastcr-7Ahcm
Alice shook her finger at this piece of i'm
pudcncc, and looked as fcarfully threatening
as her pretty face would allow.
"And how do you get on. now that Ar
thur has gone and married Z"
We'll, thank God the same as before"
answered the old lady, her serene face light
ing up with beautiful smile. "Do YOU SEQ
that T. and she pointed to -four barrel un.
der cover; "and She lifted successiyely the
snowy napkins from box Of sugar, IA large
can of tea, firkin of butter, and caslet Of
meal. Arty don't forget his old mother"
sho answered with smile, still wiping tear
from her eye; "hc has stocked my house
with everything I can possibly want; and his
wife, pretty little creature, runs over here cy.
eeryday to sec if my morning glories need 10
be tied up; or to weed my l;:tlo Aowcr-patch.
Sometimes she sends mo over loaf Of her
white bread and never nico little dainty
she gets, but some Of it finds its way into nv
cupboard God bless them both; wish cyy.
erybody had such children rs have got.
Children, honor the gray head, and keep
warm the aged heart.
CoAh On IN LOUISIANA. Goal oil
springs have been discovered in Calcascu
Parish, Louisiana. Tho Louisville (kyD
Journal says
"The oil excitoment has extended as far as
our own State, largo deposits having been dis.
covered in different localities. "A corrcspon.
don't at Calhoun, Mclean County, 7inforni,ss us
that the potcd spring ih TINT vicinity, known
as the Tar Spring. affords an abundant yicld
of oil. A company, after boring distahce
nf forty .feet, wcro richly rewarded by Aow
Of OIL and they ut once erected an Ecnsino,
and will soon SGT their pumps going Other
companies conn, are. sinking wells In tho same
nodighborhosd with n promise Of SUCCESS"
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NEWS FROM THE SOUTH.

LOUISVILLE, sept 3, 1881
The Charleston Mercury of the 9th says that Captain
Coxetta Of the brig Je Davis has arrived lie has been
presented with watch &c The captain says that for
fully two weeks he cruising for the yacht Rebeoca
Captain J. G. Bennett, Jr., but without success.
The Charleston Courier Of the 9Th says that the WHO'S
coast at st. Augustine Is SlsssAsA aadrepsrts several
vessels ladsa WITH CISCO al uhs ran the blockade On
the Doth ult. under heavy fire from Me blockadnx
fleet The Flordians think their batteries Will cectualy
protect them against federal invasion.
The planters unanimously resolved to ship any
Sea Island cotton either North South the entre crop
being plecged TO the Confederacy.
The Nashville Union and American x the 7th, says
that $500 Union troops occupied Paducah Friday,
taking possession Of the telegraph Office Marine Hospital
and branch bank Of Louisville the which hay
ing been removed before their arrival The editor thinks
the movement Indicative Of attempt TO invade Tennes
see from that direction
Tho Charleston Mercury correspondent, from Godsboro
N c. Of the 5th, says all quiet, but sickness ex
lists no expectation OF attack, and Indications of
movements TO beat or the invaders from their present
possession.
RICHMOND, Sept. 4, 1861
Urgent requests have been made 10 place Captain Bragg
In command Of the threatened district q North Carolina
Passengers from Manassas say that the rebels killed
three hundred federas, losing twenty, in sharp skir-
mish the 4th, taking possession Il important hill
near Arlington Heights.
LOUISVILLE, Sept. 8, 1851.
A special despatch to the Knoxville Register from
Lynchburg, 5th, says our forces pushing forward
toward Washington. Halls HILL which the rebels took
yesterday after sharp fight, brings US three miles
Washington than heretofore, and our Gags arc
full sight Of the camp court and capitol OF the
Lincoln government.
Tue Clai ksvle J9eysonian says the going south
ward have been crowded the past ten days with South
erners who were compelled TO flee To avoid being pressed
into the federal service. There quite number Of
them from Missouri.
Especial despatch to the Richmond Dispatch Of the
9th says that General Albert Sidney johnson Gene
raj in the confederate army has arrived and IL is
pected will be assigned to duty at Manassas
The Richmond Dispatch learns that General Lee at
Valley Mountain on the 9th ut waiting for fair weather
and good roads TO commence operations The Union troops
are strongly sted at StanaSers, abolt twelve miles
distant, between there and HuttonyiIIe,
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RECEPTION TO MR.. WRIGHT, EXMINISTER
TO BERLIN

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Sept 8, 1861.
Hon. Joseph A. Wright, ex Minister to Berlin, arrived
home on Saturday. He greeted at the depot by
large crowd Of citizens and escorted 10 the State Hsuse
square, were he welcomed in patriotic speech by
General Dmmont. Mr.. Wright IN response said he
did not come home to talk OF parties poll
tical platforms, when the institutions of his
country assaulted He had nothing do with them
The constitution must BIO preserved and this great REBEL
ion will be put down. He would sustain Mr.. Iincons
administration in every effort to sustain the government
He would never agree 10 division of this country We
must be people, He for this country arst last
all the time and for the prosecution Of the war to
successful termination and for such purpose would put
forth every exertion,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-09-09
UNION MEETING IN ALBANY.

ALBANY, sept. 8, 1851.
At Union meeting held in this city last evening the
following named gentlemen elected delegates TO the
Peoples Convention the 10th Hon. John X. Porter,
Hon. Andrew j. Colvin Alexander Greer, H. II. Martin,
Hon. George Woolford John McEvoy, Gen. John g. Van
Rensselaer,, VIM B. Scott, Col. W. J. Harcourt, Hon
James D. WATSON, Howard King, Hiram Perry, George
Downing, James O. Sullivan, Col Robt L. johnson and
3. NJ. Griffin
Resolutions were adopted commencing the Hon. D. 8.
Dickinson for his bold and patriotic COURSE declaring that
all former party strife should be buried and forgotten in
one common effort to put down treason and sustain the
government recommending that but ticket be nomi
mated at the approaching conventions be composed Of
without regard TO former party associations; and
also recommending that Hon. D. s. Dickinson be placed
on the State ticket.
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NEWS FROM FORTRESS MONROE AND HAT.
TERAS INLET.

FORTRESS MONROE, Sept. 7, 1861.
Commodore Stringham reached Old Point to-day. His
flag ship has not arrived.
The Harriet Lane has sailed from New York, In
quence OF orders from the Commodore.
The George Peabody arrived last night from Hatteras
Inlet bringing recent intelligence and number Of fug
tive families from the mouth Of the Tar river who
aged to escape to the inlet.
The ort6catons at 0cracoke Inlet have been abandon
ed and probably those at Oregon Inlet forty miles
this side Of Cape Hattorss.
powerful steamer inside at the latter place
when tho Peabody came up yesterday.
There IS light at Hateras tho rebels having removed
the lenses.
No signs Of fortihcaon TO be at the Cape.
1t is supposed the rebels VIII mako a stand ut Fort
Macon strong casemated work guarding the approach
to Beaufort.
Refugees from North Carolina report that the lower
counties Of the State ready to hoist the Union flag
when insured of support perfect reign OF terror
gnia
prominent clergyman declared at Hatteras Inlet
should federal force invade the main land Beau
fort II would at be joined by 1000 North Caro-
lima Unonsts.
The captain Of the Peabody counted twenty five wrecks
between Capes Hatteras and Henry.
Colonel Max Weber will return 20 Old Point and Colo
mel Hawkins force will be greatly strengthened.
Colonel Bendix has been placed in command of the New
York Tenth regiment.
Tho weather at Old Point is intensely hot.
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wide that should you stop up the present channel nm.
other one would soon be made, the water win have

wide, that should you stop up the present channel nm
other one would soon be made as the water win have
passage.
This has been a regular hotbed for pr,ya,eers.
Ihey would lay inside this Inlet, and ANYTHING
that came along they would out AMI capture with
steamer, and in few hours they would b. safe inside
the sound again, and under the guns Of their battery
On the LIST inst the Snsquebanna run or TO speak some
schooners that were bound North, all of which would
nave oec captdrcd had the place been in the hands Of
tne rebels One of the vessels the Abby Bradford
oi new YORK. She was taken by the Pow hatan, with
pre- crew on board. She had been captured by the
svmter. She left the Southwest pass ON tho 13th IN
charge OF the sa'maker, and is bound for phiiad
IN my previous communication state that there were
SIX ked and forty eight wounded but am now satisfied
tmat mere were at least ortysx killed seventy five
~vun t ! nave seen ration account showing that
'ays oeore the fight they served ratons I'll
h on ana as we captured $50 prisoners shows loss
o enemy OF ~ killed and wounded. Two of tho
three Woahaea ieft at the fort have since died.
yesterday two schooners arrived from Washington and
Ihe country bordering on the sound with a number Of
families seeking protection from the iron rule Of Rebellion
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IMPORTANT FROM GEN. ROSECRANS DIVISION.

Advance Of His Tro0ps-A Battle Immi-
Acnt-The Inhabitants Fleeing in Ter
ror, &c.
CAMP SMITH, Va, Sept s, 1851.
General Rosecrans left previous camp yesterday
md swept over the mountain in full force. The rebels
are reported as being strong few miles ahead. Our ad
pckcts fred upon at four miles beyond US
es morning There will be fight All the inhabi
aane are frightened and running away
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UNITED STATES FKaATE ROANOKE,
Orr n AuprON RnAno Cant n 1pA1

We len Charleston on Sunday morning tho arrival
Of the Wabash that brought the details Of the successful
attack and capture of Hatteras Inlet On Wednesday in
latitude SO deg a min. and longitude u dcs we had
chase after strange SAIL which turned to be the
British schooner Charles Horton from Jamaica New
York loaded with Iogwood We boarded her and found
her papers all correct On Thursday fell in with the
soop Of Cumberland received letter bag from her.
and kept our course The Cumberland s Cruizng of
the Cape Of Hatteras
We took from the Wabash three nvaids returned
to hosptal-Wliam T. Richardson, quartermaster; Mi.
cLael Morrison, ships corporal, and Samuel Woocott
boy-otherwise the crew OF the Wabash were all well.
There injured at the Hatteras engagement.
The Wabash received shots in her hull one Of them
still EMBEDDED in her mbers but damage OF any great
consequence. Her rigging suffered somewhat from the
shot, but she came into Charleston in good order looking
bright as dollar forty eight hours after the
render Of the forts
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OPERATIONS ON THE COAST.

ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMER QUAKER CITY.
SHE BRINGS SEVEN PRISONERS FROM THE REBEL
SCHOONER II. AIDDLErON-THE WORK snE HAS
DONE, ETC.
The United states bockadng steamer Quaker City ar
rived at tho Brooklyn Navy Yard yesterday from For
tress Monroe She brought and landed at Fort Aay
cite seven rebel prisoners captured from the schooner
Middleton. The Quaker City has been constantly en-
poyed the blockade at the mouth Of the Chesapeake
Bay between Cape Henry and Cape Charles distance Of
twelve miles, and a station she emineny fitted 10
occupy, owing TO her speed and light draught Of water
She has been constantly under steam for seventy nine
days. and during that time her has become terrier
TO the rebels who line the shores Of Lynn Haven Bay
also to such of the "evl disposed and "sppey heele
small craft who have teought 10 eude the blockade by
taking 10 the shoaler channels Of the bay.
The Quaker City having been purchased by the govern
mont, and the term OF service Of her having
PRED she to New York to be rentted and reor
ganized and will return quickly possible to tho
blockade.
The following is list Of her officers
cm.mansaer-overton Carr, United States Navy.
Ag,ng Master and "a 0Gcer-Samuel W. Mather.
Mtdshum dn-A II. Mccormick.
r,. Mas> Mccormack, f. Mallory, T. N. Farrell, P. J.
Idymdster-H. J. Bullay
SMgeon-Flward -. Dalton, H. d.
Ch,g EnyiReeT-Solon Farren.
Assttdyt EnSinecrs--wm H. Pend'eton, Geo. Farrer, j.
L. Ieakr, W. Graham, Ieter Robinson.
Chtf Meudrd and Cdercr-John +. Mills.
The Quaker City brought with her the Of the rebel
schooner Henry Middleton, which captured by the
Fandaa on the 2st Of August Off Charleston while she
was attempting to the blockade It will be reco
ected that when she found she was being pursued and
that escape was imp ssibe, the captain commenced
throwing overheard all his papers and deck load but
enough was found to condemn her. and she accord
ngy made prize of and North. The frgate
rrAd IN tha lltnLar
City and she in turn, upon her arrival here placed them
M Fort Lafayette for safe keeping When first the
Middleton raised the English coors, but the did not
answer and she obliged TO surrender TO superior
force. Legal measures have been taken by the United
states District Attorney for the condemnation Of tho
sci and cargo. The following the Of the crew
brought on by the Quaker City,
Chas Barkle, Benz. Cargen, Samuel Bennett, Robert
Roul, William Sims, J. Clifton, A. Strow.
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they came.
ThK REBELS AT MUSs0N's HILL.
The enemy near Munsons Hill very quiet through.
out the day In the morning they had grand flag rails
ing ceremony In view Of troops when they substi-
tuted huge pirate flag in place Of the dirty rag which
they had flown during the week be easily seen from
the dome Of the national Capitol During the entire dav
the rebel and Union pckets kept up desutory fire.
no damage either side Towards night the fire was mora
brisk and at time it thought general engage
ment was at hand 1t soon after subsided. and
things resumed their usual stus The rebels have few
guns mounted at Munson's Hill and General Mcclellan is
entirely Indifferent about their movements ia that drec
ton.
A BALLOON ASCENSION BY GENERAL M'CLMLAN.
Yesterday General Mcclellan made balloon ascension
with Professor Love- and occupied two hours in recon.
noissances.
THE ARMY.
Colonel James g. Van Allen, Of Van Allen and Nixs
cavalry, arrived in Washington this morning and will
take command Of his regiment tomorrow. Lieutenant
Colonel Mix who has been in sole charge Of the regiment
thus far, will take command Of that portion which has
been detached to join General Banks column Can't
George Bayard instructor OF cavalry tactics at West
Point has obtained leave Of absence from the regular
army to take the senior majority In this regiment. Lieu
tenant John Mix Second cavalry has also been detached
and is now adjutant OF the regiment.
portion Of Colonel Berdans regiment of Sharpshooers
have arrived, and will form part of General Ianders
brigade, which will be composed of picked Those
who know General Lander judge what the compost
tons Of his brigade will be, when IL Is known that the
formation Of it is left entirely to his own selection
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-08-30
DR.. BIGELOW,
CONFIDENTEAT. pHYSIC

CONFIDENTIAL PHYSICIAN.
OFFICE No. 40 NORTH Sd, ST. ST. LOUIS, Mo.
Nearly opp. the City Hotel, entrance on Sd
and Vine SITS.
nR BPS TREAT EMIT OF ALL
~ PRIVATE DISEASES is more
speedy and permanent than any other
physicians in the city. Cures guaranteed.
No mercury used.
] manufs cturer all my own medicines
which are pleasant to take, and will thor
oughly eradicate all diseases from the sys-
tenn in very short time.
Those unfortunate young men who have by
secret infatuation of self.abuse, untitled
themselves for either business or society, and
prednced those fearful effects in body and
mind, so much to be dreaded; to such we
would say that having treated hundreds Of
such cases every year Of his practice in the
city and surrounding country, land which
testimonialsin his possession will show can
offer you permanent and effectual cure.
Medicines sent by Mail or Express. Persons
at 3 distance, treated by letter. Addre.,
r. o Box 1895, enclosing stamp.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-08-30
SHERIFFS SALE.

BY virtue of an execution directed to me-
from the Clerk of the District court of How.
ard County Iowa, on a Judgment obtained in
said court on the third day Of November 1858
in favor of Miller & Bass as Plaintiff. and
against Schoonmaker & Harris as defendants
for the sum of two hundred dollars and costs
at SIT 4S-1OO dollars and accruing costs,
have levied upon the following Real Estate
taken as the property of the said Defendants,
to satisfy said execution. to-wit: ai the right
title and interest which the defendants
Shoemaker & Harris had on tire Sd dav of
November A. D. 1858 or at any time there
after of to and in Lots No. six l6) seven III
eight Isl sixteen (l6l and seventeen III in
Block No. twenty seven (27) and also Lots No
seven y and eight 49, in block No. twenty
eight [2Sl all in the village Of Vernon
Springs Howard County Iowa. and will offer
tho same for sale, to the highest bidder for
cash in hand on the fifth day of October
A. D. 1861, in front of the Court House door
IN Vernon Springs township at the hour of
two O'clock ef said day, when and where due
attention will be givcn by the undersigned.
PIT SEARLES, Sheriff Of said County
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-08-30
THE MAkORA A.RABICA
DISCOVERED BY
MISSION A RY,
WHILE TRAVELLING IN ARABIA.

All who are suffering from Consumption
should use the MAKoRA ARARIcA, discovered
by missionary in arabia.
All who are threatend with Consumption
should use the MAKaRA ARABIcA, discovered
by missionary in Arabia.
Al who are suffering from Bronchitis
should use the MAKoRA ARABIcA, discovered
by missionary in Arabia.
All who are suffering from Sore Throat,
Coughs and Colds, should use the MAKoRA
ArABICA discovered by missionary in Arabia
All who are suffering from Asthma, Scrofl-
Ia and Impurities of the Blood should use
the MAKorA ARAB1cA, discovered by mission
sr,y in arabia.
1t cures Consumption.
1t cures Bronchitis.
1t cures Sere Threats, Coughs and Colds.
1t cures asthma, Scrofula, and impurities
of the Blood
This uaequalled remedy is now for the first
time introduced to the public.
1t was proyidenSsally discovered By mis-
sio-ary while travelling in ,4rabia. He was
cured of Consumption by its use after his
case was pronounced hopeless by learned
physicians in Europe
He has forwarded to us in writing, full
dCCOuHI Vi Nls own SXGCaOrulnarV cure, ana
of a number Of other c,laes which have come
under his observation, AID also full account
of the medicine
1T his request. and impelled by desire to
extend a knowledge of this remedy to the
public, we have had his communication prin-
ted in pamphlets form for free distribution
It's interest is enhanced by an account which
he gives of some Of the scenes Of the Syrian
massacres, which he obtained from those who
suffered in that awful tragedy.
This pamphlet may be, obtained at gu,
Office. or it will be sent free by mail to all
who apply for it.
We import the MAKORA ARABlCI di.
rect from Smyrna through the house of Celon
y Gylippua, and We have always on hand a
full supply put up in bottles ready for use
with full directions
Price One dollar per bottle. Sent by mail
On receipt ofprice, and ~ cents for postage.
For sale wholesale and retail By
LEEDS, GILMORE & c..
Importers Drugs and Medicines,
.. o.. 81 Liberty St ~ Y
Also, BY DRUGGISTS GENERALLY.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-08-30
Prof, [. Millers'
HAIR INVIGORATOR.

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