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New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-10-11

THE child is right said the mother.
IF you will excuse my saying it, sir
there never was father and son looked
more alike than do you and my hus-
band.'
The gentleman was visibly agitated.
For moment he made no reply;
then said:
4 lost my only son when he was two
years ofage. He was stolen away, and
we could never find him.
Now, young man, I do not say you
are really my stolen son. There is
perhaps, no reasonable proof that you
are.-But the time and manner Of your
discovery would seem to suggest that it
may be so.-Mr heart yearns over you
as it has never yearned over any living
creature since my boy disappeared. I
have never been blessed with another
child. 1 will take you all with me to
my home. if you are willing to go with
the old stranger
Was not the darkest hour nearest
the dawn?
George and his family went with the
old man to his home--his large, plan
tial home, no longer solitary as it had
been. The moment Mrs. Appleton's
eyes fell upon George she clasped his
hands and gazed as one in trance
gazed long and earnestly, and then
suddenly, as one who had made up her
mind to shut out all doubts, she fell
upon his neck and cried; My son! o
my long lost sonn
Georges dark days were over, and
his morning had risen.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-10-11
who goes there?'
Officer OF the day.'

INSECT Music. ALI that we read is
not gospel. Button. Goldsmith, and
others, tell us that flying insects, like
mosquitoes, locusts, and so on, make the
humming noise they DO by beating the
air with their wings. 1t is all a mis-
take. They sing just like ourselves:
only their vocal organs are deposited
not in their threats, but along the sides
Of their bodies. They use $50 the MI
scroscope assures us,) a wind pipe, the
outlet of which Is furnished with a vi.
brating valve like that employed on
the ACCORDION; but then a man has only
one of these arrangements, while most
insects have at least q dozen; and
through each of the dozen, as they fly,
the air is made to rush with pro ligious
effect, and some degree Of melody.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-10-11

Could NOT Fool HtM.-Thev had
smart boy, named Billy, III one of
the Minnesota regiments in Missouri,
who boasted that he couldn't be fooled
while on sentry duty, as some Of the
other boys had been. One night the
officer of the day was making his
rounds, to see that the men were at
their posts, and also to try their stead
mess on duty. lie attempted to pass
Billy, but laundering Halt! stop
ped him.
who goes there?'
Officer Of the day
what in thunder is the officer Of the
day doing around this time o. night!
yelled Billy, triumphantly. And in
spite of the password, repeatedly given.
he held the officer at a charge bayo-
net until the sergeant of the guard
happened along, and corrected Billy's
blunder and released the prisoner.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-10-11
Darkest Nearest Dawn,
BY CLARA SIDNEY.

Look in the other pocket, dear. Per-
haps you put it there by mistake.'
And the young wife turned towards
her husband a face whose sudden white.
ness belied her hopeful words.
It's no use, Maria, 1 tell you it is
gone! cried the young man, in tones
of despair; gone, and the Lord only
knows what is to become of u.s.
What is the case, sir? asked one of
the several gentlemen who left their
seats to gather round the distressed
family, consisting of the parents and
two very noble and beautiful little ones,
boy and a girl
4 have been robbed of all the money
that I have on earth,' replied the young
man, his lips quivering and his teeth
fairly chattering in his head. 'And
am bound for Iowa with my family.
We have none to help us; we shall starve,
or these will, before ]. can earn any,
thing for them
'Oh, not so bad as that, my man,
quoth venerable gentleman, with a
long beard and a gold.headed cane; mot
so bad as that; you must not SO easily
loose your courage
At this, the pretty weeping wife look.
ed up, and said with earnestness:
If you only knew one half that he
has come through, you would not won
der that this last misfortune is the DROP
too much,' and leaning her head on hel
poor husbands shoulders, she sobec
afresh.
4 would like to hold you on my lap
my boy, may I have that pleasure,
asked the old man of the little boy.
'Yeth thir,' was the frank assent, ant
the little fellow sat quietly where h,
was placed, while Jenney looked will
smiles up into the benign face besid'
her.
You must excuse me SIR the old mai
said addressing the husband and father
but I feel very much like taking iber
ties. Will you be SO good as to relst
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-10-11
Not in the Statutes.

Judge c., of Vermont, was
fond of a joke, when it could be done
without special injury to public Or in
dividual rights.
On one occasion, as he was travelling
toward the southern part Of the State
to hold term of court in the county OF
W, be came to a public house
where Justices court was in session
AS it was late, and the weather cold
and wet, he concluded to put up for the
night. Sending his horse to the stable
he entered the bar-room, which he
found crowded with people, whom seem
ed greatly excited about the case on
trial. He had thrown off his outer gar
ments, and was composing himself be-
fore good old-fashioned blazing fire,
when young man came up to him, and
bowing respectfully, asked his assist
ance in the case.
THE evidence said he, is all agin
me; but they say your honor is death
on desperit cases, and mine amt SC
bad as it might be, after all
Upon inquiry, the Judge learned that
his applicant had been arrested ior
wantonly upsetting a churn Of sap in
his neighbor's sugar lot. The young.
ster had been caught in the very act by
two respectable witnesses; and thus the
evidence was, as he said, clear aglr
him.'
After hearing all the facts, the Judge
informed him that he was really a des
perate case; but he added
4 will watch the progress of tht
trial, and if an opportunity presents
itself, will help YOU
Accordingly he threw open the doc,
leading from his apartment to the room
where the trial was going on, and sat {
careless spectator of the proceedings.
The counsel for the State put in hi:
testimony, and proved the charge con
clusively. Therefore the magistrate
turned upon the respondent, and, Will
a stern voice, asked him if he had go
any thing to say to all this ERE eviden
tial testimony
The prisoner was dumb, but looked
imploringly toward the Judge, who a
once arose and approached the table a
which the Justice was sitting.
You needn't think you can do any
kinder good here, for the mind Of thi
court is entirely made up about thi
consarn, that can tell ye, mister
! May it please your HONOR said tn
Judge, bowling very gracefully, it i
mo doubt true that the charge mad
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-10-11
NEW OREGON PLAINDEALER

Published every Friday at the Plaindealer
printing rooms, Main Street, New Oregon
Howard county, Iowa. FL. MEAD prop
etOr.
TERMS.-
Single copies one year. in ADVANCE, 81 90
" x 4" at the end Of 3 mo- / 25
q g - mo. SO
" " g. 12mo. 200
in clubs Of ten. in advance, each 80
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-10-11

ashn THE subscriber respectfully informs
the citizens of New Greg on that he
- has established himself in the boot
nd shoe business again in nthis place. Shop
on Main street
TRepairing done on short notice.
CASH PAID FOR HIDES.
H.. G, STEWART.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-10-11
A. BRAD[SH,

Dealer in stoves and hardware, iron. nails
glass, sash, wooden and jappanned ware
table and pocket cutlery, mechanics tools
agricultural implements, and builders fur
nishing stock. Also manufacturer Of al
KINDS of copper, tin, and sheet iron ware
Particular attention paid to allkinds ofjob.
bing.
Three doors east of the Post OfEce, Deco.
rah, Iowa.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-10-11

A minister who had preached a very
long and not very lively sermon, :hink,
ing his eloquence gave him title to
complain of his fatigue, said, on coming
down from his pulpit, to his deacon:
'Oh, deacon, I am 50 tired
And have you no pity for u.s. rs-
piled the deacon.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-10-11
NEW OREGON LODGE, No. 15o.
BASS & GRANT.

Storage, Forwarding and Commission Mer.
chants-Dealers in Agricultural Imple-
ments and Seeds-General Agents for the
sale of Bickford & Humans Grain Drills.
Pitts Threshing Machines and Chids Pat
ent Fauning Mills-All kinds of freight re
ceived and forwarded, Produce stored and
shipped on reasonable terms.
Warehouse fronting Public Square and
Levec, McGregor Iowa, Nov. 18th 1860.
(666m)
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-10-11
SHERIFF'S SALE.

State Of Iowa, ss.
NOTICE is hereby given that on the 26th
- day Of October A. D. 1861, at the hour
Of two O'Clock p NJ, at the front door of the
Court House in Vernon Springs Township and
county aforesaid, will be sold at public auc-
tion to the highest bidder Cor cash the follow
ing described premises, taken On special
execution, to me issued out of the Office of the
Clerk of the District Court Ct said county, in
favor of Norman Freeman as plaintiff. and
ageinst A. E Robinson as defendant; to wit:
lot No. two (2) in block No. ten (1O) in the
village of Eatenville in the County of How
ard and State of Iowa Done at Sheriff,s
Office, Vernsn Springs Sept 9Th, A. D. 1866 l,
PIT. SEARLES Sheriff of said COUNTY
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-10-11
OREGON IOWA, OCTOBER II 1851.

Is nv try
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NFrom the Household Journal.
v Gentle Maude.
BY ELLA c. MlNToR.
In a ysIley low, where the hare-bels grew,
And the wild rose droops her head;
Where the soft winds play Ger the deep blu
bay,
Sleeps my own sweet gentle Maude.
One eve she was laid, where the hawthorn
shade
Fell soft DER the clayey mound;
While the balmy breeze, through the darl
green trees,
Sighed low with moaning sound,-
0 darling lost darling,
0 dearest gentle Maude
Now the hawthorn's bloom
strews the early tomb,
But thy spirit rests with Cod!
o. I saw them fold DER her bosom cold.
Her small hands, so spotless white;
While the eyes as blue as the vi'let's hue,
Were seaPd in an endless night.
Now no more her gaze, through silken haze
Will SO fondly on me rest;
For she's sleeping low, where the hare-bells
grow,
With the green sod on her breast.
Odarling, lost dar ling,
0 dearest gentle Maude!
Now the hawthorn's bloon
Strews the early tomb
But thy spirit rests with God!
Now I'll watch thee, dear, through the ia
ding year,
Till the air grows cold and chill;
And when winters snow DER the tomb-stones
blow,
| Twill sit beside thoe still.
And perchance, dear love, from thy home
above,
You will look down on me here;
Till my grief is o'er and weep no more,
For I'll weep beside thee, dear.
o darling. lost darling,
Q dearest gentle Maude
Now the hawthorn's bloom
Strews the early tomb,
But thy spirit rests with God!
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-10-11
TT H. HEATH,
Attorney 4 Counselor
AT LAW,
DlTRITOIJE IOWA
DUBUQUE, IOWA.

He will also give special attention to busi-
ness before the Departments of. the General
Government at Washington, and especially te
Land Cases, and obtaining Land Patents.
AS the head of one of the Land Patent Bu-
reaus in the General Land Office at Wash
ington for several years, and possessing a
large experience in the transaction of public
business, he possesses extensive facilities for
the transaction OF business with the Govern
ment. [ns4v2yl
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-10-11
Cards..
SADI.ER,

n.
"OUFD announce ia the public generally
w and his friends particularly, that having
purchased the Stand and the STOCK OF
GROCERIES heretofore kept by MR.
GEORGE Eek, that it is his purpose to keep
at all times a supply of such articles inclu-
ding all Staple Groceries, as the demands of
the country require. His motto is ready pay
and small profits, preferring the nimble six
peace to the slow shilling. Farm Produce
generally taken IN exchange for goods and
highest market prices paid,
Il share Of patronage respectfully solicited.
iy\
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-10-11
s. Herrick.

Dealer in dry goods, groceries, clothing, leath
er, shoemakers findings, hardware, iron
nails, glass, sash and putty, boots and shoes
salt, fish and provisions. VII kinds of pro
duce received in exchange for goods and
Ii Sral prices given at his Cash and Borter
Store New Oregon. Iowa
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-11-07

From present indications it would appear that the
Federal feet has already is about collecting off our
bars. Pickets who left Camp Wyatt this morning at
o'clock, report heavy cannonading in the direction OF
Fort Caswe, previous to their departure Similar re-
ports are said to have been heard in town about the
same hour by some of citizens 1t may be that the
bockadng Steamers were after another corn cracker
or the firing heard may have been signal guns for the
concentration of the feet One thing quite evident that
nothing definite Las yet been received from our tortif
cations, and we would suggest to citizens the pro
priety of keeping cool the subject-but at tht
same time to be prepared for any emegency-as there
is telling at what moment we may all be called upon
to assist in the defence of homes wives children
and property from the ravages of an invading force
hessians We hardly think the enemy have yet shown
themselves or that an attempt will be made to land Of
force cur works to-day. Not word, so far as we car
learn has been received from any of the Notifications
on the coast since early this morning Ii any thing
serious nature had taken place it would have been OH
cialy reported at Headquarters by this time, II M.
P. s. A gentleman just up from Col. CFogman'
Camp reports no vessels in sight at o'clock this morn
ing He confirms the reports of the firing in the di
rection of Fort CasweIl last night
DAILY Journal, 1st inst.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-11-07

The RoMNEY FIGHT "A dispatch to the Richmond
papers under date of Lynchburg Va, Oct. 31st says
that the editor of the Lynchburg Republican has just
received letter from member of Colonel McDoneps
Cavalry fully confirming the defeat of the Conederates
at Romney.
"Our forces were attacked in two directions by an
overwhelming force of Federas and after fight of two
hours were forced to make precpitate retreat leaving
behind baggage of every description, commissary ant
quartermasters stores and papers and three pieces
cannon.
Our whole force was between five and six hundred
Of which two hundred and fifty were cavalry and the
balance militia.
1.-The enemy had five thousand men, and their cavalry
equaed our whole force 1t was impossible for US tc
get reinforcements from any point our men every
where were fighting than ten times their number
1t is impossible to arrive at loss but many are mis-
sing, and it is believed considerable portion were kill
ed, wounded and taken prisoners"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-11-07
TXih Il Att s1tcs.

-
CAMP EOwE { CT. 20. lS6
AT meeting of Capt Redd's Company e. Sd Regiment
n. C. 5. T.. Sergt. j. p. Oates requested to act as
hartman and Corp. Jeltirs requested a secre-
The meeting being thus organized motion of Seret.
StCkey COMMITTEE OF three appointed to draft
ons exp essve Of the ceilings of the Company, relative
ID the de th at private F. Green of Comp4 any E.
The chair appoine said ComGnee W. :. EveriUt, J.
r. King and Jacob Horn, and molten Of Corp Mills
Chairman ad ed who reported Il e following:
WHEREAS, The startling of death of beloved
fellow soldier in Green, Co pany sd Regiment
~ e. s. I having reached u.s. who at the hospital in
Fredericksburg
ResoUed That while We deeply depore the loss of orr
much esteemed friend and companion il arms, can but
submit 10 the awise providence Of his naker who knows
best.
ReSOUed That in much IS he has been off in the
prime Of , and while he defending his country, by
tie a!Uie Goa tender heartfelt sympathes the
bereaved family.
Sc0ed II at wear the usual badge Of mourning for
thirty days testmolal Of respect the deceased.
ResOCed That copy Of these resolutions be the
family of the deceased and to the Wilmington Journal with
the quest that it publish the same.
sn mot on Of Eergt King, the preamble and resolutions
were adopted.
On notion of Corp Sudbury, the meeting adjourned.
j. 7. OATES, Cl airman.
J0sEPH JENKINS, Secretary.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-11-07

The heavy cannOnading reported to have been heard
in the direction of Fort Caswel on Thursday night,
turns out to be nothing than the trial OF new gun
which had been mounted the previous day. or something
Of that sort We must confess that we are somewhat
surprised to learn that such ndscreetness should be
allowed by the commander Of any Fort particularly at
a time when everybody was momentarily expecting
attack from the enemy. Some arrangement should
be entered into between the different Notifications, by
which commanders of each station will understand the
meaning of any firing so as to prevent undue ex
element Our community, and we presume all others
are tired of false alarms and do hope method will
be adopted to prevent repetition.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-11-07

The DESTINATION CT THE FEDERAL FLEET-The
Norfolk Doy Book of the 1st inst, learns from the re-
turned North Caroinans, who have teen released by
the Federal government from Imprisonment, and who
had beer detained Tor couple # weeks at the Rip
Raps that bey heard the matter discussed pretty freely
as to the destination cf the federal feet which recently
sailed that it be divided aud portion sent TO
Beaufort and Wilmington, enc poriiml to Mobile, and
another to Charleston, and ii they met with such
cess as they anticipate at these paints they Will
nue their operations at other points the Southern
coast and after gets lit lie colder, they intend 10
pay Norfolk visit
OF the above information is given by the pas
sengers they beard it, but it is not probable that it
can be considered being in any way official. We
give it for what it may be worth
The Doy Book learns from gentleman from Curl
tuck Beach, thai brtyseven OF the feet observed
to pass that place Wednesday.
Nothing has been heard OF the feet since it passed
Currituck If the squadron is destined for coast it
is time it had made its appearance. Last night would
have been 81 rious line Tor them to have been close in
to The shore Some Of Their forces could certainly have
been landed @hout an effort on their part and received
their quota of Southr0 soiE-2 by ftet-or been
buried in the and eaten up by Sharks. The wind
was from the right quarter il they had only awaited
themselves OF its favors. We fear they kept off, and
people will not have the pleasure of burying any o.
tn m-Doaly Journal, I'd inst.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-11-07

JUDGE OF THE SIXTH CIRCU1T.-We learn from the
State Journal that " the Governor. and Council of
State have appointed Thomas Run, Jr, of Alamance,
Judge of the Superior Court for the Sixth Circuit vice
Hon. j. M. Dick, deceased In this appointment the
Governor and Council have met the expectations of the
people who know Mr. Rufin. He is a gentleman of
undoubed ability and high legal atainments and he
accepts the appointment, will bring to the discharge OF
the duties of his high Office in addition to his learning
and legal atanments the essential requisites Of honesty
and fidelity"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-11-07

Electors are chosen by general ticket Numbers If
Congress by districts. We cannot state precise TIE
candidates in the different distcs but usay fairly
take it for granted that these candidate, their friends
will take enl gbien the soldiers upon the fact of
their candidacy and peculiar fitness fer Office, not, OF
course that any OF them the Office for themselves,
but willing to suffer under tie burden OF public sta
ton for whlle-all because OF their desire to serve
their country
In the first district notice the OF W. n. q.
Smith, ESQ., former representative aud present delegate
to the Congress at Richmond In the second district
r. r. Bridges, E.q, OF EdgecC mo- appears to have
no opposition. In the third district, Owen r kenan,
Thomas l. Fa SOD, F. d. K0once, +. A. Thompson
and - Thomas, Esqs, are candidates II the fourth
we have heard spC.cn OF 10 opposition to 1.
D. Mcdowell, Esq present del gate to the Provisional
Congress We eresume there viii be In the
Raleigh district the fifth, there any Lumber of can
didates, but really have not been able to keep tie
run Of them There are in the field, we believe, Hen
A. H. Arlington, Of Nash Hon. a. W. Venable
of Granville Mr. josiah Turner, OF Orange Mr.. j
H. Gooch, former Sheriff of -- in the Greens
borough district, the sixth, We understand that
the contest is mainly between MIR. Mclean and
Mr.. DICK Air. MCLEAN is SCutECIn RlgblS man Il
the core. We ardysee how MI Dick can he assigned
any place in Southern politics. In tie Chatham dis
trict, the SEVENTH there several candidates. Among
others, Hon. Hugh Wadde, Mr. Christian Of Mont
gomery and Mr. Headen, Of Chatham. y In the Sails
bury district the eighth there may be savtrai candid
ates but the Indications are that MIR. Lander, OF Lin
coin is generally locked upon The man. Il the noun
tain district, tie tenth, we ro'ict tie nams Of Mr.
Thomas of Jackson, Mr. CardIer probably OF Bun
combe MIR. +. Z. Davidson, of Che okee, whose auto
graph signature have possessed for some tine It
written at the bottom Of FIVE dollar note of the Mncr
and Planters Bank and is a very RESPECTABLE fist y"
i 1t is No. 1856, letter Il. We have to let her b. a
present, for DO body will take her IF cur hands.
There is another district, the ninth thi,k but vi
are not able just to say who are tie candidates,
any, with the exception OF Col B. ;. GatLer, oil Ifke
AS we said BEFORE however, doubt these ge0tl men
if they desire the soldiers votes will keep ell posted
We do not in all cases know the christian of tn
i candidates. J)n7iy Journal. 81 ut.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-11-07

WE MENTIONED yesterday that Capt. Towards Cav
airy Company had returned from Swansboro', Onslow
County. We are gratifed in being able to state, Oh
the authority of Capt Howard and also of his troop
generally, that their reception and treatment from the
citizens on the route and at Swansboro, was of the
most hosptable nature. Every comfort that could be
desired freely extended to the troop by the citizens
of Swansboro'. This kind attention will long be re-
membered by the troop and their relatives and friends
Daily Journal LIST inst.