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Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-12-13

there is no Species Of property that affords
the rebels so much aid and comfort" as
docs their human chattels. Then If this
property is so valuable to them, so necessary
to their success. and is capable Of being
used with such terrible effect against us,
why should we respect it more than other
property that is essential to their success
In closing we cannot do better than give an
other extract from Secretary CAMERON:
1t has become grave question for deter
mination, what shall be done with the slaves
abandoned by their owners on the advance
of our troops into Southern territory, as in
the Beaufort district Of South Carolina. The
whole white population therein is six thou
sand, while the number Of negroes exceed
thirty-two thousand. The panic which drove
their masters in wild confusion from their
homes, leaves them in undisrutta possession
Of the soil. Shall they armed by their mrs.
tiers, be placed IN TIKI. field to. tight against tss
or shall their labor be continually employed
in reproducing the means for supporting the
armies Of rebellion? ra,s. ), .... .s,.r
That Government would be false to nation
al trust, and could justly ercite the ridicule
Of the ciuilized aeorld, that could abstain from
the use Of any Efficient means to preserre its
oun existence, or to 0uercomc rebellious and
traitorous enemy, By sparing and protecting
the property Of those cho are uaging ear
AGAINST it, =, -ss ..r -...
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-12-13

PoRr RoYAL.-From Port Royal we learn
that preparations are making for the estab.
lishment of machine shop that the ne,
groes are picking cotton for the Governu,en,
at three cents per pound that newspaper
to advocate the interest of the Federal Gov,
eminent is about issuing its first number,
and that the rebels were burning their cot
ton, and other property not easily transported
to the interior, which might prove of value
to the Government.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-12-13

Coon FOR HALLEcK.-There are congre-
eating in and around ST. Louis thousands OF
Union men who have been driven from their
homes by the rebels, and who are in desti-
tute condition. Gen. Halleck has issued an
order quartering such persons in the resi-
dences Of ayowed secessionists, and clothing
and feeding them at their expense.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-12-13

CoNGREss.-There is no Congressional
news of importance, and it is thought that
no action on matters of grave public interest
will be had before New Years. This body
is evidently preparing, however, for the dop-
ton Of a vigorous policy. There is tone of
feeling pervadns the members that warrants
this
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-12-13

New York CITY-This city did last week
what it should have done long ago, viz: in
formed Fernando Wood that his official SER
vices are no longer needed in that city. The
recent election for Mayor resulted in the sue
cess Of George Opdyke over Wood, and one
other candidate, Gunther by name. Under
Woods administration the city was being
ruined as fast as possible, besides his SYM
pathics are said to be with the rebels. OPP
dyke is a man of honesty, integrity anu abl-
ity
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-12-13

The great international prize fight between
Heenan and the new English champion, Mace,
will take place in the United States or Cana
da, i'm the course of few months The
match is to be for ten thousand dollars, and
Mace is to be allowed twenty five hundred
dollars for travelling expenses to this country.
The terms have been accepted by both par
ties aud the articles will at once be drawn up
and signed
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-12-13

The Potomac ARMy.-In more than three
quarters Of the regiments nstive Americans
are in the majority. The Gemaps are in the
majority IN only six. The Irish in only FIVE
out of hundred. Nearly two-thirds Of the
army are Americans. Nine-tenths are cjti-
zcns- The average age Of the privates is HFer'
"a years. Thrcc-fourths are single men.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-12-13

A ST.. Joseph, Mo-, exchange says there
are 81 600 men in Benton Barracks, st. Louis
IL, 900 at Scdalia, and between 10000 and
25 900 on the line between the latter place
and St. Louis.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-12-13

THE Richmond Examiner, of Friday, con-
tains an elaborate leading article. insisting
that the South must raise five hundred thous-
and fncn by CONSUMPTION, on the plan of tho
European States, if it would fight the North
with fair prospect Of success. The article
points out the disadvantage of all volunteer
and militia systems, and cmphatically de-
clares the North united more and more thor
oughly by every defeat and sacrifice, and now
has regular army OF five hundred thousand.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-12-13

OUR NAvY.-From Secretary Welles re-
port to Congress We learn that the present
navy Of the United States consists of 264 YES
sells, carrying 1851 guns and manned by
$4,000 seamen. The energy that has been
shown in this department can be fully appre-
ciatcd when it is known that our entire ma
val force last April consisted of only AZ YES
sells and $50 guns. Also that since the in
stituton of the blockade 1853 vessels have
been captured, most Of which were attempt
ing to violate the blockade In speaking Of
the capture of the rebels, Slidell and Mason,
the Secretary says:
The prompt and decisive action Of Cap
tain Wilkes on this occasion merited and re.
ceivcd the emphatic approval Of the Depart
ment, and if a too generous forbearance was
exhibited by him in not capturing the YES
sci which had these rebel emissaries on
board, it may, in view Of the special circum-
stapces, and Of its patriotic motives, be ex,
cuscd; but it must by no means be permitted
to constitute precedent hereafter for the
treatment Of any case Of similar attraction
Of neutral obligations By foreign uessels enga.
ged IN commerce or the carrying trade.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-12-13

MAsor,GEs. FREMONT Gen. Ere.
mont and family are still at the Astor House
where they purpose remaining two or three
days longer before proceeding to Washington.
The General and his lady received number
of visitors yesterday morning. and then drove
out to enjoy the beauties Of the city. They
will be waited on today by dcputation Of
about loo of the clergy Of all denominations.
" y TrEk4ns
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-12-13

BREcKINRIDGE.--This arch -traitoY was ex-
PEELED from the United States Senate On the
4th inst
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-12-13
War Matters.

We have no news of particular interest
from the different fields of military occupa
ton. The latest accounts predict battle or
the Potomac Immediately and states that the
suffers were removing their stores. Wheth
er this is SO or not, one thing is certain thu
troops are making no provisions for winter
quarters, and this looks as though "for
ward movement is contemplated soon.
In Missouri Gen. Hallcck is engaged in
recognizing the army, and preparing for Q
movement down the Mississippi. 0"'
In Kentucky it is said that we have 100,
600 men, and that vigorous action is about
being commenced, and that we may hear Of
bloody battle in that State within few
days. a,.-,.,. .... ...
Our last accounts from Port Royal state
that Gen. Sherman was busily engaged in
fortiiy,ng his position, building wharves,
store-houses, etc.
Gen. Buffers expedition which sailed from
Annapolis short time since, arrived at Port
Royal on the 7th inst
We have no further account OF the engage
ment at Fort Pickens. The prevalent opin.
ion seems to be that the rebels opened fire
on the fort, and that Col Brown replied,
and that no decisive victory was gained by
either party.
The Washington correspondent Of the Du-
buquc Herald, writing under date Of Dec.
5th, says:
An intelligent Republican who has an &C.
casional peep behind the curtain, yesterday
informed that such measure was now re-
solved upon. Burnside, he said, was to go
up the Rappahannock and act upon the rear
of Manassas Butler was to move forward on
Great Bethel Hooker with 10000 men was
to attack Matthias Point; Heintzel,nan was
to turn Manassas on the left =; Mccall and
Mcdowell on the right; Banks was to adj
vance on Harper's Ferry hundred thou
sand men were to overpower Kentucky in
the direction of Nashville, and another humid.
red were to force their way down the Miss.
issippi river Nearly half million of men
are thus to be precipitated upon Seccssia by
simultaneous movement along line of
considerable more than thousand miles and
with force which must prove rcsistless.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-12-13

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Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-12-13

CHICAGO TRIBuNE.-In this issue will be
found the prospectus of the Chicago Tribune.
This is undeniably the best newspaper in
the Northwest, and is far better adapted to
the wants Of the people Of this State than
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Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-12-13

The DISTINGUISHED GUESTS AT Fl w AHREN.
-Slidell and Mason have comfortable quar-
tiers, which they share with their secretaries
AS they have funds, they have purchased
various articles for their convenience, not
provided by the government and as the pros
pcct Is that they will remair here some time
their money has been ijudiciously used. Mr..
Mason; who fore an air of noncl,alancc on
Sunday; when taken to the fort, has appar-
emily found the place less agreeable than he
anticipated, Perhaps the climate does not
agree with him, or it may be that he means
TO be exclusive: but it is r marked, among
the prisoners, that he keeps himself close tc
his ROOM lie appears sad and not in very
good humoy: On the other hand Slidcll is
Frightening up, and is more cheerful. he
ventured out of doors in the storm yesterday,
but he is Of Northern birth, and thus the
climate may not effect him as much as others.
The " ambassadors are allowed to converse
freely with the other political prisoners, but
we doubt whether their conversation is very
cdi(ying, or the story of their experience very
cheering. -Boston 7rareler.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-12-13

Country GENrLEMAN.-We publish this
week the prosp ctus Of this leading agricul-
tural weekly. 1t contains vast amount of
matter inter sting to all classes. and espec-
tally to the farming community. Read the
prospectus and send for specimen number,
which will be sent free.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-12-13
Secretary Chaso's Report.

From the report of the Secretary Of the
Treasury we learn that If the war continues
toJnly lst, 1892. the public debt viii be s5l7-
s2a,so2; iftiil Jaly LIST, 1868, # will be
$4,000, 100000.
The Secretary says the most sacred duty
Of the American people now requires the con-
secration of all their energies and resources
to the establishment of the Union, and sound
policy would seem to suggest no extension Of
foreign trade. but more absolute reliance on
American labor, American skill, and Amcri.
can soil. lie recommends that the duties on
tea, coffee and sugar be increased to 81 cents
On brown, and on clayed sugar 3 cents to
20 cents on green tea; to 5 cents on coffee;
and that no other alterations of the tariff be
made unless further experience shall demon
strate the necessity. He deems it necessary
to increase the direct tax so as to produce
from loyal States revenue of at least $780,
600, 900, estimating such duties on stills, dis
titled liquors, tobacco, bank notes, carriages,
lugacies, on paper, evidence Of debt, and con-
veyances Of property, and other like property,
as will produce an equal additional sum-
The income tax will probably produce $lO,-
100000 more, making an aggregate Of $780,
000,OOo The Secretary is aware that the
sum is large, but seeing no probability of the
revenue exceeding 100000 during the
current year, he feels that he must not shrink
from plain statement of the actual neces-
sites Of the situation Two.fifths of one per
cent. on the real and personal property cfluy-
al States will produce A, O0O, 900, the propos-
cd income adding $4,000, 900 more. .. .
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-12-13

SUSPENDED. - The Dubuque Union has
been temporarily suspended. Its publica-
ton will be resumed the latter part of next
month. ..#e. .a...-
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-12-13

SECRETARY WELLEs on CoNrRABANDs.-A
single sentence in Secretary Welles's report
embodies much wisdom on the subject Of
fugitives who seek refuge on United States
vessels. If in completely with the rebellion
they should be delivered to the custody of
the government, if not voluntarily so, they
should be employed by the navy, and when
the necessities If it's service are supplied by
the army, when enough are received for that
service also, they should DO allowed to 60
free.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-12-13

CoNFIscATloN AND CoLoS:zArioA - Mr.
Gurley's Confiscation and Colonization bill
Of which he gave notice yesterday, will pro-
vide for the freedom of all Slaves belonging
to all persons in rebellion against the Govern
ment, their employment during the war in a
way best calculated to bring it to success
ful termination, their apprenticeship at it's
close to loyal masters, say for half a dozen
years, and their final colonization in some
tropical country selected meanwhile by Com
mssioners with the appreciation Of Congress
The wages of the freed slaves arc to be re.
served for their use, and to assist in defray-
ing the expenses incident to their removal to
and comfortable location in their new homes
The Leading features of this bill meet with
the approval Of number of membufs Of both
Houses, vito Fave been consulted.--N r.
Tribune.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-12-13

ONLY Two STATES LEfr.-The national
flag now floats over the soil of every seeded
State, except Alabama and Arkansas. In
Virginia it floats over one third Of the State !;
in North Carolina, at Hatteras Inlet; in South
Carolina, at Port Royal and half-dozen
neishboring islands; in Georgia. on Tybee
Island in Florida, at Key West. Santa Rosa
Island, and other points in Mississippi. at
Ship Island in Texas, at Ell Paso; and in
Tennessee, at Bristol. Eliznbcthtown, and
other points in the eastern part of the State.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-12-13

The GRAND ARMY OF THE UNIoN.-In his
report the Secretary of War presents the en-.
tire estimated strength of the army, both vol
unteers and regulars, and the following are
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-12-13

Eleven copies, one year, and an extra copy
to person sending the club, $50.
The WESTERN DEPARTMENT. The st.
Louis Democrat, speaking of Gen. Haiieck,
says: ......
Major General Halleck's vigorous begin.
nIngs of the duties Of his department, give
assurance that he is earnestly aiming to make
good his declared purpose Of =" driving every
hostile flag out Of the State" He seems to
have devoted himself with uEtiriDg assiduity
to the business before him. A careful ex-
animation Of several important and compre-
hcnsive orders which he has issued, will show
that he is aiming to bring the affairs of this
Department into order and to system, to
place the forces under his command in con.
dition of the highest possible efficiency. In
these respects he has not fallen short of the
high expectations formed OF him.
He is rapidly becoming acquainted with
the extent, disposition, and character of his
resources, and subjecting all subordinate de-
partments TO wholesome regulation. Com
ing here stranger, he acts as if he would
soon be at home. The labors devolved upon
him at the threshold are immense, but there
is good reason to feel assured that he is equal
to the task of recognizing the forces under
his command, apd placing them in a state OF
thorough preparation for renewed service.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-12-13

the old lady visited the Legislative bodies II
the Territory. During her stay at Virginia
City Lady Franklin visited the celebrated
Ophir mine. The galleries Of the mine were
splcndidly illuminated throughout on the
occasion, and table spread in the " deepest
Deep gfoaned under load of good things for
the refreshment Of the distinguished visitors
The enterprisng old lady was highly interest
ed in all she saw, and was presented with a
set of most beautiful specimens of the ores of
the mine. The car in which her lads ship
descended into the mine is raised and low
cred by means Of steam engine, and the
perpendicular depth to the bottom of the in
cline shaft, down which the descent is made,
is l4O feet; by way Of the incline the depth
is us feet. At the depth of 40 feet are i'm
mense galleries and chambers, and again,
above these others to near the surface of the
mine. The timber used in the underground
work of this mine amounts to $40, 900 an.
nually. #
visited the mine the same week that the
above mentioned honorable party had the
complaisance to astonish themselves with its
wonders, and found that vast amount of
work had been done since my last visit some
seven months ago. found my old friend,
Mr.. Didesheimer, still the acting superinten.
dent, and better man the company could
not possibly entrust with the management
Of the mine, as he graduated at the mining
school Of Frieberg, in Germany. known as the
Bergakadesnie," the Oldest and best mining
scnool in Europe. There are at present 9J
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-02
NETWORK DAILY TRIBUNE. THURSDAY MAY q 1861.

miles to enlist ip one Of the NewYgrk regiments ihe
regiment will parade at o'clock this evening, forming
on Hourton ttr.et Dodwoith's Band will be III a''
tendance.
MAINE REGIMENT.
regiment from Maine, 900 strong, VIII III In an,
tins morning, arti, after having Sres1i seo' VIII
bark on The ss,eamer Columbia for ADnap'.S
ARRIVAL OF THE BIENvILLE.
lhe United States transport Bienville Capt. Clifford,
arrived Yesterday afternoon from Washington City, ID.
c. which place she lett 29th ult. Makes the following
report: o.
Left New-York April 2j, having on board 532 Off,
GERS and men of the Rhode leland Regiment, with ~
borses Had smooth weather to the mouth OF the
Chesapeake, where she arrived on the 26th, at p %:;
lay of all nisht and tLen protested up TO .e Wa'h
ngton Arsenal Yard at with ,ace she arrived sun
day ut l03 a. m. Was convo',ed mp the river Po1nac
by lne gnn-boat Po abop,as landed the troops all IN
good order Left Moud' y, 29th, 6p. M, and pa'sea
IN the Chesapeake, goi = up, the Gamers Coa'Ae"
cos, Baltic, Keyst'n' state and b ilsh proTeor Ke
dar all having tro' on board, and all in good health
and spirits. NO fertilization on either side Of the
Chesapeake or he Potomac il the hands Of the Seees
s9nis's Eve thousand troops to be thrown into
Alexandr' on Tuesdny Aril 3O by order of the Sec
re'ary # War. The Secoeton flag was flying in Alex
andr'. "A when the Bienv,lc left Washington. Mr. J.
l. Macdopougb, exprefs messenger, brings the mails
from the troops in Washington"