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Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-09-26

CA1roRxIA-The Pony Express
brings San Francisco dates to Sept
18th. The election returns thus far
received give Stanford, Republican.
$4,000, and the other two candidates
about 3, 900 each. The Republicans
will have . large majority in both
branches Of the Legislature.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-09-26
IPuBLIC-No. 67.l

AN ACT authorizing the Secretary of War 10
pay the Volunteers, who, under the Com
mand of Charles w. White, and by order OF
Brigadier. General L. A. Morris, enlisted to
protect the Railroad Bridges and other prop.
erty, in the Vicinity Of Oakland, Allegheny
County, Maryland.
BE IL enacted By the Senate and House Of Repre-
sesfdttpes Of The United States Of 4merica in Con-
gross assembled, That the Secretary Of War be,
and he is hereby, authorized and directed to
pay, out of any money i'm the Treasury not
otherwise appropriated, the commissioned Of.
icers, non-commissioned officers, musicians,
and priyates who served as Home Guard for
the protection Of the railroad bridge and 9TH
er property, near Oakland, Allegheny County
Maryland, under command Of Captain Charles
w. White, and were called into service by or
der Of Brigadier-G General T. A. Morris, and to
make tot hem just and reasonable compensation
for the failure Of the officer of the Govern
ment Of the United States to furnish 10 them rs-
tions, clothing and other supplies during their
service Provided, the amount 10 he paid shall
not exceed the amount to which, for similar
service, and like rations, clothing and supplies,
volunteers, regularly mustered into service I'M
der the Presidents proclamation of May third,
one thousand eight hundred and sixty one,
would be equitable entitled.
Approved, August 9, 1851.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-09-26

lat and a streak of lean--a streak of
loyalty and a streak of treason. 1
don't like them |; they are not to be
trusted.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-09-26
1cGregor Wholesale Prices Current.
Office of BRADLEY & Co., !
McGregor. Sept. 10, 1861.

EDITOR INTELLiGEycER
Below we give you prices Of principal arti-
cles of Merchandise to-day:
Wheat ~ I'm Ia ...... 60 IN 60
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-06-08
shooting Affair at franklin, kentucky.
FRANKLIN, KY., June s, 1851.
E,aiiors Lnion and American

Elitors Eai0a. and american:
serious difficulty occurred here to-day in which
our usually quiet little place was thrown into .
state Of excitement On the nghtof the 18th Of De-
tober last Geo W. Whitesides, aquet and respecta-
bic citizen was murdered iD cold blood in his own
house WIN. Denning, notorious character of this
coatv was strongly suspected, and Denning togeth-
er ,wltha Mr. Crack Harrington and certain Isaac
Foyd was arrested and tried on suspicion, but not
having evidence sufficient to convict them, they
were turned loose. Denning and party then brought
suit against the Whitesides for damages for false
imprisonment, and sent word to the Whiteside's
that they were coming 10 town, and were going to
drive them from their native soil. Court now being
in session, they came IN and commenced firing on
Berry Whitesides and VIM. Whitesides. two Of the
brothers of G. w. Whitesides. Berry Whitesides
received from the first volley Of shots rife ball
through his hat but did not take effect In a mo-
ment he and VIM. Whitesides had their double bar
relied shotguns and marched out into the middle OF
the street and returned the fire, their pieces were
exhausted, then Berry drew his revolver and COM
menced firing at the party, six IN number and dur
ing the last firing his clothes were shot all to pieces
receiving as many IS seven or eight gun SHOTS
through his clothes, but stood his ground until all
had fled. Young Whitesides, newphew 70 the
older members and son of Thomas Whitesides, was
severely shot through the neck, whilst walking
through the street. being entirely ignorant OF what
was going on. A lady living about eight miles from
town was shot by one of the DenniDgs and seri-
riously wounded, another lady slightly wounded
and little son of the late Robert Bowling
slightly in the hand The parties all fed after the
attack-but so far as their names have been ascer-
tained they are as follows William Denning, his
father-inlaw, Jerry Lynch. and Lynch's son, VIM
| Lynch, Crack Harrington, and two others, names
not as yet aseertained. Old Lynch is badly woun-
ded in the leg, and Wm. Denning is shot in seven
different places, two of which are pronounced IA
| tai Public stntiment is very much against the
| Denning party, and an armed force now getting
ready to pursue them and drive them out of the
county.
Such are the facts in the case which would
be glad you would notice in your paper.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-06-08
Crop Prospects.

\ gentleman who has been within the last ten
days in Middle Tennessee. North Alabama and in
several OF the counties of Mississippi contiguous
TO the Mississippi Central Railroad gives us an ac-
count CT the wheat crop, and of the crops gen.
orally that is very gratifying TO u.s. and proves that
we can easily live independent of the West and
that the true policy of the South is and ought al
ways TO be TO feed her own people and save the
millions that have annually been sent away to en-
rich the ungrateiul citizens of such States as Ohio
Illinois, ETC., etc.
In Middle Tennessee the wheat has been almost
entirely cut off for the last two years. and now they
will get enough to make up for the loss on the last
years crop at least
Fruit and vegetables are found everywhere in
great profusion.
In Nerth Alabama, he says, the wheat crop in
some counties will average from TWENTY-FIVE to
thirty bushels per acre-and about twice as much
ground has been put in wheat ever before.
The whole crop in Northern Mississippi will be
very heavy. good deal has been already har-
vested.
The corn crop must be immense, if we have an
average yield, the amount planted is fully twice
as much as usual and never promised better at this
time of year.
With the heavy rice and wheat crops, and the
fine prospects for corn, we are satisfied that we
shall have breadstutfs enough TO lasttwo years. and
that -four wiil not be than from five to six dol
las per barrel, when the present crop is brought
into market.
We predct that If the Western States have fir
average crop, wheat will sell in Illinois at twenty
five cents per bushel in less than ninety days-as
the prospect in Europe is very good.
Blockades are excellent things Anybody
HURT memphis appeal, June 6.
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From Northwestern Virginia.


GRAFTON. Va. June 5 ! came through to-day on
a provision train from Wheeling. The bridges are
repaired again but no trains are running except
for the Government.
The American flag is flying along the whole route.
The Ohio troops are guarding the road back to
Wheeling.
Major Loring, Of Wheeling. was brought through
tonight. lie was arrested on charge of treason
A large number of Secessionists arrested here
are now taking the oath OF allegiance.
Col Kelley is much better, but not out Of danger.
He was brought over tOs1ay from Phillippi. There
are twenty companies of infantry and several of
artillery there as garrison.
Nearly seven thousand troops are here and at
Phillippi viz: The Sixth Seventh and Ninth Indiana
regiments. First Va, and Coils IRVINE and Andrews,
and Steadman's regiments, with the Cleveland ar
tillery of Ohio.
Gen Norris of indianapolis, is in command. He
with Love. Brigade Major, and Hsscall, aid TO the
General. are all West Pointers, and experienced
United States officers.
1t Is not known how many rebels were killed at
PhiIlIppi. They were under the command of Col
Rutterfield of Eastern Virginia.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-06-08
GO TO THE POLLS.

The ballot box is the sacred intrench1 nent of a
free government We would earnestly and emphat-
ically advise every citizen of Nashville 10 attend
the polls to-day and cast bis snfrages freely indie
pendenty and honestly, under the solemn, and ter
ribe responsibilities cf his obligations to his coun-
try, his family and his God, We wish to see no
freeman disturbed or tainted at the polls. We
wish this election be the Free honest and bold
preston of the sentiments of the freemen of Ten
Dsssee in view of the overthrow of liberty and the
disregard of the Constitution by the Executive Of
the Federal Government, involving ihe destruction
Of the institutions of cur fathers and the subsection
of our children to tyranny and usurpStion if sub
mitted to-
We repeat, we wish to see an honest, untrammel-
ed but hold expression of the viii of the people to-
day, and we trust that all men of all opinions will
be undisturbed in the enjoyment of their sacred
franchise.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-06-08
How tho SOulherners treat Prisoners of
War.
From the New York News.

The account recently published in the papers of
the CAPTURE Of the Star of the West was correct,
with the exception of the name OF the caplaln-the
true name is Capt Halves. We were taken to Gal
weston Texas; from there 20 New Orleans, and here
thirty six of the crew were taken OIL at Algers,
and carried on a ferry boat to New Orleans; thence
by railroad to Lake Ponchartrain; thence by first
class steamboat Alabama to Mobile; thence by first
class steamboat Southern Republic to Montgomery,
Ala On both these steamers we were not treated
as prisoners Of war, but passengers-the officers
receiving state and the crew were treated as
when on board Of their own ship. On board OF the
Southern Republic Southern gentleman presented
Sl2 TO three of the crew aud the passengers OF the
boat also made up purse OF S33 which was handed
TO us making 81 for each of the crew. The passen-
gers, well as the Captains, on every occasion
treated us with respect, and on many occa-
sions we received liquors and tobacco. On
our arrival at Montgomery we were es-
cOrted by Captain of the boat to War Depart
ment where we, on account Of the pressure oftheir
business. remained from ~ A. until five O'Clock
P. NJ. when 81 500 was appropriated to defrsy our
travelling expenses home. This money was handed
to the Captain OF the boat which we started
home. Arriving en- Saturday evening st Mobile,
We received SIC each to defray our expenses while
there, and on Monday we received the balance OF
the money appropriated, which abundantly
sufficient TO take US to our respective homes.
During the whole time we met with no INJURY
whatever but were kindly treated in every way,
shape and manner At Mobile, we were asked by
the captain whether any of us wished TO JON the
Southern Navy. in which case they would re Sent
TO New Orleans free. which offer none OF US accept
ed, but departed for home in peace One OF the
two negroes belonging TO our crew, and whose
name Is Walter Murray. confessed to has being
runaway slave and belonging TO s man IN baitltnore
They were both detained at Montgomery, but
have no further knowledge of Them.
would also state that we were under no mill
tary escort from the time we left Lake Ponchar-
train until we depal ted from Mobile for home The
very kind treatment Of Captain Meers on bls boat
to and from Montgomery, will or Onght never TO be
forgotten by our crew, he having shown himself
not only 70 be good man. but gentleman. in every
sense OF the word. ONE or TIE CREW.
NEw NoEk May Is 1861.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-06-08
minister Corwin;s reception i'm mexi,
Correspondence Of the Richmond Enquirer.


The Trait d Union, Mexican journal, publishes
important article in reference to the arrival of
the Abolition Minister. After announcing his ar
rival, the Trait d Union goes on to say:
Sin what capacity does this representative, ap
pointed by Mr.. Lincoln, come here. Evidently in
the capacity of Minister of the United States-that
the separation of the States of the South Can he
ought he 10 be received in that capacity? This is
the first question to be solved.
1--WE must be very careful on that point. The first
step on such grounds may be very dangerous. Mr..
Corwin would not be simply recognized as the rep
resentative of only the States of the North and the
Mexican Government cannot recognize him as rep
resenting the States of the South.
IF Mr.. Lincoln's envoy limits his pretensious to
be only the representative of the North he strikes
blow at the dignity of his own Government and ad-
mts, thereby, that the Administration, whose COM
mission he holds, is making, in this movement, an
unjust and unlawful war on the Southland that is
not possbefor him to do.
"If Mexico should receive him as representing
at once the States of the North and of the South
would thereby discredit the legitimate authority of
the Confederate States and of the Government at
Montgomery-and this Is not more possible for them
Mr.. Corwin comes, as is said, to conclude a
treaty. That question may be handled later. The
question tor the present is, that of his receptions
and frankly the case seems to US very embarras-
ing one. Perhaps it will be submitted TO Congress
We shall see how they will get rid of it. 1t must
not be forgotten that the Republican party-the
same which Mr.. Corwin represents-refused TO
ratlfy the treaty Of McLane, which was so favora-
bic at the time to the Liberal cause, on the main
ground that the treaty had been made by govern
ment whose authority did not ext nd over the whole
nation. This argument may now be returned against
the Republicans for the authority of Mr. Lincoln is
certainly very far from reaching over the whole
of the country which once formed the confedera-
ton of the United States.
This reasoning is strengthened by other consid-
creations not less potent The necessity aohich Mrico
has for iuing goodtenls aoih e Confederate States
lis reighbor; the danger to its frontiers of making
for itself formidable an enemy; its need of com
nercidl relations ,rihe Confederate States and many
other irresistible reasons upon which we shall take
more than one occasion to dilate.v
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-06-08
writing HinlsoIf Dovva Coward.

~ThtluS h1lh2clL Down u CSMdfu'
The New York Times thus discourses of coward
ice
- The AuaIan:he, leading paper of Tennessee thus
discourses of the Government at Washington
But what contemplate, spawned broken wind
ed Rump of e Government is this that undertakes
to beard the British lion? There was a time when
it might talk thus-when it had Southern men to
fight its battles-b but that day is past"
curious civilization looks out from every word
and line of this short paragraph, and this is ic keep
ing with that eVinced by the Press throughout the
South. Brave men generally calm always
courteous in speech and modest in demeanor. 1t is
your coward VINO is vituperative and egotistical.
Brave never deal il vulgar epithets. 1t is your
coward who scolds and busters of his own PROV
ess
1t was DOuBEKRT, in the play, who exhibited such
remarkable pruriency to write himself down an
ass" What DoGBERRY failed to do the editor of
! the Times has succeeded in accomplishing with
great facility If in the ranks of journalism in the
known world, there exists more vulgar, vituper-
alive, indecent, ibellous, and foulmouthed Drag
CART and assailant of the South uot even excepting
the TriJoge) than this Tines we have yet to
see it. In the very next paragraph, which succeeds
the one quoted, we observe the following wholesale
and notorious libel upon the South and Southern
men:
REBEL LION AND Man. ROBBERT.-The ingenuity of
the rebels is taxed to find crime that has the race
of novelty. No of offence which the barrister
| would describe as "within the pleas of. the
crown have they failed to commit so frequently
| that the iteration must have paled the immortal
sense. They have just found another and the only
exception, perhaps to the previous unlversality of
their accomplishments in the robbery of the mails.
| The pestleut mob Of.yagabonds at Harper's Ferry
have stopped the mail train on the Baltimore AMI
Ohio railroad and OBTAINING the mailcaF, at their
leisure have cut up the bags and red the contents
The amount of the booty they have in this way Sc
cured will soon be known; but it is probably con-
siderable, and may prove Of some service IN repair
| ing their commissiarat, and meeting. to some ex-
tent, the arrears of the pay roll In the meantime,
having, as g indicative measure, discontinued the
mails the rebel States. Is 1t not time TO abstain
from trusting our own mails to lines of transpOrta-
ton which not only run through those States, but
actually through the enemy's encamPments? The
General shonld give instant attention TO
| this Inconsistency
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-06-08
The Occupation of * entucky by Lincoln
From the Lexington (Kg.l Statesman.

The following letter addressed to a very dis
tingulshed gentleman of this State The author was
under the impression that his Kentucky correspon>
dent was an unconditional Union man. In that he
was mistaken. The letter has been handed to us,
and in view of its important information we lay be-
fore our readers. We sincerely hope that every
Lincoln soldier who sets hostile foot on Kentucky
soil, may meet jackson atevery step:
CONTINENTAL HOTEL PAN. May 27-DEAR SIR: Gov
Yates reached here last evening" route for Wash
iDgton whittier he goes to urge upon the Govern
ment the necessity of Immediately taking possession
of Covington. Paducah, and several other points,
(which do not now remember) on the Southern
side of the river. This is good move, and will
prevent traitors from floating down against Cairo
with their iron-clad boats. l am glad to hear you
arc for the Union and that you will co operate with
Yates. Yours. truly,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-06-08
svora TO Gem Heaurev.ra-

Gen. g. T. Beduregard Of the Confederate States Araq:
GENERAL The ladies of the Military Fair. held in
this city for the benefit of our volunteers on the
18TH 26th 9th and 18th ult respectfully ask your
acceptance of the accompanying sword. as a test-
monial of the estimate we place upon your moral
and professional fitness for the high and honora-
Bile position you I'LL the military eheftain of our
Country's army.
We are assured that, in presenting it TO you. VIZ
place it in the hands Of patriot and general such
as the exisencies of our beloved country impera-
lively demand.
May victory; In the cause of right, ever crown
your efforts, and the laurel wreaths remain fresh
and unfading upon your brow.
With great respect, Mrs HAkLow J. PHEIPs.
Secretary of Ladies' Military Fair.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-06-08

States is war waged against long estab-
lished legitimate Governments. Their course
stands vindicated by the express declarations in
their own severed bills Of rights, sanctioned "by
supported BY the sonndest authority and the high
est precedents
Those who choose to continue to reside under
these governments will live under legitimate gov
ernments, VIII receive protection to life liberty and
and to no other government for allegiance and pro-
lection are reciprocal
Persons engaged nrepelling invasion cannot there
fore be guilty Of treason They are entitled to be
treated if captured prisoners of war by principles
| applicable alike in all civilized communities. And
this principle is adopted by all nations to mitigate
| the horrors of war With.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-06-08
pnslnnster rrcNi,h,s caro-.

We invite attention to the card of Postmaster
MCNIsH. who has responded to the tyrannical de-
mand of the Postmaster General to send the mail
matter of the Southern States and of Memphis to
the Dead Letter Office at Washington, by promptly
resigning his place. This card speaks for itself.
Mr.. McNlsH not the man to play the tool to a
corrupt usurper, who has suspended the Constitu-
ton," as one Of his chief organs expresses it. and
thereby suspended that sacred oath which he has
registered in Heaven" He could not be made the
instrument, to bring butehery and devastation upon
our people and soil. Some filter and meaner tool
must be sought out by LINCOLN. None but a
Black Republican and an enemy will engage in
such work. Mr.. McNIsH deserves the gratitude of
our people for his bold, manly and patriotic stand
Thank Gcd! after this day, LINCOLN can no longer
cut his fantastic tricks before high Heaven The
voice of the sovereign people of Tennessee will re-
lieve our officers heneeforth from all such spiteful
and malignant mandates as the one that Mr.. McNIsH
was called on TO obey.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-06-08
Tbe Vote ia ohio Countv,

After cOnsultaton with the public aut1szities,
the Sheriff authorizes US to say that there viii be
but one box opened at each voting precinzt, which
will contain the tickets voted for and zgainst the
Ordinances submitted by the Legislative, and for
Senator and Representative from this county, all on
the same ballot
Under this arrangement the following is the
Southern Independence ticket;
Southern Independence,
SEPARATION.
REPRESENTATION.
For State SenaIOr.
WASHINGTON BARROW.
For Representative,
IRA 2. JONES.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-06-08

Let dignity, courtesy and solemnity
surround the polls to-day. When the
people exercise their highest sovereign
ty, throw off the usurper's yoke, and
change their Government, they should
do it with the proud spirit Of freedom
and liberation.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-06-08

The highest sovereignty Of the peO-
pie will be demonstrated to-day. Our
homes, fresides and families are imper-
lied. Our liberties are in danger. Let
the mantle of the peoples sovereignty
fall over and protect them.
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HEAD0uARrrRs PRovfsros.L ARMY,

Charleston S. c., May 25. 1861.
MADAM; accept with emotions of gratitude and
pride the beautiful sword presented to me through
you by the Ladies of the Military Fair held in New
Orleans, the 25th 26th 9th and 10th ul for the
benefit of the Louisiana Volunteers. tender to
them and to you my warm acknowledgements the
very kind and fiattering terms in which their pl e.
cious gift has been conveyed
To receive the commendstion of his eountrymen
would be the soldiers highest reward, were it not
still surpassed by the approval of his eountrywo-
men. May the victory, which is due them as the
fairest and nobest among the interests are con-
tending for ever be upon the banners of the friends
they bless remain. with the highest regards
Your very obt serv't, G T. BEauREoARD.
Brig. Gen. Commanding
Mrs. HARLOW J. PHELPS, Secretary Ladies' Military
Fair, New Orleans, La.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-06-08

CoTFoN AND FREIGHTs.--The London Chrenice OF
the 18th ult. says: "If to respect the 'bloc
ades' Of the North it follows that our commerce
with America will be closed until the quarrel ends
Meanwhile, It does not seem to occur to our states
men at heme what Lancashire is to do for cotton
Liverpool for freights-" In view of these import
ant facts the ChroHodl declares that "bockades car
only be effective and be respected, when they are
proclaimed and carried out according to the com
mon sense end understanding of the Laws of Ma
tionSand Maritime Warfare" Ii is clear that En-
gland viii have our cotton.