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The Council Bluffs nonpareil. [volume] (Council Bluffs [Iowa]) 1857-1867, 1861-06-08
PAKsoN BROwNLow's DAUGHTER.

A gentleman Just arrived in this city from,
Knoxville, Tenn, brings intelligence of af-
fairs in that city. He informs US that $500
Secession troops are stationed there, for the
purpose Of overawing the Union men. l,
is apart of their business to engage in quar-.
rels IN saloons, and in street fights, with all
who are not friendly to secession. Two men
were shot last week for n other offence than
speaking words of.loyal.y to the Federal
Government.
The house Of the celebrated, bold. hearted
and out-spoksu Parson Brownlow, is the
only one In Knoxville over which the Stars
and Stripes are floating. few DAYS ago.
two armed secessions.s went at six O'Clock
IN the morning to haul down the Stars and
Stripes. Miss Brownlow, young and brill.
liant lady Of twenty three, saw them in the
piazza, and stepped out and demanded their
business. They replied they had come to
take down them I'D Stars and Stripes
Shs instantly drew revolver from her side,
and presenting 1t said. AGO on Pm good
for one Of you and ,hink for both p
BY tho looks Of that girls eye she'll
shoot, remarked one. 81 think we'd bet
ter not try il; we'll 60 back aud get more
men," said the other.
''oo and get more men, said the noble
lady, vet more men and como aud take it
down IL you dare"
They returned with company Of ninety
armed men, and demanded that the Gag
should be hauled down. But on discover
ing that the house was 6lied With gallant
men armed to the teeth, Who would rather
die as dearly ~ possible than sec their coun.
sry's Gag dishousred, the secessionis,s rstir.
Cd.
when our informant left Knoxville, the
Stars and Stripes still soa.ed to the breeze
over Psrson Brownlow's house. Long NAV
:ssy wave Chicago Journal.
The Council Bluffs nonpareil. [volume] (Council Bluffs [Iowa]) 1857-1867, 1861-06-08
SEIZURE OF rELEGRAms IN NEW YORI

SEIZURE VI IELE6hAhS Nv Ne" hOhh
Nj. Murray, the United States Marshal
for this district, on Monday afternoon pro-
cssded, in company with Mr.. Kennedy, the
Superintendent of Police, to the office Of
the American Telegraph Company, and
seized all the kilograms on file which have
been sent from the Office for a year past.
Tho seizure was made in pursuance Of orders
from Washington, and similar orders, it
appears, had been given, and like seizures
made, simultaneously, in all tho Northern
cities and towns. The precise object which
the Government have in view in this pro.
cesding has no. transpired, and the Govern
ment officials in this city are entirely igno-
rant, or non communicative upon the subject.
1t is supposed, however, that an examination
Of the kilograms will throw food Of light
upon the history Of the Southern conspiracy,
the length of time it has been actively ut
work, the material aid it has received from
the North, and the names Of many Of those
who have been implicated in it,-including,
rs is believed, some who are now protesting
great zeal for the Union. The seizure was
made very quietly, and it was the expressed
wish u the Telegraph Company, with which
the Marshal conceded, that it should not be
made public but the impossibilty of this
soon became apparent, for before the Mar
shall had left the Office, kilograms came flying
in from Boston, Philadelphia and other
places, announcing that similar seizures had
been simultaneously made at those Offices.
The kilograms are under a guard Of Deputy
Marshals, awaiting further orders from
Washington. 1t is expected that agents
will be deputixed by Government to exam
inc them and report the contents Of such as
trace any significance in connection with the
Southern conspiracy. A large force will be
required for this purpose, the number of
kilograms at the New York Office alone,
being sufficient to keep dozen clerks busy
for the mex. three months.-N Y. Times,
I'D,
The Council Bluffs nonpareil. [volume] (Council Bluffs [Iowa]) 1857-1867, 1861-06-08
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The Council Bluffs nonpareil. [volume] (Council Bluffs [Iowa]) 1857-1867, 1861-06-08
AN HoCsrOy AL KlGHI-A PATAlOIN
9nwvf n raosd MN.

9RkEt8 FHO0 nIA.
The charge that Gen. Houston made .
secession speech q Galveston u oil saise.
He spoke IN dsianes Of threats, ana N
eyewitness says:
About an hour before the time appointed
for his address, he appeared riding through
Az principal street Of the city. When ne
haa ali,h,sd from bis carriage, be stood Tor
. fer moments, fear.essIy before the crowd.
- .oc,,yse with some OF his friends.
fotIored him, With other gentlemen, into an
adjoining clEce. There we're present abous
txeosy most prominent secessionisss, Dns
friends OF the General. All united 10 en-
treating him not to psrsis: IN speaking, when
il would inevitably b at the peril OF his
life. The brave man, however, had ous one
ansrer: I" l have lived in vain, gentlemen,
II 1 cannot speak what think. II II mas
cone to tha. here, may a well die now a.
as any time"
nromiaent secessioniss, whose name Is
con.picu,us among the rebels OF Texas,
Gen. Nichols, during this conversation, pus
Numerous questions 70 Houston, touching
his present position, and relative to certain
remarks be was reported to have made.
He asked Houston if be ever had said that
JEFF. Davis was perfdious traitor, and was
aiming at dic,atorial powers. Turning TO
him with look Of whitening contempt, the
old General replied: 81 did say SO, and IN
the presence Of God, think SO; and will
saw what think though the shunders blast
me here.n As we started to go up to the
place where Houston had appointed TO speak
| heard man in the crowd ask this same
Gen. Nichols: swell, what did you get out
Of the old man 20 To which be replied,
that all he got from him was that be was
going to say what he I'D pleased"
Gen. Houston walked almost unattended
to the hall where be was to speak, his
friends avoiding him from fear OF injury
from the excited crowd. On arriving there
he was told tha. it had been closed against
him BY the owners, who feared is destruc-
ton by the mob. Houston replied that be
would speak in the open air then, and walk
ed seasIessly through the crowd to an ele-
waited balcony, commenced his address with
out the least trace Of agitation or alarm
visible upon his countenanoe. After aiiu-
ding briefly to the events which had trans.
pired since he was last at Galveston, he
boldly yindicated his own character from
the calumnies when had been heaped upon
him by some Of the leading journals in Texas
He then characterized the secession OF Texas
as iuiauitous and prejudicial in every way to
her beA interests. He said that though
disunion might be in the ascendant now,
there was terrible reaction TO come, which
would be heard, and that he stood in walt
ing attitude for that time to come.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1861-11-08

SECRET STEEL BREAsTpLATE. "A divided
breastplate, composed of thin spring steel
confined between the cloth and the lining
of common military vest. was exhibited
TO US few days since by Mr. J. S. Smith.
an ingenious inventor and mechanic of
this citv. It is composed of two leaves
which lap over at the edges where the
vest is buttoned, so AS to cover t1e entire
chest. Being formed ofthin srr pg steel
plate, and weighing only three pounds
and a half, it can be worn with case by
any officer or soldier during the most ac-
tive exercise. 1t is very strong in propo-
ton to its weight, as i, can resist the thrust
of bayonet or sword, and it will repel
the bullet ofmuske,s and pistol. at ran ges
which would otherwise be fatal to life
We saw it successfully resist powerful
thrust from heavy steel pointed pike
1t answers every purpose of light steel
cuirass- Seienfi fc American.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1861-11-08
The Naval Expedition.
The Great Naval Expedl,iop. tn

The Great Naval Expedition, the move
menrs of which are daily being chronicled
in our telegraphic dispatches, is the joint
work of the Navy and War Departments.
The transports were laden and the troops
embarked, on the l4th of October. The
expedition consists in all of eighty vessels
Of these three are steam frigates, six 9TH
ers are sailing men Of war, twenty~six are
gun boats, twelve ferry boats, and thirty
steam and six sailing transports. The
gunboats each carry ii ch Dahlgreen
forward, and are armed beside with one
rifed gun and from two to four "a pound
ers. The steamers and six of the sailing
vessels are capable Of carrying from FIVE
to nine hundred men, and are mostly arm
ed with six guns each. The transports
are fully armed, and have crew on board
to work the guns. Several transports
were added to the fleet at Fortress Mon
roe, and the entire Atlantic squadron will
CO operate in the expedition. The NUN
be- of soldiers on board the vessels is be-
tween 10000 40,000-one half of which
were picked men from McClelan's COM
mand. Not less than five hundred gnn-
boats have also been taken along for the
purposes of lending. The amount of
guns, ammunition. and material for lard
operations taken, is immense A large
number of transport wagons, some two
hundred Of professional stage drivers. all
the best pilots of New York, are among
the items of the expedition. The naval
armament is under the command of Com
modore J F. dupont. one of the ablest
officers of the Navy. The land forces are
commanded by General T. w. Sherman.
formerly OF Sherman's battery. The whole
country is waiting breathlessly for the
next intelligence fom this gigantic enter
prize -Nilwaukee News.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1861-11-08
How the Pacific Telegraph Works.

The business men Of New York appre-
ciate the commercial advantages of tele-
graphic line to the Pacific On the first
dav after communication between this CITY
and San Francisco was established, over
40 purely business dispatches were sent
through besides many of congretulatory
character. The rates now in use are
IS 95 for 10 words, and As cents for each
additional word-which are considered as
moderate for the distance, and are not
likely to be reduced at present. In the
act Of Congress giving authority to build
the line it was expressly forbidden TO fix
the through tariff above 1926 for 10
words, and 36 cents for each additional
word; but no definite tariff was mention
ed for the way business. Mr. J. H.
Wade, President of the line, has telegraph
ed to this city that meeting of the Di
rectors will soon be held. aud a tariff of
rates made for all the intermediate points.
Until then the through rates will be paid
for kilograms to Salt Lake City, Carson
City, Nevada Territory and every other
station on the route. In estimating the
cost of telegraphing from New York city,
or other points, tc San Francisco, the reg
ular rates to St. Louis are simply added
TO those which now are, or may be, fixed
for the Pacific line beyond.
There is difference of about 4S1 de-
grees of Longitude between New York city
and San Francisco. If telegram were
inslantaneously sent over the whole line. 1t
would reach San Francisco at time, ac
cording to the clocks of that city, about 8
hours and Is minutes before the time it
left New York, according to the clocks
here. Thus dispatch sent from this city
at The high business hour Of lO1 a. m,
would arrive at San Francisco before the
man to whom it was addressed was out Of
bed; while a dispatch started from this
city in the edge of the evening would find
the same man up to his neck in business.
Though these astonishing things are theo-
reiicaIly possible, yet, practically, it takes
an appreciable space of time to get a dis
patch from New Yo:k to the Pacific The
weather is rarely favorable for the tele
graphic feat or working so long distance
without repeating; and even if IT were,
the various divisions Of the line would be
searceI y ever unoccupied with business
which could be suspended to let dispatch
straight through. Under the present ar
rangement, the New York telegram is
COPIED four or five times before it reaches
San Francisco. and has to take its turn
with other dispatches at every repetition.
Messages may be sent and answers receiv>
ed in the same day: but if the wires are
crowded with business, communication
back and forth will probably take part of
two days. For all practical purposes this
is almost as good, though not near so
amazing, as the instant teIegraphic flash.
On specially important occasions, like the
arrivals OF European steamers, wien the
atmosphere along the whole line is just
right, the wires will be worked from New
York, and even from Halifax to San Fran
cisco, without interruption.-N. Y. Jour
nal Commerce.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1861-11-08

AN AMAZoNIAN LEADER-One Of tie
features of the First Tennessee (Union)
iment is in the person of brave and ac
compIished young lady Of but eighteen
summers, and of prepossessing appearance,
named Sarah Taylor, of East Tennessee,
who is the srep-daugher of Captain Dow
'ien, of the First Tennessee Regiment.
Miss Tay or is an exile from her home,
having joined the fortunes Of her step faith
er and her wandering companions, ac-
companying them in their perilous and
dreniv fl ght from their homes and estates.
Miss Taylor has formed a determination
to share with her late companions the
dangers and fat CUES ofs military compagn.
She has donned neat blue chapeau, be
meath which her long hair is fantasticaly
arranged; bearing at her side highly-fu>
ished regulation sword: and siIvermounted
pistols in her belt, all of which gives her
a very neat and martial appearance. She
is quite the idol of the Tennessee BOYS.
They look upon her as second Joan of
Arc, believing that victory and glory will
perch upon the standards borne in the ranks
favored ky her presence. Mss Captain T.
is all courage and skill. Having become
an adept in the sword exercise, and a
sure shot with the pistol, she is deter
mined TO lead in the van of the ma ch,
bearing her exiled and oppressed country.
men back to their homes, or, if falling,
to offer up her own life's blood in the
sacrifice.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1861-11-08

From the returns below, the Democrats
of the county will perceive that they have
achieved signal victory over the com
bined forces of Treachery, Fusionism,
Abolitionism, and Krow Nottingham
We have routed the enemy, horse, foot
and dragons, giving our Stste ticket at
least 300 majority, electing our Superin-
tcndent of Schools and Clerk Of the Court
certainly, and candidates for Commission
ers probably. 1t is victory which our
friends should be proud Of. and indicates
a present aud future unity of feeling in
our ranks which will for wears to come
secure the ascendancy of the Democratic
party.
The following is the vote Of the towns
"a far as heard from
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1861-11-08
HEAVY ROBBERY AT NEWPORT. WIscoS-

HEAVY ROBBERY AT NEWPORT, WIscoS-
SIN A gentleman from Newport, in
forms US that daring aud successful rob
berry occurred in that town on Thursday
night. The Office of Mr.. Bowman was en-
tered, and his safe broken open, and the
inner safe, CONFERENCE.-The money and valu,
ables, was taken out and carried off We
are informed that the safe contained S23,
009 in gold, notes, checks, drafts DC Mr..
Bowman had large sums in his possession
belonging to Eastern firms, and it is feared
that the whole amount is beyond recovery.
This is the heaviest robbery in that section.
We hope that the burglars may be ferret
ed out, and condign punishment meted
out to them .-Portoge Register. ~
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1861-11-08
The Pirate Case,

In the case of the Savannah privateers,
who have been on trial in New York the
last several days, the jury have failed to
agree. This result. we presume. will prove
highly satisfactory to the Administration
as well as TO the pirates. The latter, for
s while at least, save their necks, and the
administration escapes the responsibility of
their execution. Disguise the matter as
we may, the disposal Of captured priva-
teers is question Of grave import and
doubt. Unfortunately, Mr.. Jefferson Da-
Wis has it in his power to retaliate upon
the North for the free use of hemp in such
cases, and the threat lie hes made to do
this, be will unquesionably execute. The
question is very much like that of our ex-
change of prisoners in It's aspect-but
much less easy Of solution. We have all
confidence. however, in the eva~ive capac-
iries of the Secretary of State. The prob
ability is. that with his counsel, the pris-
oners will neither hang-nor escape
MltWaukee NeWs
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1861-11-08

A STRIKING FIGuRE.--The opening
paragraph in the late Fast Dav Sermon of
Rev. w. A. Butler, Of Brooklyn, was as
follows:
MY friends-Tt is time for prayer
Men are apt to pray once at least before
they die. Prayer is the spiritual anodyne
that holds the final hope We are met
this morning around the couch of sick
nation, the youngest born Of all the ma,
tions. Our beloved is smit,en with
dreadful maladv. which active cau'erizing
would have checked in the beginning. but
it has now become chronic disease of a
most formidable character The doctors
in consultation at the Capital could no,
agree in their diagnosis; poullice of com
promise and a pill of promise were admin
istered; and thus the fell disease is nur-
sed until it breaks out in terrible can
Ger. This is the work of quacks AMI
knaves; but the surgeons come in and
prepare their sharp instruments. and the
remedy will be as terrible as the disease
In behalf of our dear, suffering mother
land, we assemble around the couch Of
the invalid, that by importantly Of prayer
we may move the God of mercies to spare
Con IS in his confessional to day, and the
United States is on ats knees before Hin, r'
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1861-11-08

The YANKEE SAMPsoN.-Doctor Wind
ship, the celebrated lecturer, of Boston,
in lecture delivered recently in Boston,
at the close Of his entertainment verified
certain of his statements. by lifting with
out difficulty twelve men whose aggregate
weight was ascertained to be betw cen eig ght
cen hundred and two thousand pounds.
1t is really astonishing to what exiraordi-
nary muscular power DR.. Winds ip has
attained by the scientific development of
his frame. lie gains strength and health
day BY day, and is now unques,ionably the
strongest man in the world.
In the performance of this tremendous
feat, pr. W. employed neither straps,
bands nor gird'e-nolhing. in short. bul a
stout oaken stick, fitting across his shou!-
ders, and having attached to it couple
of rather formidable looking chains. lie
stood upon a staging eight or ten feet from
he floor
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1861-11-08

The PIRATEs.-The trial ofSmith. the
privateersman, for piracy, ended on Friday
in his conviction by the jury. Judge
Grier laid down the general principles of
law which governed the case, and showed
that rebellion, however extended, did not
invest the insurgents with national rights.
or deprive the government rebelled against
of its own. one Of which is the right to
punish as pirates those who are depredating
upon property of its citizens upon the high
seas, Judge Cadwallader also clearly ex
planned to the jury the application of the
statute law to the facts in this case, and
the jury rendered a verdict of gnity in a
very short time. The punishment of pi-
racy is death. Whether this punishment
will be inflicted or not, will depend upon
the act Of the President.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1861-11-08
A FLANK ATTACK FROM CALIFORNIA

A FLANK ATTACK FROM CALIFORNIA
The California paper of the last mail in
forms Us of an important movement in
that state looking 20 an attack on the Con-
federates in flank, by an advance through
Arizona and Texas. The advascing column
is to be about 5000 strong, under com
mand of General Summer. It's aim will be
to march through Arizona to Western
Texas, and by this means draw the Con-
federate forces from Missouri, while the
Union army in this state press them in
front. The movement will Pc an important
one, and though, on account of the great
distance between California ard Texas CON
siderable time win be required for its exc
cution, there is no doubt that it will render
valuable service by compelling the enemy
to cease bis aggressions on Missouri, and
defend his own positions.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1861-11-08
FoRElGy NEws.-Earl Russell, in 2

FoREloN NEws.-Earl Russell, in a
speech at New Castle, deplored the disas
ter whici, had befaIien the United States.
He said he could not see that harmony
would be restored either BY the surrender
or suljugation of the South the En-
slish government had no immediate power
or interest in the matter, but must watch
closely what was happening, and if occa-
,ieu offers, use lis infueno. in the cause
OF freedom and humanity.
The Dnc d'iumae, in a letter. rejoice.
that his nephews have joined the Ameri
can army. and on the right side.
proclamation was published in War.
saw on the l4,lr, declaring Poland in a
state OF siege. The military again occu-
pied the squares of Warsaw. A national
demonstration bad been fixed for the 18th
bat TO re~s had been received o. the re
.nlt. ~ 49, --s--4- --r-.- 80
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1861-11-08
Latest News.

It seems to be considered certain that
Fremont has been superseded.
A scout from Virginia reports that Beau
regards army is stationed to the right of
Braddock's road. between Fairfax and
Cen,ervile, 100000 strong, with 200 pie
c.s of artillery. but indifferently man ned,
and caunoniers undisciplined. The Quar-
terlasster's Department is deficient in va.
gems, and many troops aic barefoot. The
Virginia troops ars dispirited. Those
whose .erm Of enlistment. has expired
won't reenlis,, and desert every dav
Scouting parties from Gen Smiths d.
vision, in the direction Of Fairfax Court
House. report that the rebel Pickes have
advanced within mile and half Of vi
enna. A Considerable rebel force is a,
Fairfax Court House and rebel troops are
being thrown west 10 the vicinity Of Lses.
burg
MrssocRr Reliable information has
been received at St. Louis from different
sources That General Price was at Cass-
vifie Thursday with 25.0e0 n,en, and
McCuloch ten miles this side Of that place
iTs3 10000 more, with the intention of
irchiag on Springfield ard Offering US
'scu .hs -oij WilsoD rreet ground.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1861-11-08

Western Virginia has nov in the feid
and Organized and equipped r.ade 10 take
the field for three years. on the receipt of
The requisite arms, clothing and equip
mems. The following troops. viz: 1900
cavalry, $500 infantry, 500 artillery
total IL 800. These are all in addition TO
the original three months men lately in
service, and make full Is 900 troops so
far raised iu Western Virginia Cor the
cause of the Union. ay