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The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1861-08-29

Esy" Il W. Barnwcll, in letter from
charlottesville, Va. Aue l., says the
supplies Of clothing for the army are not
enough, aud the dcs;itution in our army
in clothing aud food is terrible Many
applications have been made to US by
we'll men, who wish to escape sickness
by an extra par Of drawers or socks, or
undershIrts twill require every nerve
to be strained by you aud ourselves here
to meet the cXlgenccs Of the fan and
winter, should the war last so long
The Charleston Courier has letter
from Richmond, 14th, sayir= that there
is a great dead Of sickness in our army
1t is said that at Charlottesville and
Culpeppcr there are near ) 600 III. \
great many have been brought from this
city, and at Norfolk and Yorktown there
is more di>caso than with Us. The
measles have swept and are sweeping
through every division of the army.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1861-08-29

NoRE NohuNTEIEs On Monday last
Homer GilIctt, John S, Stcarns, +. Be.
cole, Jac Weaver, and Mr.. Stout. fro!n
,AcchanicsT!!!c, passed through here on
their way to Davenport to enlist. We
hope they will be able to oin the Guards,
as they desire, if not they will join
company at Davenport
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1861-08-29
The Fourth PENNSYLVANIA Regiment.
From the Hol'id0ysburg Register.

from the Hol1dIysourg Register.
4 Coon CuAycr.-The Norristowp
Register says that amongst the one thou-
sand men who composed the REGIMENT
from that place, there were but forty
two Republicans AS these men have
now returned the Register thinks there
is fine chance fer the Wide Awakes-
the fellows who Carried coal oil lamns
last fall--to show their patriotism. Thus
far they have been loudcr in professions
than active in deeds.
We clip thc above from the columns
OF 'he .>('"1,"'"' ana presume 1t has
Wv" =r'"- VIC .""""' ~, Vi tue l"c"'oco
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1861-08-29
GRAPE VINES AND POTATOES.

THE Subscriber has Concord, Clinton, Hart
ford Prolific and Northern Muscadine Grape
Vines for this Spring sale, by the hundred, doz-
en-, or single. Prce--Clinton, 25c, Concord. 35c
to 81; hartford-Proliic, IS TO soc; n. Masca-
dine, soc.
Also, few bushels of
Davis Seeding Il Prince Albert Potatoes,
very prolific and of the best quality at n cents
per peck.
me Irape Vines are propagaied by layers and
are Of the best quality, perfectly hardy. and are
among the very best of the native kinds The
grape vines can also be obtained of HAMMOND
" HUMPHREY or 5. $. DANIELS The potatoes
can he had of s. $. DANIELS H. G. TAROR
eprinsaale, March -, ls6lI3tf
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1861-08-29

Ds"Wc are informed that our friend
DR.. Kennedy, who is assistant surgeon
in the regular army, has to procure his
own outfit even to his sword. As the
DR.. like many others, is not over bur
thened with this worlds goods, it has
been proposed that his friends iu Upton
and Mechanicsville should raise for him
enough to purchase sword. Those who
are willing to unite in this object can
hand in their contributions to Mr.. j G..
Schumacher
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1861-08-29
A DisTRlCT SCHOOL RECORD, to b

a DisrRlcr SCHOOL RECORD, to be
kept right, should be in book prepared
expressly for that purpose. Me.srs.
Adams Il Backmer, of Rockford, ILL., ,
have got up book on purpose for Iowa,
embracing a record of the proceedings
of school meetings and Boards of Dircc-
tors, a register of the election of officers,
&c, cash book, register Of teachers
employed, and a summary Of the teach
er's report Of attendance. 4 sample can
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1861-08-29

bss~ We hear that prominent Demo
crat, one who took an active part in the
late Democratic county convention, and
was a member of the committee that re-
ported resolution for National Con-
vcution to compromise with the rebels,
Is endcavorlng to get ignatures to a call
for "No party' convention that is
expected to nominate himself for the
Legislature. How disiutercsted.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1861-08-29

iNCENDIARAIsM bout 9 o'clock on
last Monday night, the frame barn of
Nr. Jacob Seitzingcr, five or six miles
west Of this place, was set on fire and
consumed with all its contents. 1t con
tanned five head of horses, a reaper,
plows, etc, several tons of hay and 800
or 600 bushels Of corn His grain stack
ed near by escaped destruction. Mr.. S.
was at the camp meeting at the time. -
No clue has been found as to who set the
fire.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1861-08-29
TO CONSl MlTIVIS,

INiE ADV ERTI SER. having been restored to health
Il in few weeks 10y very simple remedy. after
ton, and that dread disease, Consumrtious anxious
to make known to his fellow sufferers the means of cure
To all who desire it, h" VIII send copy Of tn. Tr.
srrjpton uac' free Of clor"), with tn" directions for
preparing and using the sliuc, winch they Will find a
"I RE G. RE jo Cost MPioN, A~IIu4, E2or. nrrI~,
Ihc only object of the .Iti,,r in arulrs IT," r..
Nrripti"n is to l"ncf the 2HrtrI. and spread IT, trlr-
ton which he conccives t. u' anaIr, and hc hopes
every sufferer will try his remedy il Will cos: them
nothing, and may prove blessing.
Parties wishing the presrr:m will please address
REV. EbN tRn 4. WILSON.
WILHAMsnrGn, L NJ, County, New York.
cctb'cr II. 1~6n--ntIy-yl
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1861-08-29

r@- New postage stamps and stamped
envelopes are being distributed to the
various postof1ices, and the old stamps
and envelopes will soon be worthless.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1861-08-29

~
is in aiyertisng; hut The immense popularity of that
celebrated remedy for Dyspepsia, /. Yer Complaint.
Nervous Dciliry, DC, HoGf Hd's Lcrman BiiierS T.,
not So much owing to The fact that it has lrpn extern
siycly advert Sod. it is 10 the great rrt Of til I:l
Gle. A worthless medicine may. Through publicity.
acquire short lived not"rcty hu requires the basis
of true merit in order sustain itself for any ronsid
cradle length time. HooRdnd's German Btters has
been long and favorahly known to the American ruIr
for more than ten years; each day adding some new
proofofits virtues and great curative properties.
These Rittcr for sale by all druggists and dealer,
in medicines. at IS cents per bottle.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1861-08-29

IHE DAILY UNION is new paper
started in Dubuque by McNutt, Bennett
Il Co., of which we have received the
first four numbers. 1t is started as a
Democratic paper devoted to the Union,
and in opposition to the REASONABLE
Herald, and is to be edited by S. Nc
Mutt, Esq. 1t is spirited sheet, and
deserves hearty support The daily is
furnished at S. dollars year, and the
weekly at 81 year.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1861-08-29

nsap The Southern Confedcrates think
themselves very moderate in naming the
conditions of peace. They ask nothing
in the world except that We give up our
country. Lou. joM.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1861-08-29

nA- The annual fair of the Cedar
County Agricultural Society will be held
at M. '. Buffers in Springdalc, on the
10Th and Goth of September. There
should be full turn out of the farmers
on that occasion, and if the farmers on
this side of the river are sufficiently in
terested, they caan have the fair held this
side the CEDAR. The farmers over the
river are determined to have a live Az
ricultural Society, and as long as the
farmers in other parts OF the county won't
take hold, they will 20 it alone.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1861-08-29
Upton POST.CTF,CC.
Open from 10 - O'Clock \. II. and from ia
l.. NJ. On Sundays from IL NJ. to | p. NJ.

l.. M. On Sundays from II NJ. to p. NJ.
CLOSING OF MAILS.
Eastern via Wilton, daily, at p. NJ
Sundays, =. NJ.
Onion Grove mail leaves Mondays, Wednes.
days and Fridays; closes at p. u. the nj glt
previous.
Iowa City mail Wednesdays and Saturdays at
8 A. NJ.
Davenport mail Mondays and Thursdays at
p. NJ
De Witt mail Fridays closes at : p NJ
Red Oak mail Tuesdays and saturdays at 5 AM
Anamosa mail Sundays at ) p. ".
All drop letters must be prepaid with stamps
at the rate Of one cent each.
S. S. DANIELS P NJ,
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1861-08-29

REV. ". Y. JOHNSON, will hold ser
vice IN the Episcopal church next Sab
bath at 10! a IN. and 3 o'clock p, in.
REV. Mr.. SHAEFFER will deliver a
sermon at the Lutheran churcH, on next
Sabbath, at TO- o'clock a. IN.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1861-08-29

rA- The wry faces made by the sym
pa;hzcrs of rebellion in this place when
they heard that papers that preached Sc
csssions were to be suppressed, was a.
most too public. There need be no mis-
taking such men now.
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S. S. DANIELS, p. NJ.


APPRENTICE WANTED A good boy,
about seventeen years old, sprightly aud
with fair education, can find good
chance to learn the printers trade by
calling at this office.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1861-08-29

ordinate position in lis command--an
estimate of our =. aug GeuIr.i'S worth
that expected cN lis will aDuudautiy
prove
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1861-08-29
GILT MOILDINGS

E1R Picture Framing: large variety of
i patterns, at the one price Furniture Rooms
OF s. G. P. STEIN, Auscatine, Iowa.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1861-08-29
Dan. Ricc's HhinocCroS.
LA Crosse, WIS Aug %

La Crosse, WIS Aug %
1t is supposed that Dan Rice rhluoc-
eros, whose cage was knocked overheard
into the river the other night was not
drowned, but escaped in the darkness,
the cage door being open, and is Thought
to be now at large in this region
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1861-08-29
DISSOLVED.

The partnership heretofore existing between
Eugene Chids and Myron Ch;las is this day dis.
solved, ~ mutual consent M,ron CEilds will
collect the accounts and pay the debts Of the
concern. EUGENE CHILDS,
MlRON CHII.LS.
Tinfon Julv 9th lSc1
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1861-08-29

singers Ectlcr A Machine.

Is the Lest Machine in the world for Family
Sewing "nd Light Manufacturing PuI-
poses: frirc. with henmerD and
beautifully namrHted $50.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1861-08-29

~" Shon as Newspaper 'chose cosmrs at
all times croudcd Tuh advertisements, aaa we
~iH sho,c you community attire uith business and
enterprise. The age IS moriag one. A aaaa that
stands IN these"iatter daps pW ia a sACrt time, faa
himself bsjind has competitors. az
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1861-08-29
Employment.

THE UNDERSIGNED are DESTROYS of Sc curing
the services of a few Young Men to engage in a
Travelling Agency, upon salary of
Forty Dollars Per Month,
and all expenses paid. This is opportunity
seldom offered, and to those who merit the ap-
probation Of the subscribers, by strict attention
TO business, can rely upon constant employment
for a term of years. For further particulars ad-
dress CONANT 4 DRAKE
nl7m3I 81 Main St., Atkinson Depot, NH
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1861-08-29

We would ask for our Letter ! Machines the
special atleniiono OF Vest Makers and Dress Max
crs, ana all those who want Machines for light
Manufacturing purposes. They cnihadv the prin.
rlpl"s at the standard machines making like
th"m, the im'er'ocked stitch and are destined to
tie as celebrated for Fanny sewing and t.H.
manufacturing purposes our standard uia
chimes are Tor manufacturing purposes in gen
cal.
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be seen at the post Office, to which the
Fer the Tipton Advertiser

a,tcution of school officers is invited
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1861-08-29

BLA NKS- I'VE can no.v furnish all
who ay desire with Blanks of al II ost every
description, neatly printed, snd of the most
approved forms.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1861-08-29

We have s'Aays on hand, Hcmming Guuges,
>i'k iw',t' 'Antn and cotton Thread On >loolS,
hest Machine Oil in bottles, etc. etc.
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/"'AiI persons requiring information about
F'""ihS MAGAZINES, their sizes, prices. working
capacities, ana the best methods of purchasing Z,
can ohtaIn 1t by sending to US or any of our
Branch offices for a copy Of
Gazette and sentinel., 1861-04-27
From Mondays Bulletin.

There is no news of special impor-
lance.
The city of Baltimore is reported as
being quiet on the Goth. A dispatch OF
the Picayune says that Sixteen Balti-
morians were killed and One Hundred
of the enemy, besides 500 stand of i'm
proved arms, which were taken from
the enemy--the 7th Pennsylvania regi-
ment.
Louisville, April 2Oth.-Hon. J. c.
Breckenridge, in a speech at Louisville,
denounced Lincoln's proclamation as
illegal-saying that he had no authority
to use the troops unless by the sanction
of Congress. He proposes that Ken
tucky's congressman, on the 4th Of
July, oppose the settlement Of the pres
ent difficulties by the sword-and that
failing, he was for Kentucky going with
the South.
The city of Boston has appropriated
$4,000 to cit out the volunteers, and to
pay each volunteer $50 per month be-
sides the Government.
The dispatches speak occasionally of
the Massachusetts" troops who were
engaged at Baltimore. The Picayune
says it is certainly a mistake, that it is
the Pennsylvania troops. Fifteen of
them were lying dangerously wounded
in the Washington Hospital.
1t is said that martial law will o
be proclaimed in Washington.
Delaware, it is said will send her full
quota of troops.
Gazette and sentinel., 1861-04-27
PLAQUEMINE.
From last Saturdays Bulletin.

There is nothing specially important
in the New Orleans morning or even
ing papers of yesterday.
There were great r~ejoicings at Mont
gomery, Mobile and elsewhere, in con-
sequence of the secession of Virginia.
At Norfolk the people had DISTRACTED
the harbor to prevent the war vessels
from being taken out, when Capt. PEN
dergrast put his vessels broadSide to
Norfolk and Portsmouth, and threaten
ed to level these cities if the obstruc-
tons were not removed. They were
removed.
The Washington Government has
been advised that Harper'S Ferry was
in the hands Of the Virginians.
A despatch from Cincinnati, of the
10Th, says there is no truth in the re-
port that steamboats, with provisions,
coming south, have been seized.
/. is said that Carlo is TO be made
the basis of operations by the Lincoln
Government. The steamboat Skylark
was taken at Pine Bluff, laden with
Government stores.
Gazette and sentinel., 1861-04-27
Later from Baltimore.

Baltimore, April 20th.-Armed troops
are in every direction. The Mayor and
Governor have appraised Lincoln that
no more troops cal pass through Balti-
more, unless they fight their way
through. Lincoln replied that no more
troops would be brought through.
There are about 5000 troops under
arms in Washington. The District At
torney has asked the Court for a special
Jury to bring to justice several South
ern sympathizers in that city.
There are numerous other items about
the %marchings of soldiers-the liberal
ity of Banks-the enthusiasm of the
people, and all that, which is not worth
the trouble Of extracting.
Gazette and sentinel., 1861-04-27

was captured by Capt. Wilson, of tho
Indianola, with Z. 5. troops on board,
steamship Matagorda, and is now 0 n her
way up to the city.
Baltimore, April 70, P. M.--The New
York regiment reached Washington in
safety. The Pennsylvania regiment was
taken back. Railroad companies pro,
mise to bring no more troops. The State
flag of Maryland is hoisted. Gov. Hicks
said he would bow to the will Of the
people. The city is becoming quiet at
night.
Washington, April l9.-The Presi-
dent has issued his proclamation to
blockade the Southern ports effectively.
Raleigh, April 20.-It is thought that
the Legislature of North Carolina will
convene in ten days.
Gazette and sentinel., 1861-04-27
LATER STILL.
GEN. SCOTT RESIGNS!
He Tenders his Services To Vir-
giuia!!

We are under obligations to Mr.. P.
Heelein, of the Postoffice, tor the fol-
lowing important item
"The clerk Of the steamer Morrison,
which left New Orleans at 5 P. NJ, yes
terday, states that a despatch had ar
rived a little while before the boat left,
saying that Gen. Scott had resigned,
and had rendered his services to Virgil
MIA"
The above report seems to be con-
irmed, by the fact that the firing of
cannon at Baton Rouge early last night
was distinctly heard here, and we know
Of Iothing else that could have caused
rejoicings at that time.
Gazette and sentinel., 1861-04-27

ATTEMPTED ESCAPE OF GoRpoy TIE Bur-
Enthusiastically morning, between 6
and Z o'clock, the notorious burglar,
Charley Gordon, alias Robinson, made
an attempt to escape from the Parish
prison, while the prisoners were turned
out of their cells into the yards.
Gordon got to the third story gallery
where the negroes are kept, unfastened
the lock of the door at the end of that
gallery, passed through, and then climb
ed out and got upon the roof of the
prison. Then, having fastened some
very small Irvine to the lightning rod
on the roof, attempted his descent into
st. Ann street. Unfortunately for him,
he sawed his fingers nearly to the bone,
which caused him to relinquish his hold.
when he fell upwards of thirty feet,
striking the pavement with great force.
He was soon discovered and found to be
seriously hurt. He was taken back to
prison.-Pieayune.
Gazette and sentinel., 1861-04-27

A large party of our citizens attack
ed the troops, killing two of the Penn
sylvania It'll Regiment, and w%ounding
several others of the same corps.
The fight is still progressing at the
time we telegraph.
The excitement throughout the city is
Of the most intense nature.
The solditrs, in forcing their way
through the streets, fred on the oppos-
ing citizens, killing ten Of them and
wounding more.
As the troops passed through the
streets, they were peltcd with paving
stones, torn from the earth by the ezcit-
ed ~populace.
1t is reported that dreadful work is
going on at the railway depot.
At the depot of the Washington rail
way an immense crowd assembled and
attacked the troops. The latter fired
upon the crowd, wounding several.
Two thousand more troops were e1-
pected in the morning.
Baltimore, April l9.--Civil wal has
truly commenced. Military companies
openly declare against Lincoln Mar
tial law been proclaimed. City IN a dis
tracted state. Railroad tracks leading
from the city have been broken up
telegraph wires cut three citizens and
three Republicans lay dead at the Rail
road Depot.
New York, April 19~-First Division,
numbering 1000, offered to the Cover
nor, to be reedy at an hours notice. A
regiment composed of European sol
diers, commanded by a German, has
been offered Government.
Eighty thousand cartridges, at Am
boy, n. j., destined South, have been
seized.
The Custom House officials in New
York refuse clearances 10 vessels for the
seeded States.
Eight millions of the Confederate
Loan have been taken in Mobile, two
negroes took $200 worth each.
Troops leaving Boston by sea for
Washington.
The Chamber Of Commerce, New
York, has asked the Federal Govern
ment to declare all persons accepting
letters of marque issued by President
Davis, pirates, and to be dealt with as
such.
Washington, April 10Th. Troops from
New York and Massachusetts,, have ar
rived.
In Virginia the excitement is very
great. Several Northerners have been
expelled, nearly loosing their lives.
The Confederacy Flag, with EIGHT stars
flies from the public places. Shered
Clemens, of Virginia, ileld as a pris-
oner.
No measures taken yet to discontinue
the Southern mails.
Washington, April l9th.-Lieutenant
Jones, commanding at Harper'S Ferry,
by orders from Washington, destroyed
all the war munitions and public build
ings, and went over to Maryland.
Gazette and sentinel., 1861-04-27
Gen. SCOTS Resignation
Confirmed.

Richmond, Va, April l9th.-Lieut.
Gen. Winfield Scott, Commander-in-
Chief of the U. s. forces, has resigned
his Commission and rendered his servi-
ces to his native State, Virginia.
There was great exultation and ex-
element at Memphis, in consequence
of this act.
The Governor Of Arkansas has not
as yet received any requisition for
troops to suppress the conspiration."
President Davis had received official
notification of the Secession Of Virgil
MIA, and Vice President Stevens has left
for Richmond as a Commissioner from
our Government.
Gazette and sentinel., 1861-04-27
The Latest!
tie Ereninq True DsLtd.

1ECHs 20 LLSHt"y A'W% Wv
I. is reported that the Lincoln Gov
eminent is making expeditions prepar
tions for all operations.
Philadelphia has appropriated $685.
900 for the support. of families Of vol
unteers.
Gov. Curtin has called for another
regiment Of volunteers.
A large Union meeting was held in
Louisville on the 18th, and addressed
by Hon. JAS. Guthrie. Resolutions were
adopted declaring that K~entucky's soil
was sacred against the tread Of forces
from either Confederacy.
At Pittsburgh there. was an intense
wal feeling, so reported. Business al
most suspended. Recruiting going on
briskly.
Gazette and sentinel., 1861-04-27
From Sunday Bulletin.
War War J!
The Pennsylvania. Regiment 1T
tackled IN Baltimore!
PAVING STONES USED!
SEVERAL KILLED
TRACKS TORN up
PAVING STONES e

1t seems7that war has commenced in
earnest. We have the morning Delta
of yesterday before US, from which
we make The following synopsis of the
exciting news which it contains:
Baltimore, April 19th.-0ur city was
thrown into a terrible state of excite
ment to-day by. the arrival of troops
from Pennsylvania, destined for Wash
ington.