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Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-09-06

pirate nest. It is an acknowledgements from
which to make dash into the heart of trait
ordom, and in fact, the fruits of this victory
can hardly be overestimated. Three cheers
for the pathfinder" and "Cross Eyed Der"
Accounts from Washington would seem to
indicate that battle in that vicinity, within
in few days, is inevitable. The rebels have
larger army on the Potamac than at any
previous time; the country is almost desti-
tute of provisions and the men are becoming
dcmoralized, and the general belief is that
the enemy will be obliged by the force OF
circumstances to fight, whether the leaders
would or no. The labors of Gen. MCCLELLAN
are incessant, and we have.a deep faith that
when he leads our men against the hordes OF
Secession it will be to victory. If this prove
so, the rebellion will not long survive the
blow .... ..r...-
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-09-06
From Company K.
Corr espondence Of tie GAZETTE.

ksRKvILLE, Mo. Aug. II, 1861.
We are still at Kirkville, together with the
Illinois 10th. Last night companies and B,
with two companies of the Illinois troops
left, with one field piece, for parts unknown
to your informant We have been very quiet
for few days, the enemy having retired to
point some eighteen miles distant, where
they are cncamped some two or three thou
sand strong. -s .r... ..s.
One night in the fore part of last week an
alarm was given that the rebels were upon
us, a Home Guard came in stating that he
had seen man on bald faced horse and
three other horses. Another Home Guard
picket came in with his eyes full Of Black
Horse Caoalry. And our major came down
alone where he had been making examina-
ton with the statement that an approach was
being made by both cavalry and infantry
The major somewhat excited rode up to the
station of one Of the field pieces, jumped off
his horse and let him go riderless. One or
two shots were made into the leaves which
resulted in raising considerable ola believing
among q drove of cattle. The boys think
Stone now, as upon former occasion when
they were drumed up momentarily expecting
a fight, he, the major, admonished them not
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-09-06

to get scared until the officers were. The
major is evidently little nervous.
Our commissary department has been as
bad as it could well be although there is an
abundance to eat in the country around.
THE BATTLE OF THE DUCKS.
Last night we were ordered to 60 out in
the vicinity of the former camping ground,
for what purpose, am unable to say, as it
was a post haste order. A few companies
were put aboard the mule teams and taken
out some ten miles as quickly as possible, as
we came into piece of woods our advance
guard brought news that there was fence
a head of us, so we left our teams took a
double-quick up a hill for half mile with
our guns capped ready for fire, when on
arriving at the top we found our scouts to
the number of fifty or so that had gone out
in the morning drawn up in line ready to
give us fight if we wanted one badly. We
then marched on to the farm of one jackson,
whom we have prisoner, wounded, in camp,
and whose son we have also as prisoner, and
it being dark we were ordered to 60 into the
cornfield and get roasting ears for our sup
per. The boys found the yard full of ducks,
geese, hens and turkeys, and there was soon
tSiiiDiO SoihiuOttOl IuC lSdlilSlCu
tribe. The ma or came out in terrible fume
and used all the billingsgate he was COM
mander of, and quietcd things for short
time. After the major left the balance of
the poultry was sacrificed without groan
or a cackle. We heard of one mess of four
that had twenty three fowls to dress the next
morning. The enemy were slaughtered to
man. We call this the battle of the ducks.
Brigadier-Gcneral Hurlburt is with us and
has issued a proclamation giving all privates
in arms against the government five days
in which they can dispense themselves, lay
down their arms and be protected in their
lives and property. At the expiration of the
five days all those found in arms contrary to
law will be dealt with and deemed as out
laws
1 learn that one of our regiment by the
name of Allen, not of Company X, has died
of fever since we left Brookfield He had
been sick and laid in the hospital for some
time. 1t is hard place for one to be sick
in the hospital. They have not the friends
to care for them and sympathize with them
as when at home. Our assistant-surgeon,
d. NJ. Cool, has labored day and night with
the sick and done all for the boys that one
could do under the circumstances. OF our
surgeon, DR.. Edwards of Dubuque, l will
only say at present that he was put under
arrest the morning we left camp.
promised to write you something Of camp
life as it is in the army, but you must take
my promise again.
Quite number of the regiment arc sick at
present, owing doubtless more to bad living
than any thing else, as this is very healthy
location, and we have an abundance of the
best Of water. In appearance this part Of
Missouri is far superior to any other portion
of the State have seen.
UNDoNoHO.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-09-06
News of the Week.

The war intelligence we this week present
to our readers is of character to cheer the
heart Of every friend of the Union, and to
scatter fear and dismay through the ranks OF
its foes. The light is breaking through the
black and stormy clond of rebellion, and the
hardest blows that Secession has yet received
g have been struck the past week, almost sim
ultancously, one in the Eastern and the other
in the Western military divisions ofthe coun-
try. The proclamation of Gen. Fremont, de-
claring martial law throughout the State of
Missouri is move in the right direction
It seems that traitors and rebels will not here
after be allowed to resist the government and
tramplc upon the laws with impunity; that
rebellion is not 10 be hereafter mere holiday
pastime, but is to be treated as the gravcst of
crimes, and traitors must receive the only re-
ward they deserve, and that is death. Death
to themselves, confiscation of their proper
ty, and freedom to their slaves, are the SOL
emn and inevitable embodiments of this proc
lamation, to all who shall take up arms
against the United States, or who shall be
strictly proven to have aided or abetted the
enemies of the Union. FREMONT saw that
conciliatOry measures were more than USE
less when applied to the vile mercenaries of
the Southern Confcderacy, and consequently
has adopted the course mentioned. Missouri
must be freed from the bonds that enthrall
her, even though every rebel in the State is
shot, the entire property of the State confs-
Gated, and the whole of the slave population
set free. ......
In another column we publish the account
Of the taking Of Forts Clark and Caswcll, on
the coast Of North Carolina, by the expedi
ton which recently sailed from Fortress Mon
roe under command of General BUTLER and
Commodore SrRINGnAM. This is the most
effectual blow that Secession has received in
the East. The whole coast of North Caro-
lima is laid open to assault, and the rebel
army will have something else to do than
menace Washington,-they will have to look
out for their own nests. It is said that the
prisoners and military stores taken will cover
our loss at Dali Run. The Forts commanded
Albermarle Souns~ which is one of the best
retreats on the Atlal+ic coast for vessels in
stormy weather, and especially in winter, and
has been extensively used by to- rebels as a
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-09-06
DUBUQUE AND SIOUX CITY RAILROAD.
TIME TABLE No.
TO TAKE EFFECT MONDAY, sERT, 2, 1861
Trains Moving West. Trains Moving East

ID. M. q w. II. R.-Trains to and from the South
west connect at Farley.
e~ CoNEECTIoNs.-Stagesl leave Earlville on the ar
rival of the from the East Tuesdays Thursdays
and Saturdays for strawberry Point Brush Creek Fay
cite, West Unon DEBORAH, and St. Paul; and from Man
chester Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays for Straw
berry Point and the north.
Stages leave Cedar Falls daily for New Hartford APP
lngton Island Grove Ackley, Harden City, Iowa Falls
Alden, Waller, Webster City, Fort Dodge and Sioux
CITY; also GAINESVILLE, Waverly Syracuse Nashua Brad
ford, ST. Charles and Minnesota. t.H
GEORGE YOUNG, Superintendent
J. A. PlSro, General Freight and Ticket Agent.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-09-06

ROCKFORD VOLUNTEERS FOR CAPT. Nc
CLUREs CoMPANY-Under date August 22d
Hon. f G. BowDoIN writes the following to
the st. Charles IntelEigeneer, from Rockford,
Floyd county:
To-day twelve of our citizens have left us
for the war; They go to Cedar Falls 70 join
Capt. McClure's Company which is to form
a portion of Col. Wanderers Regiment. They
are as follows:
Q II Lyon, Charles Knapp, S P Pearson,
II d Clifford, j Bradbury, Il Robbins,
A W Dawson, Joseph Wilcox, Frank David
son, Frederick Muhm, johnson Geary, Jacob
Yost The enlistment of most of them was
quite unexpected. Mr. Mcclure came here
Tuesday afternoon. A meeting was held in
the evening at which and during the next
day the enrolment was made. Wednesday
evening the citizens assembled to bid the
volunteers farewell. Addresses were made
by Rev. MIR. SaXby Of Clear Lake, and Rev.
Mr.. LaDue of this town, the latter present
ing each of the volunteers with Testament.
The ladies had hastily assembled during the
day and prepared various articles of comfort
and necessity which they also presented at
this time.
Three volunteers had gone from us before
making fifteen from our town of not exceed
ing sixty or seventy voters, being from one
fourth to one-fifth of our voting population.
An equal proportion from all the North would
give us a million of men, in arms
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-09-06

CERRo GoRpo CouNTY.-The Republican
of Mason City, publishes a tax list which in.
cludes the delinquent lands and town lots
for the last five years. How is this? We
are of the opinion that under the present law
only the lands and lots for the last year de.
linquent are required to be advertised. Per.
haps, however, up in Ccrro Gordo County i,
was thought that it wouldn't pay to advcr,
tise one year at ten cents per description, and
therefore concluded that the delinquents for
the four years preceding 1860 were never
legally advertised, or something Wonder
if that isn't it, now?
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-09-06

COL BATES AGAIN.-Last week we had
an article imputing cowardice to Col. BATES.
1t was given upon what we considered good
and reliable authority. The first part of the
week we were in Dubuque, and were told by
those that we have every reason to believe
are men of truth aud veracity, that orr arti-
Gle did injustice to that officer: that he scas
sick at the time of the battle near Spring
field, very sick, and that he never asked for,
nor received, certificate from the Surgeon
Of the nature stated, and that these reports
were circulated by enemies of his to ruin his
character If this is so, we wish to make
the amends honorable as far as we arc con-
cerncd, for we know that nothing could be
so CALLING to a brave spirit as the imputation
Of cowardcc on the battle field. If what we
stated last week was the truth we have moth
ing to retract. If not true, and we are as
sured it was not, we were imposed upon,
and were made, unwittingly, the cause of
doing that officer great injustice.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-09-06

The Capital of the Confederate States has
gone to Richmond, and the capital of most of
the moneyed men of that section (and of
the others too) has gone to the Devil.-Prsn-
tice.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-09-06

So He is FOR TIE UNION, isn't He ?''-
A few evening since, in Pottsville, little
boy of four years, looking out of a window
at the sun setting said I" Mamma-Oh, isn't
that pretty? Did God make all that? Why,
he made it red, white and blue; so he is for
the Union, isn't he?''
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-09-06

A MARRIED LovER.-A hen-pecked hus
band declared that the longer he lived the
more he was smitten
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-09-06

JEFF DAVIS DEAD.-For two day past the
Geographic news has accounts Of the death of
JEFF DAVIS. 1t has not yet been confirmed
in manner that renders that desirable event
certain. If SO the gallows has been robbed
of a worthy victim.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-09-06

A POWERFUL SpY.--George Raphael, OF
New York, recommends the use of the came
ra obscura at Washington for making obser.
vations as to the position of the enemy. He
says. that by elevating the camera seventy
five feet, objects no larger than a dog can be
seen at fifteen miles distance. This process
Mr.. P. says, is much easier, cheaper and
certain than the balloon.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-09-06
Des Moines Conventions.

Two Conventions met in Des Moines or
the Goth ult. One so-called Union " Con
vention, and the other mis-called "Demo
cratic" Convention. To the former there
were forty delegates, and they nominated the
following ticket: For Governor, N. B. Baker
(Dem) of Clinton county; 1t. Governor
L. Dewey (Rep.) Of Henry county; Judge
r. Noble (Rep) Of Clayton county. They
also passed a series Of Resolutions as plat.
form, in which they expressed devotion to
the Union and prosecution Of the war.
In this Convention an effort was made to
nominate a candidate for Congress to fill the
vacancy caused by the resignation of Gen.
Curtis. JonN EDWARDS, of Lucas county,
was originally the "Union" candidate for
Governor, but withdrew on the promise that
he should be nominated for Congress-
THOMAS w. CLAGGETT, however, had been
expecting this latter position, and upon
learning of the bargain between EDWARDS and
the new party, denounced the whole affair,
and left the Convention. EDWARDS friends
then did not dare bring him into the field at
that time, and the Convention adjourned
until the It'll inst, when he will probably
be nominated.
The Democratic Convention organized by
appointing Hon. LINCOLN CLARK, Chairman.
An effort was made by the Union men to
amend the proceedings of the Mahony
Convention of the 24th of July, but did not
accomplish it. The Union men were in the
minority and their resolutions were voted
down, Judge CLARK left the chair, and the
Union men withdrew. The bogus Democracy
then adopted the resolutions of the Oath Of
July, slightly modified, and re-nominated
MASON for Governor, ELwooD for Judge,
and nominated Lieutenant Colonel W. II.
MERRITT Lieutenant Governor in place Of
FISHER resigned. The Union Democrats did
not unite with the Union" Convention, but
went home, some to vote for HARDWOOD, some
for BAKER, and none for MASON.
MERRITT will undoubtedly refuse to run
upon the Secession ticket, and it is said that
NOBLE will not a cept Of the nomination on
the "Union" ticket.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-09-06
A FIGHT At BOONE COURT HOUSE.

Gallipolis, Sept. "A fight took place
yesterday at Boone Court House between
the rebels and three companies of Fedora
troops, which resulted in the rout of the
rebels with loss of thirty killed, a large
number wounded, and forty prisoners. Oul
men burned the town.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-09-06
MC'CLELLAN's WAR PREPARATIONS.

The Chicago Journal has learned from a
private source, which it says is worthy of
credence, that General Mcclellan, on last
Tuesday morning, had ftty-sir batteries of
artillery, of six each, of various calibre, and
about $50, 900 men, at and near Washington;
and that this army will be increased to at
least 200, 900 men before the end of the pre-
sent week. The drilling of the troops is
going on with industry and care, and their
present appearance and efficiency is highly
credible to the officers and men.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-09-06

them many professional men, planters, &c.
Two thousand more were on their way to re-
enforce the works when the surrender was
made. They were not in the fight. Retra-
cling their steps they made good time into
the interior.
This capture places the whole North Caro-
! lima coast under our rule, enables us to harass
it and land where We please, to manage Cape
Hatteras Light House, and break up the
worst piratcal nest on our whole seaboard.
Among the documents found is report from
the engineer of the fort, stating that it was
finished and impregnable. ...
| Gen. Butler exceeded his instructions,
which were to destroy obstacles and sink the
stone filled hulks in the inlets, but finding
forts ready at hand, thought he might as well
take and keep them. The forts are equally
strong on all sides, and inaccessible except
with shell. The rebel shells were mostly
| filled with sand, with poor fuses, and worth
less.
The official account of Gen. Butler gives
very minute particulars of the expedition
and engagement, but presents no new fea-
lures. He says: Fort Hatteras mounted
10 guns, a unmounted,) also one large 10
inch Columbiad ready for mounting. The
position Of the fort is an exceedingly strong
one, nearly surrounded on all sides by water
and only to be approached by march of
500 yards circuitously over a long neck of
sand, within half mile range, and over a
causeway few feetsonly in width, which
was commanded with two 35-pounders load
cd with grape and canister. Fort Clark,
which is about 700 yards northcrly, is a
square redoubt, mounting five guns, and two
6-poundcrs, The enemy had spiked their
guns, but in very inefficient manner, upon
abandoning the fort the day before. Gen.
Butler ssys:
The importance of the point cannot be
over estimated. From there the whole
coast of Virginia and North Carolina, from
Norfolk to Cape Look Out, is within our
reach by light draught vessels, which cam
not possibly live at sea during the winter
months. In the language of the chief en-
gineer of the rebels, it is the key of Abe
marie Sound. 1t is a station second in i'm
portance only to Fortress Monroe. 1t is in
valuable as a harbor for the American coast
ing trade, or inlet from the winter storms or
from pirates.
SEIZURE OF REBEL VESSELS.
New York, Sept. 2,-Surveyor Andrews
yesterday seized 25 vessels owned wholly or
in part by the rebels, including eight ships
and seven banks. Others will be seized to-
day. The value of the vessels seized is over
100000
Boston, Sept. 1.-Two barks, principally
owned in Charleston, S. c., .were seized to
day by the Surveyor Of this port, under the
confiscation act.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1861-06-18
TO A WATERFOWL.

WhahsF, niiai falling dea.
Nhlle glow tie hcasos aitli ihc lass steps Of
dsy.
Fsr, lhroagb their rosy depths, dost thou ruru
Thy solitary way
VainlY ths fvltr's eye
Might mArs ihy lsiaus Sight 70 lo thec wusns,
A., iarkiy paiuici.u ihe crimson sky.
Thy figure Goats along
Seek tbou the plashy brink
0f weoiy lake, 1r maFge u river vide,
0r where tbe rocking biIlows rise and sink
On the chaad ocean side
There Is power whose care
Teaches thy wsy along that pathless coast,
The desert and illimlahle air.
lone wandering, bat not lost
Allday thy wings have famed,
Al that far heigti, the oalh, thin atrnospherc.
et siopP nos. neary, to The welcome land
Though tie dark Dighl is near.
And soon that toll shall end,
Soon shalt ihou End a summer home, and rest,
And scream among Thy fellows reeds shall bend
Soon, Ter thy sheltered nest.
Thou II gene, the abyss of heaven
Hath swallowed up thy form, yet, on my heart
Deeply hath sunk the lesson thou hast given,
Aud shall not soon depart
He who, from rome 10 zone,
Guides through the bounlless SKY thy certain
fight,
III the long way that must tread alone,
VIII lead my steps aright.
NrrIIAN CCLLEs BRYANT.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1861-06-18

WANING a kAFT.--Therc was eel.
low once stepped out ot a tavern on the
Mississippi, meaning 10 walk a mile up
the shore 10 the next tavern. Just at the
landing there lay big raft, ono Of the
regular old fashioned whalcrs--a raft
mile long.
Well, the fellow heard the landlord say
the raft was mile long and he said 10
himself, | will 90 forth and see this great
wonder, and let my eyes behold the tim
bcrs which the hand Of man hath bcwn.'
so he got on tho lower end and began 10
ambulale over the wood in pretty fair
time. But just as he got started, and as
he walked up the river il walked down,
both travelling at the same rate. When
he got to the end Of the sticks, he found
they were pretty near ashore, and IN sight
Iot a tavern so he landed, and walked
straight into the bar-room he'd come out
Of The general sameness of things took
him littie abacb but he looked the land
lord steady in tho face, and settled il in
his own way:
Publicln,' said he, "are you gifted
with twin brother. who keeps d similar
sized tavern, with duplicate wife, COM
portion wood-pile, and corresponding cir
Gus bill, mile from here r
The tavern keeper was fond Of fuu, and
accordingly said il was just so.
And publican, have you among your
dry-goods for the entertainment of man
and horse, whiskey Of the same size Of
that of your brothers r.
And the tavern man said, that from the
rising of the sun, even unto the going down
Of the same, he had.
They took the drinks, when the stran-
ger said:
Publican, that twin brother of yours
is fine young mana very fine man, in
deed But do you know, Pm afraid that
he suffers good deal with the Chicago
diptherial"
And what's that n asked the todd
sGcker.
It's when the truth settles so firm in
man that none of il ever comes out. Com
mon doctors Of the catnip sort call it lyin'.
When ! left your brothers confectionery,
there was a raft at his door which he
swore his life was a mile long. Well, pub
lican, | walked that raft from bill 10 tail,
from lis door TO yours. Now, ] know my
time, an I'm just as good for myself as
for hoss, and better for that than any
man you ever did see. always walk
mile exactly twenty minutes, on good
road, and I'll be busted with an overloaded
Inlnn gun nlSe uccn more n ten MINUTES
coming here, steppin' over them blamed
logs at that