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Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-11-21
Arrest Of California Rebels.

The steamer Champion arrived at
New York on the 18th inst, bringing
1915, 900 in treasure and many nota-
bles from California, including Gen.
Sumner. The Pacific mail steamer
Uncle Sam brought the passengers to
Panama. Senator Gwin, Calhoun,
Benham and j. Brent, of California,
were arrested as the Uncle Sam was
entering the bay of Panama, by order
of Gen. Sumner Papers compromi-
sing them with secessioEists were
found aboard. Some of OWNS friends
at Panama applied to the Government
to annul the arrest, on the ground
that they were in New Grenadian wa
tiers, and that the Government has no
right to transport political prisoners
over their territory. ....
The Government issued orders pro-
hibiting the conveyance of the prison.
crs across the Isthmus, and large
forces of soldiers were sent to the
station to release them. AS soon as
they landed the U. S. Consul went
aboard the Uncle Sam, and it was
finally decided that the prisoners were
to be allowed to cross the Isthmus as
such, and the question of further ar
rest be referred to Washington.
Among the passengers of the Cham
pion were Senator Nesmith, Gen
Sumner, Lieut.. Col. Merchants, Capt
Judd, Hendrickson, Stuart, Winder
Lieuts. Gilbert, Dandy, Harden and
100 men Of the Sd Infantry.
A fight had occurred at Guyannas
Mexico, between the foreigners ant
natives. The American Consul was
in prison and three Americans wer,
shot. 1t is said that 800 American.
put 500 Mcxicans to flight.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-11-21
Death of Hiram G. w. Bedell.

The following letter from Capt. NJ
NJ. Trumbull, to the parents of II. G
w. Bedell, who was volunteer in his
company, from this county, and was
killed at the battle of Blue Mills, Mo.
has been handed US for publication:
wrASporrE, Ka9sas, Sept. Goth, 1861.
Mr.. BEDELL-Dear Sir: With feel
ings of the most poignant grief,
write to inform you of the death Of
your son Hiram G. w. Bedell. He
was killed on the 18th inst, at the
battle of Blue Mills, near Liberty
Mo. He died at his post, in the very
front of the battle, and nobler, BRAY
err spirit never went up to heaven from
battle field, than his. He was a
soldier upon principle, and amid al
the temptations to Indulgence and ex
cess, which a soldiers life presents,
he never swcrved from the path Of
duty, and moral rcctitude, the breadth
of single hair. He held his life as
nothing, when his country needed it
and sacrificed it in q great and glori
Gus cause.
had your sons body deccntly laid
out, and he was buried with military
honors.
offer you, and your kind lady, my
most heartfelt sympathies, in your af
Fiction.
With great respect. remain, dear sir,
Your obcdient servant,
M. III. TRUMBULL.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-11-21
Bridge Burning in Tennessee.

A rebel despatch from Nashville
says five railroad bridges were burnt
in East Tennessee, on Friday night,
9Th inst, by Unionists, 1.-TWO on the Geor-
gia State road at Chicamange creek,
Hamilton county, and one on the East
Tennessee and Georgia railroad, on
Hiawasse river, Brady county. Five
minutes after the guard passed
through, the whole bridge was in
flames. Two bridges on the Tennessee
and Georgia railroad on Lick creek,
Green county, and another on Holstein
river were also burned. 1t was
thought unnecessary to guard the
bridge on Holstein river, as Sullivan
county was strongly Southern in feel
ing. The bridge over Holstcin river
was at Strawberry Plain. In Jefferson
county the bridges were fred, but
the fire was put out by the people. A
guard had one hand cut off and his
skull fractured, and there are indica-
tions that one of the incendiaries has
been killed. ....
A gentleman just from East Ten.
nessee reports there is great excite.
ment in consequence of the burning
of the bridges. 1t was evidently a
plan. The loss is heavy and will
cause great Inconvenience and delay,
Matters in East Tennessee are re-
gardcd as in a critical condition, and
much anxiety is felt for Zollicoffer.
The Louisville Journal has informa.
ton that the long and costly railroad
bridge over the Cumberland river, just
this side of Nashville, has been burned,
and speaks of the announcement as
causing great alarm in the rebel
camps at Bowling Green.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-11-21
The I" Regulars"

The new regiments authorized by
the last Congress are fast filling up,
and the prejudice formerly entertained
against this branch of the service
through the efforts of southern officers
to prevent promotion from the ranks,
has been dispelled by the thorough re-
organization of the service under the
present Administration. Iowa hav-
ing furnished her quota of volunteers,
we have now no hesitation i'm saying
that the regular army presents supe-
rior inducements to capable young
men wishing to volunteer in the SER
vice Of their country.
There are large number of non
commissioned Offices and second lieu
tcnancies left vacant by the promotion
of capable and deserving officers to
captaincies and first licutenancics,
which are to be filled from the ranks !;
the exigencies of the service will keep
these vacancies constantly occurring,
and steady, Industrious, intelligent
soldiers cannot fail to be rewarded |:
beside which the superior qualilica-
tons Of the officers, and the systematic
way in which all business of the SER
vice is transacted, secures to the men
their clothing, rations and pay, much
more promptly and of better kind and
quality than is generally meted out to
the volunteer forces.
Among these regiments the 18th In.
fantry, quartcrcd at Fort Hamilton,
New Ycrk Harbor, and now recruiting
in this State, offers especial induce
ments to Iowa boys wishing to 60 into
the eastern division of the army.
Warm clothing, prompt pay, good ra.
tons and comfortable quarters during
the winter, thorough drill and gencr-
Gus treatment will he assured to those
who may wish to join this regiment.
We may add that James jackson, now
an officer of the 18th Infantry Rcgi-
mcnt, Regular Army, has returned and
opened an Office in this village, with
authority to recruit for his regiment.
The volunteers recruited by him can
be together in the same company if
they SO desire. Mr.. jackson will
give them all needed information.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-11-21

DEATH OF GEN. SAM. HoUsToN.
death of the old hero Of San Jacinto
is confirmed by way of Galveston.
He bowed to the conqueror of all on
the 9Th Of October. Gen. Houston
was one Of the remarkable men of
this country. He was born near Lex
ington, Rockbridge county, Virginia,
March Sd, 1893, thus makingshim over
6S years of age at the time Of his
death. He is said to be a descendant
of the Scottish Covenanters, who en-
igrated to Pennsylvania early in the
18th century. His father was Revo-
lutionary officer, and at his demise,
the widow, tall, strong, athletic wo-
man, plunged into the wilderness of
Tennessee, with her six sons and three
daughters. Sam was sent to the
academy, which had just been opened
there, and in a short time became q
thorough master Of the "Illiad."
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-11-21

though the Federal forces were even
tually compelled to take water"
Our troops completely whipped force
more than double their own, and well
acknowledgement guns and pris-
oners and much of the enemy's camp
equipage, but were compelled to re-
treat before rebel reinforccments from
Columbus. No troops, whether our
regulars" or regulars " of this or
of any other country, ever showed
more hand-to-hand and bayonet-to-bay-
onet valor. We challenge an exhibit
ton of better fghting-of more skill and
daring on the part of officers, and
stricter military obedience and perse-
vering, tenacious, bulldog fight on the
part of soldiers, than were exhibited
in this battle by the Union troops. 1t
was not their fault that battle thus
fought was not total and unques-
tionable victory for them.-Dauenport
Goeetfs.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-11-21

Col. John Cochrane made speech
to his regiment in New York a few
days since, in which he took strong
grounds in favor of the military ne
ccssity Of the unconditional emancipa.
ton of the slaves. When he had con
cluded, Gen. Cameron, addressing the
troops, said: al approve of every
sentiment uttered by your noble com
mander. All the doctrines he has laid
down approve of as if they were ut.
tered by my myself. These are senti
ments which will eventually lead to
victory. 1t is no time to talk to these
people, but let US meet them on their
own terms and treat them as enemies,
until they learn to behave themselves
Every means which God has placed
in our hands we must use until they
are subdued."
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-11-21
The War in Missouri.

1t appears that the chase after Price
will prove fruitless one, except that
the State of Missouri will be cleared
of his maruuding hordes, which is
certainly worth something. Suspect
ing that it was part of great rebel
plan to draw off our troops in Nilsson.
ri, SO as to enable the rebels more
safely to operate on the Mississippi
and in Western Kentucky and Tenne'
see, the divisions of our army under
Generals Hunter, Pope and Sturgis
have left Springfield for the North.
Generals Sigel and Asboth's divis.
ions have moved South, with orders
to encamp twenty-cight miles below
Wilson's Creek.
Gen. Hunters camp at Springfield,
few nights since, received an Access
sion of a hundred negroes. Gen. Hun
ter called upon Gen. Lane for an ex-
PLANTATION, when Lane stated that he
had done all he could to prevent it,
and to ferret out the perpetrators, but
in vain. Lane made speech to his
soldiers from the front of his quarters
at Major Barrey's the other evening.
The ladies of course, came out to lis
ten to the speech. When they return.
ed, to their surprise. it was discover
ed that, while the General was speak
ing, some of his men had improved
the opportunity of confscating all the
negroes of the family, some half doz-
en- in number. Major Barrey is one
of the most prominent sccessionists of
the vicinity, and is now in the rebel
army.
A later despatch from Springfield
says:
Generals Sigcl and Asboth's divis.
ions have returned from their positions
south of here, which was merely a
feint to protect our withdrawal. We
march for St. Louis, via Rolla in a
day or two. Springfield will be en-
tircly evacuated and large numbers OF
Union men of the city and surround
ing country have left and will contin.
nc to leave with the army ; not being
willing to risk their lives in the hands
of the rebels. ......
Strong bodies of rebels began to
move with Prices army-27. 900 men
with % pieces of artillery-Saturday
morning towards Pineville, Mcdonald
county, in the extreme Southwestern
corner of the State. Ben. McCulloch
had broken up his camp and was
marching towards Berryville, Carroll
county, Arkansas.
A gentleman rccentle from the reb'
ell camp says that Price designs going
into winter quarters at Cross Hollow
Washington county Ark; and that al
his rebels who wish to go home, have
already returned, and that those now
with him intend to fight outside o
Missouri.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-11-21
The War in Kentucky.

Gen. Nelson met the rebels on Fri.
day, Sth inst. at Pikesville, Pike
county, Kentucky, and won glorious
victory. Col. Lobe Moore attacked
the rebels in the rear with $500 men,
and Col. Harris, Second Ohio, in front
with 600 men. Harris fell back and
Moore pressed forward, till the enemy
was brought into the midst of Nelson's
whole brigade, when our forces pres
sed them on all sides, killing 400 and
taking 2,0l5 prisoners. The balance
were scattered in all directions. The
loss of the Federals is small.
The Louisville Courier, dated at
Bowling Green, 9Th inst, contains
Richmond correspondence saying, Col
onel, now Brigadicr General Humph-
rey Marshall is to command the east
ern division of the rebe! army in Ken
lucky, and Brigadier General John c..
Breckenridge returns to Southern Ken
lucky to organize his brigade, snd put
provisional government in kentucky
in motion.
A despatch from Maysville, Nov.
18th, says reports from headquarters
received through reliable gentlemen,
who were at Piketon, say our troops
attacked the rebels, 1000 strong, post.
ed on hill, killing IS or 90 and talk
ing SO prisoners. The rest scattered.
Col. John S. Williams was the first
man to run away. Six of Col. Mar
shalps men were killed and fifteen
wounded. His horse was shot under
him. Fifteen of Col. Tiffes men were
wounded, but none killed. The above
is reliable.
A letter to the Louisville Journal
from Crab Orchard says Zollicoffer re.
treated on Wednesday. blocking the
road from Cumberland Ford to Cum
berland Gap by blasting immense
rocks from the hills into the road.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-11-21

j. w. Mathews, an itinerating ras-
cal who had been digging wells, set.
ting pumps, &c, courted widow
in Guthrie county, married her on
short acquaintance, sold her watch,
quarreled with her, threatened to kill
her, was driven out of the county,
went to Winterset and enlisted, hired
a horse and buggy to 60 out recruit.
ing, got suit of clothes on credit,
went to Des Moines and enlisted
again, sold the harness and buggy,
went south, was arrested and commit
ted to Jail. and now has the peniten'
tiary in prospect.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-11-21
The Expedition down the Mississippi.

The expedition destined for opera
tions down the Mississippi is to con-
sist not only of gun-boats, but of float
ing batteries, which are thus dcscrib-
ed in the Peoria (lll.) Union:
"Thcy are of solid timber twelve
inches square, and lying in three tiers
of this timber deep. This is strongly
bolted together, and forms the hull Of
the vessel. Wells are cut through
the upper tier, about four and a half
feet square, and lined with zinc to
keep out the water. These wells
serve for magazines or places for keep.
ing the ammunition. There are four
of these in each boat The solid plat
form is GO by 20 feet, being longer
in the middle than at the ends, each
end being sharpcncd. The whole is
covered with thick plank. Entirely
around the outside of the float is a
parapet or bulwark of iron three.
eighths of an inch in thickness and six
and half feet in hight. This is in.
clined inward, so as to give glanc-
ing direction to any shot that may
strike it. The armament of these
floats is to consist of six 64-pound
mortars, three upon side, and so ar
ranged as to deliver their charges over
the iron parapet that surrounds them,
and which protects those who serve
them. Their are thirty-eight of these
monstrous batteries to be built, TWEEN
six of which are nearly ready for use,
and the remainder arc begun. There
is no machinery on board of them for
locomotion, but it is intended to tow
them by means of gunboats." ..
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-11-21
Massacre of Federal Troops.

A revolving massacre Of the small
Federal guard at Guyandotte, Va, on
the 10th inst, was accomplished by
trickery on the part of the inhabitants.
1t appears that force of rebel caval-
ry variously estimated at from five
hundred to thousand had concentra-
ted in the country back Of the town.
These proposed, with the assistance
of the rebel inhabitants Of Guyan-
dotte, to annihilate the Federal force
in the town. The force consisted Of
200 of the 9Th Virginia regiment, and
few of Ziegler's Virginia cavalry.
1t was arranged between the rebel
cavalry and rebel citizens to massacre
our troops in cold blood. According
ly the rebel citizens were very kind
to our troops, and on Sunday evening,
invited them to their houses on vari-
Gus pretexts, and all who we're off du-
ty accepted the invitations. While
they were being entertained, at about
half past eight at night, the rebel
cavalry dashed into town. Signals
were displayed from every house
where the Federals were, and the reb-
els rushed in, numbering the unarmcd
soldiers in cold blood. The rebel Cit
liens. men and women, rushed to arms
and aided the cavalry in the slaughter.
The Federals in camp prepared as
soon as possible for defence, but
were over powered, and had to break
Very few were killed in the engage.
ment with the cavalry, nearly all that
were killed being murdered in the
houses. When Col. Ziegler arrived,
on hearing the particulars of the af:
fair, he ordered the destruction of the
town. Buildings were Immediately
fired and the whole town reduced to
ashes.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-11-21

wounded-many of them slightly
and about an equal number missing
Nearly all the missing were from the
Iowa regiment, who behaved with
great gallantry, and suffered more Sc
verely than any other troops.
l have not been able to put in the
reports from sub-commands, but will
forward them as soon as received. All
the troops behaved with much gallant.
ry, much of which is attributed to the
GOODNESS and presence of mind of the
officers, particularly the Colonies.
Gen. McClernand was in the midst
of danger throughout the engagement,
and displayed both GOODNESS and judg'
ment. His horse was three times
shot. Ny horse was also shot under
me. To my staff, Captains Rawlins
Logan and Hillycr, volunteer aids, and
to Captains Hatch and Graham, ! am
much indebted for the assistance they
gave. Col. Webster, acting chief en-
gineer, also accompanied me, and dis
played highly soldier-like qualities
Col. Dougherty of the 22d Illinois vol
unteers, was three times wounded and
taken prisoner.
The 9TH Iowa regiment had their
Lieut.. Colonel killed, and the Colonel
and Major were severely wounded.
The gun-boats Tyler and Lexington
Captains Walker and Stemble, U. S. N,
commanding, conveyed the expedition
and rendered most efficient service
Immediately upon our landing they
engaged the enemy's batteries, and
protected our transports throughout.
For particulars see accompanying
report Of Capt. Walker.
am, sir, very respectfully,
! Your obedicnt servant,
U. s. GRANT,
Brig. Gen. Commanding.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-11-21
The Lincoln GuardS--Their Dead.

The Bradford News speaks as if A.
j. Felt, of that place, was killed in
the battle at Belmont. 1t says:
ANDREW J. Felt was at first report
ed as among the missing, then pris.
oner, then a rumor which was whis-
pcred with fearful forebodings of his
death, which at last has forced itself
a conviction, q sad reality"
The News also records the death OF
Isaiah A. Rutherford, brother-in-law to
Mr.. Felt, also of Bradford, killed at
the same time. The others Of Capt.
Gardeners company, killed at Belmont.
are Lieut.. G. w. S. Dodge of Brad
ford, j. Callahan of Howard county,
and ]. c. Wilson Of Mitchell county.
The News has the following:
To the friends of those ,cho fell at Belmont:
The sad news, saddest of the year,
which comes as tidings from the gal.
liant Company b, of the 7th Iowa reg
iment, wrings not with anguish your
hearts alone. The community mourns
this loss with sincere grief which is
depicted on the general countenance,
This news comes so startling and with
a reality so deeply seated, that we
cannot escape realization of our sit
nation. Their brave deeds won for us
a decided victory for themselves
undying glory" The many disas,
tiers that have befallen no less noble
troops during the war, have not caus-
ed the sorrow nor the desolation which
the death of our friends at Belmont
has, There is felt throughout the
whole country profound grief for
their loss and deep sympathy in
your affection Many feel like flying
to raise in their country's defence the
arms that have fallen from the lifeless
hands Of those for whom we now
mourn. To you we offer the consola.
ton, that your friends died nobly in
the cause of freedom, and upon its al
tars have made the most glorious OF
sacrifices. Although their resting
place be not beneath the shadow OF
our churches, nor where our footsteps
would often lead us though their
graves be in distant land and un
watched by loving friends. yet shall
they ever be hallowcd spots. The gen
ius of Liberty will weave chaplets Of
glory to hang over their tombs, and
champions of Freedom in ages to come
will point to where they sleep, and
write the story of the holy struggle il
which they fell.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-11-21

The 7th Iowa Regiment was in Col. Dough-
with 512 men. They came out with a loss of
go, as shown above. In Company B, Capt.
Gardner, made up of volunteers from this i'm
mediate vicinity, the loss was reported as fol-
lows
Kaled-2d Lieut. G. VS. Dodge, J. Gala
han. J. C. Wilson.
Wounded Capt Gideon Gardner, George
| Morse, II. I. Smith, II. Z. Smith John Morse,
| John Adair, III. Benson L. Garkin, A. j. Gil
more, VIM. Mason.
IMssag--H. S. Wisner. o. S. Holmes, A. j..
Felt, ID. NJ. Taggart, John Brown, I. L. Col
ton VIM. ii. Doane. H. A. Gregory, c. Green,
s. Haughey, Everett Hawks, Egbert Hawks,
A. Hildreth, j. r. Howard, X. johnson, A. II.
Morton, Robert Mills, M. Nye, 1. A. Ruther.
ford, T.. j. Taylor, VIM. Tannahill, c. WILDER
j. S. Wilkinson.
ers, embracing most of the F." missing y hav,
been exchanged. On the 18th inst the steam
er Alex Scott left Cairo for Columbus under
flag of truce, carrying 80 rebel prisoners. Sh,
was met on the way by the steamer Prince
having on board Generals Polk, Pillow, Cheat
ham and MCGOWAN. The prisoners they hat
taken from us had been sent to Cairo the eve
ming previous. Less than dozen now remain
in the hands of the rebels. Col. Dougherty
of the % l Illinois, and Maj. McClerken of tho
Ill. 30th, both wounded are still at Colum-
bus. They are doing WE'LL and will be ex
changed when sufficiently recovered.
Gen. Grant and staff were on board the
Scott. The meeting of the two boats was civil
The rebel officers stated that they were expect
ing an attack soon, and if not attacked would
compel us to act on the defensive. They said
the Union men in Tennessee were burning
bridges to prevent the transportation of Con-
fedeate troops, and that the Lincolnites in
that State would every one be hung!
The rebels are receiving more cannon at Co.
lumbus and over hundred are now in posi-
ton there. The bursting of their largest gun
is confirmed. 1t killed seven rebels and woun-
ded forty.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-11-21
Striking Home.

In killing snake, if you pin his
head it is no matter about the tail, LET
it writhe as it may. In dealing with
conspiracy, it is all-important to
strike at its source, if there is strength
or skill enough to reach it. South
Carolina is the source of this accused
rebellion, the fountain head of its vi.
rus, the pioneer of its movement. 1t
was South Carolina that first accept
ed and then disseminated the Calhoun
doctrine of State rights, which has de-
moralized the political mind of the
whole South. 1t was South Caxolina
that tried, thirty years ago, to break
up the Union on one fallacious pre-
tence, and, foiled then, has been wait
ing ever since, for another opportuni-
ty-acting meanwhile as an overchar-
ged battery of irritation and discon-
tent. 1t was South Carolina that led
out the present disunion "dancc of
DEATH" And it was South Carolina,
while the whole country was in a
pause of uncertainty and doubt, that
precipitated the reign of bloodshcd by
the BON bardment of Fort Sumpter
and it's starving garrison. 1t is there
fore with that deep sense of satisfac-
ton inspired by the justice of the event,
that the loyalists Of the country now
see the tide of war, which South Car
DINA thought she had rolled upon 9th
crs, surging black and heavy into her
own borders.