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The weekly sun. (New York [N.Y.]) 1851-1869, 1862-05-24
'PlCAYINE BUTLER IN TOWN.
Keeps a New Orleans Hotel.
Complete Occupation of the City.
Mayor and Aldermen Locked lip.
PROCLAMATION or THE GENERAL.
How the City Is to be Governed.
A FAMINE FEARED
THE STORY OF NORFOLK.
How the Surrender was Made.
Gen. Wool and Mayor Lamb.
| NEGROES IN HOLIDAY ATTIRE.
Important German Items,
ko., 30, kA
Gen. Woe, and Mayor Lamb.
NEGROES IN HOLIDAY ATTIRE
Important German Items.
Ia,

C'ponn1h, M1y 1s.-Tho COMMERCIAL has
th, following southern new-
T.c MENruis AvALASUus Of the 9th inst, saws
tia, the t,legrsphic news from Richmond is ~ II.
fully sisiuh, ant General M,Cielan seems to 20
been preparing the same tate for Richmond hat
Gencral Batter aud Commodore Porter got up for
New OR cans. The AvALAs,nr oi the same date
s..yt oi affairs IN New Orleans That Mayor Monroe
aud vi the Aldermen have been arrested for r.ius-
TN. t. ts,u the oath of allegiance to tlc luilci
sites 81. r-nt to prison Gtett distress pr"NWl'
tn he city FOOD of al kinds is extremely scarce.
flour IL NJ g. 'U itd ~ ans price. More ut the
f,i Ji' fice is vet to ~ landed, Rud thr tiNcr ~
t,li o' iei,t.i stinu"1ta. mortar h".r aud trans
ports. TIE tuug,~sioaal stampede from Rith.
mont hal N,.y depressing .iicc,, sni It was
beloved Il iurcria'l"wed tue cary evacuation oi
N.rtu..n The policy ut ty,cuatIs every ctt Il
PLAYED oit We Aav, bu; precious litl, more ter.
ritO.y TINT W. con spare.
Tie Mcnp4i- Araus says that the Confederate
ioas At sh.uh In Killed aud wounded wa seven
thousani. H. an article On .rInhoa's, II say- thus
far mus, he confessed. our attempts with the in-
Lonts on tie river have teen diHsustin. h1kis.--
The r.op.. know It. aud ~ does the Gov,rument
A corsc-lu undoh ui tie Memphis Av.LASous SAYS
that % pen cen, . Bishop Poke army was killed
and wounded II shiloh.
The AV,tANcIt, oi the Ith INST, Gays
We have advicc- from New orleans up W Bstur-
day, at II A. NJ Gen. Butler has taken the =.
Charles hot,l for his headquarters. Tie Evans
House on Poylrs- street has been converted into
hospital. Tie Jackson rsilrood depot was taken
posse ssion of nn Saturday morning The fedsr-
nj pis kcta have been extended out ~ LAT
as the crossings Of the J'rsr-'n aud Jsck'
transport started for Baton Rouge on Sat
uriny morning Several Federal regiments have
been landed at New Orleans. All tis newsispcii
in New orle.ns are still published, ,houshA irders
matter ani excui. whatever may prove inlniea
| ~ tho federal cause. A proclamation from Gen
Batter was handod iuto AL the newspaper ofhces a
| New Orl.ans, but they refused u publish IT, Niet
| ~ hNfF stfli. Nh
The weekly sun. (New York [N.Y.]) 1851-1869, 1862-05-24
The Ascent Of James River.


The Baltimore AMERICAS publishes the follow
ing interesting letter describing the passage Of
tho new iron-clad steamer Galena up James
Riyeri
The weekly sun. (New York [N.Y.]) 1851-1869, 1862-05-24

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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-07-03
Total liabilities
$l5,Oo0.00

MIsEELL1NEOCS.
The greatest amount insured by any
one risk $l5,ooo.ol
The greatest amount allowed by the
rules to be insured in any ono city,
town or village, is not fixed, being
governed by the character of tho
buildings and the facilities for x-
tnguish'ng fires.
The greatest amount allowed to be
insured in any one block, is governed
by the character and construction Of
the same, SO IS t, avoid undue con-
structien.
Amount Of its capital or earnings re.
ported IN any other STAT, secu-
rty for losses therein, nothing.
Tkis Company was incorporated under the
General Insurance Law Of the State Of New York
and obtained its Charter act of Incorporation
Sept. 9th, 1853, an attested copy of which is on
file in the Auditors Office Of the State of Iowa.
STEPHEN CROWELL, President.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-07-03
SOLDIERS ONLE.qTE,

STATE o. Iowa. ,ADJ'r GENERALS OyTIcE,
. s19a III Clifton, Nay ~ 81
The attention Of Iowa soldiers on sick leave is
especially directed to the following General order
from Headquarters Department OF the Mississ-
ippi, by command Of Major Gen. Ha.leck.
n. B. BAKER,
Adjutant Iowa Of Iowa.
HxApoUARrERs Dr'r OF ruE MISSISSIPPI
Camp on Corinth Road, May IL, 1869.
General Order No. ~.
I'd. When soldiers On sick leave are ready to
return to duty, they vii; report to the medical
odlcer OF the nearest hospital who will give them
certificates to that effect On presenting such
certificate, the Quartermaster's department will
furnish them transportation to their regiments.
BY command of Major Gen. Halleok
J. q. KELTON, A.A. G.
Davenport, Muscatine, Burlington, Keokuk, Os-
kaloosa, Fort Madison, Ottumwa and Upton pa ers
copy twice. Also Jasper Poweshiek, Boone and
Marion county papers copy twice. my27 -d&wtf
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-07-03
AU ITGHS OpFiCE IOWA :,

DEs MoiNts, February 4th, l.o2.
1t is hereby certified, that the fourth day Of
February, 1862, sworn statement filed in tn is
Office, showing the condition Of the Phenx Fire
Insurance Company, located at Brooklyn, New
York. on the frs, Gay OF January, A. b. l562, in
accordance with provision Of IN Act Of tho Gen.
eral Assembly Of the State Of Iowa, entitled "An
Act in relation t, Insurance Com panies, approved
January 25th, 1851, and an Ac. amendatory there
to, approved February 9th, 1858; that said state
ment shows that said Company is possessed Of the
requisite amount Of capital, and invested as
quired by law.
Authority is therefore gwen to the above named
Company to transact business Of Insurance in this
State in accordance with the laws thereof, until
the 3lst day Of January, A. ID. One Thousand
Eight Hundred and Sixty Three.
l. also certified, that John l.. Swits, Esq. OF
Davenport, has been duly appointed by said Com
pany their lawful Agent ard Attorney for the
County Of Scott, with fu! power to take risks Of
Insurance therein, and to acknowledge service Of
process, as provided BY law, upon bis filing with
the Clerk Of the District Court in and FIR said
County, certified copy Of the statement On file
in this Office. 1t is further certified that tn, at
tached IS true aad correctcopy Of the said state
ment.
In testimony whereof, have hereunto SGT my
hand and affixed my seal Of oiIice, this 4th day Of
February, 1862.
H. 5 J. w. CATTELL,
mch20 Auditor Of State.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-07-03

NUT Wood.
N1OW IS THE TINE TO LAY IN WOOD
N Tor winter ~. We have dry kindn1e wed
t13 % pr cord aol green weed ss u % -
Se3e. .:s
o.,st g ya - ''e !s.:; ! nAym.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-07-03
AL TORS OFFICE, iowa.


Desmoihes, Feb 4th, 1862
It is hereby certified that on the fourth day Of
February, 1862, sworn statement was filed in
this office, showing the condition Of the Western
Massachusetts Insurance Ceu pany, located at
Pittsfeld, in tire State Of Massachusetts on tho
FIRST day Of January A. ID. 1862. in accordance
with provision of an Act Of the General Assem-
bly, of the Sta,e,of Iowa. entitled IAN Act in re-
lation to Insurance Companies" approved Janua-
ry 18th, 1857, and an Ao, amendatory thereto, ap
proved tc rGafy Oh, 1858 that said statement
shows that said Company is possessed Of the re-
quisite amount Of capital, and invested as re-
quired by law.
Authority is therefore given to the above named
Company to transact business of Insurance in
this State in accordance with tho laws thereof,
until the 3lst day OF January A. j.. one thousand
eight hunlred and sixty three.
IL is also certified that John l.. Swlts, Esq, Ct
Davenport, has been duly appointed by said Com
pany their lawful Agent and Attorney for the Co.
of Scott, nth full power to take risks Of lnsur-
ance therein, and to acknowledge service of pro-
cess, as provided by law, upon his filing with the
Clerk Of the District tour, in and for said coun-
ty, a certified copy Of the statement file in
this Office. 1t is further certified that the attach ed
is q true and correct copy OF the said statement.
In testimony Whereof, have hereunto set my
hand and affixed my seal Of ofice, this 4:h day
Ct February, 1852.
Isl J. w. CATTELL.
mh2l Auditor Of State.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-07-03
State of Iowa.
ApJ'T GENERALS OFFICE, Low.
(tlntO. Nav 1dfh 1870

ApJT GENERALS OFFICE, Iowa, !
1iintoz, May Gath, 1852.
General Orders No. 20.
requisition has been made by the President
On his Excellency, the Governor of Iowa, for an
other regiment of infantry for the United States
service.
"nle oar State has responded nobly to tn =
call OF the General Government for troops t. aid
in crushing the giant. schemes planned against
the Union, still greater sacrifices are required Of
us; more money aud more blood. No State has
exeelled the alacrity with which she has filled
former acquisitions of the General Government.
More than twenty thousand OF the flower Of our
State have gone to the tented field shall We fail
ter IN responding to the demand for thousand
more?
The requisition has been answered by saying,
that the regiment shall be raised in sixty day
and it will be done.
Reliable persons applying to me for recruiting
commissions will receive them with full instruc-
items.
The reputation the gallant soldiers of Iowa
have achieved for themselves and the State is
world wide, until the name Of an Iowa soldier
has become distinctive mark, synonymous With
discipline, bravery, endurance and devotion.
The place OF rendezvous will be designated
hereafter.
BY order Of the Commander in. chief.
N. B. BAKER,
Adjutant General Of Iowa.
- All papers on the Mississippi river,in Iowa
the Iowa City, Des Moines City and all papers on
the line of rail roads, and in the Valley of the
Cedar River will copy twice. my27-d&wtf
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-07-03
Illinois Central Railroad.


I'M AND AFTER SUNDAY, NOvENBER
~ I'D, trains viii leave from tho Grand Central
Sepot, loot OF Lake and South Water street:
Through Express, [ At $50 A NJ, arriving at
iai.y, exc, SlndaysJ Gairo at 4:30 A NJ.
~ This Train connects for Peori.. Alton. 81.
i.oais, Memphis, New Orleans and Mobile.
Accommodation AttooPM. for Cairo and Way
Every 1 day, s:as aeas day. At Cairo 81
Iss- This Trsin, on Saturdays. will run only to
Urbana. Trains arrive at Chicago 1T ll:05 4 n
,nl $3.50 PM.
F,r Tickets and information, apply at the once
the Great Central Depot.
HYDE PARK AND WOOD LAWN,
Trains will leave Chicago: Leave Wosd Lawn:
s: Am GAS AN
s:i5 AN 9:25 AN
1900 l2.55PM
300 PM 345PM
8:oOPM 6:5OPA
W. r. ARTHUR, Cent Sup't.
W. =. JOHNSON, Gen Passenger Ag't. no20u
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-07-03
Michigan Central Rail Road.
GREAT CENTRAL ROUTE
To J.csc York, .Sesr England
and ILsc Can "a DIS.

0NAND AFTER SUNDAY NAY 5rH, 1862,
~ trains leave tho Great Central Union Depot,
tsot Of Lake street, as follows:
IA NJ Day Express Except Sunday arrives At
Detroit at $40 Z N Suspension Bridge at $50 N,
Albany 3 80 Pm, New York 9:3OPM, Boston 1880
Pm.
7:30 p N Night Express except Saturday ar
rive a Detroit at Zoo A NJ. Suspension bIinge
4:5O + N, Albany 500 NJ, New York 1880
A NJ, Boston 2:3O NJ.
Cincinnati trains, via N Railroad, leave Chi
cago at N mail tain. 1870 Z NJ Fast Express
arrive In Chicago at s:iJ \ NJ Fast Express, aud
8:i5 + Night Mail Train.
The I 30 Y N tra n leaving Chicago runs through
to Cincinnati without change Of oars or baggage.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-07-03
RAILROADS.


sUMa31 AK1AN0EhENT.1oo1.
lssins sus BY Ohieago siss, ssAiek q ssaslss M.
ssss faster thai. Davenport tims.
I'M AND AFTER MONDAY, NAY SRI.
~ 1862, and until further notice, passsogse
trains will lssvs Dsvsaport ~ follows:
TAO 4. \. for Victor and Washington.
TEAMS ARRIvs At DAVENPORT ~ FOLLOWS.
6.30P. Y. from Victor and Warrington.
dorning trains out Of Davenport will make direct
,,nnections at Victor, Iowa city and Washing.
g. i with the Western Stage Company stages ftg
81 points West.
Trains from the West connect st Davenport
with trains Of the Chicago and Rock Island Rail
& ,ad for all points East, North and South.
Passengers are reminded Of the necessity a
giving distinct directions Is 70 the destination q
their baggage also to procuretckets before taking
heir seats in the cars.
JOHN r. TRACY, Osn1 Supt.
A. KIxBALL, Asst Sup't.
Davenport, May Sd, lse2.-du
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-07-03

111Hr PRENlUN JOB OFFICE II now
j prepared 70 execute, in the most approved
n - e he aet, any a11 III 0A10ee q peintias
~ 4 go ha9abin 4. - taeos ut :.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-07-03
GREAT CONSOLIDATED LINE
Cincinnati T. Chicago Air Line
K.flk ROND.

L,ORTY NILES TIE SHORTEST ROUTE
1 to Cincinnati, indianapolis and Louisville.
Two Express Trains leave West SIDE | nit De-
pot, Chicago, as follows:
Ats \ NJ. daily, except sunday.
At Clio J NJ, daily, except Saturday.
Arrive at 1913 NJ, AMI lai5 .N
Thr, ugh to Cincinnati and In iirnapoli without
change et cars
Elegant Slcopin, Ca $ on Night Trains.
Time to Cincinnati, eleven nours.
Thr ugh tickets may be obtained A. the principal
railroad Offices in the North West, and the Com
pany's Office, No. l33 Randolph street, under
the Sher an House.
JOHN BRANDT, J Conf Sup't,
C.E. FOLLETT, Gent Ticket Ag't
ID n. MOORE, Ag't, Chicago.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-07-03
PHILANDER SHAW, Secretary
CITY OF NEW York; -
ro.rNTy or NV YopR 49,

vi w NEW lohh,t
COUNTY OF New YORK 80
ersonally appeared before me,this seventeenth
day OF January, l.o2, stephen Crowell President,
and Phi!andcr Shaw, Secretary, Of tho Phenix
Fire Insurance Company. Of Brooklyn, n. y, and
severally made oath that the above statement BY
them subscribed, is correct and true, to the be-
Of their knowledge and belief.
In witness whereof, l have hereunto set my
hand and affixed my official seal, at the city Of
New York, this 18th day of January, 1862.
LEWIS HURST, Commissioner for Iowa.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-07-03
NOTICE.

nERSONS HOLDING CLAIMS AGAINST
the United States Government for expenses
incurred in raising lows Volunteers will please
present the same tor payment ct the ONCE OF the
United States Disbursing Officer in Davenport, on
or before the SOth Of June, lse1
y. H.. HENDERSHOTT,
Captain ID ARTILLERY.
DUBUQUE, Burlington and keokuk papers copy
three times and send bills TO the above address.
lune8
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-07-03
Flre, Inland aua Llfs In: Aseoey o.
JOHN l.. DwITs.
0TATUn6MNyr
OF THx CONDITION OF TIE
PheniX Fire Insurance Cenvauy

Phenix Fire Insurance CsnpaBy,
or THE CITY OF BROOKLYN, NEW YORK,
~ on the LIST day Of January, 1862, made to the
Auoitor OF Iowa, pursuant to the statute Of that
State, passed January 2sth, 1857.
NAME AND LOCATION.
The name of this Company is "The Phenix Fire
insurance Company" and 10 located in the city Of
brooklyn, county Of Kings, State Of New York.
CAPITAL.
Tho amount Of its capital stock in
shares Of Fifty dollars each, all paid
up in cash. is Two Hundred Thou-
sana oiiars, 100000 90
amount OF surplus On hand, first day
OF January. 1862, OF 900 ss
Total amt Of capital and surplus s297, 2s9. IS
ASSETS.
Cash in Bank and on hand { osszo,o
Heal Estate unincumbered owned by
the Company IN.
Bonds and Mortgages as per voucher, '''
accompanying, being first liens on
property in the cities of BROOKLYN
and New York, mostly dwelling
houses worth in each Case from so to
loo per cent more than the amount
loaned, l55.SO6. 30
Loans on demand. secured by pledges
of good Bank and other Corporation
stocks as collateral, the market value
of which is 1885 90
Unpaid Premiums in the course Of col
lection, all considered good, Fire and
Inland Marine ll,eo653
Bills receivable for premiums on In
land navigation lisks 1888 80
Interest on bonds and loans accrued
but not DUE and all drawing at tho
rate Of 7 per cent. $4,000
Bank and other Corporation stock
owned by the Company, as per fol-
lowing vouchers:
50 shares Of Atlantic Bank, NY. 100000
so shares Of Union Ferry Co. Brooklyn,
\. W, $4,000
$40 Treasury Notes, $1,000 each 100000
L. =. Bonds skies, ls57, 81 600 each
$1,000, at $50 $4,000
Total present market value l6,72O.OO
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-07-03
chicago l. Northwestern Railway.
...SPRING ARRANGEMENT. rs
GAN ~ |e

Rockford. Beloit, Freeport, Galsns, Dunleith,
ia. csyie. Madison, Lacrosse. Prairie du Chien,
ST. PAUL, Fond du Lao, Oshkosh, WATERFOWL,
iterlin, and all points il Wisconsin, Minnesota,
Northern Illinois and Northern Iowa via. Chicsgo
and Northwestern Railway. Running through
without changeo Of cars to GAINESVILLE, WATERFOWL,
Fond du Lac and Oshkosh, and connecting at La
Crosse and Appleton with u. s. Mail Coaches and
Steamers, affording the direct and expeditions
route to all points in the NORTH and NORTH
WEST.
1rains leave Chicago as fellows:
Day Express -l2:20 +
Way Passengers $40 Z NJ
s4s- New and elegant sleeping oars are run un-
all Night Trains.
GEO. l.. DUNLAP, Sup't
f.. BIZ WITT ROBINSON, Gcnl Ticket Ag't.
mh7-tf
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-07-03

AEkA ESIsIE AND lN5C NANCE.
JOM.v' Il. SW IT'S,
GENERAL REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE
Agent,
NICkOxLS BLOCK UP STAIRS,
.5geacy Of the
PHOENIX FIRE INSURANCE co.
oFNEW YORK AND BROOKLYN,
CASH CAPITAL, Observation-Disclosures. S200, 900
Atlantic Fire Insurance Comply
OF NEW YORK AND BROOKLYN,
CASH CAPT lAI. 5000
Lamar Fire Insurance Comply,
OF NEW YORK CITY
CASH CAtITAIy-ss.~ s.s.s-.......$a0o,o 700
Fulton Fire Insurance Comply,
oFNEw YORK CITY.
CASH CAPITAL. .....-....... -. S150,0Ct
New York Life Insurance Co.,
OF NEW YORK CITY.
ACCUMULATED CAPITAL, 81 500 GOO
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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-07-03
Gaiena g. Chicago Union Railroad.

Gaiena q chicago Uhi0n kllifOAos
@ nv - 60
nN AND AFTER MONDAY. NOVEMBER
~ 4th, 1861, Trains will leave Wells street De-
pot, Chicago, as follows, Sundays excepted }
At s:45 A II and 9:l5 , N, for Bevderc, Rockford,
Freeport, Warren, Galena, Dunlith, Dubuque
and intermediate places.
At s.45 A II and 1855 p n for Dixon, Polo, Full
ton, Cedar Rapids and intermediate points:
At 4 Il for Elgin, Belvidere, Rockford and in
I. termediate points.
At 5 a NJ Tor Geneva and intermediate places.
Passengers tor Beloit and Janesville will take
the S:45 A NJ train.
Passengers for Crystal Lake, McTIenry, Rich
mond, Geneva Lake and intermediate points, will
take the p train.
TRAINS ARRIVE AT CHICAGO
At $40 N and l:l0 A NJ, from Dunleith, Gslens,
At3:4o r II and $50 A N, from Cedar Rapids,
Fulton, Dixon, etc.
At 1l:l0 A NJ from Fox River Valley.
At 300 A NJ, Geneva Accommodation.
~ Sleeping Ca,s On Night Trains.
E.B. TALCOTT, Gent Sup't.
G. N. WHEsLER. Gent Pass'gr Agt. nv20f
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-10-09

20 Let it be remembered that G..
w. Jones, for long years Democratic
Senator in Congress, from the then
Dcmocrotic State of Iowa, was placed
in Fort Lafayette on charge oftreason,
vas liberated by a acrhcaring govern.
Mnnt, aud vas afterwards proved BY
his own h..ter 10 he All unmi,igated
traitor; desiring eatiYc success OF JEFF
Davis's treason, aud cursing Douglass
for his opposition threats. Let it also
be known and rememb led that this
same traitorous Jones is now member
Of the Democratic party in Iowa, in full
fellowship, and si,4t only last week he
acted as president Of democratic meet
ing at DubsG.e st which Ben. Al. S IA
e's made speeeh.-DarenpouG 4sefte
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-10-09
The Rebels COntracting
Their Lince Near
Winchester.

Special Dispatch to NE Chicago Evening Jour
Pittsburgh, Pa, Oct. 4.s
The Fortress Monroe correspondent
Of the Philadelphia Prcss] says that
MI advance movement Is going on there
which may take prominent place in
history. Ithas Richmond for ito des.
tination, it ia supposed.
Major. General Dix has succeeded in
BUSTING nearly all OF the worthless, pro-
slavery officers who infested this point,
so that i'll the movement now about 10
take place the rebels will be minus their
mailbags.
All the military posts in the vicinity
of Fortress Monroe have been greatly
strengthened of late.
The enemy is evidently contracting
his lines about Winchester, awaiting
the battle which will soon be forced up
on him BY Gen. Mcclellan, who has
cautiously moved lare army across
the Potomac.
Gen. Lees conscripts are deserving
in large Numbers. The Maryland hills
are full Of them.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-10-09

Wehavc seen a st Il ment Of he official
trial in the principal counties in this
State, Of twenty five Grain Scales
They were the ordinary ont door Wa.-
On Scales, and were tested just as they
were found III common use, thus make.
ing It one Of the. best practical tests,
Sixteen Of them were of Fairbanks
make. and nine Of various other kinds
The result showed a remarkable degree
Of accuracy IN those Of Fairbanks make
while all the others were condmcncd ms
not sufficiently accurate Tor use. The
importance Of this fact will be apprccia.
ted wi,hout coment. We pasli~h il be-
cause It j. one IL which the puplic are
(hisngo 4 iLMne
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-10-09


Trouble on the soutllern Bsrder.
We learn from Rev. J. r. Childs who
returned on Monday from an acclesias.
ltioal meeting in Davis Co., that one day
last week band Of forty Or fifty moun-
ted gucrrillas came over from Missouri
and surrounded, or attempted TO sur-
round party Of Iowaps who we're en-.
Saged in threshing wheat with ma.
chine. The most Of thrm esoapcd, but
ono old man who took refuge in tho
brush and who refused to surrender was
shot and killed by tile rebels, and two
or three others were taken prisoners.
One or two Of the rebels were wounded,
They burned the threshing machine and
what other things there were there that
they could not take with them, aud then
crossed the line into Missouri. This
rebel invasion occasioncd good deal
Of cxcit, mcnt in Davis Co., and tho
Governor has been pe,i,ioned tn have
two companies Immediately organized
there for the protection OF the lives and
property Of 1yal citizens. It is under
stood that the M;ssomi rebels are threat.
ening to overrnn the whole Of Son,hcru
Iowa, aud will doubtless make the at
tempt, unless promt measures are taken
to deter them from SO doing. (Oskaloo,
50 Herald.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-10-09
Not willing TO be COunted A
Tory.

MOI Willing to be Counted 4
Tory.
Hon. U D Meaclanl, the present may
or:of Ere epor' and !, it'll long Dcmocrat
was called upon to speak At Decosrnt
10 meeting held at that place, and he
did 80 with great power and eject, and
in = manncr not ut MI satisfactory to
those who invited him. Among Other
things, he said:
complaint has been made that negroes
are fleeing from the south and
coming among us. This is the direct
consequence Of slavery in the south.
II the negro could have his freedom in
the south. he would stay there, and to
get RE Of the negro it illinois / nm III.
favor Of the speedy and swift dcstrnc-
ion Of slavary throughout all the south.
When this is done the negroes will leave
us and go south to a climate better ad.
apted to them. The cruelty Of slavery
drives them north among us. Give
them freedom in tho south and our cold
climate will drive them IT, M us. Her &C
| hail the proclamation Of the p esidcnt,
giving freedom TO the ncgr-, as wise
and absolutely demanded by circumstau
ces which surround the nation. Had
he not done it the rebels would, and left
the government in the attitude of fight.
ing to preserve savers under the cor.
stl'ution- VT, these views shall; be-
long to no party until the war is over"