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The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-03-06
Ruu,ored Death OF Floyd.

tits stated BY reliable gentlemen from
Fort Donclson and Cairo, that it is the
general opinion among the rebel prison.
ers that General John B. Floyd was
killed the night he SO ingloriously fled
from Fort Donelson. The report says
that there was great excitement at tho
time the troops under Floyd and Pillow
were attempting to embark on tho
steamers, and fearful scrambling as to
who should get aboard and escape, -
transportation was insufficient. Floyd
stood in person at the gangway Of one
Of the boats, and, with drawn sword,
beat of the troops, permitting his f;s-
vori.cs to get aboard. A Lieutenant
approaching Floyd, made an effort to
get aboard, when he was ordered of BY
the General. The Lieutenant continn-
ed to advance, when Floyd struck him
on the shoulder with his sword, ili-
fiicting severe wound. The Lieut.
enant promptly drew his pistol and fired
upon Floyd, and, the repert says, killed
him.-Louiscillc Journal
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-03-06

ing with twenty thousand Infantry and
Fifty pieces Of cannon, We might have
been reinforced sufficiently to have
withstood an attack and hence the
wonderment Of the people at our leav-
ing strongly fortified position, with
out first centesting the right to occupy.
Had Jackson entered Romney bis
whole force must have surrendered for
our retreating was but another name
for surrounding, and McClellan's plan
was 80 we'll laid that nothing could
have saved the rebels. The Richmond
Enquirer in speaking Of the late move.
ment of our troops acknowledges the
superiority Of our General, and says
had Jackson moved on as ordered his
capture would have been certain.
Onr forces now occupy Romney,
Morefeld. Mcchanicsburg, Blews Gap,
Blooming Gap and are steadily advanc.
ing toward Winchester.
On Friday last We attacked the reb
el ont post at Blooming Forge, and
captured so prisoners, leaving mum
ber variously estimated from fifty to
sixty dead on the ground. Our loss
was killed, and 10 wounded.
Yesterday an attack was made by
our Cavalry at point farther on the
road from Bloomery which lresuIted in
the defeat of the rebels and with enthu-
siasm. Our loss here was 5 killed
I predict slow but sure march from
this time onward until as victorious
and corquering army we return TO our
homes to enjoy the blessings of free
government for which We have labored,
toiled, and endured untold hardships.
Z. X. SHERWOOD BUNCE.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-03-06
NO Is,
Railroads in lows.

Iowa is'one Of the youngest giants
Of the West, whose progress is almost
of mythical character. Settled d
most within the recollection Of the
Youngest Inhabitants, its fertile, beau
tiful prairies, its varied landscape Of hill
and valley, and its mineral wealth, have
attracted large population, and the
tide Of emigration has hardly yet began.
In 1910, the Territory OF Iowa contain
ed 43, 112 inhabitants, all told. In 1857
it had become q State, and had a pop
ulation IF 1872 ia, or an increase ofover
800 per cent, ins:a singlel decade. Not
withstanding the extreme youth Of tho
State,!and the exceedingly financial do.
pressed condition of the entire country
for nearly on. half Of the period of her
existence, it has inaugnrated and in
measure,completed.,a system:of railways
which is ahbad Of many Of the older
States, and bids fair to rival a:parge
majority efthem. Iowa has more miles
Of railway completed to day than Ken
lucky. The following is list3 Of rail-
ways chartercd:.i,h thcir contemplate
ed length, and the distance already com.
pleted, within the bouadaries of the
State.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-03-06

LocAL NEwsPAPERs.-Local papers,
says contemporary, should be com
plete reflex Of the business and pro-
sperity Of their place Of publication, and
every one ought to be impressed with
the Importance Of this fact who has
charge Of a local paper. /. should be
the imperative duty of.all business men
to patroniZe, sustain and encourage
their local journals not only for their
own individual Interest, but for the vel
fare Of the community in which they
are published. Local news of local
papers are SO regarded by intelligent
business men in every place. 1t is
through this source that one is qualified
to Judge Of the business and activity Of
towns and villages; thereforethe neces
sity ofliberally patroniziug local papers,
not only by the way Of advertising, bu:
IN furnishing the material to make them
entertaining and profitable to ALL It
cannot be expected that an editor 10
scognizant Of all that is transporting
throughout the town and county, and
for this reason every man should feel
it privilege to assist in making public
through the local papers events Of daily
occurrence in the community in which
he resides. By this course editors can
furnish through their respective papers
a complete record Of all that transpires
Of interest in town or couhty.-Ex
The Editor Of the TRASscRIpT viii
try and profit by the above advice and
we hope his patrons will in imparting
to him local and county news.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-03-06
Camp Chase, Va, Feb. II 1862.

l have been waiting for something
to transpire other than the regular ro-
tine Of camp duties that my letter to
the Transcript might be interesting to
it's readers, and after waiting thus long
| think | have gained my object.
The evacuation Of Romney by the
Federal forces has been variously con.
siderod by the impatient people and
many conclusions formed as to Gener-
al Land.r's design in falling back to
Cumberland. The problem is now solv-
ed. The rebel Jackson was approach.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-03-06

An enraged parent had jerked his
provoking son across his knee, and was
operating on the exposed portion Of the
urchin's person with great vehemence,
when the young one dug into theparen-
tai legs with his venomous little teeth.
"Blazes! what are you biting me for 2"
"Nell,, dad, who beginned, this ere
war p
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-03-06
gOGTgy
E1glAt Dollars q Day.

! Published by request.
At Washington full once year, tie politi
clans throng,
Contrivirg there, by various arts, to make
their session lolg.
And many reason do they give, why they're
obliged to stay;
But the slearest reason yet adduced, is eight
dollars day.
Just 60 with me to the Capitol, il you really
would behold,
AL that Imagination Graves, and more than
ere was told,
Dye see the city avannss swarm with mem
bers grave and gay,
And what dye suppose they're thinking Of
It's eight dollars day.
There is On axiom known to oil, and rather
old ween,
For it's common household phrase, and very
often teen;
That those who're fools enough to dance, the
fiddler too must pa,;
So Congress fddles US the tune Of eight dol
lars day.
All Washington, row is wide awake, and all
the big hotels,
Are filled with Representatives, and Ol how
liqnor sells.
1t cannot we'll be otherwise, for think you
men will play
xL>s~
eigh, dollars day.
A startling scene will now be played before
gazing World,
Far from the nations Capital, her banner
IS unfurled.
Tho Congressman are trudging on, each in
his chosen way,
And oil keep time to the glorious tune Of
eight dollars day.
To the Senate Chamber first then to the
House we'!I 80,
And learn a lesson while We may, ofpatris,ic
The roll is called and quorum formed, whom
the CAsplains rise to pray,
And then the national work begins, At eight
dollars day.
Then every member takes his seat in the vel
vet chairs Of State,
nations fate.
Attaining speech il made by one, when the
callIis yen and nay,
But oil are agreed when the question comes
of eight dollars day.
Next in the order of the day GENES the mad
cry Of war,
While very few of the, longest heads can hard
" tell what's for,
But ''war exists all parties cry, and the
enemy we must stay,
So Congress- backs the President up at eight
dollars day.
The cry Of war runs through the land for
volunteers to 80,
And fight in the war for slavery, whether
It's right or.no,
Thirteen dollars month to be target, is
the common soldiers pay,
While those who send the posr fellows there,
get eight dollars day.
Thus rings our legislative halls from year to
year the same,
Tariffs and Banks, aud Treasury acts, and
glorious deeds Of fame
Cur country's great, and rich withal, and
must be taxed to pay;
And Uncle Sam must foot the bin, at eight
dollars day.
But = day Of reckonings coming on, behold
the gathering storm
For the people are the sovereigns yet, and
they demand reform.
From North and South the shout is heard, and
Congress must obey.
Or quit their seats for better men at EIGHT
DOLLARS sAY.
wHISKEY FLAT,
IOWA.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-03-06

However high house rents may be,
You can always .iave at least one room
At your command-the room for i'm
provement. q
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-03-06

An oflicehas been opened At as Whing
ton for embalming the dead. The sys-
tenn is that Of the celebrated Surquet ot
Paris-by an injection Of powerful
antiseptic fluid, which soon hardens the
tissues to a marble like substance. and
perfectly preserves the color and feat
nres, and keeps the body free from all
offensive odor,
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-03-06

A Methodist minister, in presenting to
the war department new shell that he
invented, is reported to have said that
he had preached hell in the abstract =
good while and was now anxious to
give little Of it in concrete form.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-03-06

! People always express great deal Of
sympathy for women who a,c unhap-
PLY married /; hut how about those who
are unharpily single
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-03-06

Every brute is exempt from most Of
our diseases. They are entirely artifi-
cial, and no brute is ingenious enough
To contrive them.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-03-06

A Yankee, on going with friend to
dine at the house of an acquaintance,
in order to save time, said, "Scrape for
me, while / knock for both Of u.s.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-03-06
MILLINERY.

AIDES have just received very large
IL stock Of new Fall and Winter Milli-
nery Goods of the latest style which will
sell very cheap. viii also attend to Dress
Making with much care. will try to accomo-
date Ill my customers. Rooms Mt Mr.. VIM.
Moorcrofts, southeast part Of town.
MISS Il. Z. NASH.
Toledo, May 9th, 1861. - v3-n27
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-03-06

Taken up by Joseph Jack, living in 1ndi-
anvillage township, Taina County, Iowa, on
the gath day Of January, A. D. 1862, brown
flley, supposed to be 3 years old next spring.
small white spot on the edge Of the heof
Of the right hind foot. Appraised at forty
Eve dollars.
David D, Appelgate,
4 CLERK.
v4.n10 3m Prs fee 81 pd.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-03-06
Rates sf Advertising.

One Square, first insertion, S1,OO
each subsequent insertion, O,50
tsne square Three months, 400
d Six months, 500
Dc One year. 12,OC
QaartaP column. one wear. $500
One half column, one year, $500
One column. one vear. 6O,O0
~ In addition to the above rates. advertise
ments containing rule and figure work, viii
be charged ono third more.
Twelve lines Of this type make square
Business Cards, consisting fisk lines or
less, $500 per year.
~ All Transient and Legal advertisement
must b paid in advance.
ADUnless the number Of insertions be speci-
ficd 1T the time advertisements are handed
inthey win be published at the discretion OF
the publisher. and charged for the length Of
tin e tie; are inserted.
A liberal discount from the above rates
will bs made to large advertisers.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-03-06
Notice

IL hereby given, that my wife, Nary Yer
nisr, has left my bed and board without just
cause or provocation, and that shall pay nc
bills or debts of her contracting after this
date.
GEORGE WERNER.
Tololo, Januery 10th, 1862.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-03-06

SCHOOL BOOKS, BLANK BOOKS
Memorandum Diarissfor g. Legal cap Fools
cap. Letter, Note and National paper. Blank
cards, School cards 10, 10 good as the best snd
% cheap - the cheapest ~ Pioneer Drug Store.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-03-06

MalaEk1 county -
Mississippi Missouri about 500 6
Oskaloosa Branch - lC3 80
Total l,e32 Gas
The area Of Iowa j. 5o,ol4 square
miles. There is therefore completed
and running one mile of railway to
about IS square miles Of surface; but
rs few Of the roads are completed one
hundred miles ives: Of the Mississippi,
and the state is nearly 80 miles in
breadth, in the settled portion Of the
State there may be said to be about one
mile Of railway to tweilty-slx miles Of
surface.
PRorosEp LISEs.-Minncsota and
Cedar Rapids Il. K. North Missouri r.
R-St. Louis to Ottumwa-Open ut
st. Louis to Macon City in Missouri,
l6s miles. Platte County Z. +. Par
keryile, Me-, to Council B.nffs, Iowa,
$50 miles. Oren Weston, Mo-, to Sa-
yannah, Mo, 81 miles.
1t will he seen that iowa will be
crossed form east to west by three grand
trunk lines, viz: The Dubuque d Sioux
CITY, tie Cedar Rapids i Missouri
line. branching to Dubuque, Clinton
and Davenport on the Mississippi, and
the Burlington i Missouri Railroad
line branching to Davenport, Musca-
tine, Burlington and Keokuk. There
is no line a. yet which proposes to
cross the State its whole length from
North to South, and rs facilities arr
afforded for this class Of business by the
East and West lines, and the rivers
Mississippi and Missouri, il is probable
that strictly North and South line OF
railroad will be delayed some long time
yet. The agricultural and mineral
wealth Of the State are but just be-
ginning to be known and developed, and
it is quite probable that the next ten
years will exhibit even greater IN
crease Of population and resources than
the Chicago Tribune.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-03-06

LI0HT LIGHT 1! cheaper than
ever CARBON OIL can 30 had FOR
% cts. per gallon as the PIONEER
DRUG STORE. H ~ ~
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-03-06
d.. P. L. BALDY

Again offers his services, Ito the inhabi-
tan,s Of Toledo, and vicinity,) - Practice
ing Physician and Obstetricinn,
Special attention given to Diseases Of Fe-
males and Children.
Chronic diseases will receive special at.cn-
tion.
Those whose fears have been excited gains
thecxcessive use of Calomel, or Mercury, in
any tcrm-May rest assured they will reccieve
no injnry-during treatment.
Every person will be expected TO settle their
Indebtedness every
SIX MONTHS, BY CASH, PRO-
DTCE OK NOTES.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-01-29
The Five Dollars per Month 10 Volunteers.


In the East, there are laws providing for
paying a certain amount per month to such
volunteers as have families, similar to that
Of our State, but in some places there is a
provision to the effect that this amount
shall only be paid to such volunteers as
remit SO Of their own monthly wages to
their families. The payment by the State
is only to be made upon proof that this
amount has been sent home to the family
by the volunteer. Some such restriction
would seem proper. Ths soldier has but
little use for money when on duty-and,
40 8 rHle, tie more he spends Of bis wages
the worse it is for him, as it is in most IN
stances spent for that which does harm
rather than good. Without some such re-
striction, it becomes a matter Of question
whether the S. per month paid By the
State at4ordg an absolute benefit TO the
family OF tho volunteer Tie knowl dee
that il Yill he paid TO the faInily may af-
ford an excuse, il many instances, to the
volunteer to retain more Of his own month
ly wages than he otherwise would; and
very likely the family does not receive as
much money as the volunteer would remit
were it not for this law. We throw ont
these suggestions that the members Of the
Legislature may reflect upon the matter.
II is certainly worthy Of consideration.
STATE sloAfNat
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-01-29
DIPTHERIA AND GROUP.

For these formidable and dangerous diseases Trasks
Magnetic Ointment is an unailing remedy II used in
season Apply freely to the throat and Ghost and COW
or with a hot fannel This Ointment has been before
lie public over twenty years. and constantly increas
ing demand has established its reputation as superior
linaraent in all cases where soothing aud relaxing
remedy is required, particularly in Rheumatism, Neu,
ralia illumination Of the Bowels and Kidneys Spinal
Anections Sore Eyes, Burns, Piles, Wounds and
Bruises See pamphlet and Agent, and around each
bottle. Sold by all Druggists. Price 70 cents.
THROAT AND LUNGS AT this season Of tao yea'
,'er eonghgg ana cords are troublesome, every family
should have safe and certain emedy AZ hand Ran
sons Hive syrup and Tala is the very thing. 4 Il
not only pleasant lor children 70 take, but Is ee au
COUGHS and All affections ef the Throat and Lungs
sold b. an Druggists. Price Senty five cents
The trade supplied by D. Ransom Co., (Proprie-
torsl Earli lie, Madison County. New ork
n H. Chainpin, General Agent in tho West. Gener'
ally foi sale by Druggists. "a wo"
DIX, II. BAXTER, Agent Lancaster.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-01-29

THE HERALD.
Battle at Sammerset, Kentucky.
Louisville, Jan. %

Louisville, JAM ~.
Gen. Thomas n3w reports the Federal
loss 80 killed and l27 wounded. Among
the wounded is Col McCook, Of the Ninth
Ohio. and bis and, Lieutenant Burt Of the
Eighteenth U. S. Infantry.
The rebel loss was ZollicoRer and Ia
Others killed and buried, 116 wounded and
As prisoners not wounded, five Ct which
were surgeons, and Lieut.. Col. Carter, Of
the nth Tennessee regiment.
The prisoners say Geo. B. Clittenden
was first in command, and Zollicoffcr sec
ond.
Crittenden fled to the woods, taking the
wrong road II is supposed he will bo
captured.
The Federal forces actively engaged was
the Tenth Indiana, Fourth Kentucky, Sec
ond Minnesota and Ninth Ohio. Their
respective loss is in the order named. They
were reinforced in the first and seyerest
engagement by the Tenth and Twelfth Ken
lucky, First and Second Tennessee, -Four
teenth, Thilty-frst, Thilty-fith and Thirty
eighth Ohio, and Standard, Whitmore's
and Kenney's batteries
The rebel force was estimated at 10000.
Green G. Clay oil Bourbon county, con
of Brutus Clay, aid to Schoeph, but with
Gen. II omas il the engagement, has just
arrived, bringing an elegant silk flag, be-
longing to the rebels, inscribed:
@Presensed to the Mountain Rangers,
Capt. +. A. Ashford, by Mrs. w. d.
Chardevoyne."
Colonel S. s. Fry, Of the Fourth Ken
lucky, had his Horse shot from under him
.by one of Zollicoffer's aids, when lie turn
ed and shot Zollicofer through the left
breast.
The first breaking Of tie rebel ranks
was effected by Col. r. $. McCook, Of
Ohio, acting as Brigadier General, order
ING his regiment to charge bayonets, which
put the rebels to fight.
The last order the rebels issued was
found in their camp, and was signed Col.
Cummings, directing the rebels to disperse
and save themselves the best way they
could,
The Jourpag says that Gen Thomas
with large force has crossed the Cum
berlond, and is hunting the flying rebels
through Wayne county.
The following was received at head
quarters tonight, from Gen. Thomas:
The rout Of the enemy is complete.
After getting two cannon and about fifty
wagons across the river, they abandoned
them with all the ammunition in the depot
at Mill Spring. They then threw away
their arms and dispersed through the
mountains in the direction Of Monticello,
so demoralized that they viii not make a
stand short Of Tennessee.
The property captured this side Of the
river is of great value, amount g to 3 six
Founders and Parrot guns, with caisons
filed with ammunition, about 400 four
horse wagons, about 1900 horses and
mules, boxes OF arms never opened, and
from 500 to 1000 peskets, mostly flint
locks, subsistence stores for the entire ar
my for three days, and large amount Of
hospital stores.
Our loss is 80 killed and l27 wounded.
Tho rebels lost ia killed and buried, ll6
wounded, and Az prisoners, 2 OF whom
are surgeons, and Lieut.. Col. Carter Of
Tennessee regiment.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-01-29
DRUGSAND M EDICINES.
Z 4 n OUNCE or PREVENTION
ORTIZ A POUND OF CURE"

: Ns,s rorL b. Dr. Gum C7nnns Nco Domestic Ply
sirsan; on Home Bo0k Of Heaih-A Complete Guide
FOR Families Pointing out IN familiar and Ptoln
Terms the causes, symptoms treatment ana cure o.
diseases incident to Men, Women and Children; and
egrecialy taptcd 10 the Diseases othe Ie together
Win treatise or the Passions md Emotions, such as
hone is,v fear, anger cbeeTinlness &c showing the
influence Of the mind upon the body as cause OF health
OF disease. ,,,,
Aiso Complete Matefia Medsca, or iist o. ail the
rineial used in the treatment Of disease in
Ending nearly three hundred Medical Plants Herbs arc
yeeetabe Remedies, with descriptions Of each and "
reciious for preparing and using them, BY JOHN q
GUM MD. Of Cincianat, Ohio, author OF The oie
Work known as sGnnn's Domestic Medicine,
Also an appendix, containing popular treause on
Anatoine Physiology and tho Laws OF Health, the
whole making large octave volume Of oyer 1000 lage
with numerous valuable Illustrations Sold only TO subj
earbers 4. q. JUDD,
J. g. SCOTT,
Dec. 10, is61.-2om2 Agents for Grant Co.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-01-29

Ey-The 0swego ares tells the follow
ing good story at the expense Of 4 conduc
tor known among the boys is Aleek:
On the 2 O'clock freight and passenger
train from Syracuse, the other day, were a
lady and her son, a youth Of good dimen-
sions, the latter travelling on bali ticket.
After the innumerable stoppages and de-
lays in unloading freight dc, By which the
patience ofthe passengers is usually ex-
hausted long before they reach the city,
the conductor made his appearance fef
tickets. CHANGING 1t The pasteeoard re-
ceiyed from the boy, he looked first at him
then at his mother aud then at the ticket,
and remarked hat he was large boy 6
be riding at half fare. IL know he IL, SIR
said the lady, "bntthen he's grown a great
deal stree we started The last that was
seen Of Aieck he was on his way to speak
to the epgineer about it.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-01-29
LEGAL.
SUMMONS.

William, Edwin Lonmis,vs. Harmon Morse, (Adminis-
trator Of Daniel MoTse's Estate0 Thomas Morse
Norfhrop Morse and Rebecca Nelson, heirs at law o
Daniel Morse deceased, and Bailey Nelson. circuit
Cont IN and for the County OF Grant WISCONSIN,
Ia vacation after October Term A.D 1861, action g
enforce land contract between Plaintiff ana Dame
Morse in his lifetime.
The state Of wisconsin, the defendant here named
You are hereby summoned ard required 10 answer tn
comrlaitt IN this action, which VIII be nlea III we %
zee ~ eIerl If said court at Lancaster, The 7th Cay
~ December A d. 1861, and to serve copy 81 yenl
answer to the said complaint the subscriber, at az
ONCE Ia the village of Lancaster, Wis., within twenty
ys ngter the service hereof, exclusive OF the day
sreh service; and IL you ailto answer the said com
naint within the time aforesaid the flan "a this &c
lie con1pIaint-Dated ct Lancaster Wis., Dec K, leol.
.51T6ehFnrr j. ALLEN BARBER. Fl'tas Atty.