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The New York herald., 1862-03-17

TURN ,ABOUT.-When the American rebellion
broke out all revolutionary schemes in Europe
were instantly suspended. The gigantic pro-
portions of the movement, and its far spread
ing consequences, paralyzed all minor enter
prises of q similar character. Now that our
troubles arc coming to an end, we may expect
to see revolutions cropping up everywhere
abroad. The reactionary movements in Naples,
the restlcssness of Hungary, the angry politi-
cal differences between the German govern
ments, and the fierceness of the debates of
which the French Senate has recently been the
theatre, reminding one of the impassioned con-
troversies in the Chambers which preceded the
fall Of Louis Philippe, all indicate that the
temporary lull which the American rebellion
had caused in national and party conflicts in
Europe is rapidly approaching termination
The Mexican imbroglio will not serve very long
a. a safety valve for the animosities which are
being industriously fomented between England
and France by the French democrats. The
prompt suppression of the rebellion here, and
the consideration that we shall soon have an
army of nearly million of men unemployed,
will render both Powers but too glad to back
out of it. They will have enough to do at
home to protect themselves against the efforts
of the red republicans, who are again every
where actively tanning the embers of the revo-
lutionary fires which have slumbered since
ls4s. This time England will probably come
in for her share of the trouble. Slow in every-
thing, she may be the last to catch the revolu-
tionary fever, but the suferings of her popula-
ton are such that she cannot hope to be ex-
empted from it. The need of sympathy which
she has given us in our misfortunes we need
not say will be returned to her, measure for
measure"
The New York herald., 1862-03-17

THE REvuIsIoN IN SOUTHERN FEELNG.-
Hitherto wherever our troops have penetrat-
ed into the territory recently included in
Rebellion, whether Tennessee or Virginia,
the people have taken to flight at our first
approach. They had been told that our army
would confiscate their property and free their
slaves and that they themselves would be given
over to the worst passions of an infurated and
unbridled soldiery. No wonder, therefore, that
the poor, dcluded people fed when the Union
forces marched into their cities. But when
they saw that our men acted as all the Union
troops have done, like gentlemen, respecting
persons and property, and protecting instead of
destroying, and so presenting remarkable
contrast to the lawless and riotous conduct of
their own troops, they saw that what had been
told them was untrue, and with returning conf
dence they returned themselves, bringing with
them their slaves and whatever other property
they had taken away with them in their fight.
Those who have returned feel perfect security,
and their example is being followed by
the remainder, who are 6ocking back to
their homes without the slightest apprehension
of danger This has resulted In great revul-
sion of feeling among tho Southern people.
They begin to sec that we are not the monsters
that the rebel leaders represented us to be, and
the Union sentiment is spreading and develop
ing itself with great rapidity, and there is
every sign that this rebellion is on the verge
of breaking down as suddenly as it appeared
to sprngup. Even the rebel newspapers as
sist us to this conclusions; and that the great
bulk of the people are sick and tired Of the
war and its consequences and would rejoice to
be again at peace under the protection of the
flag Of the Union, we have abundant testimony
from all quarters
The New York herald., 1862-03-17

Our armies have reclaimed one hundred and fifty
five thousand square miles of territory that one
year ago were either in open rebellion or bordering
on revolution.
The kentucky Legislature will adjourn to-day,
to meet again on the oath of November.
We learn that the government had paid the cost
of the construction of the iron gunboat Monitor
previous to her leaving this port, with the excep-
ton of twenty-five per cent, which was reserved
as guarantee that she should perform as repre-
sented. She has performed.
Twelve canal propelers are building at Rome,
N. Y, to run on the Erie canal and North river,
between that place and New York city.
William Lefingwell Foote, aged thirteen years,
second son of Commodore Foote, United States
Navy, Flag Officer of the Mississippi gunboats died
of scarlet fever at his fathers residence in New
Haven on the 14th inst.
Judge George w. Miller is up for Governor Of
Missouri. Sample Orr and James H. Birch are
also candidates.
The salt works in Onondaga county, N. Y,
manufactured last year 1900 39l bushels of salt
evaporation, and the balance of artificial heat.
The State duties for the year was s72 900, and the
expenses incurred by the State was s45, 900.
ton and no Of any kind. though every seems
TO suppose we the Of startling events Stocks
steady the Erie shares and bonds being active
an advance. Money was easier and exchange lower,
bankers bills being sold at 11H. The specie export Of
the day was s237 ,070.
The extreme inclemency of the weather on Saturday
nteferod with the activity in branches Of trade
The cotton market quiet and sales moderate having
reached, in small lots, about $40 bales the basis Of
about 6c for middling uplands Good middngs were
scarce, and held at 29c. 3oc Tho -four market was
without change Of moment and the sales moderate and
chiefly made TO the home trade Wheat firmly held
whe the market was inactive and sales limited. Corn
easier while sales toeraby active, closing
5shc e0c. for Western mixed. Pork in some bet
request and hrmer with sales Of mess sl3 IS
$13 SIX, and at $40 rs $40 s7,s for prime su.
gars steady while tho sales embraced 742 hhds
Cubas at full prices. Coffee quiet and sales OF
moment reported Freights steady, while engage
ments were moderate
The New York herald., 1862-03-17

OUR GuNBoATs.-A number of wooden gun
ernment by an order Of an old date. Recent
events point out the necessity of having them
cased with iron, and the same remark applies
to all our old vessels-of-war which are strong
enough or capable of being sufficiently strength
ened to bear the iron armor. The Western op-
position to powerful navy is completely
overcome by the achievements of our gunboats
in the waters of the Mississippi Tennessee and
the Cumberland, and there will be little diff
- a r. ss.>s~~S 80. ,
Guilty now In carrying the measure we sug-
eest through Congress. Let it be taken up at
once.
The New York herald., 1862-03-17

NJ m xp DESTRUCTION OF THE Cor.
rox AVN Ton,cco g, >ors.-lTne rebel Congress,
in passing bill makins IL tne duss " all mill
tary commanders in the SO. vice OF the Soniede-
rate States to destroy all .'otton, tobacco Or
other property which could be VI use 70 the
North, whenever, in their judgment they are
likely to fall into our hands, have planned an
outrage upon the civilized world, which, II car
ried into execution, will brand the leaders OF
the rebellion with fresh infamy and consign to
still more hopeless ruin the people who have
been drawn to take part in this gigantic con-
spiracy to dissolve the Union. The desperate
resolve of the desperate men who have aked
their ALL present and future, upon the success
of this unholy revolt against the federal autho-
rity may be ranked with the worst acts of the
Goths and Vandals. 1t is an atrocious design,
worthy of the bridge burners, and shows an un-
limited appetite for wanton destruction. The
Jacobins of France were never actuated by
worse spirit than the ringleaders of this rebel
lion, who would destroy everything and sacri-
fee every interest of those around them for
the sake of aiding their own diabolical ends.
What will be thought Of such scheme OF
destruction in Europe we well know. 1t will
excite as it deserves general disgust and indig-
nation, and show to the world what manner Of
men the rebel leaders really are. Yet these
are the individuals who held out to the South
the prospect of better state of things than
existed under the protecting sway of the Union.
Not content with devastating the land by the
sword, they wish to lay it waste by fire. and so
consume the last vestiges Of the substance Of
those who have been forced to drift with the
tide into the sea Of troubles in which they at
present find themselves. But it is to be hoped
that our troops will be able to prevent the per-
petration Of this barbarous crime, and capture
before the hand of the destroyer has time to
burn. For the sake of civilization, we trust
that the evil designs of these traitors will be
frustrated
The New York herald., 1862-03-17

ARTICLES OMITTED IN THE TAX BnL-Coal
and lager beer, articles of very general con-
sumption, and which would bring large re-
venue 70 the gQvsrpmelt.
The New York herald., 1862-03-17

WOODEN MUsKETs.--We have received. with
the following letter from our Cairo correspon-
dent, rude imitation, in wood, of a musket,
the barrel painted green, and the stock being
a dirty brown, with green butt. 1t has no
lock, trigger, ramrod or nipple, and bears about
the same relation to an ordinary fowling piece
that scarecrow does to a human being
CAIRO, I'LL. March s, 1862.
JAMES @. BENSkrr ESQ.
siR-The accompanying nondoscript was captured by
our gunboas at Florence. Alabama tho 11h OF last
month. II is about eight hundred seized and was
usod by the rebels in tho absence Of genuine arms for
drilling purposes Commodore Foote has presented ono
TO the Governor Of each loyal State and desires me to
present this 70 you, with his compliments.
am glad that the flag sent you to present the city
OF New York. from Colonel Morgan L. smith has beon
received and presented Colonel Smith desires me TO
thank you for taking the trouble you have duly pro.
senting II and says ho will cndeavor secure one
for your own use. The nondescript send you to day
would be rich acquisition p. T. b. g cabinet have
the honor to bs sir, your obedienl humble servant,
FRANK q. CHAPMAN,
Cairo Correspondent NEw YORK HERALD.
Tho mere fact that the rebels have had to re.
sort to such an odd contrivanco in drilling
their recruits shows that their supply Of small
arms must be unequal to their requirements;
but, necessity being the mother of invention,
they have made wood answer where steel was
wanting. As curiosity of secession it Is al
most as interesting as the flag of the Black
land Gideonites," which was sent to us for pre-
scntation to the city few days ago. As there
are eight hundred of these timber dummies on
their way to the loyal States, the public gene
rally may soon have an opportunity of seeing
with what manner OF guns the rebels teach the
young idea how to shoot
The New York herald., 1862-03-17
Regla died at Panama. of dysentery, on the 18TH OF

Regla died at Panama. of dysentery, On the 18TH Of
February.
very serious accident, caused by the breaking
of rail, occurred on the Hudson River Railroad,
on Saturday by which five of our noble volunteers
belonging to the Nnety-fourth New York regi-
ment, on their way to the seat of war; were killed.
and several others severely injured The pouies
OF the killed were Immediately returned home'
and the wounded brought to this city and placed
in the bospital. where they will be tenderly cared
for until fully recovered. A full account OF the
accident. with list of the killed and injured, will
be found elsewhere
We publish in our paper this morning the pro-
pramme showing the manner in which it is pro-
posed to celebrate the return OF the anniversary OF
the birthday of the patron saint of Ireland.
The United States steamship Saranac arrived at
Panama on the Sd inst The British steamships
Clio and Termagant, and the French corvette
Galate and steamer Casini were in that port the
same date.
Among the rebel commissioned officers taken at
Fort Donelson and now confined at Camp Chase,
Ohio, there are:-
Farmers. 70 Clerks. ........... 8
Merchants. % Planters.
LAWYERS. Is Teachers. ......... B
Mechanics. ..........l0 Bankers. ........ 2
Physicians. s Gentlemen. ........ 2
According to report made to the Adjutant
General of Virginia it appears that the whole mum
Der of men drafted in one of the districts was two
thousand one hundred and two; but of this number
only five hundred and sixtyone were obtained.
The report says:-
Reported themselves. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. .66l
Failed to report .63l
government emploves exelapt t...... 345
Physically disabled. .............2 1856
Employed substitutes .1l9
Confederate States officers exempt ...... 66
Virginia State officers. exempt .... 20
Employed on railroads, exempt. .............. 80
Police officers, exempt ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. SO
Firemen, exempt ~
Bank officers, exempt. t.........................
Minister'S exempt. Observation-Disclosures.
The New York herald., 1862-03-17

I !. n n'ugland, where almost every one looks
~. c., ,is daily batch of letters as regularly
as he woul.I fo,~ his breakfast.
The New York herald., 1862-03-17

Lccording 70 report maue 10 tHe AuJutaHt
neral of Virginia it appears that the whole mum
of men drafted in cne of the districts was two
usand one hundred and two; but of this number
y five hundred and sixty-one were obtained.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-08-06
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

Be it ordained by the 7opn Council Of Nc.
Oregon. That no person by himself, agent, or
employee, shall engage in draying Or transport.
ing goods, wares, or merchandise for hire, from
one part Of the Town of McGrgor to another,
without obtaining license therefor from the
Recorder.
When any person shall present to the Re.
corder the certificate of the Treasurer, that one
dollar has been deposited with him, the Re-
corder shall issue license for q horse and
single dray, or wagon, for the term of one
month, Or if two dollars has been thus deposit.
ed, license for two-horse dray or wagon for
one month, or, if four dollars has been thus de.
posted, license for one-horse dray or wagon for
one year or if six dollars has thus been dc.
posted, license for twohorse dray or wagon for
one year.
Each drayman must, on the penalty of for.
fixture of his license, have the number of bis
dray painted thereon in conspicuous place.
No drayman shall charge more than 20 cents
for single load on one horse dray or wagon
or more than 80 cents for a single load on two.
horse dray or wagon.
Any person violating this ordinance, shall be
liable to fine Of not less than five dollars, OF
Imprisonment not less than one day, for each
violation OF this ordinance.
HOMER KENNEDY, Mayor
Attest-LoUIs BENroN, Jr., Recorder.
McGrcgor, August 7th, 1862.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-08-06
ID usineO Notices..


Our readers will see in our columns this
week, the card Of the Stewart House, Chi
cago, our old fellow townsman, Dorr D..
Hoxsie, proprietor. The house is central.
ly located, and the fact that Dorr is master
Of ceremonies is proof conclusive to all
who know him that the house is we'll kept.
We doubt not all his old friends from this
locality will spy him out, and stop with
him when in Chicago.
Geo. L. Bass, of this city, has lost fine
Mustang or Indian pony. The description
will be found in our columns.
The ordinance relative to Draying is
published in our columns amended and
corrected. Read it.
Now that the crop is being harvested
the farmers will begin to look about them
to SEQ what is the best threshing machine
to separate the wheat from the straw. We
do not consider ourselves competent to de-
eide this question of our own knowledge
because we are practically unacquainted
with the use of the machines. We observe
however, that "Russells Improved Thresh.
er and Separator" is great favorite with
experienced practical farmers who have
tried all the various machines before the
public. Were they no better than 9th
er machines, we should feel inclined tt
prefer them from the splendid manner ir
which they are finished, and set up
Farmers will find them at Ruble's head.
quarters, Main street, opposite the McGreg'
| or House.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-08-06

The following general order No. l, is
sued by Gen. Pope, from his headquarters
on the 25th inst, is token Of good things
to come. The preposterousness of using
the Union forces to stand guard over secesh
property, while the rebels are maltreating
and robbins the unionists Of the South
most numerically, some time since was
palpably apparent. Army discipline will
either prevent or punish any wanton law
lessness on the part Of stragglers from our
army. But to the order:
Hereafter, no guards will be placed over
private houses or private property of any
description whatever. Commanding off,
GERS are responsible for the conduct of the
troops under their command, and the arti.
cles Of war and regulations of the army
provide ample means for restraining them
to the full extent required for discipline
and efficiency.
Soldiers were called into the field to do
battle against the enemy, and it is not ex-
pcctcd that their force and energy shall be
wasted in the protection of the private
property of those most hostile to the gov.
eminent.
No soldier serving in this army shall
hereafter be employed in such service.
BY command of Maj. Gen. PORE.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-08-06

CoRREcrIoN.-Inj justice to those Of our
citizens who were charged with having
visited DEBORAH Unexpectedly, while on .
fishing excursion, we give below the full
acknowledgment of the Republic:
1--WE were greatly in error in charging
the carousal Of last week Saturday night
and Sunday morning to the fishermen from
McGregor. We have been satisfied that
they were not connected with it, and that
the ''drunk" must be fathered 1--WE are sor-
ry to have to make the statement,) by citi-
zens Of DEBORAH. We sincerely regret
having done injustice to the innocent par
ties, some Of whom are entire strangers to
our towns people.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-08-06

Irritation
1t is we'll understood principle in med.
icine that hot whisky stimulants, are bad
prescription for malignant typhoid fever ;
and it is not less true that irritations to
the loyal public Of the north, in the
present agonies Of the federal Union,
are equally injudicious and danger
GUS. If this sentiment is correct, how i'm
portant are these warning words from
Thurlow Weed, the man who more than
any other has influenced and shaped the
principles Of the Republican party: "The
more than incendiary, the scarcely less than
internal spirit, represented by Mr.. Sumner
in the Senate, Wendell Phillips in the 70.
rum, and the 7ri6unes Of the press, has
united the southern people, and threatens
to divide the north.''
We cannot throttle free speech, and these
peddlars of abolition, can damn the gov.
eminent for one thing, while rebel sympa.
thizers can damn it for another, and there
is no help for it. But this we can do +; We
can close our ears to their incendiary ideas
and compel them, so far as acts are con.
cerned to observe strict neutrality.
They cannot divide the north unless our
patriotism is Of easy virtue, which God
forbid. The ballot is strong, and popular
opinion is stronger; let these agencies op.
pose the irritants, till our strong right arms
have squelched out treason in every local
ity of the Union. So shall we have unit
ed north, and eventually a prosperous
Union.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-08-06

The ST.. LOUIS IRIsnMEx-In order to
avoid the recent general call to arms in
Missouri, number Of persons said to be
Irishmen, provided certificates showing
that the were not citizens. A large mass
meeting Of the Irish residents of St. Louis
was Immediately held, the temper of which
may be judged from the following, clipped
from series of resolutions adopted, and
published in the papers Of that city:
Resolced, That we are convinced from
satisfactory evidence, that most Of the men
who have thus claimed the protection of
the English government, and who are cur.
rently reported to be Irish, are in fact ma
tives Of England and Irish Orangemen-
who have always been more English than
the Englsh-and the rest of them, though
Of Irish birth, are but the bastard offspring
Of English convicts and rabble, who from
time to time settled in Ireland and assumed
Irish names as cover for their crimes or
the baseness Of origin.
Resolued, That the Irshmen of St. Louis
are loyal to the government of United
States, the Constitution and the Union
that neither the O'Donoghues Of the Isles,
who denied Irish aid to British interyen-
ton in American affairs in the Rotunda in
Dublin, nor Meagher of the SUR, whose
sword flashes as clear and bright on the
battle field of America to-day, as his young
and fresh e(oquence glowed in lustrous pc
RODS at the foot Of the British scaffold to
which he was condemned in his native land
for the love thereof; not even these in
stances of Irish loyalty to America, shall
in anything but ability, excel their cour .
trynen now met in this assembly to sci
the stamp of their condemnation upon ev.
cry lrishman who claims British certii.
cate of protection.
OF course, the readers of the Times will
make the due distinction, and will forbear
to charge to the account Of those spunky
fellows the action of their truant neigh.
bors. O.
McGregor, August 18th, 1862.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-08-06
Discard Politics.

Discard Polisics.
In an editorial article upon the late state
war meeting in Milwaukee Wisconsin, the
Sentinel sums up the whole affair as fol-
lows:
1.-THE predominant ideas conveyed BY
the many eloquent efforts at the three
stands were: discard politics, cease all
chickering's and support the government in
all its measures with heart and hand, by
giving it all our sympathy and support,
and all the soldiers we can raise This
was the sentiment of the meeting express
ed by the speakers and enthusiastically and
heartily responded to by the people,"
We have observed that ina moment Of
enthusiasm, people are apt to talk honest
ly, earnestly, and with an ardor which of.
ten surprises themselves not less than it
surprises their friends. Thus among the
speakers at the Milwaukee meeting, we no.
tice many who are the stiffest kind Of men,
and who, could they be kept continually in
contact with the honest masses of the peo-
pie, would be active agents in suppressing
this rebellion. If the history of the past
twelve months is worth anything, we shall
find that these men, or friends of theirs,
will want official position, and packed con.
ventions, nominations, and heated contro-
versies will ensue. At this stage, the gov.
eminent makes another pressing appeal
for three hundred thousand men. How
will they be obtained! By volunteering
Nobody belives it. What success would a
recruiting officer have who should attend
mass political meetings throughout this
State! People would laugh at him as foo!
to 60 to such localities for recruits.
In all the great gatherings called to con-
slider what may be done to accelerate the
filling up Of the new quotas called for by
the President, there has been great unan-
unity as to this idea Of discarding politics.
Volunteers cannot be raised in the heat oil
political campaign. The fact is patent
and cannot be rubbed out.
II this be true, and drafting become a
necessary result Of the approaching polit.
ical canvass Of the State, the 6rst great
essential point in this struggle is lost
and that principle is the honest enthusiasm
of the people.
We trust the people will let politics and
politicians 60 to the devil, and address
themselves earnestly to the work of saving
the Republic. We want no higher objec,
than this We ask no better creed. W.
desire no better platform. If the Union is
worth anything. it is worthy Of our hes,
efforts and he who can 80 into the bust
ness of political fugling, when our country
is in such imminent peril, is little bette,
than the heart!csS old Nero who fiddleG
while Rome was burning.