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The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1862-11-01
FROM THE POTOMAC.
HEADQUARTERS Army OF THE PoTohAc,

WAShlN6TON. OCG. ~ 1907,
Gen. Pleasanton's advance arrived at Purcell
vile, within few hours march of Gen. Long
streets command, which is believed to be at
Appervile, near Asbby's Gap. A dispatch from
Pleassntop, written at 4 o'clock, states that he
had driven the enemy, SO far, with only the loss
Of Corporal, who was taken prisoner by his
borse falling
No information has been received changing
the position of the main body os the rebel army
from the vicinity of Winchester and Bunker
Hill 20
The recent rains have not materially interfered
With the fords at Sbepardstown, or Williams-
port. At Harper's Ferry the water rose 2 inch
es, and the Shenandoah was Increased inches
at the some point.
The rebe! cavalry in considerable number con.
tnues to show themselves between, Martinsburg
aud Cedar Run, and regiment was seen and
fired at opposite Sharpsburg yesterday.
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A Skiemlsh.

WASHINGTON, Oct 2s.-The following has
been received at the Headquarters of the army:
ST. LOUIS, Oct. 27.-Msj. General H. W. Hal
leck, General-in- Chief: Brigader Gen. David :
son informs me that Lieut.. Seagar with force
of cavalry has pushed the enemy from Green.
vile near Townsville, Oregon county, where on
the 25th inst, he attacked and completely rout-
ed Col Brown from high hill, Killings and ia
king prisoners, 25 stacks of arms and IL
horses The rebel force of Mcbride and Par
sons seem to retreat towards Yellvile IN Arkan-
sas. ~ S. r. CURTIS,
Mai. Gen. Condo
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Washington News.

WAsHISsroN, Oct 27.-A new story, having
just been added to the War Department. build
ing and the roof not being completed, the hea- :
Wy rain yesterday did much damage to the
structure, owing to the overfowing OF nearly all
the rooms. Business is being temporarily trans
acted in neighboring building. The papers
Of the Department we're saved from material
injury. A week viii be required to prepare the
premises for re- occupation.
VIM. G. Barry, a New Yorker, who has been
q prisoner in tie famous Libby Prison in Rich
mond for the last six weeks, has just arrived
here, having been discharged on Thursday last.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1862-11-01
The Draft In PhiiadeIphia.

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 27,-The draft in this
city which should have taken place tomorrow,
has again been postponed for d week, when the
quota Of the city will probably be provided for.
Both branches Of the Common Council and the
citizens are offering most generous bounties to
induce men to, volunteer. " There is no doubt
that Philadelphia has exceeded her quota by
thousands, but she does not receive credit for
many Of her regiments, and will thus be COM
PEELED to raise nearly 10000 more men than
her lust share.
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Arrested.

HARsBuRG, Oct. 2S.-Rev. Charles A. Hay.
Pastopf the Lutheran Church, was arrested to-
day ar taken to Baltimore by order of Gen.
Wool. The cause of the arrest is supposed to
be cnmunication signed by Mr.. Hay, pub
lishedn the Daily Telegraph, censuring the au.
thorits of Baltimore, because of the difficulties
experhced by the friends of the Union wound.
ed solers in procuring the privilege of taking
them tme and attending to their wants, while
rebel mpathisers were freely accorded similar
priviles.
A mmittee have been sent to Washington
to sts the facts of the case and to procure his
ralpaI d - I -L-.tl
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Declines.

BosroN, Oct. 2s.-In reply to a resolution
adopted at the meeting of the Peoples Party,
held recently at Springfield, recommending
Chas. F. Adams for Senator in place of Charles
Sumner, John Quincy Adams, son of the former,
writes letter declining such use of his fathers
name. The letter says knowing as I do the
paramount Importance which Mr. Adams at
taches to unity and harmony of action at this
time, l think itpreper to say that having been
consulted as to such use Of his name, be has
refused absolutely to consent to it,"
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Burnside,s Advance.

BALTIMORE, Oct 27.-American's special from
Boston, says Burnside's movement across the
Potomac has been followed by general ad-
vance, but undoubtedly is an initial movement.
To day there is no movement except heavy rein
orcing of Burnside, who has taken position
near Lovettsvile. This is not reconnaissance
but an advance of the left wing Burnside
threatens equally the rebel flank at Winchester,
and their lines connecting at Front Royal. Our
cavalry and light artillery, under Pleasanton,
are reported to have occupied Leesburg that
night, the rebel cavalry there retreating.
Various rumrs tend tolthe conclusion that the
main portion OF the rebels if not the entire
force has retreated beyond Winchester. They
are not to be found in Charlestown, the belief
is general that Lee is marching toward Cor
louisville Oar forces on Bolivar and Maryland
Heights arc quiet.
1t is admitted that our army is fully prepar-
ed for offensive movements, and the present
quiet means nothing. Our outposts have been
ut Halltowl several days and it is believed now
hold Char!estown. Rain yesterday stopped
last night. The water in the river has not risen
over foot.
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From California.

SAN Francisco, Oct 2s.-Uneasiness is felt
on the account of the non-arrival of the steam.
er Golden Age from Panama, now SO hours
over due. A boiler exploded yesterday in the
National FIGURING Mills on Market street, killing
four and wounding others, damaging mill to the
extent of thousand dollars
A quicksilver lode has been discovered WITH
in 2 miles of San Francisco which prospects
rich and appears to be extensive. Its discovery
was accidental while excavating hills, preparing
to lay down pipes for the Spring Valley Water
Company, - =" t.# r. 81.
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Declines q Nomination

BosroH, Oct 27.-Hon. John H. Clifford de-
clnes the peoples nomination for Congress in
the first District, and gays his support of the
President is unconditional and without qualif-
catioL.
BosroN, Oct. 27th.-Charles R. Train declines
the Peoples nomination for Congress in the 7th
the special reason that he entirely sympatbises
with the Presidents emancipation proclamation
and the policy of the Republican party.
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Price again Advancing.

CAIRO, Oct. 26.-Lieut. George S. Meleck of
me 10th Ohio, is just in from Boliver and Jack.
son, says it was reported at jackson, on what
seemed good authority, that Price had crossed
she Hatchie river with $4,000 men, and was
marching in the direction Of Boliver. General
fuiow is also reported in the same neighbor-
hood with 900 men. This rumor is consider
u aprobable by high military authority. ss' 10 i!
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1862-11-01
The Army Crossing the Potomac.

PHILADELPHIA, Oct 81 The Baltimore Ameri
can of this morning contains dispatch from
Harper's Ferry, dated Sund ~ evening, announc-
ing the movement Of Gen. Plessanton's cavalry
across the Potomac, the people everywhere re-
ceving him with aecamatons of delight From
thence they moved towards Waterford, and it is
expected they will reach Leesburgh this after
noon.
Gen. Burnsids's corps crossed at the same
point We expected to rest at Lovettsville, and
move forward on Monday morniug. The troops
on Bolivar heights are under marching orders,
and will move forward on Monday. Active
movements are on foot on the Upper Potomac.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1862-11-01
cen. .Je1f. c. Davis Indicted.

LOUISVILLE, Oct. E.-The Grand Jury in
dicted Gen. JEFF. G. Davis for manslaughter in
killing Gen. Nelson. rs! s.. asl y
The first through mail from Nashville since
Morgan's raid commenced, will leave tomorrow
morning. o:msils from any point east OF here
will arrive to-day. 80 I'd, f5sag .e,fs
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1862-11-01
Commands Of Gems. ROsecrans aud
Grant. H

WASHINGTON, Oct. %. BY direction of the
President the State of Tennessee east of the
Tennessee river and such part of northern Ala
bama as may be taken possession Of by the q.
s. troops, will constitute the department of the
Cumberland to be under the command of Gen.
Rosecrans. The troops under the command of
Gen. Grant will constitute the 18th army corps,
and those assigned to the command Of General
Rosecrans will constitute the l4th army corps
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1862-11-01
Yorktown Threatened.

PHILADELPHIA. Oct 27.-The Press of this
city publishes sts tement from Fortress Monroe
dated Friday last to the following effect:
Gen. Henry A.. Wise with 10000 men is ad-
vancing on Yorktown. He has reached New
Kent Court House.
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Navigation of the ohio.

Gao, Oct 2s.-The steamer from Evansville
ia rerted being three days on her way. She
was d,voyed by gunboat st. Clair, which she'll
ed tsshores in several places. At night the
boatanchored in the stream. The navigation
Of th Ohio ia very uncertain businesa Gen.
Dayisas, assumed command at Columbus 5d
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From Corlnth.

CAIRO, Oct. 27.-Gen. Rosecrans passed
through here to-day on his way to Cincinnati,
he will at once proceed to his new command
Our reports from Bolivar are conflicting
One is that there has been skirmishing between
Prices advance and our pickets, another lie that
all is quiet and the rebels have not made their
appearance.
The reconnaissance sent out from Corinth
yesterday failed to find any large body Of rebels
On Friday last the rebels captured foragng
party 8 or 10 miles from Helena, and all their
wagons 35 in number.
The rebel Generals Cheatham and Polk are
reported to be in that vicinity.
DR.. Boucher, Medical Director is ordered to
report to Gen. Mcpherson at Bolivar
The gunboat Eastport arrived from below this
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1862-11-01

John Van Buren, has telegraphed 70 the Sey
mourites at Rome as follows:
Nv :. '''' 'N' - s,1S1 ~ New York, Oct. 90
!" T will attend meeting at Rome on Friday al
2 oclock-1not in Fort Lafayette -. ~ -.
How truly said the poet; ~
..The thief doth fear each bush an officer"
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1862-11-01
Com, Rarraeul,s Fleel

Com. FaffoGuCs FIeet at PensacOlA.
New York, Oct. 27.-The steamer Honduras,
from Pensacola, on the 18th, reports the health
of the troops good. Com. Farragut was there
with the Hartford, Brooklyn Susquehanna, Pre-
BILE and Potomac, waiting orders to attack Mobile.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1862-11-01

Gen. McClellanss Head.quarters.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 27-The Washington
Star Of to-day says Gen. Mcclellan to-day re-
moved bis head quarters to the Virginia side Of
the Potomac, precisely where it may not be
proper to state,
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Specials to. New York Papers.
Herald correspondence.

FAIRFAX G. H., Oct 26.-A detachment Of
about 80 men from this division, who were at
Manassas Junction, we're attacked by about 25O
rebels on Friday, and retreated, with the loss of
two lieutensnts and fifteen taken prisoners.
Capt Congor of the Sd Virginia cavalry, with
80 men who had been on q scouting expedition,
and was on his return met the same party of
rebels between Cstletts Station and Warren
ton: Capt. Congor attacked and dispersed this
BODY, killing several and taking some prisoners.
10 the engagement Capt Congor was seriously
wounded and remained on the field over night,
when ne was taken in charge by resident OF
the neighborhood and carried to his house, and
bis wants cared for. The whole loss of Capt.
Congor in the Sght was one wounded and three
prisoners.
Capt Dahlgreen with his forces to-day drove
10 the rebel pckets between Catlett'S and War
renton. Capt. Dah!green, who went out to look
alter Capt Conger, reports him dangerously
wounded.s He VAS paroied on the field by the
rebels, who proposed to send him to our lines,
but he was too badly hurt to be moved, and a
surgeon was sent to his assistance.
Times Special t.l
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26.-We have no reports
Tonight sustaining rumors current here Of
lighting on the Upper Potomac.
The enemy is reported in Frederick as having
evacuated Winchester, and moving towards
Gordonsville.
A heavy rain storm is prevailing, which bids
fair to raise the Potomac.
We have intelligence from the South through
source entitled to credit, that the rebels have
entered upon the dar gerous policy of armiDg the
negroes in Atlanta, Ca, Montgomery, Ala, and
other cities. 1t is said negro regiments have al.
ready been organized and supplied with weapons,
and recent North Carolina newspaper states
that about 5000 black soldiers, oficered by
whites, have been sent from camps Of instruc.
tion to garrison Notifications and important
towns.
At the request of Gen. Wadsworth the New
York regiments captured at Harper's Ferry and
paroled, and who were sent West with view OF
operating against the Indians, have been ordered
back to New York to do frontier duty. There
were 5000 III all, and we're greatly dissatisfied
in being ordered West
The Gilmore House, in Baltimore, has been
taken by the Government for hospital purposes
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snow az CairO..COntraband

CIRG, Oct. 25-A fire at Boodyille last night
destroyed the principal hotel, livery stable and
Two dwellings, Supposed to be the work of an
ineendiary.
We have had severe snow storm, 2 inches
nov on the ground.
Contrabands here to the number of thou
SAND have suffered most intensely. They are
nearly all women and children, and many OF
them are sick.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1862-11-01
The Meeting Of Governers,

HARRISBURG, Oct. 27.-Gov. Curtin has no
knowledge Of another meeting of Governors at
Washington. The whole story is disbelieved.
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OMcial Maiority in Pennsylyania.

PHILADELPHIA, Oct 25.-Oficial majorities of
% counties out of sc of the State, and reliable
estimated majorites of the remaining counties
give s!enker, Democratic candidate for Auditor
General, $685. majority.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-02-28
+ 0 F f / CT A l.. !
Laws of the United States,
Passed at the Second Session of the Thirty
seventh Congress.

PUBLIC.-No. q
AN ACT to incrnase the duties on tea, cof-
fee and sugar.
se,ttiues of the United States of America, in Con-
gress assembled, That from and after the date
of the passage Of this act, in lieu of the du-
ties heretofore imposed by law on articles
hereinafter mentioned there shall be levied,
collected and paid on the goods, wares and
merchandise herein enumerated and prOvid-
ed for, imported from foreign countries, the
following duties and rates of duty, that is to
say: First. On all teas, twenty cents per
pound. Second. On coffee of ali kinds, five
cents per pound. Third. On raw sugar.
commonly called Muscovado or brown sugar,
and on sugars not advanced above number
twelve, Dutch standard, by claying, boiling,
clarifying or other process, and on strip of
sugar or of sugar cane, and concentrated
molasses, or concentrated meladO, two cents
and half per pound, and on white and
clayed sugar, when advanced beyond the
raw state, above number twelve, Dutch
standard, by clarity ing or other process, and
not yet refined, three cents per pound on
refined sugars, whether loaf, lump, crushed
or pulverized, five cents per pound; on su-
gars after being refined, when they are
tinctured, colored, or in any way adulterat-
ed, and on sugar candy, eight cents per
pound on molasses, six cents per gallon.
Provided, That all sirups of sugar or Of sugar
cane, concentrated molasses or concentrated
melado, entered under the name of molasses,
or any other name than strip of sugar or of
sugar cane, concentrated molasses or con-
centrated melado, shall be liable to forfeit
ture to the United States, and the same shall
be forfeited.
Approved, December "a, 1861.
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ST. PAUL FUR MARKET
ErppuApv 26 1850
The following quotations may be strictly re.
lied UDOu as the cash price:
ST, PAUL MEAT MARKET,
MAKlKETS.

NEW YORK, Feb. rs.
FLOUR market without decided change but
little frmer sales 5000 barrels.
WHEAT dull and declining.
RYE quiet at S3@S6c per bushel.
MILWAUKEE, Feb. rs.
FLOUR market continues quiet and I'm
changed. Receipts since Friday 4,099 barrels.
WHEAT market opened dull and heavy this
morning. Buyers are holding back for de-.
cline which the Sc llers refused to grant. A
few carloads of wheat in store, brought $50
SIC for Nos. 2 and l; bagged lots brought
77@SOc.
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DI H d.

At the residence of Doctor CAIN in this city. on the
morning OF The 2ist, of Typhoid Peneumonia. PHOEBE
D. PHILLIPS, of Philadelphia. aged 81 years.
In this city, Tuesday morning, February 25th of
Consumption Mrs. BETSY A., wife of Human e. Barnes,
aged 81 years
At the residence Of 7. Barnum, at White Bear Lake
GEO. SMELL, of Consumption. formerly of st. Louis.
At the residence Of Thos. Judson, Mrs. HANNAH
HENRY, aged "A years.
Monday morning. of spasmodic Group, SUE KEITH,
daughter OF j. W. and Mary A. McClung, aged twenty
two months
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Pattern Making.

Parties wishing thing in our line. judge some
thing of facilities, and or the quality of work by
examining the two Fire Engines OF the City of ST.
thony, which were built in shop.
SCOTT hMORGAE.
st. Anthony, March 10. marl2-Wiy
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1867. IMPORTANT 1862.
To Shippers!

j. O. SC H.C. BURBANK &c CO.,
Having been constituted sole agents at St. Paul for the
LA CROSSE AND MILWAUKEE RAILROAD,
also for the
LA CROSSE AND ST. PAUL LINE OF STEAMERS,
would respectfully call your attention the superior
advantages offered by them over any competing line
THROUGH CONTRACTS WILL BE GIVEN TO ALL
POINTS EAST.
All claims for overcharges and damages will be set
tied upon presentation.
We will also have the Agency of Davdson's Line of
Steamers on the Minnesota and Upper Mississippi River.
The La Crosse and Milwaukee line, receive and for.
ward all freight free Of Warehouse charges at st Paul
Merchants Who design visiting the East for goods will
please give us q call and obtain full particulars
feb26
J.C.&H. G. BURBANK & co.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-12-05

tax thereon due, under the excise laws, may
be paid in the district where the actual own
cr's place Of business is situated.
A0iring and Csnceling Stamps. - The
Commissioner Of Internal Revenue has made
the following important decision concerning
the affixing and canceling of stamps:
Section 81 of the excise law REQUIRES that
on and after the first day Of October, certain
stamp duties shall be collected on ali instru-
ments, matters, and things as describable in
schedule marked b.
Section 95 provides that if any person or
persons shall make, sign or issue, or cause to
be made, signed or issued, any instrument,
document, or paper of any kind or descrip-
ton whatsoever, without the same being duly
stamped for denoting the duty imposed there
on, or without having thereupon an adhesive
stamp to denote said duty, such person or
persons shall incur a penalty of $50, and
such instrument, document or paper shall be
deemed invalid and of no effect. 1t seems to
me perfectly clear that by the provisions of
section 95 the person who makes, signs and
issues the instrument is the only person who
is authorized to affix the stamp required by
the law, and the person who makes, signs
and issues, etc., without affixing the stamp,
incurs the penalty Us aforesaid, and is liable
to prosecution therefor, and the instrument or
document is invalid in consequence of such
neglect.
Section 90 provides that the person using
or affixing the stamp shall write thereupon
the initials of his name, date, &C. Other
portions of the law impose penalties upon
persons who receive documents or articles
subjec to stamp duty from the person who
makes, signs and issues them without being
duly stamped, &c.
am, therefore, of the opinion that faith
full compliance with the requirements of these
provisions of the excise law, demands
LIST. That all papers subject to stamp tax
shall have the stamp affixed before the same
is issued.
I'd. That the stamp so affixed must be can
celed in the manner prescribed by the party
making, signing or issuing; in other words,
executing the instrument, document or paper.
Hence, the receiving of a non-stamped
paper is violation of the law. The attach
ing and canceling of a stamp on document
so received is also unlawful. and the cancela-
ton Of stamp on paper otherwise lawfully
issued by other than the party executing the
paper to which the stamp is affixed is equally
improper.
The only exception that exists in the law
to the above ruling is in the case of bill of
exchange, or order for the payment of any
sum of money drawn or purporting to be
drawn in any foreign country. but payable in
the United States, in which case the acceptor
or acceptors shall, before paying or accepting
the same, place thereupon stamp indicating
the duty upon the same, as provided by Sec
1O1 Of the Excise Law.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-12-05

A You've THIEF.-Some time since several
small articles were missing from the barracks
of the 37th regiment. Saturday, pair Of
boots and silver watch were stolen from q
member Of the company from Dubuque.
Yesterday morning small boy aged only
nine years, named Johnny Everhart, came
into camp wearing the boots. He was ar
rested and taken before the Colonel, who at
tempted, but without success, to make him
reveal what he had done with the watch. He
was brought to the city and taken before
Mayor Meason, who also attempted to make
him reveal the hiding place of the watch. He
persisted to the last in protestations of his in
nocence in pilfering it, but acknowledged to
having taken the boots. He was confined
few hours in the calaboose, and was let off
with reprimand from the Mayor.
This little rascal is hardened thief. He
stole several articles from the camp whilst the
Oath were there, amongst others, a watch,
which he disposed of to some unscrupulous
person for fifty cents. He should be looked
after, for if he is allowed to grow up in the
way he is now going he will soon become an
adept at the business. His father is a men,
Der of the S5th regiment, and he is now re-
siding with his mother, who lives on the
e slough"