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The Council Bluffs nonpareil. [volume] (Council Bluffs [Iowa]) 1857-1867, 1862-07-19


Nor GENERALLY KNpwN.-Martin VanBu-
rem is the only man who held the Office Of
President, Vice President, Minister to Eng
land, Governor of bis own State, and member
Of both Houses Of Congress.
Thos. II. Benton is the only man Who held
seat in the U. s. Senate for thirty conse-
cutive years -
The only instance Of father spdron in the
u. S. Senate at the same time. 10 that Of
Henry Dodge, Senator from Wisconsin and
his son A. q. Dodge, Senator from Iowa.
Gen. James Shields is the only man who
represented two States in the U. 5. Senate
-once from li!inois, and once from Mime
sofa. svi'A fsaasiT saa8's t'eef7sze0
John Quincy Adams held position under
the Government during every Administra.
ton from, thst Of Washington to that Of
Polt-durmg which he d,ed-he had beer
Minister to England. member of both Hous.
es Of Congress, Secretary of State, and
President of the United States.
The only instance on record where three
brothers occupied seats in the lower House
OF, Congress, at the same time, vas whom
E. B. Washburne represented the lat Dis
trict of Illinois, Israel Washburne, IT,, the
Sd in Maine, and Csdwalladee w ashburne
the Sd, Of Wisconsin.
The Council Bluffs nonpareil. [volume] (Council Bluffs [Iowa]) 1857-1867, 1862-07-19

! 0TTbe Western Stage Co. will continue
to carry the Sioux City and Council Bluff
Mail as heretofore. This announcement We
are certain will give entire satisfaction.
Next in importance to having any mail ss
all is having it regularly and on time
"Certainty, safety and celerity' in ca ryine
mails is what the government, and the
public require, and this requirement the
Western Stage Co. never fails to meet. This
Company has become an institution in the
State, and next to the Press and our schools,
has diffused more knowledge, carried more
to, and conferred more blessings upon, the
frontier settlements than any other agency.
1t has capital and has employed it to our
advantage, IL has energy, and used it for
the benefit Of the country. Long live and
flourish such an institution iour City
Register.
The Council Bluffs nonpareil. [volume] (Council Bluffs [Iowa]) 1857-1867, 1862-07-19
AYERS ias 'ess
Compound Extruct Of Sarsaparills,

the most eifectual remedy which tho needless
skin Of our times can deyiss for tIlis evsky-
where prevailing and fatal malady. Il II COM
bined from the most active remedisls that have
been discovered fm the expnrga6on Of this foul
disorder from the blood, and the sescue e the
system from its destructive consequences
Hence. it should be employed Cor the euro q
not only Scrofula, but also those otter alice.
tons which arise from it. such q EkgfTIvB
and SKIN DisEAsKs. Sr. AxruoNy's riRR,
RosE, or EnYsirELas, PixrIks, PGsrvLxA
BLorcHEs, BLA1Es and Bsirs. fUxpRs, TEfrIh
and SALT RHEux, .ScALp HEAp, RIxowoRx.
RMKuxArssx, SYrHrLIrIc and NEwcuxiAL DIs-
EASES, DnorsY, DYsrErsiA. OKaliITY, and
indeed, ALI. C0xrIAIxTs ARISING rlsoN vlTIA-
TED on 1xrURE BLooD. The popular belia
in inp,gisy efths Mood i founded IN truth.
for scrofula is . degeneration Of the blood. The
particular purpose and virtue Of this Sarsspa-
rilla il to purify and regcncrnte this vitnl fluid
without which sound health i impossible u
contaminated constitutions.
The Council Bluffs nonpareil. [volume] (Council Bluffs [Iowa]) 1857-1867, 1862-07-19

BIBLE IN IrALY.-The agent Of the British
and Foreign Bible Society estimates that
the sale Of the Holy Scriptures during the
year 1861, in ItaIy,. win be about thirty
thousand copies. Thirty colporteurs are
employed. The National Bible Society Of
Scotland has sixteen colportsurs at work
circulating the Word.
The Council Bluffs nonpareil. [volume] (Council Bluffs [Iowa]) 1857-1867, 1862-07-19
M'CLFLiAHD AsA1KIH2,
DRUGGISTS. -

COUNCIL BLUFFS IOWA,
IIAv1 FOR SALE DR. ;, AstLulGXB2'S CBLB.
l1 brated Horse Medieidou, ncknoWsSdeed 20 = Eve
been used With success In many 80 Of Rheumatism
they ave just been introduced into the o g. Army
They reconNRn4y n0mselveo. Sold throughout The
State. ]. ,. Piummer has for thirty years BEEN =
practioasr Of Veterinary sarssy and ssudsat q Nod
cine.
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ThtaT fklgYauparel.
: aEFU 1L1CAY coUvTY CONVENTION

: n single copies Of the EoHPAhffI, for sale q
GA8vsY's News DEPOT. IN The Post Once.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-06-05
90 be Ett.

E'O LEI-The three stories over our
store; will be rented separately or together as dc
sired A, WIlEELOCK n co
hDH diff 2i3 Main street.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-06-05

FATE OF Misunderstanding through
one OF the most pleasant of Huntsvile's beau
tiful streets, to-day, the bare and blackened
walls Of once splendid house presented
themselves to my view. The gentleman at
my sid remarked there is a sad history CON
nected with those ruins The man who owned
the property was few weeks since, second
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-06-05

in influence to no one in the south; with a
lovely family, thorough education, and great
wealth. 1t seemed that nothing was lacking
to complete his earthly happiness. In one
short month he was hurled from his pious po-
sition of influence in Davis's cabinet; his
two young sons were lying dangerously wound
ed in the Corinth hospitals his city and coun-
try mansions laid waste by an incendiary
torch; an exile from his home, houseless,
wifeless, Pope Walker is turned adrift upon
the cold charities of people whom he has
been instrumental in deceiving into cruel
rebellion. How emblematic of Gen Walkers
fortunes are these desolate walls -Huntsvi1e
Cor. Gin. Gazette.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-06-05

II, OCHUFIELD, III. d. PHYSICIAN
80 AND SURGEoN-Would respectfully announce to
the citizens OF Worcester ard vicinity that has taken
residence and Office No. Maple street, where he NAV
be found, to attend all calls
Special attention paid the treatment of all diseases
of the Throat and Lungs by Medcated Inhalation
Particular attention given all diseases peculiar to
females.
Office hours, from to II A. M, and from to and
to 9P. NJ. aft mch20
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GIOtBtn9, &t.
N K w G L o L H | N G
TAILORING GOODS.
A. P. WARE & co.

OFFER TO THEIR CUSTOMERS AND
THE PUBLIC A LARGE AND WELL
MANUFACTURER STOCK OF NEW
AND VERY DESIRABLE CLOTHING,
ADAPTED TO THE PRESENT AND
APPROACHING SEASONS, WHICH
WILL BE FOUND FULLY EQUAL IN
STYLE AND WORKMANSHIP TO
OUR PRODUCTIONS OF ANY FOR
MER SEASON.
WE ALSO INVITE PARTICULAR
ATTENTION TO OUR BOYS, CLOTH
ING, IN WHICH DEPARTMENT NO
PAINS ARE SPARED TO RENDER 1T
WORTHY OF THE CONTINUANCE OF
PAST liberal PATRONAGE.
IN OUR TAILORING DEPART
MENT WE OFFER a LARGE AND
WELL SELECTED STOCK OF PIECE
GOODS, IN WHICH WILL BE FOUND
4 WIDE RANGE OF PRICES, QUAIL
TILES. AND STYLES, INCLUDING
MANY OF THE BEST STYLES FROM
RECENT INTPORTATIONs, AS WELL
AS CHOICE STYLES OF DOMESTIC
MANUFACTURES ADDITIONS TO
WHICH WILL BE MADE WEEKLY,
ALL OF WHICH WILL BE OFFERED
AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES.
BY TEE PIECE OR YARD, OR MADE
UP WITH TROMPTNs WEISS AND IN AR
TISTJC STYLE, TO ORDER, FOR
EITHER MEN OR BOYs.
SATJsFA CTION GUARANTEED IN
ALL CASES, AT
164, l6S and 17O
MAIN STREET.
mch25 Oft
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-06-05
Zeal estate.

nor SALE-.The Lot and Buildings
Il Of the estate Of II. SCOTT, late Of Worcester
deceased II being the estate No l40 l44 Main street
nearly OPT ose the BAY state House The lot is Al feet
tcrcst.
Also, for sale. belonging To TIE estate Pews No
and 10 ON lower floor aud Pew No II IN gallery of First
Unitarian Church (Dr llls). Apply to
JOHN g. OTIS, Administrator.
Worcester, Feb 10, 1862. no diff
Nm FOR SALF--Tbe beautiful man
ljiI sion situated on Catherine street. formerly owned
Y4ssAzand occupied by JosErH T. HALE. The above
was built by Mr. Dale for his special use and has all
the modern improvements 1t IL situated Oh beautiful
elevation and oyerooas the whole city II has fine
stable attached and has about one acre OF land well
covered with fruit and shade trees and is rounded
street on all sides moro desirable residence sale
coud not be found For further particulars please in-
qure Of CHARLES b. PRATT, Worcester or Of the
subscriber, No. ~ West 46th street. New York.
mv2l DIFF JAMES A. FFRGTSON
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GNamts

WANTED-One cood Tin Plate worker,
none other need apply Apply at No 70 SOUTH
bridge street j. W. JORDAN
ap93 DIFF
The New York herald., 1862-02-02
The Secession Case.
COURT OF GENERAL SESSIONS.
nacoro T,doa M~ruup

FEB. I'm the Court Of General Sessions yesterday
Mr. Holmes behalf OF Samuel H. Merritt convicted Of
shooting John SWAIN the secessonst asked for post
ponement Of the until next Saturday that
communication might be had with the Governor
Judge McCunn remarked that he had listened atten-
lively to all the facts disclosed the trial In this case
and had since the trial had takcn place. endeavored to
find from other such light as would enable him
(he Judge) dispose Of the understandngy, and
he was at loss discover the motive on the part OF the
prisoner for taking o TO find that there was any in
tenton at all his part TO commit the crime OF murder
or to take the lfo Of the unfortunate Swain From all
the facts In the case the Court led to believe that
was an accidental shooting, the language used at tho
time the position OF the parties and the spoess charac
ter OF the defendant before this unfortunate
and his mild and unassuming manner during his long con-
nnoment in prison. led him TO this conclusion; and he
thought the jury majority thereof had agreed with
him, and consequently their strong recommendation Of
the prisoner TO tho mercy Of the Court Under these cir
cumsances he was disposed to grant the motion, and
would DO all in his power to place the case In its proper
light before the Governor that the mercy Of his par
doning power might be invoked.
The New York herald., 1862-02-02
Affairs at the Custom House.

REMOVAL OF THE CUSTOM HousE-BUsINEss DURING
THE LAST wEEK-CARG0 OF TURPEsTINE FROM HA-
vANA--cLEARANUEs AND ENTRIES DURING THE
MONTH OF JANUARY, ETC., ETC.
On the 1st of May Collector Barney will remove his
headquarters the building now known as the Mer-
chants Exchange The present Custom House building
will then bo occupied by Mr. Cisco, and the business Of
the Sub.Treasury Department will be transacted thore
The for the change tho Custom House business
for the purpose Of doing away with the building on
Broadway present used asthe Appraisers Office. In
future the business Of that department will be transacted
in the Custom House building.
During the last week, owing to the numerous arrivals
from foreign ports the business at the Custom House
was very brisk. Up to the hour of closing yesterday
the rush continued, and many had then to leave the
building with thor business unfinished.
On Friday last the British brig Laurel arriv-
cd hero from Havana, having on board a cargo
Of 1877 barrels OF turpontne The clearances
and papers Of the brig wero all correct, and IL is
therefore dent that vessel has the blockade
has been disposed Of In Havana and reshpped to this
mort This not solitary instance, We believe, OF simi
lar and should incite cruisers
rcdoublod vigilance In the arduous duties they are
called upon 20 perform.
During the month OF January the number Of entries
from foreign ports was 509 and the cearances 3S7
These figures show unusual degree Of activity and
prosperity IN mercantile and shipping interest, as
probably tho Official Of other port In the world
can show tho samo number OF entries and clearances
during one Of tho dulest months in the year.
The exports of breadstus still continue light, az the
demand for them on the other side has fallen of
considerably during tho last month. Tho export trade
provisions has increased very much OF late and Is at
present quito brisk.
Tho order Of the Secretary OF the Treasury aboshng
the office marker and In consequences OF which eighty
one employees OF that rank dismissed appears TO be
creating considerable III feeling. II at that time
understood that the sorekoepcrs 10 perform the
duties Of markers in addition 10 their own work Col
ecor Barney has been considering the sdvlsabty Of
appointing assistant soreksepcrs; but tho warehouse
men contend that there necessity for such appoint
menls as the one officer employed In the bonded
stores has not average hours work day to
perform with the addition Of the markers duties.
Committee has been appointed to wait ON the Collector and
try and arrange matter the satisfaction Of all parties
The New York herald., 1862-02-02
NEWS FROM the SOUTHERN COAST.

Naval Operations at Savannah-Re.
ported Battle near Apalechlcola.
The following despatch appears in the Norfolk Day
Book OF Januay 81 and is headed "By telegraph spe
eiaily for tAs f.stly Day Book"
SAVANNAH, Jan. 90, 1884,
This morning oil ID quiet. Yesterday feet Of steam.
ers went down to look after and strengthen the obstruc
tons Of the river They unmoesed by the enemy.
Most Of the Yankee vessels drawn OF the day pre-
vious
Seventeen federal vessels were at Warsaw Sound yes
terday and heavy firing heard there Tho cause is
unknown.
The Republican has private letter, dated Bainbrdge
January a. in which is reported that fight took place
at James Island. Apaachcola, in which sixty fede
rails were killed and thirty-hve taken prisc The
enemy were entirely routed. Our loss thirteen.
The New York herald., 1862-02-02
The Slave Trade.
PREPARATIONS FOR THE EXECUTION or CAPTAIN
NATHANIEL GORDON.

United States Marshal Murray has received instructions
from the to prepare for tho execution Of Capt
Gordon convicted Of dealing the slave trade board
the ship Erie and sentenced be hanged Friday next
February 7. Deputy Marshal Thompson Is making the
preliminary arrangements such as issuing summonsesto
Jurors testify 10 the funmon OF the sentence Of INC
Court procuring the necessary paaphernaa anu ssuine
invitations to ofcals and other persons who may desrc
20 be present at the mournful ceremony
II was currently reported that the President hao conn.,
uted the sentence though the Marshal had not received
any ofncial notification up to late hour yesto Day
II the sentence on Gordon should be carried into elect,
a. i be ths rst execution In this State under the act
which rnakos dealing in slaves elony and punishable
Jv daat
The New York herald., 1862-02-02
THE DISTRESSED CONDITION OF GALLO.
WAY COUNTY.
A CORRESPONDENCE.
wxm BAsH rEyssss.r RIVER,

wET BANK TENNESSEE RIVER, I
FocR Muns SoUrH ov AURORA Jan. 21 1862. +
The Residnn Of hs County Greatly Inclined 10 Secession
Prsncipies-Desoted House, Very Conmon-A Pdnio-
GenrdiSmicas Aduance-7Ae Locations Of FJr, Henry
Dearth Of Ne'cs in the County yBuddsg fntelleets and
Tctdcco-How the CdllOnayians lie, &c.
Seven days hard marching, with rain and mnd beyond
any conception. has brought General Smiths colsmn to
the west bank Of the Tennessee river, about eighteen
miles below the rebel Fort Henry. A bait has beau
ordered and messenger despatched in dugout TO
Auroralour miles beiow-to order up tho gunboats that
arx lying there conveying steamers with 6yo days adj
The New York herald., 1862-02-02
News from San Francisco.
COLD AND STORMY wEATHER-THE NATIONAL TAX
ASSUMED By TEE STATE, ETC.

SAN FRAScrsco Jan. 81, 1852.
After week Of extraordinarily cold though pleasant
weather, another storm has commenced here, which
doubtless from the flooded portion Of the State.
The storm in most Of the interior counties has SUBJ
sded but communication with the mining districts is
still suspended.
The legislature bya concurrent resolution agrees to
assume the California portion of the national direct tax
resolution has also passed. the Legislature instruct
ing delegation Congress to urge tho establishment
Of line Of mail steamers between San Francisco and
Japan and China.
The New York herald., 1862-02-02
MILITARY MOVEMENTS IN KENTUCKY.
City Intelligence.

APPOINTMENTS THE NEW COUNTY CLERg.-fIenry
Genet the new County Clerk has made tho following ap
pontmcnts and changes hts oiccrs;-Isaah Ryndcrs,
clerk in Cbanccry salary " 600 c. r. Joew, Recording
c,crk. sanry 81 900; William Williams and william
Wilkes Docket Clerks $500 john y Norris. Clerk Of Rs
cords salary $3.50: n. T. Rosster t>iork o' SnlfcHo
Court Circuit salary 81 900 per annum
Mn. McM,srR's IncruRR on Christopher co,vnbus
tafo> place this cveniny.
The New York herald., 1862-02-02
The Case OF John Canncl6Ss&A &seesssd
StevedOrc. ~z-,Hsrs< y

cORoNFR'S INQUEST UPON THE BODY-ACQUIT1AAb0rI
THE PRISONERS AND VERDICT OF THE JURY.
The inquest upon the body OF John csnned the who
was found drowned on Wednesday last was commenced
at the late residence Of deceased in Rapsyea street,
Brooklyn, yesterday forenoon before Coroner Norris.
Mrs. Schoonmaker and Timothy valt who were both held
to answer the charge in tho case strongly pro-
tested their innocence and the evidence which yes
tsrday brought forward did not 10 point with any
certainty whatever TO their guilt.
Mary Walt who acted in the capacity Of servant girl
to Mrs. schoonmaksr the FIRST witness sworn. She
stated- reside at No. 26 West street. New York know
the deceased John Canhcd did not see him but once ON
Friday evening" the 2ath ut saw him in MIS- schoon.
liquor in the ROOM he was very drunk when ne came
therc that afternoon he remained there all the time
until he started for home at hafpast ten O'Clock p. NJ
did not accompany him out Of the room when he was
going away him take his watch out or his pocket
that evening" hc gave his watch to Mrs for
safe keeping told her that he would call for the next
day heard him say he had been only about an hour
in the room when he gave his watch to Mr.
Mrs Schoonmaker loft the house company with deceased
that night half past ten O'Clock; witness brother,
Timothy Walt company with them they returned TO
the house together about eleven O'Clock p. was In
the house the time deceased tpsy that when
the party back they said he had fallen two or three
times during his stay he slept at intervals not more
than fifteen minutes at time he took nothing while
there but cup of tea and piece Of bread and butter
heard Mrs. say on her return 70 the house
that night that sho had put deceased In the cabin Of
OF the Hamilton Company ferry boats was servant girl
The last witness also testified that Mrs. Schoonmsker
had rendered the watch TO Mr. Myers, who keeps lager
beer ealoon her residence for safekeepng This
testimony was corroborated by Myers himself.
Dr. Burns who examined the body OF deceased stated
that the injuries which he received not sufficient TO
30 his death by drowning
After some further testimony the jury rendered YER
Schoonmaker and Timothy Walt from all suspicion the
case. Both prisoners were discharged
The New York herald., 1862-02-02

to meet an enemy. Tho order 10 cou.sermarch
know not Why Ne have BEEN paid Perhaps the
paymastsf dos II s reported that he has ample means
Cse which are now being used by bankers While ne
money the governnsnt has provided 10; remains
will not venture upon an opinion Of the policy Of
turning our backs upon Fort Henry 1t is an important
position, and should be taken am satisfied the force
now here assisted by couple Of gunboats could reduce
high in command. General Smith is authorized to
attempt IT. therefore he turns his back upon IT, But
glance at the map the fort and the adjacent country
VIII convince most any military man that II 10 not i'm
pregnabe am enabled to give you not only the accom-
but also to furnish you the exact strength Of the
garrison.
The fort itself is mere earthwork thrown up along
the river in commanding position. It only COM
mands the river. A. small creek setting into the
Tennessee just at the south Of the fort ad-
mits back water into tho low lands behind the
FORT forming pond marsh. Across this bridge
or causeway has been constructed giving communication
BY means OF military road recently cut directly back
TO Fort Donaldson at Dover, the Cumberland river.
From point on this road back of the pond another road
has been cut leading around under the bluffs back Of the
bottom land to the Pine Bluff landing six miles below the
fort The chart Of the fort gives position cabre
Of the guns. The garrison consists Of the Fourth and
Seventh Mississippi regiments and regiment Of Louisi
last Saturday gavo but thirteen hundred effective
men. These are commanded BY Colonel Stecker,
OF tne louisiana volunteers. The fort may
be reinforced however at any time from Fort Donald.
son, which may make the garrison twenty five hundred
strong. Both forts are under the general command Of
BYigadier General Timan.
Upon bluff the opposite side of the river further
up than the fort, and efectualy commanding it, the
rebels have recently erected battery OF two sixty
pounders to be used against successful enemy Those
are worked by detachment from the garrison Of the
fort.
officers now at work in various localities in the
region Of the FORT impressing for its Defence in
ticpaon Of attack from They quite ready
for attack yet, and hence this haste. In week or
two they will havo second Columbus at this point,
when military authorities will begin think Of
ducng il. If the blow is TO be struck at all it be
struck ut no favorable time than the present.
The New York herald., 1862-02-02
ttn,,ed states rfarshai,s Omcc.

ooop NEWS FOR WITNESSES, JURORS AND EMrLoyEs.
Tho United satos Marshal received yesterday nom tho
Department state $40 900 In Treasury notes " pay or
certain ndcbdross to witnesses jurors and employees of
tho (, deral courts and o;ilcos.
The New York herald., 1862-02-02
Conviction OF a Murderer.

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ j., Feb. 1, 1862.
Michael Henncsscy WAS yesterday convicted OF the
murder Of Robert ellis. at Woodbridge last september
The jury returned verdict Of murder n the rs degree