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Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-05-16

WILLIAM B. AsToRs income is $4,000 nor
day. lie has his hands full to take care of so
much money. 1t is enough to make saint
miserable. Thank Heaven! we never expect
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-05-16

BATON RoUGE.-Among the pleasant fea
lures of the capture Of Baton Rouge is this
that here repose the ashes Of General and ex
President Zachary Taylor.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-05-16

PRENTICE says that Beauregard has con-
suited his army surgeons, who have advised
him that when his excavations become bloody
the case is desperate.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-05-16

The rebels are like man going at the top
Of his speed to extinguish the flames of his
burning smoke house they are running to
save their bacon. Louisville Journal.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-05-16

rEO. SECORD Proprietor, Main Street
NJ Cedar Falls Iowa. The above Hotel has lately been
enlarged and cwy furnished throughout, and pre-
pared to attend to the wants Of all who mary favor
with a cali, have in connection with the above House
large comnoous Stable, with good osers In attend
ance. The Oncc Of the Western Stage Company Is at
this suse Stages leave daily for the East South ana
West. " 1:sf
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-05-16

THERE are two classes Of men generally ir
the wrong. Those who don't know enough
and those who know too much.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-05-16

Do not all that you can, spend not all that
you have. believe not all that you hear, and
tell not all that you know.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-05-16

UNQUEsTIoN ABLY the rebels have immense
energy, but it is all settled in their Legs
Louisville Journal.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-05-16

Chase says that the expenses of the war have
been exaggerated, only an occasional day s
expenses having run them up to the maxi.
mum statcdin the newspapers On a thorough
review OF our past present and prospective
expenses, he does not estimate the total debt
on July lst, at over 5000, 900. 900. lie has
recommended to Congress the issuing OF
$25, ,OO0,0 900 of demand Treasury notes Of de-
nominations under IS.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-05-16

WISE, Floyd, Pillow. and Price are the
four.runners of q rebel defeat.-Louisrille
Journal.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-05-16

PARsoN Brownlow who is staying with an
old friend in New Jersey, is suffering from a
severe sore throat, caused by his rebel i'm
prisonment, and public speaking since his
release.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-05-16

TnE Washington correspondent of the New
York Ecening Pest, states that the health Of
President Lincoln was never better at any
period Of his life than at the present time,
lie is looking better than he did the day Of
his Inauguration.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-05-16
! IS, B. VANBUSKIRK,

. s. B. VANBUSKIRK,
4 TrORNIsY and COUNSELLOR At LAW,
"A Cedar Falls, Iowa. will attend promptly to all bust
entrusted to his care.
REFERENCES.
E. D. Richardson, Banker, Geneva, Wis. -.#.s..
.. ~. Baker, Attorney, &c. Geneva, Wis.
j. +. wentworth, District Attorney, Walworth Co., Wis
I. D. Hale, Esq, Geneva, Wis.
r.. Andros, Esq, Gene va Wis. rH ....Ha.nA
Case B Raymond, Elk Born, Wis. s
Winsor 4 Smith, Elk Horn, Wis.
Spooner Hardness, Elk Horn Wis.
Office opposite the Gazette Office In Overman's Block
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-05-16

EMBALNING bodies has become quito 4
business at Washington. One physician u
said to have made 10000. Tho priccs xvd
$50 for an officer and $25 for private
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-05-16

IT is asserted that the Merrimac has been
provided with wedges, whcrewith it is pro-
posed to wedge the tower Of the Monitor, so
that it shall no longer revolve. This is an
excellent plan, quite as effective as that sug-
gestcd by Ksop's rat to the assembly Of those
vcrmin met to deliberate on measures against
cat, when he said, "Bell the cat p
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-05-16
NOTICE.

TuNHE UNDERSIGNED HAS SUB-DIvIDED AND Is
now offering for Sale certain tract cf Timber known
the Totnghsm Timber, the side Of the river
about mile and half below Cedar Falls.
May 30, 1861. nil g. A. BISHOP A0ent.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-05-16

TIE PREsIDENT.-A short time since Sem
ator Davis, of Kentucky, paid the following
merited and beautiful tribute to President
Lincoln: H..
II voted agai st Mr.. Lincoln and opposed
him honestly and sincerely; but Mr.. Lincoln
has won me to his side. There is niche in
the temple Of fame, niche near to Washing
ton, which should be occupied by the statute
of him who shall save his country. Mr.. Lin
coin has mighty destiny. 1t is for him, il
nc will, to step into that niche. II is for him
to be but Prcsiden! Of the people of the
United States, and there will his statute be.
II is in his power to occupy place next to
Washington-the founder and preservcr-
side by side
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-05-16

SoME men live misorably and meanly Just
10 die magniticcntly and rich,
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-05-16

Mr.. Grimes has introduced into the Senate
bill for the education of colored children in
the District of Columbia. 1t appears that
this class pay 900 in taxes on $3.50, 900
in real estate. 1t is proposed to divert one
tenth of this sum, or $500, to the education
Of colored children. The school trustees are
directed to provide suitable school teachers
and rooms, and are invested with the control
and management of all funds derived from
all contributions of benevolent individuals.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-05-16
ORSON RICE,

OESON RICE,
A TTORNEY At LAW, NOTARY PUBLIC
N AND GENERAL LAND AGENT, Butler Center, But
Co., Iowa. will practice In lsutkr and adoing Coun-
ties Particular attention paid to Collections and remit
tanees made to any part Of the State Titles examined,
Faxes paid and all e'her business pertaining Collec
tien and Agency Office. Lq1y
The New York herald., 1862-08-02
Obituary..
ODItuarys
THE LATE EDWARD NJ. FISHER. A. d. q.

THE LhiE EDW AMI ~. FlStfEh, A. ID. y.
The city Of New York has good BE- proud Df
cha characters and services Of the volunteer soldiers
has put in the field during the present OF the first
quota enlisted for three MONTHS the larger portion now
forms the best materials or the forces the field. tine
ths most promising young officers who lett the city,
the ranks Of the Twelfth Militia regiment the 18th
April, 1861 Edward NJ. Fisher. who after serving
member Of the regiment, and Immediately
selected by General Buttcrded to servo hts aid The
selection such post by officer OF G. neral Butter
feds character Indication Of the merit the
young officer. H. the hotly contested fight near
MIL Ia 'front.' Of Rc mond, Friday, June "a while
veyg order from his General to OF the
rngagcd Lieutenant Fisher mortay wounded and
hid on the following day. In speaking Of the deceased
Eenei al Bsttcrhed s'vss-
His Personal quart,s and worth had long known but
Va bravery and courss the field OF battle evinced
that day showed well for him, thai he possessed
every quality Of soldier Throughout the day. times
terrible Ere with the cooiness n veteran he showed that
gasntty aud daring bravery which made all love him
HIS quiet amiable disposition, and his noble qualities
had greatly endeared myself and all the of
staff. Hs loss IL a ad the army nd 10 his
family.
This tribute 10 ,he character Of soldier and
such record may well be relied on to soften the
parents, and In some degree TO alleviate widows
eilcton. Lieutenant Fisher died at the post of duty at
one son Y deore his loss. The lives of such men are
Costly Tribute 70 the duty all their country and
whiie wo mourn the logs of these love and admire
oonso'aton must bc found IN the national gratitude and
In she cncuring memory Of the good and brave whose
names do not pass away
The New York herald., 1862-08-02
The Dry Goods Trade.

The following is comparative statement OF tho i'm
ports of foreign dry IDS at New York for the week
ending July 81 and since January L.
For hc ,oect. 1880 1861 1852
Entered at tho Hort. So, Sal 500 47sl3s 2495 $50
inrown on market. 2,974,39o 366,o35 1880 sos
Since JdTadry1
Entered at ns port se3 1862 8s1 81 SIS 6os 80
Thrown on market. g. 3l3i.sT6 2e41s 307 35,1l9 046
BY the above table 1t will be that the OF
goods entered last week. well tho amount thrown
upon the MARKET quite large and heavily in
OF the amount for tho time last year. This has
been caused probably, to some extent, by the
desire to enter and withdraw the goods from
warehouse n anticipation OF the increase Of tho tariff
which weat iuto effect oday. Ine business among i'm
porters curing the week has fair who obbers have
laid riy for the fall trade doing fair busi
with interior and city retail trade mostly for cash.
Owing to temporary decline in the m mlterial, cot
ton goods have been active while prices in the
main sustais cd, and for staple piece goods were
changed Heavy brown shrtipgs and drills quoted
at prices ranging from CSC. 24c. 25c, while
tual cash sales reported at 21c Prints dull
and prices fos most makes nominal Printing cloths
have been rosy purchased upon speculation a 10c per
yard. Staple woollens stnady, but less active.
Fancy cassmeres were unchanged and quiet. The high
tariff will, in measure, exclude the importation o.!
wooens cloths and cassmeres, and leave the market to
be supplied from domestic manufacturers. In foren
goods tho trade less active, while prices with
out change OF moment FOR most descriptions.
The New York herald., 1862-08-02
Captain Mackenzie. Late Of Her Brita nnie
Majesty's Army.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE NEW YORK HERALD.

My attention has been directed 10 paragraph in =
recent number OF your Journal from which II would ap
pear that officer bearing surname and the precise
initials OF my Ch istian Names has become implicated in
fracas with another officer at Washington ] am also
known Gin Csnad. and the United staes Captain c. r.
Mackenzie. ate Of her Britannia Maestys Royal Army,
and as not in the renotest degree ambitious Of the
unenvabe notoriey attaching TO the referred
Co. should feel Obliged by giving publicity to she
larity Of our names, rank, initials and service might
very possibly disparagcment and my
friends in Eng and much uneasiness, cogDzant they
are OF present residence in North America and that
had recently served in the army Of the United States
As an additional motive for addressing you, beg to
say that has been for time past before
the authorities at the Wa Department connection with
the claims arising out OF my appointment and services
Regimenta Adjutant of the late First Michigan Lancer
regiment Hence leave you 70 draw such inercnces
You may think proper. CIiAS. FESCH MACKENZIE,
Late Captain Ia her Britannia Majesty's service and
late Regimcntal Adjutsnt First Michigan l4ancsrs.
The New York herald., 1862-08-02
The New Comet.

TO THE EDuoh OF THE HERALD.
BROADWAY, ,0rrosi1ssr. PAtL's cnrrtu, July 30 ,1se2
very good-and tho thrd-obscryaticn was taken
with the telescope at halfpasi ten NJ upon the new
comet discovered at the Cambridge Observatory on the
18th instant Its positi s nearly ON line oining the
bright and frst magnitude star talca with the Norm
star and twohrds of the distance from CeIeia Il tie
North star Capella be seen at eleven aud three
quarters r. NJ in the north Dortbeas near tr horizon
The comet Is rapidly approaching T. Increasing Ia bri.
lancy and will he eadty seen ~ H.i It's tail ap-
pea cd 70 the comet seeker quite ore ad hall degrees
IN length the comet sef fOrr minutes of degree. Of
course, al this time the comet dee not set eighor night
or day and by the revolution NJ the attl appclrs 10
move around the North star, like cliacn of the
Dpper cr Ursa Major the tail thus pointing ~ dinerent
mos OF the evening 10 the different rolls of The com.
psss--esst, west, NC. 4. F TffATcl ER.
The New York herald., 1862-08-02

Mcesrs. r. l.. Stuart have today established the
following prices for their refined goods:-l,cst quality
loaf sugar. I3kc per ib; best quality crushed sugar
13hc; granulated sugar. 13Sc ground sugar, ysc.
white sugar, A, 12Ac.
wHIsKEy.--The market nrmer and active with
sales Of 500 bbs Mt Bic 81 c for state and Western
woof-Demand has been rather less active this week
but prices well sustained Sales to fair exten, have
been made In ieeces al soc 60c aud puod a 48c 500
We hear OF some sales in carpet woOs bat particulars
have not transpired.
The New York herald., 1862-08-02


The stocks Of the Toledo and Wabash Railfosc
fell a per cent to-day: the bonds have declines
as much. This is in consequence of the dsinclina-
tion Of brokers to deal in these securities and in
consequence Of the failure Of the r. and w. Com.
pany to fulfil its contract with the Logansport
road. An example of this kind will have a whole.
some effect in preventing reputation Of contracts
hereafter.
The official earnings of the Cleveland and Pitts
burg Railroad for June foot up sl26 500, against
si04 900 the same month last year. Thisis large
Increase The coal and iron business of this line
is growing very rapidly.
The exchanges at the Bank CleariRg House this
morning were s24, ,2S4 800 5s, and the balances
81, 1859 1874 50.
Mr.. Alfred r. Fullerton has been admitted
partner with Messrs. Oddie & st. George the new
hrm to be oddie, st. George a Co.
The Chicago Tribune of Wednesday thus no.
tees the exchange market Of that city,
New York exchange ues close Bankers nav
par Az bat only tho leading discount houses can got
at the lower pricos Most of them pay at least 11o.
some of our bankers aP somewhat puzzled account
shipments are large. We have heard several reasons
advanced but mons cf them fully account for IT,
satisfactory TO themselves, have for several weeks
past, been Increasing their balances In New York
country bankers nave been doing the same. For
days past several Of city banks have been sending
forward New England money to make exchange. N any
event, We see not how the scarcity continue many
days Gold declined per cent during the day the
buying price closing at Is. There plenty OF room for
a furher decline and Aic II comes the better.
Old Treasury notcs worth six per cent premium 70.
day
The Cincinnati Gazette Of the same day re.
marks -
Silver, which up IN New York to ia declined
10 day to Ill Incur market the buying Is down 10
107 10s and we quote the selling rate nomnay ITO n
112 There little or no demand for IT, Exchange de.
cncd x today tho receipts being liberal and the do
mand only moderate In the discount market matters
work easy. Currency is abundant, and good paper IA
taken freely at Sa 10 por cent Tho following are the
The New York herald., 1862-08-02

Business At Washington market during the past week
has not been remarkably brisk profitable prices having
down lower ana lower until tho last few days when
lAey became paoge sleAdy AID reliable lAsrs IA uoi
The New York herald., 1862-08-02
CITY COMMERCIAL REPORT.
EnInAY AnQust 1-G y

AsTes-We have no change to notice In prices, while
sales were conGaed 10 small lots Of paris at SIS SIX
BRrADsruFFs -Tleur-The market was less bu yant
and prices had downward tendency. The transactions
were confined to about 1000 bbls, closing within the
The New York herald., 1862-08-02

srIuDE.-Ths body ot an unknown man Ia Germany
about thirty thirty five years OF age was found in the
old Fiax Cotton Factory, Rocky Hl New Jersey on
Thursday morning, 3is, ut wWh hs throat: cut in tho
most horrid manner, which be had,eaes wth ~ small
blade OF common pocses knhs, which he held tightly
angsage signed BY Eliza Kab also daguerrsotype of
lady with small child sitting her lap, supposed 10
be hs wife, found on his person. lie supposed
TO be dc~anged fhe letters W. k. 1oz2 marked On
one arm ia india iLka
The New York herald., 1862-08-02
The Remains OF Col. Ja.nes Monroe.

The remains OF Colonel james Monroe, of the Twenty.
second New York regimen .ue tiim Fortress Mou
abs morning, and cAnrted TO The cars b. tie
Seventh regiment u New YORK.
The New York herald., 1862-08-02

ARRIVALS
LfvRsPooL--Ship Francis b CuttIng-Miss French, Mr.
George aud daughter.
JAeoBark Morning Star-Mr Lewis, lady and two chill
dren Moore. Muholland, DR. Navarro @ Hcreau
Vega.
RKMsDIos-Brig A d Torray-J Goodrich and lady
ST. CRoIx-Brig Eliza-R Finlay
NAssAu-Brg Atlan.ic-Mr James, @ w Lightbourne.
The New York herald., 1862-08-02
prusic mt the Central Park.

There win be music al the Central Park tie Mall TO-
day at hafpas four O'Clock p M by the Central Park
Hand under the leadership Of II. B. Dodwcrth. If the
weather 5 line The following is the programme
PARr RHsT
I-Quckstep s'flock Won Docksein Godfrey
2-Overture ezra niavolon n.,.....,.......... Auber
3-Duet, "Would that my Love- Mendessohn
4-Styren Melodies. Runner
sEooNB.
March apu Sacre Observation-Disclosures. HeyeTbeer
2-Overture, terdinand Cortez" Spontini
3-icena and Aria, "Iniica" .Aendess0hn
4-Seeet ion "l Fiauto Magico". Mozart
THIRD.
Leap year rosa ID bo1mo ronoh
3-Quckstep, s'Thou Art Far Away. "......,... Mlard
4--lrythg Uiop An6cnusz
Tho National Medley.
The New York herald., 1862-08-02

NAVAL SToREs-Saes Of $50 bbls. spirits turpcntne
made at So Rosin quiet but firm at $l4 SIS
for common to fine pse No. 1.
PRoyEioSs-Po k--Thc market opened hrmer but
closed dull The sales embraced about 400 bbls selling
up 10 S11 % for mess and closing at Sill, and at
- 25 81 so for prime Eeefwas rm with sales OF $50
bbls at Sl3 S14 for plain mess and a S14 so SIS
extra prime Beef hams and bacon quiet and
nominal. Cut mcats were steady, with sales Of
200 packages at 3Lc 4hc. for shoulders
and at 5kc a5Tc. for hams LAID hrm ana In
good demand, with sales OF 900 packages reported
SIC. 9hc. Butter was steady Prime state, In
nrkins, selling AZ lsc State, in tubs, at 1870; Ohio
ranged from i2c a15c State cheese at Sc. sc, and
Ohio at 8Ac
RIcT.-Tberc Is moro activity, caused BY small i'm
ports and the new duty, equal TO &c. per b. going
into operation to-day. sales 900 bags Patna ut p G.,
held mostly at 7c. and 11S casks Para at To- cash
Carolina rice has almost entirely disappeared from
ke and as will be seen, not couhten the account
Of stock for the first time The stock Of rice hand
Augnstu, 1862, was IL $50 bags cleaned East India,
rs 200 bags and mats unceaned do against 023 casks
Carolina, 3344 bags Fast India same date last year.
SUGARS stoaay and In good demand with sales OF
about 700 hhds. at 8kc &c. for Cubas Included in
the sales small lot Of New Orleans at gAc The
uir~ Inf Au0 lxaa - fnl
The New York herald., 1862-08-02

Canadian -four was heavy and not active, while the
sales comprised 100 bbs. within the above range OF
prices Southern -four has been moderate request and
closed dull while prices unchanged. The
braced about 200 bbs Rye -four steady quota
tions given above with sales Of 6o eb Corn meal was
Of the above quotations. Wheat Irregular and c sed
II rather easier rates, especially for common grades,
sales embraced about 125 900 bushels at 81 2s 81 80
rcd Western, 81 II 81 lSH for chicago spring. 81 Is
81 20 fer Milwaukee club 81 81 81 % for amber do, In
clndng some 40 900 bushels to arrive, at the inside
figure; 81 40k for white common Western, 81 50
for mixed do, and 81 IS for prime white do,
with show CT rmnsss, but closed dull and easier, with
sales Of e5 900 bushels At Soc. 51c for heated 52c
54c for Eastern mixed, and 65c. Soc for good ship
ping Western mixed Rye was firm, and in good request,
aud the snppN was quite limited. The saes emb raced
is 900 bushels Of Western at 7sc Barley and barley
malt were stu s1a poss snS =, oss
and at 48c q 40c for State.
CorEE-The market was quiet, while prices were
steady. sale Of 800 bags Santos was made at p. T.
CoTToS.-The market hrmer and higher, while tho
sales embraced about 500 bales closing the basis Of
FnmcHrs.-Kates were less buoyaut and engagements
less active. To Liverpool about 80 600 bushes wheat
engaged a. 1870. l4c, IN bulk and ships bags;
1000 900 bbs -four at 3s. 81 A., chiefly NJ the
latter figure and 900 boxes cheese at ass To london
bushels wheat In bulk at 14c -four taken At
As 4s Sd. To Glasgow 450 bbls. -four at a. 3D.. and
HAY steady with sales FOR shipping At 55c. eoc j,
aud for city At soc. a 65c.
devoid Of animation the trade being slow to for
ward and supply themselves ~ the present figures.
Holders have boon little more accommodating but not
sufficiently to encourage transactions any magnitude
Sslcs foot up lght, receipts continue large and the
stock ID Again inGTSAng Wet tod hides espe-
cay domestic saughtsrs In fair dem nd for export
and home consumption at very full prcos.
LEATHER The inquiry continued ybrisk from Eastern
and Western buyers and manufactrrers At fully last
weeks quotations. Sales have been very fair, aud
though the receipts from the sanneres during the past
nrcnth have been unusually large the stock Is again
diminished
MUAsRs-sal.s Of I19 Rbls. New Orleans were made
at 4Oc and 100 hhds Porto Rico at 34c. The following
The New York herald., 1862-08-02

tigrew Co. X, I'd New Jersey; w. n Hunt Co c. I'd Now
Hsmpshire nray. Co A, 5th United States artillery
5. H. kechnm, Co 4. goth Indiana; G. W. Mclaughlin
Go, y. I'd New Jersey; r. N. sager, Co O. 5th United
States cavalry Jason Upham Co r. 22d Massachusetts
Two dead bodies sent ashore, without any names aud
buried by 10.
SATURDAY, 18TH JULY, ADMITTED INTO CnEsAPEAKE
HOSPITAL.
Lieut. T. g Brown, Co, lst New Jersey Volunteers,
Second LIEUT.. b. b. Brown, Co. l. lst New Jersey Volun
teers Lieut. H. c. Warner CO. +. 1st New Jersey yoan
teers. DIR. Il. H. GILBERT, Medical Director.
The New York herald., 1862-08-02

very abundant supply Of stock at the present moment
and this fact has perhaps checked the further decline In
prices Meats poultry and game selling as follows
estsrday;-Beef-Prine cuts, ribs, 12c. l4c; chlcs
ribs, nrst cut l0c 12c second cut, &C. lOc; coarS
pieces &c &c. soup meats, &C. &c.: short len5 roast
ing 16c lSc sirlon steaks, lie. I4c round steaks
10c 12c. per pound. Acknowledgements &C. Sc
hindquarers, &c. 10. Fowls, 14c.-a re uction 70
since last report turkeys, 14c I5c. spring chickens
Soc 81 per pair: wild pigeons, 81 81 SO per doz
woodcock &C a 75c. per pair.
The New York herald., 1862-08-02

The following is comparative statement Of tho i'm.
ports of foreign dry gods at New York for the week
ending July 81 and since January L.
The New York herald., 1862-08-02
sHIPPIN NEW S

ALMANAC VIEW y0RK-rHfs
Sun SETS. ............. 10 HIGH IL