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Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-01-16
The Western Indians.

Accounts from the southwest indi-
cate that the scmi-civilized Indians,
who have been induced to join the
rebel cause, are not altogether salts
fled with their new protectors. Large
numbers of them still remain stead.
fast in their loyalty to the govern
mcnt, and the result is a civil war
among themselves. Among these who
refused to share the fortunes of JEFF.
Davis & Co., is chief rejoicing in the
cuphonious name Of Opotholeyholo,
who is said to possess great popularity
and influence among his people. He
has gathered about him between 1000
and 5000 Chcrokecs, Seminolcs, Choc-
taws and Greeks, who have declared
their answering fealty to the Govern
ment and hostility to the rebels both
Of their own nation and ours. 1t was
Opotholeyholo, who, as the Geographic
dispatches informed us a few days
ago, attacked the camp Of Col. Cooper,
on Verdigris river, and routed his
force of 800 men, taking a large
number of scalps in the enterprise.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-01-16
Trustees Sale.

WTHEREAS, by Deed of Trust dated on
w the eighth day of July, in the year of
our Lord one thousand eight hundred and
ffty-sevcn, and recorded on the nineteenth
day of February, A. ID. 1853, in Book A, of
Mortgages, pages $685. 800 and 3O7 in the
Office of the Recorder Of Chickasaw county i'm
the State of Iowa, Oliver Ninton did convey
to Duncan James Stewart, as Trustee, to Sc
cure to Alexander McGrcgor Stewart the pay
mcnt of the sum of 1890, 00) nine hundred
and eighty dollars, payable i'm ten years from
said eighth day of July, A. ID. 1857 with six
per cent. interest thereon for the first year
and ten per cent. interest thereon for the re.
naming nine years-said interest PAYABLE
notwithstanding to the tenor of a note of
even date with said Deed of Trust, signed by
said Oliver Vinton and payable to the order
of said A. MIG. Stewart, the following de-
scribcd tracts Of land situate in said county of
Chickasaw, to wit: The northwest quarter of
the northwest quarter of Section thirteen 49,
and the north half of the North East quarter
of Section twcnty-four (2i) in Township num-
Der ninety five t95) North of Range number
fourteen tl4) west containing one hundred
and twenty C20) acres by Government Sur
vcy and whereas default has been made in
the payment of said interest, and the same from
the date of said note remains wholly due and
unpaid and all of said principal is unpaid, and
may be closed up and said land sold for said
default and whereas said note and all the
interest Of said Alexander MIG. Stewart in
said moneys and security have by him been
assigned to Edwin L. Ducharme who has re-
quired and directed me to proceed as by said
deed authorized in case of default, and to sell
said land and to make the amount of said in
tcrcst moneys due up to the day of such sale,
together with the costs and charges in said
deed of trust mentioned Threfore, notice is
hereby given, that on Saturday, the fifteenth
day of February, A. ID. 1862, at the hour of
ten o'clock in the forenoon, ut the door of the
Court House or place of holding courts in New
Hampton, in said county of Chickasaw, shall
under and in pursuance Of said decd of trust
and for the purposes aforesaid, sell and dis
pose of the above described premises, and all
title, interest and equity of redemption of said
gnntor therein, to the highest bidder, for
cash in hand, being the terms of sale by said
Deed specified.
Dated this 9th day of December. AID. 1861.
DUNCAN JAMES STEWART, Trustee.
by A. b. +. HILDaErH, his Attorney. lw3
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-01-16
Gen. Jim Lane.

The Administration has authorized
Gen. Lane to make Lcavcnworth his
headquarters, and there collect togeth-
or $4,000 picked men, as speedily as
possible, and at once proceed to sweep
every rebel from the southwestern
frontier. Gen. Lane will select West
ern regiments exclusively. His expe-
dition will be a Western enterprise,
and the campaign will be conducted
on Western principles. Economy, c.
lerity and bravery will be the motto.
Lanes force will be chiefly mounted
men. He expects to start with $4,000
cavalry. 10000 infantry, 1000 flying
artillery, 1900 fusilcers, 1000 loyal
Indians, and 1000 contrabands."
Among the regiments selected are,
one of cavalry and two of infantry
from Iowa. Lanes infantry will be
used to support the artillery and cav
airy in the shock of battle, and to
wrench victory from the rebels by a
storm of mimic bullets and charge
Of bayonets. Gen. Lane will take
along no more baggage than is abso-
lutcly needed. He will use the light
wagons of the plains. When his an
imals give out he will confiscate from
the rebels. lie will not depend upon
Washington for bread nor Secretary
Chase for money. He will make the
traitors furnish the rations and bear
the expense. They caused the troub-
lie and they must pay the cost Of it.
Lane has purchased patent horse.
power saw-mill to aid the fusilecrs in
building bridges. He has also bought
500 hand corn mills, to DO run by the
cotrabands. When regiment comes
to corn field, or corn crib, the maize
is at once confscated, ground in the
mills and made into hoe-cake by the
Cattle and hogs will be
procured by the foragcrs and reduced
to rations. There will be no famine
in Lanes army. They will have the
best the country affords. Their rontc
will be through fertile and produc-
tive country, via Kansas, Southwest
ern Missouri, Arkansas and the Indian
Territory, thence down the Red river.
Once on the way, they will not stop
until they reach New Orleans. Lane
and his Union saving army will be
more formidable and terrible in the
estimation of jeff. Davis and his fel-
low conspirators, than all the other
divisions Of the National army, for
hey well know that where Lanes ar
ny marches there slavery will disap-
pear, and that the expense of the war
will he collected on the spot.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-01-16
Rebel Invasion Of Iowa.

We learn from the Des Moines Reg
lister that band of secession marau-
ders from Missouri, headed by ruflian
named Warren Price, lately made
foray into Fremont county. AT abont
ono o'clock at night six Of them enter
ed the house of L. F. Fugitt, when the
latter, without being observed, escap-
ed into another room, from which, af-
ter arming himself with gun, he re-
turned. One of the maraudcrs cried
ont, "the id black Abolitionist is
going to shoot us!" and in great
alarm the whole party, save one, beat
a hasty retreat from the house. Mr..
FuSitt fired as they turned to retreat,
and he thinks that the shot from his
gun entered the back of one of the
villains. One of the miscreants re-
manned, and thinking Mr.. Fugitt had
but an empty gun to contend with, he
drew a revolver and fired, the ball
taking effect in the arm of Mr. Fugitt.
He fired second time, the ball pas
sing through the same arm. Mr.. f.,
although partially disabled, dubbed
his musket, and advancing on the as
sailant, struck him a severe blow on
the head but while in the act of do
ing so, the pistol was again discharg-
ed, and Mr.. +. fell to the floor with
terrible wound in the neck. After he
had fallen, the cowardly ruffians re-
turned, insulted the helpless wife and
children, spurncd the PROSTATE body
of the husband, wantonly destroyed
what property they could lay their
hands on, and finally left the house
and farm after stealing eleven horses
that were on the place.
1t appears that a young man named
Findlay had followed the marauders
at q safe distance, and had watched
their movements, and after they had
left the house, went in and rendered
what service he could to the family.
through his agency, the neighbors in
the grove were soon appraised of the
outrage and at sunrise, thirty-fvc
mounted men, under the lead of Mr..
English, were following hard after the
band. Two of Mr.. Els company who
had been detailed as scouts, came up
with two Of the band in Iowa, who
had six of the stolen horses in their
possession. A running fight took
place between the parties, which re-
suited in the death of one of the vii
lains. The other was wounded and
taken, and the horses recapturcd. Mr..
English's company moved on into Mis-
souri,, and before IL o'clock of the
same day, eleven men were arrested,
four of whom we're conclusively idcn-
tilted as part of the band which had
entered Mr.. Fugitt's house. The cap
tnred villains are now in Jail at Sgd
ney Mr.. Fugitt was still living at
last accounts, and hopes were enter
tanned of his recovery.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-01-16
Western Virginia.

An expedition sent to Huntersvillc,
Pocahontas county, on the 9Th inst,
was decided success. Four hundred
rebel cavalry and three hundred in
fantry were dispersed. The cavalry
were armed with Sharp's carbincs, and
attacked our troops two miles from
the town. The rebels were driven
from point to point, and finally they
beat a hasty retreat. Huntersville
was the depot for rebel supplies. As
the Fcderals charged through the
town the supplies, consisting of -four,
sailed beef, salt, sugar, coffee, rice,
bacon and army clothing, to the val
ucd at $50, 900, were entirely destroy
ed. We captured large number of
Sharpc's carbines, sabrcs and pistols.
The stars and stripes were left float
ing over the court house, and our
troops returned in fine spirits.
The skirmish OF Capt. Russell at
Bath, Va, on the upper Potomac, was
brilliant affair. He had been de-
tailed from Gen. Kelly's command,
with two regiments of infantry and
two squadrons of cavalry and was
stationed at Bath. On the approach
Of General jackson, Capt. Russcll's
scouts gave him notice that the enc
my was six miles from the Potomac
river. He took the infantry out about
two miles and posted them as Skin
mishers in dense wood. The caval-
ry was left to engage the advance of
the enemy. An exchange of shots
was the consequence. The enemy
under Ashley, of guerilla notoricty,
came on and fell into the ambush.
Capt. Russell lost seven horses and
kept eleven Of the cnemy's, and rctir-
cd with the loss of only two men, who
were drowned in crossing the river.
This is considered one of the most
brilliant mancuvers of the war.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-01-16
SheriH's Sale.

NOTICE is hereby given, that by virtue Of
IN special execution duly issued by the
Clerk of the District Court of Floyd County,
State of Iowa, and to me directed have lev
ied on and shall offer for sale, at Pablo Auc-
ton, ut the front door of the Court House in
Saint Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa, on the
18th day Of February, A. ID. 1862, at one
o'clock in the afterooon of said day, the fol-
lowing described property, to wit:
The southeast quarter of the mont cast
quarter Of Section twenty-five, (22) in Town
ship ninety five (95) north, of Range fifteen
west of the fifth principal meridian, situate in
said Floyd county, State of Iowa levied on
as the property of William II. McCammond
and Norris Makcpeace, to satisfy said special
execution in favor of Friend Burt, and against
said William H. McCammond and Norris
Makepeace, for S247,73 and interest and costs
of suit, and accruing costs
Terms OF SALE:-Cash i'm hand
Dated, st. Charles City. Floyd county, Iowa,
January 18th, A. ID. 1862.
DAVID Nj. FERGUSON, Sheriff
3w3 of Floyd County.
S. b. STARR, Atty. for PHI.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-01-16

Several rebel prisoners, taken by
our pickcts on the Potomac, report
that the rebels are in constant cxpcc.
tation of an advance Of our army
along the whole line. They are more
than over demoralizcd by discord
among their public mon. Gen. Ma
gruder is believed to have been re-
licvcd Of his command at Yorktown,
and Gen. Wise, who has been quiet
since his return from Western Vir-
ginia, is expected to assume the COM
mand there, or if not there, at Frede-
rick. There is a well.foundcd belief
of serious dissatisfaction to the rebel
government at Charleston, amount.
ing almost to instruction, by reason
Of the apparent abandonment of the
South Carolina coast to national inva
sion, and the immense destruction OF
property that owners have willfull,
consigned to the flames. They have
destroyed not less than ten million
dollars worth of cotton, which, at las,
accounts, they were dcpIoring. as they
supposed the blockade was about &c
be raised by England, and they might
have shipped and sold it. They were
holding jeff. Davis responsible for
these disastrous losses, and many
citizens were bold enough to say
the old government was better than
the new.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-01-16
The Richmond Dispntch saws :

"A private despatch has been re.
ceivcd here dated at Mobile, stating
that Picayune Butler is at Ship Island
also that the Federals have nominal
possession of Biloxi and it is believed
that they will occupy all towns on the
coast in that region. They captured
two cannon at Biloxi. 1t is stated
that they landed there from 5000 to
1000 troops, and it is further rumor.
ed that they express determination
to rush forward their forces to Jack.
son."
Gen. Butler has since been in Bos.
ton fitting out another expedition, and
was about ready to sail on the l0tl,
inst. when his orders were countcrman.
ded, from Washington, and troops,
then on board the Constitution, were
disembarkcd.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-01-16

Senator Grimes recently introduced
a bill in the United States Senate in
regard to the administration of Grim.
inal justice in the District of Colum-
bia which was read and referred ia
the Committee on the District of Co.
lumbia. The bill provides that all
persons confined prior to the last term
of the Criminal Court, against whom
no indictments were found at said
term, arc declared entitled to their
liberty, and it is made the duty of the
Marshal TO set them free. 1t is also
made the duty of the Judge Of the
Criminal Court to issue an order to be
entered on record before the final ad-
tournament making geHeraral deliv.
cry of all persons confined before the
Grand Jury for the term was empan.
clled against whom nc Indictment was
found.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-01-16
The Mexican Invasion.

The united force of the Spanish,
French and English expedition against
Mexico consists of Sc war steamers,
exclusive of transports, and carry
1853 guns, and 1881 sailors, sol
diers and marines. Before the arrival
of the French and English contin.
gents, the Spanish forces took posses
sion Of Vera Cruz and its strong sea
fortress, San Juan D'Ulloa, OH the
10th Of December, without shot be-
ing fired. The French and English
fleets remained in the harbor of Ha.
vana at the latest dates. Will these
three powers simply collect their
debts and obtain assurance of the fu-
ture safety of their subjects in Mcxi.
co, or will they endcavor to proceed
from Vera Cruz to the capital, only
1876 miles distant T? Is Santa Anna to
become Viccroy, for Spain, or will an
attempt be made to reconquer Mexico,
and place Spanish. French, or CO.
bourg prince upon its throne? We
believe it was stipulated that the Uni.
ted States should be invited to Join
this grand invasion of Mexico, but the
invitation has not, and will not be &C.
ccptcd.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-01-16
The Mississippi FlOtilla.

An idea of the formidable character
of the proposed Mississippi expcdi.
ton may he gathered from letter in
the New York Times, giving, q de-
scription of the gun-boats, bomb
kctchcs, etc, which have been and are
being constructed at St. Louis and 9th.
or points for this service. The num-
Der of gun.boats to be used is twelve,
Of mortar boats or bomb-ketches
thirty-cight, and Of tugs and steam
boats twcnty.cight-seventy-cight in
all. The gun-boats arc absolutely
shot proof having been proved SO 10y
actual cxpcrimcnt-and will carry a
very heavy armament; and the NOR
tar boats are so constructed that they
can be used for bridges, besides car
rying each one of the heaviest NOR
tars used in modern warfare, and be.
ing loop-holcd for musketry. 1t is be-
lieved that no defcnccs Of the rebels
can stand against this formidable ar
NADIA. $780,.
The magnitude Of the preparations
may to some extent be inferred when
it is known that the salaries of the
officers reach the amount of 5000 a
month-that 100000 bushels coal
have been contracted for and deliver
ed at Cairo-that clothing to the
amonnt Of $40, 1000 has been contract
ed for and is on the way thi,hcr-that
500 tons of powder have been sent to
Cairo, and other war material beyond
all computation.
The correspondent says that the
destination of the feet is purely mat.
ter of gucss-work-pcrhaps Columbus.
He adds:
But when it docs come, there will
DC day OF terrible reckoning for the
sons of rebellion, who now swagger
and flaunt in treason.chained Memphis
and Columbus. When fifty thousand
bayonets climb the nights in their rear
when the tremendous storm from
Two score mortar and a dozen gun
boats pours its flood of fire and iron
nail into their midst-tllcn, perhaps,
will they be compelled to recognize
he power which they have offended
md cxpiate in blood their attempt to
iisintegratc this once glorious Union.
There is a storm gathering here and
It Cairo which will soon burst over
he strongholds of secession. When
is heavy thunders shake the founda-
ions Of their earth, and it's shceted
ightnings carry death and destruction
trough their land, they will, perhaps,
acknowledge that there lis a God in
sracl that there is Government
eft with power to crush out treason
that the strong-armed 'mud-silIs
the North are match for the
Wanting, 'chivalrous
ordes of this dastardly, uncallcd-for
nbcllion."
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-01-16

A dcserter from Columbus reached
Cairo on the 9th, and reports that
Gen. Pillow had resigned. He also
reported that $4,000 rebel troops had
left Columbus for Bowling Green. The
officers of the rebel government were
impressing all classes of men. Over
a hundred cannon were planted on
Columbus bluffs, and the river is
blockaded by o chain stretched across,
supported by barges, and torpedocs
are planted at intervals. Gold and
silver have entirely disappeared from
circulation. The only currency is that
of the State Bank of South Carolina,
Tennessee notes and Confederate
scrip.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-01-16

The Washington correspondent of
the New York World says the pres
sure brought to bear on Congress. the
Executive and tho heads of the army,
for an advance movement, is beyond
all precedent in the history Of this
war. The "On to Richmond" fever
was nothing to it. The mails come
laden down with letters to prominent
men, urging an attack upon the rebel
strongholds. The Cabinet is said to
share fully in the feeling.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-01-16
COlOnelS Vandever and Heron.

1t seems that an opinion has to some
extent prevailed that Col. Vandever
and Lieut.. Colonel Heron, of the 9th
Iowa Regiment, are unfricndly toward
each other. The annexed extract
from a private letter written by Colo
mel Heron to V. j. Williams, Esq, of
Dubuque, will set that matter Alright !:
notice that papers in the north.
ern portion Of the State are still harp
ing on Col. Vandcvcr, one charging
him with stealing niggers,' and an
other with returning them to bondage.
The Herald also pitches into him for
what, | don't know.
The statement that he or any officer
of the 9th Iowa, returned a number of
slaves to their masters, is false. We
do not happen to be in that line of
business just at present. The 'niggcr'
question, it is true, has presented it.
self to us in variety of shapes, but
there has been no difficulty in solving
it thus far.
AS to Mr.. Vandevcr's efficiency as an
officer, | think he has proved it be-
You'd a doubt. His energy and deter
mination have secured for the Regi-
mcnt everything that the Government
furnishes aud there is not to-day in
the entire Western Department, the
equal of the 9th Iowa, in equipments
and outfit. His knowledge of drill
and military matters generally, would
perhaps astonish some gentlemen from
Iowa, who consider themselves so we'll
posted. He has the confidence of
both officers and men, something you
don't find in every regiment.
Very truly your friend,
/. j. HEBRON.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-01-16
Gen. Fremont is now in Washing.

Gen. Fremont is now in Washing.
ton. On the 9th inst. he appeared be.
fore the Congressional War Invcsti.
eating Committee, when the subject
OF his operations in Missouri was over
hauled. The General subsequently
presented an elaborate statement Of
his campaign in Missouri. His friends
say he will be able to exculpate him.
self and produce proofs of corruption
on the part of several who have beer
active in opposing him, one of whom
is perhaps guilty of graver cri me
than money-making. We predict tina,
Gen. Fremont will be triumphantIy
acquitted. and that a new command
in the army will be rendered him.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-01-16
City Jewelry Store.

When you 60 to McGregor, If you want a
nice Watch, call on w. A. Giles at the City
Jcwelry Store. If you want clock that you
can depend upon, call at the City Jewclry
Store. If you want first rate Jewelry of any
kind, call at the City Jewelry Store. If you
want silver or plated ware, a gold pen, a peck
ct knife, portmonac or wallet, call at the City
Jewelry Store. If you want your watch re-
paired SO that you know it will be right, go to
w. A. Giles at the City Jewelry Store-he
warrants all his work and you can depend
upon him, SO just call on him when you go to
McGregor if you want any thing in his line.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-01-16

Upwards of 100000 Of the very
best arms man ufactured in Europe, in
the course Of few days, will be put
in the hands of our soldiers in ex.
change for the smooth-bores they have
been carrying, and Immediately they
are to have an opportunity to exhibit
their skill in using them. Before the
army moved it was desirable that all
the soldiers should be supplied with
good arms.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-01-16

Where there is no slavery there is
no rebellion. This is a good fact to
bear in mind.-heokuk Gate City.
When there was no abolitionism
there was no secession, nor trouble in
the country, nor would there be now,
were it not for the existence of that
fanatical ism.-DuJuque Herald.
Of course not, for northern Demo
Gratis would bow lower and eat more
dirt, even, than southern slaves-Tide
the supporters of Pierce and Buchan.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-01-16

GET THE BEsr.-- Curtis Mamaluke Lini.
ment is performing more wonderful cures
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Mniment 1t seldom fails to cure. His Syrup
of Sassafas is equally invaluable and has
been remarkably successful in cuIing that
class of diseases for which it is recommended.
We bespeak for it fair trial by persons who
are suffering with affections of the respiratory
organs. See advertisement.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-01-16

A despatch in the Charleston MGR
curry says that the Fcdcrals have land
ed in large force on the North Edisto,
and taken possession of Station No. 4,
OH the Charleston and Savannah Rail.
road