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Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-09-12
From the New York Evening Post.
THE STORY OF AN OAK TREE

= ON Croton's plains where Grecian youths a.. .
In silence learned immortal truths,
4 And wise Pythagoras taught the schools 4tEE
That freedom regns when Justice rules.
on Groton's plain in days ofold, $3.50
g Stout Milo roved--a Wrestler bold yf.. II
Whose brawny arms, as legends tell,
Ss8 Withone good blow an OK csuld fell. I'll. .as
And when this Milo ,lined, We read. t..rsa
An OK would scarce his hunger feed;
~ So strong was h. 80 wide Of maw,2 fEs
His like, think the world neer saw.
In stalwart pride he strobe the plains, d, g."
~ tyrant grim'o'er kind and swains; r8 s..gs
= And swung beneath Croton's oaks
20 Awoodmaf's axiWith giant strokes ~ st. 40 so
u And day by day his wedges drove q 81 r. III.
Until the goodliest oak he Glove
IA lOftytree Whose branches spannd ii #.--EsE
The broad, fair fields with foliage grand.
with foliage green like sheltering wings,
Ger flowers and fruits and breathing things; e.
Ger swarmins bees, and nesting birds,
And aboring men, with focks and herds.
The stars were clustered round its crest,
And sunbearns striped its blooming breast;
And under it--as well might be- !
Pythagoras taught how souls were free.
But Milo mastering strength perverse,
His wedges drove with scowl and curse;
Till rending through the oak trees side,
They Glove it's trunk with assures wide.
s. And, yielding round those wedges black,
The huge tree quaked with thunderous crack,
- Until beneath their widening strain.
"f% Its heart of oak seemed rven in twain. SJaf Fl
Then Milo in his madness speke: f@.&$s E3E#
81 think my strength can tear this oak
These wedges no more need drive II
Ny hands alone tie trunk shall rive" 4
81 a, With giant gripc the oak to rend, ss- 80 ,-.
lie bowed himself wlirlwinds bend "
with furious tug and desperate strain, Il mn. 81
To rive that goodly oak in twain. ~
Till, one by one with loosening clang, 80 10 'a"'s..
His iron wedges outward sprang,
And, narrowing its elastic strands, ( a.
The tou a oak closed on Milos hands,
II crushed him in its fierce rebound,
1t shook each black wedge to the ground; ~
1t lifted up its crest of stars sfEENf ss4s& sl#
And babe the sunbeam gild its scars!
know not II Pythagoras spoke - I'd" --r
4 To freeborn souls of Miles oak;
sSfs Bnt this know that il there tDwers--.FE g%f5
Such oak tree in this land of ours
And II some impious hand should stra in ~
To ren'l that goodiy oak in twain 81 IL
Methinks Pdcry aloud this day ~
* in Gods name strike the wedge away!n
re The wedge that rent the strands apart
~ ~ The wedge that fain would cleav the heart
Strike out this wedge and God will close Sir
The Unions oak onsUnion's foes r E$tE - ~
A. J. II. DUGASyE.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-09-12
PROSPECTUS FOR 1862.
THE MILWAUKEE 1
s EN- I'll N Ell
Published Daily, Trf.Weekly & Weekly.

The first of January will the Twenty Fourth
Volume of this
PIONEER PAPER OF TIE VEST,
The past year has been of trial to Newspa-
pers while the demand for News has increased tho
of support at least the of profit have
been materially diminished The Proprietors of the Sem
tnel take pleasure in acknowledging that their efforts
keep pace with events in these stirring times, have
been unapprecited and the Sentinel in Its continued
deavors to present its countless readers with the
VERY EARLIEST NEWS,
And its answering advocacy of the UNION AND CON-
STlTUTION, have been acknowledged and sustained in
a liberal manner. In making preparations for the
volumes, shall enlarge facilities for obtaining
IMPORTANT WAR NEWS!
And continue, heretofore, to make the Daily Tri-
Weekly and Weekly, epitomes OF the times The eager
of the public to obtain the very latest information
from the Seat of War; and the anxiety of the many
sands, (who have relations and friends in the Union
Army,) to hear from the different Regiments have in
duced to make arrangements for ample correspondence
from all the different points at which troops from the
West may be stationed.
The Sentinel as heretofore, Qt is hardly necessary
say) will be the firm supporter Of Republican prHcplss
the fearless opponent Of local and national wrong and
the medium Of expression for the Merchant the Agcu!
turst and the Mechanic ~
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-09-12

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Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-09-12
TuE OLDEST AND MosrRELIABLE ROUTE TO AND FROM
TIL H, NORTTIwES
GAlENA 4 CHICAGO UNION RAILROAD.
WINTER ARRANGEMENT.

On and after December 1st 1851 trains will leave and
arrive as follows Sunday excepted ,. I.....
Leave Chicago II .45 A. NJ. and 9.15 PM
Arrive Freeport 500 p. ". and 4.20 A
Arrive Dunleith 500 p. NJ. and $50 A ".
Leave Dunleh 500 A. NJ. and AS r.. NJ.
Leave Freeport $50 A. n. and 90 r
Arrive Chicago $50 p. NJ. and 800 A. N.
The 4 10 r. NJ train from Duneith leaves Sunday eve
ming instead of Saturday.
GIN. WHEELER, u. h. TALCOTT,
e. GEM Ticket 1gent. General .Supt
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-09-12

by packing in dry ashes or pulverzed char
coal. The hams should be canvassed, the
canvass being thoroughly coated with white
wash.
Neutrality-suspicious. your bacon in clean
boxes, barrels or hogsheads, and after getting
the advice of reliable merchant or shipping
agent, ship your meat aud lard to a responsl'
bic commission merchant, at the point afford
ing the best market you can learn OF.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-09-12
The Secrets of Youth Unveiled.

Il Treatise on DE Cause Of Premature Dec0y--1 sol.
,earuing. Just pmbiised book Shoacing ths in
sidioas progress and areraence o,nng schools, fbo
male and femaie IF this tat0l habit: pointing on
the fuh,ity that nrariably attends its tictians, and
derelopng the tchofe proaress Of the disease, from the
commencement to The end.
IT ,ciu be sent by Nail receipt Of seo (Mree cent
Stamps.
gSy- Attendance daily, from in the morning till al
night and on Sundays from to BPM.
Medicines with full directions sent to any part Of the
United States or Canadas, by parents communicating
their symptoms by letter. Business correspondence
strictly confidential.
sy~Dr. Us Office is still located established under
the name OF DIR. LA CRolX, at No 81 Maiden Lane, AL
bany, N. Y. molly
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-09-12

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The attention of the Ladies' Taiors and all that re-
qure the of fast and durable lock stitch machine
respectfully invited examine the Grover Bakers
machine See bills with prices and cuts
May 3, 1862. SO
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TILE TRI-WEEkLY SENTINEL,
he'd e-ery Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-02-03

il is true that the rebel authorities refused TO
exchange TIE pirate Smith for Col. Corcoran on
the ground of difference OF rank.
il is reported that the Government has deter
mined TO place the rebel privateers now in New
York and Philadelphia on footing Of prisoners
Of war. An order has been issued removing them
10 military prisons. with view 70 exchange for
citizens of the United States imprisoned in the
South.
This will probably result in the exchange OF
Coils. Corcoran, Lee. Coggswell, Woodruff, VIII
cox, Vogdes and other prisoners now held as hos
tages.
It is generally believed that an exchange of all
prisoners win speedily follow
The Hrralfs dispatch says:
Gen. Banks is still here. Rumor says there is
probability that he will assume charge of the
Snow across the river Is from four to six inches
deep.
1t is understood that the tax bill is being per
fected in details by the Committee on WAYS and
Means. 1t proposes a moderate rate of taxation
on most articles necessary for consumption, with
higher rates on distilled liquors and articles OF
luxury; also on legacies and probates, on passen
gers by railroads and other couveyances, on
newspapers, and teIegraphic messages.
This bill will give to the United States bonds
a sure specie paying security.
The committee are also considering the subject
of national banking law, requiring deposit OF
United States stocks as security for bank note:
circulated as currency
The President stated in conversation with
Conway, of Kansas, that he appointed Lane a
Brigadier General with the express understanding
that be should serve under Gen Hunter. Lane
expressed willingness to do so. 1t was never
contemplated that his expedition should be indie
pendent of or offensive to Hunter Lane must
receive his orders from Hunter. The President
will be glad if Hunter, acting within orders and 9
senss of duty, give orders that will be salts
factory to Lane.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-02-03
Foreign News.

NEW YoRK, Jan. 30.-The Africa from Lier-v
pool the 18th ria Queenstown the 18th has
arrived with two days later advices.
GREAT BRITAN.-The Commissioners of Gus
toms had received orders to permit the free ex
portaton of all articles against which prohibitions
were recently issued.
1t was reported that Lord Russell, in response
to a memorial from the Liverpool Ship Owners
Association, in reference to the stone blockade of
Charleston, said he sent dispatch in December
warning the Government at Washington against
the i'll feeling that such proceeding would en-
gender. and also that it would lead to the opinion
that reconstruction of the Union was hopeless
After the design was carried out he sent another
dispatch. expressing strong hopes that the sinking
of vessels filled with stone would not be repeated
elsewhere.
Ii was rumored that the French and other
Governments were taking similar steps in this
connection.
The London Morning Post rejoces at the gen
eral condemnation of the act of sinking these
stone vessels, and says that it is rOusing Europe
an Governments to a common sentiment and asks
why more fOrbearance should be shown America
than was the case when Belgium was recognized
particularly as Holland was never guilty of the
barbarities committed by the Cabinet at Wash
ington.
More diplomatic correspondence has been pub
lished, including letter from Mr. Seward to the
Secretary of the Navy, condemning in strong
terms the fact that the British schooner James
Campbell was taken into New York with the
British flag flying under that of the United States,
and another note condemning an American com
mander for exacting an oath from British seamen
for breach of the blockade that they would not
undertake similar proceedings again. and reliev-
ing the seamen from the obligation of the oath.
The London Observer suggests the expectancy
of an Intervention by France and England be-
tween the Federal and Confederate States of
North America Such an act would be APPROX
cd by the whole North. The Intervention would
be gladly accepted by the Confederate States and
would give satisfaction to every man OF the North
ern States who has anything to lose. Our Gov
eminent and that of France will be called upon,
therefore, to repeat what done in the case of
Greece and Turkey. No one can doubt our
power or the beneficial effect of such an inter-
yention
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-02-03
From Washington.

WASHINGTON. February Especial to the
Tribune saws:
Secretary Chase's answer to the Committee oil
Ways and Means was received this morning.
Their resolution requested him to express his
opinion as to the propriety and necessity of the
immediate passage by Congress of Mr.. Spaul-
dings legal tender bill.
The Secretary begins by saying that the con
dition of the Treasury is such that the bill should
be passed at the earliest practicable moment
The general features of the bill he admits to be
correct and to have his approval in regard to the
legal tender feature.
He urges the passage of his scheme Of banking
recommended in his report as a means for funding
considerable amount of the public stock, and
concludes by suggesting some unimportant formal
amendments which in no way effect the prnci-
pies of the bill.
A special dispatch to the Commercial ADDER
fiSer says:
1t is reported that the transports of the Burn
side expedition are nearly all of heavier draught
than was represented by their owners. This was
the cause Of the difficulty at Hatteras Bar
The House Committee of Ways and Means
are more confident to day of their ability to pass
the legal tender clause of the hundred million
bill.
A letter received here this morning from one
of the most distinguished merchants in New York
says that more than eight bank Presidents in that
city coincide with Mr. Gallatin
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-02-03


SENATE.-Mr Taylor, from the Committee
on Pensions, reported bill authorizing the Sec
rotary of the Interior to strike from the pension
roll all names of persons who take up arms
against US or aid the rebels. The bill was
passed.
The joint resolution in relation to the indus
trial exhibition at London was taken up. The
resolution approprietes S35 900 for expenses of
carrying out the former resolution. The resolu-
ton was reected-yeas II, nays %.
Mr.. Wilson of Missouri introduced bill to Sc
cure the competoc of the southwest branch of
the Pacific Railroad. Referred.
On motion of Mr. T On Eyck, the bill to pro-
hibit the Coolie trade by American citizens was
taken up and passed
The case of Mr.. Bright was taken up.
Mr.. Fessenden made a report from the Com
mittee of Conference on the civil and diplomatic
appropriation BILL which WAS concurred in, so the
bill stnnds passed.
Mr. Bright's case was continued.
Mr., Bright replied to Mr. Wilmot and others.
He said there bad never been a proposition of
peace for seventeen years he had not voted for;
there had never been any political issue he had
not voted against
HOUSE-On motion of Mr.. Fessenden, an
editorial in the Chicago Tribune, stating that
one kind of the cartridges furnished to the Burn
side expedition contained no powder, etc, re-
ferred to the Government Contract Committee
1t was resolved that the Secretary of War
should inform the House of the number of regi
mental bands employed in service, and if their
services can be dispensed with
The Committee on Commerce were Instructed
to inquire into the expectancy of passing law
preventing the transportation Of oak timber.
The Treasury Note bill was postponed till
Monday. Adjourned.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-02-03

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3l-The Tri6une's special
says:
Jesse d. Bright will be expelled from the SEN
ate. but probably not till Tuesday, as there
will be a long executive session on Monday.
The Commissioners, now engaged at st. Louis,
in examining the acts of the Western Depart
ment, have written here for authority to require
Gen. McKmstry to render his accounts, without
which they profess themselves unable to proceed
with the inquiry.
The postal receipts for letters carried during
the last quarter of 1861 are but little less than
during the same period last year, when the mails
went all over the Union.
The cost of transportation is about S3,OOOO 600
less.
A new development IN the Morgan purchase
OF vessels for the Government has just been
made. s
Ii appears that before the Savannah steamers
were sold. the owners agreed to give a certain
broker per cent. if he would sell the property to
the Government.
The broker now sues the owners for his per
cent; the owner contests the claim, insists he is
not bound to pay. and declares he can prove that
plan formed by some parties to fleece the
Government in the purchase of these ships, by
making per cent, an exOrbitant price.
The IimeS's special says:
Private letters received in Washington, from
persons abroad, confirm the impressions that the
Governments of France, England and Spain,
mediate early recognition of the Independence
OF the Confederate States.
This recognition, it will be pretended. is made
in the cause of humanity.
1t is now confidently asserted that there are
not ten Republican members of the House who
are prepared to advocate the immediate and un-
conditional emancipation of slaves. All hope Of
legislation favorable to this class of politicians
is abandoned The Administration programme
of preserving the Union and Constitution and
enforcing the laws, is said to be omnpotent in the
House
The HeraId's dispatch says:
A telegraphic dispatch received here to-day
from New York announces that the banks OF that
city have appointed committee to the City
Bank, which is broken.
The President has submitted to Congress the
correspondence in reference to the Spanish bark
seized by United States cruiser and brought in
as prize.
Moses TAYLOR, who was approved by the Gov
eminent, and accepted by the Spanish Minister
as referee, has awarded S2,79l 81 damages
to be paid by the Government to the master OF the
bark.
A deserter from the LIST North Carolina regi-
ment, who gives bis name as N. X. Emmett, con-
firms the statement of previous deserters to
the condition of the rebel troops and entrench-
ments about Manassas.
The term of enlistment of over $4,000 men,
he alleges, expires at the end OF this month
OF this number not tenth will reenlist and II
attempt at coercion is made, he prophecies des-
perate and bloody resistance
The President, Secretary of War, and Quar-
termaster General have been in. consultation with
parties from the West, to-day, in regard to the
frauds in the Quartermsster's Department At
Cairo.
Fraud, in the way of contracts are said 10 ex
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-02-03
,Br TELEGRAPH.
New York Market.


NKw YORK, Februaryl.
Flour advanced about lOc per brl with mod
crate demand for home consumption; sales at
s. 5O@5 60 for superine State; So S005 80
for extra State. chiefly at S. 1905 IS; SIS 55@
5 60 for superfne Western; S. SD05 95 for COM
mon to medium extra Western; IS y5@6 for
shipping brands extra round hoop Ohio, and
SO 1896 IS for trade brands, market closing
quiet and firm, holders generally refusing to sell
at the inside quotations.
Corn meal quiet and unchanged.
Whisky market dull aud dropping; sales at
23c.
Wheat lie better with moderate demand for
export and home consumption; small sales Chi
cago spring at 81 30@l 81. the latter price for
choice; Milwaukee club 81 35@l So; amber
Iowa 81 80; red State 81 Al; red Jersey 81 40;
amber Michigan 81 46(Gl 1915; verv choice
white Kentucky 81 See; amber Kentucky 81 al
a. 40; spring State 81 %; white Indiana
81 45@l 46
Corn may be quoted shade firmer with fair
export demand; sales at 54h@65c for mixed
Western in store and ahoat, closing firmly; Csc
IN store at which price large portion of the
sales were made
Rye firm; sales at 63@s5c.
Barley scarce and nominal at S5@90c.
Oats quiet and unchanged: sales at 4l@42c
Dressed hogs in fair demand at 4@41s; West
ern 414c.
Pork market rules quiet and firm; small sales
at Sl2@l3 for mess, Sl3@l3 so for West
ern and city prime mess. IS 256e so for prime
Beef quiet; market very firm small sales
at S40e4 80.
Cut meats unchanged.
Lard market heavy but prices are without ma
terial change; sales at IA @s16c
Butter selling slowly at ll@l 5c tor Ohio and
l6@2lc for State.
Cheese dull and nominal at 5l5@7c.
Molasses quiet without change in price.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-02-03
From, 1.tsso,,r,.

ST. LOUIS. FEB. l.-lntelligence from South
west Missouri indicates that several days may
elapse before the occurrence of anything of i'm
pOrtance
Com. FoOte being in want of men for the gun
boat service. Gen Halleck has issued u general
order, in which commanders serving in the de
partment are ordered TO take immediate steps tc
ascertain what portion of their respective com
mands desire to be transferred to gunboat ser
vice. Care must be taken in selecting and pref
erence be given to men best fitted for such ser
vice The men selected are ordered to report tC
Lieut.. J. W Brickett, U. S. A, ST. Louis, By
whom they viii be enrolled and shipped.
A list of men furnished from each command
in writing, in each case, and the company and
regiment, is to be sent to headquarters that or
ders directing such transfer may be issued with
out delay