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Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1862-01-03

The President of the Confederate States has
delivered his message ON the meeting OF the
Southern Congress. The usage in the Northern
Federation Is for Congress to meet on the first
Monday in December, which this year fell on
the %, and in a few days we may expect to have
Mr.. Lincoln's message to the republic of which
he is chief magistrate. But in the Confederate
States the practice Of the Federation has not been
adopted. so that President Davis has the start
of his rival by a few days, ard is able 30 make
an IMPRESSION by bold and confident manifesto,
while President Lincoln is still engaged on his
own lengthy disquisition. The summary given
of the Southern message shows It to be a State
psper of great interest and importance.
Its author has always been recognized, even
bv his enemies, as one Of the most vigorous and
asfute polititions that America has produced, and
be is especially remarkable for literary skill in
composttions of this kind. We may expect,
therefore, that the dignity of the South viii not
suffer from the pen Of its first President. The
message of a few months since was an able
analogy for secession, and a vigorous exhortatlon
10 upify and courage. The present message
seems 10 be a oongratulation on victories achey-
adj and an announcement that the national indie
nendence NAV be considered secure. And GER
LainIv a less accomplished writer than President
Davis might become eloquent with the history
of the past year as his subject.
Rut the mart Of the message which at this mo-
ment is especially interesting is that which re-
fars IN the seizure Of the Confederate Commits
m;ssioners and the relations between the two re-
and the great powers of Europe. It is
plain that Mr.. Davis discens the cloud which is
forming en- this SIDE OF the Atlantic The
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Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1862-01-03
Tuesday, llh day Of February, 1852,
A Valuable Tract Of Land,

I'm front Of my Office. In De cry Of Memphis. proceed d
sell % the highest bidder,
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-02-12

committee to call upon them before giving
as they have ability to those in distress. -
Feeding the hungry, clothing the naked,
and ministering to the sick are among the
best Of the Christian virtues. The La
dies Sanitary Society will meet this week
in the vestry Of the Congregational Church
on Wednesday afternoon. Don't forget the
place ... Bass & Elmcndorf have been ap-
pointed agents Of the American Express
Company. The agency could not get into
better hands :. Ferdinand Eisfelder has
got out cards for German hop at Concert
Hall on Friday evening of this week. Har-
ding Of the American will provide the sup.
per, and carriages will call for those who
wish to attend. Eisfclder also provides
music Of the best character. Tickets
$500. Select your partners. We have
had call from Alex Predmore, formerly
of the Loyalist, who informs us that he is
going by the overland route to California
in the Spring. May he own.a mint, in
three years. An effort is being made to
secure the services Of Geo. F. Root, former.
ly Of New York, to conduct must cal Con.
vention in this place. A meeting having
his object in view was called for Tuesday
night, but going to press before that hour
We cannot say this week what progress has
been made.
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A CARD.-Among the advance" ''rc-
treat" and "stand stilP' not included move
ments Of the army, it is but natural in war
times for civilians to partake Of the same
spirit, and for the benefit of all, the under
signed would give ertensice notice that he
has changed his quarters (nct into hal,es,
but, into the entire apartment, opposite the
room he lately occupied in the same build.
Ig lover the State Bank where he may be
found punctually at all business hours
To make hours fly swiftly DER, .s..r, F
F... And NEVER MAKE PATIBNr ROAR. -t
And hoping that eight wears experience Of
successful and exclusively dental practice
should entitlc him to the confidence Of old
and new patrons, he promises to perform
all operations in style and manner and at
rate that will defy competition.
J.. WADE KING,
T8 IE Resident Dentist.
McGrcsor, Feb. 18th, 1862. 2w
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Peace to the ashes of the brave!
Weather, Markets &c.

weather. Markets &c. ~ frH... 81 ~
The season which since the first of Janu-
airy has been usually cold, on Tuesday, as
we go to press, shows signs Of moderations.
Merchants are doing business with open
doors, and the snow winces in the bright
rays Of the sun. ..s.....e..l .s.
The markets indicate an upward tenden-
cy. Wheat since our last issue has ad-
vanccd three and one-half cents for No. J.,
and two cents fors No. 2. For particulars
as TO all the fluctuations, see Hoffman,
Benton & Cos report. 7t... 5...H
Small change for the transaction of bus
mess is bccomining quite scarce, and the
desire is universal for the passage of the act
making treasury notes legal tender. The
advance Of sugar will stimulate the produc.
ton Of maple sugar in the approaching sea-
son. Those are the fortunate owners of
sap bushes" arc already making extensive
preparations to get as large product as
possible. 1t will command good price.
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Life Insurance.
Those desiring this sejsss aud chesysss protecr
ton for their families, can secure Il In o,sr
Wisconsin Company. II has already became
in reality, State institution, having AGENT
and patrons among the best business men In ali
the principal towns in the State. II is no Ion !.
ger matter Of doubt that Life Insurance csn
ticut or any other Eastern States.
Thus while duty demands that men should
insure their lives, It also demands that thev
should keep their money for investment n
home. Confident that our success has been
more than equal to that OF the most "unprece.
densed," We would cordially invite all our citi.
Gems to call at the Office, south west corner ef
Main and Wisconsin streets, and examine for
themselves. 3. s. DAGG EFT. Prea't.
A. w. KElLoso, Sec'y. -.
g. L: SCOTT, Agent, McGregor, Iowa,
May 30 1861 vi. ..
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az Our esteemed friend Drummond
seems disposed to take the championship
Of the Gopher" Well, it is said that
every living creature was created for some
purpose, but up to the present time the
subject of our neighbours favor has been
considered by the human family as per-
sstent poacher upon the industrial interests
Of mankind, and,in general, bad fellow.
We are impslled to believe that our cotcm-
porary, accustomed heretofore to the de-
tense Of criminals in temples Of justice, has,
through some partnership in the spoils or
deposits picked up by his underground
client, became not merely the defender but
the advocate Of this ncfarious plunderer.-
Have we not reason to believe the editor OF
the Ns,os to be particeps criminis in'this
case I? Alas such is the depravity of q
once Noble companion.
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Strumous or Scrofulous affections are the
curse, the blight, the potato rot of mankind.
They are vile and filthy as well as fatal.
They arise from contamination and impurity
Of the blood, and are to be seen all around
us everywhere. One quarter of all we meet
are tainted with them, and one quarter of
these dic Of them : die foolShly too, because
they arc durable. Ayers Sarsaparila
cleanses out the Scroiulous corruption from
the blood renders it pure and healthy, and
etfectually expurgates the foul conta,nina.
ton from the system. No longer groan un.
der Your Scrofulous disorders, since the ir.
resistihle Aver has provided his mastery
combination Of curative virtues that he calls
Sarsaparilla.-[Delnocrat, Waterbury. Ct.
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DIEo.-At Arlington Heights, Va, of
congestion of the lungs, on the 1st Of Feb,
1862, ALBERT l.. FISK, of Company G, 9th
Regiment Of Wisconsin Volunteers. The
deceased was brother of our fellow citizen
A. Z. Fisk. He enlisted at Prairie du
Chen with Capt. Hooe. He was resident
Of McGregor for the two years prior to his
enlistment and was in the employ Of Math-
ew McKinnie in the timing business. The
deceased was % years Of age; he died in
the service Of his country and left large
circle Of friends and acquaintanccs to mourn
his carly death. He was buried with the
honors Of war, Capt. Hooe, and Licutcnants
Plummer and Harris conducting the cerc-
monies. His grave ovcrlooks the city Of
Washington. A beautiful pine tree spreads
its green boughs over the ground that
covers all that was mortal Of Albert l..
Fisk. .'.'.
Peace to the ashes Of the brave!
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A CAnD.-The undersigned gratefully
acknowledge the liberal patronage bestow-
cd upon them within the last year. We
promise for the future to bestow all our ef.
forts and energies to extend our wide
spread reputation, SO that our house will
continue to be the headquarters for the very
best, cheapest and most substantial Men
and Boys Clothing, Satinets, Doeskins,
Domestics, &C., Mems, Womcns' and Chill
drcns' Boots and Shoes, and several other
lines Of Merchandise too numerous to men.
ton here. Having several large establish.
ments in the West in connection with our
Eastern house, our facilities are unsurpass.
ed, and we invite old and new customers to
call and see us at our spacious store, Elk.
change Block, Big Red Sign over the door,
North Side Of the Public Square.
0O HAMMERsLoUGH Bios.
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DIED

p OAoA
A. Me0reeor. lows, On Saturday, Feb. ., 1854. DR..
Scheitt. sged about 50 years.
AZ Monons, Jan. 80 Of Diptheris william H.. eov.
OF hsfvey H. and Clarrissa Tubbs, aged years. III
months aud . days. - = , -
Z "Look up-there's one more star above
To cheer your path below;
Oh, by that deep, clear look OF love
Your angel child " know
-' For the North iowa Times.
~ Respectfully inscribed to Mr.. and Mrs. rss,-
sRIc WILSON. 't...-, f-| e..
Stern death has taken from your side. ~
Your darling George, your hope and pride.
Whom you had hoped. would be ysur Stsy..
And smooth, for you, life's rugged way.
With feelings, only parents know, lrs%
You saw your boy, IN virtue grow: .-
And priced the treasure more than gold..
You saw him DER his lessons pore,
And thought OF honors yet In store, EHaA
And thought OF gMrlauds fame, might tVine
To deck him, ere his manhood's prime.
But now those hopes are withered, Asd,
For George now SUMMERS with the dead:
No more that voice you loved to hear,
Will fall upon your listening ear.
But though your darliDg's from you aed,
Think of the parting words he said; =.
When told, 10 death, he aoon would rost.iss
lie answered, 1t Is Tor the best"
Lisbon, st. Lawrence Co., N. T. o. 800
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STUPIDITY SOMEWHERE land, few
weeks ago, was filled from ocean to ocean
with rumors and conjectures of q grand
movement to New Orleans, under the com.
mand of Brigadier General Lane,-a gen.
ueman who in his own way though good
fighter in the field, has been spending the
past two months in making harangues and
receiving evations, not neglecting to draw
and pocket the pay Of an U. S. Senator,
and Brigadier General just as the public
eye began to look for the forward move
ment," the truth appears that "Gen Lanes
Expedition" was piece Of political vagary,
manufactured by the school Of eraancipa-
tionists, and that Gen. Hunter was the
manager of all military affairs which had
their rise in Kansas. It was a beautiful
bubble which soon burst and is now nearly
forgotten. "a e fFa
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SLOPPY IN PHILADELPHTA.--Thec commit
Tee on the war, in session last week in Phil
adelphia, found out that shoddy is yet reign
ing supreme. They ascertained that some
Of the inspectors were receiving from IL to
20 per cent. from the contractors to pass
goods utterly beneath their contracts.
There is but one way to stop the opera
tiaDns a these ''shoddy'' swindlers, and that
= 10 pass oDs end Of hempen cord beneath
Shair ehips and ~ other end over limb. II
- govssgent don't DO thst. BY and By The
lsssh Siit sshses 70 b. taxed to pay thsse
nsesaly owindlsss. .is's 100 a'.st 2
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stick a Pin Here.

stick Pin Hero. -.4 ,.... ..... ...
The Eastern States have been laggard in
furnishing their quota Of men to put down
this great rebellion. At the same time they
have furnished three fourths of all the "a.
pacious army contractors, and all the shod.
dy used for soldiers uniforms. While the
war has stimulated most Of her manulacto-
rics, the Morrill, tariff has been found to be
= protection upon her industry, at the same
time it bears with severity rpon the middle
and western States.
On the other hand, the western States
have more than filled their quota of troops.
There is but little blood Of the contractors
war to be laid to their charge. Suffering
under the oppressive stringency of the Nor
rill tariff, they give seventy cents on every
bushel of wheat produced as tribute to
the carrying interest Of eastern companies,
reserving but fifty. five cents for themselves.
In the record of American battles, Wilson'S
Creek, Blue Mills, Carthage, Belmont, and
Mill Springs, were all fought and won by
troops from Ohio westward, and nearly all
the hard work at the battle Of Bulls Run,
with the exception OF the gallant N. Y.
(Irish) Goth, was done by western troops.
In short, there is no Disgusting the fact,
that the heroism, sacrficial spirit, and pat
riotic zeal Of this campaign, to very great
extent, is due to the vast basin Of the
upper Mississippi. Native as we are of one
Of the New England States, we cannot but
declare that the truest and noblcst star of
empire is brightest in the western sky, and
that the best and bravest types Of Ameri-
can manhood and womanhood are found
westward of the Alleghanies. LA.
P. S.-Another bright page for the West.
Fort Henry gallantly captured. Let the
western boys 60 in, as they desire, and We
will have short struggle and speedy peace
Haste tho time ,.....sg.z gF
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EThe Minnesota Packet Company, at
their last meeting in January, clected Orrin
Smith, President, and George A Blanchard,
Secretary. Welca that the Milwaukee,
Itasca, and Ocean Wave are to constitute
the line to Prairis du Chen; the Key City,
Northern Light and War Eagle, the Dun.
ieth Line Capt. John Cochran is to take
command Of the Milwaukee, and Captain
| Hurd the Itasca. ~
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Tweedledu ln.

Tweedledum. r.s
The London Times continues its denun-
eiations Of the stone blockade Of Charleston
harbor, and asserts that the project of the
British government against Bologna in 1904
was far different thing, having been de-
signed to shut in hostile fleet. ndA.
The excuse is flimsy. What differs it
whether hostile feet or hostile town is
shut in, SO that good commercial harbor
Is destroyed? The fact is, England is con.
victed by precedents, cot only in the Trent
proceeding. but in the sunken vessel affair.
In short, the British government is proud,
arrogant. and selfish; disposed on fimsy
pretexts to square of and fight. It's cham
pionship of a Shareholders con:vderacy was
bad enough. but this truculent hunting up
Of pretexts for fighting this government, is
worse. 4- (s3# '-s2
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on board jumped overheard, experimenting
that the boiler had burst, and were drown
ed.
The shot Of course disabled the Essex.
and she foatcd down the stream out #
range Of the encmy's guns, much to the
chagrin Of Capt. Porter, who, notwith-
standing he was badly scalded, still wanted
ITO 60 in" as he said.
The Commodore's flag boat was in the
severest of the battle, and carries proof Of
it, the marks Of thirty-one Of the rebel
shots, some Of which passed through and
through her heavy oak timbers. She fired
ITO rounds of ammunition.
Seven shots struck the st. Louis, but no
one was injured on her, and she is as good
as when first commissioned. She fired
l2O shells during the engagement.
The Essex, prior to her mishsp, fired fif.
ty.five shells. .........
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~ The subjoined communication has
been handed us by Gen. Lawler for publ
cation:
MILWAUKEE, Wis, Feb. 7th, 1862.
j. La~le-, Esq.,, Gen. Ag't:
DEAR SIR:-I hear there is considerable
feeling in McGregor concerning the build.
ing of our elevator on the upper island.
This feeling, I am afraid, has been excited
by misrepresentation Of the facts of the
case. 1t was evident last fall to the mana.
gers Of this road that something must be
done at Prairie du Chen to facilitate the
handling Ut wheat, ur,d to decrease the
enormous risk we were under at times from
fire. There were two ways to do this-a
large increase Of rolling stock, or increased
storage capacity at the river. We decided
on the latter as the more economical invest.
ment being less liable to depreciation. The
location Of the proposed building was the
next and more important step, and one
which was carefully considered that no in.
terests might suffer- the Railway Co.'s,
places or individuals. Three places pre-
scented themselves: the slough on which
the present buildings stand, the island op-
posite, and the upper island. From careful
surveys and soundings made, it was evident
that channel through the slough could
only be kept open by dredging to be done
after every freshet subjecting the Co. to
large annual expense, or by building a
break. water at the head of~thc island to
throw the large volume of water through
the slough. This we had no right to do as
bar might then be formed on the main
channel Of the river. To build on the
island opposite tie present buildings wo'd
necessitate large outlay in raising it above
high water mark and the building of the
bridge across the slough to reach the island
would tend to destroy what little current is
now there, snd would eventually fiji it up
and render our present buildings worthless.
This seemed much more expensive and less
feasible than the former. Our present plan
was, therefore, decided on to put the elcva.
tor on the lower point of the upper island
to get it as near McGregor as possible,
and to leave the present freight and passen.
ger buildings undisturbed. The passenger
and rolling freight would start from and be
handled in the present buildings, and grain
in bulk in the upper elevator. cannot
sec that the interests Of sMcGregor will be
at all prejudiced by this arrangement on
the contrary, we hope to handle their grain
more expcditiously and give them less rca.
son to complain than last year., The pres.
emf managers If the road ,-.". ;.,fiu~"e.a Is,
their decision by no one. They decided as
to what they think is for the best interests
Of the road and shippers, and are satisfied
when the citizens Of McGregor look at the
matter calmly and dispasionately, they will
agree with us as to the correctness Of the
location. The President, Mr.. Meyer and
myself will be at Prairie du Chen next
week and will be happy to meet commit.
tee from McGregor that the matter may b.
more fully discussed. Yours truly, s{.
j. C. SPENCER,
& IA s&G'a Genl Manager.
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WHAT IS THE PRICE mo matter what it
costs ID. B. DE Land 4 Co.'s Chemical Sal.
eratus is the cheapest and best Saleratus you
can buy at any price. 1t is worth more than
the price of a pound for the first batch Of
biscuit which you make with it, and q pound
will save you more -four and more wear and
tear Of your patience than ten pounds cost.
Don't, be without il for the world.
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ia A CARD.-In justice to ourselves we
are compelled to give general notice to all,
that we cannot hereafter loan crockery for
any object whatever, as the breaking, chip
ping, handling, and re-rnarking on the re-
turn, is a little more than people should ex-
pect US to stand without some recompense
and hereafter all persons wanting crockery
will be charged five per cent on the value
for the use oft and for all that may be dam
aged. ScoTT & BROTHER.
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ARHY APPROACHING McGREooR--ARNs
WANTED AZ SOON AZ Poss,BLE.-It is currently
reported that an army is ON its way to this city
to take some OF the Richest and Finest Gold
and Silver Watches, Jewelry, Silver and Plated
Ware for very small s,lm Of money from w.
A. Giles, Main st., where can be found with
the above a large assortment of Clocks,
French and German. FaEcy Goods, Toys, etc.
which he will sell cheap for cash. Watches and
Jewelry repaired and warranted. And for the
soldiers waisantad not 70 let them run from the
enemy II desired. s.. gf-sv as.gn,N r.
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Iowa Legislature.
CONDENSED from the daily reports
npc Movrrc Tor, 90

DIES MONIES, Jan. %.
SENArE.-Sen. Woodward reported a
bill requiring the District Clerk to file and
record the bonds of the county officers.
Amended so that Justices and constable's
bonds should also be recorded. ...-
The bill for the payment of taxes in U.
S. and State currency was made the special
order for "Wednesday. E
Act to abolish the board of Commits
sioncrs for the insane Asylum was passed
by a unanimous vote. .. a..
HousE.-Gathric introduced bill to
exempt ten stands Of bees from execution
Resolutions petitioning the general gov
ernmens for the relief of the 9th Iowa reg.
imcnt, and the release of the 7th Iowa SOL
diers taken prisoners at Belmont, were ia
ken up and passed. ..
Mr.. Dunlavy offered resolution inquir-
ing Of the State Treasurer whether the
general government has reimbursed Iowa
for expenses in raising volunteers, and if
SO, how. ..a | -1..
Senate act fixing pay Of Jurors at 81 so
per di:m was referred to Judiciary Com
mittee. .s.
Feb. 3.-SENArE.-Sen. Ainsworth in.
PRODUCED bill to repeal an act entitled IAN
act to regulate the foreclosure of deeds of
trust and mortgages with powers of sale
on real estate" - g.. ..,
Sen. Woolson introduced resolution
instructing the committee on Banks to in
quirc into the expectancy Of amending the
act incorporating the State Bank, so as to
provide for the appointment of Bank Com
missioners by the Legislature, making the
right of any branch to be admitted absolute
when they come within the law to provide
efficient safeguards to the bill holder; to
provide for investigations Of its concern by
the General Assembly, &c. Adopted.
House. Mr.. Young, from judiciary, re-
ported adversely to Senate bill on jury fees,
with recommendation that it do not pass.
Bill to exempt from execution the prop
crty of the militia of Iowa was referred to
the military committee. .#~.i e..
Feb. 4.-SENArE.-Sen. Udell introduced
a concurrent resolution instructing the
Governor to use his best cndeavors to Sc
cure settlement with the U. s. for moneys
due this State for swamp lands. =,
Sen. Woodward introduced resolution
authorizing the Governor to pay out Of con-
tingent fund such amounts as may be nee
cssary to defray the expense Of Iowa Army
Sanitary Commissioners in their efforts to
relieve our wounded soldiers. 1a,
Sen. Holmes reported bill to levy and
collect federal tax providing for two-mill
tax on all taxable property in the State.
House. Mr.. White introduced bill to
regulate and license dogs and for paying
damages for killing sheep.
Clerk read substitute for an act to pre-
vent the spread of fire in prairie and tim
Der lands between the months Of September
and May. a a ,,aae I'd