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The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-05-22
From Gem. MC(vellaM's Conn
manI.
New York, May II.


A letter from Cumberland Va. 18th
says an attempt was made this p m.
by the rebels on our left to capture
some Of our wagons, hundreds Of which
line the roads between here and Buck
house Point, but l cannot learn that
they have succe. ded. During the time
the rebels made the attack upon our
wagon train, Gen. Mcclellan, accom-
panied by his staff, was making recon-
noisance, and came in. sight Of the rob
el cavalry before he was aware Of his
proximity. BY dint of hard riding, he
escaped and took command OF what
force there was ut hand, and dispersed
the rebels.
1t is reported here tonight that two
rebel regiments have been cut off III
thei,lretreat by the burning ofBottom's
Bridge by our forces. II this be true
they are, in the language OF the Ogre
My meat"
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-05-22

We have been shown a letter from
a prominent Republican IN the southern
part Of this the 4ih Congressional Dis
trict, addressed to the Chairman of the
Republican Committee OF this county,
suggesting The 3lst Of July the time
and Montczuma or Sigourney the place
for holding the convention TO nominate
4 candidate for Representative to Con
gress. The time is not Objectionable,
neither Montezuna as the place, and we
believe would generally be approved by
the Republicans Of this county.
Our County Central Committee, should
make an early reply.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-05-22
NEW YORK, Nav 20.

NEW YORK, May 20.
The following was written on boar,
| the Galena:
esterday morning we ran up IL
| Watches Bluff, where we found the
river full ofsunken steamers, the James
town, Yorktown, and 4 number Of 9th.
rs The bank was lined with rifle
pits, and on the top Of the bluff the reb-
els had very heavy battery mounting
ten guns. some of them 10 inch and
three or four very l.eavy rifed. We
ran within half mile Of tic battery.
anchored and swung hroadside to them
fley opened fire, the first shot striking
our port bow and going through the
armor. About t,c minutes after we
got another shot very near where the
first one struck. As it came through
1t killed one man instantly and wound
ed four more. We fought them four
hours, until we got out of ammunition,
when we had to retire. We got 2s
shots III our side and II on deck. We
had twelve men killed, two dangerous
~ wounded, who have since died, and
Is slightly wounded. We made a gal
liant fight, hut had we taken the bat
terry we could not have held il. and
tho Instructions in the river prevented
our going up any higher.
"One thing we have dcmonstr ated-
the Galena cannot stand heavy shot at
a short range. We fired 23s rounds
all that We had. Had we had plenty
of shells, we could have siienced the
rebels in two hours.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-05-22
Evacuation of Transatlantic
Navy Yard Burnt.
Before Corinth, Miss, May Is

Before Corinth, Miss, May Is.
The Mobile Advertiser and Register
contains the following special;
Pensacola, May 1o.-At II o'clock
last night Pensacola Navy Yard and
the forts were set on fire and destroyed.
When the enemy discovered what was
going on, Fort Pickens opened furious
bombardment and kept it up during the
conhagration, and without doing damage
to anybody at Pensacola. All the pub
lie property except the custom house,
which is incapable of being burned,
was moved, but all movable Confederate
property has been saved. The railroad
track leading out Of the city was torn
up this morning. A Federal vessel
with a flag Of truce, came mp to the city
demanding a surrender. Mayor Babe
refused to comply with the demand,
but as all the military forces had left he
had no power to oppose. The Federal
officer replied that they would occupy
the city tomorrow, bnt that the inhabi-
tants need not be alarmed.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-05-22
N office.
State Of Iowa :. District Court, ptem-
Tama County Der Term, A. b. 1862

Tams con"s 5ss s' gsrn court J. s p;sn
To Mr. Francis A. Cunningham.
You are hereby notified that on or before
the first day of September A. d. l862 there
will be on file in the Office Of the Clerk Of the
District Court Of said County, petition Of
/. 3. Nelson claiming Of You the foreclosure
of The equity OF redeir ption in and to the hf
OF or and W or of W or of sec. 81 town.
e3 X ii west and " hf Of n or of section 25
Of township 81 north ofrnnge Ii west Of T..
NJ. in lama County, which said first two tracts
Of land we're conveyed TO Bolens j. Sower and
the third piece to IA. Graham BY deed from
the Treasurer Of said County, bearing date
June LIST A. D 1853 a4Fssfs seEe
And that unless you appear At the Court
House, in said County on or before the frst
day OF said Court, to be holden in said County
or before the first day of said Court, TO
be holden in said County and plead thereto
your default will be entered, and decree
rem 'ered against you A. pray ed for in said
petition. G. II. STKUBLE
Atty for Plaintiff
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-05-22

The following letter from Mr. Joseph
Shanklin Orderly Sergeant OF Co. G.
18th Iowa Rcgt., was not intended by
him for publication, but his friends in
this place thinking it might be interest
ing to those having friends in the same
company, have permitted its publica
ton.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. April Il. 1862.
Dear Father:
/ write YOU now moi
as freeman, but as a prisoner of war,
and for that reason | write to let
you know that I am safe, and came
through the battle safe, although am
prisoner.
We have no reason to complain OF
the treatment we get, for they use us as
well IS they can. We were in the
fight Ill day Sunday, and were surround
cd about 5 O'clock and taken prisoners
We marched to Corinth ard arrived
| there tie next evening. and then took
| The cars for Memphis, and arrived here
Tuesday evening. and are still here, but
expecting to be taken away this even
ing or tomorrow morning. Dcstina
ton no. known to me.
hope you will not have any serious,
apprebensions about David and myself
for | think we will get along very we'll
although we cannot write letters home
nor receive any from there. But
please do not let the thought of our be.
ing prisoners trouble you. We will
take care Of ourselves rs we'll rs posi-
bic, and trust to Providence for our
safe return home again.
Among the prisoners from Toledo
ard vicinity are, Lieut.. Gallagher,
Joseph Burright, Colt, J.. Braumen,
Fox, l!azelctt, Josiah Luke, J. r. Moy-
er, David and myself, and few others.
/ will have to close for ] have not
much to write, and / do not know
whether it will go or not after it is
written; but thought would write
few lines to let you know that I gas
not killed nor wounded.
From Your son,
j. 4. SHANKLIN.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-05-22
NOTICE.

~ c'a'e Q, IOWA s. District Court Ssptem-
Tama County Der Term. A. D. 1907
10 MIR. Newton NJ Brown.
lou are hereby notified notified that there
- now on ME N the Office Of The Clerk or the
pis,fct Court OF said County, petition Of
L. B. Nelson claiming of YOU the foreclosure
OF the equity OF redemption in and to the hf
o. n or Of Sec So town. 81 north of range
- west OF r. d. in Trna County, which tract
81 land was conveyed to said Plaintiff l. b.
Nelson by deed from the Treasurer of said
county, bearing date June Isl A. u 1858.
And That unlessyou appear at the Court House
~ SAID county on or before the first diay Of
said Court, to be holden in said County and
plead thereto, your default will be entered.
and decree rendered against You rs prayed
for in said petition. &. X. STRUBLE
MO Atty for Plaintiff
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-05-22

We should have noticed last week
that Mr.. Z. N. Chaplin former proprie
tor and editor Of the Nevs ut Marshall
town, has purchased the Times of tina,
place and is making it decidedly live
paper and worthy the support Of every
man la that county.
The Cedar Valley Times has passed
into the hands of Mr.. c. NJ. Hollis who
has reduced the size, but in all other
respects much improved the appearance
Of that Journal. He has taken the right
Atep to succeed and We sincerely hope
be will.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-05-22
MCCielyan's Army still Advan-
cling.
White House, Va, May II.
To Hon. L. NJ. Stanton, Secretary OF
Mar.

White House, Va, May II.
To Hon. L. NJ. Stanton, Secretary OF
War:
The combined army and naval ex-
petition went some 25 miles up Pa.
munkcy River to-day and forced the
rebels to destroy two steamers and some
twenty schooncrs. The expedition was
admirably managed. We have advan-
ced considerably TO day. The roads
are improving.
(Sisnel) Gro p. MCCLELLAN.
White House. Va, May IS From
the corrcspo,. aencc Of the Associated
Press, we learn that the advance guard
of our forces on the main road to Rich
mond, ria Bottom Ridge, drove the
enemy across kahom.ny River
yesterday. Our troops on arriving at
the bridge which is fifteen miles tyom
Richm ond, found it on fire and were
opened upon by rebel battery. No
one injured. We expect considerable
difficulty in crossing here, as the country
is low and swampy. Oar advance from
this point must BE necessarily slow
there being no river transportation, and
every available obstruction placed in
cur way by the rebels.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-05-22

New York, May 2O.-The New York
Erening Posts special, dated Franklin,
Va, May 10, says that the hcadqusstcrs
Of the Mountain Department is now al
this place. The guerilla parties in this
region are tolerably active. Our ca
valry are continually on their track, and
the bushwackers lead an uneasy life.
A few days ago train with four officers
and some convalescent soldiers was at
tackled by gue,illas between Moorficld
and Petersburg. The whole party was
killed or captured except one surgeon,
who escaped and brought in the account
Of the affair.
Lieut.. Col. Downey was sent after
the bushwhackcrs with guard Of men.
He reports to-day that he got on the
trail Of the party, and overlook them
and killed their Captain and three men,
wounded number, and took twelve
prisoners. Downey and his party did
not receive 4 scratch.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-05-22
TIE GunbOats NcHten off at IT
Darling.
Waslliia.ton,. Ma,

Washington, May i.
The following has been received a
the War Department
WILLIAMSBURG, May 1t The gun
boats Galela. Monitor, Areostook. n III
ga.uck and Port Royal were repulsed
from Fort Darling, : miles below Rich
mond, yesterday.
A portion Of them have returned to
jamestown Island near this place il,
james river.
Seventeen Of orr dead have already
been buried, and there are humble. :
wounded aboard the vessels, including
Lieutenant Morris.
The loo pound gun, on The Manga
tuck, exploded the first fire.
[signcd] David Campbell.
By authority of Gen Mcclellan.
Washington, May Is
No official report Of the gunboat at
fair on James river has been received
Messages received Indicate an opport-
unity to DO better in future. The river
is now clear of distractions to within
eight miles Of Richmond. At that point
is heavy battery on high bluff. The
river is temporarily closed to naviga-
ton by sunken vessels, among which
are reported the Yorktown and james.
town, piles, chains, etc.
The Monitor could not elevate her
guns to reach the bluff, which RENDERED
her useless. The banks Of the river
are filled with rifle puts, from which an
incessant fire was poured on our fleet.
a part Of which were engaged within
six hundred to thousand yards Of the
main battery. After an action Of four
hours, the fleet, finding it impracticable
10 silence the battery on the bluff, with
drew. Our loss is thirteen killed and
eleven wounded. Full particulars are
expected to -morrow.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-05-22
To Communities.

rl,HE ADVERTISER, HAVING BEEN ~
4 tored to health in few weeks, by -
simple remedy, after having suffered eoS1{e
years with severe lung affection, AnA G
dread disease, Consumption-is anxie04
make known to his feiloHsuferers IL T.
of cure.
To oil who desire It, he will send = e
the prescription used free of charetk
the directions for preparing and ueil
same, which they will End SURE q
CONSUMPTION, ASTHMA, DRoNcnrTIs,
only object Of the advertiser infse4
Prescription is to benift the anti
spread information which he concG
invaluable, and he hopes every SUI
try his remedy, as it will cost the
and may prove blessing.
Parties wishing the prescription VI
address, Rev. ED WARDS A. M
williamsburg, Kings Co. New York.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-05-22
From your son,
j. 4. SHANKLIl

TnE NEW REBEL FLAG.-Imagine a
red handkerchief with broad white
bar stretched diagonally across it from
one corner to the other, and a similar
bar crossing the first from the opposite
corners, with blue shield at the point
Of intersection, Oh which a yellow spot
represents the sun, and you have the
flag
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-05-22
THURSDAY MAY % f, 1869.

Nessrs. ROUNDS 4 LANGDoN, arc our on
~ authorized Agents in the City of Chicago
Ills, to procure Advertisements and Sub
scriptioRs.
- Meesrs Horace A. Shaw, & Co, 81 Park
Row, & l45 Nassau ST., New York, are our
authorised agents in New York City to
procure subscriptions and advertisements.
e6-MessrsS 8. NJ. PETTENGIL & Co, No. 81
Park Row, New York, & 6 State st. Boston,
arc our Agents for the ioea Transcript, in
those cities, and are authorized to take adver-
sisements and Subscriptions for ur at our
Lwoest Rates.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-05-22

Week before last there was an Or
canization of X. G. C.'s (Knights Of
the Golden Circle) ut Polla IN Marion
County. The Ecyister says there IS
also one in Polk County.
Their object is to oppose the present
administration and especially to advance
the interest # slavery. None but Sc
cessionists will join them.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-05-22
From NeyNbera n. G..
NEW York, Nav 1G

VEV IVFK, THY TO
Com. F.ote is not coming Fast, but
remains at Cleveland until he is suhi
GENTLY recovered to return TO the flo
lila.
The report abort the negro brigade
at Port Royal is ccntraaictcd. It was
contemplated once, but is now defnnct.
The Steamer Oriole, from Newbern
the 18th has arrived. Nc news of i'm.
portance.
The health Of the troops is good.
Ncwbcrn is being fortified.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-05-22

WAN NGVS
The people Of Memphis are living in
great dread Of our war fleet and intend
to burn their city rather han to have
it fall into our hands
The war in Texas is fist drawing to
\ close. The rebels are disheartened,
retreating and dispensing
The rebels have declared martial
law over Charleston and ten miles sur
rounding.
Savannah will probably fall into our
hands before long, notwithstanding
they have made great Preparations to
defeat it.
Com. Farragut's fleet has left New
Orleans, and has probably gone to cap
ture Mobile. It will have to silence
Fort Morgan, having l2S guns and per-
haps some other formidable works, be
fore doing so.
The blockade has been raised at
Port Royal. South Carohna, Beaufort
North Carolina, and at New Orleans,
except as to things contraband OF war.
On the 9th inst at Pennington near
Co:inth three battallions Of four compa
MES each, Of the Iowa 2d cavalry un-
dertook to take three rebel batteries
They rode right through the storm of
shot aud iron hail, 10 within one hum
drcd yards Of them, when they disccv
cred them supported by infantry and
they were obliged to beat a hasty re-
treat. They los, killed ard 10 wound
ed and 3 missing. At this battle 9th
or forces were also engaged on our
side, and Cur total loss was 2UO
Our loss ut the battle Of Williams.
burg, was 1900 killed wounded and
missing, and tie enemy's not less.
In the late action near Fort Pillow,
the rebel gunboats were not sunk, as
first reported, but badly shattered.
Gen. Wool las been confirmed a
brcvet Major General, by the Senate,
for gallant conduct. on the 10th inst. in
taking the city Of Norfolk and for 9th
er services; and Gen. Sickles has been
ordered to command Of the Excelsior
Brigade.
Al civilians arc excluded from visit
ing the army near CorintA. This ord
CT is made to avoid spies.
Gen. Hunter, at Port Royal has issu-
ed proclamation to free the slaves in
his dcpartment-,hrce States if We
mistake not.
The President not liking this Glow,
before the iron is hot, has issued his
proclamation rendering null and void
Gen. Hunters even il it ever had any
validity, which is considered very ques
tionabla.
The President, no doubt is acting as
he considers for the good Of the whole
Union, but that cursed in4titution is tot
tering and we but little admire any
props which are placed Up to support
it.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-05-22

On the Is inst. the day the dog law
went into effect. Davenport had 253,
and Iowa City 800 dogs registered.
The Worlds Exhibition, at London,
opened the first day with $4,000 yisi-
tors. The second day $4,000 tickets
were sold at one guinea each.
On the 18th inst. the Catawba, land
ed at New York with 1882 bags Of un-
ginned cotton from Port Royal.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-05-22
A CARD TO YOUNG LADIEM
~ GENTLEMAN The snhan1

will send free Of CHARGE to all who dssirg
he Recipe and directions for making On
pie Vegetable Balm, that will, in from two
eight days, remove PimPles. Blotches,
FMeekles, Sallownsss, and oil impurities enl
roughness of the Skin, leaving the same-A9
Nature intended it should be-scfk clear,
smooth and beautiful. Those desiring tho
Recipe, with full instructions, directions, and
advice, will please call on or address with
return postnge,)
THOs. +. CHAPMAN, Practical Chemist
s3l Broadway, New York. Pm
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-05-22
YyBE CONFESSIONS AND Elk
pERIENCEOF "A SUFFERER

Published IS a warming, and for the especial
benefit Of Young Men, and those who sufer
with Nervous Debility, Loss Of Memory.
Premature Decay, &C., &C., TO-, by one who
has cured himself by simple means, sitter
nee. through use Of worthless medicines
prescribed BY learned Doctors Single copies
may be had Of the author, G. A. LAMBERY
Esd, Greenpoint, Long Island, BY enclosing
post-paids addressed envelope Address
Cha RI.ES A. LAMBERT Esq,
Grecnpont, Long Is1and, N. 7. I'm,
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-05-22

MATHEMATICAL RIDDLE.-Thrce sis.
ters go to market with eggs. The first
has fifty eggs, the second has thirty and
the third has ten. Each asks the same
price for her eggs, sells them all and
returns home, each having the same
amount of money. How did they sell
their eggs, and what amonnt Of money
did they receive
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-05-22

The State Register complains Of double
voting at the Municipal election in Des
Moines on the part Of the Democracy.
Some of the guilty even boosted of hay
inc voted in different wards.
Oh yes, organize, this virtuous De-
mocratic party, it is needed to save the
country.
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Slraycd or stolen.
NOTICE
State Of Iowa !
Tama County I


State Of Iowa A
Tama County
In Dist. Court Of said State within aud. for
Tama County.
Albert Vittu.n
Alexander Grant
70 Alexander Grant. ,Sir; You arS here
by notified that there is now on file in the
Office Of the Clerk Of the District Court Of Snid.
State within and for said County, Petition
of Albert Vittum claiming Of sou the Gun Of
One Hundred AID fifteen dollars and 8 cents
with interest thereon ct the rate Of ten per
cent per annum from tie 23d day Of February
A. D. 1859 as money justly due him on ! pro-
misory note, made, executed and delivered ~
you to him, bearing date March oOth 1858.
And that said petition prsys for 90 attach
ment against your lands, goods, ohattels and
effects. Now unless yeu appear and answer
thereto on or before noon of the second day
Of the September term A. D. 1862 Of said Court
(said term to commence on the 10th day or
September A. d. 1922 Your default will bo
entered and judgement rendered against YOU
as prayed for in said petition.
4 GEO. Il. ETRUBLE.
Dated May 10, lsG2. . Pitts Atty.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-05-22

PURIFYING THE NJ. E. CnuRcn.-Wc
are told thst Judge Wilson, l. N. Grit.
fiji and several other persons have
been recently turned out Of the Metho-
dist Church at Montczuma, on the sus-
tanned charge Of disloyalty 10 the U. S.
Government. This is right. A gam
bier or horse-thief is more worthy OF
church fellowship than traitor. Oska-
loos0 herald.
Amen! Served 'cm right. Go up
higher brother Methodists
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-05-22

"There now" cried little girl while
rummaging in drawer in a bureau,
"there, now, gran'-pa has gone to Heav-
en- without his spectaclcs.''
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-05-22

The Legislature at Wheeling Wes-
tern Virginia are preparing to move to
Richmond, as soon as the rebels have
been whipped there, or have evacuated
the place.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-05-22

HEAVY RErEENcEMESr-Thc Ohio
Legislature, at its recent session, has
cut down the ordinary State, county,
and local taxes $3.50, o93, and has re-
duced expenditures accordingly. This
sum will pay ali the State expenses for
the present year.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-05-22

Ccncurrcntly with the mission Of ex-
traitor Geo. w. Jones, the Mahoney
Central Committee have called State
Convention to meet at Des Moines on
on the 18th Of July Gate city
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-05-22
How large IL our Army

There seems to be great doubt as TO
the effective strength OF our volunteer
army. The pay-rolls show 100000
men; the War Department cant find
more than 600, 900; aud Senator Will
son Chairman Of the Military Commit
tee, believes we have not to exceed
$4,000. Where are the other loo, 900,
or 100000? 1t was suggested in the
House, the other day, that fraudu-
len, pay-rolls have been forwarded
to the Department. Here is good
subject for an Investigating Committee.
We believe in Senator Wilson's figures,
and they seem to be based upon IN es-
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-05-22

OOg,UOU
Now from the above there should be
deducted ten to fifteen per cent, for
soldiers in the hospitals, at home, on
furlough, and discharged, for physica,
inability, leaving total Of 100000
men capable of doing duty. The cx-
act number, if the exact truth were
known, may not exceed 100000 eff
cicnt men. Scores of regiments that
marched from home 1000 strong, can
muster now only 800 to 500 men, and
few regiments number more than 700 to
500, rank and file. The rebels haze
suffered the same degree Of shrinkage
and perhaps worse.
The number OF soldiers at home on
Through with sick certificates, is much
greater than is generally supposed, and
We doubt whether the War Department,
is aware Of how many thousands there
are Of such. A majority OF Surgeons
find it far easier to give certificates to a
couple or three hundred ailing men in
a regiment, Oh which they can obtain
leave Of alb: cnce, than to attend to them
in their camp hospital. And it is but
natural that those who thus get home
should be in no special hurry to sc,
| well enough to return, as their pay runs
on while absent inst the same rs when
present with their regiment. The order
issued last winter to stop recruiting to
fill up cmaciated regiments was an IN
wise one, and has lately been revoked. L.
Chicugo Tribune.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-05-22
List OF Letters

Remaining in the Post Office at To
ledo, May 18th 1862.
Culver Mr.. +. Dooiey Il Bro.
Dwyer Edward Holup Johan
Strickler Tilgsnan IL
Persons calling for the above letters
will please say advertised. ,
T. A. Graham, z. NJ.