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The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-06-12

The uniI2a men Of Tennesse. are or
Canning th"r second regiment.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1862-02-06
Affairs at Pensacola---Re- Enlistment.
The Warrenton (Florida) correspondent

Affairs at Pensacola---Re- Enlistment.
The Warreuton (Florida) correspondent
of the Mobile Advertiser and Register an.
nouuces the escape of more negroes from
Pensacola to Fort Pickens.
Several companies of the 1st Alabama
regiment (Which was one of the first regi.
ments to enlist have been discharged, their
term of service being up. The remaining
companies go out in March. Several ef.
forts have been made, but with poor success,
to induce the men to re.eHlist. Several
days ago, however, Gen. Bragg appealed
to their patriotism with stirring earnestness.
He said be, would rather have one such
regiments of veterans than three regiments
of raw recruits During that day an effort
was made to re.organize the regiment
Three companies, Captains Clark's, Smiths
and Posey's-declined to re-organize in
this regiment The seven other companies
furnished small number each, about ESQ
in ALL This number will probably be in
creased to 800 or $50 in e few days. Its
expected to fll up the regiments by re-
cruits.
The troops at Pensacola have had hard
time of it, and want to go home to rest.
At present, says the correspondent, the
sickness and mortality among the new reg
iments is startling.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1862-02-06

SUPPLIES OF RAILROAD EQUIPMENTS
The Southern States had gotten into the
habit of relying on the North for almos
everything necessary for keeping up ou1
railroads, as they did about nearly all their
wants, and consequently some temporary
Inconvenience is felt since we have deter.
mined to separate from them. We are
glad to learn, however, that movement is
now agitsted to make US permanently indie.
pendent as to all the important railroad e.
quipments. We have seen circular from
Colonel Fontaine, chairman Of Committee
appointed for the purpose, calliuga general
meeting of the railroads of the Coufedera-
cy in this city on the 18th of February, to
take into consideration the establishment of
rolling mills in different sections, for ma.
king rails, boiler plates, and other things
required for our roads. These are articles
which only need little enterprise to man
ufacture here as successfully as they are
made anywhere, and we trust there will be
full meeting, aud that they will resolve to
make the South independent not only Of
the North, but Of the whole world. a
Richmond Dispatch.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1862-02-06
A Description Of the Confederate
Floating Battery Merrimac.

A Norfolk correspondent gives the fol
lowing interesting particulars of the "Nor
folk Turtle" the Merrimac .
Yesterday, at dress parade, orders were
read out for all who wished to volunteer
for six months service aboard the Merri
mac, to report themselves at headquarters
From this the inference is, that she will
soon be ready for sea. The Yankees, full
ly apprised of everything going on with US,
are on the look. out for her, and are pre-.
pared 10 have lively time with her should
she attempt to force the blockade, as she
certainly will. Iuasmuch as the Lincoln.
ties are already fully posted in regard to
her, there can be nothing faulty in giving
you slight idea of the nondesoript craft.
Once she, was the pride of the Federal
navy, and considered the finest of her class
aaoat. Being at the Gosport Navy Yard
when the frightened Hessians fed from
that institution, they attempted to destroy
her, but failed in the undertaking. Act
ing on the hint of the New Orleans "Tur-
tle," the Government determined to make
a Norfolk Turtle of the Merrimac, and
work1nen have been busily engaged on her
for nearly six months, and striking met
amosphosis they have effected in her gene
raj appearance.
FROM 6rst.class frigate she is raced
down till the surface she presents above
water is no greater than of an ordinary ca
nal boat, and on that surface no balls nor
shells can take effect. Three feet below
her water lines the iron plating, four inches
thick, on solid oak twenty. eight inches in
thickness, commences and runs upward
from each side, sloping like the roof of a
house, and being, in fact, an iron roof on
a floating house. No spars, no masts, no
upper works of any kind are in sight. Even
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1862-02-06

of so winning suppliaut, and must really
beg her to desist and leave the fortress.
ri demand his release" cried she, in
reply.
"That you cannot have" returned he,
sthe boy is rebel and traitor, and unless
you retire, madam, 1 shall be forced to ar
rest you on a similar suspicion"
"Suspicion am rebel and traitor,
too, if you wish. Young McCartey is my
brother, and I don't leave this tent until be
goes with ME. Order his instant release,
or (here she drew one of the aforesaid ivory
handles out of her bosom and levelled the
muzzle of it directly at him, } I will put an
ounce of lead in your brain before you can
call single sentry to your relief"
A picture that!
There stood the heroic girl, eyes flashing
fire, cheeks glowing with earnest will, lips
firmly set with resolution, and a hand out
stretched with loaded pistol ready to send
the contents through the now thoroughly
frightened, startled, aghast soldier, who
covered, like blank paper before the flames,
under her burning stare.
"Quick !" she repeated. "Order his re-
lease, or you die"
It was too much. Prince could not stand
it, He bads her lower her internal weapon
for Gods sake, and the boy should be forth
with liberated.
"Give the order first" she replied un.
moved. .....
And the order was given, the lad was
brought out; and drawing his arms in hers
the gallant sister marched out of the place,
with one hand grasping one of his, and the
other hold of her trusty ivory-handle. She
mounted her horse, bade him get up behind
and rode off, reaching home without aocl'
dent before midnight.
Now that is fact stranger than fiction
which shows what sort of metal is in oul
women of the much abused and traduced
nineteenth century.-NashviNe Banner.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1862-02-06
The Fishing Creek Disaster.

The Nashville Banner says:
Of the charges alleged against General
Critteuden we shall say but little at this
time, when his conduct is involved in so
much mystery and popular odium. We
were supplied night before last with a story
from a soldier just arrived, of the most
startling character. Our informant spoke
with great precision and clearness But we
suppressed any allusioato to what he was kind
enough to communicate doubtless with
the sinoerest confidence in the perfect &C.
curacy of his facts-because we should not
forgive ourself if we initiated the circula-
ton of an afterwards estabisbed'error, ira
ducive of soldiers fair, good name; and
moreover should deserve the severest pub
lie censure besides. Gen. Crittendeu will
doubtless appear before court martial,
which will determine the right and wrong
of the matter. If he is found guilty of
conduct uubecoming an officer and gen
tleman, he will receive the amplest Justice
of code never too lenient. If be is not
guilty, surely no one wishes to condemn
him unjustly. And more than all, we are
not willing to add fuel to the fame of in
dignation, which already completely over
whelm him from highway and byway, be-
fore we are thoroughly apprised of the off,
cial facts in the case. When we are so ap-
prised we shall not be behind hand in a
proper, outspoken course.
But meanwhile, in continuation, of this
point, it is to be remarked, that there are
certain undeniabe facts in relation to Gen
Crittenden, which throw as much response
bility upon the authorities who commission
ed him as they are calculated to cast oblo-
guy upon himself. We allude, Of course,
to his reputed and well established intem-
perance. No matter how deserving other
wise-no matter how able and accomplished
as military leader-no matter how COM
mendable for qualities of mind and heart,
too often most eminent in the person of just
such men-no matter what influence is
brought to bear upon the President, if he
knew the fact, as we are now assured of it,
he merits the severest reproval for COM
missioning him. Of course all this will be
understood hereafter, when an investigation
brings to light everything relating to the
unfortunate affair. Taking nothing for
granted, therefore-except the melancholy
reflection above stated-until definitely
posted, let us occupy ourselves with en-
deavoring to learn some useful lessons from
the sad event, and retrieving Immediately
the disaster, if such it may be called, to our
arms
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1862-02-06
From the Southern Field and Flreside.

To Render Textile Fabrics Waterproof
Take one pound Of wheat bran and one
ounce of glue, and boil them 10 three gal
Ions of water, in tin vessel, for half at
hour. Now lift the vessel from the fire and
set it aside for ten minutes during this
period the bran will fall to the bottom,
leaving clear liquid above, whichis to be
poured off, and the bran to be thrown a.
way. One pound Of bar soap, cut intt
small pieces, is now to be dissolved in it.
The liquor may be put on the fire in tir
pan, and stirred, until all the soap is dis
solved. ...
In another vessel one pound of alum il
dissolved in half gallon of water. This
is to be added to the soap bran liquor while
it is boiling, and all is we'll stirred. This
forms the water-proo6ug liquor. 1t is usee
while cool. -&r
The textile fabric to be rendered watel
proof is immersed in it, and pressed be
tween the hands until it is perfectly satura'
ted 1t is now wrung, to squeeze out as
much of the free liquor as possible-ther
shaken or stretched, and hung up to dry il
warm room, or 10 dry atmosphere ou'
doors When dry, the fabric or cloth Sc
treated will repel rain and moisture, but al.
low the air or perspiration to pass through'it
The alum, gluten, gelatine and soap
unite together, and form an insoluble com.
pound which coats every fibre of the tex.
tile fabric, and when dry repels water like
the natural oil in the feathers of the duck
There aye various substances which are So
luble in water singly, but when combined
form insoluble compounds, and uice versa
Alum, soap and gelatiue are soluble in wa
ter si6gly, but form insoluble compounds
when united chemically. Oil is insoluble
in water singly, but combined with caustic,
soda, or potash, it forms soluble soap
Such are some of the useful curiosities Of
chemistry.
From my Receipt book.
-- G. 81. CRANE.
Monterey, Butler County, Alabama.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1862-02-06
The Alabama Pike.

The State of Alabama is arming- hel
troops for coast service with very effective
weapon. The Mobile correspondent of the
Memphis appeal thus describes it:
owe are armiug our men with weapon
new in this war and in modern warfare gen.
orally, but a most effective weapon, as it
will compel the Southern soldier to his best
fighting points and throw the Northerner
on his worst, to,.wit: haud.to.haud fighting.
This weapon is the pike large number
having been and still being manufactured
under an appropriation of the State Legis.
lature. The Alabama pike consists of a
keen, two edged, steel head, like Bowie.
knife blade, near 4 foot and half long,
with sickle-like hook, very sharp, bending
back from near the socket. This is intend.
ed for cutting the brides of cavalrymen OF
pulling them off their horses, Or catching
hold Of the enemy when they are running
away. This head is mounted on "a shaft Of
tough wood about eight feet long. A CLEAN.
ing row Of these fearful implements Of
slaughter, beaming down upon them at the
pas de charge, would strike the terror OF
ten thousand deaths TO the apprehensive
souls of Buffers Yankees. 1t can scarcely
be doubted that we would have won more,
and more decided victories than we have,
had there not been an ounce of gun.
powder, except for artillery uses in the Con,
federacy. Then the Southrons must have
come to close quarters, and their superior
physical prowess and nerve would have
made their victories deadly and decisive
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1862-02-06

TIE SECOND STONE FLEET.-On Satur.
day last, the weather having moderated,
some of the steamers of the Lincoln feet
towed to position on or near the Rattle
Snake Shoal several Of their old hulks,
which were soon afterwards sunk. They
continued this work up to yesterday even
ing, when they had placed FIVE Of their
wrecks on the bottom and had four others
ready, which were no doubt filed with Wa
ter on Sunday night. The purpose Of the
enemy appeared to be to throw obstacles in
the way of vessels coming in or going out
of this port, which may have to pass in the
neighborhood of the Rattle Snake. There
were three steamers and bark blockading
this port yesterday.-Charlestoa Courier.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1862-02-06

IMPRoBABILITY OF AN ADVANCE OF
THE GRAND ARMY.-Tht Washington
(editoriaD correspondence Of the N, York
Enpress says:
Your readers may set their minds at rest
about any advance movement Of the army
of the Potomac. Officers and their regi-
ments and divisions may receive orders to
be in readiness to move at a moments no.
tice. Gen. McClellan's "a baggage wag-
ons, including arrangements for eating and
sleeping, with we'll matched bright bays,
may be in good running trim, bat an ad-
vance movement of the army of the Poto.
mac at present and for 80 days to come, is
out of the question. The winter of this
region has just commenced, and the roads
are 10 frightful condition: A piece Of
hard ground upon which to maneuvre az
army of $4,000 men can scarcely be found
between this and Richmond. This state O
affairs, it is feared, may prevail at the West
where the grand army has so auspiciously
commenced active operations
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1862-02-06
Spies IN THE VALLEY.-We understand

/. Spies IN THE VALLEY.-We understand
that two deserters from the Northern army
came into General Jackson's line just about
the time Of the evacuation of Romney, and
reported that the movements of our army
were discovered by spy, who was in Win
chester and breakfasted at the Washington
House the morning before our army advan-
oed. The deserters say that the spy report.
ed the same night to the Yankee comman.
der Gen. Us numbers, his supposed desti.
nation and the amount of provisions be was
to take with him, whereupon the order was
given to fall back across the Potomac
While going about Winchester few days
since, these men met with and arrested an
other spy, with whom they had been &C.
quainted while in the Northern army
They are now, We understand, engaged in
pointing out the Union men, whom they
knew to be hail fellows we'll met with the
Hessians while they we're about Romney
and in the vicinity, but who are now, that
our troops have the upperhand,, the strong.
est Southern.men in the land, if you will
just listen to them. By means of these
deserters, our men have already succeeded
in securing several of these double-faced
gentlemen, and are daily arresting others
The spy that they arrested was, We learn
to De nung, and We suppose before this has
tested the strength of Southern hemp
Had it not been for the discoveries made
by these spies, it is said General Jackson
would have taken the enemy by surprise auc
bagged a goodly number, if not the whole
of them. This circumstance should show
our people that they cannot be too much OF
the alert, nor too suspicious Of strangers
We have not doubt that spies aboune
lplentifully throughout the South, and hence
the citizens should feel it their solemn duty
to make every stranger give good accoun
of himself and his business.
Lynchbmy Republican.
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the chimneys are on spiral springs, "quash.

the chimneys are on spiral springs, "quash.
able" without injury, and the only way Of
getting into her is through small hatch
way, to which is an iron door fastening i'm.
movably on the inside, so that the enemy
had as we'll attempt to board loggerhead
turtle as her. Her armament consists Of
three heavy guns on each side and one at
bow and stern. The iron cleaver in front
is supposed capable Of dividing Yankee
ship in two equal portions with great
nicely and despatch. To all appearances
she is most formidable institution, and
whether she prove a success or not, the
Yankees are greatly exercised on her &C.
count, and the very name of Merrimac is
a terror to them. o..
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A Rich New Years Gift.
The Washington correspondent Of +
neg's PHILADELPHIA Press, writes:

The Washington correspondent Of For
ney's Philadelphia Press, writes:
1t is stated, by those who know, that a.
mong the papers taken in the house Of that
adroit and fearless rebel, Mrs. Rose o. H.
Greenhow, are number of most interesting
and piquaut epistles from many distin.
guished individuals Mrs. Greenhow is she
widow Of the we'll known explorer, Robert
W. Greenhow, who resided in this city for
long time, aud afterwards removed to
California, where he died. She returned
to Washington subsequent to his death, and
was engaged in prosecuting certain claims
in which her husband was interested, alter
nately appealing to Congress and the Uni
ted States Supreme Court A handsome
person, pleasing address, good education,
and great conversational powers, gave her
considerable influence in certain circles here
and elsewhere, and as she was strongly pro
slavery, made her special favorite of the
Southern statesmen, and all those who sym.
pathized with them. Thus, she not only
attended to her own affairs, but took. charge
of the affairs of others. Mrs. GreenhoW
was much more popular with the gentle.
men than with the ladies. -.
Her residence was the resort of most oi
those now in arms against the Government
and if their tender missives to this fashion
able and dashing a'strigante ever see the
light of day, some amusing results will en-
sue. I give it as the mere -umor, that a
mong her correspondents are the venerable
and virtuous ex.President of the United
States, James Buchanan, and the equally
virtuous, but not quite so venerable, Pres
ident of the so-called Southern Confedera
cy, Jefferson Davis. have not seen theil
letters, which are supposed to be under the
lock and key Of the Secretary of War, bu
it is suggested that these two apostles o.
Secession more than once prove that they
were not insensible to the great influence
of Mrs. G. Messrs. Breckinridge and Lane
(Joe Lane,) are also said to figure in thiE
interchange of opinions, and the polished
and graceful Yancey adds some of his choi
cest contributions to the collection. Gen
Cameron, however, is so prudent and eau
tious in regard to these letters, that pre-
sumo they will never be permitted to SCI
the vulgar light Of day.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1862-02-06

x.PREsIDENT TYLER.-The N. York
Herald, of the 22d instant, has a long ed:
itorial upon the death of Ex-President ~.
Ter, from which we make the following ex'
tract:
Mr.. Tyler's course in advocating rebel.
lion has long since alienated from him all
personal sympathy and respect-that due
to age alone excepted, To the usual com.
parative obscurity which awaits the Ex.
Presidents of this Republic, and to the
shades Of declining years, Mr.. Tyler added
the darker gloom of treason, and closed bis
life in the capital Of the rebels, surrounded
by armed traitors, and making the last wea
ry days Of his long life Infamous by earn.
estly assisting wretched attempt to break
up the Government of that country over
whose destipies he had once presided, and
in whose service he had enjoyed at least Of
fetal honors. He died, therefore, un.
mourned and unhonored, and the interest
ing "reminiscences which his career suggests
alone make his death noticeable - +
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1862-02-06

The DEFEAT IN KENTUoKY.-The Rich.
mond correspondent of the Charleston Mer.
curry, referring to the defeat in Kentucky,
says: IS
The Enquirer makes the defeat the text
of sermon to the s'parlor heros and paper
tigers" who advocate the aggressive policy.
It says nothing about the 'defensive" wis.
donl'of selectinga known drunkard for 9
Major-General How happened this disas-
ter? Zollicoffer vas pre-. eminently calm,
cool and intrepid. He did not bring this
cruel thing to pass, bnt gave his life to pre-.
vent it. Who did? I wer-and I want
the answer to go to the whole Confederacy
George Critsenden. MAJOR. General
George Crittenden-turned four times out
of the United States, army for drunkenness
who lay drunk a week, at the Spottswood
Hotel, after he had received his commission
who lay drunk another week, in Knox
vile, 90 his way TO assume commando
ordered the rash attack, which has cost us
we know not yet how dearly.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1862-02-06

SMALL Pox AT WAsHINGToN.-The
Washington correspondent Of the New
York Post, says the spread of the Small Poz
in and about that city has alarmed the
civil and military authorities. Army, and
people are being vacoinated, but vaccine
matter is scarce. Cases in Washington
have multiplied to such an extent that the
newspapers have been requested to put
people on their guard.
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lion. hearted commander, and the gallant
officers and men who sail under his flag!

lion. hearted commander, and the gallant
officers and men who sail under his flag!
Our friends abroad will feel anxious to
know the prospect before us. Our con
clusion, from the present status Of affairs is,
that Notwithstanding the Federal vessels
are still beyond the distractions, the reno
val of the latter is but work of time
This done, they can readily come in on the
high tide and take their position in the
main channel of the river. This will place
them some FIVE miles below the city, the
passage to which will be disputed desper'
stely by Fort jackson, three miles below,
q formidable earthwork on the opposite side
of the river, and our gallant little navy
We hope these will be sufficient to repel
the invaders, and if not, We shall be pre-,
pared to give them strong fight on theiE
approach to the city. Arrangements are
progressing for this purpose and will be
ready in time. They may she'll us for sew
eral hours and set the town on fire in a
number of places, but We apprehend no
serious consequences in these respects. II
is the opinion of able military men, who
are entirely familiar with the situation,
that the city cannot be taken, if its inhabi-
tants will but stand firmly to their posts
and do their duty. All depends upon this,
and we should make up our minds to look
the danger sternly in the face and prepare
to meet it with all the means that God has
placed in our power. 1t is no time fol-
idlers, cavillers or croakers-the sooner
such people get out of the city the better ii
will be for us.-Savannah Republican,
29th ult.
The Ne,os thinks that the Burnside feet
is intended for Savannah
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1862-02-06

RICHMOND, Jan. %. Congress to-day
removed secrecy from the Military Bill.
It provides for the reorganization of com,
panies, battalious and regiments, authori:
zing that in all cases Of an election for off;
GERS, it shall be filed by regiments and bat.
talions, as the case may be. In case vacan.
cies occur after organization, the offices
shall be filled by promotion.
Officers may also be appointed by the
President to raise regiments, battalions and
companies, but such officers are not to re,
oeive pay or compensation until the organ
ization Of their commands. If they fail in
two months from date of appointment to
raise regiments, battalions or companies, as
the case may be, their appointment is to
cease. Il