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Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-09-19
L.. Ce7AssI VAN.

4 TTORNEY AT LAW AND SOLICITOR IN
IA CifANCERY. Oifice in Overinan's Block, G.
n. Miners Drug Store, Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Will practice in Black Hawk County and all the adj
jeinins counties in Northern Iowa Particular attention
given to obtaining Pensions and Bounty Land.
All business attended to with promptness and adelity
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-09-19

A MASONIC LooGe RoBBED. Masonic
Lodge at Fredericksburg, Of which Washing
ton was member, has been broken int and
robbed Of its emblcms. The Lodge is very
ancient one, its Charter from the Grand Lodge
Of Scotland dating back to the middle OF the
last century. It's silver jewels or smblems
were made in Scotland, and sent to the Lodge
at the same time as its Charter, and they
were used at the initiation of Washington,
and afterwards worn by himself. They are
therefore rs sacred as the insignia Of his mill.
tary rank, so carefully preserved as the prop
crty of the nation, or any other personal ms-
mentoes of that great and good man.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-09-19

A distinguished clergyman Of Albany was
asked by a gentleman, who had doubts about
recruiting on the Sabbath, what he thoughk
of it. !" Well, said the clergy nan, the
Scriptures justify a man IN saving his OK on
the Sabbath day, and surely our country is
worth more than an OK"
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-09-19

CHARAcTERIsTIcs.---I is said that when
Frenchman has to wait he smokes, Ger.
man mcditatcs an Italian sleeps; an Eng
lishman takes walk; an American invents
some new contortion OF the limbs, and tries
to put his Get higher than ev i,
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-09-19
AMERICAN EHOTEsI.

EO. SECORD Proprietor, Main Street
M Cedar Falls, Iowa The above Hotel liza lately been
enlarged aud ewly furnished throughout, and pre-
pared to attend to the wants Of all who may favor
with call. Ihave in connection with the above House
large and commodous Stable, with good osers in
ance- The Office of the Western Stage Company is at
this House. Stages leave daily for the East South and
West
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-09-19

POETRY is said to be the flower of litera-
ture prose is the corn, potatoes and meat /;
satire is the aqua fortis; wit is the spice and
pepper; love letters the honey and sugar
letters containing remittances are the apple
dumplings.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-09-19

THERE is, according to the census, 733, ,25S
OF an excess of males over females III the
United States. The World states the fact is
noteworthy and ought to quiet the apprchen-
sions of those who feared the war would cause
an undue preponderance Of women after peace
was declared. No matter how bloody the
war may be or how long it may last, it ca.
not make away with three-quarte,s of a mil
hon of lives the waste of life may make the
excess nearly even, but even then we shall be
better off than in England, where the females
are in excess by nearly mi''ion, and the So
cial problem of the day is how to furnish
them with husbands or occupation.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-09-19

Mr.. Buchanan has changed his mind and
concluded not to leave Wheatland. Ills
Wheatland neighbors say he Is always excit-
ing pleasant expectations only to disappoint
them.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-09-19
O7sSON RICE,

A TTORNEY At Law, NOTARY PUBLIC
IA AND GENERAL LAND AGENT, Eutler Center But
Co.. Iowa, will practice in Butler and aiong Couu-
ties. Particular attention paid to Collections and remit
tances made to part of the State. Titles examined
Faxes paid and all other business pertaining Collec
tion and Agency office. "a $50 .za r9Iy
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-09-19

GEN. PorE.--A Washington correspondent
of the Springfield Repubticnn thus describes
the personal appearance Of Ger. Pope:
"Gen. Pope looks more like ladies' man.
than a man Of war. Women would call him
handsome, and men would call him clever
fellow He is full, florid, with the wealth
OF hair which is fed by the juices of boun-
tcous vitality. He has frank, open, hand
some eyes. His jaw looks little overfed,
and he protrudes the positive embonpoint in.
dicativc of the good liver Evidently, he
| rs suffered very little from the privations Of
emp life, or said privations have made slight
havoc in his adipose. Moreover, he is young,
in the full flower Of manhood, which accord
ing to your correspondent, does not blossom
on the thithcr side Of forty-tive. Energetic,
impetuous, fiery, brave, he is, beyond doubt
but he has not the thoroughly soldicr-like
and comprehensive look Of Gen. Haileck,
whose Websterian head and great, round,
steady gazing eyes are sufficient to fairly en-.
title him to his soldiers designation Of Old
Brains"
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-09-19


Ex-Gov. RANDALL, Of Wisconsin, made a
speech at war meeting held in Chicago
last Saturday, from which we take the fol-
lowing:
1t is your government and mine, that the
rebels are undertaking to overthrow. There
can be but one alternative, we must live un-
der Republic or a Dcspotism. 1t is not a
question Of numbers or physical endurance.
Is the government right, and ought it to sue
ceed? We must be successful, because we
are doing our duty, and duty is always right.
We must fight this war as if it were war.
We cannot coax q victory from the rebels.
He knew OF no use for an army but to fight
with. There are three, things required; com
bination of forces; celerty Of movement
fght. Take place after place, and il you are
afraid to leave a place for fear the rebels may
retake it, ripe IL. from Me face Of tile earth.
Tremendous applause. Rules Of civilized
war do not apply here. 1t is an uncivilzed
war. Use every means. Cut into the apple
Of the eye. If Generals are jealous, push
them aside. II slavery is in the way, let il
stand aside. Use every means, and what.
ever is in the way let 1t get out Of the way,
or be crushed. We must learn to Go as the
rebels do.
If the Government wants anything rurth
or to secure vigorous and successful pros
ecntion OF the war, let the President tell tho
people what more is needed, and it shall be
forthcoming; only let the people understand
that the rebels shall be dealt with according
to their heinous ofIcnses.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-09-19
GARTER HOUSE.

TOEIN l.. WILCOX, formerly ofthe American
- Hotel, having leased the above house, wonld return
his hsnks to the public for the liberal formerly
bestowed and, would be happy TO weleoMe all his old
friends at the Carter House Main St. Cedar Falls, Iowa
STAGES leave this house daily for the North South and
West. #A f...- 2- F....s Ef' a-&..#-'
Cedar Falls, July 26, 1861. p Arr t......z
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-09-19
A STORY ABOUT GEN, HUrrLEIs.

A story is told concerning Gen. Butler
which is not calculated to prove his conf
dence in the safety of the secession element
by which he is surrounded.
Some time ago Gen. Butler, finding that it
was almost impossible for him to devote to
his wife the cares to which she is entitled,
resolved to part with her and send her home
ward. The day Of departure arrived, and he
went with his wife and his children to the
boat on which they were to embark. I'M
fortunately the water was high end the boat
of difficult access. The plank thrown upon
the water between the deck and the shore
formed an acute angle, and Blondin, himself
would have found It difficult to maintain his
equilibrium upon it. But Gcn. Butler, con-
fident that his center of gravity was suii-
ciently ponderous to secure him against all
accidents, vcntured bravely upon the sleepy
road.
Hardly had he walked two steps, however,
than his feet gidcd along and down he went,
measuring the plank with all his length, and
producing at the same time noise some
thing similar to that of an old kettle. His
servants ran to his assistance and he was
soon up again. When it had been ascertain
ed that the General was unhurt, inquiries
were made concerning the sound of metal
heard al the time of his fall. 1t was not long
before the mystery was solved. The clothes
Of the General having been torn in his peri
lous descent, people saw protruding under
meath his coat one large breastplate, reaching
from his neck down to his thighs. This
was the object which had produced the noise.
1t was ascertained afterwards that the Gen
eral wears this kind Of armor since his arri-
val in New Orleans, and that he never goes
out without it.-N. Y JVorM.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-09-19
ALLEN & GRAIN.

4 TTOR NEYS La ", WAR CLAIM
IN AGENTS, fer the Collection Of feRsions, Back
Ply, Bomnty, dec. viii practice in the counties Of
Black Hawk, buchanan, Bremen, Butler. Franklin,
Floyd, Grundv and Chickasaw aud in Supreme Court.
Once over Hatch Aliens store Overman's Block Ce
iar Falls, Iowa 3:i1
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-09-19
? SHATTTCK & DON.

DOOKRYNDEEsS,B BLANK BOOK MANUFAC
ID TURERS, AND PAPER RULERS, Cedar Rapids
Iowa. Magazines Music, etc., bound in any style Pa
per ruled to any pattern.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-09-19

"ACKNowLEDGING THE CoRN."--Probably
few know how this phrase originated. It
dates far back-as long ago as the invention
of chess. An ingenious East Indian, Scnta
by name was the inventor of this enticing
game. The Indian king, for whose am,lsc-
ment it was contrived, was SO delirhted with
it that he asked SIENNA 70 name his reward.
SIENNA told him that he would be content with
as many grains oi:corn as would be produced
by beginning with one grain and doubling
the number successfully until the number Of
squares (sixty four) on the chess board had
hycn reached. The king was offended at
" hat he deemed so modest request, hut in
SANITY granted it. However, consulting with
his V:zier, he was satisfied that the amount
named would far exceed the product Of his
whole empire. Nonplusscd, he sent for Sen
ma, and frankly confessed hat there was not
grain enough in India to satisfy his request.
In short, he acknowledged the corn.
Agreat mathematician Wallace, the friend
OF NEWTON calculated that the amount asked
for would build pyramid nine miles high,
with base, each side Of which would be
also nine miles. A distinguished Frcnchman
also figured up the aggregate, and satisfied
himself that it would cover the whole terri
tory of France half leg, or one foot deep.
The Shasta courier., 1862-02-15

CANINE INrrLLIGENcE.-Age gentleman con-
nected with the Newfoundland fishery pos
sessed dog of noted sagacity and fidelity
were seen to be in circumstances of great ul-
innate peril, just outside line Of breakers
which, owing to some sudden change in wind
or weather since the boat had passed out.
wards, had risen sufficiently to render thf
return passage through them most hazard
Gus. The spectators on shore were quite un-
able to render any assistance to the leopard
lied crew. Much time had already passed,
and the danger was of course increasing ra-
ther than diminishing. Among those on
shore was the fshery-mastcr' dog. He
seemed to be quite aware that there was
much cause for anxiety, and was suddenly
seen to take to the water, and swim in the
direction of the boat He was successful in
making his way through the surf, and on be-
ing observed by the brave crew of the boat,
their first supposition was that he desired to
come aboard. But it was soon evident that
he had no intention of the kind. He contin
ned swimming near the boat, but without
approaching it at all closely. AT last, after
some comment on his peculiar behavior, one
of the crew OWNED his purpose, and cried
out-s'Giye him rope that is what ht
wants. The rope was thrown, the dos
seized the end, turned round, and made fol
the shore with it, where, by its means, {
few minutes after, boat and crew, thanks te
the intelligence OF their four footed friend
were placed safe and well.
The Shasta courier., 1862-02-15

PUNCH AND LIFE INsuRANcE.-Punch is
very facetious touching life insurance in
London, and in criticising the policy, thinks
the following questions might with great pro-
priety be added:
Did your grandmother ever complain Of
being frightened to death?
Are you in the habit of reading Mr.. ALI
sons historics:or tie Morning Advertiser, OF
any other publication tending to lengthen
life?
Is your wife strong minded woman?
Do you know any Americans, and is there
any chance of your getting into political or
other arguments with the owner of a revol-
yer?
Are you a polite man, and don't mind run
ming out of a hot opera houseto get up car
riage on wet night?
Did you ever sit upon an Elizabethian
drama of modern construction, and how ma
ny years ago, and who attended you, medi-
cally, afterwards? -
Do you run after fancy preachers, and do
they make you cry?
What was the general state of your ances-
tors health in the iifte enth and sixteenth cen
turies?
Was any member of your family ever swal-
lowed up by an earthquake?
Do YOU always take care not to tread on
orange peel in the street?
Have you ever been afflicted with Irishmen,
or any other epidemics?
Who cut your hair?
The Shasta courier., 1862-02-15

ALFALFA.-This valuable clover should lie
better understood and more properly appre-
ciated, as it is one of the sweetest and most
nutritious of all grasses. Alfalfa should only
be planted in light, deep, rich, sandy loan,
or alluvial deposits, like the banks of rivers.
and never planted on adobe soil, or any land
that is not loose and porous, so that when pro-
perly plowed, sixteen or twenty inches deep,
the root can penetrate and find moisture.
Alfalfa should never be allowed to grow
rank and tall, but planted thick, and when
twelve or fifteen inches high it should be cut
and dried in the shade, or put in stacks ear
ly, so as to dry it up. Wilted only and
stacked, will secure very savory and dell
ciors food for stock. Alfalfa grown on allu-
vial bottoms has been moved as many as
four times in season, and yielded crop of
more than ten tons per acre for the season.
Sixteen pounds per acre is the quantum of
seed. As the roots of the Alfalfa penetrate
very deep, it should remind the grower that
the Al alfa once established in the land is dit
icultto eradicate. Farmer.
The Shasta courier., 1862-02-15
A Hundred Years Ago.

Where are the birds that sweetly sang
A hundred years agog
The flowers that all in beauty sprang,
A hundred years ago?
The lip that smiled,
The eyes that wild
In flashes shone,
Bright eyes upon
Where, where are the lips aud eyes,
The maiden's smiles, the lovers sighs,
That were SO long ago?
Who peopled all the city's streets,
hundred years ago?
Who filed the church with faces meek,
hundred years ago
The sneering tale
OF sisters fra;l,
The plot that wrought
Another's hurt
Where, 0 where are the plots and sneers,
The poor mans hopes, the rich mans fears,
That were SO long ago?
Where are the graves where dead men slept,
A hundred years ago?
Who, while they lived, had oft-times wept,
A hundred years ago?
By other men
They knew not then,
Their lands are TILED,
Their homes are filed
oYet Nature then was just as gay,
And bright the sun shone, as to-day,
A hundred years ago I!
The Shasta courier., 1862-02-15

ed the return of my companions. The pris.
oner eudeavored to calm himself, and put on
an air Of unconcern which think was very
successful under the circumstances.
= Not shaved yet ~ said the warden, as.
tonished- IF he had but known how close a
shave had been through
y 1 have broken my razor said johnson,
looking aPpeaingly at me. 'sSee, sir!
must have another"
s'Fery WE'LL" said the warden. 'sWill
you wait ?" he asked me.
: / think not" said l. Another time
will do for me"
Sol wiped my face and we went on oar
way.
OF course was bound to tell the warden
what had happened, but even in that great
excitement which naturally followed so mar
row an escape, l think | set forward all that
could in the poor fellows favor. The war
den received the story with perfect compo-
sure, and assured me that he should act in
such manner as be thought the occasion
needed. He condemned his own needless
ness in opening so evident an opportunity for
guilt, with much more earnestness than he
spoke of the event itself.
could not resist visiting the wife of John
son. discovered that his story was true,
and learned his real name She was happy
in her ignorance of his real condition.
sought TO ascertain whether she was able to
sustain herself until he should rejoin her;
and then she told me that Mr., the war
deu of the prison, had also come to her, shown
interest in her behalf, for which she could
not account, and assured her of his aid and
protection in any need that might come to
her. She was most grateful, but wondered
Why he had done 80.
A few months ago the following newspaper
paragraph appeared:
1t is the custom at the prison in D.
to permit prisoners whose terms are within
a few weeks of expiration, to work outside
the walls under the SUPERVISION of an officer
This privilege is, in most cases, gladly ac-
cepted. A few weeks ago, however, it was
declined by man who, as his time of free
dom drew near, appeared more restless un-
der his confinement than any others On
inquiry it was found that this prisoner had a
wife and child living directly within view OF
the walls. and that for nearly three years he
bad seen her daily, she being all the while
ignorant of his Imprisonment, and supposing
that her husband, who is sailor, was at sea
on long voyage. He was unwilling that,
at the last moment the fact should be reveal
ed to her; and, at his own request. he con-
tinued within the walls until his liberation.
which took place last week. Excepting on
one occasion, his conduct while in prison had
been without blemish."
The Shasta courier., 1862-02-15

LupIcRoUs-Ex-sTREAML it has
all passed over. we're taking one jolly, pro-
tracted, farewell laugh, over the ludicrous
sensitiveness and obstinacy of the Marysville
and Sacramento papers-particularly Sacra-
mento- when there happened to be any men,
ton of food thereaway. What good time
the ladies of Marysville must have had, un-
der parasols son the principal streets" on
the 9th of December! What an animating
appearance and unusual cheerfulness'
must have prevailed in Sacramento, when a
story house could scarcely show its gable
out of water Mustn't mind us, you know
ICE don't want any State Reform Schools nor
State Capitals; we only want to have our
laugh when the laugh comes in. 1t wasn't
s'much of a shower" ,ras it?-iSierrd Dem.
The Shasta courier., 1862-02-15
The Ricket-Euara.


sAll quiet along the Potomac, " they say.
Except, now and then stray picket
Is shot he walks ON his best to and fro,
By yifeman hid is the thickst-
TN nothing private or two, now and them
Will not count in the news Of the battle;
Not an officer lost-only one Of the men
Moaning out, all alone. the death rattle :
All quiet along the Potomac tonight,
Where the soldiers lie peacefully dreaming
Their tents, in tho rays of the clear autumn
moon
Or tbs light of the watch-fre, are cleaning.
A tremulous sign, the gentle night wind
Through the foSest-leaves softly is creeping; !
While stars up above, with their glittering eyes,
Keep guard-for the army is sleeping.
There's only the sound of the lone sentry's tread,
As he tramps from the rock to the fountain,
And thinks of the two in the low trundle-bed,
Far away in the cot on the mountain.
His musket falls slack-his face, dark and grim.
Grows gentle with memories tender,
As he mutters prayer for the children asleep
For their mother-may Heaven defend her!
The moon seems to shine just as brightly as then,
That night when the love yet unspokcn
Leaped up to his lips-when low -murmurcd vows
Were pledged to be ever unbroken.
Then drawing his sleeve roughly over his eyes,
He dashes off tears that are yelling,
And gathers his gun closer up to its place,
As if to keep down the heart-swelling.
He passes the fountain, the blasted pine tree,
The footstep is tagging and weary
Yet onward he goes, through the broad belt Of
light,
Toward the shade of the forest SO dreary.
Hark! was it the night-wind that russ.sd ths
leavesl -----4----~z3 -
Was it moonlight SO wondrously flashing?
1t looked like rifle ~" Ha! Mary, goodbye"
And the life blood is esbing and FLASHING.
All quiet along the Potomac tonight,
No sound save the rush ofthe river
While soft falls the dew on the face of the dead
The picket's off duty forever!
The Shasta courier., 1862-02-15

EVERY man carries two wallets, one before
and one behind, and both full of faults But
the one before is full of his neighbors faults;
the one behind, of his own. Thus it happens
that men are blind to their own faults. but
never lose sight of their neighbours.
The Shasta courier., 1862-02-15

Is IT "CAsus BELLI PIN view of the
obstreperous disposition evinced by John
Bull on the subject of the stone feet at
Charleston, our community for some days
past has been much exerciced as to whether
England will not seriously object to the sink
ing of the Flying Dragon at Bird Rock, the
other day.-Bulietin.
The Shasta courier., 1862-02-15

A STANPEDE.-Unless the fool killer makes
special visitation to Nevada Territory be-
fore spring, the prospect is that we shall
lose many ia-valuable citizens with the Car
iboo Fever. If there were no greenies for the
sharp ones to practice on what would be the
sense in being sharp.-Silrer Age.
The Shasta courier., 1862-02-15

BRAVE men are generally calm, ALWAYS
courteous in speech, and very modest in de.
meanor. 1t is your coward who is vitupera.
tive and egotistical. Brave men never deal
in vulgar epithets. 1t is your coward who
scolds, and busters of his own prowess.
The Shasta courier., 1862-02-15
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