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what Deser.er. say.

FORTRESS MONROE, March 26-Three deser-
tiers arrived to-day in boat from the south side
Of James River. They belonged to e North
Carolina regiment, and report that tho Merri-
mac has been daily expected to come out and
attack the Monitor for the past three days.
The jamestown made reconnaissance to-day
coming down some distance below Craney Is.
land.
The deserters represent that there was ter
rible panic amongst the rank and file of the
rebel army, on account Of the number of Fed.
eral victories.
The newspapers are carefully kept from The
rebel soldiers. They have been 80 often impos-
ed upon by false rumors Of rebel victories that
they are much dissatisfied.
The deserters say that during the excitement
that prevailed in Norfolk, Immediately after the
fall Of Roanoke, that il demand had been
made upon Gen. Huger, he would have immedi.
ately capitulated.
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MARKETS-
Bualrsoros. Friday P. N.

BuMIxGrox, Friday p n.
The markets throughout the country have
been exceedingly dull during the past week.
The anticipated opening Of points for trade on
the Cumberland and Tennessee rivers has no;
been - successful IS desirable to dealers in
provisions. especially to those that bought large.
~ at high figures expecting still further ad-
vance. twill probably be some time before we
shall have reliable market 10 that direction for
our products as little will be done until the su-
thority of the Government is fully established
| The foreign and seaboard markets for bread
stuffs have been exceedingly languid for some
time, and our daily telegraphic reports uniformly
repeat "dull and declining The amount oil
wheat now in store at Chicago is above {, 900.
O00 bushels, being more than double same time
last year. The increase in corn is in about the
same proportion, in view of which vessel own
ers on the lakes are very firm in their idea about
freghts. Should these high rates for freight be
maintained, it will operate seriously against
prices Of Western products during the spring
The unfavorable advices above referred to
caused No. Spring Wheat in Chicago to de
cline to IL TO ~ cents No. Spring 7s. Yes
terday Flour was quoted exceedingly dull, $3.50
@s4,oO.
Unfavorable state of the roads ia this vicin
ity has prevented farmers from bringing forward
their grain; receipts are consequently light Our
millers are now paying So to so cents for good
Spring Wheat. Winter wheat about ten cents
higher.
The river is now in fac boating stage and
boats are beginning to make their regular trips.
sUGAR-s@lO-crushed, 10; refined
white II ac; clarified lie.
COFFEE-20@22c.
MOAASSES-By the bbl., Reboiled, 40 ;Syr.
ap, 45; kegs. a SO. Sorghum, 26@SOc.
NAILS-Ass., So 1904.
RICE-s@9c.
RUIT-Raisins, prime, new "a so.
BROOMS-sl 25@l 80 per dozen.
FLOUR-Wholesai 1870 to $500; Spring
WHEAT-spring, 0s@S5; Winter eo@s5 firm
CORN-15c
RYE-2sc.
BEANS-60@75c per bush
POTATOES-ssc per BUSH
OATS-l5c.
BUTTER-s@1oc
EGGS-8A@4c.
OHICKENS-90@$l % per doz.
ONIONS-25c.-- market
HAY-Timothy, $7@S9.
WOOD-$2 60@$S 90.
HIDES-Green, 4sc; Dry Flint ll@l2Ac.
Green Sailed 54c@6.
GREEN CALF SKINS--6c; salted, sa7c.
SHEEP PELTS-S5@lO0.
WHISKEY-2O@22c.
LARD-4@6c per ID in Dbl.
APPLEs--S0@50c
DRIED APPLES-6@7cper ID.
TIMOTHY SEED-Sl, 26 to go per BUSH
HUNGARIAN GRASS SEED-l5@25c y
bushel No sale.
CLOVER SEEDS 5O94 90
FLAX SEED-prime, 81 lO@sl 20.
CORN MEAL-20c per bush.
BACON-Hams 5@6c shoulders 4@5 cents
side DC.
RAGS-ltc per fb.
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The Rebel Rout at WIncne..er,

WASHINGTON, March 25.-Gen. Shields las
received dispatch from Maj Gen. Banks, dated
Eve miles beyond Strasburg
The enemy Is still in retreat, aud our force is
10 hot pursuit
The loss of the rebels must have been enor-
nous They have abandoned wagons along the
road filed With dead and dying The houses on
the route are found crowded with the wounded
and dead, The dwellings IN the towns adj acent
to the battle field of Sunday are also found fill
ed with the wounded Inhabitants aided the
rebels in carrying off their wounded during the
day, and in burying them as quick as dead.
Our artillery made sad havoc among the en-
envy in their fight and their rout bids fair to be
one OF the most dreadful of the war.
BALTIMORE, March 1880 Rebel prisoners
captured at the battle of Winchester have arriv-
ed here. They are mostly Virginians.
WINCHESTER, March 25.-Latest from Stras-
burg say that Gems. Banks and Shields are there
and jackson is in sight. A battle is expected
to day. Preparations are being made to strength
en- our forces.
WINoHEsrrR, March 2b.--It ia currently re.
ported that Gen. Banks has overtaken and de-
stroyed 200 of Jacksonis wagons.
Also one four gun battery, making 26 guns
among which were some captured at Bull Run.
Four color bearers of the 9th Ohio regiment
we're severally killed, when Captain Whitcomt
seized the colors and was shot through the head
A youthful rebel soldier received two wound,
in his breast, and when approached by one o.
our officers, inquired il the officer knew Genera
Banks. He made an Affirmative reply. He Their
said tell him / wish TO take the oath of allegi
ance, for have three brothers in the Fedora
service, and want them to know that die
true to the Union
The arm of Gen Shields is badly shattered
and owing to imperfect setting it must he reset
tomorrow.
To night oil is quiet in the neighborhood o.
Strasburg
1t is reported that two sons of the late John
A. Washington, we're in Mondays fight, and tina,
both were wounded, and one of them taken
prisoner.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad have taken
charge Of the Winchester and Potomac Road
Persons car purchase tickets OF them.
WINCHESTER, March 26--We have buried all
the rebel dead which have been brought to town
% were buried on the battle field, and 1923 on
the road side between here and Strasbureh.
messenger from Strasburgh states that Gen.
johnson was to have joined Jackson at Stras.
bnrgh but be subsequently sent him word that
be could not vacate on Monday night. These
combined forces would have numbered twenty
i've or thirty thousand. They were intending
to keep Bsnks from moving to another point
but jackson being impressed with the belief tina,
onr troops had nearly all left, fastened bis fatal
advance alone.
WASHINGTON, March 26.--So list OF casualte,
OF the battle of Winchester has yet been re
ceived.
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A TTENTIoN!
TAX PAYERS!!

By Virtue Of Chapter 10 Of the Laws Of Iowa. passed by
the Legislature at Ne session. and In full
and effect am called upon TO collect Federal Tao Of
mills on the dollar the valuation Of Real Per
Property for A. D. 1851 and 1t Is Intended to part Of
the Taxes for said year. Said Tax Is levied and
the books placed IN my hands for collection Those hold
leg Tax Receipts for A. D. 1861 are requested to come
forward and pay this additional Tax and those who do
not hold receipts for the Of said year invited
call and get them The Federal Tax paid by the
first day Of June, D. 1861 copy Of the law referred
to may be seen In the "Daly Hawk-Eye" Of March 18TH
W. B. REMEY,
Treasurer Des Moines Co. Iowa
Burlington, lows, march1s '62-d6v2m
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FROM ISLAND NO, 10,

ST. LOUIS, March PA special to the Re.
publican dated near Island No. TO- the evening
Of the 9th, says only 80 shells we're thrown by
the mortars to day TO which no response was
made by the rebels
This morning Col. Buford sent q recconoiter-
my party of 20 men of the 9th Illinois ashore.
They arrested three prominent residents who re-
port 1900 negroes are employed on the Island
and at the batteries along the Island and at the
batteries along the Kentucky shore; that Is reb.
ell troops including two Lieutenants and four nc.
groes have been killed by shells; that the upper
shore battery is abandoned but the others are
being rapidly strengthened; that the enemy Is
II, 900 strong and that their encampmert has
been moved entirely out of range of our guns;
the rebels are confident of success and they
have good road to Trenton and other points
by which they can retreat whenever they choose
they nave plenty Of provisions. The rebel
steamers loaded with troops we're sent to watch
the shore to prevent communication; the num-
Der of the enemy's transports are eleven.
Two balloon ascensions were made BY Capt,
Steiner but the weather was too thick for favor
able observation.
A partly finished gunbost building at Mem
phis was fire the other night but extiuguished
before much damage was done.
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A PROMISING FAMILY.-A business gentle
man residing on Long Island has been recently
presented with large family under rather as
tonishing circumstances. He is now living
with his third wife, the other two having died
childless; but although his last marriage was
less than four years ago he has twelve children,
all alive and we'll AT the first birth his wife
presented him with one child, at the second
with two, at the third with two, at the fourth
with three, and at the fifth with four, each
weighing over seven pounds. Eight nurses
are constantly employed in attending to
the cares Of this promising family The father
is IN auctioneer.
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Frem Gen. Curtis, Coiumn.

IOVIrespouuehce Oh the DemOcraL
Cross TIksERs, Ark, March 20.-SuppIies
forage and provisions, having become exhausted
in the region about Sugar Greek, the army ms ID
sretrogade movement march Of thirteen mile.
yesterday to this place. The enemy are recuper
ating and are probably being reinforced by fresl
troops. We have information that q larg,
body reached Boston Mountains with the inten
ton of attacking us again, but this may be only
strong accommodating party. Our troops ar.
IN tine spirits and anxious to again grapple with
the foe. The wounded have mostly been re
moved to Casssille, and are doing well.
Col. Clay Taylor arrived from the rebel camp
bringing Lieut.. Coils. Heron and Chambers will
proposition for an exchange of two rebe
captains and seventeen privates captured yes
terdsy on Indian Creek.
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What ContrabanAs Nv.

FoRTREss KosRoE, March 26.--Contrabands
state the rebel steamer Aerimac having been full.
" repaired Was brought out Of the dry dock on
Monday morning, and that her crew he'd been
placed ON board and she Was ready for action
New guns Of heavier metal than she used be.
fore have been placed on board Of her. The
rebel steamer jamestown and yorktown are
also greatly strengthened and were fully pre-.
pared for action and ready TO accompany the
kerrimac. The Gag Of the yorktown with I
oemmodors's psnnans was dying when the con.
tsabands left.
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The Hattie Of WIncnester.

WINCHESTER, March 26.-The following, as
near as can be ascertained, are the number of
wounded at the battle of Sunday last;
In the 18th Ohio, 46; 29th, 8; 9th, 10; e9th,
"a; 9Th, 10. In the 7th Indiana, IL; 18th, Is;
l4th, IL. In the saith Penna, 40; lOlst, l6.--
In the lat Virginia, 6. In the 2Sth New York,
l. In the LIST Ohio battery, 20; 29th Penn'a,
10; Sd Wisconsin g. The loss Of the balance
has not yet been received, but the number is be-
lieved to be los all told.
All 10 quiet at Strasburg to night.
The following is Gen. Banks general order
relative to the battle on Sunday:
HEADQUARTERS 9th Army Corpse
Strasburg, March &c, 1862
The Commanding General of the Fifth Army
Corps, congratuates the officers and soldiers of
Gen. Shields division and it's gallant commander
for the auspicious and decisive victory gained
over the rebels on the 23d inst The Division
has achieved renown against superior forces and
subtle enemy. [signedl
N. P. BANGS, Maj. General.
HEADQUARTERS Gen. Shields Division,l
WINCHESTER.
General Order No. IL.
Brig. Gen. Shields congratulates the officers
and soldiers of the Division upon the glorious
victory achieved by them on the 23d inst, near
Winchester, Virginia. They defeated an enemy
whose forces outnumbered theirs. and who are
considered the bravest and best disciplined of
the Confederate army. He also congratulates
them that it has fallen to their lot to open the
campaign on the Potomac. The opening has
been a splendid success Let them inscribe
winchester" on their banners and prepare for
other victories [Signed]
Brig. General SHIELDS.
Capt. Norman, of the Esd Virginia, died this
morning, after having his leg amputated.
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The rebels compare the Monitor to an enor.
mous cheese box on . plank. We don't think
they will care to nibble much more around it,
Louisville Journal.
THE PRINCEss ALlxANDRA.---Ths Princess
Alexandra. Of Denmark, betrothsd TO the Prince
Of Wales, il considered the prsttisst eifl in
Europe. She il just out Of her ahert-cIothss.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

CONFESSIONS AND EXPERIENCE OF AN INvA
LID.-Pubshed for the benefit and As warning and q
caution to young who suffer from Nervous Debility,
Premature Decay, &C.; supplying at the time the
means Of Self Cure By who has cured himself after
being put to great expense through medical imposition
and quackery. By enclosing postpaid addressed en-.
veope, SINGLE COPIES may be had Of the author Ma.
THANIEL MAYFAIR, Esq, Bedford, Kings Co., N. Y.
march14.d&wly
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A Reyiew.

WASHINGTON, March 25.-Several state pris.
oners were released to-day on taking the oath Q,
allegiance.
AcDowell's Corps was reviewed to-day by Nc
Ciellan
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K111rn Axn MonNnrn ~ rur W,p nr 1s

KILLED AND WOUNDED IN THE WAR OF 1872
From an article in the New York Historical
Collections, prepared by VIM. Joey. Esq,
mostly from official sources, it appears the
whole number of Americans killed and
wounded during the war of 1872, extending
from June 1872 to March 1915, was 1913; Of
these, 2,Sl6 were of the number killed; this
includes both the naval and land forces. The
largest number in the naval forces was at the
engagement between the. Chesepeak and Shan
non, where the number 'of Americans killed
and wounded was l45, and the British So
At the battle of New Orleans there we're SO
Americans and 2 ,074 British killed and wound
ed. The Americans seem to have suffered
most at the battle of Bridgewater where they
had 743 killed and wounded, and the British
643 In the various skirmishes among the In
dams the Americans had over l, 100 killed and
wounded. In the engagement between the
Constitution and Java, the Americans had "a,
and the British 16l killed and wounded Du-
ring the whole war the total number of British
killed and wounded is put down at STA, of
which 1850 were among the killed.
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FoRrREss NoERoE, March l5.-Ths boat fol
Old Point has arrived, but no news has yet beer
obtained.
The eteamer Louisiana from Hattsras Inlet hss
arrived, but brings nothing later.
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SIN Cha.Ine the RebeIs.

WINCHESTER, March 25,-Evening. col.
umn is now five miles beyond Strasburg, still in
pursuit of the flying rebels.
All letters for officers and soldiers in General
Banks division should be directed to Winches-
ter I'LL further notice
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WINCHESTER, March, 26.-The details OF last
Sundays fight have been received There have
heen more deeds of heroic daring performed in
this battle, than in any other in history. Capt
Schrieber, Aid and Inspector General of Gen.
Shields division, while riding to the crest Of hill
to the left OF stone ledge, with two Orderlies, was
confronted by five rebel cavalry, who emptied
their revovers, killing the two Orderlies. Capt
schrieber charged them. running one Of them
through to the hilt of his sword, and received 3
ball In his cap, but was unframed,
Capt Perkins, Chief Of Gen. Banks staif, was
mainly instrument in planning the attack,
| and performed deeds Of akill and valor.
The twelve rebel regiments engaged were all
42nd and 22nd, and one Provisional ana one
Irish Regiment They had Asby's cavalry.
two eight gun batteries and one six gun battery.
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New York stock Market.

NEW YORK, March n.
Stocks-Market lower and closed firm No
ney on call in good demand at 6Ga7 per cent
Sterling Exchange Quiet-l1l 4@ll2-ban-
ker's bills.
American Gold-l0l4
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DENMARK ACADEMY.

TIE Summer Term In this Institution will comm.,.. =.
Wednesday, April 3d. and continue fourteen vesSs VI
For further particulars and for circulars. ENQUIRE
the Principal, SnsHW
Denmark, lows, March Is. 1859 .ssw .iawdsvs Dsos'
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River Opened % Davenpors.
DAvHxPoRr, Iowa, March 2s.-The ice In the
s ,,ser broke to-day. The channel win probably
b open in . day Or two.
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DISEASES OF THE CHEST AND LUNGs.-These
diseases too well known to require description How
many thousands every carried to the silent grave
by that dreadful scourge Consumption which always
mences with kllght cough. Keep the blood pure and
healthy by taking few doses Of JUDsONs MOUNTAIN
HERB PILLS each week. and disease Of any kind is i'm
possible Consumption and Lung difficulties always arise
from particles Of corrupt matter deposs the air cells
by bad blood. Purify that stream Of It land 1t will very
carry Of and destroy the poisonous natter and like
crystal river flowing through DESERT will bring with It
and leave throughout the body the elements Of health
strength As the river leaving the elements Of fertility in
its course, the before barren waste to bloom with
flowers and fruit pure blood the frame rejoice
strength apd health and bloom with unfadins beauty
Judsons Mountain Herb Pills sold by all Dealers
Medicine.
e. n. cay and Hughes 4 Nassau, Agents, Burlington
Owa. msr6.bpl q.
BIsLs fOoRTT DsPosIroRy.--At the store OF Mr.. W
W. Harper, Jefferson street, Burlington, where Englsh
German Swedish and Welch Bibles and TestAments may
always be found at one price noy6.
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New York, March q.

FLOUR-Receipts 9,366 bbls Market heavy fayors
buyers Sales $500 bbs IS 205 25 for super states IS
S005 40 extra state IS 2005 rs super western; as 40
as 90 common to medium extra western; IS 70l15 70
shpt ing brands extra o.
WHEAT-Receipts s, 915 BUSH Market dull and de.
clining Sales 1000 bush 81 81 for WESTERN delivered
CORN-Recepts 97S bush Market without decided
change. Sales 5000 bush at b75s mixed western In
store and delivered.
pORK-Maiket dull, Sales 200 bbls at 412 15713 Is
mess; 41O@10 so prime
DRESSED HOGS-dull and shade lower. Sales at 4&D
Al western
wHIsKY-Market dull aud declining Sales 600 bbls
at212022.
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THE TRIBUNE ALMANAC FOR

Contains chronological record Of the Rebelon--Pop.
uston Of principal cities and OF each State by contes
from census Of is6oElecton Returns Of PopuIsr
voteor PresidentRsbe National and State Governmens
kc., &c.
Sent BY mall to any address receipt Of Is csnss For
sale by J. p. BROWN
janYl-dAwu HAvk.Eys BaildinR
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DEATH OF MISS SADIE CuRrIs.-We were
deeply panied to learn. last evening, Of the death
Of Miss Sadie Curtis, eldest daughter of Major.
General Curtis. She had been III for come time,
In st. Louis, of Typhoid Fever. The melancholy
tidings Of her death we're telegraphed to Hosmer
Curtis, ESQ.,, of this city, last evening. The dis
patch says "She died this "wednesday after
noon, at o'clock. Her death was calm and
peaceful. We will leave here TOR Kcokuk with
her remains Thursday afternoon.
Miss Curtis was universally beloved by her &C.
quaintances. She took deep interest in the
welfare Of the soldiers, and while remaining
here was the efficient Secretary Of the Ladies'
Soldiers Aid Society. Her death 10 deeply re.
GREETED BY oil who knew her, and must be ter.
rible blow to her father and family. Ia this
their great affection they have the sincere and
unaffected sympathy Of all their friends. Gate
NItv
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GEN. Shield,. Report.

WASHINGTON, March 26.-The following dis
patch from Gen. Shields to Senator Rice, dated
to-day at Winchester, was read in the Senate
this p, m.
On the morning of Esd, my command, 1000
or 5000 strong, was attacked near this place
by Jackson with II regiments of infantry and a
battalion Of about 500 cavalry, aud 90 pieces
of artillery.
After severe fight the enemy was put in
complete route, leaving behind two pieces of
cannon, and a lare number of small arms, and
about 200 prisoners. Our loss is $50 killed and
800 wounded. The enemy's loss is 500 killed
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From snip Island.

FoRrREss MoNRoE, March pa flag Of truce
went to Norfolk to-day. No news or papers
we're brought back. A bundle Of letters from
the Union prisoners at Richmond was received,
and also dispatches from Gen. Huger to Gen.
Wool
The steamer Constitution arrived from Ship
Island last night. She sailed from there the
18th inst.
Porter's mortar feet sailed from these the
previous day for South West Pass.
On the 26Ih Com. Farnaguts feet Of sloops O
waI aud gunboats were TO sail for the same des
tination. &
The French steamer Cabinet arrived yestss
day p. n. from Havana.
The 0raysssnd had taksn position within LOG
yards Of ths Mouites.
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New YORK, March 27.-Private advices from
London of the 18th state that Mr.. Field and
the other leading gentlemen and capitalists in
terested in the Atlantic Telegraph enterprise we're
to meet Lord Palmerston in the afternoon of the
2lst inst, and that the prospect of satisfactory
termination of negotiations with the Govern.
ment in regard to raising the necessary capital
to secure the proposed new cable were very en-
couraging Mr.. Field confidently expected to
return to New York with assurances of the ear
nest cooperation of tie British Government in
the great undertaking which he has SO long and
ably endeavored to bring to a successful issue.
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PHILADELPHIA March &c.
FL0UR-unchanged.
WHEAT-dul. Sales 900 bush red at 81 3201 "a;
white 81 40.
CORN firm. Sales 1900 tn o.
LARD S0S3.
WHISKEY-dull at 24M24&.