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The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1862-11-22
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Speelals % New York Papers.
The following 10 special from Washington to
the the Tribune:
4 number Of prominent chip merchants have
urged upon the Secretarys of War and Navy the
immediate and very great importance Of assail.
ms charleston hArb0r, at present the great port
Of entry for Ill neutral trade.
The following 10 the Herald's correspondence:
HEADQR's ARMY OF The PoToNAC,l
Near Warrenton, Va, Nov. Is.
This morning the I'd Army corps, Gen. Sum.
ners moved 70 the 'front.' They are probably
destined for fredericksburg, but may 20 to Cul.
pepper G. d. 6rst, or at least near that point.
The other commanders will move as rapidly as
possible. Headquarters viii move tomorrow.
Col Ingalls,, chief Quartermaster, has gone to
Washington for the purpose Of Fastening the
work Of establishing communication via Acquia
creek. Other Quartermasters have gone on the
same business, and We shall soon have the old
line Of communication open, the bridges over
the Potomac creek, and the Rappahannock be
ing rebuilt, and the road beyond Warrenton
Junction abandoned-in fact do not think it ia
designed to hold this place after the main body
of the army leaves.
Charles A. Dane, late editor Of the n. Y. Tri.
bune, has been appointed Assistant Secretary of
War, III place of Mr. Wolcott, resigned
Times Washington Dispatch.
Up to o'clock this evening intelligence at
the head quarters of the army runs to this eff
feet: All quiet along the front
Rumors prevail Of an engagement between
our rear column and the enemy, but diligent in
quiry fails to corroborate the report which ia be.
ieved to be groundlesA
NEw YoRK, Nov 2O.-A special to the Her
aid says: The latest information from Harper's
Ferry represents Stonewall Jackson as falling
back. This means that he IL going 70 join Lees
army with his corps.
Secessionists in Washington to-day are ex-
ultAnt over the movement of our army-that i,
is compulsory one. and that il is in reality re.
treating before sudden attack by Stonewall
Jackson.
The Tines Washington Despatch Agent, who
arrived here on Tuesday from Aqua Greek, which
place be left that morning, says that the rebel
force at Fredericksburg was completely taken
by surprise at our rapid advance on Falmouth,
and barely succeeded in making their escape
from our cavalry under Bayard. While Bayard's
cavalry was at the former place, the rebels open.
ed FIRE from four pieces of artillery, stationed on
hill in the rear Of Fredericksburg. It was re-
piled to and soon silenced.
Contrabsnds cay that the Railroad is in good
order all the way to Richmond.
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H,ehwaymen Hung.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 19.-An arrival TO-DAY
from Mszatlan, brings $l2s, 900 in treasure.
Telegraphic news from Oregon mentions the
hanging of four highway robbers by the Vigi-
lance Committee at Florence City and Lewiston
Washington Territory, on the 9th inst. 1t ii
believed an organized band Of highwaymen in
fest the mining region.
ENGLISH IRoS.CLADs.-The London Cour
Journal concludes an article on English steam
rams as follows: ''We have three facts will
regard to these iron-clads-frst, they are I'M
seaworthy; second, they are uninhabitable
and third, they are as vulnerable in vital part
as wooden ones" Very slight objections,
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1862-11-22

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The national Republican., 1862-02-17
Victory in Upper Virginia.
LANDER DRIVES THE REBELS.

PAwrAw, Va, February is p. m.-Majnr
General q. b. Mcclellan: The railroad was
opened to Hancock this morning; also the tel
egraph.
We had an important forced Reconnaissance
last night, which was completed to-day. We
broke up the rebel nest ut Blooming Gap. We
ran down aud captured seventeen u7) COM
missioned officers-among them coonels, lieu.
tenant colonels, captains, &c. will forward Il
descriptive list.
We engaged them with four hundred cavalry.
Our infantry were not near enough 10 support
the cavalry, and the enemy were retiring. We
have In all seventy five prisoners, and killed
thirteen Of the enemy. We lost two men and
six horses at their nrst fire. I led the charge in
person. 1t was complete surprise.
Colonel Carroll, commanding the Fifth or
Eighth Ohio, made very daring and success full
reconnaissance Immediately afterwards, to Tn
ger's Store.
Major rockingham is entitled to great credit
for building, under my direction, in four hours,
in the dead of night, complete bridge acrCs,
the Great Cacapon, at an untrequsnted noun
tain road.
Two columns, 1000 men each, marched
thirty-two miles-one column fnrty-three
miles, since p. M, yesterday, besides bridg.
ing the river.
We made u move and occupied the Bloomery
Gap and Point Mills east, on the belief (by IN
formation obtained from deserters) that Gen.
CasOn's brigade WAS there.
Gen. Dunning has just arrived at New Greek
from Moorield forty miles south Of R)mney
the guerilla haunt there. Two Of his meil
were badly wounded. lie killed several of the
rebels.
The enemy have thus been driven out of this
F.W. LANDER, Brig. Gen.
The national Republican., 1862-02-17
Latest fren the Burnside Expedition,

BALTIMORE, Februry l8.-The Old Point boat
arrived here this morning, and brings the fol.
lowing:
FORTRESS MONROE, February IA northeast
wind, accompanied with rain and hail, is pre-.
vailing.
A flag OF truce was sent to Craney Island to-
day with one or two passengers. None we're
brought back.
Southern papers received here contain very
little news of interest. The Norfolk Day look
says that their total loss during the battle ut
Roanoke Island WAS eight killed and thirty
wounded. Two Of the latter have bsequently
died, namely: Captain Wise and Private Bur.
nett, of the Richmond Blues. The whole mum.
ber of killed are, Captain Q. Jennings Wise,
Captain Robert Coles, Lieutenant william ..
Selden, and seven privates.
The Day Book says that 2, 800 prisoners were
taken, and that they will bs paroled or ex.
changed, and sent Immediately 10 Norfolk.
A gentleman who arrived from Currituck
Sound yesterday, says that several Of our gun
boats arrived at the canal Oh Thursday after.
noon At three O'Clock, and commenced firing
shot and shell upon the rebels who we're en-.
gagged In destroying the canal.
The storm delays the sailing Of the Stars and
Stripes and Jersey Blue for Hatteras.
The national Republican., 1862-02-17

THE DIsrRiCr JAN. The thanks Of The conf
munity are due 10 Senator Wilson for tb.
energy and promptitude with which he urged
the passage Of his " Warden's Bill" and we
hope he will remit no exertions until the foul
yen is thoroughly cleansed. The importance
81 this bill as an economical MEASURE, will BE-
seen by a single statement. The Marshal re-
ceives thirtyiJur cent. day for feeding the
prisoners; the purchase Of the food Is. Of course,
his own affair, and he buys what he pleases,
and as cheap as be can.
Now let us See how his boarders are fed
AT nine O'Clock in the morning they are served
with coffee, sweetened with molasses and with
out milk, piece Of corn bread and Potomac
herring, and this constitutes the breakfast. A,
Two o'clock comes the dinner. which IL simply
another small piece of corn bread and half a
p"und Of bacon, or half a pound OF boiled fres b
hset and the soup made therefrom, and not u
vegetable al any tine, or anything else bu,
What ia here stated. Upon this scaniy meal
'h'y must suhs'.' from two O'Clock until nine
The next day.
ihe actual cost of such food lie supposed u
Dc aoou. nHr cents day for each person, and
for which The Government pays thirty -four, 50
fla' the Marshal makes twenty five a day upou
each prisoner. The average numb :r Of persons
'onflued is about one hundred; the Marsha,
therefore makes s23 per day or S9.l25 A wear
by bis beautiful boarding house.
The prisoners can be well fed, by an eco.
nomical aud humane Warden, and save the
Government at least $4,000, by purchasing
provisions for the Government and not fo,
hims II
we understand that disgraceful aud barbar
Qua Punishment has long been practiced within
iae prison. aud we hope committee will be
appointed to Investigate this matter.
The national Republican., 1862-02-17
THE CASE OF MR. UPTON.

The Election Committee Of the House have
reported against the right Of Mr.. Upton, Of
Virginia, 10 his scat, being led to that result,
apparently, by desire to preserve consis-
tency with the results arrived at by them In
the cases Of Messrs. Foster and Segar. There
are. nevertheless substantial distinctions, as Il
seems to us. which justify different decision
10 Mr.. Uptons case.
lie was elected before the ordinance of se-
ccsson became valid in Virginia by the ratiH
cation Of the people, even II such ratification
could make 1t valid He ~as elected on the
day fixed, by the laws Of Virginia, for the choice
Of members Of Congress. Votes for him were
regularly received at one precinct, and offered
fer him at several precincts. II tho votes 90
offered were not received, 1t was not the fault
Of the voters, nor ought they to he therefore
disiranchised
We know well the circumstances under
which Mr.. Upton became candidate. He
had first exhausted efforts to induce other Gen.
.lemen to occupy that position, and only con-
sented to take 1t at last himself, under the ad
vice and at the entreaty of Unitn men iu the
district and in this city. 1t Ia no case Of
man obtruding himselt by strategem and indl.
rection into place of distinction, but Of a
nan accepting a post Of danger from sense of
public duty and at the call Of political asso.
ciates.
Mr. Cptons course after he became candI-
date, was as manly, courageous and open, as
twas modest before he became q candidate.
In ad !i'icn to issuing circulars and causing
them to be printed in newspapers here zone Q!
them having large circulation In bis district,
he caused notices Of his being a candidate to
be given By two newspapers published within
'he district. He took all the risks of an open
and conspicuous adherence to the Union cause,
and now cheerfully bears the consequences of
II, in the devastation Of bis property.
Mr. Cpton's case is in principle, that of other
gentlemen ele,ted in Virginia at the same time,
whose ats baye never been called in ques.
,icn. This was 70 we'll recognized at the extra
session Of last summer, that the point made
against him then by Mr. Cox, of Ohio, was not
any irregularity in his election, but personal
ireiJiJiNty, point since so entirely disposed
Of by proofs, that 1t lie given up on all sides.
The national Republican., 1862-02-17
!. MILITARY GAZETTE.
The Prssident Thanks the Army q nd
Nh Navy.

The Prssident Thanks the Army and
M WASHINGTON CIrv. ID. C.,
- Feb. uary 10. 1862.
The President, Commarder Chief Of ths
army and navy, returns thanks TO Brigadicr
General Burp.iie and Flag Officer Goldsbo.
rough, and to Orig adler General Grant and Flag
Ohcer Foote, and the land and naval forces
under their respective commands, for their gal
liant achievements In the captnre Of Fort Henry
and Roanoke Island.
While II will be no ordinary pleasure for him
to acknowledge and reward, In becoming men
ner. the valor Of the living, he also recognizes
his duty TO pay fitting honor 10 tho memory of
the gallant dead. ...
The charge at Roanoke leland, like the bay
onet charge at Mil Spring, proves that the
close grapple and sharp steel Of loyal and patri-
otic soldiers must always put rebels and trait
ors to flight. The late achievements Of The navy
show that the flag Of the Union, once borne in
proud glory around the world by naval heroep,. ;.
will coon again q at over every rebel city and
stronghold, and that II sbal, forever be honored
and respected, a. the emblem of liberty and
Union, 10 every land and upon every sea-
BY order Of the President:
. EDWIN N. STANTON.
Secretary Of War.
GIDEON WELLEs,
Secretary Of the Navy.
The national Republican., 1862-02-17
RAILROAD CONFERENCE.-THE railroad opera

RAILROAD CONPERENCE.-The railroad opera.
tions Of the War Department require that there
should be just and efficient system OF railroad
transport, that would secure to Government
energetic action, with fair tariff Of charges.
The Secretary Of War, believing that he may
safely appeal to the practical experience Of the
Officers Of the railroad companies. and to their
patriotic feelings, for aid In devising such a
system, be invites the chief official Of the re.
spective railroad companies In the loyal Stats 6
to meet and confer with him on this subject at
Washington, on Thursday, the twentieth day OF
October, 1862. The Hon. Ersstus Corning and
n. L. Wilson, Esq, now in this city, are re.
qnested to act Us committee Of arrange
ments.
The national Republican., 1862-02-17
BY TELL EgRAPH.
FALL OF FoRf DoNeLsoN.
81. Louis wild with Excitement.

Dispatches were received yesterday at the
Navy Department, stating the general faot that
On Saturday battle had commenced between
our forces and the rebels at Fort Donslson, and
that two Of our gunboats we're obliged to with
draw and proceed to Cairo for repairs, which
circumstance delayed the cpnsummation of the
victory up to that hour.
After this dispatch. another and later was
received at headquarters, which announced
that the upper fort Of Fort ponelson had been
taken; and at O'Clock last night, the following,
and the last telegram on this subject, was re-
ceiveG
ST. LOUIS, February l6.-This city 10 wild
with excitement and rejoicing at the news just
made public that the American dag waves over
Fort Donelson.
Tbs Ions is reported as heavy on both sides.
One Of General Grants batteries was taken by
the rebels, but was reoaptured by our troops.
Our gunboats are said to be badly damaged.
The dispatch further stated that full partic-
ulars would be sent during tho night, but up
TO n late hour II had not arrived.
The STRATEGIC IxroRrAScs OF FORT DoNEL.
in the direction Of Alabama, can scarcely be
overrsted. The fort itself Ia an earthwork
fortifcation, situated at Dover, on the west
bank Of the Cumberland, where that river
forms an obtuse angle, and flows out Of Tennes
see into Kentucky. The fort 10 about twelve
miles southeast OF Fort Henry. some seven or
eight postroads interseot ut this point, and the
Memphis and Clsrksville railroad passes about
four miles south Of II. 1t controls the river n
far up as Clarksville; about thirty miles dis
tant In an air line, to the eastward.
Nashville IL on the same river, about forty.
five miles southeast of Clarkesville. The river
is navigabe for gunboats Of large size rs far
rs Nashville. The possession Of Fort Donelson
and Fort Henry must interrupt some twenty
miles Of important rebel railroad communica-
ton. Extensive and formidable fortihcations
are said to have been constructed at Clarkes.
Vile, and large number of heavy guns shipped
there, for the protection Of the bridge and the
are in the rear Of, and must separate. The rebel
armies at Bowling Green and Columbus.
The national Republican., 1862-02-17
ROWLING GREEN EVACUATED.

On Saturday afternoon, Gen. Mcclellan re-
ceived dispatch from Gen. Buell., announcing
that his advance. under Gen. Mitchell, reached
the river opposite Bowling Green by forced
march.
The enemy, fearing the passage Of his force
across The river by the remaining bridge there,
burned that Immediately, or sufficient Of it to
render it impossible.
General Mitchell a, once set about construct.
ing another, nuder the protection of bis guns.
Tee enemy thereupon on Friday night evac
uated their Bowling Green stronghold, of which
Gsaeral Mitchell is now doubtless in posses.
The national Republican., 1862-02-17
Later from Europe.
ARRIVAL OF TIE STEAMSHIP ASIA AT
NEW YORK.

New iORx. Feb. l5.-The steamship Asia has
arrived hero. bringing Liverpool dates to the
I'd instant.
MADRID, Feb. The Sumter is still at Glib.
raltar.
Don Armonte has arrived 1T Triest, and has
been received bv Arch Duke Macmillan.
The Austrian Gazette mentions the reappoint.
ment of Arch Duke haximilan NJ commodore
In the Austrian navy, and contradicts that
there is scheme to place him on the throne OF
Mexico.
PARIS, Feb. 2.-The Independence Beige VS..
serts that the Southern cOmmissi hers have
informed the English Government that, In re-
turn for the recogniti n of the Southern Con.
tederacy, they would establish most absolute
free trade for fifty years. abolish the external
born after the recognition: These offers, how.
ever, will not determine Lord PXlmerstoh to
abandon his policy Of State neutrality. The
London Times Of the I'd instant says that the
the South. win be discussed soon after the open.
ing of the British Parliament. An interesting
and exciting debate, and rejection Of the pro
posal, Is expected.
A letter from Earl Russell to the admiralty
prohibiting the use Of British ports to either
belligerents: has been published. The ports OF
Nassau, and other ports of the Bahama isl
ands, are especially mentioned.
When vessels are driven In by stress OF
weather, provisions may be supplied; but only
SUN quenuy VI Coai as may ue necessary
to t Ike the vessel to the nearest port in her
own country. No second supply is to be al.
lowed to the same vessel in the same port
within period Of three months.
1t is presumed this will stop the poceedings
Of the Tuscarora and Nashville at Southamp.
ton. At the annual meeting Of the Manchester
Chamber of Commerce, the American ques.
tion claimed great attention. Strict ne eutrality
has been generally and strongly urged.
The proposition that the Manchester Cham.
ber of Commerce should open n conference
with the New York Chamber of Commerce for
the interests Of peace, has met with approval.
Consols closed from 02s a 90.
The national Republican., 1862-02-17
:. Hrxrz NEW raax VOLUNTEERS.

as-.rsss,,.- NINTH NEW -xOAx SOAUNIE8hs.>-sf
90. A-Lieut. q. W. Debevoise, throat.
Prlyates Marcus Nay, band; g. H. Luam, el-
bow; Jeremiah Douovsp, head. g
Co. E-Lieut. vansyck, thigh. wh
Privates J. II. Skinner. head; Joseph Judge,
tsShs Wm. ~ varsychie, hip; II. Millnetse,
dhin ~ shouI1er. ~ ~
M'.. G-Lt kiims P. Webster, arm. g
sPr'sars Jsmes Early. shoulder; Necl Can.
40. si1 Richard Soanlon, shoulder; CLANCY
N.Wb<skr. ler. NtjAN 'l.,Ns' 80
N,Nln NEW JERSEY VOLUNTEERS.
Co. ii Sergeant Augustus Armstrong,
head
ca. A-Priva.r John J. Eckle, . fingers of.
Co. B-Priva.es VIM, ". Lebrane, finger off;
FLrdinaGd Disbre, compound fracture.
Co. C-priva'cs Joseph Heritage, leg, So.
we're; J. Hickman, hand.
Co. D-Trivates VIM. Philips, scalp. slight;
Geo. Worth, chest. severe; David 4. Johnson,
neck, slight. .... =
Co. F-Priva.e Simnel Blake ride, severe.
Co. G--Prvates b. Ruddirger, head; Victor
Williamson, lower j,w. ...
Co. H--Private Edward Clayton, mouth,
Or. Ka-Privste Jonsthsu Burl, leg ampu.
ta'ed, dangerous. -.
Private George r. Dobb., head. ...
Co. H--Private WIN. Aumick.
This report is as perfect a. con be under the
circumstances, being compiled from the chief
medical directors report Of the wounded. and
the regimental reports OF the killed.
X. NJ. Coleman, wounded In the chest, Is mas
ters mate Of the Ceres. -. ..... II.
Alexander Hand, seaman on the g res, =,
wounded 10 the arm. He WAS promoted to be
mae. Two Of the crew OF the Ceres were
killedat Elizabeth City. ] have not learned
their names. :. . 4J.-,H ....
Stephen Mills, second assistant engineer of
the J, N. Seymour, received a wound 10 the
thigh, and Is In critical condition.
The masters mate on the 1Ietzel was killed
by shell.
The killed and wounded on the 4 ct do not
exceed twenty.
The national Republican., 1862-02-17

The srous.-Gen. Bnrnside's dispatch Gays
that be captured, on Roanoke Island, six forts,
forty guns. and upwards Of three thousand
stands of arms. a good portion Of which, accord.
ing to other accounts, were Enfield riff -. A vsst
number Of small arms, including pistols, swords,
~, were likewise obtained, together with
large quantity OF provcnder, &c. Over sevep
hundred horses. with baggage, baggage wag
ons alnbuances, camp .quipage, &c, were
also taken.
The national Republican., 1862-02-17
Orier Ia Respect 70 Passes and Prlsonc,
WAR DEPARTMENT

WAR DEPARTMENT
Washington City, d. T., Feb. Is, 1852.
Ordered. !. That all applications for passes
to go South, across the military lines Of the
United States, be made to Msj. Gen. John A.
Dix, commanding at Baltimore, who will grant
Or refuse the same at bis discretion.
2 That all prisoners of war, and other per.
sons imprisoned by authority Of any depart.
ment Of the Government. who shall he released
on parole or exchange, shall report themselves,
Immediately on their arrival at Baltimore, to
Msjor General Dix, and be subject to bis direc.
tiou while remaining in that city any failure to
observe this order will be taken as forfeiture
Of the parole or exchange.
The regulation heretofore existing, which
rtqu red passes across the military lines OF the
United States to be signed by the Secretary Of
State. and countersisned by the general com.
manding, is rescindtd.
By order Of the President.
EDWIN NJ. STANTON,
Secretary Of War.
The national Republican., 1862-02-17

E'ERTpom SATIslIED. Those who naye
recommended delay in the advance of our
armies, regard recent successes az confirming
the W'sdom Of the policy of pru lence and
preparation. Those, on the contrary, who
have been impatient for an advance, insist that
1t is now demonstrated thatit was only neces-,
sary to attack the rebellion, to put it down.
Thus, everybody is satisfied and complacent.
The national Republican., 1862-02-17

IHE LEGAL TENDER CIAusE.-Tte recent
military successes aliay the principal appre
hension Of the opponents Of the legal tender
clause, viz: that the necessities OF the Govern
msnt would compel an issue Of treasury notes
beyond one hundred and fifty millions Of dol
lars. That danger may be regarded as at
an end,
The national Republican., 1862-02-17

WESTMINSTER REvIEw.--The January nun.
Der of thia Review, lor which We are indebted
70 Hud,ou Taylor, contains, Ia addition to Its
usual literary attractions, an elaborate article
upon the American question, under the head of
" The American Be'ligerents Rights Of Neu.
trails"
The national Republican., 1862-02-17
From Richmond.
SCARCITY OF IRON AND COAL.
THE DEFENsEs OF RICHMOND VERY POOR.

baltimore, Feb. Ia reliable passenger
from Old Point says some wor men from the iron
works, Ri0hmond. who came by a flag of truce,
represent that they left there for want OF work.
80 great WAS the sea arcity Of iron and coal, that
work WAS being suspended. Coal WAS enor-
mously high.
The men say there are few il any cannon LETT
in Richmond, sli having been sent away from
time to time to other points. Very few delen.
ses there have any cannon mounted.