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Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-05-30
From McClellan's Army and Richmond

New York, May 27.-The Herald cores
pendent reports the 4th Michigan Regiment,
in the recent Skirmish on the Chickahominy,
fought and routed an entire rebel brigade.
Petersburg papers report that on the 10Th
eighteen Of the Monitors crew went ashore
at City Point, were surprised by the rebels,
nine made prisoners and the balance reached
their boat and pulled for the vessel They
were shot at and eight killed. " ID. p
The Virginia Legislature has appropriated
$500, 900 to remove the women and children
and dccrepid persons from Richmond to a
place Of safety. ..' '.""
The rebel army was encampcd within few
miles of Richmond. '.. "." +. 80
Rebel accounts state that the Mayor Of
Vicksburg replied to the summons OF our
gunboats that :" Mssissippians never surren-
der" o.. ...' ..'...'.' .""'
Martial law is in force in Charleston The
papers and citizens arc fearful of the surren.
der of the city. .r
The New York 7ribune's special from Bot
TOMS Bridge, May ed, says intelligent slaves
in Gen Keys camp tins morning stated that
yesterday noon, when they left Richmond,
the rebel army was moving out of the city
and northward to the fair grounds. Those
who know the position, say that it is about
two or three miles out on high, command
ing plateau. We understand that this posi-
ton is being fortified, and that the enemy
intends to give us battle there. ."
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-05-30
Rspulse Of Gen. Banks Army.
From Chicago Journal, May rs.

From Chicago Journal, May e.
There is sad and alarming news from the
Valley of the Shenandoah. The division o
Gen. Banks, which has recently been mater
tally reduced by the withdrawal of troops
with which to reinforce Mcdowell and other
divisions, has suffered most disastrous re.
verse, superior force Of rebels under Jack
son having driven them down the valley from
Strasburg to HarPer's Ferry, Williamsburgh
and across the Upper Potomac into Maryland
The Federal force that has been thus thus
compelled to retire from an important section
Of country that was easily conquered from
rsbeldom, must be small--probably not ex.
seeding 1000 men-and of course unable to
make successful stand against an attacking
fovce that is three or four times as large.
"A great mistake was evidently made when
the larger portion of Banks army was with
drawn. Jackson has been prowling about
in the mountains for some time, awaiting
just such chance as was thus opened to HIM
to make raid to regain his lost ground. It
10 . most deplorahlc state Of things. The
Virginia Unionists, of whom there are many
in the Shenandoah valley, arc once more the
victims of persecution and outrage, and they
can expect no mercy from the advancing bar.
OStAnS. AuTpek FERRY Nlu Tue DaltlIHOrc
L Ohio Railroad will probably once more be-
come prey to rebel vandalism, and there is
great danger that before General Banks can
be sufficiently reinforced, Jackson's horde
will cross the Upper Potomac, and that Mary
land, which has thus far been successfully
defended from Southern invasion, will become
the scene of warfare. Already have the
Eowdics of Baltimore, all of whom are in
sympathy with the secessionists, become bold
insulting and riotus, encouraged by the ad.
vance Of Jackson. -f. a,.t...
The Governor of Pennsylvania, it will be
seen, has promptly responded to the call of
the War Department, for the speedy forward
ing Of new troops to meet the emergency
These, we trust, will reach the scene of action
soon enough to prove of service. And the
order by which the Government has taken
possession Of all the railroads in the country
indicate that fresh troops arms and munitions
ere to be speedily forwarded and the emer.
gency met. McDowelrs army and other
sources are rushing to the rescue, and we
have but little apprehension that the rebels
will succeed in their threatening movements
north Of the Potomac.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-05-30
Another Reaimsnt from Iowa.

The President has called on Iowa to fur.
nish another Regiment for the war. Adju.
tant General Baker has issued an order call
ing for the Eighteenth Iowa Regiment. The
place of rendezvous is not at the present wri
ting, determined upon. Iowa has distin.
guishcd herself IN this conflict for the Union,
and we hope the Eighteenth Regiment may
be raised with that promptness with which
Iowa has characterized herself upon every
occasion where she has been called upon by
the Government to aid in the suppression Of
this gigantic and unholy rebellion. Men Of
Iowa another regiment Of brave Iowa boys
is needed. Let Iowa never be behind her
sister States in unfolding tile honor Of the
old flagl ,'#.ta. 81.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-05-30
Gen. Banks Command.

vMs WONDERFUL ESCAPE OF MS L1TrLB AnAY
at! IL a OF 1000. 33 E@
Washington, May 27.-The following was
received at the War Department. at II o'clock
last night:
.4..a Williamspert, May 2G--4 p. IN.
70 the President.
4 have the honor to report the safe arrival
Of my command at this place last evening al
10 o'clock, and the passage of the 9Th corps
across the river to-day, with comparatively
little loss of men in killed. wounded, or miss
ing. OF the different combats in which my
command has participated since the march
from Strasburg, on the morning of the oath,
l am unable now to report, but have great
satisfaction in being able to say, although SER
ious, our loss is nrrch less than might have
been anticipated, considering the very great
disparity of forces engaged and the long ma.
tured plans of the enemy, which aimed at
nothing less than the entire capture of our
force. A detailed statement will be forwarded
IS soon as possible '65 ."' -. .
Ny command encountered the enemy in a
constant succession of attacks, and in well
contested engagements, at Strasburg, Middle
town, Newton, at point between these
places, and at Winchester. The force of the
enemy was estimated at from $4,000 to 90
600 men, with very strong artillery and cav
airy supports. My own force consisted of
two brigades, less than 1000 strong, all told,
1900 cavalry, 10 Parrot guns, smooth
bores. "' ,t- FL"
The substantial preservation Of the entire
supply train is a source of qualification. 1t
numbered about 500 wagons, on a forced
march Of SO miles, IS Of which were perform
I'd in one day, subject to constant attack in
front, rear and flank, according to its position,
By the enemy in full force, the panics Of
transfers, and the mischances OF river pass
age Of moro than 300 yards, with slender
preparations for fording and ferry, lost not
many more than SO wagons. '.. T
Our troops are in good spirits, and occupy
both sides of the river. ..'ss
(S!gned) Mp BANKS,
Major General Commanding.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-05-30
From General Fremont's Department.
Special Dispatch to the n. Y. Tribune. ...
E----.---- - AMY IN THE Erin Man RuLxrr1xH.


ARNY IN THE FIELD, NEAR fRANkLIS Va. /
- .g#sg.aa.s , Monday, May &c.
Further accounts are received Col. Crooke' S
bri liant victory at Lewisburg. Greenbrer Co.
On the 23d Gen. Heath attacked Col. Crook
with 5000 infantry and cavalry and six can
non. After spirited fight of an hour the
rebels were put to fight in utter confusion,
and their fight soon became a rout. Col.
Crook captured four ri6ed cannon, one 50
near his position that it was loaded with can
lister and caissons and eight rounds Of am
munition.
The rebels in the early part Of the fight
carried of their killed and wounded, but left
on the field 80 dead, including several officers
and sc wounded. One hundred prisoners
were captured, among them Lieut. Col Fin
ney, Major Edgar and Other officers. Three
hundred stand Of arms were taken
The enemy, to secure their retreat burned
Grecnbrier bridge, beyond which they could
not be pursued.
Crooks victory was only won by HARD
fighting against greatly superior forces. We
lost "A killed, 60 wounded, and five pickets
captnred. Some of our wounded were shot
il the streets Of Lewisburg, as they were re-
turning to the hospital, by the citizens.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-05-30
True.

There is no misunderstanding recent move.
ments in this State. The attempt to resur.
rect the Democratic party is made by George
w. Jones, A. G. Dodge, Chas. Mason, Dennis
Mahoney, Barnhart Hem, and others of the
same class and stripe, and for the benefit OF
the above named parties. There is not a
single lire Democrat in it--not one. There
is not single Democrat in it who has given
his active support to the war for the Union
--Burlington Hatck-Eye. ea# ..s IA
That an effort is being made to reorganize
the Democratic party in this State, and place
it under the control of such men as are named
above, is fact that cannot be disguised, for
we have evidence of it from all parts of the
State, this immediate section included.
George Washington Jones is a beautiful
man to stand at the head Of the Democracy
of Iowa. A man whose reasonable procliv
tiles were sufficiently strong to secure for him
a berth in military prison, and whose sym
pathies to-day are with Southern treason
We shall have but precious little faith in thu
loyalty Of any man who follows in the polit
cal wake Of George Washington Jones.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-05-30

II. CLAY DEAN.-The Chicago Journal a
few days ago had an item saying that H. Clay
Dean of this State has been publicly dis.
graced and cashiered from the Southern ser
vice, by an order publicly read on dress pa.
rade, at Corinth not long since" The item
was intended for the benefit of H. Clay King
of Missouri. The Journal corrected its er.
ror the next day. The Dubuque Herald
picked it up and said it was by such means
that Republican papers attempted to defame
patriots, &c, trying to make little capital
out Of it. The journal made the proper cor
rection; the Herald never did. Drowning
men snatch at straws; so the Herald picks
up every little error or whatsoever 1t may
pcrycrt to accomplish its nefarious purposes
II our opinion is wanted upon the subject o
this item, here it is in the language of tn,
Burlington Ha'ek Eye, in its comments upor
the Journal item:
This item does great injustice to II. Cha,
King, II. Clay Pate, or some other H. Clay
who has had courage enough to join the reb
cl army. Dean, whatever his love for tn,
G. S. A.. will never voluntarily remove hi
nasty carcass to any place of danger where i
is liable to become food for gun powder.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-05-30
Editorial souibs and Brev;tie..

.
Coz. Foote's feet is about being reinforced
by eight steam rams, whose buttng propen
sites are said to be irresistible by anything
| that floats. "a ssa H.,
GEN. Wool has been confirmed to full
Major-Generalship.
UNION prisoners from Richmond say that
large number Of families are moving South
and that jeff Davis had gone to Tuscaloosa
Ala. ,.,y,-Da .,e.-g ..rs
A BRIGADE to be composed entirely Of col
ored soldiers, differed by white men, is now
being raised in New York CITY, .&.'a
GEN. Halleck's lines are over twenty-five
miles in length, aud are Of a crescent form
A dispatch from Hallcck's Headquarters,
near Corinth, May "a, says Col Worthing.
ton Of the 9th Iowa was accidentally killed
by our pickcts while going the grand rounds
on last Wednesday night. The body has
been sent to Keokuk Co., s-.a..#..a
News of the capture of New Orleans in
A'S'"hu, 10 EeheidNy CohSiucTeu utCiucu
triumph for the Union, though many main
tain that twill not materially affect the issue.
VlcKsBuRo, Mss, is probably now in our
possession. The women and children were
being removed on the 18th in view of an ap-
preaching conflict. Our gunboats had arrv-
ed on the 18th, when'it is supposedthe sur
render Of the city and the forts below were
ordered. .. .... ... .,..... -.... ~.
LIEUT. Col Frank lIEaBoN Of Dubuque has
been nominated Brigadier General by the
President. ~. 49,. ........ r............, ..
The Independence Cir7ian records the
very sudden death Of Mr. Charles Cummings,
Of that place, caused by the bursting or wear
ing ont Of the cutclc of the heart, allowing
the blood to flow in and fill the entire throax
TnE present liabilities Of the Southern Con-
federacy approximate TO $4l0,000,O0O. ~
Had Gen. Hunters Proclamation taken ef-
feet it would have freed over one million two
hundred thousand slaves, valued by their
owners at more than six hundred millions of
dollars. -T' SIS 70. rT" =#.#-.a -'..7 "a
SENATOR Wilson estimates the present
forces Of the Government at $40, 900. Pc l..
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-05-30

WIscoNsIN.-"Old Woody Wisconsin" has
done nobly for tho cause of the Union; a.
900 Of her sons have gone forward to main
tain the supremacy of the old flag. The
President has called on her for an additional
regiment, and Gov. Solomon has issued his
proclamation calling upon the Men of Wis
consin' to fill up the Goth regiment. Brave
old Wisconsin! home Of our childhood, we
honor you
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-05-30

We see report going the rounds Of the
press that Col. Williams, of the Third Iowa
is in Northern Iowa, suffering from injuries
received at the Pittsburg battle. This
was true several weeks ago, but Col. Viii.
lams has been with his boys before Cor.
NTH for some weeks past. He has not yet
however, taken the command, as upon his
return he suffered relapse, and has not YET
sufficiently recovered to resume his duties.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-05-30
The Government Takes Possession Of all
the RailI Dads.
WASHINGTON, May 25.

WASHINGTON, May 70.
mn Ordered, by virtue Of the authority vested
BY, an Act of Congress, the President takes
military possession Of all the railroads in the
United States from and after this date until
further ordered, and directs that the respcc-
tive railroad companies, their officers and
, servants, shall hold themselves in readiness
for the transportation of troops and munit-
ions Of war. as may be ordered by the mill
tary authorizes to the exclusion of all other
business.
~ order Of the Secretary Of War.
(6gned) J. N. C. MEIGS
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-05-30

TnE EIGHTEENTH Iowa ISrANrRr.-Captain
Getchell's Haweye Rifle Company which has
been staying in this city for some weeks past
has been transferred from the Fourteenth to
the new Regiment of Iowa Infantry being
raised. i0 ..-.a "' '+
This Company will he Co. A. Of the Eight
ecnth Iowa Infantry, which will be quarter d
at Clinton Dubuque Herald" =
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-05-30

THE Weekly (Burlington) Hamkeye, about
the first of July, is to be enlarged to an
eight-page paper. 1t will be fully as large
as the N. Y. Weekly Tribune. There is no
better paper in the Safe than the Burlington
Ha,oAeyc, and we are pleased to see it so
prosperous and hope its enterprising publish.
er may be altogether successful.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-05-30

GEN. SIaEL.-This hero of the Union army
vas in Chicago on Saturday evening last,
and was serenaded, to which he replied il,
short, earnest speech for the Union. Gen.
Sigcl is on his way to Washington to accep.
an important command at the request Of the
Government ..- ....... ...a. ...,.,..... 49,.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-05-30
Burnside Captures Raleigh.

A dispatch from Baltimore, May 25, brings
the report that Gen. Burnside has captured
Raleigh. We are inclined to credit the re-
port and are of the opinion that General
Burnside found no very difficult task in SO
doing. 1t is an important achievement Raj
eigh is the capital of North Carolina, and
otherwise a city Of considerable importance.
Another dispatch from Fortress Monroe, May
"a, informs us that a few days ago the old
Gag was raised in Raleigh by the citizens
We have no particulars. The news was
brought to Fortress Monroe by flag OF
truce. In fact our news from North Caro-.
lima for the past week or two confirms us in
our belief that the people Of that State arc
returning to their senses, if in truth they, as
majority, have ever lost them. We hope
our news may be fully confirmed, and
that ere long we may have the extreme graf.
ification of welcoming North Carolina back
to the sisterhood of States and her allegiance
to the Stars and Stripes.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-05-30

THE Nashville Union says Jefftrso, Davis
President of the Southern Confcderacy, is the
son of horse thief who once lived in the
town OF Fairview, Todd county, Kentucky
some fifty miles from this city. He is said
70 be bastard. And he is the head Of q
bastard Confcderacv .- r..', t-stE a. .. e.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-05-30

QuIrE RIGHT.-We are informed that Mr.
Artenus Ward has positively declined to ex
hibit his Children in the Wood at Barnum's
approaching Observation-Disclosures
Gus or Baby Show Family Far. ....a-. .,
Yes, quite right; Artemus knows that III.
business wouldn't be legitimate. w .-t-
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-05-30

DOC LANA meeting was held in Perry
Township, Buchanan county, on the 18th
inst, to take into consideration the merits
and demerits of the dog-law. Resolutions
were adopted declaring utter disapprobation
of the law, and requesting that no person in
the township enforce the same, &c. Perry
Township better secedc and set up confed.
cracy.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-05-30

TINS Adjutant Genera; of Connecticut re-
ports to the Legislature that the State has
sent to the War 543 officers and 1923 pri-
Yates total 1866. The number enrolled
in the militia act Of 1861 is 1850.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-05-30

The New York SEVENTH REGIMENT.
famous New York Seventh Regiment left
New York, May 26, for Washington. Their
march down Broadway was a perfect ova.
tion," says the telegram. The very same
expression that was made when this same
regiment passed through Broadway on the
10th of April, 1861, on their march to the
bcleagued capital. How wildly it brings tc
mind the scenes of year ago. Then tue
cry Of Washington is in danger ~ was
raised and the New York Seventh was the
first to march to its protection. To, day the
same thrilling cry is echoed over the land
and with it comes again the word, The
New York Seventh marched tonight 70,
Washington" ".... j. A. .... a
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-05-30

Qua exchanges generally report crops as
looking finely, and the prospect for boun-
tiful harvest as never better,
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-05-30
Mattera at Norfolk.

The Norfolk rebels are displaying thci,
grit. The Mayor and City Council refuse tt
take the oath of allegiance, and Gen. Wool
on the other hand, assures the people that
the matter is entirely in their own hands tc
return to their allegiance or not He assures
them that so soon as they would acknowl
edge the supremacy of the government, they
will enjoy its fostering aid, but while they re.
main in their present rebcllious mood they
will be cut off from all advantages of trade
and commerce, and the city will be governed
by strict martial law, He assures them that
no contingency can possibly arise whereby
Norfolk will again be given up to the control
Of the rebel government, and that those who
entertain Union sentiments can give express.
sion to them with ample assurances of pro-
lection of all their rights as citizens of the
United States. The Union men, however,
still hold back, afraid to express their senti-
ments. The action az the Government in
refusing to allow provisions to 60 there for
loyal people is severely criticised and the
propriety Of such course by no means ap.
proved The scarcity Of provisions and nee.
essaries Of life arc so great and prices so high
that the poorer classes have to live almost
entirely on fish and oysters. The Secess.
ionists are nearly all wealthy people who can
stand high prices and have laid in their stock
long since. There is no doubt that the de-
cision Of Gen. Wool is leading to great suf-
fering among the poorer classes. They have
suffered beyond all endurance for 4 year.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-05-30

IT is reported that our Government will in
the course ola few months have several three.
hundred pound guns in readiness.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-05-30
THE LATEST NEWS.

Gen. Banks has received reinforcement
Of at least $4,000 well disciplined troops. HI
has also received several car loads Of heavy
siege guns. He will NOW be able to again
assume the offensive, and we see it reported
that there is probability of Jackson's rebel
army being trapped. d .af 8
The big scare raised about Washington
being in danger seems to have had but little
foundation. However it may have been, the
Capital is now placed out Of all danger by the
prompt response ofthe loyal North. sat
News from McClcllan's Army is favorable.
Hanover Court House was occupied few
days ago with but slight loss OH our side
The rebels lost one cannon and many killed,
wounded and missing.
Our latest adviccs from Gen. Halleck's ar
my say that on Sunday morning our army
moved up to within three.quartcrs Of a mile
Of the enemies Notifications on Sunday night,
and are cntrcnched A battle was expected
to take place in a few days. 1t was reported
that the rebels had been reinforced by 1000
raw troops under Gen. Lowell
The Norfolk Day Book has been suppress
ed for treason. ~ .Gi- GnrI a4wI arm
We have rumor of the surrender of
Vicksburg, Miss, and that our feet is en- route
for Memphis. -. -.'
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-05-30
l.. CHAPMAN,

TTORNEY AT LAW AND SOLICITOR IN
N CHANCERY Office in Over,nan's Block, over q.
n. Miners Drug Store, Cedar Falls Iowa.
Will practice in Black Hawk County and all the ad-
joining counties in Northern Iowa Particular attention
given to obtaining Pensions and Bounty Land.
All business attended to with promptness and fidelity.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-05-30
The Presidents Call for Additional Troop

The past week has been notable one.-
We have lived over the days Of year ago.
First came the news Of the rcpulse of Banks
little army in the Shenandoah Valley and its
miraculous preservation by retreat across the
Potomac; then the reply Of the glorious old
Commonwealth Of freedom to the Presidents
call for additional troops. Washington is
in dangerr' was the cry raised; and then
the same prompt and hearty response from
the loyal North by the rapid formation Of
new regiments and the same hurried depar
ture for the Capital We see by what has
transpircd during the past week that the first
ardor of the people in this war has not grown
cold, and. that if 100000 men are not enough
to maintain the Union, then more, even twice
that number will be placed in the field
While we deplore the repulse of Banks, and
the consequent danger Of the Capital, as re-
ported, still We have by this had another dis
play ofthe glorious, burning patriotism of this
people. That those not in the field are not
ready to leave their homes and rally around
the standard Of their country, even to man,
so to speak, is now dispelled by the bright
fame which has flashed athwart the land and
disclosed to us the heart Of the great North
No conscript acts are needed here.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-05-30
w. u. MILLER, M. D.,

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