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Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-12-19
An Infuriated Female Captures Ten Sc
.a. -#F ceSsiOnists.

Capt. Boight, of Co. II, 23d Kentucky reg
imcnt, formerly resident of this city, and
who has just returned on a short furlough,
relates 70 US the following curious anecdote
of the war, for the veracity of which he will
himself answer:
During the retreat of the army Of Kirby
Smith from Cumberland Gap, the regiment
to which he belonged was in the van Of the
Federal army. One morning when the regi-
ment was about twenty miles east of the Wild
Cat Mountains, they were surprised to see a
file of ten men all Of them secesh, marching
towards their lines, and woman marching
in their rear with a musket in her hands on
their coming within the Federal lines she
coolly gave them up to the officer command
ing as prisoners. In accounting for their
capture. she said that her husband had join.
ed military company in the Federal service,
and had left her alone to take care Of the
house, which lay between the two armies.--
Eleven secessonists had come into the house
that morning and proceeded making them.
selves perfectly at home, first killing all her
chickens, and setting them to roast by the
fire. They then proceeded to dispose of the
things around the house taking up the car
pets, and constructing horse blankets out of
them.
They next perpctrated other atrocities Of
q destructive and Objectionable character,
which had the effect OF making the lady OF
the house furiously Wild" as the Captain
expresses it, and she determined that such
outrageous conduct should not 60 unpunish-
ed, she accordingly carried away their mus
kets to place of safety, reserving two for
her own use, and then, going to the room in
which they were regaling themselves on her
defunct chickens, she informed them that
they we're her prisoners. One of them jump
ed up to seize her, when she leveled her gun
at him and fired, causing him to bite the
dust, which lay thickly strewed on the car
petless floor. Throwing away the now use
less gun, she took the other in her hand and
ordered the remaining ten to march toward
the Union camp threatening TO shoot the first
who attempted to run away. Having whole
some fear Of sharing similar fate to that Of
their companion, they went quietly along,
and were accordingly handed over to the mil
itary authorities. On being laughed at for
being taken prisoners by woman, they said
they had been wanting to get captured for
some time past, and were heartily glad that
they were prisoners at last. They were en-
tirely sick Of the war, they said, and did not
care how so as they got out Of it.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-12-19

A woman in London recently cut out her
tongue and bled to death.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-12-19

THE DESERTED RooM-Few things are cal
culated to make more painful impression
than the view of empty rooms, once contain.
ing within their walls so much of the warmth,
and light, and joy Of life. There is voice
in their silence, ever proclaiming the muta-
bility Of human things; the dull ashes in the
chcerless CRATE are emblematical of the de-
caying embers aforetime burning in bosoms
now changed and cold; the remnants of a
string which lie about the floors, are types Of
the broken fbers which once bound some
fond heart to cherished object, severed Eow,
but still refusing to quit their hold 1t is
nothing to tell us that I" the change is for the
better" that they were glad to leave," that
they would be much better off when they
were gone" who has not felt the falla-
cious character of such comfort, in the BIT
terness Of q parting hour!
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-12-19
AMEIC AN HOTEL.
JOHN HI. BROWN.

NOTARY PUBLIC, Cedar Falls, Black Hawk
IN County, Iowa. REAL ESTATE, INsuRANc. AND Col.
LECTION AGExcY. Real Estate bought and sold. Taxes
paid for residents in all the Northern Counties ef Iowa.
Titles investigated Collections made and proceeds remit
ted promptly, on favorable terms.
EE REFERENCES. r.---.-
Hon. Thos 9. Wilson, Hon. b. s. Wilson, Dubuque Iowa.
Messrs Greene Merritt Co. Bankers, Cedar Rapids, g
3. Clark Esq. Pres. Branch State Bank, Iowa City,
Gesrge Fisher, Esq. Scranton, Penn.
A. H. Miller, ESQ. Spencer, N. Y.
Or. Geo. sprague, Sec'y Ohio Stock Co. Butler Co.
Dr.. g. A. Bishop. Peter Melendy. Cedar Falls. Iowa.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-12-19
From the Continental Monthly. !

In the black terror.night,
On yon mist .shrouded hill,
Slowly, with footstep light,
Stealthy, and grim, and still,
Like ghost in winding sheet
Risen at midnight bell,
Over his lonely beat
Marches the sentinel!
In storm defying cloak
Hand on his trusty gun
Heart, like q heart Of oak
Eye, never-setting sun;
Speaks but the challenge shout,
All foes without the line,
Heeds but, to solve the doubt,
Watchword and eountersign.
Camp. ward the watchfres CLEAN
Beacon like In the gloom,
Round them his comrades dream
pictures Of youth and home.
While in his heart the bright
IIope-fires shine everywhere,
In loves enchanting light
Memory lies dreaming thero.
Faint, through the silence come
From the foes grim array,
Growl Of impatient drum
Eager for morrow's fray;
Echo OF song and shout,
Curse and carousal glee
As in fiendish rout
Demons at reveiry.
Close, in the gloomy shade
Danger turks ever nigh
Grasping his dagger blade
Crouches tn assassin spy;
Shrinks at the guardman's tread,
Quails Tore his geamng eyes,
Creeps back with baified hate,
Cursing his cowardce.
Naught can beguile his bold
Unsleeping vigilance
Fen in the firefiame, old
Visions unheeded dance,
Fearless Of lurking spy,
Scornful OF awassail swell,
With an undunted eye
Marches the sentinel,
Low, to his trusty gun
Eagerly whispers he,
Wait, with tn. morning sun
March we to victory.
Fools, into Satan's clutch
Leaping ere dawn of day:
He who would fght must watch,
he who would win must pray
Pray for the night bath wings;
Watch for the foe is near;
March till the morning brings
Fame-wreath or soldiers bier.
80 shall the poet write,
When all hath ended well,
Thus through the nations night
Marched Freedoms sentinel
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-12-19

THE rebels have raised little or No grain isI
their fields, and, being bootless and shosless,
they don't even raise corns upon their toks.--l
L2uisrille journal. a.T
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-12-19
ID. ALLIE
ORSON RICE,

A TrORNEY AT LAW, NOTARY PUBLIC
AAND GENERAL LAND AGENT, Butler Center, But
Co. Iowa, will practice in Butler and adjping Coun-
ties Particular attention paid to Collections and remit
tancss made to any part Of the State Titles examined,
Faxes paid and all other business pertaining to Colec
ien and Agency oface. Lq-1y
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-12-19

A SENSIBLE VIEw.-H Vanity Fair says
We hear good deal about suspending the
Habeas Corpus; but when the Government
catches traitor, why doesn't it suspend the
Corpus and let thu Habeas go."
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-12-19

The TURN OF LIFE.-Between the years of
forty and sixty, man who has properly reg
ulated himsslf may be considered in the
prime of life His matnrcd strength of con-
stituti0n renders him almost impervious to
the attacks OF disease, and experience has
given sonndness to his judgment His mind
is resolute, irm and equal !; all his functions
are in the highest order. He assumes mas.
terry over business, builds up competence
on the foundation he has formed in early
manhood, and passes through q period Of
life attended by many qualifications. Having
gone year or two past sixty he arrives at
standstill. But athwart this viaduct. call.
ed "The Turn of Life" which, if crossed in
safety, leads to the valley of" Old Age /"
around which the river winds, and then be-
yond without boat or causeway to effect it's
passage. The bridge is, however, construct
ed of fragile materials, and it depends upon
how it is trodden, whether it bend or break.
GOut and apopleyy are also in the vicinity. to
waylay the traveller, and thrust him from the
pass but let him grid up his loins and pro
vide himself with filter staff, and he may
trudge in safety with perfect composure. -
To quit metaphor; the Turn of Life" is a
turn either into prolonged walk or into the
grave. The system and powers having reach
ed their utmost expansion, now begin to eth
er close in like flowers at sunset, or break
down at once. One judicious stimulant, q
single excitement, may force it beyond its
strength; whilst careful supply Of props,
and the withdrawal Of all that tends to force
plant, viii sustain it in beauty and vigor
until night has entirely set in-TAs Science
cfIte.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-12-19
DOME OF THE CAPITOL Ar WASH.
INGTON.

The National Intelligencer states that the
great dome Of the capitol, designed by Thorn
as U. Walter, and now in course of construc-
ton under his direction, is rapidly progress
ing to completion. The principal frame Of
the structure has been finished, the ribs of
the cupalo have been put in place, and the
plates, which constitute the outer covering.
are being set, and will be finished before the
close Of this month. After this shall have
been done, nothing will be left to complete
the exterior of the dome but the construction
of the lantern and the placing of the orna-
lnents on the upper windows and around
the spring Of the cupalo. These ornaments
are now being cast, and one Of them repres-
enting honeysuckle, has been placed in
position, and presents very handsome ap-
peaIance. The present hight OF the iron
work above the basement floor Of the capitol
is two hundred and fifteen feet, and the right
Of the portion yet to be constructed, includ.
ing the crowning statue, is about seventy
feet. The whole quantity Of iron received
from the beginning Of the work up to the
present time was abeut seven and half mil.
lion pounds, and, according to the estimate
of the architect, about eight hundred thous-
and pounds more will he needed to complete
the work. The dome will be crowned with
Crawferd's gigantic and imposing statue Of
:" Freedom" which is nineteen and half
feet hifih, and weighs about fifteen thousand
pounds. This statue is made entirely Of
bronze, and is composed Of five sections
The entire cost Of the statue was about &2b.
900. The sum Of $7OO, 900 has been appro-
priated by Congress for the dome, the most
Of which has been expended aasI
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-12-19
l.. CHAPMAN.

A TTORNEY AT LAW AND SOLICITOR IN
"A CHANCERY. Office in Overman's Block, over @.
n. Miners Drug Store, Cedar Falls, Iowa.
viii practice in Black Hawk County and all the ad
jsinng counties In Northern Iowa. Particular attention
given 10 obtaining Pensions and Bounty Land.
All business attended to with prompness and fidelity.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-12-19

The LAST OF THE PIRATE SUHTER.--It is
announced in the English journals that
Messrs. Cunard, Wilson & Co., OF Liverpool,
will shortly sell At auction, at Gibraltar, tho
notorious pirate ship Sumter. with all her
stores and armament. Unless Laird, of Bir.
kenhcad, o, some other person buys her in
for account Of the Confederates and sets her
going once more on her depredations on AmsrsI
lean and British property, this will be the
last Of this venture of the rebels. She has
lain for many months lt Gibraltar, blockad-
ed by the United States steamer Tuscarora.
and was not long ago abandoned by her
crew after an affray among some Of her OH
GERS. SF
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1862-02-21
Shall we Give up the Luxuries =

A receipt is going the rounds Of the
papers for making barley coffee. coupled
with the statement that not more than.
one.thirl Of the amount Of real coffee is
now sold per week, that was sold previous
to the coffee tariff imposition. 1t is also.
stated that great preparations are under
way for making maple sugar the coming
spring and raising sorghum next season,
to furnish sufficient quantity Of the
sweetening of life, without relying on the
juice of the sugar cane. We would up
hold in the strongest manner home pro-
auctions Of all kinds, for they add so
much to the wealth of the country. 1t is
also our candid opinion that the American
people might get on just as we'll, perhaps
a great deal better, if they would use few
er luxurics. If man is convinced he is,
using any luxury which is deleterious to
his health or his purse, or which he would
d Ia + ffsa f.Hr 7 Il :
be better off in any way without, he had
better stop; he ought to have stop pedlong
ago But isn't it rather mean to quit just
now on account of the tax, imposed on luz
urisc for carrying on thewar? A man
must have a diminutive respect for himself
as be sits slipping a mild decoctlOn Of bar
ley in place Of the coffee he used to love
so we'll, and oil because the coffee costs
few cents pound more than formerly,
the surplus going into the Impoverished
treasury Of the country. The government
has got as far as it ian go without money,
and has found il necessary to appeal 70
the asgumeat,ms adcrumsaaam. We have
all Of US got 70 help pay for this var. 10
Y taf.f q
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1862-02-21

SURpRrsE-A CARD. Mrs. S. w Rob-
inson. for herself and family. would ex-
press her gratitude to her friends in Nor.
ristown. who have been So constant in
their kindness since the death of her hus-
band. Rev. S. Robinson. She would par.
ticularly thank those friends. who, to the
number of about seventy, made her sur
prise visit on the evening Of the 18th
inst, leaving substantial tokens of their
good will to the amount of twenty five
dollars
In this connection she would also ex.
press her heart felt thanks to those per,
sons who have placed a tasteful monument
at the grave of their late pastor.
Morrisville. Feb. 10th, 1862.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1862-02-21

ness, those Sabbaths of the past aud Of
the present, far away in johnson, are BY
no means forgotten.
Poor Willie Merriam he has met with
a sad misfortune. Ills sad, sad fate,
indeed, thus early in life to receive such a
crippling blow. Poor fellow how l pity
him. And yet he may well be proud of
that crippled arm, as he would be of tho
glittering stars on his shoulder. The
struggle in which he was wounded, was
probably the most desperate engagement
which has taken place during the war,
and wound received in that action, will
ever be a sufficient guaranty for heroism,
bravery and honor. Joseph Gilman was
here some two months ago. I've not heard
of him since. George Dunton. think il
all right. George Garvin was sick for a
long time in the fall, but is we'll now,
though he has not yet been returned for
duty.
[The writer here says that the order of
Gen. Brooks in relation to wearing boots,
has been countermanded. AS we under
stand him, Col. Veasey was put under ar
rest, on account of some action in some
way connected with the boot order"
He also states that COL Hyde has been
for several days under arrest; but does
not say for what. We infer, though, that
his offense is similar to that of COL, Yea.
soy. Ed .5.."
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1862-02-21

-MEAsLY, vERY.-A private letter from
Irasburgh informs us that nearly every
one In that town who had not previously
had the measles, have either been down,
this winter. or are now sick with that
disease. Eight schools, (about all in
town, we should think have been CON-
PEELED to suspend on accounted the ina
bility of the scholars to attend. At
Glover Hollow, out of school of twenty
five scho lars, twenty -one have had the
measles. We also learn that the disease
has been very prevalent in nearly all
parts of the county.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1862-02-21
Stowe, Feb. is, 1862.

@ Among the incidents of the storm
of Jan. 25th, it Is stated that while Dan
lei Stocker and his son were breaking ont
u road near their housein Jamaica, young
Stocker started over hill in chase of his
fathers hat. got it. and was climbing the
hill back, when large quantity of snow
slid from above and completely buried
him. Mr.. Stockcroseeing his son didn't
come back, went tolook for him, and MOTTO
ing the slide, went to work with his shov-
el. and succeeded in digging his son out,
unhurt though well squeezed by the
weight of snow, after q burial of more
than an hour.---Ffee PrssA ~
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1862-02-21

a. A Correspondent in Cambridge
who, we judge, is not without interest in
the matter, says that the two individuals
spoken of last week as being sent for"
by the town authorities for selling liquor,
were mere sellers of beer. and that the
real sellers of rum are still uudisturbed
We have no doubt that he knows; and if
his statements are true, we would suggest
to the authorities that they ought to be
fair, and serve all offenders alike. We
cannot give the communication entire for
want of room. An.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1862-02-21

On Saturday last, Phineas Bartlett. Of
Belvidere. member OF IL sd kegt., but
who was discharged short time since,
on account of illness, was examined at
johnson, on charge of having appropri.
ated TO his own use money sent by him
from different individuals at Camp Griffin
to their friends in this county. The evi.
dencc against him, seems to be purely cir
cumstantial; butts of such character
that the authorities ordered him to give
bonds for his appearance at the next term
Of the County Court, for trial but fail
ing to procure which, he was committed to
the care of Col. Earle, for safe keeping.
sslhe amounts sent by him were as fol-
lows; MniRand, of Hyde Park, $40, +;
Khipplesoof Morrisvills, $50; Austin,
Johnson $40; Gookin, johnson, $40 ;
Whittemore. Belsidere. $l6O; s. Whitte,
more, Belvidsre, $50; c0wen, Belyislsre,
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1862-02-21

SOMETHING New IN STowE.-H. D.
Wood has commenced filing his new store
room with an assortment of hardware of
nearly all descriptions wanted in the
country. We could not, if we should try,
tell all he has got; but if any one has
any curiosity in the matter, or is in want
of anything in the line, Stowe is not a
great way of, and they had better give
him a call. ....-.
Mr.. Wood is also doing considerable
business in marble work, such as grave
stones, monuments &c. He is also ma
king some fine tin sap buckets, read his
advertisement. .... ..... .......
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1862-02-21

$3.50; Brown, Belvidere, $40, scott,
johnson, $40; Burnham. Morristown,
$40; Story. Morristown. $40; Bingham,
Morristown, $40. The money sent to
the two Whittcmores, be has delivered !;
but the other he claims to have lost.
At the time of his arrest he was at
Rutland. where he had gone to get his
Estate pay" and to enlist in the 9TH Reg.
Hon. Alex Riddle was sent for him, and
returned with him about noon on Satur-
day. He was committed to Jail between
8 and 10 P. NJ. ..'r.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1862-02-21

The RoADs.-It may be new to some.
but we suppose it is nevertheless true, that
highway surveyors are under just the same
obligations to see that the roads are pass
able in winter as in summer; and this
being the case, we would suggest that a
little attention to the matter just now, in
the way of filling up cradle holes" "
would wonderfully raise their popularity,
and save great deal Of unspoken pro-
family.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1862-02-21
pREsEyrAr1oN.--Mr. McKillop, Princi.

PREsESrAr1oN.--Mr McKillop, Princi-
pal of the Peoples Academy at Norris
vile, is quite popular with tho young
people who have been favored with his in.
structlOns. AS u token Of their upprecia-
ton Of his good qualities as d teacher and
friend, he was, at the close Of the winter
term. presented with copies of the com.
plete works Of the poets, Ohaucer and
Spencer. NJ fiAatao alt' d,
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1862-02-21

and inyokes the God of battles. He closes
his prayer, pronounces bis text and
breaches short discourse. The benedic-
ton is then pronounced. the band plays
Yankee Doodle and the company march
back to quarters.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1862-02-21

A CARD.-The undersigned would ex-
press unfeigned thanks. to their brethren
and very kind friends. for the pleasant
visit, afternoon and evening, Of the 18th
inst. not forgetting their very substantial
tokens of kindness, Donation" Of $50,
Of which over SOS was cash.
May kind Heaven reward the donors
with earthly measure running over,
and final inheritance with the Saints
in light GEO. Whitney,
E. j. WHITNEY.
Stowe, Feb. Is, 1862. "''''ht's
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1862-02-21
Hail Column ia !

Our troops are doing glorious work for
the Stars and Stripes. Their deeds of
valor follow each other 50 closely that we
have barely time to record one, ere an
other, more glorious than the preceding,
bursts upon US. Let us rejoice in the
hope that this rebellion will soon be sub
dued. and our glorious banner be permit
ted to wave over every town and hamlet
in the whole land. The following from
the Burlington Free Press tells the whole
story: -.... a..
1.-THE hard fought seige Of Fort Donel.
son is ours, and has resulted in the most
signal success of the war. The fort itself,
most formidable stronghold and the key
to the rebel position in western Kentucky
and Tennessee Major Gen. Bushlad
Johnston, of Kentucky, who led the Utah
expedition, and is probably the ablest
General in the rebel army; Brig. Gen.
Buckner, and army of fifteen thousand
men, are all ours. ....... s..
The investment of the Fort took place
Oh Thursday last, with sumo skirmishing
Of outposts. That. night eight thousand
U. S. troops arrived. making a besciging
force of fifty thousand. Friday morning
the attack began in earnest on the part
of the land forces, and the enemy were
driven from their intrenchments, with
which the fort was surrounded, into the
main Notifications, which proved to be OF
immense strenth. Friday afternoon Com.
Footc with his fleet of six guuhoats joined
in the attack With the same daring
which decided the fate of Fort Henry, he
pushed his boats within 800 yards Of the
rebel water batteries, and for more than
an hour maintained a hot assault, the
boats, from the more elevated position OF
the enemy's works, suffering much more
from his fire chan at Fort Henry. They
kept closely to their work however. and
were in fair way to decide the day, the
enemy already having begun to run from
his water batteries, when by two unlucky
shots the steering apparatus of the Com
modore's Flag ship and Of another iron
gun boat were disabled. The two Grip
pied boats drifted down the stream; The
remainder of the feet desisted from the
attack, and Com. Foote who was slightly
wounded, returned to Cairo to bring up
additional mortar boats. '.|.'
On Saturday the assault was renewed
with fresh spirit, and after hard fighting
and stubborn resistance, of which The de-
tails as yet are scanty, the day closed
with our gallant troops in possession Of
what is described as the Upper Fort
and left wing of the enemy's fortifca-
tions," commanding the remainder Of his
works, and giving promise Of full possess
ion next day. On Sunday the Fort Sur.
rendered, with 10000 of its defenders.
Of course all this has not been accom-
piishcd without heavy losses on both sides
tine. accounts of which are yet to come.
We have no room for comment on this
crushing ulow to the rebellion. Nor is
there need. The announcement is glory
enough for one day. The American Ea-
gle is proud fowl to-day. Glory Halle.
lujah p VI