The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-08-20
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New ana Items.
Gems. Mccall, and Reynolds and AS
other officers and soldiers were exchanged
by the rebels on the 18th.
The rebels are reported to be sending
heavy reinforcements to jackson at Cor
louisville
Subsequent to the recent fight near the
Cedar Mountain Union soldier was found
dead in the woods with his musket barra
grasped in both hands. The stock was
broken off, and eleven dead rebels with
heads broken by his blows, attested to the
desperation and bravery with which he
fought
The Richmond Examiner of tho 10Th,
states that 800 prisoners have arrived at
the Libby prison from Pope's army among
whom arc 81 officers, including Big Gen.
Prince, and one Maj. General-name not
mentioned.
The Israelites Of Chicago have raised a
full company for the war and over $1,000
to give it good start. The act is com.
mendable.
Brigadier Gen. Heron, now in Washing
ton has reported the quota Of Iowa under
the call for 100000 as full, and that
his brigade will be ready in twenty days
for the field.
$50 more rebel prisoners arrived from
Culpcpper, on the 10th.
Admiral Dupont has reported to the Ma.
Wy Depa, tment that on the 4th inst. the
steamer Huron captured the schooner
Aquilla while attempting to run the block
AIDE Of Charleston harbor. She is of u
tons burthen, and was laden with between
500 and 400 barrels of turpentine, and
bound for Nassau, N. P.
A battle is reported to have occurred at
Tazewell, seven miles from Cumberland
Gap, on the 18th between IL to 1900 rebels
and 5000 federals; the latter are reported
to have been surrounded and to have sur
rendered after fighting CALAMITY for several
hours. The report seems to lack confir-
nation, and we trust it is not true
Dispatches from Memphis Of the 18th,
state that the rebels are in mourning over
the Arkansas and refuse consolation. The
feeling pervades the entire SOUTH
The skedaddle from St. Louis to escape
draft has stopped.
Gen. Butler is assessing the rich rebels
Of New Orleans for money to relieve the
destitute of the city.
Jackson's forces are said to have fallen
back to Thoroughfare Mountain, south
west Of Gordonsville.
Gen. Pope has issued an order directing
the punishment of all who commit abuses
under his order No. 5, relative to subsist-
ing upon the enemy.
The Anglo Saxon, has arrived with dates
from Londonderry Sth. Several European
sovereigns are expected soon to meet at
Cologne. French newspapers insist on
Rome's being delivered to Italy. -Garabal-
di is said to have but $50 followers, poorly
armed.-They have rumor at Madrid that
Murat is intended for King Of Mexico
The house Of r. Rosebou & Co., of Man
chester have failed for $4,000, OOo-A
great battle has been fought by Turks and
Montenegins both claiming the victory.
Late intelligence received from Cumber-
land Gap, gives the lie to the rebel stories
of our defeat 1t is said that the l4th
Kentucky regiment whipped four rebel re-
giments. 81 Of the 10th Ohio were taken
prisoners, and afterwards exchanged for
one rebel Lieutenant Colonel who had been
captured by the Union forces. The whole
affair was a success to the federal arms
Rebel officers admit loss Of $50 killed
and wounded. We took 213 wagon loads
of forage, and IS horses, and lost the KNAPP
sacks of two regiments.
Deserters from Stonewall Jackson's army,
state that since the battle of Cedar Noun
tain, over 5000 conscript soldiers have
left him.
Gen. Burnside with his army has arrived
at Culpepper, and will cooperate with
Popc's forces.
The exchange Of prisoners still contin-
ues, though the Adj. Gen. at Wash
ington says it is confined to officers.
The arrival and departure Of troops at
Washington, has given that city its old
former lively appearance.
Gen. Mccall, since his release is reported
to have said our motto should be, ''instant
submission of the rebels, or their exter-
mination."
There was general advance of the Union
forces towards the Rapidan on the 18th.
Coils Corcoran, and Wilcox have at length
been exchanged. The old Goth, has been
ordered to Washington to participate in the
formal welcome of the former.
Culpepper reports on the 18th state that
the rebels attempted to cross the Rapidan
but were driven back by Segel.
Dispatches from GLASGOW, Mo-, state
that Guitar has dispersed Poindexter's
guerrillas in all directions, fighting Is miles
on the run, and obliging the rebel Chief to
burn bridge to avoid falling into our
hands Rebel loss 2 to 800 killed and
wounded.
Col. Corcoran is about to be nominated
Brigadier General
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Look TO YOUR TEErH-We are reminded
that Dr. Pierce, of New York, will certain