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IroL.oY OF THE cenrEDE.ATE

POLICY OF THE CONFEDERATE.
fFromihc Nashville (Tenn.) Union. 18th inss.l
The late guerrilla raids. in this State
and Kentucky, are no doubt only partial
developments off, widely extended plot.
The plot is well contrived to create great
terror and do much mischief Its gener.
al features are as follows: Many rebel,
officers and privates, have been sent back
to their homes from the confederate army,
ostensibly quitting the service in disgust.
md protesting loyalty by taking the oath
of allegiance. but really for the purpose
Of organizing marauding bands at home
to rob and murder Union men.
For months past soldiers have been re-
turning from the rebel army to Middle
Tennessee. some Of whom have taken the
oath, while many others have not. We
had hoped that they had ail heartily re-
pented of their wicked enterprise and de-
sired to atone for their treason, but in
many instances they have returned only
to spy ont our strength and positions, to
confer with sympathizers at home, to or
ganiEe companies of marauders, and to
inflame the land with the torch of ruin.
We have suffered these men to come and
talk freely and without restraint with mo-
torious traitors. in our city, and have al
lowed them to bear messages in and out
betweenltraitors around headquarters and
traitors in the country. We have allow
cd them to make the country huge am
buscade for our soldiers and loyal men.
When these spies have ascertained the
position and strength of our various CON-
mands, it 10 an easy task to make forced
marches and cut off in detail few hun
bred soldicrs whose officers are ambitious
Of quslling the rebellion by making con-
cilisting speeches, and catching the run.
awsy slaves Of rebels. The guerrillas
have the game all their own way. We
are betting ON the gamblers tricks. aud
furnishing oil tho stakes. In such =
mode Of warfare the finest troops in the
world can be exterminated bya few squads
of rangers. II is time this disastrous
carelessness and confidence should stop.
1t is cruelty TO our soldiers and to our
loyal citizens. 1t discourages all mani
Hesitation of Union feeling, for it is made
at the risk of ones life and property, nav,
far more than risk; for loyalty speaks in
the very face Of destruction, If We con-
tinue to trust to the reason and good
faith Of the rebels. Are traitors too hon.
orable to forswear themselves if they can
thus destroy our armies and get the ~
tendency Will men who have violated
their oaths in cold blood ..scruple to do 80
again when infamed with rage if it is
their interest to do so ?
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Sd brigade, 9th division, commanded
by Col. Reid. 18th Iowa.
18th Iowa, armed with Belgian mus
kets and some old and new Springfield
rifles, exchanged on the field of Shiloh.
found the arms and accoutrements Of
this regiment in excellent order, and the
appearance Of the officers and men soldier
like; the condition and efficiency Of the
regiment very good. and the hospital ar
rangements and accommodations CON-
Portable. The camp and general police /
found very good. One company Of this
regiment tx } was absent on provost duty
in town.
18th Iowa, Sd brigade, 9th division,
armed with the Enfield and Belgian mus
kets and few Springfield rifles, old and
new, causing great inconvenience, owing
to the different calibres. The arms and
accoutremenn / found in good order.
The general condition and efficiency d
the regiment is good, the health Of the
regiment is comparatively good, and the
hospital and accommodations in good or
der; police camp and general very good
18th Iowa, armed with the Springfield
rife. The arms and Announcements Of THU
regiment found in excellent erdsr. Co
E Of this regiment WINS on provost duty il
town. The condition and appearance Of
the men viii warrant the efficiency Of thii
regiment very good.
10th Iowa, armed with the Springfield
rife. The arms and accoutrsmsnts oil
this regiment / found in excellent order
The condition and efficiency Of the regi
ment ] consider very good. The health
| u this regiment is better than any III ID.
division, and the hospital and accommoda.
| tons very good.
The four Iowa regiments composing
this brigade are said to be we'll drilled
and disciplined. The contrast 10 appa
rent.
Respectfully submitted.
A. ]. SMITH, Brig. Gen.,
Al General.
To j. c. KxLrcz,
A. 4. Gen. Dept Miss.
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Movements ~ tbs Enemy.

AoutVe, GUY -.
There are considerable rebel forces
along the river between City Point and
Richmond, and also near Petersburg.-
They appear to be moving the Petersburg
troops north, but We can obtain no proof
that they are going beyond Richmond
Richmond is said to be in good condition.
Great care 10 taken for cleanliness Of the
streets,
The Petersburg Express Of the 25th
states that Farrsguts and Porters yes.
sels are on the point of leaving for Mo-
bile and the James river.
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HOW GOV. YATES Proposes T(
TREAT TRAITORS.

t, A few days ago Gov. Yates received
letter in which the writer complained that
traitors in his town had cut down the
American flag, and asking what ought to
be done in the premises. The Governor
promptly wrote him 70 "shoot such Of
tenders down and will pardon your fol
the ofFense." We give the:letter below
STATE OF ILLsoIs, ExEcurlvE Dxr'r, |
Springfield, July l5, 1862. !
JoHH w. BoswoRTH, Oskaloosa. iii.
Dear Sir II have Just received yours
Of the 10th July, in which you say that
the pole from which foated the stars and
stripes on the Fourth of July, was cut
down by secessionists, and that At pic
mic which you are to have it is threatened
that the fiag shall be taken down, and you
ask me whether you would be justifable
in defending the flag with FIRE arms?
/ am astonished ut this question. As
much 80 as if you were to ask me whether
you would have right to defend your
property against robbers or your life
against murderers.
You ask me what you shall do? reply
do not raise the American Gag merely to
provoke your secession neighbon-do not
be on the aggressivs-but Whenever you
raise it on your own sod, or on the public
property of the State or county. or Ut any
public celebration, from honest love to
that flag, and patriotic devotion 70 the
country which it symbolxes. and any trai-
tor dAres to lay his unhallowed hand upon
it to tear it down, then say shoot him
down as you would dog, and | will par
don you for the offence.
RICHARD Yarns, Governor.
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san He.ssen again DeaA.

The Boston Post says: "a gentleman
who arrived in this city on Saturday, from
Texas, states that Gen Sam Houston is
positively dead, and that before he died
be requested the old flag to BE- brought,
thst he might die - he had lived under
tie stsrs and stripes"
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no YOU LOVE YOUR COUNTRY!
Now 10 the time TO manifest practically

Now 10 the time TO manifest practically
that love Of country Of which every man
boasts. The country needs men-needs
men for the war, men 70 uphold her faltering
standard on the battle field, to carry her
glorious flag Of stars and stripes to vic
tory over conquered foe. Can'tyou go?
Cannot you strike blow in person for
the preservation Of your country? Ifyou
cannot, then can you not induce some
one else to 90. Can't you give him
money. can't you attend to his business,
can't you help provide for his family
Think of it. Study out some plan by
which you can practically exhibit your
love of your country, now in the hoEr OF
her peril
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afternoon Report.
News frosa Rebei sources.
Washington. july 9

Washington, July IS
The Petersburg Express Of the 25th
says. editorislly, in speaking of drafting
in this section:
"Whilst we are disposed to believe
this is pretty generally the true aspec,
of the matter u the North, our belief
is nevertheless not founded upon the
statement of the Yankee journals, and VIC
caution the people of the South not TO
allow their minds and measures to be In
fuenced by such worthless authority
Again, We should repudiate all Of this
tattle Of theirs about the slow progress Of
recruiting and look upon it as only ruse
by which they are seeking TO throw the
South of her guard and thus cause her
to relax preparations for increasing her
forces and strengthening her defence SO
as to put herself in proper position to
cope with largely augmented Federal
army"
The same paper has . telegram. dated
Knoxville, Gath, which says Col Morgan
sends by special courier to headquarters
of Tennessee dispatch from Georgetown.
KY, stating that he had taken eleven cit
les aud towns, with a very heavy amount
Of army stores, and that he has force suf-
fcient to hold all the country outside of
Lexington and Frankfort, which places
are chiefly garrisoned by home guards
The bridges between Lexington and Gin
cinnati have all been destroyed.
The Enquirer says, at late hour on
Thursday night we were informed that .
skirmish took place yesterday mosoing nj
Malvern Hill between small portion Of
our forces and an advance guard Of the
enemy. We could not learn the particu-
lars. Several soldiers wounded in Skin
mish IN the city last night.
The Enquirer also contains the follow
ing:
"Twenty- two pieces of artillery, part Of
the so pieces taken by the British from
the Russians at the battle of Inkermann,
and presented to the Confederacy by
British merchants, brought over in the
Nashville, have arrived 1t Macon. They
bear evidence of having seen service
With some alterations. they will hereaf-
ter speak for themselves, in manner
highly creditabls. Some 80 pieces more
are expected at the same place.
We find the following in the editorial
columns of the same paper:
1.-THE great necessity Of maintaining
our army 10 its utmost efficiency 10 mani.
fest to every one. The enemy baffied
bat not broken. and giant in power, il
gathering his forces and ordering enor-
nous levies Of fresh men, and he is pre-
pairing to renew the onset with frantic en-.
ergy. This is no time for our soldiers tc
acatter; on the contrary, every man should
be at his post ready to resist or strike
The Charlsstoa Mercury states thai
the STEAMERS Nashville and Kate, which
recently brought valuable cargoes Of arm,
and ammunition into = Southern port have
succeeded in making their way to sea il
spite Of the blockading squadron at thu
point where they escaped.
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REPUBLICAN CONGRESSIONAL CONTENTION

Delegate Convention viii be held al Mt. pIeasAn,
Gu Wednesday, the 9Th day Of August A. D. 1859, fo
Le p.rPose Of nominating candidate for CeDgres,
from the Fnt Cor xrcssi nal District, 10 be supported
~ the nexi general election.
Each con- Is in The District viii be entitled to ore
delegate ard addition NJ dele gate for
drsd Votes cast for Abraham Lincoin ~ President Of
tbs Unassd statss, and also, additional delegate
for every fractional vote over hfy.
ALI citissns who Assytsty and Assssss
supporting The National in all e6ortsto
ssasls aud sret saly suppress Rebellion, are In
shed tn cooperate.
r. MERRIAM, Oh. Rep. Gen Com. 81 Lee county
IpKx P.IsrR Dcs Moinos co.
JorfE HALr LouisA GO.
r. Yorsa, Washington co.
e.. w. EpwAnDs, Henry co.
kosr. r. RATcLDs" Jefferson 60.
VIZ Mex. FIApGrYH Dayisca.
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4 most NOBLE EXAMPLE.
4 Patriotic Contributes ~ WIN. III
AsPinwAll.
Washington, July Is, '62.

Washington, July Is, '69.
Mr.. Aspinwall, of the firm of Rowland
4 Aspinwall. has made handsome con-
tribution to the government; which is ac-
knowledged by the subjoined order:
TO Hon. E. NJ. Stanton, Sec'y of War:
Sra: beg leave to call to your recol-
lection private letter which | addressed
to you in the month of March last. rela-
tive to some Enfield rifles ordered from
England through Messrs. Rowland 4 As
pinwall. in the early part Of the rebellion.
In accordance with the determination
therein and previously expressed not to
receive any pecuniary benefit for services
rendered or for risk incurred in behalf OF
either department, / herewith remit to
you the amount which has this day been
paid mo Is profit ON my Interest in the
arms thus imported Ind sold 70 the War
Department, by check on the Bank OF
America for $25, 300 60.
am, very spectfully,
Your ob't serv't,
WV. III. AsPIHwALL.
ORDER RESPECTING WIN. II AsPInwALL.
War Department, Washington City !
July Is, 1862. {
This department having this day re-
ceived from VIM. H. Aspinwal, Esq, oil
New York, his check for S25, 29O go, M
his share of profit on contract sold to
the United States
II Is ordered, That the check be trans
fer TO the Secretary Of the Treasury, and
that the thanks of this department be
rendered to Mr.. Aspinwall, for the proof
he has furnished Of the disinterested and
patriotic spirit that animates the citizen,
of the United States in the present con
test against treason and rebellion, giving
assurance that government supported
by citizens who thus prefer the public
welfare to their private gain must over
come their enemies.
EDWIN M. STANTON,
Secretary Of War.
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MU1KEEa rOR WARD sPADEs To
THE REAR
New York. ,Julv 2.

New York, July 90.
The Tribune has til 9 following: "It is
whispered that Gen. Hallcck has sent all
the spades in Gen. McClellan's army to
the rear, and has ordered musksts to the
front. At all events there was no dig
ging there, for the first time for many
weeks. on the day after his visit to the
Peninsula
Steps are being taken to bring loyal
blacks by the hundreds from the valley OF
the Shenandoah within the lines of Gen
SigePs army corps. To what military
purposes they are to be devoted is not
known.
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Waterloo, Va. July %.

Scouting parties just returned report
occasional skirmishing with the enemy
near Orange Court House, but without
any definite results. The rebel Gen.
Ewell Is reported to DO in force from
Orange Court House through Gordons-
vile. His troops are estimated at from
10000 to $4,000. This force however
does not secure the enemy's safety.
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eral paragraph, the application Of which
We make in brackets.
This man who has been stealing the
thousands from Government baobitt
and ten thousand dollar defalcatlonl Is
now laboring for it's overthrow, 50 that
he willnot have to refund. That's new
way to pay old debts.
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~ We call attention to the letter of
Col Wilcox upon the conduct Of the war.
II Is full OF the common sense which has
pervadec the masses Of the army, and the
people at home for months past. 1t is on
" regular army officers, Border State
Shareholders and politicians, who stand
IN awe Of the slave drivers lash, tina. pirate
about restoring the authority of the Gov
eminent by conciliasipg traitors.
Head an article on the first page too
from that conservative sheet, the ALBANY
journal, about the Providence that rules
IN this war. liz it not plain 10 eyery
rejecting man. who believes in God. that
this war is punishment inflicted on the
nation for the sin of slavery, and tina.
the punishment viii grow moro and more
severe till the nation repents Of that sin,
turns from it and let's the oppressed 20
free. Read the dealings of God with ph..
raoh and the Egyptians as recorded in the
Divine Word, for our instruction. and
learn that the High and Holy One wis
changeth not. hath the same controversy
with US to-day that he had with the Eeyp.
tians three thousand years and more aro.
II God has taken sides with the negro in
this war, unless the Lord is no longer q.
man Of war" the negro viii conquer hi
freedom in the end whatever may be tn,
result to the North and the South.
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The SHANE OF DUBUQUE. The Du-
buque Herald is the worst Of all the rebel
sympathizing sheets published in the
West. Its sedition il open and shame
less. Its reasonable inStincm are mp.
parent in almost every utterance we find
In its columns IN reference to the war
1t does oil in lis power to discourage en-.
listmcnts and to uampen the ardor of the
people in favor of sustaining their Gov
eminent. 1t is worse even than the Chi.
cago Times We are fully convinced
that the reckless fellow who conducts i,
is traitor at heart; that he would rather
see jeff. Davis triumph than to see the
old Union restored; and that he 10 devoid
nike OF patriotism or shame.
The Government at Washington owes
it TO the people Of Iowa, to the cause oil
the country, aud to itself, to attend to this
public sputterer of treason and sedition
in Dubuque. II is disgrace to the city
which tolerates is-a foul thing that should
be suppressed at once aud without cere-
mony.-[Chicago Journal.
CIV. MIrcHELL s FAMILY IN PossIDLr
DAxaER.--The recent intelligence that
since his departure the rebels are hun
dred miles within the lines, is sad news
to Gen. Mitchell personally, as well IS in
q military point of view. He had just
taken his family down to Huntsville,
Alabama, hoping to be able to enjoy
their society there for short time at
least; when the order came from the War
Department for him to repair to Wash
ington instantly. He was compelled to
leave his three daughters there, and now
the prospec, seems to be that they are
cut off from communication with the
North Wash. Cor. Cincinnati Gazette,
10th.
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1The report OF the capture of the
rebel gunboat Arkansas turns out not to
be true.
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4 0ssica - TIE AerIns AsurAxT ConimAaY orr
susnsrsscs, ksokuk, lows, July 35th, i63.
Seated proposals will he received this once until
oclodk p. NJ. Thursday July 3ist. 1862 for furnish
ing Me Iltowink Commissary Supplies by contract.
70 % uesNered ~ such places Ia the city OF Ksohuk
ioWA 80 IN such quantity AS may be designated by
the undefsfRned. 20 wit all the ratons be co n
sue0 ~ t.s united States troops ut this Post, to
consist OF the following articles, viz
rosn or Bacon b. Homny b..
rresn nee, b. Green Coffee v n.
Son Bread D. b. Roasted do D n
Flour b.. Ground do. y b.
Hard Bread n Tea "a n
Corn Neal D.. Sugar d.
scans quart vineEar gallon.
teas quart. Star Candles D..
Rice h. Soap h,
sat p quart. Potatoes 81
Nolasses y gallon.
no bid. viii be received except for furnishing the
articles above enumerated he bids will state the
price at which each article, OF the best quality, will
be furnished Each bid must have q printed copy OF
this advertise ment pasted ut il head.
me undermined rss~fs the right TO reject any or
VII the bids " the same be deemed unreasonable. Pro-
Pps ais 10 De endorsed, Prop sails for furnishing Ar
my faisns" The contractt be let 10 the lowest re.
spohDle builder, with approved security.
The bids viii Be opened att ONCE II O'Clock ..
m, Aus I'd loo2, ans bidder have the privilege to
be present ct the opening.
Further information respecting tho above can b.
had at this Office each day between IL O'Clock T.
M G.. J. BALL
jy25d1~l lst Ii - Inf, A. A. c. S. u A
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INSPECTION OF COL. H EID's BRIG
AIDE.

CoRINTH, MISS, July*I, ISbg.
COLONEL In obedience to special
Field Order No. ll9, dated Corinth, Miss.
June &c 1861, have the honor to sub
NIT the following a. the result of my in
spection of the 9th Division of the army
of the Mississippi, commanded by Brig.
Gen. ]. B. s. Todd ! inspected:
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N The editor of the Hawkeye reads
us lecture for expressing our editorial
views against the nomination of q new
convert in preference to a well tried Re-
publican of equal merits. He also gives
his readers to understand that we threat
en- to bolt the ticket unless the nominee
for District Attorney is taken from Lee
county, DC.
The Hawkeye seems somewhat ca ptious,
and finds fault with Us recently upon
frivolous grounds, we think.
1t is our right. if not our duty, to ex-
press our views of course Of policy to
be pursued by party Convention. W.
did not claim the nomination for Lex
county, and do not, nor did we intimat.
that either We or Lee county would boil
the nomination should the candidate b.
selected elsewhere. We are not tina
style of man. In any view we can
not see that the editor Of the Hawk
eye has special merits over the editor O
the Gate City. "or any other man. tina
should prompt bis utterance of the fol
lowing boast of implied superiority o.
devotion to the interests of the party and
the country:
The editor Of this paper processes no
haif-faced fellowship His loyalty to his
country and to his party is uncondi,iona
and not narrowed down to county limits
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A PRINTING OFFICE DESTROYED.
CaIias Me July %

Calias, Me, July 20.
The Office Of the St. Croix Herald, in
st. Stephen, N. b., was again visited by
mob last night, and the work of de-
struction this time is yearly complete
Most Of the type was knocked into pi, the
press injured and much of the material
was scattered into the river. The Herald
is about the only newspaper in New
Brunswick that has advocated the Union
cause, and hence the wrath Of the pro-
vincials against it. The publication OF
the Herald, in consequences of this attack
upon it, will be delayed several weeks.
Louisville, July %.
Three Reverend rebels, Elliot, Ford
and Baldwin, of Nashville, sent by Andy
johnson to Gen. Boyle, arrived this after
noon and were committed TO jail. They
will be sent to the Indiana penitentiary
tomorrow.
Rebel Colonel Barrett, with 200 re-
cruits for Morgan. from Owen county, are
reported having passed through Flat Rock,
Bourbon county, en- route South.
Gen. w. T. Sherman issued orders that
no more gold shsll be paid for cotton, and
vendors refusing the current funds of the
place shall forfeit half their cotton.
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DARTN EhSHif.

The undersigned have this day entsred into Par
nership under the name and style Of n. Willians
Co.. for the purpose ofdoing general Foundry stove
TIM Til. ware, and Commission Business.
B. A. WILLIANS
July n, "a HORACE WILLIAMS