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The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-09-17

"GANG AGLEE.-The scheme on the part
Of the National War Committee to raise
10000 men for Gen. Fremont, has been
properly nippcd in the bud by the Sec
Of War, who has assured the Committee
that the.work of "raising volunteers in N.
York had been assigned to Gov. Morgan,
who is faithfully performing his duty.
The request of Gov. Morton, of Indiana,
for permission to appoint all the brigade
and division generals for the Indiana troops
has been met with pcrcmptory "no" from
President Lincoln.
These two items are satisfactory induces
on one point, viz: that this government is
not hereafter going to permit editors, gov.
errors, or any other class of men, to re-
lieve it Of the work of suppressing the re.
bellion. Hcnceforth "old Abe" takes the
helm. Take courage.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-09-17

A CALuMNy SPIKED.-In his report OF
the retreat from the Rapidan to Washing.
ton, Gen. Pope charges Mcclellan with re-
fusing him forage unless he Pope would
send cavalry force to guard it. When he
wrote that SANDER he well knew Mcclellan
would reply to it, and he hoped thereby a
dust, which would cover the modification
Of retreat, to man who had always been
accustomed to look at the backs of the en-
envy" One of the New York papers state
positively that, SO far from this accusation
being tue, Gen. Mcclellan on learning
Pope's necessities sent forward forage, and
all his cavalry, eoen to lis body ssard."-
The truth will out.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-09-17
CAMP FRANKLIN. Sept. -, 1862.

Dear Times IL send you list of the
officers and privates names in Captain
DRIrs' Company, 9th Regiment, Iowa
Volunteers. We nun Der % men, rank
and file, and there are still more to come
in, who enlisted some time since.
The company feel under many obliea-
tons for copies Of the McGregor papers,
which come regularly. We all hope to see
our McGregor friends before we leave here
From present appearances we shall remain
until after the State Fair, which will afford
all fine chance to see their friends and
witness the largest number of troops ever
got together before in this Sat-.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-09-17

SpEcMn Il. SEssloN.-We are informed by
Senator Hammer, that the Iowa Legislature
adjourned on last Thursday, after lively
session of nine days. They authorized the
soldiers to vote; organized the militia Of
the State made provision for the defence
of the north western counties, against
marauding tribes Of Indians, and the d.
fence Of the southern contics against rebel
raids; reduced the salary of the State Of
ficers, including the Supreme and District
Judges. Voted the Governor thirty thous.
and dollarls contingent fund, to be expcndl
ed for the benefit of our sick and wounded
soldiers; legalized the bounties of coun-
ties lesalized the acts of. the Town Council
of McGregos : repealed the dog law and
passed the bill providing font the appoint
ment Of allotment Commissioners, ana
providing compensation thercfor.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-09-17

D Cotton goods of every description arc
very high, nnd prospects are such that they will
60 higher STILL But this ought not to discout
age those that buy their goods at McGregor {:
we have one merchant here that looks for the
interest of his customers, and is always willing
to divide with those that patronize him. Ham.
merslough has laid in his stock before they
were as high as now and lfe tells It's that he un
dersells the New York market. Go and try
him. and see whether they are facts.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-09-17

News ana Items.
The rebels under Gen. Kirby Smith, af
ter approaching within two miles Of Gin.
cinnat, and planted battery, suddenly
turned their ''coat- tales'' to the foe and left
haste post haste Dixie-ward. Three col
umns Of troops were Immediately sent in
pursuit.
1t. j. j. Kittridge, of the blockadinc
squadron of the Texas coast, reports hav.
ing captured an armed rebel vessel, and de-
stroyed two others off the Texan coast.
New Orleans papers report that an ex.
petition along the coast, commanded by
Col. Thomas, had routed band of guer.
rillas, capturing 1900 oxen and horses,
three guerrillas, and ''other cattle"
The guerrillas near New Orleans, have
captured two Federal coasting schooners.
Gen. Wool has been placed in command
Of oil the forces north of the Susque.
hannah.
Washington dispatches of the 18th inst,
indicate that the whole rebel army was
marching on Harrisburg.
Gen. Halleck announces the defcnccs OF
Washington, as being so complete, that the
city cannot be taken.
On the llth inst, it is stated the rebels
under Gen. jackson, ok possession Of
dagerstown, Nd. On the same day, Gov
Curtin issued a proclamation calling out
$4,000 men Immediately, for defense of the
State, for the threatened invasion.
Gems. Mcdowell and Porter have united
in demanding trial upon the charges pre-
ferred by Maj. Gen. Pope.
The appointment Of Gen. Mcclellan, to
the command of our armies, cont nues
to give the most general satisfaction.
On the 9th inst, the rebels 1900 strong,
attacked the town or Washington, N. G.,
at daybreak, and after two hours hard
fighting, were repulsed, and pursued sever
al miles, with heavy loss. ........
500 rebel guerrillas, on the 10Th inst,
captured the town of Palmyra, Mo-, about
twelve miles from Quincy. securing 200
stand of arms, and capturing fifty pris.
Oners.
Fort Pillow, near Memphis, is to be
garrisoned with federal troops, immediate.
ly.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-09-17

ADvIcE.-It is better to preserve than
10 destroy. The most skilful work of art,
as displayed in fine set Of new teeth, are
not SO handsome, or so serviceable as per-
feet natural ones. Take good care Of your
teeth, and prevent them from decay, but,
it they have begun to decay, lose no time
in having them filled.
We observe that during the past week,
DR.. Pierce, over Lampson & Powers store,
has been crowded with work, that he has
again deferred his departure for one week
more. He is certainly an exceeding skill
full opertive. Save Your teeth.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-09-17
MARRIED.

September 3, 1852, at New Hampton, N. IT,. by
Rev. Daniel Dearborn u. Il. BARRON, Of McGrcyor,
to Miss HELEN NJ. GoRpoN, daughter of J. G.. Cor
don, Esq.
Friend Barron and lady arrived In town about a
week ago, and since have received the sincere con
CALCULATIONS OF large circle OF friends and aequaint
ances- The groom his Benedictve honors with
becoming grace, and looks approval of the old scrip
tura injunction, that "t Is not good for man to BIZ
aloneo
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-09-17

0rs1sRs.-Neighbor E. D. Ryan, on the
north side Public Square, is in constant re-
ceipt Of fresh oysters Of the very best
quality, direct from Baltimore. They are
Spades brand, and spades are trumps you
know When man wants good bivalves
be can reckon-oy ser Ryap's establishment.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-09-17

az The illness of one our composilors,
and inability to obtain other help, has oblig-
ed Eye editor to cut short his copy and 60
to sticking type.
Since VIC bring you ''glad tidings of great
JOY" however, we presume, our readers
will CONSUME indulgcnt.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-09-17

" Once more we wish to impress upon the
minds of the people that the best place to buy
domestic dry goods, ready made clothing boots,
shoes, hats and caps, of every sort and descrip-
ton, il at Hamerslough Bros. No one should
fail to look through their stock before purchase
ing elswhere if they cannot do anything else
they can post you up as to quality and prices
Remember their store is North side of the
Wheat Market. McGregor, Iowa.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-09-17

ew We do not know what proclivities
the North Iowa Times Editors confess to-
Dabuque Herald.
We will tell you. Their proclivitics are
for the Union, without any equivocation or
mental reservation. We know the pre-
clivities Of the Herald editors, and thank
God that such men don't like US.
If the Herald wants any further infor-
nation, we will give it speedy answer.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-09-17
Weather, Markets &c.

Weather, Markets &c.
The least said Of the weather for the
past week, the better. We have had each
day our daily rains, and we fear the sup.
ply has been so bountif IL as to drown on,
thanks.
Wheat is quoted - Amber Iowa, 70
No. l, 60. No. 2, 81. Deliveries moderate.
River raising slowly; shipments by rail
impossible for the past week on account OF
inability to find the track, just east of Mid.
dletown station.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-09-17

POLITICIANS LOSING CAsTE.-In Penn.
sylvania, the people are taking the nomi.
nations from the hands Of the old politi-
ians, and are electing honest farmers and.
mechanics to Offices, regardless of party
platforms. How very arrogant and con-
ceited, the people of the Keystone State
are, 70 be sure! A pretty idea, truly, that
the people should have anything to do
with the matter of filling the various cleo
tive Offices Of the country!
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-09-17
Methodist Conference.

The annual session of the Upper Iowa
Conference was held at this place, common
cling its sssions on Wednesday last and adj
journing Monday p. IN. "A report Of the
pre- ceedings Of this important gathering, to.
gether with sundry resolutions is necessa.
rily deferred until mex: week. Below will
be found the appointments for the ensuing
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-09-17

The rebel steamer, Florida, is having a
hard time oft. After having got on her
armament, she went to Cardenas, where
she was ordered off by the authorities. s.
Yellow fever broke out, and many of her
crew were lost by disease and dcsertion.
Nine were buried on the 2lst, including a
son of Maffit, the commander. She went
to..Havana, at which point she had only SO
hands, most of them sick. The Captain
was sick, also, Of the putrid fever. Vessel
was allowed to hold no communication with
the shore, and was ordered off, and went to
sea in thunder storm. Verify, the ways
of the transgressor are hard.
Yellow fever and dysentery have killed
Is per cent of the marines and sailors on
board the French Mexican squadron. The
Amazon, whose complement is CTS, has
now only 40 men left.
In the great trot on the 10th INST, be-
tween ETHAN Allen" and "Fillingham,"
the former was beaten in two straight heats.
Time, 2:244-2:264. The match was for
$4,000.
There has been sent to Vicksburgh, since
the general exchange commenced, 1880
prisoners. They will Immediately 60 into
the service.
Estimates of the rebel strength, in
Maryland, vary from 900 to 10000.
The ports of Portugal have been thrown
open to the free entrance of breadstuffs.
The English bark, Fanny Lowry, of
Quebec, loaded with salt, quinine, arms,
etc, was recently captured off Charleston.
Government has completed arrangements
for the colonization of the blacks. Over
1900 of the more desirable persons have
already signified to Sen. Pomeroy their
willingness to avail themselves of the ben.
efits of the colonization scheme.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-09-17

Two Chippewa Chiefs, of Wisconsin,
have offered their services to fight the
Siouxs.
Hon. j. R. Thompson, U. S. Senator
from New Jersey, died at his residence in
Princeton, on the night Of the 10Th.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-09-17
Glorious Victry
MCCLELLAN WHIPS
THE REBELS.
Gen. Lee Wounded.
COMfesscs Loss Of $4,000
GEN. RENO KILLED.
Executive OFFICE,
Manson Sent

Executive OFFICE,
MADISON, Sept. 10.
Under the authority of the Secretary of
War, hereby notice that the time for vol.
untcering to fill up old regiments is hereby
extended until further orders.
(Signed) EDWARD SoLoMAN.
HEAD QUARTERS ARMY PoToMAC,
Three miles beyond Middletown,
Sept. 14-9:4O p. N.Y.
To II. w. IIallcck, General in Chief, al
ter very severe engagement the corps of
Generals Hooker and Reno have carried
the height commanding the Hagcrstown
road by storm, the troops behaved magni.
ficepty. They never fought better. Gen.
Franklin has been holly engaged on the
extreme left, do not know the result cx-
cept that the firing indicates progress on
dark and terminated leaving us in posses
sion of the entire West.
1t has been glorious victory. I cannot
Tell whether the enemy will retreat during
the night or appear in increased force in
the morning. regret to add that the gal
liant and able General Reno is killed
(Signcd) .a.
GEO. b. MCCLELLAN, Maj. Gen.
CAps RACE, Sept. Is.
Bohemian passed here this morning, her
dates arc Of the 9th inst. Italian affairs
remained unchanged. lis still uncertain
what disposition will BE- made of Garabaldi
LIVERPOOL, Sept. 5.
Brcadstuffs quiet and steady. Plovi
sions dull. a..
MEMPHIS, Sept -.
A fight at Coldwater, Miss, between
Col. Grierson's cavalry and the rebels, re-
suited in the route of the latter. Loss s
killed. No loss on the federal side.
1t is now known that no confederate force
of any consequence is within so miles of
Memphis.
The people of Covington and Upton
signed u bond S., 900 to protect Union cili.
zens and have given notice Capt. d. Gales,
i, his guerrillas are ever seen there they
will be hanged.
Several prominent guerrillas was captur-
ed lately in Upton CO., also Il large number
mule, horses, cattle, and negroes.
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Sept. IA.
Special to the ST. Louis Union Bloom
field was attacked on Thursday morning
by rebels 1t was defended by 100 enroll
ed militia, including detachment from
here. The fight lasted two hours. The re-
bells took one "a pound howitzer and with
drawn. Militia abandoned the place, with
2 iron IL Founders, but spiked them miles
from Bloomfield. Col. Boyd, from Green
vile sheled Bloomfield about 8 o'clock
Friday afternoon and took the place after a
few minutes firing. In the first fight fede
raj loss killed and 5 wounded Rebel
loss not known. Col. Boyd is being rein
forced.
GALILPoLIs, Sept. 15.-1la a. m.
Col Lightburn's advance reached Rip.
ley, Va, near the Ohio river at 10 o'clock
last night.
Passengers on the Marietta & Cincinnati
train west this morning report heavy can
NJ nading in the direction Of Ravcnwood,
on the Ohio
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-09-17

~ The Dubuque Times Of Sunday
morning says.t is uncertain when the 2lst
regiment will leave, inasmuch as it is now
in Gen. Pope department and may be call
cd into the Indian service.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-09-17
To tile Voters Of the 10th Judicial Circuit

1otAe Voters Of The 10th Judicial Circuit
-Fsllow Citizens:--In the absenence of
any Democratic nominee, offer myself as
candidate for Judge Of this Judicial Dis
trict, and, if elected, will faithfully per-
form my duty.
have but one platform, and that is !:
1.-The Constitution as it is, and the rcstora-
ton of the Union as it was"
l am an OM line Douglas Democrat, but
am willing, as well as anxious, to receive
the votes OF all good, loyal, conservative
Republicans.
As shall not be able to visit the people
in all parts Of the District, trust they will
see that my name il ON their tickets before
they vote. With confidence Of success,
rsmain. Yours truly,
DAMNED
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-09-17
No Drafting in Iowa.

No Drafting in Iowa.
The Davenport Ne,os has the following
significant dispatch. .s. &.-
WASHINGTON, Aug. 81, 1862.
To Capt. H. B. He,sdershott:
You are hereby authorized by the Sec
rotary of War to continue the payment OF
bounties and premiums to recruits for old
Regiments until fnrthen' orders. The
months advance will also be paid such
recruits. Please notify peymasters of this
THoMAs N. VINCENT.
Assist Adj't Gen'l.
It will be borne in mind that our quota
nnder the two calls for 800, 900 men was two
weeks since filled, nothing therefore re
moined but to fill up the old regiments and
an inlc6nitc time is given for that. So af.
ter all, there will be no draft, and those who
have "traveled" to Elkader to get cxemp-
ted, are no better off than the rest of us.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-09-17

BARRAcKs.-The state has constructed
st Dubuque barracks for four regiments.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-09-17

p: s. The editor OF North Iowa Time.
and the other papers in This Judicial Cir.
cult will pleas. publish this card.
w. Porter
McGregor, Sept. Is, 1862.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-09-17
Sept. II, 1921
A CARD.
on his Feet .agNiM!

4 FTER several weeks illness, the n.
IA dersigned Is able to attend to his pro- S51
fessional duties ; but owing to a disease O1l1D
OF the Eye, which impairs his VISION he will be unable
to be confined to his Office for indefinite time. lie
wishes therefore, to inform his many patrons that he
try in all branches, with DR.. q. H. Hunt, late<
Ut lea. N. v, who will for the most part attend ope-
ratiOns in the Office At present. and to whom DR.. X.
would recommend his patrons, with every assurance
of satisfaction.
Office until further notice, opposite the McGreger
House.
DR.. X. will be at Strawberry Point during the next
week. Any person wishing to consult him in regard
to their Teeth, will find him at j. &. Kings, D.s
Office. to do j. WADE KING.
McGregor Sept. 10, 1S62n3O8
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-09-17

FOR CONGRESS, ss
w. B. ALLISON, Of Dubuque.
FOR JUDGE,
E. H. WILLIAMS, Of Clayton.
FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY.
MILO McGLATHERTYo of Winneshiek
FOR CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT,
H. s. GRANGER, of Clayton.
For MEMBER BOARD OF EDUCATION,
G. H. STEVENS, of Winnshiek.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-09-17
DIED,

In Lansing, September l4th, 1862, Of Diarrhoa.
CHARLES, infant son Of Geo. W. and Emily G. Ilais.-
let, aged year, months and weeks.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-09-17
Democratic State Ticket.

Democratic State Ticket.
FOR SECRETARY or STATE,
RICH. H.. SYLVESTER, Of Johnson county
For AUDITOR OF sri~x,
JOHN BROWNE, of Poik county.
FOR STATE TREASURER,
SAMUEL L. LORAH, Of Cass county.
VIA FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL,
BENTON J. HALL, Of Des Moines.
KEGIsrER OF STATE LAND OFFICE,
FRED. GOTTSCHALK, of Dubuque.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-09-17

Repu bican State Ticket
FOR SECRETARY OF STATE.
LANES WRIGHT, Of Delaware county.
FOR STATE AUDITOR,
J. w. CATTELL, of Cedar county.
FOR STATE TREASURER,
WILLIAM H. HOLMES, of Jones county
ez..: FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL,
CHARLES C. NOURSE, of Polk county.
FOL REGISTER STATE LAND OFFICE,
/. A. HARVEY, Of Fremont county.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-09-17
Yours, truly,

| YOul
NAMES. az
Thos. G. Drips,
Z. A. Olmstcad,
Samuel Benjamin,
G. G. Williams,
John Everall,
Phillip Sch Ter,
| James NJ. Fonda,
| W m. NJ. Allyn,
James G. Port,
Levi r. King,
Freedom Jones,
| VIM. IL. Meetings,
James Massey,
| John BROKER,
James B. King,
| T, ~ Eai!ey
Ralph l.. Knight,
d. G. Mather,
| Harry II. Hudson,
| Allen Enoch,
| Angler Silas W
| Arble Richard,
| Ashlin Edward,
| Ashlin WIN
| Ashlin Hiram
| Ashlin George,
3arthe Daniel A
Beardsley Geo L
Bender Henry A
| Benson John I
| Brcene Patrick
| Bretz Joseph S
| Bronson L NJ
Brooker George
Borett Augustus
| Budd Chas w
| Cassiday Warren
Clough Warren,
Cooley Peter S
Cosler w A
| Grain Edmond +
Danes Charles Jr.
F'illn.irc George
Fisher Adam,
Flaherty Edward,
Gano Francis NJ
Green William Ii
Hamilton Patton
Hancock NJ N
Hanna Isaac A
Herman Obey
Hill David S
Hines Henry
Hunt Charles
Hutchins d II
Jones w ebster
Kitchener G D
Leach j M
Lca,non Jacob
Lee John w
Lewis r G
Linigcr Frederick
Mackey S K
Mann John H
McAlpine WIN
McGrady.'James
Mead Albert A
Miller John
Miller S A
Morton James
Meetings. ID A
Meetings. j w
Paine A l.
Policy w
Rankin James
Reed G II
Reed w r
Rinker Frederick
Rider Andrew
Riley James NJ
Roe Joel r
Scarf Robert III
Selleg Edgar j
| Smith Jacob
Smith Jonathan
Storch George
Stratton Charles
Street Calvin,
Sulty Carl
Thalentworst Henr
Tyler A II
Tan Zandt S NJ
| Wallace Hiram L
| w elch Barnabas
W ilcox Hiram
| Wilkie G NJ
| Wilkins Charles
Zachariah Henry ]
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-09-17
LIST OF THE APPOINTMENTS

Of The Upper Ioaoa Conterence-Bi Bishop e.
~ s. James, presiding-R. W Keller, Sec q.
DAvcNpoRT DIsrICr-A l. KyNE1T p F.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-09-17

Tic McAicHi war as Captain Ol art,liery, ana
right well did he play his part Amongst
his incidents Of an eventful life, he informs
me that he was denied the commission of
Captain in the early part Of the rebellion,
because, Che says) his politics were not
quite dark enough. The Capt il patriot
as true as steel, and Douglas Democrat.
The Provost Marshals business is brisk,
for everybody must toe up to the mark -
This is greater place ''nor" St. Louis,
where anybody from a soldier down to an
Irishman can wet his throat from ''carly
morn" til o'clock, when he must take a
rest til Z and then 60 on again Here,
no soldier, or ''any other man. that looks
like soldier shall have one drop of any
thing that will give them good cheer, I'M
der the penalty of incarceration and ICON
fistication" In fact have on one or two
occasions, been denied my rations until
they were informed of my title" which
has by this time become pretty well known.
The Provost Guard had some trouble with
me last night. No soldier is allowed to be
out after 9 o'clock, under the penalty of
going to the guard house. Well, last night
| happened to be with some friends til af.
| ter the hour. On my way to quarters |
came in contact with the "brave guard"
| who, | suppose noticed something about
me that looked military" and "haltcd"
me, and informing Mr. Soldier that he must
march to the guard house. Knowing that
| would meet with two or three acquaint-
anccs on the way, went n,eekly on, when
| on turning corner, the name Of major
was pronounced and of course responded
to. informed the Sergt. in charge that |
had some friends within and would Just
drop in and see them, and he could remain
outside until came out. The Sergt. did mt
wait. but hunted me up to- day and apollo
gsed for arrcsting me. I only mention
this circumstance to show you how anx-
ious these new soldiers are do something
The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1862-05-22
FROM WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, May Noluminoss des-
patches are received from the Gulf to-day.
They re::ate principally TO the details of the
recent movements connected with the cap
ture Of New Orleans.
The vessels of the feet have been judi
ciously distributed under Commander Lee,
going up as far as Vicksburg. for purposes
which il would be improper to state. IL sp-
pears from the documents that Commodore
farragut carried out his instructions TO the
letter, aud was ably and cheerfully sus-
tanned by all under his command.
On our forces occupying Pensacola, the
Mayor promised that the citizens would be-
have themselves peacefully.
The rebels had evacuated the place on
hearing that our steamers, the day before,
were going TO run into Mobile bay. and that
the squadron ard mortar feet would soon
follow.
Commander Porter left Ship Island on the
eth with the steamer belonging 10 the NOR
tar feet and the Sachem, FOR Mobile Bar, for
the purpose of fixing place for the mortar
vessels to lie. and plant buoys for the ship:
TO run in by whom they should arrive.
Great excitement seemed TO exist within
the forts at the progress OF the fleet.
There Was reason TO believe that Fort
Gaines was evacuated and that the troop:
there were leaving TO reinforce Fort Nor
gan.