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The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-10-16
Why is a leaky barrel like coward

Why is ieaEy barrel like coward
Because it runs.
The Largest Room in the Worsd.-
The sRoom for improvement"
READ not the writings Of an egotist
ifyou would not come under the infu
ence Of the evil I.
If you want to be suited, 60 to good
taiioi if you want to be non suited, go
TO law.
Jemimia says there is one thing
more charming than the popping Of
champagne, and that is popping The
question.
@Doctor,s said wit, "come throw
away your lancet and pill boxes, and
let us go somewhere sor week or two =
Eyes" replied Bolas, "but what vii!
my patients do in the meantime T.
Get well to be sure, and you will lose
your practice. l had not thought of
that"
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-10-16

PREPARED FLOUR FOR DlRR,sEA-Tis
up a pint offlour very tightly in cloth.
and pnt into boiling wate-. When NJ.
tied, the gluten Of the flour will be found
in mass on the outside Of the ball.
Remove this, ani the inside will prove.
a dry powder, which is very astringent.
Crate this, and wet portion Of Il ID cold
milk. Boil pint Of milk, aal when il
is at the boiling point, stir u - mucA
Of the wet mixture ~ VIII thiehea It to
the quality Of palatabls porridg& Stir
in little sa1t, and let thSs be 10 sols
article Of diet until tho disease has dis
appeared. Relieve il 6rst y seaaael
bread, or very delicate n1tAen hsoth,
which latter is alse astrineeaE; e III
disease has not progressed - he degree
Of inflammation, this - wi xenerally
preclude The need Of modicina.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-10-16

Mrs. President Lincoln daring the
past week, distributed about 900
pounds Of grapes to vhe patients in the
several military hospitals at the caasp
The new insurance stamp just issued
by the Commissioner Of Internal Re
venue is said to be the prettiest yet out.
The twenty five cent stamp is about two
and half iaches in length by about one
in width, and has in the centre a fine
little engraving Of Washington, after
Stuart's celebratcd portrait. Over the
picture are the figures "25, snrmounted
by the same in print. Below, the words
Life Insurance and internal Res enne. =
The clerks Of the general post Office
department have contributed nearly
$1,000 to the aid Of the families Of dis
trict volunteers
A large part Of tie National capital
has becn taken for sick and wounded
Union soldiers. The Senate chamber,
some OF the rooms above, the passages
surrounding, the rotunda, the old and
new Houses Of Representatives, are
filled with hospital cots. Some 1000
volunteers are here under medical treat.
ment, with nurses and attendants con-
stantly passing and minlstering among
them. Rev. 9. Spear is serving as
chaplain.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-10-16

"A SLAVE owNER's APPEAL TO 4 SLAVE

Il
The following letter was received by
contraband at Fortress Monroe from
bis late mistress:
| "ASTHoSY: / have nd you have
been making = great "a of money,
and as we are in Williamsburg and
have no support, & William cher hus.
band) is away and cannot hear from
him, ! send You this to let you know
that we are in need of everything.
have no meat no money Of any kird
tina, will pass. want you to send me
some bacon & sugar, and coffee and
other things you can get that need,
nave no money to buy a thing with.
You have had twelve months freedom
TO make money int is time to do
something for me and my children
they are in want of clothes, and the
winter is coming and if you do not send
me some money they will perish witt,
! the cold, for wood is very high, and |
am not able to buy any now 10 cook
with, we have done all in our power fu.
you until you left rs and can YOU hear
of your masters children stary yiaa and
you able to work and help ,hemnot, no
cannot think it.
i should like to sec vou give me a
little help every month it would keep
us from want send what YOU can get
for me by John King he will bring it
safe be is doing all he can for his mis-.
tess he does not let them want for
anything | never should sent You this
I If | had not been in want as you have
not done anything for me all this time
il you consider yourself free it is vour
dnt. to do what you can for ne and ny
two children / shall expect yon to 10
all you can if John King does not come
mp soon you can send them by Sam
SinP,8ins he belongs to Mrs. Eliza Jones
tell him to bring them to Mrs. Tilfo.l
where We are now send ,hem rs soon SIS
you can.
From your mistress,
HANNAH ID. WEsTwoD.'
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-10-16

Apparently there is to be an end
made OF the changes and reverses wh,cl.
have made Harper's Ferry the sport
Of circumstances, and given it now into
federal and again into rebel hands. The
most extensive preparations arc now
on foot to make ita second Gibralter 10
be held against all conner. Rnfnor too,
has it, that since the visit OF the presi.
dent, orders are, or will be soon issned
for tie rebuilding Of all the government
property the arsenais, workshops, &C.,
which We're destroyed in March, 1861,
to prevent it from falling into the end.
my. In fact, it is said that Harper's
Ferry, with ali its belongings. is to be
restored to its former glory and useful.
ness.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-10-16

e Among large number Of ar
ticles sent to the sanitary commission
was good and patriotic old lady's last
tribute, to be laid on the altar of her
country, bearing the following inscrip.
ton:
s,These socks were spun and knit BY
Mrs. Zeruah Clapp, 96 years old, whose
hands III youth were engaged in mould
ing bullets in the Revolutionary War.
Keep the toes Of these socks towards
the rebels.
aChestertown, N. Y"
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-10-16
d. p. L. BALDY

Again offers his services, TO the inhabi-
tan's Of Toledo, and vicinity,) as Practice
ing Physician and Obsictrician,
Special attention given to Diseases Of Fc-
males and Children.
& Cbronie diseases will receive special atten
ioA.
Thcse whose fears have been excited againe
thsex xccssive use of sCalomcl, or Mercury. in
any form-4May rest assured theywill receieve
no injnry-during treatment.
Every person will be xpectcd to settle their
Indebtedness every
SIX MONTHS. BY CASH, PRO
DUCE OR NOTES.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-10-16

From Gen. Curtis army at Helena
Ark, an Illinois officer writes us ey
pressing the satisfaction created in tha,
part Of the army by the President,
proclamation. lie refers to the grand
hunt tor cotton which thcreawav had
seemed to tale the place Of all othe,
activity in The field. lie writes: For
tunes have been made, all under the
pretense Of armed reconnoissanees into
tic enemy's country to discover his
position, &c. Many lives have been
sacrificed, and nothing gained but cot.
ton-and l suppose the government,
will get that BY paying about sixty
cents a pound for it to somebody
Great God It's high time we had a pro-
clamstion arousing US from, this living
death.
Hail, hail, and welcome the change
that takes from the slavery Of the cotton
ling and makes us partners in the grand
struggle for freedom and equal rights.
TIE army are ready for the struggle
the heads Of few pro-slavcry officers
must come of first.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-10-16
nDpsitiaus
DR.. D. *. WIER,

Late Of Pennsylvania announces to the citi
Eens Of Toledo and vicinity, that be is perma.
nently located in this place, Offers his services
as Praetioncrof the German, French g. Span.
ish mode ofmedical treatment, 50 successfully
practiced Of latei France, Spain and America
He not only ascertains khsnatare of~discase
esiormerly practiced by physicians, but passes
on and discescrs the cause, however intricate
he disease may he. Those living at distance
and unable to visit him, car he treated by
sending him clear yial full Of their moning,
urine, from which the disease will he asccr.
tanned. Female complaints in all thir various
forms trcatede carefully and confdentally.
will attend toaN Calls promptly. Residence
and Office. one door East of the peoples
stor j. X. WEIR
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-10-16
How Major Key was Disunisse., ], !
Especial Dispatch to the N. Y. Times.

1
Washington, Oct. 4, 1862
Major Key, who is brother to Col.
Key, OF Gen. McClcllan's staff, was at
tachcd to Gen. Halleck's staff on Gen.
McClciaan's recommendation.
/ Some few days after the battle 81
Antietam, an officer asked Major Koy,
as one likely to be we'll informed, what
was 'the reason Of our ariny's neglect.
ing the military axiom which says that
beaten, crippled or rctreating enemy
is always to be pursued ?''
| 10 this Major Key responded, that
''the immediate destruction OF the rebel
army was not the programme" 1t
would be better, he saiG, 10 let the war
lnger on indecisivcly, and with adyan-
tages to both sides, until the end Of ar
Linco1n's term, when it s'could be SET
tied on compromise whicl, would save
slavery"
The officer to whom these remarks
were made paid no particular attention
TO them, such utterailces being unforJ
tunately too familiar ii certain circles
ct the army; but in the course cf /
casual conversation with a member of
the Cabinet-Secretary Chase, it is said
he mentioned ,:thc programe" as one
OF interest, considering the authority on
which il had been put forth.
The matter with commendable prompt
ness, was Immediately laid by the cabi-
net officer before the president, who in
stantly caused the officer who had re
peated Major Keys conversation to be
sen. for
Astonished at The sericus turn ,binrs
were taking, tue officer appeared; and.
on being cross-examined. though re-
luctant to ininre Major Key, was Oh
liged to give the whole conversation
,he substance Of which was then ne.
dueed 70 writing by Mr.. Hay. the pre-
sieehl private secretary.
Major Key was then sent for. and
appeared before the president in com
panv with the officer TO whom he had
first si9ol;eis. The minutes of the allered
conversation were thcn read to him.
and he was asked mad he been guilty
at lmpating any such motives to Gen.
McClcIlan
70 this Maj Key responded, stating
that he had undoubtedly used the
language aQeged-aftel which he COM
,nenced launching out into a general
vinaication Of the sacredness Of the in
stit''ticn Of slavery and the iustifabilit,
Of tho policy Of inaetion, or any other
policy, which bad fer its object to pre-
serve it.
'sStop, sir,' interrupted Mr.. Lincoln,
II have not sent for you to discuss with
you tue abstract question Of slavery. its
sacredness or the reverse. But I an
clea,ly Of opinion that no officer can
wear shoulder straps under my com
who does not believe in the
policy of winning decisive victories
wherever they are to be had You may
60, sir; you shall hear from n,e.s'
Thus terminated this extraordinary
interview. Notification Of the case was
immediately sent to G, n. Halleck, and
next morning the order appeared, giving
Major Key permanent leave of absence
from duty, and allowing him his whole
time in which to consider the futility Of
programmes and the uncertainty of
the favor of princes. We learn that ef
forts are being made to have him rein
stated
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-10-16
NO ~

TEN FoIlixs.-Te sAiuk - ths,
more . man eats she tasass - sescaesr.
he win becomA
70 believe tAas ths snpes liosrs sAisa.
rem study q school - nSeps slex will
learn.
To conclude sAas lfsxesslsa &esod
for the health. Ne ppss viNe - ~.
haustiag + j ths n0ss I'D - - N
To imagine that every hose lsken
from sleep Is one gained.
To act on the prcsumptioa thas the
smallest room in the house Il aui6sisnsly
large to sleep IN.
To argue whatever remedy qsnsea
one to feel Immediately better = good
for" the system without no aleriqr Il.
fects.
TO commit an act which Is fek in
itself to be prejndicial, hoping that
somehow on another II may be done
with impunity.
To advise another 10 take . remedy
which you have not tried yourself, oc
without making special isqairr
whether all the conditions are aliks.
| To eat with an appetite, or eootipue
to eat, after il has been satisfied. merely
10 crafty the taste,
To eat o hearty supper for the plea
snre experienced during the brief time
it is passing down the throat, at the ex.
penss Of whole night Of disturbed
sleep,
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-10-16
UnitedsStates Naval Engineer

United:States Naval Engineer J. w.
Whitaker has been sent home posthaste
from his station ON the coast of Spain,
with an idea ior the destruction Of iron
plated ships. II is Of such Importance
that the inventor was Immediately de-
tached from the ship TO communicate
his invention to the navy department.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-10-16
Do TAMA COUNTY IOWA, THURSDAY OCTOBER Is 1862 I
The DIsloyaf 1lajsr vvho was nh
missed.

the DlslOyaf 0aajoR vvho was DIS
nnlsaed.
The semi official statement telegraph
ed by the agent ofthe Associated Press,
to the effect that Major Key, recently
dismissed from the service for using
disFoyai language, neyeroccnpied con
fdcntial poshioa on Gen. Halleck's
stan, but was foisted upon that general
against or without his desire, and has
never heretofore been accused of disley-
atty, are not strictly trne.
Major Key was Gen. Halleck provost
marshal when he was in command OF
the army before Corinth, IN which capa-
city he examined prisoners, deserters
and spies, in situation to obtain the
6rst news of the evacuation. At that
time he occupied q tent very near that
Of the general, and was in close rela.
tions with him. At the time OF HE ap.
pointment several Indiana journals pro-
tested against it, on the specific ground
that he could not be trusted. We are
assured that strenuous efforts are max.
ing to procure his reinstatement.-
Washington Dispatch to ~ !. Tribune
It was not alone the Indiana journals
that accused Key Of secesh procliyi-
ties; the leading papers OF Ohio, Illinois
and Missouri joined in the same imputa.
tion. Numerous letters from the army
at Carinth, testified to the general sus-
picioa OF disloyalty that rested upon him
"A suspicion that owed its origin and
existence to Major Keys own language
and behavior. To reinstate him would
be an outrage on the loyal cause. The
character Of this man was frequently
brought to Hallcck's attention, but he
refused to listen to anything said
against his pct, but took INN to Wash
ington, and it was left for Abe Lincoln
TO hois; The fellow out Of the army
C.iroso Tribune.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-10-16

Poetry is said to be the flower OF Ii.
terature; prose is the corn, potatoes
and meat satire is aqua fortis; wit is
the spice and pepper love letters the
honey and sugar. and letters containing
rcmittances aro the apple lunplings.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-10-16
ModIcal Notice.

Doct. II. Bunce again offers his service to
he citizens of Toledo, and surrounding ccun-
ny, as Physician and Surgeon. Doct. Burce
nay be found at his Office in j. NJ Shanklin's Is
Drug Store from o'clock A. M. until p. Nj.
except when professionally absent. Calls
eft with J. NJ. Shsnklin, will be promptly
attended to.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-10-16

ss- The handsome sum Of 81 $40
per ann'sm will be realized by the In
come Tax on tire salaries Of member Of
Congress.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-10-16

The Government bas sent o00Uo
yards Of cloth 10 Adjntant 0snsrsa H.
ker TO be manufactured h tbis 6lGao.
p. Hatton Of Lyons hss besa awardel
4 contract for 1000 uniforne
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-10-16
Attorncps
WAR CLAIM OFFICE
OF
&. r. STRURI,|
ATTORNEY & COUNSELOR ATLAW

Z W
TOLEDO, TAaA Co, Iowa
Allkinds Of Law and collecting busines
promptly attended to.
Having procured all the laws, Of the tnited
States, on Bonnties, Pensions and Soldiers
Pay, am prepared and will give special
attention to obtaining and collecting,
Pensions due Invalid Soldiers, the widow
and minor heirs Of deceased soldiers.
Bounty money and pay due the heirs Of de-
ceased officers and soldiers.
Back pay due resigned officers and dcceas-
ed soldiers.
Discharged soldiers sending their discharge
papers, will receive their pay by return OF
mail from the Department at Washington.
No fees charged on soldiers claims unless
tie claiI, is collcc,c1.
- G. 4. STRUBLE
v4-n33-ly.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-10-16

Colonel Bnssey Of the 3d Iowa Cav.
airy, has been presented by his men
with splendid Sfc0 sword,
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-10-16

cD The Monitors plating is said to
need extensive repairs. for which ppr-
pose she is at the Washington navy
yard.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-10-16

The government contractors are turn
ing out fifteen inch guns At the rate Of
three day at l'ittsbnrg, for tho pur-
pose Of artning new Monitors.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-10-16

Farmers gather your corn and not
wait for cold fingers.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-10-16
The Sioux Uranseript,
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY,
At 81 $50 per Year I'm Advance.
200 at the expiration Of three month,
Rates sf Advertising

One Square, first insertion, $1,Oo {
each subsequent insertion, $50
tine square Three months, 400
do Six months, 800
do One year, 1900
Qiarter column, one year, $500
Que half column, one year, $500
O,e column. one year. 6O,QO
BE5- In addition to the above rates, advertise
anentscontaining rule and figure work, wiz
be charged one third more.
Twelve lines Of this type make a square
Business Cards, consisting ofsix lines oi
css, $500 per year.
DaT All Transient and Legal advertisement,
rust bs paid in advance.
Cky- Mess the number Of insertions be speci-
fled at the time advertisements are handed
they will be published At the discretion Of
he publisher. and charged for the length Of
in tiey are inserted.
A liberal discount from the above rates
will be made to large ADVERTISERS.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-10-16
IL ID II H D GID
FIGURING MILL.

The old Firm Of DO0LITTLE& STEWART
gives notice to the citizens Of Tama and adj
joining c0Lnties, that We have pos csion or
tho TOLEDO FIGURING MILL, aud by strict
attention to their business will entleayor to
give complete satisfaction 10 all who may pat
sronise them.
Those who come from distance would do
well = come on Friday, so as 70 get their griet
on Saturday.
CUSTOM WORK DONE ASCHEAP
as 1t any other mill.
Doolittle e Stewart.
Toledo Feb.l3th. 1862. v4-n12-
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-10-16

-
The subscriber having removed his sad
.dlc and Harness Shop, to the Front Room Of
the Second Story Of the Tcledo Grocery store is
prepared to do all kinds of work In his line, in
o workman-like manner upon short notice.
All work warranted, and . fair tri ! respect.
ully solicited.
"a HERMAN LAUFER.
Toledo, Jan. 10th, 1862. v4-nS
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-07-17

/ Applause. A voice--'sremove General
Mcdowell"
Halleck, Buell. and Mcclellan are far
worse than Mcdowell in this respect.
But never again want to lead a column
Of troops through land rich with com
forts and luxuries belonging to tllc enemy
Of my government without having the
privilege Of giving u portion Of them at
Least to the gallant soldier who follow me.
| Good and applause In conclusion, my
fellow citizens, ! say again ! am very
grateful for this honor. lie retired amid
great applause.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-07-17

Bussesconnect viththts city,
= Mhnt n Fighting General Thin AXIS.
Cen Lew Wallace was called out and
made speech in Washington the other
night. He expressed his views very
tensely and to the point, and they are the
sentiments of the entire army, with the
exception Of few West Pointers and old
Hunker politicians.
In the beginning of this war we rested
under cloud tthe Buena Vista stain.
:. No less a petson than Jefferson Davis had
published to the world, and had printed
on the pages of history, that We were cow
ardly. A voice-"That isn't so.'l No,
it isn't rs we have proved. When this
war began, therefore, when we took our
banners and flung them to the breeze,
each man Of vs. did it with distict reso-
luton that it was to be the redemption Of
our State honor or it was TO be death
["Tha,'s so,'' and applause. ! had the
honor to lead regiment among the irst
to the Geld. Pardon me fer referring to
an event in the history of that Regiment.
Whsa ths bssners were given us IN front
Of our capital, recsiving il on the part OF
my regiment, l had them knsel down,
and with upliited hands swear to redeem
the good name of Indiana. I"Good. "and
applause. And they kneit down, one
aud all, and took the solemn oath. A
voice. And they have kept Il. Yes,
they have. Loud applause. Not many
weeks ago, the old flag under which We
took that oath, was given bsck, and put
away in the hall from which il wss taken.
At Donel.on its stripes were shot ragged
with bullets. [Applsnse.l AT Shiloh,
the blue Union vas shot outsof II by a
sbeli. Applause.1 Hwas but latter
ed fragment Of it's former self and its ori.
ginal glory when given back. Wherever
it hoated we had victory. Appiause.
ana no politician. Cries OF "Good for
that aud Don't want any now a-days.
Probably for regular speech had been
much obliged 10 some Of my political
friends II they had made It for me.
["Keep them in the dark. " and laughter
if it is expected that am to speak ON
EuuJOctO VI pOut4CCA Cu1soCt0T eO-uAkuCf
/ know should have been obliged for
some of them to have performed the task
for me. II / touch upon them, bear me
witness that speak Of them not as q
politician, but A. soldier Applause. ]
/ was at the Senate Chamber to-day.
They were discussing the policy Of the
war. The question in agitation Was, or
what 1t least seemed to be the permanent
question ssShould the negro be used OF
not?' Cries1of .Yes, "..yes,' and .sNo,'
Ono Well, Ifndmy audience precise
sly a. found the 6cnatss Laughter and
.appause.l Some said, ssyes, !" and some
.ssid "no'-just ~. you ares saying
Laughter, A voice--"Wal you give
ua soldiees opinion?1 Yes, let me
speak about that as q soldier. Il ["Good'' j
not as politician. ["Don't want any
politicians. He would be poor soldisr
in my opinion, who would fail to use
every element of war which God Almigh.
ty gave hun. if he could use il to his ad
vantage. Prolonged and enthusiastic
cheering.] think you concur with me
in that at least Cries Of "Oertainly VI
do;" "Every sansible man will."] Now
then, il, We fnd the negro before us, d
around US, as We advance, planted tkari
by some accident-P Providence may hav,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-07-17
DIRECTORY



Arrival Of the Mails.
Eastern Maiiarrlyes daily (Sundsys excepted)yia
Pas mouth. ats o'clock. y. nj.
81 Louis Ana Southern M all arrivesdaiy Mendays
sxesptsd} ats,p.n.
we,tern AsilArrives daily iexctri nda ys3aiisoo
o'clock, M
Burlington Mailarrivsn daily tess:i itstrdals ala
0p.m.
csrthaEeand rl ymonth Mail arris, itsly sAai.fr
txcept-d1 at5,pm.
r eharieston Mail "a isi-vefilyi artlves f1Hi1ys.
Thursday and Estur.ss. tat5 pm.
NsestnE of the Mails.
Eastera elosesdaiiy tea eept Saturdays ep.
N. .
n st-LoaisApd soatAeYn AsiielosssdAily tsssundays
: exeeptedl atbp. ~.
Buriinsson AsiIcioses daily texcefSsAtnraay.) at
ep.m.
Western Mall eicsss daily teaeeit Saturdays ats
o'efocL y. N.
Csrthagsand Plymouth hAailcios~sdsifyts saturday .
excsptedIatsp.
Charleston nhalIttri-~sssiy3 eiosef Aonds5s W ed
hesdsys and Fridays ,at6s
1T r The Pont ofce will be open on Sunday sfron
stos o'ciosf ,a.A ~. J.B.HoW ELL,P.M.