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The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-03-06

- - LLl.IhA Ill. "a CORRESPONDENT
Of the London Times says:
Nothing in the mechanical depart.
ment OF the Florence Exhisition struck
ME as more wonderful than Casseli's
pantelegraph. The illnstrious inyeator
has established communication be-
tween Florence and Ieghorn, and him
self attends at the Crystal Palace to ex-
hibit the results Of his portentous con
tr'vance. Ills pantslegrapl', it is gem
orally known, is intended for The trans
mission OF messages immediately from
the hand Of the writer, containing fac
sinile OF every word and syllable, and
bearing the full authenticity Of the hand
and signers. A broker at Paris or
London may thus, hereafter, draw a
check upon Turin or Florence, which
his correspondent will honor at sight,
being as sure Of the identity OF the doc
nment as il he had the very paper on
which it was written. / have seen i,
write under my inspection now three
now four lines, Of Dante, in til very
handwriting with which the correspond
cnt was at that very moment tracing
them on prepared paper at Leghorn
Presently lineal drawing Of portal,
Of Dante, which was bein. delineated
at Leghorn, came into life before me
line by line, shade by shade, Anon
again, it was pattern design for :
laly's embroidery.
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IMPORTANT FACTS.

FACT No. This Company being duly IL
cenced, their Machines are protected
against heterogeneous or litigation.
fact no. 2.-These machines make the lock-
stltch-alike on both silc--and use IT.
tie less than half as much thread and silk
rs the chain or loopstitch machines.
Fact no. 3-Thcsc Machines are better adapted
than any other sewing machines in market
to the frequent changes and almost endless
varity Observing required in family. They
VIII sew from one to twenty th.cknesses OF
Harsciiles without stopping. and make every
stitch perfect. They will even sew fron the
finest gauze to the heaviest Cloth, andeyen
stout hard leather, without changing tie feed
needle or tension or making any adjustment
OF machine whatever. Is not such machine
best adapted to family use? and if nnsr nd
aptsd to family use, why not for every vnre-
ty of light sewing manufacture For work
90 heavy for our Family machine, we reco-
mend our large sizes
Fact No. 4-These machines make the most
elastic seam Of any sewing machines in use
fact very great Importance in sewing elastic
goods, or goods of any kind. on a bias.
Fact No. 5-No machine is more durable or
more simple in its construction, or more east
" understood. The reputation of these
Machines wherever used will fully demol-
Sirate eacn OF the above FACTS.
FACTNo. 6.-These Machines took the Highest
Premium at the Franklin Institute, Phila-
delrhia.
FACT No. - These Machines took the High.
est Premium at the New Jersey Stat
Fair.
Fact No. S.-These Machines took the High
est medaiat the American Institute in the
City OF New York, together with the High
est Premium for newsewing machine work.
Fact No. 9--These machines took both the
Highest Premiums at The mechanics Fair,
Utica, N. Y.
Fact No. lO-These machines can do the same
thing generally, whenever properly exhib-
tied III competition with other trst-cass
Sewing machines. But we have space for
only one ract more--it is the most impor-
tants Fact Of ALL
Fact No - We ,rurant ererv machine are sell
10 ise 6etter substitution than any other Seeing
a,q.aiae IL. ,aorIef, or money rcfueded.
EaSs- Send for Circular. AGENTS WANT
Ed. Adrcss:
FlNKLE&L yOy
Sewing Machine 20.
No. us broadway, Ncw-Ycrk
nj I'm, al
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ALPHABETICALLY a NOISLE s
MACHINE!

It requires FIFTY PER CENT. Iess row
err TO drive ii thanany other'NIachine in mark
ct. A girl 0, tw alive wears of agescnn work IL
steadily, without fatigue or injury to health.
It's strength and WONDERFUL SlMPLl-
CITY Of construction render il almost impos-
sible to get out Of order, and il GUARANTEED
by the company to give entire satisfaction.
We respectfully invite all fthose who may
desire TO supply themselves with . superior
article, to cali and examine this UNRlVALL-
ED MACHINE
But in more especial manner do No 90
licit the patronage Of
Merchant Tailors,
Coach Makers
Hoops Skirt Manufactures,
Shirt and Bosom Makers,
Dress Makers,
Corset Makers
Cater Filters, et.s
Shoe Binders,
Vest and Panta1oon Makers.
ps1-Religious and Charitable Institution
will be lcberally dealt with.
PRICE OF MACHINES. COM
PLETE:
No. j, or Family Machine, SAG %, No :
Small sized Manufacturing, $6o.OOO, No. .
Large size Manufacturing, $76o0o.
Cabinets IN every Variety.
W want Agents for ~ towns in Unite
States. where agencies are not already estab-
i.hed' 10 whom liberal discount viii be
giving, but We make no consignments:
r. J. MACARTHUR, O.,
$40 Broadway, New York
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A geological distinction-The rrin-
cipal difference between the original
British lion and the Canadian variety
Of the animal is that the LATTER wants
Maine.
Carrying politeness to excess is said
to be raising your hat to ayoung lady
in the street, and allowing a couple o.
dirty collars and pair Of socks to fal
out upon the sidewalk.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-03-06
THE TRI-WEEKLY JOURNAL.
THE WEEKLY JOURNAL.

Containing most of the matter of six dailies,
is mailed every Thursday Evening.
Single Copies, 81 30 per Annum Clubs Of
and upwards, 81 90 per Annum.
In Clubs Of 20 or more, the getter up Of tie
Club Is entitled to copy.
We hope the patrons of the Journal will MD
us in extending its weekly circulation at the
above low price.
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GREAT IMPROVEMENTS IN
Sc IN G NACuIN Is,
EN1%H- 70
sHUTTLEeMACHINE.
Patented February llth,-. 1850.
g:ALE..yRoOH. 5lgBR.vlGpWAY.
NEW YORK.

TINS Machine i. constructed on nm entirely
new principle Of mocha nsm, possessing many
rare and.valuabis Improvements, having been
examined by tho most profound experts, and
pronounced TO be SIMPLICITY and PERFEC-
TION CONBINED
The following are the principal objections
urged against Sewing Machines:
Excessive fatigue to the operator.
2.--Lability to get out of order
3.--ESpense, trouble and loss Of time in re-
pairing.
l. Incapacity to sew every description Of
material.
5.-Disagreeable noise while in operation.
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The Empire Sewing Machine Is ex.
empt from all these objections.

Il hash straight needle perpendicular
action. makes the LOCK or SHUTTLE
STITCH, which will NEITHER RIP nor
RAVEI, and is alike on both sides performs
perfect sewing on every description Of materi-
~, from Leather TO the finest Nansook Muslin,
with cotton, linnen or silk thread, from tho
coarscst to the finest number.
Having nc,ther CA " nor COG WHEEI,an
The least possible friction, il runs rs smooth
as glass and is
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-03-06
TERMS, PAYABLE IN ADVANCE.

Al kinds Of Book, Card, Circular
and blank printing,
Done At cheapest rates, by Steam Presses, q
the Journal establishment. Address,
JOHN L. WILSON PUBLISHER.
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Tho Latest N cwa.

That il has never cnioncd before, and that its
EDITORIAL and REpORTGRiAL FORCE Will
be increased to an cxten, that warrants us in
promising rs able aud good general news
paper, as is, or can he, pub ished ont Of New
York. While its Political Coracter shall be rs
it always has been, fully UP with the demands
OF the times-conserSative in spirit, bold i'll
expression and firm in the support Of
RIGHT PRINCIPLES AND MEAS
URES,
opposing Ttong in all its forms, amassing
out teari essly III maintenance Of
Ths.Cuuse Of Justice cna tic Isop7c,
. as opposed o the machina ions ana intrigues
OF arrogance. cliquos, and corrupt camhna-
tons tor the tgEra*atzemant II ambitions
men OF special Interests, n TIC expense OF the
public weIfare. i wi AZ tic same time lis
cuss ali Subjects and questions of public
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give as ful and comprehensive IN abstrac, Of
the general intelligence OF Tie day as can tie
crowded into It's columns.
It's Commercial and .t..isuac;a2 d.
paftG.eatS
shall he more full than in wears past. in pro
portion rs tAese interests increase III extent
and public Importance.
Tie Telyapd DIoa.toaent
shall be second TO 'ha. of no paper in the
West. We shall continue TO receive the
regular Associated Press dispatches. and all
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The Local Intelligence
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to give them
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! pie, for their continued support and patron
age.
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TIE DAILY EVENING JOURNAL,

Containing full Telegraphic reports Of
news and the markets mp to the hour Of go
ing to press, at 3 p m, and where trains
leave in timc for Tie Second Edition, up to S
p. M each afternoon, will be mailed to sub
scribers at $500 Per Annum $500 for
six months $500 for three months.
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press charges five cents per package.) The
Daily Evening Journal may he had of all
newsmen in the principal places in Illipois,
Wisconsin, Iowa, Indiana and Southern
Michigan, and of all the traia boys on the
trains that leave the city on the evening Of
its publication.
THE TRI-WEEKLY JOURNAL.
Containing oil tho news Of two dailies, is Is.
sued on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
Evening, and contains the news in the Dali
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fore Months. 81 90 for 3 Months.
Clubs Of S, at :s3 90 each. Clubs Of 10, at
So 80. Clubs Of 20, At IS. Clubs of 50, at
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The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-03-06

LAMPS and LANTERNS, good
assortment at prices as low as the lowest.
Cali and see, at the Pioneer Drug Store.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-03-06
YOUNG MAN, READ THIS III

YOUNG MAN, READ THIS ~
Wise Counsels for the Young can b had IN
The Inyalid's Medical Confdant," Published
by the undersigned for the benefit Of persons
who suffer from Nervous Debility, Premature
Decay, sc supplying the means Of cure. I'm
prudent Maturity and Youthful Indiscretions
are summnrily dispelled. Thousands hailed
this little work with delight, and date their
restoration TO uefulness in society from their
first perusal of its interesting pages. Send
your address for a copy, with . three cent
stamp forreturn postage, TO
DIR. JOHN B. OGDEN & Co.
no31 3m. Nos; "A and IS John St. N. Y.
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ElNkE.E s. LYON
SEWlNG-NACNI\E o.
508 RRoDWAY
nj. ".

MO person who contemplatcs purchasing
! Sewing Mashine for family or manufact-
urirg purposes, shopu fail to send for one OF
our Circulars, which contains cuts and full
descriptions Of the several styles, prices and
samples ofwork, all of which we send by mail
free. We claim to have the
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-03-06
GEORGE e. sTRUBIE.

A TTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW
- Toledo, Tama Co., Iowa Office one
door south OF the "Brick Store
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COUGHS AND COLDS,
THE MAkOA AuABCA,
DISCOVERED ny a
ISSION AIRY,
will TRAvELINGIN ARABIA
Al; who are suffering from Consumption
should use the Makora Arabica, discovered by
u missionary in Arabia.
All who are threatened with Consumption
should use the Makora Arabica, discovered
by missionary in Arabia.
All who are suffering from Bronchitis
should use the Makora Arabica, discovered by
mssiona,y in arabia.
All who are suffering from Sore Throat,
Coughs and Colds should use tho Makora Ar
abica, discovered by a missionary in Arabica.
All who are suffering from Asthma, Scrafu-
"a aud Impurities Of the Blood should use the
Makora Arabica, discovered by q missionary in
Arabia.
1t cures consumption.
II cures Bronchitis,
Ii cures Sore Throat, coughs and colds.
II cures asthma, Scrofula, and impurities Of
the Blood.
This uneouallcd remedy is new FOR the first
time introduced to the public.
II was prov;dentially discovered by mis-
sicaary while travelling in Arabia. lie was
/ cured Of Consumption by it's use after his case
was pronounced hopeless by learned physic
cians ia Europe.
lie has forwarded to us in writing a full &C
count OF his own extraordinary cure, and Of
n ! um 4 err Of other cures which have coume I'M
der his chse, walton, and alsoa full account Of
tho med icine.
AT his request, and impellcd by 4 desire tc
extend n knowledge of the remedy to the pub
lie, we have had his communication printed IN
pamphlet form for free distribution. ltsinter
est is enhanced by al account which he gives
al some Of the scenes of the Syriss massacres
Z which he obtained from those wi .Tcred IN
that awful tragedy.
This pamphlet may be obtained at our office
or i. viii be sen. free by nailto all who appl,
for II.
Ne impor: the Nakora Arahica direct from
4 Smyrna through the house OF Cleon 4 Gylip
PMS, and we have ways on hand n full suppl,
pn, pin bottles ready Tor use with full direc
j tons.
4 Price ole dollar per bottle Sentby mai
on receipt Of price and u cents for postage
FL, safe wholesale and retail by
LEEDS, GILMORE Il CO.,
ssnpOrtcss Of Drugs usld Mcdi'
GiMes,
6 Liberty st, n. Y
ALSO, By DRUGGISTS GENERAL
+. LY. ,a-"ol-1y
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II. WALTER JACKSON
Attorney and COunselOt. nj Law
TOLEDO Tama 90, IOWA
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-03-06

EsSs"4t single bottle of SPhLpINGS
PARED GLUE will save len times its cost
nualiy.-Sra
SPALDING'S PREPARED GLUE !,
SPALDING'S PREPARED GLUE !,
sPAlDTNG'S PREPARED GLUE !.
81 re TIE nIEECESt
ECONGNff DISPi TCH!
Gssy~.'A SrlcH N TIVE SAVES NINE. ~s5a.s
As accidents will happen, even in well reg
nla;cd families, it is very desirable to have
some cheap and convenient way for repairing
Furniture, Toys, Croekery, sc.
SpALnlNG S PREPARED GLUE
meets ali snch emergencies, and no household
can afford to be without il. II is always
ready, and up to the sticking point.
sJSEEUL In EVERY HOUSE"
\. b "A Brush accompanies each Bottle.
ice, cents
Address,
HENRY G. SPALDING.
No. IS Cedar Street New York
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EST SEWING MACHINES IN TIT,
WORLD

For either Family or Manufacturing Purposes
And all we ask is a fair trial Read the
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sPALDING's PREPARED GLUE
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Dcs Moincs, July IS, 1851

Milton Briggs, ESQ: Dear sir--The Ameri-
can Insurance Company has not filed its ar
ticles Of Incorporation in my Office. The
Iowa Mutual Fire Insurance Company is the
only insurance compony that has ever fled
Articles of Incorporation in my Office.
ELIJAH SELLS, Secretary Of State.
BY Jno. n. Davis, Deputy
vc.Icu
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1862-03-19

all concerned. thanking thea for the gallan-
try, the dauntless bravery with which they
had performed their part and sustained him.
and hereunto special mention was made Of
the " Uni,ea" Artillery Company of Norfolk.
Capt. Kevill. thrty.two Of whom served on
board the Virginia. All are now INDUCING
themselves in brief breathing spell. doubt
less to renew the contest with freshened
yigor in little time.
Though Roanoke Island and Fort Donel.
son may serve to show US wha, the fortunes
Of war really are. we are (mercifully) not
permitted to 20 far without such episodes as
are furnished US by Saturday and Sunday
last. showing surely that i" God will defend
the RICH, I" STELLA.
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TO the boats aud escaped to The fort, two
miles distant. where they were kindly re-
ceived by the officers Of the f0et.
A. 81 P. NJ. the enemy's boat suddenly
retired. but returned at daylight with two
others Of lighter .lraught; but during the
night. BY the use OF lighters. r Victoria was
taken in with her cargo Vi the guns q
the Fort.
The vessel was aaved attack from
launches by the action of tn Ulcers OF the
Fort. who sent seventy-fve Men with a.
FOUNDER to the beach opposite 70 prevent i
The gun used was revolutionary brass
piece, with the thirteen stars upon 1t.
The Miramon was also chased. but mol
fired upon. escaping in the fog from her pur-
suer.
We derive this information from Edwin
DE Leon. ESQ.,. former editor Of the" South
ern Press" who came as bearer OF dispatches
from Europe, where he has been actively
Cooperating with the commissioners since
the commencement OF the war.
Mr.. De Leon was also accompanied BY
his wife, who has thus proved that even ten
der women can brave the hazards Of tn,
Yankee blockade. Richmond Eraminsr.
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denOunces the blind confidence Of the Fede.
ral authorities as the cause Of the deplorable
defeat and great loss which was equally DIS.
astrous as that at Bulls Bluff. There is an
angry question at the North as to who is to
be blamed. All sailing vessels, il says.
should have been out of reach Of the iron
.Leyiathan. II says that the opportune srri.
Val of the Monitor prevented the destruc.
ton Of the whole feet. There must be a
change in the Navy Department. Old time
sailing lumber vessels are as helpless as In.
ianis in the hands of giant. Il urges that
a mail clad fleet be built in 4 hundred days.
Dead wood from tho Navy and Navy Depart.
ment must be cleared out.
Washington. March i0.-The Mcrri,nac
was struck seventy Ave times and returned
10 Norfolk uninjured.
The State prisoners recently arrested in
Alexandra on the charge Of aiding the
Southern cause. when asked il they would
take the oath Of allegiance. unanimously re.
fused.
No one in. the Navy Department could
give any answer 10 the trlegraphic despatch
es which came thick and fast inquiring who
on board The Cumberland and Congress were
killed and wounded.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1862-03-19
Run Tie Bloekade-.7rals for he Southern
ConfsierGey.

Ia consequence oi the interruption II the
mails frOm New Orleans, We have not lai.l
before our readers some late pioDfs Of the en-.
tire inrfiicIeney of the Lincoln biuckadr.
Within one wees. two steamers laden = 9TH
munitions Of war. coffee. merchandI-e. Sc !,
entered Confederate pnrls IN that vicinity,
and fur more have passed out.
The steamers shieh ran IN were the
" vIctnr,a" and the " Miraman.' boih from
Hayana--bpth Intellectually pursued by ths
blockaders-esch Of which brought Is 900
pounds IL powder and a number OF rifle..
The trip Of the VIetora was very eyeat.
fol one. as she encountered severe Norther
which almost foundered her, damaging her
machinery 50 baily that her inal escape
seemed almost proyidential. Escaping this
danger. she ran in tie tack Of some Federal
cruisers. but burning hard coal, making no
smoke. she managed T. eIude them, though
finally discovered, - alter events proved.
She sailed on the 9TH Of February, and on
the night Of the lth approached her desii.
nation. which was Fort Livingston, below
New Orleans. The water being very shnal,
and the boat heavily laden. she stuck on the
bar. about twp or three miles distant from
the fort. Here she remained until nert
morning at eight o'clock. when a Yankee
armed vessel bore dawn rapidly upon her.
ANIL about one nile distant, where she stuck,
and commenced firing hot and she'll al the
Victoria. which diversion she INDUCED in
from Q o'clock A. NJ. until 81 p. NJ, firing
10 al 2s3 shots from rided gus. At that short
'snge. only three Of which struck. One
he'll penetrated bag Of coffee. above the
'owder stored in the hold. To within two
nehes Of the kegs. bat did NOT burst. Had
dine 10. that powder would never have
erysd 20 entertain the Yankee invaders, az
oUv will. The passengers and crew isos
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~
The slaughter Of The Yankees al Fort Donei.
,onSThe Sad Side Of the Picture.
The following private letter. written bya
former attache Of the New York Post-ofiice.
presents another side Of the, victory gained
a, Fort Donelson than that from which II Is
generally contemplated;
roa Donel.oa. Tsnn., Feb. II, 1859.
My Dear Father. Sad. lonely and down.
hearted. I attempt to write you few lines,
to let you know | am alive and unhurt We
have had most bloody fight there must
have been from five to seven thousand men
killed and wounded on both sides. But the
enemy surrendered on Saturday evening,
we taking about thirteen thousand prisoners
But, dear father, the hardest part OF the sto-
~ is. that out Of eighty men in my comPa-
nv, only seven came out-the most whole
sale slaughter ever heard Of.
NV company was the color company. at
which the rebels took particular aim as fast
as one man who carried il would be shot,
another would take his place, but the flag
was brought through. Only one hundred
and sixteen remain in the Eleventh Regi-
ment uninjured.
Do not wonder. dear father, that ! am
down -hearted. Nv BOYS all loved me, aud
need say that. in looking At The poor rem
nant Of my company--the men that have
taken SO much pains to drill. the men thai
thought so much of-now urarlv all in
their graves-I feel melancholy. But do
not complain !; God spared my life, and for
what the future must tell Twill write YOU soon
again. The Eleventh will, think. (what is
remaining be left to guard the prisoners at
Cairo or Alton, whilst they recruit. Wheth.
er shall attempt 10 raise another company.
do not know at present. Good bye. Let
the fulks at home know that am safe.
Yours aHeclionately.
l.. ID. WADDELL,
Captain Company +.
Eleventh Regimen III. Volunteers.
What is left Of it)
VIM. Coventry II. waddell. Esq N Y.