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manly and civil, and must say was
agreeably disappointed with their styl, Of
treatment. With eight other federal wound
ed remained during the next day under
guard Of two infantry men. When the
action Of Monday commenced which was
opened by two Divisions Of Burlrs force
and to whom the victory is due-we were
in an old log barn, and the rebel sharp
shooters getting too thick in that vicinity
the bailding was shelled by our gunners
causing precipitate fight Of the riHemcn
and placing us in imminent danger Of be.
ing annihilatcd by our owns shells. Our
guard after much persuasion allowed us to
remove to short ravine little distance
off, where we remained until the conflict
vas over. the rebels routed, and as a re-
turn compliment had delivered up my body
guards which had been augmented by two
mounted rihemen, to a squad Of Union
cavalry. Secesh looked puzzled and sold,
but it was no use and they laid down their
arms quietly. Ny feelinks, as Mr.. Weller
would say, "wcre VERY numerous at the
sight Of our boys again, for had made up
my mind that was surely booked Tor the
war in the Southern durance vile business.
The weather for the past week has been
very favorable to our wounded, but to-day
the sun is coming down very warm, and
the roads are fast drying from the effects OF
the late heavy rains, therefore move
may be made toward Corinth shortly, and
final whack will DO administered to Beau
regards controversies. Our regiment,
good state of discipline and will compare
favorably with any troops in the ficld.-
Our new Capt. Leffingwell is in great favor
with the boys, and he looks after their
wants and comforts with jealous eye and
not altogether shoulder-strapped SO cxcru-
ciatingly excessive that he cannot pass the
compliments of the day with his company.
Lieut.. Schroeder arrived here day or two
ago, and is much improved in health and
appearance. We are all glad to see him
with us a again, for he is good officer and
gentleman witbal. Our I'd Lieut.. Charley
Kausman, elected on our trip from St.
Louis, makes good officer, and in the
memorable action Of the 9th and 18th prov
ed himself among the bravest Of the brave.
The company is now Differed better than
it ever was, and hourishcs far better than
under the old regime.
We all look upon the war as nearly set
tled--and if we fax Beauregard out in
the next engagement the dog may be con-
sidered dead in this section. We all live
in fond hope to meet you all on or about
the coming 4th Of July, and celebrate to-
gether in the good old way our National
Independence On last 4th it was my fate
to stand guard all day at Grand River
Bridge, No., on the coming one hope to
be more peacefully engaged with my friends
at home At all events look forward to
the bright wand Of sweet-tempered peace,
and continue
Yours, highprivately
DICK.
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TELEGRAPHIC.
TReported for the North Iowa Times
MONDAY AFTERNOONS REPORT.
NIw Xnpr Anil 90

New YORK, April %.
A letter from Edesto Island of the 18th
reports a brilliant affair on ST. Johns Island
resulting in the total rout of 200 rebel cav
airy by about 60 Of our men. The party
consisted Of Capt. r. Lind, DR.. Britnal,
masters mate Nelson, 80 men and how
iizer from the U. S. gun boat Crusader, and
80 men from the 47th N. Y, 55th Penn,
and 3h N. II. regiments, under Capt Dow
Of the latter regiment. The rebels lost
about so killed and wounded. No one on
our side killed.
Fir. MONROE, April ~.
Special to TimeS-It is stated by con-
trabands that the most intense excitement
exists around Norfolk and they have great
fear of an attack by Burnside. Nearly all
the troops have gone to South Mills to re-
pei any advance h. might make. Contra
bands state that the new Prov on the Mer-
rimac is ~ feet long, of wrought iron and
steel pointed. Many citizens of Norfolk
are leaving. The fall Of New Orleans is
conceded by everyone.
New YORK, April %.
Adviccs per the Connecticut state that
the rebel steamer Florida has been captured
by the U. S. barque Pursuit Forts Bar,
rancas and McRae have been evacuated by
the rebels. The Connecticut brought s
eX members Of the Galveston artillery who
escaped from imprisonment. Every port
except Tampa on the coast of Florida is
evacuated by the rebels.
HARRIsoNBURG, April o.
Yesterday p. M. the pckct> of Col. Don
nelly'S brigade stttioncd miles hence on
the Gordonsvillc road were attacked by
large force of Ashhy's rear guard and driv
en- back. One man was killed and three
others wounded The reserve of the 46th
Penn. and IA section Of Ilampton's battery
then advanced and repulsrd the reb,lS.-
They retreatcd to a wood where several of
our shells burst in their very midst, and a
wagon was seen gathering up and carr, ing
off their dead and wounded. Owing to the
bad state.of the roads, .'onnel!y has been
ordered to take up new position near the
town until the reads get better.
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"A FISH SrogY."-Sevcral days since
two of our McGregor citizens, who belong
ed to the fishing persuasion successful Sc
cured in one day over hundred fine trout,
some of which would each weigh three or
four lbs Now, before the statement is
scoffed, we wish to say in all candor, that
the item is true and unimpeachable.
OF course the facts are not compromised
by the statement that the tout were from
Mackinaw, and were secured" by Wool.
iscroft & Peck, on the arrival Of the express
man. These gents have fresh fish every
other day.
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war CLAIxs.-Thc best pension sgency
Of the Northwest Of which we have any
knowledge. is that Of Page, Downs, & Co.,
Of hichland Center. Wis. One member Of
this firm is now At Washington, and is the
Oldest pensien agent IN tho city. The other
gentlemen are good lawyers, men of excel
lent foresight, shrewd, and indefatigab'e in
oil their undertakings. The reader is re-
tered to their advertisement in anothe,
column; one Of the editors of this pape,
~'L take testimony, and forward the papers
to r. D. 4 Co., who will immediately
TRANSMIT them to Washington. There viii
be no expsase to the applicant, save in cas-,
Of success in the prosecution Of the claim.
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1t will be seen by notice in anothc,
column, that partnership has been formed
by Chas. Williams and Rayen Davidson
for the prosecution Of general Iron and
Hardware business. particularly graf
fled that our friend D. is apparently on the
straight road to prosperity. for he is one Of
the salt of-McGregcr.
E. r. Barron has returned. and for sew
cral days goods have been piled Alp upon
Alp upon their pr.miscs. E. Il. B. 4 BRO.
will sell these goods either at wholesale or
retail, in quantities and qualities as desired,
at astonishingly low rates. A change Of
advertisement next week Will tell you all.
All soldiers who have bees discharged
from service by reason Of wounds or ILL.,
ness, and the friends Of these who have
fallen in battle, will find something Of in.
tcrest among our new advertisements this
week.
Wells & Co. are receiving their spring
and summer stock of goods, gotten up with
extra care and taste, for service as we'll as
ornament. They have also just received
some choice pieces of broadcloth, dooskin,
cassimercs, etc, which are, as the ladies
would say, "perfectly beautiful"
W. A. Durham has opened fine stock
Of "proof liquors" in the store room Evans
block, one door cast of that formerly occu-
pied by Mcconnell. We are no judge IF
the article but those who arc competent in
that matter, tell US that his Bourbon and
Old Rye are No. articles. II people will
use such articles, they should by all means
use the very best.
A. NJ. Farnsworth has leased the large
American barn for the term of one year,
and will promptly attend to all calls.
W. I. Lewis-formerly Ayers & Co.
has not sold out, but will positively close
this week; in the meantime great bargains
may be had for three or four days.
VIM. Cole, plastcrer, has just received
several barrels of the celebrated Cordova
lime, the best known for use in plaster or
whitewash. Will sell in quantities to suit
Advertisement next week.
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MAMMOTH CLOTHING HousE.-Thc fame
Of Hammerslough Brothers, as Large and
popular merchants, is unbounded. From
McGregor to Mason City, and from winona
to Dubuque, every body has heard Of them
and the big bargains they offer. In fact
with many, McGregor and Hammerslough
Brothers are synonymous terms. Such
are the benefits Of advertising.
We have taken q look at their new goods
just received, and must confess they arc
not less celebrated for their quality thar
for their quantity.
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STATEMENT

( lF TIE MANHATTAN FIRE INSURANCE Com.
NAN, on The hrst day OF January, 1862, made to
the Auditor OF public accounts of the state OF Iowa,
rursuant to tho statutes OF that STATE ent led san
act to regulate the Agencies OF InsnIa, Compa
not by the state OF Iowa, January zsth
LIST The name of tho Company is SIanhattan Fire
Insurance Company.
The company Is located at New York 10 Il Q State
New YORK.
% the amount Of capital stock is two hundred
Sd. The amount oil capital stock paid up is two
hundred and nifty thousand dollars. $25O.OOO
Arb. The assets of the company are as follows:
Cash on hand and m the hands OF Agents
aud other persons, ST.. ssl 90
Real Estate, none.
United States Bonds, S per cent, 5000
Canadian Debenturc bonds per ct. 0,220
Debts due the company, secured by mort.
gage, real est ate, 2ss,ooo 90
Loans o.. calls with collateral, 80, 1903 rs
Debts TOR premiums, 1T IS
All other securities, 1915 Is
Total assets Of the company $500. 06l IS
LIABILITIES.
5th. The amount OF abilities due or not
due to bank. or other creditors of the
9Th Losses adju ted and not due, none.
7th Lo. ses adjusted aud due none.
s,h. Losses uaadju>ted $500 90
9th. Loses in suspense, awaiting further
10th All other claims against the com.
pany none.
Unclaimed dividend, c,os5 90
Total Abilities ST. 555 10
MISCELLANEOUS
18th. The create & amount iasur.d in anv
one ri X IL nm m
18th The greatest amount allowed by the rules of
the company in any city. town or village nc rule
10 h. The greatest amount allowed 20 be insured in
any one block no rule.
l4h The act OF incorporation Of said company
| March 2ad, 1881.
The Company have no deposits in other States or
Territories WP.PALMEK Pres't
AhpsEw ]. SMITH Ssc'y
sworn before me This 10Th Febr,arv 1860
James W. IIae. Com for To- INV
Safe OF New York, }
County OF New York { So.
W r. Palmer, President. and Andrew I Smith sec-
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NEWS ZION Co. K."-- In another column
viii Be found On interesting letter from Co.
X" Of the LIST Iewa Cavalry. Since that
was in type We have received letter from
Capt. Freeman confirming the news and
adding that our boys fought splsndidly.---
We qaote bis concluding words:
AVE al noun deeply the loss Of the
two killed. Brave and truer soldiers nevc,
kvsd and they will long be remember by
she whole company.
We brought in twenty prisoners on re.
sseuen."
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AUp,ron's OFFICE low. !


d Moine.. January 3Oth. 1862
TT rs HEREBY CERTIFIED, That on the hirtieh
i day OF January. 1852. a sworn statement was
N ed in this Office, showing the condition OF the Man
haitian Fire Insurance Company, located at New
YORK. in the State Of New York, the first day Of
January. A. d. 1862, in accordance with provision
OF an Act OF the General Assembly Of the ate OF
Iowa. entitled 'An Act in relation urance Com
Pan'es," approved January 2sth, 1857, sd an Act
amendatorv thereto. approved February 9th. 1858 /;
that said fatement shows that said Company il pos
sessed OF the requisite cunt of capital and invest
ed as required by law
Authority is therefore given to the above named
Company tn transact business of ,urance in this
state in accordance with the laws thereof until the
3ft day Of January A. d. one thousand eight hun
dred and sixty three.
1t Is also certified that Z. ODELL, Esq. OF Nc
Oregon. has been duly appointed by said Company
Their lawful agent an Attorney for the County OF
clayton, with full power to take risks of Insurance
therein, and to acknowledge service Of process as
provided by law. upon his filing with the Clerk of the
District Court in and for aid County, certified copy
OF the statement file in this office. 1t fur her
certified that the attached is true and correct copy
OF: said star emrnt.
In testimony whereof, have hereunto set my hand
r. &, and affixed my seal of Office, this goth day
IT, 81 day of January 1862
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VThe editor of the Ntscs calls US
may the Lord forgive him-'a satellite
Of Sherman NJ. Booth" We return the
compliment and dub him the satellite Of
Wendell Phillips. He is as much the lat
ter as We are the former how much more
VIC do not pretend 10 say.
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i having been insimated to Siegel that
so0s of his countrymen were DESTROYS Of
cootsihnting testimonial for his benefit,
replied that Il they would have his sppre.
s'alien. they could do nothing better than
Sosaise t50, 900 for the families Of the Ger
oen volunteers
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FERsosAL.-During the past week We
lave received calls from Messrs. Clement,
II the Dubuque Times; J. Eiback, for
n,erly Of the Clayton County Journal, A.
T. Upton local Of the same; Merrill of the
Prairie du Chen Courier; Haislet, fore.
nan Of the Waukon Journal; Carter, OF
Rockford; &. W. p Bowman, Of Fort
Atkinson; Lieut.. Goodwin, U. S. A., and
several others.
Mr.. Clement obtained quite number Of
subscribers, in the short time he was here,
.houg:, not so many as he should have had
Eibnck is just from camp. Upton looks
blooming as any flower in the collection
which Flora sent him recently "why don't
he marry Merrill, consulting Shaw's
horoscope, occasionally comes across the
fresh water deep to take views Of the mar.
row city" His face is mathematical OF
prosperity. and VIC always like to see him this
side Of Jordon. Geo. Haisletis the typo.
graphical engineer of the Waukon Journal,
and fills the "posish'' we'll Mr.. Carter is
the agent of John p Manny's Improved
Reaper and Mower-a machine which has
many high recommendations from farmers
and scientific men. Mr.. C. is an entertain.
ing gentleman. of good address, well in.
formed, and has the best Of Iccommenda.
tons. Mr.. Bowman is working with all
his energies for the construction of the
"McGregor and Fort Atkinson Railway
Lieut.. Goodwin will take command Of this
post on the departure of Capt Lewis, and
keep open for the present, the recruiting
Office. He seems 10 be every inch gen
ueman.
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Oldest Pension Agent at Washington.

and uainted with the subject In all It's de-
tails. People should be carefu and employ EXPE-
RlENCED Agents to prosecute their claims, as the
SLIGHTEST error will delay, If not de!sat the claim
altogether.
Our charges are very moderate, and no pay expect
ed until the claim l. obtained. We keep list Of all
the killed and deceased soldiers in the army OF the u
3. For further particulars address us by mail, or,
enquire OF our Local Agent. All business can be
done by mail
GEO. W. TENNEY,
Local Agent At McGregor.
McCregor, April goth, 1862.
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news ana Items.
Fort Pulaski was so effectually rddled
by our balls in the capture, that it is re-
garded as wholly useless as a work of de-
Tense.
The bombardmcnt Of Fort Wright pro.
crosses daily, the rebels seldom returning
shot. The confederates have broken the
levee opposite the fort and have inflicted
immense damage upon the agriculturalists
who naturally enough are greatly exasper,
atcd.
The body of Gov. Harvey has not yet
been found
The De Soto on the 2Sd took 100 bales
of cotton from the vicinity of Fort Wright
to Cairo
Island No 10 is to be thoroughly forti-
fed by our forces.
The rebels have launched four gunboats
at Norfolk and four more are being con-
| structed Some of them are plated.
1t is said that ex LIEUT.. Governor Koer.
| ner, of Illinois has been rendered the Span
| ish mission.
Col futile of the I'd Iowa regiment has
been nominated Brigadier General, by the
President
The ratifcations of the Seward Igor
treaty for the suppression Of the African
slave. trade will soon be exchanged. The
main points are mutual right of search,
without regard to the number of vessels to
be employed, and the summary trial and
punishment Of those engaged in the illegal
traffic.
Our gunboats on the Tennessee river
having effected passage over the Muscle
shoads" proceeded up to Huntsville, Ala.
bama, and captured large quantity 81
commissary stores beleng to the rebels.
The rebel steamer Nashville, now called
the Thos. L. Wragg had returned to Mas
sau, after an unsuccessful attempt at run
ming the Charleston blockade
The Sunday Mercury states, on the all
thority of officers Of the steamer Boston
that Fort Jackson, six miles below Savan
nah, is in our possession, and our picket.
are within four miles of Savannah.
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DIED

At the McIregor House. on Sunday o'clock a. m.
Sarah 4. daughter of Elliot and Elizabeth Bradley,
OF this city, aged &c y Years.
The deceased singled out some time since
by that remnrseless foe, consumption. Since she
learne her inevitable fate she has borne herself with
the highest foritude, ard triumphed all the pain
and torture of protract,d illness. Death loves
shining mark.
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%
LIABILITIES.

Amount due banks and other creditors OF
the Company, none except small bills.
Losses adjusted and not due, pous
Losses adjusted and due none.
Losses unadjusted, aone.
ellis pay sbis, not duc, eight thousand
hundred dollars $500 90
The Company do not permit their agents to assume
exceeding i've thousand dollars IN one risk that
would ord parily expose loss BY Ore. except On
absolutely first class property then never exceed
ten thousand dollars, and 10 rst ult the Seere-
tary. signed ALEX. g. TYING, Vice Frssidsme.
S. Y: iiOLLAND, Secretary.
STATE or ILLINOIS,
County If Peo,ia.
Alex u. ryug, Vice President. and G. Holian 4,
sec,eary OF the above named Company. being duly
swsrn doth depose aud say they have read the whole
OF the above statement, and all the papers attached
thereto. As forming part OF this stat ement, and
verify believe the ZANE to be true. Done Peoria,
in .sid state and County, this third day OF January
A. ID. ls62 Before me-.
IT,. s.. TllAD s. ELY,
Notary Public.
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The Company reserve the Right to change the above
Rates, when they may think proper to do 70.
Communication Tickets for persons, may be procursl
rates, when One Dollars worth II purchased.
,-an,;,, men bill Is offered for Ferriage, tho usual
premium on specie will be invariably CHARGED
SUNDAY fsRRy Leaves Prairie du Chen NJ Q. A..
VI on arrvaI OF tho train and at 500 p. m.
no personss except. those who have passes frop
the proper authority, will be carried free On ~
Ferry. JOIaM NJ v Un 'oS
z. II. sHERwIN, Captain, (2seI Gensrsi Act.
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AUDITORS OYFIcs. Iowa,
nAS NnenAS In. $50


Des Moine>, January 10th 1862.
Whereas, the Peoria Marine aud Fire insurance
Company, located 1t Peoria, In the State OF Illinois
has, flied in this Office statement OF its con.
dition on the fret day OF January 1862, IN accord.
ance with u provision OF an Act Of the General A.
srmby ct the State OF Iowa, entl vi IAN Act re-
,ati"n TO lns urance Ctmpanes," approved January
2oth 1851. and IN Act amend tory thereto approved
February eth, 1858: snd whereas, said statement
shows that said Company il possessed OF the REQ u.te
amount OF capital and invested requirea by raid
acts
Therefore, In pursuance Of law, I, J. w. Cattell,
Auditor OF State, de hereby certify that the said
terra Marine aud Fire In. ursHcs Company l. author.
ICED to transac the business of Insurance in this
state, BY agents properly appointed and authorized
10 acknowledge ,ervice OF process for snd ON behalf
o. said Company, - required by aid 90 8, uati the
Sist day OF January. A. d. 1868. further CERTIFY
that the attached subst antslly correct copy d
the statement filed here exc.p, detailed * hIbits
In testimony whereof, have h-reuuto subsa. ibed
lL.s1 my name aud affixed the real Of my olacs
this 10Th day # January, ls62.
J. W. CATTELL, auditor # State.
ODELL d UPDEGRAt'E- Ageass,
Mc0regor, Iowa.
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TO THE HONOR ABLE AUDITOR =
STATE OF IOWA.

VNHE undersigned officers Of the Peoria Marine ana
Il Fire Insurance Company, of Peoria, Illinois, q
compliance with the laws OF the STATE =
Iowa, make and present the following statement:
The name Of the Company Is the Peoria u srins
and Fire Insurance Company.
The capital stock Ia . a6ON.0no "a
The capital stock paid ap H. 3oG000 90
The assets Of the Company consist Of the follow.
ing items:
Cash on hand and In bank, eight
thousand four hundred aud uiucty.one
l.lOO dollars ............. ........ e.&ol on
Cash due from and in the hands OF agents
and other persons, twenty mine thou
sand four hundred and fifty G7-lO0 dol.
lar. ;.............. :. ........... as.lso .,
Bosds and mortgages on real estate, one
hundred aud twenty seven thsus and
snd ninetyeight dollars. ........ l77.Ooo 90
Coupons bonds, Interest payable semi
annually, twenty-five thousand seven
hundred dollars; 49,. =: :. -. .a,,oo 90
Discounted notes, drafts snd bills receiv.
able, with accrued interest, one hun.
dred and seventeen thousand seven
hundred and one 61-lo0 dollars. -. ll7.70l 81
Real estate in the city Of Peoria, twenty
thousand dollars: ................. eo.oooSk
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weather, Markets &c.

weather, Markets &C.
The weather for the past week has been
all that could be desired, and farmers have
progressed rapidly in their spring work.
Spring wheat has been pretty much sown,
and is "doing we'll as could be expected"
There has been slight advance in wheat
caused by competition in the carrying
trade, between sailing vessels and prope'-
lors. We quote No. at 6s cents, and
No. 2 at 65. Our New York dispatches Of
Tuesday afternoon report markets firm, and
-four advanced Eve cents. 1t is probable
that wheat will advance still further in a
few days. Dry hides arc quoted by Ben
ton Brothers & Go. at l2i cents, and green
at cents. Otherwise there is no change
in markets.
The river is on bender, and within foot
Of the high flood mark Of 1859. At pres
ent writing, Tuesday p. m, the water is at
a stand, and within the present week will
probable decline few inches, when it will
doubtless come up again and exceed the
highest stage known for many years. On
Saturday last the St. Paul Pioneer reported
the river to have risen one inch. The
Minnesota was also reported rising and the
at st. Anthony on stand, yet
rising above. ......
Business at all kinds is improving. and
the levee shows daily an increased activity.