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New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1862-12-26

THE FREDERICKSBURG DISASTER
One Of the elitors Of the Cincinnati
Commercial discourses thus in that
paper of Wednesday:
Il left Burnside's army at 8 o'clock
Monday morning, The battle of Sat.
urday was shocking blunder and dis
aster. Our troops, who had occupied
Fredericksburg, were hurled agains:
a formidable natural position, held by
an army of rebels of about 10000, and
covered by redoubts mounted with siege
guns. The whole hillside is full Of
rifle pits, and the enemy were ais, pro
tected by stone wall, deep ditch,
and a marsh. Our artillery was inef-
iective. Batteries on the north side Of
the river were unable to do execution
upon the enemy owing to the position
Of our troops and the fact that the
shells were defective, being contract
made aud exploding too soon, slaagh-
tering our own men. Our troops
fought excellently but hopolessly, and
were crushed by the enemy's over
whelming artillery. This refers to op-
erations on the centre.
"Franklin's battle was fought on the
left four miles down the river. Tie
was to attack the enemy to support the
charge in the centre, but was first at.
tackled by Stonewall Jackson, Tie
battle between Franklin and jackson
was long and bloody. Jackson was
driven about mile, but the crest Of
the ridge which he held was not taken.
franklin took three hundred prisoners
The general result Of the fghtingis TO
show that the enemy's position on the
hills south Of fredericksburg are a.
most, if not altogether, impregnabls,
unless assaulted in flank or BY regular
approaches. They cannot be taken by
assault except with a loss that ne can,
not afford.
eve did not gain a single pos;.ios.
Of importance on Saturday, and our
loss was severe. I have high authority
for saying that COUGHS corps Of Sum
ner's Grand Division lost seven thous
and killed and wounded. This vas thr
lhesvisst loss sustained by any ccrpii
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1862-12-26
From the New York Sunday Mercury !
THE NEW BELIEF.

Without comment, we publish the
following devout production, coming to
our table from a devotee in the city
churches. That there is considerable
human nature in it nobody can deny:
THE ABRAHAM LAUDAMUs. 8
We praise thee, O Abe We ack-
nowledge thee to be sound on the goose.
All Yankee land doth worship thee,
everlasting old joker.
TO thee all ofice-seekers cry aloud,
"Linnkendom," and all the powers
therein.
Tt thee. s.nntoa aod Welies eontin-
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1862-12-26
SHOULD IOWA BE DRAFTED.


We are rejoiced to observe that the
subject of drafting in Iowa is being ex-
tensively aired in this State. The fact
is: Iowa has already furnished more
troops in proportion to her population
than any other State in the Union, and
should not be required to send another
man TO the battle field until other
States furnish their quotas. Wo hope
every paper in the State will take an
interest in the matter and not suffer
any outrageous imposition from the
Government. We mean to have the
subject fully discussed, if possible, and
we believe it is possible. We clip the
following from the Keokuk Cute City.
Read it carefully, fellow citizens
It is a notorious fact that including
the forty-three infantry regiments and
six cavalry regiments which have been
raised ia the State, and the several
thousand men who have enlisted in
regiments already in the field, that
Iowa has furnished nearly if not quite
$4,000 troops. The vote of this State
at the last Presidential election was
about 10000. Can any o;her State
show the same proportion Of volunteers
to voters.
1t is further we'll known that Iowa
has furnished several thousand men
more than have been demanded by the
War Department for new regiments
that is to say more than her quota.
These several thousand volunteers the
Governor has organized into new re-
giuent 1t is generally understood
that our 6 vernon and our Senators
and Re! resentativcs have allowed
themselves to be used by every am
bilious would-be- Colonel in soliciting
the War Department to allow these
military geniuses to raise new rcgi-
ments until the State has been literal
ly exhausted, her resources impaired
and her industry affected.
Thousands of dollars have been lost
by the farming community in almost
every county from the want of the la
borors to take care Of the crops. Not
withstanding all this, the Governor
seems to take sort Of delight in the
contemplation Of a draft in Iowa, which
shall further exhaust her resources,
aud bring reproach upon her honor, and
has asked leave Of the War Depart
ment to permit him t, i, du!ge in this
luxury. We hardly know what Messrs
Grimes, Harlan, and Wilsoa nay think
of such a proceeding, whether they
regard it quite just, we might say less
than outrageous or not. The interests
and the homer of other States have
heen laoksd after and protected by
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1862-12-26
ABSURDETlES OF TfiE PKESI-
DENT'S MESsAGE.
GENTLEMEN of the Senate and

GENTLEMEN ! Of the Senate and
Aouse Of Representatives
"It (the civil war has excited politi-
cal ambitions and apprehensions which
have produced profound agitation
throughout the civilized world.''
"In the usual agitation we have for.
borne taking any part in any contro-
versy between parties and factions in
any such States" (This is the first
mention he makes of States.)
awe have attempted no propaganda
ism and acknowledged no revolution,
but we have left to every nation the
exclusive conduct and management of
it's own affairs"
''The condition Of the finances will
require your most diligcnt attention. -
''and the public credit has been fully
maintained"
"In no other way (speaking of the
issue fgreen backs,) could the pay
ment of the troops and other just de
lands be so economically or as we'll
provided for"
"a nation may be said to consist of
its territory, its people and its laws
The territory is the only part which
is of certain durahility!'
THAT portion of the earth's surface
which is owned and inhabited by the
people of the United States, is well
adapted to the home of one national
family. Its vast extent and it's variety
of climate and productions are Of ad-
vantage in the age of the people, what
ever they might have been in former
ages !
Our national life springs not from
our permanent past, not from the lands
we inhab;t. not from our national home
stead There is no possible swerving
Of this, bat would multiply and not in
stigate evils among u.s.
1t is not 50 easy to pay something
as it is to pay mott ing, but it is cas-
Ter to pay large sum than larger
one,'
The proposed emancipation would
ensure the increase in population (and
throw in darker color.)
i wish to say there is an objection
against the colored persons remaining
in the country, which is largely imagi-
nary if not sometimes malicious (He
refers to the colored persons or the
oouatry.
'Peapie of any color seldom run un-
less there is something to run from
'The way (tn save the Union) is
! plain, peaceful, generous
ABRAHAM L,NCoLN,
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1862-12-26
POETRY.
THE WORLD Would BE TIE BErTRR EoR IT

If men cared less for veal and fame,
And less for battle tie ds and glory;
If writ in human hearts name
Seemed better than in song and story;
IF r.en. instead OF nursing pride.
Would learn to hate it and abhor it
II more relied
On love to guide,
The world wou be the better for it.
IF men dealt less in stocks and lands,
Aud more IN deeds and bonds iraternal;
If loves work had more willing hands
To link this world to the supernai;
If men stored up Loves oil and wine,
And on bruised human hearts would
pour it,
Ii "yours' and 'mine'
Would once combine,
The world wou be the better for it.
II more would act the pay Of life,
And fewer spoil it in rehearsal;
If bigotry would shield its knife
Til Coed becomes more universal:
If ustom gray with ages grown,
Had fewer blind men to adore it
If talent shone
In truth alone
The world would be tha better for it.
II men were wise in little things,
Affecting less in all their dealings;
If he ats had fewer rusted strings
To isolate their kindly feelings;
linen When Wrong beats down the Right,
Would strike together and restore it,
If Ri BIT made Might
In every f ht,
The world would he the better for it,
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1862-12-26
THE PRESIDENTS MEssAGE.

The Disbanhed Volunteer Of New
York Sund'y Murcury, writes as Fl
lows respecting q portion Of the Presi-
dents message
In my pinion, the dockyment over
flows with ondeniable trooths. Take
friHstarce the follerin which the Prcs-
dent rit with his own hand, without
any sugjcstins on my pairt.--
1T is not so easy to pay something
as to pay nothing ; but it is easier to
pay large sum than it is to pay o
larger one and it is easier to pay any
sum when we are able, than it is to pay
it before we are able
Now that's what I call new rinkIe
in fneance, and hav no dout when
the British Chanseilor of the Eggs
checker sees it, he will make it the bas
is ola propersition to pay off the Brit
tish nayshinal Diet, afore it becums 50
large as to be onmanidgcable. The
buty of the remark is, that it is ekwillv
suitable as motto for CRATE govern
ment, and as an inskripshin inside a
tarvern bar whar no trust is given.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1862-12-26
NEW OREGON PLAlNDEALER

',blishod every Friday at the rIaindsaleF
pri ,tiug rooms, Main Street, New oreg0"
Howard county, Iowa. + J. MEAD pro-
prietor.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1862-12-26

The Regard the Abolat,on Administration
has for Lo,c-Is Despotism Portrayed by
an Abolition United States Senator.
In late debate in the Senate of the
United States, up an act entitled
AN act to equalize and establish the
grade Of lie Of officers in the United
States Navy Senator Hale made the
following remarks:
There is another point to which I
wish to call the attention of the Senate
and then I shall leave the subject. The
Secretrry of the Navy, in his report,
tells US, in substance, that the act to
which l have referred, in one of it's i'm
portant features, is unconstitutional,
and upon that assumption he has dis
regarded its plain and obvious provis-
ion in relation to the filling up of the
Naval Academy. He gravely informs
us that he proposes to make one hun
dred and thirty y-nine more appointments
in that service unless Congress inter-
fere. Itstrikes me that 1t is an anon
alous condition of things. I have
thought that it was stretch Of power
in the Supreme Court of the United
States to undertake to declare acts de.
liberately passed to be unconstitutional;
but that an Executive officer of the
& overnment-the head of Depart
ment- could, of his own motion, take
up an act of Congress, deliberately pas
sed, and tell Congress that it is of
doubtful constitutionslity, and that he
has dlsregarded it and intends to dis
regard it, seems to NE an assumption
that requires the attention of Congress.
Again, sir, there is another matter
in that bill. There was another inno-
walton made for provision was in
serted that the President of the United
States might appoint ten mldshlpmen
at large. That provision was in two
bills. My excellent and astute friend
from iowa (Mr. Grimes) being little
more Jealous than was, procured the
adoption of proviso, as plain as he
could get human language to express
it, that this provision, being inserted
twice, should not authorize the appoint
ment of more than ten. Yet, sir, what
have they done ? They have appoint
ed twenty. l Understand they have
got an opinion of the Attorney General
authorizing it, the point of which is
that shall means shall not and shall
not n cans shall.'"
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1862-12-26
Cards..
80 - -
SADI.ER,

a. sAO'"S'
x.xyO;ytO announce ta the pub ic gcneralif
" and his friend particularly, that having {
~,,r.hasri the Stand and the STOCK ut
E:sOyERIEs haretofore kept by NIX.
{. :JRGE Eek. that it is his purpose to keep
.. all timos a supply of such articles incln,
5;a': . all Staple Groceries, as the demands of of
sse ;onntry require. His n,ottois ready pay
ana an al profits, preferring the nimble SIX
~.a.s % the slow shilling. Farm Produce
.-nnorslly taken IN exchange for goods and
nisr.st market prices paid .., ,,
= snare Of patronage Respectfully so'''''ea'
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-01-22
Arrival and Departure Of the Mails.
POsr0FPIcH AT DAVENPORT, IOWA.

EASTERN MAIL-via & 4 r R-Closes at 8
O'Clock A NJ Closes At ~ O'Clock arrives
At 10 O'Clock arrives ut 81 o'clock NJ
Sundays excepted.
WESTERN MAIL--via NJ + NJ r R-Closes at 81.
o'clock NJ arrives at o'clock p NJ, Sundays
excepted.
NORTHERN MAIL-Via Lyons l. Camanche-
Closes at 90'cl.ck p NJ arrivesa at 8 O'Clock p NJ.
NORTHERN MAIL-Via Dewitt l. Maquoketa--
Closes Sunday. uesdsy and Thursday at o'clock
Pm arrives Tuesday, Thursday snd Saturday at
O'Clock PM
RoUrx No. Io977-Via Blue Grass, etc-Closes
Monday, Wednesday and Friday At o'clock NJ
arrives Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at .
o'clock Pm.
RcurE No. l094s Tipton-Closes Tuesday
and Friday at IL o'clock NJ arrives Tuesday and
Friday at IL o'clock n.
SOUTHERN M,IL-Via Burlington 4 keokuk-
Cleses sunday, Tuesday and Friday st O'Clock p
orrives Monday, " ednesday and Friday at 7
o'clock A NJ.
RovrE No. lO9a7-via Pufalo-Closes Friday
at O'clock A n arrives Saturday at6 o'clock
Pm.
RoUrs No. l005o-via Anaarosa l. Walnut
Forks-Closes Thursday at IL NJ +; arrives Thurs
day at u O'clock NJ.
llOURs-Ofice open at o'clock A N closes At
ocl"ck NJ. Ofice OPEN on Sunday from = to
10 o'coct A NJ.
- As the prinoipa! mails are carried by Rail
RO Ld, all the time stated in the above notice,
will be RAIL koAD 1IxR, the clock in tho Super
intendant's Office, NJ h Depot, being the stand
ard. ChAS. II. ELDRlnGE, p. n.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-01-22
XXXVlI CONGRESS ..FJRST SESSION

WASHINGTON, jan Il.
HorsE.-Ths House pIoceeded to consider the
bill regulating tho carriage Of printed matter
outside Of the mails, re luirng the postage to be
paid. etc.
sRSarE-M Mr. Sumner, from the Committee on
Foreign Affairs. reported back the resolution to
sllow certain officers to receive presents from the
japanese Government. The resolution was passed
yeas ~, nays %.
Mr.. Broeninv offered resolution that the Com.
mi,tse on the judiciary Inquire into the expedi-
eDcy of SO amending the naturalization laws as 10
confer she ii ht Of citiaensh.p on foreigners who
may serve IN the present war.
s,r. Trumbuil offered bill to regulate the csrn
pensation OF district Attorney.
On motion OF Mr.. Wilson. the bill to complete
the defense of Warrington taken up and the
amendment Of the House sg.eed 70.
Mr Wilson offered new section repeating the
act allowing the discharge Of minors, and rrovid
ing that no persons hereafter shall be mustered
into tho service under eighteen years of age, bu:
the oath Of enlistment shall be conclusive rs 10
age. Agr. ed to.
Mr.. Wilson offered another snsndmcnt, altering
the Articles Of War, by proviaing the penalty 0.
death to persons found lurking ss spies. Agreed
Mr. Wilson al-o offered an amendment provid-
ing the death penalty fer any person forcing safe
guards
After further discussion tho bill was laid over
until tomorrow.
Jewett, Of Color do, protesting against imme-
diate action On the slavery question, AS having .
tendency to prevent peace. claiming that the SEN
tinents Of the people, either North OF South were
not representa- in Congress. and proposing joint
action by the North and South for an ameEdment
to the Constitution, prov yiding tor gradual emAn
cpa,ion OF ,.he slaves in th,rty years.
On motion Of Mr.. Wade, the bill to authorize
the Secretary Of War to appoint two assistant sec
retnries was taken up.
, Mr.. W i on offered nenlnel as Institute
that the Pe.ident, with the consent OF the Ssnats
appoi It two additional Secretaries Of " ar. at y
salary Of 50 600 each, the office to last year.
Tho amendment agreed 10 and the bill passed.
Mr.. Hale Tered resolution regulating the COM
cePS.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-01-22
Mail Edition.
WEDNESDAY, ,1OO'CL'K N.
From w ashington. /.

WAsaIS6roS, Jan. 81.
Major Wallace has discovered that the Baiti-
more and Ohio Railroad Company have BY act Of
Congress franchise Of road wav along Psunsyl-
vana Avenue, Or any other city street II the city
authorities assent. The city Council have sp.
pontsl joint committee TO confer on the subiea 1t
with the President Of tho road.
The Boz I'd noY setting has retired.
Cot. Bells 1t cavalry and Lieut.. Col. Andrews
9th 'nsan'ry aud Capt. Bands ID infantry WAS sd-
jadgci fit for duty.
Ths Associated Pre,s telegram statement thst
the reb.ls leaving Manassas, is discreiited at
ssats que. When Burnside and Butler cooperate
they may be forced out Of their rsnca ments bat
hardly before.
Gen. Branssn's Departnsnt etnprisss Key
West, TOrtusas and Flsrida to ApoIoduls on the
West, and Cape Cono'erac on the East.
Secretary Stanton has sharp sudden shears with
which he has already began to cut away red
tape, in spite Of Bureaucracy. To the men try
iny 10 sell nuskes, he said to day that he should
before buying zee il those now in soldiers hands
were going to be used.
Mr.. Cameron gave dinner to tho Diplomatic
Corps 70 night. All but the Prussi n Minister,
whose easds were out previously, Of his gues1
were present.
Secretary stanton has an interview with the
Military Committees Of both houscs to-norrov.
The Judiciary Committee commences the sx-
animation Of witnesses touching the censorship uf
the telegraph tomorrow. Newspaper men are in
v..cd.
Richard ". Thompson and Rsbert Dale Owen
are spoken Of as Bright. probable successor, BY
Gov. Morton's appointment, in case Bright is eI-
pelied BY av"te Of two-thirds or re,igss ia defes
ence Of q majority, which 10 sure. GArrit Davis
amt Andy Johns u are against him.
A third division Of the II prene Covrt has been
constituted. putting Ohio with Michigan, and In
d ara with Kentucky. 1t is suggested by Mr..
| 1rnmbui and will probably be adopted.
| 3!Caerks were discharged from the Treasury
Department to-day.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-01-22
New YORK Market.

NEW YoxE, January 81.
Market slightly favors buyers. S5.45G5.5o Su-
per State; $5.i5G5.SJ Extra State; $5.45G5 55
Western S5.s5@5.9J Common to medium extra
Western >5.s5@6 shipping brands and Extra X.
..
CANADIAN FLouR-Very quiet. a5.5O@5.5
Super 1915 rs Common to Choice kxtrs.
kYE FLouk Steady, $3.5o4425.
WH.AT.-Marketl little more acIive, and in fa-
v0r of buyers.
kYR.-f irm 1T Sl(1s3c.
BARLsY Very firm, 73@s4c.
Consolidated dull aud nominal. 1906 ~
mixed W estern.
OATs.-Quiet.
PoKK.-steady. $l1.7o@l2.5o mess S8@9.5g
prime.
BEEF.-Steady.
Cur MEArs.-Unchanged.
LAkD.-Fair demand. Sales $50 bbls at 7L@
sAc.
bUTrER.-Selling at l1@ Is for Ohio l6070c
State.
CHEEsE.-Steady at 5l1@7H.
MulsEY.-NaIket nominal 1t 27@27x.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-01-22

AGRICULTURAL BOARD MRET1NG.-On
Saturday next the Board OF Directors Of the
Scott County Agricultural Society meets 10
this city for tho purpose Of making arrsr &c
ments for the holding OF the next County Fair,
to settle upon the premiums to be offered, etc.
We believe it 10 the po.iev Of the Society to
offer large premiums for ell leading articles
larger even. than were offered at the last Fair
AT the recent meeting OF the State Board, the
largest premium offered vas one hundred dol
lars-for the best horse Of any age or breed
aud the zane for the fastest trotting horae or
mare. This is encroaching upon the groub de
Of our Society. and We presume that the Board
will double those figures for our county exhib
ition. II 10 the true policy Of the Society so to
do Our association has go conducted its sf-
fairs as to obtain much notorie.y through the
exhibitors from distance. who have never
before thought Of coming here, will be present
at the next session. provided the same literal
inducements are held out to them.
The next State Fair has been located a. Dr.
buque, much to the satisfaction Of the frieuds
Of the Scott Co4nty Society. The location il
such as will, if proper advantage is taken.
greatly assist oar Society. From the southern
and interior portion Of the State will come the
great proportion OF the siock and produce for
exhibition at the State Fair, and by holding
our County Fair at the proper time, we may
as we'll avail ourselves Of its presence as not
Ire superiority OF our track and accommoda.
tions generally, will call all the best horses Of
the Safe to thi. point. Let the time for hold
ing the County Fair be 90 nearly prior to that
Of holding the State Fair, that We shall draw
largely upon the stock bound thither. To do
this more effectually let the premiums be on a
magnificent ecale. Horses and cattle, eheep,
swine. sorghum. wool, fax, etc.. shouldte ee.
pecially remembered.
There lie no q.eslioa but the grounds will be
put 10 good condition by the authorities which
appropriated them to their use, and that Scott
county will again have the best Fair in the
State. We make no doubt. At all events let us
try it.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-01-22
Chicago Market.

CHICAGO, Jan. 20.
FLOUR.-Market dull. Sales at $3.3U@3.So
delivered.
1870.
oAS.-221.c in store.
OArs.-Steady dy. los in store.
RYE. Quiet and steady. Sales at &c in stere,
and S3Hc track.
BAKLAY.-Market quiet. 27c on track, and 81
cents delivered.
DRESSED hoGs.-Market quiet. Sales At $3.50
@27o.
LIVE HoGs--2H@5c lower. Quoted at $2.l5
02.35.
BsxE CATrLE--Declining. Sales at s2@2.35
@2.GJ common.
HIDES Steady. Green Country 4X@5 ;
Green salted s4511c Dry Flint ll4l2lac.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-01-22
THE MARKETS.
" EEkLY MAR KET REVIEW

OFFICE OF THE DEnocRAr AND NHwsl
Tuesdsy Eve., jan. 81. 1852. J
The week closes With very fair business, the
roads are in excellent condition and receipts 0.
produce are in excess OF the week ending with the
date Of our last review. The teml erature has
been pleasant, and favorable for out door buai-
ness.
There is still an entire absence Of any speculs-
tive feeling in the les ding articles with the con-
fdence felt in the renewal Of amicable relations
betveea England and the Federal Gsvernment
'he leading European markets are dull and the
breadstuds are quoted as irregular and declining
In the reports Of our leading home markets, all
articles Of produce and provisions are quoted IS
"quiet and steady" with fair business doing,
With the exceptions Of Wheat, which is dull and
dropping.
FLOUR. Unchanged. $3.50 wholesale, and
$3so retail. Shipments for tie week, 81 % bar
rels.
standing the depressed state
Of the New York market Wheat keeps up we'll,
and . large usiAess has been done during the
weok. Prices unchanged 59c. Some ch oics
lots, s0c. Receipts 1854 bushels. Shipments
IL l,27O bushels.
BARLEY.-UnchaDged, and in good dem nd At
l5G25c. Mostly going 70 store. Receipts y,Sls
Lu. Shipments 1910 bu.
COtN. Still very dull, unchanged and nominal
1t l04llc. Receipts for the week, 2, ,46l busaels.
No shipments.
nArs.-ln good demand at ll@l31ac. Receipts
So bu. Shipments 400 bu.
HOGs.-Declined sighly, but are still active at
32@23O. Competition is strong and formers
nod but little difficulty in making sales at full
market rates. Receipts fer the week sSl head.
shipments $50 head.
DAILY REPORT
There is no change in quotations. Wheat il
very active and receipts moderate. There will
soon be a rise in Flour. We quote
FLOUR $3.50 Wholesale; s. ~ retail. Ship
ments 500 brs.
WHKAr--Active at 5s960c Receipts 6,sls
bu. Shipments 1925 bu.
BARLgY.-Quiet at l5@e5c. Receipts 1916 bu.
CORN-Nomnal at lo0llc. Receipts rs bu.
OATs-l2l l3c.t
Hods.-Active at $2@2.3O. Receipts lO7 head.
Shipments 2S head.
LAkD.-Shipments 7,sl3 lbs.
BRAN.-Shipments, car.
HAY.-$i 5O45 for Prairie, and &. 90 for Tim
othy.