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The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-05-01

waegish old squire was one winter
day walking with the minister, when
he slipped and fell. "My friend" SAID
the revcre,d gentleman .sinners stand
on slippery places" II see they do,
said the squire, "but unfortunately !
can't
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-05-01

Gen. Pope Is native Of Kentucky,
and son Of Gov. Nathaniel Pope, Of
Virginia. He is about forty years Of
age. and served with distinction in the
Mexican war as a captain. He is i
graduate Of West Point.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-05-01
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Dac,. II. Bnnce, again offers his service 10
he citizens Of ioiedo, and surrounding conn
.ry. as Phy ysean and Surgeon Doct Bur rcc
nay he found ut his office IN }. Nj. Sh'.nk!ins $
Drug Store, iros, clock A. NJ. until y L. VI
sxcOpt slsen professionally absent. Calls
eft with }. N. shankiiu, will he promptly
It ended to. sN fs .Ef @t8
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-05-01
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The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-05-01

A man who won't take newspaper
because he can borrow Que, has inven.
ted macE;ae with which he can cook
his dinner by the smoke Of his neigh
bor's chimney.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-05-01

A contemporary says, "a female re-
cruit' in Rochester was detected b,
trying to put her pants over her head. !
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The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-05-01

When Is thunder like al onion?
When it comes peal on peal.
Prentice defines the slavery ISSUE to
be about o5,00o nigger babies year.
III dirt was trumps, what a hand
you would hold said Lamb to filthy
partner Of his at whist.
The Persians have a saying, that
..'Ten measures Of talk were sent down
upon the earth, and the women took
nine
The Richmond :Eraminer says thai
Trnsten Polk and Waldo Il. Johnson.
who were expelled from the United
States Seaate, are both prlvates in Gem
Prices army.
s.If there is anybody under the
canister Of heaven that | have in utter
eScressence,' said Mrs. Partington,
s.it is the slanderer, gong about like
bore constructor, circulating. his Gallo
mel among honest folks.
A fast Irishman, in a time Of revival,
Joined the church, but was found sim
ming grcsously not long atterward.
Didn't you join the church inquired
piously disposed person.
.Faix and | did; I jined for six
months, and l behaved so well that
they let ne of with three.'
| Bssr Soil FOR CASE-Sclect a
rich piece Of gsoand- \ deep, sandy,
limestone upland soil is the best
Ifyou use clay soil, manure it we'll
Bottom lands produce more stalks and
Juice, but not quite so rich.
The London Methodists are prose-
cutting successfully their scheme for
building twelve large new chapeis in
that city.
WATER PRooF GLyE. Soak glue
until perfectly soft, but not liqnid. in
cold; then dissolve it by gentle heat
in linsecd oil. It dries very soon, and
is not affected BY water.
Massachusetts hss voted her share
t1s7l0 ouo] of the 900 National
tax levied last August.
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The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-05-01

sBob. is that dog hnnter?" "No
he's half hunter and half setter-..e
hunts bones when he's hungry and
sse,s' by the fire whcA.hc's satisfied"
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-05-01

A AYANKEE TRIcK.-A correspondent
If The Cincinnati GnssHe narra,es the
following incident as having occurred
recently down on the Tennessee river
A rebel Captain was taken by a
Yankee rnse that mus. have struck him
as exceedingly unchivalric. He was
out on picket duty. One Of our scouts
came suddenly onshim at point where
two Of his pickcts were posted. For
tunately the scout was quick wittel, or
the capture might have been on the
other side. 'Who are yon:" he boldly
inquired Of The first rebel he reached.
I'm picket "Well, s am |, but 40
little off my post, looking around for
the Yankees" '''Where is your post -
asked the Captain; s'Yon'ye no business
to be away from it''-.Come this way
and I'll show yon, responded the scout
The moment he got ont Of sight OF the
two privatcs he qniefly Informed the
officer that he was picket on the other
side, and would have to take him along,
And he actually marched the Captain
IN, swcrd, pistols, shoulicr-straps and
all. ~"
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-05-01

LIVE FOX THE DEAD. D.--'The love
which survives the tomb, says Irving.
sis one Of the noblest attributes Of the
soul. Tit has its woes. il has likewise
is del,yh's; and when the ovrrwhrlm
ing burst Of grief is ca!med int" tn.
gentle tear Of recollection; when the
sudden anguish and the convnl~vie
agony OYER the preseht ruins nf all ,ha,
we most loved, is sot.ened away into
pcnsive mediation on all that il was
in the days Of its lsveliness-whn would
root out snch sorrow from the heart !:
Though it may sometimes throw pas
sing cloud" over the bright hour ol
gayety, or spread a deep sadness over
the hour Of gloom; yet w..o would ex.
change it even for the song Of pleasure
or the burst Of revelr, ? No; there Is 4
voice from The tomb sweeter thar
song; there is remembrance Of tht
dead to which We tufn even from tht
charms Of the living"
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-05-01
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At orney ard Counselor at Law
TOLEDO Tnma Co., IOWA
will practice in all the courts and attend
10 collections.
--RErERESCEs-
Andrew johnson L. $. Senator.
Horace Msnard, member Of Congress.
Hon. Emerson Ethr,dge.
II. r. J. Roardman, Marietta Iowa.
II. c. Henderson, MARSHALL Iowa.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-05-01
T.. a. CIR AlIA.y2.

! OTARY PUBLIC, AND GNERAL LAND
\ AGENT, Toledo Tama county, Iowa. All
nsiness entrusted to his care will receive
ronpt attention.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-05-01

That man cannot be upright before
God, who is unjust in his dealings with
men.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-05-01

INDIANA STATE DIET.-The State
Debt of Indiana is clever. millions four
hundred thousand dollars. -
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-05-01

Massachusetts has voted her share
TS7l0 ouo] of the so 100000 National
tax levied last August.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-05-01

When Is thunder like al onion?
When it comes peal on peal!
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-05-01

Prentice defines the slavery ISSUE to
be about $4,000 ni-ger babies year.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-05-01

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The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-05-01

ii dirt was trumps, what hand
yeu would hold said Lamb to filthy
partner Of his ct whist.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-05-01

WATER PEoor GLvE. glue
until perfectly soft, but not liqnid, in
cold; then dissolve it by gentle heat
in li,lseed oil It dries very soon, and
is not affected BY water.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-05-01

The Persians have saying, that
.Tcn measures Of talk were sent down
upon the earth, and the women took
nine.''
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-05-09
Strange Escape of Two Confederate OFF,
GERS to Toronto.

From the Toronto Leader, April 3d.
Two Confederate officers have just arrived
in Toronto, who made rather novel es.
cape from the northerners to Canada. 1t
seemed they served at Fort Donelson, fought
well, and were captured. For some time
past they have been moved about from one
place to another, and were last being cared
for on the Columbus (Ohio) Railroad, where,
unexpectedly, they met with the proper and
what afterwards proved successful means of
escape. In the cars they were dressed in
their Confederate uniform, when a couple of
kind and patriotic passengers slipped plain
dress overcoats to them, and gave them the
whisper to put the new doggery on, and
hide as much as possible, their military as.
pect. This was accomplished, when, 10 a
few minutes, the person in charge of the
train came along, and so well was the dis.
guise effected took them for common PEG.
pie and expressed surprise at their being
there-forgetting, it is left to be presumed,
all about his two rebel prisoners. They
were consequently made to leave the train,
and of course were right glad that fortune
and circumstances so greatly aided their
fight. Soon the two Confederates made
tracks for Canada, and in due time reached
Toronto. Their names on the register
book of the Rosin House, elaborated with
the appendage of 90. S. A" attract much
attention. They express themselves quite
at home, and have met with many nantes.
tations Of kindness and sympathy, Of which
it is to be hoped they are deserving.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-05-09
The War I'm New Mexico How Fierc Q.
~ They Fight.

From the Davenport Gazette. 18th.
In no portion of the Union have our
troops commended with greater bravery than
in New Mexico, but owing to their location
and comparative insiguifcance of numbers,
and the public mind being engrossed in
scenes nearer home, very little attention has
been given to the struggles Of these brave
men to prevent the inr0ads of the rebels.
A little incident was narrated to us few
evenings since by Judge Hubbell of Alder
querque, that shows the ferceness with
which both parties fight. Although it may
have been in print, the particulars have not
been given with that minuteness to which so
fierce rencOntre is entitled. A company
of one hundred mounted Texans attacked
force OF eighty~five of our men engaged in
guarding battery. The former went in
with the determination of cleaning out the
id Yankees and showing them another
Bull Run on smaller SCALE" At the
first fire our men emptied fifty-seven saddles |!
The balance of the Texans, no way dis.
concerted, hastily dismounted, and with a
bowie knife strapped to each mans wrist,
and revolver in each hand, rushed upon
the loyal troops. The latter gave way not
an inch, but with bayonets fixed advanced
to the charge. Then followed the most
terrible hand to hand fight recorded in this
war. Both parties fought for life and with
a determination unequalled. We know not
how long the struggle lasted, but when it
ceased only foe of the brave but misguided
Texans remained alive, and but eight of the
Federal troops were left to boast of the vic.
tory they had so terribly achieved
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-05-09
Trouble In a South Carolina Regiment,

The Augusta Copstitutionalist of the
18th ult., says: The 18th Regiment of
South Carolina volunteer State troops, Col.
Maraqua, reached this city yesterday on
their way to the west. After reaching the
Georgia Railroad depot large number of
them, variously estimated at one to three
hundred, refused to proceed farther, alleg-
ing that they were enlisted to serve the
State of South Carolina, and were willing
to fight in her defense, but that they would
not 60 out of the State. Some declared
that they would have gone if they had been
consulted before starting, but that their Of
ficers had not notified them that they were
to leave the State. Others had furloughs,
and desired to see their families. The off,
GERS urged in vain the stigma that would
rest upon them for refusing to 60 where
their country most needed their services,
and the reproach they would bring upon
their State, which had been foremost in
the work OF resistance. Their appeals were
unavailipg, and the malcontents returned to
the CarOlinian depot. We understand that
some of the officers telegraphed to Adjutant
General Gist Tor instructions, and that his
reply was, "Arrest them they are desert
ers OF the worst character" General Rip
ley, we learn, sent similar instructions.
About thirty of the mutinists belong to the
command OF Captain Gregg, Granitsville.
He was proceeding to execute the order of
General Gist yesterday afternoon, and we
learn that many of his men and Others that
refused to go on in the morning, took the
evening train which conveyed the 10th regi-
ment, Colonel Manigault.
We deem it proper to make this state-
ment Of the facts OF this unfortunate affair,
leaving the press and public sentiment OF
South Carolina to assign the propc: posi-
ton to all parties concerned. 1t was at
best melancholy spectacle to see the sons
of our gallant sister State turning their
backs upon the region threatened by the
invaders tread, and if there is any circum-
stance to paliate their conduct which we
have not stated, we shall be glad to make it
public.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-05-09
The COnfiscation Measures.
THE FEELING IN CONGRESS.

From the Regular Correspondent of the Evening Post.
WARRINGTON, April rs, l862.-The de-
bate and vote in the Senate yesterday gives
a pretty clear indication of the final result
there on the subject of con6scation. Mr..
Sherman's bill, possibly modified in some re-
spects, will pass the Senate, go to the Speak
er's table, and be taken up by the House
and passed. Senator COllamer's speech
against cOnfscation and emancipation, de-
livered in the Senate yesterday, does not
represent the opinions of more than two or
three Republican Senators. Even Mr.. Har
ris, who is good lawyer as well as very
conservative man, has given his adhesion to
the principle of confscation. Mr.. Cola
mer's speech, like that Of Judge Thomas in
the House week or two since, was very
able, and was unquestionably the reflection
conscientious convictions upon the subject.
Quite as good lawyers, however, take an
entirely different view, and when we come
to the question of policy we find nearly all
the earnest Union men of the South favor
ing a confscation act.
THE BORDER STATE MEN.
Andrew johnson, Emerson Etheridge
and Horace Maynard, who have seen the
horrors of secession and rebellion in Tens
nessee, declare that some kind of confsca-
ton act is absolutely necessary. Mr.. May
nard's testimony is exceedingly valuable.
He is a bitter pro-slavery man, and has a
reputation for caution and temperate &C.
ton. He is for confscation bill. The
Kentucky men who were debauched by the
neutrality doctrines of the Union party of
that state, oppose every severe measure
against the rebels, except fighting them in
the field. Tennessee men, now in this city,
say that the progress of the war will con-
vince the most sceptical that some kind of
con6scation is necessary against incorrigi-
bic rebels.
THE FEELING IN THE HOUSE.
The Republicans in both Houses are very
generally in favor of the Sherman bill. In
the Senate it is understood that Messrs.
Cowan, Collamer, Doolittle and Brewing
are in doubt about the passage of any con-
fiscation act. Two of them are certainly
opposed to confscation in any shape. In
the House few Republicans, like Messrs.
Thomas, Diven, Dunn and Sheffield, will
oppose every bill. A moderate bill, how-
ever, is sure to pass both Houses.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-05-09
shall ask communication from these au-

thorities.
"That said committee shall inform the
commander that, inasmuch as the forces OF
the Confederate States have evacuated the
town, no resistance can or will be made to
its occupation by the United States forces;
but that these municipal authorities expect
and claim that adequate steps will be taken
by the commander to insure protection to
persons and property during such occupa.
ton, according to the recognized rules OF
civilized warfare; and that said commander
be further informed that the population OF
this town have been in the past, and are
now, in connection and sentiment, loyal to
the existing government of the State OIL
Virginia, and of the Confederate States Of
America.
From the record.
"a copy test. g. F. CHEW, G. G."
Contrabands are focking in by scores,
many of them possessing valuable informa'
ton. From them learn the rebels had 9
regiment of mounted negroes, armed witt
sabres, at Manassas, and that the regiment
is still in the service in the vicinity of Cor.
louisville.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-05-09
Distressing Casualty In Buffalo---A Man
Shoots his Wife.

A man named Menard shot his wife
recently in Buffalo, under the most distress.
ing circumstances. They had been married
only fifteen months, and were much attach.
ed to each other. The Commercial, after
giving all the light possible to be thrown
upon the case, sums up the theory of the
killing as follows
1t is fair to suppose that Mrs. Menard
was awakened first in the morning, by some
noise outside the house, and that she, for.
getting in the excitement the admonition of
her husband to awake him, arose stealthily,
put out the lamp, that nobody who might
be prowling around the house might see her
movements, and then stood by the table lis
tening. Perhaps at this moment the noise
outside is repeated, waking Menard also.
She hears him wake and intent on the
thought of danger, involuntarily raises her
hand in the darkness, admonishing him in
silence. Menard sees her form and the rails
ing of her hand, and is alarmed. He
snatched his gun, and asks "Who is there 2"
in English and French. His wife, fearful
that the sound of bis voice will betray his
and her whereabouts to the aim or arm of
the marauder, who may be about or in the
house, dares not answer with her own voice,
but bends toward the bed to pluck at bis
arm or shirt, imploring caution. He tells
the unknown sharp to 60 away, but she still
in fear refrains from answering, and-he
fires.
1t will be remembered that Menard and
bis wife had moved into the house only two
days previous. We are told that their rooms
had been previously occupied by females of
suspicious reputation, which will account
for the visits and pertinacity of the three
strange men who might not have known of
the change of inmates.
Menard is spoken of by bis own brother
and by the sister of his wife as young
man of excellent habits, ard as one who
lived with his wife very happily.
The Courier gives the conclusion of the
case as follows:
The jury after short consultation, rem.
dered verdict to the effect that Aurelia
Menard came to her death on the morning
of the oath of April, by the discharge OF a
gun in the hand of her husband, Moses
Menard and that the said Moses Menard is
blameless in the premises, be supposing that
the person be shot was some person who
had gained entrance to his house.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-05-09
There is some disDute at Washington

There is some dispute at Washington
on the subject of who first proposed the
abolition of slavery in the district of Col
umbia. The question is settled by a refer
ence to the official record of the business oil
the House. 1t appears by that record that
on the 23d Of January, lS48, Mr.. Hale Of
New Hampshire, submitted resolution
that the committee on the District of Col.
umbia be instructed to report bill abolish
ing slavery in the District. The vote stood
yeas f; nays 36. The yeas were Sena
tors Hale, Baldwin, Clarke, Corwin, Davis
Miller, and Upham.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-05-09
i. Mr. Morrill, of the House, has b

- Mr. MOrrlil or the House, has been
waited upon by officers of the army, who
saw the Division Commander, General
Smith, at the time be Was charged with
being drunk, and sacrificing the lives of
some of the Vermont troops, who charged
one of the rebel works at Yorktown, and
informed him that he (MorrilD was misled
in asserting that the General (Smith) who
directed the movement of the Vermont
troops, was drunk, and in consequence of
being so, fell from his horse twice. One of
the officers, Colonel on McClellan's Staff,
assured Mr.. Morrill, that he saw General
Smith before and after the reconnaissance,
and that he was perfectly sober; but that
his horse did fall, throwing the General, in
juring bis head some, but not seriously.
Mr.. Morrill, acknowledged that be was mis-
taken and that wrong had been done Gen.
Smith.-New York Times.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-05-09
From the York Peninsula. .

HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE Potomac,
April 29.-The reoels are apparently real.
iziog that Mcclellan is making great prepa>
rations to open a second siege of Yorktown.
Our earthworks begin to present very
formidable appearance, and all yesterday
and last night the enemy kept up brisk
fire, trying to drive US out. Nobody was
injured and he work steadily progressed
In the morning the enemy opened a vigor.
Gus fire for three hours from the batteries
near the river, but receiving no response
they ceased.
Yesterday, General Hancock with por~
ton OF bis brigade, went to drive the rebels
from the woods near our works. Our
troops poured in well directed fire, caus-
ing them to retreat, leaving their dead and
wounded. During the skirmish our men
sllenced new rebel battery, dismounting
guns erected on Sunday night, which had
interfered with our working parties. The
weather is more favorable.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-05-09
DIR. VIM. B. HURD'S
N euralgia Plasters

fail to give satisfaction to all who test their virtue
ONE THOUSAND AGENTS gwANTED.-To intro.
duce DR.. Hurd's Dental Remedies into every county.
Men or women who want to make money quickly, can
do better with these articles than anything in market
They new, usefel and low priced ard spen.
ding thousands IN advertising them for the benefit Of
dollar packages above specified with circulars will
be sent on the receipt of S. about half price, to any
person wishing to test his her skill in selling with the
view Of bscoming an agent. They be sold in day.
CIV, would rather pay salaries than an commissions
nTNow is the time to go into the business. For ad.
dress and references see above. feb2l.daw1y
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-05-09

isimnmediately cured by their application.
They act like charm, non-adhesve, and perfect
ly harmless in their nature do not produce blister,
and leave unpleasant results.
Prepared at DR.. Hurds Dental Office, No. II Fourth
Street, Brooklyn, E. d.
PRICE, 5 CENTS EACH, FOR THE SMALL SIZE,
AND So CENTS FOR THE LARGE.
The latter intended for pains In the chest back,
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A liberal discount made to dealers.
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Sold also by Caswell, Mack & Co., Fifth-Avenue Ho-
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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-05-09

The total Union loss in killed, wounded
and missing, at the battle of Pittsburg
Landing, is 1858 men.