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The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1863-02-19

For Coating Metals of all Kinds when
exposed to the Action Of the Weather,
aud
For Preserving andi Repairiay Meta
Roofs
OF ALL KINDS.
This is the only Composition known which
will successfully resist extreme changes OF
all climates, fsr any length of time, whcr
applied to metals, to which it adheres FIRM
" forming body equal to three coats OF
ordinary paint, costs nuchlcss, and will last
three times asloas and from Its elasticity is not
injured ~ the contraction ana expansion Of
tn and other Metal Roofs, consequent upon sud
den changes Of the weather.
Hssill not crack IN cold or run u sraru veatker
and Y,ll rot wash of.
Leaky tin and other Metal Root scan be readily
repaired with Guttd Psrcha Cement and pre-
vented from further cerrosion and leaking,
thereby ensuring perfectly water tight roofs
for many years.
This Ccmentis peculiarly adapted for the
preservation Of iron ratings stopes Ranyes,
safes, Agricultural Implements, Sc, also for
general manufacturers use.
GUETA FxR6HA 0NNkxxT
For preserving and repairing, Tin and othes
Metal Roofs Of every description, from it
great elasticity, is net injured BY the contrac
ton and expansion Of Metals, and ell not crack
IN cold or run in ,carm weather.
These materials are adapted to all climates
and We are prepared to supply orders from
any part Of the country, at short notice, for
Gstta Fsrcha Roofing in rolls ready prepared
for use, and Gutta Pcreha Cement in barrels.
with full printed directions for application.
AGENTS "onted.
We will make liberal and satisfactory ar
rangemcnts with responsible parties who
would like to establish themselves in lucra-
tive and permanent business.
OUR TERMS ARE CASH.
Wecan give abundant proof Of all we claim
in favor Of our Improved Roofing Materials,
having applied them to several thousand
Roofs in New York City and vicinity.
JOHNS s. CROSLEY,
Sole Manufacturers,
Wholesale Warehouse Is WiHism Street,
Corner Of Liberty. NEW YoRK.
ralldesoriptive ctrsulsss and Price VIII -
FURNISHED On application.
Zone Fear.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1863-02-19

Imp ortasi to Hsass owners.
Important to cai,dsrS.
Important TO &. B. Companies.
Important 10 Farmers.
10 all ,ghom ii mey concern, and I; ceneern
'reEy65ay.
COINS 6 GRazEEgsg
IMPROVED GUTrA PERCHA
CEMENT ROOFING.
Tie Cheapest aud most dura l.
Roofing in use.
IT IL FIRE 4 WATER PROOF
1t can be applied to NEW and OLD Eoers
ALL BINDS steep or fat, and to SntsolE
RooFs withcu. removing tho Shingles.
The Cost is only about Sza G
Third that Of Kin, and IL Is
vice - Egurabs G.
This article has been thoroughly tested in
Now York City and all parts of the United
States Canada, West Indies and Centeral and
South America, on buildings Of all kinds
such as FACTORIES, Foundrics. Churches, Rail
Road Deno.s, Cars, and on Pubic Buildings
generally, Government Buildings, SC, by the
principal Builders architects and others, dur
ing PAST four years, and has proved to be the
Cheapest and nest DrTab1c Roofing In use; it is
in every respect Fire Eatsr Heataer and
tine proQf covering for reefs Of al kiaas.
THIS is The only material manufactured in the
United States which combines tie very desira
Bile properties Of Elasticity and DaraJiHfr
which are universally aek lodged to be
possessed by GcTT-f PERCHA AND INDIA
RUBBER.
No Heat IS required IL making ap
pIication.
The expense Of applying it IS tr:iing, as an
ordinary Roof can DC covered and finished the
same day.
It can BE- applied By aEy ene,
and when finished forms rcrfsct'u Fire Proc
surface with an elastic body, which cannet be
injured by Heat, Cold or Storm Shrinking
Roof Boards, nor any external action what
ever.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1863-02-19
E1TR ACT8.

"Eyery Housekeepcr should have supply
Of Johns & Crosly's American Cement Glue.
- eW York Tines.
at is SO convene Mt to have in the house
-New York Express.
1T is always ready; this commends it to
every body."-Iadepenaens
eve have tried it, and find it As useful in
our house as water. Wilkes, SPIRIT Of the
Times.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1863-02-19
IT WILL MEND CHINA,

1T WILL MEND CHINA,
Your Broken China Cups and Saucers can
be made as good rs new.
III WILL MEND MARBLE,
Tina. picoe knocked ont Of your Marble
Mantle can be put on as strong as ever.
IT WILL MEND PORCELAIN,
No matter if that broken Pitcher did not
cost but a shilling,a shilling saved is shilling
earnd.
IT WILL MkND ALABASTER,
That costly Alabaster Vase is broken and
you can't match it, mend it, it will never
show when put together.
1t will Mend Bone, Coral, Lava,
ana in fact every thing but Metals.
Any article Cement with AMERICAN
CEMENT GLUE will not slow where it is
mended.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1863-02-19
TERMS-Payable in advance.

In consequence OF the great and sudden
rise In tho css. Of white paper, and othds
things connected With printing, 81 increase in
subscription rates IL imperative for the snsu-
ing year. The terms Of the "Tribuno will
DO as follows:
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1863-02-19
LsGC1D
CETTlA PERCHA CEMENT,

For Coating Metals of all Kinds when
exposed to the Action of the Weather,
aud
For Preserving and! Repairtay Meta
Roofs
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1863-02-19
It can be applied By any ore,

and when finished forms a perfectly Fire Proc
surtccs, with an elastic body, which cann.t be
injured by Heat, Cold or Storm Shrinking Q
Roof Boards, nor any external action what
ever.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1863-02-19

Especial attenti siren 10 Insurapce Of D WE'LL
ms and Contents, for terms Of 10 years.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-09

DB- Five dollars reward will be paid for
the detection and conviction of any one steal
ing copies of the Daily Press after they are
left at the doors of our subscribers If
SUICIDE.-The Rockland Democrat saws
that man by the name of Isaac Brewster, of
that city, jumped overheard on Monday morn
ing from vessel in that harbor, and drowned
himself. He was supposed to be suffering
from insanity. His body was found i'm the
water, and to it attached a piece of iron be-
longing to the windlass.
RAILROAD FACILITIEs.-The Augusta cor
respondent of the Bangor Whig says it is ru-
mored that in the ensuing spring, the new
company who have control of the Kennebec g.
Portland Railroad intend to open enlarged ia
clities for travel, by running a night train to
Boston, leaving Skowhegan about eight o'clock
T. NJ, Augusta at ten O'Clock, reaching Bos-
ton early in the morning. There are to be ell
egant sleeping cars, with mail and express
car attached-and a large business is antici-
pated. 1t is more than probable that you
Bangoreans will connect at Kendall's Mills.
Another plan is to leave Skowhegan at five
o'clock p. NJ, and run to Bath to connect with
nightly line of boats with mail and express
facilities as before mentioned Something of
the kind is bound to he done to accommodate
that large mass who wish to economize day.
light.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-09
New York Market.

NEW YORK. Jan. 8.
Cotton-without decided change; sales 1000 bales
at 6st a 50 for mddling upands.
FlOur-sales 1900 bbls; State and Western q
10c higher; Superine State IS a 6 25; Extra do
6 40 e q 80; Round Hoop Chic 6 IS a 90; Extra
Western 80 a s.; Southern rmer sales 1900 bbls;
Extra 6 SO 500.
Wheat-opened lc higher Milwaukee club SO a
40; Amber Iowa 4ol e 43; Winter Red Western
46 a. 80.
Corn-lc higher, sales 81 900 bush; Mixed Western
81 a So; Yellow Western S.
Oats-irmer at 81 a 70.
Beef-Quiet; sales 100 bbls.
Pork-unchanged: sales $50 bbls.
Cut Meats-quiet; sales 10000 lbs.
Butter-unchanged.
Whiskey-frm; sales 500 bbls at 395 a 40
Rice-sfeady; sales 800 bags Rangoon at Z a u.
Sugar-actye and tc higher; sales 1850 hhds New
Orleans l0t a 10i; Porto Rico 10; Muscavado 81;
800 boxes Havana at 10.
Cohee-very firm; sales 2S5o bags Rio 20 a 3oI; 80
bags Maracaibo 20 a 304.
Molasses--firm sales 1860 bbls New Orleans old at
80 a IS and 100 half barrels at 81.
Naval Stores-quiet and nominal.
Talow in fair request.
Freights to Liverpool-frm; cotton nomnal flour
Is l0id a Is grain Std.
WoOl-yery firm.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-09
Rumored Federal Movement on Wilmington.
Rebel Estimate of the Effect of the Fed
eral Victory at Murfreesboro'.
Imprisonment of Federal Officers as
Hostages.
BALTIMORE, Jan. s.

BALTIMORE, Jan. s.
The Richmond Examiner of. the 9th inst. Is
received, and contains the following:
Chattanooga, Tenn, Jan. 3.-To General S.
Cooper.-Sir: We have retired from Muir
freesboro in perfect order. All our stores are
saved About 1000 Federal prisoners, 5000
stand of arms and "a pieces of cannon were
captured by our forces and have alieady ar
rived here. b. 5. EwELI.
Gen. Bragg has fallen back from Shelbyville,
which is twelve miles this side of Murfrcesbo-
ro'. The federals, after their reverses, were
strongly reinforced, and turned upon the con-
federate army and drove them back.
The Raleigh, N. c., papers state that the
federals have been largely reinforced at New
bern, and that movement has commenced
The movement is thought to be against Will
mngton. The Yankee reinforcements march
ed from Norfolk through Gates county, thence
down the Chowan river TO Newbern.
An intelligent contraband has escaped from
Newbern, and says that Gen. Butler is in
command of Yankee forces there. The Yam
kee force at Newbern is estimated at 10000
men.
The Richmond Dispatch of the 9th says
Gen. Bragg has certainly retreated to Shelby
vile. 30 miles from his victory at Murfreesbo-
no. But if he has retired to Shelbyvile, he
has thrown East Tennessee open to Yankees.
If Gen. Rosecrans once gets possession of it,
100000 men cannot dislodge him.
The Richmond Dispatch of the Sth, to-day,
says-Goy. Letcher has selected from among
the prisoners recently sent TO Richmond from
Gen. Floyd's command, the following file
officers, who will be held in strict solitary con-
fineinent as hostages for Col. Searvona, and
Others similarly held by the abolition govern
ment: Capt. VIM. Granon, Lieut.. Isaac A.
Wade, Capt. Damaron, Lieut. Wilson Damaron,
John w. Howe, Isaac Goole, Samuel Puck,
and VIM. Dils. They have been duly assign
ed to State Prison, and confined in appropriate
cells.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-09
BY TELEGRAPH
TO THE
Portland Daily Press.
FROM WASHINGTON.
Synopsis of a Bill for the Support
of Government.
Death of the First Comptroller of the
Treasury.
Death Of an old Treasury Clerk.

The following is synopsis of bill reported
to-day from the Committee on Ways and
Means, to provide ways and means TOR the
support of the Government:
Sect 1st provides for the issue of $900,OOO,-
600 on twenty years, six per cent interest
the interest payable half yearly in coin. They
may be sold for lawful money, certificates o
Indebtedness, or interest bearing Treasury
notes, provided, that the whole amount of the
bonds and notes issued under this act shall not
exceed S900,0O0,0 ,0O0-except that the Sl4O.-
100000 of 3-l0ths Treasury notes may be
funded in twenty years bonds, and further
issue for that purpose may be made.
Sect. I'd provides for S300,000,000 in three
years Treasury notes, bearing interest at
5.47 l-2 per cent. per annum, being 1-2 cent
per day on each 800, payable semi-annually
in coin; payable to the collectors of the Gov
ernment, and receivable for all dues to the
Government, except customs.
Sect. Sd provides for the issue of S300,000,- :
600 in legal tender notes in the usual form.
Sect. 4th provides for fractional notes in
place of postal currency, to be engraved and
printed in the Treasury building, and not to
exceed S50,000,000.
Sect. 5th provides for the deposte of coin
in the Sub Treasury, receipts TO be given,
which may be issued to pay custom duties.
Sect. 9th prescribes the form of the bonds
ara notes 10 nave the seal oil the treasury
Department
Sect. 7th taxes the banks circulation one
per cent. on graduated scale, according to
the capital stock.
Sect. Sth modifies the Sub Treasury acts so
as to allow money obtained from loans on in
ternal revenue to be deposited in the banks,
on their giving bonds as security.
Sect. 9th provides against counterfeiting,
and appropriates 100000 to carry the act into
effect.
The substitute of Mr.. Stevens provides for
the issue of registered notes or coupons to
the amount of not exceeding S900,000,000
payable in coin twenty years after date, and
bearing interest at the rate of six per cent.
per annum, payable semi-annually, and to be
issued in such denominations, not less than
$50, as may be determined by the Secretary
of Treasury. Also for the issuing OF $780,
000,0U0 of legal tender notes. The bill re-
peals the gold bearing clause of former acts,
excepting on bonds already issued and re-
peals the act authorizing the reception Of
legal tender notes on deposit.
Elisha Whittlesey, LIST Comptroller of the
Treasury died last night about 10 o'clock. He
had been unwell for some time, but was getting
better, and was at the Department yesterday.
He was so years of age.
Richard Ella, an old apd efficient clerk of the
Treasury Department tor the past thirty years,
died this forenoon. He was at the Depart
ment on Saturday.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-09
FROM RICHMOND.
Federal Prisoners i'm Richmond
Prisons.
Reported Re-oapture of Another Prize
Schooner.
FORTRESS MONRt

FORTRESS MONROE, Jan. 7.
The flag of truce boat Metainora arrived
from City Point this forenoon, and brings
down 300 prisoners, mostly cavalry, taken at
Dumiries.
The Richmond Examiner of the 9th, says
The whole number of prisoners in Richmond
yesterday was 1886, and are distributed as
follows: at the Libby Prison 1900, Castle
Thunder 250, Castle Lightning 10S, Negro
Hospital l41, among whom are 113 Yankee
deserters. Twenty prisoners of war were re-
ceived yesterday at Richmond from Black
Water. Every prisoner admitted into Castle
Thunder undergoes innoculation first Twen-
ty odd conscripts arrived from Petersburg
yesterday, in charge of Lieut.. Branch. and
marched to Camp Lee to be instructed in mil
itary art.
The Enquirer says another recapture simi-
lar to the Emily st. Pierre affair has taken
place. The schooner Emma Tuttle, supposed
to be bound for confederate port, was taken
by Yankee cruiser, and put in charge of
prize crew. The original officers and crew
having been left on board as prisoners adroitly
recaptured the schooner and carried the vessel
back to Nassau with the prize crew as prison
ers.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-09
XXXvII OONGREsS.---Second Session.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 8.
SENATE.

SENATE.
Mr.. Colamer, from the committee on Post
Office, reported against the passage of the
bill to allow parcels, bundles, &c, to be sent
through by mail.
Mr. Wilson of Massachusetts,, from the Mill
tary Committee, reported back the bill to raise
volunteers for the defence of Kentucky, with
an amendment as substitute.
Mr.. Wilson offered a joint resolution, giving
the thanks of Congress to Major Rosecrans
and officers and men for gallantry and good
conduct at Murfreesboro'.
The resolution was referred.
The bill to tax bank bills and fractional cur
rency was taken up.
MIR. Sherman made speech in its favor.
The bill for discharging State prisoners was
taken up.
Mr.. Salisbury made Il speech in its favor
Mr.. Thomas followed. The bill was post
poned.-Adjourned.
HOUSE.
Mr.. Washburne introduced bill to promote
the efficiency of the Commissary Department.
Referred.
Mr.. Holman moved to adjourn to-day, it
being the anniversary of the battle of New
Orleans. Negatived.
Mr.. Stevens. from the committee on WAYS
and means, reported bill providing ways and
means to support the Government. Referred
to a Committee of the Whole, and made a
special order for Monday next.
Mr. Stevens reported back the Treasury
bank bill introduced by Mr.. Hooper yesterday
with negative recommendation.
The House passed resolution of thanks to
Gen. Butler for able, energetic and humane
administration in the Depar ment of the Gulf
SO against %.
Mr.. Blake's declaratory resolution that the
only alternative to the rebels is to submit or be
conquered, and Mr.. Holman's resolution that
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-09

11- Some few of the friends of I'd Lieut..
Henry Smith, of the 10th Maine regiment, have
contributed enough to purchase a handsome
sword, belt and sash, which are to be sent to
him at the headquarters of the army of the
Potomac to-day. Mr.. Smith enlisted as pri-
vate, and by his merits and bravery has raised
himself to Lieutenancy. His friends feel
proud of him.
Mr.. Edward Hay, who was instrumental in
raising the subscription for the above purpose,
desire to return thanks to the donors,
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-09
Michigan Legislature-The Governors Mes
sage.

DETROIT, Jan. s.
Lansing yesterday. The Governors message
was delivered to-day. Financial affairs are
represented to be in a most satisfactory con-
dition, aud an adequate sinking fund has been
provided for the gradual extinguishment of
the present State debt, and a system of taxa
tion inaugurated, which will prevent further
increase of debt. The State has furnished,
altogether, $500 soldiers, of which 24,200
were sent to the field previous to July last:
200o are yet TO be raised to fill the quota under
the last call Alluding 20 the proclamation of
emancipation, which is heartily endorsed, he
says I'VE are about to strike hands with
the entire population of the South, whether
white or black. We shall no longer respect
the claims of white traitors to compel black
loyalists to aid him in destroying the Govern
mentr
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-09

C0NFECTIoNARY AND CAKEs.-Mr Chas
w. Lucy has taken the building No 81 Ex-
change street. just above the Post office, where
he Is manufacturing confectionery of the incest
kind, and of all sorts, and cake rich as can
be found any where in Boston or New York.
just try his cakes, candies and CONNECTIONS,
and you will find that they are made Of the
incest materials, and by one who understands
his business His establishment is very neatly
fitted nm
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-09

THE WEATHER. Improve the beautiful
evenings by visiting the great War scenes and
moving diorama at Deering Hall. Tonight
the diorama of the sinking Cumberland, and
naval engagement between the Monitor and
Merrimac, win be performed before the throng
of astonished admirers. No one should fail
to see 1t, for it is really a great work and
should be seen by all.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-09

POSTAGE CURRENCY.-We learn that the
Collector of Customs has received Five Thou
sand dollars, postage currency, which he will
distribute to the public in sums of Ten dollars
each, for U. S. notes, second issue, on Satur-
day next, at p. NJ.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-09

~ The Portland Company, yesterday,
cast the third eleven-inch piece of ordnance,
for which they have contracted with govern
ment. 1t was successful cast and was
sight worth viewing.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-09

WEEK OF PRAYER.-The Worlds Evangel-
ical Alliance having proposed general re-
union in prayer throughout Christendom, at
the beginning Of the year, the Second Parish,
High street, and West Congregational YES
tries are to be open every evening this week,
that all who are disposed may attend.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-09

CoLLIsIoN.-A couple of wagons came in
collision in Congress street yesterday forenoon.
The wheel of one of them was taken of, and
one Of the arms of the other was broken. The
drivers were slightly injured.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-09

A SURPRIsE.-While the compositors i'm our
Office were very busy last evening, they were
surprised" by the entrance of man bearing
a large pailfull of stewed oysters, with the
"fxings." They came from the establishment
of James Freeman, Federal street. The man.
ner in which they disappeared was sufficient
evidence of their good quality. Mr. Freeman
has our thanks for his liberal and acceptable
collation..
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-09
Various Items.

New YORK, Jan. s.
Maj. Gen. Butler arrived here to-day.
A letter from Fort Pulaski says both the
rebel rams at Savannah are failures.
A special dispatch from Washington says
that the rebel steamer Virginia has been cap
tured in the Gulf by Com. Wilkes squadron.
No fear is entertained for Gen. Sherman at
headquarters, as it is known that Gen. Grant
is on the alert.
The City of Washington has arrived from
Liverpool. News anticipated.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-09
New Rebel Batteries between Memphis
and vicksburg.
No Fighting at Vicksburg since the 29th ult

CAIRO, Jan. s.
The steamer from Memphis brings nothing
later from Vicksburg.
The reason assigned by passengers for the
non-arrival of the steamer from Vicksburg is,
that the rebels have planted batteries at Cy-
press Bend, thus preventing intercourse for
the present They can be easily cleared by
our gunboats when communication becomes
necessary.
BY way of Grenada report has reached
Memphis that there had been no fighting since
the 10Th.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-09
Stock Market.
New YORK, Jan. S.

s-The Lewiston Journal hears of wo-
man in neighboring town, who, having
young child and desirous to 60 out to ball,
gave the baby heavy dose of paragoric, and
went oil, spending the night to the wee sma'
hours. The child came near never awaking.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-09

sgwm. Allen, Exchange street, has just
received ten thousand fine oranges, which he
Is selling at the low price of twenty cents per
dozen. Cheap enough!
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-09

1-We invite attention to the advertise
ment Of c. K. Babb, who has splendid stock
OF dry goods, which he is selling at uncom-
monty low prices.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-09
MA TIERS ABOUT TOW N.
Municipal Court---Jan. g.

Martin Ryan pleaded guilty to a search and
seizure process. He was fined 500 and costs,
which he paid.
Mary McAnanny pleaded guilty to search
and seizure process, and forked over 500 and
roefs
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-09
Cavalry Battalion rendered to Massachusetts,
from California

BOSTON, Jan. 8.
Gov. Andrew has received the profier of
full cavalry battalion from California, to con-
sistof four companies. The question of their
Department. If accepted, it is understood
that Col. Thompson of California, formerly of
Gen. Halleck's staff, will accompany them east
as their commander
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-09

nT-Our readers are referred to the adver-
tisement Of Mr.. J. E. Dow, Of various Insur-
ance offices for which he is agent. Mr. Dow
has transacted large business in insuring
property in this city and yiincty, and has ev-
er been prompt in the payment of losses.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-09
international Steamship Co.

TUNHE Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of the
Il International steamship Company will be held
at their office. of Union and Commercial Sts.,
on Wednesday. January IA, 1858, at O'Clock T. n
for the choice of officers and the transaction of any
business that may legally come before them.
ii. J. LIBBY, Secretary.
Portland, January 8, 1863 dtd
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-09
Rebel Raid or Springfield, Mo.
Rebel Batteries Opened on the Town With
out Notice.
A Vigorous Resistance to be Made.

ST. LOUIS, Jan. 8.
Advices from Springfield, Mo-, state that
rebel force, reported 5000 strong, under Bur-
bridge and Marlnaduke, with six pieces artil-
lery, are within two and a half miles of that
place, and had opened on the town without
giving notice to remove the women and chill
dren. 1000 rebel cavalry, in line of battle, are
visible from the town. Gen. Brown has loop
holed the houses for musketry, and will make
vigorous resistance.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-09

DEATH OF A SoLDIER.-Calvin Jones, a
private in the 7th Maine regiment, died We'd
nesday night Of chronic diarrhea, at the City
Hospital. He belonged in the town of Wash
ington. His body was placed in the city tomb,
subject to the disposal of his friends at home.