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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-10-06

FRIEND WILLARD: The subject Of course
Of popular lectures in this place this Fall and
Winter has been mentioned among few persons
and has been favorably received. have no doubt
that, brought to more general notice, it would re-
ceive more general favor. Shall We have the lee
tures2 How shall the enterprise be inaugurated 7
Who will lead off ?
Yours, STATE STREET,
The suggestions of our correspondent are vel
worthy Of consideration. A series Of lectures this
fall and the coming winter would be OF great
value and interest, and an exceedingly pleasant
way of spending at least one evening in week.
The last course Of lectures we had here was, we
think in the winter OF lS54-5. Since then there
has been no concert Of action respecting this mat
ter, and the consequence has been that there have
been no lectures.
We believe our people would support literally
this kind of public instruction and entertainment.
There are but two ways, however, of securing it
C"S 10 W procuring "hot 10 pO'nNshVS N"HNN
" home talent TO lecture gratutously, raising a
small fund to pay the small expenses OF fuel
and gas. This could be done and made tolera-
by successful no doubt Without disparaging
our home 'peakers, however, we think we may
safely say that popular lecturers from abroad
would draw much larger houses, in advance rem
der the project Of course Of lectures more &c
ceptable, and create much more enthusiasm re-
spectiDg it. But TO secure such lecturers it would
be necessary to have some organization and a
guaranty of the necessary funds. And as early
action is important in order to secure the best
speakers before they have made all their engage
ments for the winter, we would suggest to our
correspondent that he designate some evening and
place for meeting of those interested in the SUBJ
lect, at which an organization can be made and a
plan of action resolved upon. This would set the
ball in motion, and there is no doubt it would
then roll on successfully. What is needed is a
good start some impetus at the outset, and the
project would then, we believe, go forward.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-10-06

There are tweaty.seyen papers in Missouri
which favor immediate emancipation
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-10-06

Capt. Luoius II, Drury, formerly Of Swanton,
VI, and a brother Of II N. Drury Of Burling.
ton, was dangerously wounded Sept 18th, in a
reconnaissance IN force by Gen. Van Cleve's di,
vision, about fourteen mil from Chattanooga,
Capt. Drury COMMANDED the Sd Wisconsin Bat.
tory, and is Chief of Artillery in Van Cleye s
division.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-10-06

The NEW POSTAGE CURRENCY. The new cur
rency of the fractional parts Of dollars shortly
to be issued by the United States Treasury de-
partment, differs very materially from the old
issue in color and in design. The fifty cent note
is printed on paper of peculiar quality, in two
coors. The principal color is black, with a gilt
stamp 10 the centre, surrounding the portrait of
Washington. At the four corners on each side
of the head Of Washington, appears the figure so
while Fifty Cents is inscribed above the figure
Of Washington, and Fractional Currency" is
printed below. AT the top are the words Fur
nished only by the Assistant Treasurer and desg.
mated depositaries Of the United States" AT the
bottom, 4" Receivable for all United States Stamps
Act approved March 3, 1868" The main part
of the face is occupied with picture of steam
boats, locomotives, Gotten bales, &C., very deli.
cAtely shaded. The reverse of the ffty.cent note
is mainly red in color A large 90 appears in
the centre Of a shield Around it are the words
" Exchangeabe for United States notes by the
Assistant Treasurers and designated depositaries
Of United States, 10 sums not less than three dol
lars. Receivable in payment Of all dues TO the
United States less than i've dollars, except Gus
TOMS" A very large 80, gilt in outline, also
appears on the reverse.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-10-06

The following was picked up in the street, a
few days since, accompanying little bunch OF
glossy brown hair, which looked as II il had
been pulled out with a fine tooth comb
Och Bldy, me darlint,
Here's a lock Of me hair
An If theresa suarl IT.
DiYil bit care
Any low
I'm roin' on, Bddy,
To hght In the Wal
You can lake it aud kapeU,
Until the bloody rows DER
II ye likes
But II ye DON'T ye take Il to the deyel wild ye, be
dad.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-01-02

THING or BEAUTY, Is A JOY FORE vER.-Who
can be beautiful with sickly, pale complexion Keep
the pores Of the Skin Free and the blood pure and
cheeks will vie with the Rose and Lily The skin is FORM
ed with thousands ofpores in every inch Of surface whose
Office Is to carry of the impurities Of the bIoodthe &C.
knowledged Of all diseases Of mankind-when the
skin is dry and parched-when it is covered with erup
tions-when II Is cold and cammywhen there inward
fever inammaont is impossible for the skin under
these circumstances perform its proper functions and
to carry OF the impurities from the body designed by
creator.
JUDsON's MOUNTAIN HEIDI PILLS remove these
Instructions and produce free and healthy blood and re-
the eruptions from the skin and to brighten
with the flush Of youth and beauty Beauty much ad
mired snd loved. Beauty without paints and cosmetics
but beauty produced by health and happiness.
Judson's Mountain Herb Pills sold by all Medicine
Dealers.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-01-02

The Ranson,ed Indian Captires.-It will
be remembered that ast week We published
the names of a party of women and children
who had been ranso,ned from the Indians by
Major PATTEE, in Dakota Territory, and who
were to be sent here to await tidings from
their friends. Last Sunday Mr.. john A.
WRIGHT arrived here in search of his wife
and child, who were the first two mentioned
in the list, and last Tuesday Mr.. W. EVERETT
also reached this place, inquest of his daugh-
ter Lilly, whose name appeared among the
party referred to. Mr. DULEY, who has a
wife and children in the party, is expected
here in day or two. The captivcS all lived
in one neighborhood, about sixty miles north
of New Ulm, Minnesota. We had some con
versation with Mr.. WRlGHr. This gentleman
was away from home attending the State
convention as delegate, at the time the In
dams made their fora, upon his settlement.
He gives terrible recital of the atrocities
perpetrated. Mr.. EvERErTs wife and two of
his children were massacred. The squaws
were more brutal than the males, and their
cruelty was equal to anything we ever read
Of in either ancient or modern history. They
took little babes out of their mothers arms,
and after removing all their clothing, laid
them on the earth, and then drove stakes
through their bodies into tho ground, and
thus left the little innocents to die lingering
and painful death, land all this before the
eyes of their distracted mothers, who could
see the writings, and hear the agonizing
screams of their little ones while they were
powerless to help them. In another instance
the squaws took a little child from its moth
er's arms, and literally cut it's face all to
pieces with raw-hidcs, and when they were
satiated with this procedure, they stood of
some ten or twelve feet and amused them
selves by throwing big knives at the child,
and when the steel struck deep into the
quivcring flesh, and the child shrieked in
agony, the she-devils would scream in fiend-
ish glee, and only desisted from their hellisl,
pastime when death released the little babe
from further suffering. These are not isolat.
ed cases, but are fair exhibitions of the hor-
rors visited upon scores of settlements in
Minnesota. Can We wonder that those who
have lost wives, children, friends and proper.
ty at the hands Of the internal redskins fee,
an undying hatred towards the race, and
swear bloody vengeance on the wretchcs who
have robbed them Of everything men hold
dear?
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-01-02
Agricultural Society,"

Agricultural Society,"
CEDAR FAILS, Dec. 25th, 1862.
At an adjourned meeting of the Cedar
Valley Agricultural aud Mechanical Associa-
ton held this day, there being quorum
present, the meeting was called to order by
Pres. Melendy. On motion it was carried
that We proceed to the election Of officers for
the ensuing year, which resulted IN the choice
Of the following persons, viz: p. Melendy,
President; A. d. Barnum, Treasurer, and
G. B. VanSaun, Secretary. Board Of Direc-
tors,-J. E. Stearns, G. Bradley, S. H.
Rownd, Benz. Knapp, G. W. Henry, W. Bril-
den, of Bremen, o. o. St. John, of Waterloo,
NJ. Bailey, of Butler, Fl. A. Perkins, and j..
Q. A. Crosby. The following persons were
also added as Vice Presidents: z. Streeter,
Black Hawk Co. John Martin, Bremen Co. !;
Jas. Mccormick, Franklin Co.; - Davis,
Butler Co. Col. Thomas, Buchanan Co. -
DR.. Smonds, Hardin Co.. G. G. Dean Floyd
Co. Judge Hitchcock, Mitchell Co. Hiram
Bailey, Chickasaw Co.; Judge Couch, Black
Hawk Co.; G. F. Clarkson, Grundy Co. -
NJ. Sherman, Tama Co. Moved that Messrs.
Melendy, Stearns, and Meredith, be appoint
ed committee to confer with Black Hawk
County Agricultural Society in regard to
uniting the two societies and holding fairs
at Cedar Falls and Waterloo alternately
Moved that the names Of officers elect be pub.
lished in the Cedar Falls GAZETTE and the
Io,oa Homestead. Moved that we adjourn
subject to the call of the President.
CD. vANsAUN. Secy.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-01-02
lie down and amt much Of a shower after

die down and amt much Of d shower after
ALL"
Black-Hawk County contains 1s Town.
ships, and of these six at least have no Post
Office, TO Hotel, no Store or Grocery, no Min
lister, Lawyer or Doctor, and no Mechanics
or Mandatory. Three more have Post OF.
fees, but NO Hotel, Store or Grocery and of.
fer fine opportunity for the merchant or
mechanic to begin life with good promise
of doing well. No town outside Of Cedar
Falls or Waterloo requires License Of $50,
and the whole amount of tax in all the towns
except the above two, is less than $780,
Waterloo is doing a good business and the
buildings going up in every direction shows
thrift, and its business speaks well for the
place. The number of Licenses to be taken
in Waterloo to December LIST, is about 80,
and the amount of taxes on the same is
about 81 800. OF this number 9 pay the sum
of $50 and over. Cedar Falls, it would seem,
is doing more business, for the number OF
Licenses to be taken out for the came time
is about 90, and the amount of tax on the
same is about $4,000, and of this number
IA pay the sum Of $50 and upward.
CEDAR FALLs, 8.
Dec. 25th. (
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-01-02
Communicated

Prirats note to a certain gent.-That nice
young man" who made himself notorious at
the Carter House on Wednesday morning o.
this week, is marked, but not with star
Of tho Union,-an may not find it so easy
getting "oph." One would very naturally
suppose with the unlimited patronage our
Sodom affords neighboring city, young men
would put on the seeming of deccncy when
at home. Most worthy gentleman.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-01-02

District Court The special term Of Court
which was ordered by Judge Wilson to be
held in this county on the 18th inst, will not
be held. Judge BURT has decided to hold no
court in this county until the regular term
which commences OH the fourth Monday OF
April next.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-01-02

~ The attention of the ladies is respect
fully called to the complete stock of Dress
Goods, Shawls, Hoods, Cloaks. &C., that is
now offered for such low figures, in order to
prepare for spring stock, at W. FRANCIS.
Cedar Falls. Jan. lat.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-01-02

Postponed one reek.-Tn our last issue We
stated that this week we should publish a
statement showing the amount Of produce
shipped from this place during the past year.
Mr.. Boss, the agent Of the r. r. at this place,
informs us that he will not have the complete
returns before to morrow, so that we are
obliged to defer the publication one week.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-01-02

Colonelcy Of the Third Iowa.-We under
stand that the Governor has rendered to
Lieut.-C TRUMBULI., Of this place, the col
onelcy of the Third Iowa, made vacant by the
resignation Of Col. WILLIAMS. We did not
learn whether he would accept the position
or not
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-01-02

<Delinquents.-Not newspaper delinquents
this time, but another class. For further
particulars read card in another column
from the graphic pen of our friend VANSArN
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-01-02

Brorn's Nills-Onc thing there is that
Cedar Falls may justly be proud of, and that
is her Touring mills. A new advertisement
of one of these first-class institutions ap-
pears in our columns to -day
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-01-02

Ne,o Sal0on.--The cellar Of MAGGART's
building On the corner south of the post office
is to be fitted up for saloon. We did not
learn who the occupant was to be.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-01-02

Lecture to-night.-J. r. Powers, Esq, lec-
lures before the Horticultural Society this
evening, The public is invited to attend.
Admittance free.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-01-02

Jusenile Christy Ninstrels. those who
love to hear good music, see good dancing,
and laugh at keen wit and brilliant separtee,
free from the faint of vulgarity, should not
fail to attend the concert of the Juvenile
Christy Minstrcls, at Overman's Hall, next
Monday evening. This company have been
performing in Dubuque, and the city papers
speak in the highest terms Of the entertain.
ment ANDY SULLIVAN, the Champion
Bone Player and Jig Dancer" is said to be 4
perfect prodigy on the heel and toe exercise,
and without an equal in the West in the use
Of the Bones. Doors open at o'clock /; con-
cert to commence at 8. Admission 25 cts.
children under - years Of age, 10 cts.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-01-02
Fisition attending.

Col Hughs Sir have ben Called to William Wilson
for Medical aid found him suffering will disease Of the
heart and hard Coughf and pain in the side do not
think he will be fit for Military Duty in less than twenty
days II then
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-01-02

Better late than nerer.-We should have
noticed last week, but Inadvertently neglect
ed to do SO, the receipt Of mammoth fowl
from N. MORGAN. ..s" "'a#
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-01-02

Business Directory All who have spoken
for cards in the Business Directory are re.
quested to hand in their favors this evening
or early tomorrow morning.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-01-02

'FSstival.-The Baptist Society gave an en-
tcrtainment in their hall last evening. The
attendance was large and the occasion very
pleasant one. g
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-01-02

Aid Society,-The next meeting Of this
Society will be held at the house Of A. j.
GRAVES, next Tuesday afternoon and even
inn - ~ r - - ~ - -
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-01-02

Dead Head.-GEo. YOU'VE, Esq. Supt. of
the D. 4 S. G. R. R., will please accept our
thanks for free pass over the road for 1863.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-01-02

Board Of Superrisors.-This body convenes
at Waterloo next Monday for the transac-
ton Of county business. .-......
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-01-02

Prairie Farmer.-Read the prospectus Of
this first-class agricultural weekly. 1t has
no SUPERIOR
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-01-02
(Communicated.l


7sa.pot.-That's question for moment
consideration. Everybody likes a good cup
Of tea or coffee, but everybody don't get Ell
Their. Now to have good cup of tea it is
very essential to get good article of tea, and
Black is preferable. So. far SO good. Now
do you know that earthern is better than tin
or metal of any kind to boil or steep the tea
INF Laugh if you please, but this is so. Go
then, to M. RosENBAux 6 Co., and get
splendid article of the Bennington Fire
proof Stone ware tea pot, which stands fire
like Salamander-makes a better cup of
tea-gives more strength better flavor, and
in fact, adds about 25 per cent. to the worth
of the tea. A pot Of this description graces
oh- table noon and eve daily, and the good
woman who presides at the table, says it is
worth COW in the family. Now try the
new tea pot and you will say it is a jewel for
. coed cup Of tea.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-01-02
tCommunicated.1

lCommunicated
Black HauL County and the Recenue Lam.
AS an item for the GAZETTE and its read
ers on the subject of Taxation may not be
wholly without interest, will now briefly
allude to the subject,-but will, ere long, if
desired, give q more full account Of this
County and of the whole District as soon as
the statistics can be made out. tits source
of pleasure to say that all persons whom
have met have nobly and honestly came up
to the demands Of the Law, and all seem
willing to do their share in paying the ex-
penses of the Government, and thus prove
themselves loyal and law abiding people
Although taxes in some instances may seem
high under the Revenue Laws, but those
who examine the monthly assessments of the
manufacturers in the East, which range from
$500 to $780, per month to each manu-
iaeturer, our little assessments seem to dwin
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-01-02
COM M r r CIAL.

GAZETTE OFFICE,
FRIDAY, JAN. 2ND. (
Wheat .-6S075c.
Dressed HOgs...t3, 0003,50.
Hides.-.Dry flint, 11014; Green, 5051c.
Barley 100 G.
Oats. and scarce.
COrn.-16020c.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-01-02

Weather.-Wc are still having warm
spring like weather. 1t is raining to. day.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-01-02

Hare you seen the Elephant.-An elephant
is something Of curiosity, but an elephant
with boots on is great rarity. You may
see one SO represented in another column,
and without charge. PULLAN has a number
of new ads. this week illustrated with fine
cuts. PuLLAN docs not believe in hiding his
light under bushel and therefore there is
hardly man, woman or child in this section
of country but that knows that PuLLAN's is
the place to get your moneys worth.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-01-02

The Neu Kear.-To keep our record all
regular we should knock the pins from under
the old year with melodramatic retrospective
ticks, while VIC chaunt dirge DER hopes that
were as empty air, and joys that have fed
forever. We should tell how many love.
light Of home has been qucnched in gore !;
how that many heart that sang the strains
Of hope and happiness when go wasa babe,
changed the joyful strains to the ,nournful
dirge Of the funeral hymn and the bitter
waiiings of broken heart, when go was in
its dotage. Then should We turn from the
dead to the living, and with the magic pencil
or hope prophecy glorious future for the
newborn year. The babe is lusty one, and
gives promise Of marking out for himself a
career that shall be memorable while history
endures. He suckles at the bosom of grim
visaged war; his playthings are weapons of
death, and his lullaby is the death scream of
thousands. Let us hope that the record he
shall carve upon the tablets Of time will be
just and righteous one, aad that truth and
right will prevail ere he is called upon to fol :
low his predecessors into the irrevocable past.
May his eyes close upon nation redeemed
andpur'fied BY the fiery ordeal through which
it has passed upon Union cemented to-
gether with bonds indissoluble, and bound
to gether with ties that no fratricidial hand
will ever dare attempt to sunder.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-01-02

A Flee Dollar Seeing NacAine.-Mmc.
DExoREsr, Of New York, has just patented a
sewing machine which is afforded at so low
price as to place it within the reach of all.
The N. Y. Independent says: Mme Dem
crest, Of 47s, Broadway, New York, has re-
Gently introduced an efficient sewing machine
that makes the running..stit exactly like
hand sewing. 1t uses a common needle.
sews very rapidly, and is so easily understood
that a'child cannot fail to use it with advan.
tage, and sold at only IS. Every lady can
have sewing machine, and those who have
one already, will find this valuable auxili-
airy on account of the running stitch. See ad
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-01-02

From the Reserres.-Wc print on second
page highly interesting letter from Capt. R.
P. STEER, for which we, and the many friends
of the Reserves" arc very grateful In
private note the Capt. says that our brother,
who has been seriously i'll, is recovering fast;
and also that Messrs. FoRD, YocuM and
Quincy, Of Company B, were on the sick list
though not seriously i'll. The Captain adds,
that on account Of" GEo's" illness he thought
he would write us letter from which we
might Gull few items of sufficient interest
for publication, but upon looking it over We
could sec nothing hat we or our readers
would have cxpungcd, and therefore give it
entire. He says: never have played and
never mean to play, the part of correspon-
dent;' be this as it may, Capt, it is not for
the reason that you are not qualified for the
"posish," and we hope you will revoke your
last affirmation, as far as the GAZETTE is con-
cerned, at least.
Since the above was written we have re-
ceived private letter from our brother, who
states that he had been removed to the post
hospital in consequence Of the Division to
which he belongs having marching orders.
He did not know the destination of the troops
but said it was generally understood " that
Vicksburg has got to come down." So it
appears that our boys are a part of the grand
army of Gen. Sherman which probably ere
this has captured the last rebel stronghold on
the Mississippi river. We shall await ,idings
from the Reserves with great anxiety.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-01-02
post at camp Franklin

would certify that--A patient and Soldier that
you furowed home out Of the Hosptle the 27th o.
his home took cold and quite feeble and
all together unfit will not in all probity be
when bis furlow and requests you to extend
fifteen days longer think it would be well enough to
grant it lie will return as it is prudent
Yurs respectfully
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-01-02

j. lNarcy's Cheap Cash Store.-This is an
establishment recently located in this place,
and one that we believe to be worthy of a
large and generous custom. The stock en-
braces dry goods, groceries, and all articles
usually kept in general variety store. Mr..
MARCY fully appreciates the fact that in order
to successfully compete with the other deal
ers of the place he must keep good assert
ment of excellent merchandise and sell at low
profits, and in this respect he is bound not
to be out-donc by any dealer in the place.
We welcome Mr.. MARCY to our business cir.
Gle, and hope he will never have occasion to
regret his location, among us. We recon.
mend the purchasing public to examine his
stock and prices. You may find him at the
store formerly occupied by Tondro & Reyes,
nearly opposite Carpenters. Ad next week.