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The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-11-14
The Plot to Release Rebel Pris.
OneFS.

CINCINNATI, Nov. l2.-Considerable ex-
element prevails in the northern part OF
this State, in consequence of an anticipa-
ted attack upon Johnson's Island, by an
expedition of armed steamers fitted out for
that purpose in Canada. The facts, so far
as ascertained, are as follows:
Government officers have received infor-
nation upon what is considered unques-
tionably reliable authority, that two or
more armed vessels have been fitted out by
the rebels and rebel allies in Canada, to at
tack Johnson's Island, in Sandusky Bay,
and release the rebel prisoners confined
there, numbering some four thousand
This accomplished, they intend, with the
aid of the released prisoners, to attack and
destroy, if possible, Sandusky, Buffalo,
and other prominent cities on the shores of
Lake Erie. Active and precautionary
measures have been taken by the Govern
ment to render Johnson's Island secure
against any attack should one be made
Troops and batteries have been ordered
there from several points in the State, yes
terday and to-day.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-11-14
The Disaster in East Tennessee

WASHINGTON, Nov. lit was stated
several days ago that two of Gen. Burn
sides most easterly out-posts in Tennes-
see had been attacked by the rebels and
half of the garrison, consisting OF two reg
iments and battery, had been captured.
Gen. Grants dispatches did not designate
the exact place where the disaster occur
red, nor did it state the strength Of the
rebels nor the probable number of killed
or wounded on our side.
The Republican of this p. m. says Gen.
Burnside telegraphs that the disaster re-
ferred to yesterday was at Rogersville,
Hawkins county, Tennessee. This place
is the terminus of the East Tennessee &
virginia r. R., is situated Is miles from
knoxville, Gen. Burnside also states that
the rebels captured 600 men and cannon:
He does not mention the number of killed
or wounded. His main army is where it
was when the attack was made on Rogers
vile, in an impregnable position and in
good spirits, subject to the order OF Gen.
Grant, who is perfectly well satisfied with
its nOsitiOn
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-11-14
From St. Louis,

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 12.-Nothing Of special
interest was done by the Legislature yes
terday. The Governors Message relates
almost entirely to State matters. 1t re-
commends an appointment to be recog-
nized by the State to induce immigra-
ton to the State from all countries
Respecting the relations of the State to
the Federal Government it says: There is
now no military organization within our
borders hostile to the Government of the
United States-that there is every indica
ton that the former feeling of hostility has
settled down into quiet acquiescence to the
supremacy of the Government and a
willingness to have peace. The State will
not be further disturbed by the rebel or
ganization.
The Democrats footings of election re-
turns, as far as heard from, give q Radi-
cal majority of two hundred and ninety,
including the soldiers vote. The Republi-
CAMS footing also, including the: soldiers
vote, gives the Conservative majority al
three
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-11-14
Arrival of the Bohemia.

Farther POINT, Nov. 12.-The steam.
ship Bob emia, from Liverpool 10th, via.
Londonderry 3Oth ult., passed this point al
8 o'clock this evening.
The West India mail advices say the reb-
ell privateer Georgia passed Falmouth, ia
maica, Sept 18th, under full steam, and on
the same evening she was believed to have
captured steamer.
There had been some little commotion in
naval circles in England, owing to ru-
NOR that an attempt wovld be made to take
out to sea. by force, the rams in the Mersey.
Orders were received at Plymouth to send
a vessel, armed, to Liverpool, and it was
stated that after some indecision and coun-
demanding of orders Theron plated frigate
Prince Consort had started for Liverpool.
In the meantime another gunboat had
reached the Mersey on the 18th, and was at
anchor opposite Laird's yard, ready to
start at q moments notice.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-11-14
WEEKLY HAWK-EYF

I understand that Gen. Meade having driv-
en- the enemy to the south side of the Rap
idan, has accomplished his mission, but he
will be ready to move still further as soon
as the railroad will make his base of sup
plies within reaching distance. Perfect
quiet reigns throughout the camps, except
a wall from Suffers trains and more blan-
kets.
Ridiculous rumors are in circulation to-
day that five regiments of rebel soldiers
belonging to Lees army, had voluntarily
come into our lines and laid down their
arms and given themselves up. The mill
tary authorizes pronounce it to be utterly
without foundation.
A number of paymasters started for the
front to-day to pay off the troops, and it is
expeced that the Army of the Potomac
will be paid within few days.
Especial to Post
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12.-There is but lit
tie important news to-day. 1t is reported
that by Meade's advance the rebels have
the Southwest. Gen. Burnside's forces are
concentrating in and about Knoxville,
Tennessee.
The members of the Diplomatic Corps in
this city freely express the opinion that a
war in Europe next year is inevitable. 1t
is understood that the position of Russia
towards France and England is naughty
and likely to continue so.
NEW YORK, Nov. IA Washington
correspondent says private note from the
front states that it was believed that the
rebels were in considerable force south of
Culpepper, this side Of the Rapidan. It
now looks as if Lee was maneuvering for
some position for battle, which the CORES
pondent did not regard at all impossible,
unless the enemy suddenly crossed the Ra-
pidan with all his force, thus giving con-
firmation of the previous belief of his
weakness. It will be recollected that in
Lees official report of his former advance
he selected the ground he now occupies to
attack Meade. He therefore has the OPP
portunity to make good his word. Our
army cannot advance very rapidly, owing
to the want Of railroad bridge at the
Rappahannock. A few more days will
suttlce to see if change in the situation
developes battle. Gen. Meade is very ac-
tive in disposing of his corps to strategeti-
cal points.
Mr.. John Wilson, Jr., whose arrest at
Chicago, on charge of having forged the
name of Deputy Collector B. F. Nudge to
a note for one thousand dollars, which
was noticed about ten days ago, has been
discharged on examination before Justice
Bowling, having shown his entire inno-
cence.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-11-14
From California.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. u.-Arrived, ship
Aquila from New York.
Market quiet. Rush of fall trade seems
over.
A large mass meeting was held at Music
Hall last evening to make provisions for
the increase OF contributions to the Nation
al Sanitary Fund. Gov. Low presided
Rev. Starr King, VIM. T. Coleman, and
others, made addresses. A warm appeal
from Henry w. Bellows, received by tele-
graph, was read. A committee was APP
pointed to canvass the city and State, and
endeayor to raise at least 10000 monthly.
The town of Brandy City, Sierra county,
was nearly destroyed by fire on the 9th
inst. Loss $4,000.
The Nevada Constitutional Convention
has provided that Juries may find ver-
dict in criminal cases by three-fourths of a
majority, until the Legislature requires a
unanimous vote,
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More about the Rebel Invasion
via. Canada.

BUFFALO, Nov. 12.-The following has
been received to-day:
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1l-Midnight.-I6
the Mayor of Buffalo: The British Minis.
ter, Lord Lyons, has tonight officially no.
titled the Government that, from telegraph.
| ic information received from the Governor
General of Canada, there is reason to be-
lieve that plot is on foot by persons who
have found an asylum in Canada, to invade
the United States and destroy the city OF
Buffalo, that they propose to take posses.
| sion OF some steamboats, on Lake Erie, tC
| surprise Johnson's Island and set free the
prisoners of war confined there, and pro.
coed with them to Buffalo. This Govern.
ment will employ all the means in its pow
er to suppress any hostile attack from Can
ada, but as other towns and cities on the
shores of the Lakes are exposed to the same
dangers, it is deemed proper to cOmmuni-
cate this information to you, in order that
any precautions which circumstances of
the case permit, may be taken. The Gov
ernOr General suggests that steamboats, or
other vessels giving cause for suspicion by
the number or character of the persons on
board, shall be arrested. You will please
acknowledge the receipt of this telegram
and communicate to this Department any
information youmay now or hereafter nave
on this subject.
[Signed,l EDWIN M. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
The facts contained in the dispatch sent
from Washington this morning, with re-
gard to the rebel prisoners on Johnson's
Island, were obtained from official sources,
but since then, additional Information, au-
thentic in its character, has been obtained
by which it appears that the Governor
General of Canada has given notice thro'
Lord Lyons to the Secretary of State, of
rebel plots, Matched in the British Provin-
ces, to deliver the prisoners on Johnson's
Island in Lake Erie, and burn Buffalo and
Ogdensburg. Adequate measures to de-
feat the infamous enterprises have been
promptly adopted.
The comfy and good faith of the British
authorities is highly appreciated. 1t is not
apprehended that anything serious will
grow out of the affair, as the Government
was not unprepared for the disclosures
made.
There is no prospect of an early gem
eral exchange OF prisoners, although our
Government is endeavoring to effect such
an arrangement. In a few days. however,
an exchange of Surgeons will take place,
the rebels holding at Richmond IS belong
ing to our armies.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-11-14
10 the People of the Ist (onyr..
sAOna1 District Of Iowa
PROVOST MARsHAL's OFFICE
BURLINGTON Nov 10 roo,

BURLINGTON, Nov. H. 1863
onuer the recent call of the President os
the United States for Three Hundred tn
SAND (3OO,OoO) troops, to fill up the old -.
CARNATIONS now in the field. the ouo,a =.
iowa Is Eight Thousand, Nine Hundred
ana ten (S,9lO), and the proportion os,h;.
quota TO be raised in this Congresson.,
district is One Thousand, Five Hund-ad
ana Ninety-one q59D. This numbor =
nave divided among the different To-
snips IN the District in proportion to tho
number OF the First Glass enrolled in eaoh
"A iist OF the Townships in each County n
the District is published hereunto sbowiro
the number OF men required from the SAM
In order that the number indicated mo.
be made up by voluntary enlistmen,
draft will not take place before the 5tb d,v
OF January, 1854, when, if the reouiraJ
number is not received, a draft will bo
made for the deficiency. But whenever
Township has furnished it's quota, it will,
be exempt from the present draft.
As an inducement for men to yoluntee y
the Government offers, in addition to one
months pay in advance, the following
bounty and premium to each recruit: To
veteran volunteers, four hundred and two
dollars, (S4O2)-to other volunteers, not
veterans, three hundred and two dollars
(SSo2). This sum will not be paid to drafted
men. ...-.
In view of these facts, in view of tho
necessity Of filling up the veteran regi.
ments in the field, and in view of the eff.
feet which a hearty response to this call
would have upon the brave men now in
the field from our noble State, appeal to
the people of this District, one and all. to
come forward and aid in raising the num-
Der of men required. Let every man con-
slider his duty in the premises, and dis
charge that duty as becomes good loval
citizen, and all will be well.
have appointed one or more recruiting
agents in each county in the District, who
will enlist men and furnish them transpor-
tation to this place, where they will be ex-
amined, and if accepted they will be mus
tered into the U. s. service, draw one suit
of clothing, and be furnished transporta
ton to Davenport, Iowa.
List of Townships n, the First Coa1ress,oa-
al District IOWa.
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From Cairo.

CAIRO, Nov. 12.-By the steamer Travis,
we have Memphis dates to the 10th inst
/ learn that the steamer Allen Collier was
recently burned by guerrillas at White
Water Landing, on the Arkansas side, q
short distance below Helena.
All is quiet between Memphis and Co.
rinth.
Reports state that Chalmers will make
another attack on Collierville. The rebel
officers captured at the last fight there, ar
rived at Cairo this morning. Among them
is Col. George. They are destined for
Johnson's Island.
In the fight which occurred al Littleton,
last Monday, the rebels were repulsed with
a loss of SO killed and 40 captured.
The weather at Cairo is mild.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-11-14
Presentation Of Captured Battle
Flags.

ARMY OF THE Potomac, Nov. u.-Yes-
terday p. m. Col. Upton, who commanded
the brigade which, last Saturday, so sue
cessfully charged and captured the enc
my's works at Rappahannock Station,
accompanied by Populations from each of
the regiments participating in the assault,
presented Gen. Meade with eight battle
flags taken at that time. Col. Upton pre-
scented the flags in the name of his COM
mand, naming the. regiments, the 5th and
9th Maine, the 5th Wisconsin and the
l21st New York, the latter, Col. Upton's
own regiment.
Gen. Meade has issued congratulatory
order to the army on its recent successful
passage of the Rappahannock in the face of
the enemy, and says the President ex-
pressed his satisfaction With its recent ope-
rations.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-11-14
Massachusetts Lexislature.

Boston, Nov. 4.-In the Legislature to-
day the Governors Address on raising and
paying volunteers, was referred to q spe-
cial Legislative Committee, which met i'm
bill was introduced proposing to give all
soldiers VIII. hereafter enlist or re-eniist
twenty dollars per month from the State
treasury, instead of the bounty now offer
ed. Action upon this proposition was de-
ferred until tomorrow.
No satisfactory arrangement has been
made with tue Navy Yard workmen, and
the strike still continues.
East Boston are still::on strike, the EN-.
ployers refusing to pay the advance
dsmanded.
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From Tennessee.

KNOXVILLE, Nov. 11.-1n the recent at
fair at Rogersville, Burnside's forces were
overwhelmed by superior numbers.
Burnside has taken over 1900 prisoners
since he came into Tennessee, Independent
of the garrison at Cumberland Gap, put
ting us far ahead of the rebels.
There are some indications that large
forces are coming against us, but we ex-
pect to repel them at Rogersville.
The rebels captured about 500 men, four
pieces of artillery and thirty-six wagons
Most of the captured men were of the I'd
loyal Tennessee, and over 100 of the 18th
Ohio. We hold from Washington on the
Tennessee river, en- route to above Bull
Gap.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-11-14
Missouri LEGISLATURE.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, Nov. 12.-After
some unimportant business this morning
the legislature went into joint session for
election of United States Senators. Brown,
Phelps, Wingate, Brodhead, Breckenridge
and Voorhees, were put in nomination
The names of Breckenridge and Wingate
were subsequently withdrawn. The first
ballot resulted as follows: Brown 81,
Phelps 80, Brodhead 30. Number necessa-
ry to choice, 81. No further balloting
occurred during the day.
The afternoon session was occupied with
matters of no general interest.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-11-14
From Memphis.

MEMPHIS, Nov. 6.-Richardson struck
the Memphis & Charleston Railroad six
ing. He destroyed the railroad and build
ings at Middletown, burned two small
bridges, tore up several miles of track and
cut the telegraph line badly. The latter
was repaired before noon to-day. The
former will be in running order tomorrow.
Gen. Davidson left Memphis on the 9th
inst, en- route for Little Rock.
Fox Burris, noted guerrilla thief, was
shot dead by planter % miles below
Memphis.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-11-14
From, Curacao.

NEW YORK, Nov, u:-Curacoa..dates Of the
22d ult., state that the Venezuela fleet, be-
longing to the old government, had partly
arrived at Curacao on the 18th ond surren-
dered themselves to the commander of the
Federal fleet. 1t consisted of six sailing
vessels, one steamer, and number Of
smaller craft.
Venezuela is now in the hands of the
Federals or insurgents. Hundreds of refu-
gees are arriving from st. Domingo, who
slaughter of both Spanish invaders and ma
tives as very severe.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-11-14
Canadian Pirates.

BUFFALO, Nov. 12.-Mayor Fargo rec
a dispatch from Secretary Stanton, saying
that rebel refugees in Canada had attempt
ed plot for the release of the rebel pris-
oners on Johnson's Island, and intended
burning Buffalo. The information came
to the Government from high official sour
ces. Other Lakecit have been similarly
notified and warned.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-11-14
From Buffalo.

BUFFALO, Nov. 12.-Mayor Fargo receiv-
ed I'd dispatch from Secretary Stanton,
stating that Major General Dix has been
ordered to Buffalo, to adopt measures for
the security of the frontier. The Mayor
has taken steps TO guard against incendia-
rism. The Mayor is in communication
with Governor Seymour relative to militia
nv affairs.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-11-14
Lee at Chattanooga.

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 12.-The Republican,
Cairo special says: A dispatch from East.
port, Miss, of It'll says that Gen. Lee com.
mands at Chattanooga. Bragg has been
sent to Mobile. Longstreet is left in COM
mand Of Virginia.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-11-14
Pirates on Lake Erie.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. H.-Specia1 des-
patches from Cincinnati, give an account
of singular story of two suspicious yes
sells discovered yesterday lowering about
Sandusky Bay, supposed to be privateers,
fitted up by Secessionists in Canada and
the United States. The supposed object is
to release the rebel prisoners on Johnson
Island and commence piracy on the lakes
and pillage on the land. A battery of Par
rott guns was forthwith ordered to the Is
land
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WASHINGTON COUNTY.

HINTS TO THE FRIENDS OF SOLDIERS
OFFICERS HOSPITAL, NASHVILLE, Oct. q,
1S63-DIr. Editor AS the time is fast APP
preaching when the friends of our brave
soldiers will begin to think of sending their
Christmas presents, in the form of edibles,
I would like to make a few suggestions,
which can be taken for what they are
worth.
1t is fact not generally known, that
three-fourths of the articles prepared, box
ed up and forwarded to the soldiers, reach
their destination in such a condition as
renders them entirely worthless. Having
witnessed the opening of hundreds of these
boxes, am prepared to speak from per-
sonal knowledge of the facts. The contents
usually comprise the following: Preserv-
ed and canned fruits, jellies, pies, cakes,
CONNECTIONS, nuts, cheese, and dried beef;
to which is often added a roasted fowl. The
jars Of fruits and jellies are generally bro
ken, and the contents spread Throughout
the box. The pies are mouldy, the cakes
stale, and the roast fowls in a state of de-
composition. The object of the generosity
AS Iprofessto know something of the wants
soldier, will simply state what l think
would be the most acceptable to any or al. OF
Uucle Sans boys.
Procure a strong box large enough to
contain one gallon of homemade pickles
not the small, hard, acid -eaten article
found on sale in the store-but the OLD.
fashioned cucumber pickle, six or eight
inches in length, and swimming in pure
cider-vinegar-a one gallon jar Of soul
krout, one peck of nice onions, half-pinto o.
condensed milk, two dozen nicely Favored
apples, one smoked and dried beef tongue,
one can cove oysters, two or three pounaSS
homemade Observation-Disclosures pounu
good tobacco, and few fine cigars. 10
these might be added good book and
few illustrated newspapers, and my woIu
for it, the articles will not only reach tue
soldier in good order, but will give hin
greater satisfaction than any conglomera-
ted mess of sweet-meats that could be sem
him. l would like to see the substance Oh
this note published in all the newspapers
as / believe it would be endorsed by nine
tenths of the army. w. L. L.
Cor. Nashville UNioa
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-11-14
Averill's Victory.

ceived at headquarters from Gen. Kelly,
dated Clarksburg, Nov. 18th, says: In
formation from Lewisburg is that General
AverilIs victory was most decisive. The
enemy had over 1000 engaged and lost over
800 killed and wounded. Averill took 100
prisoners, one stand of colors, six pieces
OF artillery, a considerable quantity of
small arms, camp equipage and wagons.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-11-14
Death of Judge Lane.

LOUISVILLE, Nov. Geo. w. Lane,
Z. S. District Judge of Alabama, died at
the Gault House this morning, Of conges-
ton of the lungs.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-11-14

When we see what a man is, we don
ask how he was educated. The fruits OF
tree afford a better test ofits condition than
a statement of the composts used in dress
ing it.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-11-14

The American Colony in Turkey has
subscribed two thousand dollars tor the aid
OF the widows and orphans of men killed
in the Union army.