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Col. Kittredge's Order.
HEAD QUARrER's 18th Iowa INF'Y.l
HELENA ARK, July 7th 1863. {

HEAD QUARTER's 18th Iowa INF'Y.l
HELENA ARK, July 7th 1868.
GENERAL ORDER No 6. @
Soldiers!-Y Your commanding officer is hap
py in expressing his admiration of your gal.
liant conduct in the engagement of the 4th
INST. Iowa will be proud to recognize in
you true sons and worthy brothers of those
brave men, who, by their laborious deeds
first made her name immortal. And you
have the satisfaction of knowing that you
did your duty well and have added another
laurel to the wreath Of fame already encir.
cling our fair young State.
Go on in the future preserving the same
discipline and nanifesting the same cool.
ness energy and courage, and the Seth lows
is invincible.
Your commanding officer is proud to b
such, and congratulates you upon the spleu
did victory your valor helped to win on The
4th Of July 1863. 81
4 CIV. KITTREDGE,
Col. seth Iowa Infantry.
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War Department.
Provost Marshal Generals Office, J
Washington, July II.

Circular No All
First. Drafted men become soldiers in
the service of the United States by the fact
of their name having been drawn in the
draft. The notification served on them by
the Provost Marshal is merely an announce
mont of the fact and an order for them to
report for duty at a designated time and
place.
Second. The following opinion of the Hon
VIM. Whiting, of the War Department, is
published for the information of all concern:
When person has been drafted in pur-
suance of the enrolment act of March Sd !.
1868, notice of such draft must be served
within ten days thereafter by written or
printed notice, to be served on him pers on
ally. or by leaving . copy at his last place of
residence, requiring him to appear at de-
sjgnated rendezvous to report for duty
Any person failing to report for duty after
notice is left, without furnishing substi.
tute or paying $500, is pronunced by law
to be deserter, and he may be arrested
and held for trial by Court Martial and SEN
fenced to death. If a person, after being
drafted and before receiving notice, deserts,
the notice may still be served by leaving it
at bis last place Of residence, and If he does
not appear in accordance with the notice, or
furnish substitute, or pay the $500, he
will he in law dersertev and rouct no
treated accordingly. There is no way or
manner in which person once enrolled
can escape his public duties, and when
drafted, whether present or absent, wheth-
er he change bis residence or not the rights
of the United States against him are secur-
ed. and it is only by the performance of his
duty to the country that he will escape liza
bility to be treated az a criminal
(Signed) VIM WHITING,
Solicitor of the War Department
JAS. B. Fay, Provost Marshal General.
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Spe cial 10 New York Papers

New York, July 2o.-The Herald.
Vicksburg letter, dated July IL, p. m.
says: Gen. Pemberton's paroled army
marched out Of our lines this forenoon. A
few stragglers are now in the city.
Our forces, under Gen. Sherman, occu.
pied Jackson yesterday, and our advance
guard is beyond Pearl River. b.
Johnston has rctreated beyond the River
which is the next line. q,
Especial to the Tines aa
WASHINGTON, July 19.-The only signs
Of Rebels in our immediate front is party
Of 40, mostly gurrillss, who are pursuin
their advocation of horse stealing, in the vi
cin:ty of Occoquan Creek.
Last night, a band of gurri!as, came
within two miles of Fort Allen, near the
Chain Bridge and stole 20 horses. They
will be gobbled up by our caval-
ry.
WAsHrNoros, July 19.-The rebel arm,
has not made rs rapid progress towards Cul
pepper as has been generally supposed
There is good reasons for stating that the
bulk of Lees army is still in the vicinity o
Winchester. ~"
There was also quite large rebel forct
at Bunker Hill, which is between Winches
tet and Martinsburg, yesterday, where Gen
Meade's army is, but there is good ground
to hope that they may yet complete the
destruction of the remains of the rebel ar
my. 3 sa1le-
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ease, and that they have the confidence Of
all communities where they are known
Not alone because the Mayors Of the whole
country believe them useful to their people,
but because we know from experiences that
they are so to ours, do We believe we are
rendering substantial service to our, read
ers in making their virtues known to them
- Courier, Princeton Ky.
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-
NEW YoRK, July 20.-Yesterday was a
quiet Sunday. The various wards were as
peaceful as ever. There was not the slight.
est exhibition of disturbance. Thousands
Of people visited the scene of the late con-
flicts, and conversation Of oil classes center
ed upon the CONSUMPTION. The military did
not make their appearance at all in the vi
cinity of the disturbances, and the police
patrolled their beats successful as formerly
Up to this morning everything was in .
state Of tranquility from the battery to Har-
lem. e-s
A sufficient force of the National Gnards
Of the state have arrived in this city to en-
able the civil authorities to maintain the
public peace and enforce order. Gov. Sew.
mour, as commander In chief of the State
forces directs the several city volunteer corp.
formed for the emergency be relieved from
further duty. aa l * siab eat Ii
Gen. Wool was relieved Saturday by Gen
Dix. IS $50 ss'gsa 1s3aa (. aa. aG5isiI It'll
| Official orders published this morning say
that drafting will not begin until the cxac,
quota Of the city is definitely determined on
and publicly announced, BY which time the
Government will be prepared to execute il
Possibly week may elapse before the draf
commences ta cy 3~e
1t is stated that in the attack on Unto,
steam works, corner of 22d street and 2nt
Avenue. the mob carried off $500 muskets
only 800 Of which have been recover
ed. gasg 3 ssysSfs. 80 q fef rv,
The British Consul has notified the Pc
lice commissioner that he has ordered til,
ship of war Challenge to take position OF
the river, for the purpose of protecting tn,
colored seamen, subjects of Great Brit.
ain. $3.50
New York, July 2O.-Three thousand
troops are in garrison, in 7th Avenue ar
senal. 3.. sss
Two steamers heavily armed and manne,
cruise up and down the Hudson River. a
far as the northern boundary of Westcheste
county, part Of the Metropolitan Polio
District.
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KEoxux, July l4th 1868.
j. W. Norris ESQ.

J. W. Norris Esq,
Dear SRI take pleasure in inf r,ning
you. that John F. Shelton is now at Anapo-
lis, Md, and doing well. He arrived there,
think, on the Cd of this month. met
DR. Bier, our Asst Surgeon. on the down
train from Ottumwa. He was the Surgeon
left with the wounded at Jackson, and was
taken prisoner with thu others. It was
from him got my information. He is now
just returning to the Regiment. You will see
Jack home in few days. -
Yours STyrMT
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UNCONSTITUTIONAL UNION CONvEN-

fsat.E fABONs
The Unconditional Union men Of wapellc county
are requested to send delegates TO County Conven
tion TO be held at Ottumwa, on
81 TURDA Y, TIE I5tA DAYOF A UG UST, 1858
for the purpose of putting in nomination, to be vo-
ted for at the ensuing October election didates
for the following oces, Wis: Two Representatives,
one Recorder and Treasurer, Sheriff, County Judge
County Superintendent of Common Schools and Cor
ner. >s
Each Township win be allowed q representation Of
five Delegates be chosen by the electors of their
respective townships, on SATURDAY the 10th day
August, 1863
All citizens, without dist Of party, who are
heartily In favor Of sustaining the Government In
the use Of all Constitutional and necessary meas
for the speedy and complete suppression OF the
rebellion and the punishment Of treason who are
opposed to the schemes foot, designed to brinf
anarchy and bloodshsd TO own 6resides, by re-
sistance 70 the laws and orders of the Government
and by dvidi the Free States into petty and hos
tile conederacies and who still believe In the good
old doctrine OF Andrew Jackson, "The Union-i
must and shall be preserT d."
Jos HAYNE,
Chmn Gen. Com.
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CINcINNATI. July 81.

EI&1UG I.5fS - 3iStSSiNNAfk vuiy q.
The Gazette's vickcsburg correspondent
says with capturing vicksburg the rebels
lost in killed, wounded and prisoners rs, 700
men, about n 900 stand Of arms taken, in.
including nearly 5000 rifles in their origin.
al packages, which were intended for the
rebel army across the Mississippi, and
about two hundred and thirty pieces of ar
tillery. Aa0 1'ii 73E5 sfii1r -
Ata meeting Of the Cincinnati Chamber
OF Commerce last night, SO members were
expelled for not takin the oath Of allegi.
ance. s'
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SPEECH Oh Col. SUMMERS.

"
"CAPr. Woop.- hold in my hand q
beautiful Sabre, purchased by the men of
your command, to he presented to you, as q
testimonial of the high esteem in which
they regard you, both, personally and as
their immediate commander. S+ 10 +
Most of your company, CAPTAIN, are your
immediate neighbors and friends, they have
known you long & we'll. You and the men,
Of your company, without hesitation, volun-
teered to go into the service of your gov.
eminent as privates: and with one voice
upon the formation Of your Company they
unanimously declared you their leader
and you have by the Governor of this State
been duly commissioned as SUCH
These brave men, sir, meant no idle declara-
ton, when they declared upon solemn oath
to enter into the service other Government
and the presentation to you, of this shining
blade, grit about, as it is. by pure gold, is
but significant of what they expect Of you
should you lead them in the conflict with
the enemies of your country. Wherever this
blade waves and strikes in defence Of
this government, these brave men will fo!
low.
This blade, sir. is to be regarded as ST.
lent covenant, between you and them, that
they will do their duty, and that they will
look to you to do no less.
| Sir, this is no mean gift, it is the sponta
neous tribute Of affection from as brave and
as fine looking squadron of men, as ever
represented the State of Iowa, they know
too thar to he an iowa soldier, is an homo,
of which they may be proud. 81
/ now. Captain, in the presence of your
men, deliver to you, for them, this beauti
ful sabre, trusting that it may ever be WELD
ed in the right and that the God of Battles
may ever direct it to the good and honor Of
your company, and country.
CAPT wooD's REPLY.
Fellow Soldiers. I have not language to
express the pride feel in being recipien Of
this beautiful and elegant sabre.
tits by me the more appreciated, as it
comes from you, who know me. and can
have no motive of interest, avarice or pass.
ion, prompting your action, but to make i,
a symbol of that regard. induced by the
highest and purest motive, disinterested
friendship.
You are patriots. You are here. because
you love that flag that bears star for every
State. Such present from such men. who
have forsaken fathers and mothers, wives
and children, that you may die to defend
and sustain your government, is truly an
honor to me. take itas q sufficient refu.
tation of the insinuaticn Of the stay at home
patriots, that my heart is not in my ccuntrys
cause. There is no gift from the donors OF
power, or place, however exalted or affauent,
forwhich would exchange this testimonial
of your unbought confidence. Believe
me fellow soldiers, when I tell you that to
die in the effort to preserve it. undishoner-
ed, were sacred privilege rather than to
live, and know it dishonored.
| have not the power to express my graf
itude, for this high testimonial Of your re-
gard, and I beg you to remember that I
shall think the recollection Of this day, as
the happiest day Of my life.
Men of Go. "a" I can say no more.
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MORGAN'S FORCE ROUTED
AND RUINED.
Most OF his Men Captured-His
5, Raid n Conn nleto Eaflmeo

has0 u Complete Failure.
CINcIsSArrI, July l9.-I have good news
from Morgan. We have taken over 1000
prisoners, all Of bis artillery, and killed 100.
Our loss was seven or eight.
l obtain the following from headquar-
ters
Morgan's forces were at Chester last nigh.
surrounded by our troops. This morning
they broke up and scattered, one party OF
$50 who made for the river and attempted
to cross at Burlington, where they were
forced into the river by the gumboats and
all re drownded.
We lost seven or eight in the Skin.
mish. taa y tei H14 tss fa
Another party of 575, under Col. Dick
Morgan, the brother of Jno. Morgan, were
by Hobson, and still another par
ty Of 275 by Hobson's cavalry, near Shack.
ell ford.
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ah PROF. o J. WOODS
HAIR RESTORATIVE.

The astonishing preparations turns the Hair black
70 Its original color ater having become gray and
renstates It In all It's original health luster sonsss
al unpleasant itching. 1t will also cure Cutaneous
Eruptions, such - Head letter. &C., and hence
creates perfectly healthy condition ofthe Scalp,
acting % etinulant and Tonic TO the organs sup
plying the coloring matter to tine Hair, completely
restoring them to their original vigor and health
thus preventing all tendency to become gray.
1t also preventsthe Hair from becoming unhealthy
and falling off, and causes IL to grow and thickens
where IL Is gone BY resuscitaung the organs
ry to supply nu'riment and coloring matter.
Thousands ofsoldiers In the Army have testified to
the above who had become gray and lost their Hair
BY sickness, change OF climate, and inattention,
while performing camp duty.
Restorative and Dressing, It has no equal
Sold In ottumws BY Peter Utscht, and in Chicago
= J. H. Reed 90. 101S
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be sure you get what you call for, as in
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HlnD NEWS.

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
Washington, d. g 5th Feb, 1855.

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hospital practice ever since you made them, and
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we employ. Their regulating action on the liver y
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mirable remedy for arrangements of that organ.
them Fraternally yours, ALONZO BALL. NJ D.,
Physician Of the Marine Hospital.
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Helena, July Z. Yours truly,
2 j. II. McVAY.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-12-14
Counting Chickens.


The art Of counting chickens before they are hatched
was never carried to such al exalted altitude in the
United States OF America It ID an instinct Of the de-
PRAYED people Of those States to anticipate too much
is habit with them to utter vAin.gorous les and
it is their misfortune to believe their asehoods
Self deception never reached itS climax until the Yam
KEGS we're created.
They now affect to believe that the rebellion is in is
last throes and all that ID necessary to expedite its de-
mise is 10 issue an amnesty. Accordingly the benign
Lincoln issues the same The tone Of this Proclamation
10 ludcrously serious and 20 are the comments of the
Northern press. The cONp de grace Is given to the
"nsurrecton" with BETTING Sosmnity, and the South
l. respectfully requested to consider itself dead to give
Up and quit its foolishness Philadelphia paper I'D
mis that time must elapse before the rebellion 10
completely crushed, and thai the intent Of the
amnesty 70 hasten the inevitable end by creating
counter revolution In the Souh and arAying the poor
whites against the rich. Al this Is done dscenty and
10 ordsr-there is no ScOfang and railing Let us be
thankful that In cur last moments our enemy treats
q humanity.
Lincoln has counted bis chickens. What chance Is
there Of .uccsssfudAtching First we have the army
Of Lee, next that of Bsdurg gard tIen Hardees, John
ston and the great army of the Transhississppi-in
all, not less than 800 900 men. What is more, they
veterans. They fighting for all man holds dear,
and they blood relations Of the unfortunate beings
who are not included In the amnesty of Lincoln, and
who are to be hung Consider Lincoln ancient hen,
sitting on pills Of eggs aud these armies a. 80 many
pscheVous dogs bent driving the old creature from
her nest. liant it morally certain tat the eggs will be
added long before they are hAched The beauty of cur
i this-thAt when the enemy il at last compelled,
he surely viii be, to cunceds Independence on some
terms If be only to single State, bis whole proud
sdhce goes pieces inevitably He may really believe
that his chickens safe if they were already in
the COOP If SO, he is fool On the other hand, he
may know that his proclamation is all bosh, intended
Cor foreign effect and to encourage the dsaected few
in the South. If so, he is Wiliul liar. BE 10 welcome
TO either horn of the dilemma.
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rHE cOHsTITUFION-sTATR RIGHTs.
RICHMOND WHIG.
mONDA 1 MORNING, DEC. IL, Isss,
Liucolnis latest Proclamation.

The very LIBERAL terms on which Lincoln proposes to
take us back into the Yankee Union are set forth in the
Proclamation which We publish to-day. We have only
20 confess that we are fe0ns needing to be pardOned-
that We are towards Hing longer to fight for Ioer
~ and rights-ttat we are fools having undertA-
taken an en.erprizs Of which we we're incapable-to
kiss the hand dripping with the blood of cur knsnen-
to peure our souls by swearing assent to the measures
of usurper, and allegiance to a Government that We
abhor-to 81 upon the memory Of our glorious dead
the everlasting stain of having fallen in guilty cause
to yield up the noble leaders have chosen to the e1-
eoutoner-to discharge from bondage our slaves, up
roofing our whole social and industrial SYSTEM and
Overrunnipg the land with hordas OF ignorant laWess
corrupted aud dangerous negross-to become mem
ber5 of Government perverted, revoutioniEed and
running into dsspotism-to yield up all our inter
ests 10 the legislation of Congress besottsd with
fAnatcism and rancorously inimical-to acknowledge
that the Yankee is the superior Tace-to stand before
the world dsgraeed and to be Knocked and jeered and
spit upon by our conquerors-to be the laughing stock
of the sAt st and the butt of the htOrianAnd to doom
our children to shame and bondage. This is about all
Il is delightfully."- simple and irresisaby attractive But
our people are so obsnAtey bent on gov
enng themselves that, however embarrassing 1t may
be to decline such kindly Ors, We are obliged to say
that Il Lincoln and his subjects to be the recipients
instead of the proposer Of these terms they would still
DO rejected The people Of the Confederate States have
go ncurable an aversion to association with Yankees that
they would accept them neither masters nor flAVss
They intend to whip the oOncs out Of them and thea
leave them to themselves the poOres mtAnssL worst
governed and mOS despiSed of the human race. They
have no doubt AbOu: being able to accomplish this and
have not the least thought of stopping till 1t Is done
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y never have been calculated upon. Compared with
ourselves, we regarded them tame and spiritlesS
people, fsom whose craft and cunning, whose dupclty
and nSiduOus diplomacy, va had more to apprehend
than from his armies in the field Bat With US all were
ardent buoyant and confident Our youths were filed
with aspirations for glory and the instructive impulses
Of high toned, chiValrOus The uidde-sged the
old the inHrm and not leaI. Of all the women of our
land were infused alike with the most fsrvid patriotism.
None paused to count the odds against All Scorned
such calculations. All scorned and derided the idea
that 900 Of free born citEsns occupying our IA
vored regions bleSt with vast wealth and resources
could ever submit the ruls Of another peoples peo-
pie in another region, people not of US or amorg u',
people whom regarded geographically and morally
foreigners and aliens.
But this great struggle to shake ii union WHICH We
entered for policy but which became oppressive to
struggle unforeseen by leaders but deliberately
tered upon and deerminedy continued with great
unity BY our psOple-we regard as q solemn event
intervening weld the elements of Confederacy to
gether and to confirm tn, union Of the South prn
oiple, individble indesrucible aud forever.
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TaE SIEGE OF OHARLElTOa.

CRARLssfor Dse IL - There Is nothing new to-day.
Very Liz 10 firing bstween the batteries and none Of
Importance on Sumter The particulars Of the accident
at Sumter have not yet been received.
ssoosD DEsPAroH
CHAilssfss, Dee. 12-Ths casualties at Fort Sumter
yesterday ton killed and thirty wounded. Among
the killed 10 Capt. Frost and Sergeant Swanson, South
Carolina Artillery. Captain Gsillards company of reg.
usrs lost three killed and two wounded. Lieut. Dol.
Elliott WIS slightly wounded 10 the head BY piece Of
brick, but remains In command. P. O. Elliott Of the
Lgnh corps Is among the severely wounded. There
WA no firing last night sad no more Smelling Of the city
rHIRD DIsrArcH]
CEAILrsIoI, Dec. lS.--The boiler AID pattern shops
Of RasonS Foundry took fire about o'clock last night
and were destroyed.
Eleven shells were thrown into the ely between II
and "a o'clock several Of which contained Greek nre
which burned some ten or fifteen minutes afttr the
shells exploded. The enemy fred from four guns a.
multaneousy. Their Gre appeared exceedingly sptsfu
No firing on Sumter.