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The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1863-12-02
Thanksgiving.

Agrceably TO announcement Thanks
giving day was religiously observed in
this village. Our streets wore the aspect
Of a Sabbath. Most delightful and sun
ny was The entire day. We learn from
those who attended the Dutch Reformed
Church that the services were eloquent,
appropriate and exceedingly able and i'm
pressiye. We know well that nothing
less could have been expected from Rev.
G.. Vanderveen.
The service at the Presbyterian Church,
Rev. D. NJ. Cooper officiating, was, we
think, unusually interesting The dis
course undoubtedly had been prepared
with much care and labor. 1t was can
did, eloquent and in spirit and word i'm
bued with christian charity and forbear-
ance. We could not, however, conscien-
tiously assent to all the sentiments it con-
tanned. The choir, under the direction
of Major Hunting performed admirably,
thrilling the hearts of the assembly with
strains of sweetest melody.
In the evening, at the Congregational
Church, Rev. Mr.. Wilhelm otiiciated.
To say that we were edited or pleased
Herewith would be telling that which is
UNNECESSARILY removed from the truth.
1t is matter of great surprise that the
speaker comprehended so little of the
realities and practicalitieS of the great
issue of life or death in which we, as a ma
ton are involved. But one idea seemed to
have been conceived by the preacher and
that was strikingly prevalent throughout
his discourse. That idea was nothing
less nor more than that enunciated by ev-
cry abolition babbler for the last thirty
years. A large proportion of this peo-
pie are surfeiled and disgusted with the
exhalations of such abolitionism and IA
naticism. No thought of standardization,
that we are aware of, was suggested TO
his hearers. No word of warning or of
disapprobation did he utter against the
alarming prevalence of corruption and nv
arice, which escapes the eye of no ob-
server, throughout the North. His Wis
ion seemed 20 be peering over the noun
taius of vice, extravaganza and sinful in
diligence which surrounds us to a dis
tant CLINE and people, whom he vehe-
mently denounced for their domestic Gus
toms and relations. 1t will be rccollect-
ed that certain Pharisee thanked God
that he was better than the poor publican.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-12-25

TIE ExcHANGE OF PRISONERS The New
York Times Washington special says
/" Major General Hitchcock has returned from
Fortress Monroe, having given his official
sanction to . plan Of Gen. Butler, by which
it is hoped our suffering soldiers will be re-
leased from Southern prisons General But.
Ter is to send to City Point 600 or 800 captive
rebels, with an offer to Commissioner Ould
to exchange them man for man. II this ex.
pertinent proves successful, exchange on this
basis will be resumed. Tho statement that
any instructions have been given tending to
ignore the rights Of prisoners Of war Of col
ored soldiers whom the rebels have taken
prisoners, whether originally bond or free, is
incorrect. On the contrary, the most strin-
gent orders have recently been issued, under
which the rebel authorities arc to bs held to
strict accountability with regard to colored
prisoners. t..-
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-12-25

CONORESS ON 1OttNTIES AND THE
CONSUMPTION ACT.
i. The chairmap of the Military Committee
yesterday reported . bill in tho Senate, in
rsasing tho bounty Of volunteers, and max
ing important changes in the Transcription
Act, among which is the repeal Of the $500
Communication clause, and the abrogation OF
the class distinctions. This bill will I'M
doubtedly become law. in which event al
men between the ages 20 and 45 will be liza
Ole to the conscr;ption under the first draft,
and eyery man drafted will have to enter the
ranks. unless able to hire q substitute.
y Ii relation to counties, the bill provides
that to those %oaunteers who shall re.enlist,
having served nine months and been honor
ably dischsrxsd or those who may have less
than ono year VT 10 sGve, the sum Of $500
shall be paid, and al neU recruits enlisting
before the Let of January, shall receive the
m 81 4S0O. Il also authorizes premium
Of 425 for the enlistment OF veterans, and
1l6 for any other voluntcers.
The bin approWixtes$ ,0Oo, 900 for such
payments, and makes the pay OF the sergeant
Majors of each arm OF the service, e23;
Qnartermasters' Sergeants of cavalry, 1913;
Il artillery and iafaatry, So; LIST SergeSnts,
t93; SrEeants, $l9; 6appers and Miners and
Pontooniers, $34; Corporals, $50; Corporals,
4l7; Chief Baglsr Of cavalry, e2s; Bugiers,
SIS: Farrisrs and BlacksmitAs Of cavalry and
Arti6csrs Of artillery, %ls; Privates, Sig;
Principal Musicians, from ga to $22. The
negro soldiers IRE to Be equipped and paid
the same % other soldiers.
i An drafts from theniiitia Of the States are
to be proportisNeaeverywhere to the number
e persons hsaae 10 do military duty, taking
into, ssosuut the number previously furnish
Cd 0Aiaago journal, 10th. h0s
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-12-25
For the Gazette.
DIED.

For the Gazette.
DIED. h
DRiDoEPoRr, Ala, Dec. IL, 1868.
Was killed on the 25th Of November, at
the battle Of Missionary Ridge, Geo. Rath,
of Co. B, Slst Iowa Infantry. Deceased was
"a years Of age, and leaves brother who is
q member Of the same company a sister,
and other relatives in Dubuque to mourn his
early death. As soldier he had no supe-
rior. Always ready and anxious to do his.
duty; jealous in the cause for which Re en-.
listed; brave and undauntsd in me face Of
the enemy, he won the esteem of all who
knew him. And when the fatal bullet done
its work it found him in the hottest of the
fight climbing the hill in the face Of stub.
born foe OF ten times our number (as the
company to which he belonged were deploy.
ed as skirmishers) manfully and heroicaly
lighting his way until victory was almost
within his grasp; yet alas, the winged messen-
ger came and took another of our brave boys
to offer up as sacrifice for the home Of his
adoption. To his mother (1ho is across the
briny desp) twill be severe blow, and to
her and his friends in Dubuque We extend
our sympathy, with his brother here our sor-
row is mingled. He was buried on the battle
field where he offered up his life A fitting
place to bury the heroic dead.
Dubuque Times please copy.
TIIOS. q. SALISBURY,
h l-'rrr"i $3.50 a-#. Orderly Sergsd,it.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-12-25

A correspondent with the Army Of the
Cumberland gives an interesting account Of
late movements in the West. Bragg's forces
are estimated to be now but fifteen or twenty
thousand. aad he is said to have but thirteen
pieces of cannon, our captures having reach
ed sixty.three-ffty-three of which are now
parked in front Of Gen. Thomas headauar-
tiers. The campaign may be considered at
an end. The rebel forces in the cotton States
are said to DO distributed as follows: With
Bragg at Dalton, 10000; in Mississippi,
$4,000; at Mobile, 5000 and scattered in
various places, 5000. This exclusive of
those west of the Mississippi and irregular
gucrillas. .,r-
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-12-25

TIE opponents Of the administration have
been clamoring for year past for the Presi-
dent to indicate his policy by which the
Union should be reconstructed when the re-
bellion ceased. The President has complied
with their request, and now these same par
ties are quite as noisy against his policy As
they were formerly for it. This being the
case, we now feel at liberty to call upon the
Copperhead papers to indicate a plan Of re-
construction with which they will be satisfied.
Let US have the Copperhead policy. and see
If it isn't much easier to find fault than it is
to find better way Of reconstructing the
Union.-Chieags Tribune.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-12-25

The attention Of our readers is respectfully
invited to the advertisement Of Messrs s. N.
Ward & Co., which will be found in another
part Of this paper. We are personally &C.
quainted with the members Of this 6rm. and
can vouch for their responsibility in Ri bust.
ness arrangements which they m,y make. a.
we have thorough knowledge of their mer.
camille integrity and their full ability to meet
all obligations. This notice. cf course. is in.
tended for such Of our leaders, MS have no
acquaintance with this firm /; to all who know
them, nc recomr.. endation will be necessary.
Army and Nary Gazette.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-12-25

THE dispatches tell as thct the Democratic
members Of Congress are incorporating tho
new movement Of the party, looking to a
complete change of front, preparatory to the
Presidential campaign. At q caucus, on
Wednesday evening, they were unanimously
in favor Of voting all the men and means re.
quired for the vigorous prosecution OF the
war, and it is given out that thorough war
platform is the Democratic programme for
the future. All right, gentlemen, Come in
out of the wet" Or as the callow Canadian
conductor once said to the passenger stand
ing on the platform, - Come int tic scaggin
mon, ys'U get koortsd DOT thar" These Dem
ocrats had better come into the wagon, for
assuredly they win get hurt outside Al
ready their party has been badly run over
Let them come in and stand shoulder to
shoulder with loyal men, and when the news
thereof reaches Richmond JEFF. Davis will
pack his little valise for foreign parta, and
Memminger, who is hunting scraps Of paper
all through the Cenfedcracy, on Capt. Cut
ties principle Of "when found maize note
Of" will issue himself as foreign exchange.
All this, il these Democrats mean what they
say, but If as we fear is the case with some
of them, they come into the Union ranks as
Lee came into Pennsylvania, on q rebel Grand,
the invasion will work them harm; they
will find their Gettysburg.-Ch Chicago Tribune.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-12-25

TIE famous rebel Instructions in Charles.
ton harbor were partially washed away dur
ing recent heavy gale. 1t is reported that
tho celebrated floating battery got adrift in
the storm and was beached on the north end
of Folly Islsnd, whore il now lies wreck.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-12-25


TIE Message ofJsf. Daeis, aud thhrsport
Of Mr.. Msmmineer, the Confederate. Score.
tsry of the Treasury, remarks the Cgeinnati
Commercial. present the condition OF fRe re-
bellion as such that, IL it were not infamous,
il would be pitablc. When We ce0ete look
int the rocsists Of the rebel Treasury, we
And that xhe Wr Tag has, during year,
yielded 81, 1873, 9SS; the sequestration Of the
property Of Union men 1862, $50; Gus
toms, $934,798; export duty on cotton,
%, lCl; patent fund, $1,000; altogether,
46,9A6,Sz And this in Confederate Cur
rsaey, worth six cents in gold on the de'lar
The rest &c the Confederate revenue has been
made BY printing notes. which are now to be
forcibiy funded. He admits the violation Of
the contract entered into by the Government
with the note holders, but says he can't help
il; that If his scheme is not promptly adop-
ted, "taxes become fruifsess by reason Of
the depreciation ef tie money. The army
can neither be p1id, clothed, or fed; arms
and munitions of war can no longer be sup.
piled; tho officers Of the Government can
not be sappostea; And TEE couSrRf MUST
sUccUMB."
jeff. Davis has always been, in his own
conceit and that of his school Of politicians,
a particularly strict constructionist of con-
situations. But he is driven, IN his late mes
sage, to avow his willingness to approve I'M
constitutional enactmsnts by his Congress.
After stating the necessities Of the case, be
says: So
!" I shall, therefore, until We are able to
pursue the precise nede required by the
Constitution, deem It my duty to approve
sny law leyying the taxation which you are
bssnd to impose for the defense Of the coun-
try"
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-12-25

GENERAL RosEcRAss has been assigned to
the command Of the Department of Missouri,
and General Curtis to the command of the
Department Of Kansas. General Butler is
hereafter u have. charge Of the exchange Of
prisoners. General Schoaed will probably
DO assigned to the command at Baltimore.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-12-25
rRom The NINTH IOWA CAVALRY.
Correspondence Of the Dubuque Times.

FROM THE NINTH IOWA CAVALRY.
Correspondence Of the Dubuque Times.
HEADQUARTERS 9rH Iowa CAVALRY,
Benton Darracks No.. Dec. II, 1858. I
Error TINES: Thinking few lines from
the 9th would not be amiss, avail myself OF
the first opportunity Of writing to your paper
since we were mustered into the United States
service. A your readers are probably aware
the regiment was mustered in on the 3Oth of
last month, received their advance pay the
4th of the present month, and their bounty
and premium on the 5th. On the 7th the
regiment received marching orders for Ben
ton Barracks, and on the eighth marched out
of Camp Roberts at 7 o'clock A. N. We ar
rived in st. Louis on the 18th and on account
Of small pox in our regiment were not allow
ed to enter the barracks until to-day. We
were ordered into camp on the old Camp
jackson ground, and were furnished with
the soedge tent, which is very good substi.
tute for brick house. The weather for the
four days We were in camp there was very
as we had alternately rain, snow,
and severe frost. Through the untiring ex-
ertions Of Col. Trumbull, We we're permitted
to enter our present barracks, where we are
very comfortably situated. There are also
hero quite number of Western troops, also
4 good representation Of negro soldiers.
The LIST Iowa Colored Regiment left here
last Monday. They were all very large men,
hearty and jovial, and presented to me . very
unique appearance.
The health Of our regiment is tolerably
good, considering the exposure we have been
subject to. Severe cold is tho most prevalent
Some cases Of small pox have
appeared, but not Of an alarming nature. One
man died since we arrived here, but of what
disease know not.
We have all our equipments, horses, ord.
nance, &c, and all We need is time to drill
when VIC have gained that think tho 9th
will be able to compete with any cavalry reg
ment that has left Iowa. Too much praise
,annot be bestowed on Col. Trumbull and
Lieut. Col. Knight. They are always on hand
attending to tho wants Of the men, ever anx-
Gus for their comfort and am Of tho opin-
on that their equals are not in any one regi-
nent in the service. Then we have model
Adjutant, j. Wayne, from Cedar Falls, Iowa.
4 more obliging and gentlemanly soldier
lever served his country. AS for the SOL
lierly qualities Of these men, the history of
he Iowa Third proves that they are brave
oidiers, and men who are competent to lead
thers on to victory. .... -. lr.n.,-
How long we will remain here, or where
We will 60, remains for the future to demon.
trste. "a .s.. sa' L.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-12-25

We understand that the prospect Of re.
peal Of tho distinction of the Enrolment Lists
into first and second classes, has aroused
good deal Of commotion among the men who
have been busily engaged in throwing cold
water on volunteering. They thought they
were cont of the draft" and if It did come, Of
course they would be exempt At all svsnts.-
They forget that Congress is in session, that
it can easily modify the law to suit their case
aud that it is every way desisable that lust
such fellows as they should be grated into
the army among the gallant soldiers who
will speedily teach them how to hate rebels
as heartily a. themselves. We don't Gnop
what Congress will do, but we suspect this is
the very thing it will do. These men can
make their exemption certain by filling our
quota With volunteers. If this is not done,
we guess they will all have to take a chance
in the drawing on the 9Th of January
Won't those who are drawn be rejoiced that
they sneered at voluateers'- Hawkeye.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-12-25

Fms ORBGoN GoLD MINIS NEW DISCOVERIES.
--Ths Dallas Oregon Dountaineer state that
the mines east Of the Cascades are now send
ing to the market of the world, an aggregate
of 81 DOC, 900 monthly, or $l2,000,0Oo per
annum. This statement, says the Mining
Press, is somewhat exaggerated, although the
past year has witnessed large increase of
treasure shipments from that quarter, and
indications are that We may look for still fur
ther improvements in that direction. New
andFrich diggings are claimed to have been
discovered in upper Oregon, and party Of
miners, headed by the dscoverer, started a
few weeks ago for more thorough prospect
The mines are known as the "Sinkcr Creek
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-12-25

IT is proposed in Congress, that joint
committee Of both Houses be appointed to
which shall be submitted the Presidents
propositions for the return Of the rebel States,
and all bills and propositions 10 relation to
slavery.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-12-25

Robert Bonner, Esq, of the New York
Ledger pronounces the story that lie returned
/" no income" to the United States Assessor,
a libel, destitute Of any foundation in truth !;
says he has paid his regular income tax, and
that it is larger than is paid by the publisher
of any other weekly newspaper in the United
States.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-12-25

LACKING A Fxw-Up to this time fifty.six
recruits have enlisted in this Congressional
District. As the quota of the District is
!, 700 it will be seen that we have only to
raise ,644 volunteers in order to escape the
draft. This is encouraging. At the present
progress, the number Of prizes in Uncle
Sans lottery will be very large hereabouts
How are you conscripts.-Dubuqus Times,
2Sd inst
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-12-25

Iowa has Fourth Battery now. was
mustered into the service on Nov. Esd, and
is commanded by Capt Phillip II. Goode, Of
Glenwcod, Mills county. 1t is still at Daven-
port, but fully equipped and will probably
soon 20 into the field.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-12-25

LIsur. ]. T. Shelton, of the 18th Iowa,
escaped from Libby prison, Richmond, last
week, and arrived safely within the Union
lines,
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-12-25

The rebels attacked the Union forces at
Natchez short time since. and were repulsed
with great loss. The telegraphic report says
We captured eight hundred prisoners.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-12-25
Presents, Presents.
$4,000 Agents Wanted

10000 agents wanted
RARE OPPORTUNITY.
$4,000 Watches, Gold Pens and Pencils,
VEST, GUARD 4 NECK CHAINS.
CRATELAINE CHAINS AND PINS,
ENGRAVED BRACELETS,
ENGRAVED SPRING LoCKETs,
Seal Stone Rin0s, California Rings, C1osed Rin0s,
. Kasonic Rings and Piss, Gents Cal;tornia
Diamond Pins, California Diamond Ear Drops,
Bedufifu! Sets Of Jessel,y, Ne,o
Styles Studs, Buttons, etc.,
WORTH $40, 900, To be sold for One Dollar each,
without regard 10 value, and not 10 be paid for
till you know what you are to get.
In an sransastions by mail We shall charge for doing
the business q ces EACH which must be enclosed when
the request 10 made to know what you have After
knowing what you have then will be at your option
TO send 81, take the article or not.
Five articles be ordered for $1--elsven for So
thirty for 95-dxty Ave for e10-and one hundred
for e15.
with the information what you can have will be sent
Circular giving full instructions to Agents and full Cat
alogue Of articles and then 1t will be at your option TO
send and get the article or not.
Also, for a. will send sold Silver Shield either
Army Corps Pin, with your name, regiment and company
handsomely engraved upon II.
Address geld" #
9. M. WARD & CO..
Box 4s7s, New York. 2OS Broadway.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-12-25

CoxGRRss. SO far tho proceedings of Cor.
srsss have boon only preliminary to business.
and the adjournment over the holidays will
prevent any important action until after the
srst week in January. Numerous bills have
Been introduced and referred to the Commit.
tees, and divers political buncombs resolu.
tons have been presented and laid over a.
texts for Congressional stump speeches.
Iowa 10 represented on the Standing Com.
mittees appointed in the Senate, by Senator
Harlan on the Committees Of Agriculture and
Indian Affairs, and as Chairman Of the Com.
mittee on Public Lands; and BY Senator
Grimes on the Committee Of Public Build.
ings and Grounds, ai,d O. Chairman Of tho
Committe on the District Of Columbia. In
the House II is represented by Kasson on the
Committee of Ways and Means; Allison on
the Ceuamittee Of Public Lands; Grinnell on
the Committee Of Post Offices and Post
Roads; Wilson Chairman of the judiciary
Committee; Price Chairman of the Committee
on Revolutionary Claims; Hubbard on the
COMMITTEE Of Foreign Affairs; and Allison
on the Committee Of Roads and Canals.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-12-25


THs Richmond Examiner, speaking Of the
invasion Of Georgia and Alabama, now only
a question Of supplies for our srmy ct Chat
tanooga, Says H
=. But the ecoupatten ref Georgia and Ala-
0dmd scould unQuestiond6ly render the main
taina,scs Of tho present organization Of its
(rsbeD ARMIES msaslg tnpessidls. The poses
sion of the Gotten crop stored in those coun-
tries would bring up the Yankee finances to
the highest pitch of prosperity, and as few or
none burn their cotton---not even the Presi-
dens-they would get it nearly entire. Nis
from those too States zee no,c drao the corn
which feeds the armies--a strange fact in mil.
itary history-for two hundred miles of in.
land route has hitherto been supposed to be
The utmost limit of transporting an army's
supplies-but nevertheless true. Those rich
lands which once produced the cotton that
created the power Of the United States that
cotton which is now gold to tho enemy and
which has been worthless to US, its proprie-
tiers and possessors; now contain and can
continue to bring forth grain crop, surpass-
ing Egyptian abundance. WAils zoe hare
bread, our armies can fight, despite misnsass.
d0emcnt and seithout currency. II the Con.
federacy loses the means Of subsisting men
and horses, it will be impossible to continue
resistance BY regular armies" . Il
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-12-25

THr Cincinnati Sanitary Fair commenced
on tho 21N.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-12-25

The Butler County Stars and Stripes has
been suspended.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-12-25

II is thought Gen. Rosscrans will succeed
Scho6eld.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-12-25

AMorG the curiosities on exhibition at the
Sanitary Fair in Boston are numerous relics
Of Nashington--his sash, saddle, epaulettcs,
cane, with numerous autographs and letters !;
bronze jar from Shanghai, two thousand
years old !; sword OF Miles Standish; lock Of
the gun that killed King Phillip, Of Mount
Hope, in 1876, and wooden bowl taken
from Philips wigwam; Bible printed in
Venice in 14TS, before printing was intro.
duced into England, and numerous rare and
genuine autographs and letters. There are
also exhibited the shoes worn by the royal
family of England, and pair Of shoes pur.
chased in Georgia by young lady who ar.
rived in Boston last Sunday. The shoes are
coarser than any young lady would wear
here, and are laced with white cord. Yet
the lady paid forty dollars for them, and re-
fused to sell them for Fifty. .... .....
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-12-25

Longs,rest's attitude in the upper corner
of Tennessee seems to be one Of resolution 10
make stand there for time.