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Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-06-11
UNION CANDIDATES.
Col. Thomas w. Humphrey.

The people OF this vicinity were
considerably excited few days since
On receipt of the news that brother
Of R. w. Humphrey, Esq, Of this
town. (Col. 7. w. Humphrey, Of the
95th III. regiment,) was killed in the
recent assault upon vicksburg. The
report, however, proves to be incor.
rect. The army correspondent of the
Chicago Journal wrote:
"Col. Humphrey Of the 95th Illinois was
In Gen. Ransom's Brigade. In the second
assault his regiment was hesitating. General
Ransom called to him to move forward. Drop
ping his sword in salute to the General he
ordered, Forward, 95th |! and fell dead"
The Belvidere, ILL.,, Standard, pub
lished where Col. Humphreys family
now are, spoke Of having despatch
which
CONTAINED the sorrowful news that Tho
brave and noble-hearted Col. Humphrey had
been killed.
Under these circumstances, we ap.
piled to the Colonel's brother, who re-
sides some four miles from this vii.
lake, for such information as he might
have upon the subject, and be sent us
the following reply:
Charles City, June 9Th, 1853.
FRnxp HnDRKrH ENCLOSED send you
All the information have regarding my broth
er's reported death at vicksburg. He wrote
to his wife, under date of vicksburg, May 2lst,
saving: .'Just as we started q ball struck
my right ankle, entering on the LETT side, and
coming out on the right little lower down,
Just grazing the bone and severing one or two
ligainents I used IL freely that day and
night and yesterday, but will have to favor it
. little to-day" That being on the 21st, he
must have been wounded on the 18th, and he
was reported killed on the 22d. think there
ID in some way confusion of dates, but ] feel
rNpguine that all is right with him. My
brother James started for his body, soppOsing
him killed, and telegnphed back from Odell
as follows: Have seen Capt. Andrews of
the 18th Illinois, direct from Vicksburg.
Ihomas il not dead, but wounded in the foot
/ shall go on And then, Thomas own tel
ographic despatch as follows: 1851 r
4 yicksburg, May 23d, via Cairo
Mrs r. W. HuxrBREY, Beividere, ILL., IL am all right
vicksburg win surely be ours. III
seems to settle It that all Is right-that u.s. that
he is not killed. Thanking you for your in
terest In his behalf,
am, truly, yours, &c,
s4tg. y s't>sesf eass n nrAfHh1f.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-06-11
The Conscription.

The order from the War Department
is daily expected for a CONSUMPTION
on the loyal States. The impression
was current at the East, that the new
CONSUMPTION would not exceed 3O0,-
600 men-to gil up old regiments.
Of course, the old quotas are to be FILL
ed up under former CONSUMPTION or.
ders. The employment of colored
soldiers has diminished the draft at
least 10000. By the first of January
next there will be nearly 200. 900 color
ed soldiers 10 the service Of the gov
eminent. President Lincoln was a
long time in getting round to this in
dispensable policy. but now it, is pro-
crossing more rapidly than ever.
Gen. Banks will soon have corps
daymec of rs. 900 colored men in his de-
partmcnt, and Gen. Hunter proposes
to enrol all the able-bodicd negroes Of
Georgia, South Carolina and Florida.
Before this warts over. Il looks as if
the slave would prove himself worthy
to be free, by the best Of. all tests
courage in battle. When this war
commenced lit was not deemed possi-
bic that the African could have the
courage to fight against the army
OF bis former masters, but in the re-
cent hattie near Port Hudson, the Sec
ond Louisiana fought as bravcly as
one of the best Of the New York rcgi-
mcnts., This is one Of the regiments
organized by Butler. II was compos-
cd of free coIored men of New Orleans.
1t is gratifying to know that the Afri-
can soldier is not cruel, When he
takes prisoners those whom he once
served, he eyinces none Of that cruel
barbarity which was so freely prcdic.
ted by the Secession Coppcrheads Of
the North. They are also more ODE
dent TO their officers than our North
ern soldiers, and in this respect re-
semble the Southern white soldier.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-06-11

erals Carr and Osterhaus engaged the
enemy at his works on Big Black riv-
er. Charged them captured 10 guns
and 100 prisoners. The men charg-
ed through deep bayou, under a ter
rifle fire. Ostcrhaus was wounded in
the leg. s
May 18th. Marched on Vicksburg,
and on the 10th opened on the town
The rebels have been driven into
their works, which are very strong.
OF the BON bardment, description
of the enemy's works, the assault aud
repulse of our troops, and all the par.
ticulars, I will speak in my next,
which / shall shortly write.
| have given you the main features
of this the greatest and most success.
full campaign Of the war, up to the
time when we first came before Vicks.
burg. The General has his headguar-
tiers just out of range, yet in full view
of all the rebel works. You can see
all the guns and embrasures, yet not
a reb. dare show his head for fear Of
the sharpsbooters.
In this campaign Gen. Mcpherson
has shown his ability to plan and fight
battle. He is mp early and late,
works hard, and is idolized by his
troops. He has won the praise and
thanks Of the General commanding
the Department lie may not have
the newspaper fame of some of our
Eastern Generals, but none are more
capable of handling an army, or have
more devotcdness for the cause they
are in.
Brig. Gen. Dwight, of Banks COM
mand is here. Banks is soon expect
ed up. | will write full account of
the siege, the mining operations, &c.,
in short time. WINFIELD.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-06-11

DEATH OF LIEUTENANT COLONEL DUNLAP.
The wounded officers who arrived
in this city last evening, brought the
sad intelligence of the death of Lieut..
Col. Dunlap, Of the 2lst Iowa Regi-
ment. He was killed on the 22d OF
May. after having led his regiment
through, that terrible conflict which
preceded the capture of the outer line
Of Notifications at Vieksbnrg.ii He
sprang upon the cmbankmept, and,
while in the act Of waving his sword
and cheering on his men, a rebel bu!-
let struck him in the forehead, killing
him instantly. Thus fell as brave
aud noble an officer as ever drew a
sword 10 o righteous cause Dubuque
Times.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-06-11

SuPPoRr HONE MANUFACTURE There is
strong prejudice against articles Of
American manufacture, and justly, too.
in many cases, but not SO with De-
Land & Co.'s Chemical Saieratns. This
is the best article in existence for cook
ing purposes, yet many families are
using English soda, when this salera-
tus is much better, and by using it
you are patronizing home production.
For sale everywhere.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-06-11
Battle of Champion Hill.

The battle of Champion Hill was
by far the most bloody of the cam
paign. For the space of an hour the
fighting could hardly have been more
fercely carried on. Both McGinnis's
and Stacks Brigades lost over GOO
killed and wounded. Boomen's Brig
ade lost not far from 500, and that of
Holmes is estimated at nearly 100.
LAWYERS Brigade suffered but little,
and was NOT fairly engaged during the
day. Smiths Division fought the en-.
envy almost entirely with cannon, and
his infantry was not employed. Gen
Burbridge's Brigade captured 400
prisoners. The entire loss in killed
and wounded will probably fall but
little short of $500.
The Gath Iowa, which was in the
thickcst of the fight, and, Gas Iowa
regiments always do, displayed the
most determined vslor, was cut off
and at least half of their number taken
prisoners !; the balance was fearfully
cut up.s After the fight they could
scarcely muster $50 men fit for duty.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-06-11
The Great Canal Convection,

This Convention, held in Chicago
last week, was in session two days,
and was presided over by Vice Presi-
dent Hamlin. We cannot now give
the detailed results. - -
The report Of the General Commit
tee on Resolutions was a general dec
laration in favor of enlarging the ca.
mails and water communication be-
tween the valley Of the Mississippi
and the Atlantic, and asking the at
tention of Congress to the proposed
Niagara Ship Canal This was ex-
pressed in brief and general terms.
Hcreupon the friends Of the Niagara
Canal introduced a resolution asking
for its construction in specific terms.
Iowa then offered an amendment for
the removal Of the distractions in the
Mississippi River near Keokuk, and
also at Rock Island. Mr.. Grinnell
made an eloquent speech in favor of
the Des Moines river improvement.
Mr.. Blossom, of Wisconsin, offered
an amendment to the amendment,
asking an appropriation for the Fox
and Wisconsin River Improvement
and the deepening of the St. Clair
Flats. These amendments we're adopt.
ed by the Convention. A New York
gentleman then undertook to talk on
the improvement of the canal connect
ing the waters of Lake Ontario and
Cayuga. 1t was here evident that the
kite was getting an enormous tail
and would never fly at all, so
gentleman moved the recommittal of
the whole batch of propositions to the
Committee on Resolutions. -
Later in the day the committee on
resolutions again reported another set
of resolutions, more definite yet more
general than the first, but did not rec
ommend any particular result orspe-
cial Improvement. Here the Chicago
canal friends asked fora committee of
the convention to examine into the
possibility of the Chicago aud Misss.
sippi Ship Canal and to report upon it.
OF course this brought in all the vari-
Gus propositions, with the request that
they might have the same reference
Seeing that they had caught a tartar,
the Illinois men wilhG.cw their prop
osition for inquiry, &nd let the res
olutions of the committee stand.
Thus the Great Convention has fail.
ed to endorse tho Illinois Canal I'M
provemcnt in particular, and has only
expressed itself in favor of the gener-
al principle of canal improvements at |
the national expense. 1t seemed to |
be the opinion Of the Convention that
the General Government could not be
expected TO engage in single enter
prise Of canal or river Improvement to
the exclusion Of others. iHnI
When Congress meets. and the mat
ter comes before that body, all these
various schemes for artificial water
communication will be added to any
measure for any one in particular, and
thus the bill will fall by its own
weight. The subject is before the
country and will be discussed between
now and the LIST of December in all
its bearings We feel confident that
a water course for ships will be open
ed between the Mississippi and Allan
tic at no distant day but in what
manner and to what extent the Gener-
al Government will aid the enterprise
is now quite problcmatical.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-06-11

A Cairo despatch of the 5th says
The dispatch steamer General Lyon
arrived to day with dates from the
fleet, off Vicksburg, to the LIST inst
The situation is reported unchanged
the bombardment is kept up at brisk
intervals. 1t is rumored in the feet
that General 10. Johnston has either
been reinforced or has troops near
jackson ready for thatpurpose. John
ston is near Black River Bridge.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-06-11

The 2lsr IowA.--All the friends of
this regiment of heroic and noble
men, will be glad to learn that in the
recent bloody battles of Magnolia
Church and Black River Bridge, our
gallant boys covered themselves all
over with glory Col Merrill, inspir-
ed with valor and energy almost su-
perhuman, after having his horse shot.
led his regiment on foot, into the hot
test of the fight. until he fell, serious.
ly wounded, at his post of duty All
honor to the invincible 2lst, and their
undaunted leader.-Pockct Cty Neps.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-06-11

A HUcE UsDEETAKISc.-The Wo-
mans Loyal National League, lately
organized in New York, has resolved
to concentrate all its efforts upon the
single object Of procuring a malion
signatures to petition of the women
of the United States, addressed to the
next Congress and asking for the pas.
sage Of general emancipation act
The great work has already common.
ced. m IS
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-06-11

Gen. Bragg tclegraphed to JEFF.
Davis to know what should be done
with Vallandigham. Davis, with q
grim appreciation Of the melancholy
Joke, sent word that if Val. would
promptly and heartily take the oath
of allegiance to Secessia they might
let him run.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-06-11

The 18th Iowa regiment led the
way in the victory at Jackson. and
its long list Of killed and wounded
proves its valor in that and the other
battles of their brilliant campaign
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-06-11
Lieut.. Mckinley.

Lieut.. Seymour ]. Mckinley, Of Com
pany A. Gath Iowa regiment. arrived in
town on Saturday last by stage. and,
being too feeble to 60 on, stoppcd
over till Monday. when his father,
who lives at Newburg. Mitchell conn.
~. came and carried him home. He
Was severely wounded IN the battle at
Champion Hill. near yicksburg. on the
18th ult., by shell which broke his
skull, and also inflicted serious
wound upon his upper jaw, and car.
ried away some Of his teeth. He was
10 Hovcy's Division, and fought val
iantly in all the various actions in
which that Division was engaged.
Licut. Mckinley formerly belonged to
the Sd Iowa-was wounded and re-
ceived discharge. He subsequently
enlisted in the 2lst Iowa, and was af-
forwards transferred to tie Gath where.
for gallant conduct, he was promoted
to . Lieufenancy. His brother, Cor
nelius. Of the same regiment, was al
20 wounded in one of the battles near
Vicksburg. He was struck in the
side by q musket ball which passed
nearly through his body and was SUBJ
seqnently taken out the opposite side.
It is thought that neither case will
prove fatal. Honor to the brave
boys they are suffering in a noble
canse. The Lieutenant declares that
he will shoot every Copperhead who
utteFs Q Reasonable sentiment in his
prcsence. 81
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-06-11

A Des Moines despatch says: News
has been received here Of the death Of
Capt. A. b. Miller of the 23d Iowa In
fantry. He was formerly Register of
the State Land Office Of this State. and
is reported to have been killed in some
one of the fights near Vicksburg.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-06-11

Provost Marshall S. P. Adams has
divided Floyd county into two enroll
ing districts, aud appointed E. A..
feeling his deputy for enrolling the
Eastern townsi,ips. and r. w. Monta-
que deputy for enrolling the Western
townships of the county. e 50.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-06-11

Hon. Orsn Faville has been appoint
ID oue of the Board of visitors of the
Military Acadamy at West point.
He started on his journey to that
PLACE on the 28th uIt. 4 80
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-06-11

{ The horse thief recently captured in
WipDebago county is again at large,
through the connivance of q Floyd
county lawyer and the obtoseness OF
the District attorney. ~ -
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-06-11

The Charles City bridge has been
decided unsafe for public travel. and
dosed, by Mr.. Nelson, the Road Super
visor. 1t is the duty Of the Township
Trustees to attend to this matter forth
with BsHH al 3d1fs
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-06-11

On Tuesday fire broke out in Mr..
Reynolds blacksmith shop, in this vii
lage, while be was gone to dinner.
Fortunately, the fire was soon discov-
cred and extinguished. .
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-06-11
MOTHERS,

The wasting form the CLASSY, expressionless
eye the fitful, starting sleep, the picking of
the nose with the thin finger! all tell in plain
er language than pen can describe. that worms
are killing your child. Get a box of Van
Dcusen's CONNECTIONS at the store. and if the
merchant has not got them. insist upon his
getting supply of them. Get those, made
by Van Dcusen Brothers, Kingston, Ulster CO.
New York. Price. % cents q box.
S. HUNTINGTON, Wholesale Agent,
McGregor Iowa
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-06-11

The editor will be absent next week.
If tho InteIligenccr is improved then.
the boys should have the credit for it.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-06-11

= Cbickasaw county people are about
10 organize society for protection
against horse thieves.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-06-11

Ex-Governor Noah Martin Of New
Hampshire died at Dover in that State
ON the 2Sth ult.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-06-11

Arrangements for Q great Fourth
Of July celebration at this place are
in progress.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-06-11

Capt. Slocnm of the Floyd County Company
has sent us the Daily Mississippi Bulletin, a
fine looking paper, made loyal only by Yankee
bayonets. Capt slocum viii please accept our
thanks.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-06-11

The crops in this vicinity are begin
ming to suffer on account Of the drouth
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-06-11

1t is better to succeed without o
precedent than 10 fail by example.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-06-11
HE CONFESSIONS AND EXPERIENCE
OF AN
&TNV AITD.

Published for the benefit. and as warning
and A CAUTION TO YOUNG MEN ~
who suffer from Nervous Debility Premature
Decay of Manhood, etc, supplying at the
same time 49,
THE MEANS OF SELF CURE.
By one who has cured himself after being put
10 great expense and injury through medical
humbug and quaekery. BY enclosing post
paid addressed envelope, single copies may be
had of the author, n, e
s.sisaiNATHANIEL Mayfair, ESQ, d
Bedford, Kings County. n Y.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1863-04-10

OUR RELATIONS. WITH GREAT BRITAIN.-A
special Washington despatch to the New York
Tribune says;
Our relations with Great Britain are con-
sidered by those who are conversant with them
extremely delicate. The correspondence be-
tween Earl Russell and Minister Adams with
relation to the fitting out and sailing Of the
pirate Alabama, contained in the English Blue
Book, but not yet published in this country
and the correspondence still going on touch
ing the construction and equipment in British
waters of other piratical craft, have been con-
Quoted on the part of John Bull in tone
which is unfriendly, if not menacing and pro-
vocative of war. Russell plants himself on
the strict letter of the statute applicable to the
case, refers our Government to that statute,
and in effect refuses to take steps to remedy
the grievance complained of. The matter has
recently been seriously discussed in the Cabi-
net.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1863-04-10
DEATHS.

DIED, on the 4th Of March last, at his resi-
dence, in Howard county, CApTAIN JAMES
WALTERS, after short but severe Illness in
the 37th year of his age.
As husband, father, neighhor and friend,
he had few equals. He leaves an aged wife
and several children to mourn their irrepara-
BILE loss
g Mark the just man and behold the upright;
for 10 the end Of that man is peace"
DIED, on the 25th ult., in the NJ. L. Parson-
age Of this place, LILLE, youngest daughter
Of Rev. FRANCIS S. and MARY Cassidy, aged
s years, 8 months, Is days and, on April I'd,
JOHN GRANVILLE Cassidy, only son Of
the same, aged years and 20 days--both vic
Tins of the scarlet fever.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1863-04-10
PROPOSALS.

A FUND having been raised by subscrip-
N ton, for the purpose OF laying one mile
of Turnpike upon the bed Of the old Frederick
road, commencing at the intersection Of said
old road with the Rockville and Georgeto wn
Turnpike, near tie old Stone tavern
We, the undersigned, are authorized by said
subscribers TO invite PROPOSALS FOR THE
LAYING OF THE ONE MILE Of said pike
We, therefore, will receive bids for the one
mile Of road until the 10th day OF May
next, the said work to be let to the lowest re-
sponsible bidder. Persons wishing TO bid foi
said work, will be furnished specifications OIL
said road, by calling upon either Of the Mana
gers. WILLIAM II. BIRCH,
GEO. HUDDLESON,
SAWL G. YElRS, Jr.,
april l0--3t Managers.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1863-04-10

END OF THE POLISH REvoLUroN. The NeV
Dictator Pris0ner.-The latest foreign ac-
counts announces the end of the Polish insur-
rection, so far as operations in the field against
Russia are concerned. Langiewiaz the new
dictator Of Poland, was defeated in battle by
the forces OF the Gear, ana driven, with many
Of his soldiers, into the Austrian territory -
Here he was held for some time as a prisoner,
his followers being placed under the surveil-
lance of the police. The dictator was finally
surrendered to the Russian authorities, and
conveyed to the fortress of Cracow. 1t was
rumored in Paris that the Car Alexander had
telegraphed to Napoleon promises of ar am
nesty, a liberal constitution, and the right of
sergovernment for Poland 1t was said that
the Russians had continued successes against
the Poles, and that their troops were march,
ing through Posen-a fact which was noticed
by Prince Napoleon as putting in operation the
PTusso-2ussian convention Of the 9Th Of Fee
bruary, which is very distasteful TO the En-
peror Of France
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1863-04-10
. THE MARKETS.
BALTIMORE, Wednesday, April 8

177NI7II 10I'T3i " VI'TN1NRs9Jl N PIT Us
GRAIY.-At the Corn Exchange to-day the
receipts were two thousand bushels Wheat
ten thousand five hundred bushels Corn, and
three thousand bushels Oats The inquiry
for Wheat was quite moderate, and the mar
ket closed dull We quote ordinary to fair
white at l s0aSl So, good to very choice do.
at 90a$2; common to prime Pennsylvania
red at l 6sa$l 70, and fair to prime Southern
do. at 73a$l IS per bushel. Corn was IT.
regular; fair and good white may be quoted
at 92a93 cts, and do. yellow at 93a94 cts per
bushel-some choice specimens of the latter
color brought an advance on these figures
Oats remain steady at s8a9O cts weight for
Maryland and Pennsylvania, and at 90a92 cts
of New York State. Rye comes forward spar
ingly, and rules firm at 02a$l 10 per bushel
for ordinary to prime samples.-Sm.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1863-04-10
Circuit Court.

The Spring Term of the Circuit Court for
this county was held this week, commencing
on Monday last 9th instant-Hon. Judge
BREWER presiding. The attendance of peo-
pie was unusually meagre, owing in part, no
doubt, to the bad weather and worse roads,
rendering travelling very unpleasant. Not
much business Of importance was transacted,
most of the cases being continued TO the Fall
Term. The most serious criminal case dis
posed of was that of JOHN MULLIcAN, found
guilty of stabbing SOLOMON F. HARRIss, and
sentenced to six months Imprisonment in the
county Jail. The following is u list Of the
Jurors