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The Burlington weekly hawk-eye., 1863-03-21
CAVALRY FIGHT.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF The PoToNAc,(


March lS
A most brilliant cavalry Eght occurred on the
Rappshannock Yesterday, beyond Kelys Ford
A reconnaissance under command OF General
Averill, forced passage over the river in the
face of determined resistance BY considerable
body of rebel sharpshooters, who were covered
by houses and rife-pits, and dry mill race,
with al abattis in front The ford admitted but
| q single horseman at time, and the stream,
which was swollen, was very rapid. Arriving
on the south side of the river, our cavalry
charged the rebels in their entertainments, kill
ing or capturing nearly the entire force, besides
securing a large number Of horses picketed near
the river.
A short distance from the shore Gen. Aver
ills command encountered the rebel cavalry un.
der Stuart and Fitz Hugh Lee, who had hsstened
from Cuipepper to prevent our passage. They
n, ade dashing charges OF our troops, who repuis
ed them and in turn charged them with tata
effect, using only sabres in the conflict. Where.
ever the enemy made stand they were charged
upon and routed from their positions with gtea
loss. The battle lasted fve hours, and was
. series Of charges and hand to hand conflicts
resulting in the falling bsck of the enemy
, The forces were about 200 on each side.
The enemy at last took refuge behind an en-.
trenched battery, 4 miles from the ford, fanket
. by rife pits and abattis Gen. Averill, havin!
coraplished his object and secured his prison
: ers, the wounded on both sides, and large mum
!. ber Of horses, recrossed the river without an
! attack CT demonstration on the part of the reb
D els, who were so bodily whipped that they cou
a not follow or annoy him. Among the prisoner
are Major Brecknridge. cousin of the traitor
}, John G. Breckinridge.
e The prisoners characterize the affair on ou
d part as one of the ablest and most galantl
b fought cavalry raids of the war, and admit tha
o their own troops we're totally demoralized b
the gallant sabre charges of our cavalry. Abou
80 prisoners have been brought in.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye., 1863-03-21
FROM TEXAS.

Nlw YORK. March ls.-Advices per steamer
Union state shat the rebels had erected formida
bic batteries at Galveston, and mounted them
with the guns taken from the Harriet Lane anG
West6eld.
The Federal feet off Galveston, Feb. %, con-
sisted OF the steam trigate Brooklyn and four
gunboa;s.
On the 18th inst the Brooklj IN threw few
shells into the fort on Pelican Island, and on the
24th did likewise to the town, setting it on fire
in three places, which, however, was soon put
out.
The Harriet Lane is up the river about 70
miles being iron clad.
It is not probable that our feet, as at present
constituted, will undertake any thing against the
city.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye., 1863-03-21
Port Hudson A,tacked.-B Rebel Account.

FoRTREss MONROE, March l9-The Richmond
Wing, of the 18th, says that the bombardment
commenced on Port Hudson, at 2 N, on the
l4tb, and at IL o'clock, in the night, despe
rate engagement had transpired, the enemy
attempting to pass our batteries under cover OF
the darkness. The firing was terrific. One gun
boat passed in damaged condition. TIE o. s.
Sloop of War, Mississippi, was burned to the
waters edge in front Of our batteries-one large
vessel was completely riddled, third badly
crippled, aud the rest driven back. Our victory
was complete. There were no casualties on our
part. Thirty six men and one Midshipman oI
the Mississippi, were brought in by our cavalry
several of them being badly wounded.
Farragut's flag ship is down the river disabled
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye., 1863-03-21
Special. to the New York Papers.

NEW YoRK, March l9-The Worlds specia
gives the following partial list OF the cssualte:
of the Cavalry fight at Keily's Ford: Major
Chamberlain, chief of Averil's staff, seriously
wounded; Lieut.. Wolf, 9th Ohio, slightly.
Herads special.
Suffolk. Va, March l7.-At l o'clock this
morning, two sections of Capt. Davis 7th Mass
battery aud 18th Penn cavalry, dispatched by
Gen. Peck, under command of Col. Spear, to
attack the enemy in his entrenchments this side
of Black water, opposite Franklin. We were to
make the attack at daylight, but owing to the
bad condition of the roads, found it impossible
to do SO until o'clock, q. M. Small arms
heavy guns and cavalry were used on both
sides The fight lasted nearly one hour, and
was highly spirited in its character. Two sepa-
rate cavalry charges were made on the fortiG
cations-these we're found to be lined with in.
fantry, who poured deadly fire into our ranks
wounding many in the first charge, which was
made by Msjor Strstton. The Major was
wounded in the shoulder The second charge
was conducted by Maj jor Carney, who took his
men up to and up and down in front of the for
tifcstions to try and jump the ditch, &c but
the move Was soon found impracticatle. The
enemy opposed heavy force of infantry and
cavalry to the right and left of our position, ii,
order to try and outfapk US but with little
show Of success
When your correspondent left the led the
fght had not terminated The enemy were
strongly entrenched behind bresstworks Ths
cavalry charges were of the most dashirg bra
very ever witnessed. Gen Jel kius OF s. C
comm aided the rebel forces.
Reintorcements are daily being sent to defend
and prevent the passage of BIackwater by til.
Union troops. The rebels are strongly of opin.
ION that we will soon move from this direction
and are msking preparations accordingly. We
took some prisoners, among them some
wounded.
The Tribune learns from Havana that arrange
ments have been made for meeting of the pi
rates Alabama, Florida and Harriet Lane, t.
combine and attack steamers from Aspinwal
with gold. The Huntsville and Key West repor
an American bark about leaving Martinique
where the Florida was lying The authorities
compelled the Florida to remain twenty -fou
hours in port after the departure of the vessel
The American crowded sail to St. Thomas, wber,
she found Admiral Wilkes, who transferred tn.
flag to the Vanderbilt and steamed for Mar
Unique, with the prospect of reaching there be.
fore the Florida left.
WASHINGTON, March ls.-Gen. Burnside leaves
to-day for his command.
IL is untrue that General Sigel has withdra u
his resignation.
Gen'Is Ord and Shoepff, are relieved from duty
on the Buell. Court of Inquiry. The remaining
members will conclude the case
Gold in Richmond is 400 per cent, and some
transactions are reported at 600.
Port Royal letters say that rnnor came by
the steamer from Fernahdina, that the force OF
1000 negroes. which ascendsd the st. Mary's
river, had met with severe reverse, and were
probably captured. This seems to confirm ac-
counts via Mobile
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye., 1863-03-21

RATS LEAVING The editor of the Dubuque
Herald, in it's issue of the 18th inst, announces
that the late Proprietors have transferred the
concern to one Patrick Robb, who on that day
entered into possession. Hutchins says that
Mahony is to become the editor of the Philadel.
phia Journal, and has invited him to go along,
and that he would leave at once to enter uron
his new field of labor, provided the arrange
ments made are satisfactory.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye., 1863-03-21
Lit, Col. Com. l6th Iowa R.gimept

When, in spite of those in sympathy with trea.
son, the rebellion shall be crushed, those who
have fought the battles of the Union will have
fearful account to settle with them. Benedict
Arnold will be deemed saint in comparison
With the Touceys, Woods, Vallandghams Mer-
ricks and Storeys, who are pleading the cause
of treason in this hour of our nations extremity
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye., 1863-03-21
Warrington News "A Great Battle al
hand.

A000s
WASHINGTON, March 17.--No official despatch.
es have been received from Vicksburg to day,
by either Department. It is officially regarded
as certain that Vicksburg is, or will soon be in
our possession. The Secretary of War has re-
peatedy expressed the opinion that the great
and decisive battle of the campaign will be
fought i'll the Southwest, and be is confident it
will result in the speedy suppression of the re-
bellion.
Provision has been made for Rosecrans' safety
against the combined rebel attacks. Also,
against the invasion Of Kentucky or Missouri
1t is understood that the rebels concede the
capture of Yazoo City.
Gov. Gurley leaves for Cincinnati Tomorrow
and starts for Arizona about June
Genl Fremont has gone to New York, his iu-
terviews with the Secretary OF War, having
proved unsatisfactory.
The General Land Office here will grant thi
week, to parties in California, warrants for up
wards of 5000 acres of land, among the mos
valuable in the State.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye., 1863-03-21
FROR MOBILE.

NEW YORK, March 19.-Deserters from the
rebels to our feet off Mobile, state that Admiral
Buchanan, with tour steamers aud a ram, made
ali attempt, about four weeks ago, to attack our
vessels off Mobile, and was only prevented by
one OF his vessels running on a snag. The at
tempt, however, is to be made again.
A letter from on board the Susquehanna, off
Mobile, states that the rebels attempted to reach
her by submarine torpedo. but failed.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye., 1863-03-21
Papers des,royed bv Soldiers.

CNCINkATI, March l9.-The Gazertc's InGi-
annapolis specisl says that on the arrival of the
Cincinnati Express train, party Of soldiers
seized and destroyed package of Cincin-
natl E qurer's. Gen Darlington arrested The
soldiers and paid the agent for the copies which
were DESTROYED
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye., 1863-03-21

&Of the new proprietor Of the Herald we koow
nothing. II Is quite certain that he Cannot be
worse than the two Cepperheads who are now at
last deposed. We may safely congratulate the
people OF Dubuque that they are rid Of couple
OF Tories whose presence anywhere dishonors
the community. They will do no harm in Phiia-
delphis; aud if they try to do any, will probably
be disposed of according to idw.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye., 1863-03-21
From Eur,re.s Monroe.

FORTRESS MONROE, March 17-On Saturday
last. Fitz Hugh Lee, with 2, 900 cavalry and two
pieces OF artillery, made hurried advance on
our lines at Gloucester, but hearing our forces
were reinforced, the rebels retired, ard it is ru
mored they have gonc for reiaforcements
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye., 1863-03-21
More abeut tho Inevitable Atlantic Tel.
egf2Dh.

NEw YORK, March ls.-A meeting was held
at the Stock Exchange this evening which was
addressed by Cyrus W. Field, ESQ, on the sub
ject Of the Atlantic Telegraph. Over four thou
sand pounds was subscribed as follows, Morse l.
Co., $500 pounds, Edward Dodge, 1000 pounds,
and other parties, 700 pounds. committee
of ten was appointed to act in concert with those
previously appointed by the Chamber OF Com
merce and Produce Exchange in securing sub.
scriptions towards the tulfllment of the project.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye., 1863-03-21
ANn,har CanIure.

New YORK, March l9-The Sagamon cap
tuied of Huisooro. Alabama, the slonp Eater.
Prise, loaded with cotton, havi,g came out Of
Nu,qpito Iniet
The Galveston N,ws Of the 2nd, says an off :.
ciai letter from the Fsench Consul ut Mdtanor as
states that the City of Tampco has been CAP,
tured by the French troops
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye., 1863-03-21
THE CoSrRABAxn,s Rrprr, ,n u,,, r

IHE CoNrRABAxD's REBUKE OF THE DEMO Graf
"A prominent and leading Democrat of thi:
city was discussing public affairs recently, de
nouncing tne government and advocating peace
most vehemently Among his audience was a
coiored man, contraband, who knew the in
SIDE OF the rebellion, and could see the bearing
OF the gentlemans argument. After listening
don't know who you is, but You talk iust as tber
do down in Richmond Providence JournsI
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye., 1863-03-21
NEW COUNrERFEuT

NEW YORK, March ia $500 counterfeit
bill on the Central Bank Of W orcester, Mass, was
detected to day at the banking House of Tbomo.
son Bros. The man offering it was arrested
The execution was perfect. Several had been
sold in Wall Street before the detection.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye., 1863-03-21
SAFE STOLEN.

BALTIMORE, March l9.-An iron clad safe be-
longing to Adams & Co., containing 5000, 900
in money, and large amount of securities, was
stolen from the Northern Central cars, near
Monktown, while on the way from this city.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye., 1863-03-21

Some thousands of weddings were to take
place in Great Britain on Tuesday, many of the
Princes countrymen having determined to be
united in wedlock on the same date with the
heir to the British throne. A very graceful CON-
pliment is implied in this innocent little super.
stition.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye., 1863-03-21
FROM CAIRO.

CAIRO, March l9.-The steamer Spread Eagle
has arrived from Young's Point, which place she
left on Sunday. She heard nothing of the re-
ported engagement between the ghillicothe and
rebel battery near Grenada, on the Yazoo
River, on the 18th.
at Memphis large feet of small steamers had
congregated, destined for below.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye., 1863-03-21
Lake Providence Canal. Completed.

ST.. LOUIS, March l9.-The Democrat has a
dispatch from the Vieksburg feet Of the llth,
saying that the Lake Providence Canal was
completed and water would be let in in about
week.
The rebel gunboat Webb was lying close to
shore at Vicksburg. She was supposed to be
in sinking condition.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye., 1863-03-21
Another Convention,

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, March 1O.-A bill
passed the Senate to-day, providing for calling
new State Convention to take into copsidera-
ton the gradual emancipation of slavery in
Missouri.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye., 1863-03-21
HEADQUARTERS 11TH Iowa IsrASrRY,)
La

LAKE Prov, La, March 6, '8S. I
C& IL T. Reid, l5h Ioaea Inf President officers
Meeting:
sIR:-I take pleasure in reporting that the
address to the people of Iowa, adopted and sign.
ed last night by the officers of the Brigade, on
being submitted this evening to the men of my
command. was adopted as their sentiments with
one unanimous &hou', which would have struck
terror to the hearts of all rebel sympatbizers in
the State of Iowa. Three cheers, such as Iowa
soldiers can give, went up for the old flag under
whose folds they have fought, marched and en-
dured hnrdsbips for eighteen mouths, and are
'eady now, and for all time to come, ard under
all ci cumstanc's whatever, to stand by it in
maintenance of their c0un,ry's integrity
Yours, SC, J. G ABEEcRoMBrE,
1t. Col. Com llth Iowa Infantry.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye., 1863-03-21
The Pirate Florida.

NEw YORK, March 1S-The bark Sarah
Nichols, from Buenos Ayres for Cuba, was
chased into the harbor of St. Thomas by the
pirate Florida. The authorities detained the
pirate until twenty-four hours after the sailing
of the bark
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye., 1863-03-21
Peace Rcsolu,Ion. Pas.ed.

TRENTON, N. j., March ls.-The Peace
Resolutions passed the House by 3s to l3, after
q very animated debate.
The Loan bill OF one million of dollars passed
to-day; also Tax bill for three hundred thou>
sand dollars.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye., 1863-03-21
HEADQUARTERS !3rH Iowa ISrASrRr,l

L'At FFOVuehct, Ii, NaTCn Z. J
Col II T Reid, President dc
DEAR SIa:-l take great pleasure 10 inform
ing you, and through you the people of Iowa,
that the soldiers of the 18th regiment Iowa In
fantry, are to day the same brave, loyal, patri-
otic and determined set of men that they were
when they volunteered, one year and a half since,
to aid in crushing the rebellion. As an evidence
of the trutbfulness of the statement, would say
that on the afternoon of the 9th inst., submit,
ted to the regiment (formed in hollow square)
the several propositions drafted and endorsed by
the preliminary meeting on the 9th, of which
you were Chairman, and that they were enthusi.
astically adopted as the sentiments of the 18th
boys without dissenting voice.
Very respectfully yours,
JOHN SHANE,
L.. Col Com. 18th Iowa Infantry.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye., 1863-03-21
HEADQUARTERS 10Th Iowa INFANTRY !

Lake Providence, La, March Z.
COL IL. Z. Reid President, dc:
SRI have submitted the statements adop.
ted at the meeting of the 5th, of the officers OF
this Brigade, to the 10th regiment Iowa volun-
teeTs. Owing to variety of circumstances OF
peculiar character, they declined taking any gen.
erai action upon the question-all of them, how
ever, expressing loyalty, and determination to
obey orders and faithfully support the Govern
ment. Very respectfully,
ADD. Ii. SANDERS,
It. Col Com. 18th Iowa Regiment.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye., 1863-03-21

WWooD vs. DOUGLAS In the Chicago Court Of
Chancery last week, bill for foreclosure was
issued, in cause of Fernando Wood against the
heirs. widow and creditors of the late Stephen
A. Douglas. The amount claimed is over eighty
thousand dollars, on property near the Illinois
Central Railroad works.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye., 1863-03-21

HSSNOhAo1eH NUS + UTtIyIDS.
LOUISVILLE, March l9.-The Journal edito-
rally recommends immediate preparations for
the defense of this city by fortfying.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye., 1863-03-21
What an Intelligent Gentleman says
about Texas.

FAYETTEvlLLE, Ark, March l7-An inteli-
gen. gentleman from Texas arrived this evening.
He represents the rebels in that State to be in
the most deplo.able condition. Union men
openly denounce the Confederacy. There is a
large party trying to raise the Lone Star flag
Colonies are being made up to 60 to Mexico
Prominen, rebel officers, who came to this place
with flag OF truce this morning, also expressed
the opinion that should the cause of the South
fail, they will retire into Mexico to establish o
republic under French protection.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye., 1863-03-21
BY TELEGRAPH
pnom SOUTH AMERICA.

New YoRK, March 1S.-By the steamship
Champion, from Aspinwall, We have late and
important sdvices from Central America and
Columbia N
A collision between the troops at Guatamala,
under President Corcoora, and those of Saliva
dor, under President Barries, took place on the
22d OF February, near the city Of San Salvador,
and resulted, after two days fighting, in the total
defeat of the Guatsmalian army, with loss OF
four riAed guns, a considerable quantity of mu-
nitions, 500 killed and large number wounded
1t is believed, from present Indications that
FIVE OF the Central American States will become
involved in the quarrel between Guatamala and
Salvador
News from Bogota, the capital Of New Grena
da, is to the effect that national convention OF
all the States OF Columbia met at Rio Negro,
and that MOSQUITO had sent in his resignation
az Provisional President, accompanied by his.
tory OF his operations during the revolution
The convention appointed council of five tt
carry on the Government until federal consti-
tuition could be made and promulgated. Mos
quiro was continued Minister of War under I'll,
new arrangement.
No news i.om the lower South American
States bs ibis arrival.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye., 1863-03-21

SAILING OF STEAMER.
New YORK, March lS-The Kangaroo took
out, to.Cay, $4,000 in specie.
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e following lines were thereupon written, an
,ugh Acknowledged to be Every poor poetry
,ved equal to the occasion. Tue "Reveren
cesh" had no more to say.l
,,es addressed to Rev Mr. BE, of HELEN
ARKANSAS.
Heard We how the Southern traitors,
They, the cruel Yankee haters,
They, the pamoered lords of cotton,
Rich in wealth and slaves ill-gotten,
Heard ye, when with pride inflated,
Loud of Chiyalry they prated,
Till Sumter felt the deadly rattle,
Tha; dared our millions on to battle ?
History will tell the story,
Long before our locks are hoary,
How our lordly Southern neighbor,
Because we dared to think and labor,
Spurned US as beneath his prowess,
And came with viii o and steel to COW US:
Boosting that one Southern knight
Gould whip Eve "Mudslls" in fght,s =,
That he would make the Yankees cover,
Like veriest slaves beneath his power.
But when the Ship of State was r;ghted,
And our battle fires were lighted,
When freedoms noble sons fraternal,
Urged on by principles eternal,
Went forth to battle for the right,
Secessia saw another sight.
At Fort Donelson, and Monroe,
Pea Ridge, Murtreesboro, Shiloh,
Whereby they met our ga!larsferces,
On the bloody battle courses,
Heard ye how their guns were battered,
And their chivalry were scattered?
Our flag in dust they sought to trampls,
Aud madIy strove to rear temple
With slavery for its cornerstone,
Slavery, and slavery alone.
But God the stern decree hath spoken,
''Let the oppressor's yoke be broken,
Cotton is no longer king,
Let the slaves their tribute bring:
The Year of Jubilee has come,
Gather my wandering children home"
Soon from their dreams they will awaken,
To find their whips and hand cuffs taken,
Aud their movements all checkmated,
With their country desolated,
All their power forever gone:
God Is King, and God alone.
ANNIE WITTENMYER
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye., 1863-03-21
FOOD FOR IRELAND

New YoRK, March ls-It is stated that A
7. Stewart has chartered ship to be filled with
food for the destitute in Ireland.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye., 1863-03-21
For the Burlington Hawk-Dye.
SECE ESSlA.

while discharging the duties Of the Iowa San.
atary Agency, among our sick and wounded at
Helena, Mrs. Wittenmyer fell in With Seeesh
Baptist Clergyman, who asked for some poetry
The following lines were thereupon written, and
though Acknowledged to be 'very poor poetry,
proved equal to the occasion. Tue Reverend
Secesh" had no more to ssy.1
Lines addressed to Rev Ar. BE, of HELENA,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1863-05-02

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Organs, Innings Of the Nose, Ears, Throat, Windppe
and other Mucus Surfaces, making its appearance in
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SEBASTIEN EBERHARo E,ecuyo,.
MortQoqe Sake.


"HREAS John p. Anthony did on the twentx
w fourth day Of September. A. D. 1861, make exc
cute and deliver to A. W. Hobert his mortgage deed
and did thereby grant, bargain sell and coayey unto
said iobert his heirs and assigns, the foil, wing re
estate, viz. The half OF ihe southeast quarter Of
section one q in township tirty-two (32) north, OF
range five 6 Of the third principal meridian in
La Sale county and State Of Illinois, for the purpose
OF securing the repayment TO sad Hosert OF eight
hundred dollars, evidenced By promissory note of
That date, made by Anthony for eight hundred dollars
due IN one year from date payable said Robert at
the Exchange Bank Of T.. X. Fay 4 Co, aud drawing
ten cent interest which said mortgage was filed
for record in the Recorders office OF La Sale county,
Illinois, October sh 1861, and daily recorded in book
eighty, on pages %, % and "a.
And whereas, said Hobert has Endorsed and as sign
ed and delivered said note and mortgage to James @.
Reed and whereas, said Anthony has made default in
the payment o said note, and the same still remain
due and unpaid
Nov thrrefora uerruy gwen, That |, James
&. Reed, by virtue of the power and authority upon
conferred by said mortgage in Of such default,
i'll. the 25th day of May, D. 1868, at two o'clock
p NJ the sovtk door of the Court House in Ottawa
Ia said la Sale county, sell the ,bove described real
estate publ auction the highest bidder for cash,
for The purpose of paying the cost and expenses OF
such sale and the amount due said note and mort
gage. A deed will be made TO the purchaser.
Dated at OTTAWA, April 18th, 1853 -
JAMES G. REED, ASsisnse,
GRAY, AyERy BUSHNELL, S0fs for Reed. SO