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The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1863-12-24
Reliable Agents Wanted

in all localities in the United States, Canadas,
British Provinces Cuba, Mexico, Central and
South America, West India Islands, and the
Bahama Islands, to whom we offer Great In
dncements. Energetic men will find it {. pay
ing business, as reliable Sewing machines have
become a necessity III every family. We man
ufature great variety Of styles, from which
We give few prices
No.. 2, Family.f5o; No 2, Extra SEQ;
No , Half case, $50 and SIS
Nos. 4 Manufacturing 81, AID S.5.
WEED SEWING MACHINE CO.,
Be, 2,Qt1l Broadway y !
s5n4imS
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1863-12-24
Merchant Tailor.
The undersigned has just received At his
store in sTOlodo,
Good AssOrlmeE of
g. HE 80 -

Of the very iuest and best qnality, consisting
Of French Bradclo,hs Cassimercs,
Silk Velyets, Plain an! Fancy
Nesting and Pants Goods,
All Of which be has for sale, or will cut and
manufacture the same into garments to order
HIS Goods were selected expressly for his
trade, and he will Guarantee Satisfaction
on both goods and work that leaves his store.
lie has also complete assortment Of tr'nl-
mings of the latest styles and best qnaiity.
From 81 10 s. can be saved on each SUIT
~ Purchasing Of him, because lie can cut 10
batter advantage from roll than = strip
Repairing done upon short notice.
Call ani examine NJ his store en- tl'e west
side of the public squire.
Oct 22d. 1863. y5nii G. G. BUTlkhNEli
| SCHOOL BOOKS, BLANK BOOKS
Memorandum Diaries for f3, Legal cap. Fool
! ,an. Letter, MOTTO and National paper, Blank
\ ards, Schoolcards &c, as good as the best sna
cheap rs the cheapest at Pioneer Drug S'"'-
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1863-12-24
To Thomas q. Penton, Archibald NJ

To Thomas &. Penton, Archibald NJ.
Robinson T. David Smith.
You and each of you are hereby norhed
that there is now on file in the office Of the
clerk of the District Court Of Tam& County
Iowa, o petition Of Isaac L. Allen claiming
Of Yen the foreclosure Of your equity OF re-
demption in and to Lot No. q in Block No.
in the village Of Toledo il said county.
And that unless you appear thereto ana
defend on or before noon Of the ser oni day
of the next term Of said court commencing
on the third Monday OF February A. d. 1861
default will be entered against you and
judgment rendered thereon.
ISAAC L. ALLEN, Plaintiff.
Rev. Stamp
50 cents.
v5n4S
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1863-12-24

| Wednesday, Thursday, and Fri
t..y Of last week were little to tedious
; tell Of without shnddcring. The
torm formed on Wednesday cnlmina
ii on Thursday, and tried to calm
,wn somewhat on Friday. In tho
course Of the days VIC had all kinds
nd degrees Of weather but warm and
a;ny. In fact wc had on Thursday
more weather than has been crowded
Into one week for the last six months.
Don't Phew at this, or VIC will prove
i hy the knot holes, and crcviccs near
the doors and windows OF your dwell
A,ngs shops and offices. Don't you think
hat more weather passed through them
~ that day, than during any entire
geek FOR six months previous !? Acccdc
0 our proposition then.
We observe that Lieut.. Schactier
as arrived in town, looking quite well
hdeed.
The Lieutenant would like to take
-. til him on his return number OF
.'ama county boys to join his company
sch VIC all know was raised III this
onnty and is composed Of our OLD
hcquaintances.
Those who will volunteer, and would
ike belong to his company IN the 2stl
iowa Regiment can be taken there
without expense or much trouble 'fthc,
ill Just make it manifest 10 the Lieu
nant.
lii a recent letter received from Capt
LEY lie complimentcd the Iieutcnan
.,uitc highly, and also stated that hi
/ company was enjoying very goo'
Health. Come forward boys and enlis'
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1863-12-24
TEE MODEL SEWING AhtIIJE.
The Cheapest isa the World
THE WEED SEWING MACHINE
COMPANY, sos BROADWAY Y, n. y

Manufacture the most perfect machine for
sewing of all kinds ever presented to the
American public, and ehalleng comparison
with any sewing machine made in the United
States.
The Weed Machines, with al t'.eis
valuable Improvements, entirely overcome all
imperfections. They are
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1863-12-24

00&AoA S0A~A9
We would again return thanks to our many
customers for their past patronage, and knos-
ing that We can mako it to their advantage
10 deal with us. We respectfully solicit
continuance OF their trade. Our assortment
Of Staple and Fancy Dry Goods,
Boots & Shoes
Notions. Hosiery,
C1othinq, Groceries;
cutlery Inrtfiodre,
Quecns,c lInfs 4. Caps.
Wooacnmlre, Paints & Oils
Stationery, Rope
IRON e. Nails Glass &c. DC.
Will always be the best in this market, and
in short everything needed for the trade will
! he found with us cheaper than elscw here. Give
| us a call and see for yourselves.
| In fact we are determined
NOT TO BE UNDERSOLD
and wish it expressly understood that we
shall always be prepared TO do better Tor the
trade than any Of our Competitors.
wanted Wheat, Hides. batter, 8 Eggs &c
A. GALLEY JOHNSTON.
Oct Is, 1868.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-09-03

7 a * 3 ALE :

OH~e IF C2crL. B'd of .Spclz;Sor&,
Wood County, Wis.
AT OTICE is hereby given that
" the following described
were sold BY the County Treas
urcr of Wood County on the
Iith and 18th days Of May,
1861, for the taxes and charg-
cs thereon for the year 1860,
2nd the same are vet unre-
deemed in this Office, and the
holders Of certificates Of sale
Of said Lands will be entitled
to Tax Decd thereof, in ac-
cordance with tic laws Of this
State, unless redeemed On or
before the 18th day OF May,
1864. The interest and charg-
6, including redemption fees,
are computed TO the last day
OF redemption.
Given under my hand at
Grand Rapids, this both day
Of July, 1868.
THOMAS Z. SCOTT,
Clerk Of Board of Supervisors.
Township y, Range >,
Names. description, See, Unit
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-12-19

4 parnphlet il before US entitled "A Reply Ia
the Hon Reverdy Johnson's Attack on The Ad'
minsiration in the case OF fiiz John Porter,
Convicted Of Shameful Misbchayior Before The
Enemy" We refer Ia il not IN order Ia reopen
the csso of Fi'z John Porter. On him public
opinion. not les. t!an the Court, has long since
passed iudgmeni--wo ordering only at On. Eight
ness Of his punishment But tie cour'e which
Mr.. johnson has chosen Ia take IN regard 10 II
/. worthy Of brief examination. lie u to-day
A Senator from Maryland in the Congress of the
United State. Msr land is beyond question u
loyal state and supporter Of the Government.
II is material Ia inquire how her representative
81 .,nds on the e1idence Of the ease before ~.
Mr. Rey,rdy John-on's Reply" Is ep'ly de-
scribcd as an "Attaok on The AduindT,i on"
He was The paid counsel o! Mr.. Fit John Por-
ter. 4 such, hi duty ceased with the rendi-
ton VI the judgment in his clentr case. But
/, appeared that he was ambitious OF further dis
tinction. be presented himself before the coun-
try a. the friend OF the criminal, and as The AS
.ailauf of the Court and Of the President. Mr..
Reverb, johnson in tina, now character made
these charges:
1. The President of the Untoi states Paci.,d
the Fitz John Porter Court Martial.
2. The President of the United states corrupt
ly rewarded the members Of this Court for their
work by undeseryed promotion.
3. The PRECEDENT Of the United States neg
loctcd or refused Ia examine this evidence III
the case, but referred il to the Judge-Advocatc-
Gcnerul to sustain the finding by his argument,
aud % .Jcus tho President.
4. pJudgc- Adyocaie-GeneTal Holt ~ distorted
or co, cesled the evidence tina, Fit7 John Porter
was u.iustlg condemned.
Til .janplet Of Mr. johnson, which publishes
this iLActocn,, contains - page. The reader
will search them IN vain for proof OF the charges.
Tie little 81. dcnce brought forwards sufficiently
rcfuted otherwise. II appears that previously
70 the trial Mr.. Johnson declared Ia high
military officer that Porter was satisfied with
the Cont, and regarded it, members " as men
Of the highest honor and integrity" II appears
further, that subsequently to the trial, MIR.
johnson used ,nis language; " Whatsoever may
be the resy, neither General Porter nor his
friends car lave any ground Of complaint
against the court. consider ihe trial to have
been perfectly fair"
Mr.. johnson charges that three Of the Court
were made Msjor.Generals almost simultane-
ously with the publication Of the sentence;
referring 10 Generals Pren,iss, Buford, and
Casey. The firt two were in fact appointed
Nov. 70, 1862 Tho sentence Of the Court was
pronounced January 10. 1868. Ucn. Casey va,
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-12-19

field Coaipts from the ignition Of gas In Raoocon Pit
near Clover Hill. % miles from Richmond. Sixtecn
men were killed and three injured. The accident o.
casoned tremendous explosion. and the flames from
the Kissing gas assembled hundreds OF feet above
the orifce Of the pit. The overseer. MI Rsritan ID
among the dead.
Mutually, friendly and satisfactory expana'
lions have taken place between the Secretary OF State
and Lord Lyons concerning the recovery OF tho Choe
peake and her crew within the British Jurisdiction In
Nova Scotia. The Chesapeake having been taken In
British waters. will be given over to the Colonial au
thorties for adjudication.
The President issued proclamation on the
18th inst suspending certain uDhage and import duties
on the ships OF Nicaragua
Gold opened in tho street at 1921, sold at 1875,
and closed ls the Stock Exchange the quotation was
lsldsi In the afternoon thu price W" 1911 di32t closing
nj the latter The advance In the rate Of interest alarmed god
people aud prompted buying freely Stocks IN the street were
irregular generally the street prices ON THURSDAY
night AT Stock Exchange Government. bonds showed all
advance. have been irregular Early In tho day FOL
lowing s reaction Of Thursday night prices arc lower and the
leaves other sales realize the large profits Of the past
few days The decline Of short duration Money 10 7
Der cent and active The increased movement in Stocks pro
duces lively borrowing but at legal rates the supply ample
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-12-19
Cawu,nu by T1e TriIlne.

III, Worid. il will be- seen, commences with a
fling at our uneasy loyalty and ends win
An assertion Of it, own very easy counterpart.
We need not waste many words on this head.
! If 10 find the Rebels always right and our Gov
eminent dead wrong on every incidental issue
arising between them-if 10 magnify every
disaster to and dispaTage every triumph oil the
Union arms-if TO hold the Rebels essentially,
integrally right, and only technically, circum'
tautaly wruDg--if TO talk habitually ~ though
the efforts OF our Government to put down the
Eebellion were misjudged, il-directed, feeble,
and certain to eventuate in failure-if all these,
and ever 80 much more in the same vein, are
indications OF loyalty, then ~ The HoTsd de-
cidedly, prominently loyal Ifnot, not.
We dissent altogether from III, Eorids as
sertion that Benedict Arnold would have been
hanged By Washington, if captured in fair, open
fight, or that it you'd have been justifiable so
to treat him. If it would have been right 20 to
hang him, or Gen. Lee, or President Davis, II 80
captured, then We ought to have delivered over
Gen. Simon Il. Buckner, after biz capture at
Fort Donelson, to the State Of Kentucky, and
let her hang him for his most periidious treason,
a. she was eager to do. Buckner had grossly
abused and betrayed her confidence. while in
command Of the State Guard, using his high
position and the great influence it gave him to
corrupt her young men under bis command and
allure them into the Rebel ranks. Yet The Hoyid
may remember thaewe earnestly insisted that
he should not be given up TO her for trial rs
traitor, but treated and exchanged as prisoner
Of war-ss was done. We loathe the murder
of Marshal Ney little loss than that Of the Due
dEnghien. We detest the memory Of the muir
dcrer of Riego. We shall ever abhor The hid
eous crime committed by Austria in hanging
Navy Sander and bis brave cOmpatrots after
Gorgey's treacherous surrender of Villagof
The shedding Of human blood for vengeance
sske-or under any impulse but that Of stern
overriding necessity-no matter whether in
Peace or in Warts in our view an incapable
crime against Humanity.
We perceive, then, no pertinencc, no force III
The Horid's talk about Governments de (aeto
and Governments de jure. We care not Il but
ton how closely tho SlayeboIdors' Rebellion is
assimilated 10 our fathers Revolution. For
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-12-19

made Major. General January IL, his appoint
mcnt dating back to May 81, 1862, the day OF
the baltic Of Fair Oaks, for services in wmch
battle the promotion was conferred.
Mr.. johnson says that Gen. Hunter the
President of the Court, was Immediately after
the decision1 returned to command Eom
which he had been shortly before removed
But Gen Hunter had not been removed from
bis command, and of course was not restored
to it for services rendered on this court-martal.
He had been granted leave OF absence, ana
during it had been assigned TO duty on this
court. Two weeks before its adjournment, he
received orders TO return TO his command as
soon as the trial was ended.
| The attack on Judge Acknowledgement Holt
may also DO briefly disposed OF. MIR. johnson
was the author Of Porter's written defense, in
which il is stated that the Judge-Advocate-
General conducted the prosecution calmly and
fairly so far rs OH him depended. In suboc-
quently furnishing review of the testimony to
the President, at his request, Judge Holt acted
in accordance with military precedent and with
the custom of his office. He has furnished and
continues to furnish similar reviews in numerous
eases; in none Of which, except Mr. Porter's,
have the counsel or the defendant objected to
the practice. The claim Of the prisoner TO speak
last is Just one in military tribunals, and was
granted To Porter. His WAS the last and the
only speech before the Court Judge Hollis re-
view was submitted to the President after the
Court had reached its decision.
II was unnecessary To consider these charges
in detail, but differentiation will serve to show
wha, the animus of Mr.. Johnson's pamphlet "as.
He assaed the Government from within at amo-
ment when il was yehemently assaed from with
out. Ii was contending with great rebellion, ana
to suppre,, it needed the unlimited confidence
and support Of all loyal citizens. Above all, 1t
needed Ia be trusted BY the army which was
fighting it, battles. Such a moment Mr.. John
son chose to destroy 80 far A. he could, the pub
lie confidence in the Government, To withdra"
from il public support and TO alienas. the aiicc-
tons Of the army. We think il worth while to
put him Oh record. He has now discovered
that Maryland means 10 stand By The
COY ernmert. and he wisely chooses Ia 60 with
hi State. lis loyalty may be strengthened 4 he
i, reminded hov much there is in hi past record
which mead, 10 he wiped ont.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-12-19

| Aeech, which We have before us, LII which he
quotes from tho books and papers, ais truly
mode. thon most serious error has been com
mitted IN the construction Of our naval stoam
vessels.
The Secretary Of the Navy 10 now building,
and has built, hundreds of ships, whose engines
are made to work without using the expansive
power Of steam; and tbi. departure from the
wel-set.led system on which the nayies OF the
world and ali commercial ships have always
been built, has been made, It would seem, upon
the faith Of "a single experiment, tried Oh an old
steamboat frozen fast in the ice OF Lake Ere,
by three engine drivers Of the NM which es'
pertinent was sworn by Mr.. Reedc 90 his trials
neither to prove nor 10 tend to prove anything
about the laws OF expanded steam, and which
sherwood himself admitted was just as well ex'
planned by the theory that the valves OF the
machine leaked, a. by the theory that the SCI
cncc and practice Of the world for hall century
were mistaken. NoT has il been pretended that
there was any advantage TO be gained by these
innovations; for il is not claimed that the use Of
steam cxponsivcly produces loss, but only that
the new methods are no morSe than the old ones.
II il, perhaps, the first instance on record where
immense risks have been assumed without even
promise N profit.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-12-19
TRIPLE S H E E Il .
NEWS OF THE DAY.
THE WAR.

n, Thursday night force Of Rebel cavalry,
a., Noschv's command said to DO 800 to LOCO strong
Cal unon Co. l. 18th New York. at Sangsers Station
,b,ee miles west Of Fairfax. wounded one man. cap
,arsd four burned the tents Of the company, robbed
so women Of their jewelry. and tried to burn the rs
road bridge Our boys fought them braely from
behind their encanpment. and succeeded Ill driving
them off The Rebels had wagons with Them aud took
OF all but one Of their killed and wounded. savalIy
were sent in PURSUIT on Friday morning.
The steamship Arago. Capt. Gadsden, arrived
on Friday morning from Port Royal. with dates to
three D. nj. Tuesday from Charleston Ban Among her
passengers ia Brig Gen. r. s. Foster and portion CT
bis staff The Arago brings further details of the loss
of the weelawkep. from which it appears that 81 per
sons lost their lives prize the soop Josephine had
been taken The bcmbardment goes slowly on. The
late high tides and storms had washed away eight feet
ofths beach of Morris and Folly Islands.
Adispatch from Cumberland Gap Of the 10th
Inst says that portion OF Longstrec,s army. on the
ltth attacked the Union advance at Beanes Station
and ospturad p loads Of Quartermasters stores Also
THAI Gen. Wilcox had fallen back 10 Ta1ewel aud was
certifying. later dispatch Of the SAME day, says shat
she Union citizens leaving Knoxville, and gong IN
the direction OF Big Greek Cap. Fighting was in
progress at Bairs Cross Roads.
There has been o severe snow-storm on the
Western Plains- Many persons arc believed TO have
r,rshsd from cold and cattle BY thousands have died
f,om lack Of food. large number Of trains are on'
sad great anxiety IL felt for them. AT Leayenworih
on tbs lsth snow vas IA inches deep and 90 drifted
that the roads were hlockaded.
During the march of our troops from Chatta-
ncoxs against LOngstreet at Knoxville Changers corps
u in advance Of Longstreets ammunition train. while
Howards corps in the There being no escape
for the train. 40 loads OF ammunition and two loco
motives were run into the river at Loudon.
On the 18th inst. the steamboat Brazil while
passing below Rodney. Miss was fred upon by Rebels
on shore Three women and one man were killed. The
firing Of shot ard shell into boat load Of women and
children is Of coafsc high act Of chiyalry.
The Congressional Committee OF Elections
have aow before them i've contested cases from Wis
conan. two from Pennsylvania one from Massachu
setts one from Kentacky, from Maryland one from
Iowa and one from Virginia
The City OF Washington, from Liverpool
Dec . and the -Aus.ralasisn from Liverpool Dec. s.
via Qaeen Dec o. arrived here yesterday. Tier
newe has been anticipated but they bring seven days
later foreign files.
Dispatches OF the 18th from Chattanooga say
this. the army viii go into Winter quarters AL is
srie.: the sifuat.on unchanged.
rive deserters were executed on Friday in the
As,ny Of the Potonac.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-12-19
CONGRESS.

S.sArE, Doc. l--Mr. Harding introduced bill
authorizing tie President TO negotiate treaties with
certain bands Of Indians OF Oregon. Mr.. Wilson re
ported back with amendments the Bounty Law. Also
the blu amendstory Of The Enrolment act With amend
msnts one of thona repeating the $3oosoumuaton ard
aud a. TO that be led very serious dcubts NJ. Dixon
offered an amendment exempting c!ergym.n nom the
draft Mr. Sumner resolution for rule requiring
Senators to take the oath OF prescribed by 'he
act OF Congress before entering upon their duties, was
taken up Mr. salisbury sad tina, his colleague (Bss
sr was the only Senator TO be affected by the order
and he had the right to ask that the question
Involved should ho referred to tho COMMITTEES
GU TIE Judiciary FOR their action and opinion
Mr.. salisbury tieD made motion 10 that
erect. Mr.. TTunbull opposed the motion
Mess2s. johnson and Collarner did not See that
any good could result from tie reference proposed by
Mr. Sousbury. NJ. Sumner believed that no report
.or affect tie nd. OF Senators he therefore NOS ed
prompt action Mr. Clark saw no reason for the refer
.nce Mr.. Baytrd said that he was unwilling without
the decision Of the Senate 70 take the oath de want
ed thsis decison on this subject Barring bis 'is7'
against the utionaity VI the cath, he (Bayard
co1 take the oath readily any member OF this
body Messr. McDougan and Powell advocated the
reference to the Committee. Mr.. Ten Eycs could see
DO good resull iron the reference the Judiciary
Committee are OF the opinion now ~ when they
reported the act The Senate refused by II majority.
10 re;e, the resolution 10 tho Judiciary Committee
wi;.OI concluding ,he subject, the Senate went into
ESrrntivs session Adjourned.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-12-19
GENERAL NEWS.

The Senate o, Virginia, now in session a
A@tsadris passed bin on Friday for The election ol
Oe,sestes By tie people TO Convention 10 assemble IN
that cS Oh the .5iL Of January. to alter and amend
the state Consultation to abolish slavery IN Tie
coIrliss OF Accouac, Northampton, Princes Anne.
Elizabeth City ard York, and including the cities OF
Norfolk and Portsmouth. Iy the Presidents Proc
laBs,,on Of January lat Gil Slaves in the remainder
al lie State The act sets forth the reason
for tie change that, vitbops it, the Executive and Ju
aics. officers Of tie State in executing the laws be-
tween master and slave win be brought Into conflict
with lie military authorities Of The United States
bill Tor similar purpose is pending In the House of
Delegates Prom these Two viii be framed, BY Com
nttec OF Conference, act which II Is expected VIII
p,ss both Houses ~ Monday.
Judge Roosevelt Of New-York, has brought
hi. sga tende. case before the Supreme Court ofihe
United States IL presents the following features;
Judge Roosevelt wSs .led upon bond the defendant
offered him legal seer notes he refused TO take them
~ .,us yaS thus made in Of the Circuit Courts u
that State. Tie decision there rendered against
The onstitution.ty OF tie act u Congress. The
va. taken by appeal to the Court 81 Appeals Of New
Yor., whcse tho dcelsiOn reversed. Hr. EOOse'
welt then took OF. writ Of 20 bring IL before tho
supreme Court under the 18th section 0f,he act The de-
fendant n error moved dismiss the writ of error for
want Of jurisdicon, alleging that there IL 10 appeal
because the decision below in favor Of the consttu
toDa.ty Of the act Mr.. Rocker appears In favor Of
tie motion and James b. Henry 10 resist js
IL was Representative Crayens oil Indiana
who Thursday moved " separate the resolutions Of
Representative Smith Of Kentucky in the House Of Re
representatives. In order " have vote upon them seps
ssy This statement Is considered proper 10 DO made
y some Of the gentlemen who voted for and carried hs
proposition. Tor while they were ready TO vote for the
resolves declaring it the duty Of Congress to pass al
necessary bills to .uppy men and money. and rendering
thanks " the army In the field there was much In thu
s,. r..oution wi ch opposed armstice interyen
,su or mediation or propositions for peace from any
ogsr,,, &c. for which they could not vote.
Tie Richmond wig OF Dec. To- saysi VI
1aarSasy I~ss A. -VIoAion took pace ~ ''s V1s''''