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Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-08-21
NEWS BY LAST NIGHTS MAIL.

The latest news from Charleston is that a
terrific bombardment Of the rebel works
had taken place, and that Sumter was breach
ed in three places. 1t is thought that Gil.
more assaulted the works on the 18th. The
account says that the " indications are that
the rebels will depend principally upon their
distractions and inner line of defences in
the attack Of to- morrow. The Ironsides will
engage Fort Wagner, and keep it silent,
while the monitors and shore batteries en-
gage Sumter. The wooden feet and mortar
schooners will engage Moultrie. It will be a
grand affair.
The draft is progressing quietly in New
York.
We have reports ofmarchrng and counter
marching in Virginia, and it is thought prob
able that on engagement may take place at
any time. The movements there certainly
indicate active operations,
There is report that Grant supersedes
Meade, and that Mcpherson takes Grants
place. We hardly credit it.
FUTILE AccEPTs.-A Des Moines special
to the Chicago Tribune, dated Aug. l4th,
says that James NJ. Ellwood, late Chairman
Of the Copperhead State Central Committee,
received . letter this morning from Keosau.
qua. Van Buren, county, announcing that
General futile had accepted the nomination
for Governor, rendered to him by three out
Of five Copperhead committeeman" IF this
report is correct, we are disappointed in the
man. If Tuttle places himself on the plat
form adopted at the last State Convention Of
the so-called Democracy, and accepts it as
IN expression Of his political sentiments
and is willing that Mason and Duncombe be
associated with him on the ticket, he is not
the out and-out Union man that we had
heretofore supposed him to be. A majority
Of the candidates are anti-war men at the
expense Of national honor, and if General
futile accepts the invitation to become chief
among copperheads he will have proved him.
self guilty of the worst kind of double deal.
ing, and will be unworthy Of the confidence
and esteem he has enjoyed.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-08-21

During the trial trip of little new steamer
near Muscatine, Iowa, tho boiler exploded,
killing and injuring eleven persons
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-08-21

There is nothing new from Vicksburg.--
Sickness seems, for the past few days, 10 b
sbatiag
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-08-21

The great question for military men when
this war began was, which of our inexperi-
enced officers is capable of handling on the
field hundred thousand men2 Mcdowell,
though with Scott's assistance, failed. So
did Pope. So, till Antietaln, did Mcclellan
himself. So did Hooker at Charlottesville.
So did Burnside. Many insist that the bat.
tie best fought on our side since the war be-
gan was Gettysburg To Meade's skilful
handling Of his forces on that field, even
more than his prompt and judicious choice
Of the ground, they think our splendid sue
cess there due. And the progress of the
army since has displayed the ablest military
skill. What mistakes have occurred Every
where are to be seen unmistakable signs offs
sleepless energy and sklllful hand. The
enemy heen everywhere foiled, harrassed,
defeated. True, he has escaped, but his es.
cape was unavoidable. When has not an
army with its rear open been able to get
away from an enemy!
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-08-21

TEE areh.devil and traitor. JEFF. Davis,
used to put things through with high hand.
He was in the habit Of giving orders and
hurting anathemas and penalties along with
them with very arbitrary recklessness and
profusion. Latterly he finds it necessary to
change his tune and tone considerably. In
fact he is down on his "marrow bones" be.
fore the people. He prays, beseeches, and
coDjures them to come to his assistance and
help roll back the tide Of war which seems
likely to overwhelm the whole tribe of trait.
ors. JEFF is doubtless in earnest. His fear
begins to harrow his traitorous soul. The
rivers of blood he has caused to be spilled,
begin to darken his spirit and make his heart
desperate with fearful forebodings. He sees
the end drawing near. He looks at the in
fanny to which he is doomed, he sees that
even Copperheads cannot save him, and he
calls, like maniac, for aid. even on women
and children! What hell the miserable
traitor has made for himself! What fate
and what lesson he has wrought out for
himself, his rebel dupes and his Copperhead
conspirators ?--Burlington Haukeye.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-01-10
Washington Specials.
Washington, Jan {


Secretary Chase has prepared france
bill for the Senate Finance Committee to
whom it was referred. The bill is de-
signed to afford temporary relief to Treas
ury Notes and Bonds to the amount of
5000. 100000.
1t is reported that the Judiciary Com
mittee of the House intend to make a re-
port condemnatory of the President
Emancipation Proclamation as being I'M
constitutional and imperative.
The House Naval Committee reported
to-day upon resolution directing them to
inquire into the cheapest, most expedient
and trustworthy mode Of placing vessels
of war upon Lake Ontario md other great
lakes, and including the enlargement Of
the Erie Canal. Lock conclusion Of the
report is in these words: sin view OF the
financial considerations the committee are
Of the npfiuionv first that the cheapest !,
most expedlent and trustworthy mode Of
placing war vessels upon La Ike Ontario
and the other lakes should an emergency
for doing SO at any time arise, is to launch
them in the first instance upon those
waters second, that it is not necessary
nor is it expedient for the purpose offered
to establish water communication adopte d
to the passage of vessels OF war from other
waters to the lakes.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-01-10
FROM CAIRO AND BELOW

CAIRO, Jan. y.
The steamer Lancher arrived at Mem.
phis "Wednesday morning from Helena
bar. She brings nothing later from yicks-
burg. All was quiet at Hclens, which
would seem to indicate that Gen. Sber.
man had not yet left for below.
The officers of the steamer Blue Vino
had been released
A few days since nine telegraph re-
pairers were captured by guerrillas, 20
miles from Memphis, and within sight Of
a federal company. They were paroled .
We are now in telegraphic communi-
cation with Memphis.
There Is rumor here tonight thar
fighting has been renewed near Vicks-
burg. can trace it to no reliable
source, though information to that effect
may have passed over the wires from
Memphis.
Three trains with supplies have reach
Corlnth from Memphis. That garrison
had been on half rations three weeks
j. Nj. Hunter and others, Of Ashley.
ILL.,, sent telegraph to Gen. futile 10.
day, saying that negroes sent there by
the government had been arrested. ver.
being tried, and would be sold, and asks
ii there is no redress for it.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-01-10
Washington, Jan. s

The French Minister, in an interview
granted, to-day, to Mr.. Cornell Jewett,
declared that the policy Of the Empprer
OF France In proposing mediation, was
wholly friendly to the United States, and
was inspired by desire to see the Union
re-established upon basis of mutual con-
cession; that Napoleon was seriously in
terested in the prosperity and progress of
America aud the people Of the American
nation, and that for the sake of that ma
ton and of humanity he had made a
friendly call upon other powers to join
him in proposing, to both parties, the war
in America now should end, and declar-
ed that France had no desire to make
herself an Arbitrator between certain States,
but that OF mediation of other nations
was accepted or if we ourselves should
meet in convention she would be glad to
tender her friendly offers; that in this
spirit only was it proposed by France that
England and Russia should join her in
the suggested mediation, and which could
only take place with the consent and ex-
pressed desires of the American Govern
ment; that Napoleon thought the war
and causes that led to it, could not now
be settled without concession, and he was
also of the opinion that conciliatory
spirit under a suspension of hostiIities
would lead to peace.
M. MERCER also declared that he wish
ed understood that the large expedition
to Mexico was meant only to retain the
crown of France uninjured by military
defeat,and that it had ndVonnection with
or regard to the American war that the
American people could not point to any
act OF France of sufficiency to justify
the charge that she was hostile to the
Union or country. M. MERCER finally
showed to MIR. Jewett, and gave him per-
mission to make use of the following pas
sage in q recent dispatch to him from
Dranan Del Heys:
Express frankly, and in such manner
as to b we'll understood by the American
people around you, that the Government,
Of the Emperor would always be happy il
he contributed 70 the r.c;6c:t;cu os Z
friendly nation, at all times, on any con-
ditions, alone. or as proposed with the
concurrence of Great Britain and Rus
STA, or with those Of any other power
that may be desirable by America to CO.
oparate, q duty to humanity and good
policy, and with view to the best condi-
tons tor the future Of the American ma.
! ton.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-01-10
GOVERNORS MESSAGE.

Detroit, Jan. 5.
The State Legislature assembled at
Lansing yesterday. The Governor Mes
sage was delivered to-day. The financial
affairs Of p State are represented to lie
in mol satisfactory condition. Large
sinking finds have been provided for
the gradual extinguishment of the present
State debt, and scheme of taxation not
burdensome inaugurated, which will pre-
vent further.increase Of the debt. The
State has furnished in all 55, 500 soldiers,
OF which "a, 400 were sent previous 10
July last vel to be raised to fill the
quota under the last call for 600,O9U
$500. Abiding to the proclamation OF
emancipation. which is heartily endorsed.
he ~ We are about To strike hands with
every loyal person of the South, whether
while or black, and we shall no longer
respect the claims Of white traitor to
compel black loyalists to aid the same in
destroying the Government.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-01-10
Cincinnati, Jan. 9.

1theihuatty JILL o
To-Uaj. Gen. Halieck, Washington:
| have just received dispatch from
Gen. Granger that the cavalry force of
about 1900 men which he sent TO East
Tennessee on the 2Ist ul.,, under com.
mand of Gen. Carter, to destroy the East
Tennessee r. r., bridges, &C., have been
heard from. Granger has just received
q dispatch from General Carter at Man
chester. who is on his return, stating that
on the Both he entirely destroyed the Iron
and Wantega bridges with 10 miles of
railroad. 80 rebels were killed, wounded
and taken prisoners. 700 stand of arms,
and large amount Of flour, commissary
and other rebel stores, and also loco
motive and two cars we're destroyed. A
brisk skirmish took place at the Wantega
bridge, and another at Jonesville. We
lost but 10 men. This expedition, as
characterized by Gen. Granger, has been
one Of the most gallant aud daring Of the
war, and was attended with great hard
ships and privations, owing to the almost
impracticable nature Of the undertaking,
the length of the route Of nearly 200 miles
this way, and the inclement season. The
important results Of this expedition can
hardly be overrated, severing, as it has,
the main rebel army communication be-
tween Virginia and the South Vest
Gen. Carter and his officers and men de.
serve the thanks of the country. Great
credit is also due to Maj. Gen. Granger,
under whose immediate supervisor the
expedition was fitted out.
Signed II. G. WRIGHT,
Maj. Gen. Commanding.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-01-10

South, who were called intelligent, really
believe that Mr.. Lincoln had negro blood
in his veins. "Beliepe, she replied, to b.
sare they belicpe n--I believe a---Ikno,
he as 'hay niyyer." looked at her,
and said, is it possible ? las if she had
convinced me of the truth of what she
said, what mixed race you .Southermers
are. Mr.. Lincoln is from the South, and
| believe is as near white as any South
erner | have ever met. and you tell me
that even he is "half niger" Mr., Edi-
tor, it is scarcely necessary for me to add
that the further discussion of that subject
was indefinitely postponed. And now,
Mr. Editor, / want your opinion, because
| know that you can give an opinion las
is an OPINION" as Capt. Edward Cattle
would say. Was guilty ofa violation of
the Constitution ? If you answer that /
was, then have another Am | not JUS
tilted under the war power? If you ans
wer these questions to suit me, you may
again hear from
ONE Who TAKES NOTES.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-01-10
Southern News.
Tullahoma, Jan. s.

Iullahoma, Jan. b.
Being unable to dislodge the enemy
from his entertainments, and hearing of
reinforcements, withdrew from his front
night before last He has not followed
My cavalry are close on his front.
BRAxToN BRAaa.
The Richmond papers contain the fol-
lowing -
The Dispatch characterizes the MUIR
freesboro fight asa singular affair and can.
not rcconr'c Glae. trs. with his last
dispatch
The Examiner says it was disappoint-
mont but not i disaster, and finds conso Ia
ton in the fact that the Union army was
probably crippled.
Vicksburg, Friday 2d.-This morning
our forces advanced against the enemy
who were occupying the works on the
lake, compelling them to evacuate the place
and leaving all their implements for exc
cutting fortihcatons. Our forces now oc-
cupy the whole country bordering on tie
lake, the enemy having returned to their
transports and gone down the Yazoo.--
The enemy have left Chickasaw bayou
and are reported as going in their
transports to Snyder's Bluff, on the va
ZOO, where it is supposed they will make
an attempt to storm our works. Our for
ces are we'll advised of their movem ents.
The Examiner says the danger of fnan-
cial ruin to the Confedefacy Is imminent
and the high prices resulting from the
enormous issue of Treasury Notes are an
enemy more formid lole than the yankee
armies. It recommends a tax bill to pro-
duce S150,O00 900.
The Examiner publishes the emancipa.
ton proclamation, with details from New
York papers of negro jubilees over il
throughout the North.
jeff Davis was serenaded in Richmond
last Monday night, and made long speech
claiming a rebel victory at Murfreesboro.
in addition to that of Fredericksburg
and predicting that cut of it will come
disaffection in the North, which is ulti
mately te separate that section from the
Eastern States.
| The death of the fugitive rebel Cover
nor, - ackson, of Missouri, is confirmed
1t occurred at Little Rock.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-01-10
Kentucky Legislature.

FThHklOTl. Jan. D.
Legislature met to-day. The Cover
nor recommends Kentucky to refuse Lin
coins emancipation proclamation, and
protests against any interference with the
slave policy as unwarranted by the Con-
stitution. and thinks the proclamation
freeing slaves in rebellious States inflicts
upon Kentucky fatal and indiscreet
blow. The proclamation will have the
effect TO FIRE the whole South into one
burning mass of inexhanstible hate, and
will destroy all hope of reconstructing
the Union, which is only possible by ad-
herring TO the Constitution. The proola-
nation is an usurpation Of power by the
President under a special plea of military
necessity. He advises the legislature to
put on record their protest against the
proclamation
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-01-10
The Rebels In Springfield.

N1es 1]VU1nI Vdu. 6EH.
Telegraphic communication with Spring.
field ceased at 5 o'clock this morning -
The enemy entered our stoekades ester.
day afternoon. Our force is reported 10
be 1000 strong, with two pieces of artil-
lery. Springfield contains very large
amount OF army stores, arms, smmuni-
ton, &c.
Gen. Browns left shoulder is badly
splintered, and he will have to submit to
amputation to save his life.
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Is Y TEIEC r a p n,
The President Congratulates Rose
Grams.

NASHVILLE, Jan, Z, 1868.
President Lincoln congratulates the
General commanding as follows:
WASHINGTON, Jan. 5, 1868.
To MAJ. Gen. Rosecrans:-
Your dispatch announcing the retreat
of the enemy, has just reached here God
bless you and all with you. Please ten.
der to all, and accept yourself, the nation S
gratitude for your and their skill, endur-
ance and dauntless courage.
A. LINCOLN.
Secretary Stanton also congratulates
the General and the army.
Henry Vinbell, negro, of Charleston,
s. G., slave of Col. Walters, of Bragg's
staff. received his emancipation papers
from General Rosecrans tonight, under
the Presidents proclamation.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-01-10
A REBEL RAID ON SPRINGFIELD.

81. Louis, Jan. 8.
Advices from Springfield state that
rebel force. reported to be GOO strong,
under Barber and Marmaduke, with 6
pieces of artillery, were within 81 miles
OF that place and opened on the town with
out giving any notice 10 remove the wo-
men and children. 1000 rebel cavalry in
line of battle were yicible from the town.
Gen. Brown has coopholed the houses FOR
musketiy and will make vigorous re-
sistance.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-01-10

Washington, Jan. Q.
HOUSE.

HOUSE.
Burlington presented. from Committee
on Military Affairs, majority report Of
the bill asking the raising of 20, 900 vol
unteers for Tennessee.
Sargent introduced bill TO establish a
branch mint in Nevada Referred to
Committee on Ways and Means.
Mallory introduced bill amendatory
to an act relative to the construction OF
bridges over tie Ohio river. Referred to
Committee on Roads and Canals.
Stuart. from the Committe on Ways
and Means, reported an appropriation bill,
which was made the special order for
Wednesday.
The House, in Committee OF the whole.
resumed the consideration of the excise,
Judicial and Legislative appropriation
bill.
SENATE.
Wilson, of Mass, introduced bill to
construct ship canal for the passage
OF naval and other vessels from the Misss-
tippi River to Lake Michigan, and to en-
large locks of the Erie and other canals,
TO adapt them TO the defense of the north.
ern lakes. Ordered to be printed.
Wilson gave notice of bill to aid the
State u Western Virginia, to the speedy
and final abolition OF slavery therein.
Powell called for the resolution censur-
ing Gen'l Grants order expelling Jews.
Hale said the order had already been
repealed.
Mr.. Powell was glad of that, and COM
mended the President for doing SO, but
he wished to have the resolution passed
to show the opinion of the Senate.
Mr.. Clark thought the order was wrong,
but be was not willing to censure General
Grant. now fighting in defence Of his
country. He moved to postpone tho
resolution indefinitely. Gen. Grant had
issued IN order which no one thought
right, and which had been promptly re-
yoked, and there he thought the matter
ought to rest.
Hale moved to lay the resolution on
the table, which was agreed to. Yeas,
80 nays, 8.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-01-10
lin n csota Lcgl.fature.

st. Paul, Jan. 8.
The Legislature convened Tuesday
Gov. message confined mostly to State az
fairs and present Indian outrages.
Minnesota has furnished 50 men over
her quota, besides crushing the greatest
Indian difficu lty ever known in this coun-
try and demands the Indians be removed
from The border States.
Cante.t Tor Senator next Tuesday.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-01-10
w ashington, Jan. 8,

To May. Gen. Wright Commandiny:--
The daring operations and brilliant
achievements Of Gen. Carter and his
command, are without parallel in the
history Of the war, and deserve the thanks
Of the country. This expedition hiss
proved the capacity Of our cavalry for
daring and dashing movements, which I
do not doubt will be initiated by others.
Signed,l III. w. HALLacK.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-01-10
yIcksburg News from Rebel Sources.
ra.~o Jar

Cairo, Jan. 8.
We have nothing further that is reli-
able from Vicksburg.
The rebels have planted batteries on
both sides of the Mississippi at Cypress
Bend, thus preventing the passage of
transports up. When necessary, the
gunboats will soon clear this out.
BY way of Grenada the rumor had
reached Memphis that there had been no
fighting at Vicksburg since Monday, the
10th of December, aud that Sherman was
waiting for the cooperation from below.
The Bulletin also states that it has re-
liable information that forces from Bank 9
command were near Vicksburg.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-01-10
Convention Of Iron M ouiders.
pitisburg, Jan. s.

The fourth annual convention of the
Iron Moulders' Union, organized in this
city yesterday, elected VIM. H Stylus, Of
Philadelphia, President, I. Smycr. of AL
ALBANIA, Recording Secretary, o. Hudson,
of Cincinnati, Corresponding Secretary,
Jas. Clarity, Of st. Louis, Financial Sec
rotary, VIM. Koran, Louisville, Treasu-
rer and Geo. w. Barr, Of Cincinnati,
Door keeper.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-01-10
GEN. BROWN WOUNDED WILL
HOLD GUT TILL REINFORCE-
MENTS ARMlyE. 49, ! - N

Sc. Louis, Jan. 5.
Gen. Curtis received the following dis
patch from Gen. Brown, dated Spring
field, 5 o'clock p, m:--The enemy have
commenced lighting. My men are be-
having we'll. ! am holding all the strong
positions and the enemy must fight To-
night they are fighting for bread,
DR.. Melicher sends the following, ds-
ted this p. m,:--Gen. Brown is badly
wounded. There has been no severe
fight since noon. The enemy is in large
force. The enemy took one of our guns
but were repulsed at dark. Militia rein
forcements are coming in. Prisoners
say Marmaduke Is in command. | will
be reinforced tonight. i.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-01-10

" "1RshukSUuy JWH %.
Advices from the army Of the Poto-
mac shows that our pickets extend from
Falmouth TO King George C. II. It'll
ascertalned that rebel incursions are
nightly made below the Cour, House for
long distance. and negroes are carried
away and sent South. The greater por-
tion, however, Of the slaves i'm the long
neck of land between the Rappahannock
and the Potomac rivers have already
made their escape to our lines, bringing
with them their masters tearDsand other
property
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-01-10
FOREIGN NEWS

Halifax, Jan. 8.
The Africa, from Liverpool 9Th,
Queenstown 28th, has arrived.
News of the Federal defeat at Freder-
icksburg was received.
Friends Of the North were greatly dis
appointed.
Commercial advertising meager.
, Business suspended by the holidays
como transactions in cotton " an adj
vance. BreaJstuffs quiet and Grmer.-
Consols 92!@92s.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-01-10
GEN. CORCORAN ADVANCING.
Baltimore. Ian. @.

A correspondent of the American at
Suffolk says Gen. Corcoran yesterday adj
vanced ON the rebels on the Black Water
in force and will give Gen. Price battle
if he desires.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-01-10
XAsnINaToN, D. O., Jan. Cd. e,

So NJ Vhhs Aus uo.
J. 3. HOWELL, ESQ,
Dear Sir Il had intended giving YOU
absorption Of New Y ears in Washington,
but gentleman who is much better quail.
fled to do it than myself, has undertaken
the task. | will, therefore. only relate a
conversation which took place not one
hundred miles from this city. happen
cd to be in company, where was South
ern lady. young, pretty, and intelligent,
but secsM antensifed. had heard her
abuse the North, the Government, and
Mr. Lincoln, J found myself il oouvol.
sation with gentleman. This young lady
being present, something was said about
visiting the President, New Years, when
size volunteered the remark, that she
would not go to see Abe Lincoln; that he
Was " half niger" replied sarcasti-
cally, that | believed some people at the