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Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-03-06
The Loss ofthe Ram Queen OF the.Wcst

VI
A correspondent of the Chicago Tribuns
gives detailed account of the capture by
the rebels of the us. ram, Queen Of the
West, which ran the blockade at Vicksburg
on the 10th of last month, and which did an
immense sight Of damage to rebel shipping
and property, before being captured The
correspondent says: al
We had heard a rebel battery was in po-
sition, eighty miles from the mouth of Red
River, at Gordon's Landing, and as We ap-
preached within three hundred yards of the
:ort while rounding point the pilot ran the
Queen hard aground. In this position the
rebel batteries opened fire upon us with
guns bearing on the fort, and could not re-
! ply. One shot, coming between the case
mate and deck, perforated the steam chest,
escape down the river-some in skiffs, some
on cotton bales and some on the De Solo,
The steam penetrated every portion of the
vessel; but the fracture was so small that
but one nan was scalded very seriously
One engineer is not expected to live, and one
white man and four negroes were drowned.
| 1uC correspondent VI suC AVE-" 1OtN hCE-
all was taken prisoner, and is now with the
rest at Alexandria, La. .-s 1~H.... 81 ....-a.
Col. Elet escaped to the De Soto on bale
of cotton. The enemy have possession of
the Queen of the West.
All survivors were removed to the Era
No. 5, and the De Soto was blown up and
sunk. s -.a ..sas re.. = xxi
Weswere pursued by tie gunboat w. H.
Webb, but fortunately just before she over
took us, when we were eight miles south Of
Natchez we met the United States gunboat
Indianola, which had run the batteries at
Vicksburg the Friday previous. The Indi-
anola fred two guns at the Webb, and she
ran like deer. We remained with the In
dianola two days and started for Vicksburg
on Wednesday evening. r,.H eli. r.e,g.-
am happy to say that the correspondent
Of the Chicago Tribune, who accompanied
the Queen Of the West, escaped bodily in
jury. He was badly frightened and lost his
haversack, papers, and suit Of clothing.
At Grand Gulf the Era was fired into by a
6-pounder, but although thirty shots were
fired, not one took effect. At Carthage we
were again fired upon with three guns az.
pounders) forty-six shots were sent after u.s.
At Warrenton we received twenty-five shots
-one hundred in all north of Natchez, not
one Of which disabled us. a"J s.. O. .f
At midnight Friday evening we arrived at
our old anchorage. .lf ga .t .........
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-03-06

GorNG TOO FAR.-Thc Peace Democracy
are going too far. Their successes last fall
have made them prcposterous. They seem
to conclude, because the people chose to
elect Democrats to Office in two or three Sta
ties, that they are not only opposed to the
Administration but in sympathy with trea-
son. Hence the extreme disloyalty of the
peace men of Connecticut, and the increasing
denunciation of the war by the leaders Of
disloyalty here and elsewhere. But they
should beware! Party ties are strong but
they can be broken. Love for the Union is
passion with the people; and it only re-
quires that they be convinced that their lea
ders are plotting against it to secure their
disc omfiturc and disgrace.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-03-06
our NEW NAVY AT NEW YORK.

There are no less than fifteen iron. clad and
eight wooden men of-war now in course of
construction in tho neghborhood of New
York, most Of them well advanced and four
q five nearly ready for sea. The iron clads
nre the Comanchc, Dictator, Dunderburg, Kc-
Okuk, Manhattan, Mahopac, Tccumseh, Mia;
tonomah, Puritan, Catskill and Roanoke
The bPassaic, Montauk and Weehawkcn,
built at New York, are in active service
The wooden vessels are the Chcnango,
Genesec, Maunee, Metacomct, Mendoza, Mack.
inaw, Otsego and Shamrock The Lackawa-
na, Ticonderoga, and Mondota, have been re-
Gently launched, the former being at sea on
active service. n7la r.-. 80
The iron-clad Dictator is one Of EricSson's
great ocean steam frigates, 800 feet in length,
80 feet in width, with 90 feet depth of hold,
very sharp bow, and is expected to make 20
miles an hour. The Puritan is an exact
copy Of the Dictator The Roanoke is a
mammoth harbor battery, with three turrets,
the hull the same as any sea- going vessel,
with the exception Of the armor. The tire.
mendOus ram, Dunderburg, is expected to
be inyincible to any shot that an enemy may
send against her. Her length is 1870 feet,
breadth, 70 feet, depth of hold 80 feet. She
will be propelled by engines of 5000 horse
power. The hull is almost solid mass of
the heaviest timber, covered with five inch
iron plates to six feet below the water line
Above the water line, the sides of the ram
arctic be eight feet thick, including the ar
NOR. The bow, for the distance Of Sc feet
from its extreme end, will be solid mass of
wood, plated with iron, thus making ram
Of great power. She will have two revolv-
ing turrets, each containing two guns Of the
heaviest calibre, and an armament of ten
broadside guns in easements. The Dunder-
burg is mainly designed for harbor defense,
but will be sea-going.. s-
Tho naval ACTIVITY about New York looks
like preparing to give heavy blows along the
rebel Atlantic coast and in the Gulf.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-03-06

comes that shall have exceeded six hundred
dollars in the year 1852 will be laid on the
first of May next. 1t is due and payable on
and before the 30th Of June, and q penalty
is imposed if it remains unpaid thirty days.
after that date. The tax is three per cent
on incomes over six hundred dollars, and
five per cent. on incomes over ten Thousand
dollars. Thus, a person whose income in
1862 was thousand dollars, must pay a tax
oftwelve dollars within sixty days after the
first OF May next
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-03-06

OFFICERS report that the rebels have
strong net work across the channel to the en-
trance Of Charleston, and it is filed with tor
pedoes; it is designed to blow up any Federal
vessel that may attempt to enter.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-03-06
ROOMS AT THE CARTER HOUSE.
M liner nv

AIRS. PIERCE WILL KEEP CONSTANTLY
Vl on hand a choice selection Of BOyNETS, TRIM
MiNGS, WERS, and NOLRNING GOODS.
sB- Repairing done in good style. Pressing by m i.
chine. Shop upstairs, nearly opposite Miner Eryant's
Drug Store. ..'....- l9-y
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-03-06

In the United States District Court for In
diana, four persons have been convicted for
treason, in offering resistance TO the capture
of deserters. Nosenuence has yet been pas
sed upon them. ..f .a 1aa = e. #
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-03-06
REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION.

The Republicans Of Iowa requested to send dele.
gates to II State Convention, to be held in the City Of
Des Moines Wednesday the 18th Of june 1868, to
commence at 10 O'clock A. NJ for the purpose Of pac-
ing in nomination. to be voted for at the ensuing October
election, candidates for Governor Lieutenant Governor
and Judge OF the Supreme Court and for the trans
action Of such other business may properly before
the Convention. &F.~h -.a.H "'a-E 49,
The ratio Of representation will he the same the
last Republican State Convention viz One delegate to
each organized county and delegate additional for
each 100 votes cast at the last Presidential election
Hon. Abraham Lincoln President Of the United States.
Fractional vote OF 80 will be entitled to add.
tiona delegate All citizens without distinction Of party
who heartily In favor OF sustaining the Government
in the Of all Constitutional and necessary War
ures for the speedy aud complete suppression ofthe Re-
belon, and the punishment Of Treason who are op
posed to the schemes designed to bring anarchy and
bloodshed to our esdes by dividing the Free States
into hostile and petty Conederacies and who still be
eve In the good old doctrine Of General Jackson The
Cnionis must and aAaU be prese,~ed are cordially
invited to unite In sending delegates, y" s'". ~
County Central Conmittees requested to take such
steps as will insure full attendance At the Convention
and thorough and efficient organization Of their respee
tive counties. .... a.E JAMES T. LANE,
.. @ ...... .. l..E . Chm State Executive Gen.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-03-06

A soldier who was arrested for stealing
a rebels goose said he found the bird hiss
ing at the American flag, and arrested it for
treason. r,ss saa "a
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-03-06

Loss OF THE INDIANoLA.-This fine gun
boat, one Of the best in the service, has been
destroyed by the rebels. 1t will be remem-
bercd that she ran the blockade at Vicksburg
short time since. She was attacked by the
rebel gunboat Webb, and the captured U. S.
ram Queen Of the West. Her capture will
doubtless avail the rebels nothing, as far us
giving them future assistance is concerned,
as the boat was sunk, mot being surrender
cd till in sinking condition. The following
is Commodore Porter's official dispatch to the
Secretary of the Navy: .. .... t.... ..... ..-.
SRI regret to inform you that the Ind-
anola has also fallen into the hands Of the
enemy. The rams Webb and Queen Of the
West attacked her twenty five miles from
here, and rammed her until she surrendered !;
all Of which can be traced to on-coInpli-
ance with my instructions. l do not know
the particulars. -.-... ...- -....... ...
CsisnedO " D. D. PORTER.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-03-06

Thar WICKED PRENr1cE.-Speaking Of
the whisky taken from the hoop-skirt Of a
female smuggler, Prentice says !" There are
sometimes, nice things within the circum-
ference of crinoline, but alas they are too
often cOntrabanl. aar@ "a1gl. r
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-03-06

THE President has issued proclamation
converting the Senate in extra session on the
4th of March. % ~2EE.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-03-06

THE SAaAclrv OF JouN VAN buren, vINpl-
cATED.-Last November, John Van Buren,
stoutly advocated. as a Democratic humani-
tartan, the offering of the olive branch to the
rebels; but, with the receipt Of their defiant
answers, IN various forms from Richmond,
he discovered that the only alternative for
the Northern Democracy was the vigorous
prosecution of the war, and SO he boldly and
promptly tosk his position accordingly. The
instructive extracts which we have lately
published from numerous rebel journals, fully
confirm the sagacity Of Mr.. Van Buren, in
taking this position. The rebels will not
have peace upon any other terms than those
of a complete thrashing to the one side or
other; and even so, then, let it be. John
Van Buren, has taken the only road Of safety
to the Northern Democracy. Y. Harald
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-03-06
HOW THE ACCOUNT STANDS.
prom the Albany Evening Journal.)

Those who insist that VIC are making no
progress against the Rebellion, will dc well
TO consider the following facts: ......
LIST. The Rebellion has not permanently
gained one foot Of territory uitAin sixteen
months.
2d. It has lost Maryland, the Western
part of Virginia, Missouri, Kentucky, the
greater portion of Tennessee, the Northern
and Northwestern parts Of Arkansas, parts
Of Mississippi, North Carolina, Florida, and
one third of Louisiana.
Sd. 1t has virtually lost the control of the
Mississippi, the Cumberland, the Tennessee,
the Arkansas, and the Yazoo Riyers--thus
opening the very heart of the insurgcnt
country to our armies and fleets.
4th. 1t has lost New Mexico and the other
Western and southwestern Territories.
9TH 1t has lost Fort Macon, Fort Pulaski,
Fort Marion, Forts jackson and st. Philip.
9Th 1t has lost Norfolk and Newborn, and
Beaufort, and Pensacola, and New Orleans,
while we trust Mobile, Wilmington and
Charleston will be added to the record Of its
disasters before many weeks. .zF.
7th The Union cause has steadily and
consistently advanced, from the fall Of Sum
ter to the present time. ~
ctn MaTy iailu, hehtucky anu MiSsOUIi
have been converted from position Of semi
to that of unconditional loyalty.
9th. We have held every point Of impor
lance that we occupied from the beginning O!
the war e. EE "3@ -f@ w
. 10th. Places like Norfolk, Memphis, Nash
vile, and New Orleans, which at the time Of
their capture were the hotbeds Of treason,
arc gradually swinging back to Their old ale
glance. .. ....-..-....... ..s. 81.
18th. The purpose Of our people to save
the Union at all costs and hazards remain
mistaken. ,a ..a ..-....-. ......
The prospect is not entirely encouraging !;
but let us be just to ourselves-just to the
cause we lovely giving ourselves credit for
the triumphs we have actually achieved
While We admit our own failures, let us not
forget the failures of the enemy Let us
rather remember, that if we set out to restore
the Union, the rebels set out to achieve an
independence, conquered by the sword !: that
if we have thus far failed to redeem our
promise, they hare failed also-and most
signally-to redeem theirs that if we pledg-
ed the world to put down the rebellion in
nine months. they boosted that they would
be recognized in ninety days."
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-03-06

4 The Young should learn it.
il Youths ut sc,u,ol should b.. taught this art Those
INTENDED for the lcarnei professions would save five
Il six his Of the time aud Labor attend mt the Of
II he trii,u. Ion 2I lml. "-SpriaiiN R"pnJiicun.
Il There is not hour in the Iy, class in tho
cI,ool, .nt Of division X, ih which do not the
s.,rt using this art, AMI with practical advantage"
JONI :. HART, Principal the High School, PhiLidei.
! phd, Pa. rss-.- 80 - ....
Students should learn II. 7a a-aE@
1T furnishes means of noting the accurate pro-
nunci..ion Of wors, both Of our and other lam
gna.cr, aud its employment leads the student to
careful and correct style Of speaking. -feo2tes
Journal, London. .......- ..... IT, ...-..
- us. Photography for reporting tlie lectures Of
the professors while the students look with
der. possibly with envy."-E. l.. BRADBURY, Amhera
college. -
Editors and Authors should learn II.
n "Prof's4or Agassiz told yesterday that PhoDog
rAply had enabled him to do more in year than he
|) cc"id have done Ia three years without i.-EDwiS
d LI,a;:: H.adcn. fa -
II ave may be Thought .xtravagant, but
scio,,s Of speaking the truth when say. that We
would not give up the Of Photography for the
addition IT $500 per nnnuna TO our DEMONSTRATION
Chria;da PhilaAtL,npist. - e.=
Ladies should learn II s-- as-@
II Correspondence between two loving friends de-
vcs interest from tho mysterious art in which II
4 is couchcd "--REv. Dr. WHSroy, Jamnica, l.. l.
" Nine out of tho ten days verbatim report 81 this
/ trial were written ont by amanuens. Ia lady in
,hts case) who did not hear word VI the trial." -
II PHOyooRAPHtC BEPORTER
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-03-06
J. ! 'stf @ ! ~ !! !.
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What it is, and who should learn it.

Photography philosophical method Of writing the English
language. with alphabet composed of the simplest
geometrical signs which accurately represent the
sounds Of spoken words It may be written 1902 7.
~ six times fast the ordinary long
81 4&5&& CHS hand and is equally legible and @~ +
'aa@ aaf1 very easily learned. -1--~
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-03-06
Ladies should learn II.
Everybody should learn it, b

Photographic being the simple and perfect works
thorough knowledge
saving Oral For Sale by
child with
plain
the Studen him.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-03-06

Clergymeu should learn IL
my se.mons written e1cln.re'y in Pi,onog-
raphy, and have no more tronlle IN reading what
have written in that hand, than have in reading the
one which am now employing. "-REv. }. T. COOPER,
ID. D., Phiiadeli lila, Pa. T. - -
81 know more than minister Who il able to
write sermon about quickly rs n sermon II drliv-
ered and he is then able to rcal it just easily
from equally good longhand."-EEv. ID. ID. WnLDuS
ID. D., Jamdico, L. l. =. FZ~E~g y
~ can writc in four hours discourse that would
otherwise occupy tho whole working day. md can
then read and mcmorIe 1t in less time, and with far
more casc, than il IT were written in the ordinary
way.''-REv. T. II. BKvERIDGr, Fhiiade!phis, re.
Lawyers should learn it. - = < - d" *
I. In rcurh-sketching business papers, agreements,
etc. nsc plsnot ralhy AID my clerk copies them in
that should not otherwise be able to get through
wth."-GE0EGE II. EARLv. Phiiodslphic, Pu. Z % q
Had this art been known forty yters ago. II would
have saved me twenty years Of hard labor.
THOMAS II. BENTON.
Physicians should learn II. {. n Sd
For making hesty memoranda In his potc-book
or diary, or his tablets. Photography IL just the
thing. Whether he wishes to keep record of each
days practice only Of special cases. it must be to
the Physician u laiur-saSihK and time saving art
MEDICAL L,xicoN. o..
Clerks should learn II.
"Inmediately upon leaving school, I gained an
eligible situation, for which my only recommendation
above other apIantr the possession Of this art"
RANDOLPH sAILxE, Fhaade!phia, Pc. - e.,
4HI
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1863-05-29
DR.. RSHALL'S
Headache and Catarrh 81

IHIS Snuff has thoroughly proved itself to b
Il article ever known for curing the Catarrh, ca
Head. and the Head che IL has been found at 4
remedy In many cases of sore eyes. Deafness hai
moved by it, and Hearing has often been greatly 4
by its use, 10 purges out all distractions streng
Glands, and gives healthy action to the parts aa
Is recommended by many Of the best physician
used with great success aud satisfaction eveaywhsr
More tnan twenty five years experience has ri
great value and at this moment it stands higher 4
before.
large number Of the most respectable wholes|
gists In New York and Boston in certificate 4
them in 1864 say "The undersigned having for uiI
been acquainted with DR.. Marshalis Catarrh 4
Headache Snuff, and sold in our wholesale trade e
state that we believe It to be equal In eyery rep
recommendation given it for the cure of Catarrhal a.
and that IL is decidedly the best article have ev
for all the common diseases of the headu
HrBEWARE OF COUNTRRFEITS A fsc-sini'
ry bottle. l2ll
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1863-05-29
CHARLES BACKMAN s. CO.,
IMPORTERS OF
BrandieS, Gins, RUNS, & Wines.
No. So From, Street, New York.

Sole Importers of c. cognac Old Holland and Geneva
Cordial Gin.
WE would call the attention of Commissioners,
w Town agents. and the Medical Faculty of tho Sta OF
Vermont we'll selected ock of Imported Wines and
Liquors, which oer reasonable and satisfactory
terms. N# tU N0N
Ne permitted TO publish the following Chemical
Analysis that have been made by eminent Chaiss of
Liquors.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1863-05-29
A Word Of solemn Conscien,;o,.
TO those who will reOes."

A class of maladies prevail TO a fearful .,..
munity, booming at least loo, 600 youth OF h.,I
nualy TO an early grave. These diseases M.
feetly understood. Their external manif.. -
tons are Nervous Debility, Relaxation and y
Marasums or wasting and consumption of ths !,
whsle body shortness Of breathing, or hurr,sa Il
ON ascending hill or flight OF stairs cre,, y,
the Heart; Asthma, Bronchitis aud Sore ~
of the Hands and Limbs, aversion to society auS.
or study; dmness of Eye sight; loss of Memo,
of the Head, Neuralgia Pains in various parts y
Pains in the Back or Limbs Lumbago, Dysn.s.i
geston irregularity of the bowels deranasi u
the Kidneys and other glands of the body. ss ~
or Fleur Albus, &c. Likewise Epilepsy, tiyste5D
yous Spasn,s. G
Now, in ninety nine cases out Of every on. l.
the above named disorders. and host Of other. ~
as Consumption of the Lungs, and that most I, NJ
willy form Of Consumption Of the SPINAL Mr., !
Idbes DoTsaieS and IabeS mesenterica have tbs
origin In diseases of the Pslsic PiScera Hence "A.
success ON the mart of the old sahaei rpss,AS,- -
symptoms only.
DIR Andrew Stone, Physician to the TROY Inn,
gienic Institution, is now engaged in treating N
modern maladies with the most astonishing snos
Treatment adopted by the Institution Is new AN
on scientific principles, with new discovered rera
oua or polsons The faculties OF cure an
patients can be cured at their homes in anv 1.
country, IRON accurate descriptions Of thais a.,
ana nave the medicines sent by Mail or 49,.
mterrogatories will be forwarded on applieas;ps
u Consumption, Catarrh, and diseases ~ ).
euged as well at the homes of patients as at ~
by sending the Cold Indicated Iahaliss Rai.,,,
With inhaler, and ample directions for iheir
correspondence. e
10 Patients applying for intevogai0yis, or a..
inelose return stamps, 10 meet attention
1J' TheRttending PLY sioian will be found .,s.,
ton for consultation, from a. NJ, to s. P.x ~,
sunday, In the afternoon.
Address DR. kNFRFy s~o
Physician to the Troy Lung and Hygehie lu,,i
Physician irr Diseases OF the Heart, Throat Az
So Fifth Street, Troy, NJ Y.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1863-05-29
MANLY lHPORTANl
TO FEMALES IN DELICATE HElI

nR. DOW, Physician and Surgeon. Nos. 4
~ Endeott Street, Boston, is consulted dsily for
sesses incident to the female system Prolspsas %
the Womb Flow Of Aibus Suppression, and ether me,
al arrangements, are all treated new pathological
ciples, and speed relief guaranteed in very fes DAY
invariably certain is the mode Of treatment thai
obstinate complaints yield under IT, and the afflicted
soon Tejoices in perfect health.
pr. Dow has no doubt had greater experience N o
Of diseases of women and children than any ether n
10 Boston.
Boarding Accommodations for patients who msy 4
stay in Boston few days under his II, atment.
DR. Dow, since lS45, having confined his whole II
70 an office practice, for the cure Of Private DeaI
Female Complaints, Acknowledges no superior in b
N bah letters must contain red stamps OF |
not be answered.
Office Hours from 8 A. NJ. to 9P.N
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Certain Cure i'm all case
OR NO CHARGES MADE.

nR. DOW is consulted daily, from A, NJ
- p NJ, as above, upon all difficult and chrome =,
Of every name and nature, having by ms unw ,a.s
tion and extraordinary success gained repue S
calls patients from all parts Of the country 70
Among the physical s in Boston, none ana ny "
the profession than the celebrated DR. DOW no,
Street, Boston Those.who need the advice o. 81 u
enced physician and surgeon, should give nm M
? 3. DIR d. imports aud has for sale 3 new nv.
the French secrct order by mail, 2 for 81, and arr
Boston, April, 1863.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1863-05-29

SCHENECTADY, August Goth, 1850.
Uon. Gro p. BALDWIN Commissioner, Orange Co Vt.
Dear SU;--I have analysed the following samples of
Liquor and Wine forwarded by you, and find them be
perfectly pure, entirely free from all injurious substances
aud well suited Tor medical
Four samples of Brandy; samples Of whisley, one
sample of Gin; one sample OF Port Wine
The Gin and Port part eulary of extra qualify.
CHARLES y, CHANDLER,
Professor Of Analytical Chemistry, Union College.