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Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-08-14
NEWS BY LAST NIGHTS MAIL.

There Is great dearth of war news, tho
undoubtedly the present calm presages the
coming storm. a h~ ra
The latest reports from Charleston are IA
vorable, though nothing Of an exciting ma
turs il chronicied. - n
1t 10 limited at Washington that the
French win not be permitted to permanently
occupy Mexico, even at hazard Of war.
Washington dispatches state that it is
believed there that the rebels are willing To
sue for peace,-believing their armies to be
deiuoralized and broken up. -.
1t is also rumored that Meade will re.
sign the command Of the Army Of the Pc.
tomac. " @.s
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-08-14

THE STATE FAIR.-The prospect is that the
next State Fair to be held in this city, Sep
TENDER 10Th, 10th, 18th and 18th, will be the
largest and most successful ever held in Iowa.
Consequently the efficient Superintendent of
the ground. E. R. Shankland, ESQ.,, is busily
employed in repairing and charging the
buildings, amphitheatre, &c. The. arrange
ments for the comfort Of visitors, and the
preparations for the reception and proper
keeping Of stock, implements Of agriculture,
and works of art, will be more ample than
ever before. Mechanics and laborers are at
work, and everything will be ready in time.
Dubuque Times. N
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-08-14

ONO AROUSED. meetings are be
ing held in all parts of Ohio, and they are
attended with immense crowds. The peo-
pie are awake. The enthusiasm fol- Brough
the Union, and the prosecution of the war
is unprecedented. Intelligent Buckeyes
deem it certain that the Union ticket will e
out of the state thirty 10 forty thousand
ahead Of the Copperhead ticket, to be me-
and increased by $4,000 majority on the sol
diers' vote. The peace sneaks will find Jor
dan a hard road to travel. ia
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-08-14

STATE UNivERsIrY.-M Many Of the counties
Of the State do not seem to be aware Of the
privilege accorded to them by the Board oil
Trustees of the State University, that four
students from each county, two in the Uni
versity Department, and two in the Normal
Department are admitted free, on the recon.
mendation Of the County Judge, Clerk Of the
District Court and County Superintendent
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-08-14

u THERE has been quite change about in
the press Of McGregor. Tenny has disposed
Of his interest in the Times to Col. Richard.
son, its founder and for many years its sue
csssfal editor. II seems Tenny couldn't
make Dimecrat" Of himself, nor support
the eopperhead ticket, SO he yielded the
Timer newspaper to its clique and betook
himself to the loyal, outspoken, unequivo-
eating Nsss, Of the same city, in which he
purchased bali interest, and on which his
able pen is to be henceforth welded.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-08-14

tits matter Of surprise, not to say of
actual unbelicf, to many, if not most of the
people Of the Northwest, West and South
west, that from Green Bay and Lacrosse, on
the North, to Cairo and st. Louis, on the
South, the shortest route to New York, Phil
adelphia and Baltimore, lies through Pitts
burgh. When we add that this route, SO
generally supposed to bs circuitous one to
New York, is actually nearly one hundred
miles shorter than the route via Toledo, Buff.
falo, and Albany, and sirty miles less distance
than via Toledo & Erie Railway; this fact
becomes only the more astounding to the
large number of persons who have heretofore
regarded Buffalo as on the direct line 10 New
York. A further advantage of the route via
Pittsburgh, is, that there is but one change Of
cars, between Chicago and New York OF
Philadelphia, an advantage of great moment
to ladies and families, and withal of no less
comfort to business men. All these advan.
tages can be secured, by buying your ticket
to the East over the PITTSBURGH, FoRr WAYNE
Il CHICAGO RAILWAY, which can be had in
Chicago, and at all the Ticket Offices Of all
prominent lines in the West.
The REDUCTION Of FARE just made by this
line, to $18. 90 from Chicago to New York, q
privilege belonging to the shortest line to MAKE
the rates, should induce our people generally
to try this new and admirably appointed line
whereby they can reach the East in less tim.
and for lower fare than by any other route
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-08-14
KDIToRIAL CHTP RAsxET

The report is that the Sixth Iowa Cavalry
has been ordered to goin Rosecrans army.
WEST Tennessee is now clear Of all or
ganizcd rebel forces. The good work goes
bravely on.
We have reports Of an important military
and naval expedition on foot at Vicksburg
Grant is not idle.
STEAMERS now run unmolested from Mem.
phis to New Orleans. Mails for the latte,
point are now forwarded by this ROUTE,
being stated that they can be transmitted
with more safety than by ocean steamers
Who'd thought it two months ago?
The recent Kentucky election resulted ir
the defeat of the Copperhead ticket by t,oent,
thousand majority. Verify, the world docs
move. Brutus j. Clay, brother of Cas-
sius NJ, was elected to Congress from John
j. Crittendcn's old district Bramlette was
elected Governor over old Wickliffe. Good
for old Kentuck. ...s .w..aa
HnDRErH, Of the Charles City Mtelligen.
Ger has finally run up the Union State ticket
He says he don't do it because he likes the
ticket but because he couldn't help it. We
don't say that brother H. has been actuated
in his conduct by any unworthy or selfish
motive, but then we all know that polti-
clans and wire-workers are often doomed to
"see their fondest hopes depart"
The Ship, George Griswold, which on the
first voyage she ever made, bore a cargo of
grain and provisions to the starving opera
tives Of Worcestershire, England, presented
as free gift by Americans, was captured by
the rebel pirate Georgia, on her return trip.
The Georgia was built in England for the
rebels, with full knowledge of the use to
be made Of the vessel. This is English neu-
trality! All, "perfdious Albion" your day
Of reckoning will surely come.
some idea of the vast number of letters
written by our soldiers may be inferred from
the number mailed at the Nashville post.
fee for the quarter ending June 3Oth,-be-
ing but little less than taco million, and
nearly all from soldiers to their friends and
relatives. Taking this one instance for a
basis, what vast amount of letter writing
must our citizen soldiers perform. There
never before was an army that could show
any such record as this.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-08-14

about the capture Of Morgan. One bet that
John Morgan would not be captured by our
forces" He now refuses to pay up because
Gen. Shackelford says Morgan was captured
by the blessing Of Almighty God" The
other party claims that the Lord is on our
side, and, therefore, Morgan was captured by
our forces. The matter is still undeci-
ded.-Lina Go. Register. r. @
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-08-14

There is nothing new from the army of
the Potomac. A fight is imminent. The
movements Of Gen. Meade, for prudential
reasons, are kept private, He is very eau
tiouS.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-08-14

A special to the Chicago Tribune from
Cairo, August 9Th, says Gen. Tuttle passed
through that place the day previous en- route
for Iowa, and further says: before there
bellion he was Democrat in politics.
gathered from conversation with him yes.
terday that he is no longer party man, bu,
goes in for the good Of the country. lie oc.
cupies, position identical with Gen. Logan
and is in favor ofpeace through flogging the
rebels. He was solicited last spring to run on
the Democratic ticket for Governor of Iowa,
but, as understand, declined. There may be
some significance in his return to Iowa at
this particular juncture." If this be true
we fail to see wherein is the significance in
bis return to Iowa." The report is that II
has been decided to substitute his name in
place of Fisher declined. Can Gen. futile,
with principles as above, stand upon the
traitorous platform the Copperheads of Iowa
have adopted? Can he join hands with
them in any way2 We shall see. 81
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-08-14

Substitutes for drafted men continue to
offer themselves at the East at rates varying
from $50 to $500. -
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-08-14

man. The committee on credentials pre-
scented the following report which was sdop.
ted: . r. ras
We, your committee on Credentials would most re 5
pectly beg leave report that after having examined
the credentials presented from the different counties In
| the District nnd as follows:
DELgGArEs FROM BLACK HAWK CO. @
| J WATSON, u wilkins
| II w Abby John Elwell .n.
| Melendy, EF Pendleton,
Rev Mr. Pierce, f p Sergeant. '.sa ..#
Carpenter, D G Champln.
| o. o. st. John substitute for Z. F. Pendleton.
| DELEGATES FROM HARDIN CO.
| J D Hunter, aa NC Woodruff,
| A Arnold, Rogers,
fort s"' 5 / ssn.s''"
| DELEGATES FROM BUTLER co.
AZ Townsend Porney r.
J Tompkns PIP Parker, .,-..
7 G Copeland, VIC Lathrop.
. DELEGATES FaoN FRANKLIN CO.
r A Denton, Owl Dow,
g, Ell Clock.
DELEGATES FROM GRUMPY CO.
l. Tracy. &C COPYRIGHT, s.s
We, your committee. would recommend that the Dele
gates present from each county, the entire vote
| their respective counties.
On motion the Convention proceeded to an
informal ballot for State Senator, with the
following result:
j. b. Powers, ..12 3-5.
@. F. Clarkson, IA 3-5.
CCaateTlnS,. ......... q.
The Convention then proceeded to a for
NAL ballot, which resulted as follows:
j. B. Powers, 10 2-5.
G. F. Clarkson, III 3-5.
Whereupon Mr.. Clarkson having received
a majority of all the votes cast was declared
the unanimous nominee of the Convention
for State Senator.
Mr.. Clarkson being called for came for
ward and briefly addressed the Convention,
accepting the nomination, and thanking the
delegates for the honor conferred upon him.
The report of the Committee on Rcsolu-
tons was then called for, whereupon the fol-
lowing was presented and unanimously adop-
ted: ."a
Reso1red.-That there 10 gigantic Rebellion seeking
the overthrow of the government OF the United States
that the Army and Navy under the direction Of the Pres
dent Commander in Chief the only appropriate
means for crushing out the Rebellion, and that Is
duty to oppose by every warranable all enemies
to the government, North South, and to defend all
Union men everywhere.
The following Central Committee was then
appointed:
J. b. Powers, .......................B Black Hawk,
NJ. @. Woodruff, ......................Ha Hardin, ...
T. G. Copeland, ......................B Butler,
Geo. Beed, ....... ................ Franklin,
L. D. Tracy, .........................G rundy.
On motion Convention adjourned sine de-
. ... L. D. TRACY, President.
J. D. HUNTER, Secretary
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-08-14
PROCEEDINGS OF THE SENATORI-
49, AL CONVENTION.


20 CEDAR FALLS, August 18th 1853.
Convention called to order by chairman Of
District Committee. L. D. Tracy, Of Grun-
dy, was elected President D. w. Dow, Of
Franklin, and A. F. Townsend, Of Butler,
Vice Presidents; j. D. Hunter, of Hardin,
and o. o. St John, Of Black Hawk, Secre-
taries. Eg&F
Or motion, the following committee on
credentials was appointed by the chair: P.
Melendy, Of Black Hawk; P. p. Parker, Of
Butler; A. E. Arnold, of Hardin; @. G..
Courtright, of Grundy; D. w. Dow, Of
Franklin. .t ~aEts ID. a# r a-s ...-
Upon motion, the chair appointed COM
mittee on resolutions, as follows: NJ C.
Woodruff, of Hardin; J. o. Wilkins, Of
Black Hawk; w. E. Lathrop, of Butler
d. W. Dow, Of Franklin c. G. COPYRIGHT,
of Grundy. @f b..
On motion, the Convention adjourned Till
IF. N. "..-t 80 d. .
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-08-14

President Lincoln has not drawn his sal
airy for the past year from the Treasury
When reminded by friends that by putting
the same upon interest he would receive an
income Of at least 81 eco, he replied that he
thought the United States needed the use of
the money quite as much as any person, and
he would LEI it remain.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-08-14
AFTERNOON SESSION.

AFTERNOON SESSION. ,"
Convention called to order by the chair
man. The committee on credentials pre-
sented the following report which was adop.
ted: " d" r
We your committee on Credentials. would most re $.
pectfuy beg leave to report tina: after having examined
the credentials presented from the different counties in
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-08-14

1t is said that one thousand muskets arr
finished daily at the U. S. Armory, a
Springfield, Mass, and that the production
at this rate is to be continued. There art
now about $50, 900 on hand at that point
the stores elsewhere also being in good sup
ply.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-08-14

The Richmond Enquirer admits the fac
that the Mississippians, in large numbers
are deserving the army Of General Johnston
and says: "Such state Of feelingis greatly
to be deprecated, and VIC regret especially t
see it prevailing in Mississippi, the home 0
the President"
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-08-14

Adjutant General Thomas is now on his
way to the Southwest, clothed with most
ample powers to organize and equip large
negro army ready for instant placement in
the field. The general operations will be
between Memphis and New Orleans, along
the Mississippi. 81
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-08-14

There are % Iowa Regiments at vicks-
burg. The 10th. 20th, 25th, and o6th have
gone to New Orleans. The Goth and SD
are at Helena. The I'd, 18th and 39th are at
Corinth. The SOD is at Fort Pillow. The
10th is at Columbus, KY; and portion, if
not all, of the 14th is at Cairo. The 18th is
at Springfield, Mo. The Sd cavalry is at
Vicksburg. ks 1Fte. 80 EfEs
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-08-14

JEFF. Davis has issued an urgent appeal to
Confederate officers and soldiers to return
Immediately to their various camps. He
complains of want Of alacrity on the part
of all classes in coming forward in this mos,
dismal hour of the South. '.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-06-06

nate doctor l saw them few hours after
wards, seeking subjects upon whom they
might experiment with the doctors dental
and surgical instruments, and although there
was sorrow for their drunkenness there could
be naught but laughter at their professional
,cOrk.
Col. Dyer is universally liked as a brigade
commander, and while we should be sorry to
lose him he would honor his native State as
brigadier general.
The health and general discipline of the
10Th Maine never was better than at present.
While they would gladly visit their homes
they desire first to crush out as far as they
may this cursed rebellion. We had hard name
when we left the State, but let me assure our
personal friends that though we have never
yet as regiment been under fire, we have
lost no opportunity of endeavoring in every
way to do our whole duty and have ever been
mindful of that State whose banner we proud
ly carry.
Should anything of interest to friends
at home occur, you may expect to hear
from me again. Yours truly,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-06-06
Union State Convention.

The citizens of Maine who are Internationally 10y
al to the Government of the United States. and who
Internationally support all its for the sup
prassion of the Rebellion, and who resolved TO
spare endeavor to maintain National Union,
both in principle and territorial boundary in
vited to send Delegates to Convention to be held in
the city of BANGOR, ON
Wednesday, the LIST day of July next,
for the purpose of nominating candidate for Gov
ernor, to be supported by the Union men of Maine
at the next election.
Each city, town and plantation is entitled to send
one delegate, and additional delegate for every
five hundred inhabitants. fraction of three hun
dred entities town to an additional delegate.
LEONARD ANDREWS, York.
SAMUEL +. SPRING, Cumberland
RUFUS S. STEVENS, Oxford.
NELSON DINGLEY, JR., Androscoggin.
j. ID. PRESCOTT, Franklin.
JAMES G. BLAINE, Kennebec.
JOHN s. BAKER, Sdgaddltoc.
. S. ID. LINDSAY, Somerset.
+. w. STETSON, Lincoln.
+. X. SIM0Ni0N, Knor.
WIN. McGILVERY, Waldo.
EPHRAIM FLINT, Fiscdtdquis.
JOHN WYMAN. Peaobscot.
EUGENE HALE Hancock.
GEORGE w. DYER, Washington.
EBEN'R WOODBURY., Aroostook.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-06-06

Every returned prisoner is a new witness to
the waning strength of the Confederacy. Mr..
Colburn, Of the New York World, calls it a
vast bubble, and alludes particularly to the
stern composure with which the most deter
mined actors in the rebellion contemplate fail
ure as a result far from impossible The
weight of numbers begins to tell. Col. Grier-
son, after his famous ride from end to end of
the State of Mississippi, made the following
remarks at public reception in New Or
leans:
In passing through the Confederacy have
had good opportunity to form correct
opinion of its strength. That strength has
been ouer estimated. They have neither the
armies nor the resources we have given them
credit for; we have been greatly deceived in
regard to the means and power of the rebels
Passing through their country land the passage
was not a very difficult one), l found thous-
ands of good Union men, who are ready and
anxious TO return to their allegiance the mo-
ment they can do so with safety to themselves
and families. They will rally around the old
flag by scores, whenever our army advances.
l could have brought away thousand with
me, who were anxious to come-men whom
found fugitives from their homes, hid in the
swamps and forests, where they are hunted
like wild beasts by the rebel conscripting Of
ficers with blood hounds. Having visited
them in their own homes, have founded my
belief upon what heard and saw there, that
the day is not far distant tchen zoe shall ,rit-
ness the do,cnfdu of the rebellion and the
restoration Of the Union as IL tcas.
Here is one more extract. They all tell the
same story. An officer of Connecticut reg
iment, who was lately taken prisoner and car
cried to Richmond, writes as follows to the
New Haven Palladium:
Before being taken prisoner l was some
what under the impression that we could new
er whip the South. Since taking a free trip
to Richmond | have come to the firm conclu-
sion that we are whipping them every day,
and that the time is not far distant when they
will have to knock under, whether our army
advances or not. You would be astonished
to see the miserable condition they are in.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-06-06
p-The steamship Great Eastern sails for
Europe to-day.

VThe steamship Great Eastern sails for
Europe to-day.
Dg-The Sd and 44th Massachusetts, regi-
ments are expected to embark from Newbern
for home about the Sth instant
LEA great revival is in progress in Ha-
verill, Mass. -Four hundred persons are said
to have been converted.
l- The famous horse Ethan Allen has
been sold to Frank Baker, ofSan Francisco,
for $4,000.
IThe colored women of the British
colony of Victoria have sent draft on Lon
don Of 5000 to Vice President Hamlin, for the
cause OF emancipation, to be applied to the
benefit of the freedom at and about Beaufort,
S. c., says the Wing & Courier.
rYrThe fate of the Hancock mansion is
not quite decided yet. The Boston Advertiser
very properly urges that the removal of the
house to a new site, with the cost of a lot and
of re-erection, will amount to something like
half the price of the property where it stands,
and suggests the wisdom, to say nothing of the
decorum, of securing the whole estate unin-
jured, where it stands.
@VThe New York correspondent of the
Philadelphia Inquirer says: President Lincoln
in accordance with a wish expressed by him
some weeks since, will pay visit to this city
about the 18th of June and while here will be
the guest of Moses Grinnell, Esq. As the sole
motive of his journey is recreation and rest,
no public receptions or demonstrations of any
kind will be countenanced. The Presidents
family, it Is understood, will accompany him.
sV The Murfreesboro correspondent of
the Cincinnati Gazette, who had long and
for the most part confidential interview with
Vallandgham before he was sent into the rebel
lines, says: When speaking of what he
thought would be the practical results of his
own teachings in the North, under certain
contingencies, he made statements Which am
certain ,cottd startie eren the blindest and
most bigoted Of his disciples"
% 1t is said that government has decided
that the 18th section of the CONSUMPTION act
relative to the arrest of persons resisting the
draft shall be strictly adhered to. 1t provides
that if any person shall resist the draft, or
council any one to do it, or shall obstruct any
officer in the performance of his duty under
it, he shall be subject to summary arrest by
the provost marshal, and be forthwith deliv-
cred to the civil authorities; when upon
conviction, he shall suffer fine and imprison-
ment.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-06-06
Letter from the State Capital.

AUGUSTA, June 5, 1868.
To the Editor Of the Press:
A telegram from Senator Morrill, states that
the Secretary of War orders the payment of
bounties to the Tenth Maine regiment The
boys will be rejoiced to learn that justice
will at last be done them through tbs efforts
of the State authorities.
The flag of the Eleventh regiment, which
was carried in the battle of Fair Oaks and the
previous battles in which the regiment partic-
ipated, has been received by the Adjutant
General it is the original flag which the regi-
ment carried from the state, and was literally
torn in tatters at Fair Oaks. 1t was sent home
Immediately after that battle but for some rea-
son was left in Baltimore until recently. 1t
is claimed that this flag has been borne near
er Richmond than any other Federal flag dur
ing the rebellion,
1t is reported that Captain Brinkerhoff is to
be relieved from his dnties here and ordered
to st, Louis.
Surgeon George w. Martin Of the Fourth
regiment has been mustered out of service,
from July 18th, 1865, the date he joined for
duty, on account of having been irregularly
commissioned. DIR. Martin was commission
ed, to serve as Surgeon of the Fourth during
the absence of DIR. Hunkins, who was pris-
oner of war and has never since joined his
regiment, having been, since he was exchang-
ed assigned to other duty. Pay is denied to
DR.. Martin on the ground that there is no law
authorizing pay to two surgeons in one regi-
ment. DIR. Martin is most highly spoken of as
an able and efficient regimental surgeon; he
is beyond question entitled to pay from some
source for his services, and will undoubtedly
receive it.
The trial of George II. Hutchinson, of Co.
c, Sd regiment, is now occupying the atten-
ton of the general Court Martial convened
here. He is said to have deserted five times
The evidence indicates him to be hard sub
ject.
The whole number of commissions issued
from the Adjutant Generals Office, to officers
of Maine regiments, since the commence
ment of the rebellion is 1881.
append list just received from COL Rob-
ert II. Carson, military agent for the State of
Maine, in Philadelphia.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-06-06
DIED.

In this city, June 5. Hatty Louisa youngest daugh-
ter OF Danl ID. and Hannah A. Fuller, aged s mos.
IA days.
In Cape Elizabeth June 4, Mr. SamI Willard, aged
II years.
tY Funeral this Saturday afternoon at 8 o'cl'k
at his late residence. Relatives ard friends are iny
ed to attend.
In W oolwich June 3, Mrs. Fanny, wife of Sam'l
Morry, ESQ., aged IS years; I'd, Mrs. Mary Delano,
aged 81 years.
In Saco, May q, Mrs Charlotte F., wife of Abra-
aged 10 years months