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Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1864-09-14
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L cannot close this short note without
expressing to you how deeply we sympa-
thize with you in your loss, a loss though
Incompatible with yours is great 10 us; for
his many noble qualities had endeared
him to US all; generous. noble, brave to a
fault, be can never be forgotten, or his
place filled in our circle. 1t is some
thing, t know that he laid down his life
in the cause Of truth, and liberty and that
no stain can be attributed TO his spotless
character
His friends at home believe these prais-
es n n TO great; Il rsshly bestowal.
He who from patriotic impulses, and
for the love of country. subjects himself to
in~convenience and suffering and vollnta-
ry risks. danger and death, from which he
is % derive benefit only in common with
Others. compass. The hdlsge OffeEery cog
infant heart. To his:parents, sisters and
brothers, one OF whom. is o in the SER
vice of the country, in the army, it will
be some consolation to know that he liv-
ed long enough to snake friends who will
cherish his memory while life lasts,
and died brayely enough town the en-
during gratitude of his county, and be
numbered with her brsFesto defendsrlso l.
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Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1864-09-14

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Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-02-18
From the New York Tribune
A Rebel Fleet.

A letter from our London correspon-
dent contains some precious informa-
tion on point of Importance which,
as yet, has attracted little or no at.
tention. The news, in a nutshell, is
that at this moment there is feet OF
six rebel war steamers in Chinese wa.
tiers. These vessels were fitted out in
England by Sherrard Osborn, an Eng.
lish naval captain, and we're recruited
among the officers and men of Der
Brittanic Majesty's navy. They were
under contract to the Chinese Govern
ment, but when they reached China a
disagreement arose between Osborn
and the Chinese authorities, and the
vessels were not delivered, but thrown
on the market and sold at auction
Osborn, officers, crews, guns and all
to Jefferson Davis. 1t is not unnat-
uralIy intimated that Osborn had some
slight expectation of reaching this re-
suit when Inc left England. Funds for
the purchase are said to have been
provided in part by the sale of the reb.
ell rams in the Clyde. There are now
but few American ships in East Indian
waters. and it is thought probable
that this fleet, in company with the
other rebel pirates, may be destined
to attack San Francisco. In order to
show their respect for British neutrali-
ty, the British crews take an oath of
naturalization as citizens Of the Con-
federacy when the flag changes. If,
therefore San Francisco should hap
pen to be plundered and burned John
Bull washes his hands of all response
bility.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-02-18
A Remarkable Hoax,

A singular hoax was played upon
the Missouri Legislature recently Mr..
Wolfe, of Platte county, a member of
the House, having gone home, dis
patch was received by one of his fell
low members announcing his death.
The dispatch bore the name of promi-
nent gentleman, and no doubt was en-
tertained of its genuineness. Accord
iDgly the announcement was formally
made both in the House and Senate.
The customary culogics were pronoun-
ced and resolutions adopted, and both
branches of the Legislature adjourned
the House having previously order
ed the hall in which it sits to be draped
in mourning. This occurred on Thurs
day the 2lst instant. Judge what the
surprise Of the members must have
been when, on Saturday afternoon
two days Iater-Mr Wolfe in his own
proper person entered the chamber
and took the seat |! The funeral hang.
ings of the room were soon removed
and the members were equally prompt
tearing off the Grape which they had
resolved to wear for the period of thir-
ty days. OF course Mr.. Wolfe was
much grati6ed to see and read of the
estimation in which he was held, but
he was still better pleased with the
Consciousness of his continued exis-
tence. Nothing has transpired with
reference to the author OF the hoax.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-02-18
Death of Prof. White.

L. r. White, Professor of Gymnas-
tics in the State University, died at
Iowa City on the 2sth ult. He was
about forty years of age, of medium
height, erect form, and apparently Of
a sound, but really Of an unhealthy
constitution. Pleasant in manners
agreeable in conversation, and posses
sing all of those nobler qualities Of
head and heart, which go to make up
the true man, he was not long in sc.
curing and maintaining the respect of
all who knew him.
Prof White belonged in Fayette
county, and went to Iowa City the
past season for the purpose of intro.
ducing DR.. Lewis system of new
Gymnastics, and the result of his la.
bors can be seen in the marked i'm.
provement Of the health of the youth
gathered there from all parts Of the
State. The deceased leaves a wife
and four children at West Union, and
a very large circle of friends, to mourn
his loss. .a aaf
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-02-18
Louisville all Right.

The New Orleans correspondent Of
the New York Times says it is every
day becoming more apparent that a
gradual change is taking place in the
feelings and political views of a great
part of the resident population of the
former city. Active, demonstrative
hatred of the North has in many In
stances given way, if not to an entire
ly opposite feeling, at least to pas
siveness which promises better things,
and bespeaks an openncss to convic-
tion and discussion. Many accommo
date themselves to the new order o.
affairs, as the prospects Of the Confed
eracy grow daily darker, aud range
themselves on the winning side. Blu
whatever be the motive, certain it il
that regeneration is now going on
which ere many years will elevate
Louisiana to the sphere for which she
is by nature SO richly endowed.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-02-18
STATE OF IOWA. .
ApJUTANT GENERALS OFFICE,
Davenport, Iowa, Feb. 8, 1864.
CIRCULAR TO VETERANS.

Return passes to regimental rendezvous
should be obtained of the Quartermaster when
he furnishes veterans with transportation to
their homes. Veterans belonging to Iowa
regiments, but residing IN other States. should
be furloughed, in transit of the regiment home,
at point where transportation can be obtained
to their respective homes. After reporting
here, they are only supplied to points in this
State. t-.-,.g
There being but two points in this State
where transportation can be furnished, keo-
kuk and Davenport, Companies or Detach-
ments en- route home should procure their trans
portation at points in Illinois or elsewhere
necessary to take them home on the most d.
rect route, but in every case commissioned
officer should retain command of the men un.
til they strike the State, to prevent struggling
and DISCRIMINATION. Such officer will report
in person here to 1t. Col. Crier or Gen. VIM
Vandever prepared to give specific statement
as to expiration Of furloughs.
The furloughs OF all men belonging to same
Company should expire at same time. Neter
ans can obtain transportation from their homes
to rendezvous at Davenport, by writing tC
Capt. Il. b. Hunt, A. q. NJ, Davenport, Iowa
or Capt. Il. I. Dwight, A. q. NJ, Keokuk
Iowa. This circular is additional to and ex
planatory of circular Of this Department Of
date January 22d, 1864. .#,- .a...
N. B. BAKER,
7w2 Adj. Gen. of Iowa
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-02-18

He made o few desultory re-
Marks said the schoolmaster. Mrs
Darlington stopped suddenly in the
hustle she was making around the ia
bic for tea, and gazed over her specs
thoughtfulIy at him. Leaning on a
plate edgewise, as if to enforce her
views by the support it gave her, 4"
suppose it was because he was weak,
said she, "but AYERS PILLS will cure
him. / never knew 'em to fail. They
are very solitary in such cases." Re.
ally, madam" replied he, I" / cannot
guess yonr meaning" "You said
dyscntery," said she, laying down the
plate and putting a spoon in the pre-.
serves. al said desnltory," said he,
smiling, "quite different thing
:" No matter" said she, looking up in
time to box lke's ears, who was put.
ting paper down the chimney of the
Kerosene lamp. 1.-The Pills are good
for both, / dare say, for they cure al.
most all the diseases in the cornuco-
pia.p as :3aaa.-gu hnl 5ml
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-02-18
Excitement at Richmond.

A rebel flag of truce, with commits
sioner Ould and Capt. Hotch, truce
officers, arrived on Sunday the 7th
inst at City Point, with two citizens
prisoners, both Marylanders. They
brought exciting news from Richmond,
which they represented as being in a
state of most fearful excitement, from
midnight on Saturday, up to the time
they left Sunday p. M.
At midnight on Saturday, the bells
Of the city were rung, and the men
were rushing through the streets,
crying. ITO arms ! To armsl The
Yankees are coming The Yankees
are coming
During the remainder of the night
there was intense commotion every
where visible. The Home Guard was
called out and the tramp of armed men
could be heard in all directions. Can
mons were hauled through the streets,
women and children were hnrrying to
and fro and there was all the evidence
of such panic as has seldom been
witnessed in Richmond.
On Sunday morning there was no
abatement in the excitement. The
Guards were all marched out to the
defenses, and armed citizens were
placed on guard over the prisoners.
Horsemen were dashing to and fro,
aud the excitement among the prison
ers, to know the cause of this excite
ment became intense. 1t was soon
learned that large cavalry and in
fantry force with artillery. had made
their appearance on the peninsula, at
Bottoms Bridge, within ten miles of
the city, and that Richmond was actu-
ally threatened by the Yankees.
The same hurrying of troops, arri-
wing of citizens and excitement among
the women and children continued du.
ring the morning, and at two o'clock,
when the released prisoners were
about to leave in the truce boat, the
alarm bells were again rung with
great fury. The rumors that prevail
ed were conflicting and wild
1t was their impression that from
eight to ten thousand cavalry would
have but little difficulty 10 entering
the city, liberating the Union prison
ers, destroying the forts aud public
property and returning by the PENN.
sula, before any sufficient force to OPP
pose them could be brought to the aid
of the small garrison left to defend it.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-02-18
From the South.

The Chicago Journal contains a let
ter from a Memphis correspondent
which is full of interest. We make Q
few extracts:
The army moved forward from Vicks
burg last week, the 10th Army Corps
under General Hurlburt, following the
18th Army Corps, under General
MCPHERSON, which has the advance
Before this time they have not only
captured Jackson, Mississippi, but
have probably attacked Folks rebel
forces at Meridian, fifty miles east Of
Jackson. 1t is confidently believed
that Folks forces, estimated at about
$4,000, will be "gobbled up" This
is the first article in Gen. Sherman's
programme. "a .ErTNTtTTE
] am also advised that the 18th
Army Corps, under General John A.
Logan, has marched from Huntsville,
Alabama, westward, with the purpose
of joining this grand movement OF
General Sherman, and that the caval-
ry expedition is part of the general
movement. These three columns will
cooperate and finally unite, and the
public may expect to be electrified
with some good news soon.
1t is proper to add that these move
ments now progressing are only a
part Of general plan of operations
which General Grant has adopted for
grand Spring campaign in the Gull
States. . ST.
have just seen and conversed with
gentleman who left Mobile on the
Goth of January. He says there are
not over 8 600 rebel troops at Mobile.
There is free market at Mobile,
for supplying all poor people with food.
There is no great destitution there, as
has been 30 often reported.
There are no negroes there, the
slaves having been sent TO Georgia
for safe keeping. sti' 2s -
The rebels have four gunboats there,
one of which is formidable iron clad
mounting four heavy guns.
There are two daily papers now
published in Mobile. The daily pa
pers sell for two shillings each, and
are about half as largo as the Journal
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-02-18
NOTICE.
The State Of Iowa.

The State OF Iowa.
To John II. Snyder, Defendant
Sir-You are hereby notified that
there is now ON file in the office of the Clerk
of the District Court of Floyd county, Iowa,
a Petition of Israel w. Snyder administrator
of the Estate of Daniel Snyder deceased, claim
ing of you the sum of 1854 and interest on
500 of that sum at ten per cent per annum
from July 4th 1857 and interest on 1854 bal
ance of said sum of 1854 at ten per cent per
annum from November oath 1857, as money
due on two promissory notes executed by you,
which said petition asks that writ of attach
ment issue against your property. And un-
less you appear thereto and defend before noon
on the 9th day of July A. ID. 1864, that be-
ing the second day of the next term of said
District Court, default will be entered against
you, and judgemnt rendered thereon.
STARR Il PATTERSON,
Rev Stamp, Attorneys for Plaintiff
so cents. a af 5w4o
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-02-18
The New Enrolment and Draft Law.

On the 18th inst. the House of Rep
resentatives passed the new Enrol
ment Law. 1t had been previously
acted upon by the Senate but as the
House had made some amendments to
the bill it was returned to the Sena te,
where it is expected the House amend
ments will be concurred in. ID. d .
The bill provides that in making
draft the quota of each State shall be
apportioned, SO far as practicable, to
townships and to the different wards in
cities. 81. r.sa IS 8aa
The Enrolment lists made last year
are to be corrected, by adding the
names Of such as were omitted by the
enrolling officer, and also enrolling all
persons who shall arrive at the age Of
twenty years before the draft, all ali.
ems who shall declare their intention K
become citizens and all discharged
soldiers who have not been in the ser.
vice two years during the present war
The names of all who shall arrive
at the age of forty five previous to the
draft are to be struck from the list.
L Quakers, and all others who are con
scientiously opposed to bearing arms
are to be considered non-combattants
and are to be assigned to duty in hos
pitfalls, &C., or may be exempt on pay
ment of $300-to DO applied to the
benefit of sick and wounded soldiers
No person shall be entitled to the ben.
efits of this section unless his deport-
ment has been uniformly consistent
Herewith. eef I.r
On payment of $500 the person 50
paying is to be exempt during the
time for which he was drafted, unless
the names then placed in the box fol
draft are sooner exhausted, in which
case the name is to be returned to the
box.
| All slaves between the ages of Il
and As are made liable to draft, ant
loyal masters are to receive the boun
! ty of 500 for each slave, on freeing
him, and also just compensation
not exceeding $500, upon the award
of a commission, to be appointed by
the Secretary Of War. .... ..
The two classes are consolidated,
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-02-18
Executors Notice.

To John Il. Moore, Daniel Y Moore, Selah
b. Moore Silas Moore, Eugene Piper, Jemima
Marsh, Kate Hooker Fanny Ganett, Clarrissa
Morgan, Harriet Dixon, Sally Marsh. and
Alma Moore, heirs at law of George G. Moore
deceased: You are hereby notified that on
the 7th day of March 1864 at 10 o clock A. nj.
the undersigned will apply to the County
Court of Floyd county, for an order author
izing him TO sell at private sale, the following
described Real Estate situate in Floyd county,
Iowa, to wit: The W. J of N. w. and the
N. W. of $. w. of Sec. l5, Town 95 N. OF
Range Is, w. of 9th p. NJ, for the purpose
of paying off the debts and charges against
said Estate. s. B. STARR,
Executor of the Estate of George G. Moore,
deceased.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-02-18

A letter from Memphis. published
in the New York World, fully confirms
previous reports as to Sherman's move
ments towards Jackson, Meridian and
Montgomery or Mobile. The cavalry
force connected with his army il large.
The negro troops from Port Hudson,
under command of Gen. Ullman, are
to join the expedition. The writer
believes that Mobile is the destination
of the expedition.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-02-18

The Ohio State Journal relates at
some length an incident in which Gov.
ernor Brough was recently tho princi-
pal actor. He observed a young Off
Ger, an educated and refined young
man, on the streets of Columbus, some
time since. in q state of beastly intoxi-
cation. Gov. Brough immediately
autographed to Secretary Stanton for
his removal. The request was imme-
diately granted. and the young man
on recovering from his debaucb, found
himself minus his commission. The
most strenuous efforts were made by
influential friends to procure the re-
storation of the officer. But Governor
Brough was infexible. He declared
he had long made it rule on the
Railroad of which be was President, to
dismiss any man subject to intoxica-
ton. He could not now adopt a diff
ferent rule in a matter of still greater
Importance. Knowing how great the
harm which might result from an in
temperate officer, be could not take
the responsibility to share the risk in
this case. Tbereupon the officer and
his friends started for their home.
The lesson was hard one, but who
dare say that Gov. Brough did not do
right? 80
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-02-18

Efforts are being made by the diff
ferent church organizations to re-es
tablish their UNCONVENTIONAL connec.
ton in the Southern States. The Am.
erican Baptist Home Mission Society
has been authorized, by the Secretary
Of War, to take possession of every
abandoned Baptist meeting-house in
the South, and also of every one now
in the hands of the rebels. a
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-02-18
A Suggestion.

Mr.. EDITOR The time will soon
come when the Directors of our coun-
ty Agricultural Society will meet for
the purpose Of revising for publica-
ton the premium list Of the Society
for the year 1864.
1t seems to me that the Directors
could make this revised list much
more perfect and better calculated to
advance the interests of the Society,
if they could receive, from various
parts Of the county, suggestions in
relation to any omissions or additions
that it would be proper to make.
l would suggest that those who
can, examine carefully the list for
1868, and note any alterations that
they desire made and communicate
the same, together with any other
suggestions, to DR.. j. w. Smith the
Secretary Of the Society. feel as
sured that the Directors will receive
all such suggestions gladly and con-
slider them carefully. 1t might be
we'll for the Secretary specially to in
vitc suggestions from persons in vari-
Gus parts of the county.
1t has been said that our Agricultu.
raj Societies have fallen into sort of
routine I; SO much SO, that they fail to
interest and instruct as they ought.
Now if we can resolve ourselves into
a committee of the whole and take the
business of tho Society into consider
alton, it would seem that such routine
might be avoided and results arrived
at. that would tend to excite the pub
lie interest and promote the public
welfare. 1888
s4 JAS COT,EY
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-02-18
Republican State Convention.

The Third Quadrennial Republican State
Convention will convene at Des Moines, on
Monday, the 22d day of February, 1864, for
the purpose of selecting delegates to represent
the Union men of the State OF Iowa in the
next National Republican Convention. All
loyal electors who are willing to cooperate in
giving to the National Government full,
frank and honest support of its present policy
for suppressing the Rebellion and restoring
the Union, are requested to join in sending
delegates from their several counties, in accor-
dance with the following ratio: Each county
shall be entitled to one delegate, and one adj
dtional delegate for every hundred votes and
fraction of over fifty votes cast for Hon. Will
liam NJ Stone for Governor at the general
election of 1363,-the number of votes being
ascertained by adding to those cast within the
county those cast by the soldiers from the
county and in the field.
lUr 'rg THO. f. WITHROW,
- Chm Republican State Central Committee.
Des Moines, Jan. Is, 1864. la
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-02-18

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