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Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-12-16
OUR pROyOsr MARSHAL.

The bitter sayings of the press and people
o: this Congressional District on the removal
of the Provost Marshals Office from Fort
Dodge to Waterloo, are greatly stimulated by
the general and deep seated dislike Of Capt.
Warner II. Curliss. lie has lost--if indeed
he ever possessed--thc confidence and re-.
spect OF the people; not in consequence of
the removal, but in consequence of his
wrotched, slip. shod management in the duties
of ths responsible position which he acct
dcntally Ellis. Though at the first we ex
cecdngly regretted his experimentation
deeming him qualified for the officc--we
nevertheless we're resolved to judge him i'm
partially by his official performance Of duty.
We did not then enjoy, nor have VIC since
enjoyed, his personal favor. His enmity was
secured to " before he wore the army blue,
by opposing fairly and honestly, his election
to represent this County in the Legislature,
1t being our choice rather to support the
nomination Of Hen. Cicero Close. The Fort
Dodge North Vest says of Capt. Curtiss in
its issue Of the 10Th inst: "Our citizens had
seemed to avoid man whose low breeding
was offensive to gentlemen, and who hesitat.
ed not to insult and abuse the best men in
the ID. tr,c'." We know OF his even descend.
Ing to writing among mously for The press by
which to y,liily the character Of soma Of the
best and most honorable men in the District
and State. 1t is not dishonor, therefore, to |
have fallen under the condemnation Of
" Warner II. Curtiss, Captain. and Provost
Marshal Of the 9th Congressional District of
Iowa." He hiss even zealously guarded
against furnishing US any information from
his Office, thereby wronsing the public aad
displaying a lefty malice unworthy of
public official and Christian gsn,letsan -
Tho GAZETTE has not been degraded by re-
ciprocating his mcanness, nor sought oppor.
tunity to render him odious with the people. |
on the contrary, his official acts have been
spoken Of with universal charity and kind.
ness. But ne cannot appreciate favor, and
l:s IS on the the least opposition to his will
to berate and turn to enmity. Continued
submission would be an unjustifabc evasion
Of obligation to the people. Therefore We
urge the removal OF Warner II. Gurtiss, and |
the appointment of a man more capable and
Gent'emanly. The people demand that this
shall be done. We hope that our reprcsen-
tatives in Congress will see to it tina, it is
done. In This position, if We know ourself,
ave are not actuatcd by any other than worthy
and honorable motives. We are safe in say
ing that there is no other public man in the
9th District with so few friends as our Provost
Marshal. 1t would be fragrant and mex
cusable wrong to ot!ige the people TO con.
tinue under his administration. Let proper
action be taken, and We have confidence
that The authorities at Washington will ans
'wer the prayer Of the 9th District of Iowa.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-12-16
THE GENERAL SITUATION AND
PKsOSpECrCS.

THE GENERAL SITUATION AND
PROSPECTS.
A MlErER OF GREAT ACTIVITY PREDICTED ALL
ABOUND THE BOARD.
WASHINGTON, December II.
The present winter will be one of military
activity and desperate battles. The rum
bling Of the thunders is just beginning to be
beard. 1t will soon grow louder ard more
terrible in the vicinity Of Richmond, Savan.
nah, Charleston, Wilmington aud Tennessee
Have no fears for the result near Nashville.
Hood was beaten at Franklin, and though
the falling back of our forces to the Nashville
entrenchments may have suspicious look
to the mere locker on at distance, you will
be satisfied in less than fortnight that this
retrograde move was the wisest and best
under the circumstances. Hood will not be
permitted te SILVER around Nashville many
days longer. Nothing but the weather now
keeps Thomas from attacking him.
General Buffers Dutch Gap Canal, on the
James River, is nearly ready. and before New
Years the monitors Of the James river fleet
and the guns Of the James river army - i'll
thunder at the gates Of Richmond. In the
meantime expeditions will be made from
Grants and Buffers columns for the annoy
apoe and isolation Of Petersburg and Rich
mond, and the hum Of coming activity even
now comes up from the front. There will
be no going into winter quarters no ees-
sation Of hoetiities"-but wsrto she knife
war TO the bitter end, all through the winter
,usnths, and shall predict ii') the over
throw OF the military power of the rebellion
by spring, and the discrimination Of peace
by the settiag IN Of summer.
Ispcak by the card. HoRs Itrrons
iNsIDeR
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-12-16

We would like to have Mr.. Perkins, of the
Cedar Falls GAZETTE, inform the community
il Cedar Falls is dead yet, as that object Was
the main Que in the removal OF the Board TO
Waterloo, and not sccomus odation. XamR.
ton Freeman. "
We are happy to respond that Cedar
Falls still lives, moves and has its being
Our friends up country need indulge no seri
Gus apprehensions on our account, for our
little city is not only alive, but in excellent
health and spirits, with every prospect of
long and prosperous life.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-12-16

SOUTHERN refugees get very cold comfort
from the Richsaond Enquirer. It's friends
who recently attempted to burn New York
are surrendered oOthe tender mercies of tho
Yankees as follows:
We are very gladsto see that all South.
ern refugees are requised to register. If Gen.
Dix will hang them, he will do a service to
aur cause; they are a set of cowardly sneaks
who, having deserted their country, are not
above burning hotels. Hung every mother
son Of them"
The Enewirsr hasn't a much better
opinion Of these ''sneaks' than We have of
copperhesds.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-12-16
CklHEF.JlJSTICEC HAGE.

Salmon P. Caase, Of Ohio, has been sp-
pointed the successor Of Roger b. fancy in
the position Of Chief Justice Of The United
States.
This announcement is calculated to meet
with hearty appreciation from all loyal, free
dom loving men. II is an earnest of wha,
this war is doing for tho great interests in
which this H4puslic had its origin. The
unanimity of favor with which tn. people
endorse the wisdom OF President Lincoln in
making this appointment, is powerful evi.
denee Of the popular advancement in the
cause Of Universal I.ibeny
Gov. Chase is now known By the people
as an able lawyer, strong anti,slavery man,
and in all respectsGtied in an eminent de-
groc for the high position Of trust aud honor
10 which he has been called
In an article on the Chief Jus;ceship the
n Y. Tribune says:
Five years ago, had any one suggested
Salmon p. Chase as the probable successor
oil Roger Is. fancy in the most responsible
and eminent position Of Chief Justice OF the
United States, he would haze been regarded
ss in need Of straight jacket. The chasm
shat separated the late from the present in.
eumbent Of that station is wider than that
spanned by the twenty years sleep of Rip
Van Wrinkle, TO which he lay doxn a loyal
subject of King George and awoke fellow
citizen Of Prcsidrn, Washington. The death
Of Judge fancy daring the night following
the popular vote whereby Maryland was
made free State marked the close of All era;
the accession Of Judge Chase marks the com.
meucelnpnt If another
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-12-16

INCREASE AND DECREASE In 1860 the
Republican vote Of Iowa was 7O,409. This
year, leav ng out Dickinson, Howard and
Palo Alto counties, and a few regiments
which have not made returns. the Union
vote. is s9,O1T! This shows a Union gain
in four years of 1868
-Four years ago, the total Democratic vote
Of the State, Including the ballots cast for
Bell and Breckenridge, was 1922. This
year excluding the ccnntiss and regiments
above mentioned, the total Democratic vote
il 40, 4s4, showing decrease in the Opposi.
ton strength in four years Of s.43S votes.
The tota' vote Of the State in 1860 was
12S,331. The total vote this year is 1888, sol,
being q gain Of lO,l70.--Ds, Holmes Reg.
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Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-12-16

OuR opinion the Chicago Tribune is that
it has no equal in the great Northwest Ga q
wide-swake, enterprising, able, thoroughly
loyal newspaper. Those who are thinking
Of subscribing to daily Or weekly paper Of
such character, are requested to take the
Tribune into consideration. Its prospectus
for 1865 is published in another column.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-12-16
L.noa IN yAIs,-A goose trying to clint

LAnoR IN yAIS.--A goose trying to climb
up tree TO lay its eggs in crows nest
An undertaker's assistant trying TO looH Sc
rious OYER 3 pot of porter before proceeding
to the funeral. A candidate for Conges-
SIGNAL honors smiling after defeat, snd en-.
deavoring to make people believe he is proud
OF his place on the psn. Trying to kiss =
pretty girl when sbs is sneezing. Trying to
get q good account from bad ledger.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-12-16

TnE Wavcrly PhGnir Of last week con.
tains an extract from a private letter from
Maynard to his partner, dated St. Adams,
w., wherein he writes:
81 am safe at St. Adams, the identical
spot ON which the great raid item Canada
eliminated, though l came here through
great tribulation. arrived at Rouse's Point
on Sunday morning, and soon after was ar
rested as rebel spy; but I soon convinced
the authorities Of my Union proclivi,ies. and
was soon released from dsirdaes si9s:' r..
Brother Maynard 10 now safe at home,
and all right. .....-
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-12-16

TIE attention OF our readers is directed 10
the " Winter Arrangement" of the Chicago
and Northwestern Railway. The recent con.
solidstion makes this road one Of the most
extensive in the world, and its sbls manage.
ment is such as to secure for it the reputation
Of being one Of the best.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-12-16

CONGRESS is to be importuned by the pub.
fishers Of the United States for . repeal Of
the import duty on "prnt'' paper, which is
90 per cent, payable in gold. Paper can be
laid down in New York from Europe 1t II
to ls cents per pound in currency, but the
addition Of the tariff renders il improbable.
1t is sverrsd that the present high price is
in CONSEQUENCE Of combination of the Mills
and that good paper can be manufactured at
profit for six to seven cents less per pound
than the mills charge. Three years ago
good article Of "print" could be had at Q to
10 cents per pound now poorer quality
costs % to co. Should publishers make \
corresponding advance in their subscription
price, weeklies Eould be frs dollars per year,
and dailies t,senty. Surely relief is needed,
and We trust Congress will afford ii.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-12-16

The Des Moines State Register says there
were three counties in Iowa that polled no
Democratic vote, viz : Emmett, Ida and
Plymouth. One county, Pslo Alto, cast no
Republican ballot. Henry county gave the
heaviest Union majority, Scott next, Linn
next, Black Hawk next.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-12-16

SOME Of our eastern cotemporaries arc sug
geslng the prcpriety of moving Immediately
for the purpose Of providing Christmas
dinner to the soldiers of Shermans army,
at Savannah or wherever it may be along the
coast at that time. 1t is thus proposed, We
suppose, to offset Abs Thanksgiving dinner
supplied to the Potomac army. II Sherman's
gallant men can be reached, we say amen to
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-12-16

.fRoM GRANTS ARMY.-.rhcIs has been
considerable activity in the Army Of the Po-
tomac Of late. TIE most important feature
of the news is the successful expedition I'M
der General Warren. southwark from Peters
burg, a which fifteen miles Of the Weldon
railroad was destroyed, sud many dcpots,
mills, barns, and dwellings, which were Of
advantage to the rebels, were burned or 9TH
eEHiss rendered useless. Our loss is reported
At not above fifty, exclusive Of come few
strsgslers captured.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-12-16

THE McGregor Ncaos thinks that man
who gets up as good paper as Andy Felt
of the West Union Record does, must not
only get up carly in the morning, but mus,
stay up all night. We possess enough Of
the golden rule not to whine because it vas
Andy and not US that Thompson said 50 good
q thing Of.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-12-16

A large audience gathered in Philadelphia
recently to listen to an address from Hon
John Csdwallader, Judge of the U. 8. Dis
trict Court. The audience dispersed, how.
ever, after listening to the bare announce
ment from the Judge thss be had discovered
hole in bis overcot pocket and the loss Of
his manuscript
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-12-16

The St. Adams raiders have been dis
charged by learned provincial Judge, who
has just discovered that he has no jurisdic-
lion in the case. Well, it is just as we'll
The Green Mountain Boys have jurisdiction
on their own soil in all that concerns their
protection, and for any rebel that falls into
their hands there will be no change OF venue.
- ChiegSe T r,bN~s. a - q. r4e
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-12-16

An own daughter Of Phrbus, one is led to
believe, is publishing her inspirations in the
Cerro Gordo Republican, under the name of
kittie Clyde, evincing a talent for poetica
writing, it is needless to say, rarely nc: with
ahonS contributors 10 country newspapers.
Her words are wove into expression Of the
most delightful imagery, and set to soft and
musical ry,hm. Her "OId Maids Story,
which was reprinted in the GAZETTE, our
readers will remember for it's touching beauty
of thought, its harmonious accent, and its
aptitude to heSc sad days Of war. Other pro.
auctions from her pen are not less worthy OF
special commentator. Who is kitte Clyde!
We really would like 10 know. '#I
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-12-16

BECAUSE there is humbuggery in patent
medicines, it does not follow that all patent
medicines are humb:gs. We are confident
that the medicines manufactured by DIR. J.
c. Aver & Co. Of Lowell, Mass, are worthy
Of public confidence. We are not an advo.
cate Of patent medicines in general, but Of
Ayers We are free to express our favorable
opinion,
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-12-16

The First National Bank Of Dubuque has
deposits Of tl5o,Ooo, which amount is being
daily increased On the 7th Of November
this bank dcclated dividend Of Ave per
cent on capital and government tax, having
to that date been in operation but about four
months. Its surplus profits, after dividend,
amounted to about $500. Its capital is
100000. with privilege OF increasing to
100000. This bank is daily receiving
to the Z $40 loan, and is
agent for all Government loans. The 7 3 10
loan is the most popular At present, and is a
grand opportunity for investment for farmers
and mechanics who have small amounts Of
money to inyest, and who always like to
know that they can dispose Of their bonds at
III times for face and annual interest.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-12-16

RICHMOND papers report that Gen. Buffers
Dutch Gsp canal is so fa- completed that it
can be made ready for use in few hours
work. They also report that General Grant
has recently been reinforced by 5000 to
10, 900 men from tbs Shenandoah Valley.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-12-16

tbs North Vest, speaking of the removal
Of the Provost Marshars Headquarters from
TT. Dodge to Waterloo, says:
1.-THE people, in their ignorance, argue
that Fort Dodge was the most central point
that Marshalitown, Nevada, or Cedar Falls
being on lines Of railroad and more accessi
ble for the people, would better have sccom.
modated the District. But bless their simple
souls, what do they know about war they
never were shoulder straps
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-12-16

Tue last numhcr of the Iowa Valley Re
cie,o contains the salutatory Of F. A. G. Fore
man, practical printer Of twenty years
experience, who has succeeded to the propri,
etorship Of that office. He writes as if he
knew how to run country paper.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-12-16
FRANCIS VAUGHN.


TEE EXCHANGE OF PRIsoNERs.-A New
York dispatch Of the 18th inst. says:
The exchange Of prisoners, which was
broken of at Savannah 4 short time ago. is
now progressing A. rapidly ~ practicable in
Charleston harbor. In consequence of this,
in accordance with arrangements previously
made, the bombardment of the city Of
Charleston has been temporarily suspended,
and will not be resumed until the exchange
Is concluded. The bombardment ceased on
Sunday morning, the 4th instant, and the
operation Of transferring prisoners was soon
sitter begun. 1t was expected that two or
three weeks would be required to complete
the exchange.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-12-16

MI. USHER, Secretary Of the Interior, says
in his report:
In thRt portion of Nevada, through which
the Pacific Railroad will pass, many rich
veins have been found, and Ills estimated by
persons familiar with the subject, that, if the
mines now opened there were supplied with
the proper machinery, they would yield tea
millions 81 Gollars per month :"
A pretty good item ON the state Of Uncle
Fam 5 financed.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-12-16
We are panied to learn Of the death BY

consumption, At his home in McGregor, Iowa,
of George W. Tenney, late editor Of the Nc,
Grsgor Nees, one of the best of our Iowa
exchanges. He was born in Colebrook, New
Hampshire, but his family moved to Beloit,
Wis, some twenty six years since, where he
received his sducagion. He was for some
years editor Of the Monroe (Wis) Sentinel
He afterwards purchased an interest in the
Daily Free Lsn,0crat of Milwaukee, and for
some years past has edited the McGregor
hevs.-pubuQus Times.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-12-16

The mercury in the thermometer ut Du.
bulue, on last Friday morning, stood at
twenty seven degrees below zero. Dubuquers
better come oct to Cedar Falls during the
cold season.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-12-16

TIE New York Tr!bune's Washington
special says that Thomas telegraphed to
Washington on Saturday last, that nothing
c2ula ,Sve around Nashville without slip.
pingpp. Then we hope Hood will move,
slip up, and break his back bone.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-12-16

Tue Manchester Union, Of the 9th inst,
has an account Of the murder Of George Gro.
zier by Morris Martin in a dispute over the
siz. Of half bushel. Martin is now in Jail,
awaiting trial for the offense.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-12-16

TnE good people of GAINESVILLE are arrang.
ing for Christmas Festival, to come off on
the oath, the proceeds to be applied to the
purchase of apparatus for the GAINESVILLE In
stitute. A supper will be given at 5 o'clock
P. ", after which will be toasts, responses,
and general good time. Tickets, 80 cents;
oysters, extra. The public are invited to
attend. We doubt not the Committee Of
Arrangements will get up very pleasant
entertainment, and we trust the result may
be entirely satisfactory to oil participating.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-12-16
GEN. snERMAN,s MARCH.

We have yet to wait little longer for re.
liable news from the gallant army under the
gallant Sherman. At this writing the latest
rebel news places him within two and half
miles OF Savannah. He being thus near the
coast on the 9th it is reasonable to conclude
he is safely through before this. or course
rebel prints represent Shernan's force as
weak and dispri,cd aud of course admit as
a natural sequence that the rebels in that re.
gion are not only weaker, but decidedly in a
very deplorsble condition generally. Were
this conclusion iradtni ssablc, it would be an
insolvable mystery that Sherman was not
speedily annihilstcd. The whole truth is
that the Richmond press are lite the boy in
the graveyard. who whistIed vigorously 20
keep his courage up. The rebels tell.us, in
roundabout way to be sure, but they tell
us-.Shcrman is all right! 1t is as much As
we could expect of them. But. in the same
method, they tell US more than this; they
tell us Of the terrible panic at the South
uC VI VI StVaiib.Att tIAS iSSuCu ptoCid-
nation in which he says the General CON-
handing has issued All order calling upon
" all men Of erery age, not absolutely inca
paci;ated from disease" to report for home
defense. Lie calls upon the people to "e,nu
late tho noble examples Of our sister cities Of
Macon and Augusta, uhsrs the uiols male
population is in arms" And then the Sa.
vsnnHh Republican informs us how the pa
iroiic populSce responds-thc guard brings
the men in We shall hear from Sherman
in day or two in way far more satisfacto-
~ to our loyal predictions, and in . way
hat will be new cause Of chagrin and dis.
to open and covert enemies. May
the day come to us with no other than "g,ad
.idings Of great .py."
p. S. By yesterdays mail We have an
account Of battle before Savannah, in which
,nr loss is put at 1850 and that Of the reb
- at {, GOO to 1000. We publish the dis.
patch in full in another column, not, howev-
r, with perfect confidence in its reliability.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-12-16

A young lady poet Of Cleveland advcrtises
for an amanuensis. Sine probably wants =" =
man." leaving the other part of the word
" a-man. uersis" to somebody else - Des
Moines Register.
No; she wantx man, you aed sis.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-12-16

In honor Of Christmas there will be a
Union ball at Wetzel's Hotel. Shelrock, But
Ter county. on Monday evening. December
Goth. Hicks band will furnish the music.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-12-16

JUDGE Fairfield's majority in the 18th Ju,
dicial District, says the Charles City Entsli
gencer, wiRreach over two thousand with the
soldiers vote. Good for VIM. 3.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-12-16

CoUGHs AND CoLps-Th0se who are suf.
f.rins from Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness, Sore
Throat, &c, should try "Bronm's Bronchial
Toches," simple remedy which has re.isv'
ed thousands, and which is il almost every
CASE effectua,
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-12-16

The Story County Agis seems to be pros
pering, rs We observe it has been enlarged to
seven column paper. We are glad to note
this evidence of your success, brother Brai.
nari
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-12-16

What is the difference between q foe
and wise man ?"-JcB. Darts Sheet. ..t
just the difference between copperhead
and a Union man, your honor.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-12-16

A wonAN out West describing her run.
away husband, said :" Daniel may be known
BY . scar ON the nose-where l scratched
him" ...
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-12-16

So far this fail Sleight 4 Dcwn.r, of Mar
shalto~n, have paid out $214,0tO for hcgs
So says the Marshall Ti,afs..
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-12-16
TAKEN UP,

ANE into the premises Of the subscriber about
~ the 10th Of November. 1854 Two Last Spriny
Calves. one a red heller, and the other a bull calf
The owner requested to prove property ray charges
and take them away
yosEPUCs CowFS.
Cedsr yalls November snsh 1854 3e:.v