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Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-08-26

Daring RoJ5ery-A Nan Knocked Dozen
and Robbed Of about Fics Hundred Dollars.
The most daring robbery ever perpetrated
in this village, occurred last Monday evening.
Mr.. II. BARRON was returning home between
8 and 0 o'clock, when he was knocked down
and robbed Of his pocket book, containing
about five hundred dollars in grcenbacks. -
He was on the sidewalk at the time, Just
north of Tnos. WALSrp's residence, when a
man from the shade of the trees dealt him q
blow by the side Of tho head which felled
him to the ground and rendered him sense.
! less. Mr.. BAERoS's impression was, on re.
| gaining his senses, that some enemy had
| taken a cowardly way to ayenge some sup.
posed injury, and picking up the bundles he
time after his arrival there did he discover
his loss. He thinks lie must hare been
senseless from the effects Of the blow about
! fifteen minutes, and the first recollection he
had he was supporting himself by the fence
cropping about in the darkness in search oil
his scattered bundles. MIR. BARRON had
about fifty dollars in his vest pocket which
the villain did not obtain. This robbery vas
committed by some one who understands his
business, and has nerve to execute it. II was
some one, also, who had watched Mr. BAR.
RON closely, and knew tina. he had the mon
ey on his person, and was perfectly familiar
with every step Of his walk home. This is
the most that is known of the thief. Mr.
BARRON had not displayed his money during
the day. lie had been trading some during
the evening, but had paid his bills from the
money in his vest pocket. This daring rob
berry furnishes additional evidence that there
are in this community men who will no,
hcsitate-at any crime, and it behooves our cti,
zens to be constantly Oh their guard.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-08-26

A Worthy Erampie.-W understand
that the family Of Mr.. P. MELRsDY arc put
ting up a barrel Of pickles for the soldiers
Here is worthy example for imitation by
those who have means and cucumbers to
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-08-26

County Central Committee We inadvert-
emily omitted the name Of W. II. MCCLURE
from the County Central Committee last
week The Committee is constituted as fol.
lows: c. Gloss, Chairman, l.. KNAPP, -
BAILEY, r. A. NulTAHER, WIZ. ii. Nc
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-08-26

The wheat crop of SCI, already shipped,
up to July 3lst, amounts to 434. T20 bushels,
against 64,362 bushels for 1904 in.
crease Of 7O,a5s bushels.
The crop of cats shipped in 1862 amount.
cd to 2,57S bushels. Shipments from Jan.
uary 1st, 1868, to July slst, 1864, amounts
to l7O745 bushels. .,
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-08-26

No repulslvc sectnrlaism will he inhacsd connie
nanead. AZ the Tine every effort win he employed
- encourage and render rvioate the profc sons ~
Christians and TO induce all 10 adopt the religion Of
Christ To all who respect Christianity and its Institu.
tons, the welcome hand will be heartily extended To
those whose influence is prejudcia to Religion and good
morals, no protraetrd stay can be allowed.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-08-26

Cucumbers --Mcssrs SLOAN & BANCROFT
advertise for sale large quantity Of cucum
bers suitable for picking. They will also
make pickles to order If desired.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-08-26

Directors.-A meeting Of the Directors Of
the Cedar Valley Agricultural and NJ chan
zeal Society will be held at the Office af Pow
FRS and BEowv, on Saturday Tomorrow at
10 o'clock A. NJ. Business connected with
Fairs Of the Society will be attended to, and
3 promp, and full attendance of the u smbers
of the board is desired
By order OF the President ...r ..
n
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-08-26

An Old Tribune.-Mr. ELLERNAs, who has
Just returned from New ork, has brought
Us an old copy Of the Tribune, bearing date
of Nov. Is, 1874. In it GREELEY deplores
the defeat Of the Wing party by the election
Of Polk to the Presidency. Great change
in the twenty years past since then. We
shall lay this old Tribune aside with our
rcIics
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-08-26

Internal Rsrenue-Sce advertisement OF
Collector TlEwETr, who will be at Col. SIS.
sIoSs office on Wednesday, September It'll.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-08-26

large. Practicc.-Lns. Saturday morning
the Governors Guards had trial at target
shooting just south Of town. Each man was
supplied with four rounds An interesting
time was had, and some pretty good shoot
ing DONE JonN WELLrSG made the best
single shot, and WM. FRANCIS the second
best. HESRY WRIGHT made tho best three
shots. In the presence Of the Company in
tho eSering each Of the success ful gentlemen
was presented with tin cup by Lieut.. p.
LylrspY.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-08-26

Unirersdlism The Iowa State Convcn.
ton of Univcrsalists, will hold its Annual
Session at Cedar Falls on the 81 and 4th,
Saturday ard Sunday,) of Sept. next.
CEDAR FALLS, August nth, 1864.
-lKas0n City Repnblican.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-08-26

JONES. who is prepared to furnish cucnm-
bers for picking in large or small quantities.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-08-26
ENpcn scs.
Calendar.

Fall Term commences September 1st and closes De
ceus,er LIT, lsGt Winter Term commences December
18th 1864, and closes March 18th, iS5J SUNNI TeT
commences March goth, and closes June 25th, ISGi. ~
II Is very desirable that Students enter nj the
inencemeGt Of the terms ...... ... .....e
! sNp person need apply for admission who cannst o.
5ill not couicrn to the Published bylaws u :ae lnst
| tGuon. E3E. ... o. y ~
Rev u. s. ERUNs0N, Prrzt Roa,a y,Rstses.
| i. w. WATERBURY, Secretary. g4s..
| Rev. f. C.. MATllER, IgCat.
Rev II, e. BRUNsON, ss"+ ~
j. T.. ROBERTSON, ! a-.
! f,"KrrE, rnye,te County IoNs Aug. !, 1894. 2i:n
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-08-26
eSi- Tia French Preventive -&s

recented eithont the use of medicine by tho use
Of "Ths French heee,tire, the greatest invention Of
the age. Price, One Dollar. Sent postpaid to all parts
Of the country. Address Dr. s. CURTIS Box 2G97 Post
once, Philadelphia, Pa. Circulars sent free. &sGm
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-08-26

Prosressing.- maSonS commenced on
the brick work OF the new School House last
Wednesday.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-08-26

Frs. PaSs. See first page for editorial,
communications, and other interesting mat.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-08-26
CO M M Ell CIAL.
wrights Reiuvena,in- r,l,xir.-Ie, no,

wrights Rejuvenating Elixir.--Let no,
dependency any longer be tho prevailing bane Of
the fallen state Of tho human family But you ask, how
Is this to he prevented Dependency ioc siris de-
spdt tendency to look upon the gloomy side every
thing, are all difficult TO drive away. Doctors and med
cine wi not do III the ordinary stimulating drinks Of
the day will not do but before you give up the cas-, az
hopeless, try WRIGHT's PfJrygSArIxG ELIXIR AZ Its
name desgnates will put life and animation In
TO the dropping energies; yes young blood into
your veins Ne who pine upon the b. Ink OF the grave
who may have tried in vain to raise yourself from the
slough OF despair" be induced though may be
at the eleventh hour to try its soothing Influence Sold
by all respectable druggists throughout the United
and Canada. See advertisement in another column.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-08-26
THE SWEDISH BRANDY

BIsANDR ETH'S PlLLS.-The Weak, the
Consumpive, Rheumatic, Costive Bilious and Delicate
after days USE will find rcnrxed strength and life
pervade every organ Of their frames.
Every dose makes the blood purer. The nerves com.
in the arteries and terminate In the veins These
pills. as first effect, act upon the artcrial blood In.
creasins the circulation, by which impurities depos
tied in the veins, and they throw OF such collections into
the bowels, which organs ~ the encrgy derived from
Brandreths Pills, expe them from the system. When
first used the Pills occasion srrng and make
the patient fee! worse. This is an excellent sign and
shows the disease will be cured No great good
often achieved without soma trouble In attainment,
and this rule applies to the recovery of health.
Sold by all respectable dealeas In medicines
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-08-26
The Boarding Department.
The Governments.

Good hoard will be furnished students IN the building
81 20 per week. Room rent. $500 per term
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-08-26
WAR MEETING TONIGHT.

There will be a meeting at Horticultural
Hall tonight friday for the purpose Of
taking steps to fill the quota of this town.
ship by volunteering. Only three men to
raise to avoid the draft. Everybody solicit.
ed to attend.
MANY CITIZENS
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-08-26

Personal--lt may be an item Of news 10
somo Of JouS B. JonSsoN's friends TO state
that he is now Captain Of Co. A, 81 U. S.
@. A., stationed at Memphis, Tenn. Captain
]. was formerly Of Co. K, Third Iowa In
fan.ry.
Rev. L. 3. FIFIELD returned last evening
from his visit cast, and ~iA ocoupy his pull.
pit Gin the new churchj on lie Sabbath
-"Oid JOHN Blows" dropped down up
on US last night, and may be found at the
Office Of Powers & BRowS perfectly agreca-
be to calls.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-08-26

CEpAR FALLS, Aug. -.
MEssRs. EDlroRs: Thinking that friends
Of the Aid Society might be interested in
knowing what has been accomplished by us.
as Society, We would submit the following
bill as the result of our efforts since the fair
iora .State Sanitnrr Communication in Account 1niki
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-08-26

The Coming Draft.-By table herewith
published, which friend in Waterloo is
kind enough to copy and forward to US, it
will be seen that Black Hawk County has
one hundred and thrty.cight men to raise to
escape the coming draft, of which Cedar Falls
tp. has but three to SUPPLY. Cedar Falls
may well be very proud of this showing,
evincing as it does so noble performance Of
her duty to her State and country. We hope
every man will exert himself to secure these
three men, that our town may have tho bon
or Of voluntarily filling all demands of the
Government upon her. The time is short,
and promptness is an essential quality Only
three rlta frcrn Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-08-26
Preparatory Depar,mep,.
RELIGIOUS Element.

preparatory department Is arranged for al, Misse
nd Lads not qualified 10 enter the Academic classes
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-08-26

TO THE YOUNG oRoLp,
Aiie or Female,
n you have been suffering from habit INDUCED in by the
YOC7N OF BORN SEAEs
WHICH CAUSES so MANY ALARMING SYMPTOMS,
Funfts them for Marriage,
And is the GREATEST Evil which can befall
NAN or WOMEN.
Zee symptoms enumerated In Advertisement and Il
you are . saueSer ...... ....
Cut out the Advertisement, and send for il at once.
Delays are dangerous.
Ask for Helmbold's, take no other. .....
Cures guaranteed.
Berdre ef Countc,Josis end limitations
Evening star., 1864-12-16
IMPORTANT MILITARY CHANGES.

To-day, by order of the War Department,
MAJOR General Augur assumed command of
the Military District Of Washington, thereby
relieving Colonel Wisewell, which is consid-
cred as equivalent to merging the Department
of Washington and the Military district into
one, although no specific orders to that effect
have been issued as yet.
Colonel Wisewell has also been relieved els
Chief Of the Veteran Reserve Corps Bureau, and
ordered TO Sandusky, Ohio to assume command
Of Johnson's Island. Colonel Fife, president
of the examining board, will doubtless succeed
Colonel Wisewell as chief of this bureau
General Augur is in attendance at the head
quarters Of the military district, corner of 10Th
and streets, to day, to whom the property of
the command is being turned over by Colonel
Wisewell. For the present the officers at these
headquarters will report to General Augur, and
although the office Will doubtless be abolished
altogether, the provost marshalship will very
likely be continued under Col Ingraham.
Colonel Wlsewell who has given general sat-
lsfaction as incumbent of the position from
which he has Just been relieved, will leave this
city in a few days to take charge Of his new
command at Johnson g Island. These changes
will in no way effect the headquarters OF the
Department Of w Washington.
Evening star., 1864-12-16
FROM THE FRONT.

The steamer Dictator, Capt Brakeman, ar
rived here this morning from City Point
bringing up very large army mail.
She reports that on Wednesday night for
several hours heavy firing was heard at City
Point, from the direction Of Dutch Gap, in
which the gunboats appeared to be participa-
ting.
Along our lines in front of Petersburg there
has been no change in the state Of affairs, and
the plckets OF the conending armies hardly
exchange shot.
The blockade runner, Emma Heny, which
was captured on the Sth instant, by the U. S.
gunboat Cherokee, has arrived at Ham ton
Roads, and now lies in the stream under charge
OF prize crew. The Emma Heny is a fine
steamer, and has on board a valuable cargo of
cotton.
The Dictator brought up to Point Lookout one
hundred and fifty rebel prisoners, principally
OF Mississippi regiment, captured by Gen.
Warren in his late raid to Hicksford. There
were three officers among the number, who
were brought on to Washington and turned
over to Col. 1ngraham, to be committed to the
Old Capitol.
Gen. Emory, commander Of the 10Th army
corps, in Gen. Sheridan's department, who has
been on visit to the Army Of the Potomac tor
three or four days, came up on the Dictator as
q passenger.
Sixty three men OF the 32d Maine regiment,
Col. Hatch, came up on the Dictator, their
term of service having expired.
Evening star., 1864-12-16
Affairs i'm GeorsetoMn.


FUNERAL OF PATR0LMAN TH0MAs.-Yester-
day afternoon the remains of Patrolman VIM.
d. Thomas, of the Metropolitan police were in
tered in Oak Hall Cemetery. The funeral SER
vice of the Methodist E. Church was performed
at the family residence, on Market, near High
street, Rev. w. b. Edwards, ID. D., officiating
at 3 O'Clock p. m; after which the procession
family and officiating clergy in coaches; the
friends and acquaintances of the deceased and
family walking in the following order Me-
chanics Lodge No. Is, l. o. .. F., in full mourn
ing regalia, with their banner shrouded. large
detachment Of the Metropolitan Police in full
uniform, citizens, male and female. AT the
Cemetery the impressive service Of the Odd
Fellows was performed by the Chaplain, w.
J. Wheatley, when the body was deposited in
the grave, and the large company retired from
the Cemetery.
CANAL-There are no arrivals of coal re-
ported The supply at the docks is not large,
and 1t is being shipped to distant ports as fast
as possible. The only boats entered are the &.
Knode, with wheat to market, and Captain
John Short, limestone to Cooley. Departed
six boats, light
PoRr OF Observation-Disclosures
Fairbanks, Hunter, from New York; schooner
E. H. Furber, Cobb, Boston; Prometheus,
Backett, New York, with merchandise.
Cleared-Schrs. Protector, Legare, Nanjemoyi
Edwin Watts, Grammer, New York e. A.
Johnson, Easome, Baltimore; G.. w. Cripps,
Carlile, do; W. Spear, Jones, do; W. Pigeon,
Nash, St. Marv's; o. Palmer. Welten Deal
Island; John B. Cox, Cox, do; Extra, Taylor,
Vienna; Medora, Barnes, st. Mary's; A. l..
Massey, Donnelly, Philadelphia; Isle OF Pines,
Lake, Jersey City; Frank Pierce, Collins.
mico; steamer Prometheus, Beckett, Alexan-
riQ
Evening star., 1864-12-16
TELEGRAPHIO NEWS.
FROM THE w EST.

Government Train b esieged by the r ebels.
ST. LOUIS, Dec. 15-The Lawrence Trioune
says the notorious brigand Quantrell was re.
moved in an ambulance In Prices retreatin o
column sick beyond hope of recovery.
The recent explosion Of the steamer Maria at
Carondelet is said to have been the work of
rebel torpedoes. An in vestigation Is soon to be
made.
The Democrats special dispatch from Fort
Scott, Kansas, December 2, says Yesterday a
courier arrived from Fort Gibson, with dis
patches, and causing apprehension for the
safety OF the large Government train which
left camp at Dry Wood, ten miles south OF this
place, on November 9. The train consists OF 100
wagons, three yoke OF oxen to each: 30 sntlers'
six mules to each, all heavily laden for Fort
Gibson, distance IS miles. They were guarded
by q few dismounted Indians and cavalry and
a section of artillery, and with 25 men. The
train IS now said to be corIaled ON Masher
river about one hundred miles OF here, and the
men throwing up intrenchments, for defense,
being closely invested by the rebel General
Gaines, with 1900 men and five pieces OF artil-
lerY.
Col. Moonlight is reported to be moving to
the assistance of the trains.
Evening star., 1864-12-16

REsIGNATION OF GENERAL CRITTENDEN.
Major General Crittenden and staff resigned
day before yesterday. The reason assigned ia
that the Government offered him command
he deemed inadequate to his rank, in the Army
of the Potomac, placing him In a subordinate
position to junior officers. The designations
have been accepted.
Evening star., 1864-12-16
FROM THE FRONT.
Il ON ha rdm m ent of Fort Hell-Chansesi III in the
DISPOSITION of Troops


Bombard rdme mt of Fort tHell-Chansesia in the
Disposition of Troops.
Correspondence Of Associated Press.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY POTOMAC, Dec. Is
Unusual quiet has pre- vailed along the lines in
front of Petersburg the last few days, scarcely
a shot being exchanged, excepting in the eve-
ming on the right Of the line. Last night, how
ever, quite an excitement was kept up from
abouteight to ten O'clock, when the firing died
away gradually, and after midnight not shot
was heard. OF course the pickets In the vi
cinity of Fort He'll were responsible for the
outbreak, although some other parts OF the line
farther west were participating.
A report is current that number OF our
pickets watching the rear Of our lines, were
taken and murdered night before last and that
In consequence the force OF men on this side
has been doubled.
Changes are being made in the disposition of
troops, but nothing to indicate an early attack
upon the enemy
The troops engaged in the late raid are almost
all In good condition. but son3e returned from
the trip with frozen hands sad feet, and others
III, caused by the severe westhsr which pre-
vailed at that time. esH
On Friday a We deserters are To- be hanged,
two OF them from New York, TIVE from New
Hampshire and one from Marylsnd.
Deserters are coming In daily yesterday
and this morning. s...Ta
They report nothing new from rebefdom.
w. d. MoG1Aa0R,
Evening star., 1864-12-16
PUBLICATION OF THE LETTER LIST


We notice that the New York Herald has
positively refused to continue the publication
of the letter-list advertisement Of the New
York City Post Office, ON the ground OF the in :
adequate rates allowed by Congress for that
class Of advertising.
In this city, with the enormously increased
rates OF printing office expenditure over any
other city in the country, the price allowed for
printing the letter list is even more wretchedly
Inadequate than that complained Of by the
Herald In that city.
Since the present rate of compensation for
printing the advertisement was fixed, printers,
wages have advanced in this city more than
one hundred per cent and the cost now OF set.
ting up the advertisement in question (ruls
or ngure work, charged by journeymen at the
rate OF price and q half is 90 cents per thous-
and ems. The price Of paper has risen il the
same time from eh to % cents per pound, and
ink and every other article going to the pro-
duct OF daily paper in nearly the same pro-
portion.
The price paid by the Department for print
ing the list is one cent per name, and In that
way the pay per line is from two to three cents,
only. Further, We are required 70 publish at
the head OF each list nine squares of explana-
tory matter, for which no Compensation is al.
lowed by the Department.
Every Jot of the prominent space we are thus
obliged to either give away or sell at this In ad
equate rate, Is worth to us from eighteen to
twenty-five cents per line; and to this impor-
tant item Of loss n ust be added that from the
oisappointment Of regular customers through
hAVihg ueir advertisements displaced in con
sequence OF the inordna.e length to which the
Ae''er hs' In this city has grown since the COM
mencement of the war.
1t is 70 Do hoped that Congress will speedily
increase the rate of payment for this WORK.
otherwise every newspaper In the land who.a
advertising space Is Of any value to it mnst
perforce follow the example OF the B,,ola ~,
throwing up Its publication.
Evening star., 1864-12-16

MAJOR GENERAL HAKcoCK's SrApp
following is the composition Of Major General
Hancock's personal staff:
Brevet Brigadier General q. H. Morgan, OF
New York. inspector general ana chief OF staf
Brevet Lieutenant Colonel A. N. Dougherty
OF New Jereey, medical director; Brevet Col.
onel w. s. Mitchell, OF Penn sylvania; Major
J. b. Parker, of Pennsylvania, and Brevel
Major w. u. w. Miller, Of New York, aides
adjutant general Captain Edward Marrinsr,
Of the i62d New York, has been appointed "a al.
and assistant adjutant general OF Volunteers.
and assigned TO temporary duty with General
Hancock.
Evening star., 1864-12-16
d O'CLOCK p. MI.
The Great Victory Before Nashville.
THE NAVY HAVE A HAND IN IT
OFFICIAL DISPATCH FROM ADMIRAL LEE
THE ATTACK RENEWED TO-DAY.

The following has been received by the Sec
retary OF the Navy:
CLARKsvILLE, TENN, Dec. 16, 10 a. m.-Hon
Gideon Welles, Secretary Of the Nary: General
Thomas attack yesterday upon Hoods left,
supported by the tenth division OF this squad
ron, resulted in the capture Of Chalmers head
quarters train, with papers, one thousand pri-
soners and sixteen pieces Of artillery, with
probable loss to the army not exceeding five
hundred killed and wounded. The attack
will be contin ued this morning.
S.P. LEE,
Rear AdmI Com'd'g Miss. Squadron.
Evening star., 1864-12-16
GENERAL GRANT

General Grant, in company with his wife,
and two members of his staff. arrived here
last evening about six o'clock from City
Point on the dispatch steamer MI. Martin
Mrs. Grant went to City Point about a week
ago on visit to her husband but she is now
returning to her home in the North. 1t is ex-
pected that the General will return to City
Point Immediately, as his dispatch boat is ly-
Ing at the 9th street wharf
Evening star., 1864-12-16
Rear Adm'I Com'd'g Miss. Squadrt
LATEST FROM SAVANNAH.

ANNhd.
The Richmond Dispatch Of the 1ith instant
states that on the day previous Savannah had
not fallen.
In reply to cotemporary. the Dispatch
says Savannah is not invested by Sherman's
army any more than Richmond is invested by
Meade's and Buffers armies that Savannah
is safe, &c.