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Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-10-28
Won har. famed to do for our common Diced

! you have failed to. do for our common bleed
ing country, given his service. You who by
| insinuations and inuendocs have attacked the
moral character Of those whom tbs, soldie,
left behind, bow will you meet the man whcr
he shall ask of you an account Of your stew
artlshipf Ask yourselves these questions
and answer as you can. Ifwith satisfaction
to yourself, then it is we'll for you,-ant
weary not in we'll doing. If not, what viii
you do to redeem yourself? Winter is al
most upon us, and it would be well for you
! to consider what is to be done for the familie.
Of our brave volunteers who are fighting FOL
| our beloved county. Let us for a moment
consider the actual expense Of the,eeonomica
support Of family in these days of-higl
prices Of all kinds of provisions and family
wearing apparel. Who among you canfis
ure the expenses Of your family, including
rent, clothing, fuel, &c., at less than from
$50 to $50 per month, or one dollar a day
Taking that as a basis let US see what the
soldiers family is to do. Tho husband and
father, or son, as the case may he, is suppos.
ed to receive from Government sixteen dol,
lars per month. Suppose he is able to save
three, fourths Of bis wages, to receive his pay
regularly, and to send it, twelve dollars, to
his family, and the family to receive from the
County eight dollars per month, (,nany do
not get but four dollars making in all twen-
t. dollars. OF this about one third must go
for rent, leaving only some twelve dollars for
buying the necessaries Of life, clothing, &c.
But do the soldiers receive their pay regu-
larly? do they send to their families the sum
mentioned? You are swarethat they do not
and cannot 10 SO, for in many eases they
have not been paid for eight to twelve months
This is the case with the 3lst Iowa Reg't,
and, in fact, with all Of Shcrman's army
Then, I ask you in all candor, how can these
families live? Is it not evident that they
must be assisted or suffer? Having answer
ed this, the next question is, what shall be
done? Who will suggest some practicable
and certain plan to supply the wants Of these
families during the coming winter? Will
you awake, or will you slumber on until
some mother or child shall perish through
your negligence or criminal selfishncss p
Think of this, you who are at home enjoying
all the luyuries and comforts of homo life,
with your little ones around your plenteous
bound Think Of this, and then turn your
eyes to those families whosc1natural protect.
or and provider is far away, nobly battling
in the cause Of his imperillcd country. Are
you going to stand idly by and see them beg
and suffer? Think of what the soldier is
doing for us, fighting to maintain and sup
port our Government. Consider it well, and
act as your consciences shall dictate, and act
quickly in the name Of .. n.,,.,,q
,-. r. r...r JUSTICE HUMANITY. y
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-10-28
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OUR DUTY TO THE FAMILIES OF
~..4 SOLDIERS. -.r- lar.

Aessrs. Editors: ..... &c.,. 5a. f-... 81.
desire, with your permission, to ask the
noble reterans who have staid at home for
three years past and are willing to stay for
three more, if Uncle Sam does not put his
hand upon them, whether they have kept
faith with those men who, in the hour Of our
country's need, stepped forth and gave up all
that vas near and dear to them, and went
into the service Of the. country? Did you
not publicly, as we'll as. privately, assure
these men that their families should not
want9 that their families should be taken
care off Did you not in your speeches made
at the,meetings called for the purpose of rails
ing men to fill the quota of this township and
save you from the operations Of tho draft,
make such pledges? And now, let me ask,
have you performed as you promised? have
you ever endeavored to fulfill your pledges,
or have You neglected, or worse, forgotten,
your sacred promises Now that the wheel
has been turned, and you have escaped, are
you not folding your arms and saying it is
well with me and mine, and doing absolutely
nothing to assist or comfort the families Of
those who have gone in your steadsg Have
you ever done kind action, or said com.
forting or encouraging word to the wife or
children Of the soldier? know that many
can answer these questions in the affirmative,
and know, TOO, that many, yea, too many,
cannot so answer thea; ard to the latter !
would put the further interrogatory How
will you meet such of these noble men az
may be spared to return? VIII you not
sneak away from them as you remember the
repeated promises you made, and the man.
ner in which you have kept them and es,
pecialIy you who have spoken lightly Of the
wife or daughter Of him who has dane what
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-10-28
From Sherman
NEw YonK, Oct. %.

The KerdlFs Chattanooga correspondent,
81 the 18th, says that Sherman Is not push.
ing Heed, but father managing, il possible,
to COOP him up'in the Valley and starve him
to death. Hood has wofully failed in find
ing or capturing supplies. He is trying his
best to avoid q fight. He attempted to sneak
back through Snake Creek Gap, but finding
that outlet blocked up, he abandoned the at
tempt. This morning he is reported a mile
and half below Fayette. Sherman is per
haps six miles FROM him.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-10-28
Lxsr OF MEN DRARTrD Ar wa.
TEU1rGpN

We expected to have been furnished for
this weeks issue q statement showing, not
only the. names Of those drafted, but, also,
the names Of those accepted and of those
furnishing substitutes. But we are disap.
pointed, and the following which we take
from the Courier is all we are able to give
II the people are dissatisfaction account Of
the mcager information they receive from the
Office of their Provost Marshal, we assur,.
them that no part Of their censure Lclongs to
the GAZETTE Office:
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-10-28

D1KoT1 ron TUE UNION = Every organ.
lied county in this Territory gave majority
|for Walter Burlcish, 0sion candidate for
Congress. His aggregate majority is about
two hahdrsd So glorisusly is Todd, the
tpressnt incumbent, oustcd..
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-10-28
'.'..' .1' For the Cedar Falls Gazette.
BUTLER COUNTY ORPHAN ASYLUM
ASSOCIATION.

-Mtssrs. Editors: . .!.... ... a
The citizens Of GAINESVILLE had yesterday
the pleasure of visit from the Rev. Mr.. In
gals, General Agent for the Iowa State Or.
phan Asylum Association. Perhaps It may
6e known to you that Mr.. ingalls, has been
for some time past variously employed in the
labor Of patriotism and philanthropy. He is
at present engaged in the glorious work Of
soliciting funds for the purpose of founding
an asylum for the orphans Of our deceased
Iowa soldiers. Such an enterprise needs no
eloquence to commend it to the mind ard
heart Of every true American. 1t was on
the Sabbath; and the inhabitants of the VIII
lage and surrounding country, suspending
their usual service on that day, assembled in
our common hall eager to catch the words OF
an orator who should present for their con.
sideraton subject so tcnderly interviewer
with the sympathies of their own hearts,
The address during the day was truthful
powerful, and to the point. There were eyes,
and not q few Of them, mostened by un-
feigned tears. When the speaker closed
subscriptions were called for. and it was but
few minutes before hundred and five dol
lars were pledged to the good cause, and
much Of the amount paid in advance. A
committee on nominations was then appoint.
ed, and the meeting adjourned till evening.
The evening lecture was upon "The Morals
Of the Army" Thss speaker said that the
morals of the army are not as bad as they
arc generally represented to be, and proved
that much good rs we'll as evil can be said
about our boys in the field. +. ... rs ..
The committee on permanent organization
then presented their report, and the follow
ing gentlemen were elected officers Of the
" Butler County Orphan Asylum Associa.
| ton:
President-Mr. J. G. Abbott, of GAINESVILLE
Vice Prcsidcnts-Rev. j. w. Waterbury,
of Clarksville j. w. Davis, Esq. of Butler
| Center; Mr.. Seth Hilton, of Clarksville. =
Secretsry--D. w. c. Duncan, of Clarks.
vile. -.'' I'd ''7
Treasurer. NJ. Mattison, of Clarksy!ls
| Thus you see, Mr.. Elitor, we mean to be
systematic in doing good. Again the sub
scription paper was presented, and the lis
soon grew to dimension Of which you can
get better idea from actual sight than from
ANYTHING I can say of it, Here it is: .a
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-10-28

DAN VOORHEES, is not likely to represent
the Seventh District Of Indiana in Congress
for all Of his certificate of election. Col
Washburnc is vigorously contesting his seat,
and mass of evidence Of unblushing fraud
Is accommodating against the D. V
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-10-28

SOME soldiers Of the Potomac army tho;
they could vote for Mcclellan and scratch
Pendleton, but when they found that vote
for ore was vote for both, they went in for
Abraham.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-10-28

JuE majority for the new constitution in
Maryland is given in the Baltimore 1merican
of the 10Th at 7G5. A considerable portion
of the army vote is yet to be received, and
the above majority vii! doubtless be in,
creased. -- -.--- = - p
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-10-28
A CIRCULAR received from hcadouarter

| A CIRCULAR received from headquarters
Northern Iowa Sanitary Fair, dated Oct. Goth,
says 5s.aJ ssFs.a - ~. sai al s"soae Q
. "The Report Of The Fair has this day been
placed in the hands Of the printer, and will
be ready for distribution twenty days hence,
when copy will be sent you.
"The premium flags have been awarded ss
follows: Ia o-,s-.. t-.r-... ,,,., yaas
"To Clayton county, for the largest CON
tribution: ss.sf@ "'' e. ..'f '.'" S.''1
"To Kossuth county, for the largest con.
tribntion. in proportion to"populaton.; and
I,a "To Mitchell County, for the largest con-
tribution, in proportion to wealth. .
ri "The total receipts Of the Fair to this
time, are about eighty.seven thousand dol.
lars. .,.@ b7 ss'& &.EEf A+a sit -
H }" Very Respectfully. Your orr sers.a 1ei.
......-..t ", 4, wlTsE, Fyests ;
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-10-28
can say Of it. Here it is: q

BY a liberal contribution from the friends
Of education in this vicinity, the GAINESVILLE
Institute was made Life Member of the
Iowa State Orphan Asylum 7Associationyoa
gaai - ,1s..a s~ D.w.c. DUNCAN, sce'y.a
GAINESVILLE, Iowa. Oct 2ash, 1884. aiSgtH yyal N
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-10-28

TIE cops, who so love our boys, are now
trying to throw out the vote of soldiers from
Maryland, by which the new Constitution Of
that State was secured,
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-10-28

A LADY writes to us frem Ohio that Gas
Uncle Sam has taken my husband into his
service for one year, feel very much in need
of companion to help while away the time,
and know Of no better friend than the
Cedar Falls GAZETTE. So will you be so
kind as to send it to me - OF course the
GAZETTE was only too happy to avail itself
Of being the lady's husband. .-..'.-
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-10-28

RETALIATION by Butler has induced the
rebel authorities to treat our colored troops,
when captured, as prisoners, not slaves
That putting Of I. L. VS. at work in the
Dutch Gap was the argument so potenlly
forcible. -
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-10-28

u. y. VS. sEE0vELLING ron ss18EAs1!
BUTLEls.''
ii, A. correspondent Of the Chicago Jcurno.
has the following on Buslor's recent resalia.
tory measure, which relieved our colored
prisoners from the trenches before Rich.
fnond :@-s--- -s>Ns--- ---ss----- --'""-- '-' .
/" You have already heard Of General But
Ter placing lot Of officers and men captured
from the rebels, at hard labor jim the canal at
Dutch Gap, in retaliation fora similar outra,
geous treatment practiced on our colored
troops that they unfortunately are holding
as slaves Word came officially last evening
to these headquarters, that thcseregio cap.
tives, who have recently been efespecial ser.
vice to the enemy in digging the trenches
around Fort Gilmer, are relieved from ser.
vile labor, and will hereafter be used more in
accordance with the dictates Of humanity,
virtually recognizing them as prisoners OF
war, This is a desperate move on the part
Of the Richmond aulhdritjes to got their
men, some Of whom are the elite of the
Southern army, out of General Buffers ia.
nous canal, where they have been toiling
ike galley slaves for some days and nights
with the shovel: and, picI. F6s.khslls from
rebel rams are occasionally dropped in fear.
full proximity to Tres, ponpous canal labor.
ers, some Of whom rank as Captains, Lieu
tenants, etc, in the Southern army, and tits
extremely provoking to die from the fire Of
their friends whiles,hey Mesdigsi1g away to
carry out the important plans of fDm Beast
Butler as they now call him universally
Yesterday il was rather amusing to see our
negro guards endeavoring to hurry on the
woflE by Calling out to these. unfortunate
Southern chivalry, whenever the work lag
ged, Hurfy.up, dar--hurry up, Lieutenant
: Go on, dar-go on wild dat ar shobbel, Ma.
jor.' Take up dat ar pick, Cappum, and
get to work libely, or III blow you out OBJ de
ranks" 90, f"I'Nt Cirs.ff..
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-10-28

''R'N' "'N kOBRERIES,
We extract the following from 4 private
letter received by one of our citizens, in ref
erence to the robbery Of the banks at St.
Adams, Vermont, by tebcldesperadets from
canada axk..tz @zf# ga yEE1HH.&
Five men entered each of the three banks
at the same time, One Of each squad stood
with pistol fpointed at the cashIer's brad,
threatening instant death in case of, resist
ance or alarm, while the other four robbed
the drawers and the vaults The remaining
ten men ,werc detailed. to steal horses and
bring them to the doors of the banks to ia
ciitate escape. So quietly was the affair
conducted that the robbery was completed,
and the thieves well mounted and on their
way to Canada, before the town was alarmed
They took $53,, 900 FROM the National Bank,
holding brother Albert (Albert Sowles, cash
ier Of the National Bdak) by the throat, with
pistol 10 bis head, aud were, so Still about
it that an old gentleman, who was Sitting in
being done. From the Franklin County
Bank they took $4,000, lind locked the
cashier and bookkeepcr in the vault. From
the other bank they took $7l ,OCO, and rom-
PEELED The cashier to, take the, Confederate
oath OF Allegiance, and another oath not to
etray them or identify them in case of ar.
rest, ,Therobbers did not 60 in direct line
for Canada, but went round by Sheldon, OK
pecting to rob bank there, and then rob our
Union Bank here (Swan'on), but telegram
from st. "A !bar gave US time to remove the
deposits and close etery place Of business in
thirty minutes. A train of armed inen came
up to assist in our defense, and a body OF
fifty men, led by military officer, pursued
the thieves and arrested six Of them, and
turned them over to the Canadian authori.
ties. TwoOf the gang returned to St. Al
bans and were arrested there to-day, Ohe
2Oth). Those who took the horses were The
only ones WHO met with any resistance
They. fired upon and mortal!y wounded one
man, and severely wounded several others
And, cmboldened by the absence of armed
resistance, they fired, as they made off with
their booty, upon men and women indiscrm
| inately - 80 -
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-10-28

THE Fort Dodge Republican has come out
under the new name of Loca North Vest,
and enlarged to seven column paper. The
people of Fort Dodge and that region of
Iowa have now better paper than they ey-
er had before, and they owe it to themselves
to give their organ abetter-support than they
ever have before. b f. Cue is n live man,
able, and deserving of all good success.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-10-28

RIcnARDs, the Cops candidate for Con-
gress in the Third District, couldn't stand
the pressure at West Union, and after all he
has said Of calmncss and gentlity in debate,
went to calling his opponents such hard
names as malicious liars" "thicvcs," and
"pickpocket..' How strange that B. B.
should lose his smile and forget his oily
words. Poor Richards Democracy is rath.
er heavy load to carry into the presence Of
Allison's spectators, isn't it, B. b. Wouldn't
it pay you to try instead Poor Richards
Almanac ?" We are sure it would be just
as good Democracy and much better sense.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-10-28

JrpGE Chapman is engaged in stamping
gu. West. We should think he had the
wind for speech, as the Cops say he has
We might consider, too, that he could use il
10 that purpose, had he not refused to acccp,
the challenge extended him by Judge Hub
bard. But, as he chose rather to appear
supported by John l.. Duncomb and John
II. Stockdale, we infer ne needed, not only
the full stump, but strong props, and is there
tore altogether too big man to run against
80 strong and ii.he an opponent as Hubbard
The cops are bound to make heavy sacri
tice IN this district. Duncombe, who wa:
sacrificed two years ago. we suppose has Q
becoming sympathy for this new victim.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-10-28
HE PHySIDENT,S TnNNEyCI'
PROCLAMATION.
A PROCLAMATION.

AiRAAA-AAAAioS.
1t has pleased Almighty God 10. proloug
our national life sns,lbrsyear, Defending is
with His guardikh cate saga,nsi unffiendly
designs from abroad, asd vouchsnfng.to US,
in His mercy, many and Signal Victories over
the enemy, who is of our own. household
It has also pleased our Heavenly Father to
favor as well our citizens in their homes, and
Jour soldiers in their camps, and our sailors
ION the rivers and seas with unusual health.
He has largely augmented our free pcpula.
ton by emand patio and immigration, while
he has opened to Us new sources of wealth,
and has, crowned the labor of our working
men in every department of industry with
abundant reward. Moresves, he has been
pleased to animate and inspire our minds and
hearts with fortitude, courage and resolution
sufficient for the grcat trials of civil war into
which we have been brought by our adler
ence as nation, to the cause Of freedom and
humanity, and to afford to- us reasonable
hopes Of an ultimate and happy deliyerance
from all our dangers and affections.
Nov, therefore, 4, Abraham Lincoln, Pres.
ident n the United States, az hereby ap-
point and set apart THE LAST THURSDAY IN
NOVEMBER, as day which desire to be Oh.
served by my fellow citizsns,n wherever they
may then be. as q day, Of Thanksgiving and
Prayer to Almighty God. the Beneficent
Creator and Rner Of the Universe, and do
further commend to my fellow citizens aforo.
said, that on that occasion they do revcrent-
ly humble themselves in the dust, and from
thence offer up penitent prayers and suppl.
cations to the Great Disposer Of events for
return of the inestimab1e blessings Of Peace
Union and harmony throughout the land,
which it has pleased Him to assign as
dwelling place for ourselves and our posterity
throughout all GENERATIONS. 1"& .sS2f
2 In testimony whereof, l have hereunto set
my hand, and caused the seal Of the United
States to be affixed 100 - s@A
Done at the city Of Washington, this Goth
dayo October, in the year of our Lord. 1864.
and of the Independence ofthe United States
the SSth. 10 ~. 80 %.
(Signed) ABRAHAM LINCOLN
By the President
leWILkAxu egwANp Sccretarysof State go taa
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-10-28

The Mass Meeting at Postyille, Allamakee
county, we learn from the Dubuque Times,
was a great success. The weather was very
unpropitous, being rainy and cold. From
four to five thousand people we're present
who wore addressed by Col. d. b. Hender.
SON., Hon. w. b. Allison and Gov. w. NJ
Stone. 1.-The Governor spoke two hours in
the rain In the procession were over foul
hundred wagons. A sumptuous dinner was
furnished to thousands, the most interesting
feature of which was the barbecue Of an OK
We are convinced that they know bow TO dc
things up that way. aa a... ~.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-10-28
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Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-10-28
Gen. ShertAan's Last Victory.

: -, ...,--,y -.t.. +, New YoRx, October 26th.r
The HeralTs correspondent with Sheridan,
October 25th, says :"Our men are enjoying
a respite after the late battle. Our position
is nearly the same as before the battle, with
the exception Of having made Judgment on
the left summit Of the Massanutlen Noun
tain. 60 ~ Is ~ g.
The following is the official report Of what
We captured on the, 10th: 200 prisoners
Of the rank and Gle, Ga commissioned ofiic
ers, As pieces of artillery. 40 caissons, three
battery wagons, sos hcrses and mules, with
harness complete, Go ambulances, so army
wagons, 900 rounds Of artillery ammuni.
ton, $50 small arms, several wagon loads,
including all the medical stores Of the enc.
my, a large quantity of ammunition, aud q
large number Of battle flags. ,,. al. ID. - -,
4 letter from the President. was read to
tho army, thanking General Sheridan and his
brave army for the month operations in. the
valley, especially for the splendid work Of
the 18th, ',.zas a@Ets 2Faoa9
Our losses on the 10th, though not OH.
cially reported, will sum up nearly A ,Oe6.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-10-28

Our puTy.-We deem il eur duty to keep,
cdnetanilr before epr feAHers fhaf, mast val.
uablei of AL medicines, Known as. Goes
Cough Falsap. 1T has stood ahe TESTS sof
time and experiment, and all who use it speak
in the most praiseworthy terms of its medic
inaFysiySa ~ &tn real duty. Of every b.
treht to keep constant supply of it. in the
house, ready for Immediate use Not only
is it a anost;splehdid remedy for coughs, sud
den colds, 'inauenxA Groups and Gil throat
complaints, but il is the coRsumptve's great
RELIEF. When they are SO far gone that no
medicine viii ever cure them, Goes Cengi,
Balsam will be found an Invaluable. friend to
alay the coughing, help the expector alton,
and ease the sufferer. Why will We that are
suffering from coughs, colds, tfoup, sore
throat, .hoaIseness--,ald thati ere liable to
pulmonary attacks. not take our advice, and
provide yourself with q, supply Of Coe' s
Cough Balsam--the. best and cheapest cough
balsam in the world 1t costs but forty cents
and can be found on the counters Of drug.
gists everywhere. s3,as : !,
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-10-28

Hon. .seutYLEa coLrAx. Of Indiana, speaks
q Dubuque to morrow Saturday..
.srIS1 Essso .fFk SsS1 q "a
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-10-28

PeNDLEroN has wrxten'a letter ii, which
he lays claim. talpysl,y, He is.au;ss . Nag g
in his way. s,ss.-r e.-s -~-e7 . ss-g .4<e
80 ..rs