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The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1864-04-14
"growing small by degrees, and bsauti.
fully less, - So mote it be!

"growing small BY degrees, and beauti-
fully less" So mote it BE-!
-aMy son, would fyea suppose that
the Loy9s prayer could be engraved in
a space 10 larger than the area Of half
diner" Well, yss, father, If half dime
is as largo in cvcrybody's eye as it is in
yours, think there would be no Difficult
ty in putting it on about four times"
"A mans best help is in himself, bis
own heart, his own soul his own resolute
purpose. The battle cannot be fought
by proxy. A mans mind may be aroused
by another, his desire toAimprove and ad.
vance himself Be excited by another, but
he must mould his own stuff, quarry his
own nature, make his own character.
What if a man fails in one effort, let him
try again. Let him try hard, Try often,
! and he cannot fail ultimately to succeed.
No man car tell what he can do until he
tries, and with resolution. @ ao 81 ~8.
-Cassius NJ. Clay's daughter, down
in Kentucky, is good shot. She shot
a gucrrilla's cap of when he tried to steal
Cassius' best horse, and frightened him
SO that he forgot to steal.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1864-04-14

rTA few months since hundred per-
sons sat down to q Festive celebration IN
the Hartx mountains, where pork in va.
rious forms was the principal food. OF
these, eighty persons are in their graves,
and the majority of the remainder finger
with fearful malady. This strange
event has led to the discovery that this
food was charged with flesh worms in all
stages Of development, or trichina1, found
in the muscular tissue Of the survivors
and traced to the pork. These flesh
worms are not killed by ordinary cooking,
and multiply rapidly by thousands. A
great alarm exists in Germany, and the
eating of pork in many places is now en-
tirely abandoned. +'1' -. .....
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1864-04-14

A NUT FOR CoppERHEADs. lis it not
evident, upon the mere statement OF the
case, that Lincoln's amnesty was never
expected or designed by himself to have
any other effect than irritation and insult
to the Southern people? No one, how
ever, knows better than Abraham Lin.
coin that any terms he might offer the
Southern people which contemplate their
restoration to his bloody and brutal Gov
eminent would be rejected with scorn
and execration. If, instead Of deyoting
to death our President apd military and
civil officers, he had proposed to make
JEFF Davis his successor, Lee Command
erin. Chief of the Yankee armies, and
our domestic institutions not only recog-
nized at home but readopted in the free
States, provided the South would once
more enter the Yankee Union, there is
not man, woman, or child in the Con-
] fcderacy who would not spit upon the
! proposition. We desire no companion.
ship upon any terms with a nation of
robbers and muraerers. The miscreants,
whose atrocities in this war have caused
the whole civilized world to shudder,
must keep henceforth their distance
! They shall not be our masters, aud we
would not have them for our slaves
Richmond Dispatch
! And Copperheads talk of patching up
apeacc with these people.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1864-04-14

DuBLlC notice is hereby given that Nathaniel
Mackey, executor of the estatc Of Asa-Rob-
inson deceased, late OF Cedar county, Iowa. has
filed his final report in the Office Of the county
judge of said comfy. All persons interested are
therefore notified that unless they appear and
make defense thereto on or before the regular
term OF the county court OF said county, to be
held on the first Monday in May, 1864, being tho
I'd day OF May, that said report will be approved
and affirmed, and said executor discharged from
oil further iisbility In the MISTER
J. G. BETTs, County Judge.
April llsh, 1854. alSN3
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1864-04-14

"MoRE BRAINs"-A POINTED
PRAYER Rev. DR.. Sutherland, Chap
lain to the Senate, who has just received
the appointment of Pastor of the Amer
lean congregation in Paris, and is about
to remove to that city, few days since
delivered a very pointed prayer in the
august body which has for some time had
the benefit Of his daily invocations. "Oh,
Lord" said the reverend Chaplain,
"grant US that thou wilt in thine infinite
wisdom, vouchsafe to our rulers and Leg
islators in this Congress assembled, more
brains more brains, Lord" raising his
voice, and becoming very unctious in his
manner with the repetition of the suppl
cation. Many Of the honorable secreta-
ries dropped their heads upon their desks
to conceal a smile, which extended to the
dimensions of broad grin, as very
emphatic "AMEN" was heard to pro-
coed from the Reporters Gallery. Some
are so irrevercnt as to declare that the
Chaplain's prayer is to be considered in
the light ola parting slap delivered square
in the face OF Congress.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1864-04-14

pg-The Metropolitan Record, is com.
mcnded to public favor as "a Catholic
Family Paper" and is supported in good
part out Of the treasury Of our City
through the favor Of her Common Coun.
Gil. Il must DO deemed capital reading
in JET. Davis family, but not in that Of
any loyal citizen. Here is specimen Of
its editorials:
"THE ADDRESS OF THE lREBEL LEGIs
LATURE OF VIRGINIA.
awe recommend to the earnest consid.
Grafton of those who still suppose the
South can be conquered, the eloquent
and thrilling address Of the General AS
scmtly of Virginia, that grand and gal,
liant old commonwealth, the mother of
States aud Of statesmen, the birthplace
of Washington, Of Lee, and of Jackson.
The defiant tone in which it treats of tho
efforts to enslave the people of the South,
and the eloquent language Of denuncia-
tion in which 1t refers to the barbarous
system of warfare pursued by the min
ions Of the Washington dcspot, will meet
with an echo in the heart Of every man
who loves justice and hates oppression.
We trust in God We shall never see the
day on which the glorious old ccmmon-
wealth will be subdued and given over to
the spoiler and the pluuderer; to the But
| lcrs and the Schencks, to the licensed
burglar and incendiary, melted and en-
couraged by the best Government on
the face Of the earth
GAS to the freedom and independence
of the South, We have no apprehensions.
Her people can never be conquered, and,
IF that pere possible, abraham Lincoln Is
not the man to accomplish that sutjuya-
ton.
THE address Of the Virginia Assem-
bly, is a proof that the resolution which
animated Virginia all through this war is
as unbroken as ever, that there is no fall
terine, no wayering. In the eloquent
words of this great document, VIRGINIA
TAKES NO STEP BACKWARD
i "Graud old State, may We
never see the day when you shall have tc
bow beneath the yoke of the opnressor
If ,hat day should ever come, then viii
the friends of freedom, the lovers of true
heroism and manhood, mourn over tn
sad fate Of great people, who fell whil
fighting for liberty and independence, fol
on the same soil that gave birth to Wash
iugton, to one whose name should hav'
been sufficient to save the great common
wealth from the tread Of the heartless in
: vader"
Such is the spirit Of journal that vii
zcalously support Mcclellan for Presi.
dent Having decided that the Rebel
never can and never should be conquered
it wants a man at the head Of affairs VIII
it is certain will never conquer them
" Y. Tribune.
What is treason, if tho above is not?
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1864-04-14

DUBLlC notice IL hereby givan that John II.
/ Painter, executor Of the estate OF Samuel
Gibson deceased, late of Cedar county Iowa, has
filed his Anal report in the Office of the county
judge Of saidconnty. Allpcrsons interested are
therefore nQtitied that unless they APPEAR and
make defence thereto on or before the regular
term Of the county court of said county. to be
held on the first Monday in May, 1894. beiag the
I'd day Of Mag that said report will be approved
and affirmed, and said executor discharged from
all further liability in the matter. .#..
y. G. Belts, County Judge.
April I1th, 1864, nI5w3
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1864-04-14
AGENTS WANTED.

FINO sell by subscription an excellent, illustra.
i ted and .ow.priced history OF the Rebellion.
1t is in both English and German. Also several
other beautifully illustrated, interesting and
valuable family works. Also for Pediers and
Agents . great variety of Pictures. Battle
Scenes, Portraits OF eminent Generals and Civil.
large assortment Of Stationery Packages. These
goods sell we'll. .,4...
For circulars, with terms, address
.3assas3G .sisssst5 HENRY HOWE.ftR
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The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1864-04-14

DuBLlC notice is hereby given that at the
L regular session OF tho county court of Cedar
county, Iowa. Of the first Monday in April. 1864.
the last will and testament Of Thomas Haganan
deceased, late Of said county, wa. read in open
court and set for hearing for final admission to
probate on the first Monday in May. All persons
defend, or said will and Testament will DO proven
up and admitted to probate, as the law provides,
and entered on record. e74##
q. BELTS, County Judge.
April 18th, 1863. n15w3
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16-Our entire stock having been bought for
CASH before the great advance in prices, will be
sold accordingly, and with these advantages we
can and will sell goods lower than those who
bought their goods after the advance.
II You want good Goods new Goods, and So.
lect them from the best stock in tbs state, in
preference to old goods, to goods Of inferior
styles and quality, you must call on
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TT Cash for Produce. ar
Agents for John III. Manny's Reaper and
Mower, tho best combined machine In the
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1864-04-14

NOTICE is hereby given that, at the April
~ term, 1864. Of the county court OF Cedar
county, Nancy Morgan, widow of Jonathan Nor
gan deceased, late of said county, filed her peti
tton asking that she may have her dover as.
signed to her, Of the following described real
estate, situated in Cedar county. Iowa, to1ssit:
The west half Of the northwest / and the north
east Of the northwest / Of section 10 in town
ship 50, north Of range 2. west Of 9Th p. m. 10
acres; the east / of southeastt Of northeast
sec. 81, tp 50, range 3, west 20 acres; the north.
cast part north 4 northwest sec. "a, tp. so,
range 3, west, 425 acres. And that the cause Is
set for hearing on the first Monday in May, 1864,
that being the regular term of said court.
.t. J. c. Belts, County Judgs.
April 18th. 1854. nl5w3
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MILLINERY GOODS.

MISS A. PERRIE has Just received her Spring
vi stock of Millinery Goods, of the very latest
fashions which she is determined to s1ll at the
lowest prices. and would be happy to have her
old customers call on her at the stand formerly
occupied by Mrs. Carter
Upton April 18th, 1866. nl5ml ff
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1864-04-14

NOTICE is hereby given that my wife, Jennie
lV Is. Msnfuii, has absented herself from nv
home, and, as believe, with the intention not
to return. All persons are warned not 70 trust
her on my account. EDWIN MANFULI.
April 18th, 1854. IL 4
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1864-04-14

NOTICE Is hereby given that James Ward,
~ guardian Of Melissa Ward, Charles Ward.
jeremiah Ward, and John ]. Ward, has filed his
petition in this Office, praying for an order to
sen real estate belonging to said minors, situat-
ed in Cedar county, Iowa All persons inter.
ested are notified to appear at the county court,
at the regular session thereof, on Monday the
I'd day Of May, 1864. and defend the same, or
the prayer of the petitioner will he granted.
&c. BELTS, County Judge.
8. Yarns, Atty. nl5w3
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purpose Of reading portion Of Longs
speech, to which objections had been
taken by Mr.. Colfax. Wood said be
endorsed every word Long had uttered
aud hoped he might be included in the
resolution of expulsion. E
As Longs speech had not been pub
lished in the Globe, Mr.. Colfax moved
that his resolution be postponed till 2 O..
clock Monday, which was unanimously
agreed to, and Mr.. Washburre then de-
handed the previous question on his res
olution to expel Harris. The vote was
taken, and refused by a party vote, yeas
81, nays 81, two-thirds being required to
adopt the resolution.
Immediately on tho announcement of
the result Mr.. Schenck moved resolu.
tion severely ccnsuring Harris. 1t is
noticeable that not border member 70.
ted against censuring Harris, while many
including Thomas Of Md, voted both for
expulsion and censure. The Democratic
leaders are much exercised over Long 8
speech, the extreme frankncss of which
they regard as extremely injurious to the
prospects of the party.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-12-29
rnr nnnta Of ,hs state Of West YIrginia,

TIE quota of the State OF West Virginia,
nuder the recent call of the President of
the Uuited States for 300, 900 men, is about
s1Is. As near as now sscertained, the
quota charged to this Congressional dis
trict is but men, to the Second district
s42 men, and to the Third 27S men.
In explanation of the disparity of the
above quotas, we should say that the or
ganiEed and available counties of the Sc
cond district are not behind 2,s42 men, as
would appear. That is the whole quota Of
the whole number of counties, and is the
aggregate of all deficiencies in all the
counties now within our lines belonging to
that district. 1t includes such counties
az Jefferson, Berkeley, Morgan, Hampshire
Hardy, PendIeton, Tucker and many other
unorRanized and unavailable countless
The original enrolment included all such
counties and every succeeding enrolment
has likewise included them. The quotas
assigned TO them from time to time, there
fore, still remain charged to them, and will
not be counted ssagainst the other counties
of the district. We have no information
as to what the exact quotas of the different
districts will be when the unorganized and
unavailable counties are stricken of, but
it is probable, as we learn, that in the Sc
cond district there will be reduction of
about tWo-thirds, perhaps more. There
will likewise be a reduction in the Third
district.
The small quota of this district is ow-
ing to her credit on this call for her three
years men. furnished last time. All her
two and three years. men are distributed
into one years men, aud credited on the
present call, leaving deficiency OF but
four men. The exact quotas by sub dis
triets will be ready for publication in
few days.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-12-29

WE publish on our frat page this morn
ing very grim and sarcastic series of al
Iusions to JEFF. Davis, from the Richmond
Examiner, in relation to his pay as COM
mauder.iu-chief of the rebel army. We
said few days go that JEFF. would have
to suffer on account of Hoods defeat. The
Southern papers now reaching the North
are full of the ssyerest complaints against
him. To him they oseribe Hoods most
disastrous failure. On him they lay the
whole responsibility. They say, if he had
only left Joe johnson in command, and
had left him to follow the dictates of his
own judgment, Sherman would not have
marched in triumph to the sea-coast, and
the great army, portion of which is now
trying to retreat across the Tennessee
river into Alabama, would not have lost
half OF third of its men and nearly all of
It's artillery. The wiIfulness and preju-
dice of Davis, they charge, have caused
all the trouble, and there ia no hope for
the future unless the Executive utterly
changes his course
There is certainly justice in the ACCUSE
tions Of the rebel papers against Davis
He has done very foolish thing. His
great military plan has proved an amazing
abortion. His confidence in his strategic
genius led him to take fatal step. he
deserves the reprosches which are heaped
upon his head. At the same time Joe
Johnson could not have hindered us from
gaining decided advantages this past au-
tumn. For our superiority in numbers
WAS beginning to tell in marked manner.
Sherman had an army so much larger than
HoOd'S or Johnson's that in his hands ii
would have been sure to have accomplish
ed some very brilliant achievement.
But it is very encouraging to hear the
rebels cali each other hard names, and
especially to hear them assail JEFF DaVil
and hold him responsible for their lack o
SUCCESS. As the end of the rebellion draws
nearer, we she'll be sure to hear more ant
more of such edifying use of language
The discomfort must have reached high
pitch when Davis's organ, the Sentinel, il
constrained to say that unless the com
plants against the rebel authorities are lesl
frequent and violent, Overwhelming ruiz
threatens the coufederacy. It is worthy o.
notice in this connection that in the North
Carolina legislature the proposition that
each State might seceds if it chose from
tho cOnfederaCy was barely voted down il
each house. Not less gratifying than the
tidings from our armies are the signs Of
growing discomfort among the people of the
south. That discomfort will increase, ius,
iu proportion as our successes multiply.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-12-29

A Washington letter thus notices the
visit of Grant to that city last week;
Gen. Grant has gone down again to the
army Of the Potomac. He is man of rapid
movements, Friday night, he travelled all
night, taking his wife to Burlington, New
Jersey- On Saturday night. he again trav.
clad till daylight, returning to Washington.
II is not generally known, but it is fact,
that the general left the army with the in
tention of going to Nashville. The situa.
ton there was so critical, that be felt it to
be his duty to superintend operations per-
sonRlly. But he met tho first iustalment OF
the glorious news from Thomas upon his
arrival here, and decided AZ once that as
everything was going on we'll, he would
return to Virginia, after having taken Mrs.
Grant to her homo, Gen. Grant is one of
the most modest men living, especially in
the presence of women. a boy of fifteen
could not be more difident than he is in
social circle. Yet he is always sensible
never giddy or foolish. he made the re-
mark while here that the only distinguished
general upon our side of the. war who had
fully come up 70 the expectations of the
nation was Sherman. The observation
shows that he possesses keen intellect and
sound Judgment. Il is strikinely true
There has been slight disappointment
even in Grant himsef, and he knows it.
But Il is unjust. To him we owe these vast
combinations which have been so success
full Of late.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-12-29

GrOnsH SAUNDERS told George Augustus
Sala in Canada that the st. Albsns,raid
was but the 6rst Of series of greater in
roads and OUtrages, 'tbat, in fact, we will
do such deeds within the next three months
as win make BurOpesn civilization shud.
der" Saunders also said he could com.
muuicate with friends and agents in sl
the northern cities, and had the means at
his command for forcing gold up to 400
before the LIST of January, and for causing
extensive iuOendiary fires in NswlYork,
Boston, PhilAdeIphia and Baltimore.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-12-29

KOSsUrH writes to Secretary Seward /:
sit Was always my conviction that nothing
but the sword could decide between the
conflicting principles of freedom and for
bloody but unavoidable arbitration. /
pray to God to give his blessing to your
endeavcr, that the eurss and stain of slave.
~ be forever removed from your country,
and the democratic principle shall not be
found wanting in the trial to which v. find
1t exposed" 10 "'u
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-12-29
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