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Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-09-23
DECIDEDLY mrxEp.

The following account Of o recent fight in
Texas and Mexico. in which Union, Mexican,
rebel and French troops were engaged, reads
| like romance
| The French, with force estimated 5000
strong, assembled the Rio Giande to attack
Matomoras. On the way they were met by
Cortinas with Mexican troops, and after a
severe fight the French were driven back
At this juncture Of affairs the rebel comman-
der at Brownsville came down with drove
of cattle for the French, and took a part in
the fight to help clean out the Mexicans, but
the latter were too much for the combined
forces Of the enemy and held their own
The 9lst Illinois regiment stationed at Bra
EOS de Santiago, hearing the firing went to
the scene of action, and finding the rebels
there pitched into them, driving them five
miles and capturing the rebel camp and
equipments. While the Union boys were
tending to the rebs, the Mexicans again nd
vanced OH the French and put them to fight
the second time. Cortinas then joined his
forces with the American troops I'D crossed
to the Texas side Of the Rio Grande,--he
lowering his flag and hosting the Stars and
Stripes. The next morning the Mexicans
and Americans advanced on Brownsville,
the town, and putting the rebel
garrison to fight. The exit of the rebels
from Brownsville was SO hasty that they
left their flag floating on the Court House
and other pubic buildings, which were soon
torn down and the stars and stripes hoisted
amid shouts and cheering Of the Mexican
soldiers, who were almost as proud Of the
starry banner as our own brave boys.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-09-23
BAPTIST CHURCH ACCIDENT.
what the Contractor Says,

80. .. CEDAR FALLS, September 21st, 1864.
MEssRs. EDITORS GAZETTE Allow me to
correct few errors which appeared in your
last issue of September 10th, in regard to
the falling Of the frame of the Baptist church
in this place, which says: The frame was
considered by many to be an unsafe one in the
condition it was, there not being single stay
lath on the whole structure. The contractor
had repeated warnings but neglected to use
the ordinary precaution which would have
prevented this terrible and fatal accident
Quite number of mechanics refused to
work on the building at all, until it should
be properly stayed, and Mr.. Bogart himself
did not consider it safe and told his wife so
on the morning of his DEATH"
In the first place, about there not being q
single stay lath ON the whole structure, is
simply absurd, as it is ridiculous and false.
There were number Of stays on each side,
North and South, "a feet in length, besides
many stays and braces on the inside nailed
and fastened. ##} -.tI
Secondly, no person whomsoever attempt
ed to forewarn me of its insecurity, and |
supposed myself that every precaution was
taken to prevent any accident, and had not
had the most implicit confidence in the
strength Of the building should not have
risked my life or suffered any other person
to work on the tower that day.
also deny the assertion that any man ev-
er refused to work on the building in conse.
quence of i! not being properly secured
And to show you that the statement that Mr..
Bogart considered the position an unsafe one
is incorrect, give you his own words while
at work on the tower the day of the accident,
myself with him. asked what he thought
about the danger Of being up so high while
the wind blew as it did He said, sc have
no fears, don't think it blows as hard as
the day Cook and put up the dome tim.
bers." ........-.
l am well aware that there is class 0!
persons in this as well as most places who
subsist by mnding every ones business but
their own, and would like in this instance to
create dissatisfaction and spirit of revenge
All such persons I will treat with silent con
tempt. do not censhre myself, nor hold
myself responsible for the fatal accident. We,
no person in the community regrets or would
endeavor to avoid such sad calamity more
than myself. greatly sympathise with tn,
widow Of the deceased in her deep and sor
rowful affection, and sincerely hope may
never be called to witness another such $
scene. a.... -t.....r
! IL WALLACE ror.-sct.-
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-09-23

HlLDRRrH, Of the Charles City MtszHgencer,
was here last week, and in his issue of yes
terday 'does" our town as follows:
Cedar Falls is live town. Business there
is carried on upon the high pressure system
The merchants are all coming money-vast
quantities of goods arrive at the railroad de-
pot by every train-wheat speculation is rife
the Perkins brothers Of the GAZETTE have
a constant rush Of job printing. and other
work to do-the Union men allow no treas
enable sentiments to be uttered, and consc
quently copperheads are muns-,he Carter
House is well kept and filed with patrons
and the citizens generally are wide-awakc,
whole souled and patriotic"
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-09-23

CAurIoN.--Those using the Red JACKIE,
Stomach bitters are warned to beware of i'm
position and counterfeiters. The proprietors
Of these Bi,ters have the names Of several
saloon keepers and others, who basely impose
upon the public. They buy one dozen, and
when the bottles are empty, they fill them
with spurious article. The proprictors are
doing their utmost to protect the public
against counterfets, and they ask the public
as favor to both parties, to buy only of re
spectacle and honest dealers. -.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-09-23
ARE ANI2E-

We would like to impress upon the mint
of every Union man the necessity of imme
date and thorough organization for the worl
that is before us in the present Presidcn,ia
campaign. The copperheads are working
systematically and increasingly, and We mus
endcavor to countcract their pcrnicious Ia
bors. In every township there should be ;
Union Club formed, and arrangements made
for thorough canvass of the respective 10
calities. A Union victory at the ballot box
in next November will do more toward,
bringing this rebellion to a close than tn,
taking of Richmond today. The peace de
mocracy have virtually said to the rebels
hold out until after the election, and il we
succeed in electing our men, you shall have
all you have been Fighting for. The last hope
Of the traitors is in the success of the cop,
perhead party, and to bring about the utter
and overwhelming defeat of the secession
sympathzers at the North, is work every
well wishcr of the Union cause is bound to
assist in to the extent of his influence. OF
course we are largely in the majority, but
this should not prevent us from active and
earnest work. The opposition will poll eve,
ry vote they can command, not a man of
theirs but will be at the polls, and even if
they have no hope Of carrying the day, they
do have hopes Of whiting down our former
majorties, and Of thus being able to show
their Southern friends that the peace party
at the North is increasing in numbers instead
of decreasing. We trust our friends will
need no urging to perfect these local organi-
cations, for they can be made productive of
much good. Union papers should be liber.
ally circulated, campaign documents widely
and public addresses given as
often as practicable. If the people Of the
townships will only organize and get them
selves in working order, they will find no
troublein getting good speakers to visit them
Union ballots and Union bayonets can secure
to this country a permanent and glorious
peace, and nothing else can. The moral ef.
feet of your quiet little ballot will be as po-
tent in putting down this rebellion, as the
physical effect ola bayonet in the field. The
interests of the two ara inscparably connect
ed, and We fail Of our duty if we do not see
to it that the full strength of the Union vote
is polled for Lincoln and johnson next No
vember. Friends, organize. .. 49,.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-09-23

THROUGHOUT the West we shall have to
forege peaches the present season, on accoun;
of the failure of the crop, while in the East
they appear to be surfeited with this delicious
fruit. There are received in New York, on
an average, 10000 baskets per day The
yield in New Jersey this year is immense
There are several large growers whose annu
al profits from the sale of this fruit are $50.
coo per annum. and few realize even as
high as 800, 900.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-09-23

FAIRBANKS SCALEs--lt is with some bus,
mess firms as it is with some individuals
that they stand alone in the department OF
trade to which they direct their attention. II
becomes specially with them, and by max
ing it such, they carry it to the highest per.
fiction of which it is capable This is the
case with the Messrs. Fairbanks, the cecbra.
ted Scale Makers. They have devoted them.
selves so entirely. and with such thorough
science and skill to the manufacture OF
Weighing Instruments, that they seem to
have left nothing to be done by others-N
| Y Eeening Post. . #...a.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-09-23

RECRUITS for Grants army are passing
through Washington at the rate of two or
three thousand day. His army must be
nearly as large now as when he crossed the
Rapidan. A brilliant fall campaign is said
to be preparing in the Potomac army
Works are being strengthened, recruits ar.
irving, fertitications planning, canals com
pleting, Grant smoking, and activity every
where ... 3. ... a.... ...
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-09-23

BRowN's Bronchial Troches, when allowed
to dissolve in the mouth, have direct infu.
ence to the affected parts; the soothing effect
to the Mucous lining Of the windpipe allays
Pulmonary irritation and gives relief in
Coughs, Colds, andthe various Throat affec.
tons to which public speakers aud singers
are liable. @
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-09-23

ADVANCE OF PRIcE OF GoDBY's LADy's
Book. - Owing to the enormous increase in
the price Of paper, and of every article in
our business, more than 1C0 per cent. that
is double, we are obliged to increase the club
subscription of the Lady's Book, to what
prices will be announced in our November
number. The object of this timely notice is
to prevent making up clubs at the old prices
We cannot take clubs at the old prices. No
tice vii! be given in our November number
at what prices we can take clubs. We can
not take any more subscribers FROM the pres!
at - ...r.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-09-23

The Burlington Hauk Eye says that when
gold was 1910 butter in that market was
but 25@3o cents pound; but as soon as
gold dropped to 1924, butter advanced to sc
cents. The reflective mind of the editor
leads him to ask At this rate. where will
butter be when gold comes down to par ~
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-09-23

TnE Hippopotamus, which was exhibited
through this State last summer, in connec-
ton with BayIey's Circus, died few days
since in Illinois. This was the only one Of
its species in the country.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-09-23
ANOTHER BRILLIANT VICTORY.

We have gained signal and most ilnpor-
tant victory in the Shenandoah Valley. On
Monday last General Sheridan attacked the
combined rebel forces of Breckenridge and
Early, and after day Of desperate fighting
routed the enemy, and gained one Of the
most brilliant victories of the war. The en-.
envy lost $500 in prisoners, nine stand of
colors, and five pieces of artillery. Two rebel
generals were killed, and four others wound
ed, and their dead and wounded all fell into
our hands. The defeat Of the enemy was ut
ter and complete, were driven a dis
lance of twelve miles, and only succeeded in
escaping under cover Of the darkness which
came on before the fighting ceased. This
restores to us the Shenandoah Valley, and
dspels all apprehension of a re invasion Of
Maryland and Pennsylvania. Here We have
another campaign document which tells fear,
fully upon the copperheads. With one or
two more such victories as this there would
not be enough of the white feather tribe left
to form body guard for Little Mac"
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-09-23
NEWS BY yesterdays MAIL,

Later intelligence from Sheridan places his
recent brilliant victory over Early in the She.
nandoah Valley in even more favorable light
than the first dispatches. On Tuesday the
rebels had been driven over thirty miles, and
we had captured over fire thousand prisoners,
This is Official. The tclegraphc account
says: "''
The loss to the enemy in killed, wounded,
and prisoners, will, it is believed, reach not
less than 10000, while the circumstances OF
the enemy's defeat leave Earlys retreat little
short OF an absolute rout and decentralization.
The bearing OF this operation on the greater
problem Immediately before Con. Grant is of
capital Importance, and goes far to decide the
tate OF Lees army and Of Richmond. The
tremendous importance of Lynchburg as
covering the now only remaining line of
railroad commune ition with Richmond, has
compelled Lee to retain in the Valley full
hall his entire force, and, notwithstanding
the straight he has been put to for the lack
OF troops, to meet the movements of Grant,
the fatal menance which the presence of
Sheridan's army in the Valley constantly
held forth, has forced Lee to submit to them
on the point Of the loss of Lynchburg. The
army covering that point mas, by Sheridan's
splendid victory, been disrupted and demon
nlzed, and at length we are to look for the
execution Of that movement in the Valley
which has always been an intregnl part Of
Gen. Grants programm of operations for
the capture Of Richmond. ...
Important movements are on foot in
Grants army, and battle is supposed to be
imminent.
The New York Tribune announces that il
has been assured that General Fremont has
determined to withdraw his name from the
Presidential canvass. His letter of with.
drawal will soon be published. A.. . ...g
On Tuesday $9o,Oco in gold was sold
in New York at $2,17. A further decline is
anticipated.
The Davenport Gazette of last Tuesday
has the following concerning the draft
Major Duncan has ordered the draft to
commence on Thursday in the Third Con-
grcssional District, for 945, and in the Fourth
for 5l8, subject to credit for all volunteers
since the list Of September. Mex! week the
draft will take place in the Fifth and Sixth
Districts for 526 and 456 men respectively
and on the Sd day Of October in the First
District. The drawings take place at the Of
fees Of the Provost Marshals Of tho sub
districts.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-09-23

The individual arrested at Indianapolis
recently, supposed to be Quantrell, the guer
rila, turns out to be another person.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-09-23
EDITORIAL ITEMS.


TIE Illinois State Fair, held at Decatur
last week, was a grand success. The re-
ceipts exceeded $4,000.
EX SECRETARY CHASE, who has been trav-
cling around the country considerably Of
late, expresses the opinion that Lincoln will
be elected by an overwhelming majority
Mr.. Chase will soon take the stump in Ohio.
G. H. Mccormick, the reaper man, one OF
the biggest rebels north Of Mason & Dixon's
line, is the copperhead candidate for Congress
in the Chicago district. ......
JUsT previous to the draft the quotas of
the several districts in Illinois were reduced
fifty per cent.
IT is reported that Secretary Chase sue
ceeds Mr.. Adams as Minister to England,
and that Henry j. Raymond, Of the N. Y
Times, goes as Minister to France in place Of
Mr.. Dayton. .. E. ...a
The Hank Eye says that twenty five thou
sand sheep crossed the river at Burlington,
destined for the interior Of this State, from
August 18th to September 10Th inclusive.
The Irish patriot and accomplished soldier,
Thomas Francis Meagher, comes out for
Lincoln. lie states that McClelan's letter of
acceptance stamps him as unfit for Presi-
dent. .- .."
TIE n. Y. Herald says Secretary Fes-
sender will resign his position, and either
Chase or Robert J. Walker will be appointed
October 1st." Probably this is one of the
HeralTs sensational items.
A Mr.. Mason who recently escaped from
Richmond to the Union lines, says that the
rebels feel the loss of the Weldon road terri
bly,. When he left they were transporting
goods by teams over to the Danville road and
from thence running them into Richmond by
rail. 1t appears that the rebels are very
short Of horses, mules, and oxen, and har
ross negroes to wagons, and compel them to
haul loads equal to those usually drawn by
four horses. 1t is done in this way:
I" Two men, called guides are placed on
tue wagon tongue, one on cacl slue, near tue
end, to steer, and when passing descent to
act as brakemcn to prevent the wagon taking
too great speed. To the butt of the tongue
is attached rope running through ring at
the end and extending about eight yards be-
yond it. TO the rope and crossing it Stats of
strong wood are fastened about a yard apart,
and men in pairs, one on each side of the
rope, are placed to press-for il is supposed
they can push more than they can pull-the
Stats forward, thereby drawing the wagon
after them. A conductor, whose duty it is
to see that no man, or no pair of men, loafs
upon his fellows, has charge of each wagon.
Strange to say, these drivers, though South
crn white men, are obliged to walk.
These negroes, Mr.. Mason says, perform
their labor quite cheerfully. They are allow
ed from three gil!s to pint Of Rebel light
ning,' corn whisky0 per day, and go their
way joking and singing, making better time
than is usually made in army trains by horse
power. Army trains generally move over
good roads about two miles an hour while
these negroes, Mr.. Mason asserts, will make
ten miles in three hours, and, with a half an
hour intermission for rest and refreshments,
be as fresh, as strong and lively on the road
as before"
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-09-23
con BLESS OUR NATIVE LAND,

con BLESS OUR NATIVE LAND.
God bless our ndtice land; ~....
Firm may SHE sper stand, 't.-.
Through storm and night, "
When the cild tempests race;
Ruler ef wind and rare,
Dethou our country sare, i.
Sy thy great might ! ..E .g.lr
For her our prayer shall rise, 90.
10 God abore tie skies: ,....-
, On him ics scutt. sr . -u
Lord lear our nations ery;- rFs.
Re thou toreuer nigh;
Nay Freedom nerer die; ..... ....
a God sdre the Statel a.. -.E -. .,
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DROPOsALS FOR LUMBER.

G's5 Qaa''srsqSns,', 9Sss Ispss # Mass':;sss.o",
sSS M BE- Is rs s :hs
for delivery It this depot Of Der, Of tho follow
ing amounts, kind and aescri pton. yis:
20, " feet -. or inch White Pine Common
vuihngs 10000 feet Of which is TO be from IL to Is
1890 feet 81. OF inch White Pine Common
lV 600 feet ~. or inch Pine Selects. not less
than IL inches wide. well seasoned and dressed on
IS 90 feet u inch White Pine Selects, we'll SEQ,
soned and dressed on both sides.
1870 feet s14 Hemlock ecantling, Is fee. long.
SIS Is est onx
200 feet s1s or 10 joist. Il feet long. themiock
5000 first quality isinch sawed White Pine
50 o 0 arst quality ls-ineh sawed White Pine
seo.00 brst quality ls-inch sawed Spruce Pine
ao!0a frst quality ls-inch sawed Cedar Single
SAMPLES Of Shingles and Lsths proposed for will
hn sSove described to be good msrch.nt.h,.
Lumber, subject to the inspection Of an inspector
: appointed on thS part OF TIE Government.
The abiifty Of the bidder to ali the contract.
should it be awarded to him, must be guaranteed
70 70
The full name and post ONCE address OF each
bidder must be lesibly written in the proposal.
contract signed by the contractor and both of his
Fuaranfors. will be required Of the successful
bidder upon signing the contract.
deemed too high Is reserved by the Depot Quarter.
master.
the nndersIgned.
Bril-. GENT and oPPiIaa o RTsK zss:..,
,e6-td s "'A Denot 81 Wsehinston'
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QDsee Of CAisf Qse,ter ndstsy, )
WAsHixaToH June 9; 1884
until y O'Clock Monday, June 18th. iss. Tor two
thousand t2,Ush) Cavalry Horses, Co be delivered
At the Government Stables at Giesboro Depot,
near Washinxton city, within forty 90 days from
Said horses to be sound In all particulars, we'll
.nds r n @ to nne
good condition. and we'll adapted in every way to
csxHlry purposes.
rss.dly esfo.eed il eps,y particular
No bid win be entertained unless accompanied
the proposal Of = bidder who should prove tebe
irreslonsible. bis name win DO reported to the
such ef a B. dismissed the service
Al bidders asd sHarano,s will be held to ~ sriet
est aeeosntae,l,iy and svsTy fa,lxs 70 comply .sh
4. ri joile'ssd ~ ',o'sessas sSs5sa szs@' Of
Form Of bid and guaranty can be had on appli-
successfuI BIDDERS will be prepared to enter into
written contracts, with good and sum Gent securi-
~. imm ediately on the acceptance OF their bids.
The oath OF allegiance must accompany each
The undersigned reserves the right to reject all
Bids tor one hundred ,loo) Horses and upward
Bids for lie entirs .xmber of Horses required are
Payment will be promptly made on completion
No Mares ,riU be reeeired.
Proposals must be endorsed Proposals for Cav
4; Ekln. Chief 9uarsermaster' Cavalry Bureau,
Any other information will be promptly given,
JAMES A. EKIN, Lieut. Colonel and
Chief Qusrtermsster. Cavalry Bureau.
~Purehase IN the open market will be con-
awarded. Payment made in certificates Of indebt-
edness for seven Cd horses or more jos I'd
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