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The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1864-03-03
War News.

Wednesday and Thursday al Tunnel
Hill in Georgia, part of Gen. Grants
forces under the immediate command
Of Gems. Baird and Crufts had . battle
in which our loss was 100, and that OF
the enemy in killed wounded and pri
soners 500. The rebels fell back tow ards
Dl!ton where there is heavy force,
and . age cattle is expected to take
place soon, aid at which Gen. Grant
will command our forces, he having
gone forward TO the front of our Cumber.
land army which is now quite large in
tha, section.
Admiral Farragut's feet has arrived
before Mobile and commenced BON
harding that place. Land forces under
Gen. Banks are expected to co Operate
with the fleet
An important battle Las been fought
in Florida, in which oui forces meeting
with superior numbers, were obliged to
retire. We publish elsewhere fuller
particulars Of the battle. Florida is
now the section upon which the rebels
depend for their supplies of beef, and Of
course will cnlcavor 10 keep possession
Of that country as long as possible.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1864-03-03

Iowa SoLDrEEs IN Missouri REG
MENrs.- W. IL. Fleming, esq, Of the
Adjudtant Generals Office, has just
returned from St, louis, whittier he was
engaged for some three weeks exa min.
ing the records Of ,nr Adjutant General
OF Missouri 10 ascertain the exact num-
Der of Iowa men in Missouri rec; ments.
The result has been that he has found
the names of 1925 so recorded, for
whom Iowa will now secure full credit
on its quota. There can be no doubt that
much lare er number than this have
entered Missouri regiments from this
State, but the neglect ofrecruiting and
mastering officers, to insert the resi-
dences OF soldiers on their rolls, reader
it impossible TO ascertain who the
others are. Gen. Baker is making every
effort to secure full credit for all the men
Iowa has furnished, and thus lessen
tile number to be drafted. In compli-
ance with Gen. BIS instructions, Mr..
Fleming went to Louisville, intending
to 90 from thence to Chattanooga to
obtain lists OF re.enlisted Iowa vetrans,
but was unable to secure all needed doc
uments in tim. to reach tho latter place
before recent movements commenced,
and SO abandoned the attempt. -Dav.
Gu.cttc
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1864-03-03
The Convention.

The Republican State Convention
held at Des Moines on the 22nd ult.,
for the purpose Of appointing delegates
TO attend the Nation Il Republican con.
vcntion next June, we learn was well
attended and the best Of harmony pre-.
vailed. A list Of the delegates and The
resolutions passed will be found else.
where in our columns.
1t is reported that quite number OF
those, who had heretofore been impor-
tant Democrats, spoke and took part in
the convention, aprlaudng the Presi.
dent and the principles Of the party.
These important converts is a good
omen TO our party and its future success.
The resolutions are short, sweet and
pointed, and will we think be endorsed
by all Republicans and those tinctured
with Cope, he ad;sn, who are no, too
far gone to be saved by good extrac,
O. common sense.
The National Republican committee
have selected Baltimore IA the place
and the 7lh day Of June tie time 70,
holding the National convention a,
which to nominate q candidate for Pre-
sident.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1864-03-03

Books FOR THE CAMP FIREs.-No. 2
lis ready. It il claimed to be the
cheapest original work yet published.
It contains lO4 pages, minion, and 3
spirited illustrations. It is entitled
Clotelle Tale Of the Southern States,
by w. w. Brown, a native Of Ken
lucky. Price ten cents; for which il
will be sent to any address, passage paid
by the publisher, James Redgath, Bos.
ton. No. 3, Tale by Balzac, 1.-The
Dickens of France" will be issued
soon. On Picket Duty, by Miss Alcot'
No. OF this series, has gone to its End
edition. 1000 were sold in three days.
Mr.. w. J. Carson announces to
the citizens of this county that he is
ready to do all kinds Of work in the
line Of tailoring upon short notice and
in workmanlike manner. He has here.
tofore earned in our town the reputa.
ton Of being q good tailor. Try him
again.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1864-03-03
Farm for sale.

H&A. The undersigned offers
for sale his farm, siturted
IVU two miles south west Of Irving in
-. TsMa County and about miles
north west of Bell PLANE station, miles north
Of east Of Chelsea station, and 2 north Of tho
railroad. It contains 24O acres, over 100 Of
which are under fence, about 65 of pillow land,
20 Of timothy meadow ard the remainder
pasture. II has young bearing apple or
chnrd Of dwsrfs and standards, cherries,
plumbs, Siberian crabs, white and red currants
gooseberries, raspberrics &c. II has good
frame house, 1924 feet, and plenty Of small
outbuildings all frame. The land is beau-
tifnl, level, rich bottom with about 20 acresl
more Of the same kind on the premises.
good mill stream is running through
one corner Of the farm, with saw and flour.
ing mill within mile, and q good mill seat
on and below the farm. There 10 some good
timber on the farm at the creek and some
near the house. On one corner Of the farm
there is a good frame school house. A public
road runs through the improvement, near tho
house, and tho location is good for farming
or grazing Also for sale 40 acres Of good
timber 3 miles west Of the farm.
For further particulars enquire of the sub
scriber living on the premises.
Feb. 18th, 1864. BENZ. PEARSON,
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1864-03-03
JEFFERSON FARMER, Esq /, Chicag

JET LhSON NNMhisi DeY SnG0kO.
DEAR S1R IL am highly pleased
with the Weed Machine. In fact, !
must confess it is better than I an,ici
pated, and not humbug in my estima.
ton, like most Of machines. ! have had
all sorts Of trouble with sewing ma.
chimes. First, I got "cheap" one,
which sent back for repairs, at least
halt dozen times to the Office from
which got it. After trying and both.
ering with it for long time, | set it
way IN the attic, and there it remains, a
memento Of yexations and trouble. At
ter that ] bought one with 'world.
wide reputation - "big factory )" igor
geous offices J" tremendous establish
ment." But it was no 60. Too COM
plicated wouldn't sew anything heavier
than sheeting. Next, l made an ex.
change for celebrated loop stitch ma.
chine : another big thing-bty hunsbng !!
believe. Stitch would rayel out faster
than it could be made Good thing to
play with rather expensive though.
But l am satisfied no Y that, after all my
long trouble, I"ihave got what want !:
good maohine-one that is reliable
and every way satisfactory. The Weed
Machines will always Be held in my
best opini ms, and shall ever remain.
Yours sincerely,
JOHN C. FLANDERS.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1864-03-03
From Flor Ida
NEW York. Fcbuarv ?.

NEW OEN, i CUuIN
The Express says From an officer
arrived in the Fulton we learn some
further particulars of the disaster to our
forces near lake City.
General Seymour who commanded
the expedition, had been placed under
arres, by order Of Gen. Gilmore. liz
successor is Gen vodycs. who lef, Hi
ton Head on Tuesday last with rein
forccmcnts for jacksonville, consisting
Of one entire division.
"Our informant says that it was the
opinion Of officers who took part in the
expedition that our total losses IN killed,
wounded and missing, are between
| 200 and 500.
General Seymour: is severely Gen.
surcd for not sending ont scouts and
skirmishers as our troops advanced.
As it was, our troops were led into a
trap. lIamilton's artillery led the van,
and suffered seriously. The rebel
sharpshooters picked off their horses,
and their guns had to be abandoned.
The 40th Massachusetts mounted in
fantry also suffered severely.
Sin the retreat many ofour wounded
were left behind within the enemy's
lines.
Our troops were right in front Of Con.
federate batteries in piece Of woods,
before we were aware OF their presence,
and when their batteries opened gal.
ling IRE, our men were driven back,
panic stricken, in disorder. The rebel
force is not known, but is supposed to
have been large. One OF the prisoners
captured stated that the troops had re.
Gently been sent down from Charleston,
and that General Beauregarl was in
command"
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1864-03-03
Farm for sale.

IA The Subscriber offers for sale his
Cor. Farm, situated in Otter Creek Tp.
sss:I ION the road leading from Toledo to
Cedar Rapids, six miles cast Of
Toledo. 1t slopes gently TO the south, is we'll
watered, having two wells Of good water &
never failing spring. 1t contains 100 acres,
30 Of which is timber and the rest prairie
about l4O acres are under improvement, aud
81 acres Of it what il known as "second hot
tom." II contains AN orchard of 100 apple
trees, part Of which IRE bearing trees, also
large quantity Of small fruits, such as cur
rants. gooseberries, stra wberries, &c. 81
said farm lies - milos from the G. X. L
NJ. X railroad; 3 miles from good four
ing and saw mill, nd Within 90 rods Of .
good school house.
II will be sold cheap for cash, or if desir-
cd a credit will be givenf for part of the
purchase money.
Another eighty adjoining the above, having
q living stream Of water running through it,
aud 30, acres Of which are under improve-
ment will be sold with ths above if desired,
Fo. further particulars enquire At this Office
or of the subscriber on the pi emises.
Otter Greek, Jan 2lst, 1854.
:NURMAND LEWIS.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1864-03-03

Ina patent case in the Supreme
Court at Washington, one Of the parties
illustrated his argument by making
some hats in the court room, two min.
u.es being required for tho operation
six negroes drove the different ma.
ciincs, while the nine gowaed Judges
lear ed over their benches among the
most interested Of the spectators.
Inls2o, the whole amount Of wool
shipped from California wa Is bales
Of common coarse wool, worth eight
or ten eta. IL 1863, the clip will be
over fifty thousand bales, at.an average
ofswenty five c!a. pound.
A bale OF cotton recently received BY
WIN. Pollock, Of South Adams, contain
ed = stick Of yellow pine weighing Isl
pounds which at 90 cents per loant
,eor9fee. 40.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1864-03-03

Congress has passed law creating
the Office Of Lieutenant General, and
the President has appointed Gen. Grant.
This ia the first time that that office has
been filled, since it was held by Gen
ashington, Gen. Scott being only
Lieutenant Gen. by brevet. The bill
ia so worded that Gen. Halleck is not
compelled to retire unless the President
requests him. =
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1864-03-03
The Conscrlplao Act.

We have been waiting for an off
cially certified copy Of the new Con
scription act recently passed by Con
gress andspprovcd by the President
and it has finally come to hand. 1t
differs in no material respect from the
copy that has appeared in some Of the
papers.
The main features Of the &C, arc the
following:
The classes are consolidated. Per,
sons between the ages Of 20 and Is are
liable. 1fthey shall reach 20 hy the
time of the draft, they are liable. II
they shall reach IS before the draft.
they are not subject. Exemptions.
aside from those who have served two
years, or are now in service, are r..
duced to phi, sicial or mental disability.
Drafted persons may furnish substitutes
not subject to draft. Aliens who have
votedj or held Office shall not be OK.
empt. It does not declare that i'm.
migrants who have taken tho oath of
remuneration and allegiance in the dec
laration Of Intentions. are subject to
duty, as it ought to do But in right,
and we suppose IN law, they, a.e.
Non-rcsistants, from conscientious
scruplcs, are, when drafted, to be as.
signed t. hospital duty.
Money communications Of $500 OK
empt fo' one year. 7
Able bodied male colored persons
are to be enrolled the Aamc as whites.
When slave Of q loyal master is draft
ed, his master shall have q certificate
thereof the slave shall be free, and
the bounty Of 500 shall be paid to his
loyal master.
When slave volunteers, his loyal
master shall receive, just componsa
ton, not exceeding 1900, to be awarded
by a..commission appointed by the Sec.
ratery of War and the volunteer shall
be free.
The same provision extend TO per
son previously enlisted.
Colored conscripts or volunteers shall
be credited on the quota Of the States
from which they are taken, but they are
not to be assigned as State troops, but
are mustered into organizations as Uni
ted States colored volunteers.
The money to pay masters Of color.
ed voulcnteers is to be payable out Of
the fund derived from combinations.
These are the essential features q
the bill, Invested Of legislative multi
plica'ions Of words. A peculiar fea-
the will be noticed in the provision fol
colored cnlistments. While the bounty
money is taken from the fund received
for combinations, the State in which
they enlist is credited with them OF
its quota. Thus master gets $500
bounty for his slave who volunteers
and his slave counts besides in the an ,ts
to save him from the draft Chicago
journal.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1864-03-03
UNITED STATES INTERNAL
REVENUE
xfu,,,l0l TuTes for 1864

<1nnN0I IdTes for 1864.
The attention Of tax payers is hereby call >
cd to the provisions of the United States Ex-
else Law relative to the assessment Of annual
taxes.
By the sixth section Of the act Of July /,
1862, it is made the duty Of oil persons.
partnerships, firms, associations, or corpsra-.
tions, made liat lie to any annual duty, IL.
cense, or tax, on OR BEFORE THE FIRST Mon
DAT or May IN EACH YEAR, to make list or,
return to the Assistant Assessor, Of the Dis
trict whore located Of tho amount Of annual
income, the articles or objects charged With
special tax, and the business or occupati on
liable to pay any i,ense.
Every person who shall fail to make such
return by the day specified will be liable to
be assessed by the Assessor according 10 the
best informa'ien which he can obtain and in
such case the A SCISSOR is required to add
fifty per ccntum to the amount Of the items 0 f
such list.
Every person who shall deliver to an As
SCISSOR any false or fraudulent lists or It te-
mcnt, with intent TO evads the valuation or
enumration required by law, is subject TO =
fine OF five hundred dollars: and in such case
the lists will be made out by tho A
SCISSOR OF Assistan Assessor, and from Il .
valuation and enumeration SO made there
can be no appeal.
Payment Of the annual taxes, except tn se
for licenses, will not be demanded until tho
thirtieth day of June.
The appropriate blanks on which to make
return, and all necessary information, will
| { furnished by N. c Wicting, Assistant As
SCISSOR for the 4th Division, to whom the re
turns should b. delivered en- or before the Ut
day Of May, ut his Office in Toledo
GEO II. JEROME
US Assessor 4th District,
March, ., 1864,
W.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1864-03-03
Cincinnati, Feb. 26.

General Grant, who has been in
Nashville for some time, has gone To
the front, and will superintend the field
in person. Longstreet, Johnston / Co.
have united their armies, and now num-
Der at least IS, 900 men.
General Stanley, who was in the city,
states, upon authority, that General
Sherman has gone to Mobile, and will
be aided by Gen. Banks on land, and
Admiral Farragut by sea, in capturing
that important Confederate stronghold.
The capture Of Selma is not credited.
Its fall will follow the capture Of Mobile
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1864-03-03
From our Army In Alabama

AAOU'S'H'N, Ny,S lSD. 20.
A reliable informant, leaving the
front on Friday morning, reports that
our army was then five miles from
Tunnel Hill and two miles from Dalton;
that they had ascertained that the
enemy were in force at Dalton; that
they had full rations and would attack
Dalton when deemed advisable. On
the contrary, intelligence received by
military men, of the same date, says
that our army having accomplished the
object Of its reconnaissance toward.
Dalton, has returned to Chattanooga
The latter opinion is mainly entertained
by military authorities here.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1864-03-03
Gen Slll Il his Return
Memphis, Feb. &c.

Memphis, Feb. &c.
General William s. Smith HAS Just
returned from his great cavalry expc-
dition, having accomplished more than
any other expedition which has started
into the cnemy's coun,r, during the
war. He burned 2 100000 bushels OF
corn and 1000 bales Of Confederate
cotton; broke up the Mobile and Ohio
railroad from Okolona To West Point
captured 5000 mules and horses. 800
negroes, and 100 prisoners. His loss
was slight in killed and wounded, but
heavy in prisoners, amounting to 400
or 500.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1864-03-03
A DESPERATE BATTLE
EOUs1DTlN FLORIDA.
Our Loss From 800 to 800.
New York. February %.

Avn" VI
The New York Times says: "'rhe
steamship Fulton, From Port Royal
Wednesday last, arrived here 1T late
hour last night, bringing information of
\ sad reverse to our expedition under
General Seymour in Florida. We are
unable to give details, because, after
the Fulton had put out into tho bay, she
was boarded by the Provost Marshal
and the Quartermastcr, with orders
from General Gilmore to deprive the
passengers OF all private letters in their
possession. To = passenger by tho
Fulton we are indebted for the following
main facts Of battle.
"On the afternoon Of the Goth, onr
troops. under Gen. Seymour, met the
enemy, $4,000 strong, fifteen miles be
yond Jacksonville, and eight miles be-
yond Sanderson, on the line of the
Jacksonville 4 Tallahassee Railroad.
The battle was desperately fought dur
ing three hours, and at sunset, our
forces, overpowered by numbers, retired
to Sanderson, taking with them the
greater part Of the wounded.
"The 9TH Connecticut, 18th New namp.
shire, 10th Massachusetts,, 4Sth and
l5oth New York, and the 9Th United
States regulars were engaged. Colone
Frisbey, Of the 9Th United States regu.
lars, was left dead OH the field Colo.
mel Reed, Hungarian officer, was NOR
tally wounded. All the officers o.
Hamilton's battery were wounded
Captain Hamilton, wounded in Tho
arm, and Lieutenant Myrick, wounded
in the foot, are at General Gilmore.
headquarters, at Hilton Head. Colonc
Guy Henry, Of the 10th Massachusetts,
had three horses thot under him, bu
escaped unhurt.
1.-THE Cosmopolitan arrived at beau
for: on Monday evening, with go 0
the wounded. Colonel Reed was a
mong them, who was still living whe,
the Fulton left on Wednesday.
"The encmy's loss is not known
They captured Eve guns. It is suppos
ed that the troops were from Bragg
army. General Harlee himself was o,
the field, having come to Florida on
visit to his family, and also 10 form
second marriage.
"Our loss is variously estimated a
from 500 to 300.
Seventy eight rebel prisoners wcr'
brought by the Fulton.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1864-03-03

A national cemetery and monument
will be founded at chattanooga by Ma
ior General Thomas in commemoratior
Of the November battles.
NIGGERs ARE OF SOME VALUE
Iowa has received credit on her quota
for some $50 negroes enlisted sn tn,
colored regiment.
The Hon. i. +. Cue, Senator from
Sect county, is gong mo the news.
paper misunderstanding purchased the
Fort Dodge Republican.
About seven millions Of dollars Of the
new national currency have been issued
to the national bank. Teis issue is Of
fives and tens exclusively. The new
notes for $20,s5O, and 500 are in
preparation, and will soon be ready
for issue.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1864-03-03
PIoWs! PloWs !!
GALLEY 4 JOHNSTON
OF THE
PEOPLES STORE

Have a large and we'll selected assortment
of Grand Dctour, Moline & Rock Island Flows
all Of which will be sold here Ut Manufac-
turer's prices.
Any one wishing Plows can save money
by an examination Of our PLows before
buying elsewhere, IS We GIN NOT be UNDER
sold in the above named Plows.
GALLEY JOHNSTON.
Toledo, March End, 1864.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1864-03-03
Adm lnlslralOrs Notice

Notice is hereby given that the undersign-
ed was on the 18th day Of February 1854 sp-
pointed administrator of the estate Of Dr.
Hiram Bunce deceased. All claims not sett-
led within thirty days frcm the date hereof,
will bs left with . proper officer for collec-
ton. L. b. NELSON,
Administrator Of estate Of
IL. ounce deceased.
March lst. 1864.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1864-03-03

JusTlcE SLOW BUT SuRE.-We sin.
cerely hope that justice will hurry up
and overcrtakc, as it surely will, the
villains who are counterfeiling the ia.
nous Chemical Saleratus.--I They
should, when caught, be turned over to
the housewives for punishment. They
would not repeate the offence.
The value Of flax growth in Ireland
last year vas upwards OF $40, 900, 900.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1864-03-03

Some Of the farmers Of Illinois have
been sowing their spring wheat in
February. W. are sure it must have
been as far South as the centre Of the
State, tor this latitude does not yet ad-
nit it, Attic ugh the weather has very
decided spring like appearance.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1864-03-03
The very latest War
News.
From the FOtOnDac.'

New York, Feb. %.
The New York Times says: awe
have information Of formidable often
sive movement by large force from
the army Of the Potomac, which was
initiated on Saturday night, and may
possibly be heard from 20 day. The
demonstration is very bold one, but
is in brave hands, and will be supported
by a powerful force"
The Washington special to the New
York Tribune says: "A portion OF
the army Of the Potomac moved ycster
day, and was in successful advance TO-
day.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1864-03-03

Three years ago not pound Of salt
was made in Saginaw Valley, Mich.
There has been exported from the val.
ley during 1888 not less than 5000, 900
barrels.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1864-03-03

SOLDIERS SPECIAL Noticc.-Do
your duty to yourselves, protect your
health, use IIOLLOWAYS PILLS
AND OINTMENT. For Wounds.
Sores, Bowel Complaints and Fevers,
they are perfect safeguard. Full d.
rectiens how to use them with every
box. Only 80 cents.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1864-03-03

Last Friday the House passed bill
extending the payment Of bounties
until the st Of April. Should the Sc
nate agrce to the bill, it will be con
sidcred a Virtual postponement Of the
draft until that time.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1864-03-03
Administrator Notice.
MATCH,
vGn9w3

Notice is hereby given that the nndersign-
ed was OH the 10th, dav Of Feb. 1854 appoint
ed Administrntsr Of the Estate Of 4. =. Hun.
ter, decd. All claims not settled within
twenty days from the date hereof VIII be left
with the proper officer tor collection.
L. Il. NELSON, Adm.
of Estate of T.. r. Hunter, decd.
Toledo. Iowa, March, Ist, 1864.
y6ngvO
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1864-03-03

Rebel papers report Gen. Sherman's
march through Mississippi triumphant
affair, the rebels being badly whipped
wherever they attempted to stand.
There are no returns Of losses on either
side, except that Adams rebel cavall y
lost 200 at Jackson.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1864-03-03

st is understood that the President
is preparing a rev proclamation. re-.
vising his circular on amnesty"
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1864-03-03
Death Of Mrs. Harrison,

CINCINNATI, February q.
The wife Of Elk President William
Henry Harrison died at North Bend
yesterday. She was SO years and Z
months old. She vii! be buried on
Sunday, by the side Of the Eek. President
at North Bend.