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The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-03-05

ION the 18th Of February, according
to the latest rebel report, Sherman was
thirty miles east of Meridian, and Polk had
retreated across the Tombigbee river at
Demopolis. This place lies northeast Of
Meridian, and about midway between
Meridian and Selma, but north Of what we
should suppose the direct route for Sher-
man to the latter point. The position sta
ted by the rebels indicates that Sherman
had pushed Polk northward ont of his way
while he purposed crossing the Tombigbee
further south. OF course the talk about
Folks Offering battle to Sherman after he
crosses the river is all "bosh." If he were
strong enough to do that on one side of it
he would be strong enough on the other
A battle has not taken place there, unless
Polk has been badly defeated in it. A de-
feat they might conceal, but anything that
could be magnified into even so much as
repulse, they would make haste to publish,
as well for their own encouragement as to
US.
The Tombigbee, we presume, is a some
what difficult river to cross. Its banks
would probably enable comparatively
small force to obstruct the advance of
much larger one for time. But if the
dates and locations above are correct, we
have no doubt that Sherman did cross soon
after, and probably has already reached
and taken Selma, and is well on his way
towards Montgomery. He had been about
two weeks from Vicksburg, and about the
Sherman has surely gone somewhere. He
has not moved towards Mobile, he has not
gone backward, he would not stand still.
He must have moved forward. SO it look.
to us nOU.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-03-05

&G- The Legislature of Rhode Island has
adopted resolutions emphatica!ly endors-
ing the Administration and recommending
the re- election Of Mr.. Lincoln.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-03-05

xas The Dubuque Herald is no longer
under the control Of Stilson Hutchins ana
Dennis A. Mahony. They advise the pub
lie i'll the issue Of March list, that their IN
terest in it, as proprietors and editors, had
been transferred to Patrick Robb, F. NJ.
Ziebach and NJ. NJ. Ham, who will be its
future editors and proprietors. These new
incumbents promise that the Herald shall
be "thoroughly Democratic in its princi-
ples'', always seeking the harmony Of
the party and the preservation OF our free
Republican institutions We shall see
what they mean by these phrases after q
while.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-03-05

Malt is evident from our dispatches
that the Army OF the Potomac is attempt
ne something. What that something IS,
whether a mere feint, a reconnaissance in
force. or a real and general attack on Lee,
a genuine ION to Richmond advance, We
shall decide more accurately when we
know more. Meanwhile we hope that
Meade reallp finds himself capable of stri-
king telling blow and is actuallydoing it.
We hope the hour has come, and that 1t is
being improved. But We shall wait ana
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-03-05

negro man who, one year ago. hired
for $500, was sold to the highest bidder at
henderson KY, on Monday, for $50. Such
Is the status" of the "institution"
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-03-05

10 A correspondent of the Cincinnati
Commercial states that the Army of the
Cumberland is very much in want Of
onions and potatoes. The soldiers, he says,
cannot procure the former at less than 25c
pound, and even the hospitals are with
out sufficient supplies. Onions are neces-
sity as preventative of scrofulous dis
eases. The hospitals, at least, should be
bountifully supplied with them at all
times, and the camps as well, if that be
possible. We hope this deficiency will be
attended to by those whose duty it is to ex-
anime into the needs of our gallant SOL
diers. Don't let them die for want Of few
onions.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-03-05

ne Gov. Stone has commissioned G. G.
Cole, Esq, Judge Of the Supreme Court.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-03-05

re- List Of sick and wounded Iowa Sol
diers received at the United States General
Hospital, Jefferson Barracks, St. Louis,
Missouri, per Hospital steamer, r. O.
Wood, Feb. I'D, 1864. Reported by E. j.
Mathis, Co. +, 37th Iowa Infantry, State
Agent for st. Louis, Office No. 10, North
Fifth Street, over Rooms of the Western
Sanitary Commission.
Obediah Baker, Co. G, 20 cavalry; Jos.
Geo Browning, D, 10th Infantry; Henry
Bettman, /, 18th.
Orion Briggs, NJ, I'd cav; John Binns,
A, 4th, do.
VIM Coventry, F. 22d inf Hiram Cur
It's, Il 3Sth; Chase p Thurston, G. 35th J
E Crowder, l, II; John c Carr, II, 3D. X
C DERRICK, A, 10th; Henry Deitrick, /,
3Oth.
Feb. 15th.-Geo A Enright, /, Goth; Jno
J Easton, /, 18th; Henry French, II, eth
John NJ Forman, G, LIST cav. !; Jas Flem-
ing, F, sd inf. ; David Galbreath, I'd cav.
VIM F Hall, f, 35th, inf; Geo W Holmes,
d, 18th; Elias c Hunter, l, sth; Gordon
NJ Horted, 6, Seth; Albert Johnson, IL,
Sd Fletcher King, lst Battery; Jno WAL
let, D, Sd inf; VIM J McDougai, +, 10th !;
Frank F Marsh, X, 9th cav; Samuel Al
Myers, c, oath inf; Alfred N Nelson, b.
4Oih; Abraham N Newkirk, 3, 26th Jas
A Orange, E, S9th Chas. E Phillips, X,
18th; Enoch Palmer, I, SD, returned to
duty, Feb. oath; Eli d Robinson, X. 4th !;
Orion NJ Robbins. II, 35,h John Rolf, g.
Sth Jos Reed, F, 5th; JOS Ricksher, l,
30th, returned to duty, Feb. 9th; Rufus
Sanderson, A, sd; VIM Stone, Is 10Th; G
Sheets, /, 35th.
Feb. 24th.-A Spaulding, F, S4th; F A
Thyme, K, Sd; JAS p Tolman, D, Goth; w
Eaton, X, 14th; VIM Kinson, G, 3Oth G
Norman, X, I'd cav; VIM E Walker, Il, do;
c Whiseman, d, 18th inf; Lyman Wright,
D, 35th; Geo Winans, +, sd G Watson,
c, 18th; Norman G Welles, lst Battery.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-03-05

re- bill is said to be pending before
the Estate Of Camden and Amboy''-called
New Jersey, for short-authorizing an adj
ditlon OF one million dollars to the capital
stock OF the Camden and Amboy Railroad
Company, and extending its monopoly Of
railroad transportation between New York
and Philadelphia twenty years, so as to
end in 1883! We suppose it will pass. for
the Company is said to own the State. Blu,
this odious monopoly has taxed the general
public long enough. It ought to be end
ed. One railroad between these great cite.
does not and cannot do the business
Three would have as much as they coUlt
do well. If New Jersey chooses to sell ou
the public to such monopoly, some high.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-03-05

A recent traveller in South America,
speaking Of the noise OF insects in it's
woods, says that Of the grasshopperS is like
a steam whistle, and the hum Of the insects
generally like ''a machine at full work
sharpening razors.n
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-03-05

10 A London correspondent Of the N.
Y. Iribume, in a letter dated the 10Th ult.,
states, az fact, that Mason, Slidell, Mau-
~, Dudley Mann, and few others, have
possessed themselves Of a quantity of "Con-
federate Cotton Bonds, at low figures, have
procured q couple of very fast steamers
and intend attempting to run the block.
ade, load the vessel with cotton, and then
escape again with enough to enable them
TO live in Europe. The reason for this is
that these fellowsl are satisfied that the
''Confederacy" is done for, and that the,
must make the venture now or it will bt
forever too late. They intend to take care
OF themselves ut all events, let what will
happen to the less fortunate at home. Tha
is true no doubt. Selfishness is the prim,
characteristic Of the traitorous slaye-mon
gers.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-03-05

Vs. The receipts at the Brooklyn, (N.Yo
sanitary Fair tor the first week, amounted
70 Two Hundred and Twelve Thousand
Dollars. The crowd continued to be as
great On Saturday as at the opening on
Monday evening. The great trouble seems
70 De mat the Halls are not half large
enough 10 accommodate the throng which
seems anxious to patronize it libcrally.-
we believe it continues through the pre-
sent week. From the amount BROOKLYN
seems to be doing, we feel disposed to raise
our figures on its big neighbor, New
York. We guess we shall have to chroni.
Gle at least million from the Metropolis.
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EXCITEMENT ABOUT RELIGIoN.-Th The
Detroit ADVERTISER OF Feb. Goth, has the fol-

EXCITEMENT ABOUT RELIGION The
Detroit a duertisey Of Feb. Goth, has the fol-
lowing:
"During the past week the Rev. Father
Chiniquy, for length Of time connected
with the Roman Catholic Church, but more
been lecturing at the Rev. Mr.. DesrOches
church, in this city, to large audiences
We have from time to time given an ac-
count OF his doings here, from which It
would appear that he has succeeded in con-
vincing many who have hitherto acknOwl-
edged the Roman Church as the true relig-
ion, to Professionalism. How many of his
hearers have fiocked to his standard we
know not, but his themes have been the
topic of conversation among the congrega-
tons Of the different churches Of this city.
OF course. his principal object was TO
denounce Popery, and its influences, ard
being u talented speaker, il is not to tie
wondered that he has succeeded to re-
markable degree in his undertaking. His
remarks appear to have met with consid-
cradle derisiOn from the Roman Catholic
portion Of the community, and a few easily
excited persons Of that class had resolved
to he revenged. Each day the subject oc-
casioned much comment, and on Saturday
afternoon eliminated, we are sorry to say,
in open hOstilities. The church edifice Of
Rev. Mr.. DesrOche, where Father Chini-
guy had been lecturing, was visited by an
infuriated mob, who demolished the win
dows and played sad havoc with the bull
ding generally. The church is situated
near the suburbs Of the city, consequently
the damage to the building was done be-
fore any one, except those engaged in the
affair, knew anything about It.
This outrage created a feeling of revenge
throughout u portion of the community,
and rumOr was set afioat that st. AnDe's
Church on Larned street would be retailia-
ted upon Saturday night. These rumors,
whether true or not, rendered precautions
lick was consulted on the subject Of the al
legged contemplated raid. The Sheriff, with
commendable promptness, detailed SUI
tiGient force Of Off GERS to guard the build
ing, and after dark they took their posi-
tons to await any hostile demonstrations.
Up to the hour Of going to press press. !, nothing
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-03-05

- We are Of opinion that Gen. Grants
army is in motion from Chattanooga. The
late advance and capture of Tunnel Hill
seems to have been a reconnaissance, mere
~ to ascertain what was to be done there
abouts, and what amount Of resistance the
rebels could offer. This was satisfactorily
accomplished we understand. Since then
another advance has been limited at from
both our side of the lines and from the reb-
els. II this is the fact, we may Judge that
1t Is intended to be real move with the
purpose Of taking Dalton, at least, after
having determined that it can be done. 1t
is not likely that Grant would reconnoitre
the same ground twice merely for the
amusement Of the thing.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-03-05

~ At the special election held in the
Pennsylvania Senatorial District. to Fl II the
place vacated by the resignation of Col.
Harry White, now prisoner of war in the
hands OF the rebels, the Union candidate
Dr. 81. Clair was elected by majority of
1891. That is quite satisfactory
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-03-05

A Tribune correspondence Dongola, ILL
nois, describes one Of sort Of ministers not
uncommon in that Egypt: His text was
from I'd Samuel, I'D chapter, 34th verse:
He maketh my feet like kinds feet, and
setteth me in high places As he could
not read very well, he had mistaken
kinds for 'hen's,' and upon this reading
he built his discourse, going on to show
that as the feet Of hens are made to hold
fast to stick or to q branch of tree, they
sleep securely, while without such feet
they would fall off. So it was in Christian
life; the feet are faith, the branch is The
promises which are taken hold OF, and by
this means the Christian is, according TO
the word, set up In high places; and
though the rain may fall, and the wind
blow, he is safe. For more than an hour
he enlarged on the text in this manner,
while his hearers wondered at his ability
to explain the Scriptures. Again, speak
ing OF himself and his preaching he said
he did not compare himself to st. Paul,
because st. Paul understood English gram
mar, and he did not.''
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-03-05

PALo ALTO, Louisa Co., March l,

FALO ALTO, L0u1Sa co., MHrcn I, OF:
Mr.. EDlToR-iSir, see in the Hank Eye
the quota of the Sub Districts in the First
District Elliot township, Louisa county.
the smallest in the county, has the largest
number Of men to furnish. This township
polled but fifty-fye votes for Stone and
Tuttle, and twentyone is our quota, and
two our credit 1t should have been three.
Our quota for the three hundred thousand
call was but three, consequently there must
be mistake in the present number. FL
hot township has furnished twenty. all
told. School District No. has furnished
sixteen, No. has furnished seven.
Yours truly, +. u. BAILEY.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1864-06-17
Andrew Johnson.

Andrew Johnson, the Union candidate for
| vice president, rose, like Mr.. Lincoln, from
the people, and even, if possible from hum.
bier origin. He was born at Raleigh. n. C..
Dec. %, 1908. When only ten years of age
ne was apprenticed to tailor, and work ed
at his trade until he was seventeen years of
age. He never attended school, but by dill.
gent study by himself, acquired the rudi.
ments of education. The statement has
been made, we know not with how much
truth, that he was indebted to his wife for
the only instruction he received in his frs,
efforts at learning. Having moved to Gren.
| vile, East Tennessee, he was chosen mavor
IN 1880. He afterwards served in the leeis.
iature, and IN 1913 he YVES elected to Con.
gress and remained in that body until 1853.
lie was then Governor of Tennessee four
years, and In 1857 was chosen United States
senator.
During the whole of this period he was a
democrat of the genuine Jackson stamp. de.
voted IN heart and soul to that Union which
'had enabled him to rise from poverty, isno-
renee and obscurity to station and command
ing influence. When, therefore, the rebel
non broke out, he never wavered for a mo-
ment' out, with great personal sacrifices.
Threw himself into the cause of loyalty. He
was appointed by Mr.. Lincoln military gov.
ernor OF Tennessee, and his vigilant and e.
!ectlVe services in that capacity have been of
immense value to the country. Though him.
sell a Shareholder, Mr.. Johnson soon saw in
slavery the cause and cement of the rebaI-
lion, and prominently took ground for its
overthrow. In this respect, as well as on all
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1864-06-17
From the Vermont Cavalry.

The following extracts from private let.
ter Of Major Wells, gives interesting par,ic-
ulars concerning the Vermont cavalry regi
ment and the death of Col. Preston, written
June 4:
You will no doubt learn before this reaches
you, of the death of our noble Col. Preston.
He was killed on the skirmish line. had lust
ordered me where to put nv battalion in
line, on our left. He says, Major, don t-al-
low your men to fire, for our men from 9th.
er regiments) are in 'front.' l saw nothing
more of him, until l was informed that he
was wounded in front of nv line. Twice l
attempted to advance my line, to get his body
but was driven back, but the third time 90,
MS body off. He was just alive, not conscious
and died about fifteen minutes after we got
possession of him. He was shot in the left
side near the heart. We also had a captain
killed, o: 7. Cushman, Co. E, killed instant.
ly, one of the best officers of the regiment
and one Of the finest men was very badly
wounded in the face just eleven months be-
fore at Gettysburg. Two of the best officers
our regiment had are "no more" The
regiment feels Walton,s Daly.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1864-06-17
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington, June II, 1864. :

Washington, June Il, lSb1.
MAJOR General Dir:
A dispatch from General Hunter, dated at
CLOCK on the morning OF the Slh inst. at
Stanton, reports that - We met the enemy
at Piedmont last Sunday, the 9th inst. kill
ing William E. Jones, their commander Gen
eral, and totally routing them alter battle
of ten hours duration. We have capture {
1900 prisoners altOgether-l0O0 men and
over 60 officers on the field of battle-aiso
5000 stand of arms, ) pieces of artillery and
vast quantity of stores. We have to-day
effected junction with Generals Crook and
Areriil."
1t is stated in another dispatch (unofiiciaD
dated Stanton, June ., tina. "Our infantry
is now engaged burning ties and bending
rails east and west All the government and
railroad buildings have been burned a!
, Stanton. We leave tomorrow.
(Signed) X. r. MCCAIN.
CIPHER Operator"
! A dispatch from Cen. Grants headquar-
tiers, dated yesterday at 1 P. NJ, reports that
Rebel cavalry having yesterday made a
dash into Wilson's lines near Leuney House
| Wilson this morning sent out par; Of Nc
| lntoshs brigade to see where the enelay was
! Their pickets are driven back and their outer
lines forced, the cavalry passing over the en-
trenchments. About a mile west of Bethes-
da church Mcintosh came upon Fields divi.
sion of infantry, and having accomplished
the purpose of his reconnaissance retired
Tie killed and wounded number Of rebels
in his progress and brought away four or
five prisoners. He lad 10 men killed and
wounded"
Dispatches from Gen. Sherman, dated a
his headquarters, Big Shanty. Georgia. thi,
morning, have been received. They stat,
that our lines are within 400 or 500 yards o.
the enemy, but no fighting vet.
(Slgned) EDWIN NJ. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1864-06-17
MOVEMENTS By GEN. GRANT N
SUCCESSFUL PROGRESS.
Utter ROut of the Rebel Forces i'm Ken
lucky.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
WASHINGTON, June l3-NIidn;ph,

WAR DEPARTMENT,
WASHINGTON, June l:i-Midnight.
10 MAJOR General DIR:
We have dispatches from the Army of the
Potomac as late as s o'clock this morning.
The movement at that hour was in success s
fui progress.
No reports to-day from Gen. Sherman.
The following dispatch from Gen. Bur
bridge, commanding in Kentucky, has Just
reached here:
1" | attacked Morgan at Cynthiana at day.
light yesterday morning, and after an hours
hard fighting completely routed him, killing
800, wounding nearly as many,and capturing
nearly 400, besides recaniuring 100 of Gen.
Hobson's command AMI over 1000 horses
Our loss in killed and wounded was about
$50. Morgan's scattered forces are fiying in
all directions; they have thrown away their
arms, are out of ammunition and are wholly
demoralized."
Dispatches from Gen. Butler at 9 O'Clock
this morning, indicate no change in his com.
mand.
No further intelligence has been received
from Gen. Hunter.
(Slgned) Z. VI. STANTON,
Secretary of War
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1864-06-17
Sec'y Stanton's Official Bulletins.
News from GRANT. BUTLER, SHEK-
MAN AND CANDY.
The Late Defeat Of Morgan.
THE BATTLE OF PIEDMONT, VA
1000 Rebel Prisoners Captured.
WAR DEPARTMENT

WAR DEPARTMENT,
WASHINGTON, June 1l-3 80 P. NJ.
To Major General Dir:
Official reports from headquarters Army
Of the Potomac down to o'clock yesterday
evening detail no movements of Importance.
A dispatch from Gen. Sherman, dated yes
terday, states that our cavalry yesterday
| Thursday, 9th) developed the position OF
the enemy in line along the hills from hen
esaw to Lost Mountain, and SIRE now march
| ing by roads to Kenesaw.
A dispatch from Gen. Butler, dated this
morning at one o'clock, reports all quiet
along our lines. Yesterday Gen. kautz
charged Gurniney's works at Petersburg and
carried them, penetrating the town, but not
being supported by Gen. Gilmore, who had
Withdrawn his forces without conflict, Gen.
Kautz was obliged to withdraw without fur
ther effect. Gen. kautz captured forty pris-
oners and one piece of artillery, which ne
brought away with him.
A dispatch from Gen. Candy, dated Nicks-
burg, June 1, states that Gen. Emory report:
an attempt by Taylor's force to cross the
Atchafalaya, which had been frustrated. The
troops that had crossed were dispersed, anC
large quantity of commissary stores, he.
captured.
Gen. Burbridge, commanding in Kentucky
in dispatch dated yesterday at Lexington
reports that after concentrating his force a
the mouth of Beaver Greek, on the Big San
dy, moved against Morgan's force in Nir.
ginia West as far as Gainesville. Morgan
with 300 men, moved into Kentucky, via
Whitesburg. l pursued, and by marching
80 miles in 24 hours came upon him a
Mount Sterling yesterday a. NJ. and defeate'
him. By stealing fresh horses he reache,
Lexington by 2 o'clock this A. NJ. Our force
held the fort and the rebels did but very lii
tie damage. He left here at : \. NJ. for Yer
sailles. l start in pursuit with fresh fore
this evening.
No official report has yet been receives
from General Hunter.
(SigneD EDWIN NJ. STANTON.
Secretary of W ar
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1864-06-17
Rebel Barbarities:

The inhuman barbarities of the rebels in
this war are pr obably without a precedent
within the present century. We have pub
lished very many authenticated accounts of
their diaooEsms yet not a 1.-THE have ev-
er been in print. Our correspondent from
the Sd regiment in his letter this week tells
Us that two OF our men were shot at and
wounded while buryipg our dead. The lines
Of the two armies after the undecisiye battle
at Cold Harbor were not over fifty yards
apart in some places, and the poor wounded
men OF that battle lay where they fell, and
any attempts to take them off by our soldiers
vas sure death or wounding by the rebel
soIdIery so near at hand. In the Journal Of
Tuesday We find the following statement:
While our wounded lay between the lines
beyond Inc reach of rescue they suffered
much, and Lieutenant who was brought in
at night reports that wounded private living
near him, unable to endure the pain Of his
wounds, after several unsuccessful attemnts
at length succeeded in opening a pocket
knife, with which he cut his throat, ALTHOUGH
every effort was made by the Lieutenant 10
dissuade him from his purpose. Another
private was brought in on the second night
who was wounded il eight places, the rebels
having inhumanly fired at him every time he
stirred.
Lieut.. Arthur l.. Chase, OF the Sth New
York artillery, cousin Of Secretary Chase,
died at Washington Of wounds received in
one Of the late battles. A memorandum