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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-09-08
The Rebel CONFIDENCE Money.

When the Rebel Coniederacy was first set
Up. the boast of its promoters wa that 1t
could borrow any amount Of money in Eng
land. on pledge of cotton for payment
that lie credit would be as firm as the hills.
whilst that Of the United States would soon
be too shaky to stand up in decent compa-
nv. 4 tabular view OF the prices Of con-
federc<e currency, as it was in Augusta, ga.
during the war. as shown By broker in that
city. who kept record from month TO month,
shows that starting January !, 1861, with
discount for gold of per cent it fell to
20 per cent. by January l. 1862 March /.
1862, it was at SO per cent, and at June l.,
1862. at 95 per cent. discount. June 18th,
one dollar 10 gold could bey OF Confederate
money 81, November l. s., March Is,
1863. SIS. July 10th SO, Deceglher /, $50
During the year 1864, it fluctuaiea eonsid
erably; but December 81, it was down 10
$50 for 81 IN gold. By April /. 1865, it
had settled to $40 for 81 in gold. After
that it went down by the run. April Both,
it took $1,000, May THE next day-Sl2OO,
to buy 81 in gold After that no sales were
reported As money, it bad lost all value.
Now it is reckoned only by the pound, and
varies with the price of paper rags
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-09-08

printed on paper made OF bamboo. We
wpa-cr 81 thi- van bea new and subtle means
thev lave invented for bambooziing the Ieo-
Ole > Saturday Press
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-09-08

THOMAS NJ. KEY-4 Correcfion.-We see
it stated that the Thomas N. Key, nom
mated by the Democrats for Judge of the
Supreme Court OF Ohio, to whom we alluded
a few days ago, is not the Thomas NJ. Key
Who, as aid to Gen. Mcclellan, was dismissed
from the service by Pres. Lincoln; bu. every
way a better man. We saw the statement
made as we gave it. and finding IN the Army
Register of 1862. the name of Thomas NJ.
Key. as aid-de-camp, and that his name did
not appear IN the Army r. gister OF 1868,
We saw no reason to doubt the accuracy Of
the report.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-09-08


TuE BosroS AND NEW YoRK SrEAxERs.-
The Boston Post enumerates and
classi6es the steam ships rur-
ming between Boston AMI other Atlantic
ports. Including two large ones under con-
tract, and destined to the Liverpool trade,
the list contains the names of forty steamers
With united tonnage BY measurement Of
&c, GIL tons. . -,-
The New York Tri6use gives a catalogue
Of steamers employed from New York in the
coast busines, amounting to l9l, and to-
I'll tonnage Of IL, $50 tom. Much of this
has come into activity within the last six
nonths. and the list does not Comprise any
Of the Havana. Aspinwsll, and Vera Crus
veees, which are many and large. Tie
hae 70 rarops would OF then,elves aions
aaks ap gFsst aesoank
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-09-08

This is a little too had Will the TrB-
une, which fixed over and the forty other
papers which nave copied this ridiculous
item, pleas take notice. that there is not
word of truth in 1t. No such occurrence
has taken place here, or anything of the
kind. The paragraph out of which the above
was manufactured. was originally intended,
We believe. for COAX" or "sell :"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-09-08

The New York Tribune says a Mr.. Stowe
eloped from arlington, Vt . last week. with the
wives Of three prominent citizens All the wo-
men were mistresses OF the scamp The guilty
party crossed the Canada border closely parsued
BY one OF the wrongel husbands ~
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-09-08

PETROLEUM '. NAssT.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-09-08

Burlington, Vi. Sept. 4. 1865.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1865-07-27
A Volume in n few Words

The following sentences contain vast
deal of wisdom in q small compass --
They form the essence Of volumes COM
pressed and expressed into compact
and sterse paragraph. These m,xims
should DO carried in the pocket-book, and
read every day or two till they become
thoroughly y familiar to all, and particular
" to young men looking for a place in
the World. Obediancs to them will mako
any mans place certain and honorable.
Keep good company or none. Never
be idle. lfyour hands cannot be useful
ly employed, attend to the cultivation Of
your mind. Always speak the truth
Make few promises. Live up to your
engagements. Keep your own secrets,
if YOU have any. Whom you speak to =
person look them in the face. Good
company and good conversation are the
very shows Of virtue. Good character
cannot be essentially injured except on
your own acts. II any one speaks evil
of you, let your life be so that none will
believe him. Drink no kind Of intoxi-
eating liquors. Ever live, misfortunes
excepted, within your income. When
you retire to bed, think over what you
have been doing during the day Make
DO haste to be rich, if you wou6 prospc'.
Small and steady gains give competency
with tranquility of mind. Never play at
auy game Of chance. Avoid temp
tation, through fear you may not With
stand it. Never run into debt, unless
you can see way to get out again
Never borrow if you can possibly avoid
it, Do not marry until you arc able to
support wife. Never speak ev'l Of any
, one. Bejust before you are generous. -
Keep yourself innocent you Would be
;, happy. Save when you are young tt
spend when you are old. Read over tbs
above maxims at least once a week.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1865-07-27

DRINK FOR TIE "DoG-DASs, Tho
excessive use of cold water during the
sweltering heat Of the "dog days Of
summer often results in serious and
alarming illness 1t is therefore ad,i,a-
Bile, that some beverage shc->t be SUBJ
stituted for It, of which those oppressed
can partakc with safety. For this pur-
pose we are aware of no Better or moro
refreshing drink than the folowing:-
Take of the best white Jamaica ginger
root, carefully bruised, two ounces; cream
of tarter, one ounce: water, six quarts, to
be builea about FIVE minutes, then strain
ed; to the strained liquor add one pound
Of sugar, and place it over the FIRE; keep
it well stirred til the sugar is perfectly
Dissolved, aud then pour it into an earth
en- vessel, into which you have previously
put two drachms Of tartaric acid, and tho
rind of one lemon, aud let it remain till
the heat is reduced to u lukcwarm tenn
perature; then add tablespoonful Of
Yeast, stirring them well together, and
bottle for use. The corks must be we'll
secured. The drink Will be in high per-
feotion in four or FIVE days. This is a
very refreshing and wholesome beverage,
and one which may be largely partaken
without any unpleasant results even in
the hottest weather --Mn Farmer.
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sleep he rose early on the third morning
and went with fesrs in his heart, to the
prison to hear what the third wish was
to be.
"Now," said he to the prisoner, "tell
me what your third demand is, that it
may DO granted At once and You may be
hung out Of hand, for am tired of your
demands
"sire,' ar5*ered the prisoner, al have
but one more favor to ask of your males.
ty, which, when you have granted, [
shall die content. 1t is merely that you
will cause the eyes of those who saw nv
father trrn the fish over to be put OUT
Every good replied the Emperor,
"your demand is but natural, and springs
from a good heart. Let the chamberlain
be seized he continued, turning to his
guards.
81, sire !" cried the cham berlain T: 81
did not sec anything-it was the stew
ard
"Let the steward bo seized, them"
said the king.
But the steward protested with tears
in his eyes that he had not witnessed
anything Of what had been reported, and
said it was the butler The butler dc,
clared that he had seen nothing of tho
matter, and that it must have been one
Of tho Wallets. But they protested that
they were utterly ignorant of what had
been charged against the count in short,
it turned out that nobody could be found
otfeuse, upon which the princess said !:
81 appeal to you, my father, as to an
other Solomon. If nobody saw tho
otfeuse committed, the Count cannot bo
guilty, and my husband is innocent"
The Emperor frownod, and forthwith
the courtiers began to murmer; and then
he smiled, and imme diatey their vissges
became radiant
"Let it be So" said his majesty; "let
him live, though have put many man
to death for a slighter offense than his
But if he is not hung, he is married.
Justice has been done"
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1865-07-27

The Three Wishes-.A Story for Children.
There was once wise Emperor who
made law that to every stranger who
came to his court fried fish should be
served The servants were directed to
take notice if, when the stranger had
eaten the fish to the bone on one side, he
turned it over and began on the other
side. If he did, he was to be immedi-
ately seized and on the third day thereaf
ter he was to be put to death. But by a
great stretch of impartial clemency, the
culprit was permitted to utter cne wish
each day, which the Emperor pledged
himself to grant, provided it was not to
spare his life. Many had already per-
ished in consequence Of this edict, when,
one day, count and his young son
presented themselves at court. The fish
was served, as usual, and when TIE count
had removed all the fish from one side,
he turned it over, and was about to COM
mence on the other, when he was sudden
ly seized and thrown into prison, aud was
told of his approaching doom. Sorrow
stricken, the counts young son bcsought
the Emperor to allow him to die in room
of his father favor the monarch was
pleased to accord him. The count was
accordingly released from prison, and bis
son was thrown into his cell in his stead.
As soon as this had been done, the
young man said to bis goalers -"Y ou
know | have the right to make three
demands before | die; 60 and tell the
Emperor to send me his daughter, and
priest to marry U.S." The first demand
was not much to the Empcrcr's taste,
nevertheless he felt bound to keep his
word, and be therefore complied with
the request, to which the princess had
no kind of objection, This occurred in
the times when kings kept their treas
ures in a cave, or in tower set apart fol
the purpose, aud on the second day o1
his Imprisonment the young man de-
manded the kings treasures. If hi'
6rst demand was bold one, the second
was not less so; still an Emperor's word
is sacred, and having made the promise
he was forced to keep it; and the treas
ures of gold and silver and jewels wore
placed at the prisoners disposal o,
getting possession Of them he distributed
them profusely among the courtiers, an1
soon he made host Of friends by hi
!iberality.
The Emperor now began to feel ex
ccedipgly uncomfortable. Unable t.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1865-07-27
difficult to select.

difficult to select.
The impression made upon the public
mind by Mr.. Harlan as senator during
his service in that body, is clearly SCI,
forth by the New York Tribune in q
single sentence which We extract from
m article in that paper Of April 1858.
"Mr. Harlan is most worthy member
Of the Senate, sinsularly uuobtrusivs for
q man Of his merits, and one who never
fails to meet tho highest expectations of
his friends when he engages in debate"
He was member Of the Peace Con-
gress; but after seeing the members sent
from the slave States, and witnessing the
election Of ex President John Tyler pre-
siding officer, he predicted that its delib
erations would end in q miserable fail
ure.
He was also selected by the Union
members of the House aud Senate as q
Committee for the ma6sgem.os Or sav
recent Presidential campaign. Being
the only member of the Committee on
the part of the Senate who devoted bis
whole time to this work, he became the
active organ of the Committcc-organ-
lied an immense working force, rsgula-
ted its finances With ability and unim-
peachablc fidelity, employed a large mum.
Der of presses in Washingtonj Baltimore,
Philadelphia, and New York ID printing
reading matter for tho masses, which
resulted in the distribution of many
millions of documents among the people
at home, and in all our great armies
To his labors, therefore, tho country il
doubtless largely indebted for the tri
umphant success of the Union candidate!
last November.
Such in brief detail, is the character
and such have been the services Of til.
man who was selected by the late Presi
dent Lincoln, and unanimously confirmed
by the Senate without reference to
committee, to be Secretary of the luteri
or. No better security could be found il
the history of any Statesman in the coun
try, whether that Of his public service
or of his private character be viewed
that the duties Of the office upon whicl
he has just entered will be we'll and faith
fully executed.
| Even party nalignity. never scrupu
lous as to the weapons it employs agains
powerful adversary, has ever been
prudent to weaken itself by charging
even in inuendo, that Mr.. Harlan VI
guilty Of any Of the corruptions, pecu''
. tions, aud deceptions that almost unive
q sally mark the modern politician.
!. His position on the Committee Of t
, Senate for several years has given him
intimate knowledge of the details of I
{ the leading subjects that fall within Il
. department over which he is called
preside. The execution of the lav
relating to the Public Lands, the India
Affairs, the Agriculture! Bureau, the p;
cifc Railroad, and all general intern
statutes, will now devolve upon the
. most conspicuous author. We predi
complete success.
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gThe letter of Hangman Foote

HyThe letter of Hangman Foote
proves:
That the starving Of Union prisoners
at tAndersonvils was known at Richmond.
That the Commissary General Of the
Confedsracy proposed ID.
That the Rebel Secretary Of War ap-
proved and indorscd it.
That Robert Ould, rebel Commissioner
Of Exchange, knew of it.
That the rebel House of Representa-
tiyes knew Of it.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1865-07-27
]. r. BOAI..

PHYSICIAN Il SURGEON, TrroS. Iowa. Hav-
ing permanently located in this place, tenders
his professional services to the afflicted.
IS~Office and residence at J. H. Starts. nj 3m6
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1865-07-27
r. A. GATE(

TOUNTY SURVEYOR All wishing his ser.
~ vices, are requested to address him ut Low
den. March 30th, 1865 .9m
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1865-07-27
DIR. p. r. SMITH
BOOT AND SHOE
SFoPl

- 8. WIRICK, having removed to hsst door
north of Browns Furniture shop, is pre-.
-. pared to manufacture to order, all kinds
Of Boots aud Shoes, in the neatest and
most durable manner. He selects his own stock
and always gets the best. good supply o
Home. Made Boots always on Hand.
June 26, 1862.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1865-07-27

Francis Pigg, Of Indiana, has run away
from Mrs. Pig. and four little Pigs
our Imp, "Frauky," says he Is Hog
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1865-07-27
i. f. kENNE

DHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. T,ProN, Iowa.
i Office, first door west of Reigart h Mona
msra's drug store; Residence, two doors north
Of the steam mill. (l0n1S1
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1865-07-27
J. G. BATDORF, M. D..

Has located IN MECHANIcsvILLE, Iowa, for the
practice Of Medicine and Surgery. Office on
Main Street, one door west Of Drug Store, up
stairs. 12n2O
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JOHN 3. TUrHILI.,

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, NorARY Public
q and Insurance AaESr. Participating Poll
eies issued on reasonable terms. Office with
the County Treasurer in the court house.
Upton, lowe, Sept. 10th, 1868. [n3GvfCy")
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1865-07-27

VIM. ELLIoTT,
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE and General Col
q lecting Agent. Applications made for
BACK PAY, BOUNTY AND PENSIONS
Of discharged soldiers, or for the heirs Of de.
ceased soldiers. No charge made unless the
application is successful. Also legally licensed
coNvEYANcER FOR CEDAR COUNTY.
Deeds, &c, made and acknowledged on reason
able terms. Gs-OHice with the Clerk of the Dis
trict Court, TIPTON, Iowa. VII nlS
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1865-07-27
EXCHANGE OFFICE.

eight DRAFTS ON NEW YORK CAN BE
y had Of the Subscriber in sums to suit pur-
ehasers. Certificates of Deposit. and Drafts on
Eastern Cities, cashed. American gold furnish.
ed at small premium.
Office over Holtslander's store.
WM. II. TUTEILL.
Upton, Iowa: July lst 1860.
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Strength from the Nr.n,.in,. Hmm.

10 inonarch.cAl coua,f.sS re 4, la arr almost
invariably thr ofaprn, # anarchy aud revolu,i,r
The violent displacement q the head Of our a. =
srnmenl on Tho contrary, hA caused the whole
people 10 band together more closely in funpor, n,
our fros institutions. There never wsss Inn, a.,
she history OF 1his nation, when tho rrnciples o,
snf Government were u ore fully tppr,ciatel ~
more highly respocts tbtn AZ this crisi,. p.v,,
.une "hen " -niu every nso stronger than A,
.'' present moment. There is no panic, no feel.
ing OF insecurity, no Apprehens on for the fltur.
inc n'hen rournS as perhaps no other natio,
ever uld' Tor the loGs q it's honored Chief u,,i.
Aran' but in hs very hour If sorrow, a., ~,
she people arc drawn more closely to,cth.,. a.. D.,
ere more hr1ny INIT by tbe sad ber,avomsr, y
pe'er evidence than h.s co4li be addpc,d 70
prove now hrm 10 tho foundation unon rh,,h
our RepuhlcSn institutions are reA,.d WIZ,
many other Governments ar, urAo4 a.
power sntAgonistc to the " .hes Of M. ,.,,,
sars 10 government Of tie pcople; IL. ,r,,ci,, -,
He the POI ulsr choice, Tn any stsnrt ,tn,
version 10 direct thrust a. every iub,bt,,,,,.,.
country. The assassination Of tho prena.-
aheroforo' Is felt by every loyal individual IL a.,
nation. He s.ood In the pos.i,p OF father, rs, Al
dian OF ruler, and beGtroke which Ia d him IL,
"'s poisnAutly 'elt IN every household throus Lou
The hnd. The effect OF his death, instead Of sim
prVstTAuou of tho Government As the coaspirs
tsrs doubtless ho 81, will only cad every 10y.
IMAM 10 renew his resolve that The Union shall /
upheld aud p"rPetuased Al all hazards. Instead c
sAunns diversion in favor OF the r.bellion, I
~il have tho ehee, OF infunng renewed spirit q
hostility against traitors IN whatever suiss the,
may spPs.r, and viii cAuss feeling TO perv.de al
niAHs'- that Me cause which conceived hi, afro
sso>s daed shsll IL 20 efectuAly er.dica,ed ,h..
~ nsk AHs'n tAks rV0a IN tail osunIy.
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Victory Again.

wns II MOI for tie great bereavement which
now weighs down the people and shuts out al
other considerations, the news Of tho capture of
Mobile would cause thin Of g'sdue,, to Ierva
the whole country. Il ia none the lee. iraportan
on his sccount bu, jun a, this time It's iuport.
ance 10 commissioned by tie sorrow and grief ,h.,
cypress sr tlssses. Mobile wa, tic las. city.
worthy a the name, that remained ~ the rebels
II has boon 70 the rebellion in tar sluthwcat vhs,
Richmond has bcen In the Nyrtl CASTOR four years
standing challenge 10 our srrny and navy But
while Its fate was longer delayed ,h,n that Of it's
sister cities In rebellion, the retribution for treason
has been none the less sure. On tie very day tina,
General LEE surrendered all that vas vital TO N.
'Canfsderaey" in Virginia, tho sulhoritie, O,
Mobile gave up to the Union the last stronghold 0,
treason In TIE Gull States, thus giving tie finishing
t1ow to the rebellion with a tWo-iod force. The
greater portion q tho rebel soldiers Who gsrrsonsd
Mobile, eons.strs manly OF II .iuA and ncrroe.
succeeded IN making their eat from the citv but
With the large cavalry force Of Genera Wuso,
nor'hwsrd Of Mobile, (, Is hardly probable thu,
the fugitive army will succeed IL maAins its ca.
cape.
From North Caro- ns We have The stll NOR. d,
courssing report that JouNeroS's army Ia. s,,r
rendered to General sHrEnAr The news at III,
writing Is not Official, but may become 50 q, m,
moment. The report states that Jon.sros ,urrcp
dsred upon The same terms granted TO LrE, aud a
ihis was doubtless the policy determined upop
the interview which General snIRAAS held wit
frthdent LINCOLN And General GRAM nus, mr..
'ious to the attack on Petersburg, tt!sfa.! woul,
yeem 10 corrohorste III rnnnr.
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Tus prepare. Gus that were making for the
grand celebration q Union victories ha-o o. course
heen suspended, and The dsy d'signated FOR re-
J icing will nov 9 one o. nousniny. Wednesday
is the Jay appointed 'of ihe o's.lms q tho la.e
r ssidenL and 1t is ~ posed that i SHALL te OBJ
served throughout The country Is day Of prayer
and humiliation. Unfortunately, IN incorrect
announcement was msdo With reference to tie
day selected for the funcrsL ty which tn
Impression went abroad that tho event woula
occur on Thursday. Cp-n that s;htensn, Gov
FsSToS issued a PROCLAMATION desgnstirg Thus.
day ~ . day for the funeral obtsrvsnces, and q,
this writing no correction has been made. We
presume, however, that the Governor will amend
his proclaim s,iJn 10 tine TT tbs morn ins's papers
and In tha, event the correction would prof. ally
be disseminated throughout the state 10 time 10
avoid mistake.
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sustain the New President.

" many respect. there 10 . remarkable p.r,.lc
IN the histories of Asa.uln Isoolr and Aspazv
.Jcursos. Each started at the lotion round Of the
bidder Of LIE; e.eh wa, poor and dependent, upon
bis own srer,ions for livelihood .soh developed
his natural talents and acquired an education un-
der great dis, iv.nt.r,a and each worked ais way,
M W the higher, position in hs own country, Nth
nothing bu, his own talents 10 aid him. when
Che rebellion hurst forth upon the country, Asprxw
JonSso, had attained the highest position In the
rlh Of his native stste When bis brothsr Benatorv
from the South .ltoo,, T. . man fouted their YEA
son In the national capital snd vindic.tod the sc,e
Of reb.ll,ou th., we're then % oc!ptAtng the eoun.
nv into civil war, Mr.. Joussor stool msnhily up
yor the old n,y, and declared th., he would never,
nnd,r any eereum.,snce,. tor,ah. Il. And when,
lille later, the storm of war came In all its tnry
ASpnyw Joassor rave hi, services 10 the country
In military e.p.oi,v. IN N. same shirt n., had
animated him In the senst. Chamber And when
sll later he was .rpon,.d 10 N. d ngu!i task OF
.,tAbll.hins q free stat. government IN Tonnes.
en-, be psrlorrn,d the duty with .biliy and
frrnnen. hi, 1. the record Of tie nan whol
has been called u,on 10 take the pl,o. Of ABa.nIu