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Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-02-17

TIE OPEN DOOR.

Within n town Of Holland cnce
widow knelt tia said -
So poor, alas her children asked
One night in vain for bread
But this poor woman loved the Iorl
And knew that lie was good
So, with her lhtle ones around, aa. i.
she prayed to Him for food.
When prayer was done, her eldest child.
boy Of eight years old,
Said, softly, F." ip the holy book.
How God, with too', by ravens brought,
Supplied his prophets need :"
" Yes auswe, ed she, " but that. my son.
Was long ago, indeed"
' But, mother, God may do again
What he has done before
And so, to let the birds fly in
will uncIose the door"
Then little Dirck, in slmple faith
Threw ore the door tul wide
So that the radiance of their lamp
Fsll on the path outside.
Ere long the bureo,naster passed,
And noticing the light,
Paused to inquire why the door
Was open so at night.
MY little Dirck has done H. sir"
The widow smiling, said,
That raven. might fly in to bring
My hungry children bread" 'r ... ..
Iadeed, y the burgomaster cried, 90
" Then here's a raven, lad;
Come to nv home and you shall see
Where bread may soon be had"
Along the street. TO his own house.
He quickly led the boy,
Aud sent him back with food that filed
Hs humble home With joy.
The supper ended little Dirck
D.. Went 10 the open door,
Looked up, said, "Many thanks. good Lord"
Then shut II fast once more.
For, though no Lrd had entered in,
lie knew that & od on hgh
Had heaikened to his mothers prayer,
And sent this full supply
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-02-17

OUR DISABLED SoLDTERs--The energy and
courage Of some of these noble young men
who have been seriously and permanently
manned is astonishing scarcely less so than
their manipulating patience under the ter
rible suffering Of their wounds. We met
with one of our Pennsy ylvsnia boys the 9th
er day who had lost his right arm. He saw
while on his hospital bed, that he could no,
work at his trade or on his fathers farm
again. No one can know his deep, earnest,
anxious thoughts, all those sorrowing hours
on his bed OF pain. But he recovered health
and strength and having fixed on his EN-.
plOyment for his future life, he spent his
tinie during conyalescence in Qualifying him.
self for it. Would our readers like to know
what the brave young fellow chose? II we
ever indulged in betting, which we do not,
we would wager gold pen that not one Of
them could guess in ten trials, what this
"boy in blue" without right arm, chose
for his business book keeping, learned at
one of our city colleges. That young man
will get along! Somebody viii give him a
place, and he, with the blessing of Heaven,
will do the ess.-PittsJ'iggh Commercial
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-02-17

LoFG DEEssEs.-" We do not see one lady
in ten walking the Streets" says venture
some cotemporary, without constant fdg.
citing with long skirts Of her dress. Some
pin them mp at the regular spaces, giving
them very rumpled appearance others
wear pages or an elastic cord, just below
the waist, pulling up the dress jus. as our
grandmothers used 70 do when they went to
scrub the kitchen; others frantically seize the
side breadths, holding them in 'front.' having
the appearance Of desperate determination
Of sitting down at the first convenient oppor
tunity.
Some walk on, letting their dress hang,
are suddenly brought up on :hs front
breadth, stumble, founder, pull up, and try
it sgain. Now al this could be avoided. -
Modesty sha respect for the opinion Of man.
kind demand reformation in this NATTER
We have only given fair weather view of
this matter. If ladies would only put a
quarter Of a yard less in the length Of their
dresses, they would save the amount the
goods cost, and as much public observation" :"
Home journal.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-02-17
Correspondence OF the Cedar Falls Gazette.
THE THIRD BATTERY AND TIII
ORPHANS.

| ORPHANS.
EDITORS GAZETTE: A: a meeting of the
members Of the Third Iowa Battery, on the
25lh Of January, 1866, to consider the claims
Of the Iowa State Orphan Asylum, addresses
were made by the Rev p. p. ingalls,, State
Agent for the Asylum, and Brig. Gen. G.
Busy. Lieut. Orlo II. Lyons was appoint.
cd Treasurer. The following preamble and
resolutions wers adopted:
WHERE'S, Many children are being left
| latherless in consequence OF the rebellion, we
feel that it dcvoires upon US, as it does upon
every patriotic American citizen, to assist in
providing an independent and honorable
homo for the orphan; therefore,
Rcso!ued, That the association known rs
the Iowa State Orphan Asylum is one worthy
Of the consideration of every friend of the
| soldier, and that in aiding it a service will be
rendered to the country and state, the mag
ntude OF which future generations Can only
determine.
Resolrs8, That in using every effort in our
! power for the education and maintenance oi
| the orphans Of our comrades, who have fallen
| III ttic " tsl st uSktt lui SsHefiCSn Liberty
We but discharge a high and holy Obligation
in some degree commensurate with the sac
rifce that made it necessary.
ReSolrcd, That the citizens of Iowa hare
| our heartfelt thanks for the cxsrtons here.
sofore made in behalf Of an enterprise reflect,
ing so much honor on themselves, and set.
ting an example of bsrevolence and Chris.
tianity 10 the world.
Resolrtd, That copy Of these resolutions
be sent TO Iowa papers for publication.
Our boys responded to the call Of the Rev.
Mr.. Ingalls, for money very liberaly, and
subscribed orer three MousdRd dollars on the
spot One hundred life memberships were
taken. We challenge you to show a bright
er record than this at home among the same
number Of men with the same pay.
We are all well, and snxious for marching
orders, .l'.
Yours c. II. OvERMAN.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-02-17

INTERESTING CALceLArios.--Th following
from the Christian Obaerrer is commended
to the reader who ehews tobacco
Allow thnt young man who is con-
fimed tobacco chcwsr, may live twenty ,fiva
years. In each day there will issue from
bis month half pint Of fluid too nauscously
disgusting TO describe. In twenty five years
this will amount TO five hdndrei and fifty
gallons. or more than -four hogsheads of this
dctes,ab'e mass. In tho same time, allowing
him only two ounces day, hs will roll as =
sweet inorsel under his tongue half a ton ef
the hstefnl weed, which will sicksn dog or
kin horse, forming a heap Of the sizs OF
hsystack. Then his rejected quids would
form still larger pile Now, IL such a
young man could see ten half hogshcads fail
Of aboninablc filth, destined to pass tbro'
his month--a wagon load Of tobacco, and
ten wheebauows heaped up with quids, de.
sigoed for al equally intimate association
with his lips, how would the prospect affect
hm7
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-02-17

LADIES SOLD By rue Foor--When gen.
,eman in China feels desirous CT taking un.
to himself wife, ho sends to tho parental
head Of some family containing dsdshtcfs,
for specimens OF the sizes Of their feet, with
the prices attached. One foot is valued at
perhsps two thousand dollars, the ncxs
smallest at five thousand, and so forth, ac-
cordlng TO the market. After tho foot Cor
the lady to whom II 6elongs) is chosen, she
IS sent in sedan chair 10 the intended h,is.
bands house he meets her ut ths door,
looks into the vehicle to take view of the
fair ons, and if she suits his taste, he admits
her. As soon as she passes his thfesfr,!,s.
she becomos his lawful wife, but II he likes
not the lrty, he shuts the door, and she is
carried .,ithcr she came.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-02-17

Tue ADVANTAGES OF hDvERTisISG.--W "
never have seen clearer proof Of the direct
benefit Of advertising than was illustrated il,
this place during the season Of selling rsaiF.
ers. Early in tho season an agent Of the.
Badger State Reaper called on Mr.. Kingsley
and gave him the agency fot selling that
reaper, and told him he ought TO be able 10
sall fre or SIR reapors during the season.
Mr.. Kingsley, who is one Of the sharpest
business men, immediately inserted = large
Illustrated advertisement Of the Badger State
Reaper in this paper, and continued it there
during the season. II cost him something
Of conrse-bUt did it payp See the result.
There were five other agents in town: four
local and one travelling agent. The uavc!ins
agen. devoted his whole tiuae 10 the business,
visiting the farmers and presenting the claims
Of McCornick's celebrated reaper. III sue
cecded in selling twelve. The other four
local agents, atho dill not airertise, sold ten
! altogether, no one Of them selling more than
three. Mr.. Kingsley alone sold eighteen
reapers. besides attending to his extensive
hardware store and spending very little time
from his rsgnlsr business. lie thinks advsr.
ti.ing pays, io,ca North West.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-02-17

.
PRINTING PAPER Our OF CoRS HUsKs. In
two weeks or less the Aaustrian patent for
making paper out of corn husks will be thor.
oughly tested in this country II the exper-
iment succeeds according to expectations,
steps will be Immediately taken to ,nanufac-
ture printing paper on an extensive scale by
the new process. 1t would be well for farm.
ers TO carefully ssve all corn husks now in
their possession, and to stop feeding them 10
their cattle, as they will probably command
high prices in few weeks, if delivered at
railroad stations. As it requires but little
ard inexpensive changes Of machinery to
adapt the present paper mills to the manu-.
facture Of husk paper, it is the intention of
the American ownsrs Of the patent 10 con.
tract with the mills on liberal terms to make
paper Of all grades out Of the new material
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-02-17

LoED PALMERsToS ON PEKYANsnlP.--The
venerable English Premier, ia n recent ad-
dress to a rural gathering, made the follow,
ing sensible remarks, as applicable hore as in
England: ......H -...A
81 must say that in hc prcsen. day do
not think that instruction in writing is given
in that way whish would rendyr il most use.
ful, Children who are taugh, to write are
taught 10 make mp strokes fine, aud down
strokes bold the consequence of which is
that writing often looks like an area railing,
little lying on one side, SO that il is difiicul,
foi the eye TO make out the letters of wbicl,
that writing Processes to be composed. -
(L,ughter) Children should be taught 10
write large hand, to form each letter wen,
and never mind whether il ,oo',s beautiful or
not II it answers tho purpose Of being ea.
silly read, that is the thing which ought to be
aimed at. e.. .F-.a
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-02-17

Mr.DEa or TnE lsLANp.--A couple cf reh.
el prisoners on the Island, who had been De.
tailed to DO some cooking, got 70 qnArreins
on Wednesday while at work. One of them
getting excited, struck his COMPANION.
rhersupon the latter seized largs carving
knife lying e'o by on a table--a regular
"Aikansaw tooth pick " - and plunged il
twice into the abdomen Of his anita gorist.-.
fhc wounds were Of such q character that
the man cannot possibly survive The mtIr.
derer was Immediately arrested, furnished
with pair oil bracelets aud a ball and chain
and lodged in the guard house. We conli
not learn he names Of the parties. Darn
roFk Ghzstte.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-02-17
gyrEEnUpTIoS OF A MARRIAGE

sS SfAS-hSfHaSS OF MA8VaiGE.
Ono d,y last week the Rev Philip Tolliver
was waited on and informed thas bis ssryic.
es were needed to unite
g Two souls with but single thonght," &C.,
Fin the bonds Of holy wedock. According
to promise the Reverend gentleman WAS at
the place designated at the proper sime In
short while the couple, dressed appropf
atcly, took their places on the loor and the
Reverend proceeded with the ceremony un.
Interrupted, until he put question similar
20 the following !" If there be any persona
present whs know of any cause to prevent
those two being made one, they are request.
their peace" no sol1er had this question
been asked, than an individual, who had up
to this time been remarkably quiet, arose.
and with the foreiinger Of his right hand ell.
eyated, and brought on asleyel with bis
nose, and about twsve inches from it cried
oct, "Gilmore.n After the Reverend gen
tls,aan had recovered from the shoek
brought on by this unexpected interruption,
he inquired of the individual who cried
. Gilmore i he knew any just cause to
prevent The couple from beng married /;
FHhereupon the following brief dialogue took
place:
GIh,-Thtt young lady promised me n
longer tilan yesterday 10 become my bosom
eonpsnion
Rgy.--Ns'l, my dear sir. that Is not la
gal objection; It is evident the iadvs mind
has undergone a change, and that she nov
prefers anotber-noiiing Illegal in that
Gil. She positively promised 10 marry
me and want 10 hold her TO il.
Ray You cannot do il. The objection
yon oiFsr to hor marrying is not legal and
cannot be respected
Oh. We'll, old fellow, 90 on with your
! rat killing.
| The Reverend gentleman proceeded with
the-'rat killing" without further in,errup.
ton, and senn made the couple bone Of one
bone and flesh Of one flesh.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-02-17
our SNLElElEs

Another little private
Mustered in
The army Of temptation
And Ol sin !
Another soldier arming
For the strife,
To fight the toilsome battles
or q life.
Another little sentry,
Who will stand
On guard, while evils prowl
On every hand.
Lord , our little darling
Guide and save,
Mid the perils Of the march
To the gravel
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-02-17
l.. E. HiOKT.

licensed DATCTlDNEER, is PREPARED
IL to give attention to the sale Of all kinds of property
Throughout the County, the most reasonable terms
Office In the Blue Store, near Race Bridge Main Street,
Cedar Falls, Iowa. q. t lsf
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-02-17

ask soldier in regard 70 the weather aud
be sil propiiesy forward march.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-02-17
GARTER HOUSE.

TONN H.. WILCOX, formerly fthe American
- Hotel, having leased the above house, would
his thanks to the public for the liberal patronage formerly
bestowed and wonld be happy TO welcome all his old
friends at the Garter House Main ST. Cedar Falls Iowa.
Stages leave this house daily for Tire NORTH South and
West - s.r... 2. -....' .r rn. .... ...
Cedar Falls, July 90, 1861.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-02-17
B. B. POWERS
CADY e. BOWMAN.

4 TTORNEYS AND CoUSsELLoRs AT LAW
IA t"a d" WATERLOO, Iowa. b.. w.
0Gice in Judge Hubbarls building two doors south o
the Provost Marshars Office, CONNER cal Street
Prompt attention given to Paying Taxes Examng Ii
ties, aud Making Collections, &c, 5:42tf
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-02-17

r.6a SOsaN kEssas, M. h. ......
DHgssCEAN and SURGEON. Cedar Falls,
q Iowa. Office and Residence corner of Fourth and
o1a0 SHests. -..s @s. ..- .-..
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-02-17

DIITSICIAN AND SURGEON,
Once in Overrnans Block, over Ellerman's Clothing
Store, CEDAR FALLS, Iowa. r.... ..- .# .-
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-02-17
BUST ESS C A r d s.

a., T.. A. BRYANT, ~. Sd.
DHYs.caAN &sURGEON, oiicen Miner &
Il Bryant's Drug Store. Residence, corner of Sixth
and Franklin streets. p.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1865-01-04
Hood Across the Tennessee Riv.

NASHVILLE. December 99.-Uniou pris.
oners. who escaped from Florence, and
arrived on the 9th at Columbia, direct,
state that Hoods advanced arrived ct
the Tennessee River on Wednesday, the
alst. The next day infantry crossed on
q poutoon which he had removed above
the shoals. out OF the reach OF our gun
boats. One Of the prisoners states tba.
Hood entered Tennessee with ITO can
non. He counted rs on his retreat
On Saturday. when twelve miles this
sida Of the Tennessee River, they heard
heavy cannonsding in the direction Of
Florence, probably Stsedman's force
engaged with Forrest.
There was intense indigestion against
Hood 10 the rebel army.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1865-01-04
The Bombardment Of Fort Fish

SI.
WASHINGTON. December 29.-The
steamer Bat arrived here this afternoon,
bringing dispatches from Admiral Por-
ter. She ran aground down the Poto-
mac River yesterday. She chould have
reached here day or two ago.
Porter was still vigorously bombardiug
Fort Fisher, and was confident OF being
able to take it.
The Associated Pres reporter who
went with the Wilmington expedition
sends the following:
have just this moment l:5o P. NJ
arrived here in steamer Bat. whie h brings
Lieutenant Preston, bearer of dispatches
from Admiral Porter, and am surprised
to hear that reports are prevalent Of the
abandonment OF the expedition. 1t 10
not true. Our feet was still bombsrding
Fort Fisher when I loft. The dispatch
from Fortress Monroe 10 correct.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1865-01-04
THE ny. LEDGER FOR 1866,

MIR. Bonner, the enterprising publisher Of
the NEW YORK LEDGER, the greatest lit
srary paper in the world, thus spesks for the
New Year:
1--WE ere approaching the close Of another
year, when it is customary for newspaper
publishers to solicit renewals Of subscfip-
tons from their patrons. and to make o great
display Of inducements 10 the public to sub.
scribe. We have no such display 20 male
The Ledger is too we'll known and TOO lsng
established 10 be obliged 10 resort 70 any
measures of that sort. Our readers inoW
the hind 81 paper ws have given them here
tofere ss vel 80 We can tell them; and the
mere fact that we are printing over one
hundred thousand copies more than any
oshsr weekly or any daily pspss IN the ceun.
try, 10 pretty seed evidences thas The LEDeEa
q pepulsr. All that Ne hsvs % gay is tbst
vs ksSs re.sagse~d ell ser ssss sissis-
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1865-01-04
CHANGE OF PUBLICATION

In order to meet the msilarraugements
We have altered the day Of publication o.
the Pioneer from Friday TO Wednesday
morn ing. Hereafter, we will be ena
bled TO reach all our subscribers ty the
las. OF the week, heretofore, when We
were crowded with job work, and were
behind time with the paper. some Of oul
subscribers could not get their Paper
until the week following. We hope
this arrangement will suit our patron,
better than formerly.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1865-01-04

time by The operation Of causes which ]
hsvs heretofore discussed in this hall
10 the midst Of these alarming ocsnrren.
ces, and while corruption is known to b
ditTasing itself along oil the channels o
official intercourse. Whist 10 the conditio,
Of our armies. Lee 10 ncbly and success
fully defending Richmond and Peters
burg. The unjust, unwiss and dsspl,
criminal displacement Of the gallant ant
efficient Johnston from the command o.
the Army Of Tennessee. aud the transfer
Of that army to the neighborbood o
Nashville. have opened all Southern
Georgia. South Corlina and Alabama Il
the army of Sherman. Fort McAlliste,
has fallen. Savannah 10 about to fall
The fate of Charleston seems only to b,
deferred few days later Hoods army
has already met with great disaster a,
Franklin. and. in my judgment. is fatally
compromised. Presidential interference
is the cause Of all these dire misc hiefs, as
it WAS Of the result ol the unfortunats
battle Of Murfreesboro, and the still more
DISASTROUS one at Missionry Ridge
Should Hoods army be destroyed--an
sveptsd which fear is but too probable.
and Sherman should como round TO this
vicinity in ships--which do not doubt
hs now intends-wbat will de the fate Of
Richmond? Rir, is it under such cir
cumstsnces that it is deemed unwise ia
throw uusesmly obstructionst in the way
of passing al efficient financial bill! is
this the proper time to talk about repu.
diaton, or to entertain all propositions
looking oan honorable peace? So think
many in this House, who. prehsps, con.
stitste majority; but SO do not I think,
SIR, | have spoken out many views frankly
and explicitly; and now wish to say to
this House that tho course Of events. here
and elsewhe, has bsen recently such
that shall deem it duty which owe
alike to my character and 10 which l
have heretofore steadily maintained, to
withdraw from this altogether. I am .
man. and the representative Of fresmen,
and do not know how to legialate in
chains. Twill no longer be responsible
for measures adopted in secret session O.!
this body. which my whole soul abhors,
and my whole understanding condemns.
This. as have already said is perhsps
the last time that I will address this body,
or discuss the questions here under con-
sidera.ion. ! shall withdraw to some se-
questered spot, where l can enjoy a little
repose and freedom from taxation. II
disturbed in my retreat by the hand of
oppression. viii seek in foreign climss
that freedom and hsppiuess which I con-
slider are denied to me here.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1865-01-04

~ Il 10 though. thas Kilpstrict's
destination is Gsnnos. st the jasesisa
Of the Bruins wick and Ssnsacols, With
Albany and Cult Rsilrssds 100 nilss
',ep Esysrrsh.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1865-01-04

kE Those who have made no return n the
Assistant Assessor, and think they have escaped,
would do well to report Immediately, otherwise
they may, possibly, have some trouble and be
ct considerable exr ense in getting the mattsr
adjusted. The Government will prosecute all
those who have made fraudulent returns and
proceed against such as have failed to report.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1865-01-04
Photographs Of Popular People.
THE cH1Lp OF THE CORD.

.A-LETHE;
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1865-01-04

1 Deserters from the rebel army.
just arrived at New Orleans, s,sts that
the rebel General Sterling Price died re-.
Gently in Texas, OF disease contractsd
during bis late canpaign in Missouri.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1865-01-04

Notwithstanding the upward march Of every article Of
luxury consumption, and enormously increased
outlay for the year ls65 the Star Paper Of the Republic;
with ts forty columns Of sterling original matter; will
coutnue be issued at six cents copy and sold by all
neksnen and periodical alers in America. Its long
and honorable history nsures its subscribers against the
casualties and fatalities which have swept so many
mu shroom journals OF ths board and left their patrons
disc onsolste at the loss oftheir money.
To mail l-subscrihers our term are:
Cash in advance Single copies ta SO syear three cop
les eT six copies tls; nine opes t20 The party who
sends US $40 for club Of nins opes win receive sd.
ditionsl copy free. Six months subscription received
Cansds subscribers must send twenty cents extrs fol
essh subscription 10 pay the American, postage.
-. Subscribers should be careful 10 write plainly
he name Of their postoice county and State. speei.
men copies cent free 70 all applicants. address,
. CALDWELL q WHITNEY.
iranlis I proprisxors Of u % Rev fofk Mercury
10 - Ass sssS rs lts JSskr ~ Nv r~s cs~'
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INCOME TAxOF WYANDoT co!
List of Persons who Pay Tax ON Incomes
Over $500 q Year, &

We pHblith below, FOR the information of the
public, al list Of the persons who have incomes
in excess Of six hundred dollars per annum, and
the amount of their tax. This list is based on
the special levy Of five per cent. for the year
1863. 1t will be found of much interest, and of