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Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-03-03

The rebel prison gems at Richmond and
Danvi!le are now e,npty-all the surviving
Union prisoners having been exchanged.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-03-03

POPULATION OF MANcHEsrgR-S L. Dog.
gelt, E~q, contributes this week, under the
head Of Not YET = Thousand," an inter.
eStng article concerning Manchester a. it is
The number Of Inhabitants il Sl2 persona,
divided into lS5 families, and hes. live ia
$50 houses. Of buildings, there are 100
dwelling houses. 81 stores and shops. and
81 DEMONSTRATING an aggregate Of 2"9 build,
ings. The zeal estate IN the siIlngr toutid
lngS aud lotS) is valued at sl36,3G2. We
Infer from Mr. D. S remarks that be dlscov
cred large "prospectivc' indications Of in,
crease for the ensuing year.- Manchester
Tuioa
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-03-03

Tng population of Davenport, officislly as
cer,ainej, is fourteen thonsand.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-03-03

The articles in hstoek Of Jewelry Of the eeatess
and fashionable styles Certificates Of all the yari-
Gus articles put sealed envelopes and mix thus
giving all fair chance and by mail for IS cents
each ana the receipt OF the certificate, is Is your
oton 70 send ONE DOLLAR and take the article uamed
in it, or Five certificates 81 eleven go; thirty
- sxtY.fve, sl0 one hundred SID Certificate money
I've enclosed with the order Correspondence promptly
answered.
We wish it distinctly understood that business Is
lottery The object Of this Of selling is to
give purchasers the opportunity Of buying wery
wholesale PRICES with the chance OF getting watch or
other valuable article; and all goods sat.
isfaetury be returned and the money Will be re-
funded.
y AGENTS wanted in every towa and regiment. Send
for Circular. Address W. FORSYTH Co.,
4 4 ii Nassau St, Sep Ta.s
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-03-03

A MEETING was held in O.kalooss few
days since, says the OskaIooss Herald, to
take into consideration the building Of the
connecting link be tween the Southern Iowa
State line and Cedar Falls-in the great rail
road which is TO unite St. Louis and St
Paul
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-03-03

Tss people of Tennessee have adopted the
new Constitution aboshins slavery in that
State
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-03-03
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WILMINGTON CAPTURED.

The rebels evacuated Wilmington on the
night of the 2lst alt., and the nest morning,
Washington's birthday, it passed to the pos
session Of the Union army.
Thus the last important sea coast position
Of the rebels is wrested from them What
now will become Of blockade running >
Wall, wall oh nsgnanimous, neutral John.
ny Bull. Galveston, the only port for block
ads runners now remaining to the rebels, will
no. long be left alone but that being situa
ted on the Texas coast, far from the thestsr
of the war, is of nominal importance.
With this state of things would it not be
eminsntly proper fer the United St.tss 10
respectfully inquire Of England for an Ae-
qusintsnee with the premises on which the
rebels are recognized % a maritime power,
and gently hint at an opinion that Her Ma
jcsty's Government should Withdraw the
maritime rights heretofore exten ded to the
rebels. The rebel craft now on the seas are
simply pirates, with no ports Of entrance bat
such As are graciousIy opened to them by
sympathizing foreigners. II occurs to US
that it would be we'll for the United States
to assume bold front in this matter. and
make this righteous demand in una.istakabls
terms.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-03-03

A DESTRUCTIVE fire occurred at Keossuqua,
Van BArsu county, Iowa, on the 2Uth nit
The keokuk Gate city states that four
buildings were destroye ed One of them, n
large two, story brick dwelling, with contents,
belonging to Sd Baker Of the 81 Iowa cav
airy The conhagrstios broke out at half
past ons in the inorning. and ths entire pop
ulaiion Of the town--men woGen and chI-
dren turned out and abor"d TO check the
flames The losses exceed Si0,u0O.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-03-03
'rS1TETy STATES, 3aAssSEKiE FOE
INsSa.

short lived politicians be as peaceful as pos
sible.
UvGT ks STATES, MARSHAL FOE
IeETa.
a Washington dispatch of the 25.h ult,
contains the following:
III. NJ. Hoxie, United States Marshal for
Iowa, has rendered his resignation, to take.
d, feet lst March. The Delegates have rec
commended Peter Melrndy, Of Cedar Falls,
for thc.yacaacr thus created l.
We have known for some time that Mr.
Melendy would probably be offered this po
siton. Representative Kasson had favored
the re appointment Of Hoxie; but ne now,
by iioXic's resignation uuites with Our other
delegates in Congress in recommendation
OF Mr.. Mclendy. The unanimity for Mr.
Mcenay is catering to his standing, and
with an influence so strong in his favor he
will without doubt be appointed TO the posi-.
ton. Te are glad to know that Mr.. Nelen,
dy has consented 10 accept the oifcc; an Of
flee which he has not sought, but which has
sought him. Some petty politicians who
MGR. very p,p.h al,,r,cl hy an u,,fust an
prchension that Mr. Mcendy was seeking to
succeed Cant Curjss in the Provost Mar
shalship of this District may now disabrsc
their minds Of the groundIcss fears. We
knew at the time Mr.. Melondy was charged
with = lonrinr for the Provost Marshars Of
flee, that he was ljke)v to he snpoint.d Uni
ted States Marshal and therefore knew what
we were talking Of in 1cG9;inr the unkinI
and ungrncrous word, Of his. enemies. We
arc free TO yonch that Mr. hrlen6y will I'll
tho nosition Of Uuitcd ctatcs Marshal with
credit to himself and satisfaction to the State
We only rerret that the office is rot moro
worthy Of the man-o man too well known
in Northern Iowa to need onv l,udato,v no.
,;cc from our pen. The salary of the Office
is only 500 per wear. Its worth depends
unon the amount Of fees and therefore mon
the amount Of business. The best thing
about !, is that it does no, reon;re Mr., Ne
lcniy to remove from Cedar Falls.
--ee---
fET1f LARCENY Saturday Mr. lien
~ hammer Oh fa'he'a to"hsh'p' or"hui
county. had stolen ron his premises Il pitch
FORK snti Bayknfe. On Sunday morning Mr.
Hammer started on the track of the thief
which the lately fallen snow enabled him t.
follow, and coming to the place Of Mr., Elmo,
Benson the two pursued the track of tn,
thief tore,hcr. Tncy followed the ,rac,
abou, fly, miles to the place Of one Johr
Wheeler. The pursuinr party then wen
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-03-03


DES AuNES. February :. 1855
1T Is HEREBY CFEIltiiD That on the Itt day OF
February. isG) sworn statement filed IN this Of
hce shU sA the condition Of the Metropolitan Insurance
Company, located At New YORK, in the state Of NpS
York, tie ls day If January, 1863, in accord
with the provisions Of an Act Of the General Assem-
bly, Of the state Of Iowa entitled act in relation to
In-urauce tnmpnuies,' approved January 2Sth, 1851
and An Act ansuisiuli thereto approved February St
ISIS and Act in relation 20 Life Insurance Couipa
mes. approved March Nth 1862 that said statement
shows that said Company is possessed Of the requisite
amount Of capttai, aud Invested required by law.
Authority "a therefore given 10 the above named Com
rany 10 transact their appropriate business OF Insurance
in this State ia accordance With the laws thsrsuf, until
the 3lst day Of January, one thousand eight hand
rel aud sixty sjS.
1t is also certified that ". p. Case of Cedar Fails
has been duly appointed by said Company their lawful
Agent and Attorney for the county Of Black hawk with
fu power to take risks Insurance therein and
knowledge service o. process provided by law upon
his filing with the "rk Of the District Court IN and for
said county this certificate ard copy Of the statement
file In this office II is further certified that the
tachei true and correct copy Of the said statement
In testimony whereof, ] have hercuuto set
l.. s. MY hand and affixed my seal Of Office the
day and year first above written.
JNO. 4. ELLIOTT,
Auditor Of state
SAMCEI. A. AYRES, Deputy. ls:.t
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-03-03

Total amount Of Losses. Claims and Liabilities S23 1875 Is
The greatest amount insured any risk is 49,,
CCs. but will not general rule exceed $40, COO
The company has general rule TO the amount al
low ed iusired in any city town. village block,
being governed in this matter in each by the
er character of buildings, width Of streets. facilities fer
putting fires, &c,
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-03-03
STATE OF NEW YORK, -
!. L. L Lila l. y IL. Z ~.

CITY anil County IF Scar York.
JANIS L0sIMER GRAHAM, President, aud JOIN c. Coon,
RIDGE Secretary OF tie Metropolitan Insurance Compa-
NY being SsyerSly and duly swo;n depOse and say and
each Tor himself says, that the foregoing true, full
and correct statement " the affairs Of tie said corpora
ton, and that they tie abU,e described officers there
q
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-03-03
LsTESr NEWS FROM SHERMAN.

E. G.. YOUNG.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-04-20

! on foot, the pail bearers in carriages, next
the hearse drawn by six white horses, the
-cofhu pr0minsat 10 every Beholder The
floor on which it rested vas strewn with
lsRergreens aud Whits flowers; then followed
the President and Cabinet, the Diplomatic
Corps, Members Of Congress-, Governors of
states the delegations from various States,
Fire Companies, Civic Associations, Clerks
Ct departments and others, together with
many puolic aud private carriages. closing
upsWith. large number Of colored men.
The body-was conveyed to and deposited
in the rotunda of the Capitol. This was
the largest and most imposing funeral pro.
cession every in Washington. An hour
aud a half was occupied in passing a given
point. The nearest reIstives of the late
Presidents family now here are the two
sons of the deceased, Capt. Robert, Thaddeus
SmistOn, N. W. Edwards and @. Smith, Of
Springfield, brothers ill., Law of the late
President, and DR.. Lyman B. Todd, of
Lexington, KY, and Gen. ]. B. Todd, OF
DacOtah, cousins of Mrs. Lincoln.
Mrs. Lincoln was not present at the fu-
neral. 1t is sale. she has not even seen her
husbands corpse since the morning of his
death
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-04-20

No. A Physiological View ofmar.
lStsh Hi9ge t-OontainiDg nearly 800 pages,
and 1s0 hne Plates and EngraTings Of the Anatomy
Of the Human Organs in state Of Health and
Disease, with Treatise on Early Errors its Deplo-
Eable Consequences upon the Mind and Body, with
the AuthorG Plan Of Treatment-the only rational
and successful mode OF cure shown by the report
OF cases treated. truthful adviser to the married.
ana those contemplating marriage, who entertain
postage to any address, on receipt OF 25 cents in
stamps or portal currency, by addressing
DR.. LA 0R0IX,
No. 81 Maiden Lane, Albany N 7.
Tho author may be consulted upon any Of the dis.
eases upon which his book treats either personal u
OF by HBGiI and medicines sent to any part of the
world mhlS-SmdhW amp
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FOREIGN News.

NEW 1oRKI April 19.-The steamer
Persia has arrived, from Liverpool April
9th and Queenstown oh.
The pestiIence at st. Petersburg was
abaung.
Paris bourse quiet; rentes eff. SOC.
Liverpool, AprilS Cotton market closed
firm aud unchanged. Breadstutfs dull.
Provisions fiat. Oonsols, for money, 9OR
99o4i Illinois Central shares 6O3M6i:
Erie shares 339333; 5 20s 57365s.
Queenstown, April 9.-Mr. Cobden was
buried on the It'll. The proceedings were
solemn and touching.
In the House of Commons on the 7th
Lord Elcho moved for the correspondence
! relative to the proposed Oauadisn defepces.
he deprecated the erection OF the deFences,
which could only have the effect of iuVi.
ting the Americans to make Canada bat.
tle>ground. The policy of Notifications was
| unquestioned by several speakers, but the
duty OF the British government to defend
Canada was generally conceded. The min.
listers opposed the production of papers
pending the conference with the dslega-
ton appointed by the Canadian govern
ment to confer with the Imperial govern.
ment and shortly expected in England,
Finally the motion was Withdrawn.
On the following day Elcho asked as to
the approaching conference with the Cana.
dian deputRtiou.
Mr.. Cardwell said four members of the
Canadian Council were expected to confer
with the government. The result of the
conference will be,promptly communicated
to Parliament, and nothing will be done to
bind the country without the full knowl-
edge and consent of Parliament.
Richardson, Spence & Co., Wakefield,
Nash & 90, and others, report:
Flour dull.
Wheat very little business done, although
lower prices would have been acceptable;
Red Western ss@ss Cd per GENITAL.
Corn quiet and 10 some instances shade
easier.
Beet, good supply and tending down
ward.
Lard neglected and quiet.
The Brokers' circular reports Sugar in
good demand aud full prices.
Molasses quiet,
Coffee in limited demand and without
improvement.
Rice keeps steady.
Petroleum unchanged.
PORTLAND, April I8-The steamer Bel
gian from Liverpool on the 9th, and Lon
donderry on the 7th, has arrived.
English funds boyant and advancing.
United States 5-20's improved to 594;
closed at 81.
T Steady disposition to take Illinois Cen
treI shares, which remains worry firmat 624.
EFia ,shareR .hAter, the decline in the mar
ket being two dollars.
@ELBouRNa, February 2s.-The war has
recommended in New ZsalRnd, aud the
British troopEhad suffered considerable
loss.
The plague continues at ST. Petersburg.
Total cases 10000, and 1000 deaths. Gases
average one hundred per day.
.r LATEST PER PERSIA.
LIVERPOOL, April s!h.-The Times of
to-day has another editorial throwing cold
water on the Canadian defences.
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BS~Tne immense military establish
ments of the country are being rapidly cut
down to more moderate dimensions; ex.
penses in every direction are being curtail-
ed, and we may soon hope to see our
national expenses brought within our in
come. A considerable number of clerks
employed in the different military Offices
of this city have been discharged because
there is no further need of their services.
On Monday lot of baled hay was brought
down by the steubeuville packet, and re-
fused by the Government. This is but the
beginning of the end. Other expenses will
also soon be cut off to the great advantage
of our national finances.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-04-20

BUyEALo, April ls.-There was the
greatest denomination to day ever known
in this city. Services were held in the
principal churches this morning. The
whole city was given to mourning. An
immense funeral cortege, composed of the
military, city government, trades, masOns
and societies, followed the magnificent
cstafalque, drawn by ak white horses.
solemnity.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-04-20

No. EplIoptIo FltS can be Cured
49, -DR Lo0KRoW having become eminentIy
successful in curing this terrible nlady inyites ali
similarly afloted to call send for circulars Of
references and testimonials ofnumeFous cases cured
OF from ono to twenty four years standing. He de-
votes his attention especially to diseases of the
CerebroSpinAl Axis, or Nervous System, and soicitS
an Investigation Of his claim to public confidence
Address all letters to DR. Y. B. LOCKROW,
mh18- amdhWBmP
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BSWE announced few days ago that
Capt. Drummond, 5th o. 8. CavaIry, son OF
Rev. DR.. Drummond of this city, had been
reported mOrtally wounded in one of Sher-
idan's battles in the rear of Lees army
The report, we are sorry to know, has been
fully confirmed. His grief stricken father
yesterday received the news of his death
The many friends of the family will deeply
sympathize in their sfliction.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-04-20

NEW YoRK, April I9.-The city to day
has worn the appearance of Sabbath. The
churches were filed, and discourses sp.
propriate to the occasion we're delivered.
The city was draped in mourning, which
profusely covered nearly every building.
Minute guns were fred at noon, and all the
flags of the vessels in the harbor continue
the State, the West, North and New Eng
land, etate that the same observauces pre-
vailed in honor of the funeral Of our late
President.
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FORr PENDLEroN, Md, April 49, 1865.

Fort PENDLEToN, Nd, April Is, 1865.
Editors IntelEigeneer:
At a meeting held at this place by the
members of company o, 9Th W. Va. Vol.
Infantry, to day, for the purpose of express
ing their sentiments in regard to the late
national calamity which has befallen us,
in the assassination of our beloved Presi-
dent, Mr.. Lincoln, Capt. a. F. Lang was
called to the chair and committee of
three of the members were appointed to
draft resolutions. DuriBg their absence
the captain delivered brief address, COM
menting upon the late startling and horri-
BILE murder in a feeling manner. When the
committee returned they reported the fol-
lowing resolutions, which were unanimous
ly adopted, viz:
Resolved, That We deeply regret the loss
OfAbraham Lincoln, late President of the
United States, who was assassinated in
cold blood by anenemy of our beloved
country, and that we deem 1t one of the
most wicked acts aud atFocious crimes that
human being could be guilty of. We
sincerely mourn his loss, and our hearts
are ladened with grief, like every patriots,
at such calamity.
ReSolUed, That we have undiminished
confidence in our cause and our officers,
and commanders in general, especially in
Andrew Johnson, who 10 now called to ill
the Presidential Chair, and that we will
give our full support to sustain him in his
Administration.
ReSolVed, That, though the nation is tru
" and sincerely mourning the loss of its
great leader, yetw in this hour of trouble
and tribulation, will show our devotion to
the principles of our civil institutions, by
renewals Of labor for those principles BY
carefully carrying out the laws, aud by the
suppression of the taunts aud threats and
e1uberant rejOicings and expressions, Of
rebels aud rebel sympat6izers now in oul
midst, whoever they may be, and that We
as soldiers and citizens, will discard and
Danish them from among as, and treat
them as common enemies to our interests
and the interests of our parents, wives anC
children.
After the reading of the above resOlu
tons, the President introduced the Rev
Mr.. White, from Oakland, who preached I
most excellent and feeling sermon on til,
subject of Mr.. LincOlu's death, paying
just aud glowing tribute to his memory.
The sermon was opened with a prayer b,
Mr.. White and singing by the boys, ant
the address was closed by singing and tn
beuedictiou. Several ladies graced th
meeting with their presence. After tn
sermon the Committee again reported tn
following resolutions, which were adopted
ResoEUsd. That we, members of 90. o
9th West Va. Iatantry, do tender our sin
oeFe thanks to Rev. White for his deVote'
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FARM FOR SAT,R-

Il 416 Acres under good cultivation, with .
good frame dwelling house. stables, barns and out
houses, and good orchard Of apples and other
mutt. It IL situated in Ohio county, West Virginia,
about 10 miles from Wheeling and one and q hall
miles from the National Road, and known the
Bell Farm. will sell said farm on reasonable
terms. ELIZABETH BELL,
West Alexander, Pa.
REIER Fo-James Vance or Samuel Buchanan;
TrtadelPhiR. apF13 .1mdh4tWt
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Suspension of Business in. Toronto

TORONTO, April l9.-Thero is a general
observance ofthis day in all the principal
cities. Many smaller villages throughout
the country held meetings and passed res.
olutions expressive of sympathy and con-
dolence. In this city business was sus
pended, services heldy in many OF the
churches, and the greatest interest man.
itested. Zion's Church was draped in
American flags, in deep mourning. There
is general expression of sympathy in this
community for the American people,
of respect for the memory of Abraham Lin
coin, and of the utmost deL3station OF the
crime by which his life was sacrificed.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-04-20

G8NIT will not be expected that our To-
cal columns shall contain much of interest
this morning, beyond thenotIce of the gen.
eral observance of the day, set apart for
purposes connected with the funeral cere-
monies of the President. All other mat
tiers are absorbed 10 this.