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St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-08-14

complaints are made in Illinois and other
staes that the drouth is affecting their corn
art potatoes. Fortunately the wheat crop has
been secured over all the State and seems in
quality and quantity to be above the average
OF brmer years. Oats, barley, rye, and all
crops that ripen in July, have probably ma
turtl before the commencement of the drouth.
andare also by this time secured in good or
der. But upon the great staple Indian corn,
the bverity of the drought has fallen, and the
pros poets are that the crop will be short one.
1Northern Iowa there have been frequent
rains, and the crops have not materially suf-
fered 1t is enough to do the soul of the
traveller good to witness the immense fields OF
grainaow growing or being harvested in this
section of the country.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-08-14

The votes of st. Charles and Cedar Town
ships were rejected by the County canvassers
on the ground that the returns from those
Townships did not set forth in cords written at
length, the number Of ballots cast for each of
the officers, and the number of votes given
to each person for each different Office, the
same being set forth in their returns in figures.
The 267th section of the code of Iowa provid-
ing, that not only the whole number of ballots
cast, and the number of votes given, for each
officer, shall be set forth in the returns in words
written at length, but that the name Of each
person uo,ed for shall also be in words written
at length. The vote of all the townships for
Representative in Congress was counted, the
above objection not existing in relation to that
Office, giving Time thy Davis a majority over
Shepard Letter of 212. But the same objec-
ton existed in relation to all the State Officers
the majority for the Republican State Ticket
varying from 100 to 1875, as canvassed by the
County Canvassers. If, however, St. Charles
and Cedar townships had been counted, their
maiorites would have ranged obout 50 more.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-08-14

THE UTAH CosTUAE.-It is said that the
bellies of Utah have adopted new costume
consisting of a loose-ftting dress, resembling,
in cut, mans sack coat, buttoned in front
and reaching few inches below the knees,
a pair of pantalets adjoining the ankles, and a
Leghorn hat set jauntily upon the head, being
in fact, modification of the Bloomer costume.
The ladies are thus relieved of superabun-
dant load of petticoats, and their husbands are
freed from paying for more than two-thirds
the quantity of dry goods--no small item of
expense in that country, where each man has
from five to fifty wives.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-08-14

We wonder if ladies who wear white wells
and bonncts are aware that they are making
freckles for their beauty. White is cooler in
the sun than black, owing to the principles of
radiation; but while the white bonnet, veil,
dress or hat diminishes the heat of the sun by
reflection, it generally increases it's light, and
it is this that plays the mischief with the fair
skin and pretty faces. So, young ladies, be-
ware. If you have beauty, we scarcely need
tell you not to dcspise it. 1t is more potent
than enchantment; and it is an overmatch for
philosophy 1t ELECTS instructive admiration,
and triumphs without an effort
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-08-14

A FAST CouNTRY.--A large six story build
ing, standing on one ofthe conspicuous corner
of Chicago, was built by clerk in that city,
from funds purloined from his employer.
When detection beoa,ne unavoidable, nc left
town and sent back an agent to negotiate.
The matter was finally arranged by the en-
ployer taking the building, and paying the
thief ten thousand dollars; and it was remarked,
so great had been the rise in the value of the
property, that the employer made his fortune
by being robbed.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-08-14

AMERICAN CONSTITUTIONAL is beauti-
full figure of Winthrop's IN reference to our
constitution, where he says: Like one of
those wondrous rocking stones raised by the
Druids, which the finger of Il child might vi
brate to its centre, yet the might of an army
could not move it from its place; our constitu-
ton is SO nicely poised, that it seems to sway
with every breath of passion, yet So firmly
based in the hearts and affections of the people,
that the widest storms, of treason and fanat-
icism break over it in vain
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-08-14

Herr Driesbach was travelling with his man.
moth menagerie recently, and when near La
Porte, Indiana, observed, short distance from
the road, under the shade of a cluster of trees,
a fine fat buck. He was anxious to obtain it.,
but there was a law prohibiting the shooting of
deer, and he had no dogs. In this emergency
a happy thought struck him. He unbarred
the cage of his pet leopard, and pointing to
the deer, in moment the beautiful but trea-
cherous animal, was stealthily creeping toward
his prey, and with sudden spring, buried his
talons in its body. Driesbach then went and
despatched his deer
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-08-14

. California is now completely under
arcign of terror. The civil authorities
.re powerless, and a self constituted
vigilance committe have undisputed
sway. The President is threatened
taat if he interteres, California will
secede from the Union. Slavery is
the governing principle, and the vigil
lance committee have sprung from a
secret organization of more than a
years standing. We shall allude to
tbs subject more at length next week.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-08-14
New Patent Fence.

THE SUBSCRIBER respectfully announces
/ to the citizens of Floyd and the adjoining
Counties that he is prepared to sell rights for
the construction of Fence upon new and
cheap plan. This Fence is made of boards
nailed to battcns and supported by stakes drove
in the ground cross-wise, with wire around
the top board and attached to the tops OF the
stakes on either side. Fence made upon this
plan will be a saving OF from ten to twenty
cents per rod over fence made OF boards nailed
to posts set in the ground. The invention was
patented by j. B. Reyman, March 25th. 1856.
Having purchased the right for Floyd, Mitch
ell and Chickasaw Counties, will sell the
right and give instruction for making the
Fence, to individuals for their own use, for
$500; TO clubs of ten in one Township for
less specimen of the Fence may be seen at
this place formerly called Cutters Mill.
2m3 t. W. JONES.
Fremont, Floyd Co., Iowa, August 4, 1856.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-08-14
CAPTURE OF FAwSs.-The Bangor Wing says

CAPTURE OF FAwNs-The Bangor Wing says
that Mr.. John r. Smith, of that city, while
fishing and hunting in Dixmont, suddenly came
upon two fawns-a male and female-which he
succeeded in capturing alive. The mother was
near by, and on hearing cry of distress from
her helpless offspring, came bounding to their
rescue, and fearlessly attacked their captor who
repealed her repeated assaults with the butt OF
his gun. She followed him to within about
twenty rods af a human habitation, when the
instinct Of self-preservation overcame her ma
ternal affection and warned her to give up the
pursuit
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-08-14

The demand for the first number of the In
telligencer was far beyond our most sanguine
expectations. We were compelled to print
three editions Oft before the call was satisfied.
The universal favor with which the paper has
been received, and the alacrity with which the
people of Northern Iowa have extended to it
their patronage, is exceedingly grateful to our
feelings and assuredly stimulates us to still
and support
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-08-14
Our PostOmce.

All persons addressing letters to this place
should be particular to put on Floyd County.
The postoffice here is named Freeman, it hav
ing been established before the town was Or
ganized as ST. Charles, and all efforts to get
the name changed have thus far proved abor-
tive There is another st. Charles, in Madi-
son county, in the southern part of Iowa, and
very much of the mail matter intended for this
even when Floyd County is distinctly added to
the superscription. 1t is ardently hoped that
the difficulty may in some way be remeded
ere long.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-08-14

Yankee Robinson's Big Show is to take place
at Bradford on Monday, the 18th inst. He
advertises that he has $50 men and horses be-
longing to his exhibition, and gives two per-
formances one in the afternoon and one in the
evening. The exhibition comprises collec-
ton of living animals, circus, museum of
curiosities, and various items of dancing,
slight of hand, slack rope performances, and
other astonishing tricks too numerous to
mention -
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-08-14

Waverly is the name of II beautiful town in
Bremen county, situated on the Cedar River,
some thirty miles below 1t has the Coun-
~ seat, and its business embraces a well-con-
Quoted newspaper, a Touring mill. two saw
mills, a large number of stores, and good
sprinkling of mechanics shops, besides many
fine dwellings.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-08-14

Gk5" A collegian enlightening farmer upon
animalcula, applied his microscope to the
cheese, saying, '.Now look and see them wig
gle" 'Well,' said the farmer, placing the
cheese in his mouth, let them wiggle. 1 can
stand it as long as they cam
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-08-14

The irst work now in order is the systemat-
ic difinion of political truth. If all the Amsai-
can Ptople only knew what has occurred in
Kansas within the last two years, we iced not
say ARCHER word.-N y Tribune
But 3 it is-the people bei-g so ignorant
it is verr important they .nould buy Tribune
documAts, and thus nelp swell the Golfers OF
the Trihane Establishment
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-08-14

Another fearful casualty, resulting in the
wholesale destruction of human life, occurred
on board the steamer Empire State, of the Fall
River and New York line, on the 26th ult.-
When near Point Judith the boiler exploded
killing fourteen persons and scalding many
others.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-08-14

The Border Rufhans in Kansas appear to be
divided in sentiment on the Presidency. One
of their papers, the Leavenworth Herald sup
ports Buchanan, while another, the Kickapoo
Pioneer, notorious for its INSCRIPTIONS hostili-
ty to all free state emigrants, support Fill
more.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-08-14

& SUGAR SPECULATIoN.--I N. Y. Evening
Post says the sugar market is disturbed by spec
ulators, who control the entire stock in the
cities. The grocers and retiners have small
stocks. The advance on refined sugars the
There was also disposition to buy up Rio COT
fee on speculation
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-08-14

ss5e New mode of killing fleas place the
ferocious animal on smooth board, and pen
him in hedge of shoemakers wax; then as
soon as he becomes quiet, commence reading
to him the doings of Congress during the pres
ent session, and in five minutes he will burst
with INDIGNATION
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-08-14

Our Stizcns are under esngations to Mr..
Hacklevio "a. che construction of a very conyen-
lent Fo,< Bridge across the Cedar River at
this place The bridge has for some time
ten defieratum which all have felt but
none had Vie enterprise, or were willing to de-
vote tfs tine, to construct.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-08-14

HoME.-Home is emphatically the poor
mans paradise. The rich, with their many
resources too often live away from the hearth
stone, in heart, if not in person; but to the
virtuous poor, domestic ties are the only le-
gitimate and positive source of happiness short
of that holier heaven which is the souls
home
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-08-14

A sharp young editor grows witty about
men marrying paint, cotton, whalebone, silk,
sc. 1t would be easy to return the compl-
ment, for women have actually married GRE"
lures of hair, bears grease, tobacco juice and
logwood done up in tight pants and bobtail
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-08-14

The Democrats of Vermont--and there are
none more faithful and yigilant- nomi-
mated Hon. Henry Reyes, Of Newbury, as
their candidate i,r Governor. The nominal
ting convention passed resolutions endorsing
Mr. Buchanan's laims for the Presidency.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-08-14
AGENCY.
HTIDRETH & CARVER.

ST. CHARLES, FLOYD CO., IOWA,
WILL attend to buying and selling lands
wv on Commission. making entries of
Government Land locating Land Warrants,
&c. Town Lots bought and sold, money loan
ed, and the business of conveyancing and pay
ment of Taxes promptly attended to. Friends
at the East, as well as in this State are reques-
ted to make application to our agency. Salts
factory references given if required.
~. Charles, FioyS 90. Juig, 1856.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-08-14

From North Carolina we have news that
Bragg DEM is reelected Governor.
From Missouri the news is that f. P. Blair
Benton DEM is elected to Congress in the
st. Louis district. The Gubernatonial vote is
still in doubt. Thus far Benton leads.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-08-14

There is greet deficiency in this town of
laborers or men FALL work. Men are wanted
for digging well, chopping cord wood, putting
up hay and var ms other kinds of work, for
which they woud receive good wages in cash.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-08-14

Butter is now selling in st. Charles fol
twenty-five cents per pound. Farmers who
wish to realize this price will do well to
bring in their butter at once.
The people here appear to be large butter
eaters and the demand has all along exceeded
the supply
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-08-14

An old lady in Pennsylvania had great
aversion to rye, and never could cat it in any
form. ''Of late she said 8 they had got to
making it into whiskey, and l find that l can,
now and then, worry down little"
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-08-14

Who wants aJelegant Bible? To any one
who will furnish sixteen subscriptions, and the
pay, for the Intpligencer for one year. we will
give copy O Sears magnificent Pictorial
Bible
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-08-14
st. Charles Flour Mil

YNHlS mill is built in thorough and suh-
4 stantial manner, has two run ofstone. and
does first rate work. Grinding of Wheat. Corn
&C, done for customers with promptness and
dispatch, and having first rate Miller full
satisfaction guaranteed. Flour constantly on
hand for sale
JOSEPH KELLEY Proprietor.
81. Charles, .uig, 1856.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-08-14

eEp The Turks consider that their Sultan has
made a great approach to European customs,
from the fact that he has reduc cd the number
of ladies in his harem from l 900 to $50
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-08-14

Building is steadily progressing in St.
Charles. Several new houses have been raised
during the past week, and before winter sets
in we shall have village of which any Iowa
citizen may well be proud The buildings
now going mp are all of substantial character.
Every house is Immediately painted white af-
ter the clapboards are put on, which gives the
village q very neat and TASTY appearance.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-08-14

A Coon CHANGE.-Thc late Legislature of
Georgia changed the name of Kidchatooncs
Ph9bus, what name y by which one of the
counties of that state is called, to that of Web
ster, this being the first honor of the kind
conferred in any of the states upon the name
of the departed statesman -Erchanyc Paper.
This is a mistake One of the finest coun-
ties in Iowa is named Webster.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-08-14

When looking over the map of Iowa, has
the reader ever reflected upon the appropriate
ness and beauty of the various names of towns
and counties in this state!
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-08-14

The youth who searched his loved one S
heart and found change there, conidentially
informed friend that like result to search
in his pocket would afford him much gratif-
cation
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-08-14

The Boston Herald informs us that Macker-
ell are in great abundance at the mouth of
Ipswich river, an what is more remarkable.
the sea serpent mas appeared sporting at length
off Sandy Beach rs
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-08-14

eB@ Ale is much loved in Boston the Post
notices the arrival of four schooners, with up
wards of 5000 barrels of prime Albany on
board
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-08-14

WY is the life of an editor like the book of
revelations! Because it is full of I" types and
shadows and mighty voice, like the sound
of many waters is ever saying to him-write
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-08-14

easy. yho was hung by the Vigil
lance Committee in San Francisco, for
the murdtr Of King, was worth $40 900,
which ne oequeathed to his mother.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-08-14

Higgs, the Chicago postoffice robber, has
been fully committed in default of $1,000. His
accomplice is the principal witness against
him.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-08-14

The genius who files newspapers, lately
broke his instrument while operating on a
hard SHELF organ.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-08-14

fs' A public school edifce is now under
contract at Cedar Rapids, which when compile
ted will cost $4,000.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-08-14

mess OF pouts " is easily caught. Tell
your wife You can't afford to buy that love of
q bonnet
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-08-14

The reason why old maids never marry is,
that they set too high price upon themselves
And yet we do Like an old maid
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-08-14

The friends Of education at Cedar Rapids
have subscribed $1,000 to the Collegiate In
stitute to be erected in that place.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-08-14

A SOW belonging to Mr.. John Gardner Of OK
ford, Me-, recently presented her owner with
t,centy Freight pig in one litter.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-08-14

The Presidential Election is held in all the
states on the anne day. This year it falls on
the fourth da, Of November.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-08-14

Inc man whose hart swelled with indir.
nation, had it reduced with poultices.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-08-14
STOVES

IIU'UtCU'e, OOGS UTtU CNttcTy,
TO which additions will constantly be made
STOVES
Of every variety and kind are offered at the
LOWEST PRICES
They have the largest stock of
NAILS, IRON AND GLASS
Err brought West Of the Mississippi Ricer; also,
Heavy and Shelf Hardware,
Embracing every description of articles kept in
this branch of trade.
They would particularly invite the attention of
Mechanics to their fine assortment of
Carpenters and BlacksmitNs Tools,
PLANES, SAWS, AUGERs, AXES, ANvILS,
VICES, &C,
Together with large stock of
LOCKS, LATCHES, BUTTS AND SCREWS,
and every variety of Edge Tools.
They would also call the attention of Farmers
to their supply of
Shovels, Spades, Hoes, Scythes,
Snathes, Hand Rakes,
Horse Rakes,
and other articles too numerous to mention
Also an extensive assortment of
JAPPANED TIN, SHEET IRON
AND COPPER WARE,
Manufactured and kept on hand.
Prompt attention will be given to all kinds of
Job Work such as
Roofing, putting up Eraroughs and
Conductors, and repairing Old Wares.
The very best workmen are employed by them
in this branch of their business, who cannot
fail to give entire satisfaction.
They have recently purchased their entire
stock directly from the manufacturers and
will sell the same as cheap as they can be OBJ
tanned in Dubuque OR Chicago, adding cost of
Those wishing to buy can save money and
trouble by giving the st. Charles Hardware
Store call.
st. Charles, July %, 1856. 1:tf
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-08-14

TTANTED, at this Office, a Journeyman
w Printer Only good workmen need
apply.
UTANTED, at this office, two young ladies
w to set type. Cool encouragement
given.
VTTANTED to hire, some one to chop cord
w wood for short TIME near the village
of St. Charles. Apply at this office.
WANTED, at this office, an efficient canvas
w ser to procure subsc ribers for the g In
telligencer," and sell va ious popular and val
liable works. Good Encouragement given.