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St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-12-11
Harper's Magazine.

The publishers embrace this opportunity to
renew their cordial acknowledgements to the
Press and the Public for the uniform approba-
ton and encouragement which have been ac-
corded to their enterprise. AT no former pc
Rod has their list of subscribers been as large
as it now is.
The magazine will continue to be conducted
on the same general plan which has rendered
it so universally popular. 1t will be the aim
of the publishers to furnish, in the most ele-
CANT form, the largest amount of the best
reading to be selected from the entire field of
American and Foreign Literature. The con-
tents of this magazine will be made up with
direct reference to the wants and tastes of the
great body of american people rather than to
those of any particular class or profession. No
effort will be spared to combine entertain
with instruction. The success which has for
the last five years attended the efforts made to
carry out this plan, is the best incentive to,
and guarantee of its further continuance.
At no time since the commencement Of the
magazine have SO ample means for rendering it
attractive been at the disposal of the publishers
They have now awaiting for insertion contri-
buttons from the best writers and most emf
nent artists in the country. The Editorial de-
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toned variety, embracing every topic, from
the gravcst ethical discussions to the most pi-
quaint details of gossip and anecdotc The
publishers feel warranted in assuring their
friends and subscribers that the forthcoming
numbers will exceed in beauty and interest
any heretofore issued
Each number of the magazine will contain
144 octave pages, in double columns. each
year thus comprising nearly two thousand pa
ges of the choicest Miscellaneous Literature of
the day. Every number will contain numer-
Gus Pictorial Illustrations, accurate Plates of
Fashion, a copious chronicle of current events,
and impartial notices of the books of the
month. The volumes commence with the
numbers for June and December but subscri-
bers may commence with any number
TERMs-The Magazine may be obtained of
Booksellers Periodical Agents or from the Pub
fishers at So, 90 a year, or % cents a number.
The semi-annual volumes, as completed, are
neatly bound in cloth and sold at 90 each.
Muslin covers are furnished to those who wish
to make their back numbers uniformly bound,
at % cents each. Ten volumes are now ready
bound The Publishers viii supply specimen
numbers gratuitously to agents and postmas-
tiers, and will make liberal arrangements with
them for circulating the Magazine. They will
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Clergymen supplied at $500 a year Numbers
from the commencement can now be supplied.
Also the bound volumes.
HARPER & BROTHERS, Publishers.
Franklin Square, N. Y, July 1856.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-12-11
The Greatest Medical Discovery Of the Age is

The Greatest Medical Discovery Of the Age rs
Ayers Cathartic Pills.
THEY don't help complaints, but they cure
J. them.
One Box has cured Dyspepsia.
Three Boxes have cured the worst cases of
Scrofua
Two boxes have cured Erysipelas.
One box always cures the Jaundice.
Three boxes are sure to cleanse the system
from Boils. Often less than one does it,
Two boxes have completely cured the worst
of ulcers on the legs.
Small doses seldom fail to cure the piles.
One dose cures the headache arising from a
foul stomach.
Strong doses often repeated expel every worm
from the body They should be given to chill
dren, who are always more or less afflicted
with this scourge.
As a gentle physic they have no equal.
One box cures arrangement of the liver.
Half a box cures cold.
They purify the blood and thus strike at the
foundation of every disease.
AS Dinner Pill there is not their equal in
the world.
They are purely vegetable and can do no
harm, but do accomplish an unaccountable
amount of good.
Prepared by DR.. j. C. Aver practical chem
list, Lowell, Mass, and sold by all Druggists
and dealers in medicine.
Sold in st. Charles by Fessenden & Monta-
que and Hildreth & Carver.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-12-11
Peterson's Magazine.
THE best in the acorld for the Ladies.


Only two dollars a year. This popular
monthly magazine contains 0paGes of double
column reading matter yearly; from 20 to 80
steel plates and 500 wood engravings; which
is proportionately more than any periodical
at any price ever yet gave. Its thrilling origi-
nal stories are pronounced by the press the
best published anywhere. The editors are
Airs. Ann 5. Stevens, author of the Old
Homestead" Fashion and Famine and
Charles j. Peterson, author of "Kate Ayles-
ford, !" Tho Valley Farm" &c. &C.; assisted
by Alice Cary, Mrs. Denison, Virginia F..
Townshend, Garry Stanley, and all the most
popular female writer's of America. New tai
ent is continually being added, regardless of
expense, so as to Keep Peterson's Magazine I'M
approachable in merit. Morality and virtue
are always inculcated.
Its superb Mezzotints and other steel engra-
Wings are the best published anywhere, and at
the end of each year are alone worth the sub
scription price.
Colored fashion plates in advance. Each
number contains fashion plate engraved on
steel, and colored also a dozen or more new
styles engraved on wood; also pattern from
which dress, mantilla, or child's costume
can be cut, without the aid of mantua-ma-
ker; so that each number, in this way, will
save years subscription. The Paris, Lon
don. Philadelphia and New York Fashions are
described, at length each month.
Patterns for embroidery, crochet, ETC., in
the greatest profusion. are given in every num-
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patterns in Knitting, Inserting, Broidere, An
glasie, Netting, Frivolite, Lace-making, &c.
Also, patterns for Sleeves, Collars and Chemi-
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work; Handkerchief corners; names for mark
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engraving of Paper Flower with directions
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able music is also published every month.
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Twelve copies 800 Premiums for getting
up clubs Three, five, eight, or more copie.
make club. To every person getting up 6
club and renting the money our Portfolio
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plates, will be given gratis. All postmaster
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of the magazine, will be sent in addition.
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they please. Specimen numbers sent gratuit-
ously. Address, postpaid,
c. J. PETERSON,
No. 102 Chestnut street, Philadelphia.
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SCIENTIFIC FACTS.

The London Lancet says that there
are quarter of million of persons
living in Great Britain constantly un-
der ground in the darkness of mines.
The average age of Sheffield workmen
is thirty-five years !; the average age
of the dry grinders Of needles is very
much under this figure. The chief dis
ease amongst tailors, is fstual !;
amongst bakers, scrofula and skin dis
eases (; the latter may prevent the
-four insects and weevils from irrita-
ting the skin of their hands by rub
bing them with oil. The most dan
gerous part Of the painters trade, is
" fatting," white lead, turpentine, and
closely heated rooms, generating chol-
ic; the remedy is sulphuric acid, clean
Illness, tubs of fresh water, and fresh
air and, as an antidote the more fire.
quent use of white zinc or zinc Lead
In the manufacture of lucifer matches
heated or allotropic phosphorus is said
to be not SO dangerous to the jaw
bones as ordinary phosphorus.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-12-11
HUTCHINS'
FAMILY MEDICINES.
THE CELEBRATED
Golden Tincture

OR BLOOD PuRlFYER, '.#
The Great Medical Discogery Of the 1914 Century.
vFNHIS INVALUABLE COMPOUND, which
l. sis now creating SO much excitement in the
medical world and among some of the most
learned in the profession, is curing thousands
of that class of inyalids whose cases the medi-
cal faculty have long sought to reach, but in
vain. In proof of its extraordinary curative
properties, we may be permitted to adduce the
following
Washington, p. c., Feb "a, 1852.
DR.. Hutchins-Dear Sir: l have been request
ed to give my opinion upon the merits of your
Golden 1incture. ! have used it for indiges-
ton, loss of appetite, &c with material benefit.
think il a good medicine for purifying tho
blood, and q safe and valuable preventative AS
well as cure of disease Hoping you may be
prospered in the sale of it.
l am, sir, your obedient servant,
DANIEL WEBSTER.
Rev. T. T. Norris, late editor of the Boston
Olive Branch, wrote under date of
Boston, Nav 10. 1858.
DR.. Hutchins: I have used your Golden
Ilncture and have received more benefit from it
than any medicine have tried.
Truly yours, Il. f. NORRIS.
Certificate from Prof C. Newton, A. M. NJ D.,
President Of the Worcester Medical College:
Worcester, June, 1858.
Or. Hutchins Sir: As you wished my opin-
ion respecting your Golden Tncture, freely
give H-not that would be willing to lend nv
name or in any way give countenance to any
patent or secret nostrum, but having been made
acquainted with the formula from which your
medicine is composed, may say that consid-
er it essentially one of the best compounds for
the class of diseases for which it is recommend
ed. Yons truly, CALVIN NEWTON.
The Golden TinctHe is put up in large pint
bottles and sold at 81 90 per bottle.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-12-11
New Patent Fence.

THE SUBSCRIBER respectfully announces
l. to the citizens of Floyd and the adjoining
Counties that he is prepared to sell rights for
the construction of Fence upon a new and
cheap plan. This Fence is made of boards
nailed to battens 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 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 ]. B. Reyman, March 25th, 1856.
Having purchased the right for Floyd, Mitch
ell and Chickasaw Counties, l will sell the
right and give instruction for making the
Fence, to individuals for their own use, for
So, 90; to clubs of ten in one Township for
less. A specimen Of the Fence may be seen at
this place formerly called Cutters Mill.
2m3 L. w. JONES.
Fremont, Floyd Co., Iowa. August 4. 1855.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-12-11
PARKER'S EXPRESS.
For Cedar Falls, Ioua City, Fort Dodge, and G

For Ctdar Fails, loga City, Fort Dodge, and C1u,-
eli Bluffs.
4 MESSENGER will leave Dubuque on
IA Monday of each week for Delhi, Indepen-
dence, Waterloo and Cedar Falls there connect
ing with the stage line passing up the Cedar
Valley.
A messenger will also leave on Thursday of
each week for Iowa City via Cascade, Bowen S
Prairie Anamosa Marion and Cedar Rapids
connecting at Dubuque with the American
and the h-Western Express Companies,
and ut Iowa City with the United States Ex-
press companies.
Particular attention given to filling orders,
making collections and doing general express
business. j. w. PARKER, Proprietor.
Dubuque, March 81, 1866.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-12-11
Cathartic and Bilious


BAliousaess, Jauadioe, Dyspepsio, Cos
tircncss, Lirer Complaints,
And wherever q gentle Cathartic and Purgative
Medicine is required.
PRICE % CENTS PER BOX
FTNHFSE FILLS are exceedingly mild in their
l. operation, causing no gripping pains or 9TH
er suffering to the patient, while at the same
time they operate speedily and thoroughly All
persons suffering from yellow-eyed Jaundicc,
gloomy Dyspepsia, CHASTITY Liver Complaint,
Sickly Bile, uncomfortable headaches, foul HUI
a disagreeable Cold, painful Costiveness, bad
Humors in the blood, and other kindred disel-
scs, are recommended to give them a trial.
Fer sale ut the st. Charles Bookstore, bv
HIIDRF"TH & CARVER
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-12-11
TYPE QUARTO
BIBLE, a..
For FAMILY USE, ENTITLED
The Peoples Pictorial
DOMESTIC BIBLE
BEING THU

. BEING THIN st
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ILLUSTRATED WITH 1000 ENGRAyINGS,
REPRESENTING THE
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Costumes, Beasts Birds, Insects, Plants and Trees,
Minerals, Coins, Medals, Inscriptions, from the most
authentic Sources sch ffty thousand marginal ref
eyences ; to schich are added m.T ygr
Ancient Chronology, by Abraham Calovius
a Summary of the whole Scripture an accu-
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engraved Family Record &C., &c.
Each Chapter commences with an Illumina-
ted Letter.
The whole printed upon superior paper, and
substantially and elegantly bound in one guar.
to volume of fifteen hundred pages.
The text, together with the marginal referen
ccs, is printed from the standard edition of the
American Bible Society
| On the receipt of Six Dollars we will forward
free of all expense to the agent or purchaser
| copy of the Bible, with bound Subscription
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Remember the Bible is large volume, and
cannot be sent in the mails. If you desire
sample copy it must he forwarded to the care
of some person; and any friend who keeps
store near your residence, will cheerfully allow
You to have the box forwarded to him, if that
be your nearest point. Canvassing Circulars
furnished gratis with each lot of books. US,
| This is without doubt the cheapest and best
Family Bible in the market. We are now ma
| king extensive preparations to have the Work
issued in the best STYLE handsomely and neatly
bound, with fine paper, large and well printed
type, &c. &c, and it is our intention to hold
out great inducements for agents to canvass
and sell this work. Premiums will be given in
proportion to the quantities sold, but all on q
very liberal scale.
1t is expected the orders for this work will be
very large, and III case you should give your at
Itention 10 this matter, we would be glad to re
ceive your order at an early day if possible at
least one month, before you would need the BIZ
bles for delivery, to prevent delay and disap-
pointment. We of course keep on hand a large
and varied assortment of our Illustrated Works,
bound in the different styles, and which we offer
to agents on the most favorable terms Any
further information you may desire relative to
this enterprise will be cheerfully given, by I'D
dressing ROBERT SEARS, Publisher,
lS1 William Street, New York.
HIIDltETH & CARVER, Agents, st. Charles,
Floyd County. Iowa.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-12-11
NICHOLS & CO.,
General
Real Estate and Exchange
RROK FRS.

CH1TFYELD, MINNESOTA TERRITORY
WE are prepared to enter land for cash or
w on time, for residents or non-residents,
at the Chatfeld, Winona Red Wing and Min
neapois Land Offices, in Minnesota, and at
Usage and Sioux City, Iowa. Lands well
selected by competent surveyors. Eastern Ex-
change bought and sold. Land Warrants
Bought. sold, and located at the usual rates.
We invite particular attention to
Maps, Piats, Abstracts,
Etcetera. in our office, subject to inspection of
any parties who may call.
Any information in regard to Lands
cheerfully given.
Persons desiring information relative to the
selection or location of, or investmentin Lands
can be accommodated by calling on or writing
to us EssD Office in the U. S, Land Office
Block. j. M. CAVANAUGH,
Acting Partner for Minnesota.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-12-11
A Human Life Saved,

Dowagiac, Mich, March IL /, 1856.
J. A. RHODES, EsQ.-Dear Sir: As | took
your medicine to sell on consignment, no cure
no pay, take pleasure in stating its effects as
reported to me by three brothers who live in
this place, and their testimony is fair speci-
men of all have received:
w S. Conkln told NET bad taken nine
bottles of Christie's Ague Balsam and continu-
ally run down while using it until my lungs
and liver were Gongested to that degree that
blood discharged from my mouth and bowels,
SO that all thought it impossible for rue to live
through another chill The doctors too did all
they could for me, but thought / must die
Nothing did me any good until 1 got Rhodes
Fever and Ague Cure, which at once relieved
me of the distress and nausea at my stomach
and pain in my head and bowels, and produced
a permanent cure in a short time
III. NJ. Conlllin says. 81 had been taking
medicine of as good doctor as we have in our
county, and taken any quantity Of quininc and
specifics without any good result, from 25th
August to 18th December But seeing how
nicely it operated on my brother / got a bottle
of Rhodes Fever and Ague Cure, which effec-
ted permanent cure by using two-thirds of a
bottle"
S. NJ Conklin was not here, but both the
other brothers say his case was the same as H.
MS Isold the medicine to both the same
day, ana the cure was as speedy from the same
small quantity, and might SO specify.
Yours with respect,
A. HUNTINGTON.
The above speaks for itself. Good proof as
it is, it is of no better tenor than the vast num-
Der OF like certificates have already published
and the still greater amount that is still pour
ing in to me. One thing more. Last year
had occasion to canton the public in these
words: 8 i notice one firm who have taken
one of my general circulars, substituted the
name of their nostrum for my medicine, and
then with brazen impudence send their pamph-
let with the exclamation, Let the proprietor
of any medicine say as much if he dares, &C."
Now take pleasure in saying that the eau
ton referred to the same DIR. Christie Ague
Balsam that is mentioned in the above certifi-
cate. There are several other industrious peo-
pie who are applying to their poisonous trash
all that publish about my Fever and Ague
Cure, or Antidote to Malaria, except the certifi-
Gates of cures, and the certificate of the cele-
brated chemist, Dr. James r. Chiffon of New
York, in favor of its perfectly harmless charac-
ter, which is attached to every bottle. These
will always serve to distinguish my medicines
from limitations. JAMES A. RHODES,
Proprietor, Providence, r. /.
Wholesale Agents, st. Louis, H. Blakeley !;
Chicago, Barclay Bros And for sale 10y Drug
gists generally. 1m3
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-12-11
SIXTH VOLUME.
The Home Magazine.
EDITED BY =. S. ARTHUR.

The editor refers to the literary character
and quality Of the work in the past for what
it will be in the future. He pledges himself
to keep its pages free from every thing that is
ill-natured. profine or vulgar, while, at the
same time, he will seek to impart thereto the
highest possible degree OF interest. 1t is de-
signed especially for home reading, and en-
braces articles covering the widest range OF
subjects. Fiction, History, Biography, Phi
losophy,. Science, Wit, Anecdote Travel, &c.
are blended with care and discrimination.
TERMS One copy for one year, $500; two
copies, $780, three copies, 81 LOO; all addi-
tional subscribers beyond three, 81, 25 per an
numn r. S. ARTHUR & CO,
100 WnIput ctreat pbila1elphia
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LIVERY READER IS REQUESTED TO

LIVERY READER is REQUESTED TO
IL notice the advertisement descriptive of
Mr.. SEARS PICTORIAL FAMILY BIBLE,
and send for the printed Catalogue of all our
illustrated Works
a." TO the uninitiated in the great art ofsel-
ling books, we would say that we present a
scheme for money-making which is far better
than all the mines of California and Australia.
Ga" Any person wishing to embark in the
enterprise, will risk little by sending to the
Publisher S25, for which he will receive sample
copies of the various works, lat wholesale
prices carefully boxed, insured, and directed,
aifording very liberal per centage to the agent
for his trouble. With these he will soon be
able to ascertain the most saleable and order
accordingly. Address postpaid,
ROBERT SEARS, Publisher,
No. 1Sl William Street, New York.
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DAILY
LINE OF STAGES,
From Usage TO Lansing, McGregor and Dubuq
THROUGH IN TWO DAYS.

From Usage 10 IldHStHg, 4HcUTeyOF ana OUOltIUe.
THROUGH IN TWO DAYS.
The subscriber is now running Daily Line
Of Stages ON three different routes between
Usage and the Mississippi River, viz:
TO Lansing via Pettibone's, New Oregon,
DEBORAH and Waukon.
To McGregor via st. Charles, Bradford, West
Union Clermont and Monona.
TO Dubuque by the same route through St
Charles and Bradford to West Union, thence
via Strawberry Point and Dyersville.
The above routes are well stocked and every
effort will be made to forward passengers with
comfort and despatch The patronage Of the
travelling public is respectfully solicited
Office in st. Charles at the St Charles Hotel
NJ O. WALKER, Proprietor.
September 6, 1856. 1tf
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StYaVed or Stolen .

A FINE Mich Cow, six years old, large,
"A square built, red and white speckled,
about two-thirds Durham, and small horns
which turn inwards. Said cow left the village
of Mitchell, Mitchell Co. about the 9th of Au-
gust last. A liberal reward will be given to
any one who will give information concerning
this cow to this office, or S25, 90 for her deliv-
cry to the subscriber. in Mitchell, Mitchell Co.,
Iowa. S. H HENDERSON.
November IA, 1856. 14w4o
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-12-11
ST. CHARLES
LIVERY STABLE.

YNHE subscribers respectfully announce that
i they have established Livery Stable in
ST. Charles, Floyd Co., at corner of Clark and
Wisconsin streets and are prepared to accom-
modate their friends and patrons with good
Saddle Horses, or Horses wath
BuGGIEs, WAGONS, CARRIAGES OR HACKS,
for short or long trips, at short notice and on
reasonable terms.
J. N. MONTGOMERY & BROTHER
st. Charles July %, 1856. 1:tf
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WANTED, at this office, an efficient canvas
w ser to procure subscribers for the In
telligencer," and sell various popular and val
liable works Good encouragement given.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-12-11
HUTCHINS'
HeadaChe Pills,

These Pills are recommended solely for the
headache, in itsyarious forms, whether bilious,
nervous, periodical or sick headache. For this
affection, one of the most disagreeable that
+" flesh is heir to, the public have long desired
medicine that would be mild and safe in it's
operation and would relieve the head without
facilitating the body. Who does not know of
the many subtcrfuges resorted to as a remedy
and yet thousands of heads ache on? But q
medicine is now offered whose cure Of the dis
tressing malady is sure and satisfactory.
Price % cents per box, with full directions.