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St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-12-18
St. Charles, Iowa, Dec. Is, 1856.
The Messages.

We devote large portion of our paper this
week to the messages of the President Of the
United States and the Governor of Iowa.
They are both important documents and de-
serve to be carefully read and pondered by all
good citizens. The message of the Governor
is in striking contrast with that of the Presi-
dent The former is tcrse and to the point
confined solely to the affairs and interests Of
the State. Without exordium or peroration,
the Governor plunges at once into the subjects
that demand attention, and closes with equal
abruptness when he is through with them.
On the other hand, the President Of the
United States takes up much time with a sort
of special pleading in justification of his Kan
sas transactions, which would hardly do credit
to second rate New Hampshire lawyer, though
answering well the purpose of Jefferson Da'
Wis, for the parentage Of which he is undoubt
edly responsible. The lectaris,g which the Pres
ident undertakes to give several of the sove
reign States of the Union, as well as number
less Of our citizens who are as intelligent ant
patriotic as himself, comes with an i'll grace
from retiring President upon whose acts tn
sovereign people, as well as his own party
have so signally set the seal of condemnation
the Presidents argument to the contrary not
withstanding. Vide his opposition to the Pa
cifc railroad, veto of river and harbor bills
and defeat of other measures for the the gen
eral welfare, not emitting the sufferance of tn
great outrage upon freedom in Kansas.
We are as truly national as President Pierce
but our nationality is not wholly south of Ma
son and Dixon's Line.
With the concluding portions Of the Presi
dents message we take no exceptions. In
treatment of our foreign relations, in the main
has been able and patriotic, while the financis
condition of the country must be gratifying I
all who have horror Of national debt. Tn
administration, however, has been very CT
pensive one.
The style of composition of the message
good. President Pierce is one of the smooth
est and most elegant writers of the oountr!
and, as chief magistrate of the nation, coul
he act uninfuenced, there would doubtless
less cause Of complaint. We have ever bell
we'd that his errors were those Of the head r
ther than the heart that he would faithful
subscrvc the interests Of his whole count
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-12-18
SINGERS
SEWING MACHINES.

THESE celebrated machines are in practical
j and profitable use in all parts of the civ
ilized world. In all the various trades and in
sewing every sort of fabric, either Of cloth or
leather, they have been fully tried and ap-
proved. Sewing machines of other manufac-
turers often fail to work, but Singer machines
always operate perfectly, being strong, durable
and complete in contrivance and workman
ship. perfect sewing machine kept employed
affords clear profit of 81 GOO year; but an
imperfect one is cause of constant vexation
and loss. The entire reliability Of our ma
chimes is one great reason of their unparalleled
popularity. Machines for family sewing, OF
a frail and delicate construction, are recon-
mended BY other manufacturers. Such ma
chimes are made to catch the eye, not to per-
form substantial work. The truth is that fam
ily sewing machines ought to be stronger than
any other, because they 60 into less skillful
hands than when sold to manufacturers, and
are used for a greater variety Of work. The
machines which have proved the best for all
other purposes must be best for family use,
and they are Singers. The speed OF our ma
chimes has lately been doubled, consequently
no other can compare with them in quantity o
work.
CH1New machines of the latest improved
style will be exchanged on liberal terms fol
| old sewing machines of our own make, or fol
operative machines fof other manufacturers
Local agents wanted to sell our machines. 81
NJ B.-Persons desiring full information
about sewing machines can obtain it by apply
ing for copy of II. M. Singer 4 Co.'s Ga
zette," paper devoted entirely to the subject
It will be sent gratis. l. NJ. SINGER co.
Principal Office 323 Broadway, New York.
| BRANCH OFFICES
Al Hanover street, Boston; 81 Westminster st.
i Providence; ga Broad street, Newark, N. j.
SAT Broadway, Albany.N. Y; GlOversvillt
NY; 90 Chapel street, New Haven, Ct; !
Buchanan street, Glasgow, Scotland; l42 Chest
nut street, Philadelphia; los Baltimore street
Baltimore, Md; 8 East Fourth street, Cincir
natl, Ohio; Chicago, Illinois; IS North Fourt
street, st. Louis, Mo-; 81 st. Charles street
New Orleans 20 Dauphin street, Mobile, ALI
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St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-12-18

We are under obligations to Hon. J. T. At
kins, State Senator from this district, and f.
r. Gillctt, Esq, our Representative to the
State Legislature, for various Legislative docu-
ments; for which favors they will please accept
our thanks. ....- -...,
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-12-18
CoAL.-The Usage Democrat of the 22d ult.

CoAL.-The Usage Democrat Of the 22d ult.
says:
There was in circulation yesterday report
of the discovery of an extensive coal mine,
near the Little Cedar, which was the cause Of
no little excitement in town. The story il
that farmer, while engaged in digging pit
flor what y upon his land, struck bed of coal,
which was found upon examination to be
equal in quality to any of our western coal
We learn that parties from this place offered
for six acres $4,000, which, however, was re.
f,rcnd
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-12-18

We learn that the mail carrier between
Bradford and Usage, with two passengers, be-
came lost on the prairie near Harris Settlement
on Saturday night last, and remained out all
night. One of the passengers was badly fro
rem, and all would doubtless have persisted
were itnot that they screened themselves from
the wind and storm by getting behind some
hav
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-12-18

were It not for Southern importunings and
Southern insolence, Of which Jefferson Davis
is the organ and embodiment. But, as the
message is printed in our columns, we must
refer the reader to the document itself.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-12-18

Last Saturday night and Sunday was rough
clustering time, As well as being exceedingly
cold. On Sunday morning the thermometer
stood at l5o below zero. Thursday was an
other clustering day, but not as cold.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-12-18
w, I, Goods and Groceries.

Coffee, Tea, Sugar Molasses, Syrups, Spices,
Dried Fruits, Preserved Fruits, Raisins, Figs,
Nuts, Tobacco, Cigars, Pipes, Fish, Salt, Soap,
Candles, Pickles, Vinegar, Rice, Tapioca, Mac
aroni, Corn Starch, Citron, Zante Currants,
Pearl Starch, Saleratus, Sup Carb. of Soda,
Sal Soda, Cream Tartar, Yeast Powders, Nut
meg, Cloves, Mustard, Ginger, Mace, Cassia,
Snuff, Camphor, Matches, Powder Shot, Lead,
Caps, Pepper Sauce, Sweet OIL Castor Oil, Sar-
dimes, Oysters, Chocolate, Cocoa Crackers,
Essences Confectionary Perfumery, SC.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-12-18

Much excitement lately prevailed
in Washington among Southern men,
bers of Congress, in consequence Of
the news of an instruction among the
blacks in southern Kentucky. The la
test information is that it was prompt
ly put down. A general instruction
was feared. Vigilance committees
have been formed in various places.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-12-18

California letters from high sources,
state that the Legislature Of that State
is largely Democratic, and Gwin will
certainly be elected Senator. The
Brodcrick men are defeated wherever
heard from. Mr.. Weller was sick, but
was expected to start for Washington
on the Goth ult.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-12-18
st. Charles LyceuIll.

TIME next regular meeting Of the st. Charles
Lyceum will be held the village school
house on Saturday evening, December 10th, at
Ga O. clock Owing to the inclemency of the
weather no meeting was held last week, there
fore it may be expected that Mr.. A. b. +. Hill
DREru will deliver his lecture upon Literature
and Education at the next meeting. Gentle
men and Ladies are invited to attend.
II. d. POOLER, Secy.
St. Charles, Dec 10, 1856.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-12-18
Notice.

STATE OF IOWA,
FLOYD COUNTY.
NOTICE is hereby given to the legal voters,
~ of the County of Floyd, and State afose-
said that there will be petition presented to
the County Court of said County, at the Feb
ruary term thereof, for the purpose of obtain
ing an Order to submit to the voters of, said
County, at the April election, the question 10.
relocate the County Seat of Floyd County
from st. Charles to the Geographical Centre Of
said County.
December 3, 1856.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-12-18

We have accounts of several persons having
been frozen to death in the counties west of
us, while travelling across the prairies during
the late severely cold and stormy weather.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-12-18
COpartneIShip Notice.

THE subscribers beg to announce that they
L have formed copartnership in business
under the style and firm of
COLE & HELLER,
and respectively announce to their friends and
patrons that they are now prepared to receive
orders or take contracts for the construction of.
buildings, and will execute all the various
descriptions Of
Carpenter Work.
They also carry on the WHEELWRIGHT
BUSINESS, and do all kinds of repairing and
jobbing, in their line.
NJ S. COLE
r. j. HELEER.
St. Charles, October 80, 1856. 12tf
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-12-18
Lost.

r OST. A PROMISSORY NOTE, signed by
VIM. & Jonathan Montgomery, in favor
of John Hodgden, for $1,000, dated on or about
the It'll day Of August, 1856, and due in one
wear after date. This advertisement is to eau
ton any one against negotiating said note, Al
the same has been satisfied.
WILLIAM MONTGOMERY.
JONATHAN MONTGOMERY. s
St. Charles, Dec. Sd, 1866. l7w4S
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-12-18

Rev. Mr.. Conway (Unitarian) was lately dis
missed from his society in Washington city,
for introducing politics in the pulpit. A warn
ing to others.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-12-18
CLOTHS

suitable for men S and youths wear.
sG'15rjasES5ISSTISIIHSG GOODS.
Gentlemens Fne Dress Shirts, Stout Working
Shirts. Cotton Flannel and Woollen Under
shirts and Drawers, Stocks, Cravats, Handker-
chiefs, Collars, Bosoms, Suspenders, Gloves,
Hose &c. ..t -e.' ...
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-12-18
Clothing.

Over Coats, Sack Coats, Frock Coats, Dress
Coats, Fine Black Pants, Common Pants of
all grades and patterns, made of Cassimeres,
Doeskins, Satinets, Tweeds, &C.; Vests in any
quantity and variety, also Broadcloths, CASH
meres Doeskins, Vestings, and other
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-12-18

Baker is on trial at Newburg, N. Y, for the
murder of Bill Poole.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-12-18
The Largest,
CHEAPEST

And best Stock of Goods in the County
at the old stand of
r.. A. HASKELL,
ST. CHARLES, IOWA.
TIME subscriber takes pleasure in informing
i his numerous friends and the public gen.
orally, that he has in store, and is receiving,
a stock of goods that cannot be beat for guam.
tity or quality, which must be sold, and at
Prices that will suit all.
Call and examine his large and complete stock Of
SHEETING. SHIFTING,
SILKS, ALPACAS,
BROADCLOTHS,
..., CASSIMERES,
JEANS, LINSEYS,
CAMBRICS,
SHAWIlS, HOSIERY,
DeLAINES,
CASHMERES,
LADIES g. GENTS
GLOVES, .@At-'
and all other articles in the Dry Goods line
that can be thought of.
He has also a complete assortment of
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-12-18

New TAlLOR's Shop.
TIME subscriber respectfully announces to
the citizens of ST. Charles and vicinity that
he has opened shop over the store Of John
Ferguson & Co., where he will be happy to
serve all who are in want of any description OF
tailor work From past experience the un-
dersigned flatters himself that he cannot fail
to give entire stisfaction to all who may favor
him with their patronage. Cutting done for
others to make.
T. DONOHUE.
st. Charles, Dec, Sd, 1856. lift
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-12-18
Gbt ynteuigenttt,

d" Westward the course Of empire takes its way"
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-12-18

\. b. F. HILDRErH D. D. W. CARVER, EDITORS
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-12-18
Boots and Shoes.

100 Cases of Boots and Shoes, of
all qualities, Styles and Prices, manufactured
expressly for our own retail trade.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-12-18

UIANTED, Fifty Bushels Of Good Wheat.
w for which Cash and the highest price
will be paid. HlLDREfH CARVER.
St. Charles, Dec II, 1856.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-12-18

all of which must and will be sold during the
present Winter months in order to make room
for our Spring supply.
OUR STOCK CONSISTS OF
Dry Goods, Hardware,
W. I. Goods, Queensware,
Groceries, Drugs, na-
Clothing, Medicines,
Gents Furnish Paints, Oils,
ing Goods, Varnishes,
Hats Il Caps, Stone Ware,
Boots, Shoes, Wooden Ware,
Rubbers. a Table & Pocket
Moccasins, Cutlery, &c. &c.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-12-18

Under the guarantees of treaty, cit
liens of the United States have, by
the outlay of several millions of dol
lars, constructed railroad across the
Isthmus, and it has become the main
route between our Atlantic and Pacif-
ic possessions, over which multitudes
of our citizens and a vast amount Of
property are constantly passing-to
the security and protection OF all which,
and the continuance of public advan-
tages involved, it is impossible for the
government of the United States to be
Indifferent.
have deemed the danger of the re.
currence of scenes of lawless violence
in this quarter so imminent as to make
it my duty to station part of our
naval force in the harbors of Panama
and Aspinwall, in order to protect the
persons and property of the citizens Of
the United States in those ports, and
to insure to them safe passage across
the Isthmus. And it would, in my
Judgment, be unwise to withdraw the
naval force now in those ports, unit
by the spontaneous action of the Re
public of New Granada, or otherwise
some adequate arrangement shall have
been made for the protection and Sc
curity Of line of inter-oceanic com
munication SO important at this time
not to the United States only, but t.
all other maritime States, both Of Flu
rope and America.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-04-02

Esss sSss 81 IS stsss ms III
At the consSat and earnest of ie0fy tyety
body especially the old Of ye
we have been induced to promise If
all mankind and the universal Of
during the first week 10 january 1856 80 ss .Sel
aThe Live Giraffe Il ysas 4 nantral uarer wliJA
it gazed in its avn sreep pasturaQe PLAYED with th6 g;f
and joked with 4E ~ wns TIE most popular sheet ee
mate ironiaos ever issued from SoutherutpresS
and had it been 10 have lived s own natiye
sphere it would now have boen fbe 3tter Jonathan
ing man; it was indeed on the hoh fda to fane and =
most envabe distinction But bac1mnS IS an nniucky
moment like the man who Ind O,owr aI scSscI u ~
ass" and had therefore Gotten above hiS 1scIS e
"Aninal" leaned the bcrs of Ito sr,,stereed
thing we heard of him he jiksA mss fnrned
from preacher was pinac for lie cood tHi13 az Hfa
no doubt like the silly Iah rs Ala tSss sJs Ism
found to he infested yitb uro,vas ks ,sS S
his old range But the bars had beeput anotRer nil hr.
and he couldn't get back besides Sc had crown q an
that he could NOT jump ---sF", - = - 80
1t is said that bought wisdom is the best in the world n
it don't cost too much mighty true sayins. o0 n
which there is more of truth than poetry or rorac md
in view of this old saving and the Animals exnerienc
hereafter cut the same cauers He'll kick any ma
that would intimate such a thing HFs.aN
The Live Giraffe will then Be- neutral Il will be de-.
voted to fun, to the netO and H<r0Sufo II will ba made
the vehicle of publishing many thought to the worlds
funny grave and Instructive would haze wasted IL
self on the air as do but for its columns
it will seek every Opportunity to grave and uninter.
set all illnatured humanity It meets with and mould It
anew expose all rascay wherever found, whether in
social circle and keep strict watch on the press literary
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-04-02

-oR sAIE.-Dr. H. NJ RICHARDSON BEING de-
sirous of retiring from his profession nd going into
business W,t to sell h saned Tn mss hs
ost nf RALEIGH on the Avens Ferry Carthage road.
This opportunity offers great inducements to M p'setising
Physician who desires country location Holly Springs
Schools stores churches &cn short all the advantages
that may be desired in town. Also Two Vacant Lots
lie mart of the vllage Valuable Tract of Land con-
tanning onehaf Of which @ dtn is in anG xSicb
cmvated will Weld in all probability much or more
than the best land in the country This lies within one
fourth ofa mile of the village, with site for residence
and location by any place the country 1t has fine
orchard of varied and delicious fruits with neverfang
snrup end well of excellent water Also 20 bbi tur-
penne STILL with all tools and appurtenances necessary to
carry the turpentne busnesS wagons & k
mules hogs cattle &che above Proper w De
~ ~ " - H. NJ. RICHARDSON.
uol,,, Cnr;r,v Fab OK 1e56 22-4t
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-04-02
GREENsnoRoueH MUTUAL LIFE M

GRE GRIMESEsNeIsBoROgGM MUTUAL LIFE IN.
pany offers inducements to those wishing to effect Insur
ances for life rarely presented by similar institutions
Those who take Policies of Insurance for Life and those
only on are Members g the Gnpans- to such profits
as may be realized from accumulated Premium Fund,
and from the large of Deposits i'll the Trust De
parments OF the Company which kept actively
ployed. -.-
Policies of Insurance issued the applicants life
or on the lives of slaves for year, term of years. at
moderate rate of premium.
the operation of which is that of Sacings Bank-and the
deposors allowed interest at the rate of per cent per
anum for time not exceeding four months per cent
over four and not exceeding six monhs and per cent
for any time over six months
Pamphlets containing full and particular information
forwarded to any required address.
D. P. WEIR, Sec. d. Treas
Greensborough, N. C. September l, 1854 sly
NDANAMA IN 1s55-AN ACCOUNT OF THE PAN
IL ANA Railroad Of the Cities Of Panama and Aspn-
wall with Sketches of Life and character on the lsthmus
BY Robert Tones. With Illustrations, l6mo muslin.
The writer of this volume accompanied invited party
from New York to assist at the opening OF the Panama
Railroad He has given full and interesting account of
that great industrial enterprise from its inception to its
completion with graphic and instructive description of
the romantic country whose eastern and western shores
connected by the iron bands OF the railroad The sketches
of tropical climate of the curious natural history of the
Isthnus and its peculiar social customs and habits which
presented by the author in style of unagging ana
books of travel issued from the American press The
illustrations are from drawings made on the spot
SYDNEY sM1Th's AsS LIFE hffRs' AND LETTERS.
Memoir of Reverend Sydney Smith By his Daughter
Lady Holland. With Selection from his Letters edited
by Mrs. Austin vols l2mo., muslin
+ The wCrk issued comprises inartifcial me-
moir of Sydney smith, giving brief and unpreending
narrative of his life but literally spced with specimens Of
dence consisting almost entirely Of letters written in the
abandon of friendship few of his intimate associates
For Sale By H. d. TURNER,
N. C. Book Store.
Raleigh Sent 1855 81
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-04-02
PROSPECTUS OF THE.

PROSPECTUS OF THE.
North Carolina Christian Advocate.
yHlHE NORTH CAROLINA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
of the Methodist Episcopal Church. South, having de-
ternned issue weekly paper bearing the above name
authorized this
1t is intended publish tanniy nerestaper, which,
while shall be tone and sentiment and MAIN
tain the doctrines and of the Methodist Church,
shall be devoted to al lie interests Ct Ao CaroIna, and
furnish intelligence for every class of readers.
In size and appearance the periodical is to be equal
to any of church papers, while will surpass them
in adaptedness to the wants OF our people The entire
nsucency of the existing Advocates TO the necessity
of position, forces to the publication of
paper and confidently expect the hearty cooperation
of members of church all parts of the State and
Conference and hope make the paper interesting and
instructive as to attract patronage from the public generally
the number will be issued early practicable after
the next of Conference 1t believed that the
publication will be commenced the st of January 1856,
obtained before the Conference and the ministers and all
ohers interested in the enterprise urged
to and forward the and address of subscribers
particular attention being paid to correctness in writing
the of persons, post offices and counties Those
who have opportunity of subscribing through the
agency Of our ministers May write directly to Rev. Nm.
r. Pe Fayetteville, N. c. The payment will be expected
upon the issue of the first number:
The location of the publishing Office will be determined
at tue session of the Conference.
WILLIAM T. PELL, ! ~
WILLIAM CARTER,
RUFUS, r. HEFLIN, Committee.
n. H. ID. WILSON,
WIN. BARRINGER,
UlLANK LAND DEEDS, OF THE LATEST AND
ID approved forn just printed, and for sale at the
"Standard office.
Also Wrts Subpoenas Warrants ard variety of other
blanks
Aug. 25, 1850 70
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RALEIGH Il GASTON RAILROAD.
Raleigh & Castor II. Il. Office. J

RALEIGH, February s, 1856.
"A THE NORTH CAROLINA RAlEROAD is NOW
n completed to Charlotte notice is hereby given that
goods produce brought down that Road, nenoed for
received by this Company at the North Carolina Railroad
Depot in Raleigh Owned jointly by the Companes)
and will be transported thence without delay or extra
charge and goods designed for the western merchants and
others along that Road, will likewise be delivered at the
point.
All dues for freight be paid at Petersburg or Ports
mouth, except on freight, which be paid in ad
delivery of the goods.
Every effort will be made by the officers and agents
the Company to give satisfaction in the transportation of
goods and produce.
Owners and shippers goods requested to have them
distinctly marked that their destination may be known
R. A. HAMILTON, President.