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St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-02-12
pointed. The latter declined, and Mr..

pointed. The latter declined, and Mr..
Harris was substituted.
On motion of Mr.. Patterson, the
President was authorized to invite
some clergyman to open the daily
sessions with prayer.
Mr.. Palmer called up the resolution
Of yesterday, to furnish each member
Of the Convention with 25 daily papers,
or their equivalent in weeklies.
Mr.. Edwards moved to strike out
25 and insert copies of the Iowa
City Republican and S of the Iowa
City Reporter. Mr.. Hall hoped not,
but that members might have the
privilege of choosing their own papers.
Mr.. Clark, of Alamakee, moved a
substitute, that 10 papers daily, or
equivalent in wecklies, be furnished
for each member. Substitute adopted.
On motion of Mr.. Emerson, H. d.
LaCossit was admitted to seat, as
editor of the North West.
The Report on rules was adopted,
as amended, by the omission of the
| AOtu TUT.
On motion of Mr.. Clarke, of John.
son, as amended by Mr.. Wilson, John
Teesdale was employed to print 200
copies of the rules, with the names,
districts, post Office address, and
county, place of nativity, occupation
age, years of residence in the State
married or single condition of members
On motion of Mr.. Clarke, of johnson
the several parts of the Constitution
were referred to the appropriate com
mittees.
! Mr.. Wilson moved an amendment
of the 18th sec. and Sd art. of the
Constitution, requiring the ayes and
nays, on the final passage of every
act or bill of the Legislature, which
was referred to the Legislative com.
On motion of Mr.. Clark, of Alama
kee, all reporters of newspapers in this
State, were admitted to seats.
Mr.. Gillespie moved that the Con.
vcntion sit at the Supreme Court
Room, till the Legislature adjourns
which was amended by Mr.. Palmer
to sit for the present there. Adopted
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-02-12
The Usage Democrat says the Intel.

The Usage Democrat says the Intel.
ligencer "has taken particular pains,
at every opportunity, to misrepresent
the town of Usage" Now, brother
Coon, this is a serious charge and we
challenge you to the proof. We chal,
lenge you to produce single sentence,
written and printed by us, which mis-.
represents the town of Usage" Eli
Their produce the proof or acknowledge
that you have stated falsehood. A
certain European potcntate once de-
clared-"I am the State" Possibly
our amiable contemporary is laboring
under the same hallucination and fond
ly imagines that Coon is Usage We
trust, however, his vanity does not
lead him quite SO far.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-02-12

We this week commence the publ.
cation of one of the best tales ever
written. 1t is quite lengthy and will
be continued through three or four
more papers. We shall print extra
copies of the 1ntelligencer containing
the story, so as to supply it entire to
all who may wish it, either to read
and peruse themselves or to send
abroad to their friends. Now is a
favorable time to send in new sub
scriptions. Remember that for four
subscriptions we will furnish one copy
gratis and for twelve subscriptions
we will give copy Of Sears elegant
Pictorial Family Bible.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-02-12

The candidates of both parties fol
the Office of Superintendent of Public
instruction in this state are recon-.
mcndcd as very suitable and worthy
men. Prof Bugbee, (Repub.) is rep.
resented as an accomplished scholar
and highminded, honorable man. He
is a graduate of Amherst College,
Massachusetts,, was formerly Principal
Of Cooperstown Seminary, New York
and is at present connected with the
Mt. Vernon Seminary in Linn County
this state. The Iowa City Republican
says that, if elected, che will throw
his whole soul into the duties of the
office, and the educational interests O
the state will at once receive new
impulse"
On the other hand, the Democrat,
Candidate for the same office (Mr
Fisher, is spoken of in high terms
The Capitol Reporter says he is "a
gentleman of high scholarly attain
ments and sterling moral worth
whose very nomination sheds a lustre
on the Party of which he is a true and
consistent member" Being a north.
ern candidate, it is thought that he
will receive many votes from the Re
publicans. Somehow, the Southern
part of the State seems to Claim all
the Offices, while, in the Republican
party especially, it is expected that
the northern portion will furnish the
votes. The time is short that this state
Of things can continue, and office seek
ers and Office holders, whether in thu
State or at Washington, will do wei
| to be wise in time.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-02-12

Wright, of committee on temperance
and intemperance, reported by gener-
al bill II. F. 275, an act amending an
act for suppression of intemperance.
Bill made special order for Friday eve-
ming. Mr.. Barker introduced II. F.
276, to locate seat Of justice in Mitch
ell county, referred to delegation from
Mitchell &c.
Friday, Jan. l6.
Mr.. Brigham presented several rods
Of petition containing the names of
1900 citizens Of Lee county, asking
for the repeal of the liquor law. Laid
on the table. S. F. lao, repeating the
liquor law and reviving the prohibito-
ry portions of the code being the spe-
cial order, was taken up, when the
Senate resolved itself into committee
of the whole for its consideration, and
after sometime spent therein the COM
mittee arose, reported progress and
asked leave to sit again. Granted.
Saturday, Jan. II.
SENArE.-Mr. Atkins from the COM
mite on roads reported bill for u
State road from Fort Des Moincs to
the south line of the State, which pas
sed /: the same committee to whom
was referred the bill creating town.
ship supervisor, reported it back and
recommended its indefinite postpone
ment. The bill was laid on the table
and made the special order for Mon
day evening.
A message was received from the
House announcing that that body was
ready to meet the Senate in joint con.
vention for the purpose of electing a
U. S. Senator. Mr.. Anderson was ap.
pointed a teller on the part of the
Senate, when the Senate repaired in a
body to the House.
! HousE.-The House resolved, with
the concurrence of the Senate, to 60
into joint convention, at o'clock, p.
NJ for the election of U. S. Senator.
The President of the Senate took
the chair with the Speaker of the
House at 2 o'clock P. NJ The roll
was called Mr.. Brigham nominated
Hon. w. +. Coolbaugh. Mr.. Saun-
ders nominated Hon. James Harlan.
On the vote being declared, Mr. Har-
Ian had GO votes Mr.. Coolbaugh 35 /;
and w. T. Barker l. Hon. James
Harlan was declared elected to hold a
seat in the United Senate for the un-
expired term ending on the 4th of
March, 1861. The certificate of cleo
ton was duly made and signed, and
the joint convention then adjourned
sine die. The House then resumed
business.
Mr.. Woodin offered resolution tc
grant the use of the Hall to the Dem
ocratic Convention, on the 10th, from
IL o'clock A. NJ, which, as amended
by Mr.. Sullivan so as to grant the
Hall to the Republican convention on
the Cpd, was adopted.
Tuesday, Jan. 20.
SENArE.-Mr. Saunders, from the
committee on ways and means, repor.
ted back the bill providing for the
prosecution of the geological survey
of the State and appropriating $4,000
therefor when the bill passed.
S. F. So, an act to protect game was
passed. II F. 254. lcgalzing the
acts of the commissioners who located
the county seat of Floyd county, was
passed. H. F. 25s vacating the pub
lie square in Freeman, Floyd county,
was passed.
HousE.--A bill to locate the county
seat of Cerro Gordo county was pas.
sed Also bill to define the rights
of innkeepers, and substitute for a
portion Of the hog law.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-02-12

AS is we'll known in this communi.
ty, the question of removing the seat
of justice for this county from ST.
Charles to Floyd has been much agi.
tated Of late. Upon the prayer Of pc.
titioners asking for the removal, a
hearing was had before Judge Collins
on Mondayoflast week, and the Judges
opinion, given at length, may be found
in another portion of this paper. We
commend perusal of it to our readers.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-02-12

DR.. S. Riddill has added to our cab
met Of natural curiosities a magnifi-
cent pair of elk horns. Each Of the
main branches measure over four
feet in length, and the entire weight
of the horns about twenty-five pounds
They are put up over the editorial desk,
and are the observed of all observ.
ers." Although they (the horns) pre-.
sent somewhat repulsive aspect, the
editors are as approachable as ever.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-02-12

We have a rumor that the walls of
the new brick building, in which the
Dubuque Postoffice is kept, have fall
en- in, burying large amount of mail
matter beneath the ruins. Possibly
this is the reason that we have no la
ter eastern mails.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-02-12
Bridge Meeting.

A meeting of the subscribers to the
fund for building bridge over Cedar
river at St. Charles, was held at the
Magnolia House on Wednesday last,
pursuant to notice previously given.
A. B. F. Hildreth was appointed
chairman of the meeting, and S. w.
Stanley, Clerk. G. G. Rciniger moved
that building committee, consisting
of three be appointed to superintend
the erection of said bridge whereup.
on Milo Gilbert moved, as an amend.
ment, that said committee consist OF
five. Motion passed as amended, when
Duncan Ferguson, John Blunt, San
ford H. Harwood, Milo Gilbert, and
Harvey Kellogg were chosen as said
committee.
On motion of Duncan Ferguson, G
G.. Reiniger and A. L. Collins were APP
pointed a committee to solicit further
subscriptions for building said bridge
On motion of G. G. Reinigcr it was
| Resolved, That the building committee b,
authorized to proceed Immediately to procur,
material for building said bridge, and put tn,
work in progress also to give notice of {
meeting at their earliest convenience to repor
plan for the bridge, and the cost of erecting
the same.
On motion, the meeting adjourned
until notice of meeting be given by thu
building committee.
A. B. +. HlLDRETH, Chairman
S. w. STANLEY, Clerk.
st. Charles, Feb. 6, 1851.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-02-12

THE STATE PRINrING-It affords us
pleasure to chronicle the fact that Mr..
Teesdale of the Iowa City Republican
was elected to this important Office
last Wednesday. Mr.. Teesdale, like
ourselves, has lately come into the
State, but during the late campaign
has done good service in the Repub
lican ranks, being situated as he is at
the capital of the State. We are
sure that the work will be we'll done,
and no lover charges" made.-Ceda'
Rapids Times.
We have seen no good printing
from the Republican Office, thus far
Much of it would disgrace an appren
tice boy that has been six months in
side of any decent printing house, while
the reporting of the legislative pro
ceedings for that press has been ever
more scandalous than the printing.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-02-12

We are under obligations to Hon.
Jacob Collamer, U. S. Senator from
Vermont, and Hon. James Thorington,
NJ. c. from this State, for various val
liable public documents.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-02-12

New GALENA.-A town has been
laid out by S. Ticknor near Lansing,
Alamakee Co., called New Galena,
from the abundance of lead which has
been discovered there. A smelling
furnace has been established, and a
number of miners have found homes
in this new "city"
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-02-12

Bocus.-We like good money as well
as any body, we presume, that is, good
current paper or genuine silver OF
gold, but we would have all to under
stand that, hereafter we don't give six
months subscription to the Democrat
in exchange for bogus quarters
Though we did so once. we want it
particularly understood that we have
quit doing that kind of business now,
and if any person recollects of having
ever given us said bogus money, they
will please call at the office and we
will exchange it for good money-that
is, if they wish it.-Osage Democrat.
1t is an old adage that, Even ex-
change is no robbery" We take it
that, bogus democracy" and "bogus
quarters" are about on par in Usage.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-02-12

Preston S. Brooks, N. G. from South
Carolina, is said to have died in Wash
ington few days since, from inaama-
ton Of the lungs.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-02-12
st. Charles, Iowa, Feb. y, 1857.
Particular Notice.


All mail matter, intended for this Office should be di
rccted 70 FIREMAN rosroFrcE, FLOYD COUNTY Iowa.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-02-12
G9e yntellige11ter,

"westward the course Of empire take. its way"
A. B. F. HILDRErH D. D. ". CARVER, EDITORS
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-02-12

mOnstrance is filed, discretionary power is
conferred upon the Court, in the premises. 1
am inclined to the opinion that the section has
some meaning, and the above is the most rca-
sonablc construction can put upon it.
After the counsel for demonstrators were far
advanced with their evidence, the counsel for
petitioners asked for an adjournment, on the
ground, as he stated, that he had no notice of
the intention of demonstrators to impeach the
validity of the petition and it was not claim
ed that petitioners knew of any material evil
dence, but asked for time to find evidence to
rebut the evidence produced by demonstrators
and he also objected to any further evidence be-
ing given. But all the demonstrators papers
above referred to had been filed long before,
and the objections and charges against the Pc
tition We're read to the Court in the presence of
the counsel for petitioners before any proof
was offered by demonstrators, and the counsel
for petitioners expressed his willingness that
demonstrators should 60 into the proof and
challenged them to bring any proof. Counsel
for petitioners also offered another petition,
which was objected to by counsel for remon-
strators on the ground of informality, and that
the same was not sworn to by affidavit as re-
quired by law, and not accompanied by proof
of notice of presentation. The adjournment
was refused-objection overruled-and l re-
fused to file petition in these proceedings, on
the ground of want Of notice of presentation.
And after giving the whole matter before mo
that attention and investigation which its i'm
portance demands, am of the opinion that
the prayer Of the petitioners ought not to be
granted, and hereby so order and adjudge &C
cordingly A. l.. COLLINS,
County Judge,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-11-25
THE BODY AT THE CITY HALL.

Arriving at the Hail. the coffin containing the body Of
deceased escorted TO the Governors Room, which
had been especially prepared for the OCCASION and placed
pail, enclosed within heavy black velvet curtain
reaching 10 the floor and heavily surmounted with silver
trimming the whole resting the spot usually occupied
by General George washington's writing table. The
guarded until eight O'Clock in the evening by
Company c, Seventy first regiment when they were re-
heved by details from each company Of tho Seventy
nrst regiment, under command OF Captain Knnau and
eu,s Bunco and Stafford eight OF the detachment koep
ing guard the body at time, the balance stacking
their and holding themselves In 10 the west
wing Of the Governors Room These will remain on duty
until alter the remaining portion Of the regiment 10 con
junction with the other regiments OF the city are reviewed.
at III O'Clock this morning, a the Battery, by Governor
King The regiment will then march 70 the City Hall and
relieve the attachments by taking charge OF aud escort
ing the remains 10 their last resting place
last evening and In fact up TO late hour at night, the
City Hall was the Of considerable excitement,
owing 10 the fact Of its being generally understood
throughout the city that the remains OF the hero General
Worth we're 10 be IN the Governors Room THIS
supposon caused thousands Of people o visit tho Hall m
the Of the evening large number Of whom were
ladies' Most of the vsiers bore evidence Of being OF
highly respectable and influential class OF utzens, asd
appeared 70 be deeply impressed with the sosmuty 81
the occasion After inspecting the coln-wnoA was got
ten up by stephen Merritt Of Eighth avenue and acknow
lodged by all " be most superb one IN all respects-the
yisters in many instances proceeded TO inspect the con
Of tho Governors Room prior 70 taking their depar
ture while uany others turned from the solemn and Inn
prcssve scene and in silence took their departure from
the room Considering the large number o. people who
brilliantly lighted and the gates left open usual
In the day tnc Il fact worthy Of remark that with
the exception Of the throng quietly passing In and out of
the Hall and the Governors Room, not sound
10 be heard about the Hall, nor there dsorery
person be The coffin will remain IN state up 10
IL O'Clock 10 day, and may be seen by the curious.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-11-25
THE DEMONSTRATION TODAY.

Tho Inauguration OF the Worth monument to-day will
call forth very general expression q feeling from all
classes OF our fellow citizens Below give tho Official
programme Of arrangements from which Il win be
that the preparations made by the authorities
most extensive scale, and II carried out the
proposed will be worthy Of the city.
In honor Of the event. and in view OF the fact that this
Is also Fyscuaiien Day, holiday will be given to tho
children the public schools and work and business of
all kinds viii be very generally suspended throughout the
city.
The ceremonies OF the day will be most imposing Tho
procession viii include all city military and every
Freemason Lodge Of note in New York The urn out of
other civic societies will be respectable and should the
weather provcuc the attending exercises will prove most
interesting
10 most New Workers. and perhaps description Of what
will take place oday may be interesting
THE MILITARY CEREMONIAL.
The United States Arnr Regulations give the following
under the head Of "funeral honors.'-
the appearance OF the corpse the officer commanding
the escort will commandPresent arms when the honors
due TO the deceased will be paid by the drums and trum
pets. The mssic will then play appropriate air, and
the coffin will then be taken TO the right where win be
halted.
The comnabdant will next order
l. shoulder arms
2 by company, left wheel.
3. March
Reverse arms.
s. Column forward.
Q. Guide right
I. March
The will he reversed Al the order by bringing the
relock under the left arm butt 10 front, barrel down
ward left hand sustaining the lock the right steadyng
the hrelock behind the back, Swords reversed in
similar manner under the rghrarm.
The column will be marched IN slow time 10 solemn
music and on reaching the grave will take position
that the guides shall be next the grave When the cenre
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-11-25

Tfm Icx BLOCKADE oy Nrw YoRK HARsoR.--wo under
stmd with pleasure that tho Board Of Underwriters
In this city have determined 10 pay fair proportion OF the
expenses necessary towards keeping habor FREQ from
ice the approaching winter During the past two
q number of vessels with valuable cargocs were cut
through by the ice and sunk and IN instance several
lives lost Persons residing in Brooklyn have been
greatly nconvenenccd and much annoyed by the irregu
lar In which the ferry boats have made their pas
sagcs and especially when they suspended running
for hours together during the past winter II all the
ferry companies will the Board OF Underwriters
have DONE aud pay their share Of the expenses the har
Dor be kept free from distractions from ice. We
learn that the Camden and Amboy Railroad Company have
offered the Of two Of their powerful steamboats, for
the purpose Of breaking the large cakes and that they
being atted up 10 render them thoroughly
proof These boats have been placed under the
OF Captain Schultz who is ooandon, of being able
break the ice in small pieces that may dri directly
psca that he will forfeit all claims for compensation IL
Mdoes notfuy succeed in his undertaking The accom-
mediation Of the public the interests Of the landlords Of
Brooklyn (of the Eastern well a. the Western
Dsric the immense amount Of property aaoat and ex
posed the ice all demand that something should be done
at once make harbor reliable Cor travelling pur
poses and safe for shipping in winter 10 summer
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-11-25

Al the regular meeting Of tho Young Mem Chri tan
rnion last evening Clinton Hall Rev Samuel osgood,
u d.. read an essay " Christianity in reference 10
Labor and the oor a seloc, and respectable auccry
AMER some appropriate introductory remarks the pre-
sent state N civilization be spoke of tho political ccoo
mist who professcd 10 ell matters right His xreal
deficiency, IN the speaker estimation wa his prevalent
disposition 10 think only of tho nations wealth by the
state OF the public reasurythus caring little for the
welfare of the people and just Distribution of wealth
IT. said Mr O., by way OF Illustration, some ~ my ei
dicucc "a retiring 10 their homes attacked ami
robbed by our city garrocrs of small quantity Of specie
there would be much wealth In New York n.ght but
would not b. "A pleasantly distributed Political ecnno.
msts affirmed tna not right for the government ID
give employment the poor The reverend gentleman then
glanced NJ the various soc asc schemes especially tho
scu,ed mmcndable doctrines they inadequate
70 produce harmony society In conclusion ihe essay
st dwelt upon the character q the Christian mofafst ana
the superiority Of Christianity remedial agent . every
other system. In all ages Christianity hsd pesn sNvsy
engaged in promoting the social welfare p ino
history of any Christian denomination Wen'u proVe sns
power Of the Christian scheme to rceuy .ne Norst ~
social evils. Every Christian sect haa gene upNNu anu
carried every one who adhered 20 - prncip'es WIN "
The abors of Wesley and had done more W establish
social virtue and harmony than al ne scnemes ui he 20
casts put together The Christian idea o. aomsuc purity
and unen was very powerful and sacred and Me duty OF
,ba f,,s,an IN our social system 10 try rather 70
,scn b canses Of poverty than TO bend all eir ener
gies ,o remedy recognzng charity as the guiding star
In All their actions. -, - ,-..-...., .-,,,.
Tba assav which was lengthy, was nterspersed with
ona,Slns gems Of wit and pathos, and was listened 70
.rub marked attention.