davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1857-12-03
FRENCH'S HOTEL,
Prairie du Chen. Wis.


up and enlarged and is arranged a. 10 accom-.
moda:a the travelling custom that the mpleton of the
Milwaukee and Mississippi Road will bring TO this poiu
II Is situated
Near the Railroad Depot,
and opposite the town Of MoGREGOR The Steam Ferry
Boat plies constantly TO and from the Iowa side 10 the
Wisconsin Landing near FRENCIlS HOTEL. Persons
going 10 Iowa or Minnesota will find this the only CON
SENlENI stopping place the depot at Prairie du
Chen No apprehension Of being " left by the tain
or the boats need disturb any one who puts nm al
Frenchs the depot and river being within few minutes
walk Of the premises. To those bound East this LOCAL.
" presents peculiar advantages a temporary home
while the traveller who to reach Usage 81 Charles
bradford West Union, DEBORAH, or any Of the towns
oi Iowa or Minnesota, l. already 1T the STAGE DEPOT
for all these places. In making these statements We
point out to the traveller the his Interests promt
him TO pursue and is gratifying to know that His
interests and OURS exactly harmonze
Our table will be well supplied Charges reason.
able. Passengers and baggage will be conveyed TO
and from the and boats FREE Every effort will be
made 10 secure the comfort Of guests.
Iothe this place presents rare induce.
mentS--good shooting, good fishing, and beautiful
grounds for driving, are all combined.
e. Stages leave French's DAILY, for all parts of
Wisconsin and Iowa readable by railroad or steam
boat. J. I. FRENCH Proprie
,.-,o ,0,- H. H. wlIkERSoN, J tors,
April :, 1891 6m3l
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1857-12-03
Incorporated 1919. Charter Perpetual
Cash Capital
Enlarged July eth, 1857 to
8 1, O O O, O O O,
Dansers and Of Fire
Perils of Inland Navigtion.


at as liberal rules and rates as risks assumed
permit of for solvency and fair profit
Especial attention paid to
Insurance of Dwellings, Farm
Property, Out Buildings
and contents. Such insured for periods of 8
to 8 years on the most favorable terms.
Losses equitably adjusted and promptly paid.
Losses Paid, 10, 437, 3l2 "a.
If wealth, with a steady and prompt atten-
Mon to legitimate Insurance business, and
the executions of contracts in good faith, have
inducements with the public i'm selecting their
underwriter-we refer them for test of quality
and our claims to their patronage, to records
of past services, rendering their continuance
with increasing ability and facilities in future.
Choice, first-class indemnity may be effect.
ed without delay, with this well known and
able corporation through
G. g. r. G. REINIGER, Agents.
st. Charles City, Floyd Co, Iowa.
O.lm3
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1857-12-03
BLACKSMITHING.

FINllE subscriber has the pleasure to inform
Il the citizens of Floyd County and the pub
lie generally, that he is now prepared to exc.
cute all orders for Blacksmith work at his new
shop, corner of Water and Milwaukee streets.
Particular attention will be given to the
!Shoeing Of Horses and Oxen:
Carriages handsomely Ironed,
and all work entrusted to him will be faithful
ly and promptly executed. The undersigned
iiatters himself that his experience and skill
will enable him to fully meet the expectation
and wishes of his customers and give general
satisfaction. A liberal share of the pulic pat
ronaSe is respectfully solicited.
FRANKLIN II. WOOLLEY,
81. Charles, Floyd Co., July %, 1856 :l6
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1857-12-03
DIR. COLLINS
Anti-BilliOus Physic.

DIR. COLLINS
Anti. RinliOpvs UDl,rSsn
-,
a hio, sale anu toIouen ,atharuc, should IN most
ps useu III cohhecuoh WIN the biuers ms fhys-
!. Is oe t WIN perfect safely TO infants
anu persons ol he In al cases where
Pnyso may ~. necessary. ALSO tne
l3kOOO fllflIlCH.
certain cure for Scrof1ia Salt Rbeum Kings Eri,
S.ald Head Fever sores RoIs Eruntions on the Face
and ali diseases of the blood
n ..,>r Sr,
A/ssnsS SSHuuS
cure Tor consumption, that most dreaded Of all dis
eases, as well as Asthma bronchial Affections Coughs,
Colds. &c.
Oiarrhea and OVSenterV Cordial
hi, C,r1i., ,,u no ,,,nd a, ovo.,,s,, ,.,.at g. -
mer compIants pysentery infiammation Of he owels
Indigestion Sickness at the Stomach ac And his celc
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1857-12-03
Indemnity from loss and dam.
age by Fire, and the perils of Marine and In
land Transportation.
CONTINENTAL
Insurance COMPANY.

Incorporated by the legislature of Pennsylva-
mia, with perpetual charter
AUTHORIZED CAPITAL, 81 ,O0O, 900.
Office, 81 Walnut Street, above Second Street,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
STATEMENT, MARCH 1857.
Real Estate unincumbered, S3I3. GS7 90
econd Ii en-, amply secured, $500 $4,000 90
Debts otherwise secured, .. GS, 500 90
Debts due for premiums, ... 3,ll4 70
All other securities, ...... $685. 35
Cash.. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 1854 20
S525,l31 IS
Due creditors of the company, 81 ,497 IL
Losses adjusted and due, ..... none
- and not due, .... none
6. unadjusted awaiting proof, 5000 90
All other claims against the Co. ,. 500 90
TIRE Insurance on buildings, furniture,
Il merchandise, &c, generally. Marine In
surance on cargoes and freights TO all parts of
the world. Inland Insurance ON goods, &c.
by lakes, rivers, canals and land carriages, to
all parts of the union, on the most favorable
terms consistent with security.
DIRECTORS.
George w. Collady, William Bowers,
Edwin V. Machettc, Howard Hinchman
GEO. w. COLLADY, Pres
GALEN WILSON, Sccy.
fB Application for Insurance in Floyd Co. =,
Iowa, and vicinity, should be made to
HlLDRETH & CARVER,
ST.. CHARLES
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1857-12-03
Ayers Cherry PeclOraI.

4 large supply of this invaluable remedy for
"A coughs, colds and consumption, lust re.
ceived and for sale at the ST. Charles Book.
store. by HILDRETH & CARVER.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1857-12-03


run of stones.
There is now in operation at this point, Store,
Saw Mill & Grist Mill,
doing good business.
SHELL ROCK FALLS
is located 10 miles northwest from Dubuque,
the principal City in the State of Iowa, and is
on the stage rout passing Dyersville, Straw
berry Point, Fayette, West Union, Frcdcricks-
burg, Bradford, Woodbridge, st. Charles,
Rockford and Rock Grove, through Shell Rock
Falls to the State Line.
The County of Cerro Gordo, as is well known,
is one Of the richest agricultural and best
watcred counties in the State and the river
is beautiful stream of pure limpid water, in
habited by fish of the choicest quality
Building Material is to he found in great
abundance; Lumber is furnished by the mills,
and an inexhaustible
STONE QUARRY
of the choicest material is located Immediately
upon the bank of the river, in this beautiful
and healthy little village.
The Subscriber offers for sale any portion
of said property, upon the most reasonable
and satisfactory terms. as his object is to secure
First Class Settlers.
TO Mechanics,
there is perhaps no better inducemcnt fol
permanent settlement, in any portion of the
an important position, and the country ada
cent has no superior in the State.
Applications for further information or pur-
chase, may be made to Kinsey David & Jenn-
ings, at Dubuque, or to the subscriber at
Bradford, Chickasaw County, Iowa.
IIONSON COREY.
January 8, 1S57-23m6
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1857-12-03
GERMAN LININENT.

An unequalled application where a liniment
or ointment is required. 1t cures the worst
old sores, wounds, poll-evil, sweneys, snake
bite, SPAWN, rheumatism, frozen limbs, burns,
scalds, collie, &c.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1857-12-03
BONNETS. BONNETS!

THENEY g. STINSON have the largest.
~ best and cheapest assortment of Ladies
comets ever offered to the people of st.
Charles and vicinity. Call and see them.
Nav o. 1857
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1857-12-03
just Received!
\ FRESH SUPPLY OF

IA eroCoIto
such as Sugars, Teas, Coffee and Molasses,
which We offer very low. Call and see at the
Empire store of CHENEY & STINSON,
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1857-12-03

RLANkS of all kinds printed and for sale
I'D ut this Office
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1857-12-03
West Union.

North Western Book Store.
West Union, Iowa.
w. d. STAFFORD,
TAKES this method to inform the citizens
L of Northern Iowa that he has now on hand
at the establishment formerly owned BY II.
hlckel, at West Union, the largest and best
assortment of
Books, Stationery,
W all Paper, Window Shades,
Musical Instruments, Jewelry & Yankee No
tions ever offered for sale West of Dubuque,
ana would respectfully invite the lovers of
learning to call and examine the same Ny
stock of Books include
School Books
OF every kind. A large assortment of Histori-
cal and Miscellaneous Works, of the latest
s'yie ana by the most approved authors
among which are
Ut name Arctic Explorations and Discover
les.
The entire works of
washington irving and Bayard Taylor.
The latest writings of
harriet Beecher Stowe Fanny Fern, Charles
Dickins, J. T. Headly, and others
large assortment of Poetical Works Toy
Books and Writings for the Juvenile portion
OF community. large lot of Musical Instru-
nents, including Violins, Guitars Accordeons,
symptoms Tamborines. Blnjos. Flies, Flutes,
Nc, together with "A good assortment of Sheet
Music of the latest styles.
Blank Books and Paper
OF every kind and quality. All the above ar
ticles sold cheap for cash. Therefore, if you
wish to buy cheap, call at the Book Store on
the corner of Vine and Elm Streets.
September 1857 9.Stf
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1857-12-03
HEAD QUARTERS!
The PEOPLES STORE
DRY GOODS

F'lannes, Cassimeres, Satincts, Broadcloths
Linseys, Sheetings, Tickings, Jeans. Prints
BueSes, Cashmcres, Mernoes, Delaincs, Drill
linSs, Satins, Silks, Laces, Grapes &c, &c.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1857-02-04
Elegant Illustrated National Works i,

THE WORKS OF THE BRITIsH PoErs-se.
lected and chrcnologically arranged from Ben
johnson to Scott Illustrated with an i'm
mense number of steel plate engravings. To
be published in AZ Fortnightly Parts, at 20
cents each. Monthly Parts so each.
MoRsE's GENERAL ATLAS OF THE WORLD,
containing 10 Maps drawn and engraved from
the best authorities, with descriptions and
statistics of all nations to the year 1856. To
be completed in 33 Semi Monthly Parts %
cents each.
TIE REPUBLICAN CouRT; BY Rufus W.
Griswold. To be published in q semi
monthly, Nos. 25cts. each.
The PicTeRIAL CYcLoPEDIA OF BIOGRAPHY;
Embracing series Of original memories of
the most distinguished persons of all times.
Illustrated with 600 engravings and steel
plates. To be published in Fortnightly Parts,
25cts. each.
DRED; A Tale Of the Great Dismal Spanp
by Harriet Beeeher Stowe, author of Uncle
Toms Cabin. Two vols. l2mo Muslin.
Price $1,75. Portraits of Fremont, size 25X
"a. Price 25cts. plain and 50cts. colored.
Portraits of Fillmore and Buchanan, plain
81 90, colored $500
19- Persons desirous of subscribing for
any of the above mentioned books, will
please apply to the subscriber
tT Canvassers wanted.
F.S MARTIN.
Williamstown, vt. 2I:tf
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1857-02-04

MEETING OF JACKSON AND j Q AD.
ANS AT PREsIDENT MoNRoE's LEvEE -
The following account of the rencontre
between General jackson and j. Q Ad
ans, at President Monroes levee. the
night after Adams election over Jack.
son for the Presidency, by the House of
Representatives is taken from Peter
Parley's "Recoilections Of his Lifetime:''
shall pass over other individuals pres
ent, only noting an incident which re.
spects the two persons in the assembly,
who, most OF all others, engrossed the
thoughts of tho visitors. Mr. Adams
the elect, Mr. Jackson, the defeated 1t
CHANGED, in tho course of the evening,
that these two persons. involved in the
throDg, approached each other from op.
poslte directions, yet without knowing
it. Suddenly, as they were almost to.
gether, the persons around, seeing what
was to happen, by a sort Of instinct,
stepped aside and let them face. Mr.
Adams was by himself; General Jack
son had large handsome lady on his
arm. They looked at each other for a
moment, and then General Jackson NOV
ed forward, and reaching out his long
arm, said: How do you do, Mr.. Ad.
ans ? | give you my left hand, for the
right, you see, is devoted TO the fair; |
hope you are very well, SIR" All this
was CALAMITY and heartily said and done.
Mr.. Adams took the Generals hand
aud said, with chilling GOODNESS Very
we'll, sir; l hope Gen, Jackson is woll"
| was curious to see the Western
planter, the Indian fighter, the stern sol.
dief, who had written his oountry's glory
in the blood of the enemy at New Or.
leans-genial and gracious in the midst
of court while the cid corrtier and di,
plomati:t was stiff.rgid, and cold as a stat
ue! 1t was all the more remarkable
from the fact that, four hours before, the
former had been defeated, and the latter
was victor in a struggle for one of tho
highest objects Of buman ambition. The
personal character of these two individ-
uas was in fact well expressed in that
chance meeting the galantry, the frank.
ness and the heartiness af the one, which
capt.vated all the coldness, the dis.
tance. the self.concentration of the 9th.
ell. which repelled all. A somewhat Sc.
we're, but still acute analyst of Mr.. Ad.
ans character, says: " Undoubtedly one
great reason of his uupopularity was his
cold and antipathetic manner, and
the suspicion of selfshness is suggested,
or at least added greatly to confirm
None approached Mr.. Adams but to re-
cede. He never succeeded-be never
tried to conciliate.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1857-02-04

DEATH OF Hon. SAMUEL PRENrlss.
L. l.. ID This event,-especially sad
to our town, to the State, and to the
many throughout the nation who have
been the associates of tho deceased iu
public rviee,-oceurred ON Thursday
Of last week For moro than half n cen
tury has Judge Prenti,s been citizen
of Montpelier, and altogether its " fore
most man +" in his high profession and
for largo portion of bis career it may
be justly said that be was the foremost
man" Of the State, AS Lawyer, Judge
and Senator, he ranked with cur highest,
and the diguity of his bearing and of
his character were fully equal to the
posts Of eminence which i. was his lot so
long and so ably to fill, The funeral
WAS attended at tho brick church, on
last Sabbath, by largo conoourso, and
the discourse of the pastor embraced a
jus. and eloquent tribute to his personal
aud christian character. It is fit that
such man should also have smother
record, aud We trust tho task will 6nd
nn able hand - JVatchmdR.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1857-02-04

To UNMARRIED LAprEs.-The follow.
ing items of advice to ladies remaining
in a state of single blcsscdness are ex-
tracted from tho manuscript of an old
dowager;
If you have blue eyes, languish.
If black eyes, affect spirit
1t you have pretty feet, wear short
petticoats.
II you are the least doubtful as to that
point wear, them long.
If you have good teeth, don't forget
to laugh now and then.
If you have bad ones, you must only
simper.
While you are young, sit with your
face so the light.
When you are a little advanced, sit
With your back to the window.
If you have bad voice. always speak
in low tone.
Ii it is acknowledged that you have
fine voice, never speak in a high tone.
If you dance well, dance seldom.
If you dance i'll, never dance at all.
If you sing we'll, never make any pu-
Grille excuses.
If you sing ihdifferently, hesitate not
a moment, when you are asked, for few
persons are competent judges of singing,
but every one is sensible of 1esro to
please.
If in conversation, you think per-
son wrong rather hint difference of
opinion, rather than offer contradiction.
1t is always in your power to make
friend by smiles; what folly to make en-
emies by frown.
Whom you have an opportunity to
praise, do with all your heart
When you are forced TO blame, do it
with reluctance.
If you ale envious Of another woman,
never show it, but by allowing her every
good quality and perfection except those
which she really possesses.
II you wish to let the world know you
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1857-02-04

KISSING THE WRONG ONE-Tbs Ke-
okuk QCws) Gate City tells tough sto.
ry Of q young fellow who was smitten by
the charms Of Miss P, of that
city, bat bor father and mother not fav-
oriug the match, he was in the habit of
stealing into tbs house after papa and
mamma had retired. One night, howev.
er, tho old lady happened to be up whau
he raped, and slipping down to opan the
door, the lover, 10 the dark, mistaking
the mother for the daughter, bestowed
perfect storm Of kissO, and hugs in such
rapid succession, that the insulted lady
could not cry" enough " for some time.
When he discovered his mistake, he fed
in all haste; bat, as it appears, the blum
der vas 20. finally unfortunate; tho sin
certify of bis affection probably won over
tie mother, and the lovers were married
without opposition.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1857-02-04

A man up in New HAMPSHIRE.
went out cunning one day last spring /:
ho saw flock OF pigeons sitting on
limb of an old pine, so be dropped ball
into his gun and fred. The ball split
tho limb, which closed up and caught
the toes Of all the birds on il. He saw
that be had got them all. So be fast.
ened two balls together and fred cut
tho limb off. which fell into the river, he
then waded in and brought it ashore.
On counting them there were three hun
dred pigoous, and in his boots there
were two barrels Of shad.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1857-02-04

minous atmosphere) solar eclipse, a
transit of the inferior planets the mys-
teries of Spectrum all phenomena of
first Importance and interest. But night
is the Astronomers accepted time he
goes to bis delightful labors when the
busy world goes to its rest. A dark pail
spreads over the resorts of active life
terrestrial AFFECTS, hill and valley, and
rock and stream, and the abodos of men
disappear but tho curtain is drawn up
which concealed the heavenly hosts -
There they shine and there they move,
as they moved and sbono to the eyes of
Calico, of Kepler and Copernicus, Of
Ptolemy and Hipparchus; yes, as they
moved and shone when the morning stars
sang together and all the sons Of God
shouted for joy. All has changed on
earth; but tho glorious heavens remain
unchanged. The plough passes over the
site Of mighty cities.--the homes of
powerful nations are desolate,- Ian
guages they spoke are forgotten but the
stars that shone for them are shining for
us the same eclipses run their steady
cycle the same equinoxes call out the
flowers of spring, and send the husband.
man to the harvest; the sun pauses at
either tropic as he did when his course
began and sun and moon, and planet
and satellite, and star and constellation
and galaxy. still bear witness TO tho
power, the wisdom aud tho love, which
placed them in the heavens, and upholds
the NJ there.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1857-02-04
MATRIMONIAL ALLrascE-Fa,b

A MATRIMONIAL ALLIANcE.-Fash
ionable folks have ceased to marry.
Now, according to jenkins and his imi-
tators, "thsy form matrimonial ALI
anee, " upon which Susan Jane writes
to inquire IF such an alliance is to be
considered offensive and defensive ?" Mr..
Punch ventures to roply-"oifensive when
misfortune or difficulty is to be att acked
and overcome defensive when sorrow or
sickness assails and expensive when
certain little parties, whether or not, will
join in the compact"
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1857-02-04

are in love with particular man, treat
him with formality, and every one else
with ease and freedom.
If You are dispose to be polish or in
solent. it is better to exercise your ill
humor on your dog or your cat, or your
servant, thon on your friend.
If you would preserve beauty. rise
early.
If you would preserve esteem, be gen.
tie.
If you would obtain power, be con.
descending.
If ycu would be happy, endeavor to
promote tue happiness of others.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1857-02-04

SouTMEY ON DUrLLiNG.-Lord Byron
as it is well known, was much CALLED with
some severe structures made by Southcy
on his character and writings, and an
nounce1 his intention Of demanding the
satisfaction due TO a gentleman. For
some reason the challenge was never sent
but, in anticipation of it, tho Laureate G
prepared the following reply, which was
found among his papers -
Sir : / have the honor Of acknowledge
ing the receipt of your letter, aud do my
self the pleasure of replying 10 it with
out delay.
In affairs Of this kind tho parties
ought to meet upon equal terms But
to establish equality between you and mo
there are three things which ought to be
done and then a fourth also becomes
necessary before can meet you Oh the
field.
First-You must marry and have
four children please to be particular in
having them girls.
"Second-You must prove that great
or part of the provision you made for
them depends on your life, aud you must
be under bonds of four thousand dollars
not to be hanged, not to commi: suicide
aud not to be killed in a duel which are
the conditions upon which nave effected
an insurance on my own life for tho bon
eft of my wife aud daughters.
Third must tell three distinct
falsehoods concerning you upon the hnS-
tings, or in some other no less public as
sembly aud ! shall neithei be able TO do
this, nor to meet you afterwards in the
mOnner you propose, unless you can per-
form the fourth thing-which is:
You must convert me from the
Christian religion.
"Till all tbis be accomplished, ou. di,.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1857-02-04

In SEAsoN.-Some insane editor up
North says, the season of the healthy ex-
ercise Of shoseilipg snow has arrived and
our citizens will ,oon have to turn out
in the morning and clear tho PATH
Particular care should be taken that the
path be dug wide enough to admit the
free passage of ladies with the hoop
skirts, with switching off places at 10
tsrvals, in case two Of them should
happen to meet
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1857-02-04
y ortrp.
Written for he MiciileJwy Register.
The Loved and Lost,

BY JULIA D.
Where arc they, the well-beloved,
Who have shared llfe's Joys and pain
All, we miss those fellow pilgrims
Shall we meet them neer again?
on we listen for the coming
OF their footsteps mid the gloom,
Vainly still, for they are sleeping
In the lonely, silent tomb.
Had the shadows gathcr'd darkly
Der their clustring joys of life?
Did they perish-the true-heaped-
Weary of the eager strife
Did the breath of scorn, or envy,
On life's flowers shed its blight?
Did the busy tongue of falsehood
Turn their morning into night? p?
Thou, who knowest every sorrow
OF life's dark and toilsome way,
Lead our souls, in duties pathway,
Onward--to the "perfect day."
For our hearts are oft rebelious
When beneath the chast'ning rod,
On the plains we love to wander
Farther from the mount of God.
But we'll onward press, and upward,
Let us turu aside no more,
For our loved-ones are not perished,
They are only "gone BEFORE"
(s7ceA, Vermont.