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St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-05-21
MonSy,La1ad, and
Il Speculation For AN
G. G.. & r. G.. REINIGER,
Attorneys at Law,
Real Estate De alers
AND AGENTS,
st. Charles, Floyd Co., Iowa.

4 RE prepared to offer rare inducements and
IN good bargains to those wishing to purchase a
home in tie Cedar Valley or make investments on
speculations in lands or town property or in
good bonds bearing 40 per cent interest and
secured by real estate Have for sale on the
most reasonable terms, for cash or on time, q
number of
Improv we'd Farms,
and large quantity of choice timber and prai-
rie lands in the immediate vicinity of st.
Charles and of the Cedar River. Also numer-
Gus Houses and Lots in 81. Charles, and
Several Thousand Acres of Timber
and Prairie Lands, Town Lots &c, of various
qualities and locations in Floyd and adjoining
Counties Those wishing to make investments
or sell Real Estate in vicinity will find it to
their advantage to give us a call. We give
particular attention to the
Purchase and sale of Real Estate,
In Northern Ioaoa q. Southern Minnesota,
BUY AND SELL EASTERN DRAFTS AND EXCHANGE,
Unrest Moneys at the usual rates,
And negotiate for well secured Bonds on from
six months to two years time, bearing 40 per
cent interest, for 5 per cent commission.
~ information and good references will be
cheerfully given on request. G. G. r. G. II.
May I, 1857. 3i-tf.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-05-21

Iowa ELEcTIoN.-We have at length the off.
cial result of the Iowa Election. The Demo
cratic candidates for the Register of the Land
Office and Superintendent of Public Instruction,
are elected by about 500 majority, and the Re-
publican Candidate for Commissioner Of the
Des Moines Improvements by 800 majority.
The vote polled was 64,62S, against 81, 9OA
last fall.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-05-21

Mr.. Kelly, travelling correspondent
of the Dubuque Express and Herald,
visited St Charles a few days since.
He is a gentleman unassuming in his
manners, and well informed both as
regards our own State and matters
and things in general. Our interview
with him was interesting and pleas
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-05-21
Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that there will be
IN Sealed Proposals received for the Building
of Bridge across the Cedar River, on Mill
Street, in the village of st. Charles, according
to the plan selected, now In the hands Of Dun
can Ferguson, Esq. The estimates for the
structure of the woodwork and masonry to be
let singly or jointly, ct the discretion OF the
oommitte Said proposals. will be received on
or before the 10th day of June. 1857.
Per order Of BUILDING COMMITTEE.
st. Charles, Iowa, May Is, 1857.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-05-21

There have been some heavy fresh
cts at the East and South, carrying
off bridges, mill-dams, &c, and great
ly impairing the roads. This was
particularly the case in the interior of
the State of New York and in Virgin
ia. At Mobile, Ala, on the I'd inst,
there was a tremendous storm Of rain
and wind. Two feet Of water fell on
the level. The city was inundated
and several persons wore drowned.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-05-21
The Boston Traveller saws that til

The Boston Traveller says that the
amendments proposed to the Constitu.
ton of Massachusetts, have been
carried. The one requiring that vo
tiers shall be able to read and write
received two-thirds vote, while those
requiring that members of the legisla.
ture shall hereafter be chosen by dis
tricts instead of towns, received four
fifths of the votes cast.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-05-21
BELOIT
Reaping and Moving
~

vNHIS Reaping & Moving Machine Is admit
i ted by all our best Farmers, and those who
have used and tested it, to combine the best
mechanical principles of any Reaping and
Moving Machine in use, and it has been
thoroughly tested with those considered the
most Celebrated Machines manufactured and
used, and in no instance has it failed to prove
its decided superiority, both as Reaper and
Mower. For sale in st. Charles by
CHRISTOPHER MARTIN,
General Agent for Northern Iowa and South
ern Minnesota. 90
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-05-21

A YANKEE TALKING LIGHrNING.-An
engine on the Pittsburg, Fort Wayne,
and Chicago Railroad broke down re-
Gently, at nine O'clock at night, nine
miles from station. The conductor
went on foot through the snow to get
another machine. A telegraphic OBJ.
orator on one Of the cars, named Sta
ger, (of course Yankee, )hearing the
cause Of the detention, got out, and
taking down the main wire from the
pole alongside the track, cut it, and
dotted" the distress of the train to
the Pittsburg and Brighton stations
and putting one Of the brass points te
his tongue, read the answer that an
engine should be Immediately sent,
and then talked off this pleasant light
ming to his anxious and impatient fel-
low passengers
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-05-21
New, Rich and Beautiful
The attention of
LADIES and GENTLEMEN
is invited to the largest and best stock of
Clocks, Watches and
JEWELRY

ever exhibited in St. Charles.
n GILBERT has just returned from the
IL Eastern markets with general assert
ment of goods in his line which he will sell as
cheap as can be bought at the East, and all
articles, sold, warranted as recommended.
My stock of Jewelry comprises
Ladies Breast Pins, Cameo, Gold Stone, Gold
Stone Mosaic, Ambrotype, Jet and Plain Gold,
Of assorted sizes and patterns. Ear Drops of
all styles-Cameo Gold Stone and Plain Gold.
Children's Ear Drops. Full set Canoes,
Bracelet, Brooch and Ear Drops, nicely cased
Ladies Gold Heart Slides and Finger Rings;
also Gold and Silk Watch Guards. Gent
Breast Pins, Shirt Studs, Sleeve Buttons, Steel
Vest Chains, Gold and Coral Finger Rings.
Gold Pens with OF without cases, spectacles,
silver thimbles Comedian Drops, &c. SC.
have also, Ladies French Working Cotton,
Linen and Cotton Floss, Portemonaies, Wal.
lets, Envelops, italian Violin Strings, Steel
Pens, Hair Pins Hair Brushes, Hat Brushes,
Puff Combs, Scissors. Stillettoes. &c. &C.
r. Please call at the st. Charles Book, Drug
and Jewelry Store, Intelligencer Building, op-
posite Public Square. ID. GILBERT.
st Charles Nav 90 1857 36tf
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-05-21

We have received the first number
Of the Cedar Valley News, publishd
at Bradford by Felt & Bushnell. 1t is
of good size, well printed, and edited
with industry and talent We wish
its proprictors prosperity in their new
undertaking.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-05-21

The Burdell murder case, is as deep
mystery now as ever. At the trial
of Mrs. Cunningham in New York on
the 9th inst, the jury i'll half an hour
returned verdict of mot guilty.
Mrs. Cunningham was discharged from
custody, and Mr.. Eckel was discharged
on his own recognizance. The great.
est excitement prevailed at the Court
House.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-05-21
EMIGRATION TO KANsAs.--The St.
Louis Republican Of the 3lst Of March

EMIGRATION TO KANSAs.--The st.
Louis Republican Of the 3lst Of March
"Tl3 a Fl 5 Saturday, Sunday, and
yesterda brought in large numbers
of travellers bound for Kansas. The
Chicago, Alton and St. Louis trains
brought down company of eighty
men, women and children. The latter
half of the company came in yester-
day, and this morning, with others,
take the train to Jefferson city, thence
by boat to Kansas. The Ohio and
Mississippi trains last night brought
in one hundred and fifty passengers,
many of them on their way to Kansas.
Every train reaching the city swells
the stream flowing toward the Terri
tory. Ii the present flood continues
through the spring, there is no ex-
travagance in the estimate of those
who anticipate the arrival in Kansas
this season of seventy thousand as a
portion of the permanent population
of the Territory"
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-05-21

WEALTH oE MINNESOTA The Auditors he.
port shows the taxable property for the year
1856, in twenty-four Counties to be s23, Al 20.
Sixteen counties did not send returns. The
estimated value of the taxable property of the
Territory for 1867 is $50, 00O, OOO-which at
tax of one mill on the dollar will yield a reve-
nua of <5n 000
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-05-21
HEM, WILLIAMS Il cos.
NEW SECTIO NAL
MAP OF IOWA!
THE LARGEST AND BEST MAP
OF IOWA EVER PUBLISHED!
This is the only Map that has the
Railroad Lines

contemplated and those finished laid down.
To Land Agents, and all those who want a
correct Map, We advise to get this.
PRICE in Pocket Form Tucks ...... SO 90
Price in Muslin Cases. ............ 2 so
Price on Rollers and Mounted. . 90
A liberal discount given to dealers Copies
mailed to any address in the United States,
postage paid, on receipt of the price.
KEEN & LEE,
Publishers and Booksellers,
No. 148 Lake-st., Chicago, Ill.
r. S.-Agents wanted in every county in the
States to canvass for this Map. Very liberal
terms will be given to Agents Some of our
canvassers are clearing from fifteen to twenty
dollars daily on this Map. Apply for terms a.
above. K&L.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-05-21

The Congregational clergymen Of
this part Of Iowa are holding a con-
vention at Bradford the present week.
Their object is to organize perma
| nent association.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-05-21
To Mechanics.

nROPOSALS will be received by the un-
IL dersigned, at Mason City, Cefro Gordo
county, Iowa, until june 18th A. d. 1857, for
furnishing the material and building Stone
School House, in the village of Mason City,
26 feet by 40 feet inside: first story 10 feet
high; second story feet high; cut stone in
front, sides and back blocked See School
Laws compiled by James d. Eads on page 76
for plan of first floor Hall to be converted
into a Stairway and front windows into doors.
Good Stone to be had a quarter of mile from
site. House to be completed by first day OF
December 1857 at which time 100000 will
be paid: $500, 90 on the first Of January, 1858,
and the remainder by first Of April, following
Specifications must accompany proposals.
BY order Of Directors
JOHN L. McMILLIN President.
Attest, j. S, CHURCH, Secretary. 36wA
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-05-21

Who would not delight to anticipate thu
blessings of the day when the pauper shal
smile by his own warm fire, and his wife ant
children surround their own table of plenty
though we never see it! The anticipation O
such days will brighten our hope and make Iii
the better fitted to do our duty to thoss
around us. Assist the poor to procure neat
small homes, and while their condition viii
be improved and happiness increased, the prop
erty of the more wealthy will be secure
Adorn your homes with trees and flowers with
out, and with good books within, and tn,
means for occupying your time will be com
plete. No room left for idleness-no desire t.
stroll to the grog-shop or the house of tn,
abandoned. Make home happy-this is tn,
great duty of man.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-05-21
Bridge Meeting.

At a meeting held at the School
House, on Friday evening, 18th inst,
for the purpose Of completing arrange
ments for building a bridge across the
Cedar river, at st. Charles, Hon. A.
L. Collins was appointed Chairman
and D. D. w. Carver, Secretary.
A report from the Bridge Committee
was called for, when Duncan Ferguson
related what had been done and what
progress had been made towards
building a bridge. He presented
several bridge plans to the Meeting
and asked them to approve of the one
which seemed to combine cheapness
wish stability.
G. G. Reiniger, Of the committee tc
solicit subscriptions to the bridge re
ported that there was now abou,
$1,000 subscribed.
On motion, it was voted to adopt
a plan drawn by G. E. Woodward
Engineer, the cost of which is estima.
ted at $4,000.
On motion, B. F. Cheney was added
to Bridge Building Committee. The
Committee now consist Of Duncan
Ferguson, John Blunt, Sanford Har.
wood. Milo Gilbert, Harvey Kellogg
and B. F. Cheney. The meeting in
structed said committee to proceed
Immediately to place the bridge under
contract and to take such action as
they may deem necessary to advance
the work, to which end the following
resolutions were passed:
Resolred, That we, the subscribers to the
bridge, in meeting assembled, instruct the
building Committee to proceed with the
building of the bridge Immediately.
Resolped, That TO the best of our ability we
will sustain our Committee and share theil
responsibility. Adjourned
| A. L. COLLINS, Chairman
/ n n w CApvru Secondary
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-05-21

We understand that the contract for
building Baptist church in this city
has been given to Mr. r. G. Turner.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-05-21
CITY CROCKERY STORE.
NJ. G. ELMORE, & CO..

importers and Dealers in
China, Glass and Earthenware,
BRITANNIA, JAPANNED
.dad Sirer- Plated Wares, Lamps, Gas Fixtures,
AND MANUFACTURERS or
LOOKING GLASSES.
HAVE in store the largest stock of Goods
Ii in their line in the city, which they offer
to country merchants and Others at
Lower. Prices
than goods have formerly been sold, either in
this or the Chicago market.
Merchants,
intending to purchase goods for the country
trade, are requested to visit our establishment
and examine the stock.
We beg leave to state that our facil-
tiles for importing and obtaining direct from
manufacturers, with our own manufacture Of
Looking Glasses, will enable US to offer goods ut
THE LOWEST NEW YORK PRICES.
with addition of freight These considerations
with the additional ones that orders can be MI
cd without the usual loss Of time, and risk u
breakage in transit, we confidently antlaPa's
will secure us call from all close buyers
Il, 'N ~
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-05-21

Spring wheat in Floyd county is
looking fine. We predict large and
abundant harvest Of this staple pro-
duct, in this section, next Fall.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-05-21

Mr.. Brougham has been elected to Congress
in the district in South Carolina represented
by Hon. P. S. Brooks, by 1000 majority.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-05-21

The town of Prairie du Chen voted last week
to expend $40, 900 in building a bridge across
the Wisconsin river, near its mouth, leading
into Grant county
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-05-21

Messrs. Cheney & Bracket have this day
received several loads Of new goods intended
expressly for the Spring trade. We notice
they are opening q fine assortment and We
predict great rush to this house. This firm
buy none but the best goods and at such prices
as will enable them to sell cheap. Call while
their goods are being opened.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-05-21

Six steamboats, are said to have
been sunk in Lake Pepin at the break
ing up Of the ice there.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-05-21

The Judicial Election in Michigan, as in
Wisconsin, has resulted in an overwhelming
Republican triumph.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-05-21

Young ladies are like arrows-they are all
in CULVER till the beaux come, and dan't so
off without them -
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-05-21

A train on the N. Y Central Railroad ran
into drove of cattle on the 9Th inst. which
had escaped from pasture at spencerville
Twelve oxen were killed The baggage cal
only was thrown off the track. None of the
passengers were injured.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-05-21

A new tri-weekly mail now passes over the
route from St. Charles to McGregor, by way Of
Jacksonville, Fl Atkinson and Monona.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-05-21

Edward II. RoloH, convicted of the murder
Of his wife and child, escaped from the Jail al
Ithaca, N. Y, on the night of May 9th. Five
hundred dollars reward is offered for his ap
prehension
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-05-21

Fessenden & Co. have Harper and
other magazines for sale.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-05-21

Augustus Caesar Dodge, is to be tn Demo-
cratic nominee for Governor of lows.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-05-21
BORN,

In st. Charles, on the l4th inst, a daughter
to H. c. Smith, one of the proprietors of the
Magnolia House
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-05-21
Lumber and Lath
AT THE
I 1T.1l

Chickasaw Steam Mill,
Chickasaw, go Chickasaw Co., $50. Iowa.
LARGE amount of lumber and lath is
n kept constantly on hand and all orders
faithfully filled, at short notice, at the above
mill. We have larger stock of logs than can
be found at any other mill in Northern Iowa.
Those in want of lumber or lath cannot do
better than give the above mill call
ALVAH EATON.
Chickasaw, May 20, 1857. 36tf
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-05-21
Chicago.
DIR. S. L. COLLINS
JAUNDICE RITTERS.

DIR. S. +. COLLINS
JAUNDICE BITTERS.
A QUICK and unfailng remedy for Jaundce and Liver
Costiveness Dizziness Pains in the Back and Side sick
ness at the stomach Headache Drowsness, Loss of p
petite, and all similar Complaints arising from derange
ment Of the Liver and hillary Organs.
These Bifers Cleanse and Purity the Blood.
The timely use of these Btters is also proven.
tive Of the Yellow Bilious, Intermittent and Remtent
which have their origin in any malaria masma
Also
DIR. COLLINS
Anti.BilliOus Physic.
mild, safe and thorough Catharuc, should in most
cases be used in connection with the Bers This Phys
ic may be administered with perfect safety infants
and of the eebest constitution in all cases where
physic may be necessary. Also the
Blood Purifier,
A certain cure for serofuia salt Rheum, Kings Evil,
Scald Head Fever Sores Boiis Eruptions the Face
and all diseases of the blood.
Lung Syrup,
for Consumption, that most dreaded OF all dis
eases as well as Asthma, Bronchial Affections, Coughs,
Colds &C.
Diarrhea and Dysentery Cordial.
This Cordial will be found excellent remedy in sum
complaints, Dysentery, Inflammation of the Bowels,
Indigestion, Sickness at the stomach And his celc
brated
Life Ointment.
would be useless to attempt 10 enumerate the many
wonderful cures wrought by il, such rheumatism,
Chiblains, Bruises Cuts Burns, inflammation Of the
Eyes, Modification, Poisonous Bites Of Snakes, Ac
These medicines are prepared exclusively from Roots
and Herbs containing mineral substances whatever
Their Strengthening and nvigoraiing qualities truly
wonderful and miraculous while not the least injury
need be apprehended from their The many fatter-
ing testimonials which daily received Of their merits
and the increasing demand, has induced TO devote
my entire attention 10 the manufacture Of the
Jdundce Bitters and 4at- Bilious Physic,
for the benefit Of the sufferers from various
bilious complaints, with the utmost confidence that they
cannot fail 10 recommended am permitted to
refer to the following well known and highly respectable
citizens OF Chicago and surrounding country, for conr
nation Of all that is above stated
G. II. Hazeiton, No. 2i6 Lake street.
Franklin Baker, (hrm OF Baker Moody lS6 Lake ST.
A. u. Lamb, (hrm of Lamb Jewett) 203 lake street
~ Shoup Real Estate Agent, SO Clark street.
Edwin Clark, Real Estate Agent Wells street.
W. W. Phelps, 14l Lake street.
j. W. Pickering, Real Estate Agent Wells street
Ambrose Burnham lS6 Wabash Avenue.
Vim Spencer Contractor, stats street.
David Swenk, corner Randolph and Franklin streets
Amos f. Moore, madison street.
u. ID. Driscol As South Water street.
Rev. l. N. Weed Waukegan.
II. c. Adams Chicago, Burlington Quincy Railroad.
Major Noble, jefferson township Illinois.
GENERAL DEPOT, No. A Franklin ST., Chicago
And for sale in st. Charles, Iowa, by
HILDRE7U& CAR FER
May 2, 1857. Ssyl
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-05-21
WELLS GERMAN
CONDITLON POWDERS.

For all kinds OF stock. They purify the
blood, increase the appetite, cleanse the stom-
ach and intestines of all impurities, and cure
all diseases caused by impurity Of the blood or
arrangement of the system.
To THE PrBuc--I have used Wells German Condition
Powders for all kinds OF stock and truly say they
have more than realized my expectations. Among tho
cases have cured distemper, hide bound stiff com
plant general debility, yellow water. and erup,ions OF
the skin. They always useful when n change Of
feed Is made from dry IN green, or green to dry.
have yet TO see the first 10 disappruve OF them
after using them Many give all kinds of stock dose
at least once MONTH and have noticed marked diff
ference between those having and those having
WV A. ALIlsToN.
| Elk Grove, May % 1854
Mr.. WELLS IL have fitted for market fifteen horses
this spring. aud have used your German Condition Pow
ders with entire success have used about papers,
and consider it the best investment ever made. The
German Imminent is the most speedy and e,ctua
| edy in use. Yours, Sc, T. b. WILSON.
| For sale by Hildreth & Carver and T., A. Has
kel, St Charles A. p. White, West Union
Merrill & Barron, McGregor: H. Fairbanks,
Prairie du Chen; A. W. Billings Bradford
Shepard Bcckner, Mitchell. Address orders
with Chicago references) to L. NJ. Wells, Chi
cago Ills.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-05-21

The past few days SAVIOR Of spring.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-05-21
f. NJ. WELLS CELEBRATED
GERMAN LINIMEMT.

An unelualled application where a IMMINENT
or ointment is required. 1t cures the worst
old sores, wounds, pofl-evil, sweneys, snake
bite, SPAWN Rheumatism, frozen limbs, burns,
| scalds, collie, SC.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1857-03-26

GENERAL LAND AGENCY.--Ws invite atten-
ton to the card of Capt. Geo. F. Kennedy, who
has located at Flol Nebraska TerriIory.--
He will attend to locating and selling land war
rents, the payment Of taxes. make collections
and Investments in land or town property. Tie
Capt. spent the past winter in the Territory
and has acquired a knowledge of this beautiful
and iourishlng country, and is prepared to
make profitable investments therein. He will
remain in this place until about the 10Th OF next
month, at which time he will leave with his
family for Florence, where he may be address
sed. Until that time he can be addressed al
this place.