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St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1857-11-12
Near the Railroad Depot.

and opposite the town Of McCREGOR The Steam Ferry
Boat plies constantly 10 and from the Iowa side 10 the
Wisconsin Landing near FRENCiS HOTEL Persons
going 10 Iowa Minnesota v III Hnd this the only CON
VENIENT stopping place the depot at Prairie du
Chen. No apprehension OF being - left by the tain
the boats need disturb any who puts up at
French the depot and river being within few minGtt
walk OF the premises. 10 those bound East b ocali-
~ presents peculiar advantages temporary home
while the traveller who wants reach Usage, st Charles,
Bradford, West Union, Iccofah, any OF the towns
81 Iowa or Minnesota j. already at the STAGE DEL OF
for all these places. In making these statements
point out ~ the traveller the his interests prnmp,
him 10 pursue, and Is gratifying know that His
interests and OURS exactly harmonize.
Our table Will be well supplied. Charges reason
able Passengers and baggage will be conveyed 10
and from the cars and boats FREE Every effort will be
made to secure the comfort of guests.
TO the pleasure this place presents rare induce
ments--good shooting, good fishing, and beautiful
grounds for driving, are all combined.
na- Stages leave French's DAILY, for all parts OF
Wisconsin and Iowa not readable by railroad steam
boat j. l.. FRENCH Proprie
... IL. H. WILKINSON, tors.
April 2, 1857. 6m3l
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1857-11-12
st. Charles Medical Hall.

THE Subscriber having purchased the stock
l. of Drugs and Stationery of A. T. & b. f.
FeSsenden will continue the business in the
same premises and as soon as practicable will
receive from New York a complete assortment
of goods in his line. Physicians and country
store keepers can replenish their stock at
about Chicago prices. T. COPYRIGHT
st. Charles, Aug, Is, 1857. 40
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1857-11-12
Life Ointment,

This tortal will be found excellent remedy sum
mer complaints, nyseutery Inflammation Of the Bowels
Indigestion sickness at the Stomach &C And his cce
| nd
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1857-11-12
g :A w@gD A*E, IF :&AH:82M w, is
New Drug Store !

New Drug Store !
IN THE
Intclligcncer Building.
Corner Mill & Kelly SITS, opposite the Square
ST. CHARLES, IOWA.
J. w. SMITH. M. D..
Is now receiving. at the above named place,
/ large and well selected stock of Drugs,
Mcdi.incs, Chemicals, and other articles usual.
" found at such places. but too numerous t.
mention, all of which have been purchased
with special reference to the wants Of the PEG.
pie of Floyd and adjoining counties and will
be sold at the lowest rcmuncrating prices, fol-
cash. Among the stock are
Alcohol,
Burning Fluid,
Acids, Confectionery,
Fruits, Essences, Extracts,
Pure Spices. Salcratus, Soda,
Soaps, Scidlitz Powders. Glass and
Metal Syringcs, Pcrfumrry and Toilet
Articles; also Infants Cordial, Ncr-
vine Solution, Cough Syrup,
Catarrh and Head Ache
Drops, Original Hair
Dyes, Washing
Fluid,
the Housewife 5 Friend, an invaluable article
for securing cutlery, and many other valua-
BILE preparations not now in general us" here.
Medicines Of value in the treatment of Dis
cases Of Domestic Animals will be kept on
hand, and compounded for different diseases,
according to valuable recipes.
Physicians will find our terms liberal and
they can rely upon the quality of articles
being as represented 1t is our intention to
make the establishment equal if not superior
to any of the kind in Northern Iowa and
from our extensive practical knowledge of the
business at the East, we are confident OF our
ability to do so.
Our assortment is large, our stock new and
well sclccted-our location central and object
praiscworthy meet the necessary wants Of
the place and people, and 10 make money.
Finally weask an inspection of our goods and a
liberal share of public patronage Call at the
st. Charles Book, Drug and Jewelry Store,
St. Charles. July lst. 1857. Aft
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1857-11-12

certain cure tor Scrofuia, salt Ehean. Rings Ey
Scaid Head. Fever Sores Bolts, Eruptons the Fac
and all diseases Of the blood.
LUMI SyrEsD.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1857-11-12
FRENCH'S HOTEL,
Prairie du Chen. Wis.

vI,lIlS HOTEL (ae the Granite House, has been itte
up and enlarged and Is now soarranged to accom-
modate the travelling custom that the completion Of In
Milwaukee and Mississippi Road will bring to this point
Ii II ID
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1857-11-12

ALSO, Agents for the Young America
Corn and Cob Mill, the hest Cast Iron Grain
Mill yet invented Feeling confident of our
ability to furnish the best goods ON favorable
terms, we would invite dealers in these arti-
cles to call and examine our stock before pur-
chasing elsewhere.
FOSE, MITCHELL, s. 60.
Milwaukee April 1857. ly33
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1857-11-12
Diarrhea and Dysenferv Cordial

A cure for Consumption, thar most dreaded Of all
eases, as We'll as Asthma, Bronchial Affection CouG
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1857-11-12

PETERsoN's MAGAzlNE.-While reading the
last number of this popular periodical for the
year 1867 we remembered the many fair prom
Uses Peterson made to his hundred thousand
readers at the commencement of the volume,
and acknowledged he had fulfilled them all be
sidcs giving many interesting things not prom
iscd. Now. as we read the prospectus of Peter
son for 1858, we are satisfied that the pro-
grammc prepared will be strictly adherd to.
We notice Mrs. Ann S Stephens, Mrs +. d.
f. n. SouthwOrth and svcral other flvorite
writers are to be regular contributors The
fashions will be the latest and prettiest the
steel cngravings magnificent its patterns
for the work table, and its household receipts
almost innumerablc. 1t is rich treat. we as
sure our readers. TO have " Peterson served
up to suit their varied tastes, twelve times u
year.
Terms 90 a year; three copies 500
eight copies $1,000. Address Charles, j. Peter
son, BOG Chestnut St, Philadelphia, Pa.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1857-11-12

We find in the Prairie du Chen
Courier an extract from a private let
ter dated at
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1857-11-10

ASSISTANCE FROM PROVIDES CE.-A good
old Connecticut deacon was attaching a
very poor and feeble pair Of oxen to avery
large and heavy load of wood. His neigh
Dor asked him how he expected to get so
large load to market withso poor team.
The good deacon replied that he expected
to have some assistance from Divine Prov
idence. His neighbor ,ked him whether
it would not be as well to odispense entirely
with the oxen, and let Diuine Providence
drap. tie i0Aole load. ~
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1857-11-10
Quit Drinking Poisonous Liquors
PATENT IMPROVED PROCESS
st. rs For Making ,r.
ALL KINDS OF LIQUOR VINEGAR
Instantly, by the use of
Lacour's Essential Oils.

These Oils are obtained by pisiillation at
the Chemical Laboratory, Parish Of Jefferson,
of Pierre Lacour, author Of Lacour's Chemi-
cal Analysis, Lacour's Chemical Manipula-'
tions, Lacour on the manufacture of Liquors,
&c. III
Lacour's Oil of Cognac converts neutral
spirit TO superior imitation of Imported Bran
dies, viz: Otard, Sazarac Mazrett Cosnac.
Poutney Seignette, United Vineyard Propri.
etors, Castillon and London Deck Brandies.
IThese liquors will have a full fruty flavor
and beautiful sparkling color. Common
IRectifiedl w hisky will be changed by the use
of the Oil of Cognac TO New York Brandy,
Pine Apple Brandy, Common Cognac Brandy,
&c.I .fE. da
Laconr's Oil ofRye changes Rectifed Whis-
Ky to Monongahela Rye Whisky, Old Viz.
ginia Malt Whisky, Bourbon Whiskev, &c.
/ Oil of Ce,lrat changes common rectifed
whisky to old Irish malt whisky, and su
lperior article of Scotch whisky.
Oil of Peach changes common whisky 10
Virginia peach brandy. &c. Oil of peaoh q nd
IOiI Of Cognac will convert common whisky 10
Iapple brandy.
i Oil of Gin converts the poorest whisky to
Holland gin. Scheidam schuapps, rose gin,
lswan gin, English gin, &c. bz
i Lacour's Concentrated Acid will, in five
lhouTs after being mixed, change FIVE gallons
lof good vinegar aud twenty five gallons OF wa.
ter to thirty go Hons Of the most acid vinegar
that can be found in the market. BY the use
lof L acour's Concentrated acid, yint gar ca n be
made fer one dollar and sixty cents per barrel
| These oils are put up in quart TASKS; eacT
flask contains sufficient oil for making three
hundred gallons of liquor. Full and compre
, EensiVe directions accompany the bottles.-
Price, 50 per bottle. tgr et
For sale at the corner of st. Charles and
Poydras streets. s8e9 e.. III
4 One bottle of these oils, eight in number
Ituf1 Ia. go ~ IA, al.al -.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1857-11-10

WHERE DID THAT MAN GO To?-In 4
certain hotel in this village, there is en-
ployed bartender, who is in the habit OF
taking his tod pretty freely, but always
makes it point never to drink in the pres
ence of his employer. A few days ago,
while he was in the act of drawing his
tod preparatory to taking drink, the en-
ployer came into the room rather unex-
pectedly. Finding himself caught in the
act, he set the tumbler and its contents
upon the counter. and casting his eyes
around with look Of surprise, excl laimed
"Where in thunder did the man that or
dered that drink go to?''-Neecbury 1ele
graph. 7a etttfJ Htl eE
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1857-11-10

An anecdotes related Of young preach
er at city church, who had for his text
verse from the parable of the ten virgins,
and in the cow Sc Of his sermon explained
-'that in old times it was customary,
when the bridegroom and bride were com
ing, for ten virgins to go out and meet
them and escort them home, tire Of these
yirgins being males and .Gve tenadiesF'
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1857-11-10

ssWell, my lad, where are you travelling
this stormy weather, alone?" asked an in
quisitive landlord in the North part of Yer
mont, during the last war. of small
lad, whose father was engaged in snug
Cling. and had sent him, young as he was,
on an importantmessage in advance OF the
party. -
Going to draw my pension" was the
reply. -.
.swhat does so smalla boy as you draw a
pension for?''
aMinding my own business, and letting
that of other people alone"
The landlord sloped.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1857-11-10

ePompey." said a good nstured gentle
man to his colored man, 81 did not know
till to-day that you had been whipped last
week" %s
"Didn't you NASSAU" replied Pompey,
81 knowed it all the time ~ ~
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1857-11-10
SILAS GAIGNER, GmmsunItIl,
Ho W ARD ASS OOIATIO Q \
s4}5 PHII.ADELPTIIA A
AnDOYlasAt AnnOUmCGHRela

p RhAIbOItSasAL
ITO all persons afflicted with Sexual Disen-
Il seS, such as Spermatorrhea, Seminal
Weakness, Impotence, Gonorrhea, Gleet,
Syphilis, the Vice of 0nanism. or Self "A buse,
&C., &c.
The Howard association, in view of the
awful destruction OF hnman life, caused by
Sexual diseases, and the deceptions prac-
tsed upon the unfortuate victims of such
diseases by Quacks, have directed their Com
suling Surgeon, as a chalitable act worthy of
their name TO give medical advice gratis, to
all persons thus afflicted, who apply by letter,
with description of their condition, tage, oc-
cupation, habits Of life, &c.,) aud in cases of
extreme poverty and suffering, TO furnish med
cne free Of charge.
The Howard Asst ciatioD is a benevolent In
Sttuton, established by endowment, for the
reliefof the sick and distressed, afflicted with
"Virulent and Epidemic Diseases" 1t has
now surplus of means, which the Directors S
have voted to expend in advertising the above
notice, tits DeedIesS 10 add that the Associ-
alton commands the highest medical skill of
! the age, and viii furnish the most approv ed
modern treatment.
! Just published, by the association, a Report
on Spermatorrea, or Seminal Weakness, the
vice of OnaniSm, Ma3turba tlon or Self Abuse
and other diseases of the Sexual Organs, by
| the Consulting Surgeon, which will be sen;
by mail, Tin a sealed envelope, } free of charge,
on the receipt of Two Stamps, for postage.
| Address, Dir. GEo. R. CALHOUN, Consulting
Surgeon, Howard Association, No. 2, South
Ninth Street, Philadelphia, Pa. BY order o
the Directors.
| e. AtRcHILD, Sccfy. EZRA ID. He T.. Pres
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1857-11-10

IAN ORIGINAL SENrIMENT.-A Durham
paper reports the speech of gallant gentle
man man who, proposing the health of the la
dies. remarked that if he might be allowed
to couple with the toast sentiment, which
was peculiarly proper in the present day,
he would say-'.May their virtues be am
ple as their petticoats, and their faults be
smaller than their bonnets.''-( Immense
laughter) Tf.lA.AV
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1857-11-10
Brave Wolf drew M his men
3 In a sty le most pretty,
a.. alal. Mn in., nf A hr.l hmm
On the plnlDs Of AbrilIAm,
Rnfnrn tha ciiy


The two companies were greatly excited,
and Washington, | regret to say, was IN
anything but a titcondition to act out the
part he was TO perform.
He had been drinking freely all the morn
ing, and now, when the interesting cere-
monies were about to commences, was sol
fight, or, rather, loose, that it was with
great difficulty that be could sit on his
saddle he, however, did not know but
what he was all right, nor did his men.
CORVALLIS was not intoxicated, but was
a little agilated, ,,or rather elevated. a
Everything being ready, the companies
exchanged shots. Bang whang bang
went the guns; the two companies yelled
like stuck pigs.
"That's it, (hic) my brave boys; give
it to them owdacious red coats y beloved
Washington.
"On, Romans!" yelled the excited Corn
wallis, who had seen theatrical exhibition
once, and remembered the heroic appeals
of the Thespian bclligerents-"breathes
there a man so dead, that won't fight like
thunder?''
"Go it, Continentals Down with tax
dIlOH OH ted DeHOWeu w dSiiIIS OOh, iu q
very patriotic voice, and narrowly escaped
cutting his horses ear off with the flour
ish of his sword. ~
The fighting now ceased, thecompanes
were drawn up in straight line, and Corn
wallis dismounted and presented his sword
to Washington.
''Well, old boy" said the immortal, as
he cuffed his horses ears with his cooked
hat, "what in thunder do you want of me?'
General Washington" replied Corn
wallis, II surrender to you, myself, my
sword, and my men,"
"You do, do you?" sneeringly replied
the General.
ayes, General, the British Lion pros
trates himself at the feet OF the American
Eagle" Dr.
"Eagle Eagle p' yelled the General
rolling of his horse, aud striking the Britol
a Tremendous blow on the head with the
flat of issword, 'do you call me an ca
gle, you sneaking cuss?'
CORVALLIS was down only for fewmo
ments, for he jumped up and shook him
self with an entirely unlocked for recuper
alton, on the part Of the fallen, and in di
rect defiance of historical truth, pitched
into Washington like thousand of brick
and in spite Of the men OF both nations
succeeded in giving the "immortal'ia tire
mendous licking. So the day that com
menced SO glorious, ending in-glorious.,
For many years after the surrende
there was a GOODNESS between the deacol
and the squire, but as time rolled on, am
their locks became frosted over with white
they learned to call it a joke.
; Both are now living, and when the
meet, they smoke and talk about ''tha
ar !" Ikea couple Of good jolly osd me
as they are.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1857-11-10
a IUDICROUs INcIDENT.

a 1UDICROUS INCIDENT.
II was customary some years ago, in
many Of the inland towns of New England,
to celebrate the anniversary OF American
Independence, by sham fight, intended
to represent some of the Revolutionary bat
ties, and of coarse--yictories one portion
of the town people representing the Red
Coats, and another the Federal forces, -
Below. we give the rich end Of an naccount,
which we find in an exchange, on one q
the celebrations.
a little town had resolved to perform
the surrendego of Cornwallis. Deacon Moses
Jones, proud, wealthy farmer, was cho-
sen to enact Washington; and Squire Big
ler Wood. an aristocatic lawyer, to repre-
sent Corvallis. But let the writer tell
his own story.
The twocompanies were to meetin IRON
of the tavern, on the common, exchange
shots; skirmish q little--iu which Corn.
wallis was to be essentially whipped anc
then mostingloriously surrender.
At nine O'Clock, the two companies
marched into the village, and arrayec
themselves in fighting positions. remind
ing The spectator of the Time when
Brave Wolf drew M his men
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1857-11-10
MARRIAGE GUIDE,
by DIR. WIN. YOUNG.
MARRIAGE GUIDE,
by DIR. VIM. YOUNG,
MARRIAGE GUIDE. =
-ais by DIR. WIN. YOUNG.

MARRIGE GUlDE-YoUNG's GREAT
PHYs1oLoe1cAL WORK: Tile POchet ASc1-
lapias, or every one his own Doctor by
VIM. Young, M. d. ~.
tits wfittsns in plain language for the zen
eral reader. and is illustrated with upwards
Of One Hundred Engravings. All young mar
ried people, or those contemplating marriage,
and having the least impeachment to married
life, should read this book. II dlscloses SCI e,
crets that every one should be acquainted i
with; still, il is book that must be kep,
locked up, aud not lie about the house. \
will be sent TO any one on the Tecelntol tweE, Eo
ty-fye cents. AddIess DR. WN. YOUNG, '0z
Spruce street, above Fourth, Philada,' ra'
June o. fs57--vt. 1iitH
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1857-11-10

AT late Hen Convention. finding it
difficult to raise the price of eggs, the
feathered tribes resolved for the future to
lay only. ten eggs to the dozen,
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1857-11-10
AFFLICTED READ!


Philadelphia Medical House.
Corner of Third q Union sts., Philadelphia Pa.
1.-TWO YEARS
Expcrience has rendered DIR. X. a most successful
practitioner in the of all diseases of a private
nature; manhoods debility, as an ifnpediment to
marriugc; nervous and sexual infrmties, discusses of
the skin, and those arising from abuse of mercury.
TAKE PARTICULAR NOTICE.
There is an evil habit sometimes indulged in by
boys, in solitude, often growngup withth to man
hood; aud which, If not reformed in due time, not
only 6egets serious obstacles to matrimonial hMpp-
ness but give rise 70 series of proiraeed, insidioas
Few of those whd give way to this pernicious prac-
tice are aware of TIE consequences, until they find the
nervous system shattered feel strange and
able sensations, ard vague fears in the mind (Sec
pages %, %, 30, Of DIR. KS book selfPrescrva-
tion.H LIS
The unfortunate thus affected becomes feeble is
unable to labor with accustomed vigor or to apply
his mind to study; Ms step is tardy and weak, he Is
dull, irresoute, and engages even in his sports with
! less energy than usual.
| If he enancpate himself before the practice has
done its worst, and ester matrmony, his marriage is
unfruful. and his SENSE tells him that this is done
by his early folics. These are consid ,ratios which
should awaken the attention of all who similarly
| situated.
REMEMBER. &
| lie who places himself under Dr.,tKINKELIN'S
treatment, may rcgiously conldc in his honor as II
gentl eman and rely nponthc assurance, that the
crcts of DIR. KS patients will never be disclosed.
Young man-let nd false modesty deter you from
making your case known to one, who, from education
and resPeetahilty, e,n certainly pefriend you,
n lr Kinken's residence has been for the last twen-
ty years ut the N. W. Corner of THIRD AND UNION
SIS, Philadelphia, Ih.
= PATIENTS AT A DISTANCE
Can haye by stating their case explicitly, together
liwith all their symptpns per letter, enclosing re-
Imttance) Dr. ks medicine appropriated accordingly
ForwilrdedatO any part Of the United States, and
Mail or Express.
READ ! YOUTH AND MANHOOD
A Vigorous Life or Premature Death, Kinkeln on
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1857-11-10

For sale by d. Reed, Pomeroy; Hugg 6e Kennedy,
Mddlep0rt; J. Williams q Co., West Columbia; John
Frame, COoleyille; Paine 81 Branch Rutland; Lowell
& Payne, Mason City, Va. Dec ly Sc.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1857-11-10

A Pennsylvania papersays; ;'The print
er wants grain, pork, taIloao csndtes, aItis-
kv, linen, Jeeswar, poot, and anything else
that he can eat. ~ '-.'
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1857-11-10
cLryrLlnp. OHIO, Dec. 5, 1s5j.

Z. le CLEvrLASD, Ohio, Dec. 5, 1865
DR. R.RoBAcK,--Dear Sir,-I should beindeed ulgrate-
full IL failed to reply to your letter OF the 10th nlt
inquring theenect OF your remedies In my case. You
say You do not wish to publis.my reply, but simply
20 enrn for your own satisfaction, whatthe scandina-
Wan Remedies have done for But, my dear sir,
wish you to make my statement public, not only as u
just tribute to your own skill, but for the benefit Of
others who mhy be suffering suffered, and might be
cured have been cured. Formore than six years,
you are aware, endured continuous martyrdom
from the combined effect of chronic dyspepsia liver
complaint, constipation, and most dePlorable condi-
tlon Of the nervous system During that time, om-
poyed the best physicians in the wes and three times
visited New York for the purpose of consulting the
most eminent medical men In That city. All was use
less. Idcspaired OF recovering my health and almost
wished for DEATH II ut this lime your ADVERTISE
ment caught my eyes, and determined, as fOrlOrn
hope, to try your ScAsDIsAvIlN Blood PURIFIER AND
BLOOD PILLS. Only fyo months have elapsed since
uncorked the first bottle and took the fast pill Three
words will tell the resut--l AM WE'LL yes, in better
health thar can recolect having enjoyed since my
childhood My recovery, under providenee,l owe to
you. believe have paid you about thirty-iye dol
lars for medicine, and had every dollar been HUN
| DRIED, they would have been cheap With deep graft
AIRY ANN COS TcCK.