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St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-04-16
Kansas.

A correspondent of the New York
Post writing from Topeka under date
of March 18th, says that the last of
the Free State prisoners has made his
escape. In regard to matters gener-
ally, he writes as follows:
Every thing indicates that we are
to have another war, and it is to come
soon. 1t will, probably, be brought
on by an attempt to collect taxes for
the support of the bogus government
under the so-called laws. Another
rupture once made, no man can point
out the end Yet we are even now
living in state of latent war. There
has been no peace except at a sacrifice
Of our right. Better war for liberty
than such peace"
According to the Chicago Tribune,
gentleman recently from Kansas,
where he has made important invest
ments in real estate, says that for ag-
ricultural purposes Kansns does not
present SO many advantages as some
parts of Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, or
Missouri. The country is rough, hilly,
and but poorly wooded and watered.
Wells have to be dug eighty or ninety
feet deep to reach water there is but
one we'll in all Topeka. He has no
doubt that Kansas will eventually be.
come free State, such is the over.
whelming preponderance of the Free
State emigration, even though pro
slavery constitution should be adopted
and receive the sanction of Congress
The South will not take slaves to
Kansas in the face of the fact that five.
sixths of the residents are Free State
men. There would not be adequate
protection for their property" The
Tribune adds:
Z" 1t was his opinion that there must
be a vast amount of suffering among
the Free State settlers next winter
unless aid was obtained from the free
States. Many who arrived there
were very poor, and they could only
raise a little corn and few potatoes
the coming summer poor supply
for the winter. Living was enor.
mously high. He went to the best
hotel in Topeka, 50 day for board
and almost starvation at that. For
dinner, had four potatoes and three
turnips partly mashed together, and a
piece of meat fried in water and -four,
and so tough l could not cut, much
less eat it. These, ard cup of wa.
ter, constituted my entire dinner"
The Lecompton correspondent OF
the St. Louis Democrat says, the sen
sus takers of Kansas are doing their
work in a very bad manner, missing
some neighborhoods entirely and not
taking the names of half of the actual
residents in others. Much quarreling
has taken place between Squatters
and Land Associations in different
parts of the Territory.
Several Deputy-Marshals were ar.
resting political prisoners on charges
growing out Of difficulties which occur
ed last summer.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-04-16

& Willard, grocers and forwarders,
Case, Miller & Co., grocers, Pelton,
Wright & Co., dealers in dry goods,
clothing, &C., Brewer & Van Duzer,
druggists, Irving & Co., manufactur-
ers Of sash, doors and blinds, and va
rious other similar Establishments
On the McGregor side of the river are
several jobbing houses, among them
that of Allen and Wilkerson, dealers
in dry goods, hardware, &C., Miller &
Bass, dealers in stoves and tin ware,
D. Allen & Co., grocers, &C., &c. It
appears to be the determination of
these various firms to make it an OBJ
ject for western merchants and others
to obtain their supplies Of them in
stead of going further east. This ar
rangement will be great accommo-
dalton to the business of northern Iowa,
and l see no reason why it may not
be perfected.
The town of McGregor is growing
up as if by magic, and the trade and
business of that place and Prairie du
Chen, the coming season, cannot fail
to be immense. 1t is expected that
the emigration from the east this sea-
son will be beyond all precedent, and
it is earnestly to be hoped that the
supply of merchandise, and all the
necessaries of life, may be equal te
the demand. Il.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-04-16

A letter from Great Salt Lake, re-
ceived at Washington, says in refer.
ence to the Mormons and the trouble
they are yet going to bring our gov
eminent" Murder is common thing
here and Mormons cannot be punish
ed with Mormon jury, witnesses, of.
ticcrs, and Governor to pardon. A
man, not a member Of the church is
murdered, robbed, castrated, or i'm
prisoned, solely for questioning the
the authority of the church. Persons
are now in the penitentiary, convicted
before the probate judge, who are
wholly innocent Of any crime. Is there
any other country where this abuse is
or would be endurcd?"
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-04-16

BRIDGE GoNE-Two LIVES LOST
The new bridge across the Cedar at
Cedar Rapids was destroyed by the
numerous cakes of ice, logs and trees
which came down the river on the 28th
ult. The bridge was crossed by foot
men up to a short time of its falling.
Two young ladies passed on the bridge
with the view of crossing, against the
earnest solicitations of tho crowd on
the shore. When half way over the
bridge fell precipitating both into the
mad current below. Their bodies have
not yet been recovered.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-04-16

\ REWARD FOR GEN. WA1KER.-It is
stated by the deserters from General
Walker, that Gen Mora, the command
er of the Costa Ricans, has offered
$4,000 for Walkers head, or $780,
600 if he can be captured and brought
into their camp alive. Furthermore.
that it is the wish of the Costa Rican
Government to offer all of Walkers
men who desire to avail themselves of
1t, an opportunity to leave their chief.
and thus escape death.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-04-16
NO. 81
Nicaragua.

Latest reports say that Walkers army is in
good condition and well provisioned.
Recruits are arriving in large numbers from
all parts of the country; considerable fighting
is done. Walker, with 400 men attacked the
allies at st. George, carried the plaza and
burned the important partio f the town, and
retreated to Rlvas; which Chomorro, with 100
men, had meantime attacked and been driven
with great slaughter, by Henningsen
Walker met them retrcating and thew were
consequently placed between two fires. and be-
coming completely paralysed suffered immense
y. The Allies are said, by their own accounts
to have lost 327 killed. Walker estim ates
their loss at GOO killed and 800 wounded.
1T is reported that Karas, commander in
chief ofthe Allies, was under arrest for making
certain overtures to Walker, and that Chela6
had raised body Of men in Leon, and was
about to Join Walker, and that President Reyal
had been assassinated
Lockbridge on San Iuan River had received
another reinforcement of Texans with a large
quantity of ammunition and provisions.
His command garrisoned the only two com.
munications with Costa RIGA, viz; 21O men at
the mouth of the Sierra Pigne River, and 1873
at San Carlos River and the remaining 1902 in
advance with Lockbridge near Machuca Rapids.
Rumor says $50 tillbusters commanded by
some of the merchants of St. Louis will leave
that city to go in an expedition shortly to sail
from New Orleans, destined to invade Costa
RIGA, and thus relieve Walker by directing at
tention OF the enemies to another point.
Abundant means are said to be at their dispo-
| SAL The San Francisco Herald of the Goth of
| FEBRUARY says: A large number of recruits
from the interior came down on the Sacrament
to boat last evening to take passage on the
steamer of to-day for Nicaragua to join Walk
er. The Sacramento Bee says it has informa-
ton that four hundred recruits will leave to
join Walker, q large portion of whom will start
from that city ; and there are ample means for
paying expense of all who are willing to 20.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-04-16

The officers Of the steamer St. Mary
from Council Bluffs, which reached St.
Louis on the 4th inst, reports four
men shot at Platte near the mouth of
the Nebraska, Mach 10Th, by orders
OF a vigilance committee, five others
were banished from the Territory and
forbidden not to return under pain of
death. The offence alleged were claim
jumping.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-04-16

The Paris ladies have adopted a
substitute for crinolines, called "iu-
pons." They are made of steel, and
won't gre an inch. A lady who un-
dertook to faint at fashionable party
some evenings ago, found it impossi-
bic to fall, on account of the stiffness
of her steel skirt, and was put to the
dlsagreeable necessity of fainting only
from the waist upward.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-04-16

CHEERlNG.-A correspondent writing
from the Mississippi says that Walker
will run four horse daily stage over
the military road to St. Charles dur.
ing the coming summer. He suggests
that the road through Chickasaw
should be opened in good shape this
spring. Speaking of our town, he
says "St. Charles stands higher than
any other town west of McGregor. Its
fame is world WIDE"
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-04-16

We have received copies of the DAILY
Express and Herald" "Semi-Weekly
Express and Herald" and Weekly
Express and Herald" We can recon-
mend either of these editions to those
who want a Dubuque City paper. j.
B. Door & Co., publishers.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-04-16

DUBUQUE PosT OFFIoE-On Sunday
and Sunday evening last, the North
West states there were made up and
distributed at that Office, 32,829 let
tiers mailed to 1914 Offices, and the
postage amounted to 1884.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-04-16

Alfred Countryman, who shot Sher-
if Taylor last fall, in Rockford Ill.,,
was hung at that place on the 9th ult.,
at quarter past two. Over ten thou
sand persons were present. He was
attended by Elder Crews.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-04-16
Lyceum.

The exercises at the Lyceum last
Saturday Evening, consisted of an es.
say by Mr.. G. w. Atkinson and of an
GRAFTON by VIM. B. Fairfield Esq. The
subject of Mr.. Atkinson's essay was
contentment. He spoke Of the preva.
lent idea that there was no such thing
as contentment and having denied it,
proceeded to show what real content
ment was and how it could be attained.
His essay was we'll and clearly writ
ten, showing close drought and a thor.
ough knowledge Of his subject.
Napoleon Bonaparte " was the sub
ject of Mr.. Fairfield's grafton, and bril-
liantly did he portray the career Of
that mightiest Of generals. Commenc'
ing with his boyhood he showed that
Imagination was the motive power that
placed him on the throne of France ;
that the people marked him as a man
of destiny and dare not oppose his
slightest wish. The orator dwelt en-
Enthusiastically on the closing scenes Of
this great man, picturing him as poet
who chose rather to act than write his
poems; but on the plains of Water
loo his harp was hushed and nation
was made to mourn.
Mr.. Fairfield received that attention
and respect from the audience he al
ways does when he appears before
the public and which he so richly de-
serves,
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-04-16

CLERMoNr is nine miles east of
West Union, Fayette Co., on the line of
the McGregor and Missouri Railroad,
and has one of the best water-powers
in Northern Iowa. The Fayette Pho
neer thinks it is to be the largest
place in the county.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-04-16

CLOSE OF LAND OFFICE IN M1NSEsor.
The Red Wing Land Office is closed
by order from Washington in conse-
quence of the passage of the Land
Bill for railroad purposes. We ex.
pect to hear of the closing of the 9TH
er offices in the territory, with the ex-
ception of the Saltwater office
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-04-16

The greatest objection to smart
children is, that when they commence
having whiskers, they leave off hav-
ing brains. Boys that are philosophers
at six years of age, arc generally
blockheads at twenty-one.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-04-16

A correspondent of the Puritan Re-
corder writes from Washington that
Mr.. Buchanan will, during his admin
istration, regularly attend the Pres
byterian Church, probably in the New
School branch, as has been his
custom.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-04-16

A bridge to cost $4,000 is to be
built over the Missouri at Florence.
Nebraska, few miles above the Oma-
ha, and some eight hundred from the
Mississippi. 1t is the first and only
point in the distance of more than a
thousand miles where there is anv
rocky bottom.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-04-16

An extra session of the Legislature
of Minnesota is to be held on the 9th
of April to arrange for q Convention
to form q State Constitution.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-04-16

From an account left at the Office of
the New York Times, it was found
that during the month of February.
two-thirds Of all the money lost in
coming to and going from that Office,
was inclosed in registered letters.
That's all the good this silly register
ing system does.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-04-16

1t is reported that the cars were to
commence running to Prairie du Chen
on the 10th inst.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-04-16

When we lose the hope of equalling
those we admire, admiration gives
place to hatred.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-04-16
Plant Trees.

Plant Trees.
Now is the season to set out fruit
and ornamental trees and shrubs. A
due regard to the comforts of fami-
ly will induce the owners Of q single
rod of ground to render it more profit
able and attractive, by judicious &C.
lection of useful fruits and trees, for
shade and ornament in summer, and
for protection in winter.
Who does not know what an addi-
ton to the comfort and health Of every
family ore due supply of the more
common and hardy kinds of fruit. Cur
rants, raspberrries and gooseberries
require little care, except from ami
mails, and will bear plcntifully in two
years. Cherries arrive at bearing very
soon, also apples, pears, plums, &c.,
where good sized trees are obtainable.
One years growth makes great diff:
ference in the bearing of the trees,
and valne of house and lot if an in
dividual wishes to sell the same
Some object "the winters will kill all
the fruit trees" but no one knows this,
and we know that oil the common and
hardy varieties Of fruit are successful
~ cultivated much farther north than
this latitude. The objection may be
sufficient excuse for some drones and
croakers, but it is unworthy Of those
enterprising citizens whose motto in
coming here was nothing venture
nothing have"
For shade and ornamental, and
where trees of large size will not
prove objectional, the selection had
better be chiefly made from the indi-
genous or native trees and of the same
locality. These are more hardy than
most Of the imported trees, or than
those from a remote section of the un-
ion. What can be more beautiful
than double row along the highway,
or a public square or private park, COW
cred with a thrifty growth of oaks,
elm, hickory, butternut, ash, Eastwood,
or sugar maple! The latter would
produce an abundant supply of deli
cious and healthful sugar, and several
kinds would be equally valuable fol
their fruits. It will take some time, il
is true, but native trees are usually
of very rapid growth where the soil is
good. Occasional watering and
mulching with leaves or straw may
be necessary the first season. Locust
trees should be planted where scars
ity of timber, as it makes a rapid
growth upon most prairie soil and is
a valuable wood. Fruit seeds have
doubtless been brought by many
and it is not yet too late to plant them.
Some kinds require freezing while
damp, such need to be placed in moist
situations. If on hand, or obtainable,
we say plant your seeds somewhere,
and then take care of the plants.
For the information of those con
cerned we will state that Mr.. Geo. E.
Dunbar, of this town, has q large
stock of fruit and ornamental shrubs
on hand, and expects to supply all or
ders in his line of business.
Shall we have "Tree Association "
formed, for setting out trees and 9TH
erwise ornamenting the public grounds
and principal streets Of our village,
or will each man, woman and child re-
solve themselves into committee of
the whole for this object? If St.
Charles keeps ahead, her citizens must
show themselves public spirited and
prompt to act.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-04-16

A Capital Latin for omnibus drivers
in these times would be-" Jam forte
IN omnibus I"
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-04-16

1o-Morro'o is the day on which idle
men work and fools reform.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1857-12-08

CHEAPe AND WARM COVERING FOR
Pooh AND RIcH-A correspondent of
the New York Evening Post, writing
from Washington Cicy, on the 10Th inst,
thus relates his expert ence with a cover
lid made Of newspapers:
Soon after the adven! of chilly nights,
finding the extra covers too heavy, and
remembering the suggestion Of year
ago, [ took off a weIghty coverlId, and
substituted u half dozen copies Of pop
ular weekly. | never slept more pleas
antlv. | mentioned it to some of my ac-
quaintances, who, on trial of the past two
weeks pronounced it etectual. | use II
on three beds in my house, and, as moth
ing can be cheaper, | feel authorized to
recommend them for general use. L had
the curiosity to weigh the newspapers in
use on my three beds, and the amount Of
all is three pounds only. The papers can
be spread loosely, Overlapping one anoth-
er, although, for convenience, have pas
ted the edges together. How tritllng Is
the cost, and how easily Obtained! A
pound or two of old newspapers can be
procured for four cents a pound, and II
spread between two light covers to retain
them in their place viii keep a person
comfortable whether he be poor or rich.
/ The experiment can be easily tried. In
/ the mean time | attach my initials, au-
thorizing you, if you think proper, to place
my name at the head Of this commuuica-
/ ton.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1857-12-08
AYERS CHERRY pEcTaR

For the rapid cure OF Coughs Colds Hoarseucs Bron
chitis WhooPing ough, Asthma and Consumption is
universally known the best remedy everyct discovered
for every variety Of Pulmonary disease So wide is tn
field of its usefulness and numerous the cases Gifts
cures that almost every section the country abounds
in persons publicly known who have been restored
alarming and desperate diseases Of the lungs y it
use When once tried its superiority every other
medicine gifts kind Is to apparent too escape observation
and where its virtues known the public no longer
hesitate what antdote to employ the distressing and
dangerous a ctions Of the pulmonary organs which are
incident to our climate By its timely many nav
most all attacks of disease upon the Lungs or throat are
arrested and thus saved many thousands every wear
from premature grave No family should be without
H. and those who do neglect provide themselves with
remedy which wards OF this dangerous class Of diseases
will have cause to depore it when it Is Proofs
OF the surprising efficacy Of the Cherry PecoraI need not
be given to the American peoplehcy have living proofs
in every neghborhood But those who wish to read the
statements of those whose whole health been resor
ed and whose lives have been by its use viii find
them in my American Almanac which the agent below
named has to furnish gratis for every one.
Prepared by DR.. J. AVER. Lowell Mass apd sold 1.-
all Druggists and Dealers Medicine through this sec
on Mays 3m.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1857-12-08

The AIoLAssEs Trade Molasses
made from the chinese sugar cane is now
sold each market day IN the markets of
Washington. 1t IS raised in Maryland
and Virginia. Last year, the imports of
molasses amounted to So, 0OO0 bus
the imports of this article of universal
consumption, for the present year, in con-
sequence Of the general cultivation of
this cane, will not be one-lhird of the sum.
The flavor of the moIasses made from the
sorghum IS pronounced by those who buy
It in the Washington market, pIeasanter
and more salatable than that Of common
molasses.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1857-12-08
Judge Jackson,

The election for Attorney General, al
though close. has probably resulted in the
success Of Mr.. Bouck. Judge JACKSON
received the entire strength Of his party,
and IN most of the Western, and in some
Of the Northern Counties, run ahead Of
his ticket. In this city he obtained a ma
jori,y in the ward in which he resides,
which IS demo cratic, and he leads his tick
Ct in nearly every precinct in the county.
During the canvass he laboged zcalouslv
and faithfully for the success of the en-
tire Republican Ticket; and here we con-
fidently assert that the Republican party
Of Wisconsin has not in its ranks a more
able, more faithful, or more eloquent
champion Of It's principles, than is Judge
JACKSON. He has passed through the
ordeal Of the canvass unscatheG; and al
though lowing to the light vote Of his par
", and the universal confidence entertain
ed IN the success of the ticket which caus
ed Republicans to omit the necessary ex-
ertion) he has been defeated by a small
majority, yet his good name remains I'M
sulhed.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1857-12-08
~ On the Ist OF January, the names

~ Ga the lst OF January, the names
Of all persons On our subscription books,
not residents Of Iowa County, who are in
arrears for the Tribune, viii be strick-
en- from our list, and no paper will Be
sen; 70 any person out of the county ex-
cept for advance pay. Taose residing
in this county aul over one year in arrears,
Will also be cut OF
Bills will be forwarded to all mail sub
s-ribers in arrears, anI we hope to re-
ceiye prompt payment, with 4 continual
ton Of the prtroaage Of our friends. One
dollar and fifty cents IS a small sum 10
pay for years subscription to a news
paper, and any person wanting the Trl-
bune, can easily pay that amount, either
in money or something that will answer
our purpose as well.