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St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1857-11-05
The NIOrmOnS.

Our last adviccs from Salt Lake
Valley indicate a desperate purpose
on the part of the Mormons to prcvcnt
Gov. Cummings and the |. ). troops
from accomplishing the object of their
mission. Brigham Young, we are
told, had publicly declared that he
would burn the prairics, and thus de
privc the animals Of the expedition OF
their sustcnancc, and that lie would
burn his own city if necessary, before
hc will submit to the demands OF the
Government. This, we fear, is not
mere bravado. All the movements of
this bold, bad man during the last few
months, indicate that he has made up
his mind TO oppose force to force If
necessary. His power over his tanat-
ical followers appears to be supreme.
They obey him as implicitly as ever
the Jesuits did their General. What
he orders they will perform without
hesitation or question. But two or
three weeks since the Mormons
throughout the Eastern States received
orders TO separate themselves from the
gcntilcs and repair 10 Salt Lake, and
at once they abandoned whatever they
had in hand-thcir business, and
their places of worship-and com
menced preparations for removal
Among the last adviccs from CalIfor
MIA also came the intelligence that tn,
Mormons of Carson Valley had re
ccivcd orders to remove at once to the
valley of Salt Lake, and they were
selling off their property for villa
they could get preparatory to removal
These movements are significant. The
Saints are being concentrated there il
order that Mormondom may present al
undivided front when the anticipated
tugof war shall come for the Prophet
has made up his mind. Suppose, then
that, with his talismanic control over
the minds of his people, he should say
to them, " EXtcrminate the armct
Gcntilcs who arc approaching our holy
city" Would they hesitate? w,
believe they would not for moment
He may not think it prudent to issue
| SuIil III OlucI , out, Ill tut pcSt dSpCC
Of the case, the Utah Expedition mus
prove total failure. Possibly it vii
not be permitted to enter Salt LAX,
Valley and if it should, there is no
the least PROBABILITY that Gov. Cum
mings will be allowed to suppressed,
the Prophet.
So far there has been but one phas,
to the Mormon question-thrcats, inso
lencc and outragcs on the part o
Brigham Young and his associates
and incilicicncy and apparent uncom
Germ on the part of the Administration
If the people Of Salt Lake Valley haC
been rcbcIlious Black Republicans
instead of Mormons, we should months
ago have seen ten Thousand mel
marching across tho plains to. bring
them into subsection to federal author
ity. We trust, however, that Cor
gross, at its approaching session, will
take such steps as to compel the Ad
ministration to deal cncrgctically AM
dccisivcly with that nest of traitors
Chicago Press
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1857-11-05
w. ]. Goods and Groceries.

Coffee, Tea, Sugar Molasses, Syraps, Spices
Dried Fruits, Preserved Fruits, Raisins, Figs,
Nuts, Tobacco, Cigars, Pipes Fish, Salt, Soap,
Candles, Pickles, Vinegar, Rice, Tapioca, Mac
aroni, Corn Starch, Citron, Zantc Currants,
Pearl Starch, SaleratuS, sup. Carb. of Soda,
Sal. Soda, Cream Tartar, Yeast Powders. Nut
meg, Cloves, Mustard, Ginger. Mace, Cassa,
snuff, Cmnphor Matches, Powder, Shot, Lead,
Caps, Pepper Sauce, Sweet Oil, Castor Oil, Sar-
dimes, Oysters, Chocolate, Cocoa, Crackers,
Essences Innfrrti,pni-y p.rf,,nrry Sc
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1857-11-05

Holloway Ointment removes all discolora-
ton Of the skin, and allays the itching and in
iiammation generated by heat or cold. 1t
takes the sting out of every enptivc disease
and heals by eradication, not suppression, all
kinds Of sores, tumUrS, carbunclcs, scrofulous
ulcers. and canccrous disorders
Sold ut the mandatory No so Maiden Lane.
New York, and by all druggists at 25c., G3c,
and 81 per pot
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1857-11-05

ain Peace prepare for War In the days
of our youth, it bchooycs lis to make SOME
preparation for the approach OF age. How
many pcrsons have !ccomc prcma.urcly bald
by ncglccting TO apply appropriate remedies to
prevent the hair from falling of. The
use Of Prof. Woods Celebrated Hair Rcstcra-
tive will prevent the hair from falling impart
to it a healthy growth, and even restore the
hair oi the bald. Thusands have testified to
its efficacy.
Sold in st. Charles, 10y f.. ~ & c. II. Haskell
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1857-11-05

ASKING TOO MucH-A young couple were
sitting together in a romantic spot, when the
following dialogue took place
My dear, if thee sacrifice of my life would
please the, most gladly would l lay it down at
thy feet"
"oh, sir, you are too kind! But it just re-
minds me that | wish You would quit using to-
bacco."
Cant think of such thing 5 habit to
which am welded"
Very well, sir; this is the way you lay
down your lie for Inc and as you are already
'wedded to tobacco, | II take good care
that you are never welded to me
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1857-11-05

a NARROW ESCAPE "Mither, Mithcr. what
have you done?' said little ncwsboy TO a
green-horn who had tied his horse to spruce
pole, as he thought.
''Donc!" said the fellow; "what 10 you
mean? hain't been doin' nothin' as knows
on !"
Why, yeth you have, thir; you've hitcllcd
your both to the magnetic telegraph, and you
if you don't look ont -
The man united his horse with nervous anX-
icty, and jumping into his wagon drove hastily
down the street.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1857-11-05

MIS-, q Neil and K. Weaver who were So
badly stabbed short time since have rccov-
cred. Weaver has left the country, SO We are
told. Mrs. O'Neil is now in town. ONcil
was examined on the 18th and bound over in
the sum Of 5000. As We 60 to press he is UNI
dergoing another examination before lSq Mer-
rill, On complaint of his wife --Laayiag Mirror.
MORE NEws.-We still hear Wells Pcctoral
Syrup highly extolled for the cure of coughs,
colds, consumption, &c. Don't neglect your
disease too long. Procrastination is the thici
OF time. If your lungs are sore, or there is
| any irritation, use this medicine 1t soothcs
| and heals the lungs and removes all innamma.
ton. Remember the namc-Wclls' PectoraI
Syrup of Wild Cherry. NmionM Flag.
Sold in st. Charles l'y Hildreth & Carver and
T.. A. & C.. II. Haskell and by one or moro
agents in every city and town in the west
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New York Markets.

New YORK, December 12.--tlour---
The market to-day closed heavy sales
of 1900 barrels. Common to good State
at S4,5Oa4 SIS, Ohio $5.55a5.6O; South
ern $5.00a5.30.
Wheat-The market is heavy Sales
Of $4,000 bushels at 125a145 cents for
Southern white.
Corn-The market is firm; sales at 75a
7S cts for Western mixed.
Pork-Mess and Prime have declined 40
cents. Sales to-day Of Mess at 51550a
1000: Prime $14
Beef--l'he market is steady-sales at
$10a13,50 for repacked Chicago.
Lard-Has advanced Bc-sales at 10a
l03 cents.
Whisky--Has declined lc-sales Of
Ohio at22 cts.
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The Governor and the Banks
Consultation on the Finances a
Wa shin gt0n,

New YORK, Dec. 1.-THE Governor
is informed of the intentions of certion
banks here to resume specie payments,
and all must follow suit or wind up.
When the Legislature meets it will find
the banks acting in strict conformity with
the law. The effect Of the proceeding. it
is believed, will be favorable,
The Commercial, Of this afternoon. has
private advices from Washington, an
nouncing projected conference between
the President: the Secretary of the Trea-
sury and others, on financial matters, i'll
connection with the government. In adj
dition to the subject OF a loan, General
Jackson's plan OF Bank will be discus
sed. Colonel Benton will probably exer-
else considerable influence upon the adj
ministration in the matter.
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From Wa shingtOn.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11.-Seuator Big
Ter, in order to correct misapprehension,
states i'll conversation that the meeting to
which he alluded in his speech on We'd
nesday as having taken place in Douglas
room, last year to consult on the Toombs
Kansas bill, was an official rather than a
private meeting Of the committee on Ter
ritories, and to which other Senators had
been invited.
Judge Buffers death, according to the
present understanding among the Sena-
tors, will be formally announced on Mon
day, and that OF Mr.. Bell, of New lamp
shire, on Tuesday,
The democratic senatorial caucus to-
day agreed on standing committees. Mr..
Mason is to continue chairman of the
committee Of foreign affairs; Mr.. Douglas,
OF territories; Mr.. Hunter Of finance; Mr..
Stuart, of public lands; Mr.. Bayard, of
the Judiciary; Mr.. Brown, of the District
Of Columbia; Mr. Clay, of commerce;
and MIR. lulee, Of the post-ottice COM
mittee.
An effort was made to elect new Of
ficers Of the Senate, but the proposition
was postponed.
The subject OF the election of public
printer will come up in caucus next
Monday, and much interest is manifest
concerning it.
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We hope the Councils will take early
action in thi- matter. The interest Of the
people demand it. The city govern
ment of New York has lost its millions
by not being we'll guarded on this point.
Let us profit by their experience, and
have such laws enacted, that even the
suspicion OF foul play cannot be enter
tanned.
There are worthy men in our city councils
gentlemen whom our citizens feel proud
III houorlng-and we should regret to dis
cover any just cause of complaint of male
ticiauce on the part of any Of them. If
any Of them are interested in "city con-
tracts" we have no doubt they will deal
as just as though they We're not members
of that body; and as this appears to be a
practice sanctioned by usage heretofore.
we do not see how any blame can be at
tached to them in the premises. But,
"human nature Is human nature" says an
observer of natures laws, and, though
no wrong may have been suffered in
this community from such cause here
tofore, as other cities have suffered from
it, it would be well to guard the peoples
interest in this particular at once.
After the above was in time, the con-
tractor for the Aims House called ON
Us and requests us to say, that $50 far as
the insnuations contained in the commu-
nication of American" are concerned, he
pronounces them false, and co0ardy as
skulking behind the fictitious name of
American" and challenges investiga-
ton"
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The News.

The Bank officers of New York held a
meeting on Friday night last, and after
some debate decided to resume specie
payments on Saturday.
The examination of John Beattie, charg-
ed with the murder of Frank j. Mcclure
who was recently found dead in Cincinn-
att, closed on Friday, the defendant being
held in $4,000 to answer the charge of
manslaughter at the next term of the
Court.
The steamer Tennessee, from Vera
Cruz, with dates to the 18th, arrived at
New Orleans Oh the l1th
The College buildings at Bethany,
Brooke county, Va, We're entirely des-
troyed by fire on Thursday last, together
with the furniture, and three valuable IL
braries.
The custom-house in Oswego, n Y,
was entered by burglars on Wednesday
night, the safe blown open, and its con-
tents, consisting OF only about $500,
taken.
The steamship Antelope sailed from
Portland, for Liverpool, on Thursday
Last.
The New York -four market on Sat-
urday closed heavy.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1857-12-14

From Remembering of the
Delegate ConyentiOn-The Lee
compton Constitution Repu-
dated, &c.
ST Louis, Dec. l0.-lhe Democrat
received Kansas letters tonight contain
ing the proceedings of the delegate con-
vention which met at Lawrence on the
I'd inst, Ex-Governor Charles Robinson
presiding.
Resolutions were unanimously adopted
repudiating and pledging ceaseless hos
tility to the Lecompton constitution: de-
nouncing the call elections on the 2lst
instant and the lst proximo; declaring
that the Legislature elected on October
9th shall not be suspended by any con-
stitution or State government until fair
and impartial vote be had; endorsing the
Topeka constitution; requesting the extra
session of the Territorial Legislature to
frame an election law providing for the
submission of the Topeka and Lecomp-
ton constitutionS-the one receiving the
majority of legal votes to become the
fundamental law Of the State Of Kansas
A resolution was also passed returning
thanks to acting Governor Stanton for
calling special session ofthe Legislature
Speeches were made by Messrs. Robin
son, Lane, Thatcher, and others.
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EST EW S
Resumption of Specie Payments
by the New York Banks-Ac-
emulation and Export of Spe-
Gle. &c.

Gle, DC.
New YORK, Dec. 1.-THE presidents
of the Banks of America, Commerce, Ma
tional aud Manhattan have issued the
following important circular
New YORK, Dec 10th.
"Sir Annexed is copy of propos-
ed agreement for the resumption of spe-
Gle payments by tina banks of this city.
The concurrence and cooperation of your
bank in this important and most desira-
bic object is earnestly solicited The
agreement will be presented to you on
Saturday for signature.
''Your obedient servants,
GEORGE NEwBoARD,
John A STEVENS,
sc. 0. HAIsTEAD,
"JAMES GALLATIN."
The following is the agreement refer
red to:
''ln view of the present strong condi-
ton of the banks of this city, and their
duty to the community and Themselves
the undersigned banks Of the city of New
York hereby give notice that on and after
INAu pIC,N Will lCSulllt SpCClc
payments ON all obligations"
The proposition meets with great ia
vor, and it is generally supposed that
half of the bank S will agree to it, though
it is well known that some banks oppose
the measure as tending to advance the
rate Of exchange on New York, and thus
retard remittance and further, that it
would cause heavy dram Of specie for
export and render second suspension
imminent In any event, however, the
Commerce, American, Manhattan and
National banks will resume on Monday.
Money is very abundant, and the in
tiux from tile West is exc essive. Should
it continue it will nearly balance the hea-
Wy export.
The Fulton to-morroy takes about
three-quarters of a million for Europe
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Saturday, Dec. II.
ARRIVED.

Brig r & S Lawson, Upton, from Bos-
tyn, fish to Baymore & Stone, with uadzc
to sundry persons.
Schr. Ringold. DeGrooth, New York,
hay to Peters & Reid.
Brig Ocean Traveller, Sergent, Blue
Hill. Me, stone to Navy Yard
Schr. W H Rutan, Spragen, from New
York.
Schr Mary, Smith, from Portland,
Me-, hay, heading, &C., to j. NJ Smith
& Bro.
Schr. A V PedeIl, Ryder, from New
York, to Rowland & Bros, mdze to
sundry persons.
Schr. Twin Bros. from New York, hay
to Peters & Reid.
Schr CO Jones, Crowell, from Bos-
ton, to Myers & Co., mdze to sundry per-
sons.
Schr I P Johnston, Crowel, FIN wreck
of Ship Eva Donifer, with rigging, to
Myers & Co.
Schr. Severn, Baker, from the wreck OF
Ship Eva Donifer, rigging, to Myers 4
Co.
Schr. ID W Eldridge, Ogden, firm Phila.
fish, &C., A Bell & Son. and Baymore &
Stone
Schr. Empire. Dawson, from E. Shore,
corn to master.
Schr Hugh Chisan, Taylor, slaves and
shingles to Odom & Clements
Sohr Spy, Mahoon, slaves, to K Biggs
& Co.
Schr A HI Elliott, McCube, corn and
cotton, to Odom & Clements and X Biggs
& Co.
Boats Star, Bethel and Hard Times
slaves, shingles and corn to John James
HAMPTON ROADS.
Bark Gatta, Munson, FIN Havana, bd
to Gibralter, put into Hampton Roads
with crew sick The vessel touched on
Cape Henry Beach and was gotten off the
following day without receiving any ma
terial damage, to W Mott.
CLEARED.
Brig Naritiske, Conklin. st. Crox, bv
Charles Reid.
Schr R P Chase, for Belfast, Me-, by
Alex. Bell & Son.
Schr Shade, Linnel, for Boston, by A
Bell & Son.
Brig Fadelia, Lowe, West Indies, Har-
dy & Bro.
Bark Reindeer. Allen, for Jamaica, by
J NJ Smith & Bro
Brig S q Adams, Driscool, West In
dies, J NJ Smith a. Bro.
Sunday 18th.
ARRIVED.
Steamer Louisiana. Russell, from Bal
timore
Schr. O. H. Booth, ~. York,
hay.
Schr. Fanny. slaves from Georgetown,
sand to Navy Yard.
Steamship jamestown, Parrish, from
New York, with passengers and mdze to
j. NJ Smith & Bro.
Monday 14th.
ARRIVED.
New Schr Robert S Bell from Bel
fast, Me-, with hay, &C.. to A. Bell &
Son.
Schr. j. G. Roach, Clark, from ship
Eva Donifer, with rigging, &c.
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Attempted Suicide of Merchant

BATH, Me, Dec II.-The attempted
suicide Of Mr.. Slade, member of an i'm
portant firm in Boston, caused much en-
element. He came here from Boston on
a visit, in hopes Of recovering his health,
which was much impaired by the fnan-
cial difficulties of his house. Since his
arrival he had several attacks of insanity,
one Of which recurring yesterday when
left alone III his room, he seized a raz4r
and attempted to cut his throat. When
discovered 4e was very weak from the
loss oI blood. His lite is i'll great peril,
At eleven he was still alive, and hopes
are entertained that he will recover.
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"City Contracts

In copying the communication of a
writer in the Southern Argus, of Satur-
day morning, over the signature Of
American" we were inclined to the be-
lief at the time that some gross wrong or
malefciance had been committed by some
of the members of the Common Council
in unfairly appropriating City contracts to
themselves to the exclusion of "outsi-
ders." IF such is the fact we have been
unable to discover it. Probably Gamer
lean" can make some disclosures to the
people in regard to this subject.
We have, however, been made acquain-
ted with circumstance which is said to
have existed in this City for number of
years past, and which though it may
never have heretofore been taken impro-
per advantage Of, may be the subject for
wrong doingS at some future time. What
we have reference to is, that of members of
the Councils and city officers being inter-
ested in city contracts. Now this prac-
tice, if honestly and conscientously acted
upon, might never subject the city to the
loss of one cent, but what guarantee has
the people, or the CONSIDERS that a
strictly honest course will be pursued to-
rIc than hot
Does not such a practice give room in
the minds of outside bidders for suspi-
cion that strict justice will not be dealt
out to them where they are competitors
Tor contract, after which member of
she council is trying. Certainly it does;
and it would debar many persons from
putting in bids, where they knew men,
bers Of the Council or City officers would
be their competitors.
In view of the many objections that
may be justly urged against the practice,
we should think it would be advisable for
the councils to pass law to the effect
that no member of their body or City Off
Ger, should be in any wise connected or
interested in any contract whatever, Civ
en- out by the City. Such law would
be found to be more satisfactory, certain
ly; and would be instrumental in guell-
ing feeling of suspicion that is continu-
ally aroused under the present mode of
conducting such matters.
We do not hold with the idea Of abu-
sing poor fellow like pickpocket be-
cause he happens to be so unfortunate as
20 be elected member of the city Coun-
ellis, or to any other office within the gift
Of the people. We think also it is hard
case, that members of the Council should
be debarred from enjoying the privilege
Of ordinary citizens in regard to contracts
and city jobs; particularly, as they get
no pay for their sers ices. But if these
gentlemen wish to enter the arena for the
city's lackangs, let them resign or not &C.
ccpt their office from the hands of the
people, in order that they may be on an
equal footing with other contractors,
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J. u. HolLADAY, PROPRIETOR.
re- Listen, We Dyspeptics.-GO
a nd do Lik e wise. Permanent Cure

G<s@ LESren, OySpepL1CS.-GO
| and do Likewise. Permanent Cure
The Rev. james Hunnicutt. proprietor ld
editor OF that excellent paper, the Christian
Banner, published al fredericksburg, Va,
in his editorial of June 5th, 1857, thus speaks
of his cure:
HAMPTON'S VEGETABL TlNCTURE.
1t will remembered by many of our readers,
that several years ago we stated in the edi-
torial columns of the Christian Banner, that
II kMPTON's VEGETABLE TINcTuRE had effected
a cure for Dyspepsia in our own case--that
we had labored long with this terrible dis
ease, and suffered most awfully, the pain and
melancholy which necessarily accompanies
this horrible enemy OF man and mans hap
piness. For a long time we lived in constant
fear that the teH monster would RETURN
But, thank God, and thanks to Hamptons
Tincture, the gloomy demon has not yet re-
turned and we begin to think he never will
Wenow feel confident in saying that Hamp-
toms Vegetable Tiucture has made a radical
cure Of dyspepsia in our own case We have
not taken drop Of it Tor the last two years,
to the best of our recollection. We eat what
We please. and as much as we please and chew
tobacco to our hearts content, and all is well.
We believe that twelve bottles, judiciously
taken, will cure nine cases out Of every ten of
dysnpptics. We conscientiously recommend
it to all dyspeptics. The spring time and
summer it is most recommended, therefore,
as a philanthropist, we call attention to it.
Editor of the Christian Banner.
Call and get Pamphlets, and see cures of
Cough Rheumatism, Scrotula, DC. As res
toratiye and ingigorator, it has been highly
recommended -
HAMPTONS VEGETABLE TINCTuRE.
As~ Dalioate Ladies and Children will
please give it a trial.
la8" See advertisement in another place.
oc3
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NeSS Pork
THE EFFECTS OF HARD
TIM ES.


r JUST received large lot Of superior
l. Clio hing which | purchased in New
York and Philadelphia for cash at least %
per cent below manufacturing prices, so all
ye needy, with the ready cash, come and get
good out fit-for we are selling superior
Blue and Black Beaver Raglans for SIP worth
SIG,
do Pilot do do II worth
Is,
do do do do do worth
10,
Black Trico Beavers do do Is worth
5000,
Black Dress and Frock Goats do Is worth
1000,
do do do do do worth
1000,
do Cloth Talmars do 7 worth
do do do do Is worth
5000,
All kinds Of business Coats from 8 to 1900,
do do Pants and Vests do Is cts to TO-
90,
Superior large Shawls, for 7 to 1000.
We have all kinds gentlemens, furnishing
goods at very reduced prices.
n. B. The Cutting department is under
my own supervision, and what don't suit you
must not take. Call No. 10, Main street.
de s F. A. KARIN
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"a The Largest Circulation in
the City. E@

ma. The Associate Editor of this pa
per is temporarily absent from the city