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St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-03-19
Town Caucus.

TIME VOTERS of St Charles precinct, with
out distinction OF party, are requested to
meet at the School House in the village of st.
Charles on Tuesday Evening, March 3lst, at
6 IL o clock, for the purpose of nominating
candidates for Town Officers, to be chosen at
the April Election. Per Order.
st. Charles, February 1, 1857. &c
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-03-19

PROF. WOODS HAIR RrsroRATIvE.-This
preparation is said to be most effective rem
cdy for Badness and falling off of the Hair
1t has only been introduced to the public a
few years, and has already SO rapidly won
upon the confidence Of the people that it Justly
stands superior to any other Hair Restorative
ever brought before the public. We have such
confidence in it that we have commenced
using it, for badness, and our friends may
look out to see our senior with new head
dress Vest Tennessee Wing.
For sale in st. Charles, by Z. 4. Haskell.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-03-19
A. S. FELT,
General Real Estate Agent,
Mason CITY.

Cerro Gordo County, Loeca.
viii select lands in the Usage and TT. Dodge
Districts, locate Land Warrants, buy and sell
Real Estate, pay Taxes for nonrcsidents. and
do general Real Estate business. Timber
and Prairie Lands for sale cheap. Any bust
ness entrusted to my care will receive prompt
attention. Refer to
Rsrtle, White & Hcnshaw, independence,
Greene, Wearc & Co., TT. Dodge,
Greene, Weare and Mvas, TT. Demoin,
Greene & Wearc, Cedar Rapids, Iowa,
Hon. f. w Kingsbury, Chicago, H.,
Hon. G. V. Dcnniston, Albany, n. Y.
March, lS, 1857. 21yl
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-03-19
LTTZ & TERRY,

Builders and General House Carpenters,
ST. CHARLES, FLOYD CO., IOWA,
Offer their services in the construction of
Dwelling Houses, &c, either by the day or on
contract. Also jobbing of various descrip
tons attended to at their shop on Clark street
All work entrusted to their care will be eXecu-
ted in worlmanlike manner.
C. W. LUTZ, J. ii. TERRY.
Feb. %, 1857. 6n26
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-03-19

The St. Charles Lyccum will meet
at the school house on Saturday eve
ming, as usual. Subject for debate :
Ought the people of Floyd county to
use their influence in favor of the Ce-
dar Valley Railroad-or something to
that effect.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-03-19

Those valuable and justly celebrated medi-
cines, DIR. Halls Balsam, for the cure of Con-
sumption, Coughs, Colds, and all diseases of
the lungs, and Barker's Panacea, for violent
pains, such as Cramp, Collie, Cholera Morbus.
Also, for outward application in cases of Rhe'l-
matism, Sprains, Bruises, Burns, etc, are be-
ing introduced into every village and settle
nent throughout the wide West.
BOLLEs, SMITH g. Co., proprietors and whole
sale agents in Chicago, to whom all orders
should be addressed. Also for sale by E. A.
Haskell, st. Charles, and by druggists every.
/, where. Price of Balsam, 81 per bottle, or
! for 50. Panacca 25c, soc, and 81 per bottle.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-03-19

Some half dozen Winncbago Indi-
ans-mcn, women and children-gavc
an exhibition of their singing, dane
ing, &c, in this village on Wednesday
evening.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-03-19

We happen to know that DR.. Ayers Cherry
Pectoral and Cathartic Pills are good medicines,
and shall proclaim it because we do know 1t.
We confidently believe there is a vast amount
of relief from suffering for our afflicted fellow
men wrapped up in these skillful preparations,
and we shall freely use our little influence to
make them known to those who need them
Philadelphia Sunday Times.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-03-19

With us winter yet fingers in the
lap of spring. Sleighing is becoming
poor, but the snow will not wholly
leave us for some days to come
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-03-19

S. w. Stanley, Esq, has been APP
pointed Postmaster of the Freeman
Postoflice, st. Charlcs,) vice John
Blunt, resigned.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-03-19
Real Estate for Sale.

vJNHE SUBSCRIBER has the following prop
4. erty for sale which he offers on liberal
terms
A good improved Farm. well watcrcd and
fenced lying north of st. Charles, on the Ce-
dar River.
Two good improved Farms within three
miles of st. Charles
Between three and four hundred acres of
Timber Land on the Cedar River.
Wild Land in Township "a, range lG, lin
Floyd county,.
Wild Lands in Hancock, Cerro Gordo and
Mitchell Counties.
Good improved and unimproved Farms on
the Little Cedar River.
Two good Store Buildings and Lots on Mill
street in st. Charles.
A good Store and Stock of Goods enjoying
one of the best trades in Northern Iowa.
-Four good Dwelling Houses and Lots in st
Charles.
Numerous Lots situated in st. Charles,
Rockford and Mitchell, eligible for bushes:
and dwellings,. -
Inquire of VIM. B. FAIRFIELD,
General Land Agent, st. Charles, Floyd Co
Iowa Office, two doors above the Printing
Office. EFT
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-03-19

We are now in receipt of a full sup
ply of printing paper, and trust that
hereafter no embarrassment will occur
to our business.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-03-19
AUCTION.

VNHE SUBSlKIBEK VIII OI1er TOT sac at
l. public auction, on
Monday, Hareh 80, 1857, at 10 o clock, 4. NJ,
at his residence in the Township of st. Charles,
and % miles below the village on the State
Road leading to Bradford, the following prop
crty, to wit
len woke of good working Oxen, five milch
Cows. five two years old heifers, one Devon
Bull, half Devon Bull, one two years old Colt,
one ycarling Colt, two four years old Colts,
broke, two breaking Plows, and few articles
not mentioned.
Terms of Sale On all sums over ten dol
lars ten per cent. discount will be made for
cash. or six months credit will be given on
good security, at ten per cent. interest.
JOHN CHAIR.
st. Charles, March l., 1857. p
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-03-19
Xee'gs4,E.

NOTICE is hereby given that after the pub
~ lication of this notice for six weeks, APP
plication will be made to the Commissioner of
Pensions for the issue of Duplicate of MILL
TARY BOUNTY LAND WARRANT, NO.
l6. 5S7. for 160 acres, issued under Act of
March 3D. 1886, to Paul III. Tillcr The said
Warrant WAS assigned by the said Paul Ii
Tiller i'm blank, and was lost or stolen from the
mail between Fairmont Va. and Mason City,
Iowa. and II cavelt against its location has
been entered in the General Land Office
25w6 THOMAS DRUMMOND.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-03-19
School Books.

WE have now on hand full assortment
w of the various books in use in common
schools, which we will furnish to teachers and
others by the quantity at liberal discount
from retail prices.
oft W. A. FESSENDEN & co.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-03-19
llkS.

4 IL the various Blanks in general use such
n as Deeds, Mortgages, Attachment Bonds,
Title Bonds, Common Bonds, SubpGnas, Writs,
Executions, Notes, Bank Checks, Tax Receipts
Leases, Clerks Certificates, Articles of Agree
ment, Marriage Certificates, Naturalization
Papers, Bill and Letter Headings, Receipts, &c.
&c. &c, constantly on hand and for sale, or
printed at short notice, by
HlLDRErH & CARVER.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-03-19
40 FAX PAYERS.

ALL PERSONS interested will take notice
n that the taxes for the year 1886 are now
become delinquent, and that unless paid soon
l shall lie compelled to collect them in accord
ancc with the law.
JOSHUA JACKSON, lector of
Floyd Co., Iowa.
St Charles Feb. 81, 1857. 70
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-03-19
Ayers Cherry Pcctoral.

4 large supply of this invaluable remedy for
N coughs colds and consumption, just re-
ceiyed and for sale at the st. Charles Book
store, by HlLDRElH y C-Ah' Eh.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-03-19
w. !. Goods and Groceries.

Coffee, Tea, Sugar Molasses, Syrups, Spices
Dried Fruits. Preserved Fruits, RaiSins, Figs
Nuts, Tobacco, Cigars, Pipes, Fish, Salt, Soap,
Candles. Pickles, Vinegar Rice, Tapioca, Mac
aroni, Germ Starch, Citron, Zante Currants,
Pearl Starch, Salcratus. Sup. Carb. of Soda,
Sal. Soda, Cream Tartar, Yeast Powders, Nut
meg. Gloves, Mustard. Ginger, Mace, Cassia
Snuff, Camphor, Matches, Powder, Shot, Lead
Caps, Pepper Sauce, Sweet Oil, Castor Oil, Sar-
dimes, Oysters, Chocolate, Cocoa, Crackers,
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-03-19
Blank Books.

nEMY, Crown and Cap
IL RECORDS, LEDGERS & JOURNALS.
Also every description of half-bound Blank
work Pocket Memorandum, Diaries for 1857
Pass Books all sizes, can be had at
W. \. FESSENDEN & CO.'S
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-03-19
Patent Medicines.

EHaeEsa NesaCEncS.
WE HAVE now on hand large stock of
w all the most valuable Patent Medicines
OF the day, which we can furnish by the doz-
en- at a liberel discount from retail prices. Our
stock consists in part Of the following:
DR.. Jaynes valuable Family Medicines.
Ayres' Cherry Pectoral and Cathartic Pills;
Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry;
Smiths Tonic Syrup;
LurtOn' CholOgogue:
Strong's Fever DESTROYER:
Mexican Mustang Eminent;
Farrell Arabian Liniment;
Barrels Indian Iiniment
Balmer's Nerve and Bone Liniment:
Gregory S Instant Cure Of Pain;
Railways Ready Relief;
Perry Davis Pain Killer;
Merchant Garglng Oil;
Thompson Eye Water;
Grafenberg Family Medicines;
Lyon Magnetic Pills for exterminating rats
and mice
Sloan's Ointment and Condition Powders;
Prof Woods Celebrated Hair Restorative;
Barry sIricopherous;
Lyon kathairon;
Emerson's American Hair Restorative;
Bachelors Liquid Hair Dye;
Balm of 1000 Flowers;
Liquid Opodeldoc
Trask's Magnetic Ointment:
Daley Magical Paid Extractor;
Green Mountain Ointment;
Holloways, Lees, Brandrcth's. Motfat's,
McLanes, Wright's. Blake's, Jayne's, Ayers,
and other celebrated family pills;
Marshals Uterine Catholicon:
Weaver's Canker Syrup and Salt Rheum &C.
rete. a sure cure for Salt Rheum, Scrofula SC.
S. P. Townsend $ Sarsaparilla;
john Bulls Sarsaparilla;
Roger Syrup of Liverwort and Tar:
Shallcnbcrger's Fever and Ague Antidote;
and many others not enumerated
w. /. EESSENDEN & co
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-03-19
CLOTHS

suitable for mems and youth wear.
:51ft;JJ zI5 sf z-jj,,ElIG3G GOODS
Gentlemen's Enc Dress Shirts. Stout Working
Shirts. Cotton Flannel and WooilCn Under
shirts and Drawers, Stocks. Cravats, Handkcr
chiefs, Collars, BosOms, Suspcnders, Gloves,
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-03-19


rious styles and qualities in ordinary use.
DRUGS and Medicines
We have Il large stock of Drugs and Medi-
cines, including many OF the more popular Pa
tent Medicines of the day.
But time and patience will not admit of emu
mcrating further. Il is indeed difficult to tell
what we have not got in the mercantile line to
answer the wants of our customers. 1t will
be seen by all who call that We are prepared to
clothc the backs, shoe the feet, or crown the
heads of all, both male and female, and we
are confident that every one who visits our
store will be convinced that we are far ahead
of all competitors III the style, quantity and
quality of our Goods, and we guarantee them
to be lower in prices than inferior articles are
sold at elsewhere.
We charge nothing for showing our Goods,
and to all who wish to purchase we have to
say that, it is our determination to give salts
faction, even if we have to give our Goods
away ~ we intend that the
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-03-19
Boots and Shoes.

100 Cases of Boots and Shoes, of
all qualities, Styles and Prices, manufactured
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-03-19
Groceries
Singers Sewing Machines,

Singers Sewing Machines,
323 Broadray, Nas9 York, 70 Clark S., chicago.
I1HESE Machines have established Il great
reputation founded on substantial excel
lencc. The fair profit of using one OF these
Machines regularly employed is
One Thousand Dollars Year.
No Tailor, Seamstress, Shoe Manufacturer,
Saddler, or other person having sewing or
stitching to do, can afford to do without one.
4 peculiar merit of Singers Machines, which
no other kind can justly claim, is that the
same Machine ,ciW do ere!y hiHd Of uork in per-
feet style. They are strong, durable, will keep
in order Whoever buys one may be entirely
certain it will do his work. Every large pri-
vate family ought to have one.
All who wish complete and reliable intorma-
ton in regard TO price and size OF our Machines,
manner of working, and method of purchas-
ing, with all other particulars, can obtain it
by applying by letter at either of our offices
for a copy of T. w. Singer s. COS, Gazette pa
per devoted to the Sewing Machine interest. -
1t will be supplied gratis.
| |. NJ SINGER & co.
| ca" Local Agents wanted in every town in
| the United States. om2o
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-03-19

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned
have this day formed Il co-partnership in the
Blackslnithin. business at the old stand of r.
d. Bigelow g. Co, and would respectfully an
nounce to the citizens of Floyd and surround
ing counties, that they are on hand at all
times to attend to their wants in all branches
of said business.
WIN M. LANGSTAFF,
LEVI SCHERMEHORN.
st. Charles, Feb II, 1857. 25m3.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-03-19

Ovcr-Coats. Sack Coats, Frocb Coats, Dress
Coats. Fine Black Pants, Common Pants Of
all grades and patterns, made of Cassmeres,
Doeskns, Satinets. Twceos, &c; Vests in any
quantity and variety. also Broadcloths, CASH
mcrcs Docskins, Vcstings, and other
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-03-19

Stoves
of every variety and kind are offered at the
LOWEST PRICES
They have the largest stock of
NAILS, IRON AND GLASS
Ere. 5ro4yht West Of the Mississippi Ricer; also,
Heavy and Shelf Hardware,
Embracing every description of articles kept in
this branch of trade.
They would particularly invite the attention of
Mechanics to their fine assortment of
Carpenters and Bridesmaids Tools,
such as
PLANES, SAWS. AUGERS, AXES, ANVILS,
VICES. SC,
Together with large stock of
LOCKS, LATCHES, BUTTS AND SCREWS,
and every variety of Edge Tools.
They would also call the attention of Farmer
to their supply Of
Shovcls, Spades, Hoes, Scythes,
Snathes, Hand Rakes,
Horse Rakes,
and other articles too numerous to mention.
Also an extensive assortment of
JAPPANED TIN, SHEET IRON
AND COPPER WARE,
Manufactured and kept on hand.
Prompt attention will be given to all kinds OF
job Work such us
Roofing, putting mp Erctronghs and
Conductors, and repairing OLD Wares
The very best workmcn are employed by them
in this branch of their business, who cannot
fail to give entire satisfaction.
They have recently purchased their entire
stock directly from the manufacturer anc
will sell the same as cheap us they can be OBJ
tanned in Dubuque or Chicago, adding cost o
transportation.
| Those wishing to buy can save money ant
trouble by giving the st. Charles Hardwar
Store call.
81. Charles, July %, 1856. 1:tf.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-03-19

Heavy and Shelf Hardware, Builders Hard
ware. Door Latches, Locks and Knobs, Butts
Screws Bolts. Nails, &c. Iron and Steel, Iron
Bars AnyiIs, Hammers, Axes, Shovels, Spades,
Hoes. Hay and Manure Forks, together with
all kinds of Shelf Hardware.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-03-19
Dissolution.

HDsSSOfUlTOM.
NOTICE is hereby given that the firm of
N c. T. Bigclow and VIM. NJ. Iangstaf is
this day dissolved by mutual consent.
The books and accounts of said firm are now
in the hands of c. +. Bigelow for collection,
and all persons indebted to said firm are re-
quested to call and settle; also all persons in
debted to the firm OF Il. ID. Rigelow & Co.
c. f.. BIGELow,
Feb. IA, 1857. WIN. NJ. LANGsTAFr.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-03-19
staple & Fancy Dry Goods.
w. Goods and Groceries.

Sugar. Molasses, Tea, Coffee Soap, Candles,
Salt. Fish, Oils. Figs. Raisins, Matches. Sale
ratus, Cream Tartar, Pepper, Alspice, Ginger,
Nutmeg, Cloves, Cinnamon, Powder, Shot, Caps,
Tobacco, Pipes, Cigars, Pickles, Pepper Sauce,
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-03-19
Fall and Winter Clothing.

Both for Mems and Youths wear, such as
Black FrOck and Dress Coats,
Business Frock and Sack Coats, Ovcrcoat Sacks
Pilots and Raglans; Pants of Doeskin CASH
mere. Satinct, Tweed. &c. Vests of every pat
tern and STYLE, ovcralls &c.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-03-19
Gents Furnishing Goods.

Fine Dress Shirts, Fancy Working Shirts
Common Shirts, Heavy and Light Flannel
Shirts, Drawers, Cravats, Stocks, Neck Ties,
Suspcnders, Collars, Bosoms, Gloves, Mufliels,
81. So
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-03-19
and GLASS Ware.

A general assortment, embracing all the va
rious styles and qualities in ordinary use.
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good to see us eat, for he leaned back in his
chair, and said to Adeline-
!" guess we shall have 10 keep this little
gal. Then l should have pair of birds-a
b!ue.bird and black bird; fer see, her eyes
and hair are black enough. What say ye,
bluebird2 Will you give her half your bed,
and half your things?"
"Yes, uncle."
"Half of all half of Uncle Steve 2" he add.
ed. She jumped down, and went and leaned
her head upon his arm He smoothed her
tiossy locks tenderly with his brown hand, as he
said, smiling
well, s'pose t would be kind O. hard, arter
bein' the baby so long. But guess we'll find
place for her whenever she'll come"
Rough in manner, coarse and homely in
speech and look, but with such kind, loving
heart-such true, tender heart-such noble,
reverent heart! Oh, among all the many bless,
ings which God vouchsafed me, there is none
which fills me with deeper sense of gratitude
than the gift to my lonely childhood of the
friendship of this humble fisherman.
did not know his worth then, but felt his
kindness, and walked home with happy feel.
ing at my heart, which had never known be-
FORE
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There were but few people there; and after
the minister had spoken to Mrs. Sally, and
talked awhile with Mr.. G., 1.-THE seIectman
presently be crossed the room, and sat down by
my side. He was a pleasant-looking man, and
his voice was Find and pleasant, too, as he said
"They tell me you were all alone with this
poor boy when he died. You must have been
sadly frightened"
"No sir, l was not"
"She !-she don't fear the face of clay, sir.
You can't scare her. 1t is hard time l have
tryin' ter bring 'em up, an its little thanks
/ get" And my mistress (who had followed
him across the room) lifted her pocket hand
kerchief to her face.
@No honest effort or good action is without
reward, as this little girl can understand,
think, said the good man, looking kindly down
upon my face, over which the tears began to
fall. Then he laid his hand on my head, and
said, gently, "God bless you, my child and
went away.
Those words and that gentle touch Had
Mrs. Sally knocked me over, / should not have
wept as did when be lifted his hand and turned
away. Forgetful ofhe injunction to keep the
folds in the white handkerchief she had placed
in my hand, and not to rumple it, buried my
face IN 1t, and did not see little Adeline Leete
until her arm was about my neck, and heard
Folly Maria's solemn, lugubrious tones, say.
ing
I'm glad to see you properly affected by
this dispensation. This is the end of man. The
old and young, rich and poor" the tall, the
wise, the reverend head, must lie as low as
his'n 4"
silently made room for little Adeline on
my chair. Presently the coffin was borne out
to Mr.. G--'s wagon. Then Mrs. Sally came
for me-we were to ride with Mrs. Smith. As
passed out of the room, little Adeline's fearful
eyes followed me; and just without the door
| met another kindly face-shining and rubi-
cund the head was reverently uncovered in
the presence of Death, and the honest gray
eyes, as they rested pityingly upon me, said
just as plainly as had the minister's voice
"God bless you'll"
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MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

NICARAGUA AS IT Is.-We have before us a
map of Nicaragua, which we have examined
with some attention. Ii shows that while the
Republic is in the extent of its territory quite
formidable, amounting in all to something like
10000 square miles, Walker has at no time been
able to make Judgement at more than two or
three points. To be sure, these are near the
lake, and thus are important in position. if he
could have maintained himself there. Nicara.
qua is 25O miles in length by about $50 in
breadth in the widest part, and this includes
both lakes, but not any portion of the Mosquito
territory. The level of Lake Nicaragua above
the Pacific Ocean is l29 feet; and that of
Lake Managua above the Pacific is l56 feet
The population is estimated at 26S 600, and is
TINS divided