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St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1857-10-29
Northern Iowa
LAND AGENCY.

ST. CHARLES, 49,. FLOYD CO., IOWA.
TIME subscriber having opened Real Estate
l. Agency Office at this point, offers his ser
vices for the location Of Land Warrants, select
ing and entering government lands, sale Of
real estate, payment Of taxes, &C.; also for
loaning money ON bonds and Mortgages. Hav-
ing been for long time Register of U. S.
Land Office, thus becoming thoroughly ac-
quainted with every department OF the bust
ness, gives him superior facilities for manag-
ing, locating, buying and selling Real Estate
Would refer you to
N. P. Iglehart & Co., Real Estate Agency OF.
flee, Chicago, H.; Hon. John Wilson, Land
Commissioner OF I. G. r. X. Co., Chicago, Ill;
Barney, Hubbard & Durbin, Bankers, Sandusky,
Ohio; ID. w. Deshler, Esq, Clinton Bank,
Columbus, Ohio; Dunlevy, Drake & Co.,
Bankers, Cincinnati, Ohio; Clark Brothers
& Co, Bankers Philadelphia, Pa; Stanton,
Sheldon & Co, New York City; Hon. Samuel
Il. Curtis, Keokuk, Iowa Col. David Ripley,
Floyd Co., Iowa.
39tf ABNER ROOT.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1857-10-29

ever exhibited in st. Charles.
N GILBERT has Just returned from the
u Eastern markets with a general assort-
ment of goods in his line which he will sell as
cheap as can be bought at the East, and all
articles, sold, warranted as recommended
MY stock of Jewelry comprises
Ladies' Breast Pins. Cameo. Gold Stone, Gold
Stone Mosaic. Ambrotype, Jet and Plain Gold,
of assorted sizes and patterns. Ear Drops of
all styles--Cameo Gold Stone and Plain Gold
Children's Ear Drops. Full set Canoes,
Bracelet, Brooch and Ear Drops, nicely cased
Ladies' Gold Heart Slides and Finger Rings;
also Gold and Silk Watch Guards. Gents
Breast Pins, Shirt Studs, Sleeve Buttons, Steel
Vest Chains, Gold and Coral Finger Rings.
Gold Pens with or without cases, spectaclcs,
silver thimblcs Comedian Drops, &c. &c.
have also. Ladies French Working Cotton,
Linen and Cotton Floss PortemOnaies, Wal.
lets, Envelops, Italian Violin Strings, Steel
Pens. Hair Pins. Hair Brushes, Hat Brushes,
Puff Combs Scissors, Stillettoes &c. &c.
Clocks, Watches and Jewellery repaired at
short notice All work warranted.
fss Please call at the st. Charles Book, Drug
and Jewelry Store. Intelligencer Building, OPP
posite Public Square. ID. GILBERT.
St Charles, May 20, 1857. S6tf
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1857-10-29

When the day Breaks" what be-
comes of the fragments
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1857-10-29

What is a clerical error :? Preach
ing three hours sermon.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1857-10-29
BLACKSMITHING.
Ayers Cherry PectOral.

A large supply Of this invaluable remedy for
"A coughs, colds and consumption, Just re-
ceived and for sale at the St Charles Book
store, by HILDRETH & CARVER.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1857-10-29

Land Seekers, Look at This!
TIME subscriber has for sale over 1000 acres
Il of the choicest Lands to be found in North
ern Iowa. He will sell in quantities to suit
purchasers at the lowest possible prices fol-
Cerro Gordo County, Iowa. 80
3itf A. S. FELT.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1857-10-29
w ate1-towu

Rare inducements to Settlers.
ylNHE village of Watertown is situated on the
l. West Side of Cedar River, in FLOYD Com-
ty, Iowa, and adjoining the Southern line
OF Mitchell County One of the greatest trav-
elled roads in lowa-that Of the Cedar Valley
passes through the town. Also, upon the
County line, on the north side of of the town,
there is a s s, isAa ~ llsf'
-.. GREAT TRAVELLED THoRouGHFARE
leading from McGregor westward, via Fort At
kinson, WATERFOWL, Shell Rock Falls Mason
City, &c. beautiful stream of water. called
Rock Creek, empties into the Cedar River at
this place, which affords several
Fine Mill Sites,
and its water power here has already been i'm
proved by the erection OF an excellent dam,
and
GOOD SAW MILL.
which is now in operation and doing q good
business. Upon the Cedar River, at this point.
there is also an excellent water power, which
Is about to be improved by the construction OF
Il good
Saw and FIGURING Mill.
spacious hotel here ii in progress of erection;
Also store and several fine dwelling houses.
STONE QUARRIEs are near by, affording excel
lent stone for building purposes; and the BS,y
OF LUMBER can always be had at reasonat, .
prices. Farming Lands in this vicinity, an,
as fine and valuable Us any to be found through
out the entire length and breadth of the Co.
dar River Valley, and there are large bodies of
HEAVY TIMBER. r ...
in close proximity to the town. Although the
prices of
FARMING LANDS aa"
here having taken a rise since laying ont the
town, still they are cheap, compared with those
OF other places. \ Post Office will be estab-
lislied here in few days. The
Cedar Valley Railroad
is to pass directly through the town, and the
McGregor Railroad. extending westward, is
expected to pass within few miles of it. Ey-
erything considered the proprietors question
whether any town in Northern Iowa presents
as strong inducements to settlers as Watertown.
The advantages of location, the excellent
quality of timber and farming lands in the Vi
cinity; the conveniences of
Mills, Stores, &c,
the facilities for obtaining building materials:
and the low prices which prevail herc--arc ali
to he considered by new settlers. To
ME- O III a MICS
and business men who may desire to build and
become residents of the town, the proprietor
will make a donation of lots, and otherwise
render aid and encouragement. Our present
Post-O Office address is Fremont, Floyd County,
Iowa. T. w. JONES.
IRA PROTHEROE, ifopfie'ois.
July %, 1857. 45tf
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1857-10-29

IMPLEMENTS,
Stoves, Glass, Sash, Doors,
DAINTS, Oils, Varnishcs. Manufactures OF
i Tin, Copper and Sheet Iron Ware would
invite the attention OF the citizens of North
ern Iowa, to their large and well selected stock
of Hardware and Stoves, which they from
cheaper purchases and low frcights) are ena-
bled to offer at much lower rates than has
heretofore been offered in this market. We
are able to furnish every thing in the line of
Builders Hardware, and will fill orders for
such material at the very lowest rates. Our
stock of Stoves embrace almost every variety
of patterns of Parlor, Cook and Box Stoves
We are receiving and have on hand large
quantities of Glass, Sash and Doors, Putty,
Nails Shot and Powder Plastering hair, Steel,
Iron, &c. Jobbing and lin Roofing in all its
branches done to order. Call and examine
our stock and prices.
Store. corner of Vine and Elm streets, oppo-
site West Union House,
WEST UNION, FAyErrE Co., Iowa.
E.. RICkEL & SMITH.
September 30, 1857. 2:3tf
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1857-10-29
FRENCH'S HOTEL,
Prairie du Chen, Wis.

N'FiS HOTEL, (ate the Granite House. has been fitted
up and enlarged, and is arranged to
modate the travelling custom that the completion Of the
Milwaukee and Mississippi Road will bring to this point.
II Is situated
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1857-10-29

comprising those OF the very best makers and the latest
approved patterns UACKSMlTfIS and WAGON MA
kEi!S will also find them nj all times well stocked with
every variety Of Iron Steel Springs. Axles, Wagon Box
Thimble Sseins, Patent Thil Couplings, Bolt, Tools
AZ. COOPERS, CARPENTERS MASONS and CABINET
MAKERS will find that they have not been forgotten or
neglected. when they come examine their stock Of
Tools aud Trimmings. FARMERS are respectfully nvi-
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1857-10-29
General Hardware. stoves.

and tin ware, ever offered west of the Lakes. Their
stock Is entirely new having been recently selected with
great from the best stocks Of eastern and southern
manufacturers and importers expressly for the northern
and western trade, and Mt such figures to enable them
with all confidence and decision say that they cannot
aud will not be undrrsud by any house IN the West.
To give any thing like complete enumeration 0i arti-
clcs time space and the great variety OF their stockton
bid the attempt Trey will therefore cOnuc their list to
few nj the leading articles only among which may be
found splendid assortment Of silver PatadIa Ware
English and American Gallery Housckeepcrs Ware and
Builders Materials such Doors FASH Glass, Putty
White Lead Oil Turpcntac, Nails, Trimming sc. They
VIII also keen constantly smnplied with all KINDS OF
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1857-10-29
Celcbra ted Stoves.

which for beauty, utility and economy combined, are
universally acknowledged to have equal consisting Of
HOTEL. BOARDING HOUSE, COMMON, COOKING, PAR
LOR. AND PLATE STOVES,
every one Of which Is FULLY TRIMMED in the most
modern and substantial style and WARRANTED to give
on hand.
All kinds Of Tin Copper, and Sheet Iron Ware man
uactured and repaired 10 order and upon the shortest
notice.
Particular attention paid to TIN ROOFING which will
be done after the most approved method and warrant
ed perfect.
Country Merchants will find il to their interest I" give
them a call before purchasing elsewhere, they are
bound not to be undersold by any HOus" in the West
n. BAH Orders will receive prompt attention.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1857-10-29
Agricultural Implements,

among which may he found Drags Cultvators Drag and
CGltivaor Teeth and the BEST rIOW that ever marked
the Western soil also Double and Single Corn shelters,
by which single hand may shell from 100 to 200 bush
els per day aud Osborn a Gales Hay and Straw Cut
tiers, by the If which ii il found by actual expert
ment that stock be kept in better condition on one
third less feed than be done where Feed Cutter is
used. And lastly though by means least IN impor-
lance, they would call particular attention to their mag
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1857-10-29

DanSerS and OF FIRE
Perils of Inland Navigation,
at as liberal rules and rates as risks assumed
permit of for solvency and fair profit
Especial attention paid to
Insurance Of Dwellings, Farm
Property, Out Buildings
and contents Such insured for periods of 3
to 5 years on the most favorable terms
Losses equitably adjusted and promptly paid.
Losses Paid, 1O,437, 1872 "a.
If wealth, with steady and prompt atten-
Mon to a legitimate Insurance business, and
the executions Of contracts in good faith, have
inducements with the public in selecting their
underwater refer them for test of quality
and our claims to their patronage to records
of past services, rendering their continuance
with increasing ability and facilities in future
Choice, first-class indemnity may be effect
ed without delay, with this well known and
able corporation through
G. G. & r. G. REINIGER, Agents,
st. Charles City, Floyd Co., Iowa.
24m3
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-11-21

NOT so SLow.-The editor of the Polo Trans
script is one of en- In his paper few weeks
since he got off the following:
ANoTHER EDITOR DEAD-Wm. Fisk, Esq, edi-
tor of the Mendoza Press, is dead Mr. f. was a
poet of no mean pretenSions, as our readers will
testify from the specimens we have given them.
For some reason or other Mr.. Fisk did not like
our views upon the merits of his poetry aud so
cut US from his exchange list We, however,
continued to send him the Transcript and yester-
day it was returned to this office, marked. send
this paper TO hell This was the first ntimation
we had Of Mr. F.'s death and we suppose he left
word with his son TO send his exchanges to his
new abode.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-11-21
SAMUEL BRANNAN'S
u n III x.
DEPOSITS SECURED BY $3.50, COO,
PR0DUTIVE REAL ESTATE.
IN TRUST FOR THEIR REDEMPTION.
TRU STEES
Volney E. Howard, Samuel j. Hensiey,
Eli Cook.

THE UNDERSIGNED HAS ESTABLISHED
/ in the City of San Francisco, a BANK. under
the above namr, style and title. The object is to
furnish safe place OF deposit to all classes of the
community, especially to FARMERS. MINERS
and MECHANICS. For the accomplishment of
this object there has been conveyed to competent
ard reliable Trustees PRODUCTIVE REAL
ESTATE. amounting TO not less than Four Hun
drcd and Fifty Thousand Dollars
Certificates of Deposit will be issued for any
amount, from Five Dollars upwards, but no Ger
tfcate will be issu' d barring interest for less
sum than One Hundred Dollars. nor for shorter
time than six months The interest paid upon
these Certificates will be at the rate OF Three per
cent. per annnm.
ALL MONEYS LOANED will be upon First
Glass Securites-but borrowers will be required
to pay all the expenses Of searching titles, draw
ing mort cages and other papers-the rlghl re-
served to the Bank to say who shall search the IL
ties, draw the papers, and the manner in which
they shall he drawn.
Gold Dust will be received and deposited at
the United States Mint. or any Assay Otlicc, for
assay. and the depositors Of the same charged
the usual market rates for so doing
Foreign and Domestic Exchange purchased and
forwarded, charging usual commissions in such
cases, but no Exchange will be forwarded with
out funds or ample satisfactory security in hand.
The Bank is situated in the CITY OF SAN
FRANCISCO, on the North EAST CORNER OF
MONTGOMERY AND CALIFORNIA STREETS, and will
be open Daily, SUNDAYS and Holidays excepted }
from A. NJ, until =. NJ. On every Saturday
Evening from to 8 o'clock, and on the night
previous TO the sailing of the Steamers from o.
clock until II p. NJ.
SAMUEL BRANNAN.
San Francisco, Oct. 81. 1857. 42lm.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-11-21

COLLEGE ANECDOTE.-I was the custom at the
College, where a certain gentleman attended, for
the Professor TO put to the class miscellaneous
questions, which they were expected to answer
off hand. On one of these occasions the Profcs-
sor turned to this gentleman and asked him the
following:
To which, sir. does the united voice of all
antiquity aseribe the seniority. poetry prose 2
The student rose with the utmost gravity, and
turning to the large crowd assembled, said:
Gentlemen, the learned Professor asks me-
To which does the united voice of all antiquity
ascribe the seniority poetry or prose? ] would
say in answer to the question to which the uni
ted voice of all antiquity ascribes the seniority.
that have not the remotest idea to which it does
ascribe the seniority, and furthermore that
don't care q d--D.'
The stadent took his scat, amid, not the laugh
Ter, but wild demoniacal shrieks of the class
Even the sober Professor could not restrain him
self. Bat discipline must be enforced. and our
hero was summoned to appear before the Presi
dent. AS he was not unused to summonses of that
nature he sauntered lesurely to the executive
mansion and confronted the head of the faculty
This awful parsonage charged him with the crime
OF using profane language in the class and asked
him what be had to say for himself. The student
made a long speech in exculpaton the ground
work OF which was-that from his earliest years
he had possessed great love for the truth, which
compelled him to speak it on all occasions. That
when asked the question, TO which the united
voice of all antiquity ascribed the seniority, po-
etry or prose, be felt that he didn't know care
d-n, and such was his regard for the truth,
that he bad to say it right out
The President did not eXpel him, but don't
think 1t would have made much difference as he
afterwards sold his diploma for seven consecutive
cocktails. lie went through College, however.
and is now comparatively a worthy member OF
society.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-11-21
The Old Grenadier,s Story.
TOLD on BENCH OUTSIDE THE 1NvALIDEs.

BY a. W. THoRHBURY.
Twas the day beside the Pyramids,
1t seems but an hour ago,
That Kleber's foot stood firm in squares,
Returning blow for blow.
The Mamelukes were tossing
When heard a child s voice say, Ny men
(Their standards to the SKYE
Teach me the way to die =
Twas little drummer with his side
Torn terribly with shot;
But still be feebly beat his drum.
As though the wound were not.
And when the Mameluke's wild horse
Burst with scream and cry,
He said, Oh, men Of the Forty-third,
Teach me the way to dep
My mother has got other sons,
With stouter hearts than mine,
But none more ready blood for France
To pour out free as wine.
Yet still lfe's sweet the brave lad moaned
Fair are this earth and sky ;
Then, comrades of the Forty third,
Teach me the way to die ?
saw Salenche of the granite heart
WIping his burning eyes
1t was indeed more pitiiul
IMAM mere LOUD SODS and cries.
One bit his cartridge till his lip
Grew black as wintry sky,
But still the boy moaned, Forty third
Teach me how to die y
Then never saw | sight like that,
The sergeant flung down flag,
Even the lifer bound his brow
With Il wet and bloody rag.
They looked at locks and fixed their steel,
But never made reply,
Until he sobbcd out once again,
Teach me the way to die :
Then with shout that flew to God,
They strobe into the fray
saw their red plumes join and wave,
But slowly melt away.
The last who went-a wounded man
Bade The poor boy goodbye.
And said. We of the Forty third
Teach you the way to dien
| never saw so sad look
As the poor yOungster cast
When the hot smoke of cannon
In cloud and whirlwnd passed.
Earth shook and heaven answered
watched his eagle eye,
AS he family moaned. The Forty third
Teach me the way to die =
Then with a muslset for a crutch
He limped into the fight;
/, with a bullet in my hip
Had neither strength nor might.
But proudly beating on his drum,
A fever in his eye,
heard him moan, the Forty third
Taught me the way to de!
They found him on the morrow,
Stretched on the heap Of dead;
His hand was in the grenadier's
Who at his bidding bled.
They hung a medal round his neck,
Aud closed his dauntlcss eye;
On the stone they cut. the Forty-third
Taught hIm the way to der
IT'S forty years from then till now
The grave gapes at my feet
Yet when think OF such a boy,
feel my old heart brat
And from my sleep sometimes wake,
Hearing "A feeble cry.
And a voice that says, the Forty third
Teach me the way to dien
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-11-21

A RELIC or THE CENTRAL AMERIcA.--The Nor
folk H.rald acknowledges the receipt from one
VIM. Bishop, who resides about Portsmouth, on
SCOTS Creek, a branch of the Elizabeth river,
Virginia, slip of paper on which was written
these words
William Birch, San Francisco. ON board the
steamer Central america
The Her0ld adds Mr.. Bishop obtained the
strip from bottle, which foated up with the
tide on Saturday last. and it, as is very probable
it was thrown overheard where the Central
America went down, it has travelled distance OF
at least 2G0 miles beyond the Capes OF Virginia
We presume that this was penciled by Mr. Birch
OF the San Francisco Minstrels who, it will be
remembered was among the saved
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-11-21

A BOYS LErrER.-The following specimen Of
may have been given TO our readers before but
il is good enough TO repeat. 1t is sent by a
country boy to what cockney would call his
friend in town: ::
Now, Bob, I'll tell you what want. ] want
you to come down here for the holidays. Don't
be afraid. Ask your sister to ask your mother
TO ask your father to let You come It's only
ninety miles. The two 'prenticcs. George and
Will, are here to make farmers Of : and brother
10 Nick is took home from school to TO help in
agriculture We like farming very much its
capital fun. Ushave got gun and 90 out shoot.
ing; it's famous good gun, and sure to go of
# you don't full cock it. Tiger is 10 he our
shooting dog. soon as he has left off killing
the sheep. He's real savage, and worries cats
beautiful. Before father comes down we mean
10 bait our bull with him. There's plenty Of new
rivers about, and we're going fishing ar soon as
we've mended our top joint. We've n pony. too.
10 ride upon, when can catch him but be- s
loose in the paddock, he has neither name or tail
to signify, to lay hold Of Isn't it fine, Bob .
Y on must come. If your mother wont give you
leave 10 allow you TO come-run away. Remcm-
Der you turn up Goswel street to 90 into Lncon-
shire and ask for Middleton Hall There is a
pond full off frogs. but wont pelt them till you
come but let it be before Sunday, as there's our
own orchard to rob, and the fruit is to be gath
er'd on Monday. If yon like sucking raw eggs,
we know where the hens lay, and mother don't
and I'm bound there's lots Of birds nests Do
come, Bob. and I'll show you the wasps' nest and
everything to make yod comfortable ! dare say
you could borrow your fathers volunteer muslSet
without him knowing it but be sure anyhow tc
bring the ramrod, we have misaid ours by
firing it off.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-11-21

How THE DEVIL LosT.-The following is too
good to be lost 1t conveys a moral to those who
feel disposed to spread it in the newspaper line
A young man, who ardcntly desired wealth,
was visited by his Satanic majesty. who tempt, d
him to promise his soul for eternity, if he could
be supplied on this earth with all the money he
could use. The bargain concluded the
devil was to supply the money, and was at last
TO have the soul. unless the young man could
spend more money than the devil could furnish.
Years passed away-the man married, was eX-
travagant in his living, built palaces. spnculated
wdely-lost and gave away fortunes. and yet his
Golfers were always full. He turned politician
and bribed his way to power and fame, without
reducing his pile Of gold. He b came a fill
buster, and fitted ont ships and armies. but his
banker honoled all his drafts. He went to st
Paul to live. and paid the usual rates Of interest
for all the money he could borrow but though
the devil made wry faces when he came to pay
bills, yet they were all paid. One eXpcdent af-
ter another failed--the devil counted the time
only two years that he must wait for the soul
and mocked the efforts Of the despairing man.
One more trial was resolved upon-the man
started newspaper! The devil growlod at the
bill at the end Of the first quarter was savage in
six months melancholy in nine, and broke, dead
broke al the end OF the year So the newspa-
per went down, but the soul was saved.--MHne-
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