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St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-10-07
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where it has been cultivated in any
tolerable degree. Wheat came in
light Potatoes will be light Buck
wheat bids tolcrably fair. Beef cattle
arc low, but horses high. Pork will
be high-aperhaps as high as So per
cwt. Money is still scarce.
The Chinese Sugar Cane crop is
coming in very abundantly; some are
already beginning the manufacture OF
it into syrup. 1t is easily done, and
the syrup is of the most excellent
quality. 1t will doubtless become a
staple in this State before many years.
The Railroads under construction
are progressing, Notwithstanding the
great scarcity Of cash.
The face of society seems somewhat
agitated with paroxisms of Kansas
fever. Some are selling and leaving
for the Territory, and others are offer
ing their farms at almost so per cent.
less than what they refused for them
year or so ago. These connections
once settled it will greatly tend to
improve the character of society,
though it is by no means of the worst
sort now.
\ most horrible murder was com
mitted within this vicinity u few days
since. 4 man was found dead in the
woods near to a travelled road, almost
dcvourcd by hogs. Ashbrook was his
name. He had been seen gambling
with cards with one IIaines, young
man, near the place at about midnight
by the light of a star candle, day OF
two before the body was found, and
both IIaincs and Ashbrook had been
together to obtain a bottle of liquor
about mile from the place, at about
the same time they were seen playing
at cards in the woods. This was on
Tuesday, the latter part of last month
and on Friday following the body OF
Ashbrook was found. lIaiues was ar
rested and committed to Jail to await
his trial. Yours as ever,
A. G. MEAcHAM
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-10-07
Communications.
Letter from Illinois.

MoNr MEAcHAM, ILL.,, Sept. 1858.
MEssRs. EDIrons The world is
awake and battling at the height of
their energies, each party for the as
ccndancy in the present political cam
paign. Illinois seems all alive. AS
you learn from the journals of the State,
Judge Douglas and Hon. Abraham
Lincoln are the rival candidates for
the United States Senate. But you
can only see the battle field in the dis
tancc, compared with what me witness
it reeh here in our midst.
Truly there never was closer com
| bat. Joint dissensions seem to be the
preferable mode of warfare, and it
certainly seems to cventuate in the
settlement Of conflicting questions in
a much more stable and permanent
way than the customary mode of stump
oratory, in the absence of the competi-
tors In the latter case gross misrcp-
rescntations will be made and used to
prejudice the unwary masses by the
voters of both parties, and often by
the orators themselves, but when the
candidates speak face to face and take
occasion to scrutiniZc each others po
sitions at the time, there is very little
opportunity for Misrepresentation OF
either party without certain detection
Lincoln proves too much, even fol
the Little Giant" His mastery tao
tics, and readiness to make capita
out of every possible advantage lef
him by his adversary, together will
his minute, thorough and ripe under
standing of the whole policy both o
the Administration and the Opposition
$ enables him, quite successfully to cop,
with Douglas, though the latter ha
= been SO long in active public life. Hi
logic is as clear, conclusive, and il
resistable as so many mathematical
demonstrations, whereas, the theor,
9 of Douglas policy requires the mos
subtle sophistry to make it appear a
= all plausible. Lincoln, however, dashe
= his position to pieces like "a potter
n vessel"
N The old line Clay Wings are almos
to man, falling into the Republica
ranks, and, as Douglas corrupt polio
in undertaking to force a constitutio
upon Kansas, without afl'ording tn
people an opportunity to pass upo
it, is being unmasked by the masterl
ii hand of Senator Trumbull, the Dem'
Gratis, many of them, are becomin
IT disgusted with him, and are either a
l. dead stand or falling into the wax
= of the Republicans. And Dougla
must be as dead now as if he wei
already buried.
a The lllinoisans are not wholly u
of aware that the eye of every Stat
e. North and South, is anxiously fixt
upon them, and for the most part the
y seem to feel the weight of their I
S, sponsibility.
The health of the country is som
what impaired by the slight prev
. lence of intcrmittcnts, but no serio
effects are accruing.
The corn crop is coming in "
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For the II. CAarhs
I'dirMtll.

Farewell said youth to his mother
as he stepped aboard tie evening train
bound for New York. Farewcll--and
the mother pressed his hand and bade
him goodbye. The train starts, and
the mother steps back waving her
hand to him, and with 4 suppressed
farewell turns her steps home ward
through the dusky moonlight. In ST.
lent prayer she lifts her heart to God
for the safety of her only son. On a
beautiful site near the bank Of a flow
ing river, this youth had been reared
by fond parents with loving care.
From infancy to childhood, from child
hood to early manhood, he had been
taught to reverence the Supreme Be
ing. He had been early taught to
shun the paths of evil, and turn his
footsteps in the ways of life everlas-
ting. With assiduous care he had been
trained up to learn the ways of wis
dom and knowledge, and to feel that
the way of the transgressor is hard.
His father had guarded his footsteps
in early youth, and tried to point his
aim to nobler objects. But vain were
their anticipations. He was wayward
and headstrong His father secured
him place in a store as clerk, but
that made him none the less audacious
and after some weeks he returned
: home where he tarred a short time
and was returning as stated in the
opening of our story. We will now
follow him as he returns to his Office
There he spent his money in a triiiine
manner and was obliged to ask loans
t as he was ashamed to make his ncccs
sites known to his father, who knew
, his wages were sufficient by using
reasonable economy, and not daring
) to let his employer know anything o
the matter. He knew he could no
return the sum if he continued on bor
rowing, and one night, with some Q
t his comrades, he entered the store u
t his employer and took enough to SUP
5 ply their craving wants. They wen
5 to the gambling saloon, and with ;
gnawing hunger to get more lost al
, Tie owners Of the store next da,
a missed the amount and asked hin
y about it, but he answered he kne,
n nothing of the affair. All he though
e hc could keep on in that way and nC
n get caught, but such a course canno
y last always, and he went on in hi
y career till he was seized and throw
g into prison, and with the horrors ,
t delerium tremens died and his so,
G scared away to meet the wrath Of a
$ avenging God. Oh, what heart-ren,
e ing agony to those fond parents WI
had sought to train him up in II
n right way! He had neglected b
e, prayers which had led him to be
ID regular in attending church he ha
y disobeyed Gods holy laws, and ha
e. sunk deep in misery and crime al
had at last gone to give an account
e. his malfeasant deeds. His loviI
a parents, unable to bear the disparag
US ment their child had brought up
them, sunk into an untimely gra,
ell Young men, beware of the compa
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-10-07

you keep. Take this little incident,
which is one Of a Thousand, and learn
wisdom from it. Remember moth
er's holy prayer. if you would live an
upright and honest life, and prepare
in this world to meet her with angels
in Heaven. I'll .l HEB.
Yolnntown, Ct, Sept. 1855.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-10-07
JAS. JACKSON,
Architect and Builder.

The undersigned is prepared to execute in a
neat and tasty manner, Ground Plans, Eleva-
tions, Perspective Views and all other kinds of
Architectural Drawings.
Original designs for Dwellings and Public
Buildings furnished at reasonable rates.
Buildings contracted for or put up by the day.
Lessons given in Architectural draughting.
IL Office, corner of Jackson and Blunt st. S,
St. Charles, Iowa. l10tfl JAS. JACKSON.
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4oetrp.
From the Decorah Gazctt,
The Maid of the Wapsiepinicon.

Prom the Decorah GaZtttc.
The Maid of the Wapsiepinicon.
~ 4 M.NRER oF TIE CLAYTON COUNTY BAR.
As the sunbeams Of evening stole gently DER
The woodland and Fairies aiar,
wandered alone upon Wapsy's dall shore,
To gaze at the evening Star
The pale silver Moon as she arose in the east,
Reflected her light through the shade,
And the br Is Of the air were now singing to rest,
Their young in the nest they had made
With footsteps so softy gently strayed,
Where the duh water rolled at my feet,
When heard the sweet voice Of some lonely maid
As tcame o'cr the nightwind so sweet
gazed on the spot whence the sound seemed start,
Still hoping that fair one to see,
AMI quckened my pace with Huuerins heart,
For knew she was beckoning To me.
Al length her sweet form was revealed To my sight
Aud fell on my knees to adore,
+, r thought to my self that soluc Angel Ol light
Had been wand, ring on Waley's dull shore
WHhthc voice Of an angel she bid me arise,
t. approach without fear or alarm, [eyes,
NH!'c tue language N loNt seemed u -pFIhB IInhI IL
Which held ne a. if by charm.
Approach, gent!c stranger, more calmly she said,
NJ Aug" no S,raph yuu see,
But who had wandered too Far I'm afraid,
And so lad borEuacd to thee.
I'm the Maid of the WapSy, dwell on ts shor',
In sorrow ! wander alone,
My people nor kindred ~aIl me more
Nor list to my pltfu moan.
III Gull the Wild flowers they grow its side,
And I'll weave them in garands Of love,
And III wander alone o'rr the lrares so wide,
Till my soul inds welcome above.
Oh where is my Willie, in angui.h She cried
Whose absence has caused this sad fate,
To wander alone DER the pra.-rs wide,
Like bird that's del rived Of it, mate.
Your Willie your Willie in accents cried,
A. pressed her sweet form ~ my heart,
Your Willie your Willie is now by your side,
And his Ir scnce will never depart.
No DER the praitc4 alone shall you glide,
No more upon WapSy dull shCrr,
For Willie, your Willie i now by your side,
You'rc the Maid Of the war-y no more.
In peace and c"ntenmCnt they lovingly dwell
IT. a neat little cot on the shore,
The Maii owes her Willie, and he mvcs her well,
She is the Maid of the waPsy no more,
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-06-19
RIGHT OF SEARCH.

The National nteigcncer, OF recent date, con-
tans an article Of nearly seven columns In length on
the topic of the right Of search 1t Is u review Of
the different phases which that question has assumed
since Il first bccamc--now many years Rgo--a sub.
cct Of political discussion and Of diplomatic cores
pondcncc between the governments of Great Britain
and the United States. We quote the concluding
In view of the general sentiment of Indignation
awakened throughout the country by the recent
transactions in the Gulf il is apparent that what
ever considerations they may he founded or by what
ever motive they may he Justified III the eyes Of the
British Government, the American people will never
Weld their assent TO any prctcnson which involves
the right Of search or visit in time Of peace,
though urged in the name of cause which fray ap
peal TO the instincts Of justice and humanity. The
obligations of the latter they will fulfill acc0rding
TO their own conception Of duty in the premises,
without dccming ii necessary for this purpose to
make concession which. by the maritime vcxations
incident to its exercise, could hardly fail TO cmbroil
The two countries IN perpetual controversy rs 1t
could hardly fail To be the occasion of frequent col
sOns between their respective vessels on the high
scas However guarded in practice, the right of
search is too liable TO abuse 10 be easily rcconcabc
70 the feelings Of the American people any more
than with the principles OF national law MS under
auishpd cxpo.ior-. On the other hand II will not
be denied by them that the fraudulent of their
flag hy savcrs pirates must not serve to procure
immunity for such iransgressoIs, and 1t viii remain
fur ul to devise some cSpedicnt by which the de-
m4uls of national duty may be met without involv-
ng any compromise of the national honor, If it
should BE- found that existing arrangements are not
Iadrmata tn thi4 end. That the question, however
dicull u l H. aspects wiIl find IN the end paci-
he anl satisfactory solution We do not permit our
i=rlycs to doubt though It may possibly lead to pro-
tract.d diplomatic correspondence between the two
governments.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-06-19

APPOINTMENTS CoNTmMED.--The Senate has CON
iirmcd theappontments of Mr. Chandler, Of Pennsyl-
yana, as Minister to Naples; Mr.. Fair, Of Alabama,
Minister TO Belgium; Mr. Yancey of Georgia, Minis
tor to Buenos Ayres: Mr.. Wright, of Indiana, Minis
ter to Russia Mr. Buckaow Of Pennsylvania Minis
ter to Ecuador Mr.. Smith, Minister to Bolivia Mr..
Stockton, Minister TO Rome
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-06-19

re" letter in the Chicago Tribune ntmatcs that
the Alormons did not burn the government trains on
the Plains last fall, but that the army contractor did
in order to realize larger profit. 1t is stated that
all the wheels of the wagons were first carefully re.
moved which fact Gf rue) is considered 10 be strong
evidence against the contractor,
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-06-19
THE WEATlIER. CROPS. ETC.

cool, with occasional showers. 1t is now very warm
with show of rain. The prospect OF the planters
is stil good the growing Of the crops being all they
conld desire.
We have heard of some losses Of stock by char
bonnc, in the southern portion Of the parish.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-06-19

Nss- Dispatches received at Washington from Ad-
miral Stewart commanding the British naval forces
on the West India station confirm the report Of his
dsayowal Of the ourages which have been perpetra-
ted on our merchant vessels by British cruisers and
add that he has directed more circumspection TO be
observed in future.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-06-19

q" The New York Times, of the 9th inst, says
that unusual activity prevails at the Navy Yard at
Brooklyn. The sloopoi-war Constellation, which re-
turned only II few days since, from three years
cruise is ordered to be fitted for the Gulf, without
delay. Two weeks only remain to complete the
time for which her crew shipped, and there is much
dissatisfaction ut being sent away so soon again,
when they are so soon entitled to their discharge
Provisions and ammunition are going on board, and
she will be ready to depart by Saturday. Work the
Savannah and Sabine is being pushed forward with
all despatch.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-06-19

E3s~ The Richmond Enquirer. in its zeal for the
preservation and maintainance Of the domestic trade
of raising Slave labor in Virginia. and the expectation
thereof to the more southern stotes, would, in the
event Of dissolution Of the union, caused by the
opening Of The African slave trade. advise its citizens
to unite with northern concdcracy, or constitute
separate union IN conjunction with Kentucky, Ten
ncsSee, and North Carolina. Oh, self! how art thou
selfiiel
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-06-19

FLoRlDA.-The Democratic State Convention of Flo
rida assembled in Tallahassee on the 20Ih ult struck
from the resolutions reported by the committee n
clause, declaring that the conference bill passed by
Congress, :" is entirely consistent with the principle
Of non-intcrvcntion as cnuncaed in the Kansas-Ne-
braska act" and nominated for reelection to Con
gress, Hon Goo S. Hawkins, who voted for the bill.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-06-19

2ft' The Jackson Mississppan learns that con.
tract has been closed for the grading of twenty-sX
miles Of the New Orleans, Jackson, and Great North
crn Rail Road, north Of Canton and that the conrac
tors for the work have agreed to look for their pay
to Of the company outside Of the earnings
OF the portion OF the road already completed.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-06-19

Eis@ Willie we have been especially taboocd during
the present session y the individual who sits in Con-
gress from this district, we have not been overlook
cd by our senator's, the Representatives from the
second and fourth districts, and distinguished mem
bsrs from other states. The extreme litleness which
has caused this intentional omission, is a true reflex
of his contracted mind
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-06-19

PunoPHNAs--Barry Cornwall who had deal of
sly hum6r once ,aid, u greatly object to this one
sided game called Philopnna-this finding double
almond, sharing il with lady, and then having to
pay forfeit the next time she encounters you. If
you say il first, the little devils have such funny
ways to get rid ofpaylng. Sometimes they will give
you kiss-that's something sometimes they will
let you bear one Of them to ball or party and
sometimes they will pay up like men--very unwil-
lingy. philopnnaed girl she acknowledged the
debt and promised me annual. The next day she
sent me an almanac"
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-06-19

leit' Gen, Walker and Col. Frank Anderson in tie
United states Circuit Court at New Orleans, on the
l2h instant entered into personal rccognzanccs the
former in $4,000 and the latter in $780, to observe
the neutrality laws generally, and particularly rs
concerns Nicaragua. for one year.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-06-19

t:a,'" The New York Masonic Fraternity is again
one and iHdiyisible propositions for Union upon
jast and equal terms having hccn accepted ~ both
Grand Lodges and the union consunmated. This
will be gratifying TO the brethren of the mystic tie
throughout tie country.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-06-19


The policy Of the south to secure additional slave
labor has started general howl among lheoboIiIol-
lists. The following comes from the PhiladephIa
Press, OF tho 20th ult., it says:
TnG CAUSE or THE TRotmr. The solution o ihe
repeated dccnsions of American marchalimeh ~ INC
Gulf Of Mexico, by certain English rtssclsol war;
will we think, hc found in the action of The Louisiana
Legislature. and certain southern conventions 'lld
the recommendations of u number oI extreme south
ern newspapers, in favor Of the revival OF the saVc
Even in the Montgou
cry (klnD Convention witch was in session on the
l2lh Of May elaborate speeches were made in favor
oi rcviying this inhuman trnlic--lion W. l hancry
leading in the debate in support n the proposition
II will bc remembered also, that II was confidently
asserted that cargo of African negroes were landed
in Mobile Bay early this year. aud that The trade
would b. kept up. No doubt Great britain VIII
make these proceeding the precNt for the late actIno
of her cruisers"
Thus We find, both rs 10 the Montgomery convcn-
ton aud this policy Of more African slave labor Ion
The south northern and southern journals re-tehohg
each others abuse aud yilidealion Of is important
and necessary measure. The south. it now appears
can propose no measure Of policy iur IT. own interest
and welfare without abuse and threats from northern
abolitoni-ts. aud which is taken up and fe.'chocd
through the south by few blue bccd yankee cdi
tors who have not been here long enough for The SUI
20 draw ont the purple tinge.
The abolition Prsey Has made wonderful dic.oy
cry indeed. an excuse t0r British insolcncr and wt
suppose this will be very good excuse 10 let iril >
insolcncc continue M Insults ~ cur Ildg. Wen i
that Il the estimation placed upon our Ila4, by hcs'
northern patriots they had better oblttcratr few ol
the stripes and stars at once aud take i io their o"t
Keeping
Louisiana and hcr Tugi.Iaura arc not w ca,ly
alarmed by the howlngs Of aholiontn, 10 matter
i if they have y few faint cchos IN thn south. J.
DEATH ~ SENATOR llrNprGsoS Ihc Washington
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-06-19

Eza- The approaching anniversary Of St. John,
cath Of Junc) viii be duly celebrated by the Mason
ic Order. in Ibis place. An Grafton will be delivered
at the Presbyterian Church by the Rev. T. H. Lewis
after which dinner and Ball at night
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-06-19

LATER FROM UrNI.-Dispatches from st. Louis, to
the 18th instant, state that intelligence had been re-
ceived Of the arrival Of Col. Kane at Camp Scott on
the 10th ult.
lie reports that Salt Lake City, and the whole Of
the northern settlements, were nearly deserted.
About forty thousand were in motion, The trains
extending for miles down the valley. 1t is supposed
the Mormons are going TO Sonora Brigham Young
had delivered the seals and records to Col Cummings
There were no mules ut Fort Scott.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-06-19
OMISSION.

In tho proceedings of the Police Jury, the following
omission was made by the clerk. viz
G. W. Reese was elected Parish Printer and Dr. O.
7. LangwVrthy, Jail Physician.
Il. j. DELoNY Clerk
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-06-19
AN ACT RELATIVE TO JUDICIAL ADVERTISE
MEN1S.

~" Tie Hon. Jno. NJ. sanddgc has our thank
FOR Congressional documents.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-06-19

~" The List of Road Oversccrs, together with
their several aliotmcnls Of hands, designated by
the Police Jury at its late session, will he found on
the last pngc Of to-day's paper,
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-06-19

z;r. TO the Hon. Jno. A. Quitman We are indebtr
for valuable documents.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-06-19

liiE EDINEuRGH REVIEW. From the publishers
Leonard Scott 4 Co.. we have received this valuable
critical journal. for April 1858 Contcnts: Annals
Of California The Eastern Church rhcrs' History
Of the Consulate and the Empirc The Railways Of
Great Britain The works Of the late Edgar Poe -
The Speeches of Lord Brou2ham Buckles History
Of Civilization il England The conquest Of Oude
The Second DerbY Ministry.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-06-19

Ea&RsoN's MAGAZINE ron JrNE.-This number con
tiins the continuation of the " Life Of Washington,
illustrated the closing number Of Ny Thirty Years
ont Of the Senate 10y Jack Downing together with
other excellent articles of poetry and prose The
publishers adhere strictly to their promise Of keeping
II clear Of . all sectional and party features" The
July number will commence new volume II j. Of
fercd at 81 per year, accompanied With q gitt Of q
magnificent premium engraving, The Last supper
Address Oaksmith & Co., Ill x l12 Broadway y. Y
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-06-19

TUE .tNrGlc'S lloGsl.s ~ ENGLtNp-Thc last stea.
mer brought thancws of the entry Of Babylon for
lau T@ta PIatc, At The EPSON Meeting, May ls; Of
HgD".- ~ ,he treo llnnGicap at Newcastle June
n and oi lha same marc IL stake at Winchester,
oa Me 18th Whilst AZ the same time, We are made
acquainted wilIl tlr fact oi Mr. Ten Brock having
li@rthad l1r tWo nominations in this years Good
Wunl' Gnp. on the 2ith Of May, The subscribers to
III" Goad"opi Cap had to name their horses for that
exciting struggle, Mr. Ten Broeck's nominations
will! undoubtedly be Prorcs- and Charleston, with
probability d! h4 obtaining third nomination for
the purpose Of lis making the running for the other
t%o. cur cn ains numbers, them will be rife with
Information il connection With the three American
horses IN England" During the present month, the
eaties 'or N" njarty Of the great stakes and hand
eap- made, and shall doubtless find the names
of lroress, Charleston and Babylon oft repeated
but the Goodwood Cup on the 2Sth of July, is the
rae, PR ercd'nce, TO which all eyes will be turned
in this tle horses Of America will have to meet
The pick Of the English aud French stables. The
subscription lit is large one, and the nominations
viii embrace all the racing celebrities on both sides
Of the channcl.-Porters Spirit