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St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-01-07

Iranistan, the country seat of p. T..
Barnum, was discovered to be on fire
Dec. 18th, and was soon burned to the
ground. Mr.. Barnum had Just com.
menced to refurnish the house. The
amount of loss has not yet been ascer-
tanned. The fire was the work Of an
inccndiary
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-01-07

The Bridge Building Committee de.
serve the warmest thanks Of our citi.
zens FOR their lntiring perseverance in
procuring subscriptions to the new
bridge Those who have subscribed
SO literally for this praiseworthy OBJ
ject deserve to "rcap an hundred
fold"
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-01-07

Fifty OF sixty gamblers have been notified
in Dubuque, that their presence is not needed.
About hail of them have taken themselves oil
to more congenial LOCATION. ..
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-01-07
Wanted.

"IHEAT AND PORK taken i'm exchange
w for Goods or on account
WRIGHT & McNABB.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-01-07

Among men who have any sound
and sterling qualities, there is nothing
so contagious as pure opcnncss Of
heart
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-01-07

President Moran, who has Il salary
Of $25, 900 year as President Of the
New York q Erie railroad, has adj
dressed circular to the various en-
ployecs of the company, announcing
that their salaries are to be reduced
His own would admit Of a slight re-
duction.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-01-07

BRIDGE AT FLoyD.-A bridge is be-
ing built across the Cedar river at
Floyd. The work is progressing rap,
idly; and, with the large force at pres.
ent employed upon the structure, tray
oilers can soon cross the river at that
place "dry shod."
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-01-07

WESTWARD, Ho Through the Kindness OF
T. J. Filhcrt, we are permitted to make the
following extract from letter. received 10y
him from our quoniam fellow townsman, II.
lIold>hip. ESD, now Of rittshmg, Pa: II
YOU have much land, / would advise You
to hold on to all you can, for in less than a
year western land will be up to a higher figure
than it ever has been before There will lie
an immense emigration west, in the Spring.
In our city (Pittsburg, there will be three
or four hundred mechanics leave for the west,
and from the other cities there will be a much
larger emigration. Pee Jouy7igI
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-01-07

It is a melancholy reflection, that the state
Of our domestic relations is such that il would
be doubtful compliment to call any citizen
the Father OF his Country ..
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-01-07

Tho North lowan tells us that the
last Presidential campaign involved a
principle which the Democratic party
created and established, called "pop-
ular sovereignty" Gov. Walker, in
his late pronunciamcato, declares that
popular sovereignty" existed with
'he states before the formation of the
federal constitution, and that this in
s'ruihcnt was one Of its fruits. "WheI
doctors Disagree" &c,
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-01-07

D. W. poindexter, Esq, will lecture
bcfonc the Lyccum, in this city, next
Monday evening.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-01-07


The WEArHER.-This ncver-failing
topic of conversation is being fully
discussed in all circles at the present
time. Such an ethereal sky such a
refulgcnt sun; such a balmy atmos.
pherc all who is not in love with
these ?-and then the evenings
" The silver Light, which, haowirg tree and tower
Sheds beauty and deep sotfncss er the whole
Breathes also to the heart and DER it throws
loving languor."
AS the weary sun doth make a gold
en- set gliding the heavens as can no
mortal. pencil, and the queen of night,
respondent, doth follow her fiery
track, bringing sweet rcposc to the
weary pilgrim, we can hardly believe
this is cold, unfeeling January-the
month of chilling winds, pelting
storms and icy verdurc. We all re-
member this month, a year ago, and
feel thankful for the contrast between
the past and the present, while we
hope utmost against hope for a con-
tinuance of the smiles of this genial
sun.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-01-07

4 late religious writer stigmatzcs the au,
thors Of the yellow-coyered novels. lis :. lite
rary scorpions who sting virtue to death with
their tales"
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-01-07

The Clinton County Democrat, is the name
OF II new paper recently started at Camanchc,
X. st. Lawrence, editor and proprietor
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-01-07

Men make their chief sacrifices to love he
fore they marry; women poor creatures
after
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-01-07

Judge Han Of Iowa, who was in the last
Congress, has been appointed Chief Justice for
the Territory OF Nebraska
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-01-07

we understand that a revival of re-
ligion is going on in the Northwest
part Of Fayette county, on Crane
Creek. Quite number have been
converted, and many others are inaui-
ring the way to he saved. .
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-01-07

On Friday son Of Mr.. James Witham of
Cedar ltpids, died from the effects of a kick
OF horse, received on the 22dNl
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-01-07

During the last summer more public inn
prOvcmcntS were made in the city than during
all the city's previous history Nearly all our
prominent streets are now well macadamizcd
Over thousand houses have bccncrectcd, and
scarcely vacant house is now to be seen
We have every reason to believe, that the i'm
proycmcnts of next season will lie continued
with the same spirit rs during last, and that
at the close Of the season they will count up
more in dollars and cents than during 1857.
There have been hut few failures among our
business men, and although general business
is dun il is not much ,lullcr than is natural
to the time of year. and is far from laboring
under that prostration which is observed in
many other places. DocoPort Gazette
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-01-07
Wall Paper.

YNiIE subscribers have Just received good
/ stock Of Wall Paper, Window Paper, Oil
Shades, Dry Shades, Putnam's Fixtures, Cords
and 1assels, which they will sell low for cash
or produce. WRIGHT & McNABB.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-01-07

The proverb, the longer man lives the
more he'll see, can't ailude to money now
a-tiaNs.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-01-07
I3OIRlMfn

IN this town, oh the 3lst ult., a son, to
Thomas Stevenson.
In this town, on the 2nd inst, a daughter,
to Alr. Truman ......
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-01-07

The Capitol Building at Iowa City is nov
occupied 10y the State University
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-01-07
Congressional.

Congress adjourned from the 23d of
December to the ID OF January, to
give the members an opportunity to
celebrate the holidays. Previous to
adjournment but little business of in
terest was transacted beyond the APP
pointment of committees and perfect
ing the organization Of the two llous-
es. Some speeches upon the Kansas
question were made, and many more
are likely to be made before this great
bone of contention will be disposed Of,
The Iowa delegation in Congress
are placed upon committees as fol-
lows : In the Senate, Mr. Jones Is
chairman of the committees on pen
sions and enrolled bills. Mr.. Harlan
is on the committee Of public lands
and engrosscd bills. In the House,
Mr.. Curtiss is on the committee on
military affairs. Mr.. Davis is on the
committee Oh postolliccs and post
roads.
In addition to bills for railroad
grants, noticed elsewhere, Senator
Jones of Iowa has brought forward
several topics, such as the cXpcdicncy
of making an appropriation for a Gus,
tom house at kcokull, making Sioux
City a port of delivery ; the division
of Iowa into two judicial districts al
so several private relief bills.
Hon. j. S. Morrill,, NJ. G. from Yer
mont has our thanks for copy Of the
bill which he introduced in the House
on the l4th ult., for donating public
lands to the several States and Terri
tories which may provide colleges tol
the benefit Of agriculture and the me,
chanic arts. This is an important bill
and it is to be hoped that it will pass
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-01-07

new town, called Irvington, has been
laid uut in kossutll county
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-01-07
Christmas and New Year.

ELEGANT Gift Books, for Christmas and
L. New Year, of all styles and prices, for sale
at the St Charles City Bookstore by ...
IIIIDRETIi x CARVER
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-01-07
Clothinr. etc,

MORE Boots and Shoes, Ready made Cloth
wi ing, Hats and Caps, just arrived, making
our stock full aud complete, all of which we
will sell at small profits. Wright McNabb.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-01-07
ST. Charles City, Iowa, Dec. 7, 1855.
The Old and New Year.

How far each year in prospect seems,
Yet glidcs how quickly by
Broad, high and fair We raise our schemes,
In fancy's tlattercd eye:
This year we say, thus much wen do;
Tile months pass II, and with them too,
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-01-07
Wright g. McNabb's Saleratu

1On0 LBS. of superior Saleratus just recei-
lVUV we'd. manufactured expressly for us,
which we guarantee to be Of the best quality,
for sale at low prices by WRIGHT & McNABB.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-01-07
Buffalo Robes.

= BALES of supertine Buffalo Robes just a.
- rived and for sale low for cash OF produce
at WRIGHT 4 McNABBS.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-01-07
Wright & McNabb's
COLI MN.
More New Goods.
GROCERIES,.

\ LARGE supply of Groceries inst received,
"A bought for cash since the decline in pri-
ces East, for sale at the lowest prices at
WRIGHT & McNABB'S.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-01-07

I'm thirty-ilyc, I'm thirty five !
Nor would make 1t less;
For not a year has passed away
UNMARKED by happiness.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-06-19
PRICE ONECENT.
1DEScE OF THE RICHMOND panr prsparcH
HARRIsosBuno, Va. Jupe n. ls5s

HARRIsoSBuKG, Va, June II, 1855
The country along Beaver Creek. In this ct untv
was visited by one of the most terrible floods tha,
u mas ever known, on Tuesday, Sth inst Whole
neids OF corn and wheat washed 80 az to des
troy the crops; one house was undermined and
tnrned over: everything that could he reached by
.ne water was washed away, and In some places
tue SOIL OF the land washed entirely away The
water overnowed the banks 20 the distance Of one
hundred yards. No lives were lost
mr. Hngh n. Moore, printer, aud local editor
OF tne valley Democrat, died at the Mansion House.
no relatives here No mother was present 10 soothe
his dying hours; but there were friends who ne r.
formed every act OF Kindness and gratiied every
wish OF the sufferer; but all his friends copld Az
was not sufficient to cave him from the ruthless
hand OF death. He was cut down In the flower Of
his youth. being but 2i years of age His remains
were taken in charge by the "Wide Awake FIRE
nesday evening they carried his remains to Wood.
pine Cemetery. where he shall sleep on until the
last cry Of fire shall ring through the world, to
arouse all them that sleepth.
barn, belonging to Mrs. Julia Smith. about
TWO miles from this place, consumed by fire
on wednesday Dight last. There was a large on An.
tity OF hay and straw in the barn, which was also
cendiary. - -
Mr. b. Il. Fishbock committed suicide in DAYTON.
on Tuesday last, by hanging himself in his shop
what caused him to commit this act is not
known.
The sheriffs of Rockingham have returned 423
aeIinqueht tax payers for the year of 1857 In
900 the number was 659, there being a falling off
OF 235 within the last year.
The ladies of the Presbyterian Church, 20. 81 of
tbis place, have just closed their strawberry and
ice cream feast, and we understand they have re-
ahZed handsome sum from it. VALLEY
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n&rPLAIs srArrMrsrs OF FAors.


DE-. HAMPTON. row aged 80 years, speaks Hear him;
Are you sickf Beware of imitationsl Ask fof
aampton's Vegetable Tincture. The many cures
made BY this pleasant and safe remedy may induce
counterfeiting.
A medicine must have merit, and great merit, too.
can gavanize worthless article so as to keep it NJ
o. o good medicine If IL be not really 50.
good medicine will live, become popular ana ex'
tend Its sales year after year. In spite OF oppositon
The people readily find ont its virtues, and the fame
of them passes frun mouth to mouth with more ra'
ness testifying to the medicine has made for
him, II Of more service than any newspaper adser.
Using. A1
In preof Of what We say above, we refer you to
Hainpton's Vegetable rincture and its effects.
Mr. WIN. HIaH, No. 1876 Sosth Paca street, Baltf
Nm. EDWIN Nj. spRANKLIS, No 81 Register street,
Baltimore most dreadful case of Scrofula OF years
Standing lost number OF pieces Of bone, restored to
Miss MARY SoorrxID Teacher No. go Baltimore
street-her ease after years Of suffering, has aston
shed her friends. Let the afflicted call TO see her.
- DYSPEPSIA. NERVOUS DISEASE, 10.
Mr.. Wm. Oldham of Baltimore Crstom-H House, sui.
fered from these complaints for Is months with h@dy
tons vegetable Tnctnre, after other things failed
COUGH, CONSUMPTION, &o
MIR Henry G. Winn had acough for years great
weak ness &c. had n all five nr ak physicians; tried
aiit he remedies, but was cured only by
HAMPTON'S VEGETABLE TINCTURE.
sS-Dtlicate Ladies aud Children viii please give
" Sod q spt b. pURcELI., LADp co. Richmond, ,,
ps;srsi pr ~ unss . ty % MoETIaER aoWBRAY. BsIa
more and by Druggists and Shopkeepers eyerywhers'
S9-il psr bottle; mxbotties for -. -dAo
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LOCAL MATTERS.

suspIcIoUs.-A free negro boy, calling
himself Wilson Page, and hailing from York conn.
", is now IN jail under suspicious circumstances.
When captured by Capt wilkinson he had jetter
IN his pocket purporting to be from his brother.
who represented himself as d slave. Finding that
he was to be taken to the lookup, he told Capt.
v" that the letter had been written aud given TO
him by white man to carry in his pocket. and
that that man had persuaded him to 90 to Peters.
burg as his slave and there be Sold when the re.
ceipts would be equally divided If this statement
be true, and the negro tells it with much earnest.
ness the white man alluded to should be made IN
leave the city as speedily as possible. Cur citizens
certainly have no use for such characters and the
sooner the community is ridded of them the bet.
ter With the hope of finding evidence to fix the
knilt OF the negro stealer upon him, the inyeetga
| tion was adjourned for some future day.
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Crops-Telegraph, sc.
lcoRREsPosDEscE OF THE RICHMOND DAILY prspArc

scorfsvILIE, ALBENARLE Co., VA, June I6, 1858.
Inc crops around us are rather indifferent; il is
difncuit to tell whether more cookie or wheat Ia
sowed in some fields. The chinch bug and iojn,
worm is playing sad havoc in some portions OF
the county. The idea which prevailed at one time
that large crop would be reaped, will not, think
Do ,ealzed. The farmers are all preparing to cut,
and in few days the operation will commence.
The telegraph wires from this place to Charotts.
vile, has been down now for about month, on
account OF storm which prevailed at that time.
contract has been entered into between d. J
Hartsook, in behalf of the citizens of IIowards.
viiie, and u U. Totty, Contractor, to establish a
telegraph line from this place to Hssardsville, a
village OF about 80 inhabitants lying Immediate
~ on the james River and Kanawha Canal.
Inc dispatch is well represented here, having a
goody number of Subscribers, who daily hail jt AZ
Il Walcnn1
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-06-19
'HS BENEFITS

DIARRHEA KILLER
FOR TIE POSITIVEAND SPEEDY CUREOF
DTARRYLEA, CHOLERA MORBUS, SUMNER
COMPLAINT, COLI. CHOLERA IVFANTUA
AND ASIATTC CHOLERA.
THIS really valuable remedy for the above-named
diseases OF the stomach and bowels has obtained
the OF Darrh9a KILLER. from the fact that il
used and tested in 1000 Of violent Di
arrhna, in the summer of lSis, when the Cholera
prevalent in the city of kichmoUd, Va and in
no instance did it ever fail to arrest the disease and
effect permanent cure when used betofe death had
actually struck the patient 1t is the recipe of
distinguished southern physician. who has used 1t
in extensive practice for nearly thirty years; and
he has yet TO hear of the first case In which the Di
arrloea Killer has failed either to relieve or cure
when used according to the directions
Prepared only by FISHER Il WINSTON,
Apothecaries and Druggsts
Nol25 Main st.. Richmond, Va.
Price so cents.
AS- sold by all Druggists. je Sim
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s6r The GREAT HEALTH REsroRER

IHH UREAT HEALTH KESTORER
THE LIFE OF THE FLESH IS IN THE BLooD.-W hen
the Blood becomes vitated, IMPURE or too weak the
flesh looses its vitality the skin becomes yeiow and
pallid. the Liver dsordered, Dyspepsia ad Ipdges-
tOn follow, the spirits droop Nervousness coinmen.
ces, and life becomes burden.
HARTSHORNE'S HEALTH RESTORER OR
.. SARSAPAhILLA CORDIAL,
Acts upon the Blood, Liver. Stomach and Bowels
impartng new yigor and tone to aconstitution iui-
paired by disease from any cause. 1t removes pip-
pies, and all skin erup;ons arouses the ph sicai
powers Of both sexes, gives bloom to the palid
cheek; and makes one Joyous and happy. Though
medicinal ID it' effects. 1t is perfect cordial in
taste 1t is particularly adapted to Female COM
plants which in their very nature are exhausting
and debilitating. For DrOpsy dropscal swellings
charm. Quart hotties 81 small bottles 80 cents
Sold by PURCELL LADD Co; FISHER WINSTON
PETERSON; BoDEKER; GARLIcK; w p LADD; MILLS.
PAUGH JOHNSON; DUyAL Il NORTON; A sTREcKEK,
AND DowDEN. my 3l-dEcw3m
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-06-19

Storme, young white man, rom the State Of Nss,
iork, made his appearance before the Mayor ve,
terday 70 answer the charge of tamperipg Win ne.
groes Captaln Wilkinson. the officer who arrested
ane ae'ussa, saw MIN tn close conversation with
negro, ana understood that ke had been nskins
as to the right Of free negro to sell him
sell into slavery without an order of coure =.
represents himself as jewelier by trade and savs
nsooJect 10 visiting Richmond was to secure am.
pioymeut. Owing to the absence OF witnessed m.
investigation was adjourned until to dsy. '-'
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-06-19

Hs~ AT A MEETING OF THE COMMISSION.
ERS OF THE BANK of the COMMONWEALTH.
held on Wednesday. the 26th instant it having been
aScertained that amount exceeding the sum re-
quired secure the charter had been subscribed it
Resolved That the books for subscription to
the Capital stock of the Bank of the Common
wealth, be closed on Saturday, the 18th day of
June. or earlier. should the sum of 35Oo0o0 have
been subscribed prior that date and that meet
ing of the Stockholders be held the purpose of
organizing, at Goidn IS Hall on TUESDAY I'D june
at ~ o'clock. NJ
JOHN A; LANCASTER.
HORACE l.. KENT,
RICHARD G.. NORkISS
WM. G. CRENSHAW, ! Com'ers
ISAAC DAVENPORT, Jr.
JAMES II. GRANT
WELLINGTON GODDIN,)
my 27-t22Juue
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&H- Sold by all Druggists. je

nE-DYsPHPsIA AND FITs.-DR. @
PHELPS BROWN. the great curer "f Consumption.
was for several years badly afflicted by Dyspep
sa that for part of the time he confined to his
bed He was eventually cured by prescription
furnished him by yousg cleirvoyaD' girl, This
pres rip ion, given him by mere child, while in
state of trance has cured everybody who has taken
it, never having failed once. Is enualiy sure in
cases OF Fits and Dyspepsia. The ingredients may
be found in any drug store. / will send this valu-
able prescription to any person tho receipt Of
stamp to pay postage. Address
DR. o. PHELPS BROWN,
No. 2l Grand street. Jersey City, N. j.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-06-19

EG INTERESTING TO LADIEs.-When
in the course Of human events, Lacies and Gentle
men lose of their greatest natural attractionsa
1ne head of hairit becomes matter of serious i'm
portance, and the question is. what shall we do to
stop the hair from falling off and restore its vigor
and beauty. In reply to this query, we beg to say
try DR.. HARMS HAIR PROMOTER and INPPovEB Il
few applications will stop the hair falling or break
ing, remove aandruff keep the scalp clean and
white, and impart freshness and vigor 20 the hair.
and although you may have been bald twenty years.
the continued use of Il two months will insure you
luxuriant head of hair. Call and get bottle and
if not satisfied after the second application, return
il aud get the price paid.
Ask for DR.. Harris Hair Promster and Improver
Sold in Richmond, by
W PETERSON Druggist
Cor Main and 18th, and Main and Wall sts.
INV Ar
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f@s- Ir THERE EVER WAS A TIME when

BAKERS PREMIUM BITTERs We're required it is the
present season, when young and old are using all
k nos of vegetable regardless of the consequences
These Bitters should be used daily to keepf # sud
den attacks of disease of the stomach; but should
you be attacked with Cramp Choiic, Diarrhna Cho-
lera horbus, or any other disorder of the digestive
organs, Bakers Celebrated Premium Eitters
freely. and We will guarantee perfect cure
These Bitters can be had of all Druggists