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St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-04-08
CHARLES CITY, FLOYD COUNTY, IOWA. THURSDAY, APRIL
Forest City.

\ writer in the Ninton Eagle gives
the following account of Forest City
in Winncbago county:
This town, located on Lime River,
so miles above Mason City and 20
miles from Clear Lake, is Of quite re-
cent origin, being on the land brought
into market at Usage last Spring.
The town is pleasantly situated near
a fine body of timber, several miles in
length, and the surrounding country is
being settled by energetic and in
dustrous farmers. Religious meet
ings are regularly held in town, and
the inhabitants are manicsting a
prascworthy interest in the cause Of
education. Looking forward to what
will soon be impcratively needed,
they have resolved to erect building
for Il seminary, of sufficient size to ac
commodatc pupils both of their own
vicinity, and from distance. The
writer, who has no pccuniary interest
in Forest City, having no property ci-
thcr in the town itself or in Winneba-
go county, has attended the meetings
Of the settlers, held to promote this
educational enterprise, and has been
struck with the cool, straightforward,
business like manner in which they
have proceeded. 1t argues well for
the success of the undertaking, that
! in these hard times, whole commu-
nifty, mindful of the value of education,
are willing to make sacrifices for its
advancement. If a disposition to do
as well as to talk, in this day of hum
bugs, deserves a puff, then the found
ers of Forest City Academy have
merited this brief notice.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-04-08

Letter from Sioux City.
Sioux CITY, March /, 1858.


Messrs. Editors AS there is not
much known about this place i'll your
section of country, and as it is a point
of no small Importance in regard to
business, a few words in reference to
it may not be unintcrcsting to your
readers. Sioux City was first laid
out about four years ago, and it is
surprising how rapidly, for the last
eighteen months, it has increased, both
in size and population, causing scvc-
raj additions to be made to the origi'
nal site. | think | can safely say
it is doing as large mercantile busl'
ness as any other city on the Missou
ri slope. The "hard times" do not
seem to affect the people here as they
30 in most of the Eastern towns OF
this State, although money is rather
L" tight and the lawyers find consid,
erablc business in trying to make col
,cctions, and mary red is an every
day expression.
Woodbury. County is one of the lar
cest and most fertile counties in Iowa
Large bodies of timber, principal,
cottonwood, lie upon either side 0
Sioux City. Coal and stone of fine
quality are within short distance
4 large mine of iron ore has been dis
covered, a few miles distant. Ih'
great want here is manufacturing es
Establishments. The people have l
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-04-08
NUMBER 25.

process of erection n spacious court
house. also fine Touring mill. Among
the many wholesale merchants here
are Messrs. Frost. Todd & Co, whom
we found to be perfect gentlemen.
We are expecting every week to
hear of the opening of the new terri
tory of Dacotah for settlement. At
present it is owned by the Indians,
whose chiefs are now in Washington
for the purpose of making a treaty,
and selling their lands to the general
government. The Big Sioux river
forms part of the Eastern boundary,
and the Missouri river the Western
boundary. The Big Sioux is naviga-
bic for one hundred and fifty miles i'll
time of high water. Coal has been
found in considerable quantities upon
its banks ); its waters are placid, and
their fall cannot be over six inches
to the mile | must say there is some
of the most beautiful bottom land I
ever saw along the valley of this riv-
err hard timber in considerable guam
titles, such as oak, black walnut, &c:
very good quality of lime rock is
found in large quantities. The mouth
of the Big Sioux is three miles West
of Sioux City. Throughout the terri
tory there is scarcity Of timber. The
rolling prairies very much resemble
those of Northern Iowa. | would like
to add more, but the mail is about to
leave and must close.
Yours truly, Ii. +. BRADFoRp.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-04-08

Bclmond is the principal
town in Wright county, Iowa, lying
one county northwest of Hardin. 1t
is situated on the Iowa River, and al
most entirely surrounded by heavy
body of timber. The town is located
in fertile and healthy country, and is
destined to be a point of considerable
Importance. This place has improved
very much the past season, and prcpa-
rations are being made for extensive
improvements the coming summer
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-04-08

Iowa CGrY.-There seems to be
general revival of religion III this
city, at the present time. Inquiry
and prayer meetings are being held
daily in nearly all the churches; and
in several quite a number have cX-
pressed deep concern. The revival
commenced in the Methodist Episco,
pal Church to which some l40 persons
have united themselves. Daily prayer
meetings arc being held at o'clock
A. NJ. at the Presbyterian Church,
which is participated in by persons OF
all denominations. Measures have
been taken to organize Young Mems
Christian Association.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-04-08
poetrp.
The Light of Home.

The light at home how bright it beams
When evening shades around us fall
And from the lattice far it CLEANS,
To love, and rest. and comfort all
When wcaricd with the tolls of day,
And strife for glory, gold or fame,
How sweet to seek the quiet way,
Where loving lips will lisp our name
Around the light at home!
When through the dark and stormy night.
The wayward wandercr homcward flies,
How cheering is that twinilling light,
Which through the forest gloom he spies
1t is the light at home. He feels
That loving hearts will greet him there,
And safely through his bosom steals
The ioy and love that Danish care
Around the light at home.
The light at home! how still and sweet
1t peeps from yonder cottage door
The weary laborer to greet
When the rough tolls of day are DER!
Sad is the soul that does not know
The blessings that the beams impart,
The cheerful hopes and Joys that flow,
And Tighten up the heaviest heart
Around the light at home.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-04-08

SEED PorAroEs-B. X. Williams OF
Cold Water, Michigan, states that he
has been experimenting upon seed
potatoes for several years, and he finds
that one quarter Of the seeds general
" used is an Improvement. From
one to two eyes in a hill, he says, will
produce more potatoes, of more even
size, and less subject to decay, than
any larger amount of seed. We think
our farmers generally have been tend
ing to the same theory for several
years, although they have net perhaps
carried it to that extent The English
and Irish farmers say that we use
three times the Seed they do, and that
as "a consequence we get more small
potatoes and less larger ones than
they do, and not SO good aggregate
crops.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-04-08
Communications.
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MADISON County, KY,
March, l6, 1858.

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St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-04-08

The DISTINGUISHED DEAD OF ls51.-
The neurology of the past year con-
tains an unusual number of eminent
names. Among the departed men Oh
science may be mentioned Hugh Mil
Ter. DR.. Kane, DR.. IRE, Dr.. Conybearc,
and Redfield, the meteorolog'st. IN
the list of authors and scholars are
Beranscr, Douglas Jerrold, Eugene
Sue DIR. Dick, DR.. Griswold, and Mr..
Glidden. OF sculptors there are
Thomas Crawford and Christian Ranch.
Among the statesmen are Gov. Marcy
Andrew Stevenson, James Hamilton
Jouis McLane and Ex-Secretary Dop-
bin. In the military department are
Sir Henry Lawrence, Gems. Nei''
Nicholson, Anson and others in india'
Gen. Cavaignac in France, and Gen.
Guion at Constantinoplc.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-04-08

DR.. Jcwett tell us, as an illustration
of the great fertility of Minnesota
he is located at Faribault, in Cannon
river valley-that from small patch
of ground, sown with beet seed and
narrowed in, without subseqent cnlti-
walton, he raised at the rate of 475
bushels of bects to the acre. All kinds
of garden vegetables are raised in this
easy way, and in quantities that
would astonish New England farmers.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-04-08

Mr.. Garretson of Richland, Iowa,
has taken from the woods and brought
into cultivation an cver-bcaring straw
berry, which produces successive
crops during the entire season. The
runners strike down and send up
flowers directly.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-04-08

MADISON CoUSrY.-The Wintersett
Madisonian says the ceremony OF
washing feet was witnessed by a
crowded house, at the Christian
Church Of that place few Sabbaths
since. This ancient rite is held in
great reverence by the members OF
that church, and its administration
WAS solemnly carried ont.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-04-08

Porrow ArroMIE COUNTY. The Council
Bluffs Bugle states that the total
amount of land entered at the Land
Office in that city, during the week
ending March 9th, 1858, was 10000
acres warrants, 1000 acres cash.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-04-08

.IoyEs CouNrY.-A lad named +.
Carr, on Bowcn's Prairie, died on the
Goth ult., from eating wild parsmp,
He was not aware that it is poisonous
Three other members OF the family
children-ate, but obtained relief by
taking lard and other antidotcs.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-04-08

CLARKE CouNrY.-Wc sec it stated
gold has been discovered about eight
miles north of Osccola on the road
leading to Wintcrsett. 1t seems that
few weeks since a Mr.. Hewett was
prospecting for coal on his farm, when
he struck small vein of black sand
and quartz rock, which, upon examina-
ton, was found to contain gold, as he
supposed. Several Californians, it is
said have since visited the place and
tested it, and pronounced it pure gold.
Men are engaged III digging and av-
eragc from two to five dollars per
day of the precious metal. Arrange
ments have been made to open two
other leads which have been discov,
cred. So says a correspondent of the
Hawk Eye.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-04-08
Humorous.

A Scotch lady entered one of our stores tho
other day and inquired for table cover of a
drnoJroad pattern. 1--WE have some pretty
broad, " was the reply of the salesman, but
none quite so broad as that" The Lady ex-
planned that "dambroad was the Scotch
term for checked pattern.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-04-08

PRAyER.-A Business Mems Union
Prayer Meeting is held daily at four
o'clock p. NJ. in the city of Dubuque.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-04-08

JASPER CouNrY-\ son of Mr.. Dol
son, boy about fourteen or fifteen
years Of age, living near Plummer's
Station" on the Iowa City road, while
in the woods with his dog, started up
a large wild cat 1t fled and the dog
and boy pursued it, when it took
refuge in a hole in a tree. The boy,
determined to have the cat, climbed
the tree, and with a pole punched it
out, ard the dog and cat were soon
engaged in fierce conflict. The boy,
seeing that the cat would soon be vic
torious, hastcncd to the scene OF
action, and with club killed the cat
Mr.. Plummcr coming up soon after
wards. pursued another cat, the mate
of the one killed, and shot it with his
gun.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-04-08

In Canada, recently, a Dutch woman was
arrested for having her petticoat lined with
smugglcd tobacco. new kind of crinoline,
but good for putting ont.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-04-08

Some genius has conceived the brilliant idea
of pressing all lawyers into military service i'll
case of war-bccause their charges are so
preat that no one can stand them.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-04-08

4 gentleman in conversation with DIR. John
son, having tu some usual arguments for
drinking. added this: "You know, sir, drink
ing drives away care, and makus us forget
whatever is dsagrccahle; would not you al
low man to drink for that rcason?' john
son replied, :. Yes, sir, if he sat next YOU
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-04-08

A NEAR GUESs.--A Frenchman stopping at
a tavern, asked for Jacob. There is no such
person here" said the landlord - 1t is not
a a person want, sarc, but re beer warmed
with &c poker .'That is flip said mine
host. "Ah, yes, sare, you in &c right 1
mean Philip"
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-04-08
Business lirettorp.

Business Cards Of live lines or less will be inserted IN
this column for So 90 per For each additional
line over FIVE one dollar will be charged.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-04-08

As Erskinc went one day To Westminster
Hall, with his ample bag crammcd full of
briefs. some waggish barrister hired Il Jews
boy to 90 and ask him ii he had ANY Old clio
to sell 80 Mo, you little imp exclaimed
the indignant counsellor, " they are all "c'
suts !"
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-04-08

QrErr-A correspondent writes to know,
in case the great Eastern steamship can come
over the bars at Sandy Hook, why the people
don go and let the bars down.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-04-08

A French engineer was travelling upon an
old Ohio Steamboat. He observed to the cap
tain - But this engine is in very poor condi-
ton" sThat's so, was the reply And
how long do you expect to run it - It'll
it bursts" was the cool reply. After the next
landing place there was one Frenchman less
aboard that boat.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-04-08

Troubles are like babies grow bigger
by nursing
The Washington union., 1858-02-13
THE SPEECH OF SENATOR DAVIS.

We publish to-day such portions of Senator
Davis's speech on the army bill, delivered in the
Senate on Wednesday last, make
for. III be in our power hereafter, desire alss
to publish portions Of his speech on Thursday His
late efforts in the Senate on this subject have been
of great ability, aud have abounded with valuable
information military affairs They are of public
value and great public interest; and we therefore
publish portions of them without regarding the
marks he induged in concerning this newspaper
Thursday as furnishing any sufficient reason why
they should not be laid before the public through
these columns.
As to the senator's structures upon editorial
article of Tuesday last, they must be regarded
by all who heard or have read them hasty
and uncaed for. We really supposed that what
said in favor of an increase of the army by
regiments imbodied substantially the views of the
senator himself; for observations accord with
his own recommendations while Secretary of War; ;
and in the very speech, portion of which now
publish he said to the Senate that it's Military Com
mittee would have cheerfully substituted PROPOSE
tion for an increase by regiments for The by
panes if had seen probability of the bill passing
in that form.
The intimation of the senator that the article in
the Union originated in a source nimical to himself
is wholly gratuitous and mistaken; nor did we sup
pose for moment that construction unlavorable
or distasteful to the senator could be placed upon
any part of its language. There persons in pub.
lie life whose censures or concentrations alike
Indifferent to us, but Mr.. Davis is one for whom
cherish different sentiment.
The Washington union., 1858-02-13
THE WASHINGTON UNION.

maintaining for year maximum infantry, eight hun
ded and seventy eight strong $2937s 80 II ~ this be
added the maximum cost Of raising such regiment,
sl4 G30 shall have aggregate Of $30S Ala 80
and this divided by eight hundred and seventy eight
would give the cost per for the hrst year. 1851 "a
The cost of raising regiment would of be exclu
ded from all subsequent calculations The estimate for
clothing would be greatly essencd the second year and
the estimate for camp and garrison equpage would dsap
pear
We have had estimate lately sent in to us, of
1885 900 required by the pay department alone for TWEEN
ty companies Of volunteers for six months That would
he equal to ten companies for twelve months and taking
it and comparing 1t with this estimate of regiment for
year adding the cost of ations which $77 0Ib, IL
would give total Of S462 05 instead Of the $3.50 900,
adding merely the cost of atons to the pay $526 II
per man IL follows then, that regiment Of volunteers
would for year. cost more than regular regiment
of the strength Sl53 600 81, an individual vol
,nteer during the period STA 81 than in
dvidual regular soldier IL will be remembered howev
er that these volunteers mounted.
The Washington union., 1858-02-13
GRANITE BUILDING STONE.

DROPOSAIS will be received until the LIST day of
Marh next IL oclock for furnishing
.ubunn hampton Roads Virginia. following description Of
the best quality OF granite stone, viz
2l6 blocks averaging two
sides aud bcddcl and oiued throughout
los blocks ~ cubic feet each
aud bctldc'i and ioined throughout
b9S srecer rough faced with chse dranght averaging from
I6 To 80 cbc feet each with dressed beds and ends
bo7 hca1"rs faced
10 80 cubic each, dressed beds aud
4i0 blocks from 10 10 90 cubic feet each smooth faced
two sides, bc,icd and iomtcd throughout
s2g blocks from IL % cubic feet each smooth face
three Sides with beds and joints throughout
GO blocks averaging Ia cubic feet each, smooth ced
ends, and dressed be- and Joints throughout
10 blocks averaging about 10 cubic feet each smooth faced
side, dressed beds and end joints
7S nrohed nes from "a To 90 cubic feet EACH
smooth dressed two sides, with dressed beds and joints
throughout b.
14i blocks averaging portion Of
them to be dressed throughout
The all respects he Of the best quality granite
and bo the Dimensions be
given whether the straight curved surfaces be
the party proposing that all cutting which win
neglect will be charged to the contractor.
Samples of the offered will have all accompany
proposals. and also the extent and locality of the quarry
whence u 10 be furnished will be named
deliveries To he completed during the year 1858 unless
such quantities and particular dimensions will cm time
bo designated
Mouds VIII be furnished for oil Intricate the expense
United States ut Castle Calhoun when applied for by tho with
" omt the be made
proposals viii specify the price Of the cubic foot,
when dressed delivered, inspected aud accepted
Each individual Offering proposals viii them with tho
signatures competent persons willing
sureea
"details and specifications obtained
quantities
Fort Monroe Hampton Roads Virginia by applying
u poRIrSY,
Jan 6-dl0t icut Colonel Engineers.
The Washington union., 1858-02-13
WASHINGTON CITY.
SATURDAY MORNING. FEB. Is. 1855.

sSMr lssAn JAMES Of rhadcIpha is general travelling
agent assisted Dssso. CoirISs, Hsss kDsoSo
wukS joins X DsusG, 4 A. EvAss, r. S JAMIE, AssAS
A. DAVIS, H. T. Ronssns.
pa-Mr BRAs Is authorized collect due tbs
mon once subscriptions In the District Of
Columbia.
Rs-Mr JAsss No Harrison street Cincinnati ONO Is
Western by
TnosAa H. Taonss Tnns JAsss, Dr. A. L. CfnLns
GRaK MoRNis Receipts either be
The Washington union., 1858-02-13
CON NGRESSION AL.
Thirty-FiGh Congress First Session.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY H. 1858.
The Senate did not sit to day.