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St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-02-11

Several persons who had drank
liquor at a Grocery in Adell, manifest
ed all the symptoms Of being poisoned
The person who sold them the liquor
was arrested, and on his examination
the fact was developed that he manu-
featured his own liquor, and used
strychninc in its composition. One
who imbibcd has since died. The
only difference in this mans liquor
from that sold by other persons in this
State is, that his produces its effects
more readily but none the less surely
than theirs.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-02-11

Grinnell University in Poweshiek
county, commenced its winter term
on the Sth ult. A Seminary building
is in process of erection forty by sew
enty feet, four stories high, which will
be ready for use in the spring. II is
in contemplation, to erect large Col
lege Hall, as soon as arrangements
for that purpose can be perfected.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-02-11

According to the late report of the
State School Superintendent of Iowa,
ont of the eighty-iour organized coun-
ties i'll the State, reports have only
been received from the School Fund
Commissioners of twcnty-six.. From
the returns it appears that three-fifths
of the children of the State, of the
proper age, did not enter the school
room during the past year More
than one-half of the youth arc grow
ing up in Ignorance, Notwithstanding
the excellent provisions made for
schools.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-02-11

FATAL Duel IN MINNEsorA.-A quar-
rel between lumbcrman named Gig.
gy, and Chippewa Indian Chief,
known as Hole-in-thc-Day," was set
tied by duel, at the Indian Agency
above Crow Wing, Minnesota, on the
18th ult. The weapons chosen were
revolvers, and the distance sixty feet
On the first fire, Giggy was wounded
in the right side and on the second in
the left He then fell to the ground,
but, recovering himself, fired the third
round in rccumbcnt position, shoot
ing Hole-in-thc-Day through the heart
and killing him instantly. The unfor-
tunatc Chippewa leaves seven wives !!
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-02-11

RErmBuTIvE JUsrICE.--Of the thir-
teen Northern members of the Senate
who voted for the kansas-Ncbraska
Bill three years ago, all but three have
lost their seats, viz: Stuart of Mcll-
gan, Thompson of New Jersey, and
Douglas of Michigan. Quite likely
they too will be laid on the shelf when
their terms expire. OF the forty-two
Northern members in the House who
voted for that bill, but three are men,
bcrs at the present time. These are
J. Clancy Jones, aud +. b. Florence,
of Pennsylvania, and w. II. English
of Indiana. Upon all the other thirty
nine the waters of political oblivion
have closed forever. Surely the peo-
pie rule. Let Lccomptonites beware.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-02-11

The exercises before the Lyccun
next monday evening will bc-a lee
turc by Jas. Jackson-subject, "Poli
tics of Christianity" essay by DR.. J
NJ. Parsons, and debate upon the ques
ton
Resoired, That the principles set forth in tn,
Declaration of Independence, practically en-
forced, would result in the Dissolution of til,
American Union, or overthrow of the Govern
mcnt.
Observation-Disclosures, ID. Allen
S. llarwood, b. +. Cheney. Negative
Z. Cortright, G. W. Atkinson, II. c
Stinson.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-02-11

The McGrcgor Times complains
that the Intclligenccr has not been
received for some weeks, and init
mates that VIC may have suspended
or failed. We will thank Richardson
to be little more cautious about writ
ing paragraphs tending to damage our
business. The Intclligenccr has been
regularly mailed to him, and if he has
not received it the fault is with that
great mail and postoflicc department
which has hitherto claimed to own
him, body and soul. The proprictors
Of the lntclligcnccr have no such word
as fail in their vocabulary. We have
six months stock of printing paper
on hand paid for, wheat in the grana
ry, potatoes in the cellar, pork in the
barrel; we do our own work and snap
our fingers at "hard times" The
mails, however, arc sadly out of joint
and so is bred Scott Democracy in
general. DO you understand, Colonel
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-02-11
"THE Ass KNowErH ITS Masters

"THE Ass KNowErH IT'S MASTERS
CRIB."-The editor of the Dubuque
Northwest, who stands almost alone
among the Democrats of Iowa, in sup
port of the Lecompton fraud, and who
has performed the part of a turnkey to
a ridiculous degree, announces in a
letter from Washington, that, by "offi-
cial ORDERS" he will soon publish the
advertisement for the mail letting for
the State of Iowa. The job is a prof
liable one, but taken in conjunction
with his recent course, affords pre-
stump tive evidence Of the price of
his principles.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-02-11

The West Union Pioneer says that
the thirst for religion in that place has
the ascendancy. Meetings are con-
stantly held at the United Brethren
church, in which persons of all demon
nations participate. The interest ia
ken in religious matters there is grca-
ter than was ever known before.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-02-11

THE UTAH ExPEpIrIoN.-Thc War
Department has asked 81 ,224 900 from
Congress, for the subsistence of the
Utah expedition during twenty months,
dating from July next. The cxpcdi-
ton to be supplied consists of $500
soldiers, 200 women, 800 servants,
and 1914 employees; total, 5000.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-02-11

A gentleman from Dubuque informs
us that they are shining it down
there at an awful rate. Every concern
with "Co." annexed to it, and every
barber and saloon keeper issue thci,
promises to pay" which constitutes
the sole currency of the Key CITY.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-02-11

The Haverhill Mass Gazette
states that the wife of Mr. NJ. A. Tidd,
of Georgetown, lately gave birth to
four children one day last week, three
of whom are still living. A year ago
last June, she gave birth to three at
one time, all of whom arc doing well.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-02-11

ABsQUArULArIoN.-- s. Frederick
School Fund Commissioner of Tama
county, who is defaulter to the
School Fund, in the sum of six OF
eight thousand dollars, made his es'
cape from the constable, who had him
arrested. He is a minister in the
Campbellite church.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-02-11

Monday and Tuesday continued
warm, and yesterday morning was as
bright, pleasant and agreeable as IN
invalid could desire. There has been
no ice stored any where except in
Maine. Buds are starting, and in ma
ny localities we hear reports of vari,
Gus flowers blossoming in the open
air, while farmers are blowing on the
sunny slopes. Boston TrareiIer.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-02-11

PERsoNAL.-Ex-Presidcnt Fillmore is
to be married on the llth of February
to Mrs. Mcintosh, whose former
husband made fortune in the crock
cry business in Albany, and was Pres
idcnt of the Albany and Schenectady
Railroad during the last three years
preceding the consolidation.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-02-11

The editorial convention at Dcmoine
came off OH the 18th ult., at the Collins
House. There were about dozen
newspapers represented, but the bust
ness transacted consisted in the pas,
sage of two resolutions, recommend
ing future editorial conventions, and
appointing committee to fix time
and place for the next. A sumptuous
repast was provided for about one
hundred and fifty guests. The enter
tainment was given by the editors
and printers of the city, and was high.
~ crcditablc.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-02-11
A little daughter of Sophroni,

A little daughter of Sophronius
Johnson, who lives near Montczuma,
Poweshiek county, was dangerously
wounded by the discharge of gun.
While his two children, only two and
three years of age, in the absence of
the parents, were playing with the
gun, its contents were discharged, and
passed through the body of the young
oct
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-02-11

THE RED PErrIcoAr.-This new and
somewhat startling fashion has made
its appearance in the streets of our
city. 1t was gracefully displayed by
the wearer and created quite scnsa.
tion.-Mu. Sentinel.
Red petticoats long since ceased to
create a sensation in this city. Posi-,
bly, they are not as gracefully dis.
played
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-02-11
Cap, Letter and Note Pane,
Northern Iowa
LAND AGENCY.

81. CHARLES, FLOYD Co, IOWA
INHE subscriber having opened Real Estat,
l. Agency Office at this point, offers his scr.
vices for the location of Land Warrants, select.
ing and entering government lands, sale OF
real estate, payment of taxes, &c; also fol
loaning money on bonds and Mortgages Hav-
ing been for Il 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. 1glchars & Co., Real Estate Agency OF.
flee, Chicago, H.: Hon. John Wilson, Land
Commissioner of l. C. X. Il. Co., Chicago. H.
Barney, Hubbard & Durbin, Bankers Sandusky
Ohio; d. w. Deshler, Esq, Clinton Bank
Columbus, Ohio; Dunievy, Drake & Co,
Bankers, Cincinnati, Ohio: Clark Brothers
& Co, Bankers Philadelphia. Pa; Stanton,
Sheldon Co., New York City: Hon. Samuel
X 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, 1858-02-11

Millions of wild pigeons, says the
Louisville Courier, passed over the
city, recently, in their fight North.
The flock appeared more than mile
long, and they flew much higher than
usual. Their flight north is indicative
of mild weather for the winter. We
hope the pigeons will not be disap-
pointed.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-02-11

FIRE.-A fire broke out in a dwell
ling house, rear of Cheney a. Brackets
store, Tuesday evening, causing Q
general alarm. 1t was extinguishce
before any damage was done, save by
water, which was freely used, An
other stove pipe arrangement.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-02-11

A West Union correspondent says
times are so hard in that place that
even the preachers are content to take
up with bluc-leggcd poultry for pay,
and be quite easy in their language
towards the sinners.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-02-11

The Iowa State Agricultural Society
met at the Capital on the 18th ult.
The following officers were elected for
the ensuing year: Prcst., DR.. Jesse
Owen, of Iowa City; Vice Prest., u. Il.
Fisher, of Oskaloosa; Secy., j. II. Wal.
lace, of Muscatine; Treas, Robert See
yer, of Oskaloosa. The next fair will
be held at Oskaloosa.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-02-11

4 fire broke out in Holt & Mason's
lumber yard in Chicago, Jan. 26, and
destroyed property to the amount of
$4,000, on which there was an insur.
ancc of $4,000. Ten frame buildings
adjoining the yard, and occupied as
saloons, were also destroyed. The
loss on them will not probably exceed
$4,000.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-02-11

The firemcn of Bradford will hold a
festival and ball at the Bronson House
in Bradford, on Monday evening, Feb
22d, in commemoration of the one hun.
dred and twcnty-sixth anniversary OF
the birthday of General George Wash
ington. All DESTROYS of having a good
time will be on hand.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-02-11

The examination of Tuckcrman, the
mail robber. at New Haven, Ct, has
resulted in his being bound over in
$40, 900 bonds to take his trial on the
4th Tuesday of February. For want
Of bail he was returned to Jail.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-02-11

At Island Pond, VT, about $50 miles
northwest of Portland, the snow is
from one foot to fifteen inches deep
and on Saturday morning the mercury
stood at Is degrees below zero. On
the previous morning it was at Is be
lnw
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-02-11

A Miss Emery, formerly of Canter
bury, n. H., and late a teacher at Os
kaloosa. Iowa, was scduccd by one
Leander Dascomb, of St. Louis, and
then deserted. She committed suicide
by taking strycbnine. 1t is said that
Dascomb has a wife in Steubcn Co.,
n. v, and that this is not his first
victim.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-02-11
Notice

rs HEREBY GIVEN that there will he a
Il Petition presented to the County Court OF
Floyd County, at the March term of 1858, for
vote of the legal voters of Floyd County up
ON the removal of the County Seat of said
County, from st. Charles City, its present 10
cation, to Section twelve, Township ninety
five North, of Range seventeen West near the
geographical centre of said County.
A LEGAL VOTER.
st. Charles City, Feb. 6, 1858. 10
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-02-11

The friends of Mr.. Wilcox will be
pleased to learn that he is slowly re-
covering from the effects of the inju.
RIGS received, as noticed last week.
He will, however, never be himself
again.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-02-11

A vote is to be taken in Linn coun-
ty, in a few weeks, on a proposition to
subscribe 1925, to the Dubuque
Western Railroad, and $4,000 to the
Chicago, Iowa and Nebraska Railroad.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-02-11

A stranger, who recently spent the
Sabbath in Dubuque, was at the Chill
drcn's Concert, and made speech.
While talking of the love of children
for their parents and their confiding
trust, he asked why child went to
its mother when it cut its finger? He
supposed the answer would be, be-
cause the child loved its mother but
one little lad replied promptly, "To
get it done up"
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-02-11

We learn from the Franklin On. W
Visitor that Stroud, who murdered his
wife and two children in Westfeld,
Mass, few weeks since, it is believed,
was arrested and brought into RoX,
bury, Delaware county, N.Y., lately.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-02-11

On the last week of January in the
open garden, persuaded by friendly
sun and Il soft south wind, Springs
little infant" yclept Violet, looked out
as confdingly as if April had come
with tear in her eye and rainbow
round her brow"
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-02-11

String PLowING COMMENCED. - The
Madison Argus says that Mr. Dodge
of Westport, near Madison, commcn.
ccd his spring blowing the other day.
The ground was in excellent condition,
all the frost being out of it. This will
do pretty well for the 9th of Janua.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-02-11

1t is said that Senator Douglas re-
ceives several hundred letters per day
from Democrats applauding his course
Douglas will be supported by nearly
every Northern Democrat.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-02-11

DIR. Bowen, of Iowa City, man who
deservedly enjoys large measure of
confidence wherever he is known, has
been appointed Adiutant General of
Iowa, by Gov. Lowe.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-02-11
Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that petition will
IN be presented to the County Court Of
Floyd County, Iowa, at the March term, A. d.,
1853, asking that the question of the re-
moval of the County Seat from its present To-
cation to Rockford, in said County, be submit
ted to the legal voters of said County, at the
next April election. A LEGAL VOTER.
Rockford, Iowa, February 4, 1858. Is
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-02-11

Mr.. Dennis, local mail agent at Chi
cage, arrested Henry Vangiczcn, clerk
in the postoflice, on the 4th inst, for
stealing registered letters. Nangie-
zen has confessed his guilt.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-02-11

DoNArIoNs.-Rev. j. &. Strong, OF
Bradford, received at late donation
visit, the snug little sum of one hun
dred and thirty-seven dollars. Rev
J. G. Witted, of the same place, re.
ccivcd on a similar occasion, the hand
some present of one hundred and sew.
enty-two dollars. These donations,
considering the hard times, were more
liberal than could have been expect
nl
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-02-11

STEAMBOAT DIsAsrER.-The Steame,
Fanny Fern, on her way from St
Louis to Pittsburgh, burst her boiler
on the 2Sth ult., when near North
Bend, Ohio, causing the death of four
teen persons.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-02-11

Lieut.. Gov. Faville, Hons. NJ. NJ
Trumbull and w. p. Harmon have
laid us under obligations for various
valuable State documents They will
please accept our thanks.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-02-11

The store of Mr.. Hambleton, at For
est Home in Poweshiek county, with
its contents, was recently destroyed
by fire. Loss $4,000, insured for $1,000.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-02-11

Judge Reznor's fine country resi-.
dcnce, consisting of two story house
with additions was recently burned.
1t was situated, about mile and a
half from Lyons.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-02-11
Blanks.

4 Ill the various Blanks i'm general use, such
"A as Deeds, Mortgages, Attachment Bonds,
Title Bonds, Common Bonds, Subpunas, Wrts.
Executions, Notes, Bank Checks, Tax Receipts,
Leases, Clerks Certificates, Articles of Agree
ment, Marriage Certificates, Naturalization
Papers, Bill and Letter Headings, Receipts, &c.
&c. &C., constantly on hand and for sale, or
printed at short notice, by
IIILDRETH & CARVER.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-02-11

Lawrence Block, the largest and
most extensive structure in Dubuque,
was destroyed by fire on Saturday
night. Loss, $4,000 ; insured for
SO 900.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-02-11
N Office.

NOTICE is hereby given to all the subscri
IN bers and citizens Of st. Charles and vi
cinity that there will be meeting at the new
Church, to take into consideration the fnan
cial arrangement and completion of said
church, on Saturday, Feb. 18th, at clock
P. NJ. By ORDER OF COMMITTEE
st. Charles City, Feb. 10, 1858.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-02-11

Some of the farmers of Southern
Illinois, we learn, are blowing in their
fields and putting in winter wheat.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-02-11

Thomas G. Alvord (Dcm. } is elected
Speaker of the New York House of
Representatives.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-02-11

Geo. ID. Prentice, the wit and poet
of Kentucky, lectured in Dubuque last
week.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-02-11

Robert w. Durham has been appoint
ed Deputy Marshal for the Northern
division of Iowa.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-02-11

The papers are telling of wild geese
flying North, and infer from this fact
that winter is over Silly geese.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-02-11
Doors, Sash and Blinds.

CONSTANTLY on hand and for sale, of the
~ best make and material Orders for all
kinds and sizes speedily filled if not already
on hand at reduced prices.
Inquire of VIM. Il. Fairfield, three doors
north of the Printing Office, or of
DIS. STRONG, Agent at st. Charles.
June, 81 1857. Aft
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-02-11

Rest satisfied with doing well, and
leave others to talk of you what they
please.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-02-11

1t is said that snow is from twelve
to eighteen inches deep in st. Paul.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-02-11
For Ladies' Wear,
Wanted.

"IHEAT AND PORK taken in exchange
w for Goods or on account
WRIGHT & McNABB.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-02-11

He is wise who learns from every
one.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-02-11
Tow Books.
Ayers Cherry PectOral.

A large supply Of this invaluable remedy for
IA coughs, colds and consumption, just re-
ceived and for sale at the ST. Charles Book
store, by HILDRETH & CARVER
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-02-08

1B Be particular aud ask for Tickets via the C. w
Short Line Kan R0Ad.