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Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1860-05-18
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In few weeks the Presidential campaign will be fairly
opened and then will be witnessed Of the most Inn
portant and exciting political struggles for victory and
power fought In this country Whether Republican
Truth Democratic Error shall triumph Is for the People
to decide. We firmly believe that the Republican party
can WILL elect the next President, but they have got
to work hard and steadily in order to dot They cannot
rest alone upon the justice and humanity Of their cause
and hope succeed Chicanery and corruption coaked
and concealed under the sounding Of Democracy
must be dragged to light and exposed to view The only
way In which the Republican party hope to succeed Is
enghen the Masses and to do that successfully Re-
publican documents must be circulated everywhere with
no nggnrdly hand Nine out Of every ten men in the
North could they but have the principles Of the two par
ties fairly set before them so that they would clearly
understand the issues at stake, the many benefits that
would necessarily to each and every of them
through the Of the one and the evils Of dis
astrous import that would certainly attend the Of
the other would the Republican ticket this fall The
De ocracy will leave no means untred stone unturn-
ed and their money and present official patronage will be
freely bestowed wherever is needed to the elec
ton Of their candidate.
In order to give the GAZETTE wide circulation rs
possible during the coming campaign, have decided to
put the subscription price down to that will barely
pay the Of paper and printing, and would ask our
Republican friends in this portion Of the State to aid
and the good cause in this matter. If more in
each locality would do little the aggregate would be
large.
For the SIX Months commencing with
the 5th OF EIay and ending the 1 5th Of
November next, we will furnish the Ca
zctte to any address 1t so Cents per copy.
We have set our mark for 1000 campaign subscribers.
Shall we be disappointed!
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WRITTEN FOR TIE cEDAA FALLS GAzErrE.
RATIONAL MEDICINE.
III Past and Present; its True Relations to the
Pxt;sans q Exclusive Systems, and to Empires
By DIR. s. n. PIERCE.


Having in my last article considered TIL
relation existing between regular medicine
and Empyracism, now come to notice indi
vidually some Of the most prominent varietie
Of quackery that are, or have been, actors il
the great drama Of medical decisions.
II, in speaking of some systems Of medica
delusion, should appear to comment in a,
unspareing manner, some might be led t
think that am prompted to it by some per
sonal ill-feeling. But such is not the case
There are those who are to-day followin.
systems of practice that hold to he perfectly
absurd, but at the same time / recogniz,
these persons as highly esteemed friends.
am aware that as there are many honest and
high-minded men who arc led to adopt rclig
ious doctrines that are perfectly heathenixh, 81
many well-meaning mek are induced to adop
systems Of medicine that are ridiculous and
unreasonable Whatever shall say concern.
ing these different systems, shall endeayo,
to say easdidly and plainly. There is prob
ably no other subject concerning which peo
pie generally form preiudioed opinions as otter
as they do in medicine, and if the hints tina,
may throw out should serve in any degre.
to disabuse my readers Of these prejudiccs
and lead them to examine moro thoroughly
and candidly the true principles Of mcdica
science, my object will be attained.
The Prince Of quacks was PARAcELsus
who lived in Switzerland during the early
part of the 10th century. He, like HAHSE
NAN, PERKINS, and the founders of every sys
tenn Of quackcry, held in contempt al exist
ing medical knowledge, and announced tina,
he had made great discovery that was tc
supersede al medical means. This great dis.
covery was an infallible elixir that would rem.
der man immortal. But his delusion was
soon exhibited in his own person, for he died
at the age Of forty-five, with his wonderful
Elixir by his side. Others tasted and believ-
ed, but like the discovercr himself, they died
like fools. Since the days Of PAsAcELsUs
numerous schemes have arisen no less incon-
sistent than that proposed by him. There
are in the United States At the present time
about 80, 900 regular physicians The num-
Der Of irregular physicians, including large
number Of iipeyant nostrum vendors, is prob
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1860-05-18

TuE SUPREME COURf PLANK AT CHARLES
roN.-A correspondent Of the Phil2delphia
North .4merican gives the following history
Of tn. action Of the Rump Convention At
Charleston on tn. Supreme Court Plank 0l
one of the Minority Platforms:
Whan tn. second resolution, concerning
slavcry-the real tsst-came up, evidences 81
anxious interest were visible over the ball,
which was packed in every part by IN i'm
mcnse concourss Of spectators Nr. Bedford
Brvwn Of North Caro6na, appealed b the
North net to press this resolution, and warned
his fri.n,i. Of the consequences. Others spoke
to thr same effect. and then, for the first time,
Mr. Douglas friends apparently became aware
Of the extent Of feeling in the South. Mr..
Richardson, his leader on the door, endeavor-
ed to interpose, but they would not hear him,
and the cali Of States was ordered. The New
England ones, which came first, hesitated,
and all but Rhode Island declined to answer,
New York went out to consult, and Pennsyl.
would not vote ut al, and the Northwest
and the non-voting States were again called.
New England voted nay, Ill but Rhode Is
land, who stood h.r ground. Pennsylvania
gave in the affirmative and 10 in the mega
tive; the Northwest broke hcr line and fol-
lowod the others, and New York came in II
the end. to seal the result, which was 81 ayes
against 28S nays! Thus was the Minority
Platform dashed to pieces, and the test Of
yesterday, on which Douglas was to stand
or fall. swept out Of existence. This retreat
excited much comment, and proved the
adiness Of those who profess to stand by .
great principle, to sacrifice It for IN expedi-
ency.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1860-05-18
ocisso. Cd and Ecribbled.

There il masculine surplusage in low;
to the amount Of $4,000
Broadway, New York, is now cleaned night
~ BY str.et-swe. ping machines.
Tri.weckly coaches are now running be
tw an St. J'.r and Denver City, making tn
tr;n in SIX days and a half.
Judge Kellogg, the present popular mcmbe'
from the 4th Congressional District in Iii
nois, has been re-nominated.
BY the California pony express, 800 miles
is passed over in ten days, through IN un
broken country.
The Charleston Convention is body
Warrington Constitstisn.
Il is like some star actors, who, on bencfi
nights appear in teo Parts."-Louiscul
Journal.
Iowa holds her State Election, under hcl
new Constitution, in November, on the day
Of the Presidential election, not in October a,
formerly.
There is now due tho United States from
different parties 10000 900. OF this $l3,
OOO. 900 was due on accounts unsettled fol
one year prior to the first of July, 1856.
The debt OF the United states Govern
ment is now $65, OOO, 900. When Buchan
nan came into office there was surplus in
the Treasury of ga, OOO, 900.
Our exchanges from Texas speak favorable
Of the prospects Of = future harvest, from
the fact that copions rains have fallen in al
most all parts Of the State.
Rev. Daniel Worth, who was convicted in
North Carolina for circulating incendiary
documents, is now in New York, having
been liberated on bail Of $1,000.
The New York papers state that the value
Of street dirt produced annually in that city,
is over 500, 900.
The number Of deaths in San Francisco
last year, MAS AGA, or one death in every AZ
Of the population.
The golden harvest Of Australia is on the
decrease, while that Of the United States is
on the increase.
A nephew of the Hon. John Bell Of Tenn.
was recently robbed 1t Hannibal Mo-, Of
$3.50, which he had amassed 1t Pixies Peak.
Mr.. Douglas appears not to have received
more than nine votes from the South in the
Charleston Convention-4} from Missouri,
81 from Maryland. and from Iepnese.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1860-05-18

To PosrMAsrERs.-NEw FRANKISG PRIvI-
LEGE.-It may be the means Of saving some
trouble and in some cases expediate the pro-
gress of the work Of taking the census, to no.
tice in print the fact that the Marshal and all
his assistants are authorized to frank" all
packages and letters relating to the census.
Sec. II of the ''Act Seventh and subs
quent censuses" approved May %, 1850,
provides as follows:
That the Marsha!s and their assistants ar
hereby authorized to transmit through tn.
Post Office, any papers or documents relating
to the census, by writing thereon Official
Business-C Census. and subscribing his nams
with the addition to his name of Marshal OF
Assistant as the case may be; but this priv
lege shall extend to nothing but documents
and papers relating to the census, which shall
pass free"
The Press generally throughout the State,
will do well to give this publicity-the more
so inasmuch as 1t scas omitted in the abstrdct
Of tie lascs regulating the Post Office Depart.
ment last Published.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1860-05-18

j. WATSON, Big Greek.
The report of thu committee was accepted
the NAMES presented, were voted upon sepa-
ratcly, and the persons mentioned IN tn r..
port unanimously chosen rs delegates to rep.
resent this county in the State convention.
On motion of j. j. Lamar. thu delegates
were authorized to cast thc vote of the coun.
ty in the Congressional convention,
Demp. J. Coleman offered the following
resolution:
Resolrel, That this convention recommend
and earnestly r"qu.'st the Republicans Of thu
several townships in this county, to organize
Republican clubs.
J. j. Lamar, moved that the proceedings
Of the convention be published in the Cedar
Falls Gazette, and the Waterloo Courier
Carried.
On motion, the Convention adjourned sine
die. ...
G. NJ. HARRIS, Chairman.
G. D. lscEasolL. Se,eears,
Ii. A. PERKINS.
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Republican Club.

At the Republican Caucus held in this
place, last Saturday evening, after the close
of the regular business for which the meeting
was called, steps were taken for the organi-
cation of a Republican Club at this place, and
committee appointed to prepare constitu-
ton and byc-laws, who are to report to-mor
row evening, This is a step in the right di-
rection, and we hope that all Republicans,
and as many others as may feel interested in
this matter, will attend the meeting to-mor-
row evening, at the School House. If our
citizens will bestir themselves little, and
manifest in this the interest the cause de.
mands, and should receive, we may forthwith
have an organization second to none in the
State, and one that will exers;se an influ2n c
in this community that will work wonders for
the Republican cause during the campaign
Remember tomorrow evening.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1860-05-18
REPUBLICAN CONGRESSIONAL CON.
vENTION.

TIME Republicans Of the Second Congressional Dis
tric Of Iowa. requested ~ meet In Convention by
their Delegates in Iowa City, Thursday the Gath day
Of May 1860 for the purpose Of nominating candi.
date for Congress- and transactng other necessary bus
ness.
The ratio Of will be Delegate for each
100 votes fraction thereof exceeding half cast for
Samuel J. Kirkwood ut the late election.
HcoH j. CAMPBELL, Muscatine.
]. G. STONE, Iowa CITY,
g. J. w. TABOR, Independence.
JosRrH HoBsoN, West Union.
Congressional Csntvul Com.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1860-05-18

COUNTY CoNvENTIoN.-In another column
will be found the proceedings Of this body
Seldom, if ever, did we attend Convention
where there was such entire unanimity, of &C.
ton, and oneness of spirit This speaks well
for the Republican cause in this County, and
we hope that nothing will ever arise to in
terupt the harmonious spirit which now
prevails
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1860-05-18

REnrcrIox or JrRols.-Thc bin for redu-
ring tn, numb rof petit jururs frum SO to -,
and OF grand jurors ffum "a 70 IL became .
law at tha late Legislature Of Wisconsin. Il
Is claimed that the tar payers ofthe state viii
make or rather saw 81, 600 pr annum BY
this reform.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1860-05-18

1t is thought that the feeling created
among tn rival pugiisGic parties in New
York. by Mcrissey's course respecting tn
Hvpan and Sayers fight win eventuate in Z
','essiy tragedy. similar 70 that which Ter.
minated Din tocIs carver.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1860-05-18

HOMESTEAD BlLL-Wc learn from the n.
Y. Tribune that on the 18th inst, the U. s.
Senate passed the Senate Homestead Bill, y
BY vote of A to 8, after Mr.. Wilkinson's
amendment, which put pre-empters Of five
years on the same footing with settlers who
should hereafter setde upon the public lands,
was rejected by Democratic votes. However
the passage Of this bill is something gained.
In the House, on the same day, the Tar
riff bill was passed by Al majority.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1860-05-18
THE GAZETTE.
CEDAR FALLS. IOWA.
REPUBLICAN, STATE C0NyENiiON.


Dies MONIES, Iowa, 2sth March, 1860.
DURsUANT to q vote Of majority Of shs under.
signed. Committee, the Republicans Of iowa will assem-.
BILE by their delegates In State Convention Iowa City
on "wednesday the 02d nay OF May, 1860, NJ
II o'clock for the nomination Of State officers, to be
elected the November election Of this year for the
nomination Of presidential electors and for the transac
on Of all other business which may before the Con-
vention
II Is also called for rasyhg the nominees and platform
Of the National Republican Convention TO be held at Chi
cago the 10th OF May
The ratio Of on will he one delegate for every
organised and delegate for each hundred
votes or friction thereof exceeding half cast for Hon
s. s.rkwood for Governor at the last state election
JOHN A. KASSON, Chairman
II. NJ. HOXIE, Secretary.
II. H. b. Clarke, Mt. Pleasant,
G. E. Stone, Council Bluffs,
Vim. Loughbrdge, Oskoloosa,
Thomas Drumnaond, vinton,
A. b. r. Ilildreth, st. Charles City.
J. NJ. Newcomb, Bloomfield,
w. II. Biglow, Sioux City,
James Thorngton. Davenport,
II. A. Wiltse, Dubuque,
l.. L. Pease, Fort Dodge,
Republican State Central Committee.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1860-05-18

We understand that arrangements are be-
ing made to take the Steamer Black Hdmk
over the dam at Cedar Rapids, and run her
out to the Mississippi, and thereby very likely
put an end to river navigation above that
point, on the Cedar.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1860-05-18
From Warrington.
Tribune Washington Correspondent.
wAsnfxcroH Nav

Tribune Washington Correspondent
wAsnlScroS, May H.
When Postmaster Holt reached here two
weeks ago he had his attention directed to the
affairs Of Postmaster Fowler and he ordered
an investigation. Owing to Mr.. Fowler's alb
scncc at Charleston, it was found impossible
to obtain the necessary statements, and it was
only on the most prcmatory rcqutiions that
they were procured after his return, and then
but partially at intervals. For some reason
or other yet to be explained, no satisfactory
statement of THAR accounts could be secured
from the Office of DIR. Tate, 9th auditor of the
Treasury, where they are adjusted, until Fri
day last; and finally upon the personal and
absolute demand of the Postmaster General.
1t was then found that Mr. Fowler was in ar
rears over 100000. How far this defalca-
ton may be traced back, is not yet known
positively, because the information is still i'm
perfect and the Department is disincl;,ed to
communicate what it knows. The law en-
phatically requires the GIL auditor to report
to the Postmaster General whenever post
master d....aults in payment Of his balances
In closing his account. No report of any kind
was made in this case, and Mr.. Fowler has
been allowed to go along for many months as
if his office was correctly conducted.
These extraordinary developments will form
source of immediate inquiry in Congress.
When Mr.. Holt detected this defalcation to
his own satisfaction on Friday, he submitted
the matter to the President, and required Mr..
Fowler's immediate removal.
Later--Fur:her investigations tonight
show Mr. Fowler's dcfalcation to be $175, 600.
The fact Of serious arrangement Of his ac-
count must havs been known to some rcspon-
siblc person in the Auditors Office long ago
and the inquiry will now be directed there
Some of Mr.. Fowler's friends rendered the
deficits ascertained up to Saturday; but Mr..
Holt said it was too late, and would be COM
pounding the felony. tits confidently stated
that fund was raised to get him out of the
country, and he has gone. He admitted
having used part of the money, but charged
subordinatcs with the main loss, while con-
sidering his own responsibility for the whole
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1860-05-18
Proceedings Of the Republican County
Convention,

SVSAV0GtA0us
Pursuant to call Of thu County Central
Committee, the r publicans Of Biackhawk
County, met in convention by their delegates,
at til. Court House, in Waterloo, for the pur.
pose Of elccting delegates to represent said
county, in the State and District Conventions
which NEST at Iowa City on tbs .3i and :::4't
days Of this month.
Tn, Convention was ,all.aa to order by 4
G. Hastings, Chairman Of the Central Com
mittce, who briefly stated tn. ohie-ts 70,
which the Conv. ntion had been called.
On motion, G. n. Harris was can II .o tn.
chair, and Geo. d. lngsrsoll and II. A, Pr
kins, were chosen Secretaries.
On motion Of T. 3. Carpntsr, Commit
tee, consisting Of one mambsr from ,ncl
township, was appointed by the Chair to TX
anime credentials.
The committee on credentials rcpcrtat
that delegates had been elected in the differ
INT townships Of the county as follows:
CEDAR FALLs.-D. Allen, G. NJ. Harris. E
Brown, d. j. Coleman. II. A. Perkins, Chcs
ter Sawyer, J. o. Carter, J. J. Lamar, I. b
Carpenter.
WArERLoo.-l. Par,nenter, G. w. Couch
+. s. Washburn, G. w. Burbec, T. $. Leon
ari, Il. Russell, G.. Mullen, II. Sherman. G
d. Ing,rsoil, NJ. II. Moore.
EAST William Armstrong, @
4. Hardy. Zimri Streeter, J. B. Severance
E. f. Pendls ton, w. o. Richards, w. w
Engle.
Mr.. VERNox.-W. J. Brown, L. B. Wor
cester, r. b. Shannon.
ORASGE.-Samu,l D. Shaw, S. NJ. Bah
cock.
BLACK HAwx.-J. II. wAshhurn, Warren
Baldwin, d. S'rgeant.
CEDAR.--C. X. White, jeremiah Gray.
LEsrER.--John Cook, Christopher Cluhins,
BARcLAy.-J. r. Graham, James Barclay
BIG CREEx.--J. WATSON, e. c. Charles, s
r. Osgood.
The report Of the committe was adopted.
On motion of Mr.. Sherman, it was votct
that in cases where townships wcr" unrcprc
resented, any person present from such town
ships, might be admitted into the convention
as delegates.
Messrs. Streeter and Engle, of East Wat
crloo, being absent, Massrs. J. B. Hewitt
and J. w. Hankinson were admitted a. sub
stitutcs.
There being no delegate present from
Poyner township, on motion, Mr.. Andrew
Gray, was admitted to seat in tho convcn
ton
On motion, the Chair appointed the fol
lowing named gentlemen Committee upo,
delegates:
j. Lamar, G. w. Couch, William Arm
strong, L. b. Worcester, S. N. Babcock
Jrrsmiah Gay, John Cook, J. +. Graham, J
WATSON.
The Committee withdrew from thu con
ysntion, and after brief absence, rsturn.,
and reported that they had selected the fol
lowing persons as delegates:
s. S: y j. d s.....; Celia, Full.
A. F. BROwN.
;s; s . Es:ssi, "ss.'''".
zlxM srsEErER, Ea., Waterloo.
j. SEVERANCE,
j. WATSON, Big Greek.
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AFTERNOON SESSION.

The Convention met Mt o'clock p. NJ. tn
hall filling up almost Instantly OH opening %
the doors
Mr.. Lowry ofPa. mnye;, that the de! gates
accept the invitation of the Board of trade
to attend an excursion Oh tn Lake, amidst ap.
plause from tn body OF tn hall.
Mr.. Horton OF Ohio. from Committee OF
Permanent Organization. ported the name
of George Ash,nore of Mass. as permanent
President.
Carl Schurz of Wis and Hon. Preston
King were appointed Committ:c to con
duct the President to tn Chair
Mr.. Ashmore took his seat amidst applause
and returned thanks in an eloquent speech
for the honor conferred.
Mr. Marsh. from Committee on ,rm,ncn,
Organization, also report ON Vice-Pres;.
dent and one Seer tary from each State rep
resented.
Mr.. Tracy Of California moved Commit.
tee of one from each State and Territory on
resolutions. and that all resolutions be refer.
red to said Committee without debate. Adopt
ed.
The name of Horace Greeley as IN .mber OF
the Committee from Oregon was received
with loud cheers and laughing.
Mr. Rollins Of n. III. moved that each del :
CATION report the name Of one ,rson to con-
stitute thu Republican National Committee
for the ensuing lar. Carried.
The Convention a,ljourani until ten o >lork
tomorrow morning
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1860-05-18

SAMUEL G. GooDRIcH, better known as
PETER Farley" died in New York on the
10th, aged 67.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1860-05-18

~ Remember the Republican Club meet
ne tomorrow evening
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1860-05-18

New TERRITORIES TO BE ORGANIZED
Committee on Territories in the House Of
Representatives has reported bills for the or.
ganization of the Territories of Chippewa,
Nevada. Dakota, Islope, and Arizona, with
the following Proyiso:
Preceded That, nevertheless Slavery has no exist
III said Territory; and nothing herein contained
shall be ecn.rres ,c an.ss-!xs re-ri. Sc eyiscncs
fEetsia.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1860-05-18

feet abstinence from fruit and vegctahacs.-
Common sense would indicate the opposite
course as the correct one. Suppose we have
a case of Apoplexy, IT true homeopathic, we
must apply cold to the feet and hot applica-
tons to the head; in fact we must use every
means in our power to produce, for q ti1s,
an increase of the symptoms. No sensible
man need be informed that this would Be-
homicidal treatment, still it would BE- tyws
Homeopathy. A consistent Homeopathist, il
he should find child nearly strangled BY Z
cord drawn tightly about his neck. would not
release him by looscning the cord, but give It
another twist. To be fully developed Ho-
,meopathist mans habits Of observation
must be inferior, and he must be deficient in
the attribute commonly called "common
sense" He must be credulous and at TIE
same time self-conceited. He must have great
powers Of reasoning, and be totally ignorant
Of the influence of imagination. These seem
to have been the qualities Of HAHxExx4'a
mind, and his followers generally very neavly
simulate him. His redu)ity . evident from
the absurd notions adopted IN his system, -
well as from his fun belief in mesmerism and
clairvoyanoe. As an example Of his absurd
notions, viii mention that he states FILL
seuen- e;oAts Of Al chronic diseases are the n.
suit Of rsora, commonly called itch,n This
he affirms, it cost him twelve years Of aillgent
study to establish, and ! dare ny Il viii re-
quire twice twelve years TO eonvines any
reasonable man Of its truth. That Is -
selfconceited is evident from the fict thst be
assumed that he had found ~ salv tvss 49,
tenn Of medicine, and that Al pEcvious Md.
cal experience had been no avail.
In my next article shall eonaid9 ths &C.
on6 prominent ides in this HoneooaGAie -
tenn, viz:-the doctrine Of y esiil -.