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St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-09-20
Mir. Breckenridge on The Sinmn,

Mr. breckenridge does not seem to
have mother Gliding his flial pur-
suit, but he has nevertheless made u
stump speech at Ashland, whose ven.
cradle and revcred shade was gcncr-
ously loaned for that purpose by James
Il. Clay, Esq. Mr.. Brcckinridgc's de-
NAL of the disunion sentiments and
purposes so freely thrown at him by
the other faction of the Democracy, is
one of the most significant events of
the campaign. 1t is significant, first,
in proving how utterly baselcss are
all threats of a dissolution of the
Union in the event of Mr.. Lincoln's
election and second, in taking away
from the Douglasites their most cf.
fective argument ; indeed, the only
argument which gives them an ad-
vantage over the Southern Democ-
racy. Both standing upon the same
ground on the subject of Slavery in
the Territories one having reach
cd it through the Wicklitfc resolution
and the other through similar though
honcstCr platform-ncithcr has the
advantage over the other of more de
vOtion to the Union. Indeed, Mr.
Douglas, in lis Scdtion Law speech
last winter, openly encouraged dis
union. Whether Mr.. Breckenridge
ever uttered anything Of so trcasona
bic a character or not, he now pro
claims his attachment to the Cniol
as loudly as his antagonist. lii
words will secure for him hundreds o
votes which he could never have OF
tanned while the charge rested agains
him, and they will encourage hundred
Of others, who have apprchcndc
blood and thunder in the event of NJ
Lincoln's election, to cast their vote
boldly for the Republican candidates
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-09-20
CuriOsitieS Of the Census.
A rHAsE OF PHILADELPHIA LIFE.

The taking of the census III some
of the lower Wards of Philadelphia,
according to the Ledger, exhibits many
strange phases Of human life, partlc-
ularly in the vicinity of Bedford,
Small, and other streets of like
character. In the space from the
south side of South-strcct, to the north
side of Fi,zwatcr, and between
Twelfth and Thirteenth streets, the
population foots up 1900. The hous-
cs occupied by them arc generally
thrce-room buildings, and in most of
them a family occupies each room !;
this is particularly the case in one
row, where the proprietor rents them
only by rooms. In some of these
houses the occupants appear to be
comfortable, Notwithstanding their
close quarters but in others there APP
pears to be difficulty in getting along,
In Emcline street, which is the negro
quarter, may be found white woman
with a husband formerly slave in
Delaware, and in another place two
white men had the honor of giving
the names of two colorcd women as
their lawful wives. In some of the
cellars the most abject poverty is APP
parent, the occupants, black and white,
tratcrnizing together, being engaged
in bone and ragpicking, the result of
the days labor being i'll one corner Of
their wrctchcd room, while the indi.
viduals occupy the other.
REVOLVING DEVELOPMENTS IN OHIO.
There are two families in Butler
township, Ohio-says the Cincinnati
Gazcttc-which are living evidences
of the truth, that the violation Of uat,
nral law brings its own punishment
One Of these may be mentioned as
the result Of the marriage Of an uncle
and niece. 1t affords the most dis
gushing and terrible example Of per
son occupying to his own child the
relations of father and uncle-thc sis
ter at the same time supplying the
maternal relation. Upon this viola
ton in each instance, Of the law Of
God and of man, the vengeance Of
high heaven has been visited upon
the descendants. There are seven
children liying-four boys and three
girls-cvcry one of whom was born
blind, with imperfect limbs and scro-
iUIoUs bodies.
Connected with this family by mar
riagc, is another residing in the same
ucighborhood, and consisting of a
man, wife, and three daughters and
one boy Not one of the children is
perfectly developed, and they are all
scroiulous.
In the same township there is liv-
ing man named Joseph Riswalt
who is a retired hermit. He lives III
iilth and rags in stable, without
kinsfolk, and boards his money like a
miscr.
Two other singular facts may be
mentioned Christopher Clopfer, when
four years of age, was attacked by a
dog, and though not much hurt, was
50 frightened as to become dumb.
A young woman has been blind
since eight years of age, alleged to
be caused by being ovcrtasked at
school.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-09-20

WHAT WILL A GLASS FULL OF WATER
HoLD 1T is generally thought that
when vessel is full Of water any
solid substance immersed in it will
cause it to overflow, and such will be
the case if the substance, is not solu-
bile in the water; but the philosophic
truth that in dissolving a body, you
do not increase the volume of the
solvent, may be proved by simple
and interesting experiment. Saturate
"a certain quantity of water, at mod.
crate heat, with three ounces of sugar;
aud when it will no longer receive
that, there is room in it for two
ounces of salt of tartar. and after that
for an ounce and a dram Of green Wit
riol, nearly six drains of nitre, the
same quantity Of sal amoniac or smell
ling salts. two drains and a scruple of
alum and dram and half of borax
when all these are dissolved in it,
1T will not have increased in volume.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-09-20

We acknowledge the receipt of a
communication from the Committee on
correspondence for a Republican Mass
Meeting, to be held in Dubuque on the
90 inst, inviting us to be present at
that time, on which occasion speeches
will be made by Gov. Seward, Gen.
Nyc, Hon. Charles Francis Adams and
others. We have to express our re-
grcts that we are unable to attend,
but it is probable that some of our
citizens will be there. We cannot
doubt that this meeting, although
holden in the Gibralter of the Iowa
Democracy, will prove the largest and
most successful political gathering
ever witnessed in Iowa.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-09-20

Of political truths a dcIusion and a
failure"
Commodore Perry was still weak
from an cxhausting fever when he led
his squadron to battle on the 10th of
September, 1913 yet in the language
of Bancroft, "as if shielded by high,
or Power, he encountered death on his
right hand, death on his left, ever in
advance, almost alone for two hours
fighting his ship, 50 that but one Oh
its guns could be used any longer,
and more than four-iitls of his crew
lay around him wounded or Killed !;
then unframed, standing as bcseemcd
his spirit, he passed in boat to the
uniniurcd Niagara, unfurled his flag,
bore down within pistol shot OF his
enemy, poured into them broadsidcs
starboard and broadsides port, and
while the sun was still high above the
horizon, left no Office to be done but
that of mercy to the vanquished."
1t is fitting that such hero should
have monument, and all honor to
the people Of Cleveland for erecting it
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-09-20

Members of the Floyd County Teach
crs Institute will please take notice
that the session commences the first
day of October next. | have been
comforting with the Rev. William
Brush, in regard to programme for
the Institute my last communication
has not yet been answered, and it is
now too late to be benefited, if at all,
Ivy such notice. We can better ar
range our programme by knowing the
material of which it is to be composed.
! would suggest, however, that each
member be provided with Rays Sec
ond and Third Parts, the former being
a mental, or intellectual Arithmetic.
suggest these because they are the
most numerous among us, and be-
cause they are recommended by the
State Board of Education" ! also
suggest that each member bring such
Grammars, Biographies, Readers, Al
gcbras, PHILOSOPHERS, and such collec
tons of Music, &c, as he or she may
possess. Small blank books and gooC
lead pencils will be convenient foI
taking notes. have been frequently
intcrrogated as to whether the public
would be allowed to attend ; and
now take this occasion to say that W,
not only expect, but cordially mriie tn
public generally to attcnl. A Lcctnr
upon some topic of Education may b
expected each evening during the ses
sion. II. WILBUR,
, County Superintendent.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-09-20
One of the stores in this town was

One of the stores in this town was
rcCruuy eutv,~d ,-..1 .~IIoa - 100 49,
eight dollars in money, and a porte
monaie and wallet, by lad some
twelve or fourteen years old. The
affair was very adroitIy managed, and
it was only by wise and cautious
procedure on the part of the loser that
the youngstcr was induced to dis
gorge, he having buried the pocket
books with their treasure in the
ground back Of certain barn. We
are told that there are several boys i'll
town who appear to be in training for
the penitcntiary, and, unless they
speedily change their course, are GER
tain to make business for the sheriff
and the courts.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-09-20

The new grain elevator at Prairie
du Chen is now in operation, which
greatly facilitates the shipping Of
gram for the East. The quantities OF
wheat taken over the Milwaukee and
Mississippi Railroad are already i'm
mcnsc, and yet the farmers have not
fairly commenced taking their grain
to market. They will be busily ell
gagged from now till spring in thrcsh-
ing and marketing their grain, and
when spring arrives probably not
more than onc-half of their crop will
be disposed of-such has been the
enormous yield of the present season,
here in northern Iowa.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-09-20

CATTLE DISEASE The Delhi News
says that singular mortality is now
prevailing among cattle near Hopkin-
ton, Delaware county, known as the
BLACK Leg" The young cattle
seem to be the victims, and some
twenty have already died. They die
in few hours after the first symptoms.
The disease manifests itself in black
streaks and spots Oh the exterior of
the skin on the legs, and upon the in.
terror by concentrations Of coagulatcd
blood.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-09-20
{. On with the dancc, let JOY be uncontlned,-

We are indebted to the Managers
for a ticket of invitation to Grand
Hop" at Cedar Falls, under the aus
pices of the Cedar Falls Brass Band"
ON the Goth inst. Dancing being out OF
our line of business, we have passed
the ticket over to the boys" and beg
our friends to excuse us. we are as
sured, however, that the Cedar Falls
Rrass Band will render this festival
worthy of themselves, and worthy OF
the cnterprising town in which they
reside. The Ball, being on the last
dav Of the Cedar Valley Fair, at Ce.
dar Falls, will form grand finale to
the exhibition.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-09-20
MANHOOD
HOW LOST, AND HOW RESTORED.
.yus, p,Hjsbey in n S51,e9 EureI3ps

HOW LOST, AND HOW RESTORED.
Just Pablishrd, in Stated Enrelope.
4 Lecture on the nature, treatment and
IA radical cure Of SpernatoThTa, or Semi
nal Weakness, Sexual Debility, Nervousness
and Involuntary Emissions producing Impo-
tency, Consumption and Mental and Physical
Debility. BY
ROB. J. CTLEERWELL, NJ. d.
The important fact that the awful conse-
qucnCe of self-abuse may be cffeCtually re-
moved without internal medicines or the dan
gcruus applications Of Caustics, instruments,
mcdiCated bOugics, and other empirical de-
vices, is here clearly demonstrated, and the
entirely new and highly successful treatment,
as adopted ly the celebrated author fully OK
planned, by means of which every one is en-
aided to cure himself perfectly, and at the
least possible cost, thereby avoiding all the
advertised noStrums Of the day. This Leo
turc will prove boon to thousands and
thousands.
Scut to any address, post paid, on the re-
ccipt Of two postage stamps. by addressing DIR.
Chas !. {, Kline, $50 Fitst Avenue, New
York, Post Box !, $50. "a 81 VI B.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-09-20

We notice that the meeting of the
Floyd County Educational Society
and the political Discussion between
Hons. VIM. Nandever and Ben M
Samuels are both appointed in this
place at the same hour. We think,
however, that there need be no diff
Guilty about the matter, as it can proba,
bly, be so arranged that one meeting
shall Immediately succeed the other,
and the people can attend both meet,
ings.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-09-20

The ST. Charles Republican Club
are to hold a special meeting this
(Thursday) evening, to determine
upon the cxpcdiency Of calling a
Grand Mass Convention to be holden
in this place previous to the election.
If they decide upon calling the Con-
vention, the public may calculate up.
on having q rouser. Cassius M. Clay
Owen Lovejoy and Jno. A. kassoI
are among the speakers named fol-
the occasion.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-09-20

An Indiana correspondent remarks
that threshing machine accidents are
shockingly common in that State this
season. lie remarks:
"We are making a moderate esti.
mate when We say that thirty men
have been killed or wounded for life
by threshing machines in Indiana
during this present season."
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-09-20

We have on hand an extensive assortment
of Ledger, Cap, Letter, and Note Papers from
the best mills in Europe and America: Print
ing and Wrapping Papers of every variety;
Cards, Card Boards ; Premium Straw Boards !;
Binders and trunk Boards Tissue and Shoe
Papers Press Boards and Bond Papers Play
ing Cards Steel Pens; Pencils; Every Vari-
ETY. of Irvine and al! other articles usually
found in an extensive Paper Ware House,
Particular attention paid to keeping colored
mediums and other varieties of colored Pa.
pers. The highest price in cash paid for rags
and rope.
April 20, 1859. 1Gyl
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-09-20

Jokes arc cracked at the expense Of
man in Waltham, Mass, who
lodged the recent meteor, suppos-
ing it to be near enough to endanger
his precious Uranium. \ ship master
near Baltimore reported that the me-
tcor Just grazed" the masts of his
vessel. 1t is certain that neither OF
the frightened individuals was within
hundreds of miles of the great cclcs-
tial rocket.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-09-20

\ CHURCH METAAoRpHoSED. - Some
days since, the Chicago Times, in no
ticing a circus that was performing
near an old church building in that
city, said:
The spectacle presented in that
place, where the good people of Chi
cagO were wont to congregate for pub
lie worship, is indeed novel and
suggestive one. On one side of the
church circus. On the other Cor
rather, we believe, in the basement, }
Il Scotch giant, man with feet but
no legs, horse with u hump on his
his back (or hump with horse on
his back negro minstrel show, and
ever so many other natural and UNI
natural curiostics. IN the church, IA
billiard hall, drinking saloon, etc.
All over the church, monstrous ban
ners and placards whcreon are depict
cd in high (old) art the forms Of mon
stcrs hitherto unseen or unhoard Of
Verify, all things shall pass away,
but my words shall not fail" Admis-
sion, rs cents.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-09-20

The Norwegians in Iowa arc rails
ing money to build a College. $4,000
has been raised in Winncsheik--$2O,-
900 in all. Success to tho undertake
ing. 1t speaks well for that large
class Of our citizens.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-09-20

Our Road Supervisor, John Muir, is
grading off Mill street, in fine style,
and when completed it will be one OF
the handsomcst streets in town. BY
the way, Mr.. Muir has done large
amount of road work in this district
the present season, and is fully enti-
tied to the honors of a reelection.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-09-20

Brignoli, the singer. is spunky. At
the Montreal concert given to Mrs.
Victoria's oldest boy, the latter was
impolite enough to retire before Brig
noli's time to come on, and, learning
this, Briguoli positively refused TO
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-09-20
Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that all persons
IN from whom there is due interest upon
the School Fund of Floyd County, can pay the
same To me, on or before the LIST day of Octo
Der, 1860, after which time there will be cos
made upon the same.
l.. l.. HUNTIEY, Treasurer.
Office of the Treasurer of Floyd county, Iowa
St. Charles City, August I, 1860.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-09-20

s. r. Skerry is now opening q new
stock of Goods IN the Stone Store in
this village, formerly occupied by
Montague & Co. Seth lIungerlord, so
well and favorably known to this
community, is assisting Mr.. Skerry
as his clerk. Give them Il call.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-09-20
WANTED.

Al the st. Charles Drug and Bool, store a
purchaser of the same, aptrtncr in the bust
ness, or a trllSty, active lad, who can have his
Board. and compensation according to capaci-
ty, &c. Professional duties render some
change Of this kind necessary.
For further particulars inquire of the sub
sCribrr upon the premises. J. W. SMITH.
st. Charles City, Aug. Goth, 1860.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-09-20

MISSISSIPPI & Missouri RAILROAD
The cars are running on this road to
Homestead within nine miles of Ma
rengo. They will soon be running to
the latter place.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-09-20

Attention is called to the advertise
mcnt of d. S. Cook, of McGrcgor, to
be found in another column. Mr.
Cook has one of the most extensive
mercantile establishments in McGreg-
or, and is prepared to do the hand
some thing by all who call upon him /.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-09-20
MASONIC.

st Charles Lodge No. III, of A. F. & A.
NJ hold their regular meetings on the eve OF
the first Thursday, on or before the full moon
each month, at Masonic Hall, st. Charles
City. Fer order of
T. Is. c. WRIGHT, W. NJ.
l.. l. HuNTLEY, Sec.
st, Charles City, August 90, A. l.. $500,
\. ID. 1860.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-09-20

A horse thief was arrested in Mount
Vernon, Linn county, few days ago.
He gives his name as John Fairfield
The horse was from Polk county.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-09-20

Horse stealing has been going on,
on a large scale near Sioux City.
Indians are suspected of the theft,
and party of men well armed have
gone in their pursuit,
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-09-20

As we go to press, the farmers are
bringing in their animals and pro-
ducts of various kinds and entering
them for exhibition at the Fair holden
here this week.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-09-20

Those who complain of the length
of time Mr.. Douglas has been on his
way to the maternal mansion do not
consider the shortness Of his legs.
NJ. Benton long since declared he
never could be President, because
his coat-tais were so near the ground
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-09-20

CLAYTON CoUNTY.-A German named
Troutietter, living two miles from
shot himself few days
ago. Poor health and dependency
are said to be the cause Of the rash
act
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-09-20

The friends Of Education in this
county must not forget the meeting
of the Floyd County Educational Soci-
ETY. at this place next Tuesday. We
hope there will be a large gathering
at that time. The lecture of Colonel
Benton alone will amply repay our
citizens for the time and trouble of at
tending. The meeting is to be in the
afternoon of Tuesday Sept. 25th.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-09-20

Iowa STATE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY,"
J. II. Wallace, Esq, has our thanks
for complimentary ticket to the
Seventh Annual Fair of the Iowa
State Agricultural Society, to be hold
en- at Iowa City on the %, Sd, 4tl
and 9th of October.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-09-20

A witness was called to the stand
to give in his testimony. Having
taken his place, he turned to the coun-
sci at the bar, and before testifying,
very earnestly made the inquiry
" Say, stranger, which side am on!"
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-09-20

The Breckenridge State Convention
held in Boston, Sept. -, nominated
clean State and electoral tickets, in.
Guiding BENZ, +. Butler, Of Lowell, for
Governor.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-09-20

The large barn attached to the Ev-
crett House, Des Moines, was dcs'
troycd Ivy fire on the first inst. Sew
cral tons Of hay was consumed with
the building.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-09-20

A colored waiter employed at the
Clarendon Hotel, Buffalo. recently,
drew his bed up to the window, on ac-
count of heat. During the night he
rolled out of bed and alighted on a
brick pavement four stories below.
He went head foremost, and escaped
with little damage. The Buffalo Com
mcrcial tells this for fact.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-09-20

TREASURER'S Office, st, Charles City.
FLOYD COUNTY, Iowa. June 18th, 1860
NOTICE is hereby given to the delinquent
N Taxpayers OF Floyd Comfy. Iowa, that
all taxes now due the County Of Floyd. must
be paid on or before the first day Of October
next also, that lands vii. be sold for shcu
taxes at that time. under the Revenue Law
passed by the last Legislature
l.. l.. HUNTLEY, Treasurer.