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St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-03-01

WESTERN RIVER STEAMBOAT DISASTERS.
The st. Louis Democrat publishes a
list of the steamboat disasters on the
Western rivers during the last season
Of navigation, from which we learn
that G2 were sunk, 26 burned, and
four lost by explosions. 800 lives
were lost by these disasters, and
1888 900 property. Of all the dis.
asters during the year (l53 in mum.
Der, } 46 occurred on the Ohio, SO on
the Upper Mississippi, 32 on the Lower
Mississippi, 10 on the Arkansas river
9 on the Missouri, and 2 on the Illinois,
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-03-01
From Washington.

In the Senate, on the 2lst nit. Mr.
Mason from the Harper's Perry Com
mittcc, offered a resolution that the
Scrgcant-at.Arms be instructed to
bring Thaddeus Hyatt of New York,
before the bar Of the Senate to answer
for contempt for refusing to come
here and testify before the Committee.
Mr.. Hale said this was a danger
Gus precedent there was no warrant
| for il in the Constitution. This pow
er could only be exercised BY lati-
tudinaran construction of the Consti-
tuition. He would ask the yeas and
nays on the passage of the resolution.
Mr. Pngh said he had arrived at the
conclusion that the Senate has no
power to summon any witness from
beyond the District of Columbia.
Mr.. Collamer thought the Senate
had the same power as a court to
compel the attendance of witnesses.
Mr.. Hale said he must differ from
the gentleman from Vermont he
seemed to think they had all the pow
er possessed by the British Parliament.
Ours was a government of united
powers The Senate could not sit as
"a court with plenary powers.
The resolution was adopted by yeas
AZ; nays IL.
1t is said that Mr.. Hyatt had been
in Washington, an invalid, for weeks,
having come in answer to the summons
of the Committee. For this and other
reasons. he claimed time to determine
whether he would testify either under
protest or not at all, disputin & as lie
did the authority of the Inquisition.
He notified Mr.. Mason that lie would
be ready in few days, and asked
that indulgence for preparation. Mr..
Mason replied that if he did not APP
pear by u o'clock, he would ask the
Senate for process that day. Under
these circumstances, Mr. Hyatt left the
city for the East TO consult his coun-
sci, and perhaps to test the preliminary
question by haJeQs coypus, before a
State tribunal, when the order of the
Senate shall be served.
Senator. Seward has introduced n
bill for the admission Of Kansas and,
in the House, the Committee on Terri
tories have bill for the admission Of
Kansas ready to report Kansas,
however will not be admitted this
session, owing to the opposition in
the Senate.
On the goth ult., in the House, Mr..
Loveioy, of ILL.,, asked, but did not OBJ
tain, leave to introduce the following:
WHEREAS, As it is alleged by responsible
parties that citizens of some of the States,
going into other States on business such as
the collection of debts, teaching, and other
like lawful business. have been personally
treated with indgnty and violence, and
driven from their property for certain senti.
mcnts they may have held, and without allie
cation of crime and,
WHEREAS, An alleged practice, similar to
the European passport sytem, is springing up
therefore,
Eesotred, That a committee of five be APP
pointed to inquire into the above recited facts
whether any legislation is necessary to give
effect to said provisions of the Constitution,
and that the committee be empowered to send
for persons and papers
Mr.. Lovejoy will yet demand vote
upon the resolution.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-03-01

We are requested to give notice
that Miss Hunters school in this vii
lage will close on Saturday of this
week, and Mr.. Frcncl's school will
close on Tuesday Of next week.
There arc to be public examinations
in both schools on the day of closing,
in the forenoon at Miss Hunters and in
the afternoon at Mr.. French's, which
parents and the friends of education
are invited to attend.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-03-01

The Toledo, (Tama county, Tran
script of the 18th ult., speaking of
the District Court proceedings, says
that klingaman, who was bound over
for manslaughter in the Bunker affair,
in the sum Of $1,000 to appear at the
present term of Court, was not to be
found. lie undoubtedly thought that
the sacrifice of one half Of his prop.
crty was easier than IA close confine.
mcnt or dangling at the end Of hemp
rope.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-03-01
CoULDN'r STAND THE DoCToRs.-Som.

COULDN'T STAND THE DoCToRs.-Some
years since an old revolutionary sol.
der, named Benjamin johnson, of Mil
ford, Mass, was struck by lightning,
but not killed. For two days he was
insensible, when two doctors were
called, who said he would die. just
at that moment his speech came to
him, and calling his wife by name, he
said, 81 have stood cannon and mus
ket balls and bayonets, and | can
stand thunder and lightning, if the
doctors will only let me bc!"-and
sure enough, he recovered.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-03-01

Travis, the man Of eleven wives, is
now in custody in GAINESVILLE, Wis
The editor Of paper there saw the
amorous individual, and instead of the
handsome, gentlemanly rascal that he
expected to see, he says he beheld a
half-witted, Insignificant spooney
who he should suppose would have
great difficulty in persuading even
one woman to marry him. Cheer up
We detected bachelors
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-03-01

Tell me, thou mighty deep, with
waves SD blue and clear, is there "a
good time coming when hoops will dis
appear? some foreign, rock bound
>horr--some island far away, where
these Tremendous street balloons shall
all be slowed away. The mighty
deep was ripplcd by a Sudden squall,
and answered. slowly and sadly, "Oh,
no there's none at all
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-03-01
Post Oflce-St. Charles City.
WEDNESDAY, February 80, 1860.

OFFICE HOURS.
Office open in the morning at o'clock, and
closes in the evening at y o'clock Office
open on Sunday from o'clock till 10 A. NJ.
POSTAGE.
Postage due this Office must hereafter be paid
quarterly in advance, or double the amount
will be charged, as the law requires,
MAILS.
Ndils irrire from The East,
Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, 10 o elk p m.
Mats Arrire from tie Worth,
Tuesdays, Thursday Saturdays, 10 clock p. IN
Mails Depart for the East.
Sundays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 6 o'clocka m.
Haiis Depart for the North,
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, So'clock a. IN.
Mail for and from the West
Departs on Saturdays and arrives on FRIDAYS
ID. D. w. CARVER, P. NJ
JOSIAH KNIGHT Assistant
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-03-01

School officers should bear in mind
that the sub-district meetings this
year are to be held on the first Non.
day in March, and that notice Of fge
days must be given Of such NEE tings
by the sub-drectors. The district OF
township meetings are to be held on
the Monday following March l2th) Of
which ten days notice is to be given
by the Secretary Of the district
These are important meetings, as tax
es at that time are to be voted for al
school purposes.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-03-01

FIRE.--The School House in District
No. 2, Mason Township, was destroy
ed by fire Wednesday night. The fire
is supposed to have originated from
the stove. Cost of house $500. All
the books &c, were lost. Teacher. j.
Mont Brainard, who had about two
weeks yet to teach.-Clear Lake Ind.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-03-01

Or. HALLS BALsAM.--Why is it that there
is SO much consumption in the country BE.
cause in this fast and fortune making age
health is considered Of secondary consequence
cold is neglected, trusting to the strength
OF IA good constitution to work it off cough
is the result, and incipient Consumption steal,
upon you. Had you commenced with that
excellent expectorant, DIR. Halls Rlsam fol
the Lungs, you would be in the enjoyment OF
good health. Call upon the authorized agent
and get free almanac.
For sale by Montague & Co., and by all
druggists, and by agents in every town in
the country.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-03-01

The gold of Denver is worth about
$3.50 per ounce at the mint. Den
yer and Auraria have three theatres,
innumerable grog and gambling shops,
but nary" church.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-03-01

What fine head your boy has, )"
said an admiring friend. Yes" said
the fond father he's chip of the old
block amt you sonney 2" "Iguess
so, daddy, cause teacher said yester'
day was young block-head."
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-03-01

At lhc Democratic State Conven
ton held at Des Moincs on the 22d
ult, Hon. A. G. Dodge Ben NJ. Samu
els, Ex-Gov. Baker, and ID. o. Finch
were chosen delegates at large to at
tend the National Democratic Conven
ton at Charleston, on the 2lst OF
April. The other delegates were tc
he elected in the evening.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-03-01
Daniel E. SickleS.
The New York correspondent Of the
Charleston Courier writes

The New York correspondent Of the
Charleston Courier writes
A rumor obtains very generally
here, that the Hon. Daniel f. Sickles
has experienced a change of heart,
and that he contcmplates connecting
himself with some church. His form
er friends say they have noticed a
marked difference in his conduct re-
Gently. At Washington he leads a
very different life from what he once
did. Before he leaves the Capital, it
is thought he will make public profes-
sion of Christianity After that |
doubt not he will no longer follow the
vagaries of public, political life. In
view Of these circumstances, some of
Sicklcs' most intimate friends almost
desire to see him Unstcd from Com
~rcSs Ivy A. j. Williamson, who is con-
testing his seat.
\ writer at Washington thus speaks
of Mr. Sjcklrs appearance IN tic
House of Representatives,:
There is general stir among the
fajrrr portion Of the audjcnc" as Mr.
Sicklcs sauut"rs quietly IN, a slcndcr
figure. attirrd with such PdrisIan
taultlrSSncSS ut taste that he has ar-
CURED the name of the best dressed
man in the House. Dark brown har,
brushed smoothly away from his white
broad forehead full beard and NOUS
tachr, and "a handsome face, all but
the cycs-"h, such singular looking
eyes AS long as his back is turned,
he seems an Adunis but the eyes
spoil all. His usual style Of dress
making him the envy Of every dan
dy on Pennsylvania Avenues a
black dress coat, with velvet collar,
and light gray trowsers, tapering
down to the small shiny boots. His
hands are incascd in perfectly fitting
kid gloves, of some dark color, which
he wears even in his seat. This hab-
it has given rise to Il snpcrstitious ru-
NOR, that they are worn 10 conceal the
deep blood stains which he iancirs are
still crimSon,ng his hands. He loumg-
- IL Il sort # nonchalant way upon
rs scat, 81 dom acc"st"d 10y his fell
i,w-nrmu, aud apparently quir
unaware that np - the vvut"i So. uUu-
drcds Of curious eyes lie Is h"ar'i-
ing in private family on 18th street,
and Teresa" is with him.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-03-01

Hon. John Wentworth, formerly
Mayor of Chicago, and for ten years
member of Congress from that dis
trio, has been nominated for the May
orally of Chicago again, by the Re
publicans Of that city.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-03-01

over, and CLOTHING his eyebrows and
hair with the tar ! In that plight he
was driven to the railroad station
amid the shouts and jeers of the popu-
lace put into the negroes car, and
sent Northward to vote the Democratic
ticket in 1860.
Is there a monarchy on the face of
this earth that can surpass this spir-
it of tyranny and intolerance?
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-03-01
ST. CHARLES LYCEtrN.

Inc st Charles Lyceum will hold its next
regular meeting at Cheney & Brackets Hall
on Monday evening. at 81 o clock
EXERCISES FOR THE EVENING. Select read
ing by \. b. +. Hildreth.
discussion. 80 Resolved that the Indians
have suffered more at the hands of white men
man the hlacEs Atfirmative-B. F. Cheney.
! ", Gard Ncgative-J. G. Patterson, San
ford llarwOOd.
Lanics and Gentlemen are cordially invited
to attend.
A Tprryxr S,.tu
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-03-01

The countcrfeitcr arrested near
Clcrmont, Fayettee county, for max
ing bogus money, is in Jail at Deco,
rah. He bought the block tin Of which
to make his slrer coin, at DEBORAH.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-03-01

There was a severe snow storm in
the Eastern and Middle States on the
18th nit, which blocked up the rail.
roads and impeded travel in every di.
rection.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-03-01

Energy Of mind is necessary in or
der to do good in the world, because
it is to be expected that wise and be
nevolcnt designs will be opposed will
energy. Tie greatest and best pur
poses have been the most vigorously
opposed.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-03-01
Agricultural Meeting,

The Officers and Directors of the Tloyd
county Agricultural Society are requested to
hold 4 meeting in st Charles CITY, ON Satur-
day. March 10th, 1860. at 10 clock A. NJ.
ior the purpose of preparing a list of Premiums
TO be awarded at the next Annual Fair of the
society, and transaCting such other business
as may be found Necessary.
A punctual attendance is requested
CHESTER BUT'rERFIELD. Pres;Tept
February u, 1850
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-03-01

The American Hotel, at Nimton,
owned by Jones & Bristol, was recent
ly destroyed by fire. Their loss was
between 81 500 to 81 600.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-03-01

The New York Times, hitherto a
Douglas paper, cannot go" the new
alien and sedition law proposed by the
little demagogue.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-03-01
Il ECO VI NJ T. NDED
by THE
Iowa State
BOARD OF EDUCATION

L
Buliicn's Aa0ly'tnat EagiiM Grammar.
H~/""'s Introduction 10 Aauiyicat Eng
iih Grammar.
With the many excellent Communications of
Rev. +. Balloons series of English Grammars,
the publishers are pleased to add the adoption
of them by the
Iowa State Board of Education
as Text Books for the Schools throughout the
State. These Books are now the Text Books
in the Public Schools of Boston, New York
brooklyn, Troy, Utica, Rochester, Buffalo and
numerous other cities aud towns throughout
the United States, and are also adopted by the
Council of Public Instruction for the Grammar
Schools of Canada.
They are well made Books, and sell at retail
at about 60 cents and ls cents respectively.
Teachers and School Officers in Iowa are
respectfully invited to examine these Gram
mars, copies of which will be furnished post
paid, for examination at half the above prices
Uo0ker's Phgsiot0gies,
BrOckiesby's Astronomies,
Paimer's bookkeeping.
These Books were also recommended by the
Iowa State Board of Education.
&c; Descriptive Catalogues furnished gratis.
PRATT, OAKLEY 4 CO., P.blisAers,
Ner York Cftv Feb 20. 1860. SeowAt
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-03-01

Two brothers by the name of Rich
We're lately married to two sisters by
tie name Of Wings, and have emigra-
,-d--thus showing that "riches take
TO themselves Wings and fly away"
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-03-01

A Macon paper charges that Mr..
Douglas is wolf in sleeps clothing.
We feel bound to defend him against
the charge. We guess he's genuine
Shonn
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-03-01

When, in a case Of doubtful morali-
ty, YOU feed disposed to ask, Is there
any harm in doing this? Please an.
swer it by asking yourself another,
Is there any harm i'll letting it alone
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-03-01

A benevolent old gentleman used
to give away wood by the cord, in or
der, as he said, to have it recorded
above.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-03-01

David Sells, son of Hon. Elijah
Sells. has received an appointment to
fill vacancy at West Point, belong
ing to this State.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-03-01

Col. X. 3. Mason has been appoint
cd Superintendent of the St. Louis,
Alton g. Chicago Railroad, and has CHI
tered upon his duties.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-03-01

How TO grow bull-rushes-Tease a
short horned Durham in fly time.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-03-01

Mr.. Buchanan has vetoed the St
Clair Flats appropriation.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-03-01

The Siamesc Twins are still living
in Surrey county, North Carolina.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-03-01
MASONIC.

st Charles Lodge No. l4l. A.F.& NJ
holds it, regular communication on Tbursdav
On nr Ict"Ic each full moon. s w. Stanley
", W., r y c. Wright, s. W; D. w. Poin
,,oA''r. >. w; ). Hungerford Treas. A. l..
Collins. Sec; r. G Rciniger s u. n c;I
pert }. ~ A. l.. COLLINS, Sec'y.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-03-01

"BRIsroL BILL. Tile Providence,
Post states that about two o'clock al
night, some watchmcn in that city dis
covered two men rolling a barred OF
Hour IN the street, which, as it APP
pcarcd afterwards, they had stolen
from a grocery store, having entered
by means of falls" keys. They iHm",
dIatciy gave chase, and succeeded in
arrcst'ng one Of them, (thc other IS.
Gaping who gave his name as Chas,
Arthur. There is little reason to doubt,
however, that he is in fact the notUri-
Gus William Warburton, better known
us " Bristol Bill" one Of the most ac
complishcd rogucs in this country, and
who, it will be remembered, was par.
dOncd ont of the Vermont Pcnitcntia
~ last Fall, about a year before his
term of ten years, for which he was
sentenced, had expired. A complete
set Of burglars tools was found upon
him.
He was an Englishman, upwards OF
fifty years Of age, and is ut present
in IA very poor state of health being
completely broken down, and, as hc
himself says, notlong for this world "
He appears to be very much chagrined
at being caught in SO low a job, "
evidently feeling that it was beneath
his high reputation as professional
rogue
He was arraignrd yesterday morD-
ing before the Court of Magistrate,
and committed to Jail in default Of
surety in the sum of $1,000 to appear
for trial on Tuesday next.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-03-01

The Southern Democratic Press complain
bitterly of the House Republican standing
committees. There arr only four Southern
Chairmen. they say, from fifteen States and
nt these, three arc upon unimportant non-act-
ing Committees. While this is true. nine of
those who endorsed the Helper Book are Chair
men of important Committees, and twenty
three other endorsers Of the Book are members
of the most important Committees. Demo-
Gratis of the Senate can see by this to what
their bad example has led.-N T. Express.
Exactly. AS Shakespeare says ::
The lesson thou teachcst me | will
improve upon" 1t seems to make a
vast difference whose bull cores the
OK ; but we do not see that there is
any hcl p for our southern friends ; the
scales are not yet balanced in our ia
vor and we submit that it would be
for the interest of our Southern friends
to yield with the best possible grace
to destiny they cannot avert. The
people are rapidly settling down UNI
der the conviction that this is to be a
nation Of frccmen rather than a nation
Of slaves.