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Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-12-26

The Santa Fc and Carson City mail,
with dates to the I'd, has arrived. The
$500 militia, called for by Gov. Con-
nelly, to form the second division of
Of Major General Hovcy, have been
organized and one company mustered
into service.
This mail brings intelligence of q
horrible massacre at Fort Stanton.
On the approach of the Texans to that
post, in the summer, all the citizens in
the vicinity fed to the settlements,
leaving their houses, crops, and every.
thing else behind. After the Texans
abandoned the place. the Apache
Indians took possession and had COM
mand of all the country around.
A party numbering twenty men,
determined to revisit the neighbour
hood and obtain what they could of
their remaining crops, when the whole
number fell into the hands of the saw
ages, and were brutality murdered.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-12-26
SheriHf's Sale.

NOTICE is hereby given, that by virtue of a
IN special execution duly issued by the Clerk
of the District Court of Floyd County, State OF
Iowa, and to me directed, have levied on and
shall offer for sale, at Public Auction, at my
Office, in Saint Charles City, Floyd County,
Iowa, on the 18th day OF January, A. ID.
1862, at two o'clock in the afternoon of said
day, the following described property, to-wit !:
The West fractional half of the South West
quarter of section number seven and the North
West fractional quarter of section number
eighteen in Township number ninety five
north Of Range fifteen number West OF
the 9Th Principal Meridian in Floyd County
Iowa, levied on rs the property Of John W.
Taylor aud Jane Y. Taylor to satisfy said exc
cution in favor Of TEACHER Blake and against
said John w. Taylor and Jane p. Taylor for
1852. S5, and interest and costs.
Terms or SALE-Cash in hand.
Dated, december 18th, A. ID. 1851.
JOHN BLUNT,
Sheriff Of Floyd County.
5lw2 by Ina X. LEE, Deputy. :
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-12-26
The War in Kentucky.

Information that is deemed reliable
states that the rebels have been max
ing extensive preparations for the de-
fence of Bowling Green. The force
at that point had been considerably
increased. All the rolling stock OF
the roads from Nashville to Memphis
have been employed in transporting
troops north. 1t is estimated that the
present force of Gen. Buckner is forty
thousand.
Cannonnading was reported at Son.
erset, but no definite information has
been received.
The report Of the capture and
wounding of Capt. Prime, Of BuelPs
staff. at Somerset, is now confirmed.
An attempt is being made by mem.
bers of the Legislature to have Powell
expelled by the National Senate as a
scccssionist.
Kentucky will raise ten regiments
of twelve months men for the defence
and protection Of the State. An agree
ment has been entered into similar to
that made by the President with the
loyal government of Missouri.
Reports say that Lexington is actu.
ally threatened by 1000 rebels from
Eastern Kentucky, who have overrun
Wolfe and Morgan counties. West
Liberty had been taken by the rebels.
The seccssionists Of Owensville have
ordered the Union men to- leave which
the latter did. The Union men OF
Montgomery county were rallying at
Mt. Sterling to oppose the rebels.
The Kentucky Legislature has re-
ceived the report Of the Military board,
which shows that up to the first of
December there had been 1882 vol
unteers enlisted into regiments other
than those commenced prior to the Or
ganization Of the Board T; including
which, the aggregate of the enlist
ments would be some $4,000. The
Board have borrowed million and a
half of dollars from the banks, and
have expended all but $4,000 of it
in the outfit and payment of troops.
The Board have arranged for further
advances from all the banks. They
have ordered 1900 suits Of clothing
and 10000 overcoats, to meet the nc-
cessities of the time. The regiments
are now nearly all in the field, and
others that have not entered the SER
vice arc being consolidated. Several
questions having arisen relative to
these consultations, the parties ag-
gricvcd are referred to the Legisla-
ture.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-12-26

Quite tragedy was enacted in Du-
buque on Sunday morning, the 18th
inst. About three o'clock, Capt. Con-
way, a wcll-known river captain, was
shot and instantly killed by Mrs.
Strockey the wife Of former Mayor
of Galena. 1t appears she has been
kept by Conway, but Of late a young
man, about eighteen years of age, has
supplanted him. Conway attended
the concert the night before at the
Julien Theatre and was intoxicated.
About three o'clock in the morning, he
went to Mrs. Strockey's house, and
finding the door fastened, burst it in,
and was shot at, the ball missing
him. He then attempted to go up
stairs, when she fired again, the ball
entering his breast about six inches
below the chin, when he fell corpse.
She was arrested, examined and dis.
charged.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-12-26

SOLDIERS WANrED.-More recruits
are wanted for the gallant Iowa 7th.
G. G. Rciniger, Of Charles City, has
been duly appointed recruiting officer
for the It'll Iowa Volunteers. All per-
sons wishing 10 enlist, and join their
friends in Company B. or any other
company of the Regiment, have now
an opportunity of doing SO. They
should apply before the tenth of JAN
nary, 1862. Passes, Tickets, &C., will
be furnished to St. Louis. and all re-
cruits will be at once in the service
aud a. the expense Of the United
States.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-12-26
From Port ROYAL.

A private letter from Beaufort saws
the stone feet had sailed from Savan-
nah for Charleston in company with
man-ofwar. Ships were to be- sunk
in Charleston Harbor. Tybec Island
is occupied by 1000 men who are to
fnTo" up Batteries Tor use against
Fort Pulaski if necessary. The sloop.
of.war Savannah and three gun.
boats were off Tybec. The steamer
Baltic, with the Bienvillc and another
gun-boat, and 1000 troops had left
Port Royal for Fernandina, Florida.
The Notifications there consisted of a
battery of five guns, manned by two
or three hundred men. 1t is thought
it will fall into our hands after a brief
struggle.
The steamship Atlantic from Port
Royal December 18th, has arrived at
New York. She has cargo of IL, 900
pounds of Sea Island cotton, gathered
under the direction of Government
agents by the negroes. Gen. Stevens
brigade Of 1000 men now occupies
Beaufort, Lady Island, st. Helena and
Bay Point. Gen. Viele's expedition
has been abandoned.
Gen. Sherman had issued orders
that all the reporters Of the press
should leave the place Immediately.
The number of troops at Port Roy
al and vicinity was about 1000.
-Four hundred thousand pounds of
cotton had been secured when the At
lantic sailed, and would be shipped in
the next steamer.
A part of the stone feet were at
Savannah, and a part of them had
gone to Charleston.
Four hundred OF our men on the
10th crossed to the main land towards
the Charleston and Savannah railroad
They had an encounter with rebel
force of fifteen hundred. who retreat.
ed after firing volley without effect.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-12-26
Sherif's Sale.
Office of BRADLEY & Co,
McGregor, Dec. 81, 1861.

NOTICE is hereby given. that by virtue of
IN special execution duly issued by the
Clerk OF the District Court of Floyd County
State of Iowa, and to me directed, have lev
led on and shall offer for sale, at Public AUG
ton, at my Office in Saint Charles City, Floyd
County, Iowa, on the 18th day Of January.
1862 at one O'Clock in the Afternoon Of said
day, the following described property, to-wit !:
The east one half of the south west one quar-
ter OF section number thirty-one 1911 in town.
ship ninety-f five (95) north Of range sixteen
90 west of the 9Th principal meridian, in
Floyd County, Iowa, levied on as the proper
ty Of Townsend w. Gardner, ct. al, to satisfy
said execution in favor of Orange Halstead,
ct. al, and against said Townsend w. Gard
ner, ct. al, for Sill 20, and interest and costs.
Terms OF SALE-Ca>h in hand.
Dated December l2th, 1861.
JOHN BLUNT,
Sheriff Of Floyd County.
51w2 by Ira X. LEE, Deputy.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-12-26

The st Gamer Champion, from Aspin-
wall 7th, arrived at New York. 18th
inst, with q large number of army
officers, and nearly 100000 in
treasure. She reports that on the 4th,
in latitude 3l.3O. longitude IS. she
was chased by threc-masted propel-
Ter. square-rigged on her forc-mast.
round stern. smoke-stack between
main and mizzen-mast had two large
boats, painted white, hanging amid
ships apparently q new iron vessel !;
bottom painted a very bright red.
After an hours chase, she hoisted the
English flag, of which we took no
notice.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-12-26
City Jewelry Store.

When you go TO McGrcgor, if you want a
nice Watch, call on w. A. Giles, at the City
Jewelry Store If you want clock that you
can depend upon, call at the City Jewelry
Store. If you want first rate Jewelry Of any
kind. call ut the City Jewelry Store. If you
want silver or plated ware, gold pen, peck.
ct knife, portmonae or wallet, call at the City
Jewelry Store If you want your watch re.
paired so that you know it will he right, go to
w. A. Giles at the City Jewelry Store-he
warrants all his work and you can depend
upon him, SO just call on him when you go to
McGregor if you want any thing in his line.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-12-26

The medicines compounded and sold by
j. l.. Curtis have been so long used that their
virtue and healing qualities are conceded to
be almost miraculous. This is owing to their
speed in making a permanent cure in the
great variety of diseases for which it is recon-
mended. You can scarcely find a settlement
in the State. where Curtis Mamaluke Lini-
ment is not used for all Affections, where a
remedy of this kind is needed.
His Compound Syrup of Sassafras surpasses
all remedies intended to act on Lung diseases,
coughs, consumption, &c. See the advertise
ment, and buy no medicines that have not the
name OF j. l.. Curtis on the wrappers. Dec.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-12-26

A recent arrival from Texas. by
way of Mexico, furnishes several inter
esting items of information. The state.
ment made some time ago, and after
wards contradicted, that the rebels
have no Notifications at the mouth OF
the Rio Grande, and no troops Of any
upon the coast of Texas,
is confirmed. In the town of Browns
vile there are only three men known
to be secessioMists.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-12-26
Fight near Drainsyille, Va.

A despatch from Washington, Goth
inst. says, Gen. Ord started at 6 o'clock
this morning. His command consist
ed of four Regiments of the Bucktail
rifemen, Lieut.. Col. Kane and Easton's
battery consisting of two four and
two l2-pound howitzers.
They proceeded on foraging expe-
dition in the direction of Evansville.
Gen. Mccall, anticipating that they
might be attacked, ordered the LIST
and I'd brigade to follow at 8 A. NJ.
The LIST brigade, Gen. Reynolds,
advanced on Leesburg and took po-
si:ion on Difficult Creek, to await fur.
Their orders. sf.Ha#
Two hours later Gen. Mccall with
his staff and an escort of cavalry fol-
lowed in the same route meantime,
Gen. Ord advanced to near Drainsville,
when his command was suddenly fred
upon by force lying in ambush in a
dense woods adjacent. This was the
signal of battle, and a brisk engage.
ment promptly ensued.
Gen. Mccall, who arrived few min.
utes previously, took command. In a
moments time Easton's battery was
planted along side the Thornton House,
and fired rapidly and with terrible CT
feet on the encmy's ambush.
Col. Kane's Bucktail Riflemcn were
placed in advance and fired upon the
enemy wherever they made their ap.
pearance. The rebels, who had bat
terry of six pieces, returned the can
nonading and replied to the rifcmen
with muskctry firing was kept up
some three quarters of an hour, when
the enemy rctreated rapidly, our fire
being too hot for them. Our troops
stood up bravely under the sharp vol
leys Of the rebels. Their steadincss
was praised by Mccall and his officers.
The rebels took the direction of Fair
fax Court House, leaving on the field
a number of their killed and wounded.
Our troops pursued them short dis
lance and returned. Several bodies
Of the rebels were picked up, and fif-
teen wounded prisoners were taken.
Gen. Ord captured eight wounded
prisoners and two caissons with anu
nitions. In their haste the enemy left
behind arms of all descriptions, cloth
ing, &C. Their loss is estimated at
$50 killed and wounded among their
killed was Col. Thilcr, of Frankfort,
KY, and commander Of the first Ken
lucky regiment of rebels. The forces
of the enemy consisted of three In
fantry Regiments, LIST and 1lth Ken.
lucky, and 10th Alabama, with cav
airy regiment and battery, all com
handed by Col. John II. Forney, of
The 10th Alabama, acting Brig. Gene
'al. The dead rebels were left on the
ield. The loss on our side was six
killed and eight wounded, most Of
Shom belonged to the Bucktails. Col.
Kane received q sliel,t ,~onnss. 4
zinc o'clock A. NJ. our troops had re-
,urncd to camp, bringing in SO wagon
Dads Of forage.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-12-26

1t was stated at Washington on
the 18th that letters from the South,
intercepted by the Government, state
that two agents Of the rebel Govern
ment, to proceed to England and
France, have been appointed, and are
to reach their destination by way oil
Tampico. One is stated to be Beverly
Tucker, Buchanan's defaulting consul
to Liverpool.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-12-26

There are two reports about the
Colonelcy of the 10th Iowa regiment {:
one, that Capt. Chambers of the regu-
lar army has been appointed, and
another that John Edwards, ex-Speak.
CT of the Legislature, is the man.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-12-26

Mr.. Seward, in the correspondent
with Carl Schurz, printed in the vol
ume just published. says: Whatever
former Administrations may have said,
this will have nothing to do with the
Amistad negro claim" 1t is to be
hoped that tho ghost Of that imposi.
ton is "down" forever.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-12-26

A letter from aboard the frigate
Santee states that the schooner Royal
Yacht was captured by two boats and
forty men from the Santec, nnder CON-
mand OF Lieut.. Jouett. Lieut.. Mitchell,
second in command. She was board.
ed at 3 O'Clock in the morning and
taken after o sharp conflict. The
schooner was set on fire and entirely
destroyed. Thirteen prisoners were
ken, three Of whom were wounded.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-12-26

A few days since the Naumkeag
Cotton Company, Of Salem, sold one
hundred bales Of cotton at the enor-
nous price of thirty cents per pound,
cash. This was the highest price
yetpaid for cotton in the Eastern
market.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-12-26

Albert Strong, a member Of Compa.
ny b. 7th Iowa Volunteers, d:ed of
Pneumonia ut the Hospital in Saint
Louis, Dec. 18th. He formerly lived
with his father, about two miles from
Chickasaw, on the st. Charles road
was very intelligent and gentle
manly young man, and promised to
make a good soldier.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-12-26

The Daily Loyalist is the name of q
new daily paper just started at Prai-
rie du Chen and McGregor. X. Temp.
kins, Editor ; Predmorc Brothers. Pub
fishers. With the present mail ar.
rangements, the Loyalist brings us
one day later news than the Dubuque
papers.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-12-26

They are clearing out the Jail at
st. Louis on the pattern established
at Washington. An official examiDa-
ton Of the runaway negroes in Jail
has been had, with the view Of learn.
ing from them, as far as possible, the
names, residences, and loyalty or dis
loyalty Of their proprieters. =
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-12-26

WIHEREAS, Luke w. Day, an apprentice
w bound to me, aged eleven years, has
left me without any cause or provocation, and
gone to some place to me unknown, hereby
forbid all persons to harbor or trust him on
my account as l shall not pay any debts Of his
contracting, nor shall l pay any person for
taking care OF him.
GEO. II. WHITEHEAD.
Dated, st. Charles, Dec. II, l85l.-5lw3o
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-12-26

Z George w. Jones, of Iowa. Elk Sen
ator and Ex-Minister to Bogota, was
arrested at Washington, on Tuesday
last, by order of Secretary Seward
on charge of writing letters from
Bogota to JEFF. Davis. protesting the
utmost anxiety for tho success Of the
disunlon movement. and promising to
join him on his return from New Ora.
NADIA. He was sent to Fort Lafayette
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-12-26

The staff of General Fremont in
Missouri is said by military men to
have been the best that ever surround
ed General in the old or new world,
for the last hundred years. 1t was
composed in great part Of the best
tried military men OF the old Empires,
who had won distinction in the battles
of Europe
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-12-26

The gunboat Connecticut, from Gal
weston Goth, the Southwest Pass on
the LIST, Ship Island the %, Mobile and
Fort Pickens the Sd, Key West the
10th, Tybee the 18th. and Fortress
Monroe the 18th, has arrived at New
York. All the crew of the blockading
squadron were well. The sloop-of-
war Richmond was at Key West, re-
pairing damages. The Connecticut
brings the crews of the captured pi.
rate Royal Yacht. and captured steam
ers Anna and Henry Lewis. The Con-
necticut also brings, as a prisoner, a
marine who attempted to desert from
Ship Island also thirteen of Billy
Wilson's Zouaves, and a number of
regulars from Fort Pickcns. Moth
ing had taken place at Fort Pickens.
A detachment of troops at Port Royal
had landed at Tybee.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-12-26
Van Wyck's Investigating Committee.

van WyCkS investigating COnllllltttt.
This Committee, to inquire into gov.
ernment contracts, say in their report
they have examined 265 persons. The
report embraces ITO pages, and their
labors are far from being finished.
They propose to push the invcstiga-
ton vigorously SO long as they are
demanded by public interests. The
affair Of the steamer Catalina was
thoroughly sifted. There was great
conflict in the evidence as to what
would be fair price for the charter,
and the cost of running her. The
committee expressly called attention
to the arrangement between the Sec
rotary of the Navy and Mr.. Morgan,
for purchasing vessels for the govern
ment.
The committee next devoted them
selves to the subject of the purchase
of arms. The extraordinary demand
for them, resulting from the conspira-
cy to overthrow the government, has
resulted in an extraordinary cxpcn-
diture, and exciting the cupidity Of
large numbers of persons, both in Eu-
rope and America, has opened sys-
tenn of unprecedented speculation.
The government has been the victim
of more than one conspiracy, and re-.
markable combinations have been
formed to rob the Treasury. The
profits from the sale of arms to the
government have been enormous, and
realized too by our own citizens,
through a system as unprinciplcd and
dishonest, as unfriendly to the sue
cess and welfare of the nation, as the
plotting Of actual treason.
The Government and the several
States entering the market in active
and direct competition, stimulating,
it is true to some slight extent, tempo
rarily, the manufacture and importing
Of arms, but scarcely compensating
for general proaigacy in the expen-
diture Of the public Treasury.
The Committee examined into army
supplies and say, in the Western De-
partment, especially, acquisitions have
supplied the place of contracts.
The Committee say, in the purchase
of cattle, there has been gross mis-
and in the purchase of
horses and wagons in New York they
find great irregularities.
The Committee also say, a man by
the name of Wood. enjoying the con-
fidence of the President, was appoint.
ed commissioner Of public buildings,
! place requiring. not only great bust.
,ess capacity, but unflinching intcgri-
y, and that Wood from his own decla-
'ations made himself an instrument
or plundering the Government.
The Committee in discharge Of their
uty, made representation of the
acts to the Executive, but defer any
ction.
The Committee next approached the
ubiect Of Notifications at St. Louis.
he circumstances surrounding THE
york being of the most extraordinary
haracter and marked by cxtrava-
lance, recklessness, INSTRUMENTATION
md fraud, they express the hope that
ZONE means may be found to make the
,artics to the atrocious contract dis
,orge the sums out Of which the Gov
has been defrauded and the
aborers who have done the work Oh
the faith of the Government will not
longer be delayed in receiving their
Just dues.
The Committee found that most as
tonishing and unblushiDg frauds had
b cen perpctratcd in the purchase
Of horses and mules.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-12-26

A new cotton gin has been put in
operation in Jonesboro. Illinois, and
they will be numerously erected in
the southern part Of that State this
winter to prepare for the next seasons
crop of cotton on the prairies.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-12-26

AucrioN.-Rev. A. d. Bush will offer
his household goods for sale at auc-
tion. at his residence in this village
on Saturday next at 10 o'clock. A. NJ.
Six months time will be given on all
sums over ten dollars, the purchaser
giving his note with approved securi-
ty.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-12-26

A contract for army wagons and
ambulanccs is located in the Michi-
gan State Prison at Jackson. There
are many contractors who deserve .
similar location.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-12-26
More Soldiers Wanted,
To fill up 20. b, IN Regimen Io,ca Volunt

10 W up 70. ID, Ih Regiment ford Fofunteers
All those wishing to join said Company have
now an opportunity of doing so, by calling at
the office of G.. G. & II. G.. Reniger, Charles
City. Tickets and expenses will be furnished
as soon as a reasonable number have enlisted
and are ready to start for st. Louis.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-12-26

A great negro insurreetion is report
ed in Mississippi An immense amount
Of property has been destroyed, $780,
900 on the Quitman estate alone.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-12-26

T ErTER PAPER, Envelops, Ink, Pens, &c.
IL for sale by A. b. 4. HILDRErH.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-12-26
Ayers Cherry PICTORIAL.

A large supply Of hisinvaluable remedy for
IA coughs, colds and consumption, just re-
ceived and for sale at the st. Charles Book
store by, A. u. +. HILDRETH.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-12-26

Hon. VIM. Porcher Miles, of South
is exceedingly i'll.