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St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-09
Patriotism Of Lincoln Twenty years Ago.

In December, 1889, as appears by
the turning over of some old newspa-
per files, political discussion took
place at the Hall of the House of Rep
resentatives in Springfield, ILL.,, be.
tween Mr.. Lincoln, who was then a
Wing leader, and Mcssrs. Douglas and
Lamborn, who were Democrats. 1t
will be remembered that that was
about the commencement Of the en-
thusiastic campaign of lS40, and
which resulted in the defeat of Mr..
Van Buren for the Presidency. We
copy from the concluding part of Mr..
Lincolns speech, the following elo-
quent outburst of patriotism, and de-
votion to principle. Said he:
Many free countries have lost their
liberty and ours may lose hers but
if she shall, be it my proudest plume,
not that was the last to desert, but
that / nerer deserted her. l know
that the great volcano at Washington,
aroused and directed by the evil spirit
that reigns there, is belching forth the
lava of political corruption in a cur
rent broad and deep, which is sweep
ing with frigh!ful velocity over the
whole length and breadth of the land,
bidding fair to leave unscathed, no
green spot Or living thing, while OH
its bosom are riding like demons on
the waves of hell, the imps of the evil
spirit, and tiendishly taunting all those
who dare resist its destroying course,
with the hopelessness of their effort
and knowing this, | cannot deny that
all may be swept away. Broken by
it, |, too, may be ; bow to it, never
will. The probability that we may fall
in the struggle ought not to deter US
from the support Of cause which we
deem to be just 1T shall not deter
me. If ever | feel the soul within me
elevate and expand to those dimen-
sions not wholly unworthy of its AL
mighty Architect, it is when l contem-
plate the cause of my country, desert.
ed by all the world besides, and |
standing up boldly and alone, hurling
defiance at her victorious oppressors.
Here, without contemplating conse-
quences, before High Heaven, and in
the face of the world, | swear eternal
fidelity to the just cause, as | deem it,
of the land of my life, my liberty, and
my love. And who, that thinks with
me, will not fearlessly adopt the oath
that | take. Let none falter, who
thinks he is right, and we may sue
coed. But, if after all, we shall fall,
be it SO. We shall have the proud
consolation of saying to our conscience,
and to the departed shade of our coun-
try's freedom, that the course approved
by our judgments and adorcd by our
hearts in disaster, in chains, in torture,
in death, we never faltered in defend
ing.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-09
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THE STAR sPANGLED BANNER,

Oh, say, eau you see by the dawns carly light
What soproudIy h,iPd tho ght last cleaning
Whose broad stripes and bri hro te psrous fight
Ger the ramparts watched were gaantIy stream
And the rockets red glare bombs bursting in air. Ting
Gave proof through the night that flag stl there
Oh, say docs the star spanget Rnner yet wave
Der the land of the free the home Of she brave,
On that shore dmly through the mist Of the deep
Where the Toes naughty host in dead silence rcposes
What Is that which the breeze DER the towering Steep
As huuly blows, now conceals, now discloscs
Now Il catches the glcam Of the mornings first BEAM
In full glory reflected now shines In the stream
lis the star sfanglcd banner Oh long may 1t wave,
or the land Of the free and the home Of the brave.
And where are the foes who so vauntingly sworo
That the havoc of war and the battles confusion,
home and country would leave us no more?
Their blood has washed their foul footsteps pollution
No refne" could save the hlrcing and slave
From the terror Of flight the gloom of the grave;
And the Star sI0ngled Banner in triumph shall wave,
u or The land u the free and the home Of the brave!
Oh, thus be it ever when freeuen shall stand
Bwccn their loved homes and the wars dcsolat on
Hest with victory and peace may the heaven rescued land
Praise the power that hath made and preserved US
Then conquer VIC must when our cause it Is just [uaon
And this be our motto, 4" In God Is our trust :"
And the Star Slang Ied Bander in triumph shall wave
Ger the land Of the free and the home Of the brave
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-09
For the ST. Chales City Intelligence
Union Meeting at FlOYd.

On Wednesday evening, May lst
the people of Floyd turned out en-
masse to Union meeting The house
was called to order by B. B. Van
Steenberg. who stated the, object oI
the meeting and nominated E. Buck
Esq, President, who was elected. w
S. Rider was appointed Secretary
On motion, II. Wilbur, B. B. Van Steen
berg and James Griffith, were appoint
ed committee to draft resolutions
While the committee was absent for
that purpose. patriotic speeches were
made by Joseph Manson, DR.. Birney
and Mr.. Buck. The committee repor.
ted the following resolutions
WHEREAS, A part of the United States are il
armed rebellion against the Government, at
tempting to nullify the laws of their owr
making, and to subvert Constitution, the
work Of our fathers, which has been held
sacred by patriots and statesmen, as the
foundation of the best government instsitu'
ted by men, therefore,
Resotred, That we most heartily endorse the
prompt and energetic action Of the President
of the United States, and the Governor of our
own State, in calling for men to resist and
punish traitors VIE"
Resoired, That the attack on Fort Sumpter,
and its final subjugation by Southern traitors,
demand speedy redress of all the wrongs here
totore committed by them, and that Il is the duty
Of ergy patriot 10 sustain he Goran nmem in the
prompt enforcement OF its laws in relation to
punishment OF rebels and traitors.
Rssolped, That We know no party but that oI
patriots, and, that We will stand shoulder u
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-09

patriotism. These middle States,
these ennuchs, it is little m after how
they go, unless they quickly go right.
1t was this flag that was fired into at
Sumptcr that flag which Russia
could not daunt, nor France intimi-
date, nor England conquer, has gone
down amid the treachery of our own
States. DO you know that men who
sat in the Senate Of the United States
went out into the streets Of Savannah
and, trod upon it. Kissed. and spit
upon, and trailing in the dust, it was
carried through Southern cities. What
has been its crime Guilty OF moth
ing but too much liberty. Its stars
have too much prominence in them for
those who are born slaves, and its
stripes have too bright light for
those who sit iu darkness. That flag
is now placed in your hands to adj
vance. 1t must so to the Capital of this
Nation. Not hidden, not secrcted or
covered in any case, but advanced
fall, high-displaycd bright as the
sun, clear as the moon, terrible as an
army with banners. For q single
week that shameful circuit may be
nccdful, but the road for New Eng
land, New York, and Pennsylvania
lies right through Baltimore. Ap-
plause here again found vent, Mr..
Beecher remarking that he supposed
they could not help it. But you must
nnt Ston AZ 4Lo rnr;t,i Va ,,,e. 600
beyond. The land Of Washington
shall see Washington's flag again. 1t
must see Charleston again, and float
from the old fort. 1t must go to the
Alligator State, and wave over all
fields of sugar and tobacco. 1t must
be found in every State, till it touches
the Mississippi. Bathing in it's wa
ters,'it must. go across to Texas, nor
stop till it floats in every State and
Territory. Have you not had enough
mischief of Slavery. Slavery-co-
catrices eggs are what it hatches
Slavery breeds traitors in the mas
ters, and miserable slaves are its sub
jects. Slavery is the damnable poi
son that has been. circulating in the
body polite Blessed be God, there
is medicine found. Let the banner go
over every inch of the rebellious
States with the watchword, r." Defiance
to Slavery +; all hail to Liberty" .1@
A compromise that will bring peace
will be this: Hang the, ring-leading
traitors, suppress their armies, give
peace to their fields, heave up the
banner, make a highway in which eve
ry citizen may pass but SO long as
compromise means the yoke for us
and liberty for them, it is DEVILS
trick. l ask for nothing but what
the fathers meant. You live in civ
ilized age. The prayers and sympa-
thies Of Christendom are with you, to
open the fountains of liberty, to res.
tore the disgraced banner of your
country. And if God bring you into
conflict ere long, when you see their
stars and miserable stripes, remember
what that flag means-Treason, Slave
ry, Despotism. Look up to your own
flag, and remember that it stands for
Liberty, Liberty, Liberty.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-09
JITY, FLOYD COUNTY, IOWA, THURSDAY. MAY g. 1861.

are usually unjust, and often in periods like
these, the harbingcrs of domestic strife Be
just to yourselves, just to others-true to your
country-and may God, who so signally bles-
sed our Fathers, graciously intcrposc in this
hour of clouds and darkness, to save both ex
trcmities of the country, and to cause the old
flag to be upheld by all hands and all hearts.
Born in the State of New Hampshire, intend
that here shall rcpose my bones. / would not
live in State, the rights and honor of which
! was not prepared to defend at all hazards and
to the last extremity. [Vociferous cheers and
applause.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-09
THE ST. LOUIS ARSENAL.
H0te il ,eas striped by an Illinois .Toluntser.

e.a. 1904 SPRINGFIELD, April %, 1861.
] am now able to give complete
and accurate narrative of the transfer
of the twenty-one thousand stand of
arms, from st. Louis to Springfield.
Capt. James II. Stokes, of Chicago,
late Of the Regular Army, volunteered
to undertake the porilous mission and
Gov. Yates placed in his hands the
requisition Of the Secretary Of War
for Ten thousand muskets. Captain
Stokes went to St Louis and made his
way as. rapidly as possible to the Ar
senal. He found it surrounded by an
immense mob, and the postern gates
all closed. His utmost efforts to pen
citrate the crowd, were for long time
unavailing. At last he managed to
attract the attention of one OF the
guards by whom he sent for the Cap
tain of the Company stationed at that
part Of the Arsenal yard, and to him
he made known that he was a bearer
of dispatches from the War Depart
ment. With some difficulty, be was
admitted without attracting the par
ticular notice Of the crowd. On
reaching the Arsenal proper, he learn
ed that Major Hayner, Of the Ord
nance Department, had just been Or
dered to Leavenworth, whittier be had
gone on the preceding day. lie had
been superseded by Major Calender,
an old class mate of Capt. Stokes, at
West Point. A council was immedi-
ately held between Capt. Stokes, Maj
Calender, and Capt. Lyon, the latter
being the officer in command of the
regular troops and volunteers. The
requisition was shown. Capt Lyon
doubted the possibility of executing
it. lie said the Arsenal was sur
rounded by thousand spies, and ev-
cry movement was watched and re-
ported to the headquarters of the Sc
cessiosists, who could throw an over
poweriug force upon them at any mo-
ment. Capt. Stokes represented that
every hours delay was rendering
the capture Of the Arsenal more GER
tain; and the arms must be removed
to Illinois, now or never. Mai. Cal
lender agreed with him ard told him
to take them at his own time and in
his own way. This was Wednesday
night. Capt. Stokes had a spy in the
camp of the secessionists whom he
met at intervals at o certain place in.
the city. On Thursday he received
information that Gov. jackson had or
dered two thousand armed men down
from Jefferson City, whose movements
could only contemplate a seizure Of
the Arsenal, by occupying the heights
around it and planting batteries there
on. The job would have been an ca
sy one. They had already planted
one battery on the St Louis levee,
and another at Powder Point a short
distance below the Arsenal Capt.
Stokes Immediately te!egraphed to Al
ton to have the steamer City of Alton
drop down to the Arsenal landing,
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-09

The Knights Of the Golden Circle
have their headquarters in Baltimore,
and thence distribute arms, munitions,
and clothing to their lodges through
the South. This organization plunged
Texas into rebellion and it is proba-
BILE that they brought about the trach.
erous murder of the Massachusetts,
soldiers in Baltimore. Their head.
quarters should be promptly bro
ken up.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-09

The RIGHT Talk acknowledgement
Curtin says Pennsylvania will open a
route to Washington whether Mary
land stays in or out of the Union No
hostile force will be permitted to lie
between the capital and the loyal
States. The rebellion must be crush
ed, the property seized must be reta-
ken at every expense of treasure and
blood. He recommends an appropria-
tion of three millions, perhaps five
millions. He makes requisition for
81 more regiments, making total OF
3S from Pennsylvania. The Governor
recommends a reserve of 10000 men.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-09
A. B. +. HILDRETH,
General Land Aren't

sr. CHARLES CITY, FLOYD CO., -. IOWA,
Will attend to buying selling and selecting
lands on Commission, sc. Town Lots bought
and sold, money loaned, and the business of
conveyancing and payment of Taxes promptly
attended to. Friends at the East, as well in
this State, are requested to make application
to my agency. Satisfactory references given
II required.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-09
WiVt,
Ger the lard Of the free and the home Of tho 5rave'

On motion, the Secretary was re-
questcd to furnish copy of the pro-
cecdings for publication in the st.
Charles City Intelligencer. A militia
ry company was also organized, the
name to be Frontier Rifles" The
meeting then adjourned with cheers
for the Red, White, and Blue"
WINFIELD s. RIDER, Secretary.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-09
The Troops in the Field.

The following records of the move
ments of troops thus far is of interest.
We believe it to be substantially COR
rect, though accounts differ respecting
the number of troops at Washington
and in some of the regiments
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-09
st. Charles City, Iowa, May 9, 1861.
The lnteiiigenoer is the best advertis.
ing medium in Northern Iowa.

VIII our friends send papers and
letters, intended for us, to 81. Charles
CITY, Hoyd County, Ioaca ? and mol to
"St. Charles, Iowa." the latter office
being two hundred miles from here.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-09
CARTER HOUSE,

y. b. SMITH. .......... PROPRIETOR,
.t. MAIN STREET, CEDAR FALLS,
Blackhdwk County, lo,ra
This House having changed hands, and un-
dergoing a thorough renting and remodeling,
Is now ready for the accommodation of the pub
lie. 1t is situated in the business part of
Cedar Falls. The proprietor pledges himself
that no pains will be spared to make his guests
comfortable. Stages for different parts of the
county stop ut this house. Iva
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-09

In all under orders and awaiting
orders, $4,000. There are eleven first
class ocean steamships now trans
porting troops, stores, &C., from New
York to Washington.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-09

Every man who offers his services
to his country in the present crisis,
and is mustered into the service, will
be entitled to land warrants, in addi-
tion to his regular pay, even if the
war is closed in thirty days. Privates
will receive l6O acres each ; officers
larger tracts, in proportion to the
rank they hold. This is an induce
ment of no inconsiderable Importance
to every citizen who desires to be-
come soldier. We trust, however,
that no such inducements are needed
to incite patriots to do their duty.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-09
Soldiers Pay.

The following is the rate of pay of
the United States regular troops, and
to which the Militia is entitled when
called into service. A part of it only
is in cash, the remainder being made
up in rations, &c, at a fixed value:
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-09

a lady entered wigmaker's estab-
hshment in Broadway, n. Y, and di-
rected the hair dresser to cut off her
hair short and part it at the side.
Her husband had enlisted, and she
was determined to follow him.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-09
JAS. JACKSON,
STIMSON'S HOTEL,

C0REER OF EAST WATER 4 DETROIT sTREETs,
,S''@sJH = NIL WI UKEE
This House is located in the business part of
the City, convenient to the Cars and Boats.
"a" Omnibus and Baggage Wagon always
on hand to convey Passengers and Baggage to
and from the Boats and Cars free OF charge
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-09

Lexington. We are proud to say that
Massachusetts men have more blood
for the good cause of their country
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-09

shoulder in the conflict before us until the flag
of disunion shall be trampled in the dust, and
until the :" stars and stripes - shall
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-09
Communications.
Reported for the St. Charles City Iu,elIigencer
War Meeting.

A meeting Of the citizens of Union
Township, Floyd county, Iowa, was
held in the village of Marble Rock on
Monday evening, April Goth, 1861.
Elder John Kane was called to the
chair, and VIM. II. Johnson appointed
Secretary. Captain NJ. NJ. Trumbull,
of Butler county, was introduced to
the meeting, who, in very clear and
Ineligible manner portrayed the do
ings of the congregated tories of the
seeded States, the threatened danger
to the Union, and the necessity of all
true friends of the Federal Govern
ment standing by it in this its hour of
need, after which he appealed to the
patriotism of the young men, who re-
sponded to the appeal, and volunteered
their services to the putting down all
insurrectionary movements Of the
Weakiag Juz-ards Of the South, and
each one Of the young soldiers took
and subscribed to the following oath
of fidelity, to-wit: " ..-
We do solemnly swear that we will bear
true faith and allegiance to the United States
of America, that we will serve them honestly
and faithfully against all enemies or opposers
whomsoever, that We will obey and observe
the orders Of the President of the United
States, the orders of the Governor of Iowa.
and the orders of all officers duly elected or
appointed to command us. (Signed,)
DAVID BRuBAKER,
FRANKLIN DARLAND,
JESSE BEELAR,
MARK J. MILLER
ABRAHAM BGUBAkER
WoLsEY HAWKS,
WILLIAM BEDELL
1t was gratifying to the audience to
see the determination depicted on the
countenances of the above named vol
unteers, as they raised their hands to
take the oath, not flush upon the
cheek, no falter on the tongue, no
trembling on the lips, but one clear
and audible voice, in response to the
administered oath, they said "ace aciii."
1--WE will" has not yet died ont, but
is echoing throughout the land, and
the adhesion to our Union is so great
that party spirit is obliterated, and
patriotism glows with vivid fervor.
\ oneness seems to pervade the en-
tire North, that our flag staff shall
stand and that the stars and stripes !"
shall continue to wave "o'er the land
of the free and the home of the
brave" and that,
by assurance of the Ruler on High,
Twill be kept unfurled and afloat in the sky
.... B.. WV. II. JOHNSON, Secretary.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-09

Business Cards Of FIVE lines less will be inserted in
this column for 81, 90 per ennum For each additional
iins over ave, one dollar will be charged.
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Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-07-11

nOOTOR j. MOCONNELL's EYE
IL and Ear Infmary, 235 Superior, corner Of sen
eca st. During the past year Of the worst cases
almost totally BL1H and DEAF-have been ro-
stored to Sight and Hearing at thi, tnhrmary. They
can be IN the City at any time.
G4rPersons afflicted with Cataract ought TO cal
and see the cases operated upon by Dr.. Mcconnell
with complete success. Sis celebrated Eye " ater,
for the of Inflammation and the removal OF opa-
cities or Mus from the eyes, any address upon
the receipt OF one dollar. june6
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-07-11
Items

The crops Of wheat in the State Of Him
ois is represented as unusually heavy.
An English paper says that Mr.. and
Mrs. Dickens have been reoonoiled and are
living together.
One of the New York regiments contains
thirty sehoOlmssters. 1t ought to be able
to '.lickn the Southern boys. q
There are upwards Of one hundred per-
sons in the Washington Jail awaiting trial
for offences against the Government.
Virginia is the t'mother Of States" g.
Hosaphat wants to know how she relishes
the visits Of 60 many Of her children
Probably she has "too much Of a good
thing"
The skull Of Dick Turpin has been sold
for fourteen shiIlings, in England. ThC
Southern Confederaey's Commissioner
should have bought it. to be used as th'
head piece of their country, for Dick was {
superb thief.
Ohio raised six million six hundred
thousand pounds Of tobacco in 1910, ant
nearly eleven millions in 1850, while il
1859 her crop mounted to tWenty-four thou
sand hogshesds.
The Richmond Examiner ssys Gen. Scot
is q son of Virginia. Unless the Old Do
Z miniOn behaves herself very we'll, she wi
be Hson struck this sumner LOlisVil
Journal