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St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-08-15
What tho Flag of Truce Covered.

There has been much speculation as
to what the flag Of truce carried to
Washington some time since by Col.
Taylor, of the rebel army, covered
The secret is revealed. 1t was let
ter from Jefferson Davis to President
Lincoln, with reference to the priva-
teers captured from the privateer Sa-
vannah. His letter concluded as fol-
lows:
"A just regard to humanity and to
the honor Of this Government now re-
quires me to state explicitly that, pain
full as will be the necessity, this Gov
ernment will deal out to the prisoners
held by it the same treatment and the
same fate as shall be experienced by
those captured on the Savannah and
if driven to the terrible necessity of
retaliation by your execution Of any
Of the officers or crew Of the Savan-
nah, that retaliation will be extended
SO far as shall be requisite to secure
the abandonment OF a practice un-
known to the warfare Of civilized men,
and so barbarous as to disgrace the
nation which shall be guilty Of inau-
gurating it.
With this view, and because it may
not have reached you, now renew
the proposition made to the comman-
der of the blockading squadron, to
exchange for the prisoners taken on
the Savannah an equal number Of
those now held by us, according to
rank. l am, sir, yours, &c,
JEFFERSON DAVIS,
President and Commander in Chief of the
Army and Navy Of the Confederate States.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-08-15
From Cairo to Chicago.

DR.. Russell, correspondent of the
London Times, closes a letter at Chi
cago, commenced at Cairo, June 25th,
with the following striking contrast /:
At4 o'clock last evening l started
in the train for Chicago. How pleas
ant it was to see white faces in the
fields, to gaze on the waving corn,
and OH the martial rows of wheat
sheafs f! to behold the villages and
Christian spires rising in the distance;
to observe, as it were, under ones
eyes the growth Of civilized communi-
ties; the village swelling into the
town, and the town grasping the di-
mensions of a city. And how wonder
full has been the work of the rail in
a night it has spanncd the interval
between war and peace, between
swamp and harvest-tields, between
sedition and contentment. Last night
we travelled through lines OF out
posts, over danger-haunted bridges, by
camps where soldiers watched eager
ly for their supply of bread, and cheer
ed Justify as it was delivered to them
from the train, for without its aid
they could get none. This morning
Union flags lloated from the little sta
ton. Corn is abundant. Fields are
filed with crops or ready to yield the
tilth. a city worthy of such name
rises above the waters of the sea-likc
lake, whose pillows roll from the
boundless horizon in crispinG foam on
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-08-15
Mistellanp.
THE NEW WAR POLICY.

A Washington correspondent of the
Milwaukee Sentinel writes the follow
ing in regard to the war programme
of the future. We give it to our rea-
ders for what it is worth:
Today l was in Gen. Mansield's
office OH business, and noticing Presi-
dent Lincoln, Secretary Seward and
several veteran army officers in con-
versation, very naturally listened to
learn something for your benefit. As
there seemed to be no secret about
their deliberations, l consider it no N at.
ter Of trust. In regard to the war, all
the three months troops are to be sent
home, and an immense army of three
years troops called into the field. The
next two months will be used in pre-
pairing an army, acting onl y on the
defensive. No step will be taken
without due dcliberation, nor until
everything is ready. When ready,
blows will be struck at several points
at the same time. An armed fleet will
lombard New Orleans, an army will
be landed at Pensacola, and make its
way up into Alabama, another will
strike at Richmond, another at Charles
ton, and another from this point.
Forty thousand troops will be left
about Washington, and the whole
work will be done at once. 1t will
require an immense army to do all
this, but the number required have
been offered since Sunday, and ten
times the number can easily be had.
Most extensive preparations have been
made for arming the men, and with
every brigade there will he a troop of
horse and battery of artillery. The
clamors of the press for speedy de-
scent upon Richmond will not be
heeded, and the New York Tribune
and its friends, who were so anxious
for something to be done, will be un-
noticed.
This seems to us the most sensible
way Of conducting affairs. Certain it
is that 100000 men can do more in
one year than 100000 men can in
three, and the sooner it is settled,
whether the glorious old stars and
stripes arc to wave triumphant or
bow to the South, the better for the
country. The new policy is the one
that should first have been adopted.
1t was Gen. SCOTS idea, and he cluug
tenaciously to it until forced to yield,
and to the injury of the country.
About Washington thoughtful men
consider the result of Sundays battle
as a dispensation of Divine Provi-
dence. Everything demonstrates this,
and anyhow makes US feel that it is
far better as it is. Had the Run been
taken we could not have held it, for
with all our vain boasts we have no
troops in the field, and with little
army would have been tied up, until
we should have lost our elephant, and
before we scarcely knew it, have been
in a most precarious situation. Now,
with more solid foundation we COM
mence to build up anew /; the public
mind is satisfied that haste is only
waste and prerared!o await the grand
sult
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-08-15
GEN. LYONS GUARDS.

\ correspondent of the New York,
Times writing from Gen. Lyons army
says:
One Of the principal features of tho
march is Gen. Lyon and his German
body guard. The latter is composed
of ten athletic st. Louis butchers,
each mounted upon a powerful horse
and armed with a heavy cavalry
sword and a pair of navy rcvolvers
each wears light hat turned up on
the left side, and decorated with
white ostrich plume. Almost any
time, Gen. Lyon, accompanied by half
q dozen of these savage looking fcl-
lows, may be seen spurring along the
line, or a small squad Of them, or sim
gly galloping fiercely to the front or
rear, or straight ont into the country.
If the General goes into house
half dozen Of them will be seen in
front standing like iron statues at the
brides of their horses-if he scours
along in advance of the train the
clanking of their long sabrcs is heard
beside him-stop where he will, there
may be always seen stolid squad Of
white plumed horsemen awaiting pa
tiently his movements. They are
fearless riders-jump fences on dead
run, leap bitches, gallop down steep
descents, and, in fact, never ride less
fast than their horses can run, unless
compelled by some urgent necessity.
Independent Of their duty as body
guards, they act as messengers,
scouts, &c, and in consequence have
plenty to do. They are commanded
by Lieutenant, and from their ap-
pearance and daring horscmaushir,
will, if occasion demands, whip doz-
en- times their weight in chivalry.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-08-15

1t appears by official advices from
the Gulf squadron, that on the 4th OF
July, off Galveston, the U. S. steamer
South Carolina captured six schoon.
ers on the 5th two, and ran one on
shore on the 9th one, and on the 7th
one making in all eleven sail de-
stroyed or captured. A portion of
them had cargocs, chiefly lumber.
Among other things captured were
thirteen mail bags, and thirty-one
bags containing express matter.
On the 9Th of July, off St. Marks,
Florida, the Mohawk captured the
sloop Geo. B. Sloat attempting to run
the blockade. There were as passen-
gers on board, the wife, three children
and servants Of Adjutapt General
Holland, Of Florida. Mrs. Holland
claimed the secession flag to be pri-
vatc property, and secured it to her
person. As the captain could not OBJ
tain it without using violence to o la
dy, who was in q delicate situation.
he desistcd from taking the prize.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-08-15
The Destiny of Bows,

Some one has said "Boys, did you
ever think that this great world with
all its wealth and woe, with all its
mines and mountains, its oceans, seas
and rivers, with all its shippings, its
steamboats,, railroads and magnetic
telegraphs, with all its millions of
men, and all the progress and science
of ages, will soon be given over to the
boys of the present age-boys like
you, assembled in the school rooms,
or playing without them, on both
sides of the Atlantic Believe it, and
look abroad upon your inheritance,
and get ready to enter upon its pos
session. The kings, presidents, gov
ernors, statesmen, philosophers, min
listers, teachers, men of the future, all
are boys, whose feet, like yours, can
not reach the floor, when seated on the
benches upon which they are learning
to master the monosyllablcs of their
respective languages"
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-08-15
REMOVAL OF THE q. s. CAPITAL,

1t has become apparent for some
time past to the most casual observer
that the Capital Of the United States
is not where it should be and, now.
IN the present state of the country.
the fact is realized more than ever.
Washington City is q secession yolca.
no. ready to blow the Government out
of its limits, if not out of existence
at tue first opportunity. The rebel
leaders are minutely informed of eve
rything of interest that transpires
within the Federal lines. The cnemy's
wounded are visited by Senator and
citizens, who openly sympathize with
them, cover their traitorous feet with
embroidered slippers and entertain
them with wine and luxurics when
they should he made familiar with
hemp. On the other hand, Judging
from army movements, the L. S. Gov
ernment is without reliable intelIi-
gence. upon which to base operations.
1t evidently has no corps of operators
in Richmond to signal the NUM- mbers
and movements of the rebels. and
when our prisoners are taken to Rich
mond, instead of being slippered by
the ladies and fed upon champagne,
and luxurics, they are put to work,
under "nigger" drivers, to increase
the strength of the traitors Capital.
With the Capital Of the United
States in the Mississippi Valley, the
heart of the Nation, it would be safe
both from traitors and the dcmoraliz-
ing influences which have been
brought to bear on it in the District
of Columbia. The time, then, to re-
move it is now. If we wait until this
war is over, and we are successful, a
great many plausible arguments could
be used for it's retention in its pres
cnt location, which might prevail to
the detriment of the nation. The
sooner the Federal Capital is placed
where it will feel the stiff, pure
breezes of the Northwest, the sooner
will vigorous loyalty spring up
through every department of the Gov
crnment, and the weakness or treason
that has placed our brave men under
drunken and incompetent officers,
that has allowed the volunteers, when
the granaries of the country are
groaning beneath the weight of an
abundance of food, to so without, UT
eat such as dogs would spurn, that
has allowed by bad management,
one of the bravcst and fiuest regi-
ments in the army--to become COM
pletely demoralized, and broken up,
will be removed, and the vigor and
energy which charactcrizes the move
ments Of the North, will be transfer
red to the wheels of the Government,
and propel them to speedy and sure
success.-MeGrtgor Press.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-08-15
PRICE, TWO DOLLARS PER ANNUM.
33.

the smooth, sandy beach. The pure,
clear air invigorates the frame, weak
ened by the warm clammy breath of
the South. The notes of the mocking-
bird arc heard no more, but the prai-
rle hen gets up with sharp whirr
from the roadside, and drops with her
brood into the deep towering clover
the partridge calls from the stubble,
aud instead of the foul turkey-buzzard
and his lazy wheel, swoops the falcon
over the broad meadow in graceful
curves. Chicago receives us, and
comfort, cleanliness, quiet, good meat,
butter and bread-of which, indeed,
we had foretaste at the refrcshmcnt
rooms at Centralia, where we took
tea last night--assurcs the traveller
that he is not the inmate of q South
ern hotel.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-08-15
doltst6mS t9e Courst Of empire takts its adlap."
ST. CHARLES THURSDAY AUGUST Is 1861

pinheads to have mans ambition !?
They own neither land or property,
and have no tie to the institutions of
the country. The Irishman emigrates
and the Frenchman remains at home.
The one hates his country-the other
adores his. The Frenchman is a
Shareholder and man. The Irish
man is serf and an outcast. The
South is naturally agricultural, and
the farmer being most of the time in
the midst of the growing crops, sce-
ing the open operation of nature, his
mind expands, he grows proud and
ambitious of all around, and he feels
himself man. He wants no change
either in civil, political or religious af.
fairs. He cultivates the soil and it
yiel Ids him the means to purchase la
Dor. He becomes attached to home
and its associations, and remains for
ever restrained Dcmocrat-restrain-
ed by moral and civil law by any and
all overt acts. He needs and makes
centralized government, because his
property is at stake when anarchy
prevails.
y None but white land-holders
should be allowed the exercise Of the
citizens franchise. These are the men
who pay the taxes and guard the pco-
pie. Again, efficient officers require
experience-hence places should be
held as long as the holder can dis
charge faithfully and efficiently his
function.
+ You will therefore see that
we labor not only for the extension of
domestic slavery, but that we seek to |
make government strong enough to
protect and perpetuate it. The means
for erecting Limited Monarchy are
at hand. They only require to be
used well. We require a vast num-
ber OF officcrs-some thousands in all. !
Now help us make government, and
go you and send your son and let him
take his place. The work is large
and there are plenty of us to do it.
Of course the whole scheme must be
we'll. As soon as everything
is reduced to order, then we may can
vass the question of a Republic.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-08-15
A Long. Brave Arm.

The ambition Of the rebels in carry.
ing on the war extends even to the
occupation of the cities of Philadel-
phia and New York. That the " "long
and brave arm" of rebellion may
reach thus far, the Devoted Band "
dedicate their lives. The Richmond
Wing Of the cath ult. has the follow
ing:
"'THE DEVOTED BAND.'-The shortest
path to peace is that which carries
havoc and desolation to our invaders.
1t is believed that there are five or
ten thousand men in the South ready
and willing to share the fate of Cur
thus, and devote themselves to the
salvation of their country. 1t is pro-
posed that all who are willing to make
this sacrifice, shall arm themselves
with sword, two five-shooters aud a
carbine each, and meet, on horseback,
at some place to be designated, con-
venient for the great work in hand.
Fire and sword must be carried to the
houses of those who are visiting those
blessings upon their neighbors. Phil
adelphia. and even New York is not
beyond the reach Of long and brave
arm. The moral people of these cit
les cannot be better taught the vir-
tues of invasion than by the blazing
light of their own dwellings,.
None need apply for admission to
the Devoted Band but those who
are prepared to take their lives in their
hand, and who would indulge not the
least expectation of ever returning
They dedicaie their lires to the destruction
Of their enemies! A. S. B. ID. b.,
Richmond.
All Southern papers are requested
to give this notice a few Insertions"
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-08-15

There is still great want Of har-
vest hands in the country thousands
Of acres of wheat have bacn standing
more than week since it was ripe
enough to cut, and there are hundreds
of acres in every Township that has
been cut and is still remaining on the
ground for want of men at high wages
to take care of it. Come. all you idle
fellows, who don't enlist, some of You
with families, who will complain next
winter, that you can't find work, go
out and help the farmers save their
crops. You can earn q barrel of flour
in two or three days.-Du. Herald.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-08-15
American Hotel.
MAIN STREET, WGREGOR. low,
WM. LII. uARnING pRnpnIErnn

MAIN STREET, WGREGOR, IOWA.
wM. II. HARDING, PROPRIETOR
Having again opened this well known Ho-
tel, the proprietor takes this means to inform
the Travelling public and the rest of mankind
that he intends to make it worthy the pat
ronage of travellers. and if attention to the
wants of guests, good fare and low prices are
any inducements, he hopes to have his share
of business.
In connection with the Hotel is the largest
Barn IN town, which is under the charge of an
experienced Ostler, and teamsters can DEFEND
upon having their teams well cared for. This
house being the Stage Office, Railroad Ticket
Oltce, American Express and General Freight
Office, presents more advantages than any
other can show in the city, and all Iask of
my friends, is to try me once, and if not salts.
fled. l will not ask them to come again.
McGregor July 1860.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-08-15

1t is a compliment to the agricultu,
raj interest of Iowa. especially in the
grain growing department, that Mil
waukee Club" wheat is quoted in the
New York market at 95 cents to 81 ,02
while "Iowa Amber" is quoted at
$l,04 to $l,O5.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-08-15

Hon. j. F. Duncombe, State Senator
from Fort Dodge, has started news
paper at that place, and seems anx-
ious to exchange with the IntelliSen-
Ger. In looking over Duncombe's
sheet we fail to find loyal sentiment
in it, and beg to say that there is no
use for his paper at this office.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-08-15

Gov. Alex. w. Randall Of Wiscon-
sin has been confirmed Minister to
Rome, vice Gen, King. who prefers to
serve in the war.
John Z. Lovejoy Of Iowa, brother of
Owen Lovejoy. is also confirmed as
Consul to Callao.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-08-15

The 7th Regiment of Iowa Volun-
teers left Burlington for St. Louis on
the 9th inst. The Cavalry Regiment
accompanied them. On the ID inst.
the 9th Regiment left Keokuk, having
been ordered to proceed to Bonneville,
Mo. The 9th Regiment left Keokuk
on the Sd instant, for St. Louis.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-08-15
THEODORE MIX,
ARCHITECT AND BUILDER.

ST. CHARLES CITY, IOWA.
Designs, Plans, Estimates and Specifications
furnished for Public Buildings, Stores. Town
and Country Villas, Cottages, Sc Detail draw
ings or superintendent given when required,
on reasonable terms
Mr.. Mix is architect of the Court House, Ma
sonic Hall and other buildings in st. Charles.
With his experience he is confident of giving
satisfaction to all who employ him. Jobbing
done at short notice at his workshop.
st. Charles, Sept. !. 1857 5wtf
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-08-15
QuAKER's QUERY.-" Obadiah, sait

QuAKER's QuEKY.-" Obadiah, said
a venerable elder to his grandson,
thee knows it is against the disci-
pline of the Society of Friends to
fight "Yes, grandfather" ais that
shooting thing in thy hands rifed3"
"Of course it is you don't think I
would have any other?" Il am told
that it is the best kind now thee
must take il right out Of thy grand
fathers sight"
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-08-15

The Missouri rebels are making
demonstrations against Croton, Iowa,
a small town on the Des Moines river,
in Lee county. The people are great
ly in need Of arms and ammunition.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-08-15
4oetrp.
For the St Charles City Intelligcucer.
To one Whose Bloom had Faded.
BY Miss p. J. COLE.

BY MISS r. J. COLE.
Thou art faded, and the lilly
Supplants the roses bloom
Thou art fading, but art lovely,
Sinking to an early tomb.
Thy glad beauty leaves thee brighter,
Meath the hectic's fitful hue,
And thy form grows each day lighter
Sadly CLEANS thine eye of blue.
Thou art leaving friends and kindred
Sadly loved ones gaze on thee
Does thy youthful spirit mourn,
That thy days SO soon must flee?
Look to jesus see Him smiling,
Cheering thee thro deaths dark gloom
Weary hours Of pain beguilinr,
With bright hopes beyond the tomb.
Thou art going-thy bright presence
viii be missed from our loved band,
But our hearts will ever mingle
In that bright, " that better land"
Prairie Glen, July %, 1861.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-08-15

1t is reported that j. NJ. Elwood,
Democratic candidate for Supreme
Judge, has given his pledge that, if
the people will elect him, he will de.
clare the Iowa State bonds to be un-
constitutional
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-08-15
A. b. +. HILDRETH,
General Land Agent,

ST. 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 ofTaxes promptly
attended to. Friends at the East, as well asin
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, 1861-08-15

DIR. Smith, at the Postofice, has re-
ceived new supply of illuminated
letter paper and envelops. The de-
signs are new and varied-there be-
ing some fifteen or twenty different
styles-which ought to suit all tastes.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-08-15

The traitors must make their calcu-
lations to fight five hundred thousand
men for five years, before the loyal
States will exhibit symptom Of
exhaustion.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-08-15

We hear Of a number of fatal cases
of sun-stroke in the country during
the four hot days Of last week, and of
a much larger number Of cases of in
Jury from the same cause.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-08-15
The Iowa Bonds.

The efforts Of Seccssionists in this
State, and stockjobbing Shylocks in
other, States to reduce the market val
lie of the War Bonds of Iowa to the
lowest possible figure, have had the
effect to prevent any negotiation of
them except some $4,000 which were
sold in New York at 92 cents, and a
few thousand dollars worth in this
State at par. The Agents have done
their duty faithfully, but rather than
submit to unwarranted sacrifice in
the sale Of these obligations, they re-
turn to the people of Iowa, and an ap-
peal from the Governor has been made
calling on all classes within the State
to come forward and aid as far as DOS
siblc in taking the first installment of
the loan.