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Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-07-26
Description of a Shaker Village.

A CORRESPONDENT, writing from Concord,
n. II. gives the following interesting account
Of the Canterbury Shakers: ...
Twelve miles from Concord, in the town.
ship of Canterbury, is situated the Shaker
village. These peculiar people have here a
settlement of about three hundred persons
Their buildings arc painted buff and are
large and commodous. They reside in what
they term families each numbering from
fifty to hundred souls The lower family
il called the church family from the fact of
the church being there situated Then there
are the centre family and the north family
In winter they have no public worship, but
in their respective houses. Their farms con-
sist of some four thousand acres, in high
state Of cultivation, while their out-buildings
arc not equaled by those of any farms in the
world. One barn we entered was two hun
dred feet in length, with a cellar underneath
it for manure. Each COW had its namc placed
in conspicuous position. The barn, or
stable, was so clean that lady with the
finest silk dress would not be in the least
soiled. The house we were IN was painted
yellow, furniture and all, and oil-cloth took
the place of carpet on the floor The men
wear blue cloth coats, claret-colored pants,
and drab vests, the latter garment coming
down almost to their knees. The women
are dressed in white caps, with their hair
pushed back from their foreheads, and dark
dresses, fitting closely to their persons, with
high white collars coming up to their chins.
The groups presented unique appearance.
They arc most excellent livers-the dinner
we set down to would beat good many
served up in New York. They have very
good though somewhat singular rule posted
up. which many families might profit from
viz: Nothing must be left on the plate
They hold their psoperty in common, each
one having a share of it, Celibacy is strictly
adhered to as the means OF living pure life
indeed, so strict are they that a man and
wife stopping there over night are obliged
to sleep in different apartments. Frcdcricka
Bremen, on her visit to America, paid these
people visit, and we had the pleasure of
reading some her writing, which she had in
soribcd on the blank leaf of one of her works
which she had dedicated to the Shakers"
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-07-26
A Few Interesting Facts.

TIE celebrated leaning tower of Pisa, is
sl5 feet in hight, and has an inclination
from the perpendicular Of II feet.
A ball of iron, weighing 900 pounds at
the level of the sea, would be perceived to
have lost two pounds of it's weight if taken
to the top of mountain four miles high-a
spring balance being used the attraction OF
gravitation being less at the top of noun
tain than that at the level surface of the
earth.
A thick piece of iron, weighing half an
ounce, loses in water nearly onc-cighth OF
its weight; but if it is hammered out into
a plate or vessel of such size that it occupies
eight times as much space as before, it loses
its whole weight in water, and will float, Just
sinking to the brim. If made twice as large,
it will displace one ounce of water, conse-
qucnily twice its own weight. Every sub
stance becomes lighter in water, in proper
ton to the amount of water displaced by it.
The estimated force of gunpowder when
exploded, is Mt least 1475O pounds on every
square inch Of surface which confines it.
The highest mountain in the world is 29,.
600 feet +; to that hight NJ. Boussingault and
Col. Hall clambered on the side of Chimbo.
razo, in the Andes, the greatest elevation yet
attained by man without leaving the surface
in balloon.
Madrid, the capital of Spain, is the highest
of the European capitals; 100000 people
dwell at the elevation of 2,200 feet, on a
naked desert plain, chilled by biting breeze
nine months Of the year, and are baked the
remaining three. The highest permanent
resident in Europe Is in the pass of Santa
Maria-9,272 feet. In the Andes of South
America, where tropical temperature pre-
walls, man dwells much more aloft than in
Europe. Potosi, the highest city on the
globe, on the celebrated metalliferous noun
tain, is 1880 feet above the sea and a
post-house at Rumihuas is 10. $40 feet, which
is but trifle below the peak of Mount Blanc,
where mortal never stayed more than two
hours. W
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-07-26

Z. COL n. G. Williams.
Music-Cool Hole.
g. The volunteers Of 1861,
Music--The Girl left behind me-
o. The emblem Of unity-34 stars upon field Of blue
TO- The spirit Of the Heroes Of 7G reproduced In their
Sons Of 1861. H." F
Musc--Yankee Doodle
II. Our Country may she safely pass through the
hour Of her peril and prove herself as victorious against
internal, as she has against external foes-Capt Ogg
H. The Flag Of our Union.
Vocal MuslcThe Star -Spangled Banner.
49, The Thirteen original Staes the fabric of the Gov
ernment Of 176 whose proportions have been
and superstructure made Grmer by the addition Of the
Twenty -one new States.
Musc-llail Columbia.
After which Capt Smith called for three
cheers for our country and our whole coun-
try, which was responded to by the entire
audience, in way that fairly made the woods
ring.
There were quite number Of the inhabi.
tants present, some ladies, who took part in
the singing. They came in bearing the good
old flag, ON the top of which was a garland
of flowers. They were loudly cheered by the
soldiers; one little boy came in with as large
flag as could well manage and planted it in
front of the troops. 1t was received by the
soldiers amid immense cheers, for it spoke
to their hearts that there was loyalty in Mis-
souri,. To us it was more than an ordinary
occasion, gathered as were upon the anniver-
sary of that day that gave birth to the ma
ton, We are here to defend, and to defend it
too. from internal foes. We knew too, that
our friends at the same time were celebra-
ting the day in our homes, and that many
an anxious and loved thought would be CIV
en- to us far away. The celebration closed
early as portion of the regiment had &C.
cepted an invitation to spend the day at Chill
licothe.
Our friend, the tailor, feels hurt at the as
scrton about his eating capacity and wishes
US to make correction, as it was twenty
five biscuits that he disposed of, instead OF
twenty three. UDoNouo.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-07-26
Abou Ben Wood.

PARODY.
ABou Den Wood-0 may his tribe decrease!
Awoke, one night from deep dream Of "pcace,"
And saw within the gaslight Of his room,
Making it chill and dismal like tomb,
demon writing in book Of brass.
Exceeding luck had made Ben Wood an ass,
And to the presence In the room he said
What writest thou?" The demon raised its head,
And answered, in the accents Of hag:
The traitors names who hate their country's flag"
And Is mine one 2" asked Ben, "Oh no. not So"
Replied the demon. Speaking then more low,
But chesrily still, Ben said ~ pray thee, then,
"Write me rs one who hates all honest men,"
The demon wrote and vanished. The next night
II came again with great lurid light,
And showed the names which treachery had curst,
When, 10 Ben Woods base name stood out the first
F. ... ". y. Tribune.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-07-26

outgoing Pony l7s from San Francisco, and
Il from Sacramento. Companies arc form.
ing all over California and oil Uncle Abc will
have to do is to let them know that they arc
necdcd--most Of them have no doubt smclt
powder in little fights got up jest for the fen
Of the thing.
A shooting affair occurred in house in
San Francisco on the 25th inst, in q room in
which two children were sleeping A shot
took effect in the bed carrying away the left
hand and arm from little below the shoulder
Of little girl and scathing the face Of the lit.
tie boy. The parents Of the children are
Germans, and were SO frightened a. not to bc
able to give any account of the matter. A
man was seen to rush out of tho house with
hands and face covered with blood, and on
going into the house the mother was laboring
under such excitement as to bc unable to
give any satisfactory statement of the affair,
while her husband had tainted and was found
stretched apparently lifelcss in the yard Of
the house.
Union meetings are being held in every
town and county in California. Tho follow
ing resolutions passed at Onion meeting in
Shasta County, will give yon q fair idea Of
the general tenor of those elsewhere: .
Resolved, That in the existing contest, we
regard neutrality, whether of individuals or
communities. us incipicnt disloyalty, liable At
any moment to assume the form Of full.
hedged treason. ~. ua
Resolred, That the Constitution of tho Uni.
ted States is " our creed, our pater noster, and
our decalogue," and with it in one hand, and
the sword in the other, we are ready to march
forth at the call of our country, to conquer.
or to perish in its defence.
Resolced, That VIC will bestow our sufIfagcs
upon no candidate for Office who does como
squarcly up to the standard Of loyalty to the
American Union as It ia, without an u, or an
and, or a but nor upon one who is tainted
in the rcmotcs degree with disloyal procliy.
tiles.
The italics arc not MIND.
Yours, etc. Dan De QrlLLE.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-07-26
July 4, 1861.

a July 4, 1901.
From our sleep last night we were sudden
ly called to arms and commanded to load our
guns instantly. 1t turned out to be ruse
of the officers to try the nerves of the boys.
Nearly all stood the test bravely though some
appeared little chilly, and one of our COM
pany was suddenly taken sick. We have ia
ken several prisoners, one who as yet refuses
to take the required oath; we have kept some
three days. Two we took to-day.
Would you like to know how we spent
the 4th? This morning we marched down
into grove and listened to fine address, -
The following tcasts were also read:
REGULAR ToAsTs.
/. The President OF the United States
Music-Yankee Doodle.
9. Lientenant General scots
Music-IIail to the Chief.
8. The Governor Of Iowa.
4. The day we celebrate Private Nichols, Com. X
5. The memory Of Washington.
Music-washnston's March. ~
6. Col. Curtis.
Xas.c-Je1enoes Liberty.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-07-26
JOHN HI. BROWN.

NOTARY PUBLIC, Cedar Falls Black Hawk
IN County, Iowa. REAL ESTATE, INSURANCE. AND Col.
LEcNON AGENCY Real Estate bought and sold. Taxes
paid for residents In all the Northern Counties Of Iowa
Titles investigated. Collections made and proceeds remit
ted promptly; on favorable terms.
EAsgsRF REFERENoRs.
Hon. Thos 8. Wilson, Hon. D. g. Wilson, Dubaqae Iowa
Messrs. Greene, Merritt Co. Bankers Cedar Rapids
=. Clark, Esq. Pres. Branch State Bank Iowa City.
George Fisher, Esq. Scranton, Penn.
A. II. Miller, Esq. Spencer, N. Y. #
Or. Geo. Sprague Secy Ohio Stock Co. Butler Co.
Or. 8. A. Bishop. Peter Melendy, Cedar Falls. Iowa
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-07-26

You may insert a thousand excellent things
in newspaper, and never hear word of ap-
probation from the readers but you inst let
paragraph slip in (hv accidcnt) Of one or two
ines not suited to their tastes, and you will
be sure to hear Of it,
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-07-26
AMERICAN HOTEL.

GEO. SECORD, Proprietor, Main Street
NJ Cedar Falls Iowa. The above Hotel has lately been
enlarged and newly furnished throughout and am pre-
pared to attend to the wants Of all who m favor me
with CALL have in connection with the above House
lars>And commodsus Stable with good osters in attend
ance. The Office OF the Western Stage Company is at
this Isuse Stages leave daily for the East South and
West. 1:n
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-07-26

How CLERGYNEN CANE TO WEAR BLACK
In the year 1924 Luther laid aside the monks q
costume and henccforth dressed according to
the fashion Of the world. lie chose black
clothes and consequently the color has be-
come the fashion of the clergy. His reason
for choosing this color was, Elector of Saxo.
ny took an interest in him, and now and then
sent him piece of black cloth-bcing at
that time the court fashion and because Luth.
or preferred it, his scholars thought il became
them to wear the same color as their master.
From that time black has been tho color most.
ly worn by the clergy.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-07-26

JUDGE--of Toledo, Ohio, has little four
year old boy, who. one day, when company
was present, wished seat at the table, but
was sent away with the remark that his whis.
kcrs were not long enough for him to sit there.
The little chap took seat by stand, where
the servant gave him his dinner. While eat
ing It, the house cat came purring around him,
when he said: "Oh 60 off your whiskcIs
are big enough to eat at the other table, I,
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-07-26

The ORIGIN OF SORROW We fancy that all
our Affections arc sent us directly from above;
sometimes we think it in picty and contrition,
but oftencr in moroscncss and discomfort.
1t would do well, however, five attempted
to trace the causes Of them; we should prob
ably find their origin in some region OF the
heart, which We had never well explored, or
on which we had secretly deposited our worst
indulgenccs. The clouds that intercept the
heavens from us come not from heaven but
from the earth.-LdndOr.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-07-26

Ir the Missouri disunionists would only
throw down their arms, they wouldn't have
to throw out their legs as they ,do.-Lou
.1ournol
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-07-26
LOMBARD & NICHOLS.

A TTORNEYS SOLICITORS, CEDAR FALLS
IN Black Hawk County, Iowa. They will give particu
lar attention to tho Practice of Law in Central and North
ern Iewa and the Collection and Security Of Stale and
Doubtful CLAIMS. OFFIcE:-Corner Third and Main Sts
over Scott Taggart's Store.
g. LOMBARD. SO WIZ NICHOLS
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-07-26

PRENTICE defines what man wants --all he.
can get. What q woman wants all she.
can't get.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-07-26

AT the Pittsburgh Arsenal. 10000 MIME
rife bullets and 20 900 cartridges ere made
every "a hours. Besides thee, 1eayalry and
infantry equipments are .luynod ont IN grcsA
numbers. Not less than 400 hands an en-,
ployed ssliFsS !
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-07-26

TnE Rev. Mr.. Bennett, of LoeGoak 11iIfs
that every rebel should Be ripped 8 t64lxRn
until he cries 80 fAs Miffy.NSsr slaxssiE
ese eoaste.la.icn cf fsi5syty ="
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-07-26

A DOUBLE SEcEDER-The slaves who run
away from their masters in Virginia, are Get
to work at once by Gen. Butler and made to
keep at it. much TO their annoyance. One of
them, having been put toit rathef slsong,
said" Golly, massa Butler, dis nigger neber
hab to work so hard afore; guess dis chile
will scccdc once moah."
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-07-26
s. B. vANBUsKIRK,

8. B. VANBUSKIRK,
A TTORNEY and COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
IA Cedar Fails iowa. win attend promptly to all bust
ness entrusted TO his care.
hEYkRENCES TtEE
r. D. Richardson, Banker, Geneva, Wis.
@. NJ. Baker, Attorney, &c. Geneva, Wis.
T. T. Wentworth District Attorney, waworth Co.. Wis.,
L. D. Hale, Esq, Geneva, Wis.
p. Andros Esq, Geneva, Wis.
Case 4 Raymond, Elk Horn, Wis. @ 4
Winsor 4 Smith, Elk Horn, Wis. Is
Spooner HarkBess Elk Horn Wis.
Of6ce opposite the Gazette Office in Overman's Block
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-07-26

GREAT INFLUENCE OF LITTLE THlNGs.-Thc
man who wrote the four simple lines begin
ming with " Now lay me down to sleep"
seemed to do very small thing. lie wrote
four lines for his little child His name has
not come down to us, but he has done more
for the good Of his race than IL he had com.
manded the victorious army at Waterloo.
The little fires which tho man kindlcs here
and there, on the shores oftimc, never 60 out
but ever and anon they flame up and throw
light upon the pilgrims path. There is hard.
ly anything so fearful to my mind, a. the
mind reaching down into coming ages, and
writing itself down upon the minds Of unborn
generations We know not whose hand held
the pen that wrote the Arabian Nights but
wha! a book How few are the children
who have not sat spell-bound at the feet of
that enchanted DR.. Todd.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-07-26

A PRAYER OF ROBERT BrBNs-Thou, Al
mighty Author of peace, and goodness, and
love do Thou give me the social heart that
kindly tastes of every mans cup! Is it q
draught Of Joy warm and open my heart
to share It with cordial, unenvying rejoicing
Is 1t the bitter portion of sorrow y-melt my
heart with sincerely sympathetic woe -
Above al, do Thou give me that manly mind
that resolutely cxemplifies in life and manners
those sentiments which would be thought to
possess The friend Of my souI--there may
| never deviate from the firmest fidelity and
the most active kindness! There may the
most sacred, inviolate honor, the most faith
ful, kindlng, constancy, ever watch and
animate my every thought and imagination.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-07-26

Be sure and write Bird Iowa Regiment, as
there are regiments Of the same number from
other States.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-07-26

der to reload as being the challenged party
he was bound to do. Again they took their
positions and again the word was given as
before. At the word two" both fred near
ly together; Piercy. gave start, threw his
head back, and fell heavily to tho ground
the ball from his adversary's gun had struck
him in the mouth and passed out through
his head. After falling he. raised his head
slightly, looked around and in three minutes
was dead" The papers add that Showalter
was sensibly affected" on witnessing the
fatal result Of his shot, requested his surgeon
to render every possible assistance to that
poor man." and passed eulogy on the
courage and coolness displayed by the de-
ceased" So everything appears to have
been done deccntly and to the satisfaction Of
the bastard chivalry, and one more victim
has been added to the bloody list.
Sacramento is to be the distribution centre
for the Eastern mails. May 22d snow fell to
the depth Of one foot in Gibsonville-
showing rapidly again; also, heavy fall ol
snow at Nevada hundreds Of fruit trees
bending under promising loads Of fruit have
been broken of vt the ground and destroyed.
Seventy eight letters for San Francisco and
nine for Sacramento came by the last Pony
fro1a the East; the nua,bc: oflc.ters by the
Nebraska advertiser., 1861-01-31
Consultation OF C0stIrennss.

No one Of the many eills flesh is heir to" Is % b.
~valent, so little understood, and 10 much neglsts
as Costiveness. Often originating in earelsram
or sedentaTy habits, it is regarded as slighldnf
der Of loo little consequence toexciss anxiety, vii
in reality it is the precursor and c4npanion ofua
Of the most fatal and dangerous diseases, anlm.
less early eradicatod, Il win bring tho suferoriot.
untimeiy grave. Among the lighter evil5ofubs
eostiyeness is the usual Attendant are Haaiacha
Collie, Rheumatism. Foul Breath, Piles and olha
Of like nature, while o long train offrightfuf dsa
ses such as Malignant FeVers. Abcessos. Dganlay
Diarrhea Dyspepsia. Apoplexy. Epilepsy, Panlyt
Hysteria, Hypochondriasis, Meiancluly and lnaai
ty, hrstindicate their presence in The system By ai
alarming symptom. Not nnfrequently the diseu8
named originated in Constipation, bit take on aair
dependent existence unloss she cause ia eTsdinii
early stage. Prem al these considerations B
follows that The disorder should reeeiVs immsiHs
attention whenever it occurs, and 40 person ah5ai
neglect to get q box Of Cephalie Pills on The fa
appearance Of the complaint, as their timely ~
viii expel theinsiduous approaches of disesg, ans
destroy thisdangerous foe to h~umanife.
Nebraska advertiser., 1861-01-31

AWmM
The press throughout the country Is
s1lbapil engaged making up a Cabinet
4 SIshsRew administration. We suppose
it-isa fixed fact that Mr.. Lincoln has
rendered Cabinet ohicesto Mr. Seward
Of New York, md Mr.. Bates Of Mis-
souri,, and hat they have accepted the
positions. Further than this, we are not
Rwara Of definite action.
We are glad 10 see the name Of
Schuyler cplfax Of Indiana urged as a
member Of The Cabinet. AS we have of
Ten remarked. we have a Partially for
seif-made men; those who By their own
indostfy perseverance. cultivation of ne
nral talent. and inaexible devotion 10
principle, work their way to position,
and qainthe esteem aad confidence Of
sheirfelloss. We are partial 70 such,
because they are representative men Of
the countryi excmplifying the peculiar
system Of government under which we
live and hoarish.
goeh 4 alan is Schaylcr Collax. We
hare been an adm;reF of The man fol
Nebraska advertiser., 1861-01-31


~ Heaaaehs g 20 favonte sign By uhss
tare masses Ano"n any eeFiatlea HhateVerfs--
It may be looked on as q safeguard intes5.5
notice Of disease which might otherelso
teRtion, tin too ats 60 be Famedied ana y.
lions should never be neglected.. Heal,I
be classified under Two names: Svmpto--e
ldloPatnlc- Symptomauc hcadaehei is exceed,
common, AID is The precursor Of q greafg-
diseases, araong wh;ch are ApoplsxT g..
matism, and on febrile diseases. IL Al ~
It is sympathetic Of disease 81 The stomos5
ting sick headache, Of hcpkthie disease ee,..S
elisogs aeaaaeae' o. worms, constipation and ~
~olsoraeFsol ne poNeistes ven IS renal and Yt~E
aneetions DiseEses Of tie heartav very fsons-.
u attended with headaches; Anmnia -
are also affections which frequently oesass
ache. ldiopathic headache Is also vsrycomw,- Il
ing usunlly distinguished By the name N
k~sadacAs, sometimes coming on Suddenly n, =.
Of apparently sound health and pFOstrafn4st =
the mental and physical energies. and in es-r
stances ltcomes on slowly, heraided BY derr~
Of spirits o. acerbify Of temper. II most iIs,.-
the pain is il the font Of The head, over one = 4,
eyes, and sometimes provoking venting; hi.
this class may also be named Neuralgfs.
For the treatment Of either class of Hesds,b.
Cephalie Pills have been POUNDS safe ana m,, II
edy, relieving the most acute pains in q few NJ
tee, and BY its subtle power e-adicntine the 49,.
otwhieh headache is tho unerring index.
Nebraska advertiser., 1861-01-31
-Dwarf Broomcorn Sec.

The undersigned Offers = very desirable variety of
Dwarf Broom corn seed for sale. the sfaiks of which,
on an average, are not more than II inches to fRO saat
high to the brush. and the brush is q about the same
leRgth-the whole plant being only three or four feet
high. The broom il far superior 70 the old tail variety
being much nner in 6bre aud much mere elastic. Il
Riil yield fully twice the anlount % BROWNS from en-
acre o. land than the old tail variety does. Oa 8eooUns
OF It's dwsrfh stits il bears closer PLANTING. ndBiII re-
sisr the severest storm, and isnerer Blown down. The
brush is wrapped I'd about baif its length in the top
lear. which obFiates il frona bending down, ard cgnse-
queRtly keeps the brccn strsseht FliF dEar variety
vile prove indispensable 10 al culfivalag ibis raluabie
crop. Price - Sent 3 ser ounce package. or s. per Ih
Sent by mail poSipaid. Address
Jan. 81 has RAga0ND, Shaw Point III