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St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-02-14

ccpt a beautiful womanhood, heart
felt nature, and the gift divine.
Differing in habit of thought and pur
pose Of life, as much as in poetic
character, Mrs. IIemans all glowing
or all shadow mclodious as bird
songful as a Syrcn Mrs Sigourney
precise, clear, finished. The one can
pen hymn for a New England con-
grcgatlon in winters morning the
other warb,c forth wildwood Tus.
can psalm from the green depths OF
summer that shall float away and be
blended with the murmur of brooks
and bees. and the rustling of the
leaves. Mrs. Sigourncy can unfold a
sacred text, and give it the pure,
white wings Of poetic expression :;
Mrs. Hemans could tear a leaf of her
heart out, and fling it abroad, all
sparkling with recent tears.
Mrs. Hemans could make the trum-
pet speak, and banners rustic in her
verse Mrs. Sigourney can weave a
song for the triumphs of the Prince of
Peace Mrs. Hemans wrote, indeed,
the Pilgrims Hymn but it was
LETT for Mrs. Sigourncy to write the
Pilgrims Prayer
Both gentle, both loving, both wo,
men in the noblcst meaning of the
word, and yet in all how different ::
our country-woman with less genius,
as with less waywardness more self
reliant, with sterncr views of duty,
" apt to teach" In a word, the one
was child of Erse and Tuscan blood,
ardent, impulsive, all emotion the
other a daughter of New England,
with a large, warm heart, and clear,
bright intellect, who deems duty
sacred word, and life solemn and
earnest thing.-Chicago Journal.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-02-14
Communications.
For the st. Charles City Intclligcncer
NOTES OF SCHOOLS.
ny TIE COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT.

The school in sub-district number
4, St. Charles, is under the instruction
Of Thomas H. Quiggle. This school
is small, numbering in all but twenty
five scholars, with a general attend
ance of eighteen or twenty there
were sixteen present at the time |
visited the school, Monday, 4th inst.
There are some advantages connected
with a small school among which
are, the school can be kept more quiet
than where a large number are to-
gct!er, and more time can be devoted
to each class this being the case
with this school, it was orderly and
the pupils are progressing we'll in
their studies there are some quite
advanced scholars in the school.
will speak of one thing which |
regretted to notice in connection with
the school wich was the tardiaess of
pupils. This is a fault not confined to
this school, and as it is so general,
wish to call the attention of parents
particularly, to the subject, for they
are most frequently at fault. Children
usually go to school when they arc
sent by their parents, and by little
cxertion, they might be sent so as to
arrive at school by nine o'clock as well
as at ten. Short mornings, may be
the excuse of some, but scholars are
tardy quite as often in summer, when
this excuse will not apply it is
simply habit which should bc rene.
died at once. Occasionally, children
may be unavoidably detained SO they
cannot reach school in season, but for
habitudi tardiness there can be no ercuse.
The school house in this sub-dis-
trict is frame building, well built,
and furnished, with the exception of
permanent seats when it is seated
it will mako pleasant and comforta-
BILE school room.
After satisfying the cravings of
hunger at the well,tilled table of Mr..
Waite, proceeded to the school in
sub-district No. 8, Floyd, taught 10y
Joseph Manson. The school house is
built of logs, and everything about it
is rough, yet quite comfortable and
convenient. In this school the most
attention is devoted to Arithmetic
there is also quite large class well
advanced in Grammar, and others
studying Geography, &c. The schol'
ars are interested in the school and
arc making rapid advancement; il
the school room Mr.. Manson is at home
his illustrations and explanations are
all apt, aud easily comprchended ; his
mode Of sortrnmeat, although it opc
rates well, perhaps, in this school, is
one which could not be recommended
to general adoption; it may succeed
E in isolated instances, but would fail j
brought into indiscriminate use.
/, The whole number attending til,
school | did not learn there wer
s about thirty present on Monday after
r noon. j. CHEsroN WHTNEY.
t ST. Ctarls, City, FEB. ah, 1861.
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Mlistellanpp.
MRS. SIGOURNEY.

The initials al. II. ;" have be-
come familiar to all readers of poetry !;
the signature to many a pure and
beautiful sentiment. We saw them
in childhood, and we see them still.
Only yesterday, al. II. 81 sang u
song for the Union.
Ever since Mrs. Sigonrney was
Lydia Huntley, the young teacher in
Norwich-beautitul in slngleness of
purpose, and sincerity of soul, her
life has been that Of true and earn
est woman, and a rcbuke to the crazy
creatures, that, pen in hand, and skirts
aloft, reefcd to clear all such obsta-
cles as household guards and gates,
have gone agog, to set the wry-necked
world Alright.
Mrs. Sigourney has regarded her
gifts as talents lent of God, and no
mortal lives to say she has not used
them we'll. Her volumes for the young
her prose and poetic works, would
form a little library, not one line Of
which, SO far as VIC can sec, can she
when dying, wish to blot
Some people fancy they pay her {
compliment in emitting her the Amer
lean Hemans," as if there were any
thing in common between them, ex
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-02-14
American Hotel.

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 larges,
Barn in town, which is under the charge Of an
experienced Ostler, and teamsters can depend
upon having their teams well cared for. Thi'
house being the Stage Office, Railroad Ticke
Office, American Express and General Freigh
Office, presents more advantages than an,
other can show in tho city, and all Iask o
my friends, is to try me once, and ii not salts
fled. ! will not ask them to como again.
McGregor, July 1860.
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Rottrp.
For the =. Chales City Intelligence
Unblest, the Selfish Heart.

For the -. ChaleS City Intelligence
Unblest, the Selfish Heart.
The heart that beats for self alone,
Is a heart that's all unblest;
A heart that never feels for those
Who're oft with grief oppressed.
If, travelling down the stream of life,
Thy bark awhile should stay
Where mourncrs wept above the graves
Of loved ones passed away,
Would not tear bcdim thine eye,
Thy heart an echo wake,
1hy bosom heavc "a sigh for those
Who feel aftlie;ion's 5 weight,
Shouldst meet a sufferer by the way,
Who for assistance prayed.
Oh, couldst thou pass him idly by,
And render him no aid
Or is thy heart all hardened
To the woes of humankind,
And wrapped in norght but sclfishness.
TO Others sorrows blindl
II SO, my heart with pity thrills,
Knowing no joy is thine,
For comfort never comes to those
Who re selfish and unkind
HELEN f. BRAYyARD.
Jan. 81 1861.
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poIiital.
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.
WASHINGTON, Jan. sc

WASHINGTON, Jan. 80.
The House resumed the considera-
ton of the report OF the committee Of
thirty-thrce.
Mr.. Conkling, of New York, said the
principal cause Of the present difficult
ty arose from prepostcrous misrepre-
sentations of the designs of the mass
es in the free States on the slave
States. He defended the Republican
party, stating its object to be res
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-02-14
THEODORE MIX,
ARCHITECT AND BUILDER,

ST. CHARLES CITY, IOWA.
Designs. Plans, Estimates and Specifications
furnished for Public buildings, Stores. Town
and Country Villas. Cottages, &c. 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. Jobbine
done at short notice at his workshop.
st. Charles, Sept. l. 1857 swift
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st. Charles City, Iowa, Feb. ii, 1861

Will our friends send papers and
letters, intended for us, to 81. Charles
CITY, Hcw County, Io,oa and mol to
"St. Charles, Iowa." the latter office
being two hundred miles from here.
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STIMSON'S HOTEL,

CORNER OF EAST WATER DETROIT STREETS,
NIL WATKEE
This House is located ia the business part #
the City, convenient to the Cars and Boats.
e. 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, 1861-02-14
JOHN FURLONG & SON,
WHOLESALE
GrOcerS and Commission Merchants

l27 East Water ST.. Milwaukee, Wis.
From our long standing and facilities for
doing business, We are prepared to sell Gro
ceries as low As any other House in the West
JOHN FURLONG & son.
Milwaukee, April 20, 1859. lGyl
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-02-14
JAS. JACKSON,
ARCHITECT & BUILDER

81. CHARLES CRY, Iowa.
prepared to execute in neat and tasty
maner, Ground Plans, Elevations, Perspective
Views and all other kinds Of Architectural
Drawings.
Original designs for Dwellings and Public
Buildings furnished at reasonable rates.
Buildingscontractedfor or put up by the day
Lessons givenin Architectural draughting
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Gge gntelligenter.
. Westward the course of empire takes its way
A. b. F.. HILDRETH, Editor.
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TERMS OF ADVERTISING

. AGkNrs FOR THE iSTEIIIGENcER:
So 8. NJ PErTENGuI, SCo., Newspaper Advert irC
Agents, No. ll9 Nassau street New York and ~ stat,
Street. Boston.
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part of the blame could rest with him, but my
observations since have shaken my faith TO
the very foundation.
There is one point which | did not refer TO
in my letter, and which | intended to remark
on and that is the utter want OF discipline in
the camps round and about ST. Louis. 1t is a
rehearsal Of the state of affairs in Washington
before the fight a, Manassas, and will, l am
appruhonSiye conduce to similar results. 1
brought these matters TO Fremout's attention.
hut he put it aside by saying that it would not
do to be- too eXaGting at once. Ou enemies
at the door, and yet too early to impart disc
pine to uur Troops and keep them Out OF the
whisky shops l know that you and | are
both i'll some sort responsible for FremOnt's
appointment, and for his being placed in COM
mand OF this department, aud, therefore, / leel
another and additional motive to speak out
openly about these matters. My decided opn.
ion is that he should be relieved OF his com.
mand, and man OF ability put in his place
The sooner i, is done the better
have given you my opinion and the ground
Tor 1t. 1t tine government knows more ol his
plans than | know--ii you aIe satisfied with
tlIem-then you can burn tins paper, and say
that | am an diarmiSt; you know, however, |
am not. No mau has been more hopeful and
confident than have been up to within few
days past | felt satisfied ON my return that
uildlIS were CfIlGti nut tildt inc SuCCSsS anu
el Luton OF the enemy could be turned to good
account, it the proper steps were promptly
taken. They haze not been taken, and either the
government has Jailed to support Fremont as
he should have been, or he has failed To apply
the means at his disposal. Affairs are worse
than they were Two weeks ago, and are getting
worse every day. Secession increasing, Union
men driven out, and the general, | fear, inca
pablo Of C0mprehendng his position His re-
cent proclamation is The best thing of the kind
that has been issued, but should have been is
sued when he first came, when he had power
to enforce, and the enemy no power TO retail
ate Now they are substantially enforcing
against the substance Of his proclamation,
outside OF St Louis and our gatrsons want
you to lay these things TO your heart, and get
ready to apply the remedy before it is too late.
| will write you again very soon. hope |
may have better news to give you. | shall be
but too happy it any thing comes to restore
my confidence in Fremont. lam wel-nelter
than have been for eight months.
Yours, alfecti0natcly,
Signed FRANK p. BLAIR.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-10-08

CAMP Companies L and were
largely increased yesterday, by the arrival OF
recruits from Fichburg, Templcton, and Ash
burnham. SO also was Co. &, by recruits
from Clinton. Every company except q and
!, Ito which the oath will be administered 10
day. was sworn into the United States ser
vice, yesterday, to the great satisfaction OF The
volunteers, who are anxious TO serve their
country. The new uniforms have arrived and
will be worn at dress parade to day The mum
Der of men reported on duty yesterday was S56
There is still lack of men to complete this
model regiment. Thirty more men are want
ed in the German company, and twenty IN tho
Irish. There is yet room in few of the
other companies also As the regiment IS to
leave Immediately, the few volunteers wanted
should report themselves to Col. Upton with
out delay. The character of the men who
form the twenty fifth regiment, their sodlerly
bearing, and prompness at drills and dress
parades, are everywhere the subject OF compli
mentary remark.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-10-08

WAsHNGroN, Oct. 6.-General Wool left
here yesterday for Fortress Monroe, in good
spirits. II understand" he said, shat the
papers represent me as looking very feeble
The fact is, l never felt better in my life"
lie was returning to Fortress Monroe, but re. :,
marked incidentally that he expected soon to
return 10 Washington, and where be should
then 90 be did not know, for it was not entire.
ly settled. The dispute respecting the future
disposition OF the General runs high here some
excitahle persons having lost wagers yester-
day upon his destination, Many anti Ere.
mont persons were sure lie was already on
his way to Missouri, and were greatly dis.
appointed when Gen. Wool himself put an
end to their specuaions on the subject Ii
would not be surprising il he were week or
two hence to proceed to ST. Louis on Il tour of
Inspection The idea started by several Jour
mails that the moment Gen. Wool arrives with
in the department Of the west he will take
command Of it because lie outranks Fremont
is great mistake. He does not outrank
Fremont Wool is major general Jg Jrecet,
and only draws pay as a brigadier general.
Fremont is major general in rank and pay,
and was made such in the regular army by
President Lincoln some time ago
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1t is confidently expected that the twenty
FUN regiment will leave at an early period,
either for Washington or TO join one OF the
great naval expeditions now nearly ready to
sail The regiment numbers upward of eight
hundred men, and their camp forms one OF
the most agreeable resorts we have had Tor
many weeks. Fortunate in the Intelligence
and character of both officers and men, it has
in the short time of its preparation arrived at
u degree of perfection in discipline, and in the
order of the camp Of which all citizens are
proud. 1t should also be put to its credit, that
while il has had some discouragements to
it is farther advanced in numbers and in its
general preparation for service than any of the
regiments now in the state, except only Col.
Wilson's, which leaves US to day. All the
companies are composed of young men of
merit and intelligence, Of whom it may be
said, without disparagemtnt to any others,
that they would do credit to the best in the
Nd. Il is especially desirable that this regi-
t. so well appointed, and OF which so high
are entertained, should leave with its
IT, Young men who are waiting for
u to enlist will find one here, under
never before so favorable. We
ever the hour of its departure
vice arrives, its ranks will
ter county does not falter
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-10-08

HARVARD COLLECT By the sheets of the
catalogue, it appears that the whole number of
students in all the departments is 93S There's
are Is divinity students, 103 law students, 81
scientific students. exclusive of the resident
graduates and members of the other profes
slonal schools who attend the scientific leo
tures,) FOG medical students and resident
graduates The under graduates number 442
There are 95 seniors, lis Juniors, lis sophie
mores, and ia freshmen. To the several de-
parlments of the University, the state of Mas
sachusetts sends 562 students, of whom III
are from Boston, and 90 from Cambridge
Maine sends %; New Hampshire 49; Yer
mont 8; Rhode Island g. amb,idg3 Chroni
n,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-10-08

HEr. sSenueog, OF Boxuury, pus llscovcred,n on
kind q humor, from the worst Scrofud down COM
Two bottles are warranted to cure anurspgsore month
One to three bottles will cure the kind pmpIes
rwo or three bottles viii clear the system Of biles
Two bottles are warranted to cure the worst cankern
Three Eve bottles warranted to cure the wort
ono two bottles warranted to cure all humors n
TWO bottles warranted to cure running of the ears
and botches among the hair.
-Four to six bottles warranted cure corrupt and
One bottle will cure scay eruptons Of the skin
Two orthfee bottles are warranted to the
Two or three bottles are warranted TO cure the mos
d2 T,rga o- case I,r 81 eea Gu
Five To eight bottles win cure the case Of scrofula
case OF Dyspepsia know from the experience Of thoa
sands that II has caused by cankerin the stomach.
One to two bottles are warrant ed cure scb heaacAe
One 70 two bottles arc warranted to regulate costly
one 70 two bottiss val regua:e all arrangements orane
-Four tos bottles have Cared the worst cases o arop
one to three bottles have cured the of piles;
&c let is always experienced Whats mercy 10 et ne
lei N sqcn an eAcrucasing disease.
ed various other herbs to lii of Ofthem pp0craes
the amer q MEDICINE, says 1T is an herb Of Jupiter
oPeneth Distractions Of the liver gall and spleen;
iis an 70 the liver worth al ether herbs
p9 iogetEer cooling il when too hot and warming il
'icreateth an appetite, curetb all gone and sinking
stitehe3in the side. F' W
"iteXpes all raw vscous, and Shiny humors ont of
the cody itcieanseth all inward ulcers congealed
blood from the kidneys.
by opening distractions Of the Spleen purgeth all
ourt ehoer and melancholy vapors which rset TO the
mead and BRAIN causing distressing headache fearful fore
o0dhR OF trouble trembling OF the heart tantng and
swUoning % -
The herb boiledn wine IS particularly good to revive
the dropping spirit OF the aged and whoever linger
ing sickness after fever nothing MIN heath
so quick 0sdrnkiBg The Juice of this herb
Inc seeds boiled in water cureth the most offensive
breath and, drank ~ bedtime prevents what is comt-
ycalled nigtner nd all melancholy dreams disease
bilious people are liable to-
The Father Of Medicine says of another herb in this
composition. that | is an herb OF the sun. the
sign Leo.
The SUMS the source of aIife and rueth the heart
and this herb Is the best cordial the
of the heart of any tha grows il cunturteth the heart
cureth all papitation thereof taketn away trembling
alntlng ana smotherug Of it; yeti taken care
fully, or severe gripping will ensue which must be cor
rected withfennel seed or ginger.
No change of necessary-eat the best Won can
get, and enough OF it.
BY strctly following the directions IN the Damnblet
AROUND each bottle and by udiciou application Of the
san Ream OatBtent, ScrCtAld Ointment, and Hea{iRa
ointment every ulcer and sore of whatever kind or na
ture except cancer that has taken are perfectly
and permanently cured. -
Manufactured by DONALD KENNEDY. u Warrer
street. ROxbury. Mass. Price 81 off
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The following circular has been issued from
the executive department at Boston, which
deserves tie attention Of all who desire to ''do
something" tot the comfort of the army dur
ing the winter =
To the People Of Massachusetts, BY recent
circular from the quartermaster general OF the
army OF the United States, it has been made
known that our troops need blankets, Tor men
spring to arms iaster than the mills can manu-
taclure, and the supplies ordered from abroad
are not yet received
To relieve this necessity the circular cf Gen.
Meigs invites contributions from the surplus
stores OF families, and states that the regula.
tion army blanket weighs five pounds, but that
good sound wooden blankets, weighing lot less
than four pounds, will be gladly received and
applied 10 the use OF the troops and although
1t invites gllls from every source, Announces,
also, that to such persons Us have blankets to
spare, but cannot give them, the tul market
value OF such blankets will be paid it they ale
delivered at the officers of the federal quarter
masters in the loyal states. The energetic
patriotism OF the people OF Massachusetts will
OF course respond promptly and generously to
this appeal.
Wth view therefore to organize gifts of
this description in an efficient manner, here
by request all citizens OF the commonwealth
who may be disposed to make gratuitous con
tributions OF blankets, 10 cause them to be
prepared Immediately and addressed to BriI-
Gen JoHn IL. Reed, quarlermaster general OF
Massachusetts, Military Store House, No. 1872
Congress street, Boston. | suggest also that
committees be tot thwth organized in the vari-
GUS towns and cities 10 collect and forward
such contributions, and ! respectfully request
that list OF the names of the generous donors
may accompany each bale or bundle, for the
purpose Of publication.
Several OF the principal railroad corpora
tons of the commons cath, Including the
Boston and Maine, the Boston and Worcester,
the Boston and Providence and the Boston and
lowell roads, have with characteristic liberal
ity arranged with General Reed to transport
TO Boston free Of charge all such contributions
OF blankets as may during the next two weeks
be forwarded TO his address Other corpora
tions will undoubtedly display the same liber-
atty, and the various newspapers OF the com
nonwealth give free circulation to this appeal.
JOHN a. ANDREW, Governor.
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but she denied the truth of this statement md
separated from him. The matter was then
placed IN the lands of a celebrated London do.
tecuve, Mr.. Brett who at the cos, of immense
personal labor at length succeeded in restorinc
Inc child to It's mother The accused-"sus.
picIon ever haunts the guilty mind"-had ia
ken up his residence in Brussels, where he
was safe from arrest but having come to this
country in disguise for the purpose of eftetm,,
a reconciliation with his injured wife. Rrati
succeeded in arresting him He is charged
with giving false description of the infant TO
the Rugby registrar, and on Monday was sub.
Iected to preliminary examination.