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Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-12-19
What a Little Girl has Done.

On the cars between Dunkirk and
Buffalo, n. Y. may be seen daily II
pretty, delicate looking girl, perhaps
twelve or fourteen years old, who goes
from car to car, selling some little
books of religious nature, published
by the American Tract Society. She
first distributes through tho car .
printed endorsement from the Super
intendcnts Of the various railroads
which she travels on, to the effect that
she supports herself and sick mother
and is worthy of patronage. After
being thus introduced, she asks you
to purchase one of her little books,
price ten cents, and seldom does her
request, made in sweet, modest tone,
accompanied by winning smile.
meet with refusal During her leis-
ure hours since the war began our he
roine has made $50 pin cushions and
knit twenty-five pairs OF woolen socks
all Of which she has distributed her.
self to Ohio soldiers in Western Nir-
ginia. Her days work, ordinarily, has
been TO sell OIL trO trains, but her
mother has at her earnest request, al.
lowed her to sell on three trains day.
and the proceeds of her sales on tho
third train is devoted to the soldiers.
Thus does this noble little girl strive
to soften the hardships of the defend
ers of her beloved country. 1t re-
quires no stretch of the Imagination
to believe that to the rough soldiers
far away from home and friends this
lovely girl appears like an angel OF
light as she moves among them with
her gifts.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-12-19
Charles City, Iowa, December 10. 1861.
Tybee Island, Georgia.

Tybee Island lies near the mouth oI
the Savannah river, which is here the
dividing line between South Carolina
and Georgia, to the southwark of the
bar, and about twenty miles south.
ward from Port Royal. 1t is one OF
the long chain of sea islands which
stretch all along the coast of this and
the adjoining States. The island is
small, not SO large as Port Royal Island,
and is chiefly of use to us as a step
ping stone to Cockspur Island, lying
Immediately to the north of it, OH
which is situated Fort Pulaski, a very
strong work that defends the entrance
to the Savannah river, and is the de-
fensivc outpost of the city of Savan-
nah itself. Tybee Island has been no
table chiefly with mariners on account
of its light house (Tybee Light, one
of the most prominent OH the Southern
coast. 1t is a fixed light, los feet
above the sea, on the northeast end of
the island, and in clear weather it may
be seen distance of twelve miles.
This beacon was extinguished by the
barbarians of Georgia shortly after
they had seeded from the Union.
Tybce is nice little isle of ocean,"
long, narrow and somewhat marshy,
in the coast county Of Chatham, and
in climate and scenery is very much
like Port Royal and the other Carolina
sea islands. A small amount of Sea
Island cotton is raised upon it, and
its inhabitants arc but few. 1t has
beautiful creek to the west of it, where
a ship of any burden may lie in safe
ty at anchor. Savannah is fourteen
miles above Tybee Island, on the Sa-
vannah river. 1t has good harbor.
Vesscls rc1uiring fourteen feet or wa
ter come mp to the wharvcs of the city,
and larger vessels come up tothc Five
Fathom Hole, four miles below. The
city is defended by Fort Wayne on
the cast side, by Fort Jackson at Five
Fathom Hole, and by Fort Pulaski on
Cockspur Island. They have Also
since secession, erected a small fort
on Skidaway Island, covering the
creek to its west, (scc map) by which
gunboats could get up toward the
rear Of Savannah. The guns on the
parapet are mostly field pieces, mount.
ed OH frameworks of wood, instead of
regular carriages. Besides these,
strong carthworks have lately been
thrown up on the mainland along the
river, and on the islands in the river,
to resist naval attack, as well as
earthworks Oh the west and south to
resist a land attack. ..... .....
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-12-19
Mistllaup.
CONFISCATED PROPERTY.

The Secretary Of the Treasury has
issued the following general regula-
tions relative to securing and dis.
posing of the property found and
brought within the territory now or
hereafter occupied by the United
States forces in the disloyal States
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Washington, Nov 80, 1861.
In order to secure and properly dis
pose of the productions of the soil,
and all other property found within
the limits of States OF parts OF States,
declared to be in insurrection against
the United States, and now occupied
or hereafter to be occupied by troops
under authority of the Union, the fol-
lowing regulations are established (:
There shall be appointed by the
Secretary of the Treasury, with the
appreciation of the President, Agents,
to reside at such place or places as
are or may be occupied by the forces
Of the United States, whose duties it
shall be to secure and prepare for
market the cotton and such other
products and property, as may be
found or brought within the lines Of
the Federal authorities.
To enable such agents to fulfill the
duties devolved upon them, the militia
ry and naval authorities, under prop
er instructions, will render such mill
tary aid and protection as may be re-
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-12-19
NUMBER 81.

times worth fifty dollars pound. 1t
will he seen that the cost Of the raw
material is of little comparative con-
sequence and the best grades arc
eagerly competed for In the early
history of the cotton manufacture, this
cotton, now so precious, was woven
into fabrics intended for ordinary
wear, and it was not thought that the
upland description was calculated for
fine sheetings and shirtings. Tho
nearer the cotton grows to the sea the
finer is the staple. \ kind called main
cotton, from the same seed, is raised
on the main land, but although supc-
rior to the upland cotton, it is vastly
inferior to the sea island. The plan
ters in this region are very rich, very
proud, very traitorous, and wholly
South Carolinian.--Prorideae Journal,
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-12-19
THE FLOWER OF LIBERTY.
Br OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES.

What flower is this that grcets the morn,
Its hues from heaven SO freshly hom'
With burning star and flaming brand
1t kindlcs all the sunset land -
oh tell us what its name may be
Is this the Flower of Liberty!
1t is the banner OF the free,
The starry Flower of Liberty!
In savage Mature far abode
Its tender seed our fathers sowcd:
The storm winds rocked its swelling bud,
Its opening leaves were streakc,l with blood
Till, 10 earth's tyrants shook to see
The full-bown Flower of Liberty!
Then hail the banner OF the free,
The starry Flower of Liberty!
Behold its streamin" rays unite
One mingling Hood Of braided light, -
The read that fires the Southern rose,
With spotleSs white from Northern SHOWS,
And spangicd DER its azure, see
The sister Stars of Liberty!
Then hail the banner of the free,
The starry Flower of Liberty!
The blades of heroes fence Il round
Where er 1t springs is holy ground;
From tower and dome its glories spread
1t waves where lonely sentries tread
1t makes the land us ocean free,
And plants an empire ON the sea
Then hail the banner Of the free,
The starry Flower of Liberty
Thy sacred leaves, fair Freedom S flower,
Shall ever float ON dome and tower,
To all their heavenly colors true,
In blackening frost or crimson dew
And God love us as we love thee,
Thrice holy Flower of Liberty
Then hail the banner of the free,
The starry Flower of Liberty!
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-12-19
tied under the Constitution of the
country. .. E. .. .s..
SIMON CAMERON. .
,c

Secretary of War.
The President, having requested
the Secretary to modify his report and
received positive refusal, with his
own hand struck ont the above and
substituted the following paragraph !:
&" 1t is already a grave question
what shall be done by the slaves who
arc abandoned by their owners on the
advance Of our troops into Southern
territory, as at Beaufort, in South
Carolina. The number left within our
control at that point is very consider
able, and similar cases will probably
occur What shall be done with
them? Can we afford to send them
forward to their masters, to be by
them armed against us, or used in
producing supplies to maintain the re-
bellion? Their labor may be useful
to us; withheld from the enemy, il
lessons his military resources, and
Withholding them has no tendency to
induce the horrors of insurrection
even in the rebel communities. They
constitute military resource, and be-
ing such, that they should not be turn
ed over to the enemy is too plain to dis
cnss. Why deprive him of supplies
by blockade, and voluntarily give
him men to produce supplies? The
to be made of the slaves
of rebels after the close of the war
can be safely left the wisdom and pa
triotism of Congress. The represcn-
tativcs of the people will unqucstion-
ably secure the loyal Shareholders
every right to which they are entitled
under the Constitution of the country"
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-12-19
A Dose for MARYLAND Traitors.

The Baltimore Clipper prints the act
of iii, which provided for the pun
ishmcnt by death of any person who
should take up arms in the State of
Maryland against the United States,
and inflicting other penalties upon to-
ryism in its various forms of resist
ancc to the Federal Government. This
act, modified TO suit the present case,
will probably be passed by the Mary
land Legislature, just chosen. There
will be but few weak-knccd gentle
men in the next Legislature. Among
other acts which Maryland is called
upon to pass are the following:
l. DcvotinS five millions of dollars
in aid Of the Federal Government for
putting down the rebellion, and for
NAL tender of Maryland's quota Of
volunteers for the war. ...
2. The abolition Of the laws contis.
eating the property of loyal men, and
their application to the property of
the rebels and insurgents, who have
fled to SecesSia, or who took up arms
in the 10th of April rebellion.
3. Repeal of the law forbidding the
emancipation of slaves by last will
and testament H..
4. Such alteration in the acts con-
corning the Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
road and its Washington Branch, as
will forever exclude Secessionists from
any share in their management here
after.
5. Vacating tho seat of the rebel
U. S. Senator James Ii. Pearce, and
putting Reverdy johnson in his place.
The Baltimore correspondent of the
New York Tribune writes
These and other kindred measures,
| am glad to learn, are predetermined
on. And so, too, are changes in the
Constitution looking to the establish
ment OF representation upon the basis
of population, to the early abolition
Of slavery in the State, and the aban,
donment of an elective judiciary
The war will inevitably lead to many
other radical and desirable changes in
our form of government, and the tenn
per of the new Legislature is jnst such
as to insure them.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-12-19
Report of the Secretary of War.

Below will he found that part of the
report Of Secretary Cameron which
refers to the treatment of the slave
property Of rebels by the Government.
1t is Said that the report was modified
by the President-by supprcssing all
the Secretary had to say on the sub
ject-beforc being sent to Congress,
but, as advance copies had been sent
to the newspapers Of the principal
cities, it has gone to the country as
originally written by tae Secretary
1t has become a grave question
for determination, what shall be done
with Slaves abandoned by their own
ers on the advance of our troops into
Southern territory. rs in the Beaufort
District, South Carolina. The whole
white population therein is six thou
sand, while the number of negroes cx-
ceeds thiriy-two thousand. The pam
ic which drove their masters in wild
confusion from their homes, leaves
them in undisputed possession of the
soil. Shall they, armed by their mas
ters. be placed i'll the Eight against us,
or shall their labor be continually en-
ploycd in reproducing the means for
supporting the armies of rebellion?
The war into which this government
has been forced by rebellious traitors,
is carried on for the purpose of repos-
sessing the property violently and
treacherously seized upon by the ene-
mics Of the Government, and to re-es-
tablish the authority and laws of the
United States in the places where it is
opposed or overthrown by armed in
surrcction and rebellion. Its purpose
is to recover and defend what is Justly
its own.
War, even between independent ma
tions, is made to snbdue the enemy,
and all that belongs to that enemy, by
occupying the hostile country, and ex-
ercising dominion over all the men
and things within its territory. This
being true in respect to independent
nations at war with each other, it fol-
lows that rebels who are laboring by
force of arms to overthrow govern
mcnt, justly bring upon themselves all
the consequences Of war, and provoke
the destruction merited by the worst
of crimes. That Government would
be false to national trust, and would
Justly excite the ridicule OF the civil
lied world, that would abstain from
the use Of any efficient means to pre-
serve its own existence, or to over.
come its rebellious and traitorous en-
emy, by sparing or protecting the
property of those who are waging
war against it.
The principal wealth and power OF
the rebel States is peculiar species
Of property, consisting of the service
or labor Of African slaves, or the de
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-12-19
The Board of Education.

This Body convened at Des Moines
on Monday, Dec. Cd, and was called
to order by Hon n. j. Rusch, who de-
livered an address from which we
make the following extract
When our Legislature appropriated
the means for your present session.
they regarded you as the soldiers of
our country who should fight with the
sword of an enlightened mind, bat
tie through which the foundation of IA
future, permanent peace, should be
laid, and if through your agency the
hill sides throughout the length and
breadth Of our State, shall be orna-
mentcd with school houses, you will
have erected more formidable bate
rics against disloyalty and treason
than if you had planted thousands of
cannon there.
We have report Of their proceed
ings up to the 9Th nothing of i'm
portancc had up to that time been ac-
complishcd. The usual committees
had been appointed. A bill had been
introduced by ID. c. Bloomer, "to in
crease the duties Of County Superin-
tendents," which was read twice and
referred to a special committee. This
bill provides that the County Super
intcndent shall visit each of the
schools in his county, at least once in
each year examine into the branches
taught, the condition of school houses,
&C.; his compensation to be fixed by
the Board of Supervisors at not less
than two dollars for each days actual
service.
Mr. Bloomer also introduced q bill
entitled "An act to authorize the Sec.
retary of the Board of Education to
grant State Certificates to teachers .
read first and second times and re.
ferred to Committee on Revision.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-12-19

quired to carry out the intentions of
the Department. Persons held for
life under State laws who may be
found within such limits, may be en-
ployed by the Agent, who will pre-
pare lists Of the names, sex and con-
dition of such persons, and, as near
as may be, their respective ages,
together with the names of any per-
sons claiming their services, which
list shall be in triplicate, one for the
military commandant. one for the
agent and one to be Immediately for
warded to the Secretary OF the Treas
ury. The persons so listed will be
organized for systematizcd labor III
securing and preparing for the market
the cotton, rice and other products
found within the territory brought un-
der Federal control. Pay rolls will
be prepared, and strict account of
the labor daily performed by each
person entered there ON, for which a
proper compensation will be allowed,
and paid to the laborers.
The amount of such compensation
will be fixed in proportion to the SER
vices rendered by the agent, and ap-
proved by the military commandant
and the Secretary of the Treasury.
An inventory of all the horses,
mules and stock, vehicles for trans
portation and other property will be
carefully made, and copy transmit
ted to the Secretary of the Treasury,
signed by such agent.
A record of all products taken pos
session of will be made, and those of
each plantation kept distinct. When
prepared for shipment, packages from
the several plantations will be plain
ly marked and numbered, so as to be
easily distinguished.
An account of all provisions of
whatever character found on such
plantations will be taken, and such
provisions will be used us far as may
be necessary for the sustenancc of
the laborers thereon. Any deficiency
of subsistence will be supplied by the
United States coinmissary upon the
rcquisiton of the Agent, to whom
they will be charged and for which
he will account.
Cotton and other articles, when pre-
pared for market, shall be shipped for
New York, and, SO far as practicable,
by the returning Government trans
ports, and all shipments shall be con
signed to the designated gentlemen
at New York, unless otherwise special
ly directed by the Secretary, and care
fully detailed accounts will be kept
10y the agent of all supplies furnished
by the Government, and of all expcnd-
itures made. Each agent will trans.
init weekly account of this proceed
ing to the Secretary of the Treasury,
and render his accounts in duplicate
for monthly settlements. All rcqui-
sitions, bills OF lading and invoices,
will be countersigncd by the military
commander, or by such officers as he
may designate for the purpose. Each
agent will SO transact his business
and keep his accounts that as little
injury as possible may accrue to pri-
vate citizens who may maintain, or
may, within a reasonable time, re-
sumo, the character of loyal citizens
Of the United States. .
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-12-19
SEA ISLAND COTTON.

The region iuto which our arms
have penetrated is one of the most
singular and important in the country.
1t is the very center of the sea island
region, which extends from Johns
Island, just south of Charleston. to
Amelia Island, Florida. Here is raised
the famous sea island cotton, which is
so valuable that some of the crops
sell for dollar a pound. The product
is small, and the process of ginning is
slow, only the roller gin being en-
ploycd. This cotton is not quoted IN
the market, the purchasers being few
and represented by agents from Eng
land and France. The finer fabrics
made from sea island cotton arc some
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-12-19
Correspondence of the Charles City Intelligence
Letter from the Army.
Co. X, Sd Iowa. BESToS BARRACKS,

| st. Louis, Mo, Dec 4, 1861
Mr.. EDIToR :-lt is with feelings OIL
both pain and pleasure that I write
this communication. Company X has
lost one of her best men. On S'.nday
the lst, the Company. r, fell in
for dress parade vi. tiating for
the Adjutant's call, they went to charg.
ing bayonet upon each other. One OF
the boys, by the name of Merrill had
been on guard during the night, and
his gun was still loaded. He careless
ly cooked his piece, and while going
through The evolutions, his gun went
off, and the ball struck Luther Gricgs
in the head, killing him instantly.
Thus by the hands of comradc he
has been sent to his long home. No
doubt he would have preferred death
on the battle field lie was buried
with military honors. So they pass
away the gallant band who left Ce-
oar rails, June I'd. Yet their memo
rics stiii live, and should the company
return, they will think of the boys
tncy nave ieit peHihu tnc!n ana DO
honor to their namcs
.'' .'''
The pleasure is i'm Obscryino- the
kindness of the Cedar Falls neonlo
They have shown rs nothino but kind.
ness since we left Iowa Tbcv b,vo
now canned Tho cI;max by seud;,o. ,s
a splendid Tbankscivinr dinner Tbcre
was enough for $50 men two meals
There were tprkies ch;ckons b,.o
douchnuts cakes pies and n,cntv IF
choice cigars,
On Surd,v ,boro u,os s.,,.,;,
ror;ow An ,ho ,roo. - al on.,,.1
tho R.rrooI,, ,or g.
Ualleck Curtis S,ronr and tho;,
stafs. Seventeen thousand men
marched before the brave old Gencr,l
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-12-19
Free Schools in the South.

The Richmond Enquirer Of Nov. 2Otl
contains a report Of committee ap
pointed by the Virginia State Convcn
tion to report on amendments to the
constitution, in which we find conclu
sive evidence that free schools arc in.
compatible with the institutions ofthe
South. This committee says that in
the North there is a tendency to a
conflict between labor and capital,
which must in the end ripcn into agra.
rianism." The committee then pro.
ceed to cnumcrate some indications OF
this tendency, in which occurs the fol.
lowing: 1t may be seen in tho sps.
tenn Of free schools, by which the children
of the poor are educated at the expense
Of the rich;" here we find contirma-
tion strong as Holy Writ, "that in or.
der for the South, with its peculiar in
stitutions, to flourish, the masses must
be kept in ignorance. This has ever
been the evident policy of the entire
South, but here We see Virginia, the
" Mother of Presidents" seeking to
place constitutional barriers in the
way of universal education; she darcs
not trust her dcstinies in the hands of
an educated, enlightened public; the
poorer classes, who are unable to pro-
vide an education for themselves and
their children, are to be kept in pro-
found ignorance, in order that they
may the more easily be hoodwinked
by the powerful and afilucnt.
We stated last week, that we be-
lieved that if common schools had been
established throughout the entire coun-
try and the people been educated, our
present national trouble would never
occurred; this action in Virginia but
confirms us in this opinion. Free
schools are the hope of our country, and
as long as they are properly sustained
our government is secure, but let them
be abolished, and then adieu to a dem
ocratic form of government; an aris-
tocracy will assume the rcins of pow
nr, and mudslls and greasy mcchan-
;cs Twill be made to take their proper
position.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-12-19
Rostrp.
FUr INC VHafIts Ilty EtcTIigc
THE YOUTHFUL BRIDE.

BY MISS Z. J. COLE.
She stood beside the altar,
y maiden pure and fair,
Her step. it did not falter,
Life seemed garden fair.
She breathed the vows that bound her
To him To her so dear,
Then drew her vail around her,
To hide the falling tear.
Tis true her life was blended
With the loved one at her side.
But she knew home joys were ended
When she became a bride.
Each tie that bound her spirit
To those dear ones at n Dme,
Now gained new strength at parting,
And bade her not to roam.
But the tears she wcpt so sadly,
Like April showers, soon ficd
And her Lace beamed not less gladly,
For the transient tears she shed.
She clung to him, her chosen.
Her earthly refuge now
Walking life's changcful pathway
With fair, uncluuded brow.
'rGirie Glen, H., Dec. 8, 1861.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-12-19
A. B. Il. HILDRETH,
General Land Agent,

CHARLES CITY, FLOYD CO., IOWA,
Will attend to buying, selling and selecting
ands on Commission, &c. Town Lots bought
and sold, money loaned, and the business of
oonveyanclng and payment of Taxes promptly
attended to. Friends at the East, as wellasin
this State, are requested to make application
TO my agency. Satisfactory references given
II required.