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St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-09-05
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Dissolution Of Copartnership,

NOTICE is hereby given that the Copart-
IN nership heretofore existing between
q. G.. Reiniger, Irving w. Card and Robert
q. Reiniger, under the firm name OF Reiniser
Card & Reinigcr, in the Law and Exchange
business, &c. is this day dissolved by mutual
consent. The business will be continued as
heretofore, without interruption, by q. q. &
X. @. Rciniger, who will settle and attend to
the business of the late firm of II. C. &R.
Mr.. ]. w. Card retircs from the firm, and
will locate at Cedar Falls, or some other con-
venient place; and probably do business in
connection with the firm of G. G. & II. G.
Reiniger.
G. q. REINIGER,
j. w. CARD,
X. q. REINIGER.
January I, 1861. Off
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Passengers destined to

Pittsburg, Wheeling, Harrisburg,
Philadelphia, Baltimore, Wash
ington, and all points in
Pennsylvania,
Should be particular and secure Tickets via
cleveland and Pittsburg Railroad"
Through Tickets by Ills Direct Route,
Can be obtained at all Principal Ticket Offices
In the West and Northwest, and in Chicago
at the Company's Depot, corner of Van Buren,
and Sherman Streets, and also at the General
Passenger Office, So Clark Street, under the
Sherman House.
JOHN ID. CAMPBELL, Gent Supt NJ. s. an l.
r. r., Toledo
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LII. NOTTINGHAM upt. G. 4 T. r. r. Cleveland.
IL: n. hHOW \, supt b 4 +. r. r., Buffalo.
GEO. Nj. GRAY, Gen'l Pass Agent Chicago
JOHN \. HART, Western Travelling Agent
VIM. X. BARR, General Agent, Buffalo, Ny.
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Dissolution Of Copartnership.

TIME Partnership heretofore existing be-
J. tween David Wiltse and VIM D. Fair
field, as attorneys, is this day dissolved by
mutual consent All persons indebted to the
late firm of Wiltsc & Fairfield will settle i'm
mediately. DAVID WILTSE,
WM. L. FAIRFIELD.
April /, 1861. IL
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Il
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For Vehicle drawn by 2 animals. so :!
For :" 4. 80 so
For Vehicle drawn by more than two
animals, each additional one. ..... 10
For Horse and Draw. 40 !"
For each Horse, Mule or Jack. ........ 10
For Neat Cattle per head. ,...........l 10
For Hogs and Sheep, each. ...........3
ForMerchandise per 100 lbs. .........
For Salt and Whisky per bbl..........
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obtained of the Captain on board, at one-half
the above rates, when One Dollars worth is
purchased at n time.
The Company reserve the right to change
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per to do SO. JOHN LAWLE
General A & C.
N. b. When bank bill is offered for fer
riaSc the usual premium on specie will be in
varably charged.
Sunday Ferry-Leave Prairie du Chen at 8
A. NJ, and McGregor at $40 p. NJ.
T. IL. SHERWIN, Captain.
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MILWAUKEE, & PRAIRIE du CHEN.
THE FOLLOWING LINES ON THE LAKES, VIZ:
New York Central Railroad Line,
Buffalo, Cleveland, and Chicago Line,
Western Transportation Company, and
Northern transportation Company
Run in direct connection with this Road, and
all Freight arriving at Milwaukee by said
Lines, is landed on the Milwaukee and Mis-
sissippi Railroad Docks. If consigned to our
care, il is transferred to the Cars free Of charge
avoiding delay and saving shipping charges.
N Il. The Detroit and Milwaukee Railway
Company insure all Property across Lake
Michigan, and deliver freight consigned to
this Road free of charge.
ess' The rates of transportation from Chi
cago to the Mississippi, will be as low as By
ana other line. WIN. JERVIS,
General Superintendent.
J. LAwLER, Agent, Prairie du Chen.
March 9th, 1861. 33tf
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Fire & Inland Navigtion Risks

accepted at terms consistent with solyency
and fair profit.
Especial attention given TO Insurance of
DWELLINGS AND CONTENTS,
for terms of one to five years.
The solid service long and successfully tried,
and the many advantages the Etna Insurance
Company possesses i'm its line, should not he
overlooked by those ready to insure and UNI
Outstanding their best interests.
During stringent times the necessity for
reliable Insurance becomes an imperative duty
the ability of property owners to sustain loss
being then much lessencd.
Agencies in all the principal cities and towns
throughout the State. Policies issued without
delay, by any of the duly authorized Agents
of the Company.
business attended 10 NTH Dispatch and Fidelity.
G. G.. & Il. q. REINIGER, Agents,
st. Charles City, FloydCo., Iowa.
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AYERS
CHTHARTIC


.NIIE science Of Chemistry and
l. Medicine have been taxed
their utmost to procure This best,
most perfect purgatiye which y
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1861-05-31

"A Dairyman writes HE experience 20
the Somerset Farmer, in Skowhesan. Maine,
as follows:
IL am more than ever convinced that IN
order to derive the creates, possible profit
from our dairy .,ock, We mus, bc more par.
tieular in furnishing suitable feed in our
pasture grounds. To produce good butter.
the feed should cousis, oi sueeu'en, and sac.
charine grasses. such, for instance as ,imo-
thy. clover. red and brown.,op. and other
similar grasses. rairci. I, wo lay down our
land. with red clover and timothy. the white
clover, the swee, vernal and other varieties
OF fns grass. come in either the second or
third year. and make fine pasture. which
endurcs for many SEASONS, the grasses an-
nually becoming finer and swee'.r. hot le.s
vigorous ,ill they disappear. deem the
labor Of rlowing and re-.csiins pasture
land. a useless aud prOa,le.. labor. a' BY
annually top.drc-.ins them with good and
invigora,ing manure. We secure equally
good result. and q, much lees expense. No
COW. no matter how superior may be her
milking qualities, can produce = good dairy
article II her daily food be uueOngenisi and
unnuuitive. However much may depend
upon the prOoe-.e. and manipulaiiOn' OF the
dairy women, the relation exi.,ins between
good feed and good butter and good cheese,
!. much more intimate than many are in.
clinea to suppose. The 'vss,er the feed.
The .~ee,er end richer in character will DO
the milk which ]. elaborated from Il. and
the butter made hom IL sIeels in precisely
the same ratio ,ha, the feed eIcel', provided
|, is manufactured 10 the same way.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1861-05-31

loan soil, already filed with lime, and
aboundns in limestone boulder. and rocks.
The lime could not be needed as specific
food in such cases. The water in the coil
was abundan,ly saturated with lime, -
much % that well and spring water rapidly
produced lime incrustations in teakettle.
We repeat again. that theory 70 at fault,
and q trial can only determine where twill
be useful. and where not.
The plaster sold throughout the country.
is generally pure enough for agricultural
purposes. bot not always 80. The pure., i.
white iaaeiea powder. I, I. ohen Of
greyish color, owing 10 q very little admix.
ture Of iron, etc, but this does not material.
ly Lessen Its value. u is also sometimes
miiei with ground clay. stone. slate. etc.
The following tests can be applied by any
one:
l. Heat q handful TO rc,iness on Q shovel,
and let IL col. n 10 tastes strongly aka.
line, like lime or potash. tho presence Of
ground h"ssieas 10 evident.
. Take little fresh from the barrel. and
pour on !, q few drops Of 'ulphuric acid. lf
d, sfervc-ces tboils) there is ground lime
stone or marble present, the amount Of i'm
purity depends upon the amount Of efervc--
csnee.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1861-05-31
r~m the se,en,i6e American.
The Camel in Texas.

We take the following from DR.. Clouds
Southern Rural Magazine, published at
Montgomery, Ala.
The power Of endurance Of the caiuels 10.
troduced into Texas was very severely tested
during the past summer, by Captain wm.
II. Echel.. Of the Typographical Engineers.
who started with them in the latter part OF
Juno TO make reconnaissance in North.
western Texas. The country through which
they had to travel was exceedingly rough.
rocky and hilly. and destitute OF water for
long distances. The era. was all dried up,
90 that there was no forage for the animals.
All the water for tho party, both men and
beasts, had TO be carried on the backs Of
the camels and mules. Some OF the hills
traver.ed were 30 steep tha, the eamels had
Z, rc-or, to their feat Of walking on their
knees. TO prevent their loads from falling.
No water was met with after leaving the
river Peco-, a braeki.h stream. on the Goth
OF June. until the l,h Of July, after jour.
ney Of l37 miles through the barren and dii.
feul, country above described. Owing TO
the supply Of water falling short. the camel.
did no, have drop to taste in all thi. time
during siI days; the mules were allowed
mono after the frst OF July and the men
composing the expedition were put on short
allowance, and on the morning Of the last
day there were but two Swallows OF water
for each man. All suffered terribly from
,hir.,. The strength Of both men and AMI.
nal. failed. Goods were abandoned because
the animal. could no, carry them, and -omc
OF the mule. broke down entirely and were
left in the rear while several Of the men
were sick. and declared they mus, give up
before they reached tie stream which saved
the whole party from the horrible fate which
stared them in the face. Being warned Of
the Consequences. however, the latter perez
vsred.
The animal. would 60 TO the water casks,
draw out the bungs with their teeth, and
gnaw nj the hung holes. The mercury
-tDod n, lOO' in the shade. The las, day
but one the csmels bellowed con,inually.
owing. probably. to their 'uHerins' from
thirst. Sull. they bore the hard.hips and
fatigue Of tho terrible march we'll. On tho
day ,ha, water was discovered. tho camel'
manifested knowledge OF the ncsrncss OF
water ten miles before they reached IL. by
increasing their speed 90 that they had to
be held back. The water vas tho head OF
san Francisco Greek. at Csmel's Hump
mountain. The mex, Ia, camel' were sen,
back with water 10 the abandoned mules.
one OF the mules 10 camp died. and tho rect
looked badly. Several of,he men were SICK.
|, appears. then. tha, tho camels have
fully ,iniiea,ei their reputation for endur.
anee and usefulne-. in ,h-r new home.
The mulO-. also. held out remarkably we'll.
bu, water was deali out TO them for two
day. alter the eamcls 60, ,hei: las. drink q.
Pecos.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1861-05-31
ONE DOLLAR AND FIFTY CENTS IN ADVANCE.
VOLUME %, NO. %.

cHIvAIsIe solbns,. The Chsrisstouisns
tell . good story q, their own sspsoss, which
will illustrate their want Of discipline. A
eoupAny vas tsspins guard o.. the ArssnAi.
The Colonel Of the Regiment, ps-sins By,
aw the sentinel ins,,so,iy 70 bic duty.
lie took away bic gun. tbeu entered the Ar
..nai. A subordinate othesr was eooeoc,ipe
Q cocktail.
"whers 10 the Csp,sin,' the Colonel
asked.
"Up stairs"
please to say to him tha. want 70 90
him."
"well. after I take . drink" said tho
.ubaltsrn. After swallowing his toddy. ho
ven, up stairs to the Captain.
I" The Colonel is down stairs and wants
to see you Captain"
"well, II he wants to sec me moro than
I do him, just toll him to walk up" aid
the Captain. who was lying on the bed.
The Colonel went up stAin and found the
Captain taking thing. easy. "sr. you
ought 10 bs drilling your company. Your
sentinel don't know how to do bis duty, and
I took his gun away from him"
"well, I dare Say he Was much obliged
to you. reckon he was tired Of carrying
IT,"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1861-05-31
To K,,r prrrru swr,r. d. Ea,ou Smith.

To Errr BrrrrR SwKrr ID. Edson Smith.
contributes to the American Agriculturist
the following direction. for preserving but
ter IN good condition for any length Of time.
10 May or June. when butter is plenty.
work 1t thoroughly two or three times. and
add at the las, working nearly one grain Of
saltpe,er and = teaspOOnful Of pulSerired
loaf sugar u each pound Of butter. Pack
il tightly in stone Jars to within TWO inches
oi the top. and ill the renainins space with
strong brine. Cover the jars tightly, and
bury them Ia the cellar bottom, where the
butter will keep uuhurt for long time.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1861-05-31

Az infant LOGIcr,S. A grandchild of
Dr. Emmons. when no. more than siI years
Of sge. came to him with trouble weigh.
Ing on her mind. "a. B. Gays the moon 10
made Of green cheese. and DON, believe
IT," "Dou't you believe i,' Why not'"
IL know !, isn't'" Z" Bot how do you
know" "I.i it. grandpa" Z" "Dont ak
me tha, question. you mus, End !, on. your
self" =" How shall ind |, on, ?" "You
must study into IT," She knew enough 10
re.or, to the frs, Of Genesis for information.
and like truly Emmons.like search. sho
ran into the study "l've found 10 out
the moon |. not made Of green cheese. for
the nom va. made before the cows were :"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1861-05-31

DR.. B,bipe,on used 10 tell story OF an
Irish gentleman, for whom he pre.cribedan
eme,ic. saying, My dear doctor. ii !. OF
no u.s your giving ms "A em4tic. l tried
it twice IN Dublin. and i, would no, stay on
my stomach either time. ;"
A romantic French chemist having burn
ei the body Of hl. friend. sItraetsi fr1n u
the iron that "a. contained IN the hOpi.
apd had t made is,o hnsrrrins. which
be wear, ia memory Oi be-, irisni.
Spur,oon nv sni thsn aye qa'i, s'oi
thing Brsthr.n." -AiI b.. ~ G0i
h.d rvfsrr.I the Construction u tie Ark -
comnuts- On naval aaair'. "a. ny of'n-
~ that IL -oslin'i ha'- t-ssn huiItys 20
rhama. II.si oaes ainun,.h-l s--is-
ring Christian - hs-srs let 80 p,.f
.souH rry,. si,s' sll. - - ngthiaS h-''-f
thss M.sp-iy.
Ms,hoi." aa Cs-l. sfsr-sri i0'i
Barl.,sh. % }. l,ts rscsiss slinr' IN hat
As,rl ractrr -il ssitn hsii 80 nseh
.r.ia go ~ ons.
Preatics ssy. thsrs !. tsrrihls -r To-
,ns thrsashssi a.. shais soanuy. Es,a
th, 80 bora inianb a., al 10 arms.
Mr.. P.rtiagtoa sIpru.-s. hsr apprshsn-
80 th.i ihs r-oPls ofiIs sah r-E'oa. .ill
tlssl b. d~.Ih. - ihs rsPsr' are e'DsianlJ
Announcing he Open,bs u another vein.
A thsolss,e.l ~rIsr ih,sk. too hin..s
-srs n.is ~ b. 10 .t-,inbcr. aud umbr,l-
ls..
Why .r, rot,to-- and wheat Ike tie
dol. oi oli' lIseau.s they have eyes ant
-cs not. ear. have they aud hear not.
Ri nose. are light houses TO warn VoysE.
or, on the -, Of life OF the coast Of MalA.
%. Jamaica. santa Cruz ani Holland.
Ifyou cannot have friends without con-
,inually ealsi,atipg them. the crop may nos
b. worth the trouble.
Hartley Coleridse. when asked which Of
word.wor,h's productions hs liked best. 70.
piled. Z" his daughter Dora
Whatever .. necessary to be done. can bs
done. Nature is too wise and beni6een.
to yoke necessity with impossibilisy.
There arc two classes Of disappointed low
ers-,hose who are disappointed before mar
rAse, and the more unhappy ones who arr
disappointed after il.
A country couple newly married. ssoppei
ut tho Gibson Houss In Cincinnatti, . few
days ago. and the groom called for souc
wine. When asked what kind, he replied
Z" We want the kind Of wine where the cork
pope ou. aud the liquor bOils up like sap.
suds."
Bella -" Really. Fi.,j~uss. ! am most
sorry that the political crisis has Affected
your financial Affairs % seriously "you ssy.
ba, pa says mus, scoeds from my engage.
ment with you 90 hereafter you will son-
.ider our proposed union forever dissolssd.
I shall always be glad to have you es1' oc-
casionally."
Be not penny. .wise; riches have wings.
and sometimes they ay away Of Themselves.
sometimes they must bs Bet flying 10 bring
10 more.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1861-05-31


Tur Docross joss An aneoio,e J.
amusing PARIS. IN which the actors are
lady and a physician, the latter being no
other than the celebrated Perry. we'll known
20 medical men in America. The docsor
was recently summoned To the mansion Of
q dutchess. residing In the Pauboars 81.
G.rmain, and has,ened TO obey the call,
which waso OF an immediate nature. us WAS
forthwith introduced to the bosdoir Of the
ari.tocratic dame. who, with tears IN her
eyes. pointed to hidsoGs li!tls monkey.
decked with costly laeos, aud writhing. IN
sres. apparent pain. upon an elegant vel
vet cushion.
Tho savant, at Grst hurt and humiliated
by the insult inflicted upon him. soon re-
gained hi. equanimiiy. and gravsly proceed.
ed TO fulfill his professional duty. After q
momsu,sry examination. the doctor OWNED
tho cause of tho ANIMALS distress; then.
noticing an infant child Of tho daehess
crawling upon tho door, he took the baby
IN his arms. fal. in pulss and coOlly said to
.he great lady--
Madame. your TIVE sons arc laborins
under an indigestion. Give them tea to
drink, and restrict them for fcv days to
simple diet. No other prescription (" nsce'.
ary."
And making polite bow to the duchess,
Pisrry departed, leaving bis pasroness 10 .
state Of s,ups6sd smsssnsa, and rage, easy
to imagine. bu, utterly impossible to dss.
cribs.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1861-05-31

While Fort Sumter and the harbor bat
,erics were exchanging iron compliments.
the otEcer, Of the Gee, outside the bar wGo
looking on with grea, in,ers', and power.
fui glas.c-..
"The rsbsl. have an awful advantage,
aid Commander p, they are twenty
n one"
"Ys." replied Captain p" bot you
know the race Is not always TO the strong"
"No. "aid Commander p. quickly
correcting this mi.quo,a,ion With his usual
admirable readine., .no. nor the battle
TO the Fleet, It seems; eh, Captain1'
Vanity Fair.