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St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-02
The Famine in SeceSSia.

The State of Mississippi is suffer-
ing from famine. An agent by the
name of Hawkins, appointed to solicit
aid at tho North for the poor of one
of the counties, received at Springfield,
Ill.,, enough to purchase one thousand
bushels Of corn for gratuitous distri-
button. The Brandon Miss. Repub-
lican, in referring to this fact, remarks
that " Major Hawkins took with him
list of the poor of his neighborhood,
who were unable to buy or pay freight,
and who were compelled to starvc un-
less assistance were rendered them
From his letter it will be seen that
the citizens of Springfield, the home
of Lincoln, have contributed one thou
sand bushels of corn, and that much
more will be contributed to relieve the
distress of the poor of this section"
The same paper adds, with some
bitterness, but at the same time with
an appreciation of the motives of the
donors
How humiliating to every Missis.
sippian to know that, after eursing ana
deaouneing The people of the North, as our
citizens have been in the habit of de.
nouncing them, ace are compelled 10 turn
around and beg them for bread, and hel
in turn are trying 10 klV us miiA kindness
by treating our agent with the great
est respect aud not only giving hin
more than he asked for, but paying
for the sacks to put it in. 1t certain
ly places us in very humiliating po
sition, aud we hear Major Hawkin,
abused for going there and begging
corn but we say he has done right
) and thousands of starving children
widows and orphans will bless hin
for his efforts to keep them from pei
ishing with hunger. Some narrow
minded, contemplate demagogues sa.
that the citizens of Illinois give u
corn because they fear us and wish t
get on good terms with us again. w
believe they are actuatcd by purel
!, Christian motives, and that they hav
# purer and better hearts than thos
If who make such charges. Whilst W
5 would rather labor day and nigl
{ from one years end to another tia
- beg either of them or Of any body els
we would not hesitate to beg if o,
little ones were starving.
The policy Of thus feeding Il
,g hungry" of the seeded States is plai
ht even if it were not dictated by high
of considerations Of human sympatl
~ and benevolence. Every bushel
m,n ~ corn thus given loosens prejudice
en- the mind of the recipient. Su
concessions We trust our sufleri
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-02

New YORK, April Is, 1861.
We have had an intense excitement.
A crowd of several thousands took
their stand in front of the Day Book
office and demanded that the Ameri-
can flag should be displayed. For
one hour and half the crowd halooed,
groaned and shouted. The police were
full fifty strong, and much trouble at
tended the keeping Of the peace. At
last the Day Book people ran up the
flag amid the cheers of the crowd.
The company adding many hudreds,
started on the run for tho Express,
and made the same demand. This
was at once responded to and the
name of the Journal of Commerce was
called out, and the immense mass
started on the gallop, yelling and
shouting.
Such sight one seldom sees. Old
and young, men in baizc, and men in
broadcloth, draymen, mechanics and
clerks mingled with fifty policemen,
all ran pelmell in all the streets and
lanes to the goal of their hope. In an
instant Wall street was full Broad
way to Water street was packed. In
a moment the usual demand was made.
A new flag was on hand-fung from
the window-the men in the counting
house leading the cheers-and the
crowd satisfied with what was done,
left the premises in peace. Had either
of those Offices refused to comply, an
assault would have followed by night
On Monday, Bcnnet of the Herald,
capitulated. The crowd that gathered
around was immense, and the news oi
the sacking Of two Philadelphia pa
pers being announced, additional pre-
cautions were taken by Mr. Bennetts
employees to avert similar calamity
/ During the day two large American
flags were displayed from the win
dows of the upper rooms on Fultol
street. Some of the crowd were ap
peased, and regarded the display o
the flags as indicative of a Union poll
cy on the part of that journal, anC
others ieered and hooted, exclaimin9
that the flag was disgraced by beins
suspended from that Office. At tn
same time an American ensign wa
hoisted on the bulletin of the Su
office, directly opposite. This wa
tremendously checrcd. A requisitio
was made on the police authoritie
for protection, which was answere
: by posse of men in citizens dress
n The men employed in the Heral
\ office were armed. The engineer ha
3 the donkey engine at work all tn
y time, and scalding water on han
e with which to dispersc the crowd
the event of hostile demonstrations
> On each floor of the building hos
% were coupled to the hydrants, to t
used in repelling an assault on IL
e editorial and composing rooms. Ol
r of the reporters is foreman of a fl
le company, and had all his comrades
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-02
Military Strength North and South.

By the returns made and published
in the army register Of 1859, it ap-
peared that the total number Of all
the enrolled militia in the several
States was 2,727, 900, of which num-
ber $40 900 are enrolled in the free
States, and l,O9S, 900 in all the slave
States. The number enrolled in the
seven seeded States was 100000.
We have 100000 of inhabitants
in the free States The seeding States
have about 100000 whites, and
1850, 900 slaves. The slave States
combined have little more than
5000, 900 whites, and about 100000
slaves, the latter being an element u
weakness.
The seeding States have no navy
and can have none. They are not a
maritime people and can neither build
nor sail ships. The few vessels they
have stolen are entirely useless to
them.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-02

The following Iowa editors have
been appointed Postmasters OF tleir
several localities
JB. Howell, of the Keokuk Gate
CITY: Mr.. Edwards, of the Mount
Pleasant Journal Mr.. Mahin, of the
Muscatine Journal Mr.. Wickersham,
of the Washington Press DR.. Boards
ley, of the Oskaloosa Herald Mr..
Knox, of the Indianola Visitor Mr..
Davis of the Wintersett Madisonian
Mr.. Maynard, of the Council Bluffs
Nonpareil Mr.. Drips, of the Maquo-
keta Excelsior Mr.. Daniels, OF the
Upton Advertiser Mr.. Davenport, OF
the Cedar Valley Times Mr.. Rich, OF
the Independence Guardian; Mr..
Cook, of the Eddyville Reporter.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-02

Southern brethren will receive in un-
measured abundance from the North
and West. The gaunt image of fam
inc, as it rises on the imagination, is
sufficiently pitlful to allay the iiercest
antipathes of parties and sections !;
and everything given to save fellow
beings from starvation is "twice
blcst."
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-02

The National Intelligencer says
that of the eleven hundred and ten Of
ficers whose names are on the Army
Register, the number Of designations
to this date since the secession move
ment commenced is cighty-six +; and
that, of eight hundred and six COM
missioned officers of the Navy, thirty
three have resigned from all causes
since the first of January, to which
should be added four lieutenants who
resigned in December, from their SYM
pathy with secession. OF the seventy
six commissioned officers of the Navy
from the Seeded States on the lst ol
January, fifty remain in the service
Henceforth there will be no more res
ignations accepted from parties sym
pathizing with secession. For dere
LECTION Of duty they will be court-mar
! tailed.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-02
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 as in
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, 1861-05-02
CARTER HOUSE,

MAIN STREET, CEDAR FALLS,
Blackjack County, ................ 'Io1fd'
This House having changed hands, and un'
dergoing thorough retittihg and remodellng,
Is now ready for the accommodation OF the pub
lie. 1t is situated in the business part o
Cedar Falls. The proprietor pledges himsel
that no pains will be spared To make his guests
comfortable. Stages for different parts Of the
country stop at this house. Iva
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-02
St. Charles City, Iowa, May 2, 1861.
The intelligenoer is the best advertis-
ing medium in Northern Iowa.

Will our friends send papers and
letters, intended for US, to 81. Charles
City, HoyI County, Iosoa and mol to
"St. Charles, Iowa" the latter Office
being two hundred miles from here.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-02


written by a slave holder in Mississip-
pi 1t fully corroborates previous
statements from the same section, Of
want, hard times and heavy taxes:
MISSISSIPPI, April :, 1861.
cordially approve the course old Mary land
has pursued i'll these secession times, and |
sincerely pray she may remain firm in the I'm
ion and if she has any regard for her own fu-
ture peace and happiness, she will do so, and
especially if she regards the stability of the
best Government that ever did or will exist.
Our situation here is truly deplorablc. We
are ground down with taxation and revenue;
all credit and confidence gone and not money
cnongh to even pay the taxes.
The people in the interior OF the country
are without bread OF meat, and without mon
ey or credit to buy, they had even to apply to
their enemies, the people of the West, for corn
on a credit, and they were generous enough to
give them thirty thousand bushels. Most OF
il was obtained from Old Abe immcdi-
ate neighbolhood. Ii the Border States re-
main firm, we cannot endure any length 0t
time this corrupt Southern Contcderacy.
The power OF the people has already been
taken from them, and is held by the few. We
begin to see it and feel it. | verify believe il
the question of a reunion was even now sub
mitted to vote OF the people it would be
carried by thousands Texas is already in
| commotion. North Alabama declare them.
/ selves in the Union, and intend to hold Fed
eral Court. The fire has already commenced
and it will in time burst forth here. Pcacea
| BILE secession is a humbug. We gain nothing
/ by it-our slaves are no more sccure-our ter
ritory is gone. Let all who desire the perma
nency of the institution by all means opPcs,
it. Bring down Canada to the border line
and your slaves are free and civil war woult
be inevitable Neither in your day or mint
would there he peace.
But our Southern demagogues and fire-eater
will, in their pompous way, tell you "CottoE
is King it will rule the world-but in tn
event of a war this king would be powerless
Who would then respectit! Its throne woul'
fall.
A few months ago the excitement was great
The blood was at fever heat Our street
were thronccd with these valiant men wear
ing coCkades. 1t was treason to name tn
Union, and | verify WAS afraid the scenes G
the French Revolution would be acted owe
in our midst bu' as the time for taX-payin
arrived, with il has come reflection the feel
ings of many of our people have cooled dow
to the proper temperature We can now spea
our sentiments, which / assure you is don
freely and boldly. Things cannot continu
long rs they are. Our merchants are dom
nothing our mechanics are out Of employ
ment, and our planters can scarcely raise MOI
} ey enough to buy provisions. Indeed man
of them cannot, and do not know what TO dC
believe l may safely say a man could hay
} raised, twelve months ago, 81, goo rs easy
he can raise $40 now.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-02
STIMSON'S HOTEL,

CoRYrp OF EAST WATER DETROIT STREETS,
-....... NIL Va UkEE.
This House is located in the business part OF
the City, convenient to the Cars and boats
o. 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, 1861-05-02

We guess the Confederated States had bette
ter not impose duty on Kentucky wnsa''
corn, rye, Farley and cats. ii they 40, t4ey
vii, fnd that il will go very much asainS.
the grain. Louis,,l!s Journal.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-02

'ture for Washington
Our gallant sons, 60 forth to day
Take up the battle cry
Fling Uut from every mountain height
Your banners To- the sky
The hour has come and Fraedom calls
70: every luyal son
Our nations proud and hUnorcl uame
Must yet again be won.
Our gallant sons, by all that's great
by all that, truly good,
Swear on y0u- ruuutryS altar now,
And seal your oath with bh'Od.
Swear to protect the glorious flag
For which your fathers fought
Swear to maintain your s!orious rights
Which they 80 dearly bought!
God help you IN your hour of need!
God help the true and brave
No coward heart or craven soul
His strul.g right arm shall rave.
Our gallant -on9 20 fDrth to day
Take up the battle cry
Unfuri your banuers 10 the breeze,
And trust in o;,d Most High.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-02
A Little Truth from Mississippi.

The Baltimore Patriot publishes the
following extract from private letter
written by a slave holder in Missssip-
pi. 1t fully corroborates previous
statements from the same section, Of
want, hard times and heavy taxes:
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-02
postrp.
IOWA'S GALLANT SONS,

The Dubuque Times publishes the following
lines, written by a lady Of that city, and ad-
dressed to the Iowa Volunteers on their de-
parture for Washington
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-02
THE
st. Geatlss Gitn snteIIigsnter
rsPrRIsIRD THURSDAY
By A. B. T. HILDRETH.
EDITOR PROPRIETOR.
PRICE, $500 A YEAR, IN ADVANCE.
OFFICE IN THE INTELlIGENCER BUILDING,
CORNER OF
MILL AND KELLY STREETS,
OPPOSITE PCBuC SQUARE,
et. Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa.

ANY person obtaining Ave subscribers, and forwarding
Che money shall be furnished with copy of the lEcl
xeneer fr this service long the number shall be
keIs good.
business pertaining to the PAPER can be transacted
with the Publisher any day at the ol'ce ct igbhca"n
Communications may be adircsscd TO the Editor, who
will promptly aud faithfully respond to them
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-02
TERMS OF ADVERTISING :

..".. AGENTS ISTELilGENCER:
AT s. N. PHrrENGnI, A Co, Newspaper Advertising
Agents No ll9 Nassau street, New York, and 10 state
Street, Boston.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-02
Letter From Gotham.

spondence Of the st. Charles City lnteuigcncer.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-02
Departure Of the Military from Dubuque.

The Dubuque Times gives the fol.
lowing particulars in reference to the
departure of the companies of militia
ry from that place
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-03-08
CONGRESSIONAL.

SENATE wv hen our report closed Yesterday,
Mr.. Wigfall was addressing the Senate on the
Inaugural address He said:
few months ago the acceptance Of the Crit
tenden resolutions might have prevented seces-
sion, but now, IL you were TO give the South q
piece Of blank paper aud tell them to write upon
IL any constitution they please, they would not
for single four years submit to the foreign poll
cy Of this Administration. AL the old Territorial
questions are gone by; squatter sovereignty IL a
dead issue, res ddIEdiedtd; the question 10 not
territory but IL is the denial that slaves are prop
ertv everywhere that constitutes the ground OF
difference between the two sections.
Before concluding his remarks, Mr.. w for a
third time, repeated the warning that II the Gov
eminent Of the United States did not remove their
troops from sour forts we will remove them"
Mr.. Douglas replied that he (Mr Douglas) had
no connection or communication with this adj
ministration, and only judged Of Its policy by the
same means which were In the reach Of every
Senator-namely: the inaugural itself. He bad
come to the conclusion that the policy OF the
President would be peaceful. and he rejoiced In
that conclusion. He was with the President when
he was for peace. and against him when he should
change his policy to that Of war. He thong bit that
but for the holding Of Forts Pickens and Sumter
there would be no danger Of collision. He argued
that II was impossible for Major Anderson to hold
out much longer, and that 1t was equally impos-
sible to reinforce him.
The discussion was prolonged between Senators
Douglas and Wigfall until a late hour; when, on
motion Of Mr.. Fessenden, the Senate adjourned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-03-08
Book Notices.

HISTORY OF THE UNITED NETHRRLANps FROM
THE DEATH OF WILLIAM THE SILENT TO THE
SYNOD OF DoRT. BY JohE Lothrop Motley
Harper d Brothers, n. Y.
We are indebted to the publishers, through
Taylor d Maury, for copy Of this work which
Is now receiving such unstinted praise from
European as well as American critics. As ha.
been remarked, It is seldom that an American
author receives from foreign critics tribute &C
unanimous to his ability, impartiality and breadth
Of views. In these volumes we have an insig h,
to all the hidden intrigues of the Courts of PHILIP
the Prudent, Of Henry Of valois, and Elizabeth
Of England; and, as well, a narrative Of the more
stirring events Of their times Of singular anima
ton and interest or fascinating attraction, too
are the historical portraits painted with grea
breadth and force; as Of Philip, William the
Silent, Alexander Farnese, Henry of valois, Henry
OF Navarro, Henry Of Guise, Queen Elizabeth
and the notables Of her Court, Leicester, Raleigh
Walsingham, Burghley, and Sidney DIR. Mot
ley in the preparation Of his work has had the
advantage Of access to the State archives of Lon.
don, Paris, Brussels, and the Hague, and ha,
made capital use Of these valuable resources
The handsome style In which the work tive
volumes) has been Issued by the Harpers Is well
as the moderate price especially in view Of the
fact that 1t. is coPy-righD will not of course
lessen Its popularity with the public.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-03-08

TEE NEw YORK TINES ON APPOINTMENT. To
OTFIcz.-The New York Times, In a series OF
articles, is now doing its political friends in the
Government infinite service df they will blu,
heed its counsels) In connection with the subject
of appointments to office. Ii is warning them
with great force against appointing unit men to
stations Of responsibility rewards for partizan
services.
Surely, a. It s patent that the disasters that have
overwhelmed the Democratic party grew for the
most part out Of suctioneering of all Government
posts, from the highest to the lowest,-the bids
being purely pertizan services-the present Ad-
ministration should have warning enough before
It's eyes to prevent it from running the same mad
career. The spoils doctrine has not only proved
the eventual destruction of the Democratic party.
but bids fair to prove the eventual destruction of
the Unen for full share Of the national troubles
Of the times grow out Of the persistent dems-
gogism and utter lack Of principle in whic b
politicians OF the Democratic party, high and
low, have been by degrees educated, through the
practise Of putting up the Offices, contracts, priv
tleges, trusts and honors of the Government in al
Its departments, as rewards to be paid for partIzan
services only.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-03-08

CSrouSDED RuMoRs, &c.-Our contemporaries
are publishing rumors that various local District
ofColumbia) new appointments have already been
made. There can be no foundation for them,
whatever One Of them says that Mr.. ]. Hollins
McBlair has been appointed Commissioner Of the
Public Buildings, and DR.. Wallace, Of Spring
field, Ill, "a brother-in-law Of President Lincoln }
Marshal Of this District The candidates for these
orhces OF course numerous. Besides Mr.
McBlair for the Commissionership Of Public
Buildings, we have Capt. Nathan Darling, Mr.
Sam. Strong, MIR West, Mr.. Job Angus, Mr.
Ira 6oodnow, DR.. Kemp of ILL.,, Mr.. Fitzhugh of
Ill, Mr.. Geo. Plant, et al
For the Marshalship we hear Of Mr.. b. b
French, Mr.. Richard Wallach, Mr.. George Har-
rington, and Mr.. Jas. f. Wise Of the District of
Columbia; Mr.. Harvey, OF Philadelphia, Pa,
washington correspondent Of the North Amsri-
eaH) Col. Lammon, Of Springfield, H., Mr.
Lucas, Of Ill, POSTMASTER III Of r y etaI
For the Navy Agency here, we hear Of Mr. A.
w. Fletcher, and DR.. Bowen.
For our City Pos. Office, Mr.. Nathan Sergeant,
and Mr. Lewis Clephane.
For Superintendent Of the District Penitentiary,
Mr.. Gerhardt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-03-08

hooRsAck, DousrLEss.-The telegraph yes
terday brought US story from New Orlean,
saying that the people Of Texas had voted by .
majority Of to accept the ordinance OF sece,
sion imposed upon them by their recent Conyen
ton.
We do not believe a word Of 1t. On the con.
nary, when the truth reaches here, It will doubt
less be found that hardly a majority Of the vote
Polled by Texas in the Presidential election wa,
Poled In this election; and further that the wh,le
vote for acquiescence In the ordinance has no,
reached one third the whole vote polled at the
Presidential election.
thousand to one, the story turns out as utterly
untrue as The late story that sam Houston favor,
secession, which he has recently taken occasion
10 deny with bis usual emphasis, over his owl
signature.