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Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-12-05

We have on hand an extensive assortment
of Ledger, Cap, Letter, and Note Papers from
the best mills in Europe and America: Print
ing and Wrapping Papers of every variety;
Cards, Card Boards Premium Straw Boards
Binders and trunk Boards; Tissue and Shoe
Papers Press Boards and Bond Papers Play.
ing Cards Steel Pens; Pencils; Every vari-
ETY. of Irvine and all other articles usually
found in an extensive Paper Ware House.
Particular attention paid to keeping colored
mediums and other varieties of colored Pa
pers The highest price in cash paid for rag:
and rope.
Aprilc 1861. l6yl
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-12-05
Blacksmiths and Machinists.

We have always had the best stock i'm your
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Bar, Bundle and Sheet Iron, all descrip-
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anything you can find elsewhere. We have
always taken great pains to get a good article
also our Shoe Shape and Nail Rods. A full
stock always on hand of Carriage and Tire
Bolts, Files and Rasps, Borax, Anvils, Vices.
Thimble Skeins. Bellows, Stock and Dies,
Bkacksmiths' and Machinists' tools generally.
Carpenters and House Builders,
COOpERS,
Cabinet Makers aud Upholsterers!
Full stock of goods i'm your line always on
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Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-12-05

MoGUFFY'S SPELLING BOOKS for sale
1vl by A. B. +. HILDRETH.
Charles City, Oct. %, 1861.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-12-05
ROPE.
NaZrO's Axes

We have introduced new Axe the past sea-
son, made expressly for us, and of the best
material, and warranted the sale of which
has been very heavy, far exceeding our most
sanguine expectations, thereby proving that
We have succeeded in getting an axe superior
to any that has been heretofore sold i'm the
market Those who have not tried the same
will find, on purchasing this, an article to suit
their customers over all others
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-12-05

McGUFFY'S READERS fov sale by
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Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-12-05
BROOM MAKERS.

We keep on hand full stock of Red Blue
and Purple Broom Twine, also tying, and 9TH
er kinds of twine used by Broom Makers, also
TIMED BROOM WIRE, a very superior article
We call your attention to the very superior
quality of our Twines and Wire, rs a good
deal of a very inferior article is sold by some
iaaIars
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-12-05

The Twelfth Iowa Regiment left Du.
buque for st. Louis on the 28th.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-12-05
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We will endeavor to make our prices to suit
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Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-12-05
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in the state and the Code OF Iowa declares il Is crime
punishable by hne Imprisonment for any company
do business in violation Of laws yet many
pretended companies in State well as othel
states that in direct violation Of law swindng the
people Of Iowa Of thousands Of dollars annually with
perfect immunity.
The recurring accidents of property being destroy
cd by fire and lightning, often sweeping away blow
that which Il has taken many years Of lifetime
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should admonsh every TO seek protection especially
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A. e. RICH, Of West Union our General Agent for
Northern Iowa and Minnesota Is duly authorized to ap
point Agents, make assignments and ssus policies. Ac
tive agents wanted to every county. Men with
good business talents make the business very prota
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Union fayeste Co. Iowa.
A. w. FRENCH, Of 81. Charles City will take ap-
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Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-12-05
Milwaukee Made Horse Nails
GUN SMITHS.

We keep on hand full stock of Gun Trim
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TIMERS STOCK.
Tin plate, Sheet Iron, Sheet Zinc, Pig Tin
Pig Lead. Copper Bottoms, Wire. Pressed Tin
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Timed Copper, Roy 4 Wilcox's celebrated
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Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-12-05

FINOY BOOKS, Of various kinds. for children
l. for sale by A. b. +. HILDRETH.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-12-05

An average stock of 1000 kegs of Nails al
ways on hand, and will be sold at the very
lowest price for best quality Barrel Lath and
Single Nails Fence, Finishing, Clinch Nails
Cut and Wrought Spike
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-12-05

II ErTER PAPER, Envelopes, Ink, Pens, &c
IL for sale by A. b. i. HILDRETH.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-12-05
f. w. CROSBY,
Bridge Builder,

which cannot be surpassed in strength, dura-
bility and economy of structure.
ALL BRIDGES WARRANTED.
In regard to his work, his promptness and
reliability, he respectfully refers to the follow
ing gentlemen Hon. Leander Clark, Toledo
Iowa; Fl. Smith and r. K Hankinson, Buck
ingham. Tama county. Iowa G. w. Levalley
Marvin Reeves, and c. I. SIneed, of Waverly
Bremen county, Iowa.
Address the undersigned, at Toledo, Tams
county Iowa or ut Waverly. Bremen county
Iowa. T. w. CROSBY.
February ~, 1861. 7tf
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1861-12-05

JOHN NILES, President; THOS. GREEN Treasurer
MILTON BRIGGS, Secretary A. f. RICH, General Agent.
81. Charles City, August 10th, 1861.
Certificate from the Secretary of State
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-02-02

Il Is announced that the first proposition Of
the Virginia Board Of Commissioners at
Washington viii be to request the with
draWal Of troops from the Federal Capital,
guaranteeing, in that csse, that no hostile
demonstrations shall be made. We don't
believe any attention viii be paid to such q
demand; certainly none should be. It's too
much ike the demand Of South Carolina for
the withdrawal Of troops from Fort Sumter
Virginia 'honor'' is good thing, and much
boastsd Of, but in this case, Northern men,
cannon and muskets are better. These Vir-
ginia Commissioners are doubtless men Of
unquesti0ned honesty, who would themselves
do what they could to fulfil such promise,
but they DO not come from the dangerous
classes. We have no fear from the educated
and intelligent Virginia gentlemen, but the
despsradoes come from the classes which take
the Richuond Enquirer as their guide, and
who are as rabid as the Vigilance Commit
tees Of the Cotton States. They would pay
but little heed to any guarantees from the
Commissioners. Harpers Ferry, With its
Arsenal, is in Virginia, within easy distance
from the Capital, and in 8 condition to ren-
der it an easy capture to Firginians Il is
now held By single company Of .. S.
troops, whose captain is in svOwed sympathy
with the Eecessionists. This post should also
be immediatsly reinforced.
Then there is Maryland on the other side,
which has declared that no Northern muscle
or military shall pass through her territory
to proises the Capitol. She must be kept
watch Of as there Is little likelihood Of
her Subscribing to the proposition Of Yir-
giaia. The s'ropghE' Of Baltimore are not
the ones to pay special regard to pledges
from anyq uarter, when it interferes with
their prospect Of aght or with the pay
they would get for performing the rufian's
work.
We may concede the honesty Of the Com
missionsrs, but We cannot accsde to their de-
nands.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-02-02

The Charleston correspondent of the n
7. Times says, in late letter:

The Charleston correspondent Of the N
7. Times says, in late letter
"An Charlestonian eyes are eagerly
stretched towards Virginia. Oh, how hey
dread the positive conservatism of the 'Old
Dominion, and how they pour horrid vials
of wrath on that magnificent plea of Clemens
for peace and eternal unity. The MsrcuTu
man, who breakfasts, lunches, dimes and sups
on Northern humanity, says that 1--WE should
crush as we, would viper, any man who
would whisper in our ears the word recon
struction !"
It is matter Of great surprise here that a
certain leading sheet in your city should give
circulation to the monstrous rumor concern
ing Major Anderson's intended surrender of
Sumter when Lincoln assumes the Presiden-
tial reins. South Oarolinians are brave if
they are so rash, and they worship bravery
in others, They know and feel thar the COM
mander of that island fort that sternly
frowns on their city, and who holds the
lives of this people in his iron will, is perfect
u iRcorTuphble His father was a hero, and
defended this city against the British. His
mother was Of the same blood as Chief JUS
tic Marshall, Of Virginia, and he himself is
allied By marriage TO q daughter Of the gal
liant Clinch, Of Georgia. His being born in
Slave State, and allied By marriage to
one, has nothing to do with his patriotism
now, or his fancied position hereafter. An
author, a soldier, and gentleman, a man Of
strict religious sentiments, Major Anderson
is looked upon here as sound to tie core in
his devotion to the Unien which they have
cast out, and they know he will defend him
selfif called upon, even though be may hurI
destruction on Moultrie, Pinckney, and
Charleston itself"
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-02-02
- IL lhs -.


We ecmmence this morning the puo'lca-
ton of ne speech delivered in the House
Of representatives. JaHeagy l7th, BY Hon.
Jas. Il. Ashley Of The Toledo District. The
speeca Is ono Of The most exhaustive Of The
session. ana IS well worth the.oAreful reading
Of every voter in tie country. Il takes ~
the dilIsreas points Of dispute and disPOses
Of them with q mastery hand, sweeping
away objections and piling up arguments
until bis position becomes a Fort Sumter, op-
posing its slsra fa5is and solid bastiOns to ali
the shafng opponents who play with their
harmless batteries around it.
Nr. Ashley frsf speaks Of the Onion, its
foundation and is blessings He asks "what
are the usnrpadons or the acts Of oppression
which have bean committed by the Govern
msnt or Northern States governments, to
Justify rsyclutionqn he sees no adequate cause
for the ''criais" and believed no good would
result from the appointment the Commit
tee Of So as has proved 10 be the result
That sppointne1t tacitly admitted that there
was necessity for it which he does not be
Hsveto be the case. '.Crissa seem to be a
chronic disease in American politics, but
this revolution is fast getting beyond the
control Of iis authors. he then reyisEs the
political excitemonts which have eouvnlsed
the countrY sincs its Foundation. Iu noting
the decline and death Of the old Wing party,
he pays e high tribute to Daniel Webster,
EWhoss last fatal step should be a perpetual
warning to all that come after him"
He speaks then Of the present revolution
and its prospects. South Carolina has not
more than ffy-fTe thousand men over TWEEN
ty-ons yeass Of age: Of these about two
thirds are tenants Of thep planters. She has less
than twenty-five thousand men who have
property 70 Be taxed. He quotes from Mr-
Boyce, Of former Congress TO show that
South Carolina cannot become a nation.
Wehave q complex government uniting
State and National Governments under
the ssms territorial jurisdiction. Every
loyal citizen is subject to both these govern
msnb. Ee quotes from the Constitution to
show the powers prohibited to the states, and
to show that there Is no necessity for a con
fict between the two governments. The his
tory Of our Government Is the best evidence
Of its practicability. Mr. Ashley quotes from
the patriotic men Of the Revolution and from
the Constitution to show the desire for a per
feet and perpetual Union.
He says it is clearly the duty Of the Gen.
eral Government to protect loyal citizens il
the exercise Of their rights BY force, if thai
becomes necessary, and if such are found il
States where the majority rise in rebellion
to the Government they must be protected
The doctrine that the Government must re.
move, If necessary, the cause that produced
the rebellion, is no new one, He quotes au-
thoriaes in support Of .his position.
But We eannot, IN half a column, give
any jass abstract Of this able speech. It is
itself condensed, that no abstract can well
be made. Read it one and all, as we pub
lsh It from day TO day.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-02-02
wbnt thoy mink Of it Abroad.

A gentleman in Springfield, Illinois, fur
nishes for publication the following extract
Of letter, from the "oIdest financial friend
Of the State in Europe, on the subject of Sc
cession:
81 cannot conceal from yop the fact that
the credit of the United States Government
is now on trial in Europe. By the last steam
er we hear Of plans Of concession and Of
compromise with those who are openly de-
fying the laws. Now, it is not my purpose to
discuss the merit or the motive Of any OF
those projects, but must tel you II your Gov
ernment entertain anyplan ofooncession at the
present moment-if It have to ptrehass tks
permission to peacefully iaazgurats The lalgfll-
b elected Prssidsni-its credit win receive a
fearful blow IN Europe. You must expect to
have Federal stocks sent back in large guam
titles from England and the Continent. Peo.
pie viii not trust a Government which, when
is foundations are attacked, instead Of firmly
dpholding Law and order, compromises with
traitors. We have had enough Of Peruvian
and Mexican Bonds, and shall be careful net
70 retain those Of q GoTlrnment whose poll
oy q soaeSsioE 70 aaysby."
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-02-02
snnth CnroIinn,n uItImnturn.

Col. Hayne will probably leave Washing
ton to-day with the Presidents reply to the
South Carolina ultimatum. He will reach
homo in a day or two, and then Fort Sumter
will probably be attacked. If it Is true, as
reported, that no vessels Of size sufficient to
cope with the batteries on Morris Island, can
cross the bar, then there is no hope for the
Fort, beyond what resistance can be made
by the gallant but diminutive garrison. A
correspondent of the Cincinnati Gazette pro-
poses to use the Winans steamer to reinforce
Fort Sumter.
fThIs vessel is built Of iron, is immense ly
strong, and attains high rate Of speed. She
has capacity for all that is required in men
and supplies. She obeys the helm like a
thing Of life; has very light draft Of water,
and any pilot, as well acquainted with the
harbor Of Charleston ss the writer is with
those Of several eastern cities, could take hsr
straight to her destination, without the aid
of buoys to guide, or Lighthouses to warn
him. The hour Of twilight would carry her
safely over the outer bar, and, fer the rest
she would need only the stars of heaven.
The chances of injury by the enemy,s bat
teries would be greatly lessened by the absence
of DAYLIGHT but If this be indispensable the
danger Of mishap must be very slight for a
cannon ball must strike her exactly amid
ships (the location of her peculiar propel-
Ter, OF the precise line of her axis-other-
wiss the shot would glance as harmless
from the side 40 hail-Stones from house
top.n
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-02-02
A New U.s FOR Ps.tn.o slanp..

A correspondent OF the New York Times
writing from California has an amusing story
to tell, the particulars Of which happened at
Fort Yuma, IN Arizona. He says: They have
little fun even in that awful place sometimes,
and an officer was telling me the other day
how be lost his postage stamps. he bad sent
up here for some twenty dollars worth, and
had left them on his table. Now the habits,
manners and customs thereabouts are con-
siderably on the free-and easy style, and the
Indians are allowedto run around the garrison
ad iibitHm, If they behave themselves and don't
steal. On this occasion a young squaW, who
had the run Of the quarters, and was very
much at home anywheres and eyeryWheres,
happened to stray into my friends room, and
seeing the postage stamps, began 10 examine
them with great curiosity She discovered they
would stick, if vet, and forthwith happy idea
struck her. Now the fashionable dress of the
ladies Of her class in that warm climate is Of
the briefest description. She was ambitious to
dress up and excite the envy Of the other Poca-
hontases. So she went in on the postal eurren-
cy, and much to the astonishment ofthe gaFri-
son, made her appearance presently on the
parade ground entirely covered over with post
age stamps. She was stuck all over with Ben
iamil Franklin, and the Father ofhis country
was plastered all over her lsdyship's glossy
skin indiscriminately,i regardless Of dignity
and decency. The f'roar" that greeted her
from the commanding officer down to the
drummer-boy was loud enough 70 be heard
nearly at head quarters in San Francisco, but
Indian like, she preserved her equanimity
aud did not seem at ell disconnected, but
sailed OFF with the step and air Of genuine
Princess, while my friend rushed into his
quarters to discover himself minus bic twenty
dollars worth of postage stamps, ard that
what was intended for the mail had been ap-
propriated to the female. She might have
been put in the overland coach and gone
thTough-she certainly could not have been
stopped for want Of being prepaid. I
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-02-02
PonnInrion Of ririnnra.

The official sbstraet of the census returns
for Illinois put down the whole white pop
ulation at one million siI hundred and ninety
one thousand two hundred and thirty-eight,
and the ratio Of Congressional representa-
ton one hundred and tWenty-seven thousand
two hundred and sixteen. This gives Illinois
thirteen Representatives, and a fraction Of
thirty-seven thousand four hundred and
thirty.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-02-02
The Emperor napoleon Goes sl.atIus.

Iue ElnReEoE Napoleon oFoea HAalAhgs &
Napoleon III. has appeared among tie
skaters on the lake in the BOis de Bozlogne
this winter. BE was soon recognized by
some men wearing blouses, who raised cry
Of "Here is the Emperor Yivs 2 EmpsTArF p
The cry attracted universal attention, and
every body ran and everybody cheered. The
Emperor continued to skate, apparently
delighted at the enthusiastic reception he
met With. The people appeared to feel that
great compliment was paid to them by the
confidence with which the Emperor, unat-
tended, mixed among them The Emperor
seeing child in q sledgs, pushed forward
BY a nursery-maid, took the place Of the
servant and drove the sledge. Having
amused himself for about half an hour, more
like schOOlbOy enjoying a holiday than an
Emperor, he left as quietly as he came.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-02-02

~ SnP we iolic5Wine from the Leader.
s.'sI .s'as ~ .nink With the Tribune that
!. = go ~ yonstitatiou by amendment come
~. = '4D 0rittenden amendment win be uncon-
autional L Is the Leader stripe Of Higher
Law politicians, that consider The Constitu-
ton Unconstitutional, not fancy or Douglas
The Plain Dealer knew very well tb. the
extract We published yesle day morning, and
to which the above refers, was not original,
but credited in the LEADER to another paper
But We cannot expect honesty IN the Plain
Dealer.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-02-02
IN. NnrIrntior Of the nIl..i..Ippl.

"Belore the Louisiana Convention adjourn.
ed, the resolution accompanying the ordi-
nance, declaring the right Of free navigation
Of the Mississippi river and tributaries to all
friendly States, and the right Of egress and
ingTess to boats Of the Mississippi by all
friendly States and powers passed unani.
mously."
That action was all a blind, intended to
have its effect upon the wavering States, but
never intended to be carried out in practice.
Let the disuniOnscheme go on, and Northern
boats will be stopped. captured, and seized ai
the property Of the State.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-02-02
o. com,nIttea orReoeptlon

The following gentlemen compose the
joint Committee to meet the President elect
at indianapolis and escort him to Columbus.
From the Seaate-Ncssers. Monroe, Cupry
snd Holmes.
lFrom the HOuse-Messers. Brown Of
Miami, Scott of Warren, Baldwin, Woleh
and Flagg.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-02-02
sTATE OF CONNEoTICUT

J
. Barzillai Hudson, President pro tenn, and Joseph
III Sprague. Secretary Of the Charter Oak Fire and
Marine Insurance Company, being severaliy sworn,
depOse and say, that the foregoing fun. true and
correct staten Of the affairs Of the said company;
that the said Insurance Company u the boua fde
actual cash capital In vested in stocks and bonds
in MORTGAGES on real estate, worth double the
amount for which the same is mortgaged that the.
above described investments, nor any part thereof
made for the benefit Of any individual exercising
authority In the management of said company either
President, Secretary, Treasurer, Director or 9TH
erWisei that the MORTGAGES above described have
not been assigned nor m any manner released OF
impaired By said company; and that they are the
above described officers Of the said Insurance Com
pany; b. HU DSuN, President pro tenn.
Jos. H. SPRAGUE, SECRETARY.
Subscribed and BWsrn be3or ne, this 23d day Of
January, 1851. In witness whereof, have hereunto
set my hand and affixed my oflcial seal at Hartford,
Conn. EDW'D GOODMAN,
Commission. risiding in
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-02-02

FRrroxr ARR1vED.-COl. John C. FIRE.
mont the celebrated explorer, and the can
didate for the Presidency of the Republican
party IN 1855, arrived in New York BY fhe
Ariel. Ar. Fremont comes, it is said, on
business connected with bis Marippsa claim
and mining company. Their rights are now
fully recognized BY all the tenants, and the
community is as orderly and prosperous q
one As any in California. The company it
salf IL Is also doing svsry large and profitable
business