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St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-04-25
From Montgomery.

The Montgomery dispatches say that Gene.
raj Pillow guarantees to raise 10, 900 men in
Tennessee in twenty days if President Davis
will accept of them, and there is no doubt but
that he will. Hon. A. II. Stevens in Atlanta.
Georgia, said that it would require seventy
five times seventy five thousand men to in
timidate the Confederated States, and then it
would not be done. OF the 81, 900 troops
called out, 5000 are from each State except
Florida, the number from that State being
1000. A gentleman OF Montgomery has
taken Sl25, 900 Of the Confederated Loan at
be from $4,000 to 100. 900 men in the field in
less than 80 days. The government is likely
to get large amounts of money from the
European ship-builders.
President Davis will vacate his scat at Mont
gomery, the Vice-President assuming the du.
ties, and will make his head quarters at Rich
mond in ten days, with Gen. Beauregard as
second in command. Gen. Bragg can take
care of Pensacola. The public are delighted
that the uncertainty is at an end, and are now
entirely justified in driving invaders from our
soil. No one feels a particle Of doubt as to
the result, and the only regret is that Presi-
dent Lincoln does not head the expedition.
The Cabinet were in council on the 10th. Mr.
Lincoln's proclamation was read amidst bursts
of laughter The Secretary of War authorizes
the statement that $4,000 more troops were
called out to-day to meet Lincoln's men.
The Cabinet had a long session April II. A
dred and fifty thousand more troops into the
field.
Aren't the rebels good at gassing!
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-04-25
WISCONSIN.

In Milwaukee an immense meeting was held
at the Chamber of Commerce. Men of all
parties participated, and the excitement was
very great. The feeling is unanimous for as
serting the authority Of the Government, and
crowds of men are offering their services to the
Adjutant General. Three Volunteer Rifle Com
panies were formed in one day. The prepara-
tons for war are decided and unmistakable.
At Oshkosh the news of the surrender of
Fort Sumpter, and the stirring events follow
ing it, raised the excitement among citizens to
the highest pitch. This county alone would
easily furnish the quota of volunteers required
from Wisconsin. Citizens generally, irrespec-
tive Of party, are determined to stand by the
flag Of our country at any and all hazards, I'M
til the last traces of treason are wiped out.
At GAINESVILLE large and enthusiastic Union
meeting was held. Resolutions were adopted
pledging the citizens of GAINESVILLE, without
distinction Of party, to support the Govern
ment. National honor" they say, de
mands that all forts which have been seized
by traitors should Immediately be retaken,
and we will aid to bring about that result"
At Madison, April 10th, the Governor Is
sued his proclamation, inviting the patriotic
and loyal citizens of the State to enroll them
selves into companies of 70 men each, and to
advise the Executive of their readiness to mus
ter into service Immediately. The Governor
closes by saying "In times Of public dam
ger bad men grow bold and reckless, the prop
erty of citizens becomes unsafe, and both pub
lie and private rights are liable to be jeopar-
died. enjoin upon all administrative and
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-04-25
OHIO.

At Cincinnati the Chief Of Police, Dudley,
seized thirty boxes of guns on the Ohio No
3-23, marked G. T. Little Rock, and seven
boxes marked l.. X. Memphis. Also five boxes
for Memphis on the steamer Glendale-re-
shipped from the steamer Fanny McDurive on
Monday last. Great crowd on the landing and
excitement high. The guns were shipped at
Parkersburg, Virginia, and are supposed to
have come from Harper's Ferry A very
heavy shipment of powder was also stopped.
A large consignment of Bacon for Charleston
via Nashville, was taken off the steamer Gen.
Ward this morning. Steamers have been pro-
hibited from taking provisions South. Two
steamers KAYE been chartered to act as police
boats, thoroughly armed, and will stop and
search all passing steamers. Three companies
of troops left on the 18th for the rendezvous at
Columbus. Enlistment at Newport barracks
very brisk. The city volunteer companies are
all full, and more men are Offering than can
be accepted
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-04-25

The impromptu meeting of the citi
zens of St. Charles and vicinity, on
Saturday, to take into consideration
the imported state of the American
Union, was enthusiastic and spirited
Gilbert's Hall was thronged to reple,
ton with the honest and patriotic yeo.
many of the place. But two gentle.
men present showed themselves the
friends of secession, aud it was graft.
lying to witness that our entire popu.
latlon with those exccptions) are
warm and ardently devoted to the
cause Of maintaining the Union and
the Constitution, and in favor Of en-.
forcing the laws with all the powers
Of the general Government. Reb,
lion and treason will find poor res,
ing place among the Hawkeyes.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-04-25
IIarPer's Ferry Armory Deserted and
Blown Uni

Lieut. Jones, in command at Harper's Ferry, finding
that two three thousand Virginia troops were on their
way TO seize the US Aarmory there and knowing that
it would be impossible for him defend it, ordered the
men to put piles Of powder in in all the buildings
and then waited Quietly the approach of the picket guard
He gave the alarm and the garrison was fired together
with out houses carpenter shops and powder fuses and
then began to retreat The citizens OF Harpers Ferry
who were evidently league with party advancing to
seize the arsenal, were instantly in They pursued
and killed two regulars few others deserted before
they reached Hagerstown. They marched all night and
missing the railroad train at Hagersown took omnibuses
to Chambersburg They fed by the people and re-
ceved with cheers along the route to Carlisle Lieut.
Jones the Federal troops rushed the Poo
mac bridge at Harper Ferry the people rushed the
Arsenal and he believes large numbers persisted by the
explosion. He the light Of the burning buildings for
many miles. Virginia troops to the number of 500
have possession Of the town Of arpers Ferry Cannon
planted on adjacent hills and soldiers distributed
in all directions II Is said there Union there
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-04-25

The Democratic journals seem to be
DESTROYS of making the Republican
party responsible for nearly every ca.
tastrophe that is happening to the
country. This is but natural, since
the great mischief done to the Demo.
cratic party in the election of Presi
dent Lincoln, and the pitching out OF
office, neck and heels, of SO many OF
their corrupt and proAigate crew.
Not only do these beautiful and hon.
est worthless charge the Republicans
with causing disunion, and civil war
but they say we are the cause of the
depreciation of Illipois and Wisconsin
currency! Now, how wicked this
was on the part of the Republicans of
the United States 1t cannot be that
they seriously intended it. Had they
at once supposed the banks of Illinois
would go down, it would be charity
to believe they would have dropped
Lincoln and voted for Breckenridge /!
1t shows a sad want of foresight, we
admit but then too much ought not
to be expected Of" Waek Republicans ,
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-04-25
st. Charles Farmers Club,

The St. Charles Farmers Club me,
Saturday evening, April 18th, at the
School House in sub-district No. 3
The Secretary being absent, A. w.
French was chosen Secretary, pro tenn.
The meeting proceeded TO the election
of officers, with the following result :
Maxwell Ireland, President j. W.
Smith, Secretary A. B. F. Hildreth,
A. w. French, aud Albert Anderson
Business Committee. The distribution
of seeds received from Gen. Wilson
Secretary of the Iowa Agricultural
College, was assigned to the Secretary
j. w. Smith The Business Commit
tees were instructed to call the nexl
meeting and fix time and place of meet
ing. A. w. FRENCH, Sec. pro tenn.
Mr.. Hildreth declines the above ap
pointmcnt.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-04-25
The SinewS Of War.

Never were the Northern States ir
q better condition to support the ex'
pense of war than at the present
time. While famine and scarcity of
money are staring our rebel neigh
bors in the face, at the North money
is unusually plenty and provisions ex-
list in enormous quantities. The odds
in the number of soldiers that can be
furnished is also largely against the
rebel Confcderacy. tits reported that
within thirty days two hundred and
fifty thousand soldiers will be or
gained and ready for duty in the
Northern States, while the bankers
and capitalists are ready to pour out
their money as freely as water. Wall
street alone proposes to furnish hun
dred millions of dollars, and more if
needed. Three banks in Connecticut
rendered $4,000. In Rhode Island
one bank rendered $25, 900, and the
Legislature appropriated $500, 900,
while the Governor proposes to march
at the head of the regiment which lit.
tie Rhody has already raised. State
street in Boston tenders 81 900, 900,
and private citizens of that city are
offering large sums. New Hampshire
is also prompt to answer the call for
men and money. Maine will do like
wise. In Pennsylvania the enthusiasm
is unbounded She is determined not
to be outdone by New York. Ohio,
Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minneso-
ia and Iowa will do their full share in
sustaining the Government. If they
have not as much money as the older
States, they have a greater surplus of
grain and provisions. 1t cannot be
that this war will be of long duration.
We know that Southern chivalry" is
plucky, but this time, if never before,
they will be taught that Northern men
can fight, and that they will fight.
Next to our hearthstoncs, our nation
atty is the dearest boon on earth. 4
aohole Union is the prize we contend
for. This we will fight for, and this
we will maintain, even at the cost of
a standing army to hold the rebel
States as conquered provinces in all
time to come. Let patriots make the
heavens echo with shouts of joy, that
the time will speedily come when Free
dom shall be national and slavery sec
tional-or rather that there will be no
slavery under the great Government
which our fathers founded in peril and
blood. That government shall not be
broken up, nor, in the end, shall
slave pollute her soil. Who would
not contend for such boon?
Breathes there man with soul SO dead,
Who never to himself hath said,
This is my own, my native land"
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-04-25
St. Charles City, Iowa, April %, 1861.
The News.

The President is not assassinated
as was rumored. Washington City is
safe, and cannot be captured. The
Norfolk Navy Yard has not been tax
en-. Virginia has seeded. Her troops
marched on Harper's Ferry, when the
officer in command Of the Armory set
fire to and blew up all the Govern
ment buildings and fed. Mob law
runs riot in Baltimore-troops are
murdered there and railroad trains
INSTRUCTED. Troops from all the 10y
al states are hurrying on to Washing
ton. Hundreds of millions of dollars
are offered the Government. The
widest enthusiasm prevails all over
the country. Business is suspended,
and war only is thought of.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-04-25

peace officers within the State renewed pgl'
lance in the maintenance and execution of the
laws, and in guarding against cxigencics lead
ing to disorder among the people
The Legislature adjourned sine de on the
18th inst. Before the members dispersed the
Star Spanglcd Banner" was sung with the
most intense enthusiasm and feeling. Clergy
men, women and children participated ant
closed up with cheers that shook the building
The Governors Guard offered themselves to
man in front of the Executive Chamber anc
rendered their services, and were accepted a,
the first company enrolled. The Madison
Guards and many others offered themselves
There are far more now than can be accepted
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-04-25
MASSACHUSETTS,.

Great enthusiasm pervades the old Bay
State--the land of the Puritans, where are
The Banks of Boston agree to furnish 81, 00O,-
900 to arm and equip the troops of that State
The steamer S. Il. Spaulding sailed on the 18th
with $40 troops for Norfolk. Thousands OF
others took the the railroad route for Wash
ington that night. A great meeting of citi-
zens was held the previous evening, and reso-
buttons were adopted expressing unfinching
devotion to the Federal Government.
After the detection of some of the border
States became known, the quota for Massachu-
sets was doubled
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-04-25
Fort Sumpter.

Fort Sumpter has surrendered "
What thrill Of disappointment and
| indignation did these words cause as
they passed from lip to lip last week
Every patriot felt at once the necessi.
ty of full vindicatien of the power
Of the Government. The surrender Of
Sumpter entails upon the Administra-
ton an obligation to retakc it, though
to do so, the last cannon shot in our
arsenals and the last dollar in the
Treasury arc expended. At whatever
outlay of time, treasure and life, the
place must be once more in the hands
Of its rightful owners-the people of
the United States, represented by the
Administration. Grant that the effort
may localize the war in Charleston
harbor; grant that the forces of the
opposing civilizations make that city
the scene of the most arduous strug-
gle ever witnessed on this continent :;
grant that every available man in the
seeding States is drawn there, with
jeff. Davis at the head of the army,
by the obstinacy of the dcfence--and
the Government should not be turned
from its purpose. We have the men
and the munitions of war and now,
since this last outrage upon our flag,
the will, thank God to make them
effective against the traitors by whom
the flag has been dshonorcd In the
North there can be no diversity of
opinion, no disagreement among polit-
ical parties, as to the course for the
Administration to pursue. The fer
vent exclamation, "Thank God we
have Government at last |" which
has broken from the lips of millions of
men within the past week, must not
be changed into curses upon the men
now in power. Not only Sumpter
must be retakcn, but every foot of
Federal property in the seeding States
must be occupied and possessed by
Federal troops. Let the full power of
twenty millions of men united in a
common cause, be put forth. Let the
money be poured out. Let the ham.
mers resound in the armorics. Let
the men march forth. A quick, short,
sharp, but decisive contest, made by
the Government with force which
nothing can resist, must re-establish
its authority wherever the old flag has
been wont to float So says Pennsyl-
vania, Ohio, Massachusetts, Rhode Is
land and every other loyal State. Let
not Iowa be behind in the patriotic
work
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-04-25
Success to Him.

Sloan's Medicines, it will be seen, are again
advertised in the Telegraph. contemporary
the kenosha Telegraph, says: "Sloan's Med.
icines are getting more popular than ever.
Whether this is owing to his popular way OF
dong business, or whether it is owing to the
knowledge displayed in the compromising OF
the medicines, one thing is certain his credit
is is above reproach and his medicines without
arrival for the purposes for which they are
recommended
Mr. Sloan has always been liberal patron
izer OF the newspaper press-and his patron
age has always been of the paying kind. He's
not the man who would cheat the printer
Success to him.-Lochpor H.. Telegraph.
~ See Sloan's advertisement in another
column - S-.A
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-04-25
KENTUCKY,

Maj Breckenridge writes from Richmond,
Ky, to friend in Lexington II have filled
all my appointments and some extra ones tc
immense crowds. Kentucky should call a
convention without delay, and Encoln's extra
session of Congress should be confronted by
fifteen States. This alone can prevent general
civil war" Mr.. Breckenridge speaks in Lex
ington Thursday evening, and at Louisville on
Saturday. The following is the reply by Gov
ernor Magoffin to the requisition on him by
the Secretary of War for troops:
I" Your dispatch has been received In an
swcr say, emphatically, that Kentucky will
furnish no troops for the wicked purpose of
subduing her sister Southern States
BERIAu MAGoFFIN,
Governor of Kentucky"
Gov. Magoffin is trying to induce the Banks
of Kentucky to lend half million dollars to
arm the State for defense. 1t is supposed that
some arrangement will be made.
At an immense Union meeting in Louisville
speeches were made by Guthrie, Nicholas, Bull
lock and Brown. Resolutions were unani-
mously adopted declaring that as the Confed-
Grated States commenced the war with the
Federal Government, Kentucky has right to
choose her position she acknowledges her
loyalty till the Government becomes the ag-
gressor opposes the call of the Government
for volunteers for coercion and the raising of
troops here to cooperate with the Southern
Confederacy when the acknowledged intention
OF the latter is to march on Washington that
secession is remedy for no evils that Ken
lucky won't take part against the Federal
Government; that Kentucky should maintain
an independent position with the Union
against the Administration and seeded States
declaring her soil sacred against the hostile
tread of either; and that Kentucky be armed
in accordance to law
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-04-25

The Chicago Tribune says the Hi
nois State Register prints an article,
column in length, to prove that
"Disunion and Black RepubIicanism
arc Identical" Considering the fact
that every man now in arms against
the Government, in the cndcavor to
effect disunion, is an opponent of the
Republican party, and that every Re-
publican is in favor of maintaining
the Union at all hazards, the Registers
effort might be called impudcnt. 1t
is, at any rate, Democratic"
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-04-25

Has it not occurred to our friends
that if ever we needed patronage and
money it is now? We are rebuilding
our energies and laboring night and
day to serve you with the latest news
and will you not make an effort to
increase the efficiency of our paper by
helping us to subscriptions and mon.
ey? Sustain us with the needful and
we will labor for you with all the en-
ergies we possess.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-04-25
Responses of the Different States.
IONA.

AT Davenport on the 10th a salute of "a
guns was fired and large and enthusiastic
meeting, irrespective of party, was held in
LeClaire Hall. Speeches were made by Gov
ernor kirkwood, Hon. VIM yandever, Attor-
ney Gen. Nourse, and others. Gov. Kirk
wood said he had been called out of sick bed
by messenger who said that dispatches were
waiting for him from the President. but he
could not find them at Iowa City, and think
ing they might have been received at Daven-
port, came there so as to lose no time He
should, the moment he received official au.
thority, issue a proclamation to raise the reg
iment required. He said he would not call an
extra session of the Legislature, as it would
involve great expense and considerable delay
The enlistment and starting away of the regi-
ment would probably involve $40 900 expense,
but he would raise this sum at once If he had
to pledge every dollar of his own property.
The hall was denscly crowded and great en-
thusasm prevailed. Resolutions were passed
unanimously expressing determination to
maintain the Federal Government. The Da-
'Shpoie Sity hitIicIy tcnuctcu tntl ScTNlceS
and were accepted by the Governor.
At Burlington the directors of the branch
of the State Bank of Iowa there, adopted the
following resolution:
| Resolred, That the cashier of this branch he
directed to advance to the Governor of this
State such sum of money as he may require
from this branch for the equipment and prepa
ration of the regiments called for by the Pres
| ident of the United States.
Quite number of citizens of the place en-
| rolled themselves as volunteers.
At Dubuque there has been intense excite
ment. An immense meeting of citizens, ir
respective Of party, was held. Speeches were
made by prominent men of all parties, and
resolutions unanimously passed to sustain the
Government, stand by the Constitution and
enforce the laws. The Governors Greys are
ready to march with full ranks, promptly at
the call of the Governor, which is hourly ex-
pected.
The Washington Guards offered their servi-
ces to the Governor.
At Fulton the news of the surrender of
Sumpter has created profound sensation
among all parties. Strong feelings were man.
| ifested in favor of sustaining the Administra
ton.
At Clinton, the news of the capture of Stump
ter was received on Sunday morning, causing
the greatest excitement and indignation, and
casting gloom over all There is a strong
and unanimous feeling here to aid the Federal
Government in every way. A company of one
hundred is now raised.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-04-25
CITY JeWelry Store,

When You 20 20 MCGrcgor. IL YOU want q
nice Watch. call on W. A. Giles. at the City
Jewelry store. If you want clock that you
can depend upon, call at the City Jewelry
Store. If you want first rate Jewelry of any
kind. call at the City Jewelry Store. If YOU
want silver or pated-ware, gold pen, a peck
ct knife, portmotrae or wallet, cali at the City
Jewelry Store If you want your watch re-
paired SO that you know it will he right 60 to-
W. A. Giles at the City Jewelry Store-hs
warrants all his work and You can depend
upon him, so just call on him when you 20 to
McGregor if you want any thing in his line.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-04-25

When Quacks aud quack mcdinines so
abound, people should be careful to use only
remedies of established reputation. Don't ex.
pertinent on yourselves, bit take those pre-.
parations which have proved themselves capa
bic of curing, and remember always that
Curtis Mamaluke Linimcnt has entitled itscl
to an enviable reputation No other medi-
cine is so speedy in relieving the afflicted, in
all those cases for which il is recommended.
This is also true of his compound Syrup of
Sissafras. 1t has never failed to give entire
satisfaction in cases where it has been properly
administered. See advertisement. Apr I'm
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-04-25

The New York Express processes
to have reliable information that 40
persons we're killed and 1870 wounded
in Fort Moultrie, by shots from Maj.
Anderson's guns. Eye witnesses to
the bombardment of Fort Sumpter al
SO agree that Maj. Anderson fought
bravely and earnestly, and did much
more damage than was reported. Sew
eral insist on having seen boat loads
OF dead and wounded brought from
the rebel batteries.