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St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-23

Western Virginians say that part
of the State will certainly form a
separate State, and will include As
counties. All the Ohio Valley sup
plies have been cut off from Virginia.
Two thousand western Virginia troops
arc sworn into the United States ser.
vice
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-23

The other day at Lodi, ILL.,, a woman
cut off the two foreiingers Of her hus-
band while he was asleep, to keep
him from enlisting. This disables
him by law.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-23
Monetary.

Below we give a list of the Illinois and Wis
consin Banks current in Dubuque on the l7th
of May. Those marked with a are based
upon Stocks of Northern States, while those
without the star are based more or less upon
Southern securities.
Notwithstanding the Dubuque Bankers re-
ject all other Banks Of these States, many
business men, in using Wisconsin money, are
going by the list guaranteed at Milwaukee,
April Goth, and are current in that city.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-23
The Montgomery correspondent of

The Montgomery correspondent OF
the Charleston Courier says Jefferson
Davis has no intention of joining the
Confederate army at present, though
there is strong probability that he
will soon remove the seat of govern.
ment to Richmond. The writer pre-.
diets an early attack on Fort Pickcns
Heavy ordnance and mortars were
arriving at Montgomery, en- route for
General Bragg's camp.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-23

The officers Of the Floyd County
Agricultural Society will hold an ad-
journed meeting in this town Oh Sat
urday, May IS, for the purpose of
locating the Fair, appointing Award.
ing Committees, &c.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-23

The question is often asked, "what
is stand of arms 2" Properly speak.
ing it is complete set of arms for
one soldier, which would include the
bayonet, musket and appnrtenances.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-23

They've caught white elephant in
Africa. This country caught black
elephant there long ago, and now
don't know what to do with it.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-23

The Massachusetts Legislature has
passed bills appropriating $1,000, 900
for the State military, and $1,000, 600
as . Government loan.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-23

Since the late rains, the crops in
this vicinity are looking finely. 1t is
estimated that one-third more wheat
has been sown in Floyd county this
spring than was put in last year.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-23

fwenty-Scven persons in st. Louis
were killed in the Camp Jackson af-
fair, and eight in the Walnut street
collision-total, So. A dear riot.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-23

The Missouri Legislature have con.
fiscatcd the State School Fund, and
as consequence the schools are dis.
continued.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-23

The master Of Northern vessel
lately delivered a cargo of coal at Sa.
vannah. On calling for his freight
money, he was told to go to place
which need not be mentioned, and to
think himself lucky to escape with his
vessel. He thought so and left.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-23

STEALING WAsmNGroN's BoNEs.-Thc
Lynchburg Virginian says the re-
mains of Washington have been con-
vcycd to Lexington, Va. On the con-
trary, Mr.. Herbert, superintendent of
Mt. Vernon, says there is no founda-
ton for the report that the remains of
Washington have been removed from
their resting place.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-23
Arms for Iowa Troops.

Gov. kirkwood thus writes to Sen
ator Harlan Of the difficulty he has
experienced in obtaining arms for the
Iowa volunteers
FRIEND HARLAN My efforts to get
arms thus far, have been:
l. A pressing letter to Secretary Of
War, April Is, on the subject-yct I'M
| answered.
= Sending Senator Grimes, April
80, specially on that errand to Wash
ington-not yet heard from.
3. Writing to Governor of Connect
icut if arms can be bought of private
manufac turcrs in that Statc--not yet
answcrcd-lcttcr April "a.
4. An arrangement with military
committee of Chicago for loan Of
900 guns. This, think, is perfected,
and the guns will he Shipped to-mor-
row for Burlington.
5. | have sent special messenger
to Springfield, Illinois, to procure, if
possible, part of the arms recently
brought there from St. Louis. Ii he
fails there, to go to st. Louis and try
the officer there-not yet heard from.
6. Have called an extra session.
Can you suggest anything more-if
so, l will follow it. Very truly,
SAMUEL j. kIRKwooD.
Iowa, as we'll as other Western
States, has never been furnished with
her quota Of arms from the General
Governmental having been the poll.
cy Of past administrations to send all
such things to the South. This will
explain any seeming Hardness in send
ing forward volunteers.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-23
ST. Charles City, Iowa, May %, 1861.
The Intel!igencer is the best advcrtis
ing medium in Northern Iowa.

Will our friends send papers and
letters, intended for us, to 50. Charles
CITY, Tcm Comnty, Loaea and not 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, 1861-05-23
BORN

In this town, May 1G, a daughter to f. A
feeling.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-03-26
Gle is Only n Printer.

The following tribute to the uoble pre-
sentative art we find in a cotemporary
and we commend its strong contrast to
the intelligent reader
He is only printer" Such was
the sneering remark of leader in the
circle OF aristocracy-the Goldfish quail
ty. Who was the Earl of Stanhope p
He was only printer. What is Prince
Frederick William, just married to the
Princess Royal of England ? lie. too,
was printer. Who was William Cax-
ton, one of the fathers of literature He
was only printer. Who were G. P.
Morris, n. p. Willis, j. Gales, G. Rich
ardson, j. Harper, Horace Greedy. Bay
ard Taylor. Charles Dickens, Theirs,
Jerrold, George Prentice, and Senators
Dix, Cameron and Niles +? They, too,
were printers. What was Benjamin
FRANKLIN He, also, was a PRIMER
And last, though not least, who IS Han
nibal Hamlin, the present Vice Presi-
dent? Only printer. Every one can.
not be printer-brains are necessary.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-03-26
SHERIFF'S SALE.

DY VIRTUE OF AN EXECUTION IS
Dsued out of and under the seal of the Dis
trct Court of Buchanan county, Iowa. in favor
of Ephraim Miller. administrators, and against
the goods and chattels, lands and tenements
of Joshua Richardson, B. w. Ogden and j
4. Romig, have levied upon the following
described property, viz /:
One Steam Saw Mill Boiler, taken as the
property of said Richardson.
Which property, as above described, will
offer for sale, at Public Auction, at the door o
the Sheriff's Office, in the village of Indepen
dence, on Saturday, the Goth day of April
1861, at 2 o'clock, p. NJ of said day, to tn,
highest bidder, to satisfy said execution anS
costs. BYRON G. HALE, SHERIFF.
Sheriff S Office, Independence, Iowa,l
March 10, 1861. [52-4w
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-03-26

Try this remarkable and most interesting
iemedy. 1t is composed of the concentrated
Juices ofthe most powerful and the most sooth
ing Plants and Roots in nature, chemically
combined and insulated in well sealed glass
Bottles, and charged by powerful Battery :
Thus possessing in addition to its superior med.
zeal virtues, strong Magnetic and Electric prop
critics. profoundly penetrating, and eminently
quoting and soothing. 1t relieves Pain and
inflammation at once, (when freely applied, re-
laxing the strained muscles and nerves, giving
new life and vitality by its life giving quail
ties, to Pamlized parts and Chronic or long
standing Complaints, and Weak nesses, allay-
ing Nervous pain, Neuralgia Irritation, and
Removing distractions like n charm. Indeed
all who have used it, speak of it as truly a won
derfui medicine, and esteem it by far superior
to any and all other external remedies in use.
If applied in season it is an unfailng remedy
for the Group, Sore Throat, inflammation of the
Lungs, Bowels, Liver, Kidneys and other Or
gans, rheumatism, Spinal Irritation, Ague in
the Breast and at all times cure Nervous Head
ache, Neuralgia, Sore Eyes, Ear Ache Tooth
Ache, Ague in the Face, Pinples and Eruptions
OF all kinds. Piles, Bruised and Sprained Limbs,
Burns, Frozen parts, Chilblains, indolent and
long standing Sores, Wounds, DC, dc. 1t will
also restore the hair to the Bald Head, and pre-
vents the Hair from falling.
ne Magnetic Ointment has been extensively
used upon Canal and Dmught Horses for Calls,
Wounds, Sprains and Lameness and is a sure
cure, when applied hot for Scratches on Horses,
and the Foot All on Sheep. All the Proprie-
tors ask for the Magnetic Ointment is fair trial
confident that all they claim for it, will be
found true TO the letter. In the neighborhood
where it is manufactured, many people buy it
by the quantity, and is kept and used by al
most every inhabtant Panacea Tor the nu-
merous Pains and Aches every family is more
or less afflicted with. Wesay again
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-03-26
suERIEr,s SALE.

DY VIRTUE of an execution to me direct
ID ed, and issued out of and under the sea
of the District Court of Buchanan county, Iowa
in favor of William Smith, John Smith and
Henry Neuschultz, by William and John Smith
as surviving partners, and against the lands
and tenementso Of Matthew ID. Smith, have
levied upon the following described property
viz;
Lots seven and Eight in Block Seventeen, in
Stoughton d McClure's Addition to the village
of Independence, in Buchanan county, Iowa.
Which property, as above described, l will
offer for sale at Public Auction, at the door of
the Sheriff's Office, in the village of Indepen-
dence, on Saturday, the 9th day of April,
A. D., 1861, at o'clock, P. NJ. of said day, to
the highest bidder, to satisfy said execution
and costs.
BYRON G. HALE, SHERIFF.
Sheriff Office, Independence, Iowa,l
March 2, 1861. ( f50-4w
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-03-26

TRYING SEED CoRN.-A Correspond
ent of the Nebraska Farmer, after des-
cribing his method Of selecting seed
corn in the field in Autumn, and keeping
it in moderately warm dry place in
winter, says that in the spring he tests i,
as follows: He rolls or wraps each ear
in paper twists the little end, and shears
off the paper at the big end, down even
with the ear. He then draws out the
ear carefully, aud shells it. If the she'll
ed corn of any ear does not fill the paper,
it is rejected. In this way he sorts out
the heavy kerneled and small cob grades,
and is improving his crop.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-03-26
Alledged Discovery of the "Philoso-
piers StOne''..-Artifcial COnstruc.
ton Of Diamonds.

All the world knows that nineteenth
century alchemists. ever since The date
of tho discovery that the diamond is
composed of pure, crystalized, colorless
carbon, have been trying to transform
carbon into a crystalized and colorless
condition. that is, to turn gas into dia.
monds. Many time the announcement
has been made of the success of some
enthusiastic operator in this direction,
but results have always given the lie to
the announcement. Doctor Stockhardt,
of Leipzig. and Messrs. de la Tour and
Despretz, of France, all thought they
had made diamonds by galvanic action
on carbonic acid and hydrogen, but were
each mistaken. We also remember read
ing, year ago, of some galvanic pro-
cess by which Partisan chemist had
succeeded in producing crystals of carbon,
but so small as to require microscope
to discover them. But the French pa
pers which have just reached US contain
one more announcement Of the same
kind and. if no skeptcism had been en-
gendered by the past failures, there
would really be hope for believing tina.
the long sought art of making diamonds
had at last been discovered. According
10 these French reports, published by NJ.
Rossi, of Toulon. crystals, twenty in
number, having all the properties of dia-
monds. were made by Professor Gannal.
They were obtained by the action of
phosphorus, water and bi-sulphide OF
carbon upon each other for the space of
fifteen weeks. The crystals made were
found to be so hard that no file could act
upon them; they cut glass like ordinary
diamonds, and scratched the hardest
steel. In brilliancy and transparency
they were in no way inferior to the best
jewels, and some few possessed lustre
SURPRISING that of most stones. Last
not least-the substance 50 produced was
crystalized in dodecahedra, the crystalline
form characteristic of the real diamond.
In fact, if all that NJ. Rossi asserts should
prove true. there is little doubt that Pro-
lessor Gannal has really succeeded in
making diamonds. II he has done so,
the revenues Of Golconda and Brazil
must suffer an incalculable decrease, a
large portion of the occupation" of
such houses az Ball a. Black, and Tiffany
d. Co.. will be forever gone. We invoke
Buskin to the rescue That critical
rhetorician who SO eloquently deplored
the cheapening Of Corinthian pilasters
by the invention of iron fronts, will sure
ly utter a plea for the ancient rarity and
pricclessness Of the monarch Of gems.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-03-26
SIIERIFF,S SALE.

DY VIRTUE OF AN EXECUTION TC
ID me directed, and issued out of and un
der the seal of the District Court of Buchanan
county, Iowa, in favor of Ephraim Miller
administrator, and against the lands and tene
ments of Michael Teaf--the following describ
ed mortgaged property, viz:
Lots No. Five and Six in Block No. Twenty
five in Fargo's Addition to the village of New
haven) Independence, in said County ant
State.
Which property as above described l viii
offer for sale, at Public Auction, at the door O
the Sheriffs office, in the village of Indepen
dence, Buchanan county, Iowa, on Saturday
the 9th day of April, A. d. 1861, at Tw,
o'clock, P. NJ. of said day, to the highest bid
der, to satisfy said execution and costs.
BYRON G. HALE, Sheriff.
Sheriff S Office, Independence, Iowa,(
March 3, 1861. So
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-03-26
SIiERIFF,S SALE.

DY VIRTUE OF AN EXECUTION, is
ID sued out of and under the seal of the Dis
trict Court of Buchanan County, Iowa, in ia
vor Henry p. Baldwin, and against the good,
and chattels lands and tenements of Francis
G. Mills, l have levied upon the following
described property, viz:
The Northeast quarter of the Northeast quar-
ter of section Ten, Township Eighty-seven, o.
Range eight, west of the Fifth P. NJ, Iowa.
Which property, as above described, / viii
offer for sale, at Public Auction, at the door o.
the Sheriff IS Office, in the village of Indepen
dence. on Saturday, the Goth day of April
A. D. 1861, at Two o'clock, p. NJ. of said day
to the highest bidder, to satisfy said Execu
tion and costs.
BYRON G. HALE, SHERIFF.
Sheriff s Office, Independence, Iowa,l
March 18th, 1861. (52-4,
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-03-26
A True SENTIMENT" Mass

A True SENTIMESr-"O Old Massa-
chusells-always the leader in what is
great. good, useful and patriotic, she es-
ablished the first school, college and
academy in the United States. set up the
first printing press, published the frs,
book and newspaper. coined the first mon
ey, caught the first whale, hoisted the
first national flag. sent the first ship to
discover the islands and continents ip the
South Sea, dug the first canal, built the
first railroad. produced the first philoso-
pher, fired the first gun in the revolution,
put her hand first to the Dedication OF
Independence. gave John Bull the first
licking, invented Yankee Doodle, and
gave name forever to the universal ma
ton J" and, we might add, supplies all
the other States with Quincy Granite.
with which TO erect their most magnifi
cent ediIices.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-03-26
when Snail we Sow Spring Wheat,
This is = question Of vast ;mportance

This is question of vast importance
TO the farmers of this county. and one
upon which there is great diversity of
opinion. Some contend that it is use
less. II not worse than useless to sow un-
al such time as the ground and weather
will be in condition to terminate the
seed Immediately. The first crop we
ever raised was sowed the second day of
May, and yielded twenty-five bushels
per acre. We have also known others
to raise good crops when sowed as late
as the tirst of May, but they were the
exceptions. Our experience and obser-
walton convinces US, that the proper time
to SOW, is just as soon as the ground can
be worked, without detriment, after the
breaking Of winter. We do not mean
until the land can be plowed, for we be-
lieve. as general rule, it should be
sowed before the ground is in suitable
order for blowing. for every farmer
knows that he can often use the harrow
many days before he can providence
the necessity for fall blowing for spring
wheat. We would not SOW upon spring
blowing, if we had any alternative F; be-
tween clean corn stubble and fall blowing
we would make but little difference. The
great reason for early sowing is to ena-
bic the grain to make its appearance be-
fore the chintz bug-that merciless dep
redator of the late sown wheat fields.
We would urge, then, upon the atten-
ton Of the farmer, the necessity Of be-
ing prepared to SOW itat the earliest posi-
BILE moment. Don't wait till you arc
sure all freezing and showing is over,
but, if you intend sowing upon corn
stubblc, now is the time to begin to pre-
pare for it clear off the stalks, clean
your seed, and as soon as the ground
will bear narrowing, be up and at it,
harrow well before sowing, put on one
and fourth bushels per acre if drilled
in and seed all good, if sown broadcast
one and half bushels will be none too
much. Don't be scared if it does snow,
and freeze too after your wheat is in the
ground, it will come out all right. Bet.
ter have the ftful elements of March
than the more deadly enemies that will
invest your fields in July.-Pontiac Sen.
tinel.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-03-26
ARE YOU INSURED ?

You should insure, whether town people do or
not, for many reasons, one Of which is suffi-
cient. You are many times absent from home
during the day and night leaving no one capa-
BILE of contending with that devouring element,
fire and in case your buildings should take
fire, in nine eases out of every ten, they would
be entirely destroyed before assistance could be
rendered. Not so in town. Let the cry OF
Fire Fire Fire be sounded in the streets,
and in few moments IA swarm of busy work
men rush to the spot, and the devourng flames
are checked. You can now obtain
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-03-26

INHE FIRM OF A. ii. FONDA 4 BRO.
l. would respectfully inform the citizens Of
Buchanan County that they have sold out their
entire stock Of goods to Mr., w. A. JONES.
All those knowing themselves indebted to said
firm are hereby requested to call At their old
stand, on the Vest side of the river. and settle
up immediately. The Books and Accounts of
the firm will be kept for short time only at
their old place of business.
A. II. FONDA & BRO.
Independence, Feb. %, 1861. 40 Ivy
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-03-26
To Painters

Paints, Oils, Varnishes, St. Louis pure White
Lead, Buffalo Lead, French and American Zine
ground in oil, and Demar Varnish. A large
assortment of Colors, dry, and ground in OIL
Copai Varnish, Nos. l and 2, Light Picture
Varnish, Coach Body Varnish, Asphaltum Var
nish, Leather Varnish, Japan Varnish, Turpen.
tine de-, for sale ut current market prices,
AT WALLACE'S Drug Store.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-03-26
TRY DIR. 7RAsxs MAGNETIC OINTMENT

None genuine unless signed rs. Buell." with
Pen. See Pamphlets containing full directions
around each Bottle, and circulars left with
ugents. Price % cents for small and 80 cents
for large Bottles.
Sold by all the Druggists in Independence.
At Quasqueton by Z. w. Whitney Buffalo
Grove by A. Richardson: at Hazelton by f. w.
Tenney at Oreeley's Grove by o. c. Searles
at Fairbank by Lewis G Conable, and by medi
cine dealers generally.
~ All orders should be addressed to ID
RANSOM d CO, Earlyillc, Madison Co.
~ Y
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-03-26
INDEPENDENCE
INSURANCE COMPANY.
A HOME INSTITU TION!
Directors !:

The Directors of this Company take pleasure
in announcing to the public that they are now
fully organized in compliance with the Laws
of Iowa, and are now prepared to receive APP
plications for Insurance.
Farmers and those having isolated Town
Property to insure are cordially invited to give
their patronage and lend their infue in es-
tablishing it upon sonnd basis.
To the farmers we would ask
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-03-26

School Marin" Thomas, what does
bench spell ?"
Tommy" Don't know, Ma am"
S. M" Why, you little numskull,
what are you sitting on ?"
T. Cooking sheepish )-"I don't
Like to tell %
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-03-26
BY RoBT. J. cULvERwELL, NJ. D
Author of the /" Green Book" &c.
Administrators Notice.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, THAT ON
~ the llih day Of February, 1861, the un.
dersigncd was legally appointed Administra
tor Of the estate Of WIN. w. THOMPSON, late
OF buchanan county, Iowa. deceased All
those having claims against said estate will file
them as the law directs, and those indebted To
the same are requested to make immediate set
tlement. THOMAS ABBOTT,
Administrators.
Independence, Feb y, 1861. (49-fw
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-03-26
ADMINISTRATIVE, NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given that on the 18th day
~ of February, 1861, the undersigned was
appointed, by the County Judge of Buchanan
County, Administrators Of the estate of Thomas
Il. Turner, deceased. All persons indebted
to said estate are requested to make immediate
settlement, and those having CLAIMS against the
same are notified to file them as the law directs
MARTHA PIER TURNER,
Administrative.
Feb = 1851 AT.At