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St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-30
National ArmOry at Rock Island.

The report that the Government IN
tends establishing a national armory
at Rock Island, seems to meet with
favor in every quarter where we
have seen the rumof noticed at
all. We cannot imagine how any OBJ
lection, indeed, could be made TO this
location, more especially as the Gov
eminent owns property here admirably
located for such purpose. Rock Is
land is an island nearly three miles
long, and about half mile wide, with
several reservations on it-onc at its
upper end, the Davenport property
just above the bridge, and a strip used
by the railroad crossing the island.
The lower end of the island, rising in
high cliffs from the water, but level as
a table on top, and high above all
floods, is midway between the upper
parts of the cities of Davenport and
Rock Island. At this extreme lower
end arc the ruins of old Fort Arm
strong, unoccupied by troops for near
ly thirty years. The island is admira-
bly, adapted for any such purpose as
that proposed, with plenty of room,
and connected by bridges with both
cities.
This point is nine hours ride from
Chicago, with which it is connected
by railroad. We have also a railroad
completed West TO almost the far linn
lis of Powcsheik county, and rapidly
working onward to the Missouri river.
And we are on the banks Of the great
Mississippi. No more suitable point
in the West probably could be selcc-
ted as the site of a national armory.
We have merely pointed out the ma
turc of the Government property here
on the island, and our location, with
out prcsuming to point out the real
advantages of this place for such a
purpose. 1t is really surprising that
some similar Government works were
not erected on Rock Island years ago.
1t should not be delayed any longer.
1t is unnecessary to say that planted
here, it would be in the very heart of
as loyal part Of the country as the
Union can boast. The property here
would never be in danger from trail
tors.-Darenport Gazette
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-30
The General Assembly.

Our Des Moines correspondent gives
pretty full account Of the Legisla-
tive proceedings down to the date Of
his letter. The Governors Message
may be found on the first page. After
stating what he had done, the Cover
nor urges the Legislature to complete
the military organization and place it
in position not only to meet the re-
quirements of the State, but also to
answer all demands that may he made
by the General Government. He
states that the patriotic action of the
people of the State enabled him to
place the requisite number Of troops
to fill the Iowa regiment, at the ap-
pointed rendezvous twelve days be-
fore required by the Secretary f War,
and they would have been there a
week sooner if it had not been for the
action of the mob in Baltimore OBJ
structing communication with the scat
of Government. He recommends am
pie appropriation for the maintenance
of volunteers not accepted by the
General Government, in order that
they may perfect themselves in drill
and discipline.
Our Des Moines dates are to the
22d. The House had passed bill
lcgalizing the acts of County Boards
of Supervisors and City Councils, in
voting appropriations for the support
of families of volunteers in the war,
and in arming and equipping such
volunteers.
The Committee on Military Affairs
reported bill for the issue of State
bonds to constitute o War and De
fence fund. The amount is not fixed
but 81 900, 900 is the sum talked of.
The House passed unanimously ar
amendment to the militia law, provid
ing for the enrolment of volunteer
militia, their arming by the State, and
equipment. 1t provides for their drill
from to 90 days each year, and OK
empts the members from poll tax.
A bill was presented by the Com
mittee on Federal Relations for
Commission to Missouri, and the join
protection of the border from raids o
! plundering expeditions from eithe
State into the other. There will b.
strong opposition to this bill. Claib
T jackson, Governor of Missouri, is re
garded as rank traitor as the Sout
holds. The act provides that neithc
State shall keep q larger force thai
, the other on the border. With such
, an act, Jackson would not keep cor
poraps guard on the border, and Iowa
, could have no more. OF course tn
old Border Ruffian gangs would OF
ganize, and plumber would be til
legitimate and unpublished bushes
Of rowing bands through Northern
Missouri. Should the bill pass, it viii
be modified SO as to provide agains
these contingencies.
In the Senate bill passed almos
unanimously for the purchase of arm
and camp equippagc. Under it tn
Governor will purchase not exceedin.
5000 stand Of arms.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-30

to be stationed near The State line to
prevent incursions from either State
into the other for the purpose of plum
der or other unlawful violation of
peace. 1t also instructed the Commit
tee on Judiciary to bring in bill for
carrying out such object. The COM
missioners will doubtless be sent.
Mr.. Claggctt announced the death
of Mr.. Price, of Lee, in appropriate re-
marks, after which the House adjourn
ed over till Monday next.
Lieut.. Governor Rusch, having ac-
cepted the appointment of Immigrant
Commissioner, unexpectedly finds him
self no longer Lieut.. Governor, and
per consequence no longer President
of the Senate. The question was re-
fcrrcd to Attorney General Noursc,
who sent in q written opinion to the
Senate, in which the Attorney Gene
raj reviews the whole matter and con-
cludes by saying:
| am of the opinion that the &C
ccptancc and exercise of the Office Of
Immigrant Commissioner by one hold,
ing the Office of Lieutenant Governor
of necessity created vacancy in the
latter Office"
j. +. Wilson, of Jefferson county
now fills Mr.. Rusch's place as Prcsi,
dent of the Senate.
There was joint meeting of the
Military and Finance Committees OF
both Houses yesterday, when the
Governor laid before the committees
an account of his efforts to procure
arms for the State. He has SO far
been unsuccessful, beyond the proba.
bility of obtaining 1900 stand OF
arms from the Government which
must be Immediately used in arming
Il portion of the troops at Keokuk.
The first necessity seems to be to
agree upon an appropriation for OBJ
tanning munitions of war and immedi.
ately dcspatching an agent Eastward
to procure them if he can.
Several other measures are being
discussed by the committees, looking
to the organization of four or five
Regiments in addition to the Tire
already called for by the Government
Frank Palmer, the State Printer,
has bought out Tcesdale and is run.
ming the Register.
Our Representatives in Congress,
Messrs. Vandever and Curtis, arc
here also Assistant p. NJ. General
kasson, Judge Dillon. Adjutant Gene,
raj Bowen, j. b. Grinncll, Charles
Pomeroy, and Capt.IIerron and several
other military men, arc among the
dignitarics lately arrived here.
l learn that rumor is afioat in the
North part of the State that Mr.. Van
dever has removed to Davenport.
Mr.. V. has never contemplated step
of that kind, and the rumor should
therefore be contradicted. ..
Yours Respectfully, A. B.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-30

1t is beginning to transpire that
Mr.. Russell, the correspondent of the
London Times is secret agent of the
British Government. Southern pa
pers speak of his giving advice and
instruction regarding Notifications
there, he having obtained valuable in
formation in the G.imca. We wonder
if he will be equally prolific with Sim
portant suggestions when he reach
es Cairo or Fortress Monroe!
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-30

Gen. Harvey is native of louisa.
ma, from which State he was appoint
ed to position in the army. He is
third on the list of army officers. His
recent patriotic letter to the Missou
rians, and his still later action at St
Louis, have. removed all doubts as to
his true devotion to his country. We
never admired his bloody attributes
but lie is exactly the man to deal with
the secessionists.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-30

The genius of Gen. Scott shines in
its clearcst lustrc in his systematic,
gradual and sure hcmming in of his
adversary. On one occasion re-
mark was made to him respecting
this popularity, to which he playful
ly replied: "Whcn | am going to
catch a rat, first sec to stopping his
holeS.D
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-30
City Jewelry Store.

When you go to McGrcgor, if you want .
nice Watch, call on W. A. Giles. ut the City
Jcwelry Store. If you want clock that you
can depend upon, call at the City Jewelry
Store. II you want first rate Jewclry Of any
kind. call ut the City Jcwelry Store. If YOU
want silver or plated-ware, a gold pen, a pock-
ct knife, portmonac or wallet, call at the City
Jewelry Store. If you want your watch re-
paired so that you know it will be right, 20 to
W. a. Giles at the City Jewelry Store--hc
warrants all his work and you can depend
upon him, SO just call on him when you go to
McGregor if you want any thing in his line
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-30

The Charleston Courier evidently
expects TO see hard times, and, like
the Prodigal Son, would fain save
their husks and straw against a day
of adversely. He says:
Planters and farmers will do the
State good service in saving and pre-
serving, as far as possible, all provis-
ion and forage crops. The Rice Stra,c
and other materials which are ordina-
rily mol considered tcOrth saring, will soon
be in great demand, and should be
pnt up in convenient packages for
keeping and transportation"
After trying war awhile, and living
on rice straw, the Carolinians, like the
prodigal, will very likely be glad to
return to their fathers house, where
"there is bread enough and to spare
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-30

Gen. Scott is said to be highly
pleased with the achievements of Gen.
Butler. When the old chief first heard
of Buffers recent entry into Balti-
more and his occupancy Of the city,
he said, THAT is bold and splendid
success, and proves that Gen. Butler
is a soldier"
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-30

Dispatches by the steamer Persia,
arrived at New York, state that the
agents Of the rebel government have
explored Europe in vain for arms mu-
nitions and money in exchange for
their bonds. No one in Europe will
touch the bonds on any terms.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-30

The Dubuque Herald says several
of the gallant merchants of that city
are ordering invoices Of skirts made
Of "rcd, white and blue. The Herald
thinks these skirts will meet with
great favor among those whose cry is,
"show your colors."
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-30

The teachers and friends of educa-
ton throughout the county are re-
minded that they should be present at
the meeting in this village, on Satur-
day, June LIST, to make arrangements
for a Fourth of July celebration. 1t is
hoped there will be full attendance.
The meeting will be held at the school
house ct one o'clock, p. NJ.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-30

Gov. Kirkwood says if a call were
made on him to bring out ten thousand
troops in twenty days, he could
promptly answer the call, and have
more companies begging for places.
He could not answer the question yes
terday, away from his papers, as to
how many companies had offered their
services. He says he has stopped
counting them. And still they come.
Gazette.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-30
st. Charles City Post Office.
MAIL ARRANGEMENT.

Mails for the East and South close at 10
A. NJ. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Mails for the North close at - ". on Tues
day, Thursday and Saturday.
Mail TO Shell Rock Falls and West closes 1t
IA. NJ. on Saturday.
Mail for Fort Atkinson closes at IL A. n. on
Saturday. rs
On Sunday, Office open at noon for one hour
only, except upon the arrival of the mail.
May 9TH, 1861. J. W. SMITH, Z. NJ.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-30

Great terror prevails among the in
habitants Of the Southwest part OF
Iowa on account of the aggressive
spirit manifested by Missouri ruflians-
Various messengers have been des-
patched to Gov. Kirkwood for arms,
and he has gathered up for them all
the guns, pistols, cutlasses, &C., that
he can obtain.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-30
THIRD REGIMENT.
The Lincoln Guards.

1t appears that the Company made
up of volunteers from Floyd and Chick
asaw counties has been named The
Lincoln Guards" by Adjutant Gene.
raj Bowen. Senator Powers writes
to Lieut.. Dodge of Bradford, that Mr..
Vandever is trying to have a regi-
mcnt raised in this part of the State,
with head quarters in the 10th Judi
cial District.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-30

The grain fields in this region pre-
sent the most promising appearance,
and we understand the same is true
of the crops throughout the country.
The prospects for a good crop were
never more Aattcring.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-30

KILLING TWO BIRDS WITH ONE STONE.
=" Arms have been struggled into
Virginia in collins" There is evident
forccastc in this duplex importation.
We do not know a place where the
demand for collins is likely to DO more
lively for some time to come than in
VIRGINIA.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-30

Attention is called to the advertise.
ment of J. w. Lehmkuhl & Co. Their
new stock Of Goods is very extensive,
and their store is crowded from morn
ing till night with customers.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-30

A Washington letter writer recently
saw a private in the Rhode Island
regiment, who was worth half a mil
lion Of dollars, engaged in hopping
up the floor of the barracks. There
are many wealthy men among the
Northern volunteers who do their du-
ty in the ranks as cheerfully as the
sons of toll.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-30
Il. G. REINIGER, Secretary.

The n. o. Picayune vents it's ire
upon Gen. Butler and the Massachu.
sets troops as follows:
All the Massachusetts troops now
in Washington arc negroes, with the
exception of two or three drummer
boys. Gen. Butler, in command, is a
native of Liberia. Our readers may
recollect Old Ben, the Barber, who
kept shop in Poydras street, and
emigrated to Liberia with a small
competence. Gen. Butler is his son.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-30

The Missouri Democrat is now con-
fident that the July interest on the
Missouri State debt will be paid. If
SO, Illinois currency will come up, as
some three millions of it is based Oh
Missouri stocks
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-30

The ship North Carolina, from
Havre, was brought in to New York
on the Gath as prize to the Minneso-
ia. The schooner Tropic Bird, under
British colors, and the Pioneer, owned
in Richmond, have also been taken
prizes to New York.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-30

Mr.. Vandever was at McGregor on
Thursday, to arrange for mastering
into service the West Union and
McGregor Companies who have been
accepted by the State. They meet at
McGregor and depart thence for
keokuk this week.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-30
Common School Celebration,

Teachers, Parents and all persons interested
in advancing the cause Of education in this
county are requested to meet at St. Charles,
on Saturday the LIST day of June, ut clock,
L. NJ, to appoint committees to make arrange
ments for a Common School Celebration on
the 4th of July next, in which all the schools
in the county are requested TO unite.
j. G. Wnrrsnv, Committee.
A. w. French,
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-30

We are curious to know what has become
of Jim Lane and his ruffians. Charleston Coan
No wonder you begin to feel anx-
ious. Jim Lane has always been a
terror to traitors and rulliaus, and is
not done with them yet.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-30

Wool CARDING.- Read the advcr-
tisemcnt Of w. p. Harmon. His card
ing machine has been put in first rate
order and is in charge of an expert
enced workman.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-30

The Government sent official copies
of its proclamations to jeff. Davis,
and the State Department has receiv-
cd copies Of that officials recent doc
umcnts in return.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-30
General Assembly of Iowa.
Correspondence of the St Cnarc. City IntclIiscnccr


DIS MONIES, May II, 1861.
FRIEND UILRErH The General As
semb'y met promptly at o'clock,
L. NJ, on Wednesday, agrecably to
the Governors Proclamation. Nearly
all the members were present at the
roll call. By law the Speaker holds
overall other officers of the House
are out. A strong disposition appear
ing to give the Democrats share in
the distribution of offices, commit
tee was appointed to report the names
of persons for the permanent organi-
cation of the House. This committee
consisted of Messrs. Goodrich, Baker,
Kellogg, Strecter, Hall, Taylor. Ship
man, Bcmis, Rces and Gue-five Re-
publicans and five Democrats. This
Committee made the following report,
xphIcI, al
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-30

An agent from France named Bar.
roche is travelling in the southern
states and reporting the information
he obtains to the French Government.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-30

Theo. Gelpcke, the defaulting bank
err of Dubuque, has been bound over
in the penal sum of $50, 600, and COM
mitted to jail in default of bail.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-30

Hon. Z. G. Bowdoin has sent us
copies of the following Bills which
had been reported and printed, and
were before one branch or the other
Of the General Assembly:
An act to prevent aid to rebels.
- For the relief Of volunteers.
=" To amend the revenue law.
" To appropriate money for war purposes.
/" To amend the militia law.
80 To issue State Bonds.
=" To organize three regiments of infantry
and one of mounted rifcmcn for protecting
the border
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-30

We are under obligations to Sena-
tor Powers, Hon. Z. G. Bowdoin,
VIM. Tucker, Esq, and Charles Aid
rich, Esq, for Legislative documents.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-30
Tge yntelligenter,
" Westward the course Of empire takes It's way"
a. Il. r. HILDRE ETH, Editor.
st. Charles City, Iowa, May 80, 1861.
The Mtelligeneer is the best advcrtis-
ing medium in Northern Iowa.

Will our friends send papers and
letters, intended for us, to 50. Charles
Cuy, Eom County, Io,ca !? 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, 1861-05-30

Eastern papers say Caleb Cushing
is bankrupt in pocket, as well as po-
litical reputation. He was formerly
accounted very wealthy.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-30

Gen. Johnston, Of Utah memory,
has command of the rebel forces at
IIarpcr's Ferry, Bcaurcgard at Nor
folk. and jeff. Davis at Richmond.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-30

Senator Douglas has been seriously
i'll with typhoid fever, but last &C.
counts represent him as convalescent.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-30

1t is said that our Congressman, s.
r. Curtis, will be elected Colonel of
the I'd Iowa regiment, and it is be-
licvcd that he will accept.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-30

1t is rumored that Gov. Spraguc Of
Rhode Island will soon be married to-
a daughter of Mr.. Chase, the Sccreta~
ry of the Treasury.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-30

The Board of Supervisors of Win.
nesheik county have appropriated two
thousand dollars for the benefit Of vol
untccrs.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-30

A Bookseller in Boston holds a de-
mand against firm at the South for
$4,000, which he had considered
good, but the other day he received
the following We have $4,000 in
bank and can pay you as well as not,
but we pay no more Northern debts"
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-30
NIcGREGOR MARKET.

Friday, May oath 1861.
WHEAT-Market active, with increased re-
ceipts. Sales, for Iowa currency, at &C., and
for Wisconsin currency, at rs a II.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-30

Marble Rock Lodge, No. 50, 1. q. OF G. t.,
Meets every Saturday evening at Templar'
Hall Main Street, Marble Rock.
IL. G. INMAN, w. C. T.
Lyman S. Horr, W. S.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-30

Meets the first Tuesday of every month at
Templars Hall, Main Street, Marble Rock.
LYMAN s. HoRR, w. DIT.
II. c. Inman, w. DIS.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-30

The Charleston rebels are erecting
batteries of rihcd cannon along tho
coast to beat off the blockading fleet.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-30
DIED,

In this village, May 29th, 1861 Mrs. Emily
l., wife of Mr.. A. N. Holbrook, aged 80 years.
In Corinth, Vt, May 10th, 1861, Mrs Ame-
liza b., wife of Mr.. Samuel Burt, in her oath
wear.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-05-30

st. Charles Lodge, No. &c, 1. q. OF G. T.
Meets at Tcmplars Hall, in the stone block,
st. Charles City, at u o'clock
RoBEnT G.. RErNIGER, W. CT.
Thomas ii. QuiGGLE, w. S.