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St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-08-08

him back, and as he turned, gave the
order to fire, when an entire battalion
fired on the Adjutant, who neverthc.
less, escaped unhurt. The White
Plains Company, of which the Adju
tant is member, seeing this treach-
erous conduct, at once poured in a
volley, and the rebel commandant fell,
pierced by fifty bullets.
DR.. J. II. Irwin, surgeon of the I'd
Wisconsin Regiment, was chased by
one of the Black Horse Cavalry, who
fired when within ten feet of the sur
geon, at the same time shouting,
Surrender, you id abolition scoun-
drel !" The ball grazcd tho head of
DR.. J., who, at the same time made a
big leap into clump of woods. The
trooper rode around to head him off,
but his opponent meantime managed
to load his rifle, and when the trooper
next appeared, shot him through the
chest. He fell sideways, the saddle
turning with him, and the frightened
horse galloped off with its dead or
wounded rider dangling by the stir
rups.
Capt. Grifin's battery at Bulls Run
was planted at distance of 1900
yards from ono of the enemy's and
without and beyond the range of their
pieces. Every shot told upon them
with murderous effect. He was order
ed to advance it within 500 yards.
Capt. G., supposing it was a mistake,
replied that he was in fine position,
and not losing shot. He was order
ed third time to advance and obey
ed. In three discharges, or less than
two minutes time, he lost forty-fve
men and sixty horses, and, unsupport-
ed as he was by infantry, was COM
pclled to retreat, leaving all his guns
but one.
Two civilians who were with the
Vermont Regiment, acting under per-
mission of the Vermont Colonel, put
their revolvcrs at the breasts of run
ming officers, and forced them to give
up their swords.
The secessionists of Washington
are growing holder every day, es-
pecially the wives and female rela-
tons of the hundreds from Washing
ton who are serving in the rebel ranks
On the day after the battle, they
began to be quite open-mouthed, and
now they are jubilant. Many of these
persons are in the employ of Govern
ment, and the wife of more than one
rebel soldier earns a living by copy
ing documents in the Interior Depart.
ment.
Mrs. Katy Brownell, daughter of
the First Rhode Island Regiment,
accompanied the Regiment to Bulls
Run. She was fired at good many
times, but escaped injury. One man,
in his determination to kill her, pur-
sued her for some distance, when she
turned and shot him dead, and. fleeing
to the woods, escaped. Her husband
is also safe.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-08-08

During the last ten days the wealth
er has been warmer, much of the time,
than any we have ever before expe-
rienced. The mercury of the Their
mometer stood at 1909 to 1869 above
0, i'll the shade, on several of those
days. During this hot weather the
farmers have found their grain ripen.
ing so rapidly that they have been
compelled to use all diligence in har,
vesting it. The wages of laborcrs
has ranged from $3.50 to $500 per
day, and many of the reaping ma
chimes have been kept running
through the entire night. The wheat
is said to be equal to any previous
crop, and in this county one-third more
was sown this year than last year.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-08-08

Secretary Cameron, being overrun
with applications from ladies for the
places of nurses in the army hospitals,
thought to get rid of their importuni-
ties by issuing a decree that all who
accepted the post should not wear
hoops. Finding this readily agreed
to by his tormentors, his next dodge
was to issue an order that no one
should be accepted who was under
thirty years of age. This did the
business. There are no women Of
that age in the country.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-08-08

pctuate It's existence rs established by our
| fathers, to crush out the foulest rebellion
| known to history and to liberatc the loyal
people of the rcbcllous States from the odious
| irsnotism and terrorism which have ,yrenChcd
! from them the blessings of peace and prosper
ity in the Union of the States. and we demand
! the prosecution of the war until the insults to
our national flag and authority are avenged
by the restoration everywhere of law and order,
and the supremacy acknowledged of the Unit
| ed States Constitution, rs declared by its own
terms.
7th. In State affairs We demand all the
economy consistent with the public safety,
and all the liberality required for the comfort
aid efficiency of our volunteers, and Tor the
protection of the State against invasion. TO
that end VIC approve the action OF the General
Assembly at its special session, making appro-
prations for war purposes.
Sth. We heartily invite the cooperation
with us of men of all parties, whatever their
| former political ties, who adhere to these SELL
timents, and who unite in the patriotic sup
port of the present loyal Administration of
the Government.
On motion of Mr. Leake the Resolu-
tons were adopted.
Mr.. Grinnell offered the following
Resolved, That the loyal spirit evinccd by
the natumlized citizens in our country of the
several nationaltics, in their prompt enlist
mcnt in the war for the Union, and the valor
exhibited by the Irish and German soldiery
on the late battle fields has commanded the
admiration of all the patriots; and We honor
the President for his promotion of Col. Sigcl
to n Brigadier-G in consideration
of late brilliant military achievements in the
State of Missouri.
Unanimously adopted.
Mr.. S. II. Miller offered the follow
ing
Resolred, That we recognize in the present
Administration ut Washington the Constitu-
tional Government of the Nation and not the
central power of political party, and as the
legally constituted Government we will up
hold it against its adversares, whether they
show themselves as open Rebels liz the South
or as sympathiscrs with Rebellion in the
North.
Adopted.
Mr.. Rupert moved that the next
State Convention be held in Iowa
City. Tabled.
On motion of Mr.. Brockway, the
thanks of the Convention were tender
ed to the Presidents and Secretaries.
Mr.. Caldwell moved to adjourn.
Carried.
H. A. WILTSE, Chairman.
W Ns%'i n Of sa''"' Secretaries.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-08-08
Col. Franz Sigel.

Col. Franz Sigel is one of the best
officers in the service of the Govern,
mcnt. He is not only brave man,
but q practical and experienced sol
der. In the revolution of 1S4S he
was commander of the republican
forces in the Grand Duchy of Baden,
under the Provisional Government of
Hecker, Strive and Brcntano, and
conducted the campaign with great
skill. The insurrection having been
finally suppressed by the Prussian ar
my, Sigel made his escape to this
country, where Heckcr and other of
his compatriots also found refuge.
For several years past Col. Sigel
has resided in st. Louis, and on the
first call of the President for troops
to defend the Government against the
Vaccinations Of the rebels, he instant
ly entered the field, raising regiment
Of German troops in St. Louis. Heck
or, his former superior, left his pleas
ant home in Illinois, with his son, and
both entered as privates in Sigcls
regiment. This prompt and patriotic
movement of the German population
fired the emulation of their fellow
countrymen in Illinois, who immedi-
ately organized jaeger regiment in
that State and sent for Hecker to be-
come their commander. At first
Hecker declined the offer of a COM
mand, declaring that he had no high
er aspiration than to serve as a pri-
vatc under his old friend Sigel, in
whom he had more confidence than in
himself; but yielding to continued
solicitations, he procured his dismis.
sal from Sigel's regiment, and pro-
ccedcd to Illinois to assume the colo
nelcy of the Jagers.
Col. Sigel is comparatively young
man, but his active military life and
experience gained in European war
fare emincntly fit him for the COM
mand in which he has already given
proof of rare ability and singular
GOODNESS in the hour of danger. He
will be frequently heard from in this
campaign.
1t is an interesting fact in conncc-
ton with his history that he was ear
ncstly solicited to take command of a
German brigade in New York, but de-
clincd, alleging as reason that there
was broad field of operations in Mis-
souri,, and that he could be more use
full there than elsewhere. He prefer
red to adhere to his comrades in the
ranks Of the loyal Germans of St.Louis
rather than leave them, assured that
they were the men to give excellent
accounts of themselves. His iudg-
ment is confirmed by the admirable
steadiuess of his soldiers in the recent
affair at Carthage.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-08-08

HID AMONG TIE CRlNoLiNE.-1t is
said that two ladies are engaged
smuggling military goods to Nash,
vile, by hiding them in their crinolinc.
On late visit they thus concealed
thirty military sashcs. The romance
of the thing will doubtless add to the
value of the trapping in the eyes of
the Southern chivalry. The next
dodge for southern shop-keeper will
be to label his goods after this fash
ion "This sword was hid in the
petticoats of the lovely Miss Fannie
Fairplay )" or, "This pair of epau-
lettes was substituted for padding in
the dress Of the beautiful Miss Carrie
Carryall" Would it not be well for
Collector Carson to appoint some fit
and proper person Inspector of petit
coats
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-08-08
Democratic Nominations.

The Democratic Convention at Des
Moines, passed set of resolutions
declaring the war loan unconstitution-
al, and then had the impudencc to
nominate Judge Mason, of Burlington,
and Maturin l.. Fisher, both of whom
are connected with the negotiation of
bonds authorized by that loan, for the
Offices of Governor and Lieutenant
Governor We do not see how these
gentlemen can accept the nomination
upon such a platform. 1t would be
too much like what Gen. Baker spoke
of at Davenport as being " called a
rascal and then voting for it."
If the Democratic party is to stand
upon this secession platform of lie
Grand Byington and other traitors, all
we have to say is SO much the worse
for the Democratic party."-Io,ca City
Press.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-08-08
Legal Notice.
To Basil Spencer:

To Basll Spencer:
You are hereby notified that there is on file
in the office of the Clerk of the District Court
of Floyd County, Iowa, the petition of Reuben
c. Munger, Plaintiff, claiming of you the sum
of S3Oi, 90, with interest thereon from January
9th, 1858, at six per cent. per annum, on
two promissory notes of Sl52 90, executed by
you to said Plaintiff January, 1853 and also
the foreclosure of certain Mortgage executed
by you TO said Plaintiff to secure the payment
of said notes and unless you appear and
answer thereto on or before noon of the second
day of the next November term of said Court.
Judgment will he rendered against you there
on. 29w4 III. g. STINSON,
Dated, July 10th, 1861. Atty. for Plf.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-08-08

Never buy what you do not need.
Before you pay three cents for jews
harp, see if you cannot make just as
pleasant a noise by whistling, for
which nature furnishes the machinery.
And before you pay seven dollars for
a figured vest, young man, find out
whether your lady-lovc would not he
just as glad to see you in plain one
that cost just half Of the money. II
she wouldn't, let her crack her OWE
walnuts and buy her own clothes.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-08-08
City JeWelry Store,

When you go to McGrcgor, if You want a
nice Watch, call on w. A. Giles at the City
Jcwelry Store. If you want clock that you
can depend upon, call at the City Jewclry
Store. Ii you want first rate Jewelry Of any
kind, call at the City Jewelry Store. II you
want silver or plated-ware, a gold pen, a peck
ct knife, portmonae or wallet, call at the City
Jewclry store. If you want your watch re-
paired SO that you know it will be right, go to
W. A.. Giles at the City Jewelry Store-he
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, 1861-08-08

Adjutant General j. w. Bissel has
been specially authorized by General
j. G. Fremont to raise in the States
OF Missouri, Iowa and Illinois a regi-
ment of Sappers and Miners, to be
called the Engineer Regiment of the
West. None but mechanics, artifi-
GERS and laborers accustomed to work
with mechanics, will be received.
Extra pay given. Address j. w. Bis.
sell, Assistant Adjutant General,
U. S. r. c., st. Louis, Mo.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-08-08
The Iowa City Republican informs

The Iowa City Republican informs
us that John Pattee, formerly Auditor
of State, is acting as the Governors
private secretary. From an announce
ment in another column of the Repub
lican we learn that John has re-cnter-
ed the state matrimonial, as well as
military, and that he is allied to the
Governor by tie closer than that OF
Secretary. We wish John abundant
happiness, both military and matri
monial.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-08-08

A cure-all, in the way. of medicine. is. of
course, an impossibility ? but if there is any
thing which makes u close approach to it,
it is j. l.. Curtis Mamalukc Liniment.
If some of our skcptiCal friends could hear
those whom it has relieved descant upon its
merits, they would he compelled to :" give
i'm His Compound Syrup of Sassafras is
another preparation equally as skillfully made
The many who have tried it regard it as sure
thing in coughs, colds, consumption, &c, &C.
See Advertisement. Aug. nj
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-08-08

The Cavalry Company formed in
this place, and which started for the
Western frontier last Wednesday
morning, was differed as follows :
Captain, John Mitchell /; First Lieut..
A. b. Miller I'd Lieutenant, II. NJ
Bush. A portion of the Company
started early in the morning and
the remainder departed at 2 O'Clock
in the afternoon of the same day
Up to this time Polk county has fur.
nisbed two full comp anies of Infantry
and one of Cavalry.-Des Moines Reg.
lister.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-08-08

The Navy Department has pnr-
chased twenty-five clipper ships for
the blockade, and they arc being rap
idly fitted for the service. Four new
war steamers, Of the size and charac-
ter of the Iroquos, will be finished in
the month of August. The depart
mcnt was so fortunate as to find four
engines suitable for them already con-
structcd, and TO have the necessary
hulls built with dispatch.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-08-08

CoUNrERFETERs.-The Dubuque Times
says that a couple of sweet birds
were nabbcd by the Marshal of that
city few days since, who were utter
ing bogus money. One of them,
named Lacy, hailed from Howard
county, and the other gave his name
as David Saxton, from Red Wing,
Minnesota. The evidence against
them is conclusive. Their money
quarters, halves and gold dollars
was well calculated to deceive.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-08-08
ShariH's Sale

DY virtue of Special Execution to me d.
ID rected, shall offer for sale at my Office
in st, Charles City, Floyd county, Iowa, on
the 3lst day of August, 1861, at one clock,
2. NJ, the following property, to wit: Tho
north half of the southwest quarter of Section
10, and the east half of the southeast quarter
Of Section IL, in Township 50 north, of Range
II west, and the northeast quarter of tho
southeast quarter of Section 10, in Township
"a north, of Range II west, in Floyd county.
Iowa; levied on as the property of David
Ripley and Esther Ripley, to satisfy said exc
cution in favor of Josiah Knight, for s479, ~
with interest, and costs after Judgment.
Terms OF SALE.-Cash in hand.
July %, 1861.
JOHN BLUNT Sheriff
3lw2 of Floyd County.
BY INA X. LEE, Deputy
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-08-08

Lieut.. Drummond of this State was
in the fight at Bulls Run both on
Thursday and Sunday. On the latter
day he fought nobly, as we learn from
the papers was one of the last to
leave the field, and brought off his
squadron with great GOODNESS. Capt.
Lowe, another 1owan, acquitted him
self bravely on the same occasion.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-08-08

Born ARMIES RErREArING.-The Prov
idence Journal learns on the most d.
rect authority that it is well ascer-
tanned that the rebel forces began to
retreat at just about the time that ours
did. So that the novel spectacle was
presented of two armies running
away from each other, each thinking
itself overcome. Our men were thus
full match for two or three times
the number Of rebels. defended by en-
trenchments and lighting ON ground
they had chosen themselves.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-08-08

John L. Corse, Jr, of Burlington
has been appointed Major Of the Sixth
Regiment of Iowa Volunteers. We
are advised that Mr.. Corse was pu
pill ct West Point for about three
years, which position lie was compel
led to resign, in consequence of i'll
health. Last year Mr.. Corse was the
Democratic candidate for Secretary
Of State. .......
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-08-08
Our loss at the battle of Bulls Run

Oui ioSS at INC pattic vi Dun nun
was just seventeen pieces of artillery,
twenty or thirty wagons, possibly a
thousand muskets, a very little am
munition, and possibly some provis-
ions which were thrown away. The
statement that the numerous wagons
and droves of horses arriving at
Washington every day arc to supply
deficiencies created at Bulls Run, is a
mistake. They simply fill orders
made out long ago.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-08-08
Sherinf's Sale.

pY virtue Of Special Execution, to me di-
ID rected, shall offer for sale at my office,
in St Charles City, Floyd county, Iowa, on
the oath day of August, 1851, at 2 clock
p. NJ. the following property, to wit The
east half of the northwest quarter Of Section
Is, Township 81 north, of Range Is west, in
Floyd county, Iowa; levied on Ms the proper
ty Of Onin L. Taft and Susan A. Taft, to salts
fy said execution in favor of Josiah Knight,
for 1862, rs and interest, and costs after judg-
mcnt.
TERMS OF SALE.-Cash in hand.
July %, 1861.
JOHN Blunt, Sheriff of
30w2 Floyd County, Iowa.
BY IRA X. LEE, Deputy.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-08-08

The Fremont County Treasury was
relieved few nights since of about
$4,000. The safe was unlocked and
the money distracted. tits supposed
that some one intimate with the build
ing and the way Of getting into the
safe was guilty of the robbery.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-08-08
Not a SeCeSSiOniSt.

Mr.. Sidney Stowe writes US that
the report, which has somehow OBJ
tanned currency, that he is a seces-
sionist, is untrue. This we rejoice to
learn, and therefore cheerfully publish
Mr.. Stoves letter below:
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-08-08

A young child Of Mr.. Summers, of
Iowa City, was drowned last week by
falling into well that had only low
curb around. This should serve as a
caution to guard wells with q sul1i-
cient curb.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-08-08

The other day Bcauregard was re.
connoitcring in person within three O,
four miles of the chain bridge neal
Washington, and left party of ten
or fifteen of his troops scouting there
But ten minutes afterwards the latte,
were all made prisoners by Capt. Mott
of N. Y, and Union company that
went out for the purpose of capturing
them.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-08-08

1t is said by gentleman from Har.
per's Ferry that the strongest feeling
prevailed there against Gen. Patter.
son among the soldiers, whom he has
accused of being unwilling to proceed
because their term Of enlistment had
expired. 1t is said that Gen. Patter
son rejected the services of Indiana
and Pennsylvania Regiments. who
offered for ten days beyond the peri.
cd OF enlistment, or until reinforce
ments should arrive.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-08-08

A military encampment has been
established at Clarinda, Page county.
The Herald mentions 10 companies,
including mounted riaemen, which
have gone into this encampment.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-08-08
Republican State Convention.

DEs MONIES, July 81, 1861.
The Republican State Convention
met in the Hall of the House of Rep
rcsentatives at 10 o'clock, A. NJ, pur-
suant to the call of the State Central
Committee.
The Convention was oIened with
prayer by Rev. Thompson Bird.
Hon. w. G. Woodward of Musca.
tine county, was elected as Chairman
pro tcmpore. Lewis II. Smith of Kos.
suth county, and |. N. Pendleton OF
Woodbury. county, were elected Sec
retaries pro tempore.
Mr.. Miller of Lee, moved that a COM
mittee of one from each judicial dis
trict be appointed on credentials. Car.
ried. The Chair appointed as such
Committee
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-08-08

We are under obligations to Jno.
A. Elliott, Esq, delegate from Mitch.
ell county, for an early report of the
proceedings of the Republican State
Convention.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-08-08

81. Charles Lodge, No. &c, 1. o. or q, r.
Meets every Friday Evening at Temp,ars
Hall, in the. stone block, st. Charles CITY AZ
u O'Clock. '' ~
M ~ >, -. A. D. BUsn w. C. L.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-08-08

Hon. w. P. Hepburn, of Marshall
county, has been elected Captain of
the Marshall Cavalry company.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-08-08

The Union, of Adel, reports that
thieves are depredating to consider
able extent in Dallas county. Sew
eral horses have been stolen.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-08-08

Marble Rock Lodge, No. 30, 1. o. OF q r..
Meets every Saturday evening at Templar's
Hall Main Street, Marble Rock. -
r H. c. lSMAN, Wet.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-08-08

Meets the first Tuesday of every mont,, a
Tcmplar's Hall, Main Street. Marble Rock
LYMAN S. Horn, w. DIT.
II. G.. Inman W. D.S