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St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-01-03
Cedar Falls & Minnesota Railroad.

We are pleased to learn that the work on
this road has been going forward since ITS
commencement in October very satisfactorily,
notwithstanding the "tightness of the
times and that the grading from this place
to GAINESVILLE. nine miles, is So far advanced as
to warrant the commencement of track laying
early in the spring. The work of getting out
tics has already commenced, and the bridge
over the Cedar River will soon lie put in the
hands of the builders. Between GAINESVILLE
and Waverly the heavy sections will be worked
during the winter, in order to have the whole
line TO Waverly in such a state of forward
ness in the spring as to avoid any interruption
of the track laying until that point is reached
As soon as the present panic subsidies. 1t is the
intention of the contractors to take active
mear,rcs for pushing the work forward as far
- st. Charles during the coming year With
the opening of this road up the Valley of the
Cedar, VIC know of no portion of the State
with brighter prospects, and none that holds
out greater inducements to every branch OF
business. With an abundance of WATERPROOF
er, with as good land as 81 lies out doors,
with q climate unsurpassed ia this country,
and with railroad to market, where can
more desirable location I've found than the &C.
dar Valley > Cedar Falls Gazette.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-01-03
JOHNS & CROSLEY'S
Gutta Percha Cement Roofing

Gutta Percha Cement Roofing.
TT is the cheapest and most durable roofing
i in use. 1t is tire and water proof 1t can be
applied to new and old Roofs of all kinds, and
to old shingle roofs without removing the
shingles. The cost is only about one third
that of tin, and is twice as durable.
Gutta Percha Cement for preserving and re-
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From its great elasticity, is not injured by
the contraction and expansion of metals, and
will not crack in cold nor run in warm wealth
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They are readily applied 10y ordinary labor
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These materials are put up ready for nse,
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Full descriptive circulars will be forwarded
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| Opposite City Hall, y Brooklyn.
2Sm6 JOHNS s. CROSLEY
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MANHOOD

HOW LOST, AND HOW RESTORED.
Just Published, ia a Sealed Enoeiope.
4 Lecture ON the nature, treatment and
N radical cure of Spcrmatonhua, or Semi
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What Everybody Wants.
THE FAMILY DOCTOR ::
CONTAINING
Simple Remedies, easily obtained, for the Cure Of
Disease in al forms.
PROFESSOR HENRY S. TAYLOR, NJ. d.

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Counsellor in!Business,


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St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-01-03

The State of South Carolina has resolved
herself out of the Union. Here is the ordi-
nance:
We. the people of South Carolina, in Con
vention assembled. do declare and or,lain that
the ordinance drafted by us in the Convention
Of the Odd Of May, 1883, whereby the Consti-
tuition of the United States was ratified, and
all the acts and parts of acts Of the General
Assembly of the State ratifying the amend
ments Of the Constitution, are hereby repeal
cd, and the union now existing between South
Carolina and other States under the name OF
the United States OF America, is hereby dis
solved.
The ordinance was passed unanimously by
l69 members, and was ordered to be engrossed
on parchment, and to be signed by the Pres-
dent and members, and be placed III the
archives of the State.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-01-03

Small eruptiOns often cause obstinate sores
and frightful ulcers. They should always be
taken in time. An ounce of prevention is
worth pound of cure. Remember that these
er,lptions can he checked and cured by Cur
It's Original Mamalulle Linimcnt. 1t should
be applied Immediately, and will be found to
act like charm. This is a fact already well
known. Those who have given it a trial CON
slider it the best article of the kind to be had.
1t should be kept constantly in the house, as
by having it always ready ut hand, much suf-
fering may be avoided, and the years expenses
will show an astonishing saving in the way OF
doctor bills.
Bear in mind that Curtis Compound Syrup
Of Sassafrtts is becoming the most popular rem
edy Of the age. Experience has fully tested
its efficacy. 1t will cure, and has cured, every
thing for which it is recommended. See nd
vcrtiScmcnt in another column. Jan I'm
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-01-03

New Years Day in st. Charles was day OF
recreation and pleasure to most of our citi-
zens. Neighbor dined or supped with neigh
Dor, and friend with friend and the inter
change of New Year solicitations was free
and cordial. The weather was mild and plea
SAINT, and sleigh-riding and the merry gingle
of the bells gave hilarity to the occasion. In
the evening, numerous parties and balls in
the town and vicinity, completed the recfea-
tions and festivities incident to the advent of
the New Year.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-01-03
Notice to Teachers.

The Teachers of Floyd county are hereby
requested to meet at the School House. in this
village, on Saturday evening, January 9Th,
1861. for free interchange Of thought, and for
the purpose of devising means for mutual inn
provemcnt A cordial invitation is extended
to all friends of Education to he present. Come
all who can J CHEsroS WHITNEY,
County Supt. OF Com. Schools.
st. Charles City, Jan. l, 1861.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-01-03

st. Charles Lodge No. l4l, of A. T. & A.
NJ. hold their regular meetings on the eve OF
the first Thursday, on or before the full moon
each month, at Masonic Hall, st. Charles
City. Per order Of
+. b. G. WRIGHT, W. NJ.
L. l. HUNTLEy, Sec.
st, Charles City, August 20, A. l.. $500,
A. ID. 1860.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-01-03

Senator Toombs has written to his constitu-
ents letter declaring they cannot get their
constitutional rights at the hands OF Republi-
cans, and advising secession by the 4th of
March. After being three days in Washington,
he telegraphs peremptory orders to the peo-
pie of his State to vote, unanimously, for Sc
cession. The reason Mr.. Toombs assigns for
this precipitate action is, that the Republicans
refuse to submit to his dictatorial terms
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-01-03
Blanks.

4 Ii the various Bianksin general use, such
IA as Deeds, Mortgages, Attachment Bonds,
Title Bonds, Common Bonds, SubpGnas, Writs,
Executions, Notes, Bank Checks Tax Receipts,
Leases, Clerks Certificates, Articles of Agree
mcnt, Marriage Certificates, Naturalization
Papers, Bill and Letter Headings, Receipts, &c.
&c. &C., constantly on hand and for sale, OF
printed at short notice, by
a. u. f. HILDRETH.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-01-03
THE TEACHERS FAVORITES
Sanders Progressive
READERS.
WHERE THEY ARE USED.


These Readers have been adopted by the
Boards of Education in the cities of Chicago,
New York, Philadelphia, Wilmington, Roch-
ester, Utica. Auburn, Hudson. Syracuse Elmi-
IA, etc. The last Regents Report of the
Academies of the State of New York, shows
that out ofl79 Academies, lO3 use Sanders ;
being nearly three times the number of any
other Series. They have also been Officially
recommended by five-sixths OF the county
Commissioners of the State Of New York by
the School Directors of thirty counties in Penn
sylvania;
They are in use in three-fourths of the
Schools in New Jersey
In all the counties of Delaware
In a majority of the counties in Maryland.
In three-fourtcs of the Schools of Illinois
In more than three fourths of the Schools
of Michigan /;
In three-fourths of the Schools of Wisconsin;
and extensively in use in many other States
to some extent in all States.
The circulation of these Readers has increas-
ed 33 per cent. during the past year, and is
now over
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-01-03
Diseased Horses and cattle

Require restoration of inSensibIc pcrspiration.
Sloan's Fever Antidote, Condition Powder, is
a certain Blood Purifier. 1t never fails to
loosen the skin, cleanse the water, create an
appetite. and positive cure for Coughs. Colds.
Stif-complaint, Founder, Distcmper, and car
RIGS off Bolts and Worms, and may be given at
any time and under all circumstances with
perfect safety.
One Package of the Powders and a bottle OF
the Ointment will perfectly cure a recent
Founder in six or eight days. without leaving
the least effect in the feet. In horse distem-
per, they will allay the fever and promote a
healthy termination of the disease. One pow
der and a part of Il bottle of Ointment, will.
in all cases. cure the Horn Dis,emper in COW /;
two are sometimes required for an OK.
Walter Il. Sloan, the original dlscoverer OF
this truly valuable medicine, still has the sole
supervision Of its manufacture, but orders
should he sent to his son, Oscar h. Sloan. 81
South Water Street, Chicago, H., who will
promptly supply the demand for these popu-
lar and truly great medicines
They are sold by all dealers in Medicine.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-01-03

Dispatches from South Carolina inform us
that Fort Moultrie was evacuated on the night
of the 26th ult The soldiers were removed
to Fort Sumpter, which is regarded as a much
stronger and safer position Before leaving,
Major Anderson caused the guns of the Fort to
be spiked and the carriages burnt. This
movement is thought to be in accordance with
advices from the War Department at Washing
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-01-03
Donation Visit.

There will he donation visit for the Rev
A. ID. Bush. at the Masonic Hail. in this place,
on next Wednesday evening, January 9th,
1860 Arrangements have been made to
make the occasion as sociable and pleasant as
possible. A free supper will be provided. and
it is hoped all will attend who have something
to spare for the object Of the visit.
Per order Of COMMITTEE
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-01-03

IMPORTANT DISCOVERY The South Carroll
mans have just discovered that no vessel can
safely sail from Charleston harbor without
United States Clearance papers The Pal
n,etto flag isn't recognized as national en-
blsm upon the high seas just yet, and any
vessel sailing under it will be liable to seizure
for vagrancy or piracy dubuque Times.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-01-03

FIRE AT ELKADER.-The large Touring Mill
of Mcssrs. Davis 4 Thompson at Elkader,
Clayton county, was destroyed by fire on the
2lst ult The loss is estimated at $50, 900.
No insurance. Ten thousand bushels of wheat
and two thousand bushels Of corn were de-
stroyed. The fire is supposed to be the work
of an inccndiary.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-01-03


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St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-01-03

LIScoLN's CABINEr.-The St. Louis Demo
crat of the 2lst, announces by authority tn at
Edward Bates, of Missouri, has been offered a
scat in Mr.. Lincoln's Cabinet, and that the
latter will accept the position, which will
probably bc that Of Secretary OF the Interior.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-01-03

90 5000 AGENTS WANTED-ro sell 4 new
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St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-01-03

Sixteen Good Templar Lodges have been or
Ranized in Iowa since the 10th of November
$50 members have been added in the State
since the Goth August. Leland, Wright and
Dctwilcr are the State Lecturers.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-01-03

The wearers Of Palmetto cockades in Wash
ington, on finding that they were mistaken
for the footmen of the foreign ministers, soon
dropped them, and they are decidedly at a
discount now.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-01-03

President Lincoln is said to be opposed to
any concession or compromise that shall yield
one iota of the position occupied by the Re-
publican party.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-01-03

The Iowa Hospital for the Insane, at Mount
Pleasant, will be opened for the reception Of
patients early in March, 1861.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-01-03
Ayers Cherry PICTORIAL.

4 large supply of thisinvaluable remedy for
"A coughs, colds and consumption. just re-
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storeby, A. b. +. HILDRETH.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-01-03

LARGE YIELD. j. b. Whitaker of Delaware
county, planted a half bushei of potatoes last
spring, and dug from them in the fall 26l
bushels
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-01-03

Attention is called to the notice of the
Teachers Meeting at the school house in this
village, next Saturday evening.
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