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The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1861-12-13
a joint resolution, which is as fol-

a joint re, olutioD, which IS as fol-
lowe:
! WHEREAS, The people of the
states oI Virginia, North Carolina,
South Carolina, Georgia, Florida,
Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana,
Texas, Arkansas and Tennessee are
in revolution against the govern.
ment OF the United States, an have
assumed to secede from the Federal
Union to form an independent gov
eminent, under the name OF the Con-
federate States of America, and
whereas, the Congress Of the United
States, approving the sentiments OF
the President in HE annual message,
that the Union must be preserved
and hence all dispcnssble means
must be employed; and believing
that kind OF fraternal feeling be-
tween the people OF all the states is
Indispensable to the maintenance
Of happy and prosperous Union,
and being willing to manifest such
feeling on their part to them, and
that peace may be restored 10 this
distracted country and the Union
and Constitution be preserved and
maintained. and inviting the coop.
Grafton of the people of the aforesaid
states in the accomplishment OF THE
object, 30 desirable to each and all.
Resoicei, Tha! Millard Fillmore,
Franklin Pierce. Roger B. Taney.
Edward Everett, George NJ. Dlllhs,
Thomas M. Ewing, Horace Binney,
Reverdy johnson. John j. Critten
den, George f. Pugh and Richard
w. Thompson, be, and they are
hereby appointed Commissioners on
the part of Congress to confer with
like number Of Commissioners to
be appointed by the states afors III J
Tor the preservation Of the Union aud
the maintenance ofthe Constitution.
and.that they report the result Of
said conference to Congress for ap.
proval or rejection.
ReSolred, That upon the appoint
meat of Commissioners as hereby
invited by said states. and upon the
meeting of the Joint Commission for
the purpose OF conference, the atore-
said active hostiities shall cease and
be suspended, and shall not he re
ne wed unless said Com mission shall
he unable 10 agree; or in case OF an
agreement by them. said agreement,
shall be rejected either hy Congress
or by the a'orcssiC a states.
The resolution was lail on tn,
table.
On motion o. Mr. Slmner il was
Res0'ced, That the Secretary o.
War be requested to furnish to the
S nate copies Of any general order
IN the military department of Mis-
souri, relating to fugitive slaves.
Mr.. Hale submitted the following,
which lies over:
I7es0ircd That the Committee on
judiciary be instructed to inqnry
into the ,xNe llcncy and rropriety
of aholisbiug the pr scut Supreme
Court o. the United States and e--
tallish instead thereof Supreme
Court in pursuance OF the provisions
Of the Constitution, which, in the
opinion of Con-ress will meet th:
requirements OF the Constitution.
Amor. the bills introduced wer,
the following:
Mr.. Latham, of California n bili
to establish a line Of steam mail ship
between san Francisco AMI ShanZ-
hal touching at the Sandwich l.
lands and Japan. and the bill to
authorize and facilitate mining OF
erati0ns in the states ot Oregon ant
California in the territory OF the
United States. Adjourned.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1861-12-13

COLLINS, the Commadian, is per.
forming at Milwaukee.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-02-28
A Jersey Heroine-Mrs. Slemmer.

1t is singular how our heroes, and
our hcroimes, too, start up into public
favor, sometimes by 4 single stroke
of courage or Judgment at the peril
Gus moment. Heroes they must have
always been, but opportunity was
wanting. That present, and at a
single bound, they take position in
public confidence. We all remember
how General Taylor's victorious pro-
gross toward Mexico astonishcd the
country by the sudden discovery Of
his transccndent military capacity,
and how tho country aftcrwarl, by
general acclamation, heaped upon him
its greatest honors. 1t was just SO
in the case OF Major Anderson. y
single glorious act has enabled him
to carve his name high up upon the
shaft of military renown. The re-
ward is yet to come.
But Lieut.. SIemmer, in command OF
Fort Pickens, and his heroic wife, are
entitled TO more public consideration
than they have yet received. This
officer and his parents are all natives
of Montgomery county, Pennsylvania
Both his grandfathcrs fought at Trem-
ton, Princeton and Monmouth. lie
graduated with honor at West Point,
served in Florida against the Semi
noles, was there promoted and order
ed to California, and, being again pro-
NOTED, was ordered to Fort Moultrie
He afterwards entered the Coast Sur
vey at the invitation OF Prof. Bache
But he had hardly accepted that duty
when the Superintendent of the West
Point Academy, knowing his high
qualifications, applied to the Sccreta,
ny of War for the appointment oi
Lieut.. Slemmer as a teacher there.
There lie remained four years was
then ordered to Fort Moultrie q sec
ond time, and thence to Pensacola,
where his command embraced Fort
Pickens, Fort BarrancaS aud Fort
McRac
1t was while here, occupying the
barracks, he accomplished the bril-!
liant feat Of transferring his little
command from a weak position to the
imprcgnablc one of Fort Pickens. HC
thus foilcd the rebels III their plans
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-02-28
NUMBER 9.

against that important position as
completely as did Major Anderson.
There he is now, commanding the
harbor, and by inccssant labor in
putting the fortress in fighting cor
dition, his little band of heroes may
be relied on to do their whole duty to
the Union. Distance has deprived
him of much Of the notoriety which
has attended the movements at Fort
Sumptcr. But Lieut.. Slcmmcr acted
on his own responsibility, and the
country will gaIIantly sustain him in
what he so wisely did. After the bar
racks had been SO hastily evacuated
that even Mrs. SIcmmer's trunks and
clothes were left behind in the hurry.
the rebels took possession. Mrs. Stem
mcr took a boat and returned to tho
barracks to obtain them. The sentry
stopped her and demanded her busi-
ness, but she pushed bravely on, and
entering the barracks, asked that the
trunks containing her clothing might
be given up. Though no insulting
demonstration was made, yet tho
rebels refused her. 1t was then tho
fire Of her heroic soul broke forth,
"Thcn,' said she, al will take com
mand of one of Lieut.. Slemmcr's guns
myself, and when lie gives the word
to fire, | will batter down your bar
racks"
This lady, whose name is Caroline.
is Jersey woman, the youngest
Al
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-02-28
Aomantit Skettb.
AN INCIDENT OF WESTERN LIFE
by Z. W. DAVIS.

On a distant prairie, at nightfall, a
way-worn and weary traveller was
overtaken by snow storm. When
the first few flakes came softly drop
ping down, he looked eagerly around
in the hope of discovering place Of
shelter but none was to be seen
only the trackless waste of rolling
lands, and far off hills in the direc-
ton whittier he was going-so far off
that he feared he never should reach
them. With the departure of light
the snow began falling faster, the
winds blew keener, the road over the
prairies was soon hidden from view,
and the traveller felt that he was lost
on trackless waste, without star
to guide him across dangerous coun.
try.
This is terrible !" said he, aloud.
" / fear much l shall nc"cr come to
my destination. If had but COM
pass and a light | should not fear, for
l could resist the effects of cold long
enough to reach the hills, and there |
should find human habitations, or at
least the shelter Of Il rock. Now,
may go in circle till | freeze, and be
no nearer help. What fool was,
to leave the river side and cross the
prairie for the sake of few miles
more or less journey. No matter
must battle it out now, Heaven help
ing"
And battle it out he did, most man
fully. He drew his cap down over his
ears and brow, and his fur collar up
over his mouth, and thrusting his
hands deeper in his pockets, passed
on through the yielding snow. The
gloom increased, the wind came sharp
er, and through the heavy clothes the
traveller began to feel the effects O
the cold. His feet grew numb, his
arms chilled, and after an hours rapit
walking, he suddenly paused
How do l know whittier | am
going?" he exclaimed. perhaps
! have already turned aside from TIN
straight line, and am wandering o.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-02-28
From the North Iowa Journal
WILLIkM y. SEMARN.

Mr. Seward is chosen to be the
Premier Of the first Republican admin
istratIon, amid difficulties OF the most
threatening character. The eyes Oh
the nation are turned 10 him and =
brief summary of the man Is not out
Of place. We collect the following
facts from his works, Published III
three large volumes, which are no.
blc monument to his genius.
Mr.. ;. WAS born III Florida, Orange
county, Ne" York, May 10th, lsOl.
At an early age he exhibited a great
love tor books and study.
At the age OF fifteen he entered
Union College, \. \. In his eighteenth
year he taught school SIX months Ill
Georgia. There he saw siavery-saw
the curse II cntai'cd upon society.
From that day to this, hc has been an
ardent and unwavcrinG champion OF hu,
man riGhts-oI the equal rights OF all
men. He returned TO College IN lo2o,
and graduated with tie first honors
Of the class IN ISL. Soon atterward
he entered the law oiIce Ct John
Anthon Of New York city. 1t Is said
he thoroughly mastered every elemen-
tary work ever put IN his hands. lie
completed hS legal studies with John
Ducr and Ogden Hoffman, and was
admitted to the bar Of the Supreme
Court in 1872. In 1928, he removed
to Auburn and commenced legal prac-
tice, with Hon. Elijah Miller. As a
Lawyer, lie always ranked among tho
first at the New ork bar. Ills first
advent III political life was IN 1924 az
Il National Republican,. The 4th Of
July ISIS, he delivered an oration at
Auburn, alludInG to the then, threat
cncd nuIItlcat!on IN regard to larlA,
He treated the subject very much as
he does secession to-day.
In 1880, lie was elected to the Sen>
ate OF New York. In that body.
although, politically in a very meagcr
minority, he took an active part. His
speeches at that day arc still interest
ing, marked hy the same scholarly
polish, and broad, enlightened, liberal
craftsmanship as characterizes his
later efforts. His views were charac-
tCrZCd by tue tar reaching wisdom
and a Keen sense OF 1Hc wants OF tho
people "flcA placed A1iA IN advance
ol his compGeES- wv.
In 1871, ne was Tie W hiS candi-
date loE governor, bnt was defeated.
In 1888 he was elected Governor: AS
Governor oi me state, he startled the
old togteS ui ali parties by proclaim"
mG oulcIaI'y' that the laws Of nations
dtd not recognize the stealing OF
saves as crime. rms position drew
down the bitter hatred OF the entire
Democracy and large portion OF the
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-02-28

forced me an hour ago to take refuge
in your smoke-housc, nearly dead with
cold"
Milly acknowledged the truth Of the
remark, and she knclt and thanked
her Father in Heaven for her deliver
anCC.
The next day Milly's husband came
home, and when he had been told all,
lie remarked:
This fellow was in the tavern at
the village, the day | sold my produce.
1t will learn me a lcsson-ncvcr TO
let strangers know when money is
plenty with me, lest they be tempted
to crime and bring ruin on me and
minc.r
That day some sixty or seventy men
gathered at the house of Mr. Dean.
The robbcr was recognized as a noto-
rlous horse thief who had long infested
the ncighborhood. There was "a sum
mary trial, and then, in doggcd 81
Icncc, the wretch who would have
burned a harmless infant and muir
dcrcd a faithful and gentle woman,
submitted to his inevitable fate. \
rudcIy constructed gallows, and Il
stout rope ended his existence. So on
the thInIy settled frontiers of the West
do they metc out justice to offenders
against property and life.
There were about seventeen hun
drcd dollars in bills found on the per-
son Of the robbcr, besides the gold he
had taken from Mrs. Dean. rs there
were no claimants for the bills. ut the
suggestion Of the stranger, whose life
had been saved from the anger Of the
winter storm by the shelter he found
in the smokc-housc, a thousand dol
lars Of the seventeen hundred were
presented TO Milly in consideration Of
what she had passed through, and the
remainder was divided around.
On that very spot there is now
thriving town, and one of the finest
residences in the place is that where
dwells Milly Dean and her husband
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-02-28
A. B. L. HILDRETH,
General Land Agent,

ST. CHARLES CITY, FLOYD co. Iowa,
Will attend to buying, selling and selecting
lands on Commission, &c. Town Lots bought
conveyancing and payment of Taxes promptly
attended to. Friends at the East, as we'll as in
this State, are requested to make application
to my agency. Satisfactory references given
il required.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-02-28
From the New York Knickerbocker Magazine
THE SNOW FORT.
POEM FOR BOYS.



In the happy days of boyhood,
Fivc-and-thir,y years ago,
ULifc's golden age of boyhood,>
We built castles OF the snow.
In the glittering drifts we quarried,
And our mansion work WAS rare
As those mansions, many storicd,
Manhood fashions out of air.
Though our ramparts and our foSses
Might have puzzled old Nauban,
What cared we, the urchin bosses,
For old fogy rule and plan
Our outworks were the queerest
Ever reared by human skill,
But of names We chose the dearest
Every fort WIS Bunker Hill.
How the parts Of British leaders
Went IA begging, one and all
How we all were earnest plcadCrs
For front places on the wall
Boys detailed for service foreign,
Fell in line with ClOudcd brow,
Each one clammorcd to be Warren,
And none wanted to be Howe.
The hattle-ah we fought it,
Not at all by history light;
How the pesky English caught it,
How they always lost the fight.
In despite of truth We chased them,
And to facts entirely blind,
As down the hill we raced them,
How We pcppered them behind!
Thus we fought the fight of Bunkcr's
In the days that knew no care,
Ere the snow we tossed as younkers,
Time had sifted in our hair.
Now, alas in the fierce battle
We wage daily with the world,
Harder shots against us rattle
Than our boy-arms ever hurled.
And It's not the generous tussle
OF the snow fort on the knoll,
But "a strife with those who hustle
Not the body but the soul;
And instead of cleaning missiles,
Poisoned shafts fly to and fro,
And we march o 'er CALLING thistles,
Not the velvet of the snow
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-02-28
BRONSON HOU Sc,
CORNER OF MAIN AND CENTER STREETS,
ID L

CORNER OF MAIN AND CENTER STREETS,
BRApFoED Iowa.
W. s. MOWER. ....................P Proprietor.
The Proprietor would respectfully inform
the Travelling Public that he has again taken
charge of the above House, and would he
pleased to wait upon all who may favor him
with their patronage. Stages leave daily fol
the East, West and North. Charges reason
able as at any House west of the Mississippi
fss" Good accommodations for teams ly4
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-02-28
CARTER HOUSE,
j. B. SMITH. ...........PR PROPRIETOR
MAIN STREET, CEDAR FALLS,

MAIN STREET, CEDAR FALLS,
Biackidpk County, = Ioaca
This House having changed hands, and un,
dergoing thorough reftting and remodeling
is now ready for the accommodation of the pub
lie. 1t Is situated in the btriness part o.
Cedar Falls. The proprietor pledges hmsel
that no pains will be spared to make his guest,
comfortable. Stages for different parts Of tn,
country stop at this house. Iva
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-02-28
American Hotel,

MIN N7REEI, VI bRETUR, IUWI.
wM. II. HARDING, PROPRIETOR.
Having again opened this well known Ho-
tel, the proprietor takes this means TO inform
the Travelling public and the rest Of mankind,
that he intends to make it worthy the pat
ronage of travellers, and if attention TO the
wants of guests, good fare and low prices are
any inducements, he hopes to have his share
of business.
In connection with the Hotel is the largest
Barn in town, which is under the charge of an
experienced OStler, and tcamsters can depend
upon having their teams well cared for. This
house being the Stage Office Railroad Ticket
Office, American Express and General Freight
Office, presents more advantages than any
other can show in the city, and all lask of
my friends, is TO try me once, and ii not salts
fed, l will not ask them to come again.
McGregor July 1860.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-02-28
STIMSON'S HOTEL.

CORNER OF EAST WATER DETROIT STREETS,
NIL WALkEE
This House is located in the business part OF
the City, convenient To the Cars and Boats
gE Omnibus and Baggage Wagon alway.
on hand To convey Passengers and Baggage to
and from the Boats and Cars free OF charge.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-02-28

Business Cards of five lines less will be inserted
this column for IS 90 per annum. For each additional
dine, over FIVE, dollar will be charged.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-02-28
THE
ST. Cearlss City snteIIisenter
Is PrBIisPED EVERY RspAY
By A. B. F. HILDRETH.
EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.
PRICE, $500 A YEAR, IN ADVANCE.
OFFICE IN THE TELLIGENCER Bull DING,
CORNER
MILL AND KELLY STREETS,
OPPOSITE PUBLIC SQUARE,
st. Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa.

Any person obtaining five subscribers and forwarding
the money, shall be furnished with copy Of the ncl-
geuccr for this service long the number shall be
kept good.
Business pertaining to the paper can he transacted
with the Publisher any day at the Once Of Publication
Comm unicatiOns he addressed to the Ed.@:, who
will promptly and faithfully respond to them.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-02-28
Y FLOYD COUNTY, IOWA. THU RSDAY. FEBRU AIRY 2S

the verge of destruction. O, that
could shake off this drowsy feeling
that is stealing over me. know that
it is the precursor Of rest in this
cold winding-shect of snow. Great
Heavens, | am freezing to death -
shrieked he, bounding forward with
renewed energy. Action-action-
action is life, and life is too sweet to
lose yet
He hurried along with a springing
motion, stamping his feet vigorously
at every step, and swinging his arm
to keep the blood in circulation. Yet
with all his efforts, he knew that the
angel of death was folding his white
wings silently but surely around
him.
"Dcspair-no !" he cried, "not
while the memory of my loved wife
and dear children is left to me.
will struggle on for your sakes, and
fight the storm.fiend to the last en-
tremity. Oh, just Heaven, for the
sake of the innocent ones whose only
stay is my right arm, help me to re-
Slst-heip me to triumph
At this moment he plunged into
hollow, his feet strodc over ice, and
he heard the voice of a Strcamlct sing
ing of life and action beneath its lev
crust. At the same time the smell Of
wood-smOkc salutcd his nostrils.
Oh, Thou who rcigncst above" lie
calculated, d" | thank Thee that Thou
hast heard my prayer. Help is near
me-
lie recled heavily onward through
the binding snow, and saw Just be-
fore him low shed one more strug-
gle, and he fell against it. In an in
stant he OWNED its character. With
last desperate effort he found the
door, threw it open, and rushing in,
flung himself at full length upon the
floor, knowing only that he was in an
atmosphere reeking with the fumes
Of bacon, and warm with the smoke
which rose from pan Of smothcred
Goals in the centre Of the place. 1t
was a settlers rude smoke-house, left
to care for itself during the long win
tcr's night, and the travellers CRATE
full heart sent up a tribute to Heaven
for this place of refuge in the desert
Of snow.
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nAN'L wEBSTER's GREAT sPEECh ron
~ the UniOa--This superb engraving, SOrJs h.
- row Offered as 81 - per oory. Agents wantei
an BTRNHTr a o. a. h>Saso ~, MY selS Sar'
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tn. p,.srncc on In, RIab, shoulders.

The army of tho Potomac and its General
must not ho III ,med for tho recent outrascS ON
property ia Virginia. Tho dcmoralil"d resi
mont uf the d,moralized, dismissed and deport
ed ca Met tunn, is responsible for the,e cx
cesses. The correspondent Of tho Washinstoh
Star writes, Sept. %
The New York Tn rty-eeventh Regiment Wa
in occupancy Of Munsons lltll--at least such
portion Of The regiment was not straggl'ne
around the neighborbood committing depre - b
tions. Tho deeds of this regiment Qormeriy
McCunn's) douo or yesterday will doubtless re
oeive an investigation at the hands OF General
Mcclellan.
Several dwellings, with barns and outhouses,
wcro set ON liro and wholly consumed. Nalu'
| able furniture pianos, large mirrors, &C., were
DESTROYED wanionly, and in one instance the
officer Of a cavalry regiment was so much III
ccnscd by these outrageous acts oi vandalism,
that he compelled tho miscreantA u suspend
their villainous work at the po Mt Of the pistol
This (37Ih) regiment will need some active
discipline to make It any credit 10 the service
On ve,t,rday Lieut.. Col Burke found II noccs
sary to shoot private william Monn through
the head Standardization.
Later In the day saw All officer q captain
Of this regiment endeavor to rase 'qlah, ilrs'
| by en'reaty, next by imperative orders to go
| with him 20 put n stop 10 tho depredatipns OF
| their comrades. Three or four Of them hnally
ol,eyed with very bad grace, the inquiry hay
ing previously passed amongst them Snail
We RO?
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THE NEW YORi. suH
IN ESUNY MORNING, or. ., 'ss,.


II will I've remembered that the southern
nevrpapcrs referred to the effect Of thu news Of
the capture Of II ,ttcras Inlet, upon tnc North
Carolina Legislature, then in session, as some
thing not TO bo mentioned, out Of rogird to 'hc
honor of the State. We naturally inferred that
some uniignifcd panic, or SYMPTOM d "eiving
in" was visible in that body on the occasion re e
fcrred to. But person Intimately and f'vora-
bly, known to prominent mcrcintil' puiies in
this city, has lately arrived from North Caro-
lima, who explains it by saying that tbs Demon
stration consisted in vehement cheers for tho
Union from large body of the mcmbeT', who
vero at no pains =, conceal their un,l cred lilel-
ity TO the National hag. lie AYERS that Union
men openly declare themselves everywhcrc,
and the number augmcnts daily.