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Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-02-06

Not only is the great West produ-
cling its own strip and sugar, and like
~ to produce its own cotton, but it
has been demonstrated that coffee can
DC grown in the West Mr.. George
Hoffman Of Effingham county, Ill.,. the
past season, raised two bushels of cof-
fee, in every respect equal to the Rio
purchased at the stores. The seed
was sent three years ago from Aus
tralia. 1t was unproductive the first
year, yielded little the second year,
and was most productive the third
season. Many farmers in that vicini.
ty intend planting coffee the next sea-
son.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-02-06

GET TIE BEsr.-,,C Curtis Mamaluke Lini-
ment is performing more wonderful cures
throughout the coun try than any other pre-
paration offered to tn e public. Persons who
have been afflicted for years, who have become
hopeless and despairing, have found re-estab.
ished health and vigor in Curtis Mamaluke
Imminent II seldom fails to cure. His Syrup
of Sassafras is equally invaluable, and has
been remarkably successful in culing that
class of diseases for which it is recommended.
We bespeak for ii a fair trial Ivy persons who
are suffering with affections of the respiratory
organs. See advertisement.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-02-06

The amount of Sorghum sirup pro-
duccd in this State i'm 1860, was
l,l67,34S gallons, and Gen. Wilson
has statistics that ensure him that the
year 1861 has doubled the amount of
1860. In a statement lie says: "By
the production of Sorghum and I'm
phee sugar and strip, We have saved
to the State the coming year upwards
of 81 900, 900"
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-02-06

The rebels have at length heard of
the defeat of Zollcofler, and admit
their loss was 500. The Richmond
Dispatch says The disaster in Ken
lucky, and the apprehension it has
caused for the safety of our connection
with the Southwest. through Virginia
and Tennessee, by the East Tennessee
and Virginia railroad, and the posi-
bic interruption of our intercourse
with the South by the Wilmington
railroad, directs attention to the vital
Importance of completing the connec-
ton between the Richmond and Dam
vile and North Carolina railroad.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-02-06

We learn from the Cass County
Gazette that the dead body of a man
was found few days ago about eight
miles northwest of Fontenclle. It
was subsequently identified as the
body Of Daniel linus, of Hamlin's
Grove, Audubon county. On the 18th
Of January. linus, in company with
his brother Luke, started for Ringgold
county. 1t is probable that Luke also
was frozen to death, but his body had
not been found. Both of these men
were young and recently married.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-02-06

A farmer in Jones county employed
a verdant boy to take care Of his
hogs. On leaving him, the farmer
told the boy to keep the hogs out OF
the corn, and shoot 'em if necessary.
When the farmer returned, he found
that the boy had filed the letter of his
instructions. Thirteen of the best
hogs had been shot, and sent summa.
rily to the Paradise of swine.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-02-06

A western railroad President, who
is an intimate friend of Mcclellan, has
lately returned from Washington, af.
ter an interview with the command.
ing General, and came away perfectly
satisfied that not many weeks would
elapsc before he and all the friends OF
the Union would be able to reassumc
with pride the valued title of Amer
can Citizen" Every contingency is
provided for, and failure of tho plan
decided upon to put down the REBEL.
ion with few powerful and rapid
blows seems scarcely possible.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-02-06

Norman Wizard, Of Ice Boat cclebri-
ty, has invented a superior riflcd can
non, which so struck the admiration OF
Gen. Burnside that he ordered these
guns to be placed on his transport
feet, which accompanied the Burnside
expedition. Mr.. Wizard obtained
100000 only, for the contract, which
he filled in two weeks time after the
order was given.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-02-06

Revival meetings have been held,
both in this place and in the neighbor.
ing town of Floyd during the last two
or three wceks--the one in Floyd by
the Mcthodists. and the one in this
place by the Complexities, or Disci-
pies. Both meetings have been large.
" blessed with new converts. In this
town, on several occasions, baptisms
in the Cedar river have taken place,
Notwithstanding the inclemcncy Of the
weather.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-02-06

Mr.. Schoolcraft says the Indians
never swear--the worst that they say
is "madtA eumemoosA," or bad dog. 1t
would seem then that Nature does not
encourage notwithstanding the diff.
ference between nature and cultiva-
ton.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-02-06

FREMoNr's OENIoN.-Thc New York
papers say that Fremont was strong
~ opposed to delivering up Mason
and SIidell. A war with England
was, in his opinion, preferable to such
humiliation. 4s ".
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-02-06

The story told by the big and little
Tribunes Of what President Lincoln
said to Lane and Pomeroy, that the
United States cannot return fugitives
without cnslaving free men, is all bosh.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-02-06

A rife capable of firing forty shots
in as many seconds, has been invent
ed by Rev. J. ID. Moore, of Birming-
ham, Iowa. 1t is said to throw ball
accurately distance of 800 yards.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-02-06

GRIrrr.-A young lady from the
East has been arrested in Peoria for
promenadins in male attire. She
claimed the right to wear the panta-
loons-had done it oftcn-and defend
ed herself SO manfully in Court, that
the spectators became convinced that
she ought to continue the practice
permanently.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-02-06
Sheriff s Sale.

NOTICE is hereby given, that by virtue of
IN special execution duly issued by the
Clerk of the District Court of Floyd County,
State Of Iowa, aud to me directed, have lev
led on and shall offer for sale, ut Public Auc-
ton, ut my office in Saint Charles City, Floyd
County, Iowa, on the 9Th day OF March, A. ID.
1862, at one % clock in the afternoon, the fol-
lowing described property, to wit:
The south forty-iire acres off the south end Of
the west fractional half Of the south west quar-
ter Of Section thirty, 1901 Township ninety-six
(96) north, of Range fifteen Cl5) west, i'm Floyd
county Iowa levied on as the property of
Norris Makepeace, to satisfy said execution in
favor of Henry Petit, and against sand Norris
Makepcace, for Sl39, 81 and interest and costs.
TERMS OF SALE Cash in hand.
Dated, January 18th, 1862.
DAVID M. FERGUSON, Sheriff
5w2 of Floyd County.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-02-06

DIR. Russell, Of the London Times,
is actually packing up to 60" lie
has engaged passage in the Cunard
steamer Arabia. 1t is said he will
employ the few remaining days Of his
sojourn here in hunting up that terri
BILE mob which was to perform such
striking things if Mr.. Lincoln decided
to give up Slidcll and Mason.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-02-06
Charles City, Iowa, February 6, 1862
CHARLES CITY.

The above is notc the name Of our
Postoffice +: the Postof1ice name of this
place having been changed from St.
Charles City to Charles City. Will
our exchanges and correspondents
please govern themselves according
ly, and direct to Charles City, Floyd
Couaty, Zo,ra2
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-02-06

Attempts are being made by scoun-
drels to throw counterfeit paper mon
ey into circulation. The most danger.
Gus counterfeits yet discovered are
IS upon the Oskaloosa Branch of the
State Bank Of Iowa.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-02-06

REVIVAL revival is in progress
in the vicinity Of this place, under the
care of Rev. L. More, and, as we
learn, doing some good in the way Of
bringing wayfarcrs to the light of
gospel truth" In these terrific
times many men must become either
perfect saints, or perfect devils.
Would, the gospel could be preached
to some Of the rascalIy Government
contractors.-Clayton County Journal.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-02-06

Grace Greenwood's monthly, called
the Little Pilgrim" is a delightful
work for the Juveniles. Price SO cts.
a year. Philadelphia Published by
L. K. Lippincot, 3l9 Walnut street.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-02-06

How TO Know NORTHERN TRAIroRs.
II You hear man who is chary of
hard words towards the rebels at the
South, and strong in his denunciations
Of the "Abolitionists," put him down
as traitor. The chances are hun
drcd to one that his sympathies are
with the "Confcdcrates.n
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-02-06

Miss Mary 4. Deeds. an cstimablc
young lady teacher in school ut Ly-
ons. was drowned one day last week
while crossing the Mississippi at that
place by falling into an air hole.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-02-06

The Attorney General has decided
that the hog law Of this State is a
constitutional enactment. Now let
the Legislature put some vim into it
and we will test its virtues one Of
these DAYS. .. .-
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-02-06

Godey's Lady's Book for February
is received. The engravings are as
numerous and the fashion plates as
beautiful as ever. The author of Miss
Slimmens has new story in this
number ; also Mary w. Janvrin, Mrs.
Haven, and Kate Harrington.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-02-06

Gen. Buckner is reported to have
said recently that he is between
hell and damnation." We guess that
like an awkward tcamster driving
through a gate he will hit both sides.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-02-06

The dwelling house of Mr.. j. w.
Thomas, at Lansing, Allamakec coun-
ty, was nearly destroyed by fire few
days since-causc-a want of proper
attention to a stove pipe thimble.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-02-06

The Government has just discover
ed that large quantities Of cotton are
now being carried through Texas into
Mexico and thence to England and
France. The San Antonio (Texas)
News says that cotton bales are pas
sing that city almost daily for Mexico.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-02-06
MARRIED.

Tn this town. on the ID instant, by Asa w.
French, Esq, Mr.. A. W. Story, of Floyd, to
Mrs Jemima Hyers, of this town.
Also, by the same, at the same time and
place, Horace ID. Taguc of this town, to Miss
Sarah Ii. Story, of Floyd.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-02-06

In Connecticut they find use for
almost everything. An old lady in
that State is collecting all the daily
newspapers she can lay her hands on
to make soap of. She says "they are
despnt sight better than ashes
they are as good as lie"
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-02-06

A man when asked what induced
him to make a lawyer of his son, re-
piled, "Oh, he was lying little fel-
low, and | thought Id humor his lead
ing propensity"
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-02-06
Feb. 8, 1S6.
Notice..

Until further notice will be at my Office in
Charles City on Tuesdays of each week for the
transaction of such business as may properly
come before me. VIM. III. JOHNSON,
County Judge of Floyd County.
january q, 1868, Ctf
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-02-06

Richmond papers say that Beaure.
gard takes command Of the rebels at
Columbus, and Gen. Smith succeeds
3. at Manassas.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-02-06

Why is the proprietor Of the Aqua.
rial Gardens, Boston, like the Lord
Chancellor of England r....
Because he holds the Great Seal.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-02-06

A Mr.. Clay, residing in Grundy
county, was killed not long since. He
fell from a wagon, and one Of the
wheels passed over his head.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-02-06

Eight bales of Illinois cotton were
shipped from Union county few days
since, to Philadelphia. 1t was said
to be of as good quality as any grown
in tho land Of Dixie.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-02-06

w. w. Hampton, q member Of the
1th Iowa Regiment, fell from the cars
between St. Louis and Cairo. The
whole train passed over his legs cut
ting them both Of.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-02-06
Elovd County Bible Society.

The annual meeting of the Floyd County
Bible Society will be held at the Baptist
Church, in Charles City, on Monday, 10th
inst, at O. clock p. NJ. ss
KRIS j. w. SMITH, scc'y.
Feb. 8, 1861.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-02-06

We hear of ncighborhood in on.
town where the babies arc SO hand
some the mothers arc in constant
quarrel as to who has the pretticst.-
Indepeadence Ctraiap.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-02-06

Richmond has never been so gloomy
as since the order for the surrender Of
Mason and Slidell,
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-02-06

A new paper is to be started in
Muscatine also powder mill. Hope
they wont blow ono another UP.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-02-06

Gen. S. A. Hurlbut, drunken Hurl.
butt has been assigned a command at
Benton Barracks, St. Louis. Pity the
Door soldiers.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-02-06
Carved and Ornamental Work.
of every description,
neatly done to order and on the
most reasonable terms.

The country is thronged with the Agents of
foreign shops who always sell at an advance
on Shop Prices. We can and will furnish any
thing in the Marble line, for Northern Iowa.
cheaper than can be obtained elsewhere. Pur-
chasers are invited to call at our shop, exam
inc work, and learn prices. All orders from u
distance promptly attended to.
Shop near the head of Main Street.
McGregor, Iowa, March 10, 1861. left
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Letter POstage-Prepaid.
quarterly Rates of Postage,

When paid Quarterly or Yearly, in Advance,
on Newspapers and Periodicals, to actual
Subscribers.
Weekly Newspapers within the county where
printed and published, free. Newspapers ana
Periodicals, not exceeding u OF. circulated
in the State where published, daily, 22s cents
six times week, l9a tri-wccky. % semi
weekly, 81; weekly, 81; scmi.mon!hly, II
monthly, l. 8 OF. and under, to any part OF
the U. S. daily, 45a cents six times week
80; triweekly, l0a; scmi-wcekly. 13
weekly, 81 semi-monthly, 81 monthly, II.
Books pre- paid not over lbs. cent pei
OF. in the United States, under 5000 miles
l2cts. over 5000, pre-. payment required. All
fractions over the o.. counted an addi-
.ioEai OF,
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Notice to Creditors.

YEN1IlS is to give notice, that the subscri-
Il Der, ofCecil county, hath obta ncd from
the Orphans Court OF SAID county, letters
of administration on the personal estate OF
William j. Ward, late Of said county. decd.
All persons having claims against the said
deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the
same, with the vouchers thereof duly anthem
ticated, on or before the 10th day of June,
1868 ; they may otherwise, by law, be
excluded from all benefit Ct said estate
All persons indebted to said estate are
requested to make immediate payment to
the subscriber. Given uader my hand this
18th day Of June, 1862.
SAMUEL r. CALDWELL,
Administrator Of William J. Ward, decd.
Tcst-JAs. McCAULEY, Reg.
June II, 1SGl--6w
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CIRCULAR.
To the Farmers Of MARYLAND.

WE, the undersigned State Inspectors of
w Grain for the City of Baltimore. having
entered upon tho duties Of our Office respectfully
beg leave to submit TO the special consideration Of
the Farmers generally. this our Circular. showing
the advantages to be derived by them in submit
ting their Grain for sale under the provisions of
the Law regulating the Weighing, Inspcc ting and
Measuring Grain sold in the City of Baltimore
BY ordering Grain inspected, the Farmers will
have the advantage of the inspection gratis; have
their Grain weighed and measuring by sworn
officers, who will be entirely independent and
impartial, and pay no more for tho whole than they
usually do for weighing and measuring Grain
when those duties are performed by parties who
are not sworn) provided by the purchaser
In addition. if Grain is refused to be taken by
| the buyer under the law, and for any cause it is
rejected, ample provision is made to test the
validity Of his conduct
If the value Of the rejected C rain be less than
slOO the case is to be tried in FIVE days before II
justice of the Peace. and if it exceed that amount
1t shall be tired at the first tcrp OF the Court of
Common Pleas or tho Superior Court of Bait.
more CITY, and in eithor event the seller if sue
ccssful. shall recover double the damage sustained
with the addition of ten per cent for the delay.
If Grain should not be inspcc ted all these gen
erous provisions are lost to thc Farmer. and he is
left to pursue the ordinary diatory proceedings of
Courts and Justices.
The lns1 eciors make no additional Charge for
Inspecting Grain.
Their only charges will be I per cent for Weigh
ing. and per cent for Measuring the cost Of
weighing, by the recent Act, is chargeable to the
rurchaser Should the Farmer desire to waive
the Inspection, as provided for under the law. he
can have us tand We claim the right to weigh and
measure his grain
But to promote the general interests of the
Farmer and TO sustain law so long desired by
the people OF the State. we respectfully ask tina,
you Arcct the Ca plain who carries or Agent who
sells to submit all Grain sold for you to the
Inspection Law.
We remain, with highest considerations of
respect your, &c.
BENZ L. MAY. Inspector General
JOHN FRAZIER. JR.. Assistant Inspector
WIN. II, PITCHER, Jr.,
ii Il. JONES,
4. II. MARTIN,
May 81. lSG2--lY
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Notice to Creditors.

THIS is to give notice. that the subscriber,
L of Cecil county, hath obtained from the
Orphans Court of said county, letters testa-
mcntary on tho personal estate of Mark
Brown, late Of said county, deceased
All persons having claims against the said
deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the
same, with the vouchers thereof duly anthem
ticatcd, on or before the 18th day of May,
1863; they may otherwise, by law, be
excluded from all benefit Of said estate. All
persons indebted to said estate are req uestcd
to make immediate payment to the sub
scribcr. Given under my hand this 18th
day Of May, 1862.
ELLIS &. CHANDLER,
Executor Of Mark Brown, decd,
Tcst-JAs. McCAuLEY, Reg.
May II lS62-HW
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

THIS is to give notice, that the snbscr-
L bers of Cecil county, have obtained from
the Orphans Court Of said county, letters Tes-
tamentary on the personal estate OF John
Carson, late of SAID county, deceased
All persons having claims against the said
deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the
same, with the vouchers thereof duly anthem
ticaicd, on or before the 9Th day Of April.
1863; they may otherwise, by law, be
excluded from all benefit of said estate
All persons indebted to said estate are
requested to make immediate payment to
the subscribers. Given under our hands this
18th day of June, 1862.
AMOS +. EYES,
S. ROWLAND CARSON,
Executors Of John Carson, decd.
Test-JAs. MCCAuLEY, Reg.
June 90, ls62-6w
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Great Medical Achievement.
MRS. Nj. CcN-S
INDIAN VEGETABLE DECOCTION

Composed entirely Of Roots and Herbs,
Is tie Greatest Purifier Of the Blood ersr dis
cOrcrcd
There are hundreds who can testify to its
great power and efficacy in the permanent
cure Of Erysipclas, Scrofula, rheumatism,
Scurvy, Eruptions and Blotchcs on the Skin,
Piles, Old Sores, Nervous Debility, Dyspcp-
STA, Salt Rhcum. and all diseases arising
from an impure state OF the blood.
Mrs. VI. CoA's INDIAN VEGETABLE DETECTION
il found to he perfectly harmless to the most tender age,
aud certain for that distressing disease among
children called the MILK ScrvY. 1t is entirely yrgeta-
be 1t searches out the very Of disease and by
renewing it from the blood, makes u cure certain and
permanent. 1t always leaves the blood in pure conli-
ton and the entire system in strengthened state and
is warranted I" all diseases arising from any imp,.
rites in the blood. Parents will find this valuable
ucdicin" for their children, acting very gentle pur-
gotvc keeping their bodies in healthy condition. and
materially assisting their growth This is the greatest
spring and fall medicine of the age for cleansing the
blood all impurities. and is recommended by If
the most eminent physicians. For diseases Of the liver
kidney or bladder it IL CERTAIN remedy For female
disease il has not its equal.
Warranted to Cure if used as Directed.
Persons at Il distance can have the Drcoc-
tion sent, as directed, at the earliest possible
time. MRS. NJ. COX,
No. 15S East Bati more Street.
Price One Dollar per Bottle,
Or Six Bottles for Five Dollars.
Nav 3 1862
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CITIZENS CLOTHING.
AlelI)anieal.
foskPH p. CANTwELL. THos. c. CROUCH
PLOWS, STOVES, &C.

TEE undersigned having~@
l. bought tho Foundry of \-1
Mr. Jacob Heckcndorn, and <.sSs4 49,,
re moved to the rear Of their Tin and Stove
Store, with the right to manufacture his
celebrated ECONOMICAL PLOW, is now
prepared to furnish Farmers with them ready
made in the best manner by experienced
workmen. and of the very best material.
We would also say that we have secured the
services OF Mr.. Heckcndorn, under whose
supervision the Flows are all made. Farmers
may, therefore, rely upon them being perfect
in all their parts.
have also large stock Of COOK AND
OTHER STOVES, together with full sup
ply of TIN WARE, Shovcs. Forks, Rakes,
Chuns, &c, all Of which will be sold at q
very low price to suit the hard times.
o. Castings for almost all the plows in
general use. Stoves Repaired. Odd Plates
made to suit.
Call and see our new estab ishment, at the
old Stove House, corner Of Main and Bridge
trcets, where you Can get almost anything
on want
0y~Rooling and Spouting, &c, attended
to as usual. CANTWELL l. CROUCH.
Elkton, Feb 90, 1861.