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Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-04-24
Concentration Of Thought.

To be able for a time to abstract
the thoughts from all surrounding OBJ
iects, and to concentrate the same
upon some one object, is essential to
high literary attainments, and TO sue
cess in the higher walks of life. This
quality Of mind is seldom or never in
herent, but it can be acquired by rigid
mental discipline.
All teachers know how easily the
mind of the child is diverted from its
studies, or any employment. This is
quite natural with most children, but
unfortunately for some people they
never overcome the habit. One OF
the most important ends of education
shonld he to SD discipline the mind as
to be able to concentrate thought at
will upon any given object. Advanced
students, successful scholars and busi-
ness men, all know how much easier
is the road to success after they have,
SO to speak, become master Of their
thoughts.
Somc individuals seldom do and
hardly can write letter to an inti-
mate friend, because not able TO con-
ccntrate their scattered ideas, for
every one has ideas, and these only
need marshalling in proper array, to
become useful.
If any person wishes to exert an in,
lluence in the world, let him first learn
TO concentrate his thoughts. What
he says will then have a meaning
Language is only useful as the medi.
nm of thoughts or ideas. Those talk
crs, writers and public speakers who
concentrate most are men of the few.
est words. Of the productions Of such
minds the world is never weary
Every sentence contains an idea, OF
the germ of great principle.
True greatness requires close think.
ing. "Men Of thought, men of feeling
men of action" who lead and clear
the way in all great enterprises, have
concentrated their thoughts and ac-
tons until they have as it were incor-
poratcd their whole being in their
great work. Too great or too long
continued abstrac ion of mind may
have produced monomania, but it
must be confessed, very few are i'm
danger that way. The great business
of all school education should be to
learn the pupil to think for himself, as
we would teach an infant to use its
own feet to walk, in preference to de-
pending upon others. H0-
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-04-24
Our Duty as Scholars and Teachers.

Here we view ourselves in two
fold capacity-that Of scholars and
teachers. Let US ask, for our own cd
ification, and perhaps improvement,
few questions in reference to our past
actions as scholars. Have we in our
department, while taking advantage
of the opportunity afforded us for i'm.
proving ourselves for our important
work, been exemplary? Has our obe-
dicncc to our teacher, been such as
should characterize the true student ?
Have VIC been as prompt to obey his
reasonable requests as we ought to
have bcent In fact has his pleasant
smile and mild rcproof, been incentives
to us for more earnest exertion |
fear not. What could one do, more
than he has done during the time we
have been associated together, to in
terest and instruct US? We must ac-
knowledge, ! think, that had we been
acting in his capacity, forbearancc
with US would have ceased to be
virtue. Many thanks to Mr.. Whitney,
for the lcnient manner in which he has
ruled such disobedient, and wilrul
scholars as we have been and now.
with the hope that we may be benefit
I'd by past experience, | will devote q
few moments to the other part Of my
subject.
We who are about to take upon our
selves the great responsibility of
guiding the footsteps Of youth, up the
steep hill! of science, should realize
fully the Importance Of governing our
own tempers, under all circumstances
however trying. We should never in
the school-room, allow our passions
and prcjudiccs to control us as we are
too apt to do in every day life. Those
who wish to be good teachers, must
win the respect of their scholars; re-
member, /" it is better far to rule by
love than fear.
Let us cndeavor to make the school
room in which we preside, pleasant as
possible flowers in summer add much
to its checrfnlncss. Cleanliness should
pervade the entire premises, without
this, no school-room however we'll
conducted, can be pleasant either to
teacher or scholar. Let us so manage
the schools intrustcd to our care, that
our example may be worthy Of imita-
ti0n. III. +. BRAYNARD.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-04-24

Why are you engaged in teaching =?
Is it because you are well qualified, or
because you can "pass an examina-
ton" and get a little money? Will
you now stop and answer the above
questions to your conscience
Pcrchance in after years, when
Death is knocking dolefully for thy
soul, the momentous question will
arise :" My former pupils, where and
what are they?" What motives there
are to lead teachers to be faithful to
their pupils, and to conscience
Your school-room may not be SO
attractive as desirable, and the chill
dren may require much mental prun-
ing, but remember that you are en-
gagged in a high and holy mission.
To enjoy the privilege of moulding
the human mind, when it is "waX to
receive, and marble to retain impress
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-04-24
TPuBLIc-No. 45.l

AN ACT to secure to the officers and
men actually employed in the Wes-
tern department, OF department Of
Missouri, their pay, bounty, and
pension.
BE IL enacted By the Senate and House
of Representatives. of The United States
of America IN Congress assembled, That
the Secretary of War be and he is
hereby authorized and required to al.
low aud pay to the aflicers, non-com-
missioned officers, musicians, and pri-
Yates who have been heretofore actu.
ally employed in the military service
af the United States, whether muster
ed into actual service or not, where
their services were accepted and ac-
tually employed by the generals who
have been in command Of the depart
ment of the West, or the department
Of the Missouri, the pay and bounty as
in cases Of regular enlistment.
Sec. 2. Axd belt further enacted, That
the oiS,:cers, non.commissiOned officers,
musicians, and privates 80 employed,
who may have been wounded or inca
pacitated for service, shall be entitled
to and receive the pension allowed
for such disability /: Prorided, That
the length and charactcd of their en-
listment and service be such as to en-
title them under existing laws to such
pension.
Sec. 3. And be IL further eaaeied, That
the heirs of those killed in battle, or OF
those who may have died from wounds
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-04-24
Our Soldier Bows.

With what anxiety and suspense
we await the full accounts from
the battlefield of Pittsbnrg! We
move along in the performance Of our
everyday duties. apparently the same
as we ever did, but there is a strong
under-current of feeling in the public
mind, which discovers itself by the
eager look, and the anxious enquiry
when any news is brought from the
army in Tennessee. Watch the sober
countenance of that father the tear
full face of that doting mother, and
the prayerfnl entreaty of that sisters
eye, then be the first to tell them, if
you can, that the loved son and idol
lied brother is sleeping meath the
green wales of the sunny South ; and
to soften their grief, tell them of the
many manly hearts which throbbed
with anguish, as they beheld their
brothers lying so still and cold upon
the victorious field, immortal lied and
rendered sacred by the life-blood of
such gallant heroes. We, as COM
munity, must mourn with the afflicted
friends upon the receipt of the intelli-
gence that one or more of the brave
youths who left us so readily to de-
fend our beloved country and our
rights, have been stricken down in
the discharge of their duty. Heart
felt prayers for their safe deliverancc
from the icy hand Of death, followed
them, when they bade US goodbye,
but if the good Being who protects
the sparrows in their fall has in his
infinite wisdom seen fit to decree that
some should not return to the embrace
of loving arms, we must endeavor to
bow submissively to his mandate, and
teach our hearts to say "Thy will,
not mine, o Lord be DONE" X. w.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-04-24

and if you would wish to follow his cx.
ample, you must perscvere and not G
discouraged with trivial distractions
perseverc and you can accomplish all
this. Talent is not inherited, as are
crowns and titles of nobility. but
some are endowed more than others
All great talents are acquired only by
profound study, and an ambition sus-
tanned by great energy.
Perseverance conquers all things"
Parents and teachers, keep this motto
in mind, and communicate it to those
under your guidance. Youths, remcm-
bcr it and act from the prccept, if you
would have bright halo encircling
your names Oh the pages of undying
remembrance. j. K. w.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-04-24

fund and remit the duties and imposts
on all arms imported into the United
States by or for the account of any
State as provided in the act to which
this is an addition, shall extend to
arms Tor which orders or contracts
were made prior to the first day of
January, eighteen hundred and sixty.
two: Prorided, That said Secretary
shall have satisfactory proofs exhibit
ed to him that the said arms were ac-
tually purchased in u foreign country
for account of State, and that the
price paid for the same by the State
was only the FIRST cost, and the usual
and customary charges attending the
purchase and importation of the same,
exclusive of duty.
Approved, April 9, 1862.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-04-24
BATTLE OF SPRINGFIELD.
ny WILLIAM H. LEONARD.

One morning when the sun shone bright
And birds were singing gay,
A band of soldiers, armed for fight,
Were formed in battle array.
The fifes and drums were playing loud,
The soldiers, dressed i'm blue,
Were very naughty. grim and proud,
With guns all bright and new.
The officers were gayly dressed.
Their hats were dcckcd with plunscs;
But many of those brave men rest
Low in their silent tombs.
They went to battle 'gainst the foe,
And they were traitors too,
Who aimed To strike. with fatal blow,
The Red, the White, the Blue.
And mid the battles raging noise,
Our LYON. brave and true,
Cried, Follow me, brave Iowa boys,
I'll lead you nobly through.
No time was lost, they all obeyed
And charged with bayonet,
And heroes on the ground were laid.
Brore LlON' s sun ,cds SET
How we lament your awful fate,
You that at Springfield fell;
May God who did your souls create,
Save you in Heaven to dwell.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-04-24
LPCDTIc-No. As.
AN ACT to provide for the cquita1
settlement of the accounts of I
officers and crews of the frir:

AN ACT to provide for the equitable
settlement of the accounts of the
officers and crews of the frigate
Congress and other vessels.
BE ii enacted by the Senate and House Of Repre-
sentatjres Of tie United States OF fmerica in Iop-
gress assembled, That the proper accounting
officers Of the Treasury be and they
hereby are authorized and directed to
settle, upon the principles of justice
aud equity, the accounts of the off.
GERS, sailors. marines, and crews of
the United States frigate Congress,
the sloop Cumberland, and of any 9th.
vcsscls-of-war, the books of which
were lost or destroyed in Consequence
of the naval engagements at Hamp-
ton Roads on the eighth aud ninth of
March, ammo Domini one thousand
eight hundred and sixty-two.
Sec. 2. And be IL FURTHER enacted, That
the Secretary of the Navy be and he
is hereby authorized to furnish to the
sailors, marines, and crews of any of
the vessels engaged in the naval
actions in the foregoing section men,
toned, whose bedding, clothing, or
other property was lost or dcstoyed
therein, 'caA an amount sufficient to
cover their losses, and not exceeding
sixty dollars to each man, to be paid
in kind or in money, at the discretion
OF the flag officer of the North Allan
tic Squadron.
Approved, April 2, 1862.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-04-24
The Blighted Rosebud.

1t was little thing, and we doubt,
if the worlds people had been asked
their opinion on the subject, three
fourths of them would have replied,
" A silly person she must be to weep
for rosebud" But let them think
as they please, we will look into her
heart before We accuse her Of acting
foolishly. That little heart is strange
ly troubled now, and all because the
little rosebud would not expand its
pretty leaves and show the rich tints
of beauty beneath Let us sec. The
rose was her favorite flower, with tho
tender moss running up the frail stem,
and even Clinging to the tips of the
leaves, and that little bud when it first
made its appearance, wrapped in its
mantle and tiny green hood, seemed
to her like fair visitant from some
lovely cline. How joyfully she wei
coined it, and how anxiously she
watched each leaf unfold until Just
upon the eve of perfection, it droped
withercd and finally broke it's stem.
Yes it was little thing, the blighted
rosebud, yet, the tears will fall. But
it is not for the shattered form of beau
ty before her all no To her it is
the emblem of the decay Of human
loveliness, and now the memory of a
bright and joyous creature, who had
fallen in her youth, rccurs to her
mind-a fairer one of beauty than the
messy encasement of the blossom.
Perhaps fond hearts loved her well,
and earnest prayers were breathed
over her, but her cheek would pale,
her voice lose its sweetness the fair
flower was bliShted in the burstingof
its beauty, and the grave received the
bud, around which so many bright
hopes were clustered. Then
Maiden. for the bightel rosebud weep,
Nor check the falling tear;
For tis to thee an emblem sweet
Of friends, though lost, forever dear.
K**s*
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-04-24
The True Student.

The true student is the person who
studies to understand. 1t is that par
ticular person, who not only devotcs
his time to lessons to be rccited, but
to the study of nature and Of art, in
deed, of all he sees around him. He
studies with animated zeal, and de-
sire to know all that can be learned
In books there is something, which
seems to hold spell over the whole
physical and mental being the mind
is on books the whole soul is devoted
to the acquisition of knowledge he
has an ambition to be more than
mere mediocre. The common branch
es of education come under his obser-
walton, and he passes over them not
lightly, but by inquiring into the rca-
son of things at every step, new ideas
are obtained, and those dark and at
first seemingly incomprchensible mys.
terics are explored.
There is devotion to study which
characterize only an untiring devotee
to the cause Of education he searches
a volume. as the gold-hunter examines
the sand in the pan for the fine parti-
cles Of gold dust gradually the i'm
agination becomes ardent, the reason
ing powers are exercised, and
1.-THE mind Of man, a magic thing
Which permeates all space,
becomes penetrating and active, and
the contemplation of things bcyond
the sphere of common minds begins.
The intellect is already perched above
the common level, and the advantages
of education and knowledge are de-
sired.
Thus the true student makes his
transition from one step of science'to
another ; he makes calculations in as
tronomy, theories in philosophy and
settles all those delicate points which
are beyond the comprehension Of 9th
ers. Thus progresses the true student,
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-04-24
SPRING..

Come, gentle Spring,
And with thee bring
The springing grass, the fragrant flowers,
The soft south wind and genial showers,
To cheer the husbandman.
Too long, too long,
With fetters strong,
Has Winter held us in his power; [cower
With strength which makes the stoutesi
He makes us feel his chain.
The drifting snow,
The winds which blow,
Have child our hearts and check d our mirtl
And kept the cold and cheerless earth
Wrapped in its winding sheet.
Then come, and make
His fetters break,
And drive him back to polar space,
That VIC may view thy fairer face,
And greet thee joyfully.
A. f. NJ
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-04-24
A Pleasant Spring.

This is happy spring to us who
have met here, for the purpose of stor-
ing our minds with useful knowledge;
but when we stop moment, and look
back upon the past three weeks, we
can think of a great many moments
which We have lost, yet We think our
time has not been entirely wasted. If
we have not learned as much as we
might, it has not been our teachers
fault, for he has done all that he could
to aid us in our studies, and we shall
henceforth regard him as friend.
l.. 4. PETIT.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-04-24

the amount was originally charged
And any captain or lieutenant com.
manding company who may certi
fy any payroll bearing a charge il,
favor of the sutlcr against any off
Ger, non-commissioncd officer, musi
clan, or private, larger or greater
than onc-sixth of the monthly pay of
such officer, non-commssioncd officer,
musician, or private, shall be punished
at the discretion of court-martial ::
Pror1ded, ho,ccrer, That suffers shall
be allowed TO sell only tie articles
designated in the list or schedule pro-
vided in this act, and none others, and
at prices not exceeding those affixed
to said articles, as herein provided ::
And pro,dcd further, That the suffers
shall have no legal claim upon any Of
hcer, non-commissioned officer, musi-
clan or private, to an amount exceed
ing one-sixth of his pay for articles
sold during any month. lie shall
keep said list or schedule, together
with a copy of this act, fairly written
or printed, posted up in some con-
spicuous part of the place where he
makes said sales, and where the same
can be easily read by any person to
whom he makes said sales.
Sec. 5. And be IL further enacted, That
it shall be the duty of the inspector
generals TO cause the place of sale
and articles kept for that purpose
by said suffers, to be inspected from
time to time, once in fifteen days at
least by some competent officer, spe-
cially detailed for that duty, and such
changes in said place, or in the quail
ty and character of the articles men,
toned in said list or schedule, so kept
as shall be required by said officer
shall be conformcd to by each sutler.
And such officer shall report each in
spection to the inspector generals.
Sec. 6. And be IL further enacted, That
no person shall be permitted to act as
sutIer unless appointed according to
the provisions Of this act nor shall
any person be sutler for more than
one regiment nor shall any sutler
farm out or underlet the business of
o"'''hS VI 'hc PiiNiicScS SIaHlCu W
him 10y his appointment nor shall any
officer of the army receive from any
sntlcr any money or other presents
nor be intercsted'in any way in the
stock, trade, or business of any suit
Ter; and any officer receiving such
presents, or being thus interested di.
rectly or indirectly, shall be punished
at the discretion of a court martial.
No sutler shall sell to an enlisted man
on credit to sum exceeding onc-fourth
Of his monthly pay within the same
month : nor shall the rcgimcntal quar-
termastcrs allow the use of army wag-
ons for suffers purposes nor shall
the quartermastcr's convcyanccs be
used for the transportation Of suffers
supplies.
Sec. I. And belt further enacted, That
any sutler who shall violate any of
the provisions Of this act shall, by
the colonel, with consent of the coun.
Gil Of administration, be dismissed
from the service, and be Ineligible to
IA re-appointment as sutler in the SER
vice of the United States.
Approved, March 10, 1862.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-04-24
THE NOBLE BRAVE.
BY SARAH y. WHITNEY.

The noble brave the noble bravei
Who have gone IN the war, our country to save
They have gone 10 the war 10 fight and ~ die,
Fur frcciom's cause, for you and I.
They have left their friends and their homes so dear,
And all their pleasant aoquaint,nces here,
They have gone ~ fight for the Union Of States.
For the stars and Stripes, Of oil en- dates.
They've exchanged the joys and pleasures OF lilo
For the battle field, the field Of strife,
They have done all thi, for their country sake,
For the sake OF right and peace To make.
May our Father in heaven assist the brave,
And bring them home when our country they save
When the dangers and pcrils OF war are past,
And they the victory have gained al last.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-04-24
o0testearS tge Course Of empire takes its adm"
l.

received while so in service, shall be
entitled to receive the bounty and pay
to which they would have been enti.
tied had they been regularly muster
ed into service Proridcd, That the
bounty and pay referred to in this act
shall not be payable unless their term
of enlistment and service be of such
duration as to cntitle them to receive
tho same, according to existing laws.
Approved, March 25, 1862.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-04-24

The following articles have been
selected for this department from the
Literary lIo"itor, a paper comprising
articles written by the students of the
Normal School in this town, recently
closed. jew.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-04-24
Approved, April 2, 1862.
GPUmIc REsoIurIoN-No. 221

PUBLIC REsoIUnoS-No. 22.l
A RESOLUTION expressive of the thanks of
Congress t. Captain A. II. Foote, of the
United States Navy, and to the officers
and men under his command in the
western fiotila
Rs'oieed iy the Senate and House Of Repre-
sentattres Of The Unitei States Of dmerica, in
Congress assembled, That the thanks of Con-
gress and of the American people are due and
are hereby rendered to Captain A. II. Foote of
the U. s. Navy, and to the officers and men OF
the Western tlotilla under his command, for
the great gallantry exhibited by them in the
attacks upon Forts Henry and Donelson, for
their efficiency in opening the Tennessee, Cum
berland and Mississippi rivers to the pursuits
of lawful commerce, and for their unwavcring
devotion to the cause of the country in the
midst of the greatest difficulties and dangers
Approved, March 10, 1862.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-04-24

gress assembled, That the Secretary o. the navy be
and he hereby is authorized to cxpend,
out OF any money in the Treasury not
otherwise appropriated, a sum not ex-
cceding twenty-five thousand dollars,
for the purpose of testing plans and
materials for rendering ships or float
ing batteries invulnerable.
Approved, April 10, 1862.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-04-24
A. b. f. HILDRETH,
General Land Agent,

CHAKLEs CITY, FLOYD co, IOWA,
Will attend to buying, selling and selecting
ands on Commission, sc. Town Lots bought
land Sold money loaned, and the business of
conveyancing and payment ofTaxespromptly
attended to. Friends at the East, as wellasin
this State are requested to make application
to my agency. Satisfactory references given
il required.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-04-24
Approved, April 2, 1862.
PUBIIC-No. 49.1

TVBIIC--NV. 9J.
AN ACT to prohibit the allowance or
payment of pensions to the children
of officers and soldiers of the Revo.
luton.
BE enacted By the Senate and House Of Repre-
sentatircs Of The United States Of .imerica ia Con-
gress assembled, That from and after the pass
age Of this act no claim for a pension
or for increase of pension, SHALL be
allowed in favor of the children or
other descendants of any person who
served in the war of the Revolution,
or of the widow Of such person, when
such person or his widow died with
out having established a claim to a
pension.
Approved, April 2, 1862.