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The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1862-11-15

HoRRoRs OF fHs THIRTY Vans Vac IN
GlRHAHY.-fa place lay between two armies.
both parties had to be asked for saIa oovdla.
and both parties lived BY agreement, in peace.
full intercourse, ct the expense Of their host.
But it WAS seldom that either individuals or
communities were 30 fortunate - to be able .
preserve even this unsatisfactory protection.
for It WAS necessary for the army to live
When troop Of soldiers entered village or
country town, they rushed like devils into the
houses wherever the dungheaps were the
largest, there the greatest wealth was expected.
The object of the torture to which the inhabi.
tants were subjected, was generally TO extoft
from them their hidden property they were
distinguished BY special names, - the s'Swed-
ish fleece " and the wheel The plunderers
took the Aints from their pistols, andfsrcsd che
peasants thumbs in their place; they rubbed
the solss Of their feet with salt and csused the
goats to lick them; they tied their hands b.
hind their backs they passed bodkin thread
ed with horsehair, through their tongues and
moved it gently up and down; they bound
knotted cord around the forehead, and twisted
it together with stick they bound two fin.
gers together and rubbed . ramrod up aud
down till the skin and flesh were burned 10 the
bone they forced the victims into the oven. liz
the straw behind them, and SO they were obiie.
ed to creep through the flames. Ragamufi1s
we're everywhere found who bargained With the
soldiers to betray their own neighbors; and
these we're not the most horrible torments.
Thus did the army misbehave among tho
people, rob5ing every house, devastating every
field, till they themselves involved in the gen
eral ruin. Aud the destruction of these thirty
years increased proa;giously. 1t was the years
from 1886 to l64l which annihilated the last
powers Of the nation from that period to the
peace . death-lik lassitude pervaded the cosn.
try; it communicated itself to the armies, and one
can easily understand that the nissryof the soils
diers called for some consideration for the cit
izens and peasants. Pictures Of Life in Ger
many. - F
The unparalleled feat Of writing by telegraph
direct through continuous line OF 3, 500 miles
was achieved yesterday. Between and D. n.
q news message was sent to San Francisco, -
which Q few minutes afterWard a return mes-
sage was received, dated San Francisco, Nov.
6, u D. m. The New York message of D. =.
was answered at 2 p. m, or three hours before
liz Vas sent, in the usual order Of time. The
difference in time between the two cities ID
three hours and fourteen minutea With free
use of the telegraph, our San Francisco coten-
poraries could print all the news 10 the Daily
Tribune On the same morning, serving their
patrons With pspers a. early = We do san-
n. \. Tribune. ~E
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1862-11-15

foreign relations with phlegmatic British char
connected with the English Ministry, who il re
naming here for the purpose Of beholding an
archy in the North, which he has been requested
to immediately communicate to one Of Great
Britain's morning journals. We were taking
Richmond together at Wizards, my boy, and
had just been speaking Of the English Southern
pirate ''AIsbama" in terms of neutrality, when
suddenly the phlegmstic chap drew roll Of silk
from one of his pockets, fastened it to his cane,
unfurled il before my eyes, and says he: ,'''1
"By the way cir, 'ow do you like this ere h'o-
riginal h'idea of minei Do you gee what it iss'
Eyes, friend Bifstck, says ], Frenchiy, "tha'
is indeed the Black Flag"
The chap turned very red in the face, my boy
and says he: The Black Flrgi what 'orrible
h'idea You must be thinking of the h'Alabama
What h'induses you to suppose such thingl
"Why," says I, "theres the Skull and Cross
bones plain enough" @ oa
"Skul aud Crossbones!" says be, why, that's
beautiful HiBglish crest-a crown and sceptre
for q new Hinglish Revenue Flag
It was then, my boy. that I discovered my er
ror, and apologizsd for my obiquity of vision
1t was strange, indeed, that should mistake fol
q skull the insignia of royalty, even though Z
crown ia not unfrequently found identified viii
a nan bskulL e.
On the same Tuesday, my boy, there was q
small election in town just this side OF Acco
mac, and went down there early in the morn
ing. to the Office of an excellent independent
evening journal, that might see the returns a,
soon a. they came in. The editor vas toxins
TO two chaps-a Republican and . Democrat
and, says be:
"The organ which my humble talents keep
agoing is strictly independent and have NJ
cboice Of candidates. care oaly for nv coun.
try, one and individual" says the editor, touch
inxly, "and oan make no arbitrary disorimina.
ton Of mere partiss; bat - yen beth advsrtis,
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1862-02-22
School Meeting.

On Wednesday evening, Feb. 10Th. q
meeting of the citizens Of Richmond con-
vened at the High School Room of the
Public School Building. ana was organized
by appointing VIM. l.. Lefevre Presideai.
aud j. j.. Wright Secretary. The object of
the meeting was to take the initiatory steps
for forming an orgaization by which the
present system Of graded schools nay be
continued during he spring term. The in
clemency of the weather prevented many
attending. A goodly number. however,
were out, and evinced much interest in the
enterprise. II was stated that each pupil.
during the winter term OF four months, cost
the State 81 so for tuition. Taking this as
basis. i; was argued that by the issuing
of tickets paying in price from -- dol
lars 10 -- dollars each. covering the
sum above stated, the schools nigh; be con-
tinued for three months, providicg suti
cieut number could be sold each ticket en-
ttling the holder to one scholarship during
The term. 1t wa further argued tina, TIE
advantage would be iwo-io!d by this ar.
raEg ement. Ii would afford tuition ff,y
per cent. cheaper than i, could be obtained
in any other way, and it would maintain
the present organization unimpaired Ate,
free interchange of thought. the following
resolution was adopted:
/ Resoired. That committee Of three per.
sons be appointed BY this meeting whose
dusy it shall be to report 10 subsequen,
meeting the number Of grades of tickets to
be issued, and the price per ticket oil each
grade, also TO nominate . school committee
whose duty ii shall be to sea tickets, EN-.
ploy teachers, and have . general supervis-
Ion OF the schools.
! Messrs- Glenn Scott. Jesse Coffin and
Ellis Nordyke were appointed said com
mittee.
On motion. adjourned to meet at the Hiob
School Room on next Wednesday exeain.
Feb. 20, az o'clock. at which !, !,
hoped that there viii be full represent.
lion Of the citizens. Come one, come all
and let us take counsel together. for IN
multitude Of enarse lcrs there is safety :
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A ER'S
Ague Cure,

FOR THE SPEEDY CURE OF
n.miss.": Fever. cSn n Fever. D.s:s Hsss.
Periodical H..dac he, or Biiien. Hesdec =
.s: Of ss .,.., s.s s
We enabled here to offer the community q
edy which, while it the above complaints with
certainty. is sun perfectly harmless: in any quantity
affecting disorders prevail This "CuRs" expels the
niiasmatc poison Of FEVER AND AGuE nom the sys-
tenn. and prevents the development of the disease
taken the first approach of its premonitory symp-
toms. 1t is not only the best remedy yet discov
cred for this class Of complaints but also the cheap
est The large quantity supply for dollar brings
il within the reach of every body and in bilious dis
tricts, where FEVER AND AGuE prevails, every body
should have it and il freely both for and pro-
lection. great superiority Of this remedy any
other discovered for the speedy and certain
of Intcrmittcnts is that it contains Qunine min
eral. consequently it produces quinism other
injurious effects whatever upon the constitution. Those
cured by it left healthy they had never had
Fever and Ague is not alone the consequence of the
niasmatc poison. great variety disorders arise
from its irritation, among which Neuralgia, Rhe-
ache, Catarrh, Asshna Palfafios. Painful Election
Of the Spleen, Mysteries, Pain The B0sceks Colo,
Paraiys,. and Dsrange,rnt Of tie Stomach all OF
which. when originating in this cause. put on the
intermittent tpe, become periodical. This CURE ="
cxpels the poison from the blood, and consequently
cures them all alike 1t is invaluable protection
Immigrants and persons travelling temporarily
sdns ia the malaioas districts If taken sionay
or daily whiic exposed TO the Infection, that win DO
excrcted from the system and eannp, accumulate in
sufficient quantity ripcn into disease. Hence it il
s ~ more saa n Tor than cure and few
selves of the protection this remedy affords.
Prepared ly Or. J. c. AVER g. CO., Lowell. Mass
Eor Sale by
Stiddom & Co. E. G. Potts. Richmond
Allen & Co, Cincinnati, and by all Drug
gist and dealers everywhere. 90 yr
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a y Z RS e.;5
Compound Extract of Sarsaparilla,

the most effectual remedy which the medical skill
If times can devise for this every where pre-
vailins and fatal malady. II is combined from the
active remedials that have been discovered for
the expurgaton Of this foul disorder from the blood
and the rescue of the system from its destructive
consequences. Hence it shouid be employed Tor
the of not only scrofula but also those other
affections which arise from il. such as ERurTavs
and SKIN Drsr.sEs, ST. ANrHoNY's FIRE, RosK.
ERysIPELAs, PINPLss, PusruLEs, BLorcHEs,
BLAINs and BoEIs, TuNoRs, TETrER and SALT
RHEuN, SCALp HAN. RINGwoRM, RHEuNArfsN,
SYrHIIlTIc and MERcrRIAL DsKAsEs, DRofsT.
DYSPEPSIA, IDENTITY, and. indeed. ALL COMPLAINTS
ARISING FROM NITIArEp OR IMPURE Boon. The
popular belief in imp~ity ofthe blood is founded
in truth. for scrofua is degeneration Of the blood
rilla is to purify and rcgencrate this vital fluid
without which sound health il impossible in con-
terminated constitutions.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1862-02-22

E% With some OF The peculiar friends
OF George Washington Julian. the idea OF
"freedom of speech and opinion" is lin
tied to agreeing with his declaration that
the Administration should announce to the
world that the whole objrc. of this war is
solely for the emancipation OF the slaves
For thus daring to differ with the maker
and ruler OF their views, two OF our olu
subscribers discontinued their papers las
week! We make no com plant OF this with.
drAwal of pstronaye-is was their privilege;
but il struck us as being q some " ha, singu
lar illustration of the perfect freedom o,
speech. press and opinion. they are willing
TO tolerate, and we made Q note of i, for ,be
use OF the man who is going to write the
history Of the present period! We mus
not omit to notice. in this connection, An.
other objection. one Of those disciples mad.
TO our paper. I. was this: III was no, f,
to come into the family circle. from the fac
that it had declared that George Washing
ton Julian's late speech was a .laboret
EFFORT" aud that mo one could estimate the
pains he endured before the, little curly
headed cause and cure" speech saw the
light Of day" We supposed that on,
friend. who exhibited such excessive mod.
ss'y. voSid NO, permit copy Of .Esop'.
aa0es TO be in his library, merely because
" e0osa'os the fable Of Mountain that Ia.
'seo ana erongh, forth . Mouse.
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Scrofhla. or Kings Evil.

Il constitutional disease. essne osooo.
bv which this h1id becomes vitiated. weak. and
| poor Being in the clfxelasien, II perxAdo the
whole body, and may bust out n Gksease on any
mar, of il No organ is free from it, Attachs, nor
Is there one which il may not destroy ihe s-rofu'
lous faint is variousiv cau<eby mercuriai disease
| low living, diso.srred or unhealthy tood- impure
air, filth and filthy habits the depressing vices.
and. above all by the venereal infection. 49,.
ever be lis origin il hereditary in the ccnstit4.
ZION. descending =. from parents TO clAl0x
third and fourth generationN ~ s... ~
be the rod Of Him who eayAfsson1u <iMs tn
iniQuitics of the fathers upon their children.
Its effects commence by depoaaaon non
blood Of corrupt or ulccrous matteR yA9eh IN sns
Gngs liver. and internal organs. q tet.lpd teo0a
Giles. in the glands s~ellings; ana On the surecSs
erupions or sores. This foulsUlxupefdai. WINCH
gcqlers IL, the blood. depresses the saeseies OF -
- thar scrofuious constitutions not only sufsesom
scroaous complaints. but they have far less power
20 withstand the attacks of other diseases; con-
scouenilv vast numbers perish by disorders which,
although not scruflous their nature. arc ss.ii rem
dercd fatal by This faint in the SYSTEM. Nest OF
The consumption which decinstcs the human family
has its eris directly in this scroiulous contamna-
ton and many destructive diseases Of the liver.
kdaeys bran and. indeed. of all the organs. arse
from or are aggravated by the same cause
One quarter of all people are scrofuioas'
their persons are invaded by this lurking infection.
and their health is undermined by it. To cleanse
i from the system must renovate the oiooo
by alternative medicine. and invigorate It oy
healthy food and exercise. Saeh medicine we
supply IN as ~ .5 S
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1862-02-22

EE Col. BRIpoLANp. We are glad TO see
is again able to be out altho yet very weak. A
few weeks of rest and he will again be able to
reioin his regiment which he is most impatient
to do in order to participate in the stirring scenes
now Transporting in Kentucky and Tennessee
In the mean time, Col. b. is actively engaged
with others of our liberal citizens, in raising and
contributing funds for the relief Of the sics and
wounded soldiers. Thank God for just such
whole hearted whole souled citizens. who par
tcipated in the meeting on Tuesday night last
and who manifest willingness to spend and
b. spent" to aid in firmly establishing the Union
and en- orcing the laws made in pursuance Of the
Constitution that the Fathers formed at a sacri
fee of SO much blood and treasure!
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E~We are pleased To learn si,at n mort;

We are pleased to learn tina. portion
of our citizens are about organizing an as.
ISOLATION for literary purposes. VIII; ch we be.
lieve to be one of the needs OF our civ.
for amid the all pervading anxiety COM, j.
ing our national troubles, there is danger
that other vital interests may be too much
neglected. Let US remember tie axiom
that VIRTUE and intelligence are the only
safeguards for free people" This associ-
alton will meet next Monday evening a, 6
P. A.. in Henry Hall to elec, officers. an
feeling an interest are invited to be presen.
and participate.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1862-02-22

Hs0T-We learn from reliable source that
the Christian congregation, recently wor-
Shipping at Warner Hall. in connection with
a Literary Society being organizedin our
city. have leased the Henry Hall. They
have re.sea,ed and otherwise generally i'm
proved its appearance. The congregation
will hold meetings there regularly every
Lords day, and Elder A. j. HoBBs will
preach there on the frs! and third Lords
DAYS aud evenings in each month. Seats
free, and tie public generally invited to at
tend.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1862-02-22


A Grand battle has been fought at the
Store of j. P. Laws, between high and low
Prices. The latter gaining complete Vic
tory! Having purchased the Stock of Gro
ceres of A. Tulidge. and added largely
thereto, am determined to close out the
Stock al gerry Low Prices. A complete as.
sortment Of Groceries. will be found at
my Store on Fort Wayne Avsnue. South
of the Railroad depot, 81 door South of
the old stand formerly occupied by A. Tul-
lidge)
will pay the highest prices for Farmers
Products. AT The same place will be found
General Stock of Leather. Of prime quality
and unprecedented low prices. Persons in
want of any article in my line. will save
money by calling before buying elsewhere.
Highest Cash Prices paid for Hides. Wool
and sheep pelts. JOS. P. LAWS
P. S. A very cheap line Of Teas and To-
bacco.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1862-02-22
Tour lire Superintendent of Publ

Instruction expects to be at Cen'erville OF
the first Monday in March. It is his ofici
visit to Wayne county. Teachers and schoe
officers should remember that they are ex
pected to attend. Friends of education Ar
invited to be present. BE will meet schocl
officers At 9 A. NJ. teachers and friends
education at P. NJ, ard speak to the CHI
zens of Centerville and vicinity at 7 P. N
Tura out.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1862-02-22
LadY'S Fair.

The Ladies OF St. Mary's Church, purpose
holding Fair at the Starr Hall, for the benefit
of the Church, on Monday eve. next. An ad-
mttance fee of 10 cents-to be paid at the door.
Tickets % cents -durins the Fair. Useful and
ornamental articles will be offered for sale, and
also refreshments in abundance, will be served
up. Ladies and gentlemen are respectfully in
yited 70 attend
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1862-02-22
ocToeER ERECTION.

Editors Palladium: = Please announce my
name as a candidate for County Treasurer sub
ject 70 d. cision Of popular nomination.
ALFRED TULLIDGE.
~ We are authorized to announce WILL
LIAM McLAraHLIN, of Washington tow nship. As
acandidate FOR state SenatOr At the next October
election, subject to the decision Of popular
nomination.
zs- We are authorized to announce OrHSIEL
BsEsps, as candidate for reelection to the Of
flee II State Senate, ct the annual election in
October next subject to the decision Of popu-
lar nomination.
~ We are authorized, by several friends Of
ABLE EVANS, to announce him as candidate
for County Treasurer, at the annual election in
October next, subject to popular nom'natioo.
We are authorized to announce JoSA-
THAN ELLIOTT OF Clay Township, ~ . candi-
date for County treasurer. At the October
Z ection subject to the decision Of popular
We are authorized to announce BEN
candidate for County Treasurer. at the October
Election, subject to the decision Of . popular
nomination.
We are authorized to announce JoBS
II. HuTroN, as a candidate for County Treasu-
rer, at the October Election, subject to de-
cision Of po pular nomination.
- We are authorized to announce NoR-
HIs JONES. Of Centre Township, as q candidate
for Sheriff of Wayne county subject to popu-
lar nomination or such other mode of nomina
ting As may be adopted by the Republican,
party, BY OLD SETTLERS.
- We are authorized to announce JAMES
N. HAYS of Wayne Township. as candidate
for the office of Treasurer, at the October Elcc
tior, subject to a decision Of popular nomna- T
ton.
We are authorized to announce JoNA-
THAN WILcUrr-. as q candidate for County
Treasurer, Mt the October Election, subject to a
decision Of popular Election.
We are authorized to announce ISAAC
MYrRs, as a candidate for the office Of Treasurer
Of Wayne county, subject to the decision Of the
people in any way they may agree upon.
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~ It is said to be a good sign of a g

~ 1t is said to be good sign of general
movement on the part of our army, that. i'm
mediately succeeding this month, comes Mach
From the general movement of Gus omers into
C. Jackson s. Co.'S New YORK Cash store. the
MARCH has been going on in Richmond Cor the
last thirty days and it yet contnues-the peo-
pie seem determined to INVEST and REDUCE the
lshment
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1862-02-22

" Gas Fixtures and Pipe always on
hand. OF the most approved styles and pat
terms which will be put up to order wi,hou,
delay, at the establishment of Starr Il
White, one door west of Emswiler's ~ Co.'S.
Notion Store. Main Street. They also have
on hand. at all times, Gas Tar, Coke and
Fire Brick. which they are selling at the
Gas Works at tair prices for Cash.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1862-02-22
DR.. ]. w ISE,

physician for Diseases OF the Lrn
: !: !:
.u,,,, il. kindred Diseases. Principal osice at
DAYTON Chic NAV con-r,ed at he Meredith House
81 .u here Monthly on the dates No charges for
examination Aud giving plan OF treatment at hi. rooms
Th, philosophy his treatment csnaat Tut convince
even IN. most Responding and incredHi"us valid H.
being the rIy plan KIN of curing cheat and
other diseases.
II. advent into the az medieine has been herai
aed by the better OF both the old and world
est discoveries Of the In science over disease Is
nv ;he these Remedies this practice has
hen rendered throughout Europe and the Eas
tern States It is the magic power Of these simre yet
eGetiye ssres the abr GIFTED ghosts Of
caor.eI bxneiu poisops heretofore used IL
these mAiaiies.
The time ha. now arrived when those who will can
cane the terrible powerful drugs which 80 ef
fectusy destroys the constitution mi which has led TO
the conviction IN The minds OF te Pe0Pe Ha' eHes GAs
eases ipcurable. :,
IT. ~ has MAJ advantages that can only be obtained
BY observation the extensive Hospitals OF Europe
Nev York Philadelphia. crowned with an experience
ana OF twenty years during shch
D. riod have THANKFULLY Acknswietged their IN
to him the health they er and in
come instances their lives. to whom he With pleas
will the most increbuious nraiid VII tue
urance thu he otter prospects and induce
the car-worn tr"m disease tuat can ps op'e
ed eisewhe,e in this country
Therefore those 40 desire his advice and treatment
should early.
81
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1862-02-22

- Burasids's expedition has proved. 50 far,
. compleie success, and the success Of purchA-
sers in bu ing all kinds Of Dry GOODS. perticu
larly Carpets. CHEAP. at D. q Crawforfs Cash
Store. No-22, Main-st, is sufficiently encoura-
ging for everybody to 60 and do likewise. -
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For sale

u>B subscriber having concluded to continue in the
army his property for ssie. which he hss oc-
cunsd store d~rlling several The store
and part Dwelling very SUBSTANTIAL brick bull
do lately built, the Other sni dnss ia
GOOD repair frs. garden 10 part OF the
premises supiiei With choice VARIETY OF fruit-
and useful traits aud prs-
AI,o.e.h.r i, esirabie location for
com or, aud business. being -urrouaiel BY
wealthy aui i niei farmers AMI The sttsgers ca
ers.fic The sill be -bld With
or virha, stock of GOODS on terms CORES
ponatns ~ith ard indi-putnbe title given
rhoe. S.hias p4rch viii call wife Who uL2
.nov the oropcrty. JAMES " SCOTT.
Washin goo, wayne Co. Ind
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GfSysGdSslhG%ss;,
OR PICTORIAL TROCHES.
RELIEF WARRANTED IN TEN M1NUTEA

~ C. thinner has just received another
large stock of Notions, Ladies Baskets,
Gloves. Toys. &c. He is also manufac-
turing a large amount Of Candy, which he
warrants free from all poisonous coloring
matter.
Call opposite Meredith House. between
Fifth and Sixth Streets, and see his fine
Socka ind low prices.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1862-02-22

To oil Whom IL Nay Ce.eern.-New
Goods are now opening at No. %. Main 81,
Haines will keep up his stock notwi,hstand-
ing the constant rush for cheap and desira.
bic goods. The amount sold there is as:sn
ishing.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1862-02-22

FRoH THE 571H-We received dispstc''
from our friend Capt. J. s. MeGraw. Co. B.
on the 18th stating that the boys were al
well.'' II is dated at "Jamestown, KY"
where we suppose Col. MeMullen's regimen
is now stationed.