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Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-02-21
For the Gazette.

Nessrs. Editors :--The,very sudden death
in our village last week and the peculiar cir
cumstances attending it, afford us lesson
for contemplation and should be to us val
liable commentary upon the times and men
and things about us.
The deceased was good citizcn-a good
neighbor and upright in his dealings, and
was respected by them that knew him, and
ne has gone from us in such manner as to
make deep impression on this whole com.
munity and every rejecting mind. The
doctor in attendance, and all who have seen
him often for the last six or eight months,
can have but one opinion as to the cause OF
his death. We would speak respectfully of
tho deceased and spare the feelings of his
friends and relatives-but the living require
that this sad event should not pass without
its solemn admonition. Let us then for a
moment examine the cause Of this death and
sec If some Of us have not helped destroy this
husband and father, and are not others now
being destroyed in the same ,cay? Is it not
true that others are doing the same as did
the deceased? And is it not true others are
helping them onward to the same ignomin.
Gus death? ~
Had the deceased year ago started from
the corner Of Sixth and Main streets and
passed through said Main street to the race
bridge, and on his way thither some ten or
fifteen men from "hidden places fired upon
him and each hitting him more or less till he
reached the bridge and then expired from
his injuries and ,counds-surely the whole
community would have said a murder had
been committed and somebody had done
cery great wrong and consequently deserved
punishment. Now the fact is, although our
townsman was not killed by the bullet, yet
is it not true that he mas killed! Is it not
true that he was killed by persons between
the corner of Sixth and Main streets and the
said bridge? All the men are not guilty in
said strcet-nor are all the guityequaNy gull
ty, and if some of the number have done but
little toacayols the death, Others Of course must
hare done more and if such will but realize the
sin and guilt Of SO doing and hereafter cease
from doing such evil, we will rejoice uiM
them and for them but if not, am sure
their punishment is as great as they can
bear.
They must know and feel too that they
have helped kill the man, for they were well
aware that hisha5its would sooner or laterlead
to the chamber Of death. One man then has
been killed. Are there not Others who have
been hurt IN the same scay and must also die
the same way unless they cease to trare tAat
aeay, or erhers refuse to fire upon the erring
traceler' say others have been hurt-yes,
and it pains me to say, the unmistakeable
marks are now seen upon them and there is
no Disgusting the fact !! And unless speedy
reform is established the bitter end is only
question of time.
TRUTH
Feb. IS, 1sc2.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-02-21

ID. d s. O. K. Rive make further ex.
tracts this week from the Superintendent
Report to the stockholders OF the Dubuque
4 Sioux City Railroad:
We have five windmills used for raising
water. They answer the purpose well, and
each saves the wages Of man. Under the
'old system stove was required at each water
station. The saving by the windmills will
spay for themselves in year. We now have
an abundant and never failing supply Of good
water at all points where it is needed on the
line. -r
We have four first class locomotives, two
'of them are in good order, one is being re-
paired, and the other need repairs. We have
also two twelve ton pony engines, and one
switching engine; all in good order. In all
seven locomotives.
We have 65 box cars, 35 fat cars, bag
gage cars, and passenger cars; all in good
.Stder. -.-... .-.
We have also II tarpaulins, which can be
FUSED for covering freight on the platforms or
ION the platform cars, which renders such cars
about As servicab.e for the transportation OF
freight in bad or stormy weather as box cars.
We have cars enough to do business at
least three times as large as We ever did in
any month; but to do this we should have
more locomotive power. Six first class loco
motives, in good order, would probably do
the business:of next fall in case the road is
not extended. Five could have been worked
to good advantage last fall. But it is hardly
possible to have all our engines in good or
der at one time, and especially to keep them
so for several months together.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-02-21

ga q mEAico, mo-, FEB. ~, iooZ.
Mr.. ERitor.- hlowme through your pa
per in the absence Of Assistant-Surgeon Cool
to acknowledge the receipt for the hospital
ofthe Third Iowa Infantry, Of a package from
thepeoplc Of Cedar Falls containing sheets;
pillow cases; 8 double gowns; dozen
pair, Of mittens; 1 dozen handkerchiefs 2
pair drawers. These are in addition to a
large amount Of articles received from the
same source upon former occasion.
Our hospital is now we'll supplied with
such necessares as are wanted in such a
place, and it is through the libcrality and
patriotism Of such people as those who sent
the above that we are well provided for. II
the donors could step into the hospital and
see how comfortable The sick look upon beds
that have come from the loved ones from
homes, and how much good their liberality
in behalf of the sick soldiers, daily accom-.
plishcs they would feel amply rewarded. -
Rest assured that the people Of Cedar Falls
are remembered with gratitude. Should
they make up more packages for hospitals in
the army, let me suggest, that there is often
great want in such places of old cotton
cloth, it being in daily use for dressings, and
sjust as good for that purpose as the finest
linen. Yours truly.
@gE EIM IT NICHOLS
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-02-21

In late issue of the GAZETTE noticed
an article signed by Mcrschaum and designed
rs fling at the ladies' of Cedar Falls and
though but of small consequence in itself,
yet to correct some false statements and no.
tons of the writer, would say a word in re-
ply. In the first place then it is not true
that an "organized association is formed ''to
dictate to young men what they must and
must not do"-yct ifha.f the reports zoe hear
these days are true it is high time that some
thing was done by the ladies or somebody else
to stay the do,pHmard course of some in this
vicinity. We claim the riight to think of GER
tain evil and disgusting habits as we think
proper, and though we have not yet formed
any association" for this purpose or to
dictatc"-yet we do claim the right to
speak Of the collation. of the rules of good or
der and good society. and vanity" has not
turned our heads in so doing. Neither has
hattery filled our heads-or our ears with
" elegant nothings" SO that we cannot hear
the sad reports Of some--while the fulsome
" small talk" is never believed, however
+" smoothly the tale is told," is Of much less
importance than Merschaum is aware Of for
it is considered as eight as air and empty as
the wind.' We claim the right too, to dis
tinguish between "clegant nothings," as
spoken Of by Merschaum, and the more SOL
id and substantial conversation, and of course
hold in respect or contempt those who deal
in soft sawder' or others who strive to mcr-
it our respect and consideration. The offer you
make to bet is as stupid as it is foolish, and
if persisted in you will wake up some day
and find yourself "too late to come to tea"
and that many " tro months" will pass, yea,
years, and still find yourself "out in the
cold," not settled or respected by those of
"ceisfin or uncertain ages who respect
themselves and have regard to the society
they receive.
Another sad delusion Merschaum labors
under is that any would go to the "alter with
one with dripping lps,-be it from the juice
Of tobacco or some other stimulant, and YOU
may reach the halter as soon as the alter
with one who understands her own true in
terest and happiness and the effect of such
habits. Merschaum admits that smoking is
not virtue, and it is said that smoking leads
to drinking and too frequently both are found
together
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-02-21

The RAILROAD and SAippers.-Thc railroad
liz now effectually blocked up-to us ut least
there having been no train since a week
ago last Wednesday, and We arc told that the
company are making no efforts to clear the
track, but intend to wait until thaw shall
remove the snow, before they attempt to run
any more trains. Our shippers are in any
thing but good humor over this. They say
the railroad company induced them to use
strenuous excrtions to secure the Northern
trade, much Of which went to McGregor, and
that BY paying high prices, visiting the local.
titles, etc, they succeeded. The result is that
our dealers now have on hand large quaint.
ties Of produce, are unable to Send it forward,
and moreover have no certainty Of tho time
when they can. This of course tells heavily
against the market, and will drive to other
points much that would otherwise come here.
We believe the business the road will lose
from this unfortunate state of affairs would
pay the expense Of digging it out. We are
told upon good authority that there are now
too bundled and twenty-five car loads await
ing shipment from this place, and every day
adds to the quantity. Some twenty car loads
Of these are hogs, which is risky property to
hold for any great length of time. Besides
this, the eastern market has been good. and
our dealers could have the privilege of read
ing the quotations that would afford them
handsome profits without being able to avail
themselves of them. The storage capacity of
the place is about exhausted, every store
house being nearly full. Yet notwithstand-
al this. oir buyers take all that is offered,
and pay good prices, wheat having brought
higher price the past week than during any
other Of the season. We hope for the inter
ests Of all concerned that diligcnt efforts will
be made to break up the blockade, and again
restore business to its proper channels. We
cannot expect the company to overcome in
surmountablc difficulties, but we do ask that
they make all reasonable cxertions to cxtri-
cate us from our present embarrassing posi-
ton. "Competition is the life of business"
and was there competing line, We are in
clined to think that the road would be made
navigable' in hurry.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-02-21

Mersthdum-O contributor under this
nome de plume got a good shot last week, and
gets another this week. He has reply to
MANY Ladies'" in this number. We are
afraid Mcrschaum has got on his hands a
heavier contract than he can fill, for he is only
one against q host Of the most willy and sub
tile opponents man can contend against,
and then he has the unpopular side in the
bargain, 5@ ..' .l ,
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-02-21

Ner Ad.-Messrs SrRAS & HuFFMAN have
. card in this issue. These gentlemen de-
serve liberal and rcmunerative patronage,
and We hope they will receive it. For par
Ecuisis fcad the card. @ = g IL
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-02-21

tNails.-The mail is now brought from
DUBUQUE to this place by teams. The trip
occupies about two days and half, and con-
sequcntly we are unable to get as late news
a. formerly. We have had two mails
within the week ending today. Enterprising,
truly. What a convenience is railroad ;
We pity those localities that are denied such
q blessing
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-02-21


evening last decidedly rich affair, bearing
the somewhat hackneyed cognomen of "Sur-
prise Party" came off at the residence of our
friend ALBERT ALLEN. To the ladies the
surprise owes its origin and its success en-
tircly. The gentlemen on this occasion did
not accompany the ladies, but left them to
paddle their own canoe" through the
snow. This was owing to some peculiar
stratagem on the part of the .tair ones--not
because of any lack of gallantry in the COM
position Of the gentlemen participating. How
tho ladies arranged that the gentlemen should
60 by themselves, without creating an un-
favorable suspicion in the minds Of the latter,
is not quite clear to us, even now. Why
they done SO, is now perfectly plain. About
0 o'clock, if we remember right, quite mum,
Der of gentlemen were surprising two ladies
and little boy, in manner which, to the
former party, at least, was fast becoming
painfully embarrassing. JOHN whispered to
us that in his private opinion we were the
victims Of misplaced confidence. We guess
ed we were. Who wouldn't? We wonder
ed what the ladies' Of the house thought Of
us-a pack Of men-coming to their house,
and sitting by the hour without any appar-
ent business. But, bark chorus Of voices
sweet and voices not so sweet open flies
the door i'm rushes ever 80 many of the
female gender ON they rush, in a single
FL bee line, through the room in which we
were sitting, looking for all the world like a
flock of over-grown geese with their lors
feathers pluckcd After brief lapse of
time, during which the gentlemen collected
their scattered thoughts, the whole flock re-
turned and took seats in the room. The
gentlemen having gained control Of them
selves were not startled by a second approach,
but rather went on with their conversation
about snow, railroads, mails, etc. Right
here comes in another surprise: j. B. dis
covered that what we had all taken for geese
were female women! Then there a5as a
tinc How easily men are deceived! The
fact was the ladies merely were representing
the various fashions that have been in vogue
since Adam married Eve, and it so complete
ly trans! orlncd them that the fact of their
being members of the human family did not
at first appear. We would like to describe
the dress Of the various characters-but for
us it is out of the question. We are not
conversant enough with female apparel, cs-
pecially that so antiquated. Therefore we
leave it to our readers to conjure up in fertile
imasinations collection of-scare-crows,
playing the farce of Fashion, the performance
affording caricatures on all the various female
costumes from the time that our common
mother became ashamed of her nakedness
until the present day. We leave you here to
the pleasures of Imagination.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-02-21

Kunted.--We want fifty cords of wood on
subscription to the GAZETTE. twill be ia
ken either in payment for new subscriptions,
or for those now due.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-02-21

Rsrsonnl.-Dr. Cool, Assistant Surgeon,
Third Iowa Regiment, passed through town
the first of the week, on visit to his home
at Waverly. He brought the news that Col.
Wib1AMs had had his trial, and been acqut-
ted--not single charge being maintained
against him. This is certainly good news to
those who have friends in the Regiment.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-02-21

SODA chap stuck his head into our OF,
flee door the other day and cried "Mail in y
Our coat tail soon assumed a horizontal po-
sition between the GAZETTE Office and the
P.sO., Reaching our destination all out Of
breath we ncrvously unlocked our drawer.
Behold! two papers, published in thc.frigid
zone, IA few miles from the place where the
bigger was to be thrown from the world into
eternal space. With a feeling akin to disgust
We stuck our head into the pigeon-hole and
addressed the P. NJ. with the inquiry: we
thought that the mail was in ?" Uncle Sans
worthy servant cody replied: "Thc North.
srn mail is ~ We returned to our sanctum
saddey if not wiser man.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-02-21
PART THIRD.

After the exercises in the largo Hall arc
over, the Horticultural Room will be open
for Social Gathering. A Piano and Melo.
deon will be in this room for those who NAV
wish to amuse themselves with Music.
The Oyster and Refreshment Department
will be in an adjoining room, where Oysters,
Tea, Coffee, Cake, Fruit. and other Refresh
ments can be had at all times.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-02-21

Music by the Cedar Falls Brass Band.
." "XaH Columbia"
2.-Opening Chorus by Glee Club.
"Shfr Spangled Banner"
3.-Prayer by Rev. c. WATERBURY.
4.-Music by the Orchestra.
of Washington's Farewell Ad.
dress by II. NJ. WHITNEY.
6.-Music by the Glec Club.
GE "TAe Red, White and Blue a"
7.-Oration on Washington by Rev. j. S.
DENNIS, of Dubuque.
S.--A Scenic View, representing Washing
ton, the Goddess of Liberty, and the
Thirteen Original States.
9-Musc by Orchestra. ...u.
Il Medley Of National Airs.
10.-Toasts, and Responses not to exceed five
minutes each, with music interspersed.
l1.-Music by Brass Band.
Washingtos's Grand MpcA'
12.-Bcnediction by Rev. Mr.. TAYLOR.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-02-21
LEGAL DEPART MEMT

Eoaiiers' did Society.-This association
meets 1t DT. .BRyAkr's next Monday evening.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-02-21
PART 2gENMn.

l.-Grand Concert by the Swinette Band.
This will be the Greatest Concert held in the Valley
Grand Aboriginal War Dance.
(This will be worth a months travel to see.) ....
3.-Music by Brass Band.
"Yunkse Doodle -
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-02-21
D. q. DEVlNE

Wholesale and Retail Dealer and Manufacturer OF Con-
fecticnery is selling Assorted Steam Refined Stick
Candy at 10 cents per n by the box and retail only Is
cents per 10. Eastern manufacturers beat that II you
cani Fruits at Wholesale Remember the place, two
moth Of the old post Office building, Ccdsy Falls
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-02-21
CEDAR FALLS BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

List Of the Dealers Professional Men, Manufactures
alphabetically arrangeddoing business In Cedar
Falls and advertising in the GAzErrE. Persons having
business to transact in this place under any Of e follow
ing heads respectfully requested to call ON the parties
named in this list. .sa ..8.. -"t
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-02-21

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Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1862-09-12
PLEASANT NEIGHRoRs

Ones pleasure, utter all, is much affected by
the quality OF ones neishbors, even though
one may not be qn speaking terms with them.
A pleasant, bright iace 81 the window is sure
y better than discontented cross one; ard a
house that has the air of being inhabited is
preferable to closed shutters aud unsocial
blinds, excluding every ray of sunlight and
sympathy. We like to see glancing, cheer
ful lights throqgt the windows of a cold night;
or watch them, as evening deepens. gradually
creep from the Parlor to the upper stories of
the houses pear us. We like to watch the
little children so in and out the door, to play
or go to school. We like to see a white robed
baby dancing up and down at the window ip
its mothers arms, or the father reading his
newspaper there at evening; or any of those
cheerful impromptu home gIimpses, which,
though We are no Paul Pry, we will assert
make pleasant neighborhooI to those who
live for comfort instead of show. Sad, indeed
some morning on waking, it is to see the
blinds down and the shutters closed, and know
that deaths sngel, while ii spared our thresh-
hold, has crossed that of our cheerful neigh
Dor; and to miss the little white-ro5ed baby
from the window, and see the little coffin at
nightiall borne into the kosse. Sgd to see
innocent little faces pressed at eventide against
the window pane watching for the ''dear pa
pa" who has gone to his long home.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1862-09-12
BE PATIENT WITH THE LITTLE ONES.

BE patient with The little ones. Let nei.
thcr their slow understanding nor their occa-
sional pertness offend you or provoke the sharp
reproof Remember the world is new to them,
they have no slight task to grasp wi tn their
unripened intellect the mass OF fact and tru tn
that crowd upon their attention. You are
grown to maturity and strength, through
years Of experience; and it i'll bee ONES you to
lrct ct child who fails to keep pace with
your thought. Teach him patiently as God
teaches you, cline upon Ijna, preceEt upon pre-
cept, here a little and there little" Cheer
him cn in his conflict of mind; in after years his
ripe, rich thought shall rise and call you bless
ed
Bde patiently the endless quesiionings of
your children. Do not roughly crush the ri
sing spirit of free inquiry with an impatient
word or frowr; nor attempt, on the contrary,
Il long instrpctiYe reply to every casual ques-
ton. Seek rather to deepen th cir curiosity.
Convert, if possible, the careless question in
to a profound and earnest inquiry. Let your
rep'y send the little questioner forth, not so
much proud of what he has learned, as anx-
ious to know more. Happy, thou, it. in Civ
ing your child the molecue Of truth he asks
for, YOU can whet his curiosity with a glimpse
of the mountain Of truth lying beyond; SO
wilt thou send forth philosopher, and not a
silly pedant into the world.
Bear patiently the childish humors of those
little ores. They are but untutored plead
ings of the young spirit for care and cultiva-
tion. Irritated into strength, and hardened
into habits, they viii haunt the world oflife
like 6ends of despair, spd make the little ones
curse the day they were borui but corrected
kindly and patiently, they become elements of
happiness and usefulness. Passions are but
fires that may either scorch us with their un-
controlled fury, or may yield us genial aud
needful warmth.
Bless your little ones with patient care
OF their childhood, and they viii certainly con
ccntrate the glory aud grace Of their manhood
to your service. Sow in their hearts the seeds
of perennial blessedness; its ripeued fruit
will afford yoq perpetual joy Mich. Jour.
OF Education.