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Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-02-13
Lame and LaZy-a Fable.

Two beggars, Lame and Lazy, were in
want of bread. One leaned on his crutch,
the other reclined on his couch.
Lame called on Charity and humbly asked
for cracker Instead Of a cracker he re-
ceived whole loaf asA 7a
Lazy, seeing the gift of Charity, er'
claimed "
"Wbat ask cracker aud receive loaf
Well, will ask for a loaf, and shall ex
pect a loaf of bread; or, if I ask biscuit
she will give me batch of bread"
Lazy now applied to Charity, and called
for loaf of bread.
"Your demanding loaf" said Charity
"proves you loafer. You are OF that clasl
and character who ask and receive not you
ask amiss."
Lazy, who always found fault, not for.
tune, and had rather whine than work com.
planned of ill-treatment, and even accused
Charity of breach of an exceeding great
and precious promise-ask and you shall
receive. Zs En.r
Charity pointed him to painting in her
room, which presented to his vision three
personages, Faith, Hope and Charity. Char
ity appeared farcr and larger than her sis
ters. b.. .... t ... .-..-. ... .... ....
lie noticed her right hand held pot OF
honey which fed a bee disabled, having lost
its wings. Her left hand was armed with q
whip to keep off the drones. , .-.
Don't understand it," said Lazy.
Charity replied a.. .... -.t...
at means that Charity feeds the lame and
nogs the lazy" ...r.. ...
Lazy turned to 60. --....
Stop said Charity; "instead Ct coin
will give you counsel. DO not 60 and live
on your poor mother, for will send you
rich ant" ...
"Rich ant r echoed Lazy. Where shall
! find her 2"
you will find her in Proverbs, 9th chap
ter and 9th verse;" ....- .--...
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-02-13
Advancing.

How the world advances A railroad is
now in operation thirty-seven miles from
Smyrna, towards Ephesus, and at a meeting
of the company, held in London on the 29th
of November, the chairman, S.r Macdonald
Stephenson, announced that in about
month the line would he extended ten miles.
and afterwards ten more, making fifty in all
this last ten miles being deviation from
the original, by which they would reach a
no less important place than Ephesus itself.
The cool, business-!ike way of talking the
thing over is refreshing to men Of sentiment.
Not word about Diana, or any other god
dess Of ancient times /, nothing on the subject
of the temple. no allusion to Paulcr John, or
the grave of the Virgin Mary not even q
passing reflection oil. Demetrius, whose busi-
ness brought much gain to the people of
Ephssus, and might be remembered at an
Ephesian railway meeting.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-02-13
A Tableau.---Is II Poor Maryland =?

A letter from Murfreesboro, N. c., dated
Jan. %, describes tableau given there for
the benefit Of the soldiers. 1t says:-
1--WE should not do justice to the tablcau
unless We were to describe the first scene. A
young gentleman representing King Cot
ton, sat upon throne representing bale
of cotton. Down on one side Of the throne
sat a representative Of the ebon race with a
basket of cotton. The king hold cotton
cloth as a sceptre, and one Of bis feet rested
on globe. Around him stood young ladies
dressed in white, with scarfs of red and
white, looped on the shoulder with blue.
Or their heads they wore appropriate crowns.
These represented the Confederate States.
Missouri aud Kent ntucky were guarded by
armed soldiers. While we were gazing on
this picture dark-haired maiden, robed in
black, with brow encircled by cyprus
wreath, and her delicate wrists bound with
elanking chains, came on and kuelt before
his majesty He extended his sceptre and
she arose. He waved his wand again and
an armed soldier appeared with scarf and
crown, like those worn by her sister States.
"He unclaimed this gentle girl at the bid
ding of his monarch, changed her crown of
mourning for one of joy and liberty, and
threw the Confederate flag across her, raised
the flag over her and led her forward; then
Kentucky advanced, took her by the hand,
and led her into the ranks. Need we tell
you who this maiden of sable garments was
intended to represent? We leave that to be
understood. If your readers cannot divine,
it is owing to our description, and not to the
scene The corenaRy was performed in
1--WE will crafty the pride Of the F. F. VS.
by saying, that their representative had in-
scribed on her crown, Mater Herorum.
You will surely pardon us If We tell you that
North Carolina wore on her brow a white
crown, on which was the word Bethel
Both Of these States were represented by
their own daughters"
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-02-13
What IS q Rifle =?

Judging by what one daily reads in the
newspapers, or what he hears in converse
tion, it does not seem to he generally under
stood what a rife is. We all know that an
ordinary gun, such as musket or fowlng
piece, 10 furnished with barrel the inside Of
which is perfectly smooth. Now take such
gun and cut on the inside CT the barrel
three or four grooves, all running from the
brecch to the muzzle, spirally, like cork
screw, and the gun becomes what is known
as rife. If cut in a musket it is called
rife musket; if cannon, riAsd cannon
The operation can be performed on any wea.
pom, new or DID, Tho riHing OF cannon is
modern invention Of. Sir William Armstrong,
hence when the Armstrong gun is spoken of
it is understood TO mean rifed cannon.
The object Of thus rifiing gun, is to secure
greater certainty Of the ball striking the tar
get, whether it be man or beast, as well as
being able to kill at greater distance than
from a smooth-bore weapon. -.. q
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-02-13

BREAKINa THE NEws.-Cuff had been out
with the cart and oxen, and returning, his
master asked him what was the trouble.
Why, massa, de wheel is broke"
"Is that all, Cuff"
"No. massa, de tongue broke too"
"What, did the oxen run away ?"
eyes, nassa, and kill de nigh OK.
els it possible, Cuff"
"And de off OK, too, massa.'
$50, you black rascal, ycu have mado
perfect smash up, and that is the reason
why you came back why didn't you tell
rue so7"
"Why, massa," said Cuff, scratching bis
wool, "I s'pose dat one wheel broke be
'ficient Of itself individooly, without pro-
ceeding into dc entire argument OBJ de cart
and oxum"
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-02-13

HANDSOME young Yankee pediar made
love to rich widow in Ohio, but accompa-
MED his declaration with two impsdimsnts
to their union.
"Name them" said the widow.
"T The want Of means to set up retail
store, is the first" replied the pedar.
They parted, and she sent tho pedIar
check for ample means. When they again
met, the pedlar had hired and stocked his
store, and the smiling fair one begged to
know the other impediment 51,
81 have another wife. said the dealer 10
notions
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-02-13

WoMEE are some on pitch battle. 10 =
street colIoquy between Mrs. Smishers and
Miss Bander, the other day; the former lady
told the latter that she was skeleton man
traps remark which the party addressed
reeiprocated by calling her antagonist q 10
ccmotivc lying machine dressed in cotton
batting. THIS was clincher, and converted
the verbal SIX irmish into digital tussle which
resulted in the loss Of eight artificial teeth
and sorrel wig. -
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-02-13

WHKs you find person little better
thar his word, little more liberal than his
promise, a little more than borne ont in bis
statement by bis facts. little larger ip deed
than in speech, you recognize kind of elo-
quencs in that persons utterance, rot laid
down in Blair OF CAmpbell. -....
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-02-13
Buetitul.
A Couple OF Charades.
BY GRACE GREENWOOD.

MY first, is the sweet diminutive "
OF name we love to hear;
The name of one-while here we live,
We find not earth or Heaven can give
A friend more true and dear.
My second, should bring pride and joy
To parent-hearts, alway- f7....
Should bear the fresh soul of the boy
Into the earnest mans employ.
And neer from honor stray. '..
My iehOle has ever stood for one
Who rears, with toll and care,
Block after block, stone after stone,
On city street, or prairie lone,
A building plain, or fair.
But now the name once honest, stands
Fer one who has not feared I'D
To seek to level with the sands .r
The glorious structure, by the hands
OF Washington upreared. ..H
II.
The stealthy fox, the prowling rat,
The serpent, Heaven-accursed,
The cruel tiger, and the cat,
The weasel, and the vampire bat,
Have all been called my first.
Ny second is a shadowed place
OF forest bloom and song,
Where moses creep DER the rocks stern fac
Vines climb and swing in widest grace,
Aud streamlet laughs along
My 'rhole up-bears the traitors crest,
And glories in his crime;
Yet England calls him to her breast,
Which once received like brave guest
Our Arnold, Of old time. t.U ... .
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-02-13
CONSTITUTIONAL DEBILITY.

Youas men beware of the pernicious indul
Ssnee and lmost fatal injury you inhct upon
your constitutions, by evil examples and the
morbid influence OF the passions.
whose oouut.nauces an d debi,tated constitutions
Aspist disease arising from that horrible and de-
vsststing vice.
II could be shown how attenuation of the
franc, pslpitation of tho heart, arrangement OF
tas nervous system, cough, indigestion and a
trails Of symptoms, indicative OF consumption,
are oftsn sscribed to wong causes, whom in re-
slity, they are thu consequences of an ailurln
aad psrnicious practice alike destructive to the
nind sad body. a'
You who hare brought this afiiction upon
ysursslvss, Why embrace the secret to your
hearts andvainly attempt to cure yourselves,
instead Of m ,king im,n cdiate application to
skltfall ply siciau, who in short time, wouid
restore you to perfect health and save you from
elp,sars which the fatal consequsnces render 1t
ea1is~bls. s.Es ar.E.. ..iy.lHIs.
Ss8- Or. Smith gives his special attention to
tbs trsatment Of this destructive malady. Pa
sisats can be cured at home by addressing = lot
ssr 10 Dr.. Saith, describing symptoms, and re-
ssivs nsdieins securely packed from observation
f,r~Arded BY express or otherwise to any part
81 the country.
n. B.-Psrssns amietsd with any of the
above somplsiat1 viii do we'll to avoid boasting
sapsstsrs whether foreign or native, as also the
aansress gocistiss advertised as certain cure.
for every disease. These preparations are put
up TO sell sud not to cure. and often do more
hs,n thaa good, therefore avoid them.
i"A word to the vice is suhcient."
Addrsu, DIR. J. b. SMITH.
Ne. II, 8. Frederick Street, Baltimore, Md.
O. No letters win be answered unles they
ssutain . remittance or Postage Stamp to pay
Dsstage on the answer. ~tal
Jsa. Let. IS6I.-ly- rT.af
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-02-13

WAyTED--Matsrinl aid for constructing
life boat, that will float on "sea Of trouble
stem the "tide Of adversely" sail clear of the
"quicksands OF error" and steer safely to
the "haven Of rest"
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-02-13

Dos'T live in hope with your arms folded.
Fortune smiles on those who roll up their
sleeves and put their shoulders to the wheel
that propels them to wealth and happiness.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-02-13

MANY persons think virtue saves them
from crime when their protection lies only
ip full stomach. We ought not to mistake
provisions for principles
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-02-13

WHAT HE TnoUGHT.-An Ohio stumpcr,
willie making speech, paused in the midst
Of it, and exclaimed Now, gentlemen
what do you think ?"
Instantly man rose in the assembly, and
with one eye partially closed, modestly, with
strong Scotch broguc, replied: "I think. sir,
l do indeed, sir--I think If you and were
to stump the country together, We would tell
more lies than any other two men in the
country, sir--and I'd not say word mysei
during the whole time !"
"Put him out 7"
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-02-13

ToUGH STORY" You are crooked cha
racter, Mr.. Jones'"
Rather, sir, but not quite so crooked aa
a tree once knew. 1t was the tallest but
ternut ever saw. Standing close to it one
day in thunder storm, saw squirrel on
one Of the topmost branches. The lightning
struck the same branch about three feet
above him; the squirrel started. the light
ming had to follow the grain, and the squir-
rel went straight down. So confoundcd
crooked was the tree, sir, that the squirrel,
by the watch. got to the bottom precisely
three minutes before the lightning"
"That's lie, sir" exclaimed the landlord.
"a liel True, sir, as any story ever was.
afterwards cut the tree down, and made 1t
into rails for hog pasture. The hogs would
crawl through twenty times in day, and SO
laundering crooked were them rails that
every time the hogs got out they found them
selves in the pasture again"
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-02-13

HERE'S TILL TE, JENNY. An Irish
man had been sick for long time. and
while in this state would occasionally cease
breathing and life be apparently extinct for
some time. when lie would again come to.
On one Of these occasions, when he had just
awakened from his sleep, Patrick asked hin: :
AN how'll we know, Jenny, when
you're dead-you're after waking up livery
time? % .
"Bring Inc glass o greg, an say to me,
here's till ye, Jenny and if don't raise an
dhrink, then bury mo?"
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-02-13
Rates of Advertising.


ment. -.. .r..l Z. ~.
Advertisements before Marriages and Deaths
10 cts. per line for frstinsertion -subsequen
insertions, cents per line. Nine words are
counted as a line in Advertising.
Merchants and others, advertising by the
year. will be charged Sl2 90.
Proceedings of meetings not of general
character charged Al cents per line for each
insertion.
Yearly advertisers must confin ttheiradver-
sising to their own business.
ALL TRASsIEHT ADVERTISING, cash in ad-
vance.
Persons ordering the einseriion o galadver-
.isements will be held responsible for pay
ment for the same when the time for which
they were ordered to be inserted shall have
expired. '-@
INsoLvENT NOTICES, cash in advance.
PATENT MEDICINES, one balf in advapceand
the balance in six months
ALL jon WORK, CASH.
The losses we have sustained compel MS to
adopt this course II will be strictly adhered
to in all cases, and no advertisement will be
inserted unless accompanied by the cash.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-02-13

An Irish paper announces that Mr. Ken
ney, returning to town, fell down and broke
lis neck, bnt received no other damages
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-02-13
COUNTY DIRECTORY.

Judge of Circuit Courf--Hon. THOS. PERRY.
Clerk Of Circuit Court--HORACE CE RESLEY.
Register of Wif,s-JOHN b. WIDEEER.
Sherif-HENRY Y II ATKINSON.
States Attorney-C b. THR USTON.
gurueyor-DENTON d. Drown.
Clrek to County Comm 'ners-- WI: KILGOUR
Judges THE O,phans' Court
-.s NOSES RA WINGS,
ALEXANDER KING,
.--.L ..s.aa.. FRANCIS MA TTTNGL Y.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-02-13

.AvAErcr aud vanity are the principal eie.
mcnt. Of AZ tvil
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-02-13

TE r M Sc
TWO DOLLARS per annum, strictly in ad-
vance, $3.50 if not SO paid, and $500 If not
paid within the year.
Bear in mind that no paper will be discon-
tinued until all arrearages are paid.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-02-13
NUMBER 7.
1uit aao 9nt,or.

THE POWER OF SILENoE.-A good woman
in Jersey was sadly annoyed by termagant
neighbor, who often visited her and provoked
quarrel. She at last sought the counsel Of
her pastor, who added some common sense
to his other good qualities. Having heard
the story of her wrongs, he advised her to
seat herself quietly in the chimney corner
when next visited, take the tongs in her
hands. and whenever hard word came from
her neighbor's lips to gently snap the tongs.
without uttering word. "A day or two
afterwards the woman came again to her
pastor, with a bright and laughing face, to
communicate the effect of this new antidots
for scolding. Her troubler had visited hes.
and, as usual, commenced her TRADE. Snap
went the tongs. Another volley. Snap
Another still. Snap! "Do speak shall
die if you don't speak !" and away she went,
cured Of her malady by the magic Of silence.
1t is poor work scolding deaf man, it is
proftless beating the air. Ore-sided contro-
versies do not last long, and generally end in
victory for the silent party.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-02-13

ss5a v!sa,@sr ssgsii sn''ls#e 7H .
4 ,s3 ssissqa4 -1ai1 F8ss 80 p; H
arld .ssrnA ~ ., i- a7e-
.CGEH rI9Hlla .lt-.e.. ..eEI
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-09-11

A despatch from Washington, Sept
I'd, says the following Federal tax
collectors and assessors have been ap-
pointed for Iowa:
let Observation-Disclosures, j. C. Walk.
or, Fort Madison Assessor, r. NJ.
Mitchell, Mount Pleasant.
2d--Collcctor, Geo. w. Ellis, Daven-
port; Assessor, Plihy Fay, Muscatine.
sd-Collector. Jed Lake, Indepen-
deDcc Ass essor, Jesse ID. jarrett,
Dubuque.
4th-Coliector, Elijah Sells, Des
Moines /; Assessor, j. S. jerome, Iowa
City.
5tb-Collector, j. B. Hogens, Mt.
Ayr Assessor, John N. Dewey, Des
Noines.
6th-Collector, S. p. Hcwe:t, Jr.,
Eagle Grove; Assessor, Delos Ar.
mold, Marshalltown.
Some weeks ago it was announced
from Washington that very differ
ent list of appointments would be
made. II this last news is correct,
there must be cat in the meal, some
where.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-09-11

We fear that Gov. Kirkwood is not
sufficiently awake to the magnitude
and importance of the Indian disturb
ances on our frontier. In our opinion
it 10 his duty forthwith to station at
least one full regiment of cavalry near
the Minnesota line to hold the Indians
in check and give security to the in
habitants. IL the present state of af-
fairs continues, no new settlers will
seek home in that country. and those
now there will certainly leave. The
effect Of this would be ruinous to the
property.holders Of all Northwestern
Iowa.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-09-11
Sheriff s Sale.

NOTICE is hereby given, that by virtue Of
IN Special Execution duly issued 10y the
Clerk of the District Court of Floyd county,
State Of Iowa, and tai me directed, / have lev
led on and shall offer for sale, at Public Auc-
ton. at my office, in st. Charles City, Floyd
County, Iowa, on the IL, day of October Al
1862, at one o'clock in the afternoon of said
day, the following described Heal Estate, sit
uate in Floyd County, State of Iowa, to wit :
The Southwest fractional quarter of Section
one IL in Township Ninety-four CA North
of Range Seventeen III West of the fifth
principal meridian levied on as the property
Of David Ripley to satisfy said execution in
favor Of Emerson johnson, and against said
David Ripley for Sl3l7 so, and interest and
costs Terms Of sale-ca.sh in hand.
Dated September 18th, A, d. 1862.
DAVID NJ. FERGUSON, Sheriff
i've of Floyd County
s. b. STARR, PlTs Attorney
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-09-11

VERMONT ELECTION. Vermont
State election, for the choice of gov
ernor, lieutenant governor, treasurer,
and members of the Legislature, took
place on the Cd inst, and has resulted
in an almost unanimous election Of
the Republican Union ticket Two
tickets only were run-the Republi-
can Union ticket, headed by the pres,
cnt governor, Holbrook, and the peace
Democratic ticket, headed by r. +,
SmalIey.
We have reports from the repre-
sentatives elected in thirty-two towns
all are Union.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-09-11

WHEN WILL PEOPLE LEARN WISDOM
The effects upon the human system
everywhere apparent, that the COM
mon, crude kinds of Saleratus arc bad,
ought to teach wisdom TO people to
avoid such poisonous compounds.
They cost as much as DeLand's Chem.
ical Saleratus, and then do not pro-
ducc those beautiful light and nutri.
tious biscuits enjoyed only by those
who use the better article. The time
may never come that everybody will
learn to take the good in preference
to the bad, but the speed of knowl-
edge in this particular is indeed Won
dcrful. People in thousands of cities
and towns call for DeLand's Chemical
Salcratus only, and will have no other.
For sale by all the Wholesale Gro
GERS in Chicago and Milwaukee.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-09-11
SheriH's Sale.

NOTICE is hereby given, that by yirtue~of
IN Special Execution, duly issued by the
Clerk of the District Court of Floyd county,
State of Iowa, and tn me directed l have lev.
led on and shall offer for sale, at Public Auc-
ton, at my Office in st. Charles City, Floyd
county Iowa, on the 18th day Of October AID.
1862 at o'clock in the afternoon of said day,
the following described property, to wit:
The Northwest quarter of Section Thirty
five in Township Ninety-six North of Range
fifteen West of the 5'h principal meridian,
levied on rs the property of Edward Davis and
Cynthia Davis to satisfy said Execution in ia.
vor of Henry Noble and against said Edward
Davis and Cynthia Davis for S546 80 and in
terest and costs.
TERMS OF SALE-Cash i'm hand.
Dated, September IL, A. ID. 1862.
DAVID NJ. FERGUSON, Sheriff
37w2 of Floyd County, Iowa.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-09-11

CixcINNArI THREArExEp.-A few days
since large rebel force under Kirby
Smith, advanced from Tennessee into
Kentucky, moving toward Lexington,
whence the Legislature fled and our
troops retired. Lexington surrender,
ed, and the rebels continued their adj
vance towards Louisville and Cincin.
natl. They now hold Cynthiana and
Shclbyville. Our forces arc at Gov
ington, opposite Cincinnati, under the
command of Gen. Lew. Wallace. The
greatest CONSERVATION prevailed in
Cincinnati for the time, but it is now
believed that the progress of the bold
invader is checked.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-09-11
Gbt yntelligtnttr.

The report Of Messrs. Ferguson and
Collins. who were appointed special
committee to visit Minnesota and ob-
tain correct information regarding the
Indians, will be read with interest.
We regret being unable to obtain a
report from Mr.. Fairfield. We asked
him for one, but he declined giving it.
He was appointed a special mcssen.
ger to visit Adjutant General Baker,
and solicit supply of arms and am
ihunition for the citizens of Floyd Co.
1t is said that the messenger from
Mitchell county obtained a hundred
stand Of arms and quantity of ammu.
hilton for that county. Whether this
COUNTY will receive any aid or not, we
are not advised AS our citizens con-
tributcd money to defray Mr.. Fair
fields expenses, it would seem that
some report is due them--if not thro'
the press, at least at public meeting
convened for the purpose We could
then make our own report, so that our
readers abroad, as well as at home.
would have the desired information.