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Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-10-23
lPuBLIc REsoIurIoN-No. "a ]

PUBLIC REsoIUrIoN-No. "a
A RESOLUTION relating to the com.
pensation of Senators elected or APP
pointed to fill vacancies.
Resolved by the Senate and House
of Representatives of the United
States of America in Congress assem-
bled, That in all cases Of a vacancy
in either House of Congress, by death
or otherwise, of any member elected
or appointed thereto, after the com
mencement of the Congress to which
he shall have been elected, each per.
son afterwards elected or appointed
to fill such vacancy shall be compen
stated and paid from the time that the
compensation of his prcdcccsso,
ceased: Provided, That no member
shall receive for his compensation
more than three thousand dollars for
any one year.
Approved, July ~, 1862.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-10-23
PUBLIC REsoLurIoN-No. SGT


A JOINT RESOLUTION authorizing
the State of Minnesota to change
the line Of certain Branch Railroads
in said State, and for other Purpo-
scs.
Whereas, by an act Of Congress,
approved March third, eighteen hun.
dred and fifty-sevcn, there was grant
cd TO the Territory of Minnesota lands
to aid in the construction of rail
road from Saltwater, via St. Paul and
st. Anthony, to point between the
foot OF Big Stone Lake and the mou'l
of Sioux Wood River, with branch
via St. Cloud and Crow Wing, to tho
navigable waters of the Red River o.
the North, the northern terminus oil
which was fixed by the Legislature oil
said Territory at st. Vincent and
whereas it is now believed that the
public interests require change OF
location Of part said branch road
Therefore
Be it resolved by the Senate and
House of Representatives of the Uni
ted States of America in Congress as
sembled, That in lieu Of that part OF
that part of the railroad grant to
Minnesota Territory by act of Con.
gress. approved third March, eighteen
hundred and fifty-seven, which ex-
tends northwestcrly from the inter-
section of the tenth standard parallel
with the fourth guide meridian, there
shall be granted TO the State of Min.
nesota the alternate sections within
six mile limits of such new branch
line of route as the authorities of the
State may designate, having its south
western terminus at any point on the
existing line, between the Falls of
Saint Anthony and Crow Wing, and
extending in northeasterly direction
to the waters of Lake Superior, with
a right Of indemnity between the fif.
teen mile limits thereof, provided this
resolution shall take effect from the
fling in the General Land Office of
the acceptance by the authorities
aforesaid Of such substitution where.
upon the land north of the intersec-
ton aforesaid in the grant as authoriz.
ed by the said act of third March, eight
cen hundred ana fifty-scven, being by
said acceptance disencumbered of the
railroad grant, shall be dealt with as
other public lands Of the United States.
Approved, July IL, 1869.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-10-23
Approved, July ~, 1862.
PUBL!c REsoLUrroS-No. SIS.

A JOINT RESOLUTION authorizing
the Secretary of War to furnish cx-
ira Clothing to Sick, Wounded, and
ather Soldiers.
Resolved by the Senate and House
of Representatives of the United
States of America in Congress Assem-.
bled, That the Secretary of War be,
and he is hereby, authorized to furnish
extra clothing to all sick, wounded
and other soldiers who may have los
the same by the casualties of war, un
der such rules and regulations as tn
department may prescribe, during tn,
existence OF the present instruction.
Approved, July IL, 1862.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-10-23

We regret to learn that the late
prairie fires burned up all the hay,
grain, &c, of Mr.. James Coley OF
Floyd. His wheat, amounting to sew.
eral hundred bushels, was threshed
and in bin near the straw stack. Ii
was with difficulty that Mr. Coley sa-
we'd his dwelling house from the de-
vouring element. The wind was
high and the fire came with the speed
of hurricane.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-10-23

Lieut.. Col. Mills, of the Cd Iowa
Regiment, wounded at Corinth, has
since died from the effects of his
wounds. He was from Des Moines,
and was greatly beloved.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-10-23

The funeral of Mrs. Gen. Scott took
place in New York few days since,
the remains having arrived from Rome
On the coffin plato was Inscribed
Mrs. Maria Mayo Scott, wife of 1t.
General Scott, born in Richmond, in
1889, died at Rome. June 10th, 1869.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-10-23
PUBLIC REsoLurIoS-No. SO. I

JOINT RESOLUTION to declare the
the Meaning cf AN Act to anthor.
lze the President of the United
States in certain Cases to take Pos.
session OF Railroad and telegram
Lines, and for other Purposes y an.
proved January t!.irty,frst. eight.
cen hundred and sixty-,wo an TO
repeal Part of said Act.
Resolved by the Senate and House
OF Representatives of the United
States Of America in Congress assem-,
blcd, That an act entitled "An act r.
authorize the President of the United
States In certain cases to take pos.
session of railroad and telegraph
lines, and for other purposes an
proved January thirty-frst, eighteen
hundred and sixty-two, shah not be
so construed as to authorize the con
struction OF any railroad, or the com,
pielIon OF any line Of road, the great
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-10-23

Sanford HARDWOOD, Esq, has present
ed us sample Of imphce strip, which
is of superior quality. The crop of
imphce and sorghum in Floyd county,
the present season, is large--proba-
bly, sufficient to supply all the citizens
with sweetnin for the ensuing wear.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-10-23
Company X. 3d Iowa Infantry,
Bolivar. Tenn Oct M

Friend Hildreth The election in
our regiment went off finely. The reb
ell Mahony received only three votes
and the men who gave him these were
inmates Of the guard house! We hope
they will hang Mahony & Co, and
purge the North Of that Internal gang
of the meaDest traitors ever suffered
to live on Gods green earth. ~
Truly yours, WI. r..
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-10-23

BANNER SToRE.-Snch is the title
given new establishment in this
place. Mr.. JOS. Pullan, late of Gin.
cinnati, is opening in Henry's build
ing adjoining the race, on Main street
IA very large and complete stock OF
Boots aud Shoes, Hats and Caps, &c,
which the public are invited to inspect
Mr.. Pullan has facilities for obtaining
goods at the very lowest figures offer.
ed in the eastern markets, and he in
tends TO sell at prices that will make
it for the interest Of country dealers
to purchase of him. To the iobbing
trade he will pay particular attention.
Mr.. p, has firm faith in the efficacy
of printers ink, and as general rule
business men who literally patronize
the printer are hon rable and gencr-
Gus Dealers Cedar Falls Gazette.
See advertisement in another col
umn. fTT All Z
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-10-23

Accounts from the Southwest rep.
resent the rebels in Arkansas as pan.
ic-strickcn and disbanding their army
Gen. Schofeld was at Kcysville.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-10-23

Godey's Lady's Book for November
is received. The embellishments are
superb, and the literature unusually
interesting. Now is the time to com.
mencc forming clubs for the new year
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-10-23

Ono. Returns from 66 counties
give Democratic majority of 5000.
The congressman stand IA Democrats
and Union. More than 100000 vo-
tiers arc in the army, $1,000 of whom
are Republicans.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-10-23
Iowa..

The Chicago Tribune has the follow.
ing eulogium upon what it denomi-
mates Glorious Iowa.:
1t is the glory Of Iowa that she has
saved for the Union cause all that has
been lost in Ohio--that she sends five
new Republican votes to the next
Congress to balance the five gained
10y the tories in Ohio The lustrc shed
upon Iowa by her arms at Wilson's
Creek, Belmont, Donelson, Shiloh, Iu-
ka and Corinth, is reflected back bv
the vote of her people at home. 1t is
related that rebel officer, captured
in recent battle, asked wonderingly:
"Whcre is this Iowa that sends 40 600
soldiers into the field? What part of
the map is it found in never heard
OF it-tal The acar commenced! :" There
has been good deal heard of Iowa
s,noe the war commenced, and it is diff.
ficnit TO say whether she has spoken
Ioudest in the field or the council.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-10-23

Gen. Hurlbut, who distinguished
himself at the Battle of Davis's Ford.
has been promoted to Major General,
and gone to Jackson to take com.
mand of the new department assigned
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-10-23

PENNSYLVANIA. Fifteen Union Con-
congressman are elected, and nine
Democrats or Tories. State ticket in
doubt. The Legislature will have a
small Union majority on joint ballot.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-10-23
PuBLIc REsoIUrIoN-No. AZ. |

CBLlC Observation-Disclosures. 40.
A RESOLUTION to compensate the
Grew of the United tatcs Steame,
Varuna, for Clothing and other Pro
pcrty lost in the Public Service.
Resolved by the Senate and House
of Representatives of the United
States of America in Congress assem-
bled, That the proper accounting Of
fcers of the treasury be, and they are
hereby, authorized, in settling the ac-
counts of the petty officers, scamen,
and others of the crew of the United
States steamer Varuna, which was
sunk during the engagement near
New Orleans on or about the twenty
fourth day of April. eighteen hundred
and six,y-two, to credit each of them
with the amount of sixty dollars 10
cover their losses of bedding, clothing,
and other property, occasioned by the
sinking of the said steamer.
Approved, July IL, 1862.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-10-23

Of Representatives of the United
States of America in Congress assem-
bled, That the President of the Uni.
ted States be, and he is hereby, au.
thorized to cause two thousand "med
ais of honor" to be prepared with
suitable cmblematic devices, and to
direct that the same be presented, in
the name of Congress, to such non
commissioned officers and prvates as
shall most distinguish themselves by
their gallautry in action, and other
soldier-like qualities, during the pres
cnt insurrection. And that the sum of
ten thousand dollars be, and the same
is hereby. appropriated out of any
money in the treasury not otherwise
appropriated, for the purpose of car
rying this resolution into effect.
Approved, July IL, 1862.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-10-23

VERMoNr.-The official canvass OF
the vote in this State gives Holbrook
Republican. for Governor, 29,543
Smalley, (Dem. 3,772.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-10-23
TPrRIIc RrsoIrTIoN-No "a

L 'bii, hESoLe iioGN--~No. 90
A RESOLUTION in relation to con-
tracts with the United States.
Resolved by the Senate and House
of Representatives of the United
States of America in Congress assem-.
bled, That it shall be the duty of the
several executive departments of the
government to publish in one of the
daily newspapers of the city of WASH
ington, on Tuesday of each week, a
list of all contracts which shall have
been solicited or proposed to each,
respectively, during the week next
preceding, which list shall state brief
ly the subject matter of each contract
so solicited or proposed to be made
its terms, the name of the proposed
contractor and of all persons known
to be interested therein, directly oil
indirectly, and of persons who So
licit, request, or recommend the ma,
king of any such contract Provided,
That the foregoing provision shall
rot be applicable to bids made in pur-
suancc of advertisements for contracts
or purchases made under existing
laws, but shall apply to all proposed
notifications of existing contracts.
Approved, July l2, 1862.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-10-23

Assistant Secretary Usher of the
Interior department. has gone on an
Official visit Of inspection to Mime
sofa.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-10-23
TPuBrIc REsoLurroN-No. ST.

l. tbliC III.
A RESOLUTION to suspend all Pay.
mcnts under the Act approved
twcnty-fifth of March, eighteen hun.
dred and sixty-two, entitled, IAN
act to secure to the Officers and Men
actually employed in the Western
Department or Department of Mis-
sour, their Pay. Bounty, and Pen
sion.' and for other purposes.
Resolved 10y the Senate and House
of Representatives. Of the United
States Of America in Congress assem-
blcd, That the Secretary of War be,
and he is hereby, authorized and d.
rected TO suspend all payments under
the act approved twenty-fifth March,
eighteen hundred and sixty-two, enti-
tied, " An act to secure to the officers
and men actually employed in the
western department, or department OF
Missouri, their pay, bounty. and pen
sion "and that there shall be appoint.
ed by the President, Immediately af.
ter the passage of this resolution, by
and with the advice and consent OF
the Senate. three commissioners, to
examine all claims arising under the
provisions Of that act, and report
the same, with the facts connected
Herewith, to the Secretary Of War !;
said commissioners to have such COM
rcnsation for their services as the
Secretary of War may consider Just
and reasonable. Provided, That said
commissioners shall be required to
examine and report within sixty days
after the passage OF this resolution
upon all such claims as may be pre-
sented by persons claiming to have
been organized or employed in the
State of Missouri. and to have per-
formed service according to the pro-
visions of the said recited act, where
upon payments shall be made as re.
commended by said commissioners,
and as required by said act 4: And
provided further, That within ninety
days from the passage of this resolu-
tion the said commissioners shall
examine and report upon all
other claims arising under the act
aforesaid, when payments shall be
made as herein prescribed.
Approved, July l2, 1862.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-10-23
rPUBLIc REsoLUTIoN-No. SO. !

A RESOLUTION to provide for tho
Presentation of" Medals Of Honor y
to the Enlisted Men of the Army
and Volunteer Forces who have dis.
tinguished, or may distinguish them.
selves in Battle during the present
Rebellion.
Resolved 10y the Senate aud House
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-10-23
INDIANA. The Tory State ticket is

lNDIANA.-The Tory State ticket is
elected by from FIVE to eight thousand
majority. The Congressman stand. 4
Union, 5 Tory, and 2 doubtful. The
Democrats will have majority of the
Legislature, and will probably send
dirty dog" Petit to the u. S. Sen.
ate in place of traitor Bright, expel-
led. More than fifty thousand Repub-
Iican voters have gone to the war.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-10-23

VIM. Tucker, Esq, of Chickasaw,
has been appointed assistant assessor
OF Federal taxes for Chickasaw coun-
ty.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-10-23

or part of which remained uncomple-
ted at the time Of the approval of said
act, or to engage in any work of rail
road construction. And so much of
said act as authorizes the President
of the United States to extend nOa
complete any railroad, is hereby re-
pealed.
Approved, July IA, 1862.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-10-23

Prairie fires have ragged terribly the
past week all over this region Of
country.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-10-23

SERMON FOR THE TINES. -" Far yhame
haM deronr"d Tie labor of our fathers from
oar youth These words of the propL-
q jeremiah will form the basis of
',r'prsc preacied iii taS place
next Sunday 10y the Rev. William A.
Adams.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-10-23
TPuBrIc REsoLurroN--No. 44.l

PUBLIC REsoLUTIoN-No. A.
JOINT RESOLUTION providing FOL
the Distribution of surplus Copies
of the Biennial Register for eight
cen hundred and sixty-one among
the several Bureaus in the Execu
tire Department.
Resolved by the Senate and House
OF Representatives of the United
States Of America in Congress assem-
bled, That the Secretary of the Int
rior be and he is hereby authorized
and directed to distribute to each OF
the several bureaus in the Executive
Department. S one or more copies of
the Biennial Register for eighteen
hundred and sixty-one and eighteen
hundred ard sixty-two, from the sur
plus copies now deposited in the In
terror Department : Provided, Tha
the number Of copies delivered to an,
one bureau shall not exceed two cop
les. [Approvcd, July III, 1862.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-10-23
DIED,

In FLOYD, Oct. Dad, Charles IL. Nye, son of
Harvey M. Nye, Esq, aged Is years, and one
month.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-10-23
Threshing Machines
FOR 1869.
MANUFACTURED BY
TRAHERN & DALES,
ROCKFORD, ILL. hos

OFFERING our Machines 10 the public this
season. Is unnecisaryto discuss the sepefor quail
ties Oh material or Workmanship as b. established
TACT by all who have used them them used that
tey are fully equal not superior, ~ any other In
ry respect $3.50
ON Machines made the latest iraPsored Mlssn
lon style. BY careful attention to the want and ccnvc.
fence Of hreshcrs and the perfection of machinery each
year suggests some and useful Improvement. First
and most imp RANT b enlarged steel ey Under shaft
being the largest now in use, preventing all vibraton
the importance Of which oil practical Tires read
lily and appreciate Next in importance l. the Spirit
Level, designed expressly for machine and pcrma-
nently set IN each cylinder franc.
Our sepaEaors all covered with neat and well I'm
shed decks Sen adjusting oil covers every box and
various other Improvements ON Powers and Trucks
&c, all nt which combine u make our Machines moi only
among the best finished but Substantial and durable
that have ever bn used in this country They are fur
bished with all the extras that belong 10 fhresLers
OUTFIT
one oi the manufacturers l. now al CEDAR FALLS lat
the American House, and will sell Machines complete
or wan sell Separations Powers Straw Siackcrs or Jacks
separately desired, on terms 10 suit the times and cir
cum ulheess so, ean order aud furnish castings fog
all ihreshlhg Machines now in general use.
All comrp1n NOsionr addressed to tFfs III
WILLIAM DAl.Es, Cedar Falls, iowa,
VIII receive prompt attention.
Cedar Fails july %, 1867. Sltf
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-10-23
Farming Implements.

Best Stirring Plow, Woolley & Snyder,
Ag. Paper and 90
I'd Best Stirring Plow, John Blunt, Az Paper.
Best Double Shovel Plow, T.. ii Morrison, l 90
Best Cultivator, +. H. Morrison, Ag. Paper,
Best Horse Rake, Moses Stewart, Ag, p. 100
Best Harrow, S. 2. Gage, Ag. Paper 100
Best Tanning Mill, G. S. Otis, Ag Paper . 90
Best Broadcast Seed SoMer s HnrMood 9 90
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-10-23
AWARDS OF PREMIUMS
OF THE
Fourth Annual Fair
OF THE
Floyd County Agricultural Society.
Held at Floyd, Sept "a, and %, 1862.
Vegetables and Fruit.

Best peck Table Potatoes, VIM. Galbraith, 80
Cd best do do S. NJ. Howard, %
Best Peck Sweet Potatoes, J. w. Smith, 81 90
Best Peck Onions, Mrs. J Muir, 30
Best Peck Tomatoes, :. Stowe, - 90
Best Peck Ground Cherries S. Stowe, 90
Best Peck Beets, G. w. Smith, 90
Best Peck Carrots, VIM. Galbraith so
Best Peck Flat Turnips, Nj. Ireland, so
Best Peck Rutabagas, VIM. Galhmith, so
Best Peck White Beans. Jacob Whtbeck, 80
Best Four Pumpkins, Mrs, M. Gould, so
Bbst Four Squashes, j. c. Mutchlcr, so
Best -Four Cabbages. nj. Ireland, so
Best Four Watermelons, Nj. Ireland, 80
Best and largest variety of Vegetables ex-
hibited by one person, S. Stowe, Ag.
pnnar and QQ
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-10-23

Many high minded physicians, are above
the narrow prejudices which govern too many
OF the profession, and are willing to acknowi-
edge merit wherever found, are using the Bal
sam in their private practice, with satisfaction
to themselves and nndoubted benefit to their
patients. One physician writes: . with con-
hdence recommended the Balsam as superior to
any other preparation"
Says another: 81 have used it with uniform
success, and can confidently recommends H
for all those complaints for which II is offered
as a remedy -'lf3 1a3'FF
Once more: +" To my knowledge II has nov
or disappointed the reasonable expeditions Of
those who have used it," ~ az
Still another writes I" / have no hesitation
in saying that it Is a SAFE, CoNyENiENT, and
very ethcacious medicine"
Doctors use IL las sensible dlnv as they can d.
i. n Butler, Morenci, Michigan, writess
Your medicine is doing wonders here. Ev-
en- the M. ID. s buy it to take themselves when
they are sick" gfT
IL sC0vILL, Chicago, III.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-10-23
Music for ChOirs.

GONE Of the finest anthems and sacred
- songs ever published are to be had price
cents each. Send for list of peices published
by A. Harthill & Co., New York iE
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-10-23
WEDNESDAY October %, 1860

Invitations to assist in organizing new
Schools, or in encouraging those already cstab-
lished, cordially accepted
s. s. Libraries, Papers, Hymn Books, Bible
Dictionaries, &C., ut Eastern prices. Cata-
lognes gratis, mt the bookstores of N. A. & T..
Wright, Prairie du Chen, and of John Bally,
McGrcgor, Iowa.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-10-23

We shall be glad to hear from our
old friend and ncighbor as often as
he may find time TO write.-EDIroR.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-10-23
Horses, LIST Glass.

Best Stallion, years old or more j. X.
Lee, Ag. Paper and 400
I'd Best Stallion, 4 years old or more
Nj. W. Raymond Ag. Paper and zoe
Best Brood Mare, J. Whitbeck, Ag. Z. zoo
2d Best do do IL. Sprague, Ag Paper
Best Gelding or Mare years old or more,
VIM. Galbraith, Ag Paper and 200
ID Best Gcldng or Mare, years old or
more, s. Stickney, Ag. Paper and loo
Best Gelding or Mare, years old on more,
j. C. Mutcher Ag. Paper and loo
2d Best Gelding or Mare, 3 years old or
more, G. Buttertield, 100
Best Colt 2 years old, ID. Rice, loo
"a Best do ii. Sprague, Ag. Paper.
Best Colt ycay old, j. Whitbeck Ag. Paper.
81 Best do do Euoch Buck SO
Best Sucking Colt r. NJ Waller Az Papcr
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1862-10-23
Fine Arts.

Best Painting in Water Cplors,
Miss Nj. d Cheney, so
Best Munochromatic drawing,
MIS-. N. j. Lamphier so
Best Pencil Drawing do do so