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Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-01-15
to be clasped till the bodies were cut

| to be claspcd till the bodies were cut
down.
As the platform fell, there was one,
not loud, but prolonged cheer from
the soldiery and citizens who were
spectators, and then all were quiet
and earnest witnesses of the scene.
For so many, there was but little suffer.
ing !; the necks of all, or nearly all,
were evidently dislocated by the fall
and the after struggling was slight.
The scaffold fell at quarter past ten
O'Clock, and in twenty minutes the
bodies had all been examined by Sur
gcons LIE Boutillier, Shearbown, Finch,
Clark and others, and life pronounced
extinct
The bodies were cut down, placed
in four army wagons. and attended
by company K, as burial party, and
under the command of Lieut.. Colonel
Marshall, were taken to the grave
prepared for them among the willows
on the sand bar nearly in front of the
town. They we're all deposited in one
grave, thirty feet in length by twelve
in width, and four feet deep, being laid
on the bottom in two rows, with their
feet together and their heads to the
outside. They were simply covered
with their blankets and the earth
thrown over them.
The other condemned Indians were
kept close in their quarters, where
they were chained and not permitted
to witness the executions. During the
awful moments, when they heard the
death songs of their compaions in guilt,
they crouched themselves down with
their blankets over their heads, and
remained in perfect silence. They
were mucd detected all day. Some
few squaws witnessed the scene.
Tho arrangement for the execution
of 80 many persons at the same instant
was most perfect, and great credit is
duo Col. Miller for devising and carry,
ing out 80 successfully, his well digest
ed plan. Neither can too much credit
be given to Capt. Burt, the Officer of
the day, Lieut.. Colonel Marshall, Major
Brown, and Capt. Redield, Provost
Marshal.
ALI day and night on Thursday, and
on the morning of Friday, up to the
execution. people we're constantly ar
irving to witness the hanging. Troops
we're constantly coming in from ali
points and the streets were densely
crowded. The roofs and windows O
| all buildings in the vicinity, and al
other eligible places, were early occu
pied by anxious spectators, including
the sand bar in the river and the oppo
site bank. All was quiet aud orderly
Owing to the strict enforcement o
law, not a single case of drunkenness
or disorderly conduct occurred, and
after the bodies had been cut down
they began to return from the scene
many leaving town Immediately
| All expressed themselves as satisfied
that the execution was being carried
ont, and there were no threats or appa
rent wishes to execute summary ven
geance on the others.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-01-15
SCOvILHS
Blood and Liver Sirup.

Statement of Mr.. Mcwilliams, who Is an FL
der In Rev. Horace Bushnelrs Church, re-
garding The cure of his daughter.
Messrs. A. L. Scovill & Co.--Dear Sirs /
feel it my duty TO write you and let yor know
what your Blood and Liver Strip has done for
my daughter, and that by publishing it, 9TH
ers who suffer with the same disease may know
of It, and by its use derive great benefit My
daughter Eliza, has been sorely afflicted with
scrofula, attended with great pain, for more
than two years. She had some five or six
running ulcers on one of her feet, one on her
hip and one on her back. She commenced
using the Blood and Liver S:rup, and as the
medicine acted ON the blood the sores COM
menced to heal. The limbs are getting
straight-she is now gaining strength. have
only used three bottles Of the medicine, and
she can walk quite we'll One of the limbs Is
but little, If any, shorter than the other. Your
blood and Liver Sirup has done wonders in re-
storing her to health. With the greatest res
pect, l remain, Yours,
NJ. MeWILLIAMS.
Cincinnati, Feb. %, 1859. dec
eB See advertisement.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-01-15
ViCkShurg.

Gen. Shcrman's entire force, con-
sisting of over $4,000 men, were land
ed on the left bank of the Yazoo river
and commenced moving at once to the
rear of Vicksburg. The rebels, who
are said to number nearly loo, 900, i'm
mediately met him and contested his
advance the whole distance. On the
first day terrible conflict of FIVE
hours duration took place. The reb.
els were constantly pressed back and
finally took to their entertainments.
Gen. Sherman commenced the at
tack upon the enemy's outer works on
Wednesday, and up to Monday MORN
ing had captured three lines of their
defence, and was attacking the fourth
and last one when the mail boat left
1t was currently reported at Holly
Springs on Monday that vicksburg
was taken. 1t was also reported that
5000 fresh troops arrived from Gen.
Grants command by way of the river
on Sunday night and were received
with deafening cheers. Sherman had
captured ten guns and seven hundred
prisoners when the despatch boat left.
We do not learn that there was any
cooperation from below, nor that the
gunboats had taken any part.
At this time it was not doubted that
Sherman would be successful. But
later news from rebel sources seems
to indicate that he was repnlsed in
his efforts to carry the last line of de-
fence, and had fallen back to await
reinforcements from above and Coop
Grafton from below. Forces from Gen.
Banks command were hourly expect
ed. By the arrival of the steamer
Commercial at Cairo, we havo Mem
phis dates to the 9Th but they brought
nothing new from Vicksburg.
Sherman's loss thus far was cstima-
ted at from 1000 to 5000. The 4th
Iowa, 18th Illinois and 9Th Missouri
had suffered most severely. General
Wyman Of Chicago fell while leading
the 18th to charge ON battery. The
4th Iowa lost 600 men in killed, woun-
ded and missing.
The reason of the non-arrival Of
steamers from below Memphis is said
to be the location of rebel batteries
on the banks of the river at Cypress
Bend.
A Cairo despatch of the 9th says:
There is rumor here tonight that
lighting has been renewed near Vicks-
burg.
A Washington despatch says: No
fears are entertained for Gen. Sher-
man at headquarters, as it is known
that Grant is on the alert.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-01-15
The Year that has Passed.

The old year of 1861 is now numbered with
the past, To us as nation it has been an
eventful year. Thousands, many thousands
of our brave sons have freely yielded up their
lives as sacrifice, that the nation may live.
No nobler, no more patriotic spectacle has ever
presented itself to the eyes of the world and
when history makes It's impartial records, the
men who now lie in comparatively nameless
graves, will live upon tablets more lasting
than marble.
The historian Of the present war. writing
at a time when he shall hold in his hands its
complete fruits, will only then be able accu-
rately to assign to tho year just closed its
proper place and share in the progress OF this
contest. Viewed from the present stand point,
surrounded by the doubt that now clouds the
vision, we are likely to undervalue the les
sons, costly but needed, which the past year
has taught our people.
Much has been accomplished by our arms
within these twelve months. The lines of
the Federal army have been extended far
southwark. Kentucky and the larger portion
of Tennessee, Missouri and large share of
Arkansas, have been freed from rebel occupa-
ton, save in transient raids. New Orleans
and important portions of Louisiana and Tex
rs have been reduced to Federal possession.
In North Carolina the Federal arms have gain
ed substantial foothold In Virginia the reb-
ell occupation has been restricted to below the
Rappahannock. The coast blockade has been
efficiently maintained, and has proved source
of revenue to the Government and to the gal
liant tars employed, when prize money comes
to be distributed.
BY the valor OF Western men, the Mississippi
pi river, the nations great commercial artery,
has been opened, or soon will be opened, to
the vast commerce of the Northwest
The year has seen Missouri's redemption
complete, and her Legislature now in session
organized on an out-and-out emancipation ba-
iss. All this, and more, may be told of the
achievements in behalf of freedom during the
year that has flown. All attests tho valor Of
our troops, and the devotion of our people to
Liberty and Union
And so has wancd and ended the year. The
new is begun under brighter and better auspi-
ces, when the proclamation calls to the aid of
the Government millions of eager freedmen,
to be henceforth men and no longer slaves!
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-01-15

Murfreesboro is the capital Of Ruth
erford county. Tennessee, and is sit
uated in beautiful plain, on the line
Of the Nashville and Chattanooga
railroad. It is near the center of the
State. thirty.two miles southeast of
Nashville. sixteen from Lavergne, and
one hundred and nineteen north
west from Chattanooga. From 1917
to 1897 Murfrcesboro was the capital
of Tennessee. Tullahoma is an i'm
portant station on the same railroad,
thirty-nine miles southeast of MUIR
freesboro. The McMinnville and Win
chester railroad intersects the Nash
vile and Chattanooga at this point.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-01-15
CASH PAID
r "A G. - /!
AT PULLAN'S,
Cedar Falls, lows. ]

NOTICE.
NTE are happy to inform our old friends
w and customers, and the public general
ly, that we lave re-arranged orn
Stock or Goods,
I'm the Store Of the
Masonic Hall
building, where we shall be pleased 70 zee
them and request their patronage, ~ former
ly. We are
Receiving New Goods Daily.
and in few days can show as good Stock .
we had before the great fire.
~ Don't forget to call at the new place in
the Masonic Building, north side Of (he Public
Square.
n. B. We particularly reques1 those who
are indebted to MS to come for rd and pay
as after our loss b she hre No
need money more than before, and must have
It in order to 60 on with our business.
j. w. LEiiMKUHL & 20.
Charles City, Iowa, Nov. I, 1862. n. 4
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-01-15
MARRIED.

In this town, Dec. 25th, 1862, by A. w.
French. Esq, Mr. David Gillett to Miss Eliza
be tn Billings, both Of Niles township.
In Niles township, Dec. 81, 1862, by A. w.
French, Esq, of this village, Mr. Hexekiah
Blunt to Miss Elizabeth McCauley, both of
Niles.
In Rockford, on the 3lst ult., by the Rev
S. P. LaDow, Mr.. John Reed, Of Rock Grove,
to Miss Harriet A. Green, of Rockford.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-01-15
Federal Tax NOtice.

9Th Division OF 81 Collection Dist. Of Iowa,
Charles City, December "a, l602.
TvARMERS and others. who have daughter.
IL ed cattle. hogs and sheep, on which .
Tax Is due to the United6tates will take pDtice
that they are required 10 report monthly
to the Assistant Assessor.
All such will therefore report to me Of my
Office in Charles City, ON or before - 8lsl
day Of December. O. b, EASTMAN,
Assistant Aneseo4.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-01-15
blanks.

A LII the various Blanks In general mss, d
IA as Deeds, Mortgages, Attachment Bof
Title Bonds, Common Bonds. SubpG5
Writs, Executions, Notes, Bank Checks,
Receipts, Leases, Clerks Certificates, Art
of Agreement, Marriage Certificates, Natss
zation Papers, Bill and Letter Headings, I
ceipts, &C., &C., &C., constantly on hand
for sale, or printed at short notice, BY
A. b. 2. HII.D6ETll
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-01-15

Adyices from ST. Paul state that the
Sioux under Little Grow, are collect
ing, about l25 miles above Fl. Aber-
crombie, for raid on the white set
Elements, as soon as the grass 10 up
in the spring, SO that they can support
their horses. Gen. Sibley will march
against them probably about the mid
die of April.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-01-15

The secesh are beginning to learn
that "raids ARE not all on one side.
The Lynchburg Republican, Of Jan.
LIST. says that . body Of 5000 Union
cavalry made . rapid march Of one
hundred miles to East Tennessee and
destroyed nine miles Of the East Ten
nessee and Virginia railroad, and al
so burned several important bridges
which it will take months to rebuild.
Thus railroad communication between
Richmond and Bragg's army was cut
of at the opportnne moment. This
raid of Carter's has entirely eclipsed
any, nay, all the expeditions of Stuart.
Morgan and Forrest. in its skillfnl per-
Torrance and the magnitude Of the
achievement That railroad which he
destroyed, was the great aorta Of the
Southern Confederacy.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-01-15

Cuttings of the White Willow tree are be-
ing extensively introduced in Floyd County,
foi purposes of hedging or fencing, timber,
&c. The growth of the White Will
low is remarkably rapid, and, in three years
time the farms on our prairies may be all fenc-
cd in with it. We judge it to be timber
something like the cottonwood or Lombardy
poplar. A few years will test its utility.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-01-15

AT the request of Senator Sumner, the Pres
ident gave that gentleman the pen with which
he signed the emancipation proclamation. It
will be transmitted to George Livermore of
Cambridge Mass, the well known antiquari-
an and anti slavery writer.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-01-15

Our new bridge is ready for planking, and
we understand that the plank are pow being
sawed. When they are laid upon the road
way the bridge may beopened for travel. More
work. however. Is needed upon the piers in
order to protect the bridge against freshet.
Would it not be well for the Township Trust
ees to see that this work is done, before the
fresAef comes -
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-01-15

Mrs. President Lincoln distributed among
the Washington hospitals for Christmas din
ners over three tons of poultry, several hun
dred bushels of apples, and cranbcrries, but
ter, coffee, and other things " too numerous to
mention"
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-01-15

The Chicago Board of Trade have kicked
out that pestiferous and reasonable sheet, the
Chicago Times. They have excluded its re-
porter from their meetings and refuse to fur
nish the paper with reports of commercial
transactions. This bold course on the part of
the Board was induced by the base calumnies
of the Times upon New England clergymen
and business men--a large portion of both
classes in Chicago being descendants in a
direct line Of those whom the Times ira
duces,
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-01-15

One hundred Iowa troops are stationed at
Fort Pierre, on the upper Missouri river, to
hold the hostile Indians at bay. Maj. Pattee
is in command. He anticipates an attack SO
I'll cross upon.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-01-15

Mr.. G.. G. Reiniger. of the firm of G. G. &
R. G. Reiniger, ofthis place, has just returned
from the East, and informs us that he has sup
piled himself with an assortment of U. s.
Revenue Stamps. He has made arrangements
to keep general assortment Of stamps on hand
for use and SALE This will be convenience
TO al concerned.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-01-15

During our visit East few weeks since we
frequently heard the State of Iowa alluded to
in 1attering terms The loyalty and valor OF
Iowa soldiers, illustrated so conspicuously on
the battle-fields of the Southwest, have CIV
en- to the State an enviable reputation. -Oska-
loosa Herald
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-01-15

We are in receipt Of several letters from
our army correspondent Winfield" which
came too late for insertion in this paper. It
appears that the guerilla raids in Tennessee
and Kentucky have 20 otstructed communi-
cation Of late, that mail facilities beyond Cairo
have been rather precarious.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-01-15
DIED.

At New Madrid, Mo-, on the 10Th ult.. of
Pneumonia, Lieut. Chanccy s. Lane Of Co. y
32d Iowa Infantry. in the 4lst year of his age.
At Mason City, Dec. 9th 1862, of Diptheria,
Willie Irving, only child Of l. W. and Jennie C..
Card, aged fourteen months and eighteen DAYS.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-01-15

If Henry Ward Beecher did say it, there Is
truth in the remark 80" II any man is asham-
ed of New England let him be assured that
New England had occasion first TO be asham-
ed of him"
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-01-15
The Banks expedition was . pre

The Banks expedition was pro-
gramme executed by the governmct
upon the full knowledge and entirely
in accordance with the views Of Gen.
Butler. who is perfectly satisfied with
the new field Of operations to which
he has been assigned.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-01-15

Stewards reported crossing of the Potomac
a few days since, and surprise Of Frederick,
Nd, is a hoax. 1t is but new illustration
of the effect produced by Byron's Corsair:
$50 much confusion magnifes the foe.n
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-01-15

In Moravia there Is q man, peasant, liv.
ing, who is one hundred and forty-seven
years old, and still hale and hearty. He was
formerly soldier, and remarked ut the age
of ninety years. He lives on milk and pota-
toes
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-01-15
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Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-01-15

President Lincoln requested the written
opinions of the different members Of the Cab
met on the constitutionality Of the act admit
ting the State of West Virginia. He signed
the bill on New Years Day.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-01-15

We sec 1t stated that the 9th Iowa regi.
ment were at Camp Watt, Miss, on the 4th
inst, but We are told that letters just receiv-
ed from Capt. Slocum's company in that reg
iment, are dated at Holly Springs. The reg
iment belongs to the 9th brigade of the Sd
division of Gen. Sherman's command, Gen.
Iauman commandant. The brigade is COM
manded by Col. Moore of the 33d Wisconsin.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-01-15

The fine residence Of James G. Graham of
Tams county, was lately destroyed by FIRE.
The contents Of the building were mostly
saved.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-01-15

1t Is with painful regret that we learn Of
the death of Lieut.. CLANCY s. Lane of Worth
county. He was one Of the best citizens of
that county. The announcement Of hisdesth
viii be found under tho appIlEiatc head.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-01-15

A story Is told of girl at Bangor, Maine,
who presented the interesting spectacle Of
chewing spruce gum during the ceremony of
her marriage We think that not 90 bad n
the case Of an Indiana Hocsicr who stepped
to tho window in the midst of the ceremony
that was making him double. and relieved
Id mouth of tobacco juice.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-01-15

We have letter from o. c.. Cole. formerly
OF this Office, giving an account of his journey
to Memphis, which will appear next week.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-01-15

Old Mrs. DarnIy is pattern of household
economy. She says she has msde pair OF
socks last fifteen years by merely knitting
new feet every winter and new legs every
summer.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-01-15

A Bull /" SoxEwHERE.--A contemporary
says, - COW was struck by lightning and
instantly killed, belonging to th6village ply
stefan who had beautiful calf four days
old
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-01-15

We learn that two persons named Brooks
and Sherman, at Cornhill, Fayette county,
were burned to death In house there which
was lately destroyed by fire.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-01-15

1t isa well-founded belief" in Washing
ton that Secretary Chase will soon lead to the
hymeneal alter the accomplished widow Of
the late Senator Douglas.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-01-15

A contemporary thinks that much might
be gained II public speakers would observe
the millers method-always to shut the gate
when the grist Ii ont.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-01-15

A business man can go along without ad-
vertising, and SO can wagon without greas-
ing, but they go hard.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-01-15

Wanted Immediately good jcarneyman
Wagon-maker to whom good wages will be
paid. PETER ROSE.
Charles City, Nov 8, 1852.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-01-15

Col. Chambers, of the 10th Iowa regiment,
was married On Christmas day to Miss Wins
low Of Mount Pleasant.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-01-15

Until further notice will be at my Office in
Charles City on Tuesdays of each week for the
transaction of such business as may properly
come before me. WIN. II. JOHNSON,
/, County Judge of Floyd County.
January 6, 1862. q,
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-01-15

Col. Mulligan was mortally wound
ed at Murfreesboro and taken to the
Cincinnati hospital.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-01-15
BORN.

In this town, Jan. LIST, son to E. K. Samp-
son.
In this town, Jan. LIST, son to S. NJ. VIII
son.
In this town, Jan. 81, son to John Fitz-
gerald.
In this town, Jan. Sd, a daughter to Alfred
Wood.
In this town, Jan. 4th, daughter to Peter
Griffin