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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-10-13

A Precious PULLET.-S. d. Newton of
West Sutton has pulet that was hatched the
10th of last May, which has laid nineteen
eggs, and begun to set, We think this beats
all cockadoodledom, and is worthy of the
palmiest days of Burnham and the hen few er.
May all good pullets go and do likewise. =
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-10-13

THEATER-POsitirely Last appearance Of J. Wilkes
Booth aud Ms. BarrotO.-After the triumph achieved
last night there be doubt that the capacity
the Iheater will be tested this evening when we
shall see two of the first artists the stage in
the parts of Claude Menotte and Pauline No mat
ter how often we may have this piece it &C.
quires now new interest. A good play finely act
ed can be seen with pleasure over and over again,
just the same as we can read good novel ever and
over again. The Lady of Lyons, like the School for
Scandal, the Rivals, She Stoops to Conquer, never
can be hacknied; it is too full of good points ever
to pail upon the taste, and new zest is created
whilst comparing the efforts OF those considered at
the very top round of professional ability
with what has been witnessed previously
No one should miss seeing this grea. play to-
night. The role of Claude is peculiarly we'll
suited TO the dashing, impusiye style OF Mr.. Booth
indeed he has made very many sensations in it there
is no one it is said approaches him in its representa-
ton Mrs. Barrow also is considered as the most
charming Pauline seen for many years--a good
head and shoulders above any other actress now on
the stage who undertakes the part. That handsome
young lady, Miss Fanny Brown, after the play, es-
says the character OF Fanny Curry, in the Elton Boy
which she has played with the greatest success at
New York. Altogether the entertainment is bril-
ant,oue, and hear with regret that tonight pos
tively terminates the visit of the distinguished are
fists to city.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-10-13

1t will be noticed that the expenses tor
night watchmen and special police have been
considerably increased over preceding quar-
tiers. The marshal deems it proper to state
lhat this extra expenditure is owing in great
part to the employment of additional police
during the time Of the draft. He says he con-
sidered it wise and prudent to pursue this
course, though, happily, the city was never
more quiet or free from actual disturbance
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-10-13

This certifes that having been deaf for two years,
was induced to place myse under DR.. Lghthll's care
and happy to testify his perfect SUCCESS he hay
ing restored my hearing entirely.
HIRAM WALCOTT Wsltham Mace
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-10-13

SUCCESSFUL OPERATION FOR CROSS EWES
On Saturday last DR.. LlUHTlILL, of No. 10 Bedford
street. operated my for the of the Cross
Eyes with perfect success My eyes have been turned
in from infancy, bu they perfectly straight
MARY A MCKENZIE
With Mr.. W!n. b. Bradford, No Burroughs Place
Boston, July2 1852,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-10-13

DIR A. +. MGHTHILL-Dear ir: am happy TO inform
youoi ny cepiete recovery firm deafness through the
means OF our invaluable treatment seven wrpks aUo
Wheh placed my sell under your care my hearing Mas
30 hucn ipaieu th&t could not hear preaching I'M
uuers and nm then when he would raise his voice u-
commonly loud cOudnot hear the licking Il watch
uIicss when pressed vi my ears and NV head ana
mere l Oh noises. My hearing Is now en-.
BET re was ever affected with Geafntss ~
submit THIS for publications. with desire TO benrft
the similarly atli cted. ours with eratitude
Il. A. GREEN SON of Is. +. Green Fawtucket r.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-10-13

n, r . BOSTON, May 20, 1862
that the course Ot treatment prescribe,l NV Van,
taTrh IN my heal and throat has appest effect
nave DGtn troubled Tor several ears assilniny az
late dangerous rm and tn cate Ing scrios cnSso
quences, nut thank, yUdr skill am Iuw nn,ta
eleu' AUuis ruiyi WM. n. MOWER,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-10-13

ANOTHER TESTIMONIAL TO DIR. LIGHTHILL.
Mr. Editor: My had discharged for eight years, and
the discharge it constant and the smell of the
same yery disagreeable. My hearing also very
much impaired The of the affection, scarlet ie.
yer Three weeks agp placed myself under Dr Light
hill IS care, ana enti ely cured of it, The dis
charge running healed, my hearing good, and the
bat smell entirely gone.
Yours especially, HENRIETTA FLETCHER,
Witness-Joseph II. Creaseys
Mount Vernon. Dec. II, 1861.
$50 d9m.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-10-13

EDWARD MELLEN, Jr. continues to pay the highest
ice fof old papers. etc. diff ia24
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-10-13

thereby certify that DIR. a. P. LIGHTHLL efTectually
relieved me of pr0use discharge from my ears and
can testify of his success IN such cases.
JOHN c. HAITIAN, 2 Moon treet, Boston,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-10-13


Dear Sir-lt is very agreeable duty to acknowledge
the complete you have performed ON my ears for
deafness Of time standing My hearing is now per
feet, though never was affected at all | am hapoy
to addy name to the numerous references attesting
your skill The benefit thar you have conferred upon
me can only be properly appreciated by those deprived
ofhedring. Yoors with gratitude
IL. r. PLYMpTON,
344 Washington street.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-04-30
Advice to Young Women.

Trust not to uncertain riches, but
prepare yourselves for every emergen-
CIV in life. Learn not to be depend
ent on servants to make bread !;
sweep your own floors and darn your
own stockings. Above all, do not es-
teen too lightly those yonng men
who sustain themselves and their aged
parents by the work of their own
hands, while you caress and receive
into your company those lazy, idle
popiniays, who never lift finger to
help themselves, as long as they can
keep soul and body together, and
find funds sufficient to live in fashion.
If you are wise you will look at this
subject in the light we do /; and when
you are old enough to become wives
you will prefer the honest mechanic,
with not a cent TO, commence lite, to
the fashionable loafer with capital
of $4,000. Whenever we hear re-
marked, "such young lady has mar
ried q fortune" we always tremble
for future prosperity. Riches left to
children by wealthy parents, turn out
to be a curse rather than blessing.
Young women remember this, and In
stead of sounding the purse OF your
lovers and examining the cut OF their
coats, look into their coats. look into
their habits and their hearts. Mark
if they have trades, and can depend
upon themselves !; see that they have
minds which will lead them to look
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-04-30
THE HAPPY FARMER

There is certainly something very
captivating in the quiet peaceful and
healthy life Of Farmer. We always
thought so and think so none the less
from the praises of a contemporary
who sings the following tune:
1t does ones heart good to ste d
merry round-faced farmer. So inde-
pendent, and yet so free from vanities,
and pride, so rich and yet so indrss
trious-so patient and persevering in
his calling, and yet SO kind, social
and obliging. There are a thousand
noble traits obout his character. He
is generally hospitable-eat and drink
with him, and he won't set mark OH
you and sweat it out with double
compound interest, as some know
will-you are welcome. He will do
you a kindness without expecting q
return by way of compensation-it is
not SO with every body. He is gen
orally more honest and sincere-less
disposed to deal in low and UNDER
hand cunning, than many l could
name. He gives society its best
supports the firmest pillar that
supports the edifice Of government
he is the lord of nature. Look at
him in his home-spun and gray
gentlemen laugh at him if you will
but believe me, he can laugh back
if he pleases.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-04-30
A Soldiers Opinion of Copperheads.

The following extract of a letter from
a soldier in the lst Ohio regiment
furnishes an excellent description of
tue politicians referred to:
You have asked tne what thought
of the Copperheads. l will give you
not my sentiments alone, but those Of
the army at large.
We consider the Copperhead as d
Traitor, Liar, Robber and Coward.
A Traitor, We call him, because hs
ID exerting every effort to destroy the
lawful and legitimate Government
of his country.
We call him liar, because he is
falsifying the motives of the Govern
ment, the army, and every true
patriot. .
Shall we not call him a robber;
when he is attempting to rob the sol;
dier OF his hard.earned laurels-lau.
rels Won 10y many weary march;
bloody battle and months of toll -lau:
rels won at the price Of blood in the
noble cause Of liberty and their couns
try. l
We justly brand them as dastards
and towards, because, in the hour of
their country's need, they feared to go
forth to battle for the right. They
choose 10 stay at home and see their
country ruined, rather than expose
themselves to danger and now, like.
q beast at bay, they turn on us as =
last resource to cover their shame.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-04-30
MAKING BUTTER:

In making good butter there are
several nice operations to be gone
through with which require an eye
to cleanliness, forethought ard some
little experience.
1. On milking clean, fast, yet gem
tly, regularly twice day, depends
the success Of the dairyman. Bad
mixers should not be tolerated in
herd better pay double the price for
good ones.
2. Straining is quite simple, but it
should be borne in mind that two
pans about half full each will produce
"a greater amount Of cream than the
same milk if in but one pan the
reason Of this is the greater surface.
3. Scalding is quite an important
feature in the way of making butter
in cool weather the cream rises mucIi
quicker, milk keeps sweet much long:
er, the butter is of much better col
or, and churus in one-half of the time:
T. Skimming should always be done
before the milk becomes loppered
otherwise much of the cream turns in
to whey and is lost:
5. Churning, whether by hand OF
otherwise, should occupy forty or fifs
ty minutes. ...
6. Washing in cold soft water is
one Of its preserving qualities, and
should be continued until it shows NO
color of the milk by the use of the la
die very hard water is highly charg.
ed with lime and must i'm a measure
impart to it alkaline properties.
I. Sailing is necessarily done with
the best kind of ground salt +; the
quantity varies according to the state
it is taken from the churn if soft;
more if hard, less always taking
the taste for the surest guide.
8. Second working takes place at
the time of packing, and when the
butter has dissolved the salt, that
the brine may be worked out.
10. Packing is done with the hands
or with the butter mall and wbeh
butter is put into wooden vessels,
they should be soaked two or three
days in strong brine before using.
After each packing cover the butter
with wet cloth and put layer Of
salt upon it in this way the salt eau
easily be removed at any time, by
simply taking hold Of the edges Of the
cloth.
Butter made this way will keep any
length Of time required. Gsnesee
Farmer.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-04-30
DRESS.

There is not an hour in the day in
which man SO likes to see his wife
dressed with ncatness as when she
leaves her bedroom and sits down to
breakfast. At any other moment,
vanity stimulates her efforts at the toi.
lette, for she expects to be seen but
at this retired aud early hour, it is for
the very sake of cleanliness, for the
very sake of pleasing her husband,
"a woman should never appear until
dy or badly dressed in the presence
Of her husband" While he was a
lover, what sad piece of business if
he caught her dressed to disadvantage.
"Oh dear, there he is, and my hair all
in papers and this frightful and un-
becoming cap! Ihad no idea he would
have been here so early let me off
to my toilette ! But now he is your
husband. Dear me. what conse-
quence is it? My object is gained,
my efforts to win him, and my little
maneuvers to captivate, have been
successful, and it is very hard if a
woman is to pass her life in endeav-
oring to please her husband |" l re-
member greatly admiring lady who
lived among the mountains, and
scarcely saw any one but her hus-
band. She was rather plain woman !;
yet when at breakfast each morning,
and all the day long, her extreme
neatness, and attention to the nice
ness of her appearance, made her
quite an agreeable object her nus
band loved her, and would look at
her with more pleasure than at pref
ty woman dressed soiled and unla-
dily for believe me those things,
(though your husband appears not to
notice them, nor perhaps is he con-
scious Of the cause strongly possess
the power Of pleasing or displeasing.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-04-30
Courageous Woman.

In the late campaign in Connecti-
cut, Miss Anna Dickinson, of Phila-
delphia, rendered the Union cause
some service by speaking in all the
principal towns. One evening she
spoke at Middletowp, before an audi
encc of over two thousand. The Cop
perheads endcavored in every possible
way to break up the meeting, turning
off the gas and raising the cry Of
fire." ringing the bells, &c. When
the gas was turned off the unmoved
speaker said, 81 read my Bible.
l read of the prince of darkness, aud
judging from the present display.
some of his children are present l
read natural history too. l read Of
a creature that loves caves and dens
and holes in the earth, dank and dark
places-and suppose, from the last
fact, that some of them arc in this
hall-Copperheads. believe they arc
called" On the platform behind Miss
Dickinson sat Mr.. Jcnckcs Of Rhode
Island, the Republican member of
Congress who had been elected on
Wednesday by an overwhelming ma
jority. AS the annoying bell contin.
ued to ring, the speaker turned and
said "I have been wondering why
that bell was ringing. | suddenly be,
think me. They are rejoicing over
the glorious victory in our sister State
of Rhode Island, and showing due re-
spect to the man, elected by over two
thousand majority, who honors us by
his presence tonight" The audience
electrified, rose to its feet and cheercd
again and again for Rhode Island
The cries of fire did not disturb The
speaker in the least.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-04-30

ishes. answering to the counties in
the Northern States.
TExAs-Was formerly a part of
Mexico. In 1884 they rcbelled and
declared themselves free and inde-
pendent State. In 1S45 the State
made application, and was received
into the Union.
ARKANsAs-Was first settled by the
French, in 1885. 1t was admitted
into the Union in 1896.
TENNEssEE-Was first settled by
the English in 1854. 1t was admit
ted as the sixteenth State, in 1895.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-04-30

cone of the original States that formed the
Union
tSubmitted the Ordinance of Secession to
the people. f.... . .....
We will now give short outline of
the history of each of the so.called
Confederate States. 1t will be found
that most of them IN reality belong to
the people Of the loyal States mil.
lions having been expended for their
purchase. Of which the loyal States
came in for the lions share of the
debt.
THE CARoLSAs Were first granted
to the Earl of Clarendon, in the year
1868. They were included in one
government until 1928, when they
were divided into two separate pro-
vinces. In the year 1882, South Caro-
lima declared its right to secede, and
their intention SO to do if the existing
tariff laws were enforced. Great
anxiety prevailed, but the nullifers
were SO promptly dealt with by Presi-
dent Jackson, that they submitted,
and the laws were executed.
The State of North Carolina has no
jails or prisons the people adhering
to the old pillory and whipping-post
In South Carolina there are no coun-
ties, but the subdivisions are Dis.
tricts. rsg
GEoRGn-Was settled by the Eng
lish, under Gen. Oglethorpe. in the
year 1888.
VIRGINrA-Was settled by the Eng
lish in 1907. In this State has been
enacted some of the most stirring
scenes in the history of our country.
In this State rests the bones Of Wash.
ington, of Jefferson, of Monroe, and
Madison. In this State was the first
death and the first marriage in the
colony. In this State slavery was
first introduced. In this State hap
pencd one of the most singular in.
stances in any history. Each unmar.
ried Planter exchanged one hundred
and fifty pounds of tobacco for wife.
FLoRIDA-Was settled by the Span
iards in 1864. 1t was held by Spain
until 1853, when it was ceded to
Great Britain. In 1881 it again fell
into the hands of the Spaniards, and
continued in their possession until
1919. when it was transferred to the
United States.
ALABAMA-Was claimed as o part Of
Georgia until the year 1909, when it
was ceded to the United States
on payment of twelve hundred and
fifty thousand dollars.
MIssIssIPpI-Was frs. settled by
the French, in the year l77s. 1t was
admitted as the twentieth State, in
1919.
LoUlsIANA~Was first explored by
La Sale in 1852, and named after
Louis XII, of France. 1t was q pro
vince of Spain in 1862, and regained
by France in 1885. In 1908 it was
purchased by the United States fol
fifteen million dollars.
| 1t is sub-divided into three Divis
ions, and again sub-diyidcd into Par
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-04-30
Tge gntelligentu.
Charles City, Iowa, April 80, 1868,
The League of States.


This is the title of a paper in Har,
per's Magazine for January, which has
been reprinted in pamphlet form by
Mr. G. b. Richardson. The author is
the historian Benson j. LOSING, and
it presents in a clear, concise, and
conclusive manner the development
of the instinct of nationality from
which the American Confederation,
and finally the American Union sprang
No man familiar with our history, or
closely obscrvant of our life, but feels
that the Union is merely the word by
which we express the fact of the ma
ton. 1t was the instinct Of national
ity that made the Constitution and
the Union. 1t was not the nation
that was made by ue Union. That
only gave the inevitable political form
to the fact Nationality is scnti-
ment; feeling (; an instinct. 1t
cannot be repealed. 1t cannot be
dissolved. If every State in the coun-
try should separate from each other,
the attraction Of cohesion would in
stantly begin to work, and they would
all gravitate back again into one.
Hence the futility of all effort in the
war which aims at any other result
than union. In the rebel States the
sentiment of nationality and patriot
ism is doubtless overborne by party
hatred, and mania upon the Slavery
question. But those at the South who
still hold fast TO the country arc those
from which the future Of the South
will spring. Those in whom the pref
erence for a State or love of slavery
has destroyed the national instinct,
are those whom the war will extcrmi-
nate or expel. 1t is the feeling of the
mass of the people which will control
and decide this war. If the rebel
lious faction could be allowed to GO
without danger to the nation, there
would be large party which would
cry good riddance.' But that can
no more be done than foot or a hand
can be cut off from the body without
it.
1t is in view Of this fact of national
ity, and of its necessity, that the con-
cluding words Of Mr.. Lossing's admi-
rably instructive pamphlet have such
meaning:
Let us remember that we are a
Nation, not league of States. Words
have deep significance in certain re-
lations. Let us, in thinking, speak
ing, and writing of our own Govern
ment and its concerns, habitually use
the word National instead of the
word Federal. The former expresses
great truth, and is broad and noble !;
the latter expresses falsehood, and
is narrow and ignoble in comparison.
The former is calculated to inspire
our children with just expanded, and
patriotic views the latter, by its
common use, will tend to perpetuate
the heretical doctrine of State sovc-
reignty, give our children false ideas,
aud make them subservient to sec
tional biography. Let us habitually
say, National Congress, National Cap
ital, National Government, National
Army and Navy, National Judiciary,
e,c. Let the idea of Nationality per-
meate our whole political system"
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-04-30
Federal Tax Notice.

9Th Division Of Sd Collection Dist Of Iowa, |
Charles City, December n, 1862.
EARMERS and others. who have slaughter.
Il ed cattle, hogs and sheep, on which a
Tax is due to the United States will take notice
that they are required to report monthly
to the Assistant Assessor
All such will therefore report to me at my
Office in Charles City, on or before the 3lsi
day Of December. G.. Is. EASTMAN,
Assistant Assessor.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-04-30

RrGRr.--A young lady says they
may talk as much as they please
about the virtues Of the galvaniG
ring, but for her part she believes
the wedding ring is the most potens
cure-all for young ladies'. That's u
smart girl and very sensible wiihai:
She won't die an old maid, by consid.
cradle, nor waste her sweetness oI
the desert air-she shall have a nice
little husband directly.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-04-30
NUMBER 18.

above the butterfly existence. Talk
not OF the beautiful white skin and
the soft delicate hand, the splendid
iorm and fine appearance of the young
gentleman. Let not those considera'
tions engross your thoughts.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-04-30
TO SCHOOL OFFICERS,
FRIENDS OF EDUCATION
IN IOWA

With the December number of the Iora
Instructor and School Journal, there will, in ad-
dition to other interesting and useful matter,
be commenced the publication Of the decisions
of the Secretary Of the State Board of Educa-
ton, upon questions propounded and appeal
ed to him. These decisions will embrace
construction of the entire School Law They
will be of general interest and Of especial val
ue to School Officers in settling disputed ques-
tions before they have resulted in unscemly
wranglcs, or ripened into expensive litigation.
The hast, uctor and School Journal is neat
magazine Of thirty-two pages, published on
the first day Of each month by Mills Brothers.
ut Dos Moines, Iowa, pricice ONE DOLLAR
a year. 1t is the only publication in Iowa de-
voted to the interest Of the Schools, and is
therefore deserving of the oountenance and
hearty support of the people of Iowa.
The School District Of the State are all au-
thorized by Law to take one or more copies and
pay for the same out of the contingent fund,
belonging to the District. The publishers
will receive orders drawn upon this fund,
where teey amount to five dollars, the same
as cash
Let it not be said that State which con.
tains two hundred and sixty eight thousand
school children does not literally support its
only School journal.
H. A. WILTSE,
Acting Secretary of the Board Of Education
Des Moines, Nov. Is, 1862