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Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1864-12-08

GUERIILAs IN DAVIS Co. AGAIN.-On
Monday night two guerrillas put up
at the house Of a Mr.. Gore, a few
miles west of Troy. Suspecting
them to be rebels, Mr. Wallace and
his son, and Mr.. Dufficld went to
Cores to arrest them. No sooner did
they make their business known. than
the rebs. sprung into an adjoining
room. Mr.. Wallace followed and they
stio, ur'n n~au. r'ncy rtryu nrui TAFT !,
wounded young Wallace. the son, and
rushed out of the house into the brush
and made their escape, leaving their
horses behind. Six rebs were seen the
same day east Of Bloomfield. travelling
north-westerly.-O ttumioa Courier.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1864-12-08

The First National Bank of Dubuque
appears to be doing prosperous bust
ness. In November, it declared a div
idend Of s per cent, and the surplus
profits above such dividend is $500
Deposits amount to $4,000. The
Bank is daily receiving subscriptions
to the popular 100 Government loan.
This loan pays I $40 interest, and the
principal is payable three years from
August 18th, 1854. t.l . .a..Ha
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1864-12-08

The oldest inhabitants at the head
Of Salt River say the worst set oI
scalawags ever known in that coun.
try have taken up their abode in those
doleful regions since the late election.
They have boys on their feet, wool in
their eyes and niger on The brain
Owing to the scarcity OF cheap whis.
key, they have very sour stomachs
They smoke copper pipes and are sale
to be fixing themselves up with but
ternut uniforms.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1864-12-08

Gen. Thomas has two men in his
employ who serve as scouts and spies
at the imminent hazard of their lives.
The rebel Gen. johnson has offered a
reward Of $4,000 for their capture
They have been much within the rcb-
ell lines, and often within their camps,
but so disguised as to defy detection.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1864-12-08
u. s. 1910 LOAN.

am prepared to receive subscriptions for
the 10 40 Loan authorized by act of Congress
of March Sd, 1864.
These Bonds arc redeemable at the pleasure
of the Government after ten years paya-
BILE forty years from date with interest at five
per cent. per principal and interest
payable in gold.
The Bonds are Of the denominations of $50,
500 $500 and $1,000 Interest on the $50
and 500 payable annually-on those of other
denominations the interest is payable semi
annually.
have already sold upwards of 5000, 900 of
these Bonds. receive in payment for them
Treasury Notes, National Bank Notes and
State Bank of Iowa Notes.
MN j. X. GRAVES, Cashier,
Dubuque Branch State Bank of Iowa
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1864-12-08

1t is within the memory of man that
one Bob Mathews declared he was in.
tent on killing the damned black re.
publican printer at Charles City.
The printer still lives; but Bob is
dead. dead, dead.-politicalIy dead
and now the great inquiry 10 Who
killed Bob Mathews
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1864-12-08

Gen. Lee, of the Union cavalry force
in Mississippi. sends an official account
of . gallant little achievement near
Port Hudson. The same despatch in.
forms US Of the capture Of . rebel
camp near Pensacola. Lee took zoo
Prisoners. e.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1864-12-08

A big cheese has been shipped from
California for the use of the army. 1t
weighs 8, $50 fbs. 1t was made from
the milk Of 600 cows, given at seven
milkings, and is nearly six feet in d.
ameter. This beats the famous Chesh-
ire cheese, presented to Mr.. Jefferson
on his accession to the Presidency.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1864-12-08
Notice to Subscribers.

Many of the subscriptions to the In
telligencer will expire on the first Of
January. Those who desire to con
tinue taking the paper for another
year, land we hope all will do so, are
requested to make payment promptly
at that time-otherwis the paper will
be discontinued. ~.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1864-12-08

DEAD Tho following copperhead
sheets have gone dead since the cleo.
ton: Washington Democrat, Burling'
ton Argus, Bloomfield Clarion, Musca.
tine Courier, Keosauqua News. West
Union Pioneer and Des Moines States
man.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1864-12-08

ron THE SPEEDY CURE OF
Intermittent Fever, mr. Fever and Ague,
Remittent Fever, Chiil Fever, D0mb
Ague, Periodical Headache, or Bilious
for tho whole class Of diseases origi Inn :
Ing fn hillary arrangement, caused by
the Malaria of Miasmatic Countries.
We are enabled here to offer the community q
remedy which. while it cures the above complaints
with certainty. is still perfectly harmless in any
where these affecting disorders prevail. This
"CuHE" expels the Ii..asnaiic poison Of FEVER
AND A0uE nom The system. and prevents the de-
velopment OF the disease, il taken the first ap-
i'roach OF its premopiory symptoms. Ii is not Gully
the best remedy ever yet discovered for this class
Of complaints but also the cheapest. The large
quantity we supply for dollar brings it within the
reach Of every body; and in bilious districts where
FEWER AND AouE prevails. every body should
have 1t and use it freely both for and protec-
ion. great superiority Of this remedy over any
other ever discovered for the SPEEDY aud certain
cure OF ln,ermttents is that II contains no Quinine
Or mineral, consequently it produces no qninisln
other injurious ELECTS whatever upon the constiiu-
ton. Those cured by II are left as healthy rs il
they had never had the disease. e
Fever and Ague is not alone the consequence of
he masmatic poison. A great variety Of disor-
ders arise from ITS irritation, among which are
Neuralgia, Rheaniatisn, Goia, Headache, Blind
meas, Ioothaehe, Earaehe. Catorrh. asthma. Pal
pitation. PailfA Election Of the Spleen, Hyster-
ics, Pam in tte Boiceis, Cole, Paralysis and D.
'angen'ent Of the Stomach, all Of which, when
originating in this cause. put on the inte,pittent
sype, or become periodical. This "CURR" expels
The poison from the blood. and consequently cures
them all alike. 1t is an invaluable protection TO
immigrants and persons travelling or temporarily
residing in the nialarous districts. II taken occs-
ioually or daily while exposed to the infection,
hat viii be exereted from the system, and cannot
accumulate in sufficient quantity to ripen into die
ease. Hence it is even more valuable for protee-
lion than cure and few will ever suffer from Inter-
nittents IL they avail themselves Of the protection
,his remedy affords.
Prepared by Dr. J. O. AVER T. CO.. Lowell. Ma
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1864-12-08
Notice.
To whom il may concern

To whom il may concern: a
Whereas. my wife, Henrietta E., late Of
Charles City, has proved false to me during
my absence in the Army, / therefore hereby
forbid all persons dealing with her. or harbor-
ing or trusting her, on my account as ! shall
not be responsible for nor pay any debts of heI
contracting after this date.
ALPHEOUS CARAVAN.
November H. 1854.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1864-12-08

A new batch of 500 Rebel prisoners
arrived at Rock Island from Missouri
few days ago. They belonged to
Prices army.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1864-12-08

New York has 10000 people who
pay neither rent nor taxes. Mostly
10 the ragpicking business. and how
they live is known only to themselves
and their Creator. ny
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1864-12-08
u. s. 7-3O LOAN.

The Secretary Of the Treasury gives notice that sub
scrptons will be received for Coupon Treasury Notes,
payable three years from Aug 18TH 1884, with semi
nua interest at the rate OF and three enhs per
cent per principal and interest both to be paid
in lawful money.
These rotes will be convertible at the option Of the
holder at maturity into six per cent gold bearing bonds
pay able not less than Ave more than twenty years
from their date as the Government may elect. They
will be issued in denominations Of $50 800 $500 81 900
and s. O00 and all subscriptions must be for fifty dollars
some multiple Of 6f,y dollars.
The notes will be transmitted TO the owners free Of
transportation charges soon after the receipt Of the
original Certificates OF Deposit they be prepared
As the notes draw interest from August Is persons
making deposits subsequent 10 that date must pay the
interest accrued from date Of date Of deposit
Parties depositing twenty five thousand dollars and
upwards for these notes at any time will be allowed
a commission of one-quartcr Of per cent, which
will be paid by the Treasury Department upon the re-
ceipt Of bill for the amount certified to by the officer
with whom the deposit made. No deductions for
commissions must be made from the deposits
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1864-12-08

The majority Of VIM. B. Fairfield
for Judge of 18th Judicial District Of
Iowa, will probably be swelled by the
soldiers vote to over two thousand.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1864-12-08

Attention ia called 10 the advertise
ment in another column Of the Chicago
Journal, one OF the best newspapers
in the western States. uL.-
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1864-12-08

Mrs. Sarah Manhart, charged with
the murder Of step-child, was lately
acquitted in the District Court Of Ma
rion county,
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1864-12-08

The weather is cold and the ground
frozen. Snow is two or three inches
deep, bit there is not enough TO give
~ good sleighing.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1864-12-08

The pork trade in Iowa is now very
brisk, and the crop is large. Prices
range from 800 to $500 per cwt.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1864-12-08
SPECIAL ADVANTAGES OF THIS LOAN,

Ills National Savings Bank, offering higher rate Of
interest than any other, and the best security. Any
savings bank which pays It's depcstors in U. s. Notes,
considers thai is paying in the best circulating medium
OF the country, and cannot pay in anything better for
it, assets either in government securities In
notes or bonds payable in government paper.
Its equally convenient a temporary or permanent
Investment. The notes always be sold for within
fraction Of their face and accumulated interest and are
the best security with banks colateras for discounts
Convertible Into n pr cent. $40 Gold Bond.
in addition to the very liberal ineres, the notes for
three years Tins privilege Of conversion is worth
about three per cent per annum for the rate for
$50 Bonds is not less than nine per sept premium, and
before the the premium six per cent L. s stocks
twenty per cent II will be seen that the actu
al profit this loan the present market rate is no,
less than ten per cent per annurn.
Exemption from state 4 municipal taxation.
But aside from all the advantages we have enumera
ted, special Act Of Congress ereys all bonds and Treas
ary notes Jom local ta1ation. On the average this ex
cmption is worth about two per cent per annum accor-
ding to the rate Of taxation in various parts Of the coun
try. r.-..-E .... -E..' q e.
IT is believed that securities offer great induce.
ments to lenders those issued by the In
all other forms Of Indebtedness the faith or ability OF
private parties stock companies or separate commu
| mites only, Is pledged for payment while the whole
property of the country Is held secure the discharge
| of all the obligations OF the United States
While the government offers the most liberal terms for
its loans believes that the very strongest appeal will
| be to the loyalty and patriotism Of the people.
Duplicate certificates will be issued for all deposits
The party depostng must endorse upon original
cate the denomination OF required and whether
they are TO be issued in blank or payable to order
When so endorsed ii must be lei with the oicor re-
ceiving The deposit to be forwarded to the Treasury lie
| partment
subscriptions will be received by the Treasurer OF the
United States at Washington, the several Assistant Treas
urers and designated Depositares, aud by the ..
First National Bank or Dubuaue Iowa.
| First National Bank Of Davenport, Iowa
| First National Bank OF Iowa City, Iowa
and by all National Banks which are deposaries Of pub
lie money, and ASA ,..
ALL RESPECTABLE BANKS AND BANKERS
throughout the country will give further nfor nation an,
AFFORD EVERY FACILITY To SUBSCRIBERS.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1864-12-08
AYERS
Compound Extract Of SarSapariIla,

the most cFectual remedy which the medical
skill Of our times can devise for this every
where prevailing and fatal malady. 1t Is COM
bincd from the most active remcdials that have
been discovered for the expurgation OF this foul
disorder from the blood, and the rescue Of the
system from its destructive consequence
Hence it should be employed for the cure oil
not only Scrofula. but also those other aiiec-
tons which arise from it. such as .EnurrIvE
and SKIN DISEASES, Sr. ASTnoSy's FInE,
ROSE, or ERysfrELAs, PiNrLrs, PrsruIEs,
BLoTcnEs, DLAISs and DoiIs. TuMoRs. Tgrrrn
ana SALT RuIuN, ScALp IigAp, krSGwonM,
RHEUNATisM. SyriliIlric and MEncrHiAL DIs-
EASES, DHorsY, DysPErsIA, DEnILIrr, and
indeed. ALL COMPLAINTS ARISING FItoM NIriA-
rgD on MrrRE Bloom. The popular belief
in " mpmiiy Of the blood" is founded in truii
for scrofula ism degeneration Of the blood. The
particular purpose md virtue of this Sarsnpa-
rila is to purify and rcgcncraie this vital fuid,
without which sound health is impossible. in
contaminated constitutions,
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1864-12-08
STATE OF WISCONSIN,

Dane county. ....t ......r s.fg
Personally appeared benjamin. F. Hopki
Vice President. and ID. Worthington, Seer
~, of the Madison Mutual Insurance Com
ny Of Wisconsin, and made oath that the &
going statement by them subscribed is q Il
full, and correct statement Of the officers
said Company and exhibits 10 far a. car
ascertained, its actual condition on the Il
ty-first day Of December, A. ID. 1853.
b. II. HOPKINS,
Vice President Of Madison Mutual Ina !,
'-I'- ID. wOR1HINGTON,
Secretary Of Madison Mutual ms
Subscribed and sworn before me this
day Of February. 1864
GILES II. MONTAGUE
lu. 8. X. Stamp, Notary Public
La Crosse county, Visions
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1864-12-08

The people Of Clayton county have
voted to retain their county seat at
Elkader by large majority.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1864-12-08
! ~
Estray Horses.

Estray Horses
Strayed from the premises of the subscrif
In CHARLES CITY, Floyd County, low
on the Goth day Of September. 1854.
Sixteen Horses and Colts,
described as follows: /,
Two bay mares one iron gray marc. q
one black mare, each having . sucking q
Four black two year old colts, one Aavi'
large white face. 10
Two sorrel colts, one Q yeaTling end the OF
or two years old.
One black yearling colt. Ono two year Q
bay horse colt.
All are mares except the last named,
ALSO, ~
Strayed from the subscriber one large black
white COW, with large broad horns, sew
years old, and TWO HEIFERS. ono red a
the other black, both a year old last sPrin
Whoever will return the above named hors
and cattle to the subscriber ut Charles Ci'
shall be rewarded by q donation Of the u
year old bay horse colt, named above: 80.
ISAAC GROVE.
Charles City, Floyd Co., lows, Nov.ss Z
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1864-12-08

Early 10 school and early 70 bed,
Makes girl healthy and keeps her cheeks red
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1864-12-08

Brigham Young has large cotton
factory supplied with cotton grown in
Utah.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1864-12-08
Over Eight Per Cent. Interest

in currency, and of equal convenience perma-
nent or temporary Investment
is believed that securities Offer great induce
ments TO lenders the various descriptions Of u s.
Bonds. In all other forms OF Indebtedness the faith
ability OF private parties stock companies separate
communities only pledged for payment, while for the
debts Of the United the whole property of the
country is holden to the payment OF both prnc
pal and interest in coin.
These Bonds may be subscribed for in sums from $50
up to any magnitude, the terms and are thus
made equally available the smallest lender and the
largest capitalist They be converted into money
moment, and the holder will have the benefit of the
interest.
1t may be useful to state in this connection that the
total Funded Debt of the United States which interest
is payable in gold, the Sd day of March, 1884, was
s76s 965 0o0 The interest this debt for the coming
fiscal year win be sl5 1877 12e while the customs rcve
in gold for the current fiscal year. ending June a0h
1864, has been far the Of over sl0O 900 900
perannum.
will be that the present gold revenues Of
the largely in of the wants Of the
Treasury the payment Of gold interest," while the
cent increase the tariff will doubtless raise the annual
receipts from customs the same OF importa.
tons, to $3.50 oOo, 900 per annum.
Instructions to the National Banks acting as loan
not issued United states Treasury
til March %, but in the first three weeks Of April the
| subscriptions averaged more than TEN MILLIONS A
WEEK. ... .......
Subscriptions win be received by the
First National Bank OF Davenport, Iowa.
First National Bank or Keokul<, lows.
M
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1864-12-08
U. 8. 1910 BONDS.

These Bonds issued under the Act of Congress Of
March sth 1864 which provides that all Bonds issued
under this Act shall be EXEMPT FROM TAXATION by
und.r any State municipal authority. Subscrip-
tons 10 these Bonds received in United states notes
notes of National Banks. They are To BE REDEEM
ED IN COIN at the pleasure Of the Government at any
period not less than Ten than forty years from
their date aud until their redemption FIVE PER CENT
INTEREST WILL BE PAID IN COIN, on Bonds Of not
over one hundred dollars annually and on all other
Bonds semi annually. The interest l. payable on the
first days Of March aud September In each year.
Subscribers will receive either Registered or Coupon
Bonds as they may prefer. Registered Bonds are re
corded on tho books of the T. s. Treasurer and can be
transferred only the owners order. Coupon Bonds
payable to bearer and convenient for com
mcrcial uses.
Subscribers to this loan will have the option OF having
their Bonds draw interest from March 1st by paying
the accrued interest in coin(or in United States notes
the notes Of National Banks adding y per cent for
premium,) receive them drawing interest from the
date of subscription and deposit As these Bonds are
Exempt from Municipal or state Taxation,
their value is Increased from TO three per cent per
annum, according to the rate of levies in various
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1864-12-08

On the first Of January the Intelli.
gencer will be printed on new type.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1864-12-08
THE FAMILY FAVORITE.

rs the HOUSEHOLD JOURNAL. Publish
l. ed weekly, 81 columns at cents, or is
monthly parts, price IL cents, in wrappers
stitched and cut. Sold by all nevis agents.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1864-12-08
EstraY Cattle.

Taken up by John Chapman in Ulster
township, Floyd county, on Nov. l4th, 1854,
one red aud white spotted yearling steer, and
one spring heifer calf, brindle with white on
belly. Appraised respectively at ten and five
dollars before VIM. Mutchler, j. p.
j. v. w. MONTAGUE,
Dec. Sd, 1854 County Clerk.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1864-12-08
AUDITORS OFFICE, Iowa,

Des Moines. February 9Th, 1884. {
WHEREAs, The Madison Mutual Insural
Company. Of Madison. in the State Of "
consin, did on the eighth day Of Nbrua.
1864, file in this Office the act Of incorporate
of said Company, together with written
strument under the seal Of said Conpar
signed by the President and Secretary Of n
Company, under oath showing that said ool
pany Is possessed of capital of at least O
hundred thousand dollars, secured by lien !
real estate worth at cash valuation at lea
five times the amount Of said capital, and \
encountered to more than one half Of q
cash valuation as required by section .
ian Act to amend an Act entitled ~ Ael
relation to Insurance Companies" spprov
February 9Th, 1858. VI. III fYiEl
Therefore in pursuance of Law, u 10 here
certified that said Madison Matunl Insurar
Company is authorized TO transact their app
pirate business Of Insurance in the State
Iowa, in accordance with the lass there0fs y
til the 3lst day of January. 1895. ~ nd
1t is further certified that the attached Z
true and correct copy of the said Statement
In testimony whereof, hs
hereunto set my hand and at6,
SEAL my seal Of Office this 9Th day Of 2
A. d. 1864. sa
+. ]. w. CATTELL, u
Auditor Of State
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1864-12-08

Remittances for clubs must be made time. bus
additions may he made at any time at club rstc., afser
club has been raised.
All business communications must he addressed
G. L. WILSON 4 CO.,
Publishers Daily Journal.
No. SO Dearborn street Chicago.
, 1864-12-03

converse with him, as sentinel was placed
at the door, which the General kept closed,
evidently being anxious to avoid the gaze Of
the passengers. After the boat reached the
Sixth street wharf, he remained quietly seat
ed In his room, smoking cigar; but when
tho officer who had charge Of him tapped at
his door, and told him to prepare to leayc the
boat, he stepped out Into the state-room with
long stride, rcmarking, In theatrical style,
as be did SO, Show the way; l am ready"
The Virginia "hidalgo" walked down
Pennsylvania avenue, escorted By 9 Tankee
guard, and preceded By three wcli;aressed
gentlemen: Of color, who were- accidentally
promenading the avenue. The valiant Pryor
must have drawn some unpleasant compari-
SONS between his former staggering marches
to the New Capitol and: his present enforced
walk to the Old Capitol.
Mr. Jerome, the well-known' New York
banker, aad an old acquaintance Of Pryor,
came up on the same steamer with him from
Grants headquarters, aud made him present
OF shawl Aud fifty dollars, be being entirely
out of funds. He told Mr. jerome that Sher-
man wss The only Federal General the rebels
really feared. He thought Sherman would
be able I'd reach the seaeoast, and capture
Augusta q, route but WIS yery skeptical as
to lis ability to capture either Charleston or
Savannah Pryor, 1t Is understood, will be
sent to Fort lafayette.