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Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-02-18
Legislative Summary.

SENArE.-Among other bills the fol
lowing have been passed
A bill fixing the salary and fees o
District Attorneys ON which quite al
animated discussion took place.
A bill amending S. s2s, 500 and s4l
of the Revision of 1860, adapting the
law inrelation to the establishment Of
roads to the Supervisor system of coun
ty government.
A bill giving jurisdiction to Justi'
ces of the Peace to punish tho offense
of throwing dead animals into wells,
springs, reservoirs, &c.
A bill fixing the salary Of the Ad,
jutaut General at $4,000. ,
A substitute for Mr.. Saunders bill
further defining duties and fixing COM
pensation of County Superintendent,
was taken up and on motion of Mr..
Hunt ordered printed. @
A resolution was passed in favor of
an extension of the time given for the
erection Of the Agricultural College
in the Act of Congress making the
Agricultural Land Grant. . .,s.-
HousE.-The following bills have
passed the House 81.
A bill introduced by Mr. johnson
providing for obtaining certain stats
tical inform alton relating to amount
Of damage done by dogs. A..
A bill ordering the printing of To-
900 copies of the Report of the Trus-
tees of the Agricultural College.
A bill providing that the County
Treasurers shall keep on hand sufi-
cient quantity of Revenue stamps to
meet the business wants of their re-
spcctive counties and sell them at
their par value. The amount, howev-
,er, shall not at any time exceed $3.50.
IL Mr.. Hildreth, chairman of School
committee, reported a bill in accord.
ance with instructions of. the House,
abolishing the Board of Education and
providing for the election of Super
intendent of Public Instruction. Laid
on the table and ordered printed.
Mr.. Davis introduced bill limiting
the number of Supervisors, making
the Office o County Office, and bas
ing the number upon the population.
Mr.. Hildreth introduced a bill relat
ing to the government of the State
University which was ordered printed
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-02-18

Many of the people in the city of
! Richmond must be destitute of under.
standing, according to tile statement
Of Richmond papers, unless it be that
{" currency" is more plenty in rebel.
dom than it is with us. The price for
making boots in that city is 1925
footing them. $l40! Cavalry boots
sell for $3.50 |! CATERS for sllO | and
other foot-gear for like proportions.
Who would not be rebel
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-02-18
M0ORE'S RURAL NEW-Y0RKER,
THE LARGEST CIRCULATED
AgRiealGuaral, Literary
and Family Newspaper,
Is PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY By,
%. D. 7. MOORE. ROCHESTER, N. Y.
TERMS, IN ADVANCE t:

Two DOLLARS A YEAR-To Clubs and
Agents as follows Three Copies one year,
for So; Six, and one free to club agent, for
$40; Ten, and one free, for Sl5; and any
greater number at same, rate-'oply S1.50 per
copy Club papers directed TO individuals and
sent to as many different Post Offices as de-
sired ~
The Postage on the RURAL NEW YORKER is
only cts per quarter to any part of the 10y
al States, if paid quarterly in advance where
received.
DIRECT TO ROCHESTER, N. YAH persons
having occasion to address the Rarai Nao-
Yorker, will please direct to Rochester. ~ r.,
and not, as many do, to New York, Albany,
Buffalo, &c. Money Letters intended for us
arc frequently directed and mailed to the
above places.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-02-18

On the LIST of January, only $4,000
rebels were in arms west of the Mis-.
sissippi. So says q New York cores.
pendent who has been q prisoner a,
the South, but recently exchanged.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-02-18
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is the remedy that gives immediate relief, and
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Influenza and Consumption is indeed O
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to Consumption every year from no other
cause than neglected colds yet we find hun
dreds and thousands who treat such complaints
with the greatest indifference, and let them
run on forweess, and even months, without
thinking of danger. At first you have what
you consider a slight cough or cold allow
business, pleasure or carelessness to prevent
you from giving it'any attention it then set
ties upon your breast, you become hoarse,
have pains in the side or chest, expectorate
large quantities of matter, perhaps mixed
with blood, difficulty of breathing ensues
and then yon find your own foolish neglect has,
brought on this complaint. If, then, you val
ne your life or health, be warned in time, ard
don't tribe with your cold but Immediately
procure a bottle or two of that famous remedy,
DR.. WIsrAR's BAIsAA OF WILD CHERRY, which
is well known to be the most speedy cure ey-
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lives have been saved by 1t.
For Influenza it is the very best medicine in
the world.
Be not deceived, remember that it is DR.
WIsTAR's BALsAM OF WILD CHERRY that per-
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remedy that will afford you immediate relief.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-02-18
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SYMMETRYfOF FORM,

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BY using that Safe, Pleasant, Popular, and
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Read the Advertisement in another column,
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Diseases and Symptoms enumerated
Cut it out and preserve it. You may not
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Bat may at some Failure Day.
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Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-02-18

A. w. Heinz has been arrested in
Richmond, charged with being one Of
a gang organized with view to the
assassination Of JEFF. Davis, the de.
struction Of government buildings aud
the release of the Federal prisoners.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-02-18
SIS TO $3.50 PER MONTH.

TIME LITTLE GIANT SEWING MACHINE
l. Company want an Agent in each county
to solicit orders for their new Yl5 Machine,
with gauge, screw-dnver and extra needles
We will pay liberal salary and expenses,
or give large commission For particulars,
terms, &c., enclose a stamp, and address
a34| L. 5. PAGE, Toledo, o.,
Gen'l Agent for the United States.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-02-18

AQuartermaster has just been tried
by court-martial at Louisville and SEN
fenced to be dismissed from the SER
vice, to forfeit all pay now due him,
to pay fine of $4,000 and be i'm
prisoned for two years.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-02-18
STATE OF IOWA.
ADJUTANT GENERALS OFFICE, !
DAVENPORT. Feb. 6. 1864.

ADJUTANT GENERALS OFFICE,
DAVENPORT, Feb. 6, 1864. {
General Order No. A.
Whereas, very large number of compan-
les in Iowa Regiments in the field have be-
come so reduced that they are not entitled to
a ID Lieutenant:
1t is therefore ordered that any person COM
petent for the position Of ID Lieutenant. who
shall raise number of men sufficient to fill
up company so as to entitle it to a 2d Lieu.
tenancy shall be commissioned as said Oh Lieu
tenant of the company so filled up
BY order of the Commander, in Chief
N. b. BAKER,
Adj. Gen. of Iowa,
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-02-18

Several years ago husband and
his wife quarrelcd and disagreed. In
order that his son, then an infant of
three months old, might be recognized
should he grow up, the father cut of
both his thumbs The son grew to
manhood and enlisted in the 9th Con.
necticut volunteers. He was on guard
at Hilton Head, South Carolina, one
day, when the father recognized him
by the marks he had so tenderly (?)
placed upon him and revealed his pa
ternity. This story is vouched FOR by
Assistant Surgeon l.. Ii. Pease
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-02-18

A man who, in these times, will
cheat sick soldiers, is meaner than the
one Yankee Hill used to tell of: II
say, mister, teao secA souls as your'a
might wander to all etarnity in an ex-
cayated mustard-seed, and never
meet
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-02-18
SPECIAL MEETING

of the Board of Supervisors, Of Floyd
County, Ioaoa. ...... ... .l.4
Notice is hereby given that In accordance
with written request OF majority of the
Board of Supervisors, a Special meeting OF
said Board will be held at the Court House on
Thursday, Feb 25th, 1864, at two o'clock p
NJ, for the purpose of Offering and providing
for the payment of bounties To those who
shall enlist under the last call of the President
for 500 600 men t.
Dated at st. Charles Feb. 18th 1864. "a
r...st.. j. V. w. MONTAGUE, f..
Clerk Board of Supervisors.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-02-18
New Photograph Gallery.
i T. RICH

d. h. RICH "a, tka
WTOULD respectfully announce TO the cit.
w liens of Charles City and the balance
OF mankind that lac is now prepared to take
Pictures NOR
of all who may favor him with call. Pho
tographs taken in all the yaious styles and
warranted to please. All are respectfully in
vited To call and examine my work whether
wishing pictures or not
Pictures taken IN cloudy ,ceH as in fair weathy.
n. b. Room, first door north of the In.
telligencer Building" up stairs.
Charles City, Dec. %, 1859. 81
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-02-18

President Lincoln's stable was burn
ed on the night Of the 10th inst, and
six horses persisted in the flames. Con
gress has appropriated $l2, 900 for the
purpose Of rebuilding the stable.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-02-18

Descrters from Lees army say that
the rebel soldiers have no knowledge
of the Presidents Amnesty Proclama.
ton. They think if its exactions
were generally known, it would be
impossible to hold large portions o.
Lees army together. lIIGo2 .n a.H.-
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-02-18
HOSTETER'S BITTERS

Have received the warmest encomiums from
the press and people throughout the Union as
a valuable tonic for the cure of Dyspepsia,
Flatulence, Constipation, and general nerv-
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day new cases of its great effect are chronicled
through our principal public journals. There
is nothing equal TO the enjoyment to that
which the afflicted experience when using this
valuable specific. Its mild tone, its sure and
vigorous action upon a dsordered stomach
and the cleansing of the entire human body
should recommend it to all classes of our COM
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4. For sale by Druggists and dealers generally
everywhere 1m2.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-02-18

The oldest printer in tho State Of
Maine. Arthur Shirley, died few days
since at the age of eighty-one. He
published the Portland Gazette fifty
years ago. He had been blind for
many years before his death. }
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-02-18

Gen. Butler is establishing the Com
mon School system in his Department
Free schools are already in successful
operation at Norfolk.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-02-18

The Muscatine Journal says that
$3.50 less hogs were packed at that
place this season than last. -r
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-02-18

,he"Oh, am so glad You like birds.
What kind do you most admire Z"
said q young wife to her husband.
"Ahem Well. | think good tur.
key with plenty Of dressing" said the
husband, "is about as nice as any"
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-02-18
Produce Wanted.

A LII kinds of Produce taken in exchange
"A for Goods at our Store in Floyd-such as
Wheat, Hides, Butter, Eggs, etc. Prices the
same as in Charles City.
LEHMKUHL g. co.
Floyd, Nov. 1862.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-02-18

Maine has furnished 40,203 soldiers
for the Union Army, as appears by
the Adjutant Generals report just is.
sued. u.t jl.a55Eag .sa
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-02-18

The Confederate forces in Mississip,
pi, under command of Gen. Polk, nun
Der from $4,000 to 10000. aa
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-02-18

Toombs. of rebel notoriety, is in Jail
for endeavoring to eyade JEFF. Davis
passport system. u.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-02-18

The San Francisco people are great
~ exercised about the liquor tax.
They like the Union. but they love
whisky better.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-02-18

A bachelor of 81 years has been
fined ten dollars in Canada for kissing
a neighbours wife aud then telling of it.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-02-18

Fernando Wood is said to occupy q
dwelling at Washington for which be
pays more rent than the amount hc
receives for his services in Congress.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-02-18

There are two things which you
should not borrow--trouble and q
newspaper, a
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-02-18

BOOTS and SHOES. Mems Boots, Boys
I'D Boots, Ladies' Caters, Misses and Chill
dren's Shoes, at GILBERT 4 DEANS.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-02-18

The wife OF Mr.. John w. Davis, of
Acusbnet. Mass, last week presented
him daughter weighing one pound
and eleven ounces.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-02-18

Why should you be justified in
picking the pockets of vender in en-.
cravings? Because he has pictures.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-02-18

The Richmond Enquirer Of the 9th
says the Confederate Congress has got
IN a pet with the newspaper men, and
will conscript all below forty.five
years Of age, making it necessary to
suspend all papers except such as are
necessary to do the public printing.
There are now but thirty-tive papers
in the Confederacy. E Is /.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-02-18

Our cities would have died out, rot
ted and exploded, long ago. but that
they arc continually reinforced from
the fields. ......
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-02-18
STATE OF IOWA.
ApJUTANT GENERAL OFFICE,
DAVENPORT, Feb. 6,1S64. J
CIRCULAR.

ADJUTANT GENERAL OFFICE,
DAVENPORT, Feb. 6,1S64. g..
CIRCULAR. y
The foil owing is of general interest to the
State, and all papers are earnestly requested
to publish the same without charge. III
.s Is n. b. BAKER, +
Is Adi't Gen. of Iowa. b
w N WAR DEPARTMENT,
PRovosT MARSHAL GENERALS OFFICE.
Washington, ID. c., Jan. 90, 1864.
Lieut.. Col. W. " Grier, Superintendent Of the
Volunteer Recruiting Service, Davenport Io,ca:
COL am directed by the Provost Marshal
General to say that you will at once notify the
mastering and Disbursing Officers, Recruiting
Officers and Provost Marshals under yonr con-
troll, that the premium of sos and SIS will be
paid to any non commissioned officer, private
or citizen who presents an accepted recruit.
In case the recruit is presented to n Recruit
ing Officer mot Provost MARSHALL the certif-
cate of the u. s. Mastering Officer, will be
required that he has been duly mustered into
the U. S. service before the premium can be
paid. -.. a.-....a.
You will notify all persons concerned of this
order. -.......... s.....FA
am, Colonel, very respectfully, your obedi-
ent servant.
CHAUNCEY MCKEEVER.
Assistant Adjutant General
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-02-18

Major General Banks was 4s years
old on Friday last.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-02-18
Holiday TOYS.

A good assortment at the usual prices Kero-
sene at 80 cents per gallon Clothes Wringers,
Palmer's Celebrated Force Pumps, etc, etc.
For sale by GILBERT & DEAN.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-02-18

Pork is to be admitted duty free at
Stockholm. ary -.. -
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-08-12
Union County Convention I.

Tho qualified voters Of Geauga County,
who desire the unconditional maintenance
of tho Union, tho supremacy of the Consti-
tuition, and the complete suppression of the
existing Rebellion, with the cause thereof
by vigorous war, aud all apt and uflic lent
means" are invited to meet in their respect.
i've Townships. on Saturday, August IAN
1864, at 7 o'clock p. NJ, to elect delegates
to Convention, to DO held
III Mardoa, on Saturday, Aagust 2OM,
1864, .........
commencing at ii o'clock A. NJ. for the
purposo of putting in nomination Union
County Ticket, to be elected in October
next. Said Convention will consist of lOS
delegates, who will bo apportionod among
the several Townships according to the
number Of votes given for Gov. Brough in
October last, allowing one delegate for
every 30, and an additional one for every
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-08-12
THE JEFFERSONIAN DEMOCRAT.

Such restraint can only be exercised whom tho
government is furnished with means 70 pro.
yido for its necessities. But. without tho
aid OF a patriotic people, any government
is powerless, for this or any other desirable
end
The denominations Of the notes proposed
10 be issued, ranging from fifty to Ave thou.
sand dollars, place those securities within
tho reach of all who are disposed to aid their
country. Far their redemption the faith
honor and property Of that country are SOL
EMMY pledged. A successful issue to this
contest. nov believed to he near at hand,
will largely enhance tho valuo TO tho holder;
and peace once restored, all burdens con be
lightly borne. He who seIfshly withbolds
his aid in the hope of turning his available
means to greater immediate profit, is specu.
Iating upon his country's misfortunes. and
may find that what seems to be prescut
gain leads to future loss. ! appeal, thore.
fore, with confidence to loyal and patriot
ic people; and invoke tho efforts of all who
love tho- country. and desire for IL gio.
rious future. toad their government in sus.
tanning it's credit, and placing that credit
upon stable foundation. ...
W. =. FESSENDEN.
Secretary Of the Tr,asary.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-08-12
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The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-08-12

BRowN's BRoNcnIAL TRocuEs are OF.
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The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-08-12
VOLUME XIV, NO. 33.
n. 5. 1-3Q loan.

The Secretary Of the Treasury gives notice
that subscriptions will be received for Coupon
Treasury Notes, payable three years Irom Aug
18th, 1864, with semi annual interest at the rate
Of seven aud tlNes tenths per cent. per annum-
principal and interest both to be paid in lawful
money.
These notes will be convertible, at .he option
Of the holder. OF maturity, into six per cent. gold
bearing bonds. payable moi less than FIVE nor
more than twenty years from iheir date es the
Government mny .elsc,. They will be isssed in
ienomi na ions Of so dollars, 100 dollars, 500 dol
lars, 1000 dollars, and 5000 dollars, and all
subscription. must be for 6ity della&s or some
multiple Of fifty dollars.
These notes will be transmitted 10 the ownsrs
free Of transportation charges as sooa sfter tho
receipt Of the original Certificates Of Deposit az
they can be prepared.
As the notes draw interest from August 18th,
persons making deposits subsoq~ns TO she, dS,e
must pay the interest accrued from she date os
note to date of deposit.
Parties depositing twenty FIVE thousand DOL
lars and upwards for these notes at any one time,
will be allowed a commission ot one quarter Of
ene per cent, which win be paid by ,be Treas
ury Department upon the recep; Of bill for the
amount, certified to by the officer with whom
the deposit was made No deductions for eom
m n;se;on ma rnust Ina mnds from the deposils