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Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1864-09-01
Daring Robbery.

The most daring robbery ever per-
petrated in this village, occurred on
the evening of the 22d ult. Mr.. II.
Barron was returning home between
s and o'clock, when he was knocked
down and robbed of his pocket book,
containing about five hundred dollars
in grccnbacks. He was on the side.
walk at the time, just north of Tohmas
Walkup's residence, when a man from
the shade of the trees dealt him a
blow by the side Of the head which
felled him to the ground and rendered
him senseless. Mr., Barron's impress
sion was, on regaining his senses,
that some enemy had taken coward
y way to avenge some supposed inju.
ry, and picking up the bundles he was
carrying, proceeded home. Not till
some time after his arrival there did
he discover his loss. He thinks he
must have been senseless from the cf-
fects of the blow about fifteen minutes,
and the first recollection he had he
was supporting himself by the fence,
cropping about in the darkness in
search Of his scattered bundles.-Ce-
dar Fails Gazette. . '... #a~r.s
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1864-09-01
The Congressional Convention.

The Congressional Convention at
West Union, on the oath ultimo, was a
large and pleasant gathering of many
Of the truest and best men of North
ern Iowa. There was no excitement,
no strife. All seemed earnestly devo-
ted to the great work of saving our
government and country from impend-
ing ruin, and were ready to subordi-
nate all other questions and interests
to this great, paramount object.
Judge Williams did honor to his
patriotic heart, and gave the lie to his
calumniators, by accepting an appoint
ment upon the committee on resolu-
tons, and that plank in the platform
pledging support to the nominees of
the Baltimore Convention was framed
by the Judge himself.
Col. Allison, in accepting his renom-
nation, spoke feelingly, yet hopefully,
of the present aspect of our national
affairs. While very grateful for the
marked expression of the confidence
reposed in him by his constituents, he
nevertheless appeared fully impressed
with the weighty responsibilities of
craftsmanship which rested upon him
as a member of the National Legisla-
ture. H...
Senator Hunt, in accepting the NOM
nation of Elector, remarked upon the
and responsibilities of the
position, and said that, even if success
rul, his reward must consist mostly of
honor and not of cash. T z.a
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1864-09-01

The STATE UNIVERSITY OF IowA.--We
have received a catalogue of the State
University at Iowa City for the year
1864. The number Of gentlemen
students is l76; Of lady pupils 255.
Resident graduates 2; and students
in the Medical Department 235, ma
king grand total of go pupils Of all
grades. This institution is in -four
ishing condition notwithstanding the
war, and although l24 names OF its
students appear on the Roll Of Honor,
or Army List.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1864-09-01
State Teachers Association.

The State Teachers Association
held their annual meeting in Dubuque
during last week. Judging from tue
report of their proceedings in the
Times it must have been very in
terestipg and profitable occasion.
Hon. Oran Favlle Presided. Ad,
dresses or lectures were delivered by
ii. X. Edison. A. S. Kissell. Oran Fa-
vile, j. L. McCreery. N. Bateman,
and w. II. Wynn; and essays were
read by Miss N. Ii, Howe and NJ. E.
Gould. Discussions were had from
day to day upon various subjects con-
nected with the cause of education.
A series of noble resolutions on the
state Of the country were adopted,
and new officers were elected, with
Hon. Oran Faville, of Des Moines, for
President. Mr.. Faville expressed his
gratitude for the honor the Associa.
tion had conferred upon him. He said
that he had rather preside in Teach.
ers' Convention than over Senators,
because Teachers make Senators. lie
feelingly alluded to his twenty years
experience as teacher. He said that
although the Teachers did not elect
him to the Office of State Superintend-
ent, he would not retain the Office one
hour, if he did not believe he had the
sympathy and support Of the Teach
ers in the State.
The Doxology was sung, and the
Association adjourned sane de.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1864-09-01

than five nor more than twenty years
from its date as the Government may
elect. For six months past, these
bonds have ranged at an average pre-
MUM of about eight per cent. in the
New York market, and have sold at
100 today aug. 18th, } thus making
the real rate of interest over ten per
cent and besides, to make the induce
ment even greater. Congress by special
act exempts its Treasury notes from
state and municipal taxation. Could
Shylock ask more2 Was patriotism
ever SO literally rewarded ?-Harpcr's
Magasine.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1864-09-01
Captive Women Among the Indians.
The ST. Joseph mo. Herald of the
2lst ult. contains the following


The St. Joseph MO- Herald of the
2lst ult. contains the following
One of the proprietors Of the Ameri
can Fur Company and an old Indian
trader of 40 years among the Nilsson
ri Sioux, says that the. Sioux have
in their possession, not as prisoners,
but as slaves, some ten white women,
and that no price could ransom them,
as they are valued far more than rich
es. The only way they can he re-
leased is by the strong arm of the
military The NAL treatment to which
these unfortunate women are subject
no pen could describe.
Mr.. r, while at one of his trading
posts, was informed by one of his In.
dian friends that young white wo.
man was there in one Of the lodges,
and having a true sympathy for the
unfortunate captives, and the horrible
situation in which she was placed,
went to SEQ her and tried to procure
her release. He was refused admit
TANGO TO the lodge by the savage who
held her and counted her his own.
He then asked if he would not sell
her, and the Indian said "No," that
he had learned to love her, and would
not part with her for any price. Mr..
Il. then told him that the Great Father
1.-THE President of the United States
would soon hear of his daughters stu
alton, and the misery she was in, and
would wipe from the earth the Sioux
Nation. The Indian laughed in his
savage, grunting way, but made nc
reply. Mr.. r. left, feeling that he had
done all in his power to procure the
captive's release. Perhaps Gen. Sui
ly may break their chains ere long.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1864-09-01
The Indian War.

The Indian war on the Plains, the
final struggle of the red man on this
continent, bids fair to assume formida-
bic proportions. From Fort Kearny
to Denver the red skins have matters
all their own way. The white settlers,
the lonely frontiersmen, have fled, or
been murdered, and nothing remains
to mark white occupation but the far
apart military posts. The overland
stage company have withdrawn their
stock, and matters are at stand still.
A Missouri authority places the aggre-
gate of these consolidated Indian
tribes at 100000 fighting men. 1t
will be grave matter to dispose of,
and not its lightest feature is the ques-
ton of the thousands of white resi-.
dents of interior settlements and min
ing regions shut up in non-producing
sections to be exposed to privation
and suffering unless timely relief from
without prevents.
Last spring, while the Indian Expe-
dition for the upper Missouri was be-
ing organized, there were not few
who ridiculed the idea of its necessi.
ty, and thought that the three thou.
sand troops kept for the purpose OF
fighting Indians, had far better been
sent South. They knew nothing Of
the temper, purposes, or movements
of the savagcs on our Northwestern
plains, or they would even then have
seen that every consideration Of poll
cy and humanity demanded that re-
spectacle force be sent to squelch, if
possible, the bands of maraudcrs who
have once dcsolated the Minnesota
frontier, and would do so again, if they
were not prevented. ..s
The news received daily, for the
last few weeks, from the upper and
central plains, more than justifes the
preparations made by Gen. Pope, in
anticipation of general Indian. out
break. So far rs his own Department
is concerned, he received several
months ago precise and full informa-
ton from friendly half.breeds, fur ira
ders, scouts and others, of the exist
ence of a widespread conspiracy to
stop the Idaho emigration. Had his
Department extended below the Platte,
he would have been prepared for and
would have anticipated the disturban-
ces that now prevail from near Fort
kearney to the base Of the mountains,
and along down to the Arkansas.
The travel on the upper plains has
not been molested because the hostile
Sioux have been concentrating to meet
Gen. Sully's force. The travel on the
Platte would have been equally safe
with similar precautions. AS it is,
immense damage will necessarily oc-
Cur in the latter region. The stop
page of railroads and lake navigation
between the Northwest and the East
would not be a tenth part the calami.
ty to our population, that the stoppage
of travel on the Platte will be to our
| settlers in Colorado. ---- - M
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1864-09-01
u. s. 1910 LOAN.

am prepared to receive subscriptions
the 1910 Loan authorized by act Of CongrS
of March Sd, 1864.
These Bonds are redeemabls at the pleasl
of the Government after ten years-are pa,
bic forty years from date with interest at Il
per cent. per annum principal aud inter-
payable in gold.
The Bonds are of the denominations of s.,
500. $500 and $1,000. Interest on the s
and sl00 payable annually those Of 9th
the interest is payable sem
annually.
have already sold upwards Of $500, 900
these Bonds. / receive in payment for the
Treasury Notes, National Bank Notes al
State Bank Of Iowa Notes,
j. X. GRAVES, Cashier,
Dubuque Branch State Bank of Iowa.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1864-09-01

The West Union House, kept by S.
w. Cole, Esq, at West Union, is one
of the best hotels to be found in North
crn Iowa. We stopped there at the
time of the recent Congressional Con-
vention, and found clean rooms and
clean beds while the tables were
tastefully arranged and bountifully
supplied with all the luxuries of the
season. Mr.. Cole is q model landlord.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1864-09-01

Tha Iowa Homestead does injustice
to the Representative from Fayette
county I'M the Tenth General Assembly,
Hon. p. F. Sturgis, when it says
He strongly opposed all the measures
which he knew or even supposed originated
by the friends of Des Moines.' B.. -. &
That Mr.. Sturgis, in common with
many other members, voted against
some of the pet schemes "of the friends
of Des Moines," is true but that he
was obnoxious to the charge, or even
insinuation, of being factious in his
Legislative action, must be denied.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1864-09-01
Republican Union County Convention.

A County Convention will he held at the
Court House in st. Charles, Floyd county,
Iowa, on Saturday the 81 day of September,
1864, at o clock p. NJ, for the purpose of
nominating candidate for Clerk of the Dis
trct Court, candidate for County Judge, al
so a candidate for Recorder to be supported at
the ensuing election, and for the transaction
of such other business as may be neces-
sary. Each township will be entitled to
delegates as follows st. Charles -, Floyd
10, Rock Grove 5, Rockford 4, Ulster 3, I'm
ion 10, Scott |, Riyerton g. Niles 8, Cedar a.
s. B. STARR
...... .... ..t ~. HERVEY WILBUR
W. Ii. JOHNSON.
Dated August 22l, 1861
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1864-09-01

VA IhOllon vi JoScIil lIpbSolI, w
Fayettc county, the Convention adj
iourncd till O'Clock i. NJ. 49,
AFTERNOON.
The Convention met pursuant to adj
ionrnmcut the President in the chair.
On motion of Mr. Calkins of Clayton
county.
Hox. WIN. b. ALLISON, of Dubuque,
was declared the unanimous nominee
of the Convention for Member OF Con
gress, by reclamation.
On motion of Levi Fuller Of Fayette
county, III. A. Wiltsc of Dubuque, and
w. l.. Calkins of Clayton county, were
appointed committee to wait upon
Col. Allison and inform him of his NOM
nation.
Mr.. Stewart, Of Dubuque, moved to
proceed to the nomination of a candi-
date for Presidential Elector. Carried.
Mr.. Granger, of Clayton, nominated
Benjamin I. Hunt, of Clayton county.
MIR. Hemmenway of Allamakce nomi-
mated d. o. Hatch, of Allamakee coun,
ty. An informal ballot was orderd re-
sulting in 80 votes for. Hunt and GO
for Hatch. A formal ballot was then
ordered, resulting as follows: ,a
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1864-09-01

What is the Floyd County Agricul-
tural Society doing about the Fair !?
Is it not high time that some action
were had upon the subject I? We adj
wise the Directors to revise their pre-
MUM list-pay cash instead Of news
papers or other "traps"-and go Oh
with the Fair. If it cannot be held in
one town it certainly can in another.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1864-09-01

The noted temperance lecturer, o. N.
Detwiler of Vinton, addressed our citi-
zens on the subject of temperance at
the courthouse on Saturday evening.
Owing to insufficient notice the audi
ence was small. Mr.. ID. is very effec-
tive speaker. His statement that whis-
key is breeder of copperheads and
rebels was not far from the truth.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1864-09-01
Republican Union Caucus.

The Republican Union voters of st. Charles
Township, are requested to meet at the Court
House on Friday evening next, at o'clock,
for the purpose Of electing IL delegates to at
tend County Convention. to be holden at
Charles City, on Saturday, Sept. Sd, 1864, for
the nomination of County Officers.
G.. B. EASTMAN,
Chairman Of Township Commute.
Charles City, Aug 20, 1861.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1864-09-01

SOMETHING NEw.-Mcssrs. Gilbert &
Dean have for sale newly invented
article for lifting stove covers, pots,
kettles, and all dishes used about a
stove in cooking. 1t serves as ham
die to take off any dish, kettle or 9th
or article. Call for one. Price 35 cts.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1864-09-01

Vast numbers of sheep have recent
ly been brought into Iowa from the
States cast of the Mississippi river.
Woolgrowing cannot fail to be exceed
ingly profitable here for some years to
come. .a.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1864-09-01

DR.. j. w. Smith of this village who
has been absent ON tour of inspec-
ton through Yankee land the present
summer, returned home OH Saturday
last, and is now ready to administer
to the various ellis which flesh is he'll
to-" as usual.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1864-09-01

The Weekly Excelsior says that
most of its delinquent subscribers, who
are too poor to pay for (not take) the
paper attended a miserable circus at
Maquoketa a few days ago. q
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1864-09-01

A circular, dated New York, Au-
gust 8, 1864, has been issued, purport-
ing to be published by request of
leading Wings and Democrats in near
ly every State" recommending Mil
lard Fillmore to the Chicago nominal
ton. ----- --l---..
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1864-09-01

1t is claimed in Paris, that eleven
millions Of dollars worth of silks have
been exported to the United States
the last year. Just eleven millions
too many.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1864-09-01
The Draft.

Next Monday is the day appointed
by the President for the draft. We
are informed by Capt. Powers. draft
commissioner, that every thing is in
readiness, and that the drawing for
the Sd Congressional District will
positively take place at the Provost
Marshal's Office in Dubuque, at the
time appointed. The causes on ac-
count of which exemptions may be
claimed, are: 80
l.-Alienage.
Physical disability.
Observation-Disclosures of age.
4.-Non-residence.
5.-lIaving served for two years
either in the army or navy during the
present war, and been honorably dis
charged therefrom. .. ...r
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1864-09-01
DISTRICT NOMINATIONS.

For Representative to Congress-3d District,
WILLIAM 3. ALLISON,
OF DUBUQUE.
For Presidential Elector-3d Cong District,
BENJAMIN II. HUNT,
OF ELkADER.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1864-09-01

The Dubuque Times says it is lam
entable fact that nearly one-half the
persons arrested in Dubuque for fight
ing and disorderly conduct arc women.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1864-09-01

Hon. Benjamin 4. Hunt having re-
coived majority of the votes east, he
was on motion declared the unanimous
choice of the Convention for Presiden-
tial Elector of the Third District.
Mr.. Stewart of Dubuque, from the
Committee on Resolutions reported the
following ...
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1864-09-01
Tt ''0 FTVsV"' I17V vi FTVnIIurI UH gOId thoy pa
Over Eight Per Cent. Interest

ia currency, and Of equal convenience as a perma
nent or temporary investment. ...T. -
is believed that securities Offer so great induce.
mcnts to lenders tho various descriptions OF T. s.
Bonds In all other forms Of Indebtedness the faith or
ability private parties or stock companies or scpara
communities only is pledged for payment while for tho
debts of the United States the whole property Of tho
country Is holden to the pay mcn Of both princ
pal and interest in coin.
These Bonds may be subscribed for in sums from $50
up to any magnitude, the same terms and are thus
made equally available To the smallest lender and tho
largest capitalist They be converted into money al
any moment and the holder viii have the benz t Of the
interest.
II may be useful TO state in this connection that t
total Funded Debt Of the United States which
IL payable in gold, on the 81 day Of March, 1864 wa
s76s pcs 0o0. The interest this debt for the coming
fiscal year will be si5 1877 l26, while the customs rcve
nue. in gold for the current fiscal year. ending June Goth
1864 has been far at the rate Of over 800 oUo GOD
per annum.
viii be seen that the present gold revenues 81
the Government largely excess Of the wants Of Tho
Treasury for the payment Of gold interest while the re
cent increase "fthe tariff will doubtless raise the annua
receipts from customs on the amount Of importa
tons, to $3.50 900, 900 per annum .
Instructions to the National Banks acting as loa,
agents not issued from the unted ates Treasury I'm
til March 20, but In the first three weeks OF April tn,
subscriptions averaged more than TEN MILLIONS a
WEEK.
Subscriptions will be received BY the
FIRST National Bank OF Davenport, Iowa.
First National Bank of Keokuk, Iowa.
First National Bank OF Mt. Pleasant, Iowa
AND BY ALL NATIONAL BANKS
which are depositaries Of Public money, and all
RESPECTABLE BANKS AND BANKERS
throughout the country, (actng agents Of the Nationa
Depositary Banks) will furnish further information OF
application and .. ...
AFFORD EVERY FACILITY TO SUBSCRIBERS.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1864-09-01
80 Acres Land for Sale.

on ACRES OF DESIRABLE LAND, 81
LACE, is offered for sale . cheap for cash"
is the West J of the N. T.. 4 Of Sec 10, Tow
ship &c. north, of Range l6 west of the 81
principal meridian, and is near to heavy tin
Der. Inquire Of
A. b. f. HILDRETH.
Charles City, Aug. 8, 1864. ,...r.gs
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1864-09-01
PLATFORM.

Resolrcd, That we gladly affirm and
adopt, as the basis of our political ac'
ton, the platform of principles presen,
ted by the last Republican Union Con
vcntion of our State and Nation.
Resolved, That we will subordinate
all minor issues in the approaching
elections to the preservation of the
Union and the suppression of the re,
bcllion.
Resoired, That the anti-slavery meas
ures which have been consummated
during the present National Admins.
tration, are those especially which will
confer upon it the greatest honors and
the never-dying gratitude of this ma.
ton and the world at large.
ResOlrcd, That we endorse the nomi-
nations for President and Vice Presi
dent made at the last National Repub.
ican Union Convention and pledge to
them our hearty support.
ReSolred, That we cordially approve
the course Of our Representative in
Congress, Hon. VIM. b. Allison, and
invite all friends of the Union in this
District to unite with us in his reGlec
ton to that office.
The resolutions were taken up scpa
rately and adopted. ID
The COMMITTEE appointed to wait up
on Col. Allison, came in, accompanies
by that gentleman, when he was intro
duced to the Convention and accepted
his denomination in neat and peril
nent speech.
Mr.. Hunt was also introduced, ant
addressed the Convention accepting hi
nomination.
The Convention adjourned with three
rousing cheers for the Union.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1864-09-01

The copperheads Of Dubuque and
surrounding country lately held what
they call a "peace meeting" at Du-
buque. The Times says: n'
"The female copperheads had decorated the
grounds in a rather tasteful manner. The most
noticeable ornament was a very black and dir
ty looking piece of flesh labeled Sow belly
suspended over the stand, and we noticed that
Dean involuntarily reached out his hands and
opened his mouth whenever he looked tow
ards il - ...st f.....
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1864-09-01

Gold has dropped down to 2,4S in
New York. The rebellion totters.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1864-09-01

SUICIDE AT WArERLoo.-Last Satur-
day night a young woman named Miss
Hill, committed suicide by drowning
i'm the Cedar river near Waterloo.
She had been ailng for several days,
and before retiring that night swal-
lowed a dose Of Morphine. 1t is sup
posed that under its influence she be-
came dcranged and that she arose in
the night. walked nearly two miles
up the river, hung her hat and shawl
on some tall bushes where they could
be easily seen by those who should
hunt for her, and laid herself down in
the river and drowned. Sho was dis
covered the next day. The water
where she was found was but two
feet deep, showing that it was not
without determined effort that she
put an end to her Observation-Disclosures
Times.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1864-09-01

GTOVES. Square Stoves, Elevated an
- Brick Oven, and Sheet Iron Stoves, Il
sale by GILBERT DEAN.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1864-09-01
COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS.

Gen. Wiltse moved the appointment
of q Committee of one from each coun-
ty on Resolutions. The motion was
adopted and the following gentlemen
were appointed +: