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The Portland daily press., 1864-05-10
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Portland Daily Press.
The Rebel Army Retreating to-
wards Richmond!
GRANT IN HOT PURSUIT.
LoEGsTREET MORTALITY WOUNDED
cath of Col. West, OF the 9th Maine.

WASHINGTON, May 8.
To Mai Gen. Dir A bearer OF dispatches
from Gen. Meade's headquarters has just
reached here. He states that Lees army
commenced falling back on The night of Fri
day. Our army commenced the pursuit Sat-
urday. The rebels were in full retreat for
Richmond by the direct road. Hancock pass
ed th ough Spottsylvania Court House before
daylight yesterday. Our headquarters at
noon yesterday were twenty miles south of
the battle field. We occupy Fredericksburg.
The 22d Nsw York cavalry occupied the place
at o'clock last night. The depot OF our
wounded is established at Fredericksburg.
tSigned) EDWIN NJ. STANTON.
SECOND DISPATCH.
To MAJ. Gen. Dir dispatches have Just
reached here direct from Gen. Grant. They
are not fully deciphered yet. lie is on to
Richmond. We have taken 1000 prisoners.
(SigWd) EDWIN M. STANTON.
WASHINGTON, May 9.
The Star publishes all extra this evening"
There is no foundation for the report that the
rebels are eyacuating Richmond, nor that Pc
tersburg is evacuated.
The following is list of casualties so far as
received at the present time: Brig. Gen. AL
exander Hays, of Penn, killed Brig Gen J.
S. Wadsworth, Of New York, killed: Brig
Gen. Webb, of New York, wounded; Colopel
N'ioOby va III -NNW iOlht HOuuuCu- tOlOHei
Stone, OF I'd Vermont, wounded; Col. Stone.
Of Pennsylvania Bucktails, injured by fall
from his horse; Col. West, OF OH Maine, kill
ed: Lieut.. Col. Tyler, wounded: Lieut.. Col.
West, wounded; Maj. Dorlin, Of 10th New
York, wounded.
At the latest dates received by the War De-
partment, Gen. Hancock was rapidly pushing
by the left to Spottsylvania Court House.
Heavy cannonading was heard from that d.
rpction Yesterday at puuia Greek
lSpottsylvania Court House is the shire
town OF the county OF the same name, and is
situated on the Po River, a taibutary of the
Mattapony, and is forty-four miles northwest
of Richmond.
= An official report OF Gen. Lee to the rebel
authorities at Richmond, transmitted by Gen
Butler TO the War Department, states that the
rebel loss in killed is not large, but that many
are wounded. Gen. Lee also states that he
regrets TO say that Gen. Longstreet is Danger
ously wounded; also that Gems Pegram and
Stafford are wounded and that Gen. jenkins
is killed. Gen. Jones is also killed, and his
body is reported to be in our possession,
Dispatches from Gen. Meade to Lieut.. Gen.
Grant have just been received by the War De-
partment: Our army was in full pursuit of
the enemy towards Richmond. We have two
thousand prisoners. Our forces occupied
Fredericksburg at eight o clock last night
The hospital for our wounded was established
there. The Supplies, nurses, physicians and
attendants have been ready for two days, and
have gone forward. The wounded are now
estimased at about 1900.
PHILADELPHIA, May o.
The Evening Pulletin has the following:
Gen. LoDgstreet was shot by bullet in the
neck, and is said TO be MORALLY wounded.
The Portland daily press., 1864-05-10

MELANCHOLY ACCIDENT. Lawrence
Halcrew, employed in The stable connected
with the Jail, undertook, on Saturday, to lead
out colt. The animal, in frisking about,
drew the halter out of Halcrew's hand, and
in attempting to stop the beast, he fell to the
ground. The colt leaped over his body and
struck at his head with one of her hind feet,
breaking the skull just over the right eye.
Drs. Foster and GoodaIe were called and did
all In their power for the relief of the sufferer,
who was taken home to his family. He lin
gered until Sunday morning, when death en-
sued. The deceased was about SO years of
age. He leaves wife and four children.
The Portland daily press., 1864-05-10
Per steamship Hansa at New York

LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET, April 26ih-
The sales for two days were 2o0JO bales, including
6000 TO spectators ard exporters The mark ct a.
firm nd unchanged.
LIVE 2PUoL BR GADSTUFFS MARKET April
:3.-RehardsoG, Spence Co., and Others report
Flour quiet and nominal. Wheat nrmer but steady
corn quiet mixed 2Ss.
LIVERPOOL PROVISIONS MARKET-
steady. Pork quiet and steady. Bacon quiet Lard
inactive. Tallow quiet and easier Butter dull
LIVERPOOL PRODUCE NARKET.-Ashes
steady Sugar quiet and steady Cofee-no sales
Rosin Inactive. spirits TurpeDtine quiet and steady
Petroleum still advancing; sales at q 4daas 3D.
LONDON MONEY MARKET. April 2G-Consols
closed at 9lsd3ls for money.
AMERICAN SECuKITIES.-IIlnois Central rail-
road l3 dl2 dis; Erie Railroad 65a67.
The Portland daily press., 1864-05-10

FARSswoRTH MANUFACTURING Goa
corporation was organized in this city last
week under the above title for the purpose Of
manufacturing wooden goods at Lisbon. The
following gentlemen were elected Directors:
b. ID. Farnsworth, Ii. ]. Libby, VIM. Chase,
j. n. Winslow, and John w. Munger. b. b.
Farnsworth was elected President and H. j.
Libby, Treasurer.
The capital stock of the Company (s5O,O00)
is all taken up. The erection Of large brick
mill has been commenced, and it will be'in
operation next autumn.
The Portland daily press., 1864-05-10

PORTLAND TURNvEREIS.-We are pleas
ed TO learn that there is quite revival in the
affairs OF this society. The interest in gym
nastic exercises is rapidly increasing, and the
regular drills are fully attended. The gov
eminent have introduced some new features,
such as singing, chess, &c, and it is designed
TO add other amusements as soon as practical
BILE. This institution has furnished a large
number for the army and navy, many of whom
hold positions Of trust and responsibility.
The Portland daily press., 1864-05-10
s. J. Court--April Term.
DAVIS, j., PRESIDING.

Monday. In the case of Ralph Day VS..
Conway Insurance Company, the Jury were
unable to agree upon verdict. They stood
ten for the plaintiff and two for the defend
ants.
No. Boa Daniel c. Emery VS.. Piscataquis
Fire and Marine Insurance Company. Action
to recover 81 900 insurance on the building
known as "Winn's Machine Shop" on Union
street, which was destroyed by fire Nov. IA,
1852 The defense is that plaintiff was not the
owner of the property at the time it was in
sured or at the time Of the alleged loss, and
that Misrepresentation and concealments
were made at the time of effecting the insur-
ance. Not finished.
Geo. B. Emery. John Rand
The Portland daily press., 1864-05-10

AFFLIcnvE-We regret to learn, as we
do from the Advertiser, that though the re-
mains of lovely child OF Hon. +. o. J. Smith
were sent home from. Brooklyn, n. Y, but a
few days since, for interment, another chilli of
the same gentleman, lying critically i'll in the
same city, has been pronounced past recovery
by physicians OF the highest eninence. Mr..
Smith and his family will receive the sympa-
thy of the whole community in their bereave-
ment.
The Portland daily press., 1864-05-10

NEW YORK, May g.
Richmond papers Of the 4th are received
They contain little relative to army affairs.
They report the arrival at a rebel port of four
blockade runners with 100000 pounds OF ba-
con and 500 bags of coffee
They give also extended accounts of the
Red River campaign, claiming to have defeat
ed our expedition completely.
the same papers also state that The present
advance on Vicksburg was a mere raid OF
rebel cavalry. ~
The Portland daily press., 1864-05-10

SHOVEL FAcroRy.-The annual meeting of
the proprietors of the Shovel Factory was
held yesterday afternoon. The old Board of
Direciors-Messrs. Samuel Z. Spring, J. T.
McCobb, N. o. Cram. j. b. Coyle and A. ID.
Brown-was unanimously reelected
Subsequently the Board elected S. E. Spring
President, \. o. Cram Treasurer, and A. ID.
Brown Superintendent
1t was voted to increase the capital stock TO
SlO0OO0
The Portland daily press., 1864-05-10
Report of Committee on the Conduct of the
War.

WASHINGTON, May 8.
Mr.. Wade, from Committee on the Conduct
of the War in the Senate, and Mr.. Gooch,
from same committee in the House, have sub
mitted report upon the condition of the re-
turned prisoners at Annapolis, from an exam
ination made at the request of the Secretary
of War. 1t is proved beyond all doubt in the
estimation of the committee that the rebel
authorities have determined TO subject our
soldiers and officers who fall into their hands
TO physical and mental suffering impossible TO
describe, many presenting now the appearance
OF living skeletons. literally skin and bones,
some manned for life, and some frozen by ly-
Ing without tent or covering on the bare
ground at Belle Isle The general practice is
shown to be the robbery Of prisoners as soon
as taken Of all money, valuables and good
clothing. The food allowed was totally insult
hcent 10 preserve the health OF child. 1t
The Portland daily press., 1864-05-10
Firth Great Sale of Damaged Goods.
from the wrecked Steamer poh emia,

t'OR the benefit Of whom II may concern. win
Il open on hedBesdav. May lltn. at 10 O'Clock A.
M, at NO. Gal's Bleek, Commercial street con-
sistiag Of Broad lotbs. Csssimeres We. s rfints
leaeheG and unbleaehed Coftons, silks 4 Iuens
Iaiors' Trimmings, Hosiery. Garrett, Ladies ara.
sols, Cutlery. Fancy Goods, Mechanic Files, sc.
hese goods were raised by the divers, M d xe
think IN better order than any b. fore ofer bv ur
Open for examination at 8 O'Clock, morning OF ssls
nsy5dtd HENRY BAILEY & CO Auctts.
The Portland daily press., 1864-05-10

nrWe are informed that the $40 credited
by the Christian Commission a few days since
to F. Hersey, of South Paris, was the pro-
ceeds of concert given by Singing School,
under the direction of Mr.. F. B. harrington,
Of Harrison.
The Portland daily press., 1864-05-10

sy-The programme of Sprague & Blanch-
ards Minstrels for this week is the best of the
season. Father Hemp's Old Folks is a new
feature, and attracts great attention from the
audience. "fake-it-and Leave Man" is very
funny. If you want TO laugh call ia at Ian
caster Hall any evening this week. Friday
evening is set apart for complimentary ben
eft TO the managers.
The Portland daily press., 1864-05-10
EXECUTIVE MANSION,
WASHINGTON No, a

Washington, May 0.
To the friends Of Union and Liberty:
Enough is known of the army operations
within the last five days, to claim our especial
gratitude to God, while what remains undone
demands our most sincere prayers and rel-
ance upon Him, without whom, all human eff
fort is In vain. | recommend that all pat
riots in their homes and In their places of
public worship, and wherever they may be,
to unite in common thanksgiving aud prayer
to Almighty God.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
The Portland daily press., 1864-05-10

aB-The Director of the Grand Opera, now
at the Boston Academy, desires to give two
operas-Faust and Der Frischutz-in Port
land, on Monday and Tuesday next, with the
entire Grand Opera, consisting OF seventy
four artists. Subscriptions will be opened for
the purpose at Paine's music store, tomorrow
"Wednesday morning.
The Portland daily press., 1864-05-10
Notice.

A am shout to leave this city / cannot without
~ rendering my most sincere thanks 10 the citi-
zens OF Portland, aud more particularly 10 my con-
slant customers who lave literally bestowed
thair patronage, ara shall ever feel grateful.
am, with respect
your most obedient aud humble servant.
my d3t o. G. FROST.
The Portland daily press., 1864-05-10
PORTLAND AND TICTNITT.
U. $. Commissioners Court.

wM H. CLIFFORD, ESQ, COMMISSIONER.
Yesterday, William P. Sparks, of Bath, was
brought before the Commissioner charged with
aiding deserter from the U. S. army to es-
cape. He pleaded nolo contendere and fur
nished suretes in the sum of $500 for his ap-
trict Court to be held at Bangor
The Portland daily press., 1864-05-10

PIrrsDURo, Pa, May 8.
AT the second meeting in connection with
the great national subscription for the Chris
tian Association, the sum of $4,000 was sub
seribed on the spot, and will be further in
creased to $4,000.
The Portland daily press., 1864-05-10
PORTLAND DRY DOCK COMPANY

f1NHE first as essment of Two Dollars per Share
Il upon the CAPT al Stock of this COMPANY is nov
due, and pay able at the office of the Treasurer No
III, Commercial 81. Per order of directors.
q. NJ DAVIS, Treasurer.
Portland April 80, 1851. apr3o edistf
The Portland daily press., 1864-05-10

rB-The bookstores ia this city. by agree
ment of the proprietors, are to be closed dur
Ing the summer months at o'clock p. M.
The Portland daily press., 1864-05-10
Z. NJ. PArrEN AUcTIosEER. IL kssh,nxs St
Real Estate ON DanfOrrh strees
af Auction.

ON WEDNESDAY,, May lrh, at O'Clock. p n.
~ on the premises. 30 Danforth street. the desirs.
Die two story Dwelling and Land Lot forfy.seye1
ieet on Dinforth street, by hundred and two
ieet deep passage way in OF lot buildib r. m
good order. and house lifted with gas, furnace and
plenty hard and soft water 1t bias free policy 81
insurance. Possession given Immediately.
foI particulars call on the AUG Toner. Exchange
nA.ttt- mi
The Portland daily press., 1864-05-10
Notice.

fINHE Merchants and Boss stevedores of Portland
Il are hereby notihed that the longshore men feel
the necessity account of til steadness of their
work and the high rates paid for every article of
consumption, TO strike or the following wages viz
on the wharf 80 cts. This is demanded for every
hour they work may7d3t.
The Portland daily press., 1864-05-10
Houses and Lot for sale.

ti:.;I A two story WOODEN HousE. No II Fore
Iii street, near Portland company Works"
-~~ containing Is flushed rooms. Convenient
for two families fiped for Gas with fxtuus, tas
an abundance of haId and 8. II water; the Lot is
about 30 by ~ feet Teams satisfactory.
Apply to JOHN G. PROCTOR.
naySd3w imc street.
The Portland daily press., 1864-05-10
Administrative Sale.

DURSUANT to license ICON the Hon. John ID.
IL Waterman. Jndse of Probate tor the county Of
Cumberland the administrators OF the estate of the
the late Edward Is. JACK, of Westorook, in said
county. drcessed, will at public sale on the prem
O'Clock a. NJ, alt the interest tf bieh the said T.
b. Jack died seized ia the following described real
estate. The homestead of the deceased, situated In
said wesbrook upon the ortherly side OF the road
le iding from behring's Bridge TO Saccsrapa, con.
sistng OF q house barn and about 3 acres land
Terms cash. SARAH y JACK, Administrator
westbrook, May Z. 1851. may9eodlm
The Portland daily press., 1864-05-10
AUCTION SALES.
4. NJ. PArrEN. AucrioNEER. u Kxehsnss 5.
'otions, Lane ns. W oolens. Clotli.g. luz
nishing Goods, &c b, ar Aus,iau.

Ihaisdsy. May lzth, NJ ~ A NJ and 2, r. N
ihg~, tiekings, stripes demins uapn.I. li,sns ian
gu Eoosi me hnen hdkis, eamLric. dress sc ods Of
anus, slecsa broad cloth, ea<srnsie s sat
Hne,s quht-s shawis, Frihts, with q general assorf
&e. sSs~'.
ssing o. coats pants, vests, shirts collars y iery
g'oycs, &c. ms,-d,a "
The Portland daily press., 1864-05-10

RAILWAY TRAFFIc.-The receipts OH III
Grand Trunk Railway for the week ending
May Both. were S11o,235 50
Corresponding week last year, S0,022 II
The Portland daily press., 1864-05-10

Increase, S30,2l2 81
There was an increase during the week OF
s1,l59 80 in passengers, and s23052 II in
freight.
The Portland daily press., 1864-05-10
NOTICE.
MRS. c. W. JORDAN

HEREBf informs the public that the same woIk
HI will be done at her store, which has previous
ly been done at the Needle Womens' oonss giyil <
employment whenever h IL ractieatle 10 the anne
ella OF seamstresses She has secured the services
OF Mrs Gerfish who for the past three years has
superintepded the work AT the Rooms" aud will
endesvor TO uit her patrons BY obtaining the most
approx ID styles in Adults and Childfens ia rnents
Particular aiteatiou wll be pail 10 an N fsnts Do
partment. Ordt r. reeeiV ed for Embroidery, imue
diately and also plPiu sewing II fhe trork Is attef
but eattiag lciH BE- tbne fHH the Rrsf Monday "a
Jane. Orders from other place promptly executed
Mr.. J. still continues to staup any pstteIn On
any fabric including Alphabets, ratte rs enlarged.
diminished, or designed
A Good Assortment of Worst ed and Worsted
Goods,
Ho.iery. Gloves. Braids and Fancy foods
Portland April 49, 1854 a.,r2s eod2w
The Portland daily press., 1864-05-10
Auction sale.

nN SATURDAY May "a. at 8 O'Clock IN the Al.
~ terl DON the FARM OF tie subscriber at fres-
poit Corner, consi ting of about 25 acres Of Land
anu good Orchard aud good two stored Hou,e,
win stable ana buildings, with hard and sof water
Will be sold a Public Auction uness sooner dir ed
of at private sale.
For further particulars inquire Of the sufseriher
on the premises. JOSEPH FOIIsTEK
Freerort, May 4, 1854 ma sdtds
The Portland daily press., 1864-05-10
For Sale

SrOCk and Fixtures of Grocery store No 70
- York street, now doing good business. Rent
of store low GEO. s. THURSTON
al9dtf
The Portland daily press., 1864-05-10

ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-03-24
Proclamation.

EXECUTIVE MANSION, Washington, March IA
General Orders No. 1901
In order to supply the force required
to be drafted for the navy, and to pro
vide an adequate reserve force for al
contingencies, in addition to the 500
600 MEN called for February lst, 1864
tho call is hereby made, and draft or
dercd, for 900, 900 men, for the militia
ry service OF the army, navy, and ma
rine corps of the United States.
The proportional quotas for the diff
fcrent wards, towns, townships, pre-
cincts, or election districts, or coun,
ties, will I've made known through the
Provost Marshal Generals Bureau
and account will he taken Of the cred.
it's and deficiencies of former quotas.
The 18th day of April, 1864, is des'
ignatcd as the time up to which the
number required from each ward of a
city, town. etc, may be raised by vol,
uutary enlistments and drafts will
be made in each ward of city, town
etc, which shall not have filled the
quota assigned to it within the time
designated for the number required to
fill said quotas.
The crafts will be commenced as
soon after the 18th day Of April as
practicable.
The Government bounties, as now
paid. continue until April LIST, 1864, al
which time the additional bountics
cease. On and after that date, 500
bounty only will be paid, as provided
Ivy the act approved July 22d, 1861.
lSigneD ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-03-24
SUNDAY School Festival.

The Festival of the Congregations
Sunday School, at the Court House
last Friday evening was well atten'
ded and all event merry as a mar
riage bell" The children sang as chill
dren only can sing partook OF the
refreshments provided with that zesi
which only children feel and entered
into all the enjoymen.s Of the occa
sion with that carncstness and yea
which is characteristic Of childhood
They felt that it was their Festival and
gave evident testimony that they were
amply satisfied with all Of the arrange
ments. Ice cream. apples, CONNECTIONS
airy. fancy articles. &c, were for sale
and from these, and the sale of admis
sion tickets quite handsome amount
was realized for the benefit Of the
school, Large numbers of the parents
and friends of the children were pres
ent to witness their pleasure and join
with them in the festivities Of the
evening. ... ~
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-03-24
T9e yntelligenter.
Union National Convention,

The undersigned, who by original appoint
ment, or subsequent designation to fill yacan
cles, constitute the Executive Committee ere
ated by the National Convention held at Chi
cago on the 10th of May, 1860 do hereby cal
upon all qualified voters who desire the un
conditional maintenance of the Uuion, the SUI
preinacy OF the Constitution and the complet
suppression of the existing rebellion, with tn
cause thereof by vigorous war and all apt ant
ethcient means, to send delegates to Conven
ton to assemble at Baltimore, on Tuesday
the 9TH day of June, 1864. ut II o clock noon
Tor the purpose of presenting candidates fol
The office of President and Vice President o
the United States. Each State having Rep
resentative in Congress will be entitled to a.
many delegates as shall he equal to twice the
number Of electors to which such State Is en-
titled in the Electoral College of the United
States. n a.s.s. -...
EDWIN D. MORGAN, n. Y, Chairman,
CHARLES J. GILMAN, Maine, ~
i. BRAlNARD, Vermont,
j. Y. GOODRICH. Massachusetts,,
THOMAS G.. TURNER, Rhode Island,
GIDEON WELLES, Connecticut,
DEFINING DUER. New Jersey,
EDWARD MCPHERSON, Pennsylvania.
N. b. SMITHERS, Delaware,
J. F. WAGNER Maryland,
THOMAS SPOONER, Ohio,
II. s. LANE, Indiana,
SAMUEL c. CASEY, Kentucky,
+. PECK. Illinois,
HERBERT NJ. HOXIE. Iowa,
AUSTIN BLAIR, Michigan,
CARL sCHURz Wisconsin, ~.
w. ID. WASHBURN Minnesota,
CORNELIUS COLE, Californ a,
VIM. A. PHILLIPS. Kansas, s.s
o. II. IRISH, Nebraska.
JOS. GERHARDT, District of Columbia.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-03-24
Exhibition.

There will be public exhibition in
the Court House Hall at Usage, at the
close of the present term OF the Ce-
dar Valley Seminary, Thursday even
ing April 7th.
1t is designed TO make an entertain
ment, combining the Intellectual, the
Sentimental, and the Amusing. the pro-
cceds Of which are to be devoted TO
purchasing apparatus for the Semln-
airy. The Principal, Rev. A. Bush,
gives assurance that il will be an ell
tertainment that will make all who
patr0aize it, feel abundaauy repaid
for the money they expcnd, aud in adj
dition they viii have the satisfaction
of contributing for a very desirable
object. We invite all to give them
an audience.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-03-24
CHICAGO.

The recipe is given to all physicians.
That they NAV know what they are using
The combination of Sar~aparila with Stihngia
Is we'll known to all medlcal men as
The hest comnopnd To p,trtgtke blood ever used
II cures scrofnla in all its worst forms.
All diseases of the skin il cures etiectually.
Syphilitic Swelngs, Erysipeas, Scald Head,
salt Rheum, Female Complaints, IgnorS,
KINGS Evil and all diseases arising from any
impurity of the blood.
Physicians win tell YOU to let alone all pro-
rrietary or quack medicines, as theycall them
Whyl For the simple reason that they are
put up with printed directions and the name
and label is copyrighted. Show them the
formula of preparation, and in nine cases out
ten they will approve Of it. There are testi,
monials from physicians whose preiudces are
overbaanced 10y their good sense Of The excel
lent virtues of Scovills Blood and Liver Slrui
and who are using it for their private practice
Sold by II. SCoYILL, Proprietor,
Chicago Ill.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-03-24
New Photograph Gallery.

". aa j. Il. RICH
VIyOULD respectfully announce to the cit
w liens of Charles City and the balance
of mankind that he is now prepared to take
Pictures
of all who may favor him with call. Pho
tocra,,hs taken i'm all the vaious styles and
warranted to please All are respectfully in
yted to call and examine my work whether
wishing pictures or not.
Pctapes taken in cloudy as nell as in fair heather
N b. Room, first door north of the " In
telligencer Building" up stairs.
Charles City, Dec %. 1868 So
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-03-24

We have noticed large number Of
strangers in town recently, seeking
for location and we understand that
there will be quite large immigra-
tion TO this county during the Spring
Ne have plenty Of room for good sub
.stautial citizens and are ready TO cx-
tend TO all such hearty welcome.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-03-24

winter still fingers in the lap of
Spring." A few weeks ago there were
Indications of an early Spring, and
our farmers were about to commence
sowing wheat, when another I" cold
snapa visited us and froEo up every
thing as tight as brick aud SO they
stiil remain.