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Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-04-14
critic is the worst kind of a man, they
ought to rejoice at his reformation.
SYLvANUs.
Correspondence OF the Charles City Intelligenc,
The Sanitary Question.

Mr. EDITOR Il notice that the very
amiable and influential Cedar Falls
Gazette takes umbrage at my article
on Sanitary affairs, which you had the
kindness to publish. The Editor knows
not of what he writes, and / freely
forgive him for his unseemly mistake
He has not heard that bill passed
the House of Representatives which
reduced the salaries of Sanitary agents
to $75 per month inclusive of all ex-
pcnses nor has he heard that the
House of Representatives passed a
resolution expressing the opinion that
$75 per month inclusive of all expen-
ses was as much as any agent should
receive. .
l very much fear the poor gentle
man is afflicted with some malady,-
Agricultural College on the brain, for
instance. l hope he will not wander
too far from home in any Of his pas
sions, for fear of coming up missing
The old couplet in which "smaH 6oats "
are advised to keep near shore, l can
recommend heartily to the Gazette
man.
The dcluded gentleman refers to the
Judgship. thought his senseless en-
dorsemcnt of the new appointment by
the Executive exhibited deplorable
weakness, but when we reflect that
the Gazette has been characterized by
officiating articles ever since the cap
ital clique began their Vaccinations,
its conduct ceases to be matter of
surprise.
! suggest to the Gazette, as a NOR
sci of advice, that it would be as we'll
for it to protect Northern rights and
Northern interests instead of betray-
ing them, and let Southern and CEN
trail schcmers take care of themselves.
VINToN.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-04-14
A Tribute to Iowa,

Commenting upon our affairs the
Chicago Tribune gives our State a
puff" which she has justly earned:
Our dispatches of yesterday correc-
ted the previous error of computation
at Washington (not of transmission,
doing injustice to the record of Iowa
in this war. By this statement later
given, she stands beside Illinois, one
of noble pair Of States, exempt from
draft by virtue Of the shining patriot
ism of her people in more than filling
with volunteers every demand Of the
Government for troops. Iowa is now
credited with nearly 500 men in ex-
cess of all calls. And she is ready
for any further demand of this war
She has not only given the country
men and volunteers in advance of her
quotas, but she has sent them to the
field breathing the valor and patriot
ism of their noble mother State at
home. And they have not disgraced
her in the field. The sons of Iowa
rest proud in the possession of some
of the most shining passages of this
contest, and their names will be often
written when the faithful chronicler
prepares to make enrolment in formal
history of the heroic deeds of our sol
dicrs in this war for the Union. Iowa
has given the military roll of honor
the names Of Curtis, Lauman, Dodge,
and host of noble officers, one of
whom, with his wounds testfying to
his valor, she called to her chief mag
istracy, in Gov. Stone, worthy to be
placed in his present position as sure
never to strike note not in harmony
with the accord of loyal States. 1t is
said of Newfoundland that it is land
without reptile. 1t cannot be said
of Iowa that she has no home Copper
heads, but it is a locality where that
species of being is decidedly unhap-
Ply, and Insignificant in their relations
to society.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-04-14
Charles City, Iowa, April IA, 1864
The Defence Of the Lakes.

The President has communicated to
Congress the report of Charles B. Stu
art, consulting engineer, upon the i'm
provements to pass gunboats from
tide.water to the Western Lakes. The
engineer assumes that upon the con
nection of those lakes with tide-water
depend the jurisdiction of our Govern
ment and the common defence and
welfare, and that the Mississippi river
should likewise be connected with the
Lakes. He urges that the great food.
producing region uses this chain of
lakes for the transit of exports and
imports, which is line of commune
cation at present utterly defenccless /;
leaving the lake cities to destruction
by English gunboats on declaration OF
war by Great Britain, inflicting dam
age to which the cost proposed by the
Improvement would be utterly insig-
nificant. He makes various recon-
mendations, and gives, as the total es.
innate for improved guuboat locks for
the Erie, Oswcgo, Champlain, and the
Cayuga and Seneca canals, with sew
en- feet of water, over 81 600, 900, and
with eight of water, $40. 500, 900, and
the cost of a canal around Niagara
Falls at from $1,000, 900 to sla, oOo,-
600
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-04-14
LIST Anniversary.

The anniversary of the Congrega.
tional Sunday School will take place
next Sunday 9th inst) at Masonic
Hall, at the usual hour of morning
service, lOk o'clock. A sermon by
the pastor suitable to the occasion
singing accompanying the service, by
the scool. Begun one year since I'M
der embarrassment, this school has
steadily increased in strength during
the past rigorous winter. A proper
celebration of its success seems most
appropriate. The public at large are
invited to an enjoyment of the occa-
sion.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-04-14
Dubuque and Sioux City Railroad.

We take pleasure in announcing
that Platt Smith, Esq, has been cleo
ted President of-the Dubuque & Sioux
City Railroad Company. This is not
only merited tribute to one of the
most energetic and useful men in that
organization, but an evidence of sound
sense on the part of the stockholders.
Whatever willing bands and a large
active brain can do or devise to Sc
cure the early completion of this great
thoroughiare. will not be lacking. We
are informed that arrangements have
already been perfected whereby the
work upon this road will be immedi-
ately and energetically prosecuted till
it reaches its western terminous.-
Dubuque Times.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-04-14
Sanitary Fair.

Pursuant to notice the executive
committee met at the Court House in
St. Charles, Saturday, April 9th, at
2 o'clock P. NJ.
The committee was called to order
by j. V. w. Montague, Chairman, and
on motion, r. w. Humphrey was
elected Secretary.
After discussion it was not thought
advisable, on account Of tho very busy
season of the year to call mass meet
ing Of the citizens of the county, but it
was,
Resolved, That a committee of three
be appointed, TO visit each and every
town in the county, to create an inter-
est in the Iowa Sanitary Fair, to be
held in Dubuque, commencing May LIST,
1864, and to consult with said towns
as to the best manner of representing
Floyd county in said Fair.
On motion, Rev. Z. G. o. Groat,
Hon. j. G. Patterson and II. o. Pratt,
Esq, were appointed said committee.
On motion, G. G. Dean was elected
Treasurer.
Voted That, when we adjourn, it be
to meet again in this place, two weeks
from to-day, at 2 o'clock P. NJ.
Voted That the visiting committee
be requested to report to US at that
time.
Voted to publish these proceedings
in the Charles City Intelligencer.
Adjourned.
". w. MONTAGUE, Chm.
R. w. HUMPHREY, Secretary.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-04-14
TO HIS Ercellency Vim. ". Stone,

TO Ills Ercellency Vim. M Stone, t rIt
Des Moines, Iowa:
l am charged with control of all Veteran
Regiments on furlough. Please have your
Adjutant General publish notice that all such
regiments, on expiration of furlough. should
proceed to the field. All regiments belonging
to the Armies of the Ohio and Cumberland
should come direct to Nashville, and those be-
longing to the Army of the Tennessee to
Cairo, where they will receive further orders
and be brigaded. Not day should be lost in
waiting for recruits.
o .
ask that all absentees be sent to the front,
and l will hold commanders of regiments to
strict account for absence a single day.
w. 4. SHERMAN, Maj. Gen.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-04-14

We are requested to say that the
gentlemen appointed by the County
Sanitary Committee to visit the sever
al townships of the county, will visit
Union and Cedar on Thursday, 14th
inst, Rockford on Friday the 18th,
Rock Grove on Tuesday the 10th, and
Niles on Wednesday the goth. The
other townships have already been
visited, and with marked success. 1t
is estimated that Floyd county will
contribute at least one thousand dol
lars in money and material for the
Sanitary Fair at Dubuque.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-04-14
Lee is fortifying south of the Rap

Lee is certifying south of the Rapi-
dan, in anticipation of Gen. Grants
forward to Richmond" Gen. Grant
expects to have an army Of 100000
men in the great movement for which
he is now preparing in Virginia. He
is bound to make "a sure thing" of it,,
but owing to the deep, tary mud in
that region during this season, he
may not be able to get started before
the LIST of May. Everything depends
upon the weather. Virginia mud is
an ugly customer to deal with.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-04-14
See advertisement.

After a marriage ceremony had
been performed in one of the churches
in Adrian. Michigan, the bride, when
receiving the congratulations of her
friends, shed tears, according to the
established ridiculous custom-at the
sight of which the groom followed
suit. with copious flow of the briny
fluid. After his friends succeeded in
calming him, he said he couldn't help
it, for he felt as bad about it as she did.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-04-14

ANECDoTE OF FRANKLIN. one time
the rich merchants and professional
men of Philadelphia proposed to form
themselves into social circle from
which all mechanics were to be exclu-
ded. The papers were drawn up for this
purpose and presented to DR.. Franklin
for his signature. On examining its
contents he remarked that he could
not consent to write his name inso-
much as by excluding mechanics
from their circle, they had excluded
the Almighty, who was the greatest
mechanic of the Universe. ... -. ...
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-04-14

A report of the late House commit
tee on expenditures, at Des Moines,
brings serious charges against John
w. Jones, former State Treasurer. 1t
il alleged that while Treasurer he
speculated heavily with gold in the
treasury, Withdrawing some 100000
and substituting demand notes and
State bank paper also that he fur.
nishcd heavy sums from the treasury
to outside spectators in war and de-
Tense fund warrants, receiving two
per cent. of the profits.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-04-14
Onr news DISPATCHES contain intelli.

Our news dispatches contain intelli-
gence Of three very serious casualties
the destruction of a large amount
of valuable property in Boston by fire ;
the burning of lower Mississippi
steamer, on her way down from Vicks-
burg and saddest of all, terrific
boiler explosion, near Philadelphia, re-
sulting in the loss of seven lives and
throwing out of employment several
hundred workmen, by the temporary
disabling Of the establishment, on
which important naval construction
operations depend.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-04-14
BARRY, III. April llth, 1860.

john d. PARK, ESQ, Chicago We
are all out of Christie's Ague Balsam
and wish you would send us one half
gross, as we have calls for il daily
We have used it in our own families,
and have known it to be used in our
vicinity with perfect satisfaction, and
we make no hesitation in recommend.
ing it as the best Ague Preparation in
use. Yours respectfully,
COTTON g. BUTTON.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-04-14

Two men named jeremiah Earnest
and Thomas Miller, of Arkansas, were
hanged on the 18th inst, at Little
Rock, for causelessly hanging Union
men last summer. A fair and impair
tial trial was allowed them, and eve
ry opportunity afforded them to es-
tablish their innocence of the murder,
but their guilt was beyond controver-
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-04-14
The statement in the New York pa.

The statement in the New York pa.
pers that Butler and Ould, at recent
conference, agreed upon satisfacto-
ry plan for an exchange of prisoners,
is incorrect. The question concerning
officers and men of negro regiments
continues to be an obstacle as difficult
to overcome as ever to any agree
ment, and Gen Butler is not the man
to waive this point.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-04-14

Two erring damsels al Youngstown,
o., whose charms allured two married
men from their families, were taken
from their bed one night last week by
a party Of Infatuated women, stripped
of the garments which women usually
wear, arraycd in tar and feathers aud
let loose i'm the streets.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-04-14

Platt Smith, Esq, of Dubuque, has
recently returned from New York
where he purchased sufficient railroad
iron to lay the track of the Cedar Falls
and Minnesota railroad from Cedar
Falls to Waverly, a distance of six
teen miles and within less than thirty
miles of Charles City. He gives as.
surance that the cars will be running
to Waverly by the LIST Of September
ncxt-in season to move forward our
farm products of the coming fall. This
road will pay large interest from the
start.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-04-14

Early on Tuesday evening of last
week the brick two story machine and
blacksmith shops Of the GaIena and
Chicago Union Railroad Co. at Clin-
ton, Iowa, were accidentally burned,
destroyed all the machinery, tools, etc.
Three locomotives were destroyed.
Total loss estimated at $40, 900, which
is covered by insurance.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-04-14

Gov. Stone and family have left
Des Moines and returned to their home
in Marion county. The Governor was
to leave the present week for Wash
ington to adjust the claims Of the
State against the United States. for
expenses incurred in raising regiments
70. this war. for protecting the border
from Indians, and all other claims
against the United States.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-04-14

The Ohio Legislature has appropria.
ted 81, 100000 to fortify the State
against invasion /; it also iDstructs
Ohio congressman to vote in favor Of
the abolition of slavery everywhere
by an amendment to the Constitution.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-04-14
! Farm for Sale.

The undersigned offers for sale splendid
Farm of 100 acres, 40 acres of which is tim
Der, 40 under cultivation and so enclosed with
good fence A stream of living water runs
across the farm and on it are good substantial
buildings. Said farm is located on the public
road leading from Nashua to Marble Rock and
is about eight miles from Charles City.
Any one wishing to purchase good farm
will do well to call on the subscriber at Charles
City, Floyd county, Iowa.
II. w. McNABB.
April IL, 1864. l5tf
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-04-14

"Wby is it," said one of our lovely
schoolma ANS to a young scapegrace
who had caused her much trouble by
his bad conduct. "why is it you be-
haved SO well when you first came to
school. and are SO disobedient now ~
Because" said the young hopeful,
looking up into the teachers face, /
wasn't much acquainted then /"
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-04-14

Henderson, the actor, was seldom
known to be in passion. When at
Oxford, he was one day debating with
fellow student, who, not keeping
his temper, threw a glass of wine in
the actors face, when Henderson took
out his handkerchief. wiped his face,
and coolly said THAT, sir, was d.
gression now for the argument"
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-04-14

The famous oak tree, under which Generals
Grant and Pemberton met and agreed upon
terms for the surrender of Vicksburg, on the
Sd of July last, has been cut to pieces by SOL
diers who wished to preserve souvenirs of the
event The trunk and branches
failing to supply the demand, the roots were
dug up and carefully preserved
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-04-14

An Indian and white man were
passing along Broadway, New York,
when the former espied window full
of wigs, and pointing to the owner
who stood in the doorway, said !:
Um--him great man-big brave
take many scalps."
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-04-14

In conjunction with the Ladies' Aid
Society a committee of gentlemen has
been appointed to provide semi-week-
ly entertainment for the evening So
cial gatherings that are to follow the
working hours Of that society.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-04-14
Cedar Falls Market,
CEDAR FALLS, April 8, 1864.
CIRCULAR.
STATE OF IOWA. ' -'Esa >
ADJUTANT GENERALS OFFICE,
DAVENPORT, April 7, 1864.

To lo,ea Veteran Regiments
The following has just been received from
Maj Gen. w. H. Sherman. Commanders are
urgently requested to reassemble their regi-
ments at expiration of furlough, at the stated
rendezvous without days delay that their
commands may be forwarded forthwith, in
compliance with these orders
n. b. BAKER,
Adj. Gen. of Iowa.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-04-14

1t is announced that another pair of little
folks General Green, of Illinois, and Miss
Amer, of Philadelphia engaged to be
married shortly. They are said to be smaller
than Tom Thumb and wife, and are of mar
riageable age.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-04-14

The Iowa City Republican puffs the
appointment of c. G. Cole for Supreme
Judge and reprimands those who do
not approve the appointment. "No
more Of that, Hal, an thou lowest me-
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-04-14
Sanitary Meeting.

Pursuant to public notice, there was
a meeting of the citizens of St. Charles
township at the Baptist Church on
Monday evening to take measures to
aid in behalf of the State Sanitary
Fair to be held at Dubuque, May Gath,
1864.
On motion, Hon. A. B. F. Hildreth
was elected Chairman and j. W..
Smith Secretary.
The objects of the meeting were ex-
planned by the Chairman, Mr.. Hildreth.
and by Rev. E. G. o. Groat, Rev. VIM.
A. Adams and others, after which it
was unanimously
Rcsoired, That we proceed to organ
ize a Sanitary Aid Society for St.
Charles township.
In pursuance Of the foregoing reso-
luton the meeting elected the follow
ing
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-04-14

1t is understood that the soldiers Of the 4th
Iowa Infantry, who were engaged In hanging
the man Carnes short time since, near Fon-
tanelle, Adair county, gave themselves up to
the civil authorities for trial, and were acquit-
ted
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-04-14
DIED,

DIED,
In Bradford, Chickasaw county, Iowa, April
Cd, 1864, FANNIE, only child of Hon. Henry
G. and Annie j. Vinton, aged ! year, 10
months and "a days.
Through the long vigils of the day
We sat by little Fannie side,
And as the shades of evening came
Our darling little cherub died.
We watched beside her dying couch.
We breathed fervent prayer;
1t seemed to US a heavenly place,
For angels lowered there!
As sets the quiet summer sun,
From earth to heaven she passed away;
Thus did her gentle spirit GO
So late all playful and all gay.
A bud, just blushing on its stem,
AS fair as e'er to mortals given,
1t is not lost. oh no /! oh no!
Transplanted now, it blooms in heaven.
At Fort Schuyler, New York, March 18th,
Mr.. Charles l.. Wheat, aged % years.
The deceased was for time a resident of
this town. He enlisted a few months since
and was on his way to the seat of war.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-04-14
Dissolution of Partnership.

The firm of Barnum & Melendy is this day
dissolved by mutual consent,-A, ID. Barnum
having purchased the right, title and interest
of P. Melendy in above firm. A. ID. Barnum
will continue the Agricultural Implement and
See,l business at the old stand. All accounts
due said firm win be paid to A. ID. Barnum,
and all debts due from said firm will be paid
by him. All persons having accounts with
above firm are requested to call and settle as
soon as convenient.
BARSUM 6 MELExDY.
Cedar Falls March 18th, 1864.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-04-14

The winter in Greece has been an
uncommonly severe one. Snow has
fallen to a great depth in Athens and
the neighborhood.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-04-14
Nntica.

Whereas my boy, Charles w. Mix, aged fif-
teen years. ran away from me on the 9Th day
of April, 1864, hereby forbid any person har-
boring or trusting him on my account. after
this date. THEODORE MIX.
st. Charles. April 9th, 1864.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-04-14

The Legislature of Maine has pas
sed resolution in favor of the abro-
cation Of tho Reciprocity Treaty.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-04-14

The number Of deaths from crinoline
in three years in London, it is stated,
equals the loss of life by the Santiago
Gro &.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-04-14

1t is reported at Washington that General
Mcclellan is to be assigned to the command of
the Notifications around Washington City.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-04-14

The police of New York city contributed
the munifioent sum of 81. 900 to the MetropOl-
itan Fair, just held at New York.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-04-14

The Senate Of Wisconsin has adopted res
olution favoring the Northwestern Ship Canal
Convention to be held in Dubuque next month.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-04-14

Rev. Mr.. Groat offered to contribute
five days in labor. Adjourned.
J. w. SMITH, Secy.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-04-14

A Spanish merino buck lamb sold
in Vermont last week for 81, 200.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-04-14

He that loves not the early morning
loves not the memory of his youth.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-04-14
Notice.

Until further notice will be at my Office in
Charles City on the first and third Mondays OF
each month, for the transaction of such bust
ness as may properly come before me. .=
CHESTER BUTTERFIELD,
County Judge of Floyd County.
January 20, 1864. ST
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-04-14
BORN,
MARRIED,

In this village, April 9th, son, Merrick
French, to A. NJ. SHUTTER.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1864-04-14

In this village, April 18th, by A. w French
MIR. Edward X. Young of the 9th Illinois Cav
airy, to Miss Sarah j. Y Dung of this place.