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Sec. 3. And be IL FURTHER enacted
That the proviso in section ten, chap
ter one hundred and eighty-three, ol
an act to establish and 'equalizc the
grade of line officers of. the United
States navy, approved July sixteen,
eighteen hundred and sixty-two, be,
and the same is hereby, repealed, and
that said section shall read as follows !:
Sec. 3. And be ii further enacted,
That any person who shall have re-
ceiyed. or shall hereafter receive, q
temporary appointment as acting vol
unteer lieutenant or acting master in
the navy, from civil life, authorized by
act of Congress of July twenty ty-fourth,
eighteen hundred and sixty-one, may
be confirmed in said appointment in
the navy and placed in the line Of pro.
motion, from the date of said confir-
nation, if, upon the recommendation
of the President, he receives the thanks
of Congress for highly mcritorious
conduct in conflict with the enemy.
Seamen distinguishing themselves in
battle, or by extraordinary heroism in
tho line Of their profession, may be
promoted to forward warrant officers
or acting masters mates, as they may
be best qualified, upon the recommen-
dation of their commanding officer,
approved by the fag-officer and the
Department. Upon such promotion,
they shall receive gratuity OF one
hundred dollars, and medal of honor
to be prepared by the Navy Depart
ment. t
Approved, May II, 1864.
Charles City intelligencer., 1864-07-14
Union State Convention.

The Union State Convention assem-
bled at the Court House in Des Moines
on the 7th inst and organized by elect
ing d. N. Cooley, Esq, of Dubuque,
President, with twelve Vice Presidents
and four Secretaries.
y The following nominations were
made:
For Supreme Judge. G. Cole, Of
Polk county.
Secretary of State-James Wright Of
Delaware county. -.
Auditor of State-John A. Elliott Of
Mitchell county.
I Treasurer of State--Wm. Il. Holmes
Of Jones county.
Register of State Land OGce-Joshua
A. Harvey of Fremont county.
Attornev General - Isaac u. Allen OF
Tama county. Z ~
Electors al Largo. Ben Darwin of
Des Moines county, and Maj. VIM. I.
Thompson of Linn county.
The nomination of District Electors
was left to the Congressional conven-
tions.
Resolutions were adopted sustain
ing the Administration, endorsing the
nominations and platform of the Balti-
more contention, and pledging the gal
liant State of Iowa to stand where she
has stood in her relations to the Re.
public through the war for national
integrity.
The State Central Committee for the
ensuing year are
ii. NJ. Hoxic, of Des Moincs, Chair
man A. L. Harvey of Harrison coun-
ty, VIM. Hartshorn of Wayne county,
j. Hilsingcr of Jackson county, w. l.
Gilchrist of Clayton county, T.J. Stew
art of Dubuque county, John Palmer
of Butler county, j. l.. Williams OF
Marshall county, d. Lothian of Linn
county, j. A. Young of Mahaska coun,
ty, A. Ii. Burrows of Clark coanty, j.
Van Valkcnburg of Lee county.
Charles City intelligencer., 1864-07-14
PHYSICAL Culture.

The "Nor1nal Institute for Physical Edu-
cation. incorporated in 1860, and under the
management of DIR. Dio Lewis, will open its
Seventh. Session on the Fifth of Jmy next.
The demand for teachers Of the New Gym
nastics has become such, that the last two
classes of Graduates, consisting of about nine
ty ladies and gentlemen, were ut once engag-
ed, and hundreds more might find profitable
employment. aHH EElN t8E
In the department of Gymnastics, DR.. Lew
is personally trains every candidate for the
New Profession. . afFf rsH
II any reader would know more of this pio
neer institution in new and noble profession,
let him or her send FOR a full Circular to Dr.
Dio Lewis, Boston.
$40 DR.. Dio Lewis, more than to any 9TH
er man, is the country indebted for the pres
ent deep, practical interest in physical culture.
he has done noble work. ''-Uass. Teaehey.
g We look upon Dr. Lewis as one of the
beneEactors of his rance. - Grace Greenwood.
Success to DR.. Lewis's Gymnasium No
better Institution exists. knickertoeher.
'.Dr. Lewis's Book is the most practical,
sensible work ON this subject, extant in any
language. ."--CSnhnental Monthly. al
"Dr. Lewis has given US far the best and
most practical of all publications on the sub
ject of Physical Culture. ~, T. Independent.
Charles City intelligencer., 1864-07-14

During the thunderstorm on Wednes-
day evening of last week., two little
children, twin sons of Mr.. Galbraith Of
Floyd, who were less than three years
old, were discovered to be absent from
the house. Search was instituted, but
the little ones were not found until the
next morning. They had strayed of
upon the prairie about six miles, and
when discovered were lying upon a
gopher mound, clasped in each others
arms and fast asleep. No harm had
befallen them, but the anxious mother
was nearly distracted until they were
restored to her. E3
Charles City intelligencer., 1864-07-14
INCIDENT AT CLEVELAND.

When the platform was under con.
sidcration in the Convention, the Rev.
Henry r. Cheever (brotber Of the Rev.
DR.. Cheever of New York; moved to
amend the fret resolution by inserting
the words. with Gods blessing. SO
that it should read as follows !: Re
solred, That, acith Gods blessing, the
Federal Union must and shall be pre-
served" The correspondent of The
Herald tells us what was the fate of
this motion: tl#"- 5G y
"Mr. Cheever's motion caused quite
a sensation among the Germans, many
of whom were iniidels but Mr.. Coch-
rane promptly put the question, as
follows "All those in favor Of amend
ing the resolution by the insertion Of
Gods blessing will say aye all
opposed no. Gods blessing is lost !"
said Cochranc. The suddenness with
which it was put, and several circum.
stances connected, caused quite a sen.
sation. The moment that quiet was
restored the Germans could be heard
whispering to each other, Dash ish de
man. Dash ish de man. Watts dat
he shays bout Gods blessing? p Dish
ish dc man. From that moment it
was impossible to get the Germans to
think of any other person for Vice.
President but Gen. Cochrane, and
when his name was proposed they
rushed it through with will, all ow-
ing to that one little circumstance,
which only shows how little thing
decides mans fate in political cam.
paigns."
Charles City intelligencer., 1864-07-14
Battle in Arkansas.

We learn from Memphis papers of
the I'd inst. that as soon as Gen. Steele
heard of Shelby's movement near the
mouth of White river, he sent forward
the l3Sth Illinois, the Sd Missouri, 9th
Iowa and Sd Regular cavalry, under
command of. Gen. Carr. This force
confronted the enemy on the 9th ult.
between Sheadon and St. Charles, and
a fight ensued, resulting in the capture
of 200 prisoners and the guns of the
recently captured gunboat Queen City
and four mountain howitzers. Our loss
in killed and wounded was less than
200, while the rebel loss was full 500
including 200 prisoners. Marmaduke
and Shelby are said to be retreating.
The White river is now open to boats
running under convoy. The 9th Iowa
cavalry contains Company recruited
in this vicinity.
Charles City intelligencer., 1864-07-14
Invasion Of Maryland.

A formidable rebel raid has been made into
Maryland, producing great excitement among
the inhabitants, and lively times among the
military and Government officials. The rebel
force has been variously estimated at from
10000 to $4,000. There was battle between
!. rebel force and small force of Union caval-
ry and artillery, near Frederick City, Md, re-
sulting in dislodging and driving the enemy.
Union reinforcements are rapidly arriving, and
it is probable that the rebels will be kept out
of Pennsylvania, at all events. Gen. Lew.
Wallace, commanding that department, has
his headquarters at Frederick City, and feels
confident of his ability to hold that place.
The raid into Maryland seems to be clothed
with mystery. Washington dispatches say
they have no authentic information there of
the presence of large rebel force in Mary
land. The indications are, however, that Lee
has dispatched a large portion of his army
northward, for the purpose of compelling
Grant to retreat and protect Pennsylvania.
But it will not be successful. A rebel brigade
is reported to have taken Hagerstown, Nd.
The rebels in Harper's Ferry have destroyed
all the railroad property there. The telegraph
and ticket offices were also burned, and large
quantity of forage. a..g. .t..
The railroad is still unobstructed as far as
Sandy Hook, opposite Harper's Ferry. 1t is
believed there was only a small rebel force on
the Virginia shore, opposite the Point of Rocks.
The rebels can be seen towards Sharpsburg,
driving off cattle and horses, and plundering
the farmers in the valley.
Sigel has occupied Maryland Heights. Hun
ter's forces are reported to have joined those
of Sigel, and vigorous campaign against the
raiders is about commencing
A dispatch dated Frederick, Md, July Sth,
says The rebels retreated four miles from
their position of yesterday, on the road to
Boonesboro and Hagerstown. Gen. Wallace
and staff are actively engaged. Everything
looks well. Frederick is in no danger.
A dispatch from Harper's Ferry, July 9Th,
announces the evacuation Of that place by the
rebels, and says our troops again hold it. The
old flag floats once more over the town.
Charles City intelligencer., 1864-07-14
U. s. 1910 LOAN.

am prepared to receive subscriptions for
the l0-4O Loan authorized by act of Congress
of March Sd, 1861. F 5ts.sita
These Bonds are redeemable at the pleasure
of the Government after ten years ARE paya.
BILE forty years from date with interest at five
per cent. per annum-principal and interest
payable in gold. -. .. .....- ........-.s
The Bonds are of the denominations of $50,
$l00. $500 and $1,000. Interest on the $50
and 81 90 payable annually-on those of other
denominations the interest is payable semi
annually.
have already sold upwards of $500, 900 OF
these Bonds. ! receivc6n payment for them
Treasury Notes, National Bank Notes and
State Bank Of Iowa Notes.
~ j. X. GRAVES, Cashier,
Dubuque Branch State Bank of Iowa.
Charles City intelligencer., 1864-07-14
The War in Virginia.

A correspondent, writing from Petersburg,
says: 81 The indications are that an active
movement on large scale will not be at
tempted for week or two at least. The fall
of Petersburg is question of time. That
time must elapse before it can be taken.
Grant is conducting a siege, such siege as
eliminated 80 gloriousy at yicksburg. But
that job was far more serious than this. What
he has made up his mind to do, he will do,
and viii not be hastened into it precipitately,
and chance failure siege. Guns enough to
sweep Petersburg from the face of the earth,
have already been mounted; still Grant may
strike like lightning, and with fatal effect
somewhere else. His ways are devious and
past finding out"
Movements are now under way which will
largely re-enforce Grants army by veteran
troops from points Of less note and Importance
than Richmond. 1t is thought that General
Canby's troops from New Orleans will soon
make their appearance on the James river in
stead of stopping at Mobile and it is under
stood that nothing that the rebels can do
by way of the Shenandoah valley will induce
Grant to send any portion of his army to the
defence of Washington.
In a recent artillery duel, after two hours
cannonading, the rebel batteries were COM
pletely silenced and the rebels driven from
their place. At three p. N. the enemy open
ed again and soon the enemy's works were
enveloped in one continuous red cloud of dust
by our shells The rebel gunneY could be
seen running to the rear for places OF safety.
After two hours fighting every rebel battery
was silenced. Our batteries have been placed
with great skill and care, SO that at any mo-
ment they can be concentrated on any point.
Petersburg is now covered BY over 100 of our
guns, and when Grant gives orders its destruc-
ton will be but the work of few hours.
Charles City intelligencer., 1864-07-14
Closing of the Land Offices.

The recent action of the Depart
ment at Washington in withdrawing
all the public land in this State from
market, will be a severe blow to the
prosperity of the Northwestern part
of the State. At no time within Il e
last seven years has there been half
the immigration into Northwestern
Iowa, that has been crowding in for
the two months past. Hundreds OF
the best class of settlers arc focking
to the Land Office and searching the
prairies for homesteads, and thousands
more are preparing TO come after har-
vest. 1t is but just becoming gener-
ally known that there are hundreds
of thousands Of acres Of as good land
as there is on this continent still SUBJ
ject to be taken as Homes.eads in this
and the Sioux City Land District. As
the fact has become known, great
preparations are being made at the
East to secure these valuable lands
under the liberal provisions Of the
Homestead Act. Money being plenty,
thousands are enabled to come West
that have not heretofore had the means.
There would undoubtedly have been
added from five to eight thousand to
the population of this Congressional
District within the present year. But
the order comes from Washington
shutting up all of these lands for an
indefinite time, multiplying the Home.
stead Law. and driving thousands of
the best class of settles who desire to
make their homes in Iowa, to the dis
tant Territories Of away up North in.
to the wilds of Minnesota. Cannot
our Members of Congress see that this
order, SO detrimental to the prosperi-
ty of our State is revoked. so far as it
applies to the even sections of land,
about which there is no dispute Fort
Dodge Republican
Charles City intelligencer., 1864-07-14
Help the Country,

From all parts Of the State we have
most cheering reports of the growing
crops. Everywbere there is abund-
ant promise Of well filled granaries
and overHowing bins. when the char
vest home" is heralded DER prairie
and grove of our own richly blessed
Iowa. Despite the large and really
exhaustive drain of much needed la
Dor from our State, the seed soon to
yield waving acres of golden grain
has been sown over an area even more.
extensive than in previous seasons.
The mothers and daughters have lit
orally taken hold of the pillow and
have scorned to look backward. Few
of our readers who reside in towns
and cities have any conception of the
cxtont of this more than Spartan devo-
tion to tho cause of our imperilled Un-
ion, by which hundreds of noble Iowa
women have been prompted to the
eager performance of duties before
deemed impossible 10 cultivated and
refined females. All over our State
the fields have been plowed, harrow.
ed, sowed and planted by women who
never befoie dreamed that they could
perform such tasks. All this, too, and
more, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. of
the interest in the great cause in behalf
of which the absent husband, father,
son or brother is earnestly battling.
1t is we'll to chronicle these facts and
rejoice over them as hope-inspiring
evidences of the real patriotism of the
people. But they teach other lessons
still more worth the needing. If labor
be thus scarce in seed-time, what will
it be in harvest? And how shall the
rich fruit of the ere long blossoming
wheat fields be gathered in if the la.
borers be thus few? The answer
must be given from the cities and
towns of Iowa. During the harvest
season let all work, not absolutely es.
sential to be performed, be suspended
in all these and let mechanics and la
borers, students and clerks, hasten to
the harvest fields and there bind
among the sheaves." Time was in
the early history of our now large
towns, as we well remember, when
the harvest month saw books and
counters, shop and forge. deserted for
the sickle and wheat field. That time
should return now without fail. The
country has helped the nation and is
still helping. The city must now
help the country. "Send forth the
laborers into the harvest."-Darenport
Gazette.
Charles City intelligencer., 1864-07-14

If it at any time cease to ho so con
tinued such vessel shall no longer be
recognized as a registered United
States vessel.
Sec. 4. And be i further enacted,
That the charge for the measurement
of tonnage and certifying the same
shall not exceed the sum of one dol
lar and fifty cents for each transverse
section under the tonnage deck and
the sum of three dollars for measuring
each between decks above the tonnage
deck; and the sum of one dollar and
fifty cents for each poop, or closed-in
space available for cargo or stores, or
for the berthing or accommodation OF
passengers, or officers and crew above
the upper or spar deck.
Sec. s. And be 1t further enacted.
That the provisions of this act shall
not be deemed to apply to any vessel
not required by law to be registered.
or enrolled, or licensed, and all acts
and parts of acts inconsistent with
the provisions of this are hereby re-
pealed. Approved, May 6, 1864.
Charles City intelligencer., 1864-07-14
After the |" Murphies. "

A species of grubs and bugs-new
in this region-have lately been OBJ
served in several potato patches in
this vicinity. and are proving very de-
structive wherever they tarry. The
bugs are striped and somewhat resem-
ble the species which attack vines,
only they are several times larger
The grubs grow to about half an inch
in length and are Of reddish color.
They are yoracious feeders and grow
to he very fat and plump. They use
up potato vines wherever they appear.
The bug is supposed to be the ilustri-
Gus projenitor OF the grub. We have
heard of no remedy except that Of
brushing them of. and killing them.
Several parts of Illinois are also in
tested with them. Hamilton Freeman.
Charles City intelligencer., 1864-07-14

embark On new Alabama, which
will, on that date, be completed. The
seamen Of the old Alabama will con-
time to receive pay, and form part ol
the crew of the new cruiser. Rumor
points to the steamer Rappahannock,
the ex-British war vessel, which stole
away from Sheerness to Calais.
The Paris correspondent Of the
Commercial says that Capt. Winslow
still claims Semmes as his prisoner
and will write to him to deliver him
self up, making it personal question
between officer and officer. Winslow
will send the other officers home
The men are released on parole to
never fight against the United States.
Semmes was astonished to find his
ship used up so soon, and cursed not
a little at the worthlessness Of English
guns and English ships. n7~ .-.r
The thunders of the Kearsarge's
guns will startle new echoes in Eu.
rope, and open new chapter in our
foreign relations which will require
firmness and prudence, and it will be
prudent this time to be firm. The act
of the Deerhound's yachting party in
securing Semmes will be promptly
brought into diplomacy, and our Brit.
ish cousins must disavow it. The
only pity is that we'll directed shot
from the Kearsargc did not sink the
Deerhound and all the hands on her,
British as we'll as rebel, including
Semmes. The arrangement was made
at Cherbourg with the Captain of the
yacht Deerhound to go out and wit
ness the fight, and rescue Semmes il
he were defeated.
The Navy Department is in ecstacy
over the news Of the destruction ol
the Alabama. They have hung out
their big flag, made Captain Winslo~
a Commodore, held half holiday, and
been in a general state of exultation
The value of the Alabama is said te
be half million Of dollars. This
amount, according to custom in such
cases, will be given to the officers and
crew of the conquering vessel.
Charles City intelligencer., 1864-07-14

CHERBoURG.-This1great naval sta
tion of France, is on a peninsula jut-
ting into the English channel, nearly
opposite the British ports of South
ampton and Portsmouth,, across the
channel, there about so miles wide.
Its ample roadstead where 400 vessels
of the largest burden may fiud refuge
from storms, is formed by the world
famous brcak-water, constructed at a
cost Of $4,000, 900, aud nearly 70
years in building. ..a a.-
Charles City intelligencer., 1864-07-14

GEN. HOOKER ALIVE AND NOT WOUND.
Ep.-The report sent from Nash
vile, that Gen. Hooker was wounded
in the rcpulse at Kcnesaw Mountain,
and the report of his death subsequent
ly published in the Nashville Union
prove to have been incorrect. The
Nashville Union of July lst announ.
ces by authority that Gen. Hooker
was not even wounded, aud is call
right" 1t was Brig. Gen. Harker
who was wounded aud afterwards
died. Ef< .... - .... 'I' "a
Charles City intelligencer., 1864-07-14
FARM FOR SALE.
-

The undersigned offers for sale an improved
Farm of ninety acres, situated in Ulster town
ship. Floyd county, adjoining the homestead
Of John Chapman. On the Farm there ia q
good, new, log house, and ten acres are now
in crops and enclosed with good rail fence.
Included in the ninety acres are ten acres OF
good grove timber. The remaining eighty
acres comprise the very best quality of prairie
land. The whole will be sold at q moderate
price, and time granted for portion of the
purchase money. PEIER Rose.
Information respecting the Farm can be OBJ
tanned by inquiring at the office Of q. q. &
r. G.. Reiniger. 2Su
Charles City, July 7, 1864.
Charles City intelligencer., 1864-07-14

A heavy thunderstorm passed over
this part of Iowa ON Wednesday eve
ming of last week, accompanied by a
strong wind which some of the time
amounted almost to a tornado. Its
course was from northwest to south
east. Fences were blown down in
many places, and in some instances
buildings were unroofed or over.
thrown. Corn and other crops were
prostrated, but none is believed to be
seriously injured.
Charles City intelligencer., 1864-07-14

Gen. Harkcr. Of Shcrman's COM
mand, who was recently mortally
wounded, was born in New Jersey. in
1887, and graduated at West Point in
1858. He was an able and brave off
Ger, and his death was the result Of
his fearless daring in rushing up to
charge tho rebel works at the head Of
his command. a.. ........... .... ...
Charles City intelligencer., 1864-07-14
INpEpExpENcE, June %, 1858.

duty owe TO humanity, to say to you, that
| have used individually and in my family,
DIR. Guysott's Yellow Dock and Sarsaparilla,
and from the use of it l find it answers all
purposes for which it is intended. Lately
have been brought very near the grave from
a diseased liver, and from the use of this in
valuable medicine have been most signally
relieved An eminent physician, the other
day, remarked in my presence, that he con-
sidered this medicine as the very best of all
the modern combinations. II this humble
testimony Of mine is of any use to you, you
are at liberty to use 1t in any way you may
think proper. X. E. b. BAYLOR.
Charles City intelligencer., 1864-07-14

President Lincoln has issued proc
lamation suspending the right of habeas
corpus and establishing martial law in
Kentucky. 1t lis said that trouble was
anticipated in the enlistment of slaves
and enforcement Of the draft.
Charles City intelligencer., 1864-07-14

Calls have been issued for 5000
volunteers from Massachusetts,, $4,000
from New York, and 29,500 from Penn
sylvania. The Massachusetts, men are
for garrison duty near Washington and
the others for repelling the rebel inva-
ders of MARYLAND.
Charles City intelligencer., 1864-07-14
TPuBLIc-No. 70.l
AN ACT relating TO appointments il

AN, ACT relating to appointments in
the naval service and courts.martial.
BE az enacted By The Senate and House
Of Representatives Of The United States Of
Anerica an Congress assembled, That
hereafter all appointments in the vol
unteer, naval service of the United
States. above the rank of acting mas
ter, shall be submitted to the Senate
for confirmation, in the same way and
manner % appointments in the regu.
lar navy are required to be submitted
Sec. 2. And be ii further enacted,
That naval courts-martial shall have
power to sentence officers who shall
absent themselves from their com.
mands without leave to be reduced to
the rating of ordinary seamcn.
Approved, May l6, 1864.
Charles City intelligencer., 1864-07-14

Brigadier General Samuel A. Rice
died at his home in Oskaioosa on the
9th inst. from the effects of wounds
and exposure in Gen. SteePs recent ex-
pedition.