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Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-07-21
soldiers Orphans Home.

Hon. ]. A. Parvin has the following
in a recent number of the Muscatine
Journal in regard to the Orphans
Home:
The Orphans Home, located ut Far
mington, Van Buren county. has been
in operation about one year, and now
has 90 children there, every one having
lost his father in the late rebellion. The
house Will accommodate 100 children
when all the rooms are sufficiently fur
nished, The reyuast OF mothers to
have their children taken ut the Home
are numerous, and many more than can
be accommodated at the present Home.
1t is the opinion ot the General Agent,
Rev. =. =. Ingalls, that there are 10
900 children, orphans of soldiers, i'm the
State OF Iowa. How many of these will
be sent TO the Home Is conjecture, prob
ably | 900 OF them. Then it will take
ten such homes as the present one to
accommodate them. At the annual
meeting OF the Association, a committee
was appointed to select another one. or
more, homes, So that all can he taken
! care of, If possible. The object is to
iced, ciotllc and educate all the orphans
OF soldiers, and give them such moral
and Christian instruction as will make
them useful membeis OF society, and
lead them to happiness beyond the
tomb.
TO meet the increasing expenditure,
the meeting resolved to hold a Fair at
Marshalitown, on the 18th day of Au-
gust next. To make the Fair success
Will require the aid of all who love our
Union and feel that we are indebted to
those brave men who perIed and for
fcited their lives in defense of that I'm
ion. To educate their orphans and fit
them for usefulness, is the least we can
| do.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-07-21

To CHICAGO AND THE RAILROADS.
The Chicago Repubticon publishes a
sensible article, telling Chicago and the
railroads that now the war is over. and
the Mississippi opened, it is about time
to stop the exorbitancies by which they
have been getting rich at the expense
OF the people of the Northwest. ItQives
a timely warning to railroad companies
for their injustice In taking advantage
OF the people Of the Northwest during
the blockade of the Mississippi by the
war. it says truly that shippers to the
seaDoard have experienced great annoy
ahce IN getting freight forwarded, and
dafinH the past season nearly every par
" who shipped freight, sustained a
heavy loss by his property being de-
talned. In some cases large quantities
OF provisions and other produce was
over FOUR months on the way between
the West and the seaboard. We would
also warn the same lines that the cxor-
bitant rates charged by them last win
ter will not be submitted to in the fu-
ture. The restoration of commerce be-
tween the North and South will enable
the Northwest, or large portion of it,
TO send its products to the seaboard yiu
the Mississippi river to New Orleans,
and from thence to New York and Bos-
ton at much less cost and on shorter
time than it did to ship through Chica-
go ria rail last season. - Darenport
Democrat.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-07-21
Iowa Central Railroad,

The delegation appointed by the rail-
road Convention held in this city on
the 27th of April, to visit st. Louis and
confer with the officers of the North
Missouri Railroad Company and the
Chamber of Commerce of that city,
have returned and bring with them
very encouraging reports of the man
ner in which they were received and
the disposition of the capitalists of st.
Louis toward the project of construct
ing grand trunk road through Iowa,
thus connecting st. Louis and st. Paul
1t is now patent to everybody that all
that is necessary for the people along
the proposed route of the Iowa Central
road to do, is to raise stock enough to
grade and tie the road; that accom-
plishcd, we are assured that there will
be no dllhculty in negotiating for the
iron and rolling stock. There was a
railroad meeting in Union Hall last
evening at which the delegation sub
mitted their report to the citizens. We
are sorry that we are not able to give it
in this issue of our paper--it will appear
next week. In the meantime, we hope
that the officers of the company will
take immediate steps to swell the sub
scription list to the proper size, and that
the people of the county will respond
Literally TO the call and do il immedi-
ately. There Is not a shadow of a doubt
but that we can secure the location of
the road through Oskaloosa, if we will
do as much as others propose to do, for
the reason that ours is the only direct
route, and 1t is more practicable than
any other that can be selected. We
cannot afford to lie still in the matter.
There is but one hundred and i've miles
OF road to build to connect OskaloOsa
with Macon City. The North Missouri
Company has already provided for
about sixty miles of this distance, leav-
ing but forty-tive to be built by Mahas-
ka and counties between her and the
Missouri line. That this matter can be
settled Immediately and the road put in
operation within eighteen months is
certain, and only requires the earnest
cooperation OF our property holders
More OF this anon.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-07-21

ID. >. W.-Tbe contract has been let
TO finish the Dubuque $. w. II. II. to
Cedar Kapids: The track is already laid
mlle west OF the depot here and only
four miles remain to basompIeted. The
grading has been done Some time. the
ties are all on the ground and the work
VIII, at all events, be completed within
the time specified. Mr.. Farley has also
contracted for an additional engine and
several cars. In this connection we are
pleased to state that the road was never
In more prosperous condition. It's
completion to the Rapids will give the
people here and elsew here on the line
OF this road another, outlet to Chicago
and the East. linn Co. Reyi4ter. June
3otb,
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-07-21
The Mitten.

The bulldog barks on the top of the hill;
And the lambs are skipping in glee:
But I'm sad as the dickens--I am
My gal give the mitten to me.
All, where will go and what will do!
l feel like crazy bee
by thunder I'll light I'll lick any boy
That says the word mltten to me.
I'm really maa-be dogged if aint!
1 swear will kill any she;
III slathcr and slash--f'll murder that GAL
BY thander She shant mitten mel
No, won't do that--I'll spite her-I will!
III hang my self on big tree:
And then she viii cry-she'll die in remorst
For giving the mitten to me.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-07-21
Iowa State AGRICULTURAL Fair,

The Iowa State Agricultural Society
have issued their premium list for the
annual fair, which is to take place this
year at Burlington, on the Goth, eth,
18th and 18th days of September next.
The list Is the most liberal and compre-
hensive one ever issued by this pros
porous Society, and onght to attract q
generous response from the farmers and
manufacturers Of Iowa and adjoining
States. The offerings for horses, cattle
and sheep are particularly liberal aud
discreet, tue maximum for the former
being $50, for cattle $50, and for sheep
$50. Agricultural machinery IL also
dealt with literally. The fair will be
held on the grounds of the Dcs Moines
County Agricultural Society, the same
place as last year. They are located
about one and half miles west Of the
business center of Burlington. They
comprise thirty acres. There are five
hundred stalls for cattle and horses, and
generous number Of pens for sheep
and swine. Several large and commo-
dious halls afford ample room aud pro-
lection for the exhibition Of all products
OF the garden, the dairy, the orchard
anu line ort industry. A splendid half
mile track, fifty feet wide, will afford
abundant opportunity for the trial Of
speed and endurance Of horses, sc, &c.
At no time since the organization Of
the Society have SO complete and con-
Nenicnt arrangements been perfected
for successful exhibition. Arrange
menis have been made with the rail-
roads, packet companies, onnibusses,
hotel keepers, &c, for liberal terms Cd
exhibitions aud Attendants upon the fair;
and the managers will show themselves
active, in season and ont of season, to
make the exhibition satisfactory in ev-
cry respect to all who contribute To It's
success. All information can be OBJ
tanned BY addressing the Secretary, DIR.
J. NJ. Shaiier, Jefferson county, Iowa.
Chicago 2riJa.ae.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-07-21

TARIFF on MESSAGES TO EUROPE
While the Atlantic Telegraph Company
propose charging S1o9 for message OF
twenty words, the Russo American
Overland Telegraph Company propose
70 send messages OF twenty-five words
between London and New York, ria
Berita, st. Petersburg, &C.. for So
we shail need the sound competition Of
halfa dozen lines TO bring the prices
within bounds of reason. When a ,nes.
sage of twenty oftweuty-f five words can
DO sent to Europe for SIS, we shall have
got TO something like fair basis for
honest commerce. Meanwhile. ft NAV
occur TO most people that none OF TIE
lines are as yet In operation.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-07-21

MARRYIEd FOR SHow.--In the fol-
lowing we find displayed volume of
honest and wholesome good sense
" Put a pin In here" good swains and
lovers.
ITO the question often asked of
young men why they do not marry, we
sometimes hear the reply, am not
able TO support wife, In one case in
three perhaps this may be so; but as a
general thing, the true reply would be-
am not able to support the style in
which l think my wife ought TO live.
In this again we see false view Of
marriage, q looking TO an appearance in
the world, instead Of union with a
loving woman for her own sake.
There are very few men OF industri-
ous habits, who cannot maintain q wife
if they are willing to live economically,
and without reference to the opinion Of
the world. The great evil Is, they are
not content to begin life hunibly, to re-
tire together into an obscure position,
and together work their way In the
worid-he by industry in his calling,
and she by dispensing with prudence
the money that he earns. But they
must stand out and attract the. atten-
ton of Others by fine inouses and fine
clothes.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-07-21

ANEW RAILROAD COMPANY ORoAN-
IzED.--On Thursday of last week new
railroad company was organized In thls
city, which viii! be known as the Cedar
RAPIDS and ~. Paul Railroad Company.
The following named gentlemen were
elected Directors of the said Company !:
>: Y: Bever, John Weare, J. F. Ely and
w. "; Walker, OF Cedar Rapids; and
>. w. Iraer, 9. II. Ccnklin, J. III. Wat
son and f.. Brown, Of Vinton.
On the vote for officers the folIowip~
named gentlemen were elected. Fnr
President, Geo. Green. orCedar Rapids !.
for Vice President, J.W, Traer, ofVin.
TON for Treasurer, sc. Beyer, Of Cedar
kapids. Sednr Rapids Timer.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-07-21

THE population of Linn county. Ia.
wa, taken last winter, as we iearn from,
the Marion Register. Is q $50, o? whom,
Sill are voters, and 2,s27 arc militin
men. There are 10 negroes in tbr conn
T. - ualet and Is fernaie..
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-07-21

! A CONVICT EN- ROUTE TO STATE PRIs-
ON browns HIMsELF.--Our readers
will recOllect that William Presho was
convicted at the last term of the Circuit
Court in AIalnakee County, of horse
stealing, and in consideration of his
having served three years i'm the army
Judge Williams gave him light SEN
tence, three years in the state Peniten-
tiafy.l When the steamer on which he
was being carried to Fort Madison, was
near that place, he asked TO be allowed
to walk on the hurricane deck, and one
OF the men having him i'm charge ac-
companied him in his walk. Suddenly
when near the edge OF the deck, he
threw his manacied hands over the
neck OF the man who was guarding
him, and making u desperate leap lOr-
ward threw himself and the man into
the river. Both Were undoubtedly
drowned, rs neither OF them was seen
to rise afterwards. Sheriff Parker, OF
A.amakee county, offers 500 reward
tor his recovery, il found alive.-Mc-
GfcgOr NetOs.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-07-21

A WArEGFALL.-A m0rtifying but
ludicrous incident, says the Cincinnati
enquirer occurred on Saturday on 4th
street, near the Post Office. A lady OF
most expensive exterior was gliding
gracefully up the street when the net
work containing bunch OF hair at the
back OF the head became in some way
detached, and shocking TO relate, fell to
the ground, carrying along its hirsu.e
contents, which we believe is known in
fashionable parlance as the waterfall. "
The lady, who Immediately became
conscious of the catastrophe, paused,
blushed through the powder, etc., and
was In the act of STOPPING to recover her
head-gear, when an unmannerly dog,
OF the Scotch terrier species, mistaking
II probably for rat, pounced upon it,
seized 1t between his teeth, and COM
menced shaking the queer looking arti-
Gle with a vehemence that must have
placed his own neck in danger of disIo-
cation. The whole proceeding was so
irresistibly comica1, that ii excited the
merriment of the by-standers, who in
dulged IN an ungallant choral guffaw,
as the abashed fair one beat hasty re-
treat to the opposite corner, leaving her
waterfall a prize to the pestiferous
rstterrier.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-07-21
From the st. Louis Democrat
Railroad Communication With Iowa.

1t is with pleasure that we record the
presence in our midst of several promi,
nent citizens of Iowa, representing large
interests in that State, who come for
the purpose Of consulting with our pco.
pie upon the subject of securing more
intimate business relations. That which
suggests itself as n prime necessity 10
this end, is q direct railroad connection
and to this object more especially IL the
attention of the delegation turned. -
The early completion of the Main Line
Extension of the North Missouri road i:
q result particularly desired by the peo
pie of Southern and Central Iowa.
Nor are our own people indifferent to
this subject, as Is shown by the legisla
ton of last winter, wherein the State o
Missouri made most liberal grant tc
the North Missouri Company for tbs
the connection above spoken Of. There
can be no doubt whatever, that the pc
riod will be but brief before the North
Missouri line will be pushed through
Iowa, and the people ofthat State will
enjoy the opportunity of direct and
cheap communication from st. Louis,
and Southern market. We are high
ly gratified that the IOwans so fully APP
preciate its importance,
From this time forward the relations
of all kinds between the people Of Iowa
and Missouri are certain to be more in
innate and friendly than in the past.
Slavery no longer stands n wall Of parti-
tion between them, while tho develop
ment of their mutual resources Will
constantly tend to keep them together.
In many things they have IA community
of interests, and the sameness of their
institutions will secure at all times a
cheerful cooperation.
The people of this city especially have
reason to look with much interest to
the field of business enterprise which "a
railroad communication with Iowa
would open up. There IL no part of the
country where a larger share Of agricul-
tural wealth will be located, or where
more enterprise and business activity
may be expected to prevail. Our mer-
chants will do well TO give their closest
attention to the matter, being assured
beyond all contingency, that whatever
they may contribute In the way of ma
terial aid to secure an early railroad
communication with our Iowa neigh
bors, will all come back to them with
liberal interest. They could not make
a more profitable investment. They
will take much pleasure, we know, in
giving their representatives hearty
welcome and every encouragement in
their power.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-07-21
SULkY HORSE RAkEs

shall be able to supply these Rakes tie coming sea
son to all who will order in time. Dent walt til harvest
before parcbasng
r. T.. FRENCH. 4gent
C.iar rair.. In
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-07-21

KAILRoADs.--It il pretty certain now
that the Valley Railroad, pointing from
keokuk to Des Moines, will be coInplet-
cd to the station at, Monroe, Jasper
county, by the middle Of July. If the
road shall not reach the Capital by the
hrst OF January next, IL will, at the
worst, be within hailing distance
Ihestage route between its terminus and
town viii necessarily be short. In the
meantime, for reasons which are suffi.
GENTLY obvious, the NJ. Il M. r. r., com
ing from Davenport, will hardly permit
Itself to be beaten in the field Of com.
Peting enterprise. The distance from
Monroe to Des Moines by the surveyed
railroad route Is about twenty I've miles.
---Dcs Moines Register.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-07-21

WHAT DO WE Love A WOMAN FOR?
some one speaking of n beautiful girl
with enthusiasm, said he was almost I'm
love with her, though her understands
ingw wasby no means brilliant. "Pooh!"
said Gnthe, laughing, "as If love had
anything to do with understanding!
We love a girl for very different things
than understanding. We love her for
her beauty, her youth, her mirth, her
coniidingness, her character, with Its
faults, caprices, and heaven knows
what other indispensable charms; but
we DO not love her understanding. Her
mind we esteem, Gfit Is brilliantly and
II may greatly elevate her I'm our opin-
we already love. But her understands
ing is not that which awakens and in
flames our PASSIONS" What a brute
Gmtlie Wasf -
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-07-21

IowA.-Wo learn from Mrs. Secretary
Harlan, who has been so much engaged
in benevolent efforts In behalf OF tho
Union soldiers during the war, that the
State Of Iowa through her Sanitary
Commission from March LIST, 1864, to
March lst, 1865, paid into the North
western Branch of the United States
Sanitary Commission about 2l2. 900 cash
more than Michigan, Illinois, Wiscon.
SIN, and Minnesota together, during tho
same period; and that she furnished a
larger number OF packages o. sanitary
supplies than any o! the above States
except Illinois, aud was ahead Of ILL.,
nois until November, 1864. We also
learn that the State Of Iowa furnished
over twelve thousand more soldiers than
her qnota under all Government leyies.
The small draft there was owing to de.
iicient credits, which were afterwards
corrected 'PIshipg,on IateHigcnccr.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-07-21
u. S. 7-3O BOMBS

NHE ONLY GOVERNMENT LOAN NOW TO BE
u had at pas. Subscriptions received by
TOWNSEND & KNAPP.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-05-15

Y~THE CITIZENS OF THE 4TH WARD
uS are requested to meet at the Council
Chamber. CITY BALL, WEDNESDAY EVEN-
ING. at O'Clock. for the purp oss of nominating
candidates for the comm municipal election.
myl5 3tH
MTvO1ERs OF THE FIFTH WARD, AT
w. wTENTION.-A meeting of the voters Of thu
Csn;toI HGT VIII be held At Caspagls Building On
past sesep O'Clock. for the purpose OF forming a
cke 20 Dc voted for at the ensuing June election.
NFIo TIE "a Loyal VOTERS OF TIE SEQ
NS OND WAhD-An the LOYAL voters of the
Second Ward are reque sted to attend ms,tinr
to be held At at German Hall On iItS straaf nssr
street, on TUESDAY hvENING. 18th instant,
nom liz ations. INV IL S+s
0"THE YOUNG MEMS cRRIsTIIN 1s,-
Ill ( citation will hold their regular nnanttS,
meetins THIS Menesyl 1FIFING. at7k O'CLOCK,
at their rooms. No. .097th SIRE Arrangemsnts
will be made for the anniversary to be held in
PHILADELPHIA June 7'h. etrapgrs are invited
Members are requested to be punctaal
IL WARREN o ROATB. Recording Secretary.
N@TBY BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THa
IL Z LINCOLN NATIONAL MONU MENT AS
EGeIATIoN are rssIsst.d to V rsstnt tee Mayors
myl3.2t @. B. MOVES. Secretary,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-05-15
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
FROM PANAM A .

Effect Of the Presidents Assassination.
NEW YORK. May 15.-The steamer Ocean
Queen brings Panama dates to the 5th inst.
The news of the assassination OF the Presi-
dent was received on the lst, casting gloom
over the entire community. Meetings were
held at the American Consulate, and appro.
pirate resolutions were adopted.
The English war steamer Devastation and
U. S. sloop Cyane fired half hour guns.
General Sickles had public reception in
Bogota by President Murillo.
The U. S steamers Lancaster and Saranac
were at Acapulco on the Goth OF April.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-05-15
DROPOsALs FOR THE GRADING AND Paw
Il ING OF ~ STREET. FhOM TaE
CANAL BRI DGE TO THE FRONT
by J. G. STAFFORD & CO., Auctionsers.
PREEMPTORY SALE or A FRAME HOUSY
AND LOT IN THE BIRST WARD

Or MONDAY AFTERNOON; the I'D inst. at 8
ern part of Lot numbered 81. in Square Ne. 100.
fronting on the street IL feet l0s inches, and run
consists of Two-story Frame House, in good re-
pair, and under rent to q good tenant Ct twelve
dollars month
This property fronts 2Oth street west, near the
market, in . thriving nelshborhood wh ere prop
erty has largely enhanced in value. and will be
sid without reserve, az the owner is about to
leave the city.
Terms 500 cash at the time of sale; the residue
in s and II months. with interest secured by
deed of trust on the premises.
,Conveyancing and stamps at the cost of the pur-
chaser.