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Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-09-28

The News, of jackson, Miss, is elo-
quent against negro suffrage, as fol-
lows:
"We have emancipated the negro,
we are determined that he shall be pro-
tected in his freedom, receive full and
fair compensation for his labor, be pro-
tected in his right of property, educate
his children, if he chooses but make
him our equal-never, never, never !
That must be done by some enemy
more relentless than the unfortunate
people of the South have heretofore
encountered, either in the field or at
Washington. A subdued people may
have no rights but proud people,
though vanquished, cannot aid in their
own degradation. That must be done
by others"
Now, the people of Vermont, Maine,
and Massachusetts are about as proud
as any recorded in history, and certain,
ly have as much to be proud of ; but
they allow negroes to vote on precise
ly the same terms as white men, and
do not appear to be in the least degra
ded by it. Besides, even in Missis
sippi negro is allowed to pray to the
common Lord of all, and to aspire to a
place in the many mansions of the Uni
versal Father in Heaven just the same
as white man. Will The News ex
plain whether the white man of Mis-
sissippi is or is not degraded by this
form of negro equality2
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-09-28
The Plan is Simple /!

The name of each article offered for sale-as
"Gold Hunting Watch" "Gold Oval Band
Bracelet, Pearl Breastpin and Ear drops"
Gold Enameiled Ring Silver Plated
Cake Basket" &c. is written on card and
enclosed in sealed envelope these envelopes
are then placed in drawer am well mixed !;
then as an order is received, with twenty. five
cents for return postage and other charges,
Of the cards or certificates is taken at ran
dom and sent by first mail To the customer
who giH see at once what he can get for One Dol
ar. If he is pleased with his fortune he can
forward the money according to directions on
the certificate and secure the prize. If the
article awarded should be unsuited to the pur-
chaser-as for example, a set of Pearl Ear
Drops and Breastpin to a young man who
could not wear them. and had no one 10 gre
them to-we will send any other article on the
catalogue of equal price which may be preferr-
ed. Or if, for any reason, you choose to- ven
ture no further, then You can let the matter
drop where ii is and spend no more. Exnine
carefully our Catalogue
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-09-28
A Romantic Story.

That such town as Stratford should
afford anything in the way of roman
tic personal histories was hardly to be
expected, but the subjoined story is
authentic, as well as interesting
At the commencement Of the present
century young man made his appear
ance in the village, and spent a few
weeks at the tavern which then exist
ed to afford shelter to. stage-coach
travellers. Whence he came and what
was his business, none could guess.
Directly opposite the,tavern stood the
small cottage and the forge of a black
smith named Folsom. He had a daugh-
ter who was the beauty of the village,
and it was her fortune to captivate the
heart of the young stranger. He told
his love, said that he was from Scot
land, that he was travelling incog., but
In confidence gave her his real name,
claiming that he was heir to a large
fortune. She returned his love, and
they were married. A few weeks
thereafter the stranger told his wife
that he must visit New Orleans he
did SO, and the gossips of the town
made the young wife unhappy by their
disagreeable hints and jeers. In
few months the husband returned, but
before week had elapsed he received
large budget of letters, and told his
wife that he must at once return to
England, and must GO alone. He took
his departure, and the gossipers had
another glorious opportunity to make
a confiding woman wretched. To all
but herself it was a clear case of
desertion /; the wife became a mother,
and for two years lived on in silence
and in hope. At the end of that time
letter was received by the Stratford
beauty from her husband, directing her
to go at once to New York with her
child, taking nothing with her but the
clothes she wore, and embark in a ship
for her home in England. On her ar
rival in New York, she found ship
splendidly furnished with every con-
venience and luxury for her comfort,
and two servants ready to obey every
wish that she might express. The
ship duly arrived in England, and the
Stratford girl became mistress of SUI
perb mansion, and, as the wife of
baronet, was saluted by the aristocra-
cy as Lady Samuel Sterling. On the
death of her husband many years ago,
the Stratford boy succeeded to the IT,
tie and wealth of his father; and in
the last edition of the "Peerage and
Baronetage,' he is spoken of as the is
sue of Miss Folsom, of Stratford,
North America" When the late Pro-
fessor Silliman visited England, some
years since, he had the pleasure of
meeting Lady Sterling at a dinner par
ty, and was delighted to answer her
many questions about her birthplace
in Connecticut.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-09-28
A California Congressman

At Chico, in California, Mr.. Bowles,
of The Springfield Republican, lately
took supper with Gen. Bidwell, one of
the pioneers Of the Pacific coast, and
now member of Congress elect. He
came out young drover from Mis-
souri, in lS4l as one of secret filibus-
tering party, who intended to get up
a revolution against Mexico, and join
California to the then lone star repub-
lie of Texas. The scheme was fruit
less, but General Bidwell became the
owner of one Of the famous Spanish
grants of land in the richest part of
this valley, and now has farm of
10000 of it's acres, of which $4,000
are under cultivation. His crop of
wheat was $4,000 bushels in 1868
from 900 acres of land, or at the ave-
rage rate of 40 bushels to the acre.
This is poorer grain year, and his
wheat will average but 80 bushels per
acre. The general average of the val
ley is 50 bushels. Of barley and oats,
his other principal crops, he usually
harvests so bushels to the acre. His
garden and orchard cover 200 acres
A large fourishg mill is among his
concerns, and its product is the favor
ite brand of the State. Gen. Bidwel
still seems a young man, is fresh AND
handsome and of winning manners
bachelor, and intends to keep house
in Washington during his Congress
sional term.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-09-28

During the Revolutionary war, and
when the male population of town
in this section was nearly all away to
the scene of action, misfortune be.
fell the wife Of one Of the absent ones,
in the shape of the old cows non-ap.
pearance at night, and consequently
the good dame lost milking. And
yet when morning dawned the truant
failed to appear Just then a messen-
ger came to bring her the tidings of
her husbands death. Throwing up
her hands, while the tears streamed
down her cheeks, she cried in an afllict-
ed drawl: "Oh dear me my troub-
les have come upon me at once. The
old co'o lay ont all last night, and now
Bates he's dead !"-Mrtden Recorder.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-09-28
Charles City, Iowa, Sept. %, 1866
Newspaper Men.

Newspaper men have carried off the
lions share in foreign appointments
within the last five years. Gen. Fitz
Henry Warren has just been appointed
minister to Guatemala. Mr.. Harvey
is minister at Lisbon, Mr.. Bigelow at
Paris, Mr. Pike at the Hague, Mr..
Fogg, until recently, at Berne, Mr..
Hale, of the Boston Advertiser, is con-
sui general in Egypt, succeeding the
late Mr.. Thayer of the N. Y. Evening
Post, besides many other gentlemen
transferred from the press to consulates
or legations. Nor is it in this country
alone but all over the world that Jour-
nalists have become foreign agents Of
their respective governments. Mr..
Tassara, the Spanish ambassador at
Washington, was formerly connected
with journalism and parliamentary life
at Madrid, and Mr.. Limburg, son-in-
law Of Gen. Cass, lately ambassador
of the Netherlands in this country,
once edited a modest journal in Hol-
land. Literature has also been strong
ly lyrepresented abroad. Mr.. Hawthorne
was for several years our consul at
Liverpool. Mr.. Motley is our minister
in Austria, and NJ. Marsh in Italy. In
England and France there are a num-
Der of literary and scientific men in
the foreign service. Mr.. James, the
English novelist, was for many years
English consul at Venice, and after
ward, until his death, at Norfolk, Vir-
ginia. Sir Robert Herman Schom-
burgk, German by birth, and one of
four brothers who are all eminent as
explorers of remote countries,
is British consul in East India.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-09-28

"LEr IT SrIpE"-A gentleman from
the rural district called upon one of
our ministers a few days ago, to tie
the hymeneal knot. "Where is your
lady?" observed the divine. 90, she's
down at the - house" "Have you
the license 2" continued the minister.
"Well | have boss :" said rural, hand
ing over the document "This seems
to be all right, and" "But, sir,r in
terrupted rural, "my gal don't believe
it, and vows she won't let me sleep
with her until get minister to tie
the knot" Ourreverend friend laugh
ed, put on his hat and accompanied
the candidate for matrimony. Arriv-
ing at the appointed place, the ceremo-
MES were proceeded with, without in
terruption, until the question was pro-
pounded to the lady, "Will you love,
honor and obey" She looked very Sc
rious for moment, and then said, I" If
it won't affect my right to hold him,
III just waive that point" Let it slide,
Captain" shouted the excited candi-
date, shell yield that point by and
by" Amidst a general laugh the min
lister pronounced them man and wo-
man, husband and wife.--Bxreau I'LL.
Republican. ....-s ..s
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-09-28

New Temperance Paper.

The Temperance Platforw is the nam,
of neat little paper published at Du
bu1ue. The following are the princi
pal "planks" of the sTemperanc,
Platform ;" -..g has.
! Total Abstinence ftom all thai
will intoxicate. N -
2. The Dissemination of such liter
ature in Families and Sunday Schools
as will educate the young in the prin
ciples of Temperance and nclp to guard
them against temptation and ruin si
8 The efficient organization and
cooperation of all friends of Total Alb.
stinence.
4. Active and Untiring Efforts to
Prevent the Increase of lntemperance
and to Reform the Incorporate.
5. The Enactment and enforcement
of wise and practicable Laws for the
suppression of lntemperance. ...
6. The election of sound Temper
ance men to all Offices of Trust and
Profit. .a
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-09-28

a VALUABLE SEcREr.-The Scientific
American says: "The unpleasant
odor produced by perspiration is fire.
quently the source of vexation to per.
sons who are subject to it. Nothing
is simpler than to remove this odor
much more effectually than by the ap.
plication of such onguents and per.
fumes as are in use. 1t is only neces-
sary to procure some of the compound
spirits of ammonia and place about
two table-spoonfulls in basin of wa
ter. Washing the face, hands and
arms with this, leaves the skin as clean
sweet and fresh as one could wish
The wash is perfectly harmless and
very cheap. 1t is commended on the
authority Of an experienced physician
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-09-28

On Thursday night the treasury OF
Hardin county, at Eldora, was entered
by burglars and the safe blown open
and robbed of $l2, 900 in legal tender
notes, greenbacks, and T-30 bonds and
revenue stamps. Parties were imme.
diately sent out in search of the rob-
bers, who are believed to be known.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-09-28

CALIFORNIA The California State
election passed off quietly. The vote
was light. The principal districts re.
turn Union men to the Legislature
San Francisco elects seven of the peo
pies independent Union members, and
seven democrats. The vote was 1900
less than last November. The result
is regarded as unfavorable to J:B
Follansbee and J. G. Phelps, both as.
pirants to succeed McDougal in the
United States Senate, and hoping to
secure delegation from the city.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-09-28

Two highway robbers stopped and
robbed farmer who was driving on
his way home, near Dyersville, on Sat
urday night. Officers are after the
scoundrels. They presented pistols al
the heads of himself and son, and de.
manded their money or their lives
They got over Sl00. ...
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-09-28

What is the difference between an
instrument for taking an observation
of the sun, and your mother sister in
breeches? One is a scrtat and the
other an un-sersd-aum. A premium is
claimed for this pun as the worst ever
produced.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-09-28
4ostru.
Summer is Gone.
BY CLARA AUGUSTA


Across the fields the cleaning gold
Of Autumn stealeth slow
The naples flush with crimson heat
The sumach's fervid glow =
The morning airs are damp and cool.
At night the skies are gray
The wildwood silence tells the tale
Sweet Summers gone away.
We miss the birds that sapg in June
We miss the sweet Tipped aowsrsa-.
We miss the soft airs of the sonth--
We miss the long slow hours
Those autumn days are all too short,
Though brilliant in decay
Their very brilliance saddens us
For Summer gone away.
The frost-weed blooms by the road
The nuts in forest shades
Drop one by one /; and asters pale
Hide in the woody glades--
The mornings shorter, and the sun
Falls with a slanting ray,
All Nature tells us mournfully
That Summers gone away.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-09-28

A forty-day husband, on whom the
memory of the honeymoon already
seems to have become powerless, wants
to know why his wife is like small
pie. Do you give it up? Because,
says the unieeling wretch, she is nOac
a little tart.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-09-28

Charming Simplicity" Araminta,
said Sophia to her sister, why do you
kiss that saucy lover of yours so of
ten 2" "Sophia, love-" replied the in
nocent maiden, it's because l like Ia.
cheekn
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-09-28

1t is a question for the consideration
of the medical faculty, whether pa.
tients suffering from q deficiency Of
iron in the blood might not be benefit
ed by the use of steel punches as al
habitual beverage. da
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-09-28

1t doesn't follow that, because we
have taken perilous step, we ought
to retrace it. She wasn't wise old
woman who crossed a bridge, and. on
being told that it was labeled dan.
gerous," turned, and recrossed it in all
haste.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-09-28

"Steel your heart" said consider
ate father to his son, for you are go
ing now among some fascinating girls"
81 would much rather steal theirs,
says the unpromising young man.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-09-28

What is the difference between q
bather at Newport and Boston blue
stocking? One dips into the Atlantic
daily, and the other into the Atlantic
MonthlY.n
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-09-28

The Canadian authorities have paid
to the banks at ST. Albans, Vermont,
the amount deposited with the authori-
ties upon the arrest Of the raiders.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-09-28

What is the difference between a
couple Of Mermaids and Summer and
Autumn The former are two Sea.
daughters, and the latter two Seasons
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-09-28

INA, has aunty got bees in her
MOUTH" "No; why do you ask 7"
"Cause Capt. Jones caught hold OF
her, and said he was going to take hon,
ey from her lips and she said, Well.
make haste" @
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-09-28
Only One Dollar

will be charged for any article on our list, and
this sum the purchaser need not pay until he
knous uhat he is TO get! This plan accords with
the method recently become so popular for
disposing of large stocks of Jewelry and SINH
lar productions.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-09-28
American Manufacture,

and therefore greatly superior to the goods
imported from abroad and hawked about as
the cheapest ever sold. The simple duty on
imported goods, and the high premium on Gold
(all foreign bills are payable in gold amount
to more than the entire cost of many of the
articles afforded by us to the public. To ia.
cilitate the sale ..-. ....,
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-09-28

A persons character depends good
deal upon his briging up. For in
stance, y man who has been brought up
by the police seldom turns out respecta-
bic.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-09-28

What the miscegenationists propose
to present 70 the world of taste and
fashion. A nep set of ooi0rs.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-09-28
The Grand Lodge Of Good Templars

The Grand Lodge Of Good Templars,
at it's recent session in this State, took
decisive action on the challenge thrown
out by the Liquor Dealers Convention,
and will be likely to give them more
than they bargained for
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-09-28

Josh Billings is going to publish a
volume of facetia. 1t will be q great
book, by Josh
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-09-28

A good chorus for man who sleeps
in the fields. "Too-rural Too-rural
Too-rural-l-lay
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-09-28
BREMER HOUSE,
wAyIRLY. IOWA.

G. g. KEkNEf, fhOfhIEION. n.
This House ia located In the business part OF The City,
PAVEMENT 70 the Railroad Dep0t-
0mnbss and hggage Wagon always on band . con
sey Passengers and Baggage 10 and fom the Cars free
Stages start from this House for oil poin North. East
and West ~ O'Clock A. n. IL
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-09-28

Why is printer like hunting dog!
Because he sets, points, and keeps the
sAoOting-stsck at work.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-09-28

What is the best tune for black
smith 20 play? Old sledge.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-09-28

Can a man keep his feet dry when
he has a creak in his boots?
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-09-28
Watch Department.

800 Gents Patent Lever Gold Hunting Case sseto $500
800 Gents Detach'd Lever Cold Hunting Case. 40 IFS
400 Gents Swiss Gold Hunting Case ....... 30 100
100 ladies' Gold and Enameled Hunting Case. 80 so
800 Cent Patent Lever Silver Haunting Case. 30 90
400 Gents Det Lever silver Hunting Case =. so SIS
900 Gents Detached Lever Silver Open Face. 90 so
200 Gents Patent Lever Silver Open Face 25 60
800 Gents Swiss Silver. lS- 20
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-09-28

Great Eggotists. Hens that lay al
the year round DE-
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-09-28

It is said that the richest women in
Nevada are the Washoe.tU0msM.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-09-28

Why is a crowbar like an inquisi
tive person! Because it's pryer.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-09-28
Gold Pens and Pencils.
Remember the Plan /!

In oil cases we charge for forwarding the
Certificate, postage. and doing the business,
the sum Of Ticeaty.f fee Cents, which must be in
closed In the order. Five Certificates will be
sent for 81; eleven for 81 thirty for $5
sixty-five for SO; one hundred for SIS.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-09-28

An appropriate place for spirit-rap'
ping. Table Rock.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-09-28

DLANKS Of all kinds printed aud for sale
ID at the Intelli2spcer of1cs.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-09-28
Agents are Wanted

Throughout the Country to operate for MS. A
large cnmpensation will Do paid. Send for
terms, &C., enclosing stamp.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-09-28
FREMONT HOUSE,
STEWART HOUSE.

Corner of State and Washington Streets.
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. =
This uouse Ia being remodeled and refur-
Sished is conveniently located for business
nen being near the Post Office, Board of
Trade, and the Wholesale business of the city.
Also, convenient TO all places Of Amusement
Idjoining Crneby's Opera House, and near to
Col. Woods Museum and Mcvicker's Theatre.
Eo. pains will be spared to make this House a
tlparable place to stop at, Il.
- MUNGER s JENKINS.
y9 80 Proprietors.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-09-28

Agents FOR THE ISrEIiiCEScER:
n. Pettingnl 4 Co, Newspaper Advertising Agents
81 Park Row, New York.
n. Scriven, General Advertising Agent, 63 Dear
IN Street, Chicago.
Nebraska advertiser., 1865-09-21

According to the Richmond Republi.
can the Virginia Gold Mines are likely
10 ran CUT a. ~ell as those Of Calitcr-
MIA
Gen SaAton. Assistant Commissioner
Of the Freedman's Bureau for South Car
china. reports the murder. by natives. Of
Capt. Hall, and an attempt on the life of
Gen. Wilder. Two agents Of the Bureau
have been notified TO leave or their lives
would be taken. No doubt these mSr
dertng scions of chiyalry think. with the
Nebraska Democracy, tia. our Govern.
ment is a "desPOtism verse than that Of
Russia"
The Republicans os Massachusetts
have nominated for Governor. Alex. H.
Bullock. for Lieut.. Gov. A. 81. Clafn.
The President has ordered a re.exam-
ina:ion of the Kansas Branch Of the
Pacific Railroad. before any Government
bounty is paid to the Company.
An order was promulgated from the
War Department on the 18Th to muster
out Of service about forty regiments. bat.
%saliOns and batteries. The l96th Ohio
Eufantry-which has many friends in this
sections among the number.
A curious case Of miscegenation has
recently occurred in South Carolina
Capt. E. J. Scanlin, of the 18Th cOlored
troops, stationed at BufOrd, has been
uied. convicted and sentenced by courl
martial to be dismissed the service for
cohabiung with and afterwards marry.
ing a colored woman Of bad repute. Sen.
tence has been affirmed by General Gil.
more, commanding the department, ia q
general order. Copperhcsd journals Of
Nebraska please copy, and then denOunce
The government under which this right,
Gus act was committed.