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Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-03-09
Tge yntelligenttr.
fr. GLORIOUS NEWS!
Gen. Phil. Sheridan Captures Gen. Early
AND HIS WHOLE COMMAND.
$4,000 Prisoners Taken {!
Our Forces Marching on Lynehburg.
% "'''. orrrcIAL. "'
~ i1" War Department, J
Washington, March s, 1865. I
lorrrcIAL.1

~ t1a War Department ]
Washington, March S, 1865. !
10 Major General Dir: " e.- e'.r e.sa~
The following dispatches in relation
to the reported defeat and capture O
Gen. Early by Sheridan and capture
Of Charlotte, have been received b,
this Department. Gen. Sheridan and
his force commenced their movement
last Monday, and were at Stauntor
when last heard from. Maj. Gen. Han
cock was placed in charge of the mid
die military division during the alb
sence of General Sheridan, with head
quarters at Winchester.
a-., Z. NJ. STANTON, Sec. of War.
City Point, Va, March 5th.
Hon. E. M Stanton, Sec'y of War:
Deserters who have come in this
morning report that Gen. Sheridan has
routed Early and captured Charlottes-
vile. They report four regiments hav-
ing gone from Richmond to reinforce
Early. ,s ..-, U. S. GRANT, 1t. Gen.
City Point, March 9th.
Hon. E. IA. Stanton
Deserters from every point of the
cnemy's lines confirm the capture of
Charlottesville by Sheridan. They say
he captured Gen. Early and nearly his
entire force, consisting of $4,000 men.
Four brigades were reported as being
sent to Lynchburg to get there before
General Sherman If possible.
e" U. S. GRANT, LIT. Gen.
City Point, March 6-lP.M.
Hon. E. M. Stanton: ..
Refugees confirm the statement of
deserters as to the capture of Early
and nearly his entire force. They say
it took place on Thursday between
Stanton and Charlottesville, and that
the defeat was total.
~ U. S. GRANT, It. Gen.
The N. Y. Times says that letter
from Winchester states that on the
25th ult., cavalry reinforcements and
pontoon trains arrived there, and on
the 9th Gen. Sheridan started with
about $4,000 cavalry, it is said to ope-
rate in the direction of Lynchburg.
Some say that Sherman and Sheridan
are to meet, and act together in that
direction. Gen. Hancock assumed
command at Winchester on the de-
parture Of Sheridan.
The panic in Richmond has spread
to the surrounding country, and farm
ers refuse to bring in supplies.
Herald's army Of the Potomac dis
patch says that every fresh batch of
rebels that comes within our lines re-
iterates the statement made by pre-
vious ones, that the rebels are prepar-
ing to evacuate both Richmond and
Petersburg.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-03-09
CONUNDRUMS.

Why Is love like ducks FOOT Ans.-Be-
cause 1t often lies hidden In the breast.
What IL the difference between a summer
dress In winter and an extracted tooths Ans
One IL tooth In, (too thin the other tooth
out. .t . ... ........ ....r
What beams often fall on mems heads with
out hurting themf Ans.-Sunbeams.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-03-09
For the Boys and Girls Column
Cg.nLzs CIrr, March 6, 1865.

CHARLES CRY, March 6, 1865.
To the lntelligncer Boys:
herewith send you the answer to S. . eng
ma in No 9.
Gold is the most valuable metal Lincoln il
tho most prominent man in our country to-
day Ohio Is great sovereign State !; goodness
is virtue everyone ought to possess giee is a
brilliant and popular kind of music shield is
an implement of ancient warfare gin is kind
Of spirituous liquor. My ~hole is Shedd's
singing school. CARL.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-03-09

Sherman is doing heavy business
in cotton. Ten thousand bales are, the
result of his combinations at Charles.
ton. A Richmond paper has report
that he got one hundred thousand al
Columbia. Ham. 70 t s.a4
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-03-09
For the Boys and Girls c
A REBUS.

Entire and unaided, behold
A beautiful color. stand;
In the Spring l am lavishly spread
BY our Makers bounteous hand.
Nv name In oft given 10 fruit
That Is wholly unfit 10 be eat
To tall. awkward youth. who can't fint
A place for his hands or his feet.
A letter now add to my name,
+ On your tables sometimes I am seen.
BY many am liked very much.
But there's dishes far better, I ween.
-". SALLY.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-03-09

Trade is springing up quite brisk on
the Colorado river, in Arizona. Five
steamers are constantly running and
the Mormons are building large ware
houses at the head of navigation.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-03-09

Rebel deserters who arrived al
Newbern report Kinston and Colds.
boro as being fortified by order Of
Lee. who says the latter place must
be held Ut oil hazards. .g fr. q
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-03-09
CHARLES CRY, March Z. lS65

CHARLES CIrY, March z, 1856.
7b the Eatelzigeneer Boys: -
herewith send you the answers to some OF
the puzzles in No. 0.
The answer to the riddle IL clam, lam.
The answer to the rebus Is rats, tars, star, arts
Yours truly, TIN.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-03-09

An Irishman being asked by his master If
he had counted all Inc pigs, replied that he
had counted them all but one lively little
porker, which ran about so that no could
not count it. - ---
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-03-09

DIR Funklin said good kick out of doors
was better than all the rich uncles in the world.
A young man left to his own exertions, driven
out to stem the tide of fortune. will rise to an
eminencs to which affinence and luxury can.
not elevate him.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-03-09

Inauguration Day was observed in THU
place by holding a meeting at the Baptist
church and Offering prayers for the President
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-03-09
AN ENIGMA.

am composed of 10 letters. 'kf
Ny I, 2, 6, is part Of the human body.
My4, 8, 9. 7, il always passing US.
Ny s, 8. 9, is what boys should never do.
My 10, ID largo body Of water.
My whole il what all business men should
understand. TIN.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-03-09

For the Boys and Girls Column.
ARITHMET1CAL PUZZLE.
Supposing log is II feet long, ~ inches In
diameter at one end, and 24t inches at the
other, to be rolled on smooth surface till it
completes circle. What will be the dame
ter of the circlel q.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-03-09
For tho Boys and Girls Column.
A TRANSPORTATION

Read me Alright, I'm useful to cooks
But by transposition draw boys from their
books;
Again ttansposed, then me you would shout
Most Justify after a thief, I've no doubt.
Transpose but once more, and may DO found
In each street Of the city, both stcadfast and
sound. Cam.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-03-09

"Let US lay no temptation in the path Of
youth, q tho frog said when he popped his
head under the wster on seeing boy pick up
stone
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-03-09

The Mississippi river is Aow open to naviga
ton Is tar up ~ Ksokuk. "a
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-03-09
Blanks.

4 IL the various Blanks in general use, such
"A az Deeds, Mortgages, Attachment Bonds
Title Bonds, Common Bonds, Subprnas,'
Writs, Executions, Notes, Bank Checks, Tax
Receipts. Leases, Clerks Certificates. Articles
of Agreement, Marriage Certificates. Natural
ation Papers, Bill and Letter Headings, Re-,
ceipts, SC, &C., &C., constantly on hand and
for sale, or printed at short notice. by
Az b. HILDRETH.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-03-09
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Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-03-09
For the Boys and Girls Column.
A RIDDLE.

Ny LIST is in month. but not in week.
NV ID il in find, but not i'm seek.
My 81 is in lost, but not in gone.
Ny 4th is in three. but not in one.
My 9Th is in wood, but not in ash.
My 9th Is in clean. but not in wash.
My whole was an eminent English poet.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-12-27
NEW STORE AND NEW GOODS.

The undersigned having removed his store to
his New Building on Pine Street, Glen Hope, op
posite the Union House. is now opening and of
ferng to the public the largest and best selected
stock of seasonahle goods ever offered in this
place ard neighborhood and Will be sold at pri-
to suit the times.
His Stock embraces Dry Goods. Notions, Hard
ware, Queens ware, Boots, Shoes, Hats and Caps
Ready made clothing, Paints, Oils, GLASS; Nails,
Bacon, Fish, Flour, Salt; willow, Stone and Ear
then-ware, and Stoves.
tinetts, Tweeds Vestings, Flannels Shirtings
Prints, Coburg oloth, Alpacas, De Laines Glng-
hams Chintz Kerchief Nubias, Sontass, nan
kim Lawns Linen, Lace Edgings, Collars irlm-
mings, Braids. Walls, etc
OF HARDWARE, he has axes, saws, chisels,
knives and forks, locks, hinges screws, augers,
hammers nails, spikes, Stoves OF various patterns
and sizes fat irons, etc
OF GROCERIES, be has coffee, sugar, molas-
ses. teas rice pepper, cinnamon, cloves, Flour,
hams sides. shonI iera. a3n, etS
,,r ,,,JSENowARE, he has tea sets cups and
s.ucers cream jugs, tea and coffee pots, pitchers
bowls plates, dishes, etc.
OF CLOTHING, he has coats. pants, vests, un-
dershirts, shirts, drawers neckties, gloTes socks
hats, caps. boots, shoes, etc
All the above, and mum erous other articles, for
sale cheap for cash or exchanged for all kinds OF
lumber and country produce
Remember that am receiving goods weekly
from Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York and
Pittsburg, and that any goods can be furnished
on very short notice.
Call and examine the goods and prices ana sat
JOHN R0BSoS's
Clan Hope, December %, 1858.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-12-27
THE KIDNEYS,

The kidneys are two in number, sit
uated at the upper part of the loin,
surrounded by fat, and consisting of
three parts, viz: the anterior, the in
terror, and the exterior.
The anterior absorbs the interior consists of
tissues veins, which serve as a deposit for the
urine and convey it to the exterior the exterior
is conductor also, terminating in single tute.
and called the ureter, the ureters are connected
with the bladder.
The bladder is composed of various
coverings or tissues divided into parts viz the
upper, the lower, the nervous, and the mucous
The upper expels. the lower retains Many have
a desire to urinate without the ability, Others
rinate without the ability to retain. This fire.
quently occurs in children
To cure these affections we must
bring into action the muscles which are engaged
in tb cir various functions. If they are neglected
Gravel and Dropsy may ensue
The reader must also be made aware
that. however slight may be the attack. it is sure
to affect his bodily health and mental powers as
our flesh and blood are supported from these
sources.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-12-27
HORSE-SHOES and horse nails. to be h had at
Il IL Aug % MERRELL BTGLER'S
DEGIsTER,s NoTIcE.-Noticei is hereby

= Il -
~ given, tn at th e following accounts have been
examined and passed by me- and remain filed of
record in this office for the inspection of heirs.
legatees and all others in any other way
interested, and will be presented to the next Or
2hans' Court of Clearfeld county. to be held at
the Coet House, in the Borough of Clearfieid,
commencing on the I'd Monday of January, 1866.
The final account of Jesse Lines, Trustee of the
estate of Thomas Boyle, late of Brady township,
Ciearfed county, Pa, deceased
The final account of Abagail Aurand, Admin
istrator of John Aurand, late of Brady township,
Clearfeld county Pa, deceased.
The account of James R. Johnston, Admins
traitor of James j Johnston. late of Jordan town P,
Ciearheld county, Pa. deceased
The final account of Joseph M'Clarren, Execu-
tor of the last will and testament of Valentine
illegal, late of Decatur township, Clearfeld
county, Pa, deceased
The final account of Elias Rishel, Sr., Trustee
OF the estate of Philip kriner, late of Brady tip,
Clearheld county. Pa, deceased
The final account of James ii. Morgan. Admin
lstrator of Sarah Morgan, late of Guelich town p,
Clearheid county, Pa deceased
Partial account of Abraham Myrter and John
Flynn, Administrators of Martin Myrter, late of
Penn tip, Clearfeld co. Pa, decd.
The account of VIM Z. Johnson, Adminstra-
tor of the last Will and testament of James Hen
ry. late of Pike tp, Clearfeld Co, Pa decd.
The account of A Lee, Executor of the last
viii and testament of j. 5. Lee late of Beccaria
township. Clearfeld county, deceased
L. q. BARGER,
Registers Office, Dee. 13. 65. Regi ter.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-12-27

The following are the Jurors drawn for
January Term, 1866. commencing on the
I'd Monday, being the Sth day of the month:
GRAND JURORS:
Beccaria; Joserh w Lull, A W. Lee,
Joseph Stewart and Samuel Shof Bell;
VIM. T. Thorp. Bradford; John Porter.
Burnside; George W. King, John Mehaffey;
Covington James Freeland. Cleartield
Henry E. Snyder, Henry Ross, and NJ: X.
Kettleberger. Decatur; Thomas 1. Boa
lich. Ferguson; James Glenn Fox ID.
A. Brockway Graham Samuel Splitter.
Huston; Hiram Woodward. Jordan
Michael Fagan. Karthaus; Jacob Mich
aes Lumber City John McDivitt. Nor
ris; Joseph III. Jones, Jacob Mauck, Penn;
Isaac Kester. Woodward James Cornely.
TRAVERSE sURoRs-IsT WEEK.
Beccaria Samuel Hegarty, e. w. Ca!d-
well, John Robson. Bell; Robert Elder,
Thomas McGhee. BoggS;. Isaac Hess.
ingston, VIM K Wrigley, Elijah Mellow
eli, Vincent B. Holt Brady John j.
Overdorff, John Nolder, DavidLines, Fred
eric Kohler, Samuel Troy. Burnside; Pc
ter Beck. Chest; Philander Smith, Isaac
Solly. Covington John B. Bergey, David
p. Stellar, NJ, L. Coutriet. .Clearfeld /;
James L. Leavy; James I. Leonard, Reu-
ben Mcpherson. Curwensvillc James
Thompson, Lewis Ross. Decatur; John
Lawshe Ferguson; Bernard Armstrong.
GirarG Amos Krise. Guelich; George
Hegarty, Conrad Ginter, Samuel Fulker-
son. Graham; Amos Huber, Martin v.
French Jordan; Philip Dotts. Karthaus; :;
William Harsbarger. Knox; Reuben Cald-
well. Lawrence; VIM. Fullerton, Thomas
Lanich James A. Read, Samuel Brown,
| VIM. Morgan. Morris; William l.. Mer-
rell. Penn; Samuel Derrick. Pike; James
r. Cupples, Joseph Coon. Woodward /;
Austin Kline.
TRAVERSE JURORS I'd WEEK.
Beccaria; Samuel G. Patchin, VIM. 5.
Dickey, George w. Hoover, George Dillon.
Bell; Clinton Thompson. Boggs; David
Askey. Brady; Daniel Goodlander, Mich
olas Solliday, Andrew Pentz, jr. Coving-
ton Julius Bease, Claudius Renseloe.
Clearfield; George B. Goodlander. Cur
wensville; Patrick Kerns, d. S. Flemming.
| Decatur; George A. Kephart, Solomon
Hamerslaugh, abraham John Goss., Fox
George w Clinton. Goshen; Samuel
Lounsberry Girard Edward Walter.
Graham; John a. Mason. Guelich; Lisle
McCully, Allen Hunter. Jordan; John
Patterson. Karthaus Henry Yothers.
Knox; John Witherow. Lawrence; Thos.
Mcpherson, Samuel B. Jordan, John Cess
ma, Jacob Harpster. Lumber City; John
w. Crowley. Morris Jacob i. Gearhart,
George r. Dillon, John Hoover. Penn
James McKeown, Abraham Hahn.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-12-27

SHERIFF'S SALES.-By virtue of sundry
~ writs of Vemstitiont EzponGs. issued out of the
Court of Common Pleas of Clearield county. and
to directed there will be exposed public sale,
at the Court House in the Borough of CIearfeld,
MONDAY the STH DAY OF JANUARY, 1866. the
following described Real Estate, to wit:
Two certain tracts of laud situate in Covington
township, Clearfeld county Pa, the one bound
ed north by the public road leading from Kart
haus to ClearieId town. on the west side by the
public road leading 10 John Barmoys, and on the
south and east by lands of Leon Coudriet, with
two-story frame house 24x32 feet, ana frame sta
BILE thereon erected The other lot bounded on
the south by the public road leading from Kart
haus TO Clearfeld, on the east by lot Of John
Briels, and on the north and south by lands of
John MulsOn. with a wagon-make shop thereon
erected Seized, taken in execution. and to be
sold as the property of Joseph 5. Mulson.
ALso-a certain tract of land situate in Grard
township. CleaTfe.d county Pa, containing about
seventy-four acres, and allowance, with house
and other out buildings erected thereon, describ-
ed as follows; Beginning at a white oak. being
the north east corner of warrant No IS90 thence
south one hundred and eighty perches to stone
corner, thence west seventy perches to white oak
corner, thence north one hundred and eighty per-
ches TO stone corner thence east seventy perches
to white oak corner and place of beginning. and
being part of warrant No.lS90. Seized, taken in
execution, and to be sold as the property of John
d. Petit
ALs0-a certain tract of land situate TN Penn
wnship. CearIeld county, Pa. bounded east by
lands of Reed Weaver. east by L. Fcnton and
s. Derrick. west by L. Fenton and north E-Fen-
ton containing about one hundred and six acres.
with forty acres cleared, and having frame
house and log barn erected thereon Seized, ta-
ken in execution, and to be sold as the property
of George 5. Fullerton
ALSo-a Ger ain tract of land situate in Bloom
township. Clearield county Penn'a, DO unded by
lands of Jacob Bilger, Dale. and others. contain
in one hundred and twenty five acres more or
less with frame house and saw-mill erected there
the property of George Irwin
ALso-two certain lots of ground situate in Os-
ceola, Clearfcld county, Pa. Seized taken in
execution, and to be sold as the property Of j. d.
Warren.
ALSO, by virtue of n writ of Al. LsUayt FactaS.
the following described Real Estate, to wit:
All that certain bank barn, having front OF
ffty-two feet and depth of forty feet, situate on
a certain tract or lot of ground situate in Law
renee township, Ciearfeld county, Pa. Seized.
taken in execution and to be sold as the proper
" of Ben Jam n Dale, owner, reputed owner.
Dec. I3. 1865, JACOB FAUST Sheriff
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-12-27
CLIPPINGS AND scalesllses.

Strive To be good.
BHrConling Holidays.
~Ditto-the sleighing season
pAA fact-a good laugh is often as good
as dose of medicine.
Ra-A pillar of Salt Lake-Brigham
Young His idea of a wife is-Lots.
I@@A mistake-to suppose a man to be
a mason because he wears a 6rick in his hat.
p0-To the point Sail, what time does
your folks dine p 'Soonas you go that S
Missus orders
sARegulars rstraps-some of the board
walks in town. The Borough Fathers
should see to them.
nANew measure for ''out west "a
family so large that there wasn't measels
enough for them all.
nsg" Dull-the sale of butter in Clearheld,
last week Persons who were holding back
for higher prices are likely to get them
over the left
following toast: The ladies'; their eyes
kindle the only flame against which there Is
no insurance.
ssS-Lucky fellow-Freeman Hardy, OF
Cincinnati, Ohio, who, fifteen years ago
poor carpenter, has just built himself 500,
900 residence in that city.
BA.Remarked-a French wit and philos-
or her, ''our path through life Is thick set
with thorns." Why not travel on road,
then, and avoid the thorns?
a9~Excused herself-a lady, for her ex-
treme love for diamonds and other precious
stones by saving they are the only bright
things which never fade on earth.
naASnooks is of the opinion that now "a
days pride goes before waterfall
Snooks, we should think, was in fair way
of getting into trouble with the feminines.
nm-E m-Explicit-very~s-the editor who des-
cribed the doings of mad dog thus He
bit the COW in the tail, which has since
died." That's bad for the tail; but what
bee me of the COW?
g-y-A man who had read the Bible with
more attention than devotion, in speaking
of railroad in Missouri, said 1T belonged
to the order of Melchsedec-it had no con-
nections in this world.
sg-A lie nailed-A man in Georgia writes
| to Louisville paper contradlcting state
ments recently made in letter from his
town, signed ''Veritas.' He says there is
no man of that name in the county.
ns Greatly disappointed Iowa cop
perheads, By the President and Congress.
Their organ, the Daily Herald, denounces
the Government as bitter as ever, and says
the days of the republic are numbered.
B9Experienced- author of an ar
dent total abstinence novel, the following
misprint He had written, Drunkenness
is folly" and the types rendered his remark
drunkenness. is jolly" A slight difference
sure.
Bg~Fond ofracing and hunting the EN-
press of Austria She keeps a stud of valu
Bile horses and pack of splendid hounds
speaks, all the principal dialects Of Europe
and is remarkably handsome and good tenn
pered