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Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-02-02
Charles City, Iowa, Feb. 2, 1866.


Rev. j. G. Witted, of Chickasaw,
Iowa, has received an appointment as
Chaplain of the 5sth Regiment United
States Colored Infantry, now stationed
at Natchez, Miss, and under command
of Col s. NJ Preston. of Illinois. We
Mr.. Witted on receiving
this appointment, but more especially
do we congratulate the Regiment that
has been so fortunate as to secure him
for their Chaplain. Mr.. w. is gen.
tleman of large experience, having
visited the princical seaports in every
quarter of the globe. As an orator
and an effective preacher Of the gos-
pei he has but few equals and as a
genial, social companion and friend of
the soldier, white or black, his inhu-
ence cannot be otherwise than happy
and profitable. The field to which he
is now assigned is one that will call
I'll UCSl tS- IL
be called to administer consolation to
the sick and dying-to pour into the
dark and hitherto enslaved mind of the
African the light of temporal knowl
edge and truth-or to teach them Gods
providences, and point them to that
brighter and better world beyond the
skies, where wars bloody combats and
slavery's chains are never known. We
feel confident, however, that Mr.. Wit
ted will be found equal to his task, and
that his Chaplaincy will prove profita.
bic to all concerned. He leaves the
present week to join his regiment al
Natchez. Our best wishes attend
him. ..... ....
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-02-02
For the Charles City Intclligencel



Mr.. Enron III VAN writing i'm, the
town, of Marble Rock. l suppose you
know whef re that 1lase is, for l have
heard it said that editors are su1 ex-
pansive institutions that their knowl
edge surrounds all creation. But per-
haps some of your readers are not so
largely enlightened, and for their ben
eft, be it known that Marble Rock is
the shire town Of Union Township, in
Floyd County, Iowa, and is bounded
on the South by the right angle Of the
left corner of Cold Water. Its inhab-
itants are enterprising, thrifty and
honest. No where else this side of
Foreign Relations" can there be
found more industrious fathers, warmer
hearted mothers, sweeter and prettier
daughters, nor sons more loyal and
brave. In BRIEF Union township is
the banner township of this county,
whether tested by the valued standard
of ballots, bullets or bayonets. On
Monday evening, Jan. 23d, her citizens,
both male and female, old and young,
assembled at the school house in the
village of Marble Rock, to answer to
the last call of Honest Abe" After
hearing some spirited and able remarks
by Messrs. H. o. Pratt, Hiscox and
Hadley, they concluded that there
could be sent to the brave boys who
are fighting at the front no more cheer
ing message than that their comrades
at home are still rallying around the
same old flag. A subscription paper
was presented to secure township
bounty of 800 for each volunteer from
the township. 500 was Immediately
raised, and seven Of the able and wor.
thy men of the township came forward
and offered their services to Uncle
Sam, to prime, load, and fire, until the
rebels submit, emancipate, and consent
to be damned. After giving three en-.
thusiastic cheers for the pilot who
steadies the helm of State, the meeting
adjourned. Mr.. Editor, draft in Union
township-never! ... ,..-.....
.- ....' Yours truly, W.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-02-02
From Gen. Sherman.

A Charleston dispatch, in a. Rich.
mond paper, says that Q very large
Union force, supposed to be $4,000
strong, under Col. Foster, advanced on
Pocotaligo, S. G., on the l4th. The
rebel troops, after obstinate resistance,
fell back beyond the Salkehatchie.
Our lines embrace Salkehatchie Bridge.
Gen. Hardee is in command of the reb.
ell forces.
The steamer United States, from ga.
vannah, brings a report that the ma
tional forces near Pocotaligo Bridge,
had captured 1000 rebels and their ar
tillery. God speed our army through
South Carolina, which will soon be de-
vastated so that--to use one-o Gen.
Sherman's characteristic expressions
"a crow flying over the country
through which our army passes will
have to carry its own corn"
Private letters from our army at Sa-
vannah show that they are in the high.
est spirits, and more confident of
marching from conquest to conquest
than at any former period. They were
eager to march through South Carroll
ma and put their mark upon that State,
and to fight Lees army. They would
rejoice exceedingly if they should hear
that Lee had left Virginia and was
marching against them with his whole
force.
The steamship Rabina Clyde, with
her cargo of food contributed by the
people of New York for the sufferers
of Savannah, had reached the latter
place, and the distribution of her sup.
plies had been commenced. The May.
or of Savannah, in his speech accept.
ing the donation, warmly thanked the
people of the North for their liberality,
and paid high compliment to General
Gcary, Military Governor of the city,
and the officers and men under his
command, for their wise and impartial
administration of affairs, and the good
order they have preserved.
Letters of the 18th ult, from of
Charleston harbor, say three rebel iron
clads are distinctly visible at the
mouth Of Cooper River, while large
number of men are busy about fourth,
much larger than the others. Desert
ers report that the rebels also have tor.
pedo boats ready for service, and will
make fight in case of an attempt on
our part to get up to the city. They
are putting new distractions in the
harbor. Our boats have lately been
quite successful in finding and remov-
ing them.
Gen. Sherman writes privately to
high officials most encouraging news
of the situation in South Carolina
There is no point of Importance in thai
State that does not lie at his mercy.
1t is reported that 20 vessels, hith
erto on the Wilmington blockade, viii
be sent to increase the blockade of
Charleston, Galveston, and other ports
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-02-02

There was terrible fire at Buffalo
last week which destroyed property
to the amount of three-quarters of a
million dollars. The fire originated in
a saloon. The weather was SO cold
that the engines were worked with
great difficulty, the hose often freez-
ing. The wind from the lake blew a
gale. Three firemen lost their lives
by falling walls.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-02-02

Attention is called to the new ad-
vertisement OF Messrs. Westphal &
Kinds of Dubuque, to be found in an
other column. Theirs is probably the
most extensive Hardware establish
ment west of the Mississippi river and
commands very large trade through
out Northern Iowa. No more honora-
BILE dealers or high-minded gentlemen
can be found any where than Messrs.
Westphal & Kinds.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-02-02

A rebel despatch states that from
$4,000 to $4,000 Union troops from
Nashville have recently passed down
the Mississippi to New Orleans, and
it was supposed that they intended Ell
Their to attack Mobile or go up Red
river.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-02-02

Hon. John A, Kasson has our thaks
for copy Of his speech on the amend
ment of the Constitution, delivered in
the House of Representatives, January
10th, 1855,
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-02-02

Wolves are becoming numerous
again in this county, and unless speed
lily exterminated will prove a serious
obstacle to the wool-growing business.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-02-02
FASHION PLATES.

Hsving made special arrangements with Nine. ncmor.
est, &73 Broadway New York for contributors 10
Fashion Department, call the attention Of the ladies
20 the same and commend Monthly 10 their notice
containing more information In regard 70 Dress and
the Toilet than any other Magazine published.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-02-02

Gen. Butler returned to his home in
Lowell, Mass, last week, where he
made lengthy speech to forty thou
sand citizens. Being ordered to re-
port at Lowell, he said he had conclu.
ded to report at length.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-02-02

A Washington despatch says that
Gen. Grant has written letter to the
President, giving the reasons which
prompted him to ask for Gen. Buffers
removal, and that the failure to cap
ture Fort Fisher is not one Of them.
Gen. Buffers friends seem inclined to
raise controversy with Gen. Grant |;
they had better not.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-02-02

We learn that William Border Of
Ulster caught catamount in trap,
last week, near Flood Greek.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-02-02
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savings bank which pays its deposors L. s. Notes,
considers that is paying the best circulating medium
Of The country and cann pay In anything better for
its assets either in securities or in
notes or bonds payable in government paper.
II Is equally convenient AZ a temporary or permanent
investment The notes can always be sold for within
fraction Of their face and accumulated interest," and arc
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h believed that securities offer SO great induce
ments to lenders those issued by the government In
all other forms Of Indebtedness, the faith ability Of
private parties stock companies separate
mites, only, is pledged for payment, while the whole
property Of the country Is held the discharge
of all the obligations Of the United States. -
While the government offers the liberal terms for>
its loans believes that the very strongest appeal VIII
be 10 the loyalty and patriotism of the people.
Duplicate certificates will be issued for all deposits
The party deposing endorse upon the original Ger
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partment 1
Subscriptions will be received by the Treasurer OF the
United States Washington the several Assistant Treas
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First National Bank OF Dubuque, Iowa.
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Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-02-02

Godey's Lady's Book for February
comes promptly to our table, The il
Illustrations are good and the reading
Is interesting aud useful.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-02-02

or from any foreign port to any port in the
United States, shall, before clearance, receive
on board all such bullion, coin, United States
notes and bonds and other securities as the
government of the United States or any de-
partment thereof or any minister, consul /,
vice.consul, or commercial or other agent OF
the United States abroad shall offer. and shall
securely, convey and promptly deliver the
same to the proper authorities or oonsignees
on arriving Mt the port of destination, and
shall receive for such service such reasonable
compensation as may be allowed to other car
riers i'm the ordinary transaction of business.
Approved, Jnly 4, 1864.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-02-02
IOWA LUTHERAN COLLEGE.

WEDNESDAY. Feb. I. 1865.

The oopartaership heretofore existing be,
tween Gilbert & Dean is dissolved by mutual
ooaseat--all owing said Firm, are requested
to make payment immediately--to either
Partner. ~ our books must be settled.
Geo. C. Dean will continue the Dry Goods
Business at the old stand.
Gilbert Case will continue the Hardware
Business next door.
MILO GILBERT
GEO. C. DEAN.
Charles City, Dec. IL, 1854. Diva
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-02-02

Butler county has made an appro-
priation of five hundred dollars for
each recruit from that county,
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-02-02

Hon. VIM. B. Allison will please ac-
cept our thanks for various Congress.
sional Documents,
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-02-02

Gold, in Richmond, is worth thirty
FIVE hundred per cent,
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Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-02-02
Sec Is. And be II further enacted, That all
acts and parts of acts inconsistent with the
provisions of this act are hereby repealed.
Approved, July 4, 1854 s.

Sec. 10. Ind be JHNer endcted, L NAT all
acts and parts of acts inconsistent with the
Approved, July A, 1884 -
N 4 X [PuBLIo- No. 24S
AN ACT for the Relief of Seamen and Others
borne on the Books of Vessels wrecked OF
lost in the Naval Service. y
BE IL enacted by the Senate and House Of Repre-
sentatipes Of The United States Of America in Con-
gress assembled, That the proper accounting
officers of tho Treasury be, and they are here
by, authorized. under the direction of the Sec
rotary of the Navy, in settling the accounts
of seamen, and others, not officers, borne on
the books of any vessel i'm the Navy, which
shall have been wrecked, or which shall have
been unheard frem SO long that her wreck
may be presumed, or which shall have been
destroyed or lost, with the rolls and papers
necessary to regular and exact settlement OF
such accounts, to fix day when such wreck,
destruction, or loss shall be deemed and taken
to have occurred.
Sec 2. And be it further enacted, That the
proper accounting officers of the Treasury be,
and they are hereby, authorized, in settling
the accounts of the petty officers, seamen, and
others, not officers, on board of any vessel in
the employ of the United States, which by
any casualty, or in action with the enemy, has
together with the rolls and papers necessary
to the exact ascertainment Of the several &C.
counts,of the same at the date of such loss, to
assume the last quarterly return of the pay
master of any such vessel as the basis for the
computation Of the subsequent credits to those
on board, to the date of such loss, If there be
no official evidence to the contrary. Where
such quarterly return has, from any cause, not
been made, the said accounting officers are
hereby authorized to adjust and settle said &C
counts on principles of equity and justice; and
TO allow and pay to each person, not an Off
Ger, employed on vessel SO sunk or otherwise
destroyed. and whose personal effects have
been lost a sum not exceeding sixty dollars
ss compensation for loss of his personal effects.
Sec g. And be it further enacted, That in
case of the death of such petty officer, seaman,
or other person, not an officer, such payment
shall be made to the widow, child or children,
father, mother, brothers and sisters, Gointly,)
in that order of preference, under such rules
as the Second Comptroller of the Treasury may
prescribe such credits and gratuity to be paid
ont of any money in the Treasury not other
wise appropriated.
Approved, July 4, 1864.
The new South. [volume] (Port Royal, S.C.) 1862-1867, 1865-04-22

so you are going to k'ep house, are
YOU? said an elderly maiden to blush
ing bride. Yes, WAS the reply. " Go
ing to have a girl. I supposc:' The new
ly made vile colorcd, and then quietly
Responded that she really didn't know
whether it would be a girl or boy
A Parkersburg (W. Va.) paper says
that several memners of the Legislature
took the cars at Grafton late on the even
ing of the 9th ult., for Wheeling, and
among the number was Mr.. g.. OF
somewhat large proportions physically,
and Mr.. d., Of proportional undersize.
.These two, the stalworth Mr.. g., and the
smooth faced little. Mr.. d., took berth
,tog> ther, it seems, in asleeping car. The
little man lay behind, and the good ma
ltured, waggish Mr.. G.. before. Mr.. D.,
was sleeping and snoring furiously. Mr.
g., more restless under the Legislative
burdens, soon arose, and was sitting by
the stove, when all elderly lady came
aboard and desired sleeping BERTH
1ss Ali right, madam said Mr.. g., 81
took berth with my son, and you can
occupy my place in that berth where my
boy is sleeping" Taking Mr.. G. at his
WORD, the lady disrobed, and lay down
with the boy. After a quite repose of
some time, the boy, Mr.. d., became resi-
less from some cause, and began TO kick
around, to the annoyance Of the old lady :.
$50, in n maternal manner, she patted the
boy on the back, and said -" Lie still,
sonny pa said 1 might sleep with you
|" Who are you?" said the legislator ;
,s I'm no boy I'm member Of the West
Virginia Legislature" 1t is said the old
lady swooned.
The new South. [volume] (Port Royal, S.C.) 1862-1867, 1865-04-22
Facetin.

A young lady was recently cured o:
palpatation of the heart, by young doc
tor, in the most natural way imaginable.
He held one of her hands in his, put his
arm round her waist, and whispered
something in her ear.
4 "side Judge" in one of the country
courts, in speaking of the important and
honorable office he had held for several
wears, said the presidii 6 Judge never
consulted with him except on one ques-
ton, and that was after listening tothree
or four windy pleas of m hours length
each, when he turned and whispered,
Isn't this bench made of hard wood =
[ told him Il thought it was.
Great oaks from little acorns grow,
Great aches from little toe corns grow.
Parents said a solemn lecturer.
.'you have children; or, il you have not,
vo1r daughters may have.
The new South. [volume] (Port Royal, S.C.) 1862-1867, 1865-04-22
a South Carolina Hero.

"There was q man in Charleston, -
says private letter from South Clrolina
Nelson Mitchell by name, who died
about eight months ago, leaving, I be-
lieve, wife and two children poor and
nncared for. =. . From the beginning he
has reasoned with the people, and that
openly, about the whole matter. Twice
he was sentenced to be hung by 4 secret
Military Commission 10 do the work. A
lawyer by profession, and an anti-slavery
man by education, he undertook task
which ought ever to make his memory
honored by the negroes and those inter
es:ed In their condition. After the un-
successful assault upon Wagner in July,
1853, military coIrt was convened to
try the black prisoners captured from the
Fitty-tourth Massachusetts regiment. 1t
was decided after some delay that mill
tary courts had no juris liction in the case,
and that the matter should be handed
over to the State. Mitchell volunteered
as counsel for the men. and after five
months trial he gained his point and
convinced South Carolina jury that
these men were free. To do this YOU can
imagine how fearlessly this brave soul
must have worked. An intelligent quad
roonItold me that Le was present during
the last ten or twelve sessions, ald that
Mitchell's ebquence WAS perfectly start
ling at any rate, it had the effect of
awakening the jury SO much to the i'm
portance of the decision that l suppose
hey were really frightened into trvora
lie verdict.
He has never been publicly men,
toned Charleston since tlen. except
ia very Doubtful terms; they did not
dare to t)uch him because he seemed to
be so thorough in earnest, and h. died
The new South. [volume] (Port Royal, S.C.) 1862-1867, 1865-04-22
New YORK CITY, 25th, March, 1865.


New YORK CITY, 25th, March, 1865.
To the Officers, Nom Commissioned Officers,
Atifcers and PriUates of the Three Bat
talions Of the First Regiment Neu York
Engineers.
'CoMRADEs:
While en- duty here to-day, have rel
|ceived orders from the War Department,
dated 9th March, mastering me out OIL
service as your Colonel, to date from 18th
February last.
For three years and half have not
sought nor desired greater distinction
than to be your Commanding Officer.
True to the Country, the cause, and
yourselves, you have earned the proud
position, and are justly considered one
Iof the best and most useful regiments in
1.-THE Army.
Your labors at Port Royal, on the Sa-
|vannah River, in the seige OF Fort Pulas-
Xxi and its reconstruction; at Beaufort,
Fort Clinch, James Island on three occa-
|sions; Craston, Frampton, Coosawatchie
and Pocataligo; the seige of Wagner and
Gregg, Folly Island, and on the Stono
River; at Edisto and the Swamp Angel
lin Virginia; at Bermuda Hundred; before
Fort Darling; in front of Petersburg; at
| Fort Harrison and before Richmond; at
Savannah, and other places lately in the
Department of the South; together with
1.-The numerous offensive and defensive
works you have constructed, and your
Mechanical devices, have passed into
history.
1 cease to be your Commander, but still
wish to be Your friend. Your many vir-
tues and soldierly conduct have endeared
you to me. 1t is with with great regret
II find our official intercourse at an end;
/ my act did not c.ose it. Our labors, suf-
|ferings, achievements, the graves OF our
fallen heroes, and those they leave behind,
Twill forever be bond between us.
My earnest wish is, that your future
may be as glorious as your past career.
To say that thank you for the year.
lof support, encouragement and assistance
1 you have always given me, is far too lit
Tile. | embrace and salute you all, and
wish YOU farewell.
EDWARD W. SERRELL.