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Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-11-09
NUMBER 46.

ey-there is such capital business
opportunity open to me now. Oh,
Mildred, it drives me wild to fancy
what might be if l only had ten thou
sand dollars - - f
"We must wait patiently, dear
Charles" she said soothingly.
81 know it, love-I will trouble you
no more with these vain aspirations
My better angel, if I had you always by
my side, ! should repine far less. And
now I must go, for to tell you the
truth, watched my opportunity for
an interview when your lady mother
was out, and can't suppose that she
will be so obliging as to remain out
all day on my account. One more
kiss Mildred, and then goodbye for
the present"
1t was very awkward Charley
Glen was not in the habit of doing
things so bunglingly, for as he bent
to press his lips to Mildred's forehead,
his elbow struck against the glazed
earthernware fower-pot in the window
seat, and down il went with a crash,
rose-geranium and all. a.ea.V
Charley uttered an exclamation of
comic despair. ...
"How clumsy I am! And the
crockery is broken, too?n
| "a" Never mind" said Mildred gently.
The plant would have needed new
pot pretty oon-the roots We're sadly
cramped.o
What il this ?" exclaimed Glen,
who was STOPPING to pick up the de5rn
A little tin case, as l live, exactly
fitted to the pot /! No wonder the
roots were cramped, Milly. And it is
locked too :"
Mildred looked a moment in amaze
ment at the box, then uttered a little
cry of surprise faa
Now know the meaning of the
tiny key that hung from Aunt Pa
tience's string of gold beads she ex-
claimed, hurriedly unfastening the
antique ornament from her neck.
/" Charley, it is like story in novel!
Unlock the box, my hand trembles SO
much. The little key turned in the
lock, revealing case full of closely
packed layers of rusting paper.
What is it, Charley ?" asked Mil
dred, leaning breathlessly over her
lovers shoulder. oaA
Only twenty notes of one thousand
dollars each,' said Mr.. Glen, deliber-
ately. "My dear, / told you that
Aunt Patience was the Witch Of En-
dor I" a-#-' "i t-
al" No--rather a fairy godmother,"
said Mildred, with sudden gush Of
tears, as she remembered all Aunt
Patience's enigmatic illusions. Dear
Charles, take the money-it has come
just in time for your need" F
" Take the money and pray what
return have to make ?n ..,.....
Only yourself" whispered Mildred,
laughing and crying in the same
breath. ave can be married now,
Charley! !" . aF
They were married; and in the bay
window of their little sitting room
Aunt Paticnce's rose-geranium thrives
as gallantly as when it's roots turned
round the mysterious box. But Eve
lyn still remains single, and says
sometimes with sigh:
Who would have supposed Aunt
Patience Perkins was SO rich 2"
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-11-09
Alb. F. HILDRETH, EDITOR PROPRIETOR.
Charles City, Iowa, Nov. 9, 1865.
Death of DR.. Worcester.

DIR. Joseph Emerson Worcester, the
well known American photographer,
died on the 9th ult. at his residence
in Cambridge aged 81 years. DR..
Worcester was native of Bedford,
New Hampshire, where he was born
August "a, 1854. He graduated at
Yale College in 1911, and for several
years afterward, taught in Salem
While there he prepared the greater
part of his Geographical Dictionary,
or Universal Gazetteer" which appear
ed in two volumes in Andover in 1917,
and was followed by a Gazetteer of
the United States" Andover, lslS,)
and number of other works on Geog-
raphy and History. DR.. Worcester's
first effort in the field of English lexi-
geography was Johnson's English Die
tionary as improved by Todd and
abridged by Chalmers, with Walkers
Pronouncing Dictionary combined"
which appeared in 1927. In 1928 he
edited, at the request of the publisher
of Websters Dictionary, an abridge-
ment of that work. I'm the following
years several dictionaries were pub
lished by him in succession, until he
gave to the public, in 1860, his chief
work, "A Dictionary of the English
Language" the ripe fruit of more than
thirty years of photographed studies.
DIR. Worcester was also, from 1881 to
lS43 inclusive, the literary editor Of
the American Almanac" He recciv-
ed the degree of LII. d. from Brown
University and Dartmouth College, was
a Fellow of the American Academy of
Science, Corresponding Member of
the Royal Geographical Society in
London, and a member of the learned
bodies.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-11-09
The Goddess Fashion.

1t is both amusing and matter Of
regret to note with what blind subser-
viency the devotees of Fashion follow
the ever tickle goddess. 1t matters
not how absurd the costume she may
dictate, nor how wide departure from
good taste may be the styles and modes
she conjures up, her whims and capri
ces must be scrupulously copied, since
ostracism and ridicule are the sure pen
alties of indifference to her mandates.
Take an analyzing view of any fash
ionable lady's head you please, and
with the switches and "water-
falls," and "rats," and "false curls,"
and ivory balls and ribbons and furbe-
lows, can it be supposed that Fashion
cannot lead her followers into any ex-
travagance she pleases St. Paul,
whose views of the beautiful we will
not question, said a woman's glory is
her long hair. But the glory of fash
ionable woman in these latter times
seems to be in the quantity of the hair
Of other people that she can put on her
head.
One would suppose that the very
mysteries attached to false hair, if i,oth-
ing else, would make the use Of it un-
pleasant and repugnant to the sensi-
tive woman. There can certainly be
but little satisfaction i'll the reflection
that the shining curls and the long
glossy switches" she uses 10 height
en- her charms, once belonged to form
now mouldering in some dreary church
yard and half consumed by the rioting
grave worm. The golden hair, or the
raven ringlets, of many lifeless maid
have been shorn from her head and
sold by her INDECENT friends to pay the
expense of shroud and coffin and buri-
al, and afterward appeared at party,
rout, and ball, " when their proper place
was in the sepulchre. There is some
thing horrid III wearing dead peoples
hair. As soon might the grinning skull
itself be transferred to lady's bou,
doir. 49, h
Of all deformities the waterfall -
is the cap sheaf. What there is grace
full or beautiful about it VIC never could
see. 1t is adopted no doubt as an or
nament, but if woman had been born
with such an appendage to her head,
she would have exhausted her ingenu-
ity in contrivances to hide it, and heart
lily berated nature for ever having bur-
dened her with such an excrescence.
But Fashion commands, and the deform-
| ity is tolerated. The waterfall, from
its name, ought to be naturally flow
ing, but it has expanded to a stiff.
stretched contrivance like snuff.blad-
der, or mud turtle in net work, with
out grace, q mere excrescence not dis
similar to an exaggerated Wen. 1t is
SAID they are becoming obsolete, and
We hope such may be the case Ear-
hngton Hasche,v.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-11-09
Caleb Cushing.

The Boston Daily Advertiser, to cor.
rect the many stories afioat in re-
gard to the reasons for the Hon. Ca.
leb Cushing's visit to England. says
he goes as counsel for the Govern
ment in connection with the claims
arising out of the war, and other mat
tiers of similar nature. Another pa
per says the only connection that Ca
leb Cushing has with the Government
is the position Of counsel therefor in
the matter of the rights Of the Hud-
sons Bay Company in property on Pu-
gets Sound, for the settlement OF
which question an Anglo-American
Commission is now in session at Wash.
ington,
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-11-09


The West Union Record is talking
about the claims Of the abolitionists OF
Northern Iowa to the Senatorship.
How long willit take our abolitionists
to learn that their masters at Des.
Moines have decreed otherwise, that
Kirkwood is selected for tho place.
We dislike to be compelled TO repeat
this fact 80 often. but the whining ol
these papers eompels us to do it.-DE
baque Herald.
II the Herald were as wise as it is
flippant it would know that no man in
Iowa is more heartily hated by the
masters at Des Moincs" than Elk.
Governor Kirkwood.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-11-09
The merchants Of North Carolina rep
resent, through their newspapers. to
the capitalists of New.York:

The merchants of North Carolina rep
resent, through their newspapers, to
the capitalists of New.York:
"For the development of our mate.
rial prosperity three things are want
ed-capitaI, labor. security. The land.
the mines, the mill seats. the climate,
are here with us. To invite capital
and labor, a settled state Of affairs is
necessary. While doubt hangs over
the future Of the SoutL; while the
| sword of Damocles is suspended over
any Of her people, or her property, or her
interests. capital. which is always sen.
sitive. will sliun her borders, and labor
will be without inducemcnt to come to
her fields or her workshops"
True as gospel. every word |! North.
ern men all, heed this appeal; aud by
your votes at the polls. and your inau.
ence elsewhere and everywhere, help
the South to rid herself Of her donbts
and fears. and to get security, quiet
and certainty, by enfranchising her
vast body of laborers. The harmony
that springs from justice once estab
lishcd between them and their employ
ers, the race Of the South. in the growth
of wealth will astonish the world. No,
established, but denied-seeds canpo
grow under harrow.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-11-09
LIVERY STABLE.
!. = Ii. 81

The Subscribers would respectfully inform
the citizens of Floyd county and the public
generally that they have their Livery Stable
well stocked. and that person desiring to hire
rdouble or single teams will be accommod odated
With good oat6ts on reasonable terms I Y
&C. STEARNS & Co. q
Charles City, May %, 1865. 90
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-11-09

Three hundred men will be at work
in a few days grading the Burlington
and Missouri Railroad west Of Ottum-
wa. The stone for bridge across the
Des Moines river at that point, is now
being quarried.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-11-09

The telegraph operators at New
York and other eastern cities are brib,
ed by Bennett of the New York Herald
to repeat as many times each day as
possible that their several items o!
news arc taken from the Herald
This would not be so Objectionable
were the Herald news true but it is
little provoking to find your best
and most interesting dispatches are
nothing but a tissue of lies. A late
despatch from Washington says:
The statements of The New
York Herald that arrangements had
been made here for the trial of jeff
Davis by the Supreme Court, and that
the Navy department have ordered all
their war vessels to fit out for sea,
have no foundation in fact, we having
high authority to stamp both as pure
fabrications, known to be untrue by
those who made them"
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-11-09
BREMER HOUSE,
wAvERLY, IOWA
C. C.. KFENEY, PROPRIETOR.

THIS House Is located in the business part Of the City
eeayeaicnt " the Rairoad Depot Er :,
Ownibss aud Baggage Wagon always on hand 70 con,
vey Passengers and Baggage 70 and from the Cars free
Of charge
oale ssart ffom this House Cor al points North, East
ana West, at O'Clock A. NJ IL
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-11-09

The Republican candidate for Rep
resentative in Bremer county was de-
featcd, and the soldiers candidate, Al
len II. Holmes, elected by 20 majority.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-11-09

Basnesstards Of Eve lines or loss win be inserted IL
this column for $500 per annum. For each additions
inc, over five, one dollar will be charged.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-12-02

The FIRST TROUSERS. young but pru-
dent mother, on the occasion of making her
little boy his first pair of colored trowers. con-
ceived the idea that it would be more economi-
cal to make them of the same dimensions he
hind as before, so that they might be changed
about and wear eyenly-and 50 she fashioned
them Their effect when donned by the lit
tie victim was ludcrous in theextreme Papa,
at first sight OF the baggy garment $50 fear
fully and wonderfully made, burst into roar
Of laughter and exclaimed "Oh, my dear,
how could you have the heart to do it? Why,
the poor little fellow won't know whether he's
going to school or coming home"
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-12-02
The Virginia Methodist Episcopal
Conference.
SIXTY-NINTH ANNUAL SESSION.
DANvILLE, Va, "Wednesday morning,
November 29th, 1866.

SEVENTH DAY
Conference assembled at 8 o'clock. Bishop
Early in the Chair.
Religious exercises were conducted by A, G..
Brown.
Leave of absence was granted to John S.
Lindsay. Benjamin G. Spiller, VIM. Carter,
aud Mr.. l.. Daily were granted leave of alb
sence.
John f. Edwards reported that there were
in his hands about $40 belonging to the Sol
diers' Orphan Association, formed at the last
session f the Conference.
On motion of j. c. Cranberry, Mr. Edwards
was Instructed to dispose of the funds in any
way most consOnant with the original design
of the Association
VIM. w. Bennett reported that he held as
Tract Agent, about $500, and asked for in
struction
The Conference declined to take action in
the premises, lnasmuch as the matter could
be better managed by the Board Of Managers
OF the Tract Society, which is still in exis-
tence.
The Committee on Education made a report
through their Chairman, Dr. Smith recon-
mendlng the adoption of certain resolutions,
which were laid upon the table.
The Committee. on Sunday Schools made a
report, concluding with certain resolutions
which were laid upon the table.
The Conference resumed the consideration of
the resolution on the subject of lay represen-
tation, reported by the Committee on the State
of the Church. The resolution is as follows :
THAT in our judgment, the time has fully
come when the General Conference, should in
augurate prompt measures for the irtroduc-
ton OF laymen into the legislative and execu-
tive councils Of the Church, in such form and
under such regulations and limitations, as
may be deemed judcious, and not in conflict
with the genius of MethodiSm"
2. A. Peterson offered the following proyiso.
which was adopted, viz
Provided, however, That the action of the
General Conference on this subject shall not
become law until concurred in BY three-fourths
OF the members Of the Annual Conferences"
Leonidas Rosser moved to amend the reso-
luton by striking out all after the words
:" limitations as, and insert the following
Shall restrict their valuable services to the
management of the temporal interests of the
Church"
The amendment was rejected, and the origi-
nal resolution, with the proviso, was adopted ::
James A. Duncan offered the following for
the whole subject:
ResoIped, That we recommend to the Ge-
neral Conference the expediency of providing
for board of General Conference Stewards,
whose numbers and duties shall be fixed bv
the General Conference"
And then, the Conference adjourned
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-12-02

SHOCKING TRAGEDY IN ILL1No1s.-A terri
BILE tragedy occurred at Shslbyville, Ill.,, a few
days ago. A dispatch to the Cincinnati Ca
zette alleges that Thos. M, Thornton, Jr.. of
the firm of W. F. Thornton 6 Sons. bankers
walked into the clothing store of Max Dee
man and deliberately shot, without any warn
ing, Lieutenant George Tackett, who was
reading newspaper at the time. Tackett
rose from his chair and staggered toward the
door, when Thornton shot him again, the bali
entering bis shoulder Tackett then ran out
OF the door into the street, followed by Thorn
ton, who again shot him in the small of the
back This shot brought Tackett to the
ground, and Thornton then walked up to the
dying man and placed his revolver to his head
and shot him again, the ball passing COM
pletely through his head. Thornton then
walked to his banking house, mounted horse
and fled. Nothing has been heard of him
since, Tackett expired in a few hours. Tao
ketts alleged familiarity with Mrs. Thornton
is said to be the cause of the tragedy.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-12-02

The FREEDMEN IN North CAROLINA
Official returns received at the Freedrhen's
Bureau show that Of the 10000 negroes sent
down the Cape Fear river in March, 1866, to
Wilmington, by Gen. Sherman, 1000 died
from 17th March to 3lst of May, for the want
Of medical attention, which it was impossible
to afford them at the time Since the estab-
lishnent Of the medical department of the
Freedmen's Bureau in North Carolina, the
mortality among the freedmen has greatly de-
creased Washington Star
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-12-02

About ten days ago suspicious of fraudulent
practlces III certain department. of the
Brookyp Navy Yard began to be aroused
Inc authorities at once commenced prepara-
tons to detect and punish the transgressors.
An investigation was Immediately set on foot,
and 1t continues yet. 1t is understood that
these frauds were being perpetrated in the
matter of musters 1t is not supposed tina,
they had attained extensive proportions.
Some of the facts and evidence have been
already brought out; but the department
holds all such from the public for the time,
lest publicity might initiate against a tho
rough search in the premises. In about a
week it is supposed that the investigation will
have been gone through and the report laid
before the department, and public action ia
ken.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-12-02

Lord Palmerston used to tell us this ane,s
dote of himself: When was a young man
the Duke of Wellington made an apnoint-
ment with me at half past seven in the morn.
ing, and some one asked me, ssWhy. Paln;ers-
ton, how will you keep that engagement,p
"Why," said, 'of course the easiest tbing II
the world, I'll keep it the last thing before
go to bed"
One half the deaths in Lowell, last week.
were reported as having no doctor The
Courier says that no adequate provision is
made to meet the medical necessities of the
poorer classes IN Lowell, when i'll Or very
sick
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-12-02
BUSINESS CARDS.
DURG CESS s ORE,

ID URG Z s s & RE,
WHOLESALE GR0CERS,
AND
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
Corner Wide Water and Commerce Sts.,
NORFOLK, VA,,
Dealers in Flour, Bacon, Pork, Lard, Cheese,
Rice, Fish, Coffee, Tea, Vinegar, Liquors of al,
kinds, Soaps, Candles, Molasses, Syrups, Bucketsl
Brooms, Spices, lueing, Starch, Saleratus, B,
Carb Soda, Mustard, Yeast Powders, Candy,
Ground Coffees, Salt, Backing, Essence of Cof-
fee, Matches, Pipes, Segars, Smoking Tobacco,
Sugars, &C., &c.
Guano and Flour of Bone for sale at Factors
prices.
Select Family Groceries constantly on hand
sep25-tf >7'@ @s-----
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blows, PLows!! PLows!!!
L
WARREN 4 W00DH 0USE,

WARREN 4 WOODHOUSE.
No. Roanoke Square,
Next Door to the Norfolk City Mills,
Keeps constantly on hand large and well-se-
lected
s r @ C K O F.
Flows, Harrows, Cultivators, Devils, Corn Plan
tiers, Corn Shelters, Fan Mills, Horse Powers and
Thrashers, Garden Barrows Axles and Springs
Cart Boxes, Pipe Boxes, Hollow Ware, Horse
Shoes, Plow Castings, of all sizes, Spades, Shovels
Forks, Rakes, Bar and Bundle Iron, Steel, Field
and Garden Seeds.
We warrant any article in our line to be as
good and as cheap as any other house in the city.
Farmers, Merchants and others are respectfully
invited to give us call. au4-ly
ID A. RICHARDSON House, Sign
ID. and Ornamental Painting.
GLIDING, GLAZING, DRAINING, DC.
Sign and Ornamental Work
done for the Public and Trade with neatness and
dispatch.
Al work guaranteed to give satisfaction.
Square, opposite the Atlantic Hotel, or at King
Il Toys, will be thankfully received and promptly
attended to. jy24-1y
II ID. NICHOLS & CO.,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS
HATS, CAPS,
STRAW GOOOS,
FURS, UMBRELLAS,
TRAVELLING BAGS, &C.,
No. So Main Street,
Opposite Johnson's Hall, in Kimberly. New
Il. B. NICHOLS.
aul5-ly NJ. D. BICE.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-12-02

THE WIRz COMMISSION Nor D1sssIvED.-
The military commission which tried Captain
Wirz is not yet dissolved, and this gives color
to the report that it is to be retained, with one
Or two changes, to try Captain B. B. Winder,
and Duncan, for alleged cruelties to the Union
prisoners at Andersonville, and Gee for similar
conduct at Salisbury
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-12-02

There is genuine G war Of races" at New
Orleans, between the Creole and American
citizens, all about the teaching of French in
the public schools The American element
has control in the city and is determined that
French shall not be taught, and that the next
generation Of Creoles shall be thoroughly
Americanized
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-12-02
BUSINESS CARDS.
BARGAINS FOR THE LADIES
A l. q o L d s M Z T Fl
No. 60. Church Street

a L. q o ID s M I T Fl
No. 90, Church street,
Has Just opened large and brilliant assort-
ment of
FASHIONABLE MILLINERY,
Consisting, in part, of Silk, Velvet, and Straw
Bonnets, ready made, made to order, Hats
and Caps for Ladies, Misses, and Children, of the
latest style and at Northern prices. Feathers
Flowers Ruches, and Ribbons, in endless variety
and colors, and in heavy Stock
WOODEN GOODS, 4
Such as Breakfast Shawls, Children's Cloaks,
Seatoams, Hoods for Ladies and Children. The
largest Stock In this City, and being sold at
sacrifice
DRY AND FANCY GOODS.
Ladies and Childen's Hose and q Hose, first
quality, at rs cents. Straw Bonnets ready made
at So Mr.. Lewis Nusbaum, well known to the
Ladies of this City, is Mr.. Goldsmith's Agent
and will sell bargains to all who will call
Don't forget NO. go, CHURCH STREET.
nOv20-lm
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-12-02

A conyention representing the colored pop
ulation of New England, was held in Boston
on Friday, with view to sending one or
more delegates to Washington and Of favora-
bly, affecting Congress relative to their race.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-12-02
ITO FARMERS AND OTHERS.


take pleasure in calling your attention to my
complete assortment and full stock of Agricultu-
raj Implements, Garden and Field Seeds Bar and
Bundle Iron, &C., &C. | have the Warehouse
formerly occupied by Messrs. Borum & Mcclellan,
whom succeed in the
AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS,
and shall be pleased to see their old friends and
customers, as well as those who have favored me
with their custom for the last seven years. With
out naming but few of the various items kept by
me, need only to say that my stock is and shall
be composed OF the most approved kinds of Flows,
Harrows, Hay and Shuck Cutters, Horse Power
and Thrashers, and Farming Tools generally
Bar and Bundle Iron, Cart Boxes, Springs and
Axles, &C., &C. Seeds of all kinds guaranteed
fresh and genuine. I solicit an examination of
my. stock, where prices and quality may be judged
C. BILLUPS,
Farmers Headquarters,
jy25-ly No. III Wide. Water ST., Norfolk, Va.
NIRGINIA & NORTH CAROLINA
LAND AGENCY,
No Aai" Street. Head Of Market Square,
Up Stairs,)
Norfolk, Virginia.
DAVID DEY. VIM. NJ. MosRLBY, Danvillle, Va.
with reliable Agents in every county,
DAVID DEFY Il co.,
Real Estate Agents and General Land Brokers,
Win buy and sell Real Estate in every part Of
the country.
References.-L. W. Webb, ESQ.,, Collector Por
of Norfolk; Colonel R. E. Withers, Danville, V a,
Captain James Cornick, Norfolk; Major W.
Sutherlin, Danyille General William Malone
Norfolk E. NJ. Whitney, Esq, 145 Nassau Street
New York. nov18-lm