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Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-04-27

The following is the ditty sung by
Uncle Sans Colored Infantry on thei,
march through Petersburg and Rich
mond early on Monday morning
Though not exactly classic in its die
tion, it is quite expressive:
Say. darkeys. hab you seen de massa,
Wild de muffstash on his face,
Go long de road some time dis moruin',
Like he's goin' to leave de place.
He seen dc smoke way down de ribber
Where de Linkum gunboats lay.
He took his hat and left berry sudden,
And 'spose he's runned away.
De massa run, ha ha!
De darkey stay, no! ho!
II must be now do kingdom comm,
An de var OBJ jubilo.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-04-27

press. Note their pleadings for a
sweeping amnesty proclamation. Must
not confiscate 1t would be so cruel
to hang jeff Davis on q sour apple
tree !" 1t would be such Christian
philanthropy to receive back with op-
en- arms, kisses and caresses, "our
wayward sisters !" Forget all rebel
atrocities. Don't mention Fort Pillow !!
Castle Thunder Libby Prison or
Andersonville Don't give the negro
free citizenship he must not have
the right of free suffrage, &C., &c.
Now, what does all this mean? Why,
in 1868, Geo. b. Mcclellan, who is at
present Conveniently away in Europe, or
some other man who isn't an Aboli-
ZIONIST, is to be elected President of
the United States, by the entire and
united votes of all the Southern States
and fe,o Northern ones. Then JEFF.
ferson Davis can be sent minister to
England Lee made generalissimo of
the armies Southern orators afforded
All opportunity before Northern audi
ences to explain State rights, last
ditch and Southern hospitality !
A very nice programme but the
incest arranged plans of linen and
MICE are sometimes knocked into
cooked hat. The people, who have
furnished the money and the blood
to overthrow this rebellion, match
less for its crimes against human
ity and a free government, will re-
tain a voice in the affairs of this ma
tion. Whilst it is true that in q recon-
struction of the Union, no principles
of vengeance can be tolerated, yet it
is no vengeance to exact justice. What
is justice !? For the men who instiga-
ted this unholy revolt to be hung by
the neck until dead their dcludcd
followers, who have been led away
by prejudice, passion and ignorance,
to be pardoned, achen they bring forth
works mete for repentance. If it was
essential to the defence Of the Gov
ernment that the bayonet scheme
be placed in the hands Of the negro,
to be used against the traitor, it is as
vitality important that the ballot should
be given him to preserve the Govern
ment against disloyal votes, North
and South. Let us reconstruct this
republic upon the high headlands of
human rights. Chisel into the legisla.
ton Of the country, the immortal prin-
ciples embodied in the declaration of
independence that "aH men are created
equal" Give to our people equality of
rights sn hW. After having waded
through this sea of blood let us dare
to do right, be just and leave the re-
suits to God. Alf~you fellows who
chant your songs of freedom, as you
guide the plow handles in the valley of
the Mississippi, who are in favor of
this doctrine, hold up your right hands.
Mr.. President, the vote is unani.
nous.
Yours, without tears for JEFF. Davis,
w
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-04-27

We have received from j. L. Dick.
inson, of Dubuque, a pamphlet enti-
tied "Dickinson's Carpenters and
Builders Pocket Companion, for
Spring Of 1865" 1t contains price
list of Doors, Sash, Blinds, Shutters,
Window Frames, Castings, Mouldings,
Scroll Work, Planning, Saving, and
also the prices Of various kinds OF
Lumber in the Dubuque Market, &c.
A very convenient little book for Car.
penters and Builders. Distributed
gratis.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-04-27

The Mormons have commenced cut
ting u canal Of q magnitude far ex.
ceeding anything Of the kind ever un.
dertaken in the Territory before, for
the two fold purpose Of irrigation and
navigation. Starting near the bound.
aries Of Utah and Salt Lake counties,
will wind its way along the eastern
sides Of the valley, watering the land
on it's course. including a very consid.
cradle tract. yet unbroken, and reach.
ing = terminus in the city, a short dis.
tance south and west of where the ar.
tesian we'll is being sunk it's entire
length being over thirty-two miles.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-04-27
New York. April Is. 1865.

New YORK, April Is, 1865.
What wonderful change little |
time bringeth |! Yesterday all was
joyousness and hilarity. To-day the
city is clad in deep mourning! Yes
terday Broadway blossomed like the
roses Of spring with national emblems
to-day have passed up and down
that thoroughfare-met there the same
moving tide Of human beings--but all
is gloom and sadness Every eve is
riveted with steady wonder every
brow is knit and every jaw set with
Roman firmness. Exclamations-"1Ae
President Assassinatod !" my God, ii
cannot be!"-are heard on every hand.
Brave men, unused to the melting
mood, shedding tears craped flags at
half-mast the different military posts
firing half-hour guns the bells are
tolling dark festoons are suspended
from store to roof /; newspapers print
ed with deep mourning rules the
large show windows trimmed with the
insignia of death parks robed in
black and white I; all places of busi-
ness and amusements closed.
Such, dear readers of the Intelligen-
Ger, is the status Of this city at this
hour. Today New York City is a
cemetery of mourning, of sorrow and
of gloom !! Abraham Lincoln, the ma
TONS chief magistrate /; the devoted
patriot the wise statesman the ar
dent lover of his country the brave
defender Of its flag /; the pilot who
never lost hope Of the republic, even
in the darkest and stormiest hours of
this rocky rebellion Abraham Lin
coin, the parent, the husband, the
christian, the honest man, has fallen
by the hand of an assassin and that
barbarism that brutalizes the sensibil-
tiles of manhood applauds the act !!
Well may the guardian angel who
hovers around the Goddess of Liberty
peer out through the gloom and dark
ness that shadows the dial plate of our
nations destiny, and ask. "Watchman,
what Of the night Z" ~... .....
1t is impossible to tell at this hour
of writing, whether one, two or many
were engaged in this CORY act. One
thing veritably believe. 1t is this :
The same spirit that first made the
South section, then caused seces.
sion, afterwards rebellion, and lastly
assassination, guided the fatal bullet
of j. Wilkes Booth on its work OF
death, murder and revenge. Whom
the gods would destroy they first make
mad" The votaries Of slavery never
committed so terrible q mistake.
Abraham Lincoln was the wisest, tru-
est and best friend the unhappy and
suffering masses of the South had on
this American continent. He is dead,
but the President lives in the person
of Andy. johnson. If President John
sou does continue the conciliating poll
cy Of his predecessor, he will at least
bring again into the Executive branch
Of the Government the old iron man.
tie Of Andrew jackson. The men
who for four years have committed
sacrilege against the stars and stripes
may now stand from under. Andy
johnson will arrest them as traitors
try them as traitors, hang them as trai
tors" Let the people stand by the
new President I; he is one OF them and
, worthy Of them.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-04-27
Gen. Taylor and JED. Davis.

The first wife of JEFF. Davis was a
daughter of Gen. Zachary Taylor.
The marriage was clandestine one,
and we believe took place in 1882, at
the hotel in this city, formerly owned
and kept by William Bennett. 1t stood
where the Congregational Church now
stands. The fact of Jeff's marriage
here we have heard stated, but will
not vouch for its correctness. Gen.
Taylor understood Davis character
fully, and pronounced him IAN unprin
cipled scoundrel and hypocritical ad
venturer," and of course, would con
sent to no relationship with him.-Ga
lena Gazette. a En-. .
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-04-27
Correspondence Of the Charles City Intelligencer.
Letter From New York,
New YORK, April llth, 1865

New YORK, April llth, 1865.
FRIEND HnDRErH Richmond is ta-
ken, perdition is busted, Lee has sur
rendered and the loyal millions of this
mighty country are made glad. All
mankind, whose faces are turned
toward heaven, are entitled, without
stamps, to heavy stock of good ma
ture. The man who can't be happy
today, can be miserable in paradise,
The Lord is mighty and rideth in the
whirlwind the devil is behind time
with his New York City Democracy,
and is frosted in snow storm they
4" can't never strike oil !" Rejoice, for
everybody has done well people, ar
my, generals and rulers. Parties and
politicians have done well, especially
the copperheads they have done glo-
riously well, IAN impromptu "goak /"
from the catholic writings of Squire
Amelia Ward.)
This city is lively and gay. The
busiest man l see ON Broadway is
Barnum, who is trying to find the man
that didn't vote for honest old Abe.
He has just stuck on the bulletin,
=" can't be found.' Bring out the big
guns, position those banners on the
outer walls, dress the cities in bunting
let the flag of the free wave from
mountain top, through valley and over
dale food the throne of Deity with
tears of gratitude, until all voices in
cheers loud and strong for the deep
toned muttering of Farragut's cannon,
the desperate charges of Sherman's
legion, the flaming sabres of Sheri.
dams cavalry and the red battle glare
of Grants artillery have removed from
our land the dread enginery of war
The white winged messenger is aut.
tering her wings, spreading the good
tidings that peace With its unnumber.
ed blessings has dawned upon oul
land Yet, Mr.. Editor, whilst it is
true there will soon not be heard with
in our borders the clink, clank and
conflict of arms, still the contest il
not ended but only shifting from tn,
battle field to the Senate Halls. Ths
same principles, the identical irrepres
sible issues. ideas, products of tht
Northern and Southern civilizations
which gave birth to this unholy an,
bloody rebellion, are going to shive
and revolutionize the present organi
cations Of political parties on the rocl
of reconstruction. 1t behooves ou
people to study thoroughly and wei
the duties and responsibilities of tn,
hour.
Proslavery, poisonous democracy, i
exerting every effort to inaugurate tn
old times Of bartering, conciliating
compromising, with whatever remain
of the slave power. Read the billing
wooing and cooling editorials Of it
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-04-27

To the intsliigmeer Boys:
think the following are correct answers
to the transposition and enigma Of week be-
fore last:
LIST, the transposition. When entire am
spark, and have force to set the world on fire :;
omit one letter and am park, and can con-
tain herd of deer omit one more and am
ark, which once contained all human kind
ID. the enigma. Cash is very necessary in
carrying on this war seal is an animal of the
saltwater /; measles is disease of the human
family peach is a luscious fruit; Noah was the
first navigator known to history. My whole
IL Salmon =. Chase M.F
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-04-27

On Thur,day night Of last week, as
we learn from the Wapello Republi.
can, an attempt was made to rob the
Treasury of Louisa county. The bur-
glars were in fair way to succeed in
their nefarious operation when they
were interrupted by the sudden ap-
pearance of the janitor, Mr.. Grey.
They fed, leaving their working tools
lying around the safe. w. B. Rich.
ards of Wapello is under arrest, charg.
ed with completely in the attempted
robbery.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-04-27
TUT tIc fUys anu UIfB' CoIuu
GEOGRAPHICAL ENIGMA.


am composed Of "a letters.
Ny 4. 10, 8, %, Z. l6, is one of the United
States.
Ny 3, 10. II, IL, ls. ~, Is, is a European
nation.
My S, 2, 10, 2, IL. s, 6, is river in Vermont
Ny "a, II. 20. s, 6, Q, is city in Europe.
My l9, ls, 10, -, 8, 4, 8, 81, is q county in
California.
My Is, 10, 8, 10, %, II, IS, is q part of the
globe.
Ny ?, l, 8, Is, 8, 4, S, %, Is, is a city in a
southern State that has recently become
free.
Ny II, Is, IS. 20, II. 81, "a, is q sea in the
Eastern Hemisphere.
My 8, Is, l6, Is, l9, q, is an isthmus be-
tween two grand divisions of the globe
My Thole is great event of the French rev.
olution. 8.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-04-27
A CHILD'S PRAYER.

Father now the day is past,
On thy child thy blessing cast
Near my pillow, hand in hand,
Keep thy guardian angel band, ..
And throughout the darkling night
Bless me with cheerful light.
Let me rise ut morn again,
Free from every thought Of pain
Thus, my Father, day by day,
Keep me through life's thorny way.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-04-27

Vice President johnson narrowly
escaped being captured in the train on
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad which
was attacked and destroyed by the
guerillas near Cumberland. Nd, on
Thursday 18th. lie had made prepa-
rations to leave, but delayed in hope
Of meeting the President, who was
hourly expected from General Grants
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-04-27

An army correspondent says that
JEFF. Davis, Hunter, and Thomas J.
Semmes have long contemplated the
formation of trans-Mississippi Con.
federacy, to be composed of Arkansas,
Texas, West Louisiana, with such dis.
contented Mexican States as might
ioin them.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-04-27

The Tennessee Legislature COM
menced business by unanimously rat
flying the constitutional amendment
sbolishing slavery. General Thomas,
General Rousseau and other distin-
guished military gentlemen were pres
ent at the Inauguration Of Gov. Brown
low.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-04-27

A little boy We knew, was shut up in clos.
ct for naughtiness. He seemed to consider IL
good fun for little while, and shouted and
kicked at great rate. But at last he grew
quiet, and finding he was not released. called
out: "Come, let me out of here-I'm get.
ting tired of this!'
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-04-27

The Persians, As ancient writers inform us,
used to teach their sons to ride, to tell the
truth, and :" pay their way" This must have
been grand arrangement. How much bet
ter it would be with the youths of our day, II
they could be taught the same
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-04-27
For the Boys and Girls Column
A RIDDLE.

Ny lst Is in mantle, but not In coat
My ID is in coat, but not in mantle.
My Sd Is in house, but not in barn.
My 4th Is in barn, but not in house.
My 9th is in sugar, but not In honey.
My 9th is in honey, but not in sugar.
Ny 7th is in ivory, but not in bone.
Ny 9Th is in bone, but not in ivory.
My 9th you always can find in lemonade.
My rhole is when lovers like to promenade
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-04-27
For the Boys and Girls Column.
A CHARADE.

The farmer looked we'll both inside and out,
He knew that my FIRST would be lurking about
His pretty daughter my second drew on,
She was going out with the doctors son.
The doctor himself to the garden came,
And asked for my whole by its Latin name.
A beautiful flower whose purple leaf
Can conquer your pain aud soothe your grief.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-04-27

The connonading at Richmond was
distinctly heard at Arlington Heights,
Washington, distance Of over one
hundred miles.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-04-27

VERY FlsHY.-The Burlington Hawk.
eye says John Denton. who resides
some five miles above this city, caught
. ntnay,6rs pound catfish on Tuesday. y
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-04-27

A rebel letter writer says that the
guerillas are "fast foxes" We would
Judge 80 from their achievement in
chicken stealing.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-04-27

Broken resolutions are worse than none at
all it only proves to Us we do not c..rry out
tho dictates of our conscience, and exposes our
weakness. ..
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-04-27

Mother dousing little sons hair with castor
oil:
Little son" Mother, why am like Dadi"
Mother" Don't know, my smart; why arc
you like your Dads" ,..t...... =,
Little son Cause Use got lie on the
brain +"
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-04-27

When Oti was three years old. he was AK.
cd what made the whale vomit up Jonah
His answer was, ~ Gues Jonah kicked 70 in
the whales stomach, that II couldn't stand
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-04-27

The latest illustrious Englishman who has
visited our shores has given it as his opinion
that our youths are smoking themselves to
death.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-04-27

The New Hampton Courier says en-
igration into Chickasaw county is
steadily increasing. So is it in Floyd
county.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-04-27

Always lend crutch TO halting Humani-
~; but trip up, II you will, the stilts Of Pre-
tension.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-04-27

Learning by study must be won
4 was ne er entailed from sire TO son.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-04-27
FREMONT HOUSE,

Corner of 9Th and Iowa Streets,
DUBUQUE. IOWA.
This House is centrally located to the bust
|ss part of the City, and Postoffice. The
ioprietor desires to please all who may favor
m with their patronage, and solicits trial
those visiting the city.
GEO. L. DICKINSON,
.EH t. . Proprietor.
IN. b. A first-clsss Barber Shop and Bath
4 rooms In the house. l7yl
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-04-27
dbe yntelliger,ter.
A.B. F. HILDRETH, Editor.

" Westward the course Of empire takes lbs way"
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-04-27

AGENTS FOR THE ISTEIIIGEScER:
H. Pettingill h Co, Newspaper Advertising Agents,
81 Park Row, New York. --~
H. Scriven, General Advertising Agent, 63 Dear.
Street Chicago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-04-28
OFFICIAL WAR BULLETIN.
- ~
RICHMOND, y g.,
a April :a6, 1865, 8 80 p. N.

pril Is, 1865, 80 +. ".
"Hm E7cm H. .st,utoa Secretary gj Iny''
"General4 Meade, Sheridan, and Wright,
are acting ',nder orders 10 pay 40 regard to any
truce or orders Of General Sherman respecting
hostilitieS, on the ground that Sherman
agreement. could lind his own command only,
and no other. They are directed TO push icr
ward regardless Of orders from any one except
General Grant, and cut off Johnston retreas.
Beauregarl has telegraphed to Danville that
new arrangement Lad been made wish nheI~
man, and that the advance OF the eth corps W:ss
to be suspended until Gilythes orders B have
telegraphed lack to o. y no orders o. Sher-
mans E,aa a. push Seward az rapidly as pos
sihe. The bankers here have Information
to. day, that jeff Davis specie is moving South
from Goldsboro, in wagons, as let as possible,
I sugsess that orders be tessgraphed through
General Thomas, that Wilson obey no orders
from Sherman, and notifying hilA and Ganby.
and all commanders on the Mississippi 70 take
measures to- intercept the sebel chiefs and thelE
plundeg The spbcie. with them, is estimated
here at from six to thirteen millions
H. X. HALLErE,
Major General Commanding,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-04-28

tx MAJOR BURR P. NoLASD came into
our lines yesterday and reported TO Brigadier
General Ga1nbol at Fairfax Court, House, and
W as i'm mediately allowed to return TO his
home, in Middlehurg, Loudoun county, Va.
NJ nor holland was Commissary General Of
Virginia, and the writer Of this article knows
him we'll While myself and 9th ers were
prisoners in Richmond, there WAS no act OF
kindness which he fsiled to do for us, and bnt
for his munihcence and energy, many Of u
would have suffered extremely, and rorha p:
been retained many months longer than We
we're His good deels can never be forgotten
by many recipients Of his favor, and never by
the writer. It'll FAIRFAX.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-04-28

nils, IN bis Political Economy, speaks al
he raridity with which people recover from
the Effects OF war, and says :''Ihis perpetual
con5umpt ion and reproduction Of apital aori4
The explanation If whal has 50 often excited
wonder, The great lapi4ity with which youl.
tiles recover from 4 Stale ut davastatx )n. "--
The National lntrlI,gen1er says 1T does nos
appear le,fzst,}A SOW sat he cessation OF lt.
Wal vi5 bssng aah II al tie }eples~ .oa il.
bas~lue~> whieh had been anticipated Napita!
and enterprise will seek neW chaa2cl> .! rzrr
ton Il. addition &C old o3es
H., army ccrrrsl< )pdeAt o.! the eAn::.aaI
Commercial says: lie Ne Il, Of the as,;.>s-
nation Of Mr. E,incJln was received ty General
Sherman while at Fitzpatrick headquarters
on his way to the first days meeting. We
have 1T fyon Gen sherman bmsel;.. thai ttrn
Johnston was SHOCKED, and; Ik@nIpsted as
much feeling and concern AZ "A I2tlma's
friend would baVe done.
The remains of the late President i.lnclIn
reacAed Buffalo, yesterday.
The people Of Charles county, Maryland
embracing IT'S most prominent ctfizenS, haEe
had a meeting at Bryantown, and adopted
resolutions sE1ongly denunciatory Of The l2te
terrible crimas They promised active co ope.
ration with be authorities to arrest the per
petrators, and have been thus engaged by
committees accordingly.
The r. S. troops are making sl}eces>44l}
raids in various directions in South Carolina,
They were pashing Oh to Columbia loco
motives, railroad cars, and cotton on the .. {:
ter occupied, after an engagement IN which
sixty South Carolinians we're captured.