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Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-02-22
Communications.
Fur the Charles Cts Intclli.encer.
Perseverance.

Perseverance.
In almost every human undertaking
perseverance may be laid down as
prerequisite condition of success. Fit
ful triumphs may be attained now and
then by some happy stroke of genius,
but they are not usually of such
character as to claim the fixed atten-
tion Of mankind or be recorded in
proud places ON the historic page.
With firm purpose, men, worthy of
becoming renowned. toll on. through
good and evil, through success and ad-
versity, undaunted, and with deter.
mination that success shall crown their
efforts, finally cavring their names on
time as on lofty rock, and erecting
by their own acts monuments to per-
petuate their memories. Unroll the
scroll Of fame, and call into review
earth's great ones, and there discover
who have most wisely produced means
for the accomplishment of desired re-
suits or who have penetrated deep
est into. the hidden arcana of nature
and brough. to light what arc mystic
ries to the sluggish mind and what
none but the persevering could accom-
plish.
Perseverance without genius win ac-
complish but limited results, and gen.
ius without perseverance is usually
equally unsuccessful. But the true
genius, inspired by high hope of sue
cess, and resistless firmness, will toll
on, overcoming every obstacle, and f.
nally attain the just reward of his ef-
fort. Men, without striking abilities
or great depth Of thought, have made
themselves and names famous as house
hold words Of blessing among tile
homes of earth. saa @ leg11
Inventors have not usually been bril-
liant, but they have toilcd on and on
with the conquering perseverance of
the spider which aroused the kingly
Bruce, in his dependency, to tho ac-
complishment Of such grand results.
What enabled the great in the differ
ent eras Of the world to agitate it with
such master hand and bring forth
light from darkness; to illuminate all
future ages! /! Genius. say some. Yes,
truly. But it was genius associated
with perseverance, which proved sub.
lime in its enduring consistency and
irmness, and made the will powerful
in overcoming those obstacles which
to thousands would be q complete ba,
to effort. A. NJ. BRYsoN.
Nashua loara, Feb Sth, 1866.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-02-22
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from Philadelphia and | never saw
you again till saw you on the steam.
or. When yon leaped overheard. in
that brave way. cried for very admi-
ration. Yes! if You will make me
confess, | loved you from that hour.
iou were my hero. But, as for kiss
ing you, Sir Impudence, when you lay
SO i'll that we thought you dying, why
You know it's the craziest and funnies,
delusion in the world"
She would deny that kiss, I believe,
even at the stake. But, for all this,
the truest, sunniest, darlingest wife
that ever was, is my LITTLE STRAWBERRY.
GIRL.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-02-22

King James the First, gave all manner Of
liberty and encouragement to the exercise Of
buffoonery, and he took great delight in it him.
self Happening once to bear somewhat hard
upon one of hls Scotch oourtiers, by my
soul, " retorted the peer, he that made your
Majesty King, spoiled the best fool in Christ
eudom ="
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-02-22

An old Scotch woman having BEEN asked her
opinion as to the new minister, said he was a
particularly powerful preacher. :. He had ma
been th' place week, before he kicket tn
pu'pit a to pieces, and banged the in ards out
o sax bibles
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-02-22
F. HILDRErH, EDITOR & PROPRIETOR.
Qottru.
First Grief.


The following poem was written by James
a Scottish poet but little known
n this country. Who that ever lost a brotbe,
'r sister could read these lines without q
altcs in the voice or tear in the eyei
They tell me first and early love .aaf
Outlives all after dreams; ..s ID.
But the memory of the first great grief
To me more lasting seems
The grief that marks our dawning you th
To memory ever clings, # "A
And DER the path of future years
A heightened shadow filings.
oh oft my mind recalls the hour
When to my fathers home
Death came an uninvited guest
From his dwelling in the tomb. H.
had not seen his face before
shudiered at the sight
And shudder yet to think upon
The anguish of that night .....
A youthful brow and ruldy cheek
Became all cold and wan, ..s
An eve grew dim in which the light
Of radiant fancy shone; -. .....
Cold WIS the cheek and cold the brow.
The eve was fixed and dim ..'..s
And there moancd brother dead. .
Who would have died for him
know not II twas summer then,
..a know not if twas spring: af-.-....s
But d the birds sang in the trees -
DID not hear them sing;
If flowers came forth to deck the earth
Their bloom did not see
1 looked upon one withered flower,
And none else bloomed for me
A sad and silent time it was
Within the house Of woe:
All eyes were dim and overcast,
And every voice was low.
And from each cheek at intervals
The blood appeared to start.
AZ If recalled in sudden haste ....
To aid the sinking heart! a
Softly we trod as IL afraid
To mar the sieepers sleep,
And stole last looks of his sad face .
For memory to keep. .............
With him the agony was o'er,
And now the pain was ours, --..
hs auouSHes W bto sweet CiiiitnoOu rose,
Like odor from dead flowers.
And when at last he was borne aflr
From the worlds weary stlife,
How oft in thought did we again
Live Der his little life.
His every look, his every word,
a His very voices tone,
Came back to US like things whose worth
Is only priced when gone!
The grief has passed with years away,
And joy has been my lot;
But one Is remembered
And the other soon forgot.
The gayest hours trip lightly by,
And leave the faintest trace
But the deep track that sorrow wears,
No time can e'er efface ...-
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-02-22

Two Dutchmen once got into a dispute about
the English language, each one contendins
that he could command the best. They made
a bet at length, and appointed Judge to de.
eide between them, and accordingly they be.
gan
Veil, Chon," said the first, did il rain
tomorrow
& l shall tink il wash, said John.
Wasn't that Judge in quandaryl
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-02-22

Ma," said the pride of the family, who
had seen some seven summers. - do you know
why our tom-cat is like a poet," Ma didn't
:. Why, exclaimed the precious pet, "doesn' I
he go out moonlight nights and invoke the
news! :"
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-02-22

A Vermont sergeant wrote to New York
girl who pinned her name TO some clothing
he received through the sanitary Commission,
and the correspondence led to oourtship and
marriage; and now the sergeant finds he has a
good wife and cool half million in money
besides.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-02-22

report has obtained currency that Brig
ham Young has purchased, or obtained the re-
fusal of two Of the Sandwich Islands, TO which
he intends removing the Polygamous Paradise
when compelled to make his hegira from Utah.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-02-22

A story is told of an inveterate drinker,
who signed the temperance pledge, but was
found soon after ilnbibing as often as ever. TO
his friends who demonstrated with him, he re-
piled that the document which he signed was
invalid, because 1t had no internal revenue
stamp.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-02-22

! A young lady In the rural districts was once
escorted home from an evening party by a
young man to whom she was not particularly
partial. On taking his leave he remarked
I" guess Ill come and see you next Saturday
nihst.' e Well. Bill smith," replied the Ia.
dy, "you may come rs friend, but not As a
feller." Bill didn't go either way.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-02-22

An inn.keeper observed postillon with
only one spur. and inquired the reason !:
I" Why what would be the use of another ="
asked the postillion: :. II one side of the
horse goes, the other can't stand still
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-02-22

All" said conceited young person, "I
have this afternoon been preaching to a con.
gTegation of asses Then that was the
reason why you always called them 'Jeiored
brdhren, replied strong minded lady.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-02-22

What Is the difference between me and a
new novel;" inquired highly rouged dam
sci Of her bean. 1t is this. said he, "a
novel is read because it is interesting /; you are
interesting because you are red."
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-02-22

revivalist in Binghampton, n. Y, encoun.
tered large sized African and asked him
I" My good man, have you found the Lord .
To which sambo replied, in surprised man
ner, Golly, masser, is de Lord lost ?" '.E
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-02-22

" How is your husband, dears" asked one
lady Of another "Oh! he's in a very had
state was the reply. .' And, pray, what
kind of a state is he in ?" persisted the other.
4" In the State Prison.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-02-22

When Baltimore lady is kissed, she says
she feels as though she was taking chloroform,
and remains insensible as long as the opera.
ton lasts. r.....z.s. .. ..' -s
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-02-22

In Cork, Ireland, short time ago. the cri
er OF the court endeavored to disperse the
crowd by exciaiming, "All We blackguaris
that isn't lawyers, quit the Court ~ d-a
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-02-22

Why is the assessor Of taxes the hest man
in the world! Because he never undertakes
anybody. as at ... ....--. ....... ..F
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-02-22

live in my charmer's eyes," said fop
to Colman. 81 don't wonder at it." said
George, "for I observed she had a stye in
them when saw her last
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-02-22

IL was starving corset maker who thus
vented her complaint "Shame that sbould
be without bread have stayed the stom.
achs of thousands.''
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-02-22

What is the difference between bad boy
and postage stamp' Give it up' One you
lick with stick, and the other you stick with
lick ....,.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-02-22

1t is supposed that the object of the bridal
party who lately went up in balloon from
New York was to see the honey moon.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-02-22
LIVERY STABLE.
Il.

The Subscribers would respectfully inform
the citizens Of Floyd county aud the public
generally, that they have their Livery Stable
well stocked. and that person desiring to hire
double or single teams will be accommodated
with good outfits on reasonable terms.
bs J. @. STEARNS & Co.
Charles City, May -, 1885. %
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-02-22

OAXTON & FLETCHER, at the old Cor
~ ner Store In Gilbert Stone Block, have
fine lot OF Clothing which they are offering at
low figures.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-02-22

Working for bare life " is defined TO be
making clothes for new baby.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-02-22

No mar can avoid his own company, and
he had better make it as good as possible.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-02-22

The Mount Gents Tunnel is progress
sing so fast that the railroad through
it will be open in 1870.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-02-22
SasstbarN tbt Courst Of empire takes its Gatan."
GQit ana Sentiment.

what Is the best tar for making the wheels
OF life run smoothly The altar.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-02-22

Sal, when do your folks dine - Soon
as you goes that's missus' orders.''
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-02-22
"Are you a skillful mechanic 2"

Are you a skillful mcdaniel"
50 Yes, sir. A t 4s# s
"What can You maket" tH
"Oh, almost anything in my line"
:. Can you make devils"
Certainly just put up your foot and l
will split 1t in three seconds. I never saw a
chap in my life that needed 50 little altera-
ton - *
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-02-22
! I + - CARTER HOUSE,
JOIN 4. RlLCOH, -, PROPRIETOR,

- hAtH sHHh@f, VEOHn ENtASs,
Beaek As0k CbsHty .......... lord.
This house having changed hands, and un.
dergone thorough refitting and remodeling,
3 now ready for the accommodation OF the
pu6bc. IL is situated in the business part Of
Cedar Falls. The proprietor pledges himself
thef no pains will be spared to make his
daily for the North, South and West v.5.s7
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-02-22
MoraI GaIts.
The
LITTLE STRAWBERRY GIRL,

ny THE AUTHOR or rorl's nxsr rovrIrrrrn.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-02-22

Business Cards Of five lines less will be inserted in
snSsspmes ior - 0oIcr annn,n. For each additional
line, over fve, one dollar win be charged
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-10-18

MARINE HOSPITAL TO BE SoLr.-The Sc
cretary of the Treasury has ordered the
Marine Hospital at Ocracoke to be sold, in
| conformity to late law. Those at Nor
| folk, Va; st. Marks, Fla. Napoleon, Ark.
Galena, I'LL. and Burlington, Iowa, are to
be sold also.
ANOTHER FRE-On Sunday night about
II O'Clock, our citizens were aroused from
their quiet slumbers by the alarm of fire.
It was soon ascertained that the fire was
near the A. & N. G. Railroad depot, in a
building occupied by Mr.. P. Mallory as a
bar room. The Newbern Steam Fire En-
CINE Company, No. 1, was very early on
the spot, and by their energy and skill sue
ceeded in keeping the fire within very
small limit. Two buildings occupied by
Mr.. NJ. and a dwelling with the out houses,
belonging to Miss Dickerson, and occupied
by Mrs: Cole as boarding house, were all
the buildings destroyed, although other
buildings were in very close proximity there
to. We have not been able to ascertain,
definitely, the loss of Mr.. Mallory, but
from what We learn, it will not exceed
twenty-three hundred dollars. He had an
insurance of fifteen hundred dollars. The
dwelling of Miss Dickerson was worth about
fifteen hundred dollars, and was insured
for one thousand dollars. It is generally
supposed that the fire was the work of an
lncendiary. Times, 18th inst
FIRE IN KINsToN-A fire occurred in
Knston Sunday night. in a house lately
occupied by Mr.. ID. S. Ryan, and the pro-
perty of Sheriff Fields. The house was I'M
occupied at the time, and the fire must
therefore have been the work of an incen-
diary. No other property destroyed.
Neyrbe1.n CO1nn1erci0I
MARTIN COUNTY COURT.-The October
Term of this tribunal was held this week.
We noticed but very few legal gentleman
in attendance. A large amount of bust
ness was dispatched in very short time,
which certainly speaks well for the industry
of the court and its officers.
PooR HoUsE.-The Poor House, 1--WE
mean the one belonging to the public,) is
about to become, in this county, one of the
things of the past. We learn that the last
county court determined to rent the build
ing out, and in future, take care of its pau
pers, by letting them out to the lowest bid
ders. Whether this will be a better and
cheaper plan than the one that has been
heretofore pursued, is more than we can
tell. There is one thing certain, the poor
house, as it has been heretofore managed,
has been an expensive institution to the
county, and not much risk of increasing
expenses will be run by change.
WILLIAMSON Erposito1, 18Th inst.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-10-18
New ORLEANS, O;t. 17-S P. M.


The CHOLERA IN PORTSMOUTH, private
letter from Portsmouth informs us that the
cholera is raging in that place The writer
states that five coffin boxes had passed her
residence that day (the 14th.) This would
certainly indicate an alarming prevalence
of the disease in Our sister city. The small
pox is also prevailing there to stich an ex-
tent as to be almost epidemic. The Norfolk
Virginian of yesterday, states that one of
the policemen of Portsmouth was attacked
with cholera on Saturday.-Pet hder.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-10-18

TURPENTINE-Thero has been o fair enquiry for
both shipping and dstilins purposes since the
close of our last report, and with the exception Of
a small lot Saturday the market has ruled
steady at 81 GO for virgin and yellow dip, and 81
80 for hard, II Dbl of go 1bs.-a which figures all
received has found ready sale. The quantity be-
ing brought to market is unusually small, and tor
the week just ended reached ,G9l bbIs., which
sold as follows
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-10-18

SPIRITS DEMONSTRATING the week Just end
ed there has been considerable activity IL tho
market for this article, and we have to report
steady advance on former quctatiOns-thc market
closing to-day Thursday at 7O cents u gallon for
have fallen off considera bly, on those Of the pre-
vious one and there is little or 40 stock now held
here There is a fair demand from buyers and
prime lots are readily taken at 20 cents The sales
are as follows
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-10-18
Wilmington Wholesale Prices Current.
BEEsWAx. Ii 81 m
II LCAIBER

So 1t should be understood that our quota
tons generally represent the wholesale price. In
filling small orders, higher rates have to be paid.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-10-18
Markets..
New YORK, DC

NEW YORK, Oct rs P, NJ.
Gold 146t; Five-twenties ia. Cotton heavy,
with sales Of 900 bales at 4l@43 cents Flour
steady, with sales of $50 bbls. Southern at 1920
s16 so. Wheat l12 cents better. Corn 293 cts.
better. Eats cent higher. Pork frnl with sales
of 200 bbls-mess s33 10. Lard lower. Whis-
KEY quiet. Sugar firm Coffee steady. Moases
firm. Spirits Tmpentine 70G72 cents e gallon !;
Rosn 81 25@s9 so.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-10-18

From letter written by the Hon. Albert
Pike, of Arkansas to the President, asking
fol- pardon under the 500, 900 clause, we
make the following pointed and truthful
extract
The late war was more owing the dead OF
the past, who are honored, than to the liv
ing of the present, who are execrated; more
to Jefferson and Madison than to Davis and
Hunter more to the Kentucky and Vir
ginia resolutions than to the arguments of
1860 civil connections have long roots
in the past" and their true authors have
often been long beyond the reach OF hu-
man vengeance, while those whom hatred
seeks to immediate have been but the bond
men of necessity, the blind instruments of
fate Why should the scatfold crave the
blood of the living, who only obeyed the
dead
1 respectfully submit that it is not ust to
regard as rebellion and treason what had
been claimed by States and parties for sew
enty years as the lawful exercise of poll
teal right by State; and that 1t would be
a grave mistake to make even one name
and memory watchword and beacon for
all coming time. 1t would be to create
that 'impassable barrier which always sep
arates, after blood is so shed, the children
of the same country
If convicted and sentenced, Done now
accused will feel, nor will the people of the
South believe, that they have been guilty
of treason Neither defeat nor condemna-
ton changes convictions. They will not
seem to have been criminals, but only to
have atoned with their lives for the sin of
failure in the assertion of rights claimed,
even if unreal, by many States, and by a
great political party, since the beginning of
the government.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-10-18

The man who can make his own fire,
black his own boots, carry his own wood,
hoe his own garden, pay his own debts,
and live without wine and tobacco, need
ask no favor of him who rides in coach
and four.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-10-18
CONGREGATIONAL Nominations.

ALBANY, N. Y, Oct. II.
The Democratic and Conservative Compression
al Convention for this, the 18th District, which
met to-day. nominated Hon. Jno. V. L. Pruyn,
their candidate for Congress.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-10-18

REVIEW OF TIE WILMINGTON IAR-
kets for the week ending Thursday, Get.
10, 1866.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-10-18
From Washington.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Oct. 17-noon.
There seems to be no doubt but that Mr.. STAN
ton will soon retire from the War Department,
and that Lieut. General Sherman will succeed him
for a time, as acting Secretary of War.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-10-18

LUMBER-I tiver-We hear of the sale Of only
one lot 100000 feet of flooring boards at $1S so q
NJ
LIsLE1Is in a. light supply, and sells from store
oTA1oEs-The market is very well supplied. and
merely a retail demand. We quote from carts at
sl63$l 30 = bushel for sweet. A lot of 24O bbls.
Irish was received on Wednesday, and sold from
wharf at 50 ~ Dbl.
PoUGrRY-Is scarce, and sells readily at high
prices. We quote live chickens at 30G050 cents
and grown fowls at $4,000 cents each.
PEA EUTs-Are in moderate enquiry, and very
few yet coming to market. We quote from
carts at 50 500$3 u kushc as in quality.
PRovIsIoEs-For BACON the market rules about
the same as last reported. The supply of N. G.
cured is very light and there is some enquiry for
jobbing lots. We note small sales from store at
2ZGG2t cents for hog round, and 25126 cents ~ h.
Tor hams-the lowest figure being for inferior
western cured is in moderate supply, and
we also note rather moro enquiry, and
for shoulders, and 21@22 cents {3 b. for
sides, in ty.----LARD.-No Carolina
is i'll moderate request for retailing purposes and
HJtlc or mono on market. We quote at 24025 cts.
u II. There is a moderate supply of Northern in
dealers hands, and we quote at 2209223 cents.
-PoRK-Thero is merely a retail business
doing. and the market is moderately supplied
with Northern. SEQ table for store quotations
SALr-Is in fair supply, and the sales for the
week have been III the small way from store at SO
so cents II bushel for alum.
SHINGLEs-Have been brought to market slow
ly since our last and we quote only small sales at
50 1903 for Common, and $40s5 u NJ. for Con-
tract.
TmDEE.-Tho market has ruled exceedingly
dull for tho week, i'll the absence of any demand
worthy of note, for mil purposes, and prices tend
downward We quote sales of only 6 RATS at SO
for common, and S9GSl0 for fair mill;-several
RATS now on market unsold.
WooD-Has been III active request during the
week, and owing to the small quantity coming in,
prices have considerably advanced We quote
sales OF boat loads at S3@$3 80 for pine, 81 for
ash, and 81 J00$5 q cord for oak.
FEEIGHTs.-Ihere is nothing new to report in
coastWlso, and We refer to table for last rates
paid
Pine Steam Sd,red Lumber-C Cargo rateS-per