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The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-06-23
The Right Shirt.

The following remarks in the North Carolina
Convention, now in session, by THOMAS SErTLE'
radical Union man, breathe the right spirit.
If the late Rebels generally entertained these
views our political difficulties could very soon
be settled. But the trouble is that the mass OF
them glory in their treason, instead Of being
ashamed of it, as they ought to BEL
"Mi. FERREBEK asked Mr.. SETTLe If he had not
been n the arm, Mr.. SETTLE: am coming to that
Every BODY who knew me az all knew that had
exeried to the utmost my poor powers to save che
Union, and had plead IN IT'S behalf against seces
SION unii after hostues naa actuam ~ commence et
objections that knew no bounds, and witnessed Its
dissolution with the same feelings that moved my
bosom when stood BY the death.O Ocd Of my father.
had the dreadful alternative left Of taking the
side or the other. became a traitor and went
the Southern army. went In a spirit desperation
more than Of hope. indeed, my only hope was that
by appearing 10 be united we might con OromIse the
matter. soon found tina 1t was impossible tor such
Vlany and o0rruOliOn to succeed aud 1t ought not
TO have succeeded got out Of the army bonora1lv,
and returned home, and advocated peace on al
In that twelve months of service [ continually
telt that was guilty of treason, but Others
nSIe AZ my course my Naternatye I3r I've; ~ was M
Rebel army were duped and led on by bad, black
hearted men. The difference betioeen me and some
other traitors Is this; no man. aOonpan, or child has
ever heordm me boast Qfn. have always looked upon
the whole matter with regret, and instead OF grew
ing after the dead Conederacy, 1t costs effort
to firmly fix my affections uoof the object of nv first
love-. did al could to prevent the Rebe lion, and
urged peace after it had commenced. witnessed
with admiration the gallantry Of our poor soldiers
who were being led to destruction, and plead tor
peace in their behalf; and repeat now what have
sad before, that those who pressed this war, after
the contest became hopeless, are simply murderers
ThtV were butcher ng our men without a single hope
OF success. Those who inaugurated the war were
traitors and those who pressed IL after It was hope
less were murderers. The crime IS on them, the
regret Is with me. am now GEN.
sured because 1 will not agree to paw the cost of
treason and murder. will never think OF it but to
denOunCe IL -
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-06-23
CrOn PIOSnecfS.

THE monthly report of the Department OF Agri-
culture-a department, by-the-way, which has
received good deal of unfounded abuse, and
whose able head the Hon. ISAAC NEWTON, is
doing good work for our agricultural interests,
gives us very encouraging prospect for fair crops
all over the country. The returns of FIVE
thousand correspondents, in every portion of
the Union, show that we may expect at least
threetourths of an ordinary crop of wheat, a
crop which has been quite extensively repre-.
sented as almost an entire failure. Rye, barley
oats, clover, ETC., also promise fair yield
Fruit is better than usual in New England and
the extreme West-not so good in the Central
States. The corn crop is not yet sufficiently
developed to be reported.
With half of Europe under arms the foreign
demand for our breadstufs is likely to be large
and prices will conhn ue high.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-06-23
Liquor Licenses in New York.

New YORK city is in muddls over the liquor
business. The last Legislature passed a very
stringent license law, appointing new Board
to grant licenses, etc. The new Board has been
actively at work for some time, has granted
licenses to a sufficient extent, so that the fees
the city has received amount to about one
million of dollars, has suppressed the Sunday
liquor traffic, and the waiter-girl saloon nui.
sance and has apparently gotten matters into a
very good shape. Now, however, Judge CAR.
Dozo, of the Common Pleas Court steps in and
decides the new license law to be unconsttu-
tional. OF course, the case will be carried to
the Court of Appeals for final decision, but
meanwhile the old License Board proposes to
reassemble and grant licenses to all whom the
new Board has refused, and the city is threat
ened with an interregnum of free rum and row.
dyism.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-06-23

SECRETARY SEWARD mas transmitted to the
several State Legislatures, for their action, the
Constitutional Amendment lately passed by
Congress.
The Legislature of Tennessee has been sum-
moned to meet on the Fourth of July next, to
take action upon the Amendment
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-06-23

THE New York Daily Ne,os attempts to make
out from the census statistics that there was in
1860 proportionately a greater number of pau
pers and criminals at the North than at the
SO1th. That Is very easily explained. The
North took care of her paupers and punished
her criminals, while the South, notoriouslY, TO
great extent, never did so.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-06-23
NOTICE TO lnNTRAiEt I

NOTICE TO LONTRAC IORS
sealed Proposals will be received the Office of the
Cbie Commissioner OF Hignwavs unul II o'clock VI. on
M0HDAY, 25h inst for the construction of Sewer on
the line OF Morris street, from Almond street 10 Gunner
Run Canal, be built OF brick, circular in form with
clear inside diameter of two ieet six inches, with
such nets an manhoes may be directed by the Chief
Engineer and Surveyor.
The understanding be that the contractor shall
take bills prepared against the property fronting on the
said sewer, to the amount of dollar aud twenty
cents for each neal foot of front each side Of the
street, much cash paid, the balance to oa paid by
ored dollars.
All bidders invited to be present at the time and
place OF opening tine said proposals.
Zach proposal will be accompanied BY a certificate
that bond has been filed in the Law Department "a
directed by ordnance OF May 25, 1860
If the lowest bidder shall not execute a contract
within five days after the work is awarded he Wi be
deem as declining, and will be held liable his bond
Tor the difference between his bid and the next higher
bid. e
specifications may be had at the Department OF Sur
veys. which will be strictly adhered to
B29H Chief Commissioner OF Hgbwayys
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-06-23
Destitution in Alabama.

VERY great destitution, resulting in much suffer
ing, and, in some instances in absolute starva
ton, is reported from Alabama. The condition
of the poor there appeals loudly to the SYM
pathies of all benevolent people, and prompt
measures should be taken to extend relief to
thnm. - 49,
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The Unitarian Theological School at
Meadville graduated three young men at its
recent commencement:-EDwAR W. HATHA.
WAY, Fall River, Mass; GEORGE H. HosMER,
Buffalo, N Y; and GEORGE H. YOUNG Milford
Mass.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-06-23

IRA MCNUTT, E. G. MENDENHALL, c. A.
MCCAULEY, FRANCIS S. sCHRAoK, JAMES E.
SaoBFELL, EDWARD E. WOOD, are the names of
the Pennsylvania members of the new Fresh
man class at the West Point Military Academy,
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
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The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-06-23

TIE honorary degree of D. D. has just beer
conferred upon the Rev. DAVID STEELE, of this
city, by Rutgers College.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-06-23

THE University of New York at its recent
annual commencement conferred the honorary
degree of LID. upon Professor CHARLES
DEXTER CLEVELAND of this city.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-02-15
Book Notice.

Iowa AND THE REBELLION. A History of the
Troops furnished by the State of Iowa to the
volunteer armies of the Union, which con-
auered the great Southern Rebellion of
iS6l-5 By Lurton Durham Ingersoll.
Philadelphia: J. b. Lippincott 4 Go. Du-
buque d. NJ. Harger.
MIR. Ingersoll, the author, has sent us
some advance sheets of the above work,
comprising the first two chapters, and
assures us that the book will be pub
lished and ready for delivery in about
four weeks. 1t will contain TOO pages,
and the price will be $3.50. The sam
pie sheets received comprise the histo-
nv of the LIST and I'd Iowa Infantry.
The style is very attractive, and the
facts recorded may be implicitly relied
on as correct: Mr.. Ingersoll has taken
great pains and bestowed a vast
amount Of labor upon the preparation
of this work. The mechanical execu-
ton surpasses in beauty any thing in
the book line that we have seen for a
long time. The paper is of the most
expensive quality, and the type new,
clear and beautiful. The diagrams of
battle fields and other engravings are
new and prepared expressly for this
work. We congratulate our friend
lngersoll on bringing out his book in
so creditablc manner. 1t will be an
honor to Iowa literature, and, we can
not doubt, profitable enterprise to its
author and publishers. Every soldier
and every soldiers friend in Iowa will
surely buy copy.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-02-15

Mr.. Allison having introduced = bill
in Congress appr0priating money for
the Improvement Of the lower and up
per Rapids Of the Mississippi. thepeo-
pie throughout the State Of Iowa and
portions Of Wisconsin, Minnesota and
Illinois are holding meetings and send
ing petitions to Congress for the pur-
pose Of aiding him in getting his bill
passed. The interests Of the entire
Northwest, and Iowa and Minnesota
in particular. demand the improve
ment Of the Mississippi river at the
rapids % that grain may be shipped in
bulk. either by steamer or barges. to
St. Louis and New Orleans. The PEG.
pie Of this State, and other western
States. have been long enough COM
PEELED to ship their produce and re-
ceive their merchandise over the long
and expensive rail aud canal routes to
the seaboard With the Improvement
II the rapids or the construction Of q
canal arannd them, wheat. pork, -four,
eats and corn. will be worth more in
McGregor than they are in Chicago,
and MrGregor aud other river towns
can snll hard ware. crockery and heavy
groceries at less prices than Chicago
or Milwaukee can afford them. Let
us have meeting and send to Con.
gress rousing petition from McGre.
gor for the passage Of Mr.. Allison's
bill.-MGysgor Meas.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-02-15
Conversational Church.

At meeting of the members of the
Congregational church and society of
this place, held on Monday evening, a
building committee was appointed,
consisting of Milo Gilbert, E. G. Cha
pin and VIM. B. Fairfield, to whom
were given full powers to purchase a
site and let the contract for erecting a
church edifice. A plan for the build
ing was submitted to the meeting by
Geo. A. Bridge, architect and builder,
which met with general appreciation,
and will probably be adopted with per-
haps some slight notifications. 1t is
understood that the house will be put
up and completed as early as practical
bic in the spring. Those who desire
slips in the new church should take
measures to secure them without de-
lay, Application can be made to
either one of the building committee,
who is authorized to receive sub
scriptions.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-02-15
Petition to the General Assembly.

The following or similar petition
is now being circulated for signatures
in all the counties along the line of the
McGregor Western Railroad, and is
being signed by all classes. Citizens
in every neighborhood, who are inter-
estcd. will please copy it, and, after
procuring signatures, forward it at
once to some member Of the legisla-
ture who will present it to that body !:
To the General assembly Of lora:
The undersigned, your petitioners,
would respectfully represent that the
United States, by an act of Congress,
approved May 18th, A. d. 1864, dona-
ted to the State of Iowa certain lands
for the nse and benefit of the McGreg-
or Western Railroad Company in bull
ding q railroad across the State of
Iowa on or near the furty-third paral-
lei of north latitude. We urge that
said grant was not intended to benefit
the corporation named in the act only
so far as it originated and continued a
public Improvement within the limits
Of Iowa and on specified route. That
the real intention of Congress was to
aid the citizens Of this State, living on
and near the forty-third parallel, in
constructing railroad on that line,
and that any diversion of the grant,
even temporarily, is wrongful dispo-
sal of the the trust that we believe
that the McGregor Western Railroad
Company is not acting in good faith
toward the United States or the peo-
pie of Iowa, but intend to divert the
proceeds Of said lands from the pur-
pose designated by Congress. to the
building of a railroad from McGregor
to Austin in Minnesota. We therefore
pray that your honorable body will
take such action in the premises and
enact such laws as will prevent the
McGregor Western or any other Rail-
road corporation from defrauding the
people of the benefits intended by Con-
gress, and also to compel said. Compa-
ny to construct the railroad upon the
route designated by said act.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-02-15
McGregor Western Railroad.

In the Honse of Representatives at
Des Moines, on Wednesday of last
week, the following discussion was
had upon the bill reported by Hon. G.
j. Tisdale from a select committee, re.
lating to the land grant for the McGreg.
or Western Railroad, it being the spe-
cial order. 1t will be seen that Mr..
Poindexter. from Mitchell county, wrig-
gled a good deal, but lost ground every
wriggle he made:
Mr. PoiDdexter moved to refer to
the Committee on Railroads, with in.
structions to bring in bill applicable
to all laDd-grant railroads.
Mr. Tisdale said he had prepared
substitute, which he considered would
better meet the wants Of all parties.
He supposed this motion would be
m ade that an effort would be made
to stave off this subject, just as there
was the other day. He asked to have
the substitute read.
Mr.. Poindexter said this bill pre-.
scribed an entirely new manner Of GER
tifying lands to this road. 1t differed
from all customary modes Of granting
and certifying lands to railroads. The
bill provides for the election of five
Commissioners, all from counties on
the 43d parallel. This would be
equivalent to compelling the road to
rebuild its road Thus far, they having
diverged from the line in going out of
McGregor, in order TO go around the
bluffs and avoid the deep ravines ON
the direct line. He was opposed to
compelling road to be built exactly
on given line. regardless of cost,
when by turning little one side. they
could substantially comply with the
provisions Of the grant. He said the
road. SO far built, is on the only prac.
ticable route, and the election of these
Commissioners would put it in their
hands to compel the Railroad Compa-
ny to rebuild their present road. and
compel them to keep directly on the
line without any divergence.
Mr.. Joy called for the reading of the
substitute.
1t provides for an election of seven
Commissioners to decide when the
Company has so far complied with its
grant as to warrant the issuance to
them OF any portion Of the lands. In
no case shall lauds be certified to them
lying more than twenty miles in ad-
vance Of the point TO which the road
is completed and in working order.
The State to have control Of tariff on
the road.
Mr.. Goodrich wished the substitute
also to 60 before the committee.
The Speaker decided that it was not
before the House.
Mr. Joy wished the gentleman from
Mitchell (Mr Poindexter) would with
draw his motion to let the substitute
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-02-15

joyful shout, then another and another,
proclaimed that treasure was found.
John Thorpe came springing, bounding
ont of the aperture, catching his wife
in his arms, catching Alice, catching
John, and laughing almost deliriously,
a. he cried, Rich, rich, rich I"
What more need be said The
dream of little Alice had brought them
the chest of gold. What spiritual in
fluences were at work with the child's
mind we cannot, of course, pretend to
saw. Il was true, however, that the
Thorpes were rich enough now-that
John Wilfred went to London, and
eventually became one Of the most
distinguished judges on the bench
that Henry left some noble paintings,
Alice became an earl's wife, and the
rest passed their lives in quiet and con-
tentment, became rich and also merci-
f,,l
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-02-15

The advertiser. having been restored to
health i'm u few weeks by very simple RENE
dy, after having suffered for several years with
a severe lung affection, and that dread disease
Consumption, anxious make to known to
his fellow sufferers the means of cure.
To all who desire it, he will send copy of
the prescription used free of chargst with
the directions for preparing and using the
same, which they will find a sure cure for Con-
sumption, Asthma, Bronchitis, Coughs, Colds,
ana all throat and Lung affections. The only
object of the advertiser in sending the Pre-
scription is to benefit the afflicted, and spread
information which he conceives to be invalua-
BILE, and he hopes every sufferer will try his
remedy, as it will cost them nothing, and
may prove blessing.
Parties wishing the prescription, free, by re-
turn mail, will please address
REy. EDWARD A. WILSON,
1yl Williamsburg, Kings Co., N. Y.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-02-15

A woman got off the cars at indie
pendence, on the Goth ult., depoited a
bundle between some dry goods boxes,
and walked of. The bundle was soon
discovered to contain a babe, apparent
ly three or four weeks old. The wo-
man was overtaken, and confessed
that it was her child. born out of we'd
lock, that her father had turned her
ont Of doors. and that she was on her
way to the house of relative through
whom she hoped to obtain employment,
but was afraid she might be coldly re-
ceiyed if the facts should become
known she had therefore abandoned
the child to the charity of the world.
She consented to take back her child
and promised not to part with it.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-02-15

Snow fell in this vicinity on Mon
day to a depth of about six inches,
making beautiful sleighing on Tues
day, but on Tuesday night and We'd
nesday the wind from the north blew
a gale, and piled the snow in drifts,
badly obstructing the highways in
many places. We shall probably hear
that the railroads are blocked up, and
perhaps the Legislators at Dubuque
will find it difficult to return to Des
Moines at the time agreed upon. Oh
course, the Sergeant-atarms will be
sent to bring them in and compel their
attendance
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-02-15

A lad and iassie, evidentley from
the most verdant of rural districts,
were married by Justice at Burling.
ton few days since. After the cere.
mony had been performed, the couple
came forth, with broad grins on their
countenances, and with hands Joined
and arms swinging, went down the
street, oblivious to all surrounding oh.
jects, and wrapt in the contemplation
of their own supreme happiness.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-02-15

The General Assembly adjourned on
Saturday last until Monday Of next
week, for the purpose of having some
repairs made in the heating apparatus
of the capitol and enabling the men,
bers to accept an invitation from the
Produce Exchange Board Of Dubuque
to attend the great convention held in
Dubuque on Wednesday to consider
the Importance of improving the navi-
cation of the Mississippi river at the
upper and lower rapids. The Dubuque
people sent special train of cars to
Cedar Rapids to receive their legisla-
tive guests.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-02-15

Some cowardly ruffians at Burling.
ton on the 25th ult., waylaid and beat
an old negro till he could hardly walk.
The poor fellow had done them no in
jury, and no possible excuse conld be
given for the act except that he was a
id Niger" The perpetrators Of
the brutal act belong to the class OF
men who are averse TO equal suffrage,
and are afraid of being put on par
with the negro.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-02-15

The people of Keokuh county have
raised subscriptions to the amount of
$l60, 900, the full amount required OF
them to secure the location of the Ce-
dar Rapids and st. Louis Railroad
through their county, and they Of
course feel quite confident of securing
the road.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-02-15
A Card to InYalidS.

A Clergyman while residing in South America as a
missionary discovered safe and simple remedy tor the
Cure Of Nervous Weakness Early Decay Diseases Of the
Urinary and Seminal Organs and the whole train OF dis
orders brought by baneul and vicious habits. Great
numbers have been already cured by this noble remedy
Prompted by desire TO benefit the afflicted and unfor
tunate will send the receipt for preparing and using this
me'icine in sealed envelope, to any one who needs IT,
Free If Charge
Please ncloSc post paid envelope addressed to your
self. ADDRESS, JOSEPH T. lNMAN,
Ia STATION u, BIBLE House,
hints New York City
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-02-15

Gov. Stone, in answer to a resolution
of the House of Representatives, has
replied by special message that he
has certified, during the past two
years, to the completion of one hun
dred miles Of railroad by the Cedar
Rapids and Missouri River Railroad
Company, forty miles by the McGregor
Western, and twenty by the Dubuque
ard Sioux City Railroad.