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Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1866-01-19
THE ORPHANS HOME,
The Ladies' OF Dubuque Furnish Two
ROOms-The Ladies OF Indepen.
dence Do the Same Thing
A Few Suggestions
to Others.

The ladies of Dubuque are displaying
o commendable interest in the Soldiers
Orphans Home at this place. Our read
ers will remember that the first dona-
ton made to the Home was by'them.
anu consisted of over five hundred dol
lars worth of valuable clothing. For
some time past they have been prepar-
ing to furnish two rooms in the Home
One for boys and one for girls. On
Saturday last donation was received
from them for the fulfillment of their
object, and consisted Of two carpets, two
stands, and number of chairs. They
also sent clothing for the inmates Of the
girls room, and we understand they
intend to forward clothing for the ,occu-
pants of the boys room soon. 1t is the
Intention of the ladies to supply all the
clothing for the children in their rooms.
They cannot do too much in this noble
cause, and We commend their zeal as
worthy of imitation by the ladies of
other communities.
The ladies Of independence, as we'll,
have given the Home a very generous
support. They have furnished two
rooms-a boys room and a girls room
and have undertaken to supply the
inmates with clothing. The furniture
which they forwarded consisted of two
carpets, two stands, two ooking-glasses,
and sufficient number of chairs. A
few days ago clothing for the girls of
their room was received, and an accom-
panying note informed the Superintend-
ent that clothing for the boys would be
sent soon. There are great many
places that might do as well as Inde-
pendence, but there are very few that
do. The officers of the Home. and the
little fatherless ones who are sheltered
there, feel very grateful toward those
who are doing SO much in this cause.
We do wish the ladies of all our
North-Iowa towns could be made to feel
the obligations they are under to be act
i've in supplying the wants of these SOL
diers'-orphans. There should be La
dies Aid Society in every community,
having this noble work in charge
There are nearly one hundred children
now, and the number is increasing rap
idly. As every mother can understand
they require a large amount of clothing.
Secondhand garments, not too badly
worn, can be used to advantage; espec-
tally mems clothes, which can be made
over for boys, and do good service
There are many necessary things to be
had which only the money can obtain
with certainty and promptness. Moth
Ing, therefore, would be more accepta-
bic than cash. Friends who act in this
matter may rest assured that their do
1ations directed to the Orphans Homo,
Cedar Falls, will be judiciously and
carefully used, and result to the com.
fort and happiness of the children of
our fallen defenders.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1866-01-19

Il New Ente'p1'ise.-Dr.J J. p. Wallace,
Of West Union, called on US last Tues
day. He thinks of locating in Cedar
Falls for the purpose of engaging in the
manufacture and sale of Patent Med-
cines, in which business he has been
successfully employed for some years
past. The West Union papers speak
highly of the Doctor and his remedies,
and say that he leaves West Union to
seek more extended field. We hope
he may gain accommodations here, and
be pleased to make this his permanent
home.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1866-01-19
To COnsurnptives.

TIE advertiser, having been restored 10 health In
'ew weeks by very simple remedy after having suffer
ed for several years with severe lung Affection and
chat dred disease, consumption-is anxious to make
known 20 his fellow.suferers the means Of cure
To all who desire It. he will send copy OF the pre-
scrption used free Of CHARGE with the direction for
preparing and using the same, which they will find
SURE eurg for CONSUMPTION, ASTHMA. BaoScHlIrs,
toroHs, COLDS and all Throat and Lung Affections.
The only object Of the advertiser In sending the Prescrp
tion is to hcneft the afflicted and spread information
which he conceives to be Invaluable and he hopes every
sufferer will try his remedy will cost them nothing,
and may prove blessing.
Parties wishing the prescription Free by return mail
will please address
Rev. EDWARD A. WILSON
dolly WILLIAMSBURG Kings Co New York
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1866-01-19
A CARD TO INYALIDS.

Clergyman, while residing in South America as {.
missionary discovered safe and simple remedy for the
Cure Of Nervous Weakness Early Decay Diseases Of the
Urinary and Seminal Organs the whole train Of dis
orders brought by banefu and vicious habits Great
numbers have been already cured by this noble remedy
Prompted by desire to benefit the afflicted and unfor.
tunate viii send the recipe for preparing and using this
medicine in seated envelope any one who needs IT,
Free Of Charge.
Please incoss post paid envelope addressed to your
self. address,
JOSEPH T. lSNAN
STATION d, BIBLE HorsE.
t2ly. Nec York city.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1866-01-19

The Difference in Csin,ate.-L week
Tuesday was the coolest day known in
New YORK for over twenty-five years.
Rain was falling in Cedar Falls. The
thermometer stood seven degrees below
there here it stood over thirty above.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1866-01-19
mr. T.lho,,,. PIN. cou,o..d !,

DR.. TalbOttss Pills Composed OF highly con.
cenrated extracts from and herbs " the highest
medicinal value, infabIe In the cure Of all diseases
the Liver or any arrangement OF the Digestive Organs
They remove all Impurities OF the Biood and are une.
qualed in the cure Of Di,rrhna. Jaundice Dyspepsia
srrofula bllionsness, Liver Complaint Fevers Head.
ache Piles M-rcurai Diseases and Hereditary iunors
Dose for adults, one pin in the morning. children hall
pill From one tot rec pills win ordinary cases.
and from one to three boxes viii any cu-abe case
OF no matter how long standing Price 81 90 Der box
Trade supplied or sent by mail
y.MoTr TALBOT, NJ. y. xcO.
o? Fulton street, New York.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1866-01-19

No Go.-There was to be dance at
Oyerman's Hall last Tuesday evening"
but no company came to dance. Mason
and Gregg's Band, of Independence,
were going to give series of parties,
one every two weeks; but their failure
on this first occasion resulted in the
abandonment of the project.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1866-01-19

Hentleman who suffered for years from Nervous De.
bty Premature Decay, and all the effects of youthful
ndiscreton, will for the sake Of suffering humanity,
send free to all who need 1t. the recipe and directions
for making the simple remedy by which he cured
Sufferers wishing to profit by the advertisers experience
can do so by addressing
JOHN D. OGDEN
40.ty No. 10 Chambers St New York
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1866-01-19

To Parents Of Children attending the
Primary Schooi.-On account of the
crowded condition of the First Primary
Department, it has become necessary to
have one-half the children of that grade
attend school in the forenoon and the
othar half in the afternoon. The above
course has been adopted in order to give
the teacher chance to instruct the
children, and, also, on account of their
health-there being about one hundred
and thirty-four scholars in one room.
By order of the School Board
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1866-01-19

Donation. There will he an oyster
supper and donation for the benefit of
Rev. A. G. Eberhart, on Tuesday, the
:a3d inst, ut Overnan's Hail. Good
music and pleasant time is anticipat-
cd. All are invited to attend.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1866-01-19

7snlperGnce.-Mr. Geo. Huffman, OF
this place, has shown us the first mum
Der of q paper established ut Bucksport,
Me-, called the Riverside Echo, and de-
voted to Temperance, Literature and
General Intelligence. 1t is published
quarterly at 81 90 per annum. Mr.
Huffman is making effort to get up a
club for it. The price is low, and the
paper neatly printed and filed with m
teresting and valuable matter.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1866-01-19

Donation Purty.-There will be Do
nation Party at the house of Mr.. War
rem Pierce on Tuesday evening. the Sd
inst, at o'clock, for the benefit Of the
Rev. Albert True. All arc cordially in
yited TO attend.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1866-01-19

Bad Ifornaation.-The Record, at
West Union, says there are over three
hundred children in the Orphans
Home at Davenport, and about fifty in
the Home at Cedar Rapids. How many
there are in the Home at Cedar Rapids
We have no sort of idea; but in the
Home at Cedar Falls there are ninety
four, and the number is receiving &C.
cessions from time to time.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1866-01-19
Strange, hut True.

Every young lady and gentleman in the United States
can hear something very much to their advantage by
turn mail free Of charge by addressing the
Those having fears Of being humbugged will oblie by
not noticing this card. All others will please address
their obedent servant.
THos. p. CHAPMAN,
40-Iy SCI Brosiw,y New York
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1866-01-19

GE75- Call and see the biggest Stock of
goua1s ever offered in Cedar Falls, at
Aliens 3i-tf
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1866-01-19

The Bridal Chamber, an Essay OF Warning
aud Instruction for Young Menpubshed by TIE How
ard Associaon and sent free Of charge In sealed
opes Address Br. ). sRILLIN HoUGHToN, Howard
Association, Philadelphia, Pa. Ally
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1866-01-19

DissolWiOn.-The firm OF Stead /
Huffman il dissolved. f. NJ. Stead will
continue the business at the old stand.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1866-01-19

DIR W. 7. McCLELAND, of Penn. says:
I have prescribed DR.. SWANS Bourbon Bittcrs As a
tonic in low forms Of fever and have found It better
than any other dinusible stmulant ss.Im
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1866-01-19
BRIDGE MEETING,

The County VS., Cedar FaIls---The McCullio,
Osse---Necessity for New Bridge Across
the Cedar---Action Taken to Secure It
DRY Run Bridse---What Captain
speer Will Do---0pinions on the Old
MISREPRESENTATION to the City
Council and Township Trustees.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1866-01-19

BsS- The best and largest stock OF
Crockery is to be found at Aliens. If
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1866-01-19

forty different styles adapted to sacred and secular m
sic, for $50 to 5000 each FIFTY ONE GOLD or
SILVER MEDALS or other Grst premiums awarded
them. Illustrated Catalogues free Address, MASON
HAMLiN, Bosroy, or MASON BROTHERS, New
Yong. 2a1y
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1866-01-19

The Eastern Malt. - Hereafter the
eastern mail will close ut ? o'clock p. NJ
TIE train now departs at y o'clock A.
NJ, and this change is therefore render
cd necessary.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1866-01-19

GSf~ Merinocs, Alpaccas, Reps, Para
mettas, and Dress Goods in endless va
riety, at Aliens. 3i-tf
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1866-01-19

Reduced Prices. A. Trowbridre
has marked down prices of Boots and
Shoes, in order to close out his large
stock of winter goods, and make room
for spring arrival. In Ovcrshoes, par
ticularly, he will give bargains as he
has large lot which must be disposed
of during the cold weather. We think
every man, woman and child should
have pair of Artic Ovcrshocs, and we
are quite sure that now is the time 10
get them. Read Trowbridge's new adj
vertisement.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1866-01-19

Bas" Call and see those Breakfast and
Worsted Shawls, at Aliens. 3l.H
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1866-01-19

a ~ Subscribers receiving their papers with all K
marked opposite their names may understand that
their subscription is about to expire.
" No paper seat for a lea ger time than p1idt1
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1866-01-19

E&5" Fur Hoods and Caps, the cheap,
est and best, at Aliens. 34-tf
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1866-01-19
Commercial.

BB" Cheapest Groceries at Aliens.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1866-01-19

&c. \ good stock of pens, made ex-
pressly to go with the Spenccrian Copy
Books, for sale ut the Postofiice.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1866-01-19

The Rdilroad.-There was a general
expectation, out this way, during the
heavy snow storm of Monday and Tues
day that snow-embargo would be
placed on the railroad. It was a pleas
ant disappointment to the people that
their fears were not realized. The trains
arrived and departed with their wonted
regularity. The Dubuque Herald, re-
ferring to this subject, says: "After
half-a- dozen snow storms, when the
grass becomes filled and the snow blows
over the surface because it has no place
to lodge, then an interruption is looked
for-not before"
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1866-01-19

Announ cement for Fools.-The sleigh
ing is splendid, and the weather clear
and cold.
Just before going to press we are con-
strained to change the name of this
item, and call it Fool of an Announce
ment. Not but what the sleighing is
good, but that the weather isn't clear,
though it may pass for cold-especially
with those who have sojourned in the
torid zone. The fact is, there are indi-
cations of snow. TITS ever thus with
weather items. Drive on.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1866-01-19

ssas School Books, and every thing
else needed for school-outfit, for sale at
the Postoilice.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1866-01-19

The Orphans Have q .Sleigh-ride.-
Last Saturday Mr.. e. S. Chase got out
Wallaces' omnibus sleigh and gave all
the Orphans at the Home a ride. It
was very kind and very thoughtful in
Mr.. Chase. The children greatly en-
loved the treat
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1866-01-19

nsA- Be sure and buy your School
Books before the expiration of the thir-
ty days, so as to get them at introducto-
ry prices. The Postoflice is the place.
Esas" Just Rcc5ipcd-McNallv's and
Monteith's Biographies, and large lot
of states, pencils, &C., al the Pcstoilice.
Bf.S" A new stock of Stationery, Just
received at the Postotliccs.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1866-01-19
Accident Insurance.

Alas! alas so soon twas done for
We wonder what it was begun for!
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1866-07-24
General william Harrow.

This gallant soldier and able lawyer
was nominatnd by the Union men of
the First District at Evansville yes
terday for Congress. No better nom
nation could have been made. Gen.
eral Harrow went out as Major of the
old 14th Indiana, and by his gallantry
and good conduct worked himself up
to the rank of Major General. He
knows well the animus of the Copper
head party in his district and will be
able to flank them IN every movement
they make. One of the best things
General Harrow ever did was to whip
a notorious rebel editor at Vincennes,
named George E. Greene, who was
doing everything he could to Keep
men from enlisting in his regiment,
and who was continually abusing the
soldiers. Although Greene was as big
and as stout as two men like the Major
he knew who he was dealing with,
and took his Gaming like dog. Gen.
Harrow is ready at any time to fight
for his principles, and well the Cop.
perhead5 editors and spouters of the;
''Pocket" know.it. They will give him
a wide berth, and "open rank" while
he goes into Congress.-Iadidnapoli
Journal. -..- !.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1866-07-24

powder with the expansive power of
the intensely heated air. While IN the
ordinary rife the explosive force OF
the powder ends with the explosion,
in this the explosion is prolonged ana
intensified by the air, so that the pres
sure on the ball increases by an ever
cumulating explosion, until 1t reaches
the muzzle of the gun. 1t is claimed
that while the ordinary rifle, by max.
ing the muzyle somewhat smaller than
the breech. retards the force OF the
ball for the sake of accuracy, the nee
die gun, by the expansive and cumu-
latiye force of its explosion, increases
in power by reason of the formation
of the barrel. $50
The needle gun was first introduced
in the Prussian army nearly twenty
years ago. IF we remember correctly
some battalions of the Guard haj it
already in 1848, in the first Schleswig
Holstein war. In 1849, when the
King of Prussia sent his troops into
the various parts of Germany to sup
press insurrectionary movements, it
was in the hands of several regiments
of the line. In the second Schleswig
Holstein war, in 1864, it was tested on
larger scale. and now in the great
battles of Bohemia it has, been
through it's final and conclusive or
deal. s8a
The needle gun is probably not the
best breech- loading frearm in exist
ence. One of its disadvantages con-
sists In the needle sometimes becom-
ing bent, or otherwise injured, but
the Prussian soldier carries several
reserve needles in his pouch, and is
carefully drilled in all the manipula-
tons necessary for taking out the old
needle and replacing it with. a new
one, an operation easily accomplished,
as the whole machinery of the lock is
of very simple construction. ao
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1866-07-24
ThCfs ed Curtis Peculiarities

The needle gun is breech- loading
rife, OF a very simple construction.
1t has its name from the fact that the
powder is ignited not by hammer
striking cap, but by needle perfor-
ating the cartridge and exploding the
Illuminating material by friction. At
the breech of the gun there is han
die in the form of a knob. By NOV
ing this handle to one side, which is
done by very simple and rapid move
ment, the breech is opened; the cart
ridge is then slipped into the aperture
and the handle is returned to its orig
inal position, closing the breech. By
the same motion the needle is pressed
back SO as to be detained by a spiral
spring. When the trigger is pulled,
the needle darts forward into the
breech through small hole at the
lower end of the barrel, and perfor-
ates and ignites the Illuminating ma
terial in the cartridge, thus exploding
the powder. The manual operations
by which all this is accomplished are
exceedingly simple, and can be per
formed with great rapidity, so that the
needle gun can easily be loaded and
discharged three or four times while
a common muzzle-loading rifle is fred
once. The needle gun is very light
and handy, can be relied upon at long
range, and carries the bullet with great
accuracy. ro ao4l 3esf 8 j 10 q
- The load is contained in single
cartridge consisting Of ball resembr
ling the Mimic ball, the printing and a
charge of powder, so arranged that
when the cartridge is inserted in its
proper place in the gun, there is left
behind it an air-chamber through
which, when the trigger is drawn, the
needle darts through the poaoder into
the printing. By tbis arrangement,
Che ignition of the poaoder takes place
from an front instead Of from behind,
and In the air chamber, instead of in a
solid cartridge as in every other gun.
The chemical composition of the prim-
ing, which, in connection with the
alr-chamber, causes a more complete
combustion of all the powder employ
ed than Is obtained by any other gun,
is the secret which is SUPPOSED to be
known only to the Prussian Govern
ment. The effect of igniting the now
der IN the air-chamber is. that the gun
combines the explosive power of gun
q. te0rs3g t,5qnofe rsh.o liz
TE.lf. g. %
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1866-07-24
[For the Journal.
TEMPERANCE i'm Politics.

Temperance In Politics.
The reporter Of the JOURNAL. evil
IDENTIFY Inexperienced one item in
my,sermon of Sabbath, and, as shall
have occasion hereafter to " reason of
Temperance" I beg to state my posi-
ton for myself In discoursing the
proposition-The Church Is the only
reliable Champion of pure Morals-I
said in substance: No other organi-
cation in the world can be depended
On to maintain and defend the System
of Christian Morals. Political parties
are not to be trusted in, this regard.
This is illustrated in the history of
the Temperance cause in our State.
About twelve years ago, our party
carried the elections, having Prohibi-
ton for one of its issues, while the
other party declared in its platform,
that The Sale of Intoxicating Drinks
is a Proper Subject for Legislation. "
But, to-day, both parties oppose legis-
latiye restrictions on the traffic. AL
fusion was made to the fact that,
last week, in our city, one of the par
ties declared itself opposed to the re-
striction of the trade by State tax or
license; and that the organ of the
other party in alarm, lest its thunder
should be stolen, accuses the Conyen-
ton of insincerity, and charges that
it really favors a temperance ldlo. 1t
also makes a point against one of our
Union candidates, that, if elected,
he, will vote for a temperance laao."
The conclusion l drew was, that, as
between a moral principle and Uotes,
parties cannot be trusted for the de-
fence of Christian Morality.
My opinion of the propriety or ina-a
propriety of the resolution referred to,
aoas not meant to be oppressed.
/ am a friend of temperance, and
would rejoice to see prohibitory law
enacted and enforced, If 1t eoere posi-
Die. But because | have no confidence
in political organizations to accom-
plish and continue such result, I am
IN favor Of renaortng the question en-
tirely from the field Of politics. 4 shall
not regret to see the license system ADAM
doned. | shall not regret to see the
temperance cause, as is that of reli-
gion, referred wholly to the arena of
moral combat. I believe the sooner
Its friends cut loose from political en-
tanglements, the better Its history
shows that so long as it depended
upon its own moral force, it made
steady and rapid progress; when it
committed its interests to political or
CARNATIONS it was defeated, and has
since constantly lost ground.
/ have no taste for political preach
ing, and do not expect to engage in it,
but l believe that all moral issues
come within the province of the pull
pit, and whether David, PLATE or He
rod, outrages morality, or betrays the
innocent, it is the right and duty of
the ministry to demonstrate.
1t is my purpose next sabbath even
ing to preach a temperance sermon,
when / can discuss the question more !
fully. G. N. SIMS.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1866-07-24
Notice to Contractors.

THE COMMISSIONERS OF PIKH
- County, Ind, WILL on the first Monday
in August, 1866, between the hours of IL
O'Clock, A. NJ, and o'clock, p. M of said
day, at the door of the Court House in
PetersbuTgh, the county seat of said
County, let to the lowest responsible bidder
the contract for building q new Court
House for said County. 4 a. NH
A plan and the specification of said build
ing. with the terms, and other particulars,
are to be seen at the Auditors Office in
Petersburgh where sealed proposals will
be received, up to the time of letting.
No bid will be considered unless accom-
panied by proper recommendation and the
names of the sureties, to be given for the
faithful performance of the contract.
By order of the Commissioners.
gta w. G. DAVENPORT, A. p. @.
June 9Th, 1866. junl4dtd
IN SEASON. nice lot of s. @. Dried
u Beef and Hams just received at the
City Grocery. Also, an extra article of
Ham and Bologna Sausage, well smoked
and in prime order, at the .frst
CITY GROCERY,
je& iJ l.. IGLEHEART & co.