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Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-01-25

of the laws to extend the elective
franchise to women ; to increase the
fees of Recorders to furnish dockets
to Justices Of the Peace for the estab
lishment Of private roads.
In the House, petitions for an in
crease,of Recorders fees were numer
ously presented Dubuque and some
other sections begin to ask for license
law. Bills were introduced by Mr.
Knox for Withdrawing the School Fund
as fast as possible from the counties
and investing it in government securi'
ties by Mr. Barker, bill compelling
witnesses to appear and testify before
investigating committees. The last
named bill was read third time and
passed.
On the 10th, in the Senate, bills
were introduced providing for the tax
ing Of costs to private prosecutors in
criminal cases the same as in private
cases to provide for taxing dogs and
protecting sheep tocncourage manu-.
featuring in this State and bill to
extend the right of suffrage to colored
citizens. A joint resolution favoring
the striking out Of the word white
from the Naturalization Laws of the
United States, was adopted.
In the House, bills were introduced
to amend the law relative to fixing the
sites of school houses to protect the
earnings of married women; in rela
ton to the construction of a bridge
across the Mississippi River at Nc
Gregor to require instruments affect
ing real estate, to be recorded Among
the resolutions was one by Mr.. Tisdale
in favor Of National Bureau Of edu.
cation, and one by Mr.. Brown Of Van
Buren,, 10 favor of a change in county
government, which last is made the
special order for Friday at ten o'clock
in Committee of the Whole House
Resolutions calling on the Governor
for draft of statistics and the Attor
ney General for legal opinion as t.
the power of the Legislature to regu
late railroad and express freight tar
ifs, were laid over. Bills for the pun
ishment of bcastiality and to provide
for compensation of school directors
were referred. The joint resolution in
favor of National Bureau Of Educa'
ton, with headquarters at Washing
ton, was adopted.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-01-25
Railroad Bridge 1t NcGregor.

The Prairie du Chen Courier says
another survey is being made, with q
view of building new railroad bridge
at that point. The immense transfer
business between the Milwaukee &
PrSirie du Chen Railway and the
Northern Iowa Railroad, and it's in
creasing demands, require further ia,
cilities, that only railroad bridge can
supply. That this bridge will be built,
the Courier thinks there cas be but
very little doubt. The railroad char
tiers include the bridging of the Mis-.
sissippi, and we have known the pro
ject agitated by influential railroad
men, and others desiring to have the
work completed. This will be the sec
ond railroad bridge across the Missis
sippi within one hundred miles az
the Illinois Central must bridge the
river at Dubuque within q year, &C.
cording to the conditions of the land
grant and charter.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-01-25
The Legislature.

On the 18th, in the Senate, Lieut.
Gov. Eastman retired from his chair
and was succeeded by tho new Lieut.
Governor, b. +. Cue. Both gentlemen
made speeches on the occasion.
Joint resolutions were offered foi
the amendment Of the State Constitu
ton by the establishment of universal
suffrage of instructions relative II
the establishment by Congress of U
uniform suffrage bill, based on loyalty
and intelligence alone /; of instructions
to procure the passage Of law equal
izing the bounties Of soldiers false
protesting against the French usurpa
ton Of Mexico.
In the House, among the bills in
troduced was one by Judge Wilson o
Dubuque to prevent Railroad Corpora
tions from misusing or abusing theil
franchises. MIR. Hand offered join
resolution urging our Congressiona
delegation to use their influence to oh
tain for the freedmen Ut the South tn,
benefits Of the Homestead Law, which
was referred to the Committee on Pub
lie Lands. A resolution of Mr.. Nc
Mutt for an amendment to our Stat.
Constitution disfranchising those VIII.
have evaded the draft. was referred t,
the Committee on Constitutions
Amendments. The Speaker announced
the Standing Committees.
On the 18th, in the Senate, the
House Resolution for the employment
Of Clerk by the Swamp Land lndem
nifty Committee, was concurred in. A
resolution was referred relative to OBJ
structions of the navigation of the
Mississippi. The Standing Commit
tees were announced. A joint resolu
ton was offered relative to lands gran
ted to Railroads. Bills were introdu
ced. providing for an esriy distribution
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-01-25

Late on Saturday night, 18th inst.
as telegraph boy was entering the
private rooms of Senator Sumner with
a dispatch. he stumbled upon paper
box which had been placed against the
door and neatly addressed to Mr.. Sum
ner. containing a full length human
finger neatly wrapped up and covered
Ivy the following suggestive note.
which we give as worded and spelled :
"You old son Of bitch. send you a
piece of one Of your friends. and il
that bill of yours passes ! will have a
piece of you. A UNION MAN"
The finger must have been very re-
Gently cut close from the hand of me-
gro or mulatto. These reconstrnc-
tion demonstrations are becoming
quite too frequent to improve the TEN.
per of Congress toward those who
now openly boast what they have done,
and will do again with any show of
success. all in their power to dismem-
Der this Government.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-01-25
To C0nsumptives.

The advertiser, having been restored to
health in few weeks by very simple reme-
dy, after having suffered for several years with
q severe lung affection and that dread disease
Consumption. lis anxious make to known to
his fellow sufferers the means of cure.
To all who desire it, he will send a copy of
the prescription used free of chargs). with
the directions for preparing and using the
same, which they will find sure cure for Con-
sumption, Asthma, Bronchitis, Coughs, Colds,
and 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-
ble and he hopes every sufferer will try his
remedy, as it will cost them nothing, and
may prove a blessing.
Parties wishing the prescription, free, by re-
turn mail, will please address
Rev. EDWARD A. WILSON,
1yl Williamsburg, Kings Co., N. Y.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-01-25

The Donation Party for Mr.. Bord.
we'll, at Union Hall, this Thursday
evening, promises to be brilliant af
fair. Everybody will be there, and we
are told that the Committees have
made ample arrangements for a good
time. Oysters, hot coffee and other
refreshments will be served for all who
may order them Mr.. Huntley and his
musical amateurs will entertain the
company with their sweetest music,
and other exercises will take place for
the enjoyment of those present.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-01-25

At the time of the Inauguration Of
the Governor and Lieut. Governor al
Des Moines, after the conclusion of Gov
Stones address, the choir, under the
leadership of Geo. P. Abel. sang the
Battle Hymn of the Republic. Mr..
Phillips pronounced a benediction, and
the Band played Yankee Doodle,
when Senator Patterson offered the fol-
lowing
Resolved. That we. the Representatives OF
the three branches Of the Government Of the
State of Iowa, the Executive, the Judicial and
the Legislative, here assembled. do declare
that we pledge ourselves and the State to the
eternal principles Of freedoms jsaics and politicoI
equality TO all men, regardless Of color or na-
tionality.
Adopted with few dissenting votes,
when the Convention rose.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-01-25

TIE BooT BLAcK.-The boot-black boy is
an institution peculiar to himself. He -four
ishes in most of our large cities, and it may be
owing to his frequent contact with the under
standings of others which renders him, at
times, peculiarly sharp and witty. Areturn-
ing soldier was accosted by one of the tribe
with the usual salutation "Black your boots,
sir make 'em shine!" Looking at his un-
polished "gunboats. in acontemplative way.
the war-worn veteran promptly replied
" Well, don't care if you do-faA in prompt
ly though" The urchin gazed a moment at
the soldier, surveying him from his "leathers''
upwards and then, turning to comrade near
by, shouted out: ~ say, Bill lend us spit,
won yer I've got an army contract.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-01-25

Gentlemen Please be more accu
rate. The Davenport Gazette persists
in calling this journal the I" St. Charles
Intelligencer." st. Charles is in Madi
son County, and we never heard that
a paper called the Intelligencer, nor
indeed any other paper, is published
there.
The Des Moines Register credits us
with saying that "Mrs. Nelson of Rock
ford murdered her own child" We
only mentioned that there were such
suspicious.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-01-25

Gov. Stone In his Message alludes to de-
falcation or incorporation, or In plain
words, stealing of land scrip warrants by some
one in his Office. This il reported TO allude to
r. g. Orwig, his late private Secretary, who
is said to have made large investments in Des
Moines Of the proceeds of these warrants.
While We were in Gov. Kirkwood's Office many
such warrants came into our possession, but
we were SO thick headed as never to think of
using them in such manner. The Governor
Office certainly ought to be safe place to re-
ceve such yaluables. We are very much sur
prised at such transaction on the part Of Mr..
Orwig. We supposed him a man Of high char
acter. It is an awkward matter for the Gov.
ernor, for the counties to which these war
rants belonged, and ought to he especially fol
MIR. Orwig himself. We think he will yet bs
convinced that honesty is the best policy
iora City Republican.
Two years ago, and soon after Mr.
Orwig entered upon his duties as pri.
vate secretary to Gov. Stone, we had
conclusive proof that Orwig was q
mean, dishonorable man. The Legis.
lative Investigating Committee is q
good one, and should they happen te
scare up larger game than the misera
bic Orwig, the case will have worse
look than it does now. Spendthrifts
have use for large amounts of money.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-01-25

The Hamilton freeman says that an agent
of railroad company has recently been in
that vicinity warning off settlers who pre-
empted land that was originally granted to
the Des Moines River Improvement, and sub
subsequently transferred to the Railroad. 1t
thinks the matter should be looked into, and
permanently adjusted by the Legislature.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-01-25

JOINING THE CHURcH.-A short time
ago John Bell, late rebel, and in 1860
the Know-N Nothing candidate for Presi-
dent, joined the First Presbyterian
church in Nashville. In short time
thereafter Franklin Pierce, ex-Presi-
dent and sympathizer with the South,
joined the Episcopal church, at Con-
cord, New Hampshire. A few days
ago, ex-President Buchanan, the man
who aided the rebellion as far as he
dared, seems to have repented of his
sins, in part, and has Joined the First
Presbyterian church at Wheatland 1t
is well, perhaps, that these worthless
should seek the consolation of the
church, as they have lost the confidence
and respect of the loyal men Of the
nation.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-01-25
nrsrA srD MEAT We hear of cases of sicl

DISEASED MEAT. We hear of cases of sick.
ness said to be caused by eating cholera-killed
is in the report we should hope very little
But il is well known that many hogs are dy.
ing from what is called cholera, and also from
one or two other mysterious complaints II
will be we'll for all who eat hogs to be on Their
guard, and before eating be as sure as possible
that their pork has been butchered, and not
killed by a visitation of Providence. The MAJ
who would knowingly sell diseased meat tt
be eaten, ought to be boarded ut the expens,
of the State at Fort Madison. In these time
it would be well for everybody to eat as littl,
hog as practicable. Burlington Hancheye
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-01-25

Unquestionably, the highest tribute ever
paid the human race, in profane literature. is
in Hamlet's words to Guildenstern "what
a piece of work is man how noble in reason !
how Infinite in faculties in form and motion
how express and admirable in action, how
like an angel !! in apprehension, how like a
god! the beauty of the world! the paragon
of animals ?"
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-01-25
Town Lots for Sale.

SEALED Proposals will be received by the
~ undersigned until Saturday, FEBRUARY ~
1866. for Lots to IL inclusive, and Is to %
inclusive. in Block opposite the Court House
in St. Charles. Floyd county, Iowa, and
known as the County Block. A plat for ref
erence can be seen at the Banking Office o
Mitchell, Fairfield & Co., and any inquiry by
mail or otherwise will be answered by the un.
dersigned. The right is reserved to reject any
bids deemed too low.
Terms of sale-Cash in hand.
Il. w. HUMPHREy.
Charles City, Jan. 20, 1866. Avs
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-01-25

Straight to the zenith of the firma-
ment of Fashion-even as star might
go up from the horizon to the meridian
-Phalon's NightBlooming Cereus"
has assembled in three short years, leav-
ing behind it all the lesser lights, for
eign and domestic, and establishing its
prominence over all the perfumes of
the day. Sold everywhere.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-01-25

Lord Tenderden had contracted so invete-
rate a habit of keeping himself and everybody
else to the precise matter in hand, that once
during a circuit dinner, having asked a coun.
try magistrate if he would take venison, and
receiving what he deemed an evasive reply,
" Thank you, my Lord, am going to take
boiled chicken" his Lordship Immediately re-
piled: THAT, sir, is no answer to my ques-
ton. ask you again if you will take some
venison, and will trouble you to say yes or no,
without further prevarication.' .e
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-01-25

The Bloomfield Guard reports the follow
ing Morton Floyd had his left hand cut
nearly off while dressing a hog. There was a
fight between an Indian and white man, in
which the Indian came near losing his life.
Two young men got into fight and knives
were freely used
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-01-25

The City Council of Dubuque has passed an
ordinance requiring the city assessor to return
in the city tax list, all dogs as personal prop
erty of their owners no dog to be assessed at
less than 500, the tax to be collected as 9TH
fav
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-01-25

frozen as solid as bone to the knees
and elbows. The surgeon at Fort
Ridgley says that Franklin cannot pos
sibly survive, while serious doubts are
entertained as to the recovery Of Lam
rose. Curley, the Frenchman, was
discovered at Lac One Parle and taken
to Yellow Medicine; be will probably
recover, not having been as badly fro
zen. The driver who was taking the
unfortunate party down, probably per-
ished in the storm, as no tidings either
of him or his team had been received.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-01-25

The Artemus Ward mentioned as having
been suffocated at Worcester, Mass, is evident.
ly not the great Snowman, nor the Mrs. Ward
his Betsey. Mr.. Brown, the veritable Arte-
mus has no wife, does not live at Worcester,
and is now travelling in Europe. Besides,
coal gas is not the kind of gas which he uses.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-01-25

We have later news from Mexico,
reporting important successes by the
Republicans. representing Maximil-
ian's position as critical. and announc-
ing the arrival of new French com.
mander. 1t is believed at Vera Cruz
that war between the United States
and France is inevitable.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-01-25

The investigation of the embezzle-
ment of indemnity land warrants is
going on at Des Moines before the
Legislative Committee and the Grand
Jury of Polk county. 1t is proper to
say that the State has been secured,
by the prompt action of Gov. Stone,
against all loss in the transaction.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-01-25

The Des Moines Register, Burlington
Hasckew, Davenport Gazette, and Du-
buque Herald are Dragging that they
recently have enlarged or intend soon
to enlarge their sheets to nine columns
on the page. These papers are pub
lished in cities containing a population
of from six to sixteen thousand each.
The Charles City Inteiligenor has
been a nine column paper for the last
eight years, and never thought OF
boasting about it. Gentlemen you
don't seem to understand the secret
of publishing expensive newspapers
through hard times as well as good
times, and-get rich by it
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-01-25

A man named Jameson, in Cincinnati, wish
ing to curtal household expenses, adopted a
novel mode to accomplish this object. He
kissed the servant girl one morning when he
knew Mrs. Jameson would see him. Result
discharged servant girls, and twelve dollars per
month saved
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-01-25

The new public school building at Cedar
Falls was recently publicly dedicated, Mr.. A..
s. Kissell, of Davenport, delivering the adj
dress This edifice is said to be the finest
school house in the State, and cost nearly
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-01-25

A few days ago, while railroad
train was stopping at Gordonsville,
Va, to leave the mail, the mail agent,
o Northern man, was assailed by a
mob, who declared that no Yankees
should run on their roads. The affair
being reported to the Postmaster Gen.
eral, he Immediately struck Gordons-
Vile from the list of postofices.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-01-25

Websters spelling book is in such
great demand for the reconstruction OF
the South that American printers can
not supply the demand, and the pub,
fishers have sent to Europe to get it
printed. Over one million of copies
have been sold since April. and orders
are now one hundred thousand in adj
vance of the supply.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-01-25

One very cold night doctor was aroused
from his slumber by a very loud knocking at
his door, After some hesitation he went to
the window, and asked who's there p"
A friend, was the answer. "What do you
want!" "Want to stay here all night"
Stay there, then, was the benevolent reply
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-01-25

Sir, said a little clustering man to re.
ligious opponent, Ito what sect do you sup
pose belonga" Well, don't exactly
know" drawled his opponent, but to judge
from your size, appearance and constant buz.
zing, / should think you belong to the class
generally called insect
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-01-25

Mr. Humphrey, chairman of special
committee of the Board of Supervisors,
advertises some valuable town lots for
sale this week. 1t ia understood that
the proceeds are to be expended in
building a Jail, which seems to be
greatly needed by the county.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-01-25

Mrs. Martha Grinder, Of Pittsburg,
Pa, was hung on the 10th inst. for poi
soning to death Mrs. Carothers. She
confessed her crime just before her ex
ecution, and acknowledged that she
had also poisoned Miss Buchanan.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-01-25
Messrs. Wheelock & Tucker. fur,

Messrs. Wheelock & Tucker, furni-
ture dealers in the Masonic Hall build
ing, have been enlarging their stock Of
goods, and are now ready to fill orders
for any thing wanted in their line from
. marriage outfit to childs' crib. See
their advertisement in another column.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-01-25

Two EARS Two EYES, Two HANDS.
have two ears, and only one mouth. Learn
from this to listen much, and to speak little
You have two eyes, and only one mouth.
Learn to observe more than you talk. You
have two hands to work with and only one
mouth to eat. Learn to work more than you
cat
Think much, and use hands, ears and eyes,
But little speak, if you be wise.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-01-25

The Elkader Journal says one of the
proprietors of the Washington House
at that place had $500 stolen from him
on Wednesday of last week. Several
persons were examined but the money
could not be found.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-01-25
A Card to Invalids.

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 banefu and vicious habits Great
numbers have been already cured by this noble remedy
Prompted by desire to benefit the afflicted and untor-
tunate Will send the receipt for preparing and using th
medicine In sealed envelope to any one who needs It,
Free Of Charge
Please ncose post paid envelope addressed to your
self. ADDRESS, JOSEPH I. INMAN,
STATION ID, BIBLE HOUSE,
1lmSs New York City
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-01-25
Errors of Youth,

A gentleman who suffered for years from
Nervous Debility, Premature Decay, and all
the effects of youthful indiscretion, will, for
the sake of suffering humanity, send free to
all who need it, the recipe and directions for
making the simple remedy 10y which he was
cured. Sufferers wishing to profit by the ad-
vertisers experience. can do so by addressing
JOHN B. OGDEN,
1y1 No. Is Chambers St., New York.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-01-25

The Kansas State Senate has pas
sed resolutions favoring the trial. con-
viction and hanging Of Jefferson Davis
and other leaders Of the rebellion equal.
y guilty Of treason.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-01-25

NEIGHBoRLY LovE.--Genuine neighborly
love knows no distinction of persons. II is
like the sun, which does not ask on what it
shall shine, or what it shall warm but shines
and warns by the very laws of its own being.
So there is nothing hidden from light and
heat
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-01-25

The amendment to the federal consti-
tuition, abolishing slavery, has passed
both branches Of the General Assem-
bly, of Iowa without one dissenting
vote.