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North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-04-28
s Not Worth = Stra w. ;"

:" Not Worth Straw"
Perhaps straw is not as worthless as
you think. Let US see. Straws. are the
stems of wheat, rye, oats and barley. In
order to wave to and fro in the wind and
yet bear up the heads of grain, they must
be both light and strong. Let US see how
lightness is secured. They are made hol-
low, you see, like quills; and yet not
hollow through the whole length, for every
now and then we find knob or joint,
which helps to brace up the sides and
make them strong. The straw outside is
hard and looks shiny as if it had been pol
ished. 1t is polished, and that keeps the
insects from damaging it, besides adding
to its strength. Polish but where does
it get its polish? God gave these plants
the power Of drawing up through their
roots this gummy sort of varnish from the
earth 1t is flint. There is nothing like
it on the stem Of the sweet pea or the cur>
rant bush, because they do not need it.
But does it not show Gods wisdom and
knowledge in giving this power to one
plant where it is needed, and Withholding
it from others where it is not? So you
see that straw even can show the won
derful power of our Creator, God, and
speak his praise.-Selected.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-04-28

There are only four ex-Governors oi
Georgia now living, viz: G. W. Crawford,
Herschel v. johnson, Joseph E. Brown
and Charles j. jenkins.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-04-28

The Boston Post calls pillow sooth.
ing nap-ssck.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-04-28

Strange Freak Of a Somna m bulist
| We give below the facts in one of the
most remarkable cases of somnambalism
that we have ever been called upon to
chronicle. A gentleman in whose veracity
we have thorough confidence, furnishes us
with the following. We give it as near as
possible in his own words:
~ was passing along Bench street, last
night at about halfpast eleven. When
near Hill street, saw strange spectre
mounted on the back of dark bay horse.
The animal was moving at very slow
pace, which gave me an opportunity of
scanning the remarkable apparition. 1t
was woman in white. As the horse,
moving along at a snail like pace, came
opposite to me, I took in at glance the
entiro situation. l recognized the face of
the r.der. 1t was Miss -, we'll known
in Galena. Her eyes were wide open.
They seemed to gaze at nothing. Her
hair hung ever her shoulders and down
her back. The horse moved along without
being guided by his rider. My first i'm
pulse was to make noise, but fearing
that sudden awakening would throw her
into fit of Mysteries, l concluded to fol-
low this ghostly rider and thus be at hand
prepared to avert any danger that might
threaten. The horse moved down Bench
street to Spring, turning the corner of
Spring street, he swung around into Main.
At the corner of Washington street, boy,
catching sight Of the remarkable phenom-
non, became so badly frightened that ke
began bowling piteously. l FASTENED to
the side of the young lady, who, as l had
anticipated, was awakened by this fearful
screaming. She lost her balance, and
would, no doubt, have fallen to the ground
if had net caught her in my arms. l
secured the horse, and conducted the young
lady, amid bushes and explanations, to
her home.''
We have often heard of the strange
freaks of somnambulists, but the above is
certainly the most remarkable instance
that ever came under our observation. The
horse belonged in stable situated in the
immediate vicinity of the lady's home. He
had been placed that evening in the stable
and securely fastened with stout halter.
How the sleeper gained access to the stable
and liberated and mounted the animal is
mystery that perhaps will never be ex-
planned Galena Gazette.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-04-28

How to Judge Character by the Hair.
Coarse black hair and dark skin signify
great power of character, along with puri-
ty and goodness. Stiff straight black hair
and beard indicate strong, rigid straight
forward character. Fine dark brown hair
signifies the combination of exquisite SEN
sibility, with great force of character.
Flat, clinging, straight hair, melancholy
but extremely constant character. Harsh,
upright hair is the sign of reticent and
sour spirit, 4 stubborn and harsh character.
Coarse red hair and whiskers indicate
powerful animal passions, together with a
corresponding strength Of character. Au-
burn hair, with florid countenance, denote
the highest order of sentiment and inten-
sity Of feeling, purity of character, with
the highest capacity for enjoyment OF
suffering. Straight, even, smooth and
glossy hair denotes strength, harmony and
evennsss of character, hearty affections, a
clear head, and superior talents. Fine,
silky, supple haiS is the mark of a delicate
sensitive temperament, and speaks in favor
Of the mind and character of the owner.
Crisp, curly hair indicates hasty, some
what impetuous and rash character. White
hair indicates a lymphatic and indolent
constitution and we may add that besides
these qualities there are chemical proper
ties residing in the coloring matter Of the
hair tube which undoubtedly have some
effect upon the disposition. Thus red
haired people are notoriously passionate.
Now, red hair, is proved by analysis to
contain large amount Of sulphur, while
black hair is colored with pure carbon.
The presence of these matters in the blood
points to peculiarities of temperament and
feeling which are almost universally asso-
ciated with them The very way in which
the hair flows is strongly indicative of the
ruling passions and inclinations, and
perhaps, clever person could give a
shrewd guess at the manner of man or
woman's disposition by only seeing the
back of thei- heads.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-07-09

insisting on the apostolic succession of the
bishops as an Indispensable characteristic OF
truly Christian Church.
Ali these views are earnestly opposed by the
Protestant or Low Church school. They claim
to be for themselves, and desire the whole
church to be subs, ,antially part Of Protestant
from the Roman Catholic and tie Greek
Churches They would, if they could, put
down by rigid legislation all kinds OF monas-
ticism and ritualism. and would cheerfuly CO.
operate with the Bible, Tract and other reli-
glous societies Of the Protestant world. Maay
of them would even like to revise the liturgy OF
the church, 80 as to remove from it all that
NAV seem to favor the views OF their oppo
nents. and to fix forever It's truly Protestant
character.
The latest notable event in the conflict was
the General Conference Of Low Church minis
ters and Iaymen at Chicago, few davs ago.
In England the organization of the two par
ties has long been completed. The Chicago
Conference 1nsures its completion in the Uni
ted States. In England, the struggle is not
without q grave political significance; for the
aristocracy more and mere casts its entire IN.
Huence IN favor of the High Church party, aud
seeks political as well as ecclesiastical alIl'
ance with the arisLocratic and conservative
elements in the Catholic Church. In the
United States the political signl icance OF the
controversy consists only In the probability
that, IN case of disruption in the church, the
Catholic section would gravitate toward, at
least an alliance with the Roman Catholic civ:
llz,tion, while the Protestant section would
has en- to identify itself more fully with Prot
estantism.
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is 60 press their payments steadily and perse..
cerinrlv. and to rieidly enforce the penalty OF
twenty-five per cent. on delinquents. II these
oaieers are interrupted or lnterfered with, IT is
incumbe at Oh me to see that the laws Oh the
State arc promptly and faithfully executed,
and none aTe more vital to its safety anu EN-
ciency than those relating to Its finances.
Should tactious attempts be made to embar.
rass the government by the interposlton OK
the courts. I shall be compelled to convene
the LEGISLATURE in extra session, and to ask ice
the enactment OF such laws as may pc
necessary. and when passed they. will be
nromptIy enforced, with es much mode
ratiyn as is compatible with the attainment OF
tbeends to be accomplished. Il may be that
reuress1ye measures OF the character alluded
to- should there be necessity for resorhDg to
them, will add largely to the burdens OF the
taxpayers, and be pro uctive OF agitation ana
excitement; but, however much this is to be
regretted, the responsibility and odiun must
rest on the thoughtless and reckless men who
have rendered them necessary. govern
ment incapable or unwilling to maintain its
dignity and enforce it's laws against open vio-
lence or covert fraud, is unworthy OF the name,
and is fit subject for the pity and contempt
of it's friends, and the scorn and decision OF its
enemies. By the blessing OF Divine Provi-
dence. and with the assistance and co-opera-
ton of our law-atiding citizens. j am deter,
mined that South Carolina shall not present
this pltiable spectacle to the world while her
destinies are entrusted to my keeping.
ROBERT K. SCOTT, Governor.
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and South Carolina Railroad Company shall be
converted into share IN the consolidated com.
pany; and every four and one-halR shares OF
stock in the Columbia and Augusta Rallroad
Company shall be converted into share in th3
consolidated COMPANY; and where. 10 the last
named apportionment. fractions OF share
NAV result, the owner thereof may, at their op-
ton, complete the unit by paying tor the nee
essary additional shares of Columbia and Au-
gusta Railroad stock, at the rate OF $l2 50 per
ehare: or they may receive pay tor their SUI
plus shares at the same rate.
This resolution was adopted, as also the FOL
lowing:
RESOLVED, That due regard and respect for
the interests of Columbia, the plesent terminal
point OF the two roads render it necessary to
guarantee that on all tariffs of freight and sche-
dulles no unfair or unjust discrimination shall
be used to the prejudice Of Columbia and her
interests.
On motion, the meeting of the Columbia and
Augusta Railroad was then declared adjourn
ed, and the stockholders Of the Charlotte and
South Carolina Railroad convened, and the
ch airman and secretary requested to retain
their positions. A committee to verify proxies
was appointed, when it was found that o5l7
shares were represented, majority OF the
stock. W. R. Robertson, Esq. as chairman OF
the Consolidated Committee, then submitted a
favorable report, and recommended the ADOPTION
of the resolution read before the Columbia and
Augusta stockholders. Adopted. The meet
ing then adjourned until this morning, when q
iont meeting Of the stockholders will ne held'
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-07-09
SPARKS FROM THE WIRES.

The Ohio Democrats have nominated Gene
raj Rosecrans for Governor.
The fever on the French vessel Carieux, at
Fortress Monroe, ls unsbated. One OF the
crew died yesterday.
There is much excitement in New York over
the fact that large plumber OF brokers have
been brought before the Grand Jury for vlo-
alton Of the usury laws.
Vim. d. Sanf I'd, cashier Of one OF the New
York National B,nke. has decamped. bein. o
defaulter for one hundred thousand dollars,
caused by the unfortunate gold speculations.
He leaves destitute wife and children. His
character for years was irreproachable. The
business Of the bank will proceed as usual.
There was much Indignation caused in WALL
street by the p., mature intlmation Of the pro-
posed purchase OF three million bonds, the
Official notice Of which was given yesterday
morning.
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~ooNCLUSIvE EVIDENCE IN FAVOR
"a LA .nr, r1,..1i, orn1f ,I,II RIrIERs W q

@ooNCLUSIvE EVIDENCE IN FAVOR
OF HosrETTER's STOMACH B1rTERS.-W. q.
REESE leading druggist in Monticello, ILL.,, in
letter of June G. 1885, writes to this effect: Having
soll BO,TETTER'S BIrTERS for the past four
yeare, canuot but speak Of the article as beiug the
best tonic and appetizer cxant. Dlling the ague
season OF 1865 could not keep sufficient stocs
on hand 10 supply my customers. In fact, your
Bitters was as s;aple as quiniue. learn that ply
s,cians pres -ibe II all over the western country.
Indeed, great many families think they are not
safe without your invs,u Ib.e tonic"
J.K w1rHEIspooN. Esq.,, a magistrate OF ker-
shaw County =. Co. sites, under date pr' l' los''
that he has used the Biters constantly IN his own
family for the previous two years He first TIED 'he
nreparaaoa when sufrring from exhaustion pro-
duced by severe attack OF fever. Before the hrst
hottie was iuiseed he experienced remarkable
change for the better. He had tried brandy az 'he
outset but found that Gid h'm more harm t'an
GOOD. In one month from the ume he comm encea
using the Bitters his he'll b, strength and appeute
were restored. BE had recon- m n led 'he a:ae
others in like ci,cumstln es aud Lever kno"n IL "
nj, and had foun ia perfect specific for cnliis ana
fever"
Mr.. sAMcEL YouSe, Of Clarion, Pa under da'e
Anil 6. 1865, cerhes that he was completely cured
of tone of the most distressing attacks OF dyspepsia
that ever afflicted any nortal." by three bottles Of
the tters after "yar1ous other remedies had prov
noxeress."" Restored to perfect h=atp, he thanAs
..,bal excellent preparation for the result"
Dr.. q NJ. sPENcER, Of Brush Creek, Perry cour-
tv. Ala, writing thence February 8, 1858. Gays: Il
have used your tomach Btters for seseral years in
nv practice and ind them superior to most Of the
Biters now prescribed by the profession generally
July9 DAc 6
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-07-09
TIE NEGRO POSTMASTER OFMACoN
WITHDRAWING His Case.
The Augusta Chronicle says

The Augusta Chronicle says:
Through private sources we learned yester.
day that the examination of Il. NJ. Turner and
the two negro women who have been arrested
recently for passing bogus money, ls still pro-
presspg before United States Commissioner
Smith, in Atlanta. The proceedings are kept
secret, fol what reason We don't know, but
we are informed that Turner confessed his
guilt but duplicates man in Washington City
as ocing the head OF the affair. Efforts have
also been made to induce Lieutenant Murphy
to proceed TO Washington to arres this party
but he has refused to 20 until he sees what
DISPOSITION will be made of Turner and his
associates. The extraordinary secrecy With
which the United States officials OF Atlanta
are conducting what should be public exami-
nation, seems q little omlnous, and we are
afraid that some scheme is on foot by which
Turner will be enabled to escape from the pun.
ishmept he sboHId receive, II he be guilty OF
the CRIME with which he is charged. Ii would
certainly be bitter modification to President
Grant if this negro Turner, whom be appointed
to Office in the face of such strong opposition
for no other cause than that he 20 Is o negro.
and desire to humillate the people OF Geor-
ela, should be convicted OF q felony so soon
after his installation In Office; and United
States officers, as general thing, are not very
anxious to do anything which would perhaps
offend the head of the government. We asaIt
further developments to see II our suspicious
YIll be confirmed.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-07-09

WASHINGTON, July s.-Commodors 8. Poo 10
succeeds Admiral Hoff in command OF the West
India Squadron. It is understood that his in-
structions indicate the prompt protection OF
American citizens and shipping.
The Washington Chronicle, in bitter srti-
Gle on the Virginia elections, says: "But all is
not lost in Virginia. Coneress holds the key
.oftbe citadel. The rebel Democrats may boast
THAT they have elected their candidate, but
there is an ultimate remedy"
There are indications Of cross purposes be-
tween the administration and Boutwell, since
the Virginia elections.
The iron-clad Centaur has gone to st. Jago
de Cuba, to Investigate the circumstances OF
Speakman's death, and If necessary demand
will be made for prompt reparation. Several
OF the heaviest iron-clads will soon be dispatch
ed to Cuban waters. The Seminole sails to-
morrow. tn, Dictator in six or eight days, and
within the next two weeks twenty vessels will
be available for the public service, whenever the
emergency may require.
Major Wofford, Of Mississippi, received dis
patch from jackson sigued BY the Jndge Of the
Court of Errors and Appeals, the Secretary OF
State. the Judge OF the Criminal Court at
vlcksburg, the United States District Attor-
ney, D. C. Murphy, and other prominent citi-
gems, saying that the National Union Repub-
ican party, backed by the popular sentiment
of Miss,sslppi, will support Judge Louis Dent
for Governor. HIS election is 9 certainty. Viii
lie aCcept2 81. 80
Major Woffo,d was, to day, authorized by
Judge Dent to say he would accept the nomi-
nation.
Female employees at the Patent Office are re-
ouired to take the iron-cla oath.
The Presldent win make no present change
in the Gberian mission.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-07-09

@MARENGO.-F YER AND AGUE
CUBE, TONIC, FEVER PHEvENTlvE.-This val.
liable medicine. entirely vegetable In It's prepara-
ton, is offered to the public and warranted to cure
any case OF CHILLs AND FEVER Of however long
standing, completely eraiicatng its effect from the
system, purifying the blood, strengthening the d.
gest,ve organs, inducing an appetite. aud keeping
the system in perfect health.
Those suffering from debility arising from any
eaus, will find 1t the purest and best TONIC to be
had any where. To persons residing in unhealthy
sections or who are predlsposed to fevers of any
kind, it will be found invaluable as preventive. 1t
is quite pleasant to the taste. and can be given to
children Of all sge' without injury Numerous let
tiers have been received estifyng to Its efficacy and
value as FEVER AND AGUE CUBE AND TONIC.
I, is fully guaranteed to give complete and univer
eal satisfaction.
MARENGO Is no humbug. Try IT.
For sale at retail by all Druggists.
At wholesale bj DOWIE l. NOISE, corner Meet
ing and Hasel streets; GOoDRICH. WIaEMAN &
CO., Haync-street, and G. J. LUHN General Agent
Of Proprietor, souE east corner King and John
streets, Charleston, d. C. p4o smes Junes
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-07-09
QUE SEASIDE RESORT.
A,Can from the Country for the Beach,
Surf and Sea Breezes Of suliiVan's
Island.

The Barnwell Sentinel has very sensioe
article on the advantages of temporary so
icurn by the seaside for people IN dellca g
health. Even persons, not actually II bad
health, but whose nervous and physical energies
have become eneryated by too sedulous
pursuit of the ordinary avocations OF life, find
themselves wonderfully renovated by course
of sea t,thlng. The relief to mind and body one
feels when separated by distance from the IA
miliar sights and sounds, cares and distrac-
tions OF home life, aud the agreeable impress
-sions created by new scenery and an altered
mode of living, contribute wonderfully to the
recuperation of mental and physl energy.
The Sentinel, in following up these reflections,
says:
Est in conspecsu Tsaedos There is an island
in sight Of Charleston, wheI con, IN days De-
fore the war, stood the MouiiTle douse-a
place whittier the people OF the up-couniy OF
.South Carolina were ID the habit OF focklug
every year for tho purpose Of recruiting their
shattered energies. and gathering new ltefor
the succeeding winter. Physicians IN every
part Of the State were wont to SEND their
patients thither, the more rapidly to acceie-
tate their convalescenoe; aud many Is the
Island with anxious eyes and heavy heart,
bearlpg on her bosom soma little, tiny wasted
form whose silver chord wss nearly sundered,
and for whom the island he'd been prescribed
as last remedy. And We have seen those
same mothers returning after one or two
mouths absence, no longer1eokng timld ana
fearful, and care-worn, but radiant as the
morning, and beamlng with rapture only
mothers feel, as they held up with fond de-
light their hearts treasures for Inspection.
And % tor those little treasures, why 1t looked
Almost like resurrection. Sea air ID, to couu-
try people, what country air is to those living
IN cities by the seaboard. An Interchange OF
places would, no doubt, were such thing pos
slble, be ~ Ltualy beneficial to both IN sani-
tsry way
We know that our people are poor, and un-
der the horrible misgovernment to which we
are on all sides subjected. we fear It will be q
long time before the people OF ChsIleston Will
be able to fix up their Brighton as it should be-;
But we hope they will, in the mean time, do all
that they can to give to the State 1t least
such advantages In the way q seaside re-
sort as they had before the war. This they
can do; they can, through their press and prl-
vate channels Of communication, invite bither
the Northern capital necessary to build
another Moultrie House; and thus afford to
the citizens Of the State the advantages OF q
healthy and commodlous watering place. we
hope something will be done in this direction
before the approach OF another summer.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-07-09
EUROPE.
IMPORTANT CHANGES m The FRENCH GOVERN
MET.

IMPORTANT CHANGES IN THE FRENCA do'EhN-
MET.
PARIS, July 8.-The rumor that Spain has
requested France to advise the United States
to preserve a strict neutrality regarding Cuba
appears to be unfounded.
It is regarded certain that NJ. Rouher, the
Minister representing the theory Of personal
government, will give place to M. Emile Olivier,
representing parliamentary government. 1t ls
also stated that the Emperor is willing to
abandon tie arbitrary power and share the
burthen of the government with the country
and the Legislature. Th, Senate will soon as
semble, and when organized the change will
be consummated.
THE NEW CABLE.
BRrsT, July S.-An well on the Great East
ern; the signals are good.
CHANGES IN SPAIN.
MEDR1D, July 8.-lhere are fresh ninisterial
complications, and the whole. Cabinet will proe-
ably resign.
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TIE RAILROAD COMBINATION
from the Columbia Phoenix, July 81

From the Columbia PDGnl4, July o.
According to notice, the stockholders OF the
South Caroliua Railroads met in The chapel OF
Tbe N:ckerson House Yesterday. Presldent,
Johnston stated that at an informal meeting OF
the directors, held on the eyenln previous 1t
was agreed that the stockholders OF the CoIum-
Ell. and upon his motion, Colonel ]. II. WI
con, of N rth Carolina was cal ed 10 the chair,
and Henry A. MeetZ aud Thomas E. Gregg,
Esqs.. appointed secretaries. A committee TO
verify proxies was appointed. who reported
that "a s57 shares were represented, majority
Of the stock.
MIR. John J. Coten. from the committee ap-
pointed TO consider the proprietS OF consollda:-
ing the two comranies, submitted favorao 10
report, and recommended the sdoptlon OF ;he
following resolutions relative TO the terms. &C.
That We recommend the consolidation OF the
two cumpan es. and upon the following terms,
10 wit: Each share OF stock IN the Charlotte
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-07-09
GEORGIA.

SAVANNAH, July S.-Tho Governor has COM
muted the sentence OF the negro murderers OF
Buckman and Broadbacker. two German gar
deners near this city. sentenced to be hung on
the 18th June, to one years. Imprisonment. The
people are very indignant at this gross out
rage.
The report OF customs show the total value
Of exports from this port for tho year ending
June 80, nearly forty.nine millions.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-07-09
funeral Qotiffs.

aa- the Relatives, Friends and Ac-
quanances of Mr.. and Mrs. LOUIS c. LOYAL and
family are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral
Services of their son, POWELL REED at Two
O'Clock, THIS friday AFTERNOON at No 1876 Coming
street July y