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The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1859-08-04

The Republicans Of Tama County will
meet in convention at Toledo on Satur-
day the 18th day Of August next for the
purpose ofappointing Delegates to attend
the Senatorial convcn ton to be held at
Irving on Tuesday the 10th day Of Au'
gust next. The ratio Of Representation
from each Township, will be one dele
gate for every ten votes cast for the Hon.
+. Sells at the October Election 1858
aud one for every fraction over five.
Dated July 25th 1859.
DAVID y. APPLICABLE,
Woodruff HELM,
ABKAM TOMPKINS,
Central Committee,
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Stamping the State.

Mr.. kirkwood the Republican nomi-
nee for Governor is now stamping in the
Southern and South. Eastern part Of the
State, filing the appointments made BY
the Rep. State Central Committee. The
Committee as yet, have only announced
appointments in those parts Of the State,
but We learn they intend to provide for
the other parts Immediately. We hope
so, and desire also that they will send
Mr.. kirkwood to our town so that the
Unterri6ed here, may be consoled with
a squirt at their next Governor.
Mr.. Dodge has been invited to accom-
pany Mr.. Kirkwood, but has not yet ac
cepted and probably will not. Demnc-
racy says he has gone to see his father
up in Wisconsin.
When Senator Douglas was to be de-
capitated as chairman Of the Committee
on Territories he thought it advisable to
take southern trip, rather than to be
present at the scene Of action.
So with Mr.. Dodge, rather than to
face the music and fire Of Mr.. Kirkwood,
he lodges out to sec " Papa"
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II is said that one Of tho main reason
for nominating Dodge, was, that he 10
wealthy and can afford to bleed quite
freely to secure his nomination.
The Haukcye estimates bis wealth BY
land speculations, Offices &C., at some.
thing less than half million, and that
he may contribute $50 700 10 secure his
election. We knew that some Of tho
older States sometimes rcsortcd to this
method, but hoped the young State Of
Iowa had not grown sufficiently in vice
and immortality to adopt it. But alas
for our hopes, especially where the De.
mocracy arc interested or concerned.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1859-08-04
Central Committee,

lN- In reply to our explanation o!
one Of our articles perverted by the 10.
wa State Reporter, it makes use of the
following language.
We remember Of being asked when
quite young,quite frequently" What's
the price of putty?" The interrogato-
~ was evidently based upon the assump-
ton that having the article in our head
all the time, we ought to know
The assumption was correct, and
pleased to see you confess it Mr.. Report.
CT. The question is still equally peril
nent. We would like to have you com
pare the present price Of tho article,
with what you reported it when "quite
young" We believe it would show 4
tendency to clog the market.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1859-08-04
A Democratic FalSehOOd

liz DSmocIacy, oiIhouSH efCI
wanting republican blunder, or act of
mismanagement, out Of which to make
political capital, and being unable to
make such capital supported by facts
and truths, did not bubble or hesitate
at the opening Of the present campaign
to embody in the first resolution, relating
to State policy, something, which, to
style it less than an unmittigated, will
ful falsehood, would be dignifying it in
a manner wholly undcscryel. Here is
the resolution.
Rcsolred That the burdens Of taxation have
increased and are increasing under the present
Administration of State affairs. and that n
complete and thorough reform of existing
abuses and expenditures, is demanded by the
highest interests of the people.
Now what are the facts in the case.
They arc these. The State taxes Of this
State were 100000, less in 1853 than
in 1857, and are the present year, 1859,
$4,000 less than 1853. Does this look
as if the State taxes were "incrcasing.'
Does it not rather look as if the Demo
crazy had gathered together from al
parts Of the State to unite and agree up.
on an enormous lie so as to have soma
concert Of action in the present campaign?
That they knew at the time they passed
that resolution, that they were propaga'
ting falsehood no one can doubt Yet
they could find no other fault with the
Republicans, SO they must start this and
adhere to it with a tenacity which may
prove the truth ofthe old adagc ''that lie
well stuck to, is more effective than a
wavering truth"
Again, the highest State tax ever impos.
ed upon the citizens Of cur State vas by
tho Democracy in 1851, running up to
three mills oil the dollar: while en- the
other hand the highest state tax ever
levied By Republicans was in ls55-6,
to place in proper condition, the
Institutions Of the State which the Dem.
ocracy had neglected, and was only two
mills on the dollar.
The average State tax while the dem.
ocracy was in power was orcr two mills
on the dollar aud since the Republicans
came in power less than one and half
mills.
The average per capita tax with them
was G5 cents; under Republican rule 35.
We present these facts to thinking men
and Offset them against the shameful
resolution Of the unblushing Democracy.
Ii addition to these facts we invite the
attention Of our readers to an article on
Republican Economy in Iowa, which we
clip from the Lo,ca Weekly Citizen.
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Republican Economy in Iowa.

The following is the dosing resolution
Of the series adopted by the late Repub
lican State Convention
Reso1,ed That while our State tax has been
largely reduced being less in 1863 than the
proceeding year and less the present year than
in 1853, the increasing county taxation is
becoming 50 burdcnsome as to call imperatively
for reform in the system Of Of County Admin
istration.
That the State Of Iowa has never had
an Administration so mindful Of the
true interests Of the taxpayer, so desir-
Gus to introduce careful economy in
every department, as that now in power,
is fact susceptible of incontestible
demonstration. The best evidence the
case admits of, as to the truth Of this
assertion, has already been adduced, viz
the reduction Of the ratio of State tax
last year, and the further reduction Of
the same the present year. That is a
fact patent to every mans observation !;
one that admits neither Of denial or
evasion one that is gratifying to every
tax payer, and calculated greatly to eq
nance the prosperity Of the Statc. Men
who are seeking home in the West
want no better evidence that State is
we'll governed, that it offers prosperous
home, than the fact that while it is car
rying forward its cherished benevolent
enterprises, it is at the same time reduc-
ing the 5uthens of taxation. Such is
the spectacle presented by Iowa, under
Republican rule.
STATIONARY AcCoUNT.-Last week
We took occasion to mention the fact that
contract for stationery had just been
made, by which the State saved several
thousand dollars, as compared with tho
contract two years since. The contract
at that time amounted to nearly t,oenty
thousand dollars. The lato contract will
amount 10 but little over six thousand
dollars. The amount purchased 10 not,
it is true, as large as that at the previous
letting a considerable amount Of the
former purchase still remaining on hand.
But the prices paid are reduced at least
IS per cent; while gold pens, costly
pen knives, and various other articles
furnished hitherto to members Of the
Legislature, at heavy expense to the
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1859-08-04

rn- The North Western Farmer. for
the month of August, is lying upon our
table. Upon examination We find it fully
sustans its character as an excellent agri.
cultural Journal
Mr.. Miller has written US . letter
explaining why some OF our subscribers
have not heretofore received the Farmer.
lie says it is now rcgurlary mailed to al
subscribers.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1859-08-04

State, are dispensed with entirely. This
is certainly step in the right direction;
emitting our Republican State officers
to the appreciation Of the people.
CENSUS ExpENsEs.-The Fairfield
Ledger makes mention Of another fact
in keeping with the same economical
policy. Five thousand dollars were ap-
propriatcd, by the late Legislature, to
dcfray the expense Of taking tho census
during tho present year. The Board
have managed to coniine tho expense
within the limits Of one thousand dollars,
instead ofabsorbing the whole amount,
as they had a right to 90, and as loco.
foco Board would not have failed to
DO.
STATE. PHrNTrNa.--Dpring the late
political campaign in this State, we
stated that the outlay for State Printing,
under the law adopted by the Republican
Legislature Of 1867, would be reduced
one-hdE. The figures more than sustain
our assertion. The State Printing for
the term Of two years, from May 1855,
to May 1857, cost the State upwards OF
thirty thousand dollars. During our
first term, under the new law-two years,
from May, 1857, to May, 1S50-our
whole receipt, on account Of State Prin
ting, asis shown by the books Of the
State Auditor, ,cere less than t,celUe thous
and dollars; showing a SAVING of
nearly TWENTY THOUSAND DOL
LARS in this department alone.
RATE OF STATE TAx.-Persisten mt and
shameless efforts were made, during the
last political campaign in the State, to
produce an impression that the Rcpubli
cans had been grossly extravagaat, be.
cause the aggregate expenditures Of the
State had largely increased, under the
establishment Of Benevolent Institutions,
the assembling Of Constitutional Con.
vention, an extra session Of tie Legisla>
ture, &c. The triumphant response to
this assault, was the fact that the State
tax had just been largely reduced.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1859-08-04
A New Court House.

Shall we have one? We think the
time has arrived when this subject claims
some attention at oul hands. It has been
more or less agitatcd for the past two or
three years, yet not sufficiently, or in
manner to determine the sense Of our
tax payers. In order to arrive at this
with certainty and with no additional
expense to the County, We propose it be
made distinctive feature in the ap
preaching canvass and campaign. Not
an issue however between Democracy
and Republicanism, but rather ques-
ton agitated and decided by Republi
cans in the nomination of candidate
for the Office Of County Judge.
Let candidates be brought out by the
people sss"not se!fsuggesteeg-who open
y avow that they are either in favor Of
having Court House built during the
administration Of the next County Judge
or opposed to it, and against whom no
materially personal objections can be raised.
Then let delegates to the county con
scntion be elected BY the people with an
eye to this question, and if the majority
Of the delegates at the convention are
IN favor of candidate who is known to
favor the building Court House, let
them SO decide in their nomination, and
if the majority of the delegates are not
thus favorable, rice rersa !; and in either
case consider the question settled as to
the Republican party at least.
Some, at first thought, may consider
this dangerous course to be pursued
BY the Republican party, tending to Gre
ate discussions in our ranks which will
be taken advantage Of by the Democra
cy.
We do not SO consider it but believe
those who mean to carry out the princi-
pies Of the party will readily succumb
to the voice Of the majority when once
known; and those, who are strongly in
favor Of building Court House, or those
who are opposed to it, will vote at the
election in favor of the candidate having
views similar to their own, irrespective of
party ties. The latter we know will be
thccase,n not only with many Republicans
but also with many Democrats.
We hold that the Republican party
should raise this question, because they
are and WILDE comparatively greatly in
power, that is they have a strong major
ity in the County and if majority of
them should be found to be in favor Of
the erection Of a Court House, we are
satisfied that our candidate representing
such views with some certain aid which
he would get from the Democracy, would
be elected. If on the other hand the
majority Of the Republicans should be
found to be opposed to the measure this
would put quietus upon the matter.
If We can gather anything from the
shades Of the Democracy, it is, that they
intend, should the Republicans, nomi-
nate . Candidate for the Office Of County
Judge, who is at heart opposed to the
erection Of Court House, or lukewarm
upon the subject, nominate candidate
for the same Office, who is warmly in ia
yor Of the scheme.
And should they nominate such man
to whom there is no considerable per-
sonal objection, we would not take it up
90 ourselves to warrant his defeat
Let the Republicans then select men,
who are fearless to speak their views,
pro, Or con upon this subject. Let them
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1859-08-04

r@- The Henry Clay Monument, At
Lexington is now more than one hun.
dred feet high, and nearly ready for tho
capital, on which is to stand the statute
Of the statesman.
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DD- Rufus Choate, whose recent death at
Halifax was announced last week, had
an insurance on HIS life IF SIS 900.
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p@ In the last issue of the Benton
County Democrat, we find the following !:
"MR. EDITOR Please announce my
name as an Independent candidate for
Senator for the counties Of Benton and
Tama." A. D. STEPHEN.
Nj. Stephens, resides upon tho (" South
crn slope" IF Benton County.
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nA. Elk President Pierce Is soon to
come home. Davis is for himself first
and failing in that's for Pierce. Douglas,
it is said looks upon Pierce as bis most
fearful competitor.
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THE WHEAT MARKET.-Standard
sp,ing wheat was selling in Chicago on
the 2lst inst, at fifty ono cents, and on
the 22d, at fifty two cents. Prices for
the new crop cannot remain ut these
rates, but all accounts represent the
promise Of liberal harvest Of European
grains to be good, and the prospect Of
American expectations poor. As soon,
however, as wheat growers can obtain
anything like an average offer for their
crops, they better sell, rather than hold
over till spring and take the chances
then Of higher Hubuquc Times
We are inclined to differ in opinion
with the Times.
The fact is, there is not only, but 1T
tie old wheat in the markets but also
but little in the granaries Of farmers
Comparatively small amount Of last
years crop was converted into -four, and
people used the crop Of the year before.
Now there being no old wheat fit for use,
the consumption IF new wheat will be
Immediately commenced, which in a few
months will greatly reduce the amount,
that some think will be surplus. Then
the demand for it in market will be bet
ter than at present.
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"a" On the night Of the goth ult.,
some robbers, effected an entrance into
the Merchant tailoring store of j. G.
Conkiin at Dubuque, and took away
goods, and two gold watches to the
amount Of 500.
And then to add insult to injury the
scoundrels left behind them alarge club
around which was tied piece Of black
tape, as if mourning that the proprietor
o. the Store was not there to have an
application made Of its use.
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n@- The Chicago Board Of Trade have
resolved that the following prices be offer
cd for the best samples Of wheat, to be
exhibited at the Fair Of the United States
Agricultural Society, to be held in that
city in September next 50 90 per bush
e for the best loo bushels spring wheat /;
1925 per bushel for the best 100 bushels
red winter wheat; ESQ for the best loo
bushels white winter whcat-thc Board
Of Trade to take the wheat and distrib.
ute it for seed this fall and next
spring.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1859-08-04

SAD OCCURRENCE AND SINGULAR
PHENoMENoN.-The Cincinnati Ga=ette
relates that Mr.. Jas. Wright Of Venice
burgh, KY, was bitten on tho back Of
the hand by rattlesnake while in the
woods about four miles from town, on
the 4th isn't. Alarmed at possible con.
sequences, he Immediately started for
the town, and ran the entire distance.
The heat, fatigue and excitement, OF
course, allowed the poison to circulate
through his system, and make sure Of
its deadly work. Py the time he reach
ed Vanceburgh, he was entirely blind,
and his body and his head were covered
with spots Of the same color Of those Of
the rattlesnake. The usual remedies
were Immediately resorted to, and every
effort made by the attendant physicians
to neutralize the poison, but without
effect. He continued to sink rapidly,
and expired between 3 and 4 o'clock
next morning. In preparing the body
to be laid out, singular phenomenon
presented itself. In addition to the
spots referred to, there-was picture OF
tho snake itself-perfect in shape and
color, and as distinct as if daguerreotyped
there extending from the point Of hia
hand where the fangs had struck, up the
arm to the shoulder, and then down the
side to the groin.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1859-08-04

HAYFoR SnEEp.-Itis said that n
sheep requires 81 per cent Of its weight
per day. An ordinary flock of sheep may
be estimated at so To each. 1t will be
safe on this basis to provide hay enough
to feed each sheep Fl ID a day. This
is matter to be thought Of during the
grass growing months.
~ The Chicago Press and Tribune
estimates the population Of that city at
$4,000.
SUDDEN DEATns.-Last Friday, Mr..
John Mcdonald, an old resident and re-
spected citizen Of Marion township, was
raising barn when the foot Ola post in
the frame slipped, and heavy beam fell
across his breast instantly killing
him.
How truly, sin the midst Of life We are
in DEATH
n. B.-Mr. VIM. NJ. Steward informs
US that the accident at the raising of Mr..
McDonald's barn, resulted in seriously
injuring several Of the neighbors who
were present assisting.
Henry stolte, George IIickox and
Abram Hashouer were among those in
jured.
The accident occurred rom the man
who was guarding the foot Of the post
accidentally allowing it to pass the mortise
and then pulling his hand spike out sud
denly to get new hold, which he found
it impossible to DO.
Last Wednesday night, Mrs. Steel, wife
Of Mr.. Allen Steel, in Iowa township
went to bed appearantly in good health,
out died suddenly during the night, her
husband having but moments warning
Of her illness before she breathcd her
last Marshall Co., Times.
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RESCUE OF Dir. DoY.-Lcaycnworth
July 25.-Dr. boy, under sentence in
the st. Joseph, Mo-, Jail, for alleged kid
mapping, was rescued on Sunday morn
ing during a violent thunder storm and
is still at large.
There was great excitement at St. Jo-
seph on the announcement Of his escape,
and pursuit was attempted, but without
success.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1859-08-04

EFFECT OF THE PEACE NEws.-The
intelligence Of the peace concluded be-
tween the belligerant parties in Europe
has had rather unfavorabIe effect upon
commercial speculations in this country.
By telegraph from New York, We learn
that the dealers in wheat and brcadstuff.
have been taken call aback" by the
news.
Large expectations were entertained
that We would export great quantities Of
our agricultural products to Europe with
in the next twelve months, and upon the
faith Of this expectation, immense guam
titles Of dry goods and other articles Of
foreign manufacture, have been impor-
ted into this country. The importations
ia this line have far exceeded in amount
those Of any previous year, and our i'm
porting merchants have involved them
selves deeply in debt, hoping to pay by
exporting breadstuffs.
This hope is now crushed, and some
of the eastern papers are now predicting
that extensive failures must ensue, and
another financial panic follow.-Dub.
Herald.