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Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-03-30
NUMBER 2S3.
Anecdote Of Nicholas I.ongwortl.


Soma e;obt or ton vears a0o the winteF
yss yaru noIJ The river ,yas frozen and Iii
tha s.wbart rats, in Rat row and elsewhere
oIono tha liver shore were thrown ont ~
wort near relation of tbe old gentles
man came to the citv. and passed the night
a. HE bo,,se A ftertaa he sai,ntered tn the
Office to teke a auiet cigar To his surnrise
ba tonnd r. fiIed with crowdEmore than
tiStvNof brawnev. heastIv -looking men.
The nresence Of the child-lilre old man.
his face beaminS with shrewdness and kinds
To- hn,oor Saamed alone to Teen them from
heing oob His manner tn them said:-
SYo1 moor wretches know how reckless
vol, are: vet am not sure but should be
Ss had. had 7 heer, exnosed tn the same bad
indmencesn These hpuseless warrants had
been canning every nioht. while the river
was frozen. fo Get \ dime for a NIGHTS lodp-
inc ,T' - p - - = '--'f9- III n
fhe Young man had been forced, from
the unnleasa2tness of the crowd. TO 20 and
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-03-30
A Fatal Folitical QunrreI.

For some time in Williamson county. ILL.,,
political feeling has been running very
high. 1t appears that number Of Repub-
licans of the county were banded together
to "clean out" Copperheads, and never lost
an opportunity toinsult Democrats by call
ing them TRAITORS "Copperheads,n ,nisRsb-
els.n and all the other epithets found In the
-billingsgate vocabulary. This state Of af-
fairs cuIminated few days since in a gem
eral fight, which came of in the village OF
Sulpher Springs. Two Republicans aud
one Democrat were killed aud four Repub-
licans aud one Democrat were badly
wounded. The battle is represented az
having been most desperate. This thing Of
acleaning out Copperheads," is rapidly bes
coming obsolete.-D Dayton Empire. ic'
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-03-30
FOR SALE.
The AMERICAN HOTEL BUILDING,
COLUMBUS, OHIO,

THE BUILDING KNOWN AS THE
i AMERICAN HU TEL, on the Northwest cor
ner of High and State Streets owned by Robert w.
Mccoy, deceased, is now offered for sale For many
years past it has been occupied as an Hotel and IA
vorably known to the publ on account Of its posi-
tiou fronting the Capitol of the State. The build
ing is in complete repair, and conveniently arranged
for First Glass Hotel. 1t has front Of S3H feet
on High street, and 1917 feet on State street.
TO any one desirous of making an Investment,
either as an Hotel or otherwise there is not better
opportunity offered in the West
If not disposed of as an Hotel, it will be DIVIDED
into separate compartments for store rooms and OH
ces, and offered to the public.
For any information required, will be found al
ways in my office in the American Hotel. -.
febl3-dtf-c W. A. MCCO1 trustee.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-03-30
DISSOLUTION.

srHE EPARTNERSHIP r HERETOFORE
, existing under the firm name Of Parks Tomp
his beIween James Parks and Siuon TOmpkins.
Wholes ale and Retail Grocers. was this day di .sov-
ed by mutual consent, simon Tompkins retiring
from the firm. All claim due or to become due the
Arm are to be paid to James Parks, and all the LA
bjlties Of said firm are assumed BY the said James
Parks. who viii continue the business at the old
stand, No. IA Buckeye Block. -'l
D"~i'A -' JAMES PARKS, ~
SIMON ToMPKlNs.
III I,,oh0f. .df -t r..t '..H-. u t.tH f..- ''t
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-03-30

AS the returns from New Hampshire are
corrected and sent In, the reason for the ST.
lence of the Black Republicans on the "vic-
tory" is apparent. In l54 towns the vote
for Governor foots up as follows: a4
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-03-30

OHANGESI $50 boxes Oranges, in prime or
" der and sweet, in store and for sale by
BUTLER, SCARRITTS& co. -
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-03-30

DEFINED SUGARS! $50 bbls. soft and hard
III refined Sugars, in store and for sale yery ow
by BUTLER, SCARRlTT d co.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-03-30

SUGARI so hhds. fair to choice Porto Rico and
Cuba SUGARS now, being received and for sale
by BUTLER SCARRIrT d co.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-03-30

,DIO COFEEEI 800 bays Primo Rio Coffee
~ - BUTLER, SOARRITT q co.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-03-30

TAVA COFFEEI 100 pockets choice old Gev
d srnment java Coffae, Just recsyed and for sale
low BY BUTLER, SCARRlTT & co.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-03-30

[FTom the Rev. T. D. Fendall Assistant Editor
Christian Chronicle, Philadelphia
have derived decided benefit from the use Of
Hollands German Bitters, and feel it my privilege
to recommend ON as a most valuable tonic, TO- all
who are suffering from General Debility or from dis
eases arising from arrangement of the Liver. Yours
truly, Il. ID. FENDALL.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-03-30

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The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1866-01-31

THE DEVIL AND THE PRINTER. "A young
man who actually desired wea tn, was
visited by his Satanic Majesty. who tempt
ed him to propose his hour for eternity if
he could be supplied on this earth with
all the money he could use. The bargain
was concluded the devil was to supply
the money, and was at last to save TIE
soul, unless the young man could spend
more money than the devil Gould furnish.
Years passed away, the man married, WIS
extravaeant in his living, built palaces,
speculated widely, lost and gave away for
tunes, and vet his Golfers were always full.
lie turned politician and bribed his way
to power and fame, without reducing his
pile of gold. lie became lilIibuster and
fitted out ships and armies, but his banker
honored all his drafts. He went to st.
Paul to live, and paid the usual rates of 10
terest for all the money he could borrow !;
but though the devil made faces when he
came to pay the bills, yet they were all
paid. One expcdient after another failed,
the devil counted the time, only two years
that he must wait for the soul; and Knocked
the efforts Of the despaiying man. One more
trial was resolved upon the man sarted
q newspaper! The devil growled at the
bill at the end OF the firstquarter, was saw
age in six months, melancholy in nine, and
broke, dead broke, at the end of the year.
So the newspaper went down, but the soul
was saved.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1866-01-31

A woman went into house In Boston the
other day, with an infant in her arms, and ask
ed leave to stay while, as she was weak and
tired She also asked for something stimula.
ting. saying that she had recently been con-
fined The lady Of the house went out to get
a glass Of ale for the stranger, and OH return.
ing, found that her own infant, which she had
left in the cradle, had been taken away by the
visitor, and negro baby left in its stead =
Nothing has been heard of the woman since,
and the offair creates great excitement among
the interested parties.
In Boston this cannot be strange oecRr-
renee Senators Sumner and Wilson insist
on the abrosation Of "color," as a test of So
cial and political superiority, and there is no
doubt but the "weak and tired mother" of the
dark infant had read the debates in congress,
the report of Gen. Howard, Of Gen. Schurz,
of the numerous down south correspondents OF
abolition journals, and she, poor soul, thought
1t mightbe blessing to hand over to Boston
lady the veritable negro article for cultivation
She was sinner enough to prefer white child
though not her own |; but this doubtless arose
from "mental alteration" Had she attended
afev more of Phillips lectures, read more o
Garrisoa and Sumner, she would have preserv
ed tho ebony jewel with which, Providence hat
blessed her. AEd probably have continued il
dat line Of duty which ultimately will so "min
gle the sArons animal powers Of the black
with the meutal Of the vlitsl, as to produce
model race!'
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1866-01-31

Sec. Seward and party have returned to
Washington and report most hospitable rccep'
H. by the Capt. General Of Cuba.-Gens
Grant, Thomas and Mead, on Monday held
their initial nferencc.-President Johnson
declines to give information relative to recent
events on the Rio Grande. bill for the
organization Of a uniform militia system
enro.lments to be made FIR six years-is about
to be introduced in the senate.-Gov.
Brownlow, in letter to Speaker Colfax, urges
the admission of the Tennessee delegation
The Louisiana delegation have returned to
their homes.-1n shooting affray at Sui.
phur Springs, ILL.,, two men were killed and six
badly wounded The war in Paragua 10 re-
rted as being vigorously carried on.
Capt. Semmes ia to be tried this week. He
has prepared an elaborate defensive argument,
claiming the benefits of the Sherman Johnston
parole.
Gen. Sickles, commanding in South Carolina,
has issued an order folbidding distinction on
account of race or color. in the administration
Of justice.
The Fonan intelligence is mysterious -
Secret meetings in Liverpool, Gen Meagher
to be declared dictator, with military plan OF
!, stupendous character, and plots to blow up
<he public buildings Of England, are among
the items.
Two liberal SUCCESSES and one defeat are re-
ported from Mexico. Bagdad has been evac-
sated by the United States guard. Much
anxiety prevails at the city OF Mex'co over .ae
financial straits Of the emperor. The roads
sra unsafe. and commerce is at standstill. A
report from Europe states that the French min,
istry are in favor of abandoning Mexico. aud
the emperor will so announce in his speech.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1866-01-31
Copper Gre Signs.

We arc in receipt of bottle OF Petroleum
from Capt WILLoUcHsY, of the Copper Creek
Crawford county, Company. twas gathered
by the spoonful, and is only a small portion Of
the..amount that is daily pumped to the surface.
The bottle is labelled, ITO Col A. P. Richard
son, NORTH Iowa TINES, McGregor, Iowa
The first fruits Of the faith that was in US"
OF. WILLoUGHsY, Supt.
Mr. WlLLoUGHBY also writes note to Esq.
Arnold, Of this place, Acting Secretary of the
company. Mr.. Is letter is business one,
but we are permitted to copy an extract from
his "Lcg Book"
Sunday, Jan. 2l.-Good indications of light
petroleum all day.
b1onday-The best show of oil yet seen.
Tuesday-Show about a. usual it is seen
on the surface continually.
Wednesday-Water clearer; very little
shew of oil.
Thursday-Gathsred black petroleum by
the spoonful-enough to sprinkle any unbe.
lever in the oil of Copper Creek.
DISQUALIFICATION liberal and continual
during the day.
Saturday morning spirit Of Gas threw the
water impregnateI with petroleum siz feet over
the box. Good"
The above indicates that when "the land Of
Canaan" is "struck," the we'll will be a flow.
ing one. Our doubts-by the way We never
had many, because our eyes have seen surface
show enough to satisfy any skeptic-about ul
timately and soon striking paying we'll, are
new all removed. A range of hills, lying be
tween the Mississippi and the Kickapoo, at The
eastern and western bases Of which more thar
FIFTY we'll defined petroleum springs have al
ready been discovered, presents consideration!
for Capital and Labor which are not excellet
anywhere outside of the well-developed re
gions Of Pennsylvania and vicinity. In Cana
da, Kentucky, Tennessee and other places, OF
ia already pumped and flowing; why, with the
out-cropping We can show in the west, is ther.
not OIL in abundance beneath the rock, thu
sand, the shale, the granite, the earth, Of GU,
own section? Time will soon determine this
and for the sake of the Mississippi region W,
hope the anticipations of the Company will b.
realized
Below we give what is said Of our Company
by the Pr. du Chen Union:
STRUCK OH, SURE.-No more doubts nee,
be entertained as to the existence of oil il
Crawford county. Many of our citizens ar,
somewh incredulous, and inclined to doub
that oil will ever be found in this part of tn
country. The pump At Copper Creek is nov
running day and night, with very fattsrin,
prospects After the pump had been runnis,
for two or three days, the water would, a
, times, run milky, when considerable quantii,
OF oil would run with it, and as you approach
, the tank into which the oil and water flow
from the we'll. strong odor of petroleum i
inhaled The superintendent. Mr.. Willough
, by, is delighted with the prospects, aad think
the present indications good for flowing well
If any person has suspicion that deception
being played here, be has only to 60 ane Sc
Cor himself.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1866-01-31
hS- BUY FRESH GROUND OswEGO WATER
LIME AND GENUINE RosENDALE CEMENT OF
GLASS a SON -zan ". \ u - y u n ~


Will. sell my farm two miles east OF Dccorah on
the state road 1t is of the best stock farms i'm
the eounty--2oO tons Of hay be cut on IT, Water
in every field; and good timber adjoining. Will sell
for oncthd down. balance from to i've years with
interest. -
will also sell my hotel in Dccorah with furniture
Mt bargain. 1t is of the largest houses I'm town
and the best Observation-Disclosures being all new Good
barns and yards, all in good order. TERMS one-balf
down-balance on time from one to ten years will
take q good farm Decorah McGregor lansing !;
or part in good horses cattle The House is doing
good business-full all the time '
ELI GEORGE, Proprietor.
Decorah January 10th, 1866. 20 ,a 4S4 ~ b,
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1866-01-31

On the 18th inst John O.. Harrison, q
very EXTENSIVE produce dealer at North
Prairie, took his vile into Milwaukee and
there conveyed to different friends his real
estate came to this village that evening
and put four or five deeds on record, and
then sloped for parts unknown.
For several years he has been the custo
dian of nearly every farmers money in
that ne;ghborhood. Whenever they had
few hundred spare dollars they carried il
to him for safe keeping, and it is said he
is still the keeper OF some $50, 600 or $40
900 belonging to the farmers of that neigh.
borhood. = Waukesha Plaindealer, 23d.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1866-01-31

PsosPxaixo.-The New Oregon Plaindeokr
and the Clayton county Journal are obliged to
issue supplements in order to accommodate
advertising patrons The TINES Office could
double it's size and then issue supplemental
sheets, If all the cheap "ads" sent it ~ere no.
kicsd. Only last week VIC had eastern patent
medicines and other traps enough offered TO
gil haif our paper; but as we will not work
without pay. We prefer smaller sheet, more
reading matter, and an increased circulation, TO
the pleasure Of carrying trashy advertisements
for trashy pay. Let others do a. they like
ne run our owa "shebang." and maintain that
this press is independent Of begging Influences
Whep Abis business will not pay without pau.
per prices. and personal dependence on party
cliques and uedical pretenders, We will dry it
up and follow business in which bread, pota-
toss and self rsspAct are more nearly com.
bined.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1866-01-31
M AR ID.

January 14th, 1865, Austin Mimi, at the home
Of the bride, by Rev. Mr. Soulc, Mr. A. D. WRIGHT, OF
Ossan, to Miss r. A. sLocuM, of the former place.
At West Union, January 2s, 1866, by Rev. Mr. Cory,
Mr.. L. f. IIILroN of Ossan. to Miss g. G. RICE of the
former place The interesting ceremony took place at
the residence of Mr.. j. c. Smith.
What's broke loose among the boys along the line OF
| the road, west! BENs example seems to be conta-
gious: WRIGHT and HILTON follow the "Deacons
lead and all three of these late incorrigbles now
reposing in that bliss which results from welordc
life and matrimonial conversation. Messrs W. and
H., and Mesdames w. and H.. sincerely wish you
| may live to celebrate your golden weddings.
We expect to hear that Bridges, of Councvcr, vii
| "follow suit" How is it. Tommy7
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1866-01-31

The Festival at Fort Crawford on Thursday
evening last was very elegant affair indeed.
The editors Of the TINES had the pleasure Of
participating in the social happiness which was
marked feature of the occasion. A stay of
an hour or SO, an expenditure Of several dollars
extracted by the light eyes and persuasive
voices of lady clerks, brief chat'.with many
valued friends, sight Of the beautiful goods
displayed, an introduction to the ludcrous
Chinese Mandarin Teacher SABIN in c6stune)
finished our observations, and "home again.
was the word The receipts ncttcd. oysr $500.
We meant to write more about it, but fine and
space say NO.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1866-01-31
Military History of Iowa.

Military History Of Iewa.
EDITORS OF NORTH Iowa TINES Il have
found, lately, an impression existing in
various quarters, that my Military History
Of the State is out, or so nearly completed
that additional matter for it will not be re-
ceived. respectfully ask space in your
columns to say that this is mistake. The
work cannot be completed according to the
plan adopted, until the last Iowa regiment
is mustered out. A full account Of the
services Of each regiment and battery, from
muster.in till muster-out, together with its
complete roster, will be given. The names
of Iowa men who enlisted in the regular
army, and in the regiments Of other States,
will also be given, SO far as they can be
obtained. Thus the name Of every Iowan
who is known to have done battle against
the rebellion, will have place in this his
tory.
The Executive Administra ton of the
State. and the Sanitary and other benevo-
lent enterprises so nobly sustained by the
people at home for the good. of the soldier
and his family, will receive a due share Of
notice. Facts upon all these subjects are
still wanted. l particularly desire that
former line officers Of regiments will ex
anime the rosters of their companies, as
printed in the Adjustant Generals Reports
and furnish me with corrections ofall names
that they may find enormously printed
Field officers and others, who can render
aid in perfecting the histories of their res
pective regiments, are invited to correspond
with me upon the subject.
Respectfully yours,
A. P. WOOD.
Dubuque, Jan oath, 1866
~-Other Iowa Editors will confer .
favor by giving the above Cor the substance
| of IT'D a place in their columns.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1866-01-31
COMMERCIAL.
WEDNESDAY, January 3lst. 1866.

WEDNESDAY, January 3lst. 1866.
The maIkct here remains without much change
Pork still arriving but in less quantities Sales to-day
at S9,7S@s10,25 Capt. Hoffman weighed $500 last
week; the number shipped through or weighed on
private scales viii, reach 200. This week will finish
the pork trade for the Wheat and other grains
not plenty at this time: prices unchanged from last
week. Cattle in Chicago bring about $3.50 for fair
Gold in N. Y. $1,40. -z.4s..'...-
Tho weather is clear and cool: ice good over the
river. Business moderately active.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1866-01-31

THR number Of men who received boun-
ties from the Government during the rebel
lion-thc sums ranging from 500 to $500
was l,730,34O, the aggregate Of the
bountics paid being nearly 1901 500, 900.
Upwards Of 73l 900 soldiers received no
bounties. The Paymaster General opposed
the proposed equalization Of bounties,
stating that such . measure, il adopted,
would require the expenditure of from
$3.50, 100000 to $6S3, 600, 00Q,-- CAic4go
Journal.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1866-01-31

A new store will be opened in Moncna
some day this week, next door to the rail-
way depot, by Frank Williams of the Sd
Iowa Infantry and for several years a res.
ident Of that villagc. Frank is young, en-.
terprising and we'll acquainted with the
wants Of the people Of that vicinity and we
predict for him SUCCESS in the enterprise,
because we believe he possesses that sort
of merit which will win.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1866-01-31

HoRAcE.-An earnest advocate of foreign
missions forced himself into the presence o.
the editorin.c chief of the Bible house the other
day, while he was hard at work on his Soon
fict," and impor.uned him to subscribe to the
cause. The veteran journalist looked up from
his manuscript in very choleric mood, and said
crustily, "Don't ask me to give anything fo'
the salvation Of souls. / am convinced Qook
ing significantly at the intruder) that not hall
as many people 60 to hell now as ought to-
For which irreveient jest H. G. makes, pre-
sumo, ample amends, by frequent attendanc.
at Chapin's (UniversalisD church, where he er.
joys the reputation of being one Of the sound
est sleepers in the entire congregation.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1866-01-31

The trustees of the NJ. E. Church at
Charlton, this state, have decided that at
all meetings for public worship each sex
must occupy seats on the opposite sides Of
the house. We don't want to attend that
church.
Advices from New Orleans announce
that the French commander Of the fleet on
the Rio Grande protested, in the name
Of his Government, against the occupation
of Bagdad by our troops, and the filibus.
tiers subsequently withdrew. The same
advices state that the French troops will
not be, at present, Withdrawn from Mexi.
co.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1866-01-31

Senator Sumner, in an amendment, opposes
the admission Of Colorado except the negroes
are allowed to vote.....Mr. Salisbury opposes
the enlargement Of the powers of the Freed.
mems Bureau; said there were ,675 counties
in the United States, and that for officers
alone it would incur an expense Of S. ,Sl4 200
The bill was passed..~Blls were before the
senate demonstrating against the Reel procity
Treaty, against the sale of mineral land s,
and giving the Postmaster General authority
TO change the style Of stamps at his discretion.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1866-01-31

BIrrERs.-Dr. SWAIN of Chicago (by the
way, Charley" is now Doctor but as every
body is titled either Gen., COL, Maj, Capt,
Rev., Professor or something else, it is no
harm to call G. II. Swain, an NJ. d. We
know him since 1857 we also know that
his word is always good and his statements
ever reliable. Those who deal with him
or his agents can count on the soundness
Of his Btters and the integrity of the Man
ufacturer. He is preparing Specific for
the peculiar diseases OF the South and other
enervating regions, and our exchanges at
Louisville, Memphis, Mobile, New Orleans,
Savannah nd Charleston will do their rea-
dsrs benefit by noticing the early intro
duction Of SWANS Remedies. Swain is
liberal to the press, fair to the trade, honest
to the consumer and worthy of the patron.
age Of all
TOWNSEND, Bass & Elmendorfs Block is
General Agent for this point of Iowa.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1866-01-31

Con-. CoLLEcE-Ths institution, located in
Koss' Block, Is reported to be in good running
order, well patronized by both sexes, and prom
Uses to be a success. We hope 80. Mr.. Hop
kins is the Principal. Visitors are welcome to
the rooms at all times.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1866-01-31
TREMONT HOUSE,
ELI GEORGE pRopP,cToR

would respectfully inform my friends and the pub
lie generally that the FREMONT House isnow OPEN 1t
has been thoroughly finished and furnished throughout
and large addition built on, including Ball Room,
Connected with this house is the largest Barn and.
Yards in Northern Iowa. Ne pains will be spared to-
| make this first-class hotel
nv Stages leave this house daily for all parts.
Having secured the services of THOMAS POWERS the
favore clerk of the fremont for the past eight
hope to merit liberal share of your patronage asa