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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1866-04-05

authorized to summon a pdsse conaitdtus
and even to call to their aid such a
portion of the Land and naval forces of
the United States, or of the militia as
may be necessary TO the perseverance
of the duty with which they are charg-
ed. This extraordinary power is to
he conferred upon agents irresponsible
to the government, to the people, to
whose numbers the discretion of the
commissioners is the only limit and in
whose hands such authority might be
made terrible engine Of wrong, op-
preston and fraud. The general s at
ntes regulating the land and naval
forces of the Uhitc d States, the militia
and the execution of the laws are be-
lieved to be adequate for any emer-
geney which can occur in time. If it
should prove otherwise, congress can
at any time, amend these laws in such
manner as will subserye the best inter-
est. .r... -, t-aa. -
1npw return the bill to the senate,
and regret that, in considering the bill
and joint resolutions, torty-two in mum
ber. which have been thus far submitted
for my approval, am. compelled to
withhold my, assent from second
measure that has received the sanction
of both houscs of congress. ss-a.tu n..-
(Signed,) ANDREW JOHNSON.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1866-04-05
Mr.. Et Al In Congress-

You remember an anecdote of q member
of the Nebraska Legislature who moved to
take the question then pending pice persa;
and the charge that was made against him
by his willful opponents that he cared less
about the vote being taken viva Uoce than
he did about display of his surpassed
knowledge of Latin. .s..--r q b.. ..5..u
This has nothing, however, to do direct-
ly with "Mr. Et AL who figures, you
know, quite extensively in our courts, but
is rarely fortunate enough to get his name
into Congress as he did the other day. 80
From the State of West Virginia there
is a queer genius. Whether he was elect
ed by the people of his district as n joke on
Congress, we cannot say, but, at all events,
he is endured as such. When he rises
from his seat, as r4 a" ..s. ff.f" r..s
"Of dignity composed and high exploit"
a smile pervades the House, fo- those
flights Of eloquencs i'm which he alone in
dulges are sure to close his ''few remarks''
however unimportant the subject. m
7 In the House, on the bill aapprorriating
one hundred and fifty thousand dollars In
support of the Agricultural Bureau, was
the following debate.
Mr.. Hubbard of Iowa-I wish to mako
but single remark in reply to the gentle=
man from West Virginia. He says hc is
tired Of this thing. I should think he
would be tired oft. and should think tho
Commissioner of Agriculture would be far
more tired of it than the gentleman from
West Virginia. / find on looking over his
report, which ought to receive the carefal
attention of every member here, that Mr..
1T ~. figures very extensively in the ex-
penditures. [Laughter.l ....s...E st.f ST
Mr.. Whaley-I was not debating the re-
port. ..........-. ...... r.. -. .---.. -,
Mr.. Hubbard, of Iowa-I find that Mr..
"Et Az" Is one of the most popular men,
and has received more money than any
other person according to this report. 1
do not know who he is. presume he is
some gentleman with whom the Commits
sioner of Agriculture is familiar-some
friend of his or of the egentlemanfro West
Virginia. fIaughter.l #.e'@
Mr.. Whaley-you will excuse me IL
reply now. -ag -saHa s.afs
Mr.. Hubbard, of Iowa--I cannot yield
just now. tf ert J,
Mr.. Whaley-just n moment. I wantto
make an explanation. pt
Mr.. Hubbard, of Iowa-Well, 1 will give
tC0nttaHed on Fourth Posc.l
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1866-04-05

a FRUITFUL.-We predicted at the hegin-
ming of the year that ii would be fruitful
one, and so far our predictions are begin
ming to be fulfilled. For instance: Judge
Porter has issued for the first three months
of the year seventy-tive marriage licenses;
severalparentshave been blessed ~ with
twins, and there is no telling how soon
others may be visited with triplets. There
is a very fiatteri,y prosnecG aheadt .tH
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1866-04-05

A wide-awake minister, who found his
congregation going to sleep. on Sunday
before he had fairly commenced, suddenly
stopped and eKciaimet: 81. ..'.
Brethren, this isn't fair;it isn't givinga
man half a chance. Wait till l get alonga
piece and then if amt worth listening 10,
go to sleep, but don't before get comnen-
ced. Give man something like n fair
chance; and that is all ask of you."
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1866-04-05

A CASE OF FILIAL AFFECTION.-While
McMannus was lying at the point of death
his interesting and hopeful son, who is
possessed of superabundance Of that
commodity known as filial affection, was
engaged in the highly creditable and en-
tertaining amusement of shooting cats un-
der the 'old mans" bed, thereby mater
tally assisting the "old gent" to shuttle of
his mortal coil. A daughter there is in the
family, also, who is fit mate for the
youngster mentioned above, who stole the
old mans watch while he was dying, and
then fought with the boy for the possession
of 1.-THE old woman looking on with pp-
proviny eyes, being evidently in the same
situation that the woman was whose hus-
band was fighting q bear, 'not caring a
cuss which whipped!" Afterthe old mans
death and during the post mortem exami-
nation, it became necessary to turn the boy
out of the shanty, and to prevent his see
ing what was passing within, coat was
hung up at the window. Youngster not
to be outdone in this manner took out his
knife and cut a hole in the coat, and wit
messed, rs he gleefully told some bystand-
ers, the "cutting up of the ole mani" The
boy is about twelve and the girl fifteen
years old. Nice family! .a. ..
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1866-04-05

Two thousand, two hundred and seven
ty-fivo letters have been received during
the last week of the present quarter end
ing to-day, at the Ottumwa post Office
The number received during tho last week
ofthe quarter ending Dec. 3lst, 1865, was
l7O6, This shows u large increase Of busi-
hess in this city. So
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1866-04-05

THE EDpYvILLE INDEPENDENT, is the
name of II new Republican paper jusi
started i'm EddYville, the first number OF
which is now before us. It's proprietors,
Messrs. Melick Il Bitner, formerly of the
Star, having attempted to start u union
paper in the South, and finding that it was
sicllly climate for sech sentiments have
returned to Eddyville. The Independent
presents a neat appearance and has our
best wishes for its success.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1866-04-05

Swindlers now make tours of the New
York Kitchens, persuading the cooks to in
vest in bogus Fenian bonds. One girl had
promised them IS, when they over reached
themselves by the remark that the " girls
next door had given Sl5.'' "Sure the girls
next door are nagurs," said Bridget, and
started for the police office; but the impos-
tors escaped.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1866-04-05

PoETICAL.-A letter was mailed in our
Post Office this morning, bearing the fol-
lowing address: ......., ...s ....-.......
"To Julia Aldrich, let this go: ~. ....f.
Hamilton Co., Webster p. o.;
Send il on without delay, ##l'f" "a
To the good old State of Iowa!' -E.
Poets look out for your laurels! fas
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1866-04-05

When young lady promises her hand
to her lover on a bright night, she may loo
said 10 have made 'star engagement"
The Placer herald., 1866-05-12
NOTICE OF LIEN,
State of California. County of PIac

State OF California. County of Placer.
W. II. Hatch VS.. E 7. Mendenhall. In District
14th Judicial District, Placer County
10 all whom it may conccrn: Take notice that
Il on the 25thday of Aprl A. D. 1866. the above
named plaintiff commenced suit in said court
against above named defendant. Tho object of
said suit is to recover in favor Of said plaintiff
and against said defendant. +. 7. Mendenhall, the
sum OF 1852 IS in gold coin oithe United States
with interest thereon at the rate of ten per cent
per annum IRON the 9th da OF November A. D.
1865, for labor and materials, and to lorcose a
lien on the following described property, to wit:
A certain hotel building and the land for con-
veni"nt space around the s,me, or SO much as
may be required for the Convenient use and occu-
patton thereof, on which said hotel building is
erected. Said land being designated and describ-
ed as lot number (25)twenty five, in block B, and
fronting on Grass Valley Street in the town Of
ColIlx. Placer County, State OF California;
And that same property and every part thereof
be decreed to be sold to satisfy sud lien and the
claim OF SAID plaintiff, and such other liens and
claims as shall be proven according to law. and
for costs OF suit. and other and further relief all
Of which wi more fully appear on reference to
said complaint on file in said court: Said action
is brought under an act in relation to liens of
Mechanics and others, passed April Goth, 1862,
and the acts anne endatOry of and supplemental
thereto.
All parties interested in the enforcement of
said lien. or claiming any benefit thereof are
notified 10 present to said Court their chims
within ten days after the completion OF he pub.
llcanon OF this notice and in case Of failure to
do 50 in said time or within such further time as
may be allowed by said Court, or Judge, TO for
felt their liens.
10 HAMILTON.
Attorney for Z Einiff.
May 18th, lS66-yw
The Placer herald., 1866-05-12
PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP co.
Through Line to New York,
CARRYING UNITED STATES MALI,

WILL LEAVE FOLSOM STREET
fffaT$ Wharf a; II o'clock. A. NJ, Of the
following dates, for Panama, con-
nccting via Panama Railroad with one of the
Company's splendid steamers from Aspnwall for
New York:
On the 10th, 18th, and 3Oth of each month that
has 80 days.
On the 10th, 10th and 3Oth of each month that
has 81 days.
When the 10th, 10th and 3Oth fall on Sunday,
they will leave on Saturday preceding; when the
18th falls on Sunday, they will leave on Monday
following.
Steamer leaving San Francisco on the 10th
touches at Manzanllo. All touch at Acapulco.
Departure OF 18th or 10th connects with French
Trans atlantic Co.'s steamer for st. Nazaire, and
Eng lish steamer for South America.
Departure Of 10th connects with English steam
er for Southampton, and P. r. r. Co Is steamer
for Central America.
Departure Of 3Oth connects with English steam
er for Tumaco, the port of the new mines.
The following steamships will be despatched on
dates as given below:
May h-CONSTITUTION, Capt f. R. Baby,
connecting with Costa Rica. Capt. Bradbury
May 10th GOLDEN CITY, Capt. j. 4. Watkins
connecting with New York, Capt. Horner.
May 3Oth h-SACRAMENTO, Capt. j. NJ. Cavarly,
connecting with Arizona, Capt. Maury.
Cabin passengers berthed through. Baggage
checked through-l0O pounds allowed each adult
An experienced Surgeon on board Medicine
and attendance free.
These steamers will positively sail at il o'clock.
Passengers are requested to have their baggage
on board before 10 o'clock.
For Merchandise freightapply to Messrs. Wells,
Fargo q Co.
For passage and all other Information, apply
at the Pacific Mail Steamship Co. 8 office, corner
OF Sacramento and Leidesdorf streets.
OLIVER ELDRIDGE, Agent
The Placer herald., 1866-05-12
Proceedings Board of Supervisors.

,,.,, >, May. 7th, 1866
Bills allowed to the amount of S73S7O; 500 90
to Yankee Jim Rifles for rent of Armory;
Sll50O to Placer Cadets; 10000 to Forest Hill
Guards; to various Road Commissioners Sl47s, 80.
The bill OF F. A. Bainbridgc, Deputy Sheriff,
was rejected.
Mfy, Sth, 1866.
License granted to james l.. English to keep
Toll Bridge across Bear River. on Auburn and
Grass Valley Road.
The rates OF toll on the Auburn Turnpike, and
on the Big ill Turnpike, were fixed al the rates
established in 1864.
Bills allowed on the road fund to the amount
of S O6l.
Pacific Guard allowed SlOO for rent of armory.
and other bills to the amount Of Sl05.SO.
May 10th, 1866
Bills allowed to the amount of S47l ,O4.
The bill OF f Phelan, rs Special Constable re-
jected.
The Placer herald., 1866-05-12
May 18th, 1866 3w
NOTICE.

no all whom it may concern Whereas, the
L south east quarter OF the south vest quarter
OF section 2l and the west hall of the north east
quarter, and the north east quarter OF the north
west quarter OF section 2S, TIP. l2 north, range
east Mt. DablO, base and meridian. has been by
the allidavits of various persons, filed in the dis
trlct land Office the United States at Mlrysvile
State OF California, being the office for the district
within which said lands are situated, declared to
contain minerals and to be more valuable for min
eral tina agricultural purposes, by reason whereof
said land has hitherto been withheld from pre-
emption and sale, now the undersigned gives no.
,ice that be will on Monday the 2nd day Of July,
1866 make application to the Register or Receiv
er OF the United States Land Office at Marysvlle,
and adduce evidence to prove that said land, to-
wit: The south east quarter Of the south west
quarter of section 2l, and the west half of the
north east quarter and the north east quarter of
the north west quarter of section 2S, township II
north, range east, Mt. Ditblo base and meridi
an, is more valuable for agricultural than mi ming
purposes. and on such proof apply for permission
to file presumption claim to said land, unless
sufficient cause TO the contrary be then and there
shown.
PETER MAHAR
f,,,A
The Placer herald., 1866-05-12

A BIC ScHEME.-A correspondent Of the
s. f. Bulletin calls the attention Of that pa
per TO scheme now afoot to establish sew
eral newspapers, with large capital, whose
aim will be to secure the next Governor and
Legislature Of this State ip the interests of
the railroad monopoles, by which the credit
Of the State will he given without, stint to all
those companies composing the ring
Whether this communication was called out
by The fact Of the incorporation of a prn,
ing company, to publish paper at San
Francisco to he called the Times. with a
capital Of $3.50 900, is not stated; but the
impression left upon the mind is that the
proposed paper is part Of the plan. At first
blush it would seem turtle for any set Of
inen TO engage in an undertaking, having
for its scope the subsidzing Of the Execu,
tive and Legislative branches of our State
Government; but when We reca the recent
action of the Legislature, in voting. 10y large
majo,ities in both uonse, millions Of money
TO these same railroad companies. which
legislation was only defeated by the frmness
how dangerous sytematiEed plan,
like the one above spoken of, may become
unless the people of the State exercise the
utmost vigilance and care 10 the selection Of
the candidates for the positions named
The monoposts have too great stake at
issue, not to employ every means at COM
mand, and they would hardly hesitate at the
expenditure OF quarter or half million
Of money, if it would accomplish the end
they have in view. They have an incentive
10 the most untiring activity, and will un
doubtedy use all the appliances known to
veteran lobbyists and legislative brokers'
On the other hand, the people, the tax'pay-
ers, those who will have to pay the bill, are
too prone to supineuess, and are apt not to re.
alize danger, until entangled in the meshes
Of the web spread for them. If now, ap
priced year in advance of an election. of
the s'upendous project preparing to bind
them as taxipayiDg vassals to these railroad
schemers, they do not avoid the nettle dan
ger, they will bave themselves alone to
blame.
The Placer herald., 1866-05-12
District Court-.-May Term.
Hon. T. d. M'FARLANp. PRESIDING


Monday, May 7, 1866.
johnson VS. Michel-set for the 18th
Dardanelles Co. W. Todd's Valley Wafer Con,
pany Judgment in accordance with stinu,at;or,
on file. p"'"'ioH
Rea VS. Hardy & Kennedy-set for the 24tb
Early VS. Grogan-set for the tn.
Haii vs. Barnes Judgment for plaintiff.
Scoby VS. Scoby-reierred to the Cour. w.,
missioner to take testimony. 0on-
Winspear VS. Blake set for the 25th
Kohn Kind VS. G. p. Il. R. Co. ct al-sot c,.
the 10th. 'e' LOT
Miller VS. Miller-Rcferred to K. O. Crovens to
take testimony "
O'Bren vs. Fewings-set for the 25th
Scltzer va Seltzer r. motion for chance or vo,.
five days given plaintiff to file counter aid,v;.
Benedict VS. Blake--set for May 18th.
Hosmer vs Bicklord- oyerru,ed. ,o
iendant given to the 18th to answer; cause set Gor
the same day. Wv 'o'
motion. r'''"''"
Fett vs. Mcdonald demurrer submi,ted ~,
overruled; set for the 18th. ""N
Wendt VS. Ross set Tor the 10Th.
!uesdiy. May Sth --Thomas Higgins, a native
OF Ireland. admitted to citizenship
Gay VS. Warren that defendant file brief
within one week
answer. '' ="
FarquarharsOn vs. Garrison & Co.--demurrcr.
sust'ln and five days given to amend
fitzgerald VS. Fizgerald--sct for the 18th
Mcdonald VS. Lahm--set for the 26th.
Benedict VS. Blake demurrer withdrawn.
Crandall ct al VS. Bell ct al--cause placed on
calendar by consent; demurrer argued and sub.
mtted.
Bullock vs. Hamilton--defaut of defendant en-
tered
LAID VS. Ladd--decree of divorce granted.
Adjourned until Saturday, May 18th.
The Placer herald., 1866-05-12
EY- A new financial measure has beer

EB- A new financial measure has been
introduced in Congress, by Senator Sherma an, j.,
called the loan Bill" 1t proposes to con,
solda,e the debt of the United States by
funding all outstanding bonds and indebted
ness by issuing five per cent bonds in lieu
thereof. The bonds are to exempt from any
kind OF taxation, as we'll as the income aris
ing from the interest of the same. The bill
is said to meet the approval Of the Secretary
Of the Treasury, IS we'll as the favorable con
sideration Of commercial circles.
The Placer herald., 1866-05-12

QUICKSILVER MoNoPoLY-Tbe spectators
Of San Francisco have earned an unenyiable
noterety for making "corners," by which in
dividuals and communities have been com
PEELED TO bear the burdens Their opera,
have extended through the whole range Of
market staples, which has compelled, at diff.
fsrent times, consumers to pay the most ex-
orbitaut prices for the necessaries of ife.-
The latest operation Of these en,erprisiug in.
divduals is monopoly Of the entire silver
product Of California by which they are en-.
abled to command their own price for this
necessary auxiliary 10 the busines of mining.
j. Ii. Redington d. Co., of San Francisco,
are now the only agents for the sale Of quick
silver in The State, and the price has teen
fixed at seventy five Gems S per pound at retail,
and this price The miners will have 10 pay
hereafter. AS speculation, it is a big
thing, but it is an outrage upon consumers,
that will extract many a dollar from the del
yers Of the precious metals.
The Placer herald., 1866-05-12

RAILROAD ExTENs1oN.-Passenger trains
on the Pacific Railroad, commenced making
regular trips to Secrettown (nne miles be-
yond Colfax) on last Monday. At this point
an extensive piece of !restliug is being erect
ed, which will require several weeks to com
plete, when the rails can be laid down with
out delay TO Alta station, two miles beyond
Dutch Flat. The latter poin. will be reach
ed between the middle Of June and the frs,
Of July.
The Placer herald., 1866-05-12

CHEAP CITIZENS The Civil Rights Bill
SAYS the Colusa San, makes citizens of all
inhabitants except untared Indian. Ifan In,
dian is taxed be is, Of course citizen. Now
suppose an Indian pays his one dollar on his
dog, land they all have dogs) that makes him
a citizen; but will he have to keep on paying
taxes to keep him citizsnl If man is
once a citizen, we don't SEE how the failure
to pay tax deprves him Of that quality.
We have seen no 'au,hentic" information on
this point. Will some of our "equa rights" j"
friends explain9 If one dollar will make cit.
izens Of them for al. time, "citzsns" could be
manufactured cheap-drt cheap.
The Placer herald., 1866-05-12

MoRB IMPROVEMENTS IN SEWING Ma
cnlNEs-The new lock stitch. or shuttle
sewing machine. recently brought by the
Grover & Baker Company, is the latest and
most perfect productions in the shuttle or
lork stitch sewing machine line, and is OBJ
tanning an increased popularity as its merits
become known. This company has always
taken the lead with their machines, which
make different stitches - Detroit Free Press.
The Placer herald., 1866-05-12

COMING CROPS AND PRIcEs.-The pros,
pect for an over abundant harvest, has gem
eraI apprehension among farmers that prices
for grain will rule so low that it will scarce.
ly pay the labor of gathering. The San
Francisco Mercantile 9 Gazette, an intelligent
commercial journal, takes more cheerful
view Of the prospect, and says:
From all parts Of the State, we are receipt
of cheering intelligence in regard to the
growing crops Of Cereals. The yield prom
ises to be immense. The plant far exceeds
in breadth any previous year in Our history
as grain producing country. Our farmers
are now troubled about the prospect of the
market, fearing that the yield of Barley.
Wheat, ETC., will be so immense as to force
down prices below remuneratve point
Particularly is this the case with those hav
ing an eye to the present and prospective
supply Of available tonnage We are not
however, in sympathy with those who are
always looking upon the dark side of the
picture. AS we read our Eastern exchanges
crop prospects on the the Atlantic side of
the continent are less promising than usual.
Our surplus, if any, will be needed to equal,
ize the markets Of the world, particularly
those heretofore drawing more or less sup
plies from the Pacific. Besides, the uniform
q ality of our Wheat and Flour is SO much
superior to any other, that we have no rea
son to fear the result.
The Placer herald., 1866-05-12
EY- The attention Of the reader is called

EY- The attention Of the reader is called
10 the extracts, in another column, from the
editorial correspondence Of the S. +. Bul.
letin, in reference TO the effects of the 'res
dents proclamation Of peace. The proca
nation was an unexpected and fatal blow to
the factionists in Congress, and as the writer
expresses it dropped The bottom out of the
Radical tub 1t took away all right #
legislation exclusively in rsspsc. to the
South, predicated on the plea that the war
was not yet over; and put an end to the sus
pension Of the writ of habeas corpus, in those
States, which Congress bad declared BY en-.
actment, should be suspended during the
continuance of the rebellion. As it was
competent for, and in the line Of bis duty,
the President announced in bis proclamation
that rebellion no longer existed. The rebel
lion being over, and SO declared officially,
the suspension Of the writ of habeas corpus.
ceased by Limitation, and of this fact the
Courts and military authorities must take
notice. 1t follows that the civil law takes
takes precedence of the military, and no de-
cent excuse is left Congress to prevent re-
presen talion Of the Southern States in the
National Legislature. This may. however,
be prevented by the factious majority, dur
ing the life of the present Congress. but for
this they must answer to their constituents
in the coming fall elections, who will not
fail to rebuke them by returning to Wash
inston men who accept the declaration of
the proclamation, that the country is at
peace, and that the general recognition of
that fact by the nation will soonest lead
to that harmony and unity which sboald now
be the aim Of the generous and patriotic sen.
timent Of all sections
The Placer herald., 1866-05-12

R- On tuesday morning, one Of uamil-
TONS stages was stopped by robbers, be-
tween Nevana city and the town of San Juan,
who robbed passenger, Chinaman, of s4OO.
The iron safe, containing the Express treas
ure, resisted their efforts at breaking, and
che robbers finally desisted. declaring that
the Expresasnen were becoming entirely too
smart.