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The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1867-09-27

Pa said little Claiming to
his paternal ancestor, holding up a
Sunday School book, "what is
that" THAT, my son." replied
tho father, "is Jacob wrestling
with the angel" "And which
lickedS pa?" innocently continued
the young hopeful.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1867-09-27

The radical idea of ''republi-
can form of government is republi-
can oyernment--in form.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1867-09-27

Why is kiss like the creation of
the world? Because it is made Of
nothing and is all very good.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1867-09-27

Lawyer-Mr. jenkins, will you
have the goodness to answer me di-
rectly or categorically, few plain
questions?"
Witness-Certainly sir.
well Mr.. jenkins, is there a
female living with you, who is
known in the neighborhood as Mrs.
jenkins?
There is. :"
lis che under your protcction:"
eyes"
DO you support herr"
Il do"
"Have you ever been married to
her"
II have not"
(Here several jurors scowled
gloomily on Mr. Jenkins
THAT is all, Mr.. jenkins.
Opposing Counsel--"Mr. Jenk-
ms, is the female in question your
mother?"
"Shc is"
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1867-09-27
A GREAT BARGAIN!

The subscriber will sell his farm very
cheap! 1t Is situated in Winnesheik coun-
ty. on the Rail Road six miles from Cresco
ten miles from Counover. FIVE miles from
New Oregon and fifteen miles from De-
corah. There are ? brooks running through
the farm and ten never failing springs and
timber sufficient on the premises for the
uses ofthe farm. 1t is we'll calculated for
stock and grain raising, having 400 acres
fenced. $50 Of which is under cultivation
and 80 acres with spring on it is enclosed
with a post and rail fence for pasture
There are two good wells, three log houses
and new frame house situated on the
military road. The farm contains $50
acres in all, lying in one tract, and will be
sold in lots to suit purchasers. 1t can be
divided into 80 acre lots and have living
water on each lot. There is also school
house in the immediate vicinity For par
ticulars inquire Of
n9tl3] JOHN WHOLEHAN.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1867-09-27
TO the Citizens
OF
HOWARD COUNTY.

We wish to call your attention to the fast
that we have on hand one of the largest
and best selected stocks Of goods ever
brought to DEBORAH Consisting Of
Staple Dry Goods, Groceries,
Crockcry, Boots & Shoes,
Clothing, Hats and
Caps, Notions,
Ladies Cloaks, Cloak Cloths and
Cloak Trimmings in endless
variety, Blankets,
Shawls, &c.
In fact We have anything and everything
usually kept in first class
Dry Goods Store.
Our goods were bought before the
rise in goods which enables us
to sell lower than those
who purchased at
later date.
We sell for cash, pay no rent
and are contented with
a small profit.
You will find our store the next door west
of Weiser i Cos. Bank.
Yours &c. BOLLES Il WILSON.
n49v6tf) DEBORAH Iowa.
Sept. 1866.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1867-09-27

The earliest tubular bridge, "the
bridge of the nose"
What most resembles a pretty
girl bathing? A diving bcll(e).
When is a storm like fish after
. hook? When it is going to a-bate.
A San Francisco editor says
when he thinks of lrelands woes,
his heart goes "pit-ty-Pat."
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1867-09-27

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and forming acomplete Photogr aphic,history of the
great contest.
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Adapted for either the Magic Lantern or the Ste
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PHoroGRAPHIC ALBUMS,
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Our ALBUMS have the reputation Of being superior
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Card Photographs Of Generals, States
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Our Catalogue embraces over FIVE THOUSAND dr.
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The prices and quality Of our goods cannot fail
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The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1867-09-27

The full returns Of the Vermont
election show a radical loss since
last year of Ass, in a total Of 40,
9S2 votes.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1867-09-19
For the Democrat.
JEarsEsH.i County S. :. Convention.
The following anecdote of Webster and

Jefferson is related on good authority:
Mr. Webster, standing with Mr. Jeiler-
son on his beautiful portico, overlooking
the valleys of the BlIe Ridge, said to his
friend: Mr. Jefferson. what is to be the
hope Of this country?" That earnest
thinker and statesman pondered for a lit
tie. and then seid, Mr. Webster IF this
country is ever saved it is going to be bv
training the children for Jesus Christ :"
ard he added with remarkable foresight.
the Sabbath-school, Mr. Webster. is 90
lng TO be one of the grand agencies in
this salvation"
Deeply impressed with the truth of this
remark Of one Of our country's sages, We
feel that every effort should be made to
promote the Sabbath-school work. 70
this end the friends of the cause, ard es
pecially the officers and teachers of the va
rious Sabbath schools in Marshall county.
and the ministers of the various denomina-
tions, are invited and requested to meet in
Convention in Plymouth, on Monday, Sep
tember 30th, 1867, and continue in ses-
sion through Tuesday evening, October
1st. The Convention will organize at >
clock on Monday afternoon, and in the
evening an address will be delivered by
gentlemen from abroad. The remaining
day and evening Will be occupied in the
discussion of important topics connected
with the Sabbath-schooi work Some Of
the ablest Sabbath-school workers and
speakers Of Chicago are pledged to be pres
ent. Those who attended the Convention
of last year felt richly paid, and we have
reason to expet. still better things this
year.
One important object af the Convention
Will be to organize a County s. S. Union
by which the work can be stimulated and
advanced in all parts Of the county. \
thorough report Of the condition and
wants Of the county in this respect will be
presented by Mr. Harper. who has laborcd
in the visitation and organization of Sab
bath-schools during the past summer. Let
every worker in this cause whether min
lster or layman, man or woman. come up
to this Convention. We trust no ordina-
ry difficulty will prevent their Attendance
We shall expect them to be present the
apenng and continue to The close Above
all we trust that every one will come with
a heart full of earnest desire for the out
pouring of the Holy Ghost, that, baptized
with heavenly flame, the work may be re-
Dcwed and enlarged as never before, until
the waste places about MS he made TO re
jocc in the established means of grace
The names Of the speakers, programme
of exeacises, and the place of meeting will
be published soon.
We have no doubt but the good people
of Plymouth will freely furnish entertain
ment for all who come from distance to at
tend the Convention.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1867-09-19
,r,,c advocates of prohibition.

\ Portland correspondent Of the Boston
Transcript makes some statements IN re-
gard to the personal habits of the temper
ance legislators of the NeG England States.
The same remarks would undoubtedly ap-
ply to legislators nearer home. The WI
ter says:
a gentleman well known in the po.it:-
cal affairs of the State asserted in my pres
cnce that he was personally aceuaie'e'
with sixty-nine members Of the last leg
islature. OF these he knew sixty one kept
spurious drinks in their rooms during the
session. and most Of them were advocates
of prohibition Such a state of thirgs
need no comment. \ man who favors the
prohibitory law, has morally. TO right to
use Intoxicating beverages or offer them to
his friends Aspirants for prominent ro-
litical positions IN Massachusetts,, who
hope to ride into Office on the prohibition
hobby, should heed this, and show th-t
they do not think too much of animal COM
forts by gaeging their appettes. Such
hypocrisy is encouraged by the present
law, behind which cheap politicians and
demagogues find shield which covers
their petty intrigues and disreputabIe as
pirations Both Maine and Massachusetts,
have their full quota Of 'lame ducks, ,"
who advocate the prohibitory law under
the inspiration of the very spirit whose
use they condemn"
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1867-09-19
The Political Reaction of 1867.

We are, 1t Is pretty apparent to ali
clearsigi:ted men, to have great Dem)
cratic revival all over the country.
Indeed, it is now actually going on in all
quarters. There il a fresi.et in the Demo
cratic waters which will sweep RadicaIism
out of the political field The times of
1862 have come again The first indica-
tiOn of the turning was observed in New
Hampshire, in March, where the Repub-
can majority was considerably reduced on
its former vote Then came the brilliant
Democratic victory in Connecticut, and
the triumphant election of a Democratic
Governor and three Democratic Congress
men out of four, being all gains since the
last Congressional election. Soon after
ward two State elections took place in
Kentucky in May and August, where the
immense Democratic majorities Of the pre-
vious year were largely increased, the gain
being larger in the second than IN the first
election. The reaction was next observed
in the very Gibraltar of Radcalism, the
State of Vermont, where, although the
Democrats had no hope of success. and did
not make a vigorous fight. yet the Radical
majority fell off several thousand on the
popular vote.
To crown all, we have the overwhelm-
ing Democratic success in California,
where for years the Radicals have been as
omnipoteny almost as in Massachusetts.
1t was not the Radical division on Gov
ernor that gave us the State, for We have
elected other State officers. upon which
both factions in their party were unitel,
and we have also carried the legislature,
which will give us United States Sena-
tor. Does any one suppose that it is a To-
cal cause that reduces at the same time
the Republican majorities in New Hamp-
spire and Vermont, and redeems States as
widely separated as California and Con-
necticut from Radical rule The same
local cause, lift exists, will operate in Ohio,
Pennsylvania, New York. New Jersey, and
in fact all the States where elections are
to be held this year. The pulse of the
people of the United States mas been felt
by these elections 1t is beating strongly
under The inspiration of Democratic
strength. Let all Democrats rejoice at the
improved appearance of affairs, and 90 tt
work with renewed spirit and vigor IN the
good cause Gin Enquirer.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1867-09-19

a negro government over Us, and the sue
cess of the Congressional scheme OF re-
construction mems nothing more nor less
than this. One, reconstructed under the
Congressional llau, the ncgtoea Of Ala
bama will choos. her Governor and elect
her Ledgislaturt. and make her Judges J;
her laws will be made, expoundcd and ex-
ecuted by the representatives OF class
possessed of neither intelligence nor prop
erty, and whatever there is to maintain,
incapable of acquiring either; her taxes
will be imposed by those who have no prop
erty, and paid by those who have no voice
in imposing them. Reconstruction here,
under the pending plan, means the subjec-
tion Of the intelligent white race to the
ignorant black race. Accomplished, no
white man will ever seek home here, no
capitalist will eTer dream of an invest
ment in our rich mines.
Accomplished, Alabama becomes par
adise for thriftless. ignorant, improvldent
and idle negroes, and white Adventures
without credit or character, or capital, and
an impossible residence for all other class
es. Accomplished, our railroads will 60
into bankruptcy, cur coal fields and iron
beds will remain undeveloped, our cotton
fields grow up in weeds and brambles, our
markets be closed against northwestern
products for want of buyers. Accomplish
ed, poverty and degradation will be seen
everywhere. and property and intelligence
will necessarily seek safety in more favored
sections. Anticipating this state of al
fairs, thousands of the best families in the
South are turning their backs on the
homes Of their ancestors and escaping from
the evils that no Northern man can fully
realize, to Brazil and Central America
Is it surprising that we avail ourselves OF
the privileges allowed us by Congress tt
oppose reconstruction that promises on
ly such results?
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1867-09-19
State Elections.

Elections are to be held this year in the
follow ne States:
Iowa-October S.-Gove.-or, Lieutcn-
ant Governo~, Secretary of State, Audit
or, Treasurer, uperintendent Of public In
struction, Judges aud members Of Legs
lature.
Kansas-Novenbe 6.-Members of
Legislature; and amendments to Constitu-
ton.
Maryland = November -Coustitl-
ton.
Massachusetts-No November 5,-Goycrn- )
or, Lieutenant Uoyornor, Secretary cf
State, Treasurer. Attorney General. Coun-
cillors, aud members Of General Court.
Minnesota November 5.-Goyernor,
Lieutenant Governor. Secretary Of State,
Auditor, Treasurer, Attorney General and
members of Legislature.
New Jerscy-Noycmber 6.-Mcmbers
Of Legislature
New Nork-November 5.-Secretary of
State, Comptroller, Treasurer. Attorney
General, State Engineer aud Surveyor,
Canal Commissioners, Inspector Of State
Prisons, judges and members Of the Leg
isa,ure.
ols;o-October 8.-joverno.. Lieuteu-
ant Governor, Treasurer Of State. Auditor,
Comptroller Of the Treasury, Attorney
General, Judges, Members of Board of
Public Works, members of Legislature,
and suffrage amendments TO the constitu-
ton.
Pennsylvania = October 8-Julge of
Supreme Court and mombers cf the Legis-
iaIurc.
Observation-Disclosures 5.-Goyernor,
Lieutenant Governor, Secretary Of State,
Treasurer, Comptroller, Attorney General,
Inspector IF Prisons, members of Legisla-
turs, and amendment to Constitution.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1867-09-19

IMPORTANT Referring to the fact that
the House has on motion of Gen. Butler.
ordered an inquiry into the mystery of the
assassination conspiracy, the Albany n.
y Express says:
Here, for example, is one significant
fact which We learn from authority that
can not be doubted On the night of the
assassination the pickets on the road which
Booth took from Washington we're with
drawn by written order of high mill
tary officer in our army. On one previ-
Gus night, when tho plan of abduction was
to have been carried out, the pickets were
Withdrawn by the same cficcr. That writ
ten order is now accessible. This would
certainly seem to Indicate that others be-
sides those whose names are familiar to the
public were not ignorant of the conspiracy
Indeed, it is the opinion Of some whose
position enable them to learn the interior
facts of the case that there was present at
the theater, on the fatal night one higher
than Booth, who had the supervision OF
the deadly work Traces of this man have
been found, but he has never been fully
identified"
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1867-09-19
For the Democrat.
Ehc Coming County Fair.

To tic CttiSens of Marshall County.
No one thing contributes so much tow
ard the success of the people and value OF
the property of county, as a we'll sustain
ed Agricultural Society. IF farmers, me-
chanlcs aud business men will reflect care
fully upon the subj they will see that
they can make more capital of a perma-
nent character, by aiding literally to build
up and sustain such society, than by
any other means. The closer the in
timacy, the more extensive the acqualn-
tance, the greater the knowledge of
the business and productions of the
different classes Of community, the
greater the progress in every branch that
makes social and commercial Efe desirable,
the greater the increase OF propuction, the
more improved the means OF production,
the greater the stimulus to Improvement,
tho rroo.. : ~ A~o~oooA ~ ~-r~-----. ~
more the increase in the value of proper
ty, and means OF transportation and mar
keting, the higher the prices obtained, to
say nothing Of the beneficial and pleasant
results Of social and business intercourse.
resulting directly and collaterally. The
society in this county can be made an en-
incnt success with little effort on your
part. The society has beautiful and val
able grounds. Large sums have been cx-
pended in making improvements, which
are in such condition that . Htlc more
expense and labor will complete them land
without that little, all must be lost that
has been done, J and no is the time to do
it. Three years ago the fair went over be-
cause of the war Last year it went over
because of the continued rains This
year We ought to have good fair and one
that will be a credit to the county. The
their best seeds, tools. houses, horses, cat
tie. harness and methods of farming
Other business men have been equally ben
Gifted The best Of these things. togeth-
er with the best schools aud school houses,
and the richest and most sociable people
are found in those counties having agri-
cultural societies. and the best attended
fairs If you will come forward nor with
money or labor, or take and pay for life
memberships, and help, we can get ready
for our approaching fair; then if the peo-
| pie at large will contribute to the exhibi-
ton of the best of their productions, we
shall achieve a success in every respect.
and all will be benefited Donations of
money can be made to ". j. Hand, Gid
con Blan or G.. III. Reeve, executive COM
mittee. Labor and lumber will be crate
fully received this week and next All
kinds of stock and farm productions, me-
chanical productions, and every kind OF
useful and ornamental article, made by any
and everybody, sho'd be brought to the fair,
and no one will regret The effort they may
make in doing so.
Let US, as people, make one energetic
effort to make the next fair creditable
success, and let no man or woman fail to
bring what they have for fear some one
may have something better.
| NJ II
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1867-09-19
PeeDirg Through the Blinds.

In place of work or books or play,
Some In dies spend the livelong day
lr scanning every passer-by.
And many wonder they descry
They find among the rlotlet CROWD
That some are gay aid some are proud,
That some are short and some aro tail,
They get their information all
By peering through the blinds.
You walk The streets cat common pace,)
You catch the outlines of a face.
That face seems strange; again you look.
Dear sir! she knows YOU like book
She knows the color of your hair.
The very style of clothes you wear
She knows your business. III be bouud.
And all your friends the country round,
BY peeping through the blinds
She knows the Smiths across the way.
And what they dine on every day:
And thinks that Miss Matilda Jane
l. growing very proud and vain.
She knows the Browns at Number Four,
just opposite her very door.
Folks quite as poor as they can be.
For don't they sit and sew while she
is pecping through the blindss
Dear ladies' If you don't succeed
In gaining knowledge that YOU need.
Then a your window take your seat
And gaze into the busy street,
Full soon you II read your neighbors well,
And know their business to n Il,
Much better than your own. you see,
BY peeping tn. ough the blinds.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1867-09-19
4 G. CAPRON,
ATTORNEY AND NOTARY,

and licensed Var Claim Agcnt,
Will tttend to allprofessional business pac ed
in his handspromptly and carefully.
Particular attention given to Guardianships
and the settle mcut Of Decedent's Estates. Pen
SION. Bounty and Back pay of deceased and disa-
bled Soldiers procured at rcasonablerates.
Deeis, Mortgages and other advertisements
neatly and quickly drawn up and acknow ledge
ments taken.
IL COLLECTIONS made ndpromptly remitted.
Office over II %. Dickson Co.'S Hardware
Store Plymouth Indiana vl0n20-tf
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1867-09-19

The l'ella Blade says: d Chicago run
ner' recently left a shirt at one Of the Os-
kaoosa hotels, and wrote to the ch amber
maid TO forward it 10 him at this place.
upon which she wrote to him the following
rep'y; i hope, dear sir, you'll not feel
hurt, I'll frankly tell you all about il; Two
made shift with your cid shirt and YOU
must make shift WITHOUT 1T"
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1867-09-19

n traveIer, stopping at an Inn down
East, was asked how the business men in
New York were getting along.
"Oh," answered the traveller, "many of
them have got upon their legs again."
"How SO has trade got brisk 2"
"Oh, no; but many who rode in their
coaches have been obliged to learn to
walk"
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1867-09-19

Somebody says the best way to get rid
of weeds is to always put your cigar-ease
and its contents at the service of your
friends. Jones says that the most effect
i've means he ever RED was by squeezing
the hand of a plump young bereaved in
black. The next day she was in half
mourning, and second kindly pressure
resulted in a pink bonnet. Farmers,
please notice.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1867-09-19
The Dog Day Congress.

TIE action OF the dog day Congress,
IS thus summed up by the Albany Argus:
1t has enlarged the powers Of the mil-
tary, SO that now military governor can
Suppress newspapers;
Silence lecturers;
Remove Mayors of cities, Governors of
states, Boards Of Commissioners, etc.
Can exclude white aldermen and ap-
point blacks in their PAGES,
Con take possession Of savings banks;
Can enact stay laws and postpone pay
ment of debts
Can prohibit the diatiilat;on Of corn AMI
the sale of liquor
Can run down city stocks and repndi-
ate city currency;
Can spend s500,000 for registering
black voters, and ask for $500, goo more;
Can abolish local taxes AM regulate the
circulation ofparers;
Can settle tie rate of wages and the
price of commodities;
Can disohey the President and Insult
the Congress;
They can do all this, and far more
What they can't do, DC one has ventured
ye. to say.
S <.<z>s. s-E>- -E
The subjoined billet-Ioux reached this
Office yesterday:
ECopy-J
{. G green
edatur boston post newspaper
boston july {
il you don't stop using such abusing
language about the Republican ard the
colored people every damned democrat,
irishman dutchman will have rope put
round his neck an every damned democrat
church will be burned down or pulled
down damned quick
No Copperhcal.
BOSTON, Post ,Ju'v Sfh