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The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1867-08-02
Sherman as Il Bridge l. uiId-

Sherman, on his march toward
Atlanta constantly astonishcd the
rebels with the facility with which
he restored the railroad bridges they
destroyed at his approach. They
would annihilatc bridge just be
fore he arrived, and the next morn
ing there it was again, just as it
was before they touched it. At
last q light dawncd upou them.
The original plans for bridges had
been furnished from Cleveland,
Ohio, and before Sherman started
he took those plans; had each
bridge duplicated in all its timbcrs
and ircn work, took the pieces in
q ''shook' state on his trains, and
Sc, when he found a bridge gone, he
had nothing to do but get it's mate
out of the freight cars, bolt it to-
gethcr and put it up. This thing
worried the rebels u good deal when
they found it out One day they
proposed to destroy the Dalton tun-
mel to hinder Sherman march, but
an exasperatcd rebel said, "What
IN the natiou's the use? That
d----d Sherman has probably
brought another along with him from
Cleycland''
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1867-08-02
FaCetiT.

Tea-kettles are decidedly Yankee
in their melody; they sing through
their noses.
The lady who, by her conduct,
importunes a gentleman to propose
to her, begs the question.
However high house rents may
be, you can always have at least
one room at your conmand-the
room for Improvement.
The ladies may not go much up
on the highways, but they are COM
planned Of by their husbands as be-
ing very much addicted to buy
ways.
An attorney, lis the same
thing to a barristcr that an apothc-
cary is 10 a physician-with this diff
ference that your attorney does not
deal in scruples. -
a doctor Of divinity did a fine
thing the other day in ringing the
changes on He that hath ears to
hear let him hcar.' He that is
accessible to auricular vibratiou,' -
said the doctor, '.lct him not close
the gates of his tympanum.
4 wise man as we'll as witty was
Theodore Hook, when he told the
alderman who had already surfeited
him, and yet pressed him to partake
Of still another course, i thank
you, but if its the same to you I'll
take the rest in money"
The rcgimcntal coffin maker Of
Federal corps was asked who he
was making for, and mentioned the
intended. "'Why, he is not dead.
man.' said the quorist. Don't
you trouble yoarsclf,'' replied the
other ; "Dr. Coc told us to make
his coffin, and | guess he knows
what he gave him
la one Of our district schools tho
master was examining class i'll Or
biography. "Spell and define How-
crct, . said he, Elbow c-r-c-t,
howerct, Il little fower.' "Waye-
let, 'W-a-r-c-l-e-t, wavelet, Il
little wave.' BULLET. "B-u-l-
let, bullet, a little bull, - shouted
urchin numbcr three.
A PHuDENT INvALIp-A person
who was in delicate health, being
asked by a friend if he would ven
ture on an orange replied, ''No, [
thank you, ! should roll off, -
II hate to hear people talk be-
hind ones back,' as the thief said
when the policeman cried Stop
thief.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1867-08-02
Depths Of the Sea.

A French journal says that the
soundlngs from the trans tlantic
cable have enabled comparisons to
be made Of the depth of the different
seas. Generally speaking they are
not of any great depth in the neigh
borhood Of continents. Thus, the
Baltic between Germany and Swe-
den, is only l2o feet deep, and the
Adriatic, between Venice and Tri-
este, l30 feet, The greatest depth
OF the channel between Franco and
England does not exceed 800 feet.
while to the southwark Of Ireland,
where the sea is'open, the depth is
more than 1000 feet. The seas to
the south Of Europe are much deep
er than those of the interior. In
the narrowest part of the Straits of
Gibraltar the depth is only loco
feet, while Il little more to the east
it is 5000 feet. On the coast of
spain the depth is sncarly 5000 feet.
At 23o miles south OF Nantucket.
( (sduth of Cape Cod, J no bottom
was found at 1000 feet. The
greatest depths Of all are to he met
with in the Southern Ocean. To
the west of Cape of Good Hope Is, >
900 foot h~-~ Lvou nrasurru, amt
to the west of st Helena, 1000.
DR.. Young estimates the average
depth Of the Atlantic at 2j. 600
feet, and of the pacific at 20, 600.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1867-08-02
TIE MYSTERY OF CHoLEEA =,

Tie MYSTERY OF CHOLERA The
present manifestations of cholera in
this country do not tend to lesson
the absolute mystery of the disease.
Its grim secret seems past finding
out. 1t is raging in Ncutral Kan
sas and in some parts of the Indian
Territory with the same virulcncc
that attends it's attacks on large and
neglected cities. One would think
that the primitive freshness of the
earth and sweetness of the air on
the Plains would expel the cpidcm-
ic, or at least lesson it's deadfincss.
Out there no sewers, or foul street $
and slime breed conta gion no vaults
spread miasma; no bone boiling rats
poison the air; no tenement houses
nour;sh the pestilcnce: The front
icrsman brcathes pure atmosphere,
eats coarse, wholesome food, and
takes abundant physical exercise.
The conditions Of his daily life, ac-
cording to popular theories, ought
to render him proof against cholera.
But he dies Of it with as swift a de-
cline as a pale faced child bred in a
crowded alley. About all we know
Of cholera is that it is a great cir,
cumnavigator; and it seems to be
ravaging the Plains now because it
has got that far on its dreadful jour
ney back to the Oricnt.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1867-08-02
"NlIltlllll in ParyO."

The whole source of our trouble,
as nation, had it's orr gin in Eng
land, the most ambitious and in
tri gucing nation on the foot of the
globe. When Russia attempted to
enlarge her sphere Of operations and
made aggrcssions on Turkey, (Which
looked like a movement on Eng
lands East India possessions, }
England could not remain NEUTRAL.
THEN she cajoled Napoleon of
France to aid her in defeating the
designs of Russia, and now she is
satisfied, as Russia is hemmed in
on all sides, while her East India
possessions are at ease.
Now her next rival was the Unit
ed States; as nation we were loom
ing up, as SO she starts an anti
slavery society. She sends preach
ers over here to make our people be-
licvc that tslavcry' is asIN. These
paid preachers have finally succeed
ed in dividing our nation, and still
our crazy people arc pulling DOWN
in order to save the Nation from
FALLING.
All this pleascs England might
ly, and her East Indies are again
enhanced, When we succeed in
destroying "slavcry,'' and our
selves too, then England expects
to furnish all the world with cotton
with her East India possessions. <
Even if our Union is restored, the
immense amount of interest which
we will have to pay to foreign bond
holders will prevent us from offer
ing cotton as cheap as England can
to the rest of the world. She will
then have US whore she wants us,
SUBJECT TO HER DIRECTION. Her
last move for supremacy will be to
cripple France in some way or 9TH
er. a GREAT game with England
is the NEUTRAL game.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1867-08-02

ILLEGAL1TY OF MILITARY CON-
M1ssIoNs.-In 1862 Madison Y.
johnson was arrested by j. Rus
sell Jones, United States Marshal
for the Northern District of Illinois,
and other persons, conveyed to
New York and confined in Fort La
Fayettc, and subsequently impris-
oned in Fort Delaware. He after
wards instituted an action for tres
pass against the parties, and the
Supreme Court Of Illinois has just
rende rcd decision in favor of the
plaintiff. 1t is held that neither
an order of the President nor the
acts of Congress authorizing sum
mary proceedings could justify such
action while the ordinary courts of
law were in operation. 1t was
charged that the plaintiff was a
Knight of the Golden Circle, and
was cooperating in the '"Rebellion.
The Court insists that this fact if
conceded could not excuse the IT.
regular action had. "Thc power
to arrest being once conceded, every
man in the State, from the Cover
nor down to the humblcst citizen,
would hold his liberty at the mercy
Of the military officer in command. y
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1867-08-02
Gems Of Thought.

FAME.--Thc only fame worth pos
sessing is the good opinion Of the
good and wise.
TuosE WE LovE..-While those
we love are living we converse with
them through the flowers; when dead
through the stars.
CrlLuTY AND BEAUTY. ---Tc min-
gle the useful and the beautiful, is
the highest style of art. The one
adds grace the other value.
LASTING FRlENpsuIr.---To be
Influenced by passion for the same
pursuits, and to have similar dis
likes. is. the rational groundw ork of
lasting friendship.
KINDNESS. Write your name by
kindness, love, and mercy on the
hearts Of the people you come in
contact with year by year, and you
will never be forgotten.
Conversation is very serious
matter. There are men with whom
Al hours talk would weaken one
more than a days fasting.
TRrrH.-Thcrc arc some faults
slight in the sight of love, some er-
rors Slight in the estimation of wis
dom; but Truth forglycs no insult
and cndures no stain.
BE SREADfAsr.-Bc not vacilla-
ting in your purposes; let not every
bright meteor that shoots across
your path attract you 80 new aims.
This would be to make your life but
as whirling sands borne about by
rNrry trklr wind
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1867-08-02

1t appears that Wilson and kcl-
ley, the two strolling Mongrcl ora
tors, who went down South to ell
Tighten the people, left New Orleans
without paying their hotel bill
When they arrived there, Sheridan $
"Mayor' Heath gave them grand
reception i'll the name of the city,
which he had just as much right to
do as any other intcrlopcr, and run
up bill at the st Charles Hotel Of
$3O2 ,05. When the bill was sent
to the Finance Committee Of the
Common Council, they endorsed
upon it 'as these gentlemen were
received by the Mayor, solely on
behalf of faction of the communi-
ty, the claim is disallowed.' Served
them right. The question now is,
whether Wilson and Kelley will pay
their hotel bill or not?
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1867-08-02
Treatment Of Union Prison.
GrS

Robert Ould, the ex-confederate
commissioner for the exchange of
prisoners, offers to establish the
statement recently made to Mr..
Eldrcdge, on the testimony of I'M
ion men. The substance of the
statement is that the suffering of
the Union pri soncrs confined at the
south was partly due to the utter in
ability of the rebels to properly
care for them, but particularly to
the Indifference or intentional neg
lect Of certain federal authorities
in not roliouin4 thnm mhnn ,rend
to do so. In his letter to The Ma
tional lntelligencer, published We'd
ncsday. Mr.. Ould says:
did offer, in August 1864, to
deliver the federal sick and wound
ed without requiring an equivalent,
and urged the necessity Of haste in
sending fer them, as the mortality
was terrible. did offer to deliver
from 10, 600 to 5000 at Savan-
nah, without delay. Although this
offer was madein August, transport
tation was not sent for them until
December. During the interval the
mortality perhaps was at it's great
est height. If | had not made the
offer why cid the federal authori,
ties send transportation to Savan-
nah for 10, 900 or Is, men? If
[ made the offer based on the equiv
alent, why did the same transpor-
tation carry down for delivery only
5000 men?
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1867-08-02

The Citizens Association is out in
favor Of having one branch of the
Common Council elected by tax pay
crs exclusively. also that an 'edu-
cational qualification be indispcn-
sable to suffrage. These men are
all working with malignant Con-
grcss to force negro suffrage on the
South. What shall be thought Of
of the consistency of such people?
But is not this movement Of tho
Citizens Association another evi-
dencc that the main object the Mon
grcls are working for, is to deprive
poor men of the right of voting, SO
that the debt may be securely lash
ed to their backs forever!
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1867-08-02

A ready witted Irishman lives in
lockwood, Illinois. The other day
one of the boys, thinking to have
some fan out of lim said: "Roley,
have you heard the ncws?' "Ne,
what ncws!' "Why, the devil is
dead. Not Il word said Roley,
but putting his hand in his pocket,
and pulling out "a ten cent shin
plaster handed it to the questioner,
who asked what it was for. why,
answered Rolcv, " in the ould
country, where | came from it was
the custom to give the children
something when the parents died!'
Whcrcat there was some laughter,
but no more inquiries.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1867-08-02

How Uncle Sa m was feeced by
the New York teamship cormo-
rants, will be apparent from the fol-
lowing:-A vessel that originally
ost 500, 900, was sold to the gov
ernment. in 1862, for $500, ,000!-
The other day she was put up at
auction, and $4,000 only bid for
her
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1867-08-02

UsEFUL.--A lady tramped on a
dogs tail at Omaha, the other day,
and the animal bit her. The blood
did not flow however; only saw-dust
few. He did not 60 deep enough
for blood This is the most useful
purpose we ever heard of false calf
serving.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1867-08-02
Elder knapp speaking Of Ions

Elder Knapp speaking Of long
once said: "When Peter
was endeavoring to walk upon the
water to meet his master, and was
about sinking, had his supplications
been as long as the introduction Of
one of our modern prayers, before
he got through he would have been
ffty feet under water.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1867-08-02
Plans have been accepted for the

Plans have been accepted for the
great bridge over the Mississippi
river at st. Louis, and the work
will commence at once. Three
years will be reqired for building it,,
and the cost will be near SIS, ,OO0,-
900. 1t will not interfere with
navigation, will contain double
railroad track, street car track, &c.
It will be one of the most splendid
bridges in the world, SO the papers
of St. Louis say.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1867-08-02

Prentice says that Brownlow has
always been bidding his Tennessee
opponents to ''go to h. and
that as they wouldn't do it, he has
accomplished his purpose by making
q he'll ofthe state they live in.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1867-08-02

"What brought you to prison my
'colorcd' tricnd?' 1.-Two const Il bles
sab. - "Yes, but | mean hafintem-
perance anything to do with it ?"
''Yes, sab, dcy was bofe of 'em
drunk
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1867-08-02

The loss of rcsolute habits is like
the loss Of his spectacles to a near
sighted man; it implies loss Of the
power to recover them.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1867-08-02

EyIL.-In whatever shape evil
comes, we are apt to exclaim, with
Macbeth, Take any shape but
that !"
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1867-08-02
EDWARDS,

Would respectfully announce that he is
prepared to give his attention to
MAKING & REPAIRING WAGONS,
at Cresco, Iowa, and all work of his trade.
Plows constantly on hand Of the best
patterns, cheap for cash.
FIVE TOOTHED CULTIVATORS, sc.
~ Shop south Of the Empire House.
cresso, April "a, 1867. [23tf.1
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1867-08-02

STRAYED, From the subscriber
June 4th 1867 red and white COW, 6 years
old, was a good mixer, had bell on.
Whoever will return said COW shall be we'll
rewarded
ALEX MARSHALL, New Oregon.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1867-08-02
ARTIFICIAL LEGS.

Two LEGS in one-you can take off the Foot and
put on a Stub. All in want. send for Pamphlet
J. W. WATSON, PArENTEE, 706 Broadway, n. Y.
The Portland daily press., 1867-07-06
New Goods, Cheap.

lust opened at 300 Congress st. lot of White
u Marseiiies, Linen Napkins, Doylies, Colored
Doyles Linen Diaper, Crash, Bleached and Brown
Shecting, Linen Shirt Bosoms, fine stock of Linen
Table Damask by the yard, Ladies and Gents Hose,
Hdkfs., Parasols, Umbrellas, &C., &c. For sale
very cheap, call and see.
June 21-dtt. = b..
The Portland daily press., 1867-07-06
From Wa.hina.on,

WARRINGTON, June 5.
1t is stated in the June report of the Agri-
cultural Department that In some parts of the
South there have been complaints OF dust in
the wheat, but 1t has been mainly confined to
the leaf, while the grain was so nearly ripe as
to be little liable to attack. The harvest had
been gathered in Georgia and the other Gulf
States with Q very gratifying result. The aver
age OF the winter wheat is as large as in the
majority of the States last year, though it is
less than in few Of the principal wheat grow
ing States. Texas, Kansas and Ohio report
diminished average, and Virginia, Georgia, Ar
kansas and Tennessee . largely increased
breadth; the New England States show slight
increase; the middle States report similar
advance, not exceeding 6 per cent; the South
ern wheat growing States show an average in
crease of 20 per cent; If conditions continue
favorable at least 200O0 600 bushels of wheat
may be expected in all the States and Terrific
ries. Other cereals are reported to be in good
condition.
Our Consul at Kingston, Jamaica, under
date of June 9Th, reports that the yellow fever
prevails at that port as an epidemic and in a
very malignant form, at least % per cent. of
those attacked have died, but the disease is
mostly confined to persons unacclimated.
Associate Justice Wayne, of the U. s. Su-
preme Court died at his residence in Washing
ton to-day. He had been ill for two weeks OF
typhus fever. The Judge was n years of age.
He was appointed to the Bench in 1925 by
President jackson. -f.
The receipts from internal revenue to-day
were two and half millions Of dollars.
The Portland daily press., 1867-07-06
Boston Boet and shoe Market. ~

BOSTON, July ..
The general features Of the Boot and Shoe trade
are unchanged since our last report. The present
demand Is fair, and 1t is evident going through the
market that there is an average amount Of trade DO
Ing for the commencement of the season, put an &C
tive call for goods not expected until the lade OF
the month Prices firm, and as 1t was last year,
tho impression prevails that goods are cheaper now
than they will be a month hence. Inc large west,
ern and New York city trade arc sending forward
goods, and the shipments are on the increase Buy.
ers are daily arriving in market, and seem inclined
Int he manufacturers find it difficult to make prices
with the upward tendency in the Leather market of
of lie last few days. There can be little or no risk
this wear In buying thick Boots and Shoes at the
present rates. the stock used in their manufacture
has recently advanced, an at present is very firm
in price and in short supply. The total shipment Of
at the same time last year.-[Shoe and Leather Re-
The Portland daily press., 1867-07-06
New York Market.

NEW YORK, July b. &
Cotton-dull and decning sales 900 bales; Mid
dlingiuplands at &c q 26Ac. '-l u.
Flouf-l0 q zoe lower; sales $500 bills; State at
$50 10 80; round hoop Ohio at 70 q II rs; West
ern at 90 g II 60; Southern at rs q Is co. Cali
fornia At II 90 a 1400 81
Whest-dull and lower; sales &c, 900 BUSH. Winter
Red Western at IS; California at 50.
Corn-1 q &c lower; sales 81, 900 bush. new Mixed
Western I04 9 1Os; White Western Lon; Yellow
Southern II. f1-
Oats-nrmer; sales "a 900 BUSH; State and Ohio
80 g s5ct; Western 70 a 74e. III I'LL. q. 81.
Beef-hrm. a.t. MA .t.s
Fl 30. =
Lard-dull at III @ 12te.
Whiskey-aetive; sales 800 bbls. Western at 50 @
40c In bond.
Sugar-frm; sales 400 hhds. Museovado at III q
l23c.
Freights to Ltverpool-drooping; Cotton per
steamer 1921,
The Portland daily press., 1867-07-06
Chicago Markets.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, July o.
Flour dull and depressed for medium and choice
grades; Spring extras rs "a 10 20. Wheat dull and
declined @ Sc; sales No. Spring at2 OF @ 03 and
20. and Closed arm at s. for No and 7sc for No =
Oats fairly active at an advanc Of &c sales at So q
6slc tor No.2. Rye duh at 81 q CSC for No. L.
Barley fat. Provisions-Mess Pork dull at 20 80 q
81 Lard quiet at II q 1iyc. Cattle dull and un-
changed. Live Hogs active at an advance of o @
10c; sales 90 0@ 70 for fair to extra choice. Sheep
unchanged.
Receipts-2,2OO bbls -four So, 900 BUSH wheat $780,
GOO bush. corn, 20 900 bush. oats. Shipmens-5500
bbls four $4,000 bush. wheat, 235, 200 bush. corn,
1000 BUSH Oats
The Portland daily press., 1867-07-06

PORTSMOUTH, N. H., July 8. 3
!, A fire last night in Mather block destroyed
the grocery store of M. A. Tilton g Co., and
the premises of Frank Jones, in the same
building, used for storing hops. Loss $4,000.
by Nelson Drake and occupied as q freight de-
Pot and store, and the other owned by e. J.
Clark, and occupied by A. j. McKenxie g. Co.
store, keepers, were burned yesterday. Loss
$4,000; mostly insured.
The Portland daily press., 1867-07-06

This Collar is the most perfect imitation of linen
ever made and is Water- proofsd by secret process
owned and used only by the Ne Plus Ultra Collar
Company, which gives to every Collar perfect
laundry finish leaving them free from all that un-
natural shiney look which other Collars have Each
one is NODDED to form space for the cravat and
turned on afull curve line, making them The most
beautiful and best fitting Collar ever cut out of pa
per. They can also be REVERSED, OF worn either
side out, giving the wearer the benefit of linen fin
ish and plain Collar all in one Wherever they have
been introduced they universally take the lead OF
every other Collar; in fact, many dealers have
thrown all others one side an sell the Duplex and
no other Kind as they pay greater profit and give
better satisfaction. All sizes and styles constantly
The Portland daily press., 1867-07-06
CihcinBlali Markets.

CINCINNATI, July s.
Flour dull and unchanged. Wheat dull; sales of
oid req at 10 for No. and 20 for No. new was
0nereq at 20 for red. Corn dull at 75c for No j.
Oats ffrmer &c for No. 1. Rye dull and nominal
Whiskey steady at Soc Mess Pork firm and quiet at
q co. Bulk Meats frm7at 81, 1Ott9 1lac for should
ers sides and clear Sides but little was done ut these
in good demand and higher at 1bc for Common and
1sc for sugar cured. Lard dull sales at lie for CITY
Butter UNCHANGED.
The Portland daily press., 1867-07-06
MEXICO.
Arrival of the Mexican Refugees
at New Orleans.
SURRENDER OF VERA CRUZ.
Execution of General Santa
Anna.
NEW ORJrANs. July X,

NEW ORLEANS, July 8.
The French corvette PhlegsthOn, eight guns,
four days from Vera Cruz, with dispatches to
the Consul General of France, arrived at the
South West Pass this morning. She has on
gees.
She brings the news of the fall of Vera Cruz
on the 9th ult. The city surrendered without
bloodshed and is quiet. The captured soldiers
were sent to Mobile by the French sloop-of-
war Phlegthon.
The foreign vessels of war at port were tne
United States steamer Tacony, the English
steamer Jason, and the Spanish steamer Lee
loise.
Santa Anna was shot on the morning Of the
18th ult, at Sisal.