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Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1867-07-05
The Pacific Railway,

All accounts represent the grea test activity
in the construction of the different lines Of
this work. The Secretary of the Interior has
the report OF the commissioners who have ex.
amined the eighth section Of the road, extend
ing from the lS5th to the cloth mile post west
from the initial point on the line dividing the
States Of Kansas and Missouri The report
shows that of that of the twenty-five miles,
nearly twenty is on straight line and that
upon the curved line the minimum radius of
curvature is JAG feet. The grade is level for
nearly two miles; for sixteen miles from O to
~ feet; on the remainder of the section from
~ to ~ feet. The embankments for the road
bed are Is feet in width at the top and the ex>
cayation 10 feet in width at the bottom. The
report closes by saying that the section is
ready for immediate use, and is supplied with
all the appurtenancos Of a first class road
On the I'd ult the track was completed and
accepted $40 miles west of Omaha. Business
IS so great as to somewhat interfere with car
raging forward construction operations,
though it is intended to give the latter the
preference. The line is to be opened to the
public no father than the present terminous
until it is completed and accepted to Julcsburg
(old Fort Sedgwick,) 346 miles west of Omaha
which place it hoped to reach on the 14th ult.
Inc work is going on at the rate of two miles
ana half day. special despatch to the
hePubttcan from the senatorial excursion par.
~, dated SIG miles west of Omaha, June 9TH,
says That two and quarter miles of track
nad been laid since ten o clock that morning.
lhese facts show that the work is making
more rapid progress than ever before; al,
though the contractors have succeeded in Laws
ing nearly three miles of track per day, they
are not satisfied with such slow progress and
threaten to lay five miles per day before the
summer IS over, ana when the hands Get into
'alf working condition.-Am ". r. Times,
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1867-07-05
OUR PLATFORM.

We, the representatives, Of the Republican
voters OF the State Of Iowa, in convention as.
sembed, announce the following as the plat.
form of our principles:
Hesotocd, That we again proclaim il as 4
cardinal principle CT our political faith, ,ha
oil men are equal before the law, and we are
in favor OF such an amendment to the Consti-
tuition of the State of Iowa as will secure the
right of ballot, the protection of the law and
equal justice to all men, irrespective of color,
race or religion.
Resoired, That we approve of the military
reconstruction acts passed BY the 30th aud 10th
Congress, bat their liberal construction by
unfriendy officials deprves those acts ofthcr
energy and vitality, We demand that Congress
assemble III July, to carry out, by additional
enactment. the true and orisional intent in
said acts, the reconstruction Of the rebel States
upon true and loyal basis.
R,So'ced, That the prompt trial and pun
ishment according TO law Of tie head OF the
late rebellion fer his infamous crimes is i'm
paraiiycly demanded for the vindication of
the Constitution and the law and ior The prop
er punishment OF the highest uf crimes. 1t is
demanded by justice honor and proper regard
for the obligations Of American citizenship
and by due regard for the welfare and fl>
ture safety Of the republic, and it is due not
only to the dignity of the nation, but in JUS
tice TO the loyal people who have been so he
roic in their devotion to the cause Of the Cons
sttution, the Union and Liberty, and to the
Soldiers of the Union who survive. and the
many of the heroic dead.
Resoired, That We are in favor fthe strict
est economy in the expenditure of public mon
ey, and we demand at the hands Of all our
officials, both State and National, faithful
and rigidly honest admin isra ton of public
AFFAIRS
Resolred That the Republican members Of
Congress of the United States are entitled to
the thanks Of the Nation for their trmness in
resisting the conspiracy TO turn over the cons
troll of the Government to the hands of traitors
and their allies, and in defeating the purpose
of corrupt executive. and thus sustaining
the honor and integrity of the Nation ana pro-
tectiug the interests Of liberty in y great and
dangerous crisis Of our history.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1867-07-05

vNHAT everybody says must be true, that
w Harrison & Sherman's is the best place
to buy goods
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1867-07-05
lNCRIs ASE

lNCREAsE.
| civil Service S G.l39.l75
Foreign Intercourse l7G.lSl
| Miscellaneous G.772437
| Department of the Interior llS9O. $50
War Department 26S.039.934
Navy Department 3l,Sl0.9Gs
|
| Total increase, $3.50 .S24. 72S
1t surely cannot be deemed unreasonable ~
| expect that for the current fiscal year we
| should have something like an approximation
10 the scale Of expenditures which was obtain
Cd before the war-eAeepting in those items Of
expense which must be regarded as inevitable
results OF the war. Yet we find the report Of
| the Secretary of the Treasury gives for the
| six heads OF expenditure, above enumerated,
, an aggregate of S2l9. $50 9S as the estimated
| disbursements for 1867, or Sl56. 10 1926 more
than in 1860 1t is true that of this amount
$4,000. 900 is arrortioned for the payment Of
bountieS but it is also true that i. is through
appropriations Of this very character, based
upon actual claim on the Government, and
really in the nature of a political gratuity,
that the public expenditures are being SO on
crously increased.
Nor is this extravaganza in appropriations
peculiar alone TO Congress. The State Legis-
laturcs show like recklessness of cxpenl-
lures. Here, also, the immense sums raised
in support Of the war have demoralized every
idea of economy, and large sums of money are
voted with spendthrift hecdlcssness. 1t may
be safely estimated that the States exclusive
Of the Southern States, have increased their
debts during the war nearly 100000 1000,
while the city, town and county debts have
been increased to a still larger extent, the
consequent local taxation being most injurious
10 the interests of the property holders. Yet
in spite Of this immense accumulation Of debt
we find our State and city governments pro-
posing which will still fur Their augment their
obligations.
We think it high time that some cheek were
imposed upon this recklessness in accumula-
ting debts. \ large portion Of our Federal,
State and local war debts were contracted in
a currency worth from fifty to sixty cents on
the dollar and most Of them will have TO be
lquilated in gold or its equivalent. So far as
respects debts contracted for wal purposes,
this was an inevitable misfortune: but in the
case of enterprises undertaken now, our ap>
preparations made for unnecessary objects,
no excuse can be given. Unless We are pre-
pared to be stigmatized as nation Of bank
rupts We must suspend this accumulation OF
debts, and by a system of rigid economy in
every branch of expenditure prepare for the
day Of dation.-Hunts Merchants Nagne.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1867-07-05

I is astonishing to think how cheap goods
l. are at the Cheap Cash Store.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1867-07-05
HAINE BROS NOS.

1I':EI TInmD OF hMYRlgAA
These Pianos are universally acknowledged
by competent judges equal to the Best Piano
made. For references they have many thous.
and city and country residents, including large
numbers of the High Schools, Seminaries, Sc
These Pianos lave not only stood the con-
tinual use and heavy practice ofone year, but
have been used the last FIFTEEN YEARS to
the utmost SATISFACTION of those using
them They have taken Premiums and Med
ais Wherever Exhibited. Such has been the
demand for these Pianos. that Messrs. liaines
Bros. have been compelled to enlarge their
works to.,he extent Of "a to 30 Pianos week
Having now one Of the most
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1867-07-05
For The Republican.
Charge Of the Clerks Brigade.
ny POTOMAC. (n4t Tennyson.)

III fOIoNAt. (N't lcuHs sun.
roiling and worrying,
From nine until four o'clock;
knights of the goose quill,
AL Of two hundred.
PAY day came at last,
When the whole month had passed
And the clerks wondered?
None had received their pay
What is the reason? Say?
Tie pay clerk has blunderel.
1--WE would our money take
tAll for our families sake
sI.et justice be rendered"
| Suddenly there came cry!
sOn with clerks brigade.
| None at their desks stayed
Not one of two hundred.
Into the pay office,
| Anxious for ''shinplasters,"
Marched the two hundred.
Thus came the ''army" on
Grcenbacks to right of them
| Greenbacks to left of them
Greenbacks in front of them
None get, for two hundred!
Then a great shout arose.
sGtiee us our '.Shent per Silent >
By Congress long granted
Thus saith the two hundred.
Knights of the quill arrayel-
Not a whit dismayed,
They brayely demanded
straight-way our market bills,
Fuel and clothing, debts without number
Will be paid by two hundred"
Soon out rolled the cash,
All with sudden dash
Su prising two hundred.
Then were their wants appeased,
All then seemed fully pleased.
Straight to the liquor saloon,
Many clerks wandered;
While all the billiard rooms,
Soon became brim full
Part Of the two hundred.
Thus it is every month,
Paying and Squandering.
Living from hand to mouth
Are the two hundred.
Years roll quickly by
Clerks rarely ever die
When they do it's wonder.
Still is the charge made
BY this great clerks brigade
On Spinners shinplasters-
by this two hundred.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1867-07-05

GRACIOUS.-The kiss imprinted on the
- lips of the blushing maiden will scarsley
excel in sweetness that exquisite pleasure
produced by Harrison & Sherman's Brown
Sugar, Of which they are supplying hundreds
Of families ct the low price Of . 8, ana 9 pounds
for one dollar.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1867-07-05
EXTENSIVE AND COMPLETE

Factories in the United States, Factories alone
covering over of an acre Of ground, COM
prising frontage of 2l9 feet on Ind Avenue.
They are undoubtedly the Cheapest first
class Pianos in Market. Fully guaranteed for
) years. Send for illustrated Circular
HAlNES BROS, 500, 35S, $50, S62 1854, 366,
oGS, $40, 372, Second Avenue, New York City.
2lm2
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1867-07-05

MARROW Coming up he street
~ the other day we were severely jostled
against by one Of our sturdy farmers which
came very near measuring our manly form (?)
on Mother Eearth. An apology, however, was
quickly offered by the party, who said he was
in great hurry to secure one of those fine
cashmere suits Of clothing now selling at
Harrison & Sherman's for only $1,000.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1867-07-05

4 the Cheap Cash Store only 20 cents per
"A yard is asked for fine article Of Muslin
yard wide. Who takes the next bolt?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-04-12
PROGRESS IN POLITICAL SENTIMENT.

PROGRESS IN POLITICAL SENTIMENT.
The recent elections which resulted in A
defeat of the Republicans serve, no less than
those in which that party triumphed, to show
the wonderful progress in political sentiment
throughout the country during the last few
years Indeed the Democrats, in some sec
lions, have actually taken ground in advance
of that occupied by a majority of the Union
party a few years since. The Connecticut
election lie fair illustration of this fact
Thus. the Democratic party in that State, in
convention, six years ago, adopted a platform
affirming the right or secession and denying
the power Of the Federal Government to CO.
exec a rebellious State. How many votes
would they have received on these obsolete
issues NJ the late election! So far have they
progressed, since 1861, that the principal re-
concentrations of En- glish, their candidate for
Governor at the recent election. were the
facts III he had always condemned secession,
and had voted to abolish slavery.
The change of sentiment is not so general at
the South where ideas make slower progress
among the masses. but the leayan is working
rs shown not only by recent letters and
speeches of public men, in that section and
the temperate comments of the press on pub
lie affairs, but by the recognition at political
meetings of the claims of the colored man.
What fight of the Imagination a few wears
since could have compassed the fact that in
the Spring of 1s6l a meeting of the prominent
citizens of Charleston, South Carolina en-
bracing large proportion of Old Democrats
and original Secessionists would be held in
which the black men would not only take 2
part, but be allowed 10 run men of their own
color on the white mans ticket for members
of the State Convention and legislature Yet
this was the case at the meeting in that city on
the I'd instant. Truly-the world does move
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CONGRESSIONAL.
FRIDAY, April f..


SENATE--Mr. Chandler offered a resolution
which VAS agreed to. calling upon the Sscre-
taIy OF the Treasury to inform the Sc nate
whether any one has been 40 thorizef or en-
pioyed as an attorney or solicitor 20 represent
the Department before the Court of Ulqims.
rate Of ompe n alton. etc.
Mr.. Cragin made an adverse report on the
resolution, directing the Sergeant-at. Arms 10
retain the number OF messengers, pages and
laoorers Low employed by the Senate
The vote was taken on the resolution ana il
was disagreed to.
The Senate took up the resolution providing
for an adjournment OF the Senate SIns die ON
Saturday. .#le* II r-| -
This gave rise TO a long debate, In yoIv,nr
the condition of the Senate II was m ain,aineei
by some OF the Senators that the President ad
delayed sending in nominations for offices iong
vacant, and several Of them said that il the
Senate should adjourn and the offices Should
remain untitled, the responsibility would rest
with the President. :
Messrs. Dixon and Doolittle defended the
President of the United States
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ALEXANDRIA ITEMS We clip the following
from the Gazetfe CT yesterday:
Inc alarm of fire last night, about eight
O'Clock, was caused by the burning OF tue large
brick stable, on the corner of Fairfax and
Queen streets, owned by MIR. James Chatham
winch was totally destroyed. The fire was
undoubtedly, 1t is said, the work of a n incen-
diary. Mr.. Chatham was insured for Sl5Oo in
the Manhattan Company ofNew York Messrs
Wlthers d Tolson, who occupied the buildi ng
as a store house, lost about 500 worth of nav
and feed, on which the insurance had ex pired
Just eight hours before the ire occurred. Mr.
u. 4. w bite lost about $500 worth Of guano,
stored there, which was fully insured in the
Home Company OF New Haven.
Within the past three OF four DAYS consta-
bles Edelin,. Burnett and Walsh have dis
covered in this city, and its imm ed ate neigh
bornood. the existence OF q regularly organl-
zed band of thieves, composed almost entirely
OF negroes who have come here since tue COM
mencement OF the war. OF this band six.
Robert Coleman, alias Smith, John Turner
John Green, Robert Palmer alias MoseIv
Henry Tucker, and William Diggs have been
arrested, and are now confined in the county
laii awaiung further examination, at which,
It is thought, Information will be received
that will lead 10 the dispersion, II not arrest
ana punishment, Of the entire gang.
There Is now in process OF construction a.
the ship yard OF Mr.. Joseph Hunter, for Mr.
Miller, of Washington. but for some years
past resident OF the East Indies, a steam
wheel nigh pressure steamboat, of ninety feet
length OF deck, destined to run between Wash
ington, this city, and Baltimore. Tits the in
tention OF Mr.. Miller, provided this boat
winch Will be completed in sixty days-reali-
yes MS expectations, to have one Of similar
character, but Of double the size, built a: the
same yard.
Mr.. Thos. Stackpoll. OF Washington city. as
the agent OF other parties, has within the last
rev Gays, purchased. il is reported, a first
CLASS steamer. which Is to De placed on a line
between washington, TINS city, and Norfolk
to be started within a short time
our accounts from the lower fishing shores
a a fa
stand mat the OILERS for shad are very sue
cessful AT some OF the landings heavy hauls
OF shad and herring were made up to yester-
day.
The members OF the Legislature from this
city, and those from Loudoun county. left
here last night, in the steamer Vanderbilt. for
Richmond, via Aqua Greek
Upwards OF one hundred thousand herring.
ana large number Of shad. reached the Fish
Whari TINS morning. and were quickly sold TO
the packers.
The forming Of a Hook and Ladder Com
pany Is receiving the consideration of some of
the young men of the city,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-04-12

The MARYLAND ELECTIoN-The returns
o. the election held on Wednesday last in
Mary land as far as received foot up major
iiy OF about :, 600 ''for convention showing
that the call for convention, TO be held on
the second Wednesday of May, has been car.
ried oy large majority. The counties 20 be
heard from will, it is generally supposed.
vote in favor of the convention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-04-12

MANSION House BURNEp.-The elegant
dwelling house on the farm lately owned by
Jonn r Carter, deceased, near Bladen sburS,
Nd, was entirely destroyed by lire on the
3otn ultimo. The farm had but recently been
purchased by Messrs. George p. Kennedy g.
w Boteier and George W Riggs. The fire
house had an insurance or - OUO, which did
not cover more than half its value-NqrIb0ro'
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THE MISSISSIPPI AND GEORGIA CASE

THE MISSISSIPPI AND GEORGIA CASE.
The cases OF the Mississippi and Georgia
petitions for an injunction 10 prevent the exc
cution of The military reconstruction bill were
presented together in the Supreme Court
being argued first on the part of Mississippi by
the counsel for that State. Attorney General
Stanberry made powerful argument in oppo-
sition TO the application and was followed by
Robert Walker on behalf OF the Mississinn,
Injunction
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-04-12
FINANCIAL.
Lewis johnson Co, quote Stocks and
Bonds in home and foreign markets as follows

hoWiS Sonhsou q 70, quote STOCKS ana
Bonds in home and foreign markets as follows
NEW YORK. April 12.-lst Board-U. s. 1881
Coupon 6's, 100; do, 5-2O's, 10eI; u. s. SIS
1910 Coupons, 97T Mo. State 6's, 26x: Canton
Co, 43 Cumberlana Coal Go. pref'd, IS; Quick
silver Mining Co. -; New York Central X R.
100; Erie Railway, s5Y: Hudson River r. r.,
l25; Reading X. X, 9SA; Michigan Central
X. r., 107k; Michigan Southern and n. Indiana
X. r., 6SE; do. guaranteed, =; Illinois Cen
trail X X, 1l3h; Cleveland and Pittsburg H. r.
40; Chicago and Northwestern r. r., 33I
do. preferred. COS; Cleveland and Toledo r.
X, 117&; Chicago and Rock Island X. r., e7x;
Pittsburg, Fort Wayne. and Chicago r. r
9lS Ohio and Mississippi Certificates. aIX;
Pacific Mail, 125H. Gold, 2 80 p. m, 1854
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-04-12

SThe dwelling of jonathan Keith, at Pc
trolia. 9. W., burned on Sunday, and two of
his little daughters persisted in the flames
~The several cotton mills In Petersburg
Va, have consumed 1,1l6 ba es of cotton in
the manufacture Of goods since the beginning
OF the year.
~Some forty emIgrants from South Care
their way to Kansas
~Wheat straw sells in Ohio for over TWEEN.
" dollars atom. Ii is used as paper stock
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THE WHITR uOEsr

The health of the President is greatly i'm =
proved, and be Is looking much better to-day.
1t being Cabinet day, no visitors were admit
ted. All the members of the Cabinet were
present except the Attorney General, who
was engaged in the Supreme Court
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-04-12

The SENATE has been occupied in open ses
sion all the afternoon in a debate upon the
question OF fixing day for adjournment The
DRIFT OF the debate indicates that the Senate
will agree to adjourn on Tuesday next.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-04-12

EXPEDITION TO RUSSIAN ANERIcA.-It 8
rumored that a combined military and naval
expedition will shortly VISIT Russian Ameri ca
lor tne purpose OF taking formal posses sion O,
the various settlements, and also ACQUIRING
accurate information relative 10 the topo.
graphy, climate, and resources of thar conn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-04-12

CoSFIRSKD.-The nomination of Lowell II.
Rousseau to be Brigadier General of the
United States army was confirmed by the Sen.
ate yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-04-12

~ M Bodisco, acting charge d'affaires OF
the Russian legation, leaves soon for Russia
with the confirmed treaty
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-04-12

THB PRIZE RING.-I: is now said that tbs
tight between Aaron and Collyer will take
place on the Potomac
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-04-12

The Leader, an afternoon paper, started
IN this city some weeks ago, has been sus.
pended.
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WIN. n. wHIArLIY,s PREMIUM STEAM
" Dfk1 HsfA ZIP G8kHH ENT

VMc1s no - yenerSon st., 0eorgetown,D. O,
Sssaonsned In 1881; premium awarded By the
nov By far u . largest and most comDlets estab.
nshment Of the kind in this section Of country
Dyetng and Securing Of ell kinds done In the beat
manner
sol;cit { the continued custom Of the Community
Goods received and returned BY express With the
utmost promD tness and despatch
Post Office address, Lock Box No. 50.
ONCE closes daily q sunset sxcsDe Saturday,
when Il 10 closed ct 81 D. N. e l6-6m
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-04-12

INTERNAL REvENUE.-The receipts from this
source to-day were 500, I6O2l
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-04-12

TIE EIeHr HOURS BILL IN NEW JERSEY.
The bill making eight hours a legal DAVIS
work was indefinitely postponed by the Ne w
jersey House of Representatives on Tuesday.
BY vote of - TO 1e. A number OF members
dCdged the vote.
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. II ! 8 K y Il 8
MUsT ASD

w AND
MUSTAOHDSi
Forced TO grow upon the sm0Otest face in from
three 70 I'VE weeks by using DR.. eBVIGHE's
dertul discovery In modern science, acting Ron
the 8eard and Hairin sn almost mjraculeus man
nsr. 1t h o. been used by the elite Of Paris and
Of All pnrches will be registered and IL entire
ssnsfaction 10 not given in every instance, the
sealed and postpaid, 81. DescrD tive circulars and
ssstlm 3niais mailed free. Address BERGER,
SHUTS 90. Chemists, No ass River sire ct,
Troy, New York. Sole aseats for the United
Stotee. Ap S-dFweoly
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NE NOTICE TO ALL WHO USE THE pm.
S TOMAC WATER

III a "O]ISS ~ HLH w HO USE THE PU-
S TOMAC WATER
WATER REGIsTRARs OFFICE,
OIIr HALL, WAsHINGroS, ID. O..
All housekeepers or Others who 1se the Po,o-
nac NAter upon the premis es occu pied nv ~ An,
are hereby notified that unless thev bsyya nei1
TN ,ne sf day Of January last the water rent for
liable 70 have the water shut of from their nrsm
i;ss, nis penalty which Involves also An addi
out luther notice, on all who, within one month
,9 ms date shall not have paid water rent in
RANDOLPH COYLE.
nh z-eo1m Intel Water Registrar