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Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-02-23

POLICE CouRr.-Bernhart Yitz was before
the Mayor yesterday on a charge Of plain,
drunk. The Mayor fined him $1.Oo and
costs. Bernhart had no money, and the
tears rolled down his dirty face as big as
Kidney beans, as he walked off to- the
'boose in the affectionate charge of a police
man. 81 fEFkE kti+f tERf Esftf & s. p
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-02-23

Nor AT ALL LApYLIKE. "A little boy
going home from school yesterday after
noon was considerably hurt, and his slate
broken, by young woman wfsb put out her
foot Bnd tripped him up, as bewas running
past her. The wonder is that his fall did
not break his neck. IT, - =
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-02-23

, CITY BoUNTY BoNDs.-Persons holding
bonds of the city of Columbus, due Feb.
21st, 1867, will please present them at the
office of the City Clerk for. payment.
feb24-3t L. E. WILSON, City Clerk.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-02-23

ACoUITTED.-Mr. Adams, who was ar
rested on the 18th, charged with passing a
forged check at Newark on the 23d of jan,
uary, was discharged by the examining
court at Newark on Thursday, he clearly
proving an alibi.. {, - 49,
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-02-23

ALL RIGHT AGAIN.---Trains of the G. & 1.
C.s,railway passed over the new trestle
bridge across the Great Miami river, at
Piqua, on yesterday. This ends transfers
of passengers atPiqua, and every thing is
all right again on this favorite line of
travel. r2yses-k kta4E ~
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-02-23
FROM INDIANAPOLIS.

Howard Stretcher sent to the Peniten
IiarY. ~,- .rs.-
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. o. The trial OF
Howard Stretcher for the murder of Stew
art, at President Johnson's reception in
September last, was concluded last night.
The jury returned verdict to-day of muir
der in. the second degree. The prisoner
was sentenced to imprisonment in the pen
itentiary for two years.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-02-23

ASSESSOR FOR SEVENTH DESTRUCTIVE
were Informed yesterday that Gen. Henry
Wilson had received notice of his appoint
ment as Assessor for the Seventh District
of Ohio oovices Thomas Miller, not opfrmed.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-02-23
HOTEL ARRIVALS.
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Friday, February %, 1867:
NEIL HOUSE. :,

y NEIL Ho1sE.l y.
VIM Stanton, Cincinnati w P Muse, Zanes-
vile; Simon Gehhsrt, D4ytOns 6 Baurmsnn. Louis
snes sPfs BesR9Sa6 sRnS socH
shatoho; City Y .d6Nei /, = i kF0n j Cad
York; i Harper JeffrieS. P6iIsdeip6ia; ] W Ghery.
PeT5y comfy
Vile; Ellison irenten: Eli Long. q s Army; Beb
LANSING, NeEarIl; w = KemPshall. New York; H
%m Sss 81 h sa RRsSs RoasEs gsS Vernon 1
Ss% kSSI GRsa 5sas5 siS. $
York; A W1Fonte, New York. SOB -
UNITED STATES HOTEL.
J NJ Wells, Galena, o; S Brandish, New York;G
RsymSnd, do: John StemmsI. ~ City; Walter Fish h
%stfos. NorTalt 8 5Rogeif. if9GGfi GiHeinsS3 %GiR RB
st GODn
S uSafs q MSrsa fndisPspos;; Giisi';
W. Williams; Bloomfield. Q; L T G4erin, " ester
R1ass De- sssG ss0YTa .si5 Es
West Middleton; + 4 Mooae. Walnut Greek, D. T
nd Ibe Evans fndaSspOs 1 PrestSn
8 Snydam. wife and daughter, Lebanon, Ohio; P A
SnFs oho BeS ns
Hamater, Coshocton, Ohio; James Turner, Zanes-
p NATIONAL HOTEL, p
] A Wilson, Pickerington. o; W Al Shun, Abba:
Iowa; w NJ z yHunseli. Louisville. Ky; Geo Smith,
Moses levi and wife. St. Louis; Mrs Marston, Mo
bile Mrs Comstock and dang hter, iMobiIe Jssy La
nah. Cal IPfswartOp and son, Savannah, Ga; ,HW
Mrs and Miss McCallistef, Jersey City, N J.$
GooDALE HOUSE, g
Gs9 Gs9fessE AsSPh F4easPst SSs 6s
Shearer. Alton. =
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8 G Ewing, Pittsburgh c A Davidson; DNestle.
EElingeE FSOtes SO Troupe; ape; Col VIZ Ellinger' do;
Small. Do; W B Harrison, do; d q Brooks. I do do;
Master Eack. dOf Master Willie; DO; ] BEegl1i DIN
Myers, Boston,, y w Harris. Detroit; Z NJ Mar r
siiUn GVStfFR R GsSsr fHY H Fsd
phia; Jno Richter, Xsuia; John Hall. hondon, N Y;
tIoit M KrebS and wife, Steubenyille; John Eaton,
Cincinnati; Geo Evans, do. - - - >
MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP DENocRET1c
CLUB.-A meeting was held at the Probate
Court room on Friday, Feb. %, 1867, for the
purpose of organizing Democratic Club
for Montgomery township. g-a7'29.ef1
On motion, John M. Pugh was elected
Chairman, and Ezekiel Mettles Secretary.
On motion, a committee consisting of M.
c. Lilly, VIII Eaton and Nathan Cole, was
appointed to report names for permanent
| organization.
The committee reported the following
named persons as officers of the Club ;
Horace Wilson, President; John NJ. Pugh,
Vice President; Nathan Cole, Treasurer
Ezekiel Mettles, Secretary; Capt. M. G.
| Lilly, John III. Earhart, Mahlon Brand,
Martin Peterman and Charles Collins, Ex-
ecutive committee or.
On motion, the Secretary was requested
to furnish copy of the proceedings of this
meeting to The OHIO STATESMAN for publi-
cation. III 49, "A
| .oumotion, the meeting adjourned, until
Saturday, March 2, 1867, at 8 o'clock p. NJ.
HORACE WILSON, Pres't.
EZEKIEL MErTLEs, See'y.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-02-23

HEAVY SNows.-our frierd, Sam Ross,
of the c. & I. C. railway, hss just returned
from trip to Chicago. He tells us that on
Tuesday night and Wednesday some four.
teen inches of snow fell in Chicago. On
Thursday night there was a fall of about
six, inches of snow at Richmond, Indiana.
The same night about fourteen inches at
Cresfline! 80 - IT, ~ . 7.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-02-23

TRANsFERs.-There was but one transfer
left at the Recorders Office yesterday i.
John Fretwell to Amos j. .Furbee and
wife, March 18th, 1866, ~ acres of land in
Clinton township. for 5000.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-02-23
Attempt to Organize a WOrkingmen,s
" Convention,

New HAVEN. Feb. 22.-Three hundred
delegates from sixty Workingmen's Unions
held convention to-day, but failed to even
organize, Their time was used in confused
debates. -. -
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-02-23

SEVENTH WARD DEMOCRATIC CLUB
Hon. Frank Hurd will address the Democ-
racy of the Seventh Ward, at their Club
room in Hettesheimef,s Hall, this evening.
The simple announcement of Senator
Hurd's presence win be sufficient to fill the;
hall. 1 eif sscz 10
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-02-23

LADIES guaranteed splendid style of
Penmanship in three months, under the in
struction of Miss Clara G.. Shepard, who
as pen-artist and teacher of Ladies' Pen,
mansllip, has no rival. Tuition only ten
dollars. feb22 3t
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-02-23

For SALE.-The Trustees offer for sale
the building known as the SOLDIERS Home
near the depot. Inquire of
E. L. TAYLOR,
Office Odeon Building.
fah12-W2aW2W
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-02-23
Piano Tuning.

Piano Tuning. .... go
Orders left at j. Harris q Co.'s Store, No.
36 North High street, will be attended to
by E. CoRNELIsoN.
Ont97-tf .-.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-02-23

A LONG TINE GoNE.-Said little girl of
four years the other day to her uncle, who
had been absent some three months: "Why,-
unele,' where have you sbeen2 haven't
seen you for ever so long," Haven't
you, Allie? Now, how long do you think
it has been since you saw me?" "Oh,
don't know. You have been gone so long
I don't remember eUer seeing you before I"
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-02-23

SoLDIERs.-Soldiers who have served in
the armies of the Union, children, mothers,
everybody that has got bad Cold, Group,
Whooping Cough, or is troubled with any
lung or throat complaints, we advise you
to use Goes Cough Balsam, the cheapest
and best cough preparation in the world.
And when you have the Dyspepsia, or
are troubled with Constipation-the great
cause of ill health-or any trouble of the
stomach or bowels, use Goes Dyspepsia
Cure Immediately. feb20-daw1W
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-02-23

COLUMBUS BUSINESS CoLLEGE.-This is
the cheapest, most thorough and practical
Business School in America. 3t
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-02-23

QpTE 4 SENsAT1oN.- -The turn-out ofthe
aLifEle People. "now exhibiting at Nangh-
ton Hall, consisting of a miniature carriage
drawn by four goats, caused considerable
sensation. We verify believe every child
in town was in the procession, splitting
theirlungs with hurrahs, and straining their
legs in the effort to keep up with the novel
team - ~ ~. 10
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-02-23

r ~
BREAKING INTO THE ECAIABoosE.-James
Kerr, night before last, was seized with the
desire to act the jolly Good Samaritan, and
torelease from the calaboose the innocents
confined there, and who are obliged to
work the chain gang. He climbed over
into the -calaboose yard, and obtaining a
shovel, broke a hole in the brick work of
the clubhouse, which he crawled through
ane obtained access to the inner portion of
the station house. Going upstairs to the
chain gang room, he stole the key and un-
locked the door, allowing three prisoners
to- escape before lie was detected, Theron
Henry being one OF them. James was cap
tured before he could get off, and the May
or yesterday morning sentenced him to
thirty days in the county Jail on bread and
water.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-02-23
FROM. VINCENNEs.

The Wabash River ON a Bust-Steam.
boats Running over Prairies-Great
Damage. - ~ 80 < --vg - "a
VINcENNEs, IND, Feb. 22-The wabash
is now at stand. The water is higher
than ever known before. 1t is reported that
steamboats, are running over. the prairies
on the Illinois side, picking up corn and
other freights. The water is 10 miles wide;
tops of houses barely visible fences all
gone and considerable damage done.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-02-23

UNIyERsALlsT CHURCH.-Pref. James Il,
HOsrher, of Antioch College, will deliver a
lecture at this church tomorrow Sunday
evening, at the usual hour of service. Sub
ject-s The Assyrian Empire of the Old
Testament" Professors Hosmer is perhaps
best known to the public as the author of
the "Color Guard" thinking Bayonet,'
ETC.. and by his Contributions to the leading
eastern monthlies and from his acknow-
ledged ability rich treat may be expected
from listening to him upon the topic
chosen. aed
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-02-23

STENCIL PLATEs for % cents, corner
Town and High streets. s..-Es
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-02-23

THEY HAVE IT.-It you want to find out
who has the best Ale in Columbus, go to
Hennebo's. G" feb21-d1w
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-02-23

STENCIL. CUTTING of all kinds, corner
Town aud High streets.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-02-23

MosT BITTERs that are advertised to act
as tonic, have tendency to weaken the
stomach; we would, therefore, caution the
public against purchasing any but Ro-
backs, which are really, as their name in-
dicates, Stomach Bitters. They should be
taken an hour before or two hours after
meals, to give tone, assist digestion and
strengthen the stomach. 20-1w
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-02-23

sPENMANsH1P D EPARTMENT of the Colum-
bus Business College is under the supervis-
ion of Prof. L. S. Preston,who as an off-hand
pennIan has no superior. feb23-3t
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-02-23
Cincinnati NTaFkgf1ZFeT,. %.

FLOUR Gnchanse with a light local demand: Z
trade brands S11 5O9l3 So and fancy brands Sf4 00
10 CO. There is hardly any demand for snpefHhs1 .
ana prices are nom1ns sl y unchanged:
WHEAT-Eirrn. but the demand is but nnoderate:a =
No spring 90 1922 IS. and winter 81 90. There Is
CORN-EiEEmer; with . better rdemand, at sOc in
QATSA tair demand at 500 for No. l.; i:i;..r,
kYE-Steady at 81 219l25.r, 80 :: ~
BARLEY-Nominaliy UNCHANGED, ''---A
Go9IT:TONGDull, Wrth-hardly anything doing;
WHiSk YESteady at $50 nbord.s ygisoI1
I'R6 IP'RR96YISIONSmQuies with no change in prices.
BULK MEATS-In modsrats demands ssies AZ .
for shoulders; exc for Sides and 101c for clear
sides; ~ The demand was for shoulders chiefly.
|. BAGON-5Thereis q general demand at 91<c for
shoulders loc for sides, and l5s<c for clear Sides
All can be bought &c below these rates, to be YdeiV
HAMS-Sugar-cured 15@16c. - y stl,s- s. -
LARD-Held pretty firm at I2c, but the demand b.
enabled to fill them atl1%c p, = = =
ssEEps..SClISys5 81 steady at ss75: Timothy $500
GR0GERIE S1y nchapged and steady. imaiIs pli.;,l
BUTTER-289S0o. - = -
CHEESE-169I6Kc- @ p - - fSisih 5ti3l |
EGGS-A good shipping at aec. = % >
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-02-23


MOUR-Oity- made x spring. from No. 4 wheat :
Sl2 t09l2 SO; do do from No. wheat SII 5O9i2 90;
country made spring Sll 009ll s5 Xxx red winter ~
IA Oo@i5 90; xxx white winter SIC 0hDl6 50.f
MHEAT-The market to-day was Inactive aad,
no transactions tTanspred that we could hear of.
Holders steady and firm in their vie and "A
prices are quotably unchanged al srs 9fTerSsT-I
EQRN--New sbelled re d at ESQ., u az 4 i.iis.I-l
0ATS=Dull. No. Estate held at As 049c. ,ea5f.-F.B
RYEuDull and nominal. - ! - ~ :
RARkEY-Quiet and nominal satysg fse.s.-erry
HoGS-Quiet and steady at .797Ke for medium
NJ 0 d LES No .s eity'packsd At go oV
LARD.Steady. City rendered at Isc in t;efcess =
l3Sc IN hrSns; country cred l2c 3lsfl-,a9l ~
SMOKED .MEATS-Soles csugar-cured hams at :
l5ci dried beef st 9oc: shoulders lie; break ast
NESS BEE Emo. eity-paeke sIs o., q, ,,fF
BGTTER"C Choice roll is firms sOs slc; fair to
CaEE ESE II fair demand and hfn at igeiscfor :. :.
common to choice dairy and factory, In round lots
very chUice selected factory. in D. small WY lBS q
EGGS-Ih tnoderaterequest at ssc., ax,sa sssGsst
HiGHWlNES-Toteadya at 81 IS, tax paid 25c in, !
ALCOHOL LANDSPIRITS-S Steady. Alcohol. sss. ;
per cent, "a 400445; Cologne Spirits go per cent.
o. IS: Neutral Proof Spirits S2 1907 2s
PETROLEuM uMZRefned free, car lots, 43644c; in af
small way, 1896 Bonded nominal.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-02-23

New York Dry Goods sMarket-Feb.22 22.
=, The Dry Goods market is exceedingly quiet. All
the stores, except A. Stewart d Co. g. are cosed.T
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-02-23
Albany oattIe Market-Feb. 2s..,

FL]-tUHHJ Oe-sSHS EH0G--t 0Ws zS.7.'t 4
CATTLE-Higher this week. the advance being aR
least 7zc per pound live weight. The cattle are of
average quality with the exception of few droveS
premium. which were not sold here. Prices range
prime fat; 9H to9%c for extra. -, = s,isr
SHEEP-About &c higher; sales quick at 69Tc
for common to good 7h@sc for extra; S1c for ex.i
ira to premium. f-7sil siF. II. ff6f-cf-ii'7s ,
HOGS-Market firm; sales at 75<9eXc. .zssd.i1
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-02-23

On motion, Judge Muse was appointed a
committee to procure the necessary blanks
for the fee bills for the Probate Judges of
Ohio. --s-ecT esb
! On motion of Judge Haag, the thanks of
the Convention were returned to the re-
porters of The OHIO STATESMAN and four
nal for reporting the proceedings of this
Convention. E.F 30 =
! On motion of Judge Muse, the thanks of
the Convention were returned to Judge
John Nj. Pugh, Chairman. rs
On motion, Judges Searle, Dwyer and
McKemy were appointed as a standing
committee on blanks, as requested by COM
mittee on blanks. 5.l.s. I,
On motion, the Convention adjourned
sine die. n ~ t.eaH 'i#s. ea
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-02-23
To oAAnN NEWs.

METEOROLOGICAL TABLE, prepared and
corrected by w. D Savage, geweler, SO
South High street.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-02-23

FRANKLfN County DEMocRArIc COMMIT
TEK.-There will be a meeting Of the Coun-
ty Central COMMITTEES at Thurman Hall,
No. 272 South High street, Saturday, Feb
%, at 2 2o'elock r. NJ. A fun attendance is
requested. as business of importance will
be brought before the Committee. 1s5
By order of the Committee.
ur 9 c1TEp Af30 Chm
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-02-23

WAN ED-CoMPETENT PERSONS TO
w act as Agents at their own homes, in 81 new
enterprise on behalf of Union National Cemeteries
Sanctioned by the Commanding Generals and ap-
proved by the Governors of the Northwest. COM
pensation liberal Address, Immediately, St' =
! Oh EIpI bU0sl -iGi3 1J.i A. STOODARD. mon
1O2 Washington street, Chicago. Ill yiI
Z fehoO-d6k -
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-02-23

We would also respectfully call your at
tention to the fact that in the several statutes
defining the duties of said Court, duties are
enjoined for which no compensation is pro-
vided. Among these may be enumerated:
Appointing School Examiners;
+ Appointing Treasury Examiners; as.
Taking election of widow under will.
And we respectfully ask that your hon
orable body may make such additional
legislation as you may deem just, and your
petitioners will ever pray.
t. .r. lfz j. M. HAAG, Henry Co.
A. M. HENDRY, Erie Co.
~ M. S. HARVEY, Lake Co, D
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-02-23

T. S. SHEPARD, Chm.
: s4M'L e. KLE. sec'y. asoaGs5
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-02-23

golgate's Aromatic Vegetable Soap
A superior Toilet Soap, prepared from REIN
edeVegetable Oils in combination with ely.
cerIne, and especially designed for the u Of 9
Ladies and for the Nursery. It's perfume is
Exquisite. and its washing properties unrivaI
For salsby ali Druggists ~ p febIO-d&w1y {
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-02-23
COMMERCIAL MATTERS.

new York market-Feb. ze.
The Produce market and Stock and Gold Ex hange
Fere closed to-day.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-12-29
MIsceIlaneoas rtsm..

A democratic editor in kentucky having
expressed the wish to know whether black:
and whites mingled together in a certain.
nameless region, the Tribune says his anxi,
ETY. indicates deep personal interest in tbs
matter.
a call has been issned for . meeting in
Portland to nominate Gen. Grant for the
Presidency.
The friends of Thomas jenkins Of Saco.
mo, propose tomeet At his house on the 18th
q nextrnonfh TO celebrate his Tooth birthd.y !.
Mr. jenkins vas born at Gardiner, 1868, and
. now enjoying good health and sigor for
one 90 aged.
Mayor Horton Of Mobile has been fined
S26o BY Judge Busted Of the United States
Court, for banishing negro from The civ.
He paid the 6ne ' N's'
-Whsa we're the irst sweetmeat, m.aa
Nhcn Noah preserved pears in the ark.
--I.scA makes . frugal house wife addre,.
butcher, "0h, Mr.. Stickens, re by the
eatly Papers ahst the price Of meat has ALLEN
80 'peacs = posad. Think you ought q
80 some sbdaGfiee = yoar charese, >
- esteAse. sse1sy 1pely, usa, Bat
49, iass ilfJspqs'nsn,a
No. 1 1pass ts III *
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-12-29

The Great Pictorial Annual.

Rostette,s Unit, Stats Almanac for YES for airtr
button, grads, threughou. the United States sod all
cviliz dcouatre- of the Western Hemisphere will be
Published about The first of january, and all who vish
to understand the true rhios b, CT he h should
aud ponder thu valuable fugt estions II contains In
addition TO admirable medical treatise the causes
prevention and Of great vstety Of diseases. it en-
brace large Of interesting 10 tie
merchant, the mechanic, the miner, the farmer tia
pslt az and professional asa the c.lcuates, have
been maze or such ard ATTITUDES ~ re mos,
suitable fc correct ard c9rrt Na.ngAl Cat
| KSo.R.
The atue nsos and extraordinary sanitary elects al
HosrErFERs STOMACH BIrrfRs the staple tonic
ad Alternative Of NOR. thsn half the Christian world are
aly set ora iu ita pages, sh also intrrspersed
with pictorial ilustistioIs valuable rec. ts fer The
household ana farm Numerous aneedot,s and other In.
sruc'ec and Amusing reading matter original and n,-
iesie' Among the Annuas to appear with tho open
OF the this will be Of the most useiul aud saa,
b had ~ tie aslfno. send for copies TO I 40
trail dstrfcto'y a. Pi tssureh Pa or 10 f.e
| agent for II srErrgR's STOMACH BITe1 as. The
BiTfRas SOLD in every city, sid village In the
United Ststes. raeesaa.x
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-12-29

AAuAkA1 ~ e.
- ! - - ....,.
CO SuDI &Ao1r19 un14a1onx.
~. 49,. -. !.
=. ~. . l,s.5 i EiIs. !. l.. So.
tAps: ~ ss-< NG
Ondsr ta<earpkrn1 neeona C08Slitutione,
ar fton l766so l02a- 49, - IS diGtinction
of color Il - o1a61 ca11nVe 3nr v1SoSD; these
W. s iHepefSSa ouslidcssioa affecting
eo.al,v botK ~ ~ hIecks ND negfo
~ 6 hoeI.a moSS mi & khit1 fiau wds
pe5srs s. ceAer 1niaHctesy evid6oe6 that Ne
~ Ne ner,oa. and nj ssiays elayes, Of
coarse. did not v0po. The men q 10 Reve-
lut3un pever douAsed the ffss negrs's right
10 he belIcG nusin 1874 : Conssaaion was
called 10 revise AA-s Coustiiution, and then
came the clemor Of rich versus poor, and .
rrand mossment In ayeNof aholinhing oil
msnner Of eropk0 qualifications MS inaa-
g,frstsd and sucdgS 1iHlly esfried through 20
far a whitA men-usre concerned; bst col
ored man ~ reou,ppd e possess freehold
estate Of $3.50. % Sc three years q, iphabi
tapt of the State, and for the last year Of the
election district IN which he voted. This
Constitution was adopted bya vote Of "A, 49,
against Al. 402. The Constitution was again
revised in l846, but the rather feeble efiof,
made to place colored voters on tbs same ba-
sis with the whites met with very little fesoi
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-12-29


The Buffalo Commercial, printed near the
camping and hunting grounds OF Colonel Par
ker's tribe, gives currency to the report that
the gallant Aboriginal has ful-blooded
squaw and family Of zone little two little,
three little nobody knows how many little
Indians" Of his own already. They say IL Mt
though he desired to indulge in the rather ex-
pensive luxury of a pale-faced wife among
the other blessings of civilization TO which he
has accustomed himself, when it came to the
sticking place he could not screw his courage
up to it. He did not dare to brave the pre-
JUDGES of bis tribe against marrying pale
face, and especially dreaded the vengeance
OF his true sqnaws kindred.
The Commercial does not vouch for the
truth ofthis, but at the same time would not
like to stamp it as an untruth II further re-
ports Col. Parker's habits in spending brici
seasons with his tribe. AT such times, it is
said he puts OF all traces of his civilized life,
and lives aud acts just as the other Indians
do. He takes off the white mans dress.
and puts on the trappings of great Indian
chief, with feathers, war paint and all other
accessories. At sach times his civilized friends
wond End it difficult to recognize the galla,.
Chief OF the Staff, for the whole man appears
to be metamorphosed. His demeanor par
takes of the soleman stolidity OF the Indian,
and be is, to all appearances, a nonchaIant,
lazy, naughty red skin Chief ofthe true Abo-
riginal type.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-12-29

The Washington Star thinks thu present
postage stamp is too large. II says that if the
stamp is cut in two the government saves one
half the weight in the mails Of four hundred
millions of stamps. 1t saves, also, one-hali
the paper and ink. the mueilage, the s,owage,
the general bulk, and the cost of Transports
ton. 1t adds that the post Office department
is considering this matter in connection with
new issue OF stamps, and is also consider
ing whether il will not be bette to abolish
the vignettcs on the stamps land in their place
substitute what is valuable, the value Of the
stamp in large and prominent figures.