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The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1868-10-30
"A British am erican Inter
Oceanic Railway.

One of the papers read before the
British Association related to a pro.
posed railway to cross the American
continent on a line lying wholly
north of the United States. The
author Of this paper, Mr.. Wadding-
ton demonstrated that the Pacific
Railroad now was rapidly approach
ing completion would eventually
throw the entire carrying trade be-
tween Europe and the East into
the hands of the United States un-
less competitive. measures. were
adopted. The only means Of pre-
venting such result are in his
opinion the immediate construction
Of rival railway through the Brit
ish possessions. The line he pro-
poses, is from Ottawa to Fort Garry
1865 miles; thence to Jasper's House
a further distance Of 1,100 miles,
thence by the Yellow Head Pass,
62O miles to the head of Butte Inlet
opposite Vancouver Island; the
entire distance being 2,sS5 miles.
He gives rough estimate Of the
entire cost of the road, rolling stock
stations, etc., tho nice little sum Of
one hundred and thirty-five millions
of dollars. But cost is not to be
considered as serious matter when
the results are properly estimated.
Here is the argument
"We shall be told that such an
outlay is far too great to be thought
of. But what we have to consider
is not merely the amount, but the
object to be attained, and whether
that is commensurate with the out
lay. If the commercial supremacy
Of England is at stake-and that has
been pretty clearly shown-what are
twenty million pounds sterling COM
pared with the sad downfall which
must inevitably follow such loss.
and the decay and ruin Of our coun-
try7 Never was SO large sum more
usefully, more wisely applied; and
in vain might We ransack the history
of our national debt to find q paral-
lei. In times past . single subsidy
to . continental potentate has cost
more"
The history Of the national debt
Of England, shows that heretofore
no amount of money was considered
too large to be used for the asser-
tion Of national and commercial su-
premacy. IF then the facts are as
stated by Mr.. Waddington, there is
little doubt that the money would
be forthcoming, if the project were
proved to be feasible and likely to
pay. These are in our opinion big
IRIS, and although he claims that
the severity of the climate has been
exaggerated; that the country be-
tween Ottawa and Fort Garry is
with . single exception. north Of
Lake Superior, level and fertile;
that the difficulties in oros sing the
Rocky Mountains though serious can
be surmounted, it is impossible for
US to conceive how the road could
be self.paying, As Mr.. Waddington
believes, in six years from its COM
pletion, il indeed it would ever be-
come so. The past history Of rail
road enterprises has shown that such
projects must be based upon some
thing more than the advantages Sc
cured by the location of their ter
mini. There must be enterprise,
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1868-10-30
The Human S0lll.

That wonderful essence, the hu-
man soul, rises above oil finite
knowledge. It's wonders and powers
will never, probably, be understood
until when, in future state of ex-
istence, the grandest Of all mysteries
shall be explained. When We talk
Of the brain we speak Of that which
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1868-10-30
FOR SALE,

Eighty Acres Of very desirable land, halt
mile frem Cresco, for $40, per acre. The
East half Of the South East. quarter Of Sec,
~, Town 80, Range IL. Also eighty acres
four miles from Cresco, part meadow and
part the best Of plow land, for $40 per
acre. The West half Of the South east
quarter Of Sec, IS, Town 90 Range 10.
Fer terms Of payment. Address,
B. D. EVERINGHAM, New OREGON.
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Bride and Bridegroom.

Essays for Young men on the interesting
relation Of Bridegroom to Bride in the in.
,titution Of Marriage Guide to matri
monial felicity, and true happiness. Sent
charge. Address, HOWARD AS60CIA.
1I0l, Box !, PhP iladslphia, Ps. SIyI,
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Lime! Lime &!

A choice quality Of fresh burnt lime may
be found at Garvers, about half way be-
tween Forreston and Lime Springs. It il
the intention to keep supply constantly
On hand. Price reasonable and quality
excellent.
(nAlR Forsston Aug. 20 1867.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1868-10-30

A Jusr BALAscE.-A Shopkeep-
or purchased Of an Irish wsman q
quantity Of butter. the Jumps Of
which, intended for pounds he weigh
ed in the balance and found wanting.
Sure it's your own fault if they
are light said Biddy, in reply to
the complaints Of the buyer Its
your fault sir, for wasn't it with >
pound Of your own ssap bought
here that I weighed them ?"
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WILLIAM EDWARDS,

"ILLIAM EDWARDS,
Would respectfully announce that he is
prepared to give his attention to
MAKING g. REPAIRING WAGONS,
at Cresco, Iowa, and all work Of his trade.
Plows constantly on hand Of the best
patterns, cheap for cash.
Agent for the
KIRBY REAPER s. MOWER CON-
RlNED.
FURST & BRADLEY WIRE LIFT RAKE
~ Shop south Of the Empire House
Cresco, April "a, 1867. l23tf.]
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NOTICE /!

To all Whom 1t may Concern.
Notice is hereby given to all persons
Who owe the estate of George A. Purdy
either by note or account to call at my
Office and settle or pay costs.
George Crooke, Assignee.
G. E. BERRY, Atty.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1868-10-30

THRESH IA FASTER.
WITH
G. H E LY'S
HORSE POWER EQUALIZER.
PATENTED SEPT 1858, and FEB. 1859.
This great Power-saving Invention
Thoroughly Equalises the
Draught Of any nan,ber Of
horses on a horse -poaoer.
and any one or more teams can be given ad
vantage. BY use of the Equalizer, an am
bilious Team cannot injure itself, for 9
proper adjustment Of the Equalizer will
not only prevent fast team from overd0
ing, but will make slow team do its share
The Draughtis is Equal on all Sides Of
the Porer.
thus avoiding oil strain or cause for break
age. One quarter more power is obtained
by steady equal pull and proportionate
increase in speed.
All agree that the Equalizer is indispen
sable. It will be delivered and adapted
to machines or sent by express to order
We own the exclusive right, and will prose.
cute any infringement.
PRIcE-Eight h-power, 80: Ten h-pow
HELY'S EQUALIZER, COMPANY,
36-01 Decorah, Iowa.
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Il you wish to rcinsare your property
hall on your old friend T. w. LEE, at
cis Residence in Cresoo
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ID N YER,

R. mxER'
BLACKSMITH,
West side Of Elm street, adjoining Ed
wards wagon shop,
CRESCO - IOWA.
Would respectfully say that he is prepared
to give his entire attention to blacksmith
Ing in all its branches.
One Or more experienced horse-shoers
constantly employed to give particular at
tention TO that department.
Plows repaired promptly and satisfac.
zion guaranteed n2lm6
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GREAT EXCITEMENT!

GKEAT EXCITEMEN Elm IL
All about the new Meat Market on Mar
ket street. You will get meats putup in the
neatest possible manner as men Of exper-
ience, and skill are running the machine.
Call and see them one and all, ana give
them share of your patronage. 34m6-9
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TOHN ID. JONES.
LIME SPRINGS, IOWA.

Manufacturer Of
Harnesses, Brides Collars, Whips, &c.
would call the especial attention Of the
public to his new harness shop, opposite
the Drug Store at tho old village Of Lime
Springs.
All kinds Of repairing, rs alss carriage
trimming done promptly and at reasona-
Bile rates.
ALL WORK WARRANTED.
March 10th, 1853. n16,v9.
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HUBBARD f. Co.

DEALERS IN
Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Silver-ware,
sPianoes, Melodeons, Sheet Music,
Music Books, &C., sc.
MAIN STREET, NEXT DOOR TO BANK.
MIC GregOr. Iowa.
nl3.
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Elect Seymour and We shall have
real peace,
The New York herald., 1868-10-22
TI!E FREEDMEN.

Operations Of the PrOfestant Episcopal Church
Among tho Freedmen Mt the South.
Alike with Roman Catholics, the Protestant Epis-
oopal Church has entered upon the missionary field
among the emancipated blackmen OF the South. Al
the General Convention In 1855 special missionary
commission was appointed to the purpose, and this
commission has made the following report OF It's
abOrs and the results achieved to the triennial meet
ing Of the Board of Missions now in session. and
copies Of this report were communicated to the Gen.
eral Convention
years inst after the close Of the late appeared
70 s n.W and % 5 q ss
% % s Is. s wa .sw Of
and put in operation Tho work has been steadily carried
T. a s %
psh Al s.. the church should have fe herself called
IL .s; last three
siderable amour. o books and clothing di.trbussd among
ss :ps 6: h :s1 s,ss sna :u: %:Is
under instruction The year number Of teachers
ss7s Re: ~ s is . 6
sns s sa S Of .ps sa 70,
year u have fallen somewhat short Of the
b supposed that IN he prsssns unsettled state
Of the country politically all would a. once see and appre
rations 70 the freedmen. .
which adjusting Christian men can fully free
themselves from preudic. and be ready work IN The
Aside from ali this the year just closing has not been one Of
the dulness Of the times and have been free 70 give Of
their than In preceding Hence although the
committee hat marked out and undertaken much larger
amount OF work. calling the members Of the Church for
help in carving forward s they have found not large
an amount contributed this the previous This
has greatly embarrassed the committees and led them 70
greatly 70 be regretted Our oeligaons have been met to the
s. ssx si.: 3: on s f who
has lsn ~ .SC Under he ss.
Of the presden Ars James, and the Jealous cooperation of
ne oaacer, Of the oresnixaon This department has
fonnd itself saened for carry its operations
and Its obligations have been promptly met only by the
rowed. ~
The ladies Of the Pcnnsyv Branch Furnished
sustain twentyhreo OF teachers during
year. and this they have done without pecuniay
Their 1aborS have been arduous while TO many they
given "rnore than Of cold water" In the
discple and doubt they win not lose their Our
work could be greatly pushed forward II in places much
smaller than Phadephs the ladies Of two three
congregations would unite and raise enough support
teachcr giving their pledge that this should be done
then recommending to teacher leaving select
one We feel confident there places in the
where this could be done with very little effort part
resident ladies' thus the would
great burden lifted from shoulders.
FINANCIAL. sTATEMENTa.
Balance Of cash on hand, September 90, 1867, per
The New York herald., 1868-10-22

ID one hundred thonsand majority against them IN
this State. They win be compelled to yield. Public
them. The Instruments OF tyranny are metin*in
tho hot furnace Of public opinion and we shall
carry this state at the next election In spite Of all
(Cheers0 When we do carry IL desire 10 the
democrats justify themselves In the eyes Of the
sSans. ey hs% aGs S as are a
for the constitution, for toleration so literally
hp y UPON hose
miscreants who have sought to proscrDe ana perse-
cute and disfranchise the people OF the state to
to sioop to the meanness and The innumanity which
have characterized this party. We can commit
when they are once dismissed from ONCE. None Of
.nem VIII ever be able 10 hold up their hea'is and
loSk lo decent white man in the face afterwards.
lCheersJ That Is all we need, and all the punish
nent we need to n1ict upon them Is TO leave them
70 the remembrance OF their crimes. That IL grand
ana noble doctrine one that win give us permanent
power Ia this State and In the country. We need
not be dismayed by the temporary truinphs OF our
over the victories they feel they have won. The
democrats will never be conquered. (Cres OF
than ey w rise from sG easn ose
who when thrown 10 the earth in his struggle with
Hercules was reinvigorated and rose again with re-
newed strength for the comDat The democrats
whose labor creates the whole wealth OF the c0un-
try, and to whom Its whole prosperity Is due Will
1t AZ often they may be vanquished and give these
men still flercer battle and VIII show themselves
still more I0rInluaOle Oes Inc uay Is last drawing
near when to their indomltabe power and courage
these miscreants now welding power In the stare
and country must give way. Our hearts should be
strongly nerved with the love OF country and OF all
that right and proper, and victory is ours sooner
or later restoring to the country ts pristine peace
and prosperity. You were told tonight In eloquent
terms by the gentleman who preceded me thai even
II vanqulshed In other States there remains battle
ground here in Missouri worthy or all our efforts,
and where the day viii be ours. tCheers.l
We must not relax one single nerve. We should
not give way for an instant; for II we cannot caU
the whole at once, we can do IL by piecemea
My fellow citizens, am very much exhausted
and too hoarse TO continue speaking to YOU to-
nght-(cries OF "G0 onn)-especialy as ! nave
already addressed . large body Of democrats IN the
upper part OF the city this evening. have nuner-
Gus engagements which Will occupy the whole Of
my time until the Presidential election therefore
bid you good night, thanking you very sincerely Tor
your KIND attention and courtesy.
The New York herald., 1868-10-22

churches there are no pews, and they are open and
cree 70 everybody tnat Il should oe resercea 20
Tor the privilege OF worship, according TO the mod
ern pew system. 1t was, he claimed selling at auc-
uon what had been consecrated TO God ana mis- SER
vice. The pew owner fits up his pew with strip OF
ms parlof carpet and never thinks OF those outside
kneelng on their soft hassocks they THINK not
OF others. The time was speedily coming when
Christian churches would not stand the nonsense OF
the present pew system and he would have 70 give
up his pew luxuries his selfish, narrow stupidity
squaring everything TO the ideas Of personal COM
fort with no regard to the salvation OF the masses
VINO own no pews He told story o. man oDjest. 81.
ground that such system would admit terripe
raft Of all sorts Of people inside their churches He
showed the advantage TO be gained IN Christian
point OF view by abollshing the pew system.
Bishop NEELEY, Of Maine, said ne preached on % this
the pews were bought and sold. He was out and
out for the free and open church system. He hoped
and In this city would be free and open. This he
urged, was the only true and scriptural system lt
was insisted in objection to II that rich men would
churches. Let such men, he would say then, with
hold their money; but he was opposed TO making
Ing large churches. He gave II as his opinion that
under this system there would be no trouble in am
Bishop WEfpPTE OF Minnesota @ sad N the present
fashionable style OF worship II Jesus Christ should
come here In the garb He wore on earth and enter
fashionable church He would not ind place for
resting the sole OF His foot He opposed to SELL
ing the Gospel for so much money. He gave at
length his own experiences in the West in c0nnec-
tion with free churches, and in conclusion spoke
strenu0usy against the present pew system, the ef-
iec OF which had been he said, to convert churches
into mere club houses.
DR.. GALLARDET explained that several other bish-
ops at present In attendance on the Convention
would Ike to have been present and addressed the
meeting. The sympathies OF most OF them were
with this movement He followed In q few remarks
explanatory OF the nature OF the association and
conditions OF membership, and then closed with an
appeal for pecnnary aid on behalf OF the work and
undertaking.
A contribution was taken up, succeeding which
singing. prayer and benedction terminated the ex-
ercises
The New York herald., 1868-10-22

We call Master their peadingsg
us aid The people Of this Country in common With the
ss w9, them hem se % say
sn ns nl an 4. na s Sr
given employ 70 the hundreds shoussnds engaged
both In Europe and Ameries How has
s: a and 91 Hss q
Hta f s
under RsS
In this connection, how much Of s material wealth and
S aa @ s
ns S m us back % s
who chooses take these things in detal and he viii
,i d ": ssss ,h:y no:
lam who os
hire not from their former masters alone
S. o sns
e sG n
SS . m py
and be assured God win require at our hands we pay Il
willingly we'll i not we may expect God win still Judge be-
But me thai the highest consideration and in
10 the Jews about him. can you not discern the signs the
times y One Of The duties o. Gods people and Of His
TaIs world s.s. that CSsts do.ps preached
portion ihs human family ars in Araa experiences
o. anr Charca h nns Tar goes 70 show aa ws & men , saao %
during slow revolving centuries no. uni.eaasnty making
or one e 81 70 praise ed has % s
tuelage Of highest Christian civizaiion
% y te ,e':s :psor .S unit, % f body o
nS d & ban ao rs OF
their shackles and bade them 20 free.
Chrssnled Here the sons Of Africa ready a. our hand
70 be and trained and sent win ne MESSAGE o. ans
things only pecs apheavnFs and changes we a ~ 70 note
tion with His coming kingdom five wise shall press
this work in al its length and breadth with unabated ardor
hs
knew and brought them out from that bondage with "a high
an his g
% Ey In p.esa s
s q hs % under the
eachins and evidently bids lake q this people,
as
ss s ss e
and InS s VI S %
more for our duty unpsrormsd towards these freedmen and
TO the Protestant Episcopal Church IN these United States
sss
Sh
thNwork, that thou art neither cold hot would thou
wer either cold or hot 20 hSn because thou art
Time will not permit the arguing Of the points already
limited NJ and others which might be mentoned but s
thought that enough has been suggested point
clearly the path Of duty for the Church There should ev
IDENTIFY be drawing back no putting Of the hand the
plough and looking back But evidently much wide
reaching plans should be formed and thousand fold greater
efforts and extended be given TO forward
. work manifestly entrusted Of God to hands.
The committee cannot make bricks without Money
must be given than in abundance their work must
be contracted. Surely consent to this. May the
God of all might and power give grace both perceive
and know what things ought to do and also faithfully u
perform the same"
BY order, and in behalf of the Freedmens Commission
CHARLES GILLETrE.
Secretary and General Agent.
NEW YORK, October 8, 1865 Ml M Et
The New York herald., 1868-10-22
OBITUARY..
Watson Freeman.

The demise Of Watson Freeman. man extensively
known in Boston and throughout the Common ealth
OF Massachusetts, Is announced to have taken place
at his farm in Sandwich In his native State on Mon
day last lie was born In Boston. and lived there
the greater portion OF his life, Jet Of late years
was In the habit OF passing the winter in Washing
ton. He was United States Marshal IN Boston during
the excitement which resulted from the rendition or
the negro slave Burns under the Fugitive Slave law.
and by his prominence, on account or the ofnce he
held, was the object Of considerable notorety. De-
ceased was much esteemed by those with whom No
was acquainted.
The New York herald., 1868-10-22

ANOTHER CASE or ACCIDENTAL SHoorIsa.-On
the 18th inst Mr.. Henry l.. Taylor, OF Leominster,
was out cunning with two friends near that town,
and by some mishap his rifle was discharged while
the breech was resting on the grounc the ball enter
ing his lungs and passing up back OF the ear and
entering his head causing his instant death. Neither
OF his companions were looking towards him when
the accident happened and 1t is not certain how it
occurred; but asa young dog was jumping about
him at the time, IL 10 supposed he got his paw on the
hammer OF the rife. Taylor was about thirty years
OF age, and leaves wife and one child. lie was q
member Of the Fifteenth Massachusetts regiment
worcester Spy, Oct. "a.
The New York herald., 1868-10-22
,T0bu m. Butler.

This gentleman whose death we announce died
in Philadelphia Tuesday morning last. Early in
life Mr.. Butler engaged In the business OF an en-
graver and printer OF engravings and won a well
deserved reputation by the excellence Of the work
which was produced at his establishments He was
also noted for his activity in political life In 1880
he was elected to the Congress of the United states
by the republicans OF the First Congressional dis
trct OF Pennsylvania. At other periods OF his life
ne was candidate for Congressional honors. bat
was defeated In every instance save on the occascn
referred to. AT the time Of his death be was nlty-
nine years OF age.
The New York herald., 1868-10-22

there have also ssen reserved during the year ihysIs
n & a@t ss" o o
% sSs s
frssdnen Fly from lady in Pi.sburg, 70, M swet.
Bible soOisty for daibutiOn among Texas
During the year second besue.. h.. been mad. to our
commisson since its organization This consisted OF O
was made By as Peps Of Esses Conn As she drew near
s 9S put % ss s o1 20 2 70 so
Objects and among these the Of 81 600 for
u1 who haT no
ihe various ce.rsOs WORK. q q. Church and thus
works ser they eons their their reward
the .ty teachers and 10 school. about 55o6
:achsr We have sss s,;o1 h:,
diaence exercising small amount o. seidsnia
They 9; 4. the prayer; and rs. ppoI o. sss great
csd - !. s % y % q
reports received from iesess The progress pupils
has been not only but IN many far
anxiety Of the freedmen 70 have their children
stimulated and no doubt added much TO the which
rHr mon soHooL AT oHAnLKsros
3. Of rs.s ON
sSa carry 1 o. toS 'ssan sss
X: ~
ana win an IN
TIM NORMAL SCHOOL AT HALyreH
aS sSas me sSsasTn %pdss :s:
Vs.. s'ss sa
sonnsesn With y s % ,S9 u .r The work e be done IN
S he s
o sespn % % % % @S ~
Church al large The number oS pupils in course Of papn
now twenty-five and expected soon TO be considerably
rRrEpxrs's BUREAU
We, in with other organizations for education
eschers To their various fields Of labor which we desire here
gratefully 70 acknowledge; bave also TO Acknowcdee
oTHrR soCfrTrys.
The Bible Society has kindly furnished with Bibles
The freedmen Ths New York Bible and Prayer BOOK soer
when we need them From lady Pitsburs we have re-.
ceved ty prayer books be sen, OF teachers
The Protestant E.eopa sunday school Union have COM
tnued TO furnish their publications half the
price
II possible greater force than when hwas rs, eonepced
by the Church three What has been done has
fne.s showing As yet only very partially what mighty
msy accomplished FOR glory OF God hs good
In brsf report like The present ther. n no room FOR d.
cusng the great questions underlying connected with and
we doing way connected with party politics,
has and must of necessity have much 70 do IN hitting the
freedman TO occupy his station good and law abd
ing citizen Our work therefore which all patriotic
Wiling Of :04es 20 %
also work in which phan,hropic men should feel an
themselves and their families uness those better
shall teach them how 10 do nf How can these mfllions,
81 :. and TO Without ss
S.nY' rSs help from sOs, ws haze s and
.5.ss .as % cw are n they % DO s ysa :.
s0S SssS%s ss and S. sn 'na
Again. they have great need Of religious Instruction. lee,
Jan Christians calmly Sy wl tsss millions al their very
ooors shdssfnd hvhrlrnr hanJY Wo"lJH ~ be Chrsuise