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North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-07-29

The RockLsland (Ill.) Argus has the
following: "At the democratic ratifca-
ton meeting in Geneseo, on Saturday, Nc
Curdy, in his speech, said he Was out in
~thsscountry q few days ago, and asked a
republican how he liked tho Grant Mat
form. The republican said he hada't
seen or read it, and couldn't say whether
he liked it or not. why. says Nc. don't
you take Hobbs paper-the Republic p
The republican said he did. 'Well,' saws
Nc, st ws,inthe last number, on the frst
page. Didnt you read the .naper p
why, yes said the republican &c read
Oh that, bat = skS6ght IS was nothing hut
sons Of Hehhe' lQepsenael,n 60 -.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-07-29

oathss7 arss vulgar, sedaseloss; offensive,
impious; like obscene words, they leave a
noisoms trail upon the lips, and q stamp
Of odium upon the soul. They are mex
cusahle. They crafty no sense, while
they outrage taste and dignity.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-07-29

There is said to be q tree near Kaskaskia
ILL.,, from the trunk of which. eight var
ieties OF wood branch out, namely Black
walnut, hickory, maple, beach, chestnut,
ash, poplar and hemlock, the original
tree being oak. How this phenomenon
came about nobody knows.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-07-29
FARM,
900 or 1000 Acres.
!FOr Sale Cheap!

This is one of the best situated Farms in tao west.
A perfect title to 600, 900 or 1000 acres of improved
Meadow and Timber Land, with new Dwelling
House, Barn, wagon and tool house, cattle sheds and
Il Blacksmith shop, will be disposed of at easy rates.
Thisls the best stock farm in the State for a man
with some capital. There are 800 acres of beautiful
Meadow land, on which l have made and sold $4,000
worth of good Hay in one season. There is ample
Grazing ground for 1000 head of cattle during 6
months OF the year. Every acre of the Meadows is
movable with Reapers, and raked with IIorse-rake.
There are over 100000 cords of good fire wood and
timber on some Of the land; and I sold 5000 worth of
Cord wood from the land this past winter.
This Farm is within 2112 miles of Prairie du CHEN
and McGregor, both good markets for the Butter and
Cheese that can be sent there.
There is a living Spring Of Pure Water near the
house; and a person living on this farm can go to
town in 80 minutes, being within "a of a mile of the
Railway.
E9-I will sell this Farm for Sc per acre-one half
cash and the balance on time to suit the purchaser.
There is a Grapery on the Farm, many bearing
vines of all varieties, and a thrifty growing orchard.
Amy person who wants a large Farm had better
come and see me soon.
Enquire of d. Lantry, Prairie du Chen, Wis, or at
the Courier Office.
d. LANTRY.
Prairie du Chen, May z, 1868.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-08-21

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20.-Dispa.ches re-
ceived at war department from Lieut..
Gen. Sherman dated Fort Leavenworth,
indicating that trouble on Saline and Solo
mon rivers are acts of violence against the
settlers by the Dog soldiers. The Chey-
enne's cause Of trouble is supposed to have
grown out of the recent fight between the
Cheyennes and Pawnees the former getting
the worst of it, are supposed TO have at
tackled the settlers for revenge General
Sherman had sent plenty Of troops and
guns ia case of hostilities. s..t
By direction of the Secretary of War,
Major General A. Baird, Assistant In
spector General, will report in person to
Major General Meade, for assignment to
duty in the Department of the South, as
Inspector General. -.lr
Secretary Browning has received an af-
hdavit from The President Of the Union
Pacific railroad, announcing that an adj.
ditional section Of twenty miles of this
road, extending seven hundred and sixty
miles west from Omaha, has been compile
ted. The government Commissioners have
been instructed by telegraph TO make an
examination of the section.
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From Kansas.

ST.. LOUIS, August 20.-A dispatch from
Hays City, Kansas, dated yesterday, says
that The body of Bill. Comstock, the famous
scout, has just been brought in. He was
murdered yesterday by the Indians near
here and his companions were rescued but
badly wounded. -. a.it
Eighty Cheyennes drove off one hundred
and ten mules yesterday, from within a
mile of Fort Hays The Indians are nov
retreating toward the Arkansas river,
with the military and volunteers in hot
pursuit. Several chileren were stolen by
the Indians and abandoned they have
been found in the woods. Six women
have been carried away captives. t
With the extensive preparations now
organized against the Indians, it is thought
there will be no trouble in Kansas The
hostile tribes are the Cheyennes and Arap-
ahOeS.
Benjamin F. Wade and his son, James
F. Wade, arrived here yesterday and left
last evening for the plains, via Kansas and
the Pacific railroad
Gen. Harvey also left yesterday for
Omaha and the Indian country, on busi-
ness connected with the Indian Peace
Commission.
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Wasl.Insfon Ifenaa.

WASHINGTON, August 20--vThe Presi-
dent officially announces that the Begisla-
ture of Georgia has ratified the fourteenth
amendment to the Constitution Of the Uni
ted States.
Information has been received at the
Postofiee Department Warraniing the be-
lief that the British POsto6ice Department
will assent to the proposed modification Of
the new postal convention between the two
countries, by which, among other things,
postage on small pamphlets will be re-
duced.
Negotiations are now pending between
the United States and France for more
liberal exchange of mails.
No appointments as yet have been made
under the new internal revenue law. Mr..
Clark has submitted the names of sundry
applicants to the Secretary Ofthe Treasury,
but the latter has disapproyed at least the
largest portion of them.
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utter panic of the Radical leaders at the
extensive desertions of their negro allies.
II Ws take the county of Chatham, in this
State, as an example, this detection viii
become all Che more apparent. There, at
the election for Governor, no negro could
vote the Democratic ticket unless escorted
to the polls by white men, all armed and
ready TO protect lhe Conserv olive daFkey
at the risk of their own lives. To-day there
are several colored Democratic clubs in
Savannah which meet openly without fear,
u ansact business, admit new members and
expresss their political sentiments unre-
servedly and plainly. At every meeting
their numbers are increased, and now three
out Of every four negroes who apply Tor
work produce their badges and certificates
as proof positive that They intend TO vote
! wild dar white fsens." ',..
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Heavy DefnIeniIon.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 2O.-The BuIle-
tin says that the present heavy defalestion,
though heavy one, Is divided among par
ties none Of which can suffer more than
temporary Inconvenience from their losses.
The capital Of the Allentown Rolling Mills
was 100000, besides which. there had
accumulated considerable surplus which
will prevent any serious impression being
made on the capital ofthe company. 1t il
satisfactory TO the friends Of Mr.. Cabot 10
know that bad as the case is, he does not
appear TO have used his official position a.
President Of the Allentown Rolling Mill
Company for the purpose Of raisin & money.
On the day Of his disappearance he nego-
tiaied some securities Of the company, bat
deposited the proceeds, amounting TO So
600, in bank to the credit Of the company.
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SPECIAL NOTICES

-A~N"~I
In obedience to numerous. urgent and COM
phmentaFy Solicitations. I announce myself as
candidate for the Office Of Mayor. The cleo
tion VIII take place the last Saturday in Sep
TENDER. 1858.
The ONCE is one Of honor, and profit. yet o
Weishty responsibility. and Of vital i'm nortance
to the welfare Of our city; espeeiaIlv IL n Of
great interestto the taxpayer as,,. Dsoy 81 th.
eity-therefore, it is with reluctance that T an
nounce myself as candidate. r-
Before voting for or against me, desire 10 h.
July understood as to my views, etc. in refer
enee to the government Of the city, for tho best
and Wisest policy to be pursued for all concerned
To this end propose 20 address you upon the
questions connected with the city government
at least once in each yard, between this and shO
election First. will address those who will
hear me on the Public Square. at the upper end
Of the Markethouse. Thursday. August 2Oth
1888. about o'clock P. ~; on Broad street
at the corner of Market. about s o'clock r. n.
Saturday. August 22d, 1868. Subsequent an
pOintments will be made.
All candidates are requested to attcnd--tims
Will be divided il required. 81.
angie If l.- NJ. II. BRIEN, SR.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-08-21

SAN Francisco, August ga singular
phenomena occurred at San Pedro, South
ern California. A series Of waves COM
meneed flowing upon the coast, causing
the tide 10 rise three or fonr feet above the
ordinary high water mark followed by its
falling some distance below low water
mark. The rise and fall occurred regu-
larly every half hour for several hours,
creating considerable alarm among the in
habitanis thereabouis. This incident is at
tributed to some marine disturbance, caus-
ing the bottom Of the sea TO rise and fall,
thns impelling the waves toward the coast.
The Democratic Convention Of the third
district nominated Joseph w. Coafrath for
Congress.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-08-21
ALABAMA.

The Montgomery Mail understands
that Governor Smith viii, in a few days,
or in ample time, issue his proclamation
Tor an election of Presidential electors
and members of Congress, at the regula
time Ger election in November. The
election viii be conducted precisely as
the Code directs-cxcept that those
hitherto disfranchised by the State Cons
stitution, must file theft application with
the Jud go Of Probate OF the county, be
fore voting, as provided in the recent act
rem owing disabilities IL will be remern~
berod that the Legislature Of A,Nbama
passed a bin authorizing that body to
east the vote Of tho State for electors,
thus taking the matter ont OF the hands
Of the people, but the Governor VETOED the
bill and it was not passed over his veto.
The Legislature then adjourned to the day
before the Presidential election without
making provision for registration of the
voters, as requir ed by she new coRstitu-
ton, in the hope Of preventing an elee-
ton being held, since il had become ar-
parent that the State would vote for Sey-
mour and Blair But it seems from the
statement Of tha Montgomery Mail that
the Radical q avernor Of Alabama will
not become party te..this infamous at
tempt at fraud, and has determined to
order an election. The Democratic
Executive Co,nmi4toe met at Montgomery
ON the 18th inst, aud delegates from
forty counties me L 10 confer with them
IL was recomnen ded that the people vote
sc the November election, and il seems
settled now that this will be done The
Democrats are anguine Of carrying the
State by largs majority.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-08-21

Gov YARMOUTH, Of Louisiana, in his
application TO the President for troops to
preserve the peace and enforce the laws
in that State, stated that there had been
one hundred and fifty murders commit
ted there in the previous six weeks. 1t
appears that the Freedmens Bureau au-
thorities in Louisiana have been investi-
eating the matter, and forty-one officers
in subcdistricts report that they have
been able to discover the evidence Of only
fourteen murders having been committed
inthe time designated by the Governor
1t is remarkable that the officers of the
bureau have assisted in exposing the
misrepresentation of this Radical Cows
ernor. tatI
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-08-21
The Merchants Protective Union
Mercantile Register


1iHE MERCHANTS PROTECTIVE Union
organized 20 promote and protect trade. bv
enabling lis subscribers 10 attain facility and
c0very Of claims at ali points have 10 anpouns,
that they will. in September ls6s publish In
one large quartO volume:
The Merchants Protective Union Mercantile
reference Register. containing. among other
things. the names. nature of business amount
OF capital. financial standing. and rating as 10
credit Of over 10000 Of the principal mer-
chants, traders. bankers, manufacturers and
public companies, in more than 5000 Of the
cities, towns villages and settlements throurb-
out the United States their territories and the
british PROVINCES OF North America; and en-
braoing the most important information attain
able and necessary TO enable the merchant 10
ascertain At a glance the capital charactrr and
degree Of credit Of such of his customers as are
deemed worthy OF any gradati0n of credit com
prising. also, newspaper directory contsininr
the title, character, price and place ~ puhHra-
ton, with full particulars relative to each jOur.
Il. Peins COMPLETE guide to the press Of every
The reports and information viii he confined
to those deemed worthy Of some line Of credit
and as the same viii be based. so far as practi-
cable, upon the written statements of the par
ties themselves. revised and corrected by we'll
known and reliable legal correspondents whose
charaetsr will prove a guarantee Of the correct
ness of the information furnished bv therV AZ ID
believed that the reports viii prove more truth
foR and complete. and. therefore superior to-
and o. much greater value. than any previously
le1utW.
By aid Of the Mercantile Reference REGISTER
business men will be enabled to ascertain AZ
a glance. the capital and graduation Of credit ps
compared with financial worth, Of nearly every
merchant, manufacturer. trader md banker
within the above-named territorial imita
On or about the first Of each month, subscri-
bers viii also receive the Monthly Chronicle
containing among Other things a record Of such
important changes in the name and condition
OF firms. throughout the country, as NAV occur
subsequent to the publication Of each half
yearly volume Of the Mercantile Reference
Register:
Price Of the Merchants Union Mercantile
Reference Register, fifty dollars, $500 fer which
u Will be forwarded to any address In the
United States, transportation paid. ...
Holders Of five $40 shares Of the capital stock
in addition to participating in the profits. will
receive one copy Of tho Mercantile Reference
kegister free Of charges holders Of ten shares
Will be entitled 70 two copies and no more than
ten shares Of the capital stock will be allotted
to any one applicant.
AL reInittances, orders. or communications
relative 70 the book should DO addressed to the
Merchants, Protective Union. 10 the American
Exchange Bank Building, No. 128 Broadway.
BOX &c., New York. apg2O III
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Meeting OF New York Tobacco Manu-.
facturers. etc, etc. s1l


lecturers. efe., etc. .s-l
New YoRk, August 20-A meeting Of
the tobacco manufacturers was held to-day,
at which the Commissioner received from
the Deputy Commissioner of Internal Rev
enne, Harlan, stating that the ten per cent.
discount on other stamps could not be
allowed on tobacco stamps. Special In
speetor Harvey was present and stated that
nearly all the manufactures in New York
city were complying with the law. A
resolution was adopted that 10 tobacco can
be inspected, except for the manufacture Of
the same that the practice of many deal
ers and pedlers in breaking the original
packages and selling to retail dealers is
clearly opposed to both the letter and spirit
Of the law, and that the practice Of inspec-
ton Is not authorized By the present law
and should not be allowed. ',.' 3e11
1t is stated that two of the largest Whis4
ky distillers in the country has been seized
by Deputy Collector Grady, and will be
held for payment, Of over $4,000 due the
government.
Five thousand bales of hay were shipped
to Earope, and as many more 90 this week.
Z. Halden, arrested on the 9Th inst !,
VI tSS VI swearing CIR pet-odB On the
Erie railroad, is the robber Of the Ameri-
can Express Office, at Cedar Spring, on the
2Sd Of March, Of gold watch and $500.
Deputy United States Marshal Cady, Of
Michigan, arrived to-day, and is awaiting
a requisition from the Governor Of that
State to take Halden to Michigan. i
The Nicholson pavement Injunction, OBJ
tanned by w. b. .Aster, was argued before
Judge Barnard to-day. A motion was
made by thecounsel for the city TO dissolve
the same. No decision has yet been given
A gang of rowdies attacked the hotel at
| Bath, Long Island, Wednesday, while the
hop was in progress, ard were thoroughly
thrashed by the police One of the police
was subsequently found in the woods with
his skull fractured and nearly beaten to
death. @ ..t
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Democratic VICTORY.

SAN FRANCIsCo, Aug. 20.-The passen.
ger trains on the Central Pacific railroad
are new running to Browns Station, two
hundred and thirty-Gve miles east Of Sac
ramento.
Idaho adyices Of August 1lth say tbst
Judge Shaiier, Democratic candidate for
Congress- is 300 ahead. His election is
claimed by 5000 majority.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-08-21
NEW YORK DTsPAvCurs
HraziIlian War News-Death BY Foul
Means, etc. etc


Means, etc, etc. f
New YoRK, August 2O-Bazilliaa war
news states that the allied troops 10 the
number OF 10000 attacked Fortress Humati
on the 18th of July, and were repulsed with
. loss, it is said, Of 5000 men. The allies
have. alsobeen defeated in an attack on. the
Grand Chaco.
ss The body of Mrs. Margaret ]. Ganbl e,
of Brooklyn, whose death was supposed 10
have been caqssd By foul means, vas ex-
amined recently, but no evidence was
found, though il was shown that the lady
had not died from he disease set forth in
the burial certificate. "A warrant has been
issaed for the arrest OF her husband, in
whose favor she had apparently Willed a
vast estate to the discontinue of her
brother.
Mary Fallana, young girl, died yester-
day at the hospital, Of injuries received BY
falling off portico.
The trial Of the colored Zouayes who
| fired into crowd of citizens in Washing
ton, last week, commenced in. GEORGETOWN
yesterday. Considerable evidence was
taken, 4 policeman testifying that he saw
the occurrence, but was too much afraid Of
his life to interfere.
A woman, the cook OF the canal boat
sunk yesterday by the steamer Narragan-
| sett, was drowned.
Harlem on Saturday. He deliberately
walked towards the engine while the train
was in motion.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
IMPROVEMENT
TENNESSEE RIVER.

CEALED PROPOSALS II DUPLICATE
- will be received AZ this Office until On Mon
dav Septenb ef. 7th. lS6S fer renewing the Ob-
szacles to the navigation OF the Tennessee river
between Chattanooga, Tennessee. and Decatur
Alabama, and Florence. Alabama. and the
mouth of the river, during the ensuing low
water season.
Contractors viii be required to furnish all the
materials, tools, and labor necessary TO perform
TIE work as specified IN the appendix 10 my re-
q. 1865.
Contractors will state the price per cubic yard
~ Wnleh they propose to do the excavation and
bHiid the rip-rap dams, and the price in bulk Of
tEe cApStan aud other fixtures 10 be constructed
and make these statements separafelv for zach
obstruction 10 be removed. -, -
Proposals will be received for removing single
one, or any, or all Of the distractions A print
b each proposal.
Zach bid must be accompanied nv a written
guarantee, signed by two responsible persops
khat the party or parties proposing will enter in
contract upon receiving tho awardmsnt.
Apy ot6er iliornation required By bidders
copies Of the Aforementioned report and blents
Tor proposals OF the form required. will be f5--
nished at this office, or at the Office Of Wm r.
daW, Esq, civil Engineer, -ChattanCora Ten
nessee, on application.
The right is reserved to reject any or All bids
" shall be deemed for the interest Of the gov
eminent To do 50. mE t.a -.... ". = y. 4
Ten per centum Of the monthly estimates ~
W9Tk done viii be reserved as security for the
fullhllment Of the oOntract Ell.
Proposals will be endorsed: Proposals for i'm
proving the Tennessee river and address 10
a. NElILEl, Major Of Engineers
Byt Mai. GenI n. IS. A
u. :. ENGINEERs OrFICEO
No. 2aS Main street.
CINCINNATI o., Aug. l., ISL aug21 wtd
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HARTFORD, Conn, Aug. 20.-The death
Of Miss Ellen Marion, daughter Of Judge
Marion, 90 the 10Th OF July, is sllll
shrouded in mystery. Mary (. Daniels,
who was employed as domestic, was ar
rested on suspicion, bat on examination
was acquitted.
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Trial for Murder-Chinese Eu

Boston, Aug 20--The examination of
De. Chas. ii. Powers, charged with causing
the death OF Mrs. Mary Abbie Bowen by
Insl-practiee on the 9Th inst, resulted in
his being committed to jail in defanlt of
Sic, 900 bail. .4
The Chinese Embassy gave a reception TO
the officers Of the city government and a
large number Of citizens this evening, in
the dining hall of the Parker Hoise. 4-.
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Stumbling Alrair-caftIe disease. etc.

New YORK, Aug 20.-Gen. VanCleve
was n1urderously stabbed in Brooklyn last
night by VIM. Collins, who has been ar
rested. VanCleve will probably die. ..
The steamer Mississippi, from Rio Ja-
Metro July 18th, arrived today.
The cattle disease has appeared in the
town of Americas, NJ Y, and seven or
eight have died. Two men who skinned
the dead animals were iunoculated with
the virus. Eight or ten cattle have also
died at Sing-Sing from the disease.
II is reported that two hundred English
pick-pockets landed in this city last month.
The bodies of several dead infants we're
found by the police yesterday.
The National Labor Congress will hold
its second annual session in this city Sep
TENDER 81.
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Rnfincnfien sIectInr.

MONTGOMERY, August 20.--The DemOc-
racy held large meeting last night, ratily-
ing the BominAtiOns of Seymour and Blair.
About 10, 900 people assembled amid firing
of cannon, bearing transparencies and
banners. The whole city was illuminated.
Ex-Gov. Watt, Alexander White, ]. T.
Morgan and several eolored men made
addresses.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-08-21

BUFFALo, N. Y, August 20.-The COM
manity were startled this afternoon, by
the publication of an alleged fraud on the
government of a quarter of million OF
dollars by Thomas, Howard a. johnson, Of
leading publishing house in this city.
The guilty parties were arrested and held
each in $4,000 bail. c5s ae
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-08-21

PHILADELPHIA, August 20.-Ths bronze
guns appropriated BY Congress to the sixth
army corps, have been cast. ia =
IL has just been discovered that Charles
Cabat, President of the Allentown Rolling
Mills, has absconded, leaving indebtedness
unpaid of from $500, 600 to 81, 100000