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Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-01-24
STATE REFORM SCHOOL.

The report of the warden shows that,
out of the one hundred and sixty con-
victs now i'm the penitentiary, there are
fifty-nine under 81 years of aye, ard
thirty four of these vary i'm age from IL
10 IL years. An examination of our
criminal returns will reveal the melan-
choIy fact that very large and iiitreas-
ing proportion of those arraigned in
our Courts, upon criminal accusations,
are persons of tender age, many of
whom find their way into the peniten-
tiary, there to serve for term of years
In companionship with old and con-
firrned Offenders. "A large majority Of
these' unfortunate youth are either
orphans, cast out upon their own re-
sources, or the neglected offspring of
parents who are either too poor to sup,
port or have, with criminal Indifference,
neglected the education and moral
training Of their children. Thus neg
lected, or deprived OF the restraining
Influences of a well-ordered home, these
unfortunate children are often driven
into association with older companions,
by whose corrupting manners and vi
cious prope1isities they are conducted,
by sure degrees, into the perpetration
Of crime, from which their better ma
lures, ii they had been properly direct
ed, would have turned with horror.
Some years or Observation and ex-
periencs both as a judicial and execu-
tive officer have deeply impressed me
with the conviction that the soundest
consideration of public economy, and
every sentiment Of an enlightened and
Christian philanthropy. imperatively
demand the erection of Reform
School, for the instruction and refor-
nation of juvenile offenders. Instead
of working the reformation of suclY
persons, a term in the State penirenti-
airy, by keeping them In the pernicious
atmosphere Of prison life, constantly
subjected to the demoralizing influences
of confirmed and hopeless criminals,
only serves to prepare them for enter
ing upon a higher and holder career OF
crime.
Many other States have deemed it
expedient to adopt the policy here
suggested, and the signal success which
has D-arked the experiments of Reform
Schools. and their universal popularity
wherever they have been tried, serves
to encourage me In urging the General
Assembly to establish one in this State
at the earliest day practicable. For
this purpose would recommend that
tract of land, say from fifty to one
hundred acres, be procured by donation
or otherwise, ut some eligible and con-
venient point, aud thatan appropriation
be made for the erection of suitable
buildings to put the school into imme-
diate and successful operation.
Reference shnuid be had to the erec-
Cion Of work shops where these Offend
ers may aIss acquire knowledge of
some mechanical art, which, combined
with well-directed intellectual snd
moral Instruction, will serve to qualify
them to higher and noblef aims after
their terms of sentence shall have
expired. With the income derived
from these industrial operations, the
institution may also, to great extent.
If not altogether, be rendered self-sus-
tanning.
In my opinion subject more grave
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-01-24
WESTERN UNION RAILRO.n
e. Mo-
SUMMER ARRANGEMENT.
ALL RAIL.
Racine to Rock Island and Davenport
Trio Ern,aes T.<,y,. = =
Tseo Erpress Trains Daily each aeav as fo,,o,,..
GOING wFsT

7"o Erpress Trains Doily each acav as fo,1o,,..
GOING WEST.
Trains No. |, bay Express leave Rac;,.
7. ~. Arrive az Clint IN Junction at q 80 p m W
necnns close with trains on the Chicago North Ws,,
ern Railway from The North. At Beoit wi,h , W ss'
from and to Madison and Prairie iu Cbien a, rams pn
port win trains on the Illinois Central Railw. ~ y
No,.n ana south and arriving al Savanna at as ~
making close connection with steamer from nnb. W.
also connecting at Fulton with trains for Connc,I
omaha and the Far West and arriving nj Port p
1ofo =; ~, and Rock sland at11.s0 p. NJ. ''Vn
Train No :, Might Erpress - Leave Racine =, n
2: NJ, connecting at Racine Junction with tr,n o@
chicago. Az Clinton Junction Mt n no D AZ . H9m
tram nom the North q! Chicago R,H
savanna with daily lihr o. Steamer for Duhnon.
Fulton. with Express Trains for Council ninTs o.
aho points Oh me ohsn Pacific Rail Road arriy,nm
A. NJ. - = ,g .'osA isiaho, as@
GotyG EAST.
Tuin Yo.2, giy E.rpre4s-Leaye Roek, 1s,,.
No .. -. rorl byron at 100 A, NJ; Fulton T5s
"a. connecting with trains the Dixon Air Inv.
on the Iowa Division Ct the G. 4 N w Railr,r snd
s,aar az a.. n $50 Al, connecting close Vim
1snnet ,o 20 % Freeror at 10SS A. y.
trains for Japesyie. Madison, Prairie On cbswi WIN
Crosst oshkosh Fondnlac and Green Raw ana WI; "a
maeine a. agop ~, connecting with trains for AM
Train No 81 Leave Rock Island at s.4spM ~,
byron, ~ Nj connecting with trains nj the ,,. W
ns POINTS A. Fulton from and to Central iowa
soptn; at Clinton with trains on the O. VI p snd
Icr All po,ntsin Northern and Western Wisconsin
e :. kaene at 500 A.. d., and CONNECTING r M
trans Tor Milwaukee and Chicago wiz
. Train No. 3, Wdy Freight an6 .scco,,,,..,.,,
Frs.ort 90 aor report at clio A. arriving :,
Train No. 4, Wy Frsig1sa and Accom-, os.,,.-
Leave Freeport for Racine at 10 Is A.: m s;'
&c aaKnoN Gena Freight and res ssi sups
81 i'0'' soar
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-01-24


The New York World advises the
President to drop the Stanton affair
where+it is, and yield as gracefully as
he can to the situation. It says that an
attempt by the President to push the
matter to conclusion before the courts
viii practically amount to nothing
that sit may be thought of some con-
sequenre to test the ronstiturionality
Of this law bat IT is, in truth, of
fsoAe." "rhe pleasure Of hufrfifiating
Stanton is not a sufficient excuse for
going before the Supreme Court for a
decision which would be of no practical
advantage" "This QUARREL With STAN
ton has considerable personal interest,
but little public Importance. 1.-THE
routine duties of the War Department
would be prepared in pretty much the
same manner, whoever might be Sec
retary." This IL the first "spasm of
sense" the World has had for some
time. S& #
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-01-24

The question is to why the "Mer-
chant Prince"--A. r. Stewart-was so
offfci5ds in the nomination of General
Grant has been finally solved by the
announcement that If offered he will
not decline the nomination for Vice
Presiteht On The tieEet with Grant.
There could be found quite a number
Of men. no doubt, Of the same desire as
Mr.. Stewart who unfortunately will
never realize the privilege of having
that distinguishedhon bestowed upon
them.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-01-24

George Francis Tor Lightning Train
started for England about ten days age
and was arrested at Queenstown on the
charge of aiding the Fenian movement
1t will be for the best interest of the
English Government to release George
and send him on his way rejoicing, as
the laws aud treaties in force In the two
countries do not authorize the arrest
for mere words. as
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-01-24

Governor Merrill has re,appointed N.
B. Baker to fife office Of Adjutart Cen
eral of the State, position he has ably
filled for the past eight years.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-01-24

The most Astounding and despicable
act in the apostacy of General Han
cock il the announcement that he has
decided out of regard for the feelings OF
the rebels in New Orleans, not to wear
his uniform in that city and for this
decision is commended by the Wash
ington organ of the President as acting
wisely in not irritating the feelings of
the rebels of Louisiana. An exchange
adds, that having changed his prin-
ciples. to suit the rebels why not
change his coat.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-01-24

Secretary Stanton still holds the port
folio OF the war Office. The President
has taken nosteps to dislodge him and
Stanton feeling himself master of the
situation will not resign.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-01-24

The Chicago Tribune takes Anna
Dickinson to task for her structures on
the supporters of General Grant, but
comedies that one other statements was
strong ettodgh IL stand iloiie "atii that
is tie ihhiestapb4rical declaration that a
certain psychological condition is
equivalent to hiding our principles be.
hind the smoke of one mans cigar
Whether true or not this is highly jo
cular. George Francis Train never
said any thing better.n @Fs a&
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-01-24
pusuQul . sioux CITY RAILROAD.
ia ID = I'll z sxj
TINE TiRrE
TIME TABLE.
TO FAKE EFFEoF WEDNESDAY NAYS -.

Connecting at Farley Junction with train, =, n :.
W. Road TO Montcello Anatnosa Marion and Al -,
Rapids WIN trains on O. n. W. Road, to Cb,..ular
Council Bluffs, Omaha. &c. g ohcago,
II FARLEY, superintend,p,
Nicholson's Rappahannock Oysta,-
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-01-24

Nicholson's Rappahannock Oysters
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-01-24
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMEsTs

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS.
/ transmit for your action the Joint
resolution of Congress, adopted June
10, 1866, proposing To The Legislatures
of the several States "Fourteenth
Article to the Constitution of the
United States"
This proposed amendment embraces
considerations of vast importance to the
peace. OF the country; and is designed
to secure liz more permanent form the
dear bought victories achieved i'm the
mighty Conflict carried on by the loyal
men Of the country for the preservation
or the American rhiSh. Alarge mum.
Der OF the States have already ratified
the proposed Article, and tile decision
OF the General Assembly of this State
Is now required, and recommend that
1t be promptly aud affirmatisely given.
discover on examining the Act,
lchapter i0l, Acts of 1866 proposing to
the present General Assembly the
rerdfnR ,ariiendnrens to the Constitu.
ton or this State, and prescribing the
manner of publishing notice thereof,
that grave doubts exist as to its regular.
ity.
The Constitution, Section 1. Article
10, requires that three months potice OF
q proposed 3mendment, be published
''as praridsd 5y tat6.n. tn the enrolled
bill, which submitted it, and which
required the Secretary of State to pub.
lish the proposed amendment i'm one
paper In each Congressional District In
the State, the enacting clause, which
our Constitution requires all laws to
contain, was inadvertently omitted.
In my opinion the validity of the Act
and of the notice published i'm obedi.
ence to 1t, admit of most serious doubts,
and you may find it necessary to re.
submit the proposition of the last ses.
sion. The question thus presented
should be carefully considered before
any law is adopted by the present Leg.
islature, finally submitting the proposed
amendments to vote OF the people.
feel assured, however, that you will
not falter upon this great question OF
popular rights, as shall not myself
and 1 know the people OF Iowa will not
take any backward step, or permit their
flag to- be lowered.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-01-24

Nicholson's Rappahannock Ovsto-,
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-01-24
coNCItsrUN.

Other subjects might have presen-
ted, but space will not permit, What
has been omitted, however, your in.
dividual intelligence and collective
wisdom will readily supply.
Accepting this high Office at a criti.
cal jnncture in public affairs, tire du.
ties which developed upon me were
grave and difficult. In the discharge
of these duties / have endeavored TO
advance to the public welfare, and nv
conscience acqtits fie of any motive
Incompatible with the honor Of the
State. Whatever errors may have &C.
Cured are mitigated by the reflection.
that the State has iminerged from lis
yicissitudes, aud enters upon new Pc
riod, with its finances and iustitu-
tions unimpaired, with name high
on the roll Of fame, and its people pros
porous and contented. With these
suspicious omens to cheer us, and no
cloud above, The helm passes to another.
In broader field greater events have
transpired. The power of treason has
been crushed, although its spirit still
fingers in the land. Freedom has
been exalted, and u gigantic nation re-
deemed. From shore to shore of the
great Oceans, from the lakes to the
Gulf, strong arms and resolute hearts
are uniting to strengthen the institu-
tons of liberty and perpetuate gov
eminent which their vaior and blood
have defended.
Will this nation pause at the thresh-
old of destiny, and forget its noble
army OF martyrs? Shall the progress
OF the revolution started amid the car
mage of war and the agonies of men, be
thwarted by perfdious arm? Iowa
answers with'a voice emphatic as the
thunder of her guns. No! NEVER .
NEVER!
As there 70 but one Throne before
which all can bow, SO may there exist
but one form Of government for all, ex-
sending ITS blessings, under the prov
iderce OF God. until they encircie the
whole brotherhood of man.
F5 WILLIAM M. STONE.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-01-24

1t would be Wen if the people of this
State more fully realized the important
fact that the various implements adap-
ted to agricultural and mechanical pur-
suits, and the machinery required in
various manufacturing purposes, may
be abundantly supplied by the labor of
their own artizans and mechanics.
The vast sums now annually expended
In the purchase of these articles from
the prineely establishments of the
Eastern Ststes should be retained to
augment home capital, and encourage
the enterprise and reward the industry
of our own citizens. We should under
stand, rs grave question Of political
economy, tlfut buying more than we
sell, whereby the bsianee of trade Is
turned against US, exhausts capital and
prevents the accumulation of wealth.
| hope to see the attention of our peo-
pie more fully awakened to the import
ance of subject which SO intimately
concerns individual interests not only,
but also the general welfare of the
State. safHa. altH ##tE @
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-01-24

Since the adjournment of the last
session, we have, as before remarked
discharged STA 900 of the bonded debt
of 1868, leaving $50, 900 unpaid; but as
the bonds are overdue and the State
has taken the proper steps to liquidate
them, they cease to draw interest from
the first of the present month. Altho'
these bonds were not due, yet the en-
tire amount of them would have been
paid over one year ago, If their surren-
der for payment couiR have been pro-
cured. DeemiDg it advisable to- save
for the State the accruing interest on
these bonds, the treasurer and myself
made diligent inquiry for them among
the leading bankers of the country,
but our efforts to find them, except as
TO the amount already paid, were una
vailing. The amount required to liq-
uidate the balance of this indebted.
ness is on deposit ut the Metropolitan
Bank, New York, and will be disburs-
ed on presentation Of the bonds.
There being no warrants outstand-
ing, the only remaining Indebtedness
of the State is the $500, 900 of seven per
cent. bonds, issued for war and defence
purposes ia May, 1861, and due Janua-
ny LIST 1881. Whether the holders of
these bonds could be induced to surren-
der them for payment. iis advance of
their maturity, am not advised; but
If this desirable arrangement can be of.
fected, / would recommend that out of
the proceeds derived from our claims
against the United States, the amount
required for this purpose be appropria-
ted and set apart. These bonds having
been issued in raising money for milf
tary expenditures incurred IN behalf of
the Federal Government, there would
be manifest propriety in applying
the proceeds derived from this source
tn the extinguishEseht of the debt thus
created or, In other words. to SO man
age that this debt will pay ITSELF.
This measure may receive additional
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-01-24

The carefully prepared and compre-
hensiye report Of the Superintendent
OF Public instruction, will explain to
you tho corssIition aIftf progress Of our
common schools. If shielded. as they
wisely have been for several years,
from the disturbing hand of attempted
legislative improvement, and If liber-
ally sustained by an intelligent public
sentiment, our common schools may
become an enduring monument to the
iminent men by whose wisdom this adj
mirahle system of popular education
was devised.
Our law generously extends the ben
elite of common school education 10 all
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-08-14

WHAT DOES IT MEAN i-On yester-
day morning we saw one of the city
police wearing heavy piece of jewelry
on his wrist. Our first impression was
that it was designed as a reward of
merit by the City Sergeant for the
prompt discharge of official duty. But
afterwards seeing the wearer of the
wr:stlet, which Vas made out of that
material that old Lycurgus substituted
for gold, searching for some mechanic
to get it off, we began TO be suspicious
that something was wrong. Our SYM
PATTY and curiosity was excited and
we made inquiry as to the object, when
we found, to oar great relief of mind,
that brother police had slipped the
article above alluded to on the wrist of
the other and had fastened it there in
a joke and thus left him. 1t created
quite a laugh, in which the wearer
joined as heartily as any one.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-08-14
Another Proposition.

Auothcr proposition.
Editors of the Register:
I find Gov. Stanton has left no answer
to my proposition of yesterday, OF
which do not complain, although he
on Wednesday evening denounced my
theory of finance as swindle on the
bondholders. I now propose to him,
Hon. C. d. Hubbard, (who, 1 understand
is ready to enter the lists,) or any gen.
tleman of ability and position, to dis
cuss the whole subject of loans and le-
gal tenders, for one or two days, as they
please, before the citizens of Wheeling,
at any time within the next six weeks,
he or they to give me one weeks notice
of time, that I:may be sure to be here
1 give this notice solely for the public
good, and with no political ends in
view. j. E. WHARTON.
WHEELING, August Is, 1868.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-08-14

THE GROVER AND BAKER SEWING
MACHINE.-This unequalled machine is
now used by over three hundred ladies
in Wheeling and Ohio county, includ-
ing nine tenths of the most fashionable
dress makers. 1t executes wider range
of work, doing it handsomer, stronger
and more durable than any other ma
chine. 1t runs lightly, makes less noise,
and is, by all odds, the machine for ev-
cry purpose. Salesroom at Oxtoby Il
Duffield's Jewelry Store, lob Main
street, the place TO buy Watches, Clocks,
Jewelry, Spectacles, Gold Pens, Fancy
Goods, &c.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-08-14

WHAT FoRf-We noticed that the
managers of the Grant Club had pro-
cured a quantity of saw-dust and had
it spread quite thickly over the floor OF
Washington Hall. What is it fort Are
they going to exhibit the early habits
of their chief standard-bearer, when he
rode the fractions mule around the ringf
Or is it preparatory to an illustration OF
the various and astonishing summer
saults of John S. Carlile, whom they
once would have mobbed but now hug
to their sweet embraces!
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-08-14

MARKED.-We are informed that
certain dry goods store, which has been
kept open after 7 o'clock P. NJ, the
hour agreed upon for closing stores and
business houses, received the mark OF
displeasure by those who had cohformed
to tho Gust ON, by having some North
Carolina pitch and few embelish-
ments of goose put on the front of the
store, a night or so ago. Although Gus
tom makes laws in some cases, yet a
man has a right to disregard them if be
pleasss.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-08-14


'"'t va i'' ICircuit Court Of Ohio
Sherrard slcmens. ct al. ACounty. West Va.
DURSUANT TO THE DECREE MADE
in the above cause on the sd day of May,
Is6s. / will on SATURDAY, THE 18th DAY
OF JULY, ls6S, commencing ut 10 o'clock A. N.
rs Special Commissioner appointed by order of
Court sell at public auction at the front door
Of the Court House of Ohio county, the certain
tract of land in said decree mentioned and de-
scribed, "a follows: "All that parcel OF land
situate on Big Wheeling Greek, in Ohio county
beginning at a sugar and walnut on William
Buchanan's line, and with said line n. 80 deg.
Z. 10 poles TO W. oak on the banks of Wheel
ing Greek, thence down said creek with its
meanders and binding thereon 226t poles To two
sycamores the corner in the line separating
the land of James Renford, thence with said
Henford's line 5. 62 w JIG poles to a stone in
the corner of said Renford's line, thence 5. IL
deg. +. IA psles to the place of beginning con-
tanning one hundred and twenty six acres of
land" being the same tract of land which was
conveyed 10 the said SherTard Clemens by An.
drew White administrator of Daniel Steenroa
deceased, by deed dated the 18th day of October,
ls6I. ana recorded in the Recorders office of
Ohio county in Deed Book No. a., folio 1912.
TERMS OF SALE-"One fourth of the purchase
price in CASH on the day of sale, and the re-
mainder thereof in three equal instruments,
PAYABLE respectively in six twelve and eighteen
months, with interest from day of sale; the title
TO be reserved until the purchase price is fully
paid. 5; BRADY,
iunl2-td Special Commissioner.
The above sale is postponed to Wednesday,
the 18th day of August ls6S, commencing at
10 o'clock, A. II. S. BRADY,
iuly2O Special Commissioner.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-08-14
Gravel Roofs.

Gravel Roofs.
Mr. George Crumbacker, of this city,
is fully prepared to put on gravel roofs
in the most improved method, and war
rants his work to give satisfaction,
either ir resisting fire or turning
water. The tar used is put through
a process that frees it from oil
and benzole, and no matterihow great
the heat, it will not run. 1t is equal
" efficient in roofs eff every con-
ceivable pitch. Mr.. Crumbacker keeps
on hand roofing cement and cement for
tanks and sidewalks of the best quality,
and for sale at the lowest rates This
has stood test of fifteen years in Pitts
burgh, and is the cheapest in use. Call
at the Factory, head of Lindsey street,
East Wheeling, or address him through
the Wheeling Post Office.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-08-14

GRAND PIcNIc.-On Saturday Ito
morrow there is to be grand social
picnic at Sharon's woods, Colerain,
Ohio, commencing at 10 o'clock A. NJ.
We learn that the place selected for
this social picnic is most delightful
grove, and when the cheerful and heart
stirring music of T. T. Cocayne's Cotil-
lion Band, which will be on hand, is
heard it will resemble the sylvan abodes
of the muses..
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-08-14

sentence upon them. He then went
into an examination Of Grants posi-
tion-showed his treachery in not
carrying out the stipulations of the
surrender, and in now accepting
the platform of the Republican party
gives the lie to his former protestations.
In conclusion he held up to the gaze Of
the multitude the perils of the hour
the imprious duty of every lover of his
country, and eDjoined upon them the
duty of voting for Seymour and Blair.