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Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1869-12-30
The PROFIT Of IOyvn Whcnt..
who Pockets NJ!

Fifty cents bushel is the average
price that the farmer now obtains,
though the real fact is that large
proportion of the wheat now selling
does not bring that price. What do
the farmers of Iowa think this same
wheat is now selling for in New
York? Our market quotations pub
lished each day show that it brings
from $1.25 to $l.28. That is, some
body makes "a cents per bushel out
of the products of Iowa farmers.
And who is it that thus profits SO
largely Of their sweat and toll? The
railroad and transportation compa-
MES. 1t does not cost for carrying,
storage and elcvating more than
twenty cents per bushel to set down
q bushel Of Iowa wheat in the New
York market. But to he liberal, call
the actual expense twenty-five cents
per bushel, and we thus see that a
clear profit Of fifty cents per bushel,
the original cost here in Iowa, is
made by somebody, and that some
body is the railroad and transporta-
ton companies.
Now, we contend that this fifty
cents profit should 60 into the pocket
Of the farmer, and not into the pock-
ct of the middle man.
We contend that If things were as
they should be, wheat today would
be worth 100 cents per bushel in
Iowa, instead of so cents.
We contend that allsuch enormous
profits should go to the producer, not
to the carrier.
We contend that If the river towns,
Dubuque, McGregor, Clinton, Mus
catine. Davenport, Burlington and
Keokuk, were left to compete with
Chicago, this wheat could be shipped
to New York via the Mississippi
river and New Orleans for l5 to Is
cents per bushel, rs has been demon
strated could be done.
We contend that the discriminating
tariff of Iowa railroads is the cause
of this trouble by which every Iowa
farmer loses so cents per bushel on
HE wheat
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1869-12-30
Curious Pond in Nevada.

One of the civil engineers on the
Central Pacific Railroad thus de-
scribes pond of warm water in
what seems to be the crater OF an ex-
tinct volcano, near the North Fork
Of Humboldt River:
II must tell you about one remark
able natural curiosity we camped
near--a curious hot spring. 1t is
situated in a crater about two hum
dred feet in diameter, on the top Of
a knoll which rises about fifty feet
above the river. In the bottom of
the crater is a long, elliptical pool,
perhaps $50 feet long in one direction
and rs in the other--a mammoth
bath-tub in shape. The depth of the
water is unknown, no lines brought
here having been long enough to
reach the bottom. In one part the
water is just hot enough to enable
the hand to be held in it, and the
remainder of the pool varies from
this to lukewarmness. The walls
are nearly vertical; and you can inn
agine the luxury of plunge into it,
with no fear Of striking bottom. Just
think, too, Of swimming about on a
cold November day, with the rising
steam deposited in frost upon the
rocks, in water which is of a temper
ature perfectly luxurious. When l
went in had so severe a cold as to
be unable to speak aloud; and 1T
cured me almost entirely. The water
tastes slightly Of sulphur, iron and
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1869-12-30

We c0nteud that 1t is the duty OF
the Iowa legislature to compel the
Iowa rail IDS to be just to Iowa
We contond that our Iowa people
should make such buzzing in the
ears of their Senators and Represent
atives as will compel them to be just
to Iowa rather than oyergenerous to
corporations. Dubuque Herald.
In answer to the above, a CORES
pbndenS ne G0se City urges that
it is not the Iowa Railroads, but
Railroads east Of this State, that
make the profits.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1869-12-30
The Cost OF the war.

In his last Annual Report, Com
missioner Wells makes an estimate
Of the cost Of the war. There have
been many Of these estimates made,
but it is probable this one by the
Commissioner is more reliable than
any Of them. According to his fig
ures, the Government spent in war
expenses, and expenses growing out
of the war, down to June so, 1869,
the sum of s4,171, 9l4,498. This is
what may be called the net cost, as
the usual expenses Of the admins
tration arc not included. And to
this must be added number Of
items, expenses growing out of the
war, and following it, which Mr..
Wells gives as.follows:
Pensions, capitalized at
eight years. purchase 5000, OOo, 600
Increase Of State debt,
mainly on war account 136,00O,OOO
County, city and town
Indebtedness increased
on account Of the war
testimatedD .............. 2oO,O0o,OOo
Estimated lossto the 10y
al States, from the di-
version and suspension
Of industry, and the re-
duction of the Ameri-
can marine and carry
ing trade. 200, oOo,oo
Estimated directexpcnd-
lures and loss OF
property by the Con-
fcderate States by rea-
son Of the war............2, zoo, 100000
Including these items in the esti-
mate the grand total looms up to
nine thousand millions Of dollars
the real cost Of the Rebellion.--"This,
them" says Commissioners Wells,
"was the cost of the destruction Of
slavery-thc cost of compromise
the cost Of unfaithfulness Of those
who founded this nation to the idea
by which the nation lives. What
does it measure? 1t is substantially
a thousand millions year for nine
years; or, at the wages of five hun
bred dollars year, the labor of two
millions of men exerted continuous.
ly during tho whole Of that period.
1t is five times as much as the slave
property of the country was ever
worth. 1t is q sum which at Interest
would yield to the end of time twice
as much as the annual slave product
Of the South in its best estate"
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1869-12-30

Christians, Jews, Pagans or Infidels,
with view to making them better
citizens of the State, by means Of the
education thus furnished at the COM
mon public expense Gate CITY.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1869-12-30

BTATlSV1CAA COMIANiSONos
Entire school expendi-
lures for Iowa for 1862, 069, 507. S2
Massachusetts, expended
in 1867, exclusive Of her
apportionment for
Institutes, Normal
Schools and State De-
partmcnts.............. 5000, 100000.
Difference In favor OF
Mass. 1880, 4o2.ls
Mass. in 1867 had school
property ................... $500, 100000
Iowa In 1867 had school
property................... 5000, 100000
Difference in favor Of
Mass. ....................... 4,5oo,ooo.oo
Iowa had over 100000
more pupils than Mass,
In 1867.
Iowa expended In 1867
for each pupil......... S.A
Mass. expended In 1867
for each pupil..,....... 1900
Mass. paid each male
teacher per month...,... 1900
Iowa paid each male
teacher per month...... 5000
Difference in favor OF
Mass .........................~. $500
Massachusetts, annually
appropriates to Normal =
Schools ................,-. SO,OOO.W
9DwsA none.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1869-12-30

Pennsylvania expended
in 1867, for salaries to
County Supt's.......-..-
Iowa for the same. z,
Difference in favor Of
Pennsylvania. .............
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-05-18
VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE!

Y As executor of Jacob Ruff decd, | will
offer for sale at public auction on the premises,
ON WEDNESDAY, Nd 26TH, 1869,
the valuable tract of land on which Jacob Ruff
formerly resided. Il 5sG
This tract contains, by recent survey, 3AA I-2
acres,ef which 224 acres are cleared, and the
residue heavily timbered 1t lies about 9 miles
West of Staunton, and about mile North of the
Railroad, and adjoins the old Gardner tract,
which has recently been bought by q Baltimore
company, who are now engaged in erecting eX>
tensive Iron Works near it. These works will
give employment to a large number of persons,
and afford ready and convenient market for all
the productions of the Farm.
4 The land lies WE'LL rolling, but not steep. The
soil is limestone clay, we'll adapted to grain
and grass. There is now about 20 acres of mead
ow on the tract, and, by irrigation, the quantity
could be largely increased.
The improvements consist of q comfortable
brick dwelling, with 7 rooms, good barn, and
other out-buildings, and 2 fine orchards of choice
fruit A constant stream runs entirely through
the tract, and there are number of fine Springs
in every part of it.. p -.
The location of this farm, near the Railroad,
convenient to mills, schools, churches &C., rem
ders it very desirable as a residence. 1t is read
lily susceptible of division into two tracts of near
~ equal SIZE with the proper proportion of ara
BILE and timber land, and good orchard and
constant supply of water on both.
The terms will be accommodating and made
known on day of sale
apr ALEX. Fl. FL. STUART
Ex'r of Jacob Riff decd
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-05-18
NesU Advertisements.
II ARGE ARRIVAL
Il OF
Spring STO OK.

+ am now receiving my SPRING GOODS
from New York Head Quarters, which are very
handsome in quality and of the latest manufac-
tllre and Importation.
The Dress Goods Department
Comprises Plain and Fancy Silks. Poplns AL
pacas Mohair, half and all wool Delaines Plain
and Fancy Jackonet Lawns and Ginghams
A full stock Of French and American Broad
Cloth, Cashmere Cassnette Kentucky Jeans,
Vestings
Ladies and Gents Furnishing Goods. Shawls.
Mantillas and Scarfs.
Full stock of Calicoes, from sle cents to one
shilling.
Bleached and Unbieached Cottons. :
Hosiery and Notions, a
Silk and Cotton Parasols, and Umbrellas.
!, In the Shoe Department can be found all kinds
of Cloth Caters from No. i to 8, and from ST. Is
to So, 80.
Also, Morocco and Calfskin Ladies' and Gents,
Shoes.
Heavy Leather Shoes for servants.
Gents CATERS, Low Cut Shoes and a full
stock of Brogans
Boys Youths and Girls Shoes of all descrip-
tions.
Two and three ply Carpeting six pieces do.
Hemp from IS to 45 cents per yard
RUGS AND OIL CLOTHS.
for Floor and Table Use.
Ladies' Linen Handkerchief.
choice article at 10 cents or 81 per dozen.
100 dozen White Hose at one shilling pair
Trunks, Carpet Bags, Valses, &C.
Va Our friends and customers are invited to
give us call, and we assure them we will do all
we can to give satisfaction in price and quality
s. II. HILB,
Crawfords's Corner.
?. S. 200 pair No l Ladies Kid Gloves from
Bankrupt Sale, as 80 cents--worth S1,5O
StauntOn ms 1S--fQ In II
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-05-18
. PLENDsD ESTATE FOR SAFE!

~ Acting under the provisions of deed of
trust executed by Braxton Davis dec d. and du-
ly recorded, the subscribers will, on ll,H
SATURDAY., MAJ 18th, 1869,
on the premises SELL at public auction, that large
and valuable estate, known as the TURK
PLACE. ~ 10 ii.toAa} ~ ~. -
This tract contains about 572 acres. a Iaroe
portion of which is equal to any land in the Val
ley 1t hes on both sides of the South River
about five miles North of Waynesborough. The
land lies we'll, with South-easterly EXPOSURE
and is admirably adapted to the growth of grass
corn, wheat &c. Near 100 acres are of rich nj.
fluvia Bottom Land, ina bend of the river
There is an unfinished Dwelling House on the
farm with fine spring near it, and spacious
barn, somewhat out of repair.
The location Ofthis tract in wealthy. inial,,
gent, populous neighborhood, convenient to Mills
Churches, Highways, and the Railroad renders
it very desirable residence, and the fertility
and beauty of the land, makes it an attractive
Investment to man of capital
The object of the sale being the adjustment of
the debts of Mr.. Braxton Davis the Trustees
will receive any established debt against the es-
tate, as money, in discharge of any portion of
the purchase-money, except costs of sale
TERMs :-One-fourth in hand, and balance in,
three equal annual payments, with interest from
day of sale
ALEX. II. II. STUART,
JOHN b. BALDWIN, / trustees.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-05-18
NeaU Advertisements.
vTvHE RIvERsIDE FOR 1869.

Il This favorite Magazine for the Young an
nounces the following as among the noticeable
features ofthe new volume:- E
/. New Stories, contributed especially to the
'RIvERsIDE in advance of their publication in
Denmark By HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN.
2. A Serial, white and Red of thrilling ad-
venture and humorous scenes amongst our
Northwest Indians By Mrs. WEEKS, author of
''Ainslee."
3. Stories from Spenser and Chaueer. By the
author Of the popular Stories from Shakespeare.
4. Papers on Invention and Art: how statues
are made, how telegraphs are worked, how boy
can make photographs, etc, etc.
5. Hunting in South Africa; Streets of Con-
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6. Life on the Prairie, and Scenes from Amer
lean History.
I. Exquisite Fairy Pictures and Poem Garce.
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s. Illustrations of the Bible, History, Natural
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y Fun and Frolic in all sorts of forms.
The list of writers for the 'RIvERSIDE' in
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PhGbg Cary, Nellie Eyster, F. R. Goulding,
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ETC.
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So. so.
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SHOPPER year. Single copies. % cents
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Comparison Of Progress of the Following Success.
rs full Northern Company with the Piedmont.
Year of Reed IN No of
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-05-18
AUCTION Sales.
G,ouuISSIONER'S SALE OF VaIua-

J bic Real Estate in Pulaski county, Va. .
Pursuant to a decree of the Circuit Court OF
Pulaski County, in the case OF George w Wysors,
James Wysor decd. ct al. Defendants, | Will,
on TUESDAY,, THE 1ST DAY OF JUNE,
1869, at Dublin Depot, on the Virginia and Ten
Railroad, proceed to sell at p16Ilc auction
A VALUABLE HOUSE AND LOT, Situated
at said Depot; and on the same day, after the
sale of the house and lot is concluded, will, at
the late residence ofJames Wysor, dcd' o., (about
3 miles from Dublin Depot,) proceed to sell
Tract of Mountain Land, containing about 43o
Acres, and also A Tract ofimproved Land, con-
tanning between eight and nine hundred Acres
This last tract lies in the best portion ofthe Coun-
ty, is we'll watered, has on it Comfortable
Dwelling House, all necessary out buildings, q
Grist and Saw Mill, and an abundant supply OF
the best timber 1t is susceptible of division into
two or more tracts, and will be so divided on the
day of sale if thought advisable. .-
| TERMs:-A sufficient sum to pay costs of suit
and sale will be required in hand. A credit of
one and two years in equal instalments, bearing
interest from the day ofsale, will be given upon
the residue. Bonds with approved security will
be required of purchasers, and the title retained
| until all the purchase money is paid. Persons
desiring to axamne this property previous to the
sale, will please call me at Newbern, or on
Mr.. George w. Wysor, or John c. Darst, resi-
ding near Dublin Depot
e lI JNO. B. BASKERVILLE,
| may 4-tds Commissioner.
GALE OF LANYARD AND LANDS.
| ~ OHQCT q uCCF0e Vi the OlTCulG OOult ~
gusta county, rendered Nov. 2Sth 1868, in the
case of Hall and others VS.. Whitmore and others
I will sell at auction, on SATURDAY, MAY
18th. at O'Clock, p. NJ, on the premises, the
| following property of j. NJ f. Hail. and the helrs
of George Hall. decd, viz:
1st, A tract of 50 acres. with TANNERY,
DWELLING HOUSE, STABLES, &c, thereon near ca
Turnpike, adjoining the land of Dan'l S. Shaw,
IT. Dedrick and others.
End, A tract of 25 acres. unimproved. adj
iacent to the Tannery tract, and on the waters of
Back Creek near Sherando.
This property is specially valuable to any one
wishing to carry on the tanning business IN con-
nection with farming.
: Mr. James McF Hall, residing on the prem
ises, will show the property to any one wishing
| to purchase.
TERMS: Cash to pay costs of sale; residue in
Eequal instalments of one, two, and three years,
on bond ano security. with interest from sale,
and title retained till last payment,
/ Eel BOLIVAR CHRISTIAN,
1 ~, s-A,O
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-05-18
GALE OF Tors NEAR sTAUNTON.

= Under a decree of the Circuit Court OF Au-
gusta county rendered 10Th January. 1869, in
case of Fisher and others VS.. Doom and others.
l will sell at auction, on the premises, on FRI
DAY MA Y THE 18TH, at 10 O clock, A. Ne. g,
the following LOTS, belonging to the estate OF
John Doom, decd, viz
/ 1st, A lot of one acre, adjoining Patrick Me-
Aleeris land, lying between the Chesapeake 81
Ohio Railroad, and the Staunton and Scottsville
turnpike. s.s5-fss.r- 4
lands of Patrick McAleer and John W. Doom
and fronting on the Staunton and Scottsville
Turnpike. ,tf .ft r.. ..fI,--
These lots are about one and a half miles east
of Staunton. They will be shown to persons de-
string to bid by John w. or David Doom.
TERMS Cash to pay expenses of sale; resi-
due in equal nstallments on bond and security,
with interest from day of sale, payable in II, 49,
and "a months; title etained till last payment.
BOLIVAR CHRISTIAN,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-05-18
THE CAESAR GRIFFIN CASE.
Judge Sheffeys decision Sustained

We find in the Baltimore San the following
summary of the chief justice decision in this
case:
Chief justice Chase this morning delivered
an opinion on the appeal from Judge Under
wood decision in the District Court, declaring
null the sentence of Judge Sheffey, of the State
Court, on the ground of Sheffey's ineligibility
under the fourteenth amendment
The Case was that of Caesar Griffin, negro,
sentenced to the penitentiary for shooting a
man. The Chief Justice read the opinion Of
the court, holding that a State government in
Virginia had been recognized all during the
war by Congress-: first at Wheeling and then at
Alexandria. The action Of that government
dividing the State had been recognized by the
federal government, and Senators and Repre-
sentatives elected by that government had been
allowed seats in Congress 1t was under this
government that Shelley had been appointed,
and he was therefore a legal Judge, as far as the
State government was concerned
The question now came up whether, being
ineligible, he was absolutely removed by the
operations of the fourteenth amendment. The
United States District Judge had decided that
he was, but in the examination of questions OF
this sort great attention is properly paid to the
argument Of inconvenience, and construction
which must necessarily occasion great public
and private mischief must never be preferred to
a construction which will occasion neither in SC
great degree, unless the terms Of the instru-
ment absolutely require such preference. The
opinion here shows the anarchy which would
be produced in a State by declaring past legal
proceedings void. It then considers the char
acter and intent Of the third section Of the four
teenth amendment, which are declared to be
punitive. 1t is clearly against the provisions
Of the constitution, which deny to the legisla
tive authority the POWER to deprive any person
of life, liborty property without due process o.
law, Or to pass eC post facto laws; and these, il
there were no other grounds, are reasons fol-
seeking another Interpretation of the amend
ment than that asked by the prisoner counsel
The fourteenth amendment is not selfenforc
ing, and it needs the farther legislation of Con
gress to enforce it. Two months after the judg
ment now being revised was delivered, Con
gress passed o joint resolution providing for the
removal Of all ineligible officers, showing thai
persons then holding office, were held to be de
facto offices, and also providing the means fol
their removal by the military The court SAID
that the Supreme Court had unanimously con
Cured in the opinion that prisoner sentenced
by judge de Jacto, though not judge de 3are
could not be reached by habeas corpus.
The decision of the District Court was re-
versed, and Caesar Griffin was remanded to the
authorities.
In the United States Circuit Court this morn
ing, Jeter Phillips, to be hung next Friday fo,
wife murder, upon habeas corpus was remand
ed to the State authorities, on the ground tina,
he was sentenced before the fourteenth amend
ment was promulgated y
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-05-18

The Rev. Bishop Wightman, of Charleston,
South Carolina, of the Methodist Episcopal
Church South, preached on the 9th, both
morning and evening" at the Church of the
Strangers, in New York University Chapel, on
Washington square, of which the Rev. DR.
Deems, formerly Of North Carolina is pastor
The Bishop was on his way to ST. Louis to at
tend to some official business, and was prevail
ed upon by his CID friend, DR.. Deems, to re-
main with him over Sunday. This is probably
the first time that Southern Methodist bishop
has preached in this city since the great divis-
ion of the Church, which took place in 1914
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-05-18

Remember there is to be a new registration.
Remember thatif you dom register, you can't
vote. Remember that your vote will be mat
ter of vital Importance to your mother State
Register then, in order that you may vote.
A Jewish synagogue is building in Philadel
phia which will cost at least quarter Of a mil
lion dollars, and it is in the hands of people SC
rich that they will not be sorry if the ultimate
cost is twice as much.
When the news of the completion Of the Pa
cifc railroad was announced by telegraph, one
hundred guns were fired in New York, and
there was great demonstrations Of delight il
Philadelphia, Chicago, and other cities
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-05-18

ay..fe, s active work $4,000 $1,000
The success Of this SOUTHERN COMPANY is
therefore ahead ofany now in existence and its
rapid progress will soon place it in the FRONT
RANK of Life Insurance Companies. =
If the above good Companies have succeeded
on much aoorse start, is it not absurd to doubt
the greater and more certain success of 1.-The
Piedmont ON so much better start?
s-Insure your life in the PIEDMONT.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-05-18

The Shanghai Ne,0s Letter of March Goth re-
ports that four Anglo-C Chinese schools are now
in successful operation in China, and it is under
stands that the provincial authorities have in
SHANGHAI
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-05-18

RAPID GROWTH OF METHODIST Perhaps
the strongest proof that could be adduced to
show the rapid growth of the Methodist Church
in the United States is the fact that statistics
day in the year.