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The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1869-08-20

at premium, interest has been
paid in gold, at the rate of six per
cent. for the last seven years. If
the gold had been sold at the cur
rent premium on coin at the time Of
the payments, and had been rein
vested, it would by this time have
reached the sum of at least 95 cents.
Currency on the dollar, while up
on our legal tender ncte which has
been issued for the same time Cor
rather few months longer. no in
terest has! been paid, and now we
could really get no offer for 1T ex-
ccpt an exchange. for others Of the
same description. Because of this
lack of principle, to put. it in a
mild form, we were ashamed Of the
goveEnment,that could allow such a
tonditiorf of things: W E1>~'-/ =, -
X vt*iR X
The purchase ,ofs Gevernpent
Bonds, to{hc ulountS Sf &000,OOO,
by the Secretary Of the Treasury,
|sgain to-day, cost the people about
Six hundred aud ten thousand ,dolr
lars (B10, 0QO by way of Bonus
wrongfu.ly paid. Just before the
close of the last session, Congress
attempted to do that which it had
no right, that is, to lcgislatc upon
contracts already, consummated.-
But Notwithstanding the >extraor-
dinary anxiety evinced to- improve
the crcditr.of the nation after it
ceased to be . borrower. it adopted
resolutions relative to the $50
Bonds and the Currency, which, as
we interpret them, prohibit the pur-
chase of those Bonds at a premium.
| The Bill passed was, we admit,
to the effect, that 5. 20 Bonds should
be paid in Gold, but not until after
legal tender notes were made equal
with gold Now, putting this into
straightforward Anglo-Saxon, it
must be rendered something like
this. The $40 Bonds must not be
paid except in the equivalent Of lc-
gal tender notes. 1t is an axiom
that those things which are equal
to the same thing are equal to each
other. # Mr.. Boutwell,, after HE
had deranged the money market,
had sought to restore quiet by loan
ing currency upon $40 Bonds, at
their par value, interest upon the
Bonds to cease while the Treasury
Department thus held them, we
should have been much gratifed,
and would have commended him for
his shrcwdness. As matters now
stand, we must condemn him be-
causo of his unlawful acts, and de-
| mand his removal, upon the ground
of incapaoity or wilfut ;mismanage-
menu. .3<stsgss.s' ! .4r:Fsk*t..Eg
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1869-08-20

a STRONG CAsE.-A fat old
gentlemen who had been bit in the
calf Of his leg by dog came to Jo-
nah in a towering passion, declar-
ing it was Jonah's dog that had bit
ten him. Expecting an action for
damages the wag drew mp the fol-
lowing articles as tho ground for his
defence: ..
l. BY testimony in favor of the
general good conduct Of my dog I
can prove that nothing could make
him SO forgetful Of his dignity as to
bite q "calf." ..z.
4 2. He is blind, and cannot see to
bite.
3. Even if be could see to bite it
would be uttorly impossible for him
to go out Of the way to do SO on
account Of his sevefe lamencss.
sr 4, Granting his eyes and his legs
TO be good he Mas no teeth.
5. My dog died six weeks since.
| 6. never had dog.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1869-08-20
The TEA THAT Cones TO the

The TEA THAT CONES TO the
UNITED STATES. We we're in tea
house at Canton-drinking suc !,
superfnc tea as We never tasted in
the United States, We noticed
that large jars were placed under
each table, into which al the
grounds were tossed. Chinese do
not, as already stated, steep their
tea in u pot, but put it in your cup,
pour in hot water. covering the cup
to retain the steam, allowing it to
stand fvo minutes draining of and
rcfilling. The second cup is con-
sidered tho best, and the third FL
ling is very good. But when tho
strength is exhausted, the grounds
are thrown into the jars, taken out
doors, spread on cloths. dried,
doctorcd, repacked, and sent over
to us. The average cost of teas in
China, is from fifteen ~ twenty
cents per pound, but duties, freight
insurance, interest on capital,
profits to importers and middle men
swell it to prices which make it an
article of luxury. More poor tea is
drank in the United States than. in
any other land. FIX.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1869-08-20

According to Pliny fire was .
long time unknown to the ancient
Egyptians, and when Exodus (ths
celebrated astronomer) showed it
them, they were absolutely in rap
tu.c. The Persians, Ph@nicians,
Greeks, and several other nations,
acknowledged that their ancestors
were once without the use Of FIRE.
aud the Chinese confess the same Of
their 'progenitors. Pompaniou.
Mola, Plutarch and other anoisnts,
speak Of nations who, 1T the timo
they wrote. knew not the use Of 6re,
or had just learned it. Facts Of
the samc kind are also attested by
several modern nations. The in
habitants of the Marian Islands,
which were discovered in 1851, had
no idea of fire. Never was aston
ishment greater than theirs when
they saw it on the desert OF Magcl-
Ian, in ono of their islands. At first
they believed it was some kind Of
an animal that6xed to and fed up
on wood. The inhabitants Of the
Philippine and Canary Islands were
formerly equally ignorant. Africa
presents even in our own day, nx-
tions in this deplorable state.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1869-08-20
The school ssOy's Vacation.

His trunk was packed for days before;
The blood coursed quickly through his veins;
The hours he counted s'er and DER,
As counts the captive il, his chains:
His task was finished why delay2
The eagle in his upward way7
He rose c'er morn illumed the skies;
The clsck had only rung out three;
It was an early hour to rise,
Bat MOI an early hour for thee,
o, boy for inthy dreams all night,
How looned the promised land in sight!
o, Boy! would that free ds thou,
{, l, to might sweep DER hill and plain;
Without wrinkle on my brow,
Live over life's young morn again;
And pack ny trunk and rise at three,
And start at eight, along with thee.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1869-08-20

WHAT NUNBER?-A six foot Yer
monter, on his first trip from the
smoke Of his fathers chimney, put
up at first-class hotel, room on the
fourth floor. While asleep, boot
black gets his boots,, along With a
number of others. About one
o'clock he awoke, and wishing to
60 off, he began looking for them;
but not finding them, out into the
hall he went, and with both hands
on his knees, commenced yelling at
the top of his voice. The servants
rushed out to see what was the
matter. and getting to the scene Of
action began to ask:
What's the matter?" .. g..
b" I want my boots" replied the
Vermonter.
= - What number!'' impaired the
servant, referring to the room.
Slx-footer cries out, supposine
they had reference to the size Of
his boots:
',pcgged heels and solcs, number
twelve!"
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1869-08-20

There is great deal more truti,
then poetry in the following. diary Of
a White Pine millionaire:
Monday-I started my feet OPP
.erations; @-..#' #'a.H ..E F.
Tuesday-Owncd millions BY all
calculations; ...
Wednesday-My elegant mansion
began; aa
Thursday-I drove out spanking
bay span: es.a ...
Friday--I gave q magnificent ball;
Aud Saturday--Smashed with jnst
nothing at all.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1869-08-20

SAN Francisco, Aug. ,7.-Gcn.
Rosccrans has declined the nom
ination for governor of Ohio. He
telegraphed Hon. A. G.. thurman,
for the democratic committee, as
follows:" After the war. I resign
ed very desirable position in the
army, and left my state to secure
at least the possibility of fulfilling
duties deemed sacred to my credit
ors hnd family. These duties for
bid me the honor Of leading the de-
.mocracy Of Ohio. in the pending
canvass, for governor.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1869-08-20
Unlnteresting Excellencc.'

Among the dreariest companions
one encounters on the road Of life
are those irEcproachable persons who
jog along at a uniform pace, with
out ever making a miss-step or in :
dulging in eapcr. We would as
leaf perform cur pilgrimage to the,
grand terminus in a chain gang, as
be condemned to travel .thithcr in
such dull company. Men and wo-
men to be interesting, must have a
little of the devil in them,s other:
Use they are apt.to be as flayorless
as bread without salt, or an Indian
pudding without a pinch Of ginger
in it. People who are uniformly
above reproach arc. always tedious.
They may abound: in the milk of
human kindness, but it is the milk
with the cream off, and heavily wat
cred besides. Nobody hates, no.
body loves them, for they have no
positive points in their mental. or
moral characters which provoke en-
nifty or attract affection. The
world speaks Of them as "good
sort Of people" but neither cares
for them living or misses them dead.
If the human race were made of
such beings there would bo no oc-
casion for. the Christian dispense
tion. 4. .There,iis not. energy enough
in them to sin deep. enough to need
10 Saviour. -...---
+ GreateE,boTes thar your Rega
lively pe1 ~ ipdisid ais do ex-
list. When We chance to range up
alongside one Of them on the com.
mon fur$pike, + ee hin y spcsd d.
lily - e6ur esys tile psfmis i've
,wosM rtth$ sqtoa to fn4pf dhssc
jolly ramps, who sihgs,' asa wills
ties, and dances. and fights his way
through the world,1 thad TO one Of
these lukeworm, cyen-paced pre-
cisions. who have no warfare to ac-
complish because they have no pro-
pensities through which temptation
can assail them. +.
Give US for friend and companion
the man who is Every human. -
Sunday Times. f,,s .asztz
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1869-08-20

It appears that the man Forbes,
who proposed to the Spanish regency
to buy Cuba, is q confidential
agent" of the Washington admins
tration, who was sent out with
Minister Sickles to perform the ar
duous service which the so castle
man reported to tho officer Of the
deck that lie was reforming. "Bo-
Tow, there - AYE, aye, sir. E"
"What is Sickles doing p "Noth-
ing, sir. +" "What is Forbes doing?"
"Hclping Sicklcs, sir - =.
A similar, confidential agent"
was sent to France, to help Minister
Washburnc do nothing. At last
accounts, Washburnc was making
himself the counterpart Of Grant At
Long Branch, by kicking up his
heels at some watering and gambl-
ing place in Germany, while the
confdsntial agent was in some other
part Of Europe, ''helping Wash
burne" to tighten the federal treas
ury az Washington. aa W. s
The plan of sending confidential
agents" to help our diplomatic
representatives in Europe do moth
ing is probably original with tho
present administration. It provides
a convenient way Of enabling those
persons disrcspectfully spoken Of by
Senator Drake as ."irant's d-d
old bar-room companions" to travel
and see the world.-Chicago Times.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1869-08-20

RoUsn ON TILE DocToR. - A
village doctor went out to visit a
patient in; . leighboring 'hamlot,,
and took with him his gun, that he
might wing any game he encounter
ed on crossing the field. A farmer
meeting him on the way, asked him
whittier he was going? rss
"To sec patient" was thean-
aSwer. .a 4arra @@~ 1854 a@m
What, then,' said the farmer; :"
do you really fear to miss him in the
ordinary way, that you take your
gun with you to make sure Of him.'
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1869-08-20
ventilatc Your Ehfldren'S
ROOLlK.

Most persons before retiring make
it duty to visit the sleeping rooms
of their children. They do so in
order to be satisfied .ha: the lights
are extinguishcd, and that no dan
ger is threatened the little ones.
But if they leave the rooms with
closed wisdows and doors. they
shut in as great an enemy as fire.
although the ravages may not be
as readily detected. Poison is
there, slow but deadly. Morning
after morning. do little children
wake, weary, fretful and oppressed.
"What can it mean? what can it
be 2" the mother cries. In despair
she has recourse to medicine. The
constitution becomes enfec cbled, and
the child grows worse. The cause,
perhaps is never traced to over
crowded rooms, without proper air,
but it is nevertheless the right one.
An intelligent mother, having
acquainted herself with the princi.
|ples of ventilation, will not retire
to her own room for the night with.
out having provided sufficiency Of
air for her children in the same
manner that She provides and regu.
lates their night covering or any
other requisite for refreshing slum.
Der. Sometimes by judiciously
lowering window, and at other
times by leaving door wide open,
this end may be attained. In many
houses the day and night nurseries
communicate. When this is the
case, the windows Of the further
room should be loft open. Even ir
severe weather, young children car
bear this arrangement if they are
not exposed to direct draft.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1869-08-20
Tue OUEsTIoS

Tue QUEsT1oN SETTLED
Hans said burly Teuton, the
other evening, to a companion, wen
will desc yomsn's rights be acknowl.
cdged?" Hans gave it up. Ivy,
ven de women elects all-der-men to
ofice!' Hans was heard shortly
after calling for 'zwci lager!' 49,.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1869-08-20

" 1t is standing rule in my
church, y said onc,clcrgyman to an
other, for the sexton to wake up
any man that he sees asleep"
- think replied the other,
that it would b. better for The sex
ton, whenever u man goes to sleep
under your preaching, to wake you
up." AZ.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1869-08-20

A YOUNG man stepped into a
bookstore and wanted to get a g
Young Mans Companion" ''Well.
- said the bookseller, ''here is my
daughter "
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1869-08-20

Ground has been broken for a
new Catholic Convent at Ottumwa.
which is to be Of brick, 6Ox9O feet,
and four stories high.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1869-08-20

A Roman ecclesiastic, in reply
to whatever question might be pro-
posed. began by saying, Il make
a distinction" A. certain cardinal
havirg invited him to dine, pro-
posed to derive some amusement
for the company from the we'll
known popularity Of his guest
Saying that he had an important
question to propose. he asked. lis
it under any circumstances, lawful
to baptisc in soup = - make .
distinction said the priest /; . Ii
you ask, is it lawful to baptise in
your Exrcllency's soup! ~ Il say
ycs--f"r there is really no difference
between i. and water @.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1869-08-20

V1riLLlABI EDWARDS, u
.sJI#A ssaIAT
Would respectfully announce that he is
prepared Is give his attention to 'a's
MAKING &sREPAIRING WAGONS,
at Cresco; lows, and all work of his trade.
NPlows constantly on hand Of the best
patterns, cheap for cash.
Agent faf ba = = lTOa lYs
BEAVER DAN BRoAD7CAsr SEEDER and
sxlcToR RpRsrtl;ar
Kirby Reapef' & Mower, and Etna
Reaper & Mower. ~ ore
D6r,Shop south !of,- tht Empire House,
CrescQu April "a, 1851 & [2SR,l
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1869-08-20
IF. MITCHELL, = :
AUUTloHTnn.

INV OAE0oN, IOWA.
Will attend and make sales Of Real OF
Personal property In any part Of The
county. 38-tf
lP
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1869-08-20
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| Under the Sun ! sI.S n.
! ~ sssTID6 yaas sosnixiB : {. ass! l
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f sFA4N1|XllvIGssMlLLr. !. 4.s."s' ~
PArEnrED OcroBIeR 2orH, 1868

PA'rENTED b OcToBER 20TH, 1868.
-5iIti aksGIL3t ga. - sNdA ff5H ala tAff
In offerinS thssaboye mill to the Farm
ing community, va ioonfdenf2y believe We
have machine that M;ll fully meet their
wants, it will separate wheat from all
Impurities more perfectly than any other.
1T is D 1 m p q, Durable, = y :
Cheap. Az proof Of Its good quali-
ties We offer, the following testimony to
which.we could add indefinitely. u r4a.=
WE THE UNDERSIGNED 6au-
~ ing thoroughly tested J. p.
Pttston's Improved fFanning Mill, on
cleaning wheat caD cordially recommend
it to all who are IN want Of q mill, as it
performs its work Of cleaning wheat more
perfectly than any other mill We have ever
seen and the attachment for separating
grass seed is worth to the farmer lin
cleaning his seed more than tho price Of
an ordiSarN lapniaS MIL Nttr0I
New-York tribune., 1869-05-06
INAUGURATION OF COY. JEWELL.


HARTFORD, May 5.-The Inauguration Of Gov.
Jewell took place to-day The weather fne and the
parade was an Imposing one and the procession marched
through tho principal streets The Governor reviewed
the troops in the Park 12 o'clock The parade closed
at o'clock and Gov. Jewell afterward delivered his
message 10 the Legislature 1t Is thorough business
document reviewing the State finances, and giving
commemorative exhibit Of the various State Institutions
lie thinks the financial condition Of the state is en-
couraging The total liability Of the State above tho
cash assets Is s807l992 reduction OF $34924 for the
year Tho increase Of taxable property In the state
during the year Is O5, nearly million more than
tie Slate debt. The prompt ratification 0f the Ilteeuh
Amendment s urged and tho increase Of The rate OF M
per cent tho passage OF laws 10 secure 10 mar
red women the control Of property, biennial occlOns
short OF the Legislature and economy are recon-
GOV William Clahin Of Massachusetts, and staff partci
inauguration ceremonies to-day, aud Wlle
here were the guests Of Gov. Jewell EX-GOys. Buckug
ham, TOuccy, English, and Hawlcy also Joined Tie pro.
cessiOn Tic display Of the finest ever witnessed
in tins city on n similar OCCASION wOthOusand military
partcipaed Al the close " the ceremonies GOV Jewell
entertained Mt his residence Gov. Cain aud stah the
State officers. and many other prominent gentlemen.
The staff Of GOV. Jewell entertained the stan Of Gov.
Claflin at tho Allyn House.
Tie senate organized this forenoon. The Hon. David
Gallup OF Paiufcld appointed President pro cD',
and Dwight Marcy Of TOlland, Clerk.
The House organized by the choice OF o, H. Platt OF
Mcrden as Speaker and John A. Tbhits OF NewLOndOn,
and j. H. Bennett 0f Hartford Clerks Both Houses
adjourned 20 participate in the inauguration parade.
Cant t. s. Sears Of the 1st Regiment, Connecticut
National Guard and reporter FOR The Post Of this city,
was thrown from his horse Just before the review tho
Park and was very seriously injured by being kicked IN
James straser of the Eew-Brain Battery, had Of
ls arms blown of by premature discharge Of Cun,
while trnga sali'Te for the Governor
New-York tribune., 1869-05-06


citation tSis evening at the COope m
1.-THE Life ard Character OF the Aposo & ~ 90 Aners
the Rev Theocald Mathew, and his Mle'o" " ','"
Gems. Imboden and Cabral of Virginia, Cen, Cen
oeknan of North Carolina, DR. De Leon OF SOutn ~ IN ~
Ina and Mr. w. C. LaDe OF Kansas, VIII ~ Ms az
Frut Growers Club at 1880 p IN, tOuay' nv 1hots
and 81 Parkplace on the suect OF 0migiauOn u 'H''
The Baptist Ladies' Home Society. met on
Tuesday evening m the church sxteenth;st, near
Eiohthaye IL was announced that $oOO0O baa aHthXX
hsn snbscrjhed reward the Home. which vii be Duns
when 500 600 shall have been OBJ amed Another meet
ING on behalf Of the Society Will be held at me
Church, on second.ay ON next "Wednesday evening.
The annual meeting Of the New, 0ik Edu.
cation Society OF the Methodist Episcopai CDteh va
held Yesterday I'm JOhns The Treasurer report
that the disbursements for the past year were sPC ~
the balance remaining hand was Nf %. ne ~ ~
loving Officers we're elected Oliver Hunt President M'
d. C. Crawford d. D. j. II. Taft W. " Cornell ana "a ~ M9 n-
Andrews Vice Presidents; A. s. Hunt ana IL b' @ 5siu
way Secretaries; DR.. r. s. Foster ID curry . r. re
C. d. Foss, John Parker, C. b. Ling, w p. mS%nSo % ornrc
Foss f. BOttoven, A. LOngacre D. Benhanl, lI.i Ou59
Judd G. c. North, Isaac Odell, 5. d. OckeTnaIsen'
Knapp. II. j. Baker, e.. @. Reynolds ana FranH A. '"0'
MauagefS
New-York tribune., 1869-05-06
MUTINK.
AMERICAN SAILORS ARRESTED FOR MURDER on
TIE HIGH SEAS.

AMERICAN SAILORS ARRESTED FOR MURDER on
TIE HIGH SEAS.
In December, 1867, the bark Java, commanded
by Capt. Charles KemptOn, left Massachusetts, on a
whaling voyage to the South Polar Sea. At the Cape
Verde Islands the Captain added nine Portuguese sailors
to his crew, and sailed for the Indian Ocean The
now under arrest say that in visiting another ship,
one Of the Portuguese was accidentally drowned,
which dispeased the captain greatly that he placed
another Of the crew. whom he chose to hold responsible
for the death OF the lost sailor in irons for s hours This
conduct, and the captains alleged refusal to furnish
good provisions and the abusive conduct Of the third
mate, p goked tho rest OF the much that they
resolved to be revenged number Of them armed them
selves with bludgeons and 1rewOod blocks caught the
third mate as no came from his quarters. and
beat him numerically on the head that
he expired in n few hours. Bates, the first
mate, attempted to protect his brother officer but
severely injured that his recovery is doubtful
The chief actors IN this dreadful tragedy James W. Rob
inson, James Canning, Benjamin Harrison, William j.
Parker Benjamin sefon and John Bruce then deserted
the ship in whaling boat, and rowed direct for
Timore, taking with them small amount OF food.
After being at six days their provisions gave out and
they had work for the three following days without
food Arriving at Timore, which belongs to the Dutch
and Portuguese they in pitiabe plight Some hos
ptable Dutch families discovered them lying shore,
gave them temporary relief purchased their boat
for 100 oupee and dispatched them TO Deli the chief city
Of the Island On their arrival there they stated they
wero shipvreckcd mariners but Portuguese Revenue
Officer doubling their yeracty persuaded them to go
20 Java ia a steamer. Having landed at Java
they arrested by order OF the American Consul and
placed In prison in sOro, q town in the bay OF
Java Here they remained for five months;
and they assert that Bruce died from i'll
treatment and exposure in damp cells. From
soro they transmitted 20 Batavia and put on board
tho Russian bark New-0reans for conveyance to New
York. the 2sh OF last November. The bark put In at
Padang, IN tho Island OF 5umatra, the men were inn
prisoned for month, while the vessel was taking In
cargo The Now.Oreans arrived at this port yesterday
having the board in good health. They were
sent 10 the Ludowst. prison pending their trial
for the murder OF tho first and third mates.
The have received excellent characters from their
captain well from the captain or officer OF the
bark New-Oreans They all young and while ad-
miting that "two Of their crowd" BILLED their mates
rofGso to dyulge the Of the murdeers They
plain Of the harsh treatment they received on board
their vessel and while in jail, and seem eager to have
their case disposed Of.