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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-07-14

The Chillicothe (Mo.) Constitution,
publishes in its last weeks issue, a
lengthy letter from o correspondent
at Bloomfield, Iowa, in which it is
claimed that an arrangement has
been made between the Burlington
& Southwestern Railroad Company
and the Ottumwa, Chillicothe & Lex.
ington Railroad Company, to con-
solidate the two, and SO make q
continuous route to Chicago, by way
of Bloomfield and Burlington. Tho
first-named company promises to
iron and run the Ottumwa, Chilli
Gothic & Lexington road, when the
roadbed shall have been made ready
for the iron.
1t would seem as though our Chill
licothe friends have boon coquetting
with other parties, and have turned
a cold shoulder to US. This is a
matter Of their own choosing, and
We suppose that they have seen q
better opportunity offering them by
way Of Burlington, than by ottum-
wa. We arc sorry to lose their CO.
operation, if such DO the case, but
We will probably find another quarter
equally advantageous to US. %
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-07-14
John Chinanuan.

The most yexed question that now
prcsentsitself to the great Republican
party, is. the political standing OF
John Chinaman. Senator Sumner.
whom the naturalization bill was un-
der consideration, presented the fol-
lowing amendment
"And be it further enacted, That all
acts of Congress relating to natural
iza.ion DO, and tho same is hereby
amended, by striking out the word
white wherever it occurs, SO that
in naturalization there shall be no
distinction ofrace or color"
This was voted down by a majors
ty ofone vote. Among those voting
against it were Harlan and Howell,
Senators from this State. This vote
with the people of Iowa, must be
explained.
Afterwards the following amend
fncitt was adopted:
5oHAnd be it further enacted, That
decentralization laws are hereby
extended to aliens Of African nativi-
ty and to persons of African de.
scent" .sa ma wgqa3 fga
Senator Harlan voted aye on this
and Senator Howell was absent and
not voting. If we who are of the
progressive party, the party Of tho
universally Of rights, are to take up
the old offoto cry of 'America for
Americans" we shall find when too
iato.. that we have not kept pace with
orr proper mission. It may be wise
nrf .dicious, to guard properly the
cal operation of universal
), patit will never do to ignore
tiune rights and not to provide
soo eer or later for their exercise.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-07-14

by tho forced salos of specnfators. 2 ~
The Partisan Journals have rcportss
Of an immense movement of troopsin
Germany. They represent that tho
roads to tho frontier arc cncumbered
with mon and horses. Even in Ba-
den the military activity is rcmarka-
bio.
A messenger has gone to Vionna
to propose offensive and defensive
alliance between France and Austria.
Tho answer of the. latter is not yet
known. s&3 I8 EaqGAI ls-aifft
Paris, (Evening) July IL.
The journals publish the following
details Of the Prussinn movement he
received from Zines: s,zl7sr
Tho King of Prussia had several
audiences with Baron de Molhke.928C
The first Prussian corps d'nrm0
has received orders to march to the
fortresscs on the Rhine. The corps
at Cassel, Hanover, and, Elbe, and
the provinces Of Roin are to bo en-
forced Immediately. Seventy thou
sand troops are to DO on the line Of
the Rhine. s - - :. !. -. :.
An extract from q letter written
| by General Prin, Of tho eth. Rys "A
e never supposed that France!
should be so impressed in this mattel, \
but Spain cannot without shame
draw back" 49,
It is reported that the Orleans
Princes is active for the Hohenzoller
candidature. "a ~
Duke Charles and Countess Flan-
ders have urged Hohensoller to
accept. The Countess is acting un-
der the advice of Charles. s.yE-
sLATER.-The rumor is currents
here that Prince Hohenzollcrn has
withdrawn his acceptance Of the
Spanish throne. s. d ..oyi S.,
| The source Of the rumor cannot be-
discovered at this honr, and the
news should be received with caution.
/ 4eahss -Fasss ~ sss.'s4is
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-07-14

We notice an excellent editorial in
the He,okcye Of Saturday morning,
on the medical department OF the
State University. Brother Beardsly
knows whereof he writes, and some
body will learn, we think, at some.
time, to keep promises made, and
obey the expressed wishes Of those
who created them.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-07-14

A sick man in Boston, who noticed
his little daughter looking eagerly
at some fruit at his bedside, said to
her: ."You would not take them
away from your sick papa, would
your She replied hesitatingly, mo,
| wouldn't" and then colorod up and
ingenuously added, "bat, papa, toll
a story whom say So lie gave
her the fruit.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-07-14

From the intorminable amount OF
noise that is mado up about Grinnell,
Iowa, we would suppose that somo-
body is hurt. 1t is the old story OF
poor Tray found in bad company.
So it is always when man allows
his spleen to get the better of his
iudpment. .s e
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-07-14
We publish to-day, Judge Lough-

We publish to-day, Judge Lough-
ridges letter IN reference to the
charge made by his traducors in re-
gard TO tho postoflice at Oskaloosa.
Fooled in their attempt to fasten upon
Mr.. Ioughridge opposition to the
fifteenth amendment, which story
was started a year agoby the defunct
Oskaloosa Citizen, the editor of which
went to Washington after Grants
inauguration, demanding the post,
office at that place, or fight; tho
Judges enemies now turn to this
Same postoficc, and level all their
dovilish erginery to charge him with
dishonest purposes in his final ad.
justment Of it. 1t is q part of the
same plan entered into year ago,
to destroy the fair name of the Judge,
man, who has by long season
of public life maintained a character
above reproach. An cmissary OF this
same scheme was here yesterday, as
We firmly believe, and we have
thrown down the gauntlet to him,
and all others of that ilk, and we say
that we al ready to meet the Issue,
ii they can assume the roll of par OK.
celcnce morality, and support Elk
Gov. Stone as against Mr.. Tough.
ridge on that score. Lot the
battle rage, We are ready for the
onset The Oskaloosa Citizen, about
one year ago, published, from the
hand OF reporter, employed for
that purpose, carefully prepared
speech by cx-Gov. Stone, made by
him in Oskaloosa, aud immediately
thereafter, copies Of this paper wore
sent gratuitously to members of the
Legislature, and perhaps others, and
continued 70 be sent, for most OF the
time, so long rs that paper had life.
Then and there, wo believe, was
enced this fight Cor at least the
foi. aation of it was laid them upon
Judgo Loughridge. Ex-Gov. Stone
now tramps this Congressional Dis
trict in person, making speeches
mum ocrcd by, perhaps, a score
already, in this canvass, while the
man, against whom he levels his
batteries, is studiously and carefully
attending to his duties with an assid-
uity not excelled by any other men,
Der from this State. We confess that
we are mortified, we are disguised
with this attempt on the part of
Stone to ride into favor upon base
less charge against Judge Lough-
ridge, whose reputation has never
suffered by calumnies HERETOFORE
But we torbear. If the republicans
OF the Fourth District desire to ad-
minister a just and merited rebuke
to certain parties, they will sustain
their present honored representative.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-07-14

On last Friday, at Oskaloosa, a
man named Forrest, had his jaw
broken by blow from a regulation
base ball. The flesh, gums and
tissues between tho teeth were
severed. That was q foul bawl.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-07-14
From Havana.

Havana, July IL. n
The meeting Of prominent slave
owners of the western section Of
Cuba was presided over by the Cap
tain General, and he appointed q
committed 70 reports plan for the
abolition of slavery throughout the
leland. The meeting was harmonic
GUS. lg'3A Hak
An election OF deputies for Cuba
and the Spanish Cortes was ordered
and will come off before the last OF
August. u fFrB { II ssfgY IS
The Cubans in the Cumogney
District have returned to Allcgeried,
and are working on plantations.-
Arms were furnished them. by the
Government, and they arc organic
ing for protection against tho rowing
bands OF insurgents. 81 NJ a s,.
{ United States Consul Biddlo is
quite i'll with yellow fever. % sia-
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-07-14

A good story is told of the late M.
dc Balzac. Ono night, while lying
awake in bed, he saw u man enter
his room cautiously, and attempt to
pick the lock of his writing dcsk.--
The rogue was not little discomfort
cd at hearing q loud laugh from the
occupant of the bed whom he suppos-
cd asleep. "Why do you laugh 2"
asked the thief. Il am laughing, my
good fellow" said M. de Balsac, ''to
think what pains you arc taking, and
what risk you run, in hopes o. find.
ing money by night in q place where
the lawful owner cannot find any by
day."
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-07-14

Keokuk got the train load of FIVE
hundred Cinnamon on Sunday
They are goint to Chattanooga,
Tenn. Tho Constitutions locals bow
OILS didn't hanlcr after any of their
grub. Too crafty" ho says.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-07-14

In an interesting paper on War
Taxation, recently read before the
National Reform Union at Manohes-
ter, Mr.. William Stokes presented
the following suggestive table,
showing that the industry, trade,
and manufactures Of Great Britain,
are more shackled and burdened by
taxation than those of any other
nation: a& 5s{5
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-07-14

Another serious affray on the canal
works, at Keokuk. A man named
Terrence stabbed another named Nc
Cabe, probably fatally, just because
Terrence had said he was "the best
man on the works."
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-07-14
Another Lie Nailed.
From tho Progressive Republican.

From the Progressive Republican.
Gov. Stone and his organs having
failed in their efforts to induce tho
people to believe that Judge Tough
ridge voted against tho Fifteenth
Amendment, are now busily engaged
in circulating tho report that Judge
Loughridge sold tho post office at Us
kaloosa for one thousand dollars
Knowing that this report had no
better foundations than the other,
We did not think it worth our while
to waste space in contradicting it, be-
lieveing that the people Of Iowa
county have too much good sense to
be led away by any such reports. =
Gov. Stone, however, in q speech at
lama City, a few days ago, repeated
the falsehood, and stated that Mr.. L..
did not and would not dare to deny
it, although he know at tho time that
tho Oskaloosa Herald had published
card from Mr.. L. denying tho state.
ment. The story was repeated to
several citizens Of our city by Major
Meyer. Last week we received a
communication from Mr.. Loughridge
by which it win be seen that he does
deny tho charge, and that most en-
phatically. a
HoJsr OF REPRESENTATIVES, ].
Washington, d. G., Juno 28, 1870.
EDITORS REPUBLICAN Rs'f
/ understand that q charge is being
circulated in your county that / re-
ceived, or offered to receive, money
for Recommendation to appointment
as postmaster. This contest for
Congress has been an unusual one.-
1t has been prosecuted on the part Of
those who oppose me with great
deal Of industry, and, / must say, in
some cases with degree Of unfair.
ness and injustice which is much to
be regretted. So far Us am con.
cerned, / have entirely refrained
from any personal warfare on any
one, and have remained here during
the whole time, with the exception
of a few days when / was home on
q matter Of business. It is to be re-.
GREETED that a contest of this kind
cannot be carried through without
engendeiing such acrimonious per
sonal feelings. A
As to a charge that was made and
industriously circulated that / had
voted against tho Fifteenth Amend
ment, 1 exposed the falsity of that
and l think that those who circulated
it, are now ashamed oft.
As to this charge against my per
sonal character it is utterly false ana
,oithout foundation. Il tried to ar
range it 80 as to have the post Office
at Oskaloosa aid both tho Republican
papers there, and out of my efforts te
1 that end arose this report. I have
never received, nor am to receive
. farthing from any ono; nor did
ever propose to receive or take a far
thing from any ono for myself or my
benefit for accommodate to office
OF any one.
VIM. LOUGHRIDGE.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-07-14

The mans name who was stabbed
on the canal at Keokuk last Friday,
was not McCabe, but Mark Maloy.-
Terrence gave himself up. He
claims to have acted IN self-dcfence.
So says tho Constitution.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-07-14

Tho cathartics used and approved
by the physicians comprising tho
various medical associations of this
State, arc now compounded 4 and
sold under the name Of Parsons Pur-
gative Pills.
We copy the following from an
exchange, which is important ifirue:
Chronic diarrhea of long standing,
also dysentery, and MI similar COM
plants common at this season Of the
year, can be cured by tho use (inter-
nally) of Johnson's Anodyno Linf-
mcnt. We know whereof we affirm.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-07-14

1t is now conceded that Motley will
remain Minister to tho Court of st.
James. So all those papors that
were facilitating themselves upon the
succession of Wendell Phillips, will
have to pull in their horns.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-07-14

Gov. Merrill and Iowa State
House Commissioners visited tho
Capitol Building of Wisconsin, on
the 9Th inst. Gov. Fairchilds gave
them boat ride on the lake.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-07-14

A dose Of Ottumwa whisky killed
water snake, foot long. that had
scooted down a Northern Iowa
farmers throat while drinking at a
brook
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-07-14

Blanche, General Buffers daugh-
ter, and Senator Amos, of MISSISSIPPI
ri, will be married on the 21st inst,
no preventing providence.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-07-14

The Tama County Republican
Convention for appointing delegates
to the State and Congressional Con-
vention, is to be hold August 18th.
We notice that the Republican puts in
quite lick tor Rush Clark, in it's
issue Of tho 7th instant. You must
have heard or felt something drop
lately, Mr.. Republican, which ac-
counts for this change of front.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-07-14

Rumors are beginning to fill the
air about tho war between Germany
and France. Jubilations from Ger
many say that Bismark will "make
m,nce.meat of Napoleon"
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-07-14

We are in receipt of the Omaha
Daily Republican, q nine column
daily, excellent in matter and
mechanical work. With the number
OF July 10th, E. B. Taylor, ESQ.,, who
has heen for nine years it's editor,
resigns voluntarily, the chair editor
ial which he has SO ably filled, and is
succeeded by John Teosdalc, ESQ.,,
the veteran editor of the old Ohio
State Journal and tho IONA State
Register. The perusal Of the paper
containing the valedictory Of the
retiring and salutatory of the incom-
ing editor, brings to mind old re-
with us, connected with
Omaha. In July, 1854, a youth from
Ohio, seeking western home, our
wanderings led US to Council Bluffs
and Omaha. While we were there,
the company which laid out Omaha,
were making q survey and plat Of
the town, and two log houses were
in process of erection within the city
limits, and one farm house Just out
side tho boundaries of the city.
Having come from o law-abiding and
civilized society, and unaccustomed
to travelling and mingllng in border
society, we were heartily Disguised
with the terrible state of morals and
society, to a large extent, which we
then saw at the Bluffs. While there
one man deliberately and in cold
blood, shot another with whom he
had quarrel about a land claim in
Nebraska and went unwhipped of
justice, though be boldly walked the
streets Of the city, after he had COM
mitted the act; and this was but one
Of the few terrible violations of law
and order, which we were cognizant
of while there. Now, hew changed
all this. In just sixteen years, city
OF nearly, or quite, 10000 people, has
sprung up, whore we in 1854, with
difficulty crept through the tall
prairie grass, TO view in state Of
nature the foundations then being
laid OF the busy, busting, thriving
city Of To-day.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-07-14

At the Chicago Stock Yards, thcre
were sold for city consumption, last
week, ia calves, 1859 cattle, 1877
hogs, aud 2,592 sheep, and since Jan
uary last, for the same purpose, ID,
02o calves, 81 5l cattle, 1924 hogs
and 96,461 sheep.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-07-14

We notice ex-Lieut. Gov. Cue ia
writing up cx-Gov. Stone. Better at.
tend to your own little Congressional
matter, BENJAMIN Franklin G.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-07-14

Miss Carrie E. Cross was very
badly burned by the explosion of a
kerosene lamp, at Keokuk, on Satur-
day night.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-07-14

Clear Lake, in Cerro 4Gordo coun-
ty, is making an effort 10 get motor.
iety, as did the Twin and Spirit
Lakes in Northern Iowa, few years
ago. 1t was our misfortune to get
caught in terrific hail storm on tho
borders of Clear Lake, in the spring
Of 1853, and were compelled to lie
there for two or three days, during
which we had a good opportunity for
exploring. 1t is true that tho lake is
very beautiful pond, an oblong of
some three miles. Its beach is pob-
bly,, and water clear blue. At the
time we mention, some six or seven
young families Joined together, and
came from New England and squat
ted on the banks Of this pretty lake,
where they spent weeks and months
in fishing and hunting. The country
roundabout is undulating prairie as
tar as the eye can reach, and but
very little timber on tho shores Of
tho lake, and this very inferior. In
fact, timber isscarce all through that
country. We passed through that
county during the hot month Of July,
and on tho fourth of that month en-
joyed milk and ice, finding tho latter
in glen nearly one hundred feet
descent, where tho sun
never penetrated. 1t ia, or was. a
magnificent country to dry clothes
in, unless tho indians hooked them
from the line, which latter pretty
familiarity we became pretty famil-
lar with, for old Iul.pa duh tah,s
were on the steal some.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-07-14

A little boy embodied his thoughts
on theology in words, thus:al don't
see how the devil came to turn out
so whom there was no other devil to
put him up to it,"
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-07-14

There is no doubt that the dos
patches from France to this country
are under the espionage Of that great
Empire but VIC manage to keep
posted on this side of the waves,
nevertheless.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-07-14

The Hon. VIM. B. Allison is being
advocated by the Davenport GdSette,
as candidate for congressman-at-
largo. We acknowledge the eminent
fitness Of the choice made by the
Gazette, as Mr.. Allison is at this time
one of the few uery influential mem
bers of the house, but we are not o
little surprised that the Gazette
should at this time think Mr.. Allison
SO we'll qualified for congressman-at-
large, when it opposed him SO bitter
ly last autumn for senator, and sup
ported strongly the Hon. D. N.
Cooley.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-07-14

The severest thing said against
Lady Mary Wortley Montague: "Tho
only satisfaction ! have in being
woman is that / shall not be CON-
PEELED to marry one of my own SEX"
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-07-14

at 2ocloek p M, for the purpose of ..nomina-
ting candidates for County Clerk, County
Recorder and three candidates for County
supervisors; also % appoint delegates TO the
will also be taken into consideration the
propriety of changing the present basis Of
Township representation.
The Republicans of the various Townships
will meet at their usual places of holding
elections at O'Clock p. M, on Saturday. the
S0th day of July next, and chose five dele
gates Tor each Township to said County
Convention. j. III. MERRILL,
Chairman County Central Committee.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-07-14

Tho Delaware peach crop, this
season, is estimated to roach one and
a third million baskets suitable for
market. y.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-07-14
A fnnnv item Is found in the Bu,

A funny item is found in the Bur
lington Ha,okeye, and Keokuk Gate
City of Sunday, both on the qui vive
watching for train load of John
Cinnamon, coming from California,
and going to New England: We
have not heard whether they passed
through this place, though they we're
due here yesterday morning at 2
n,olocL a t-r....g. -al ...5.ss ...s. p. = Il /
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-07-14

The Head Light claims a popuia-5
ton Of 444 persons at Grand june.
ton, n city not yet a.year old.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-07-14

Admiral Dahlgren died on the
morning of July 18th, at the Wash
ington Navy Yard, of which he was
commandant.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-07-14
The CRAIG MICROSCOPE.

The CRAIG MICROSCOPE. - This
Microscope is simplifed and adapted
to popular as we'll as scientific use.-
A new optical wonderl This is tho
only instrument of high power
which requires no focal adjustment,
and therefore can be readily used by
every one, even by children. Cost
ing only two dollars and seventy-five
cents, BY mail, postpaid, it is within
the reach, of all in the community,
and should be on the table OF every
practitioner. Read advertisement
in this paper. je4dw3m.
Milkmen are happy follows. They
enjoy themselves at the watering
places all the year round.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-07-14
Iowa has 40, les children.

Robert Il. Lee contemplatcs max
ing a tour of the Northern States.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-07-14

II. Il. Havons, esq, of Springfield,
Missouri, and ono of the editors of
that sterling paper, tho Missouri
Patriot. is the probably successful
radical candidate for nomination to
congress, in tho fourth district of
Missouri. Mr.. Ravens was q few
years since, editor of tho Sigourney
NepS, OF Keokuk county, in this
State, and removed to Missouri, sell
ing out his interest in the Ne,cs TO
his brother, Hon. J. w. Havcns,
now senator from Kookuk county.
We hope that our friend of tho
Patriot may succeed. He is a sound,
earnest republican, and his consti.
tuency would have no cause to regret
their choice, should they place him
in tho halls Of the national legisla.
ture.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-07-14

Tho measles arc in Brigham
Young's family, but there are not
enough to go around, and several
dozen are left without measlc.