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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-02-03
IOWA.

The Methodist Recorder makes the
following record concerning the State
of Iowa: =
"Iowa is destined to become a
great State. During the past year
600 miles Of railroad have been con
structed within its bounds, and along
its different lines towns have sprung
up as if by magic. In the produc-
ton of corn the State stands third in
order in the aggregate amount pro
duced, per acre leads all others
From the official report of the Agri-
cultural Department, it appears that
in 1864 the State produced a total of
1851, 1873 bushels of this crop 1866,
55,29S,938; in 1867, 74,OOO,OOO; in
1868; 90,00O,00O, and this year
should the weather prove good in
ripening time, it will probably be
110,OOO,OOo or perhaps 100000
In another thing, as concerns the
production of wheat and corn, Iowa
leads all others, if we may believe
the figures of tho DcpartmentofA A girl
culture. In table showing the
average value ofthese crops to each
inhabitant, the report represents
the fact that the average in Iowa
was72-12 more than any other State,
Illinois being next. Iowa is good
State for fruit, now that her people
have learned what varieties are adap-
ted to her climate. Apples are
raised in all sections, and grapes
never tail. Pears do well, and
peaches are becoming common in
localities. In 1864 there were G3l,-
SAC fruit trees, in 1866, 1,O75, 176.-
At the present time there is nearly
double that amount. For stock rails
ing, in all branches, Iowa is particu-
larly we'll provided. In educational
advantages, and especially public
schools, Iowa has no superior, in the
States, old or young. The amount
of its permanent school fund, as ex-
hibited by the last report of the
Auditor, is 1921, 1882. The value
of public houses, at the present time,
is nearly, if not quite, S5,OOO,0OO.
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Agency City,

Our correspondent at this pace
writes us that DR.. James W. Wier,
of Corning, brother of DIR. A. R.
Wier, Of Agency, died at his house on
Thursday. January 28th, of Infama-
ton of the Bowels, and vas buried
in Agency on last Sunday, by the
Masonic Fraternity, of which he was
a member. A very large concourse
of friends and others attended the
funeral services in the Baptist Church
conducted by Rev. Mr.. Turner.
He also tells us that hogs arc sci
ling pretty rapidly at from Z to &C.,
and are bought by L. Lively Of our
city, and Fullcn & Newell, of Agency.
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FINANCIAL.

The attention of both Our National
and State Legislatures is now quite
we'll aroused upon the question OF
seeking the best mode to alleviate
what appears to be rapidly tight
ening money market.
Senator Allen of Polk County, one
of the shrewdest financiers of the
country, one who has been SO sue
cesstul, now in the prime of life the
wealthiest man in the State, has IN
troduced into the Legislature reso-
luton instructing our members of
Congress to exert themselves to in
crease the volume OF currency
Doubtless the resolution will pass.
We are certain that the depletion
of currency which has been going on
for years past, is wrong. We have
not felt it materially, until within
the past few months, but it is now
clogging the wheels of business in
the West, and must be remed;ed or
else graver and more serious injury
will soon follow. Since the reopen
ing Of active business operations in
the south, it has gradually taken its
share of CURRENCY, and the West has
had to divide with it. We are OPEN
ing up here as were a new country,
and if any Of our people will just
consider how this has always been
done heretofore, they will rccollect
that borrowed capital, has to u large
extent been used to accomplish it.
The wonderful resources Of the
West, it's susceptibility of rapid
progress, and large returns to enter
prise, makes money an object to use al
ten per cent interest. 1t is a mista
ken idea that the taxes weigh down
the country. The trouble is wo are
reducing the volume Of currency to
such an extent that we have not
enough to do the business OF the
country with. 1t is folly to contract
with the hope OF the early resump
ton Of specie payments. Resump-
ton must come gradually, and
certainly it may be much better
done in q time of financial plenty
than of financial revuls:on. We
favor change in our banking sys-
tenn that will open the whole thing
to competition and let the demand Of
currency regulate its issue. We hope
that our Congress will not adjourn
until some action be taken for relief.
The country demands it, and tho
people will hold their repre- sentatives
to strict account in this mat ter.
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ton Of railroad from SabuIa, in
Jackson county, via O'Brion county
to some point on the Missouri river
at or near Yanllton, Dakota Terrific
ry," was taken up and adopted. IA
bill fer en- act to amend Chapter LA
of the Act of the Twelfth General
Assembly, in relation to the protoc-
ton OF crops against the intrusions
OF stock" was taken up and passed.
The Capitol Appropriation Bill was
made tho Special Order for next Fri
day.
House, Feb. 1.-The special COM
mittee to invite the State Gcologist
to deliver lecture before the men,
bers on the geology of the State, re-
ported that Friday evenin. was des-
ignated as the time for the lecture to
be delivered in the Hall of the House.
The committee or Claims reported
against the claim of w. j.. Thomas
for work on the Agricultural College.
The following new bills were intro
duced: to amend Chapter 172 of the
act of the Ninth General Assembly /;
to provide guardians for inebriates
and other incapable persons ; to re-
peal Section 1924 OF the Revision of
1860, and enact a substitutes to pro-
vide for taxing the property of rail
road companies; to establish a Board
of Railroad Commissioners to
protect the citizens of State from
empiricism and to elevate the
medical profession; to repeal Section
1924 Of the Revision, and enact sub
stitute; TO define the manner of pay
ing taxes; to fix tho compensation Of
County Superintendent to change
the number and manner of electing
County Supervisors; and to amend
Section 4192 of Chapter los of the
Revision in relation to the death pen
atty in certain cases. Resolutions
were introduced and referred TO the
Committee on Federal Relations, ask
ing our Senators and Representatives
in Congress to use their influence for
law to establish the postal tele.
graph system, and also for tri-
weekly mail route from Storm Lake
to Sioux Rapids, in Buenna Vista
county, and thence to Gillett's Grove.
A resolution was referred to the Ju-
dietary Committee, asking the aboli-
ton of capital punishment. The
Senate Joint Resolution for printing
5000 copies of the Agricultural Re
port, was concurred in. The Senate
bill was passed which provides that
the mother as we'll as the father, shall
inherit from children in foe simple.
The bill for the destruction OF Canada
thistles was passcd.-Register.
The House Committee on Terrific
ries, on the 2sth, finished the bill
which they have had before them for
some time, to abolish polygamy in
Utah, and to provids for the enforce
ment Of the laws of the United
States in that Territory. It provides
that hereafter tho practice of poly
gamy shall be prohibited in the Ter
ritories by the United States. For
the enforcement Of this and other
laws of the United States In the Ter
ritory of Utah the President is au-
thorized and directed to employ suf-
ficient force of United States troops
and to raise $4,000 militia among the
citizens of Utah Territory. The bill
will be reported to the House as
soon as the committee is called upon
for the report, and the chairman Of
the committee, Mr.. Cullom, is conf
dent that it will go through the
House.-Registe'.
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Congressional.
Washington, Jan. 90.
HOUSE.


The House met for general debate,
with but few members present.
Mr. Conger submitted some remarks
in reply to Dawes attack on the ad.
ministration, and in favor Of the free
delivery of newspapers through the
mails in the counties in which they
are published.
Mr.. Williams, of Indiana, made a
speech against railroad monopolict
and in favor of government interior.
cncc in order to prevent cxtortion
in rates of transportation.
Mr. Wilkinson made a speech on
the Same subject.
Mr.. Golladay, OF Kentucky, made
speech in favor Of the doctrine set
forth in Mr.. Munger's speech, before
recess, on the Reputation of the ma
tional debt. He expressed his graft.
fication at Mr.. Voorhees, speech yes.
terday, which he declared was an
argument in favor ofrepudiation much
stronger and better Than he could
hope to make.
Mr.. Voorhees, asked him if he could
not appreciate the difference between
paying what we owe and paying
what we don't owe.
Mr.. Golladay refused 10 yield to
Mr.. Voorhees,. He proceeded to de.
clare that the gentleman from lndi.
ana, Mr.. Voorhces, and the Democrat
ic party were upon his platform, altho
they had not courage to say so in the
face of the country.
Mr.. Eldlidge said that the gentle.
man having made such a charge will
be now allowed one word.
Mr.. Golladay declined to yield
Mr.. Eldridge-1 must say that
consider the gentleman's course rath
or cowardiy.
Mr.. Voorhees, said $50 do l."
Mr.. Gollady replied, that the gen.
tleman had right to form his own
estimates Of what constituted COW
ardice, but if he desired it, there wore
other theatres on which he nigh,
show lis bravery.
After some further colloquy be
tween Mr.. Eldridgo and Golladay, the
latter concluded his speech.
Mr.. Bird followed in the speech
against reputation, and dissenting
from the views of Mr.. Munger and
Golladay.
| Mr.. Eldridge next addressed the
House in reply to the speech Of Mr.
Golladay, and defining his position in
regard to the payment of the debt
and views expressed by the Demo
cratic party on the question of cur.
rency and finance.
The discussion was carried on fol
some time longer by Messrs. Eldridgc
Voorhees,, Niblack and others.
Mr.. Cleveland addressed tho House
against reputation, and against all
attempts not to pay the debt.
On motion the House adjourned.
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The Reduction of Taxes.

In the miscellaneous multiplicity
Of views on general questions of
finance which prevail in this country
there is considerable agreement in
this That there should be a reduc
ton of taxation. The best newspa-
pers Of the country, with, we believe,
but single exception among those
OF general circulation, and the best
periodicals, have taken ground for
reduction. The position Of the Sec
rotary Of the Treasury on this point
has been clearly, Enthusiastically over
ruled by the deliberate judgement of
the thoughtful men of the nation, and
by the deliberate judgement of
intelligent people. There is no mis-
taking the popular demand in this
respect there can be no mistake as
to what the best minds of the coun-
try, almost universally, think. Mr..
Boutwell, must give up his notion of
continuing the heavy burdens of the
present for another year.
There can be no time for a general
reduction Of taxation better than the
present time. Aside from the gen.
eral argument that it is unjust
to throw the whole expense of
saving the nation and the cause Of
freedom for present and future gen
erations upon the present generation;
aside from the heavy arga-
ment that what is a heavy
burden now will be but bagatelle
hereafter, when the national wealth
and population have been largely
augmented; it cannot be denied that
trade and commerce suffer, and pros
perity is not so great as ii should be
Oh account OF our heavy taxes, Gen
cral arguments, and the particular
facts Of the situation, unite in deman-
ding reduction of the burdens of
government.
1t is to be hoped that Congress,
representing all the States and all the
people, will not permit itself in this
matter to be governed by committees
but will examine the subject in all
its bearings, aud checrlully accede TO
the demands OF the public which in
ibis instance are based Ola reason,
sense, the commercial necessities ni
the times, and prosperity and pro.
gross in the future. - Chicago Posi-.
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We hear much complaint about
verbal contracts being broken-es-
pecially in regard t, fuel. Weknow
Of parties who contracted with some
of our farmers to kecp them in wood
this winter, at certain price, but
because that article has risen in price
they refuse to keep invioIate their
word. We are in just that fx, our
self. and would lilketo know if there 10
any legal remedy, as we'll as moral ,
for this malady. Will some of our law
yers give US advice for the benefit o.
the poor who are unable to pay the
exorbitant prices for wood, much less
lawyers fees for advice?
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myself, thrown much together. We
mot daily around the same table, and
frequently wh,led away tho long
winter evenings around the same
fireplace, for we resided under tho
samo roof l very naturally learned
to love the man, and to seek his 30.
cicty. His genial nature could not
easily be resisted, and excrted a strong
influence upon all who came into his
presence. He was cmphatically a
social man in his disposition, and en-
joyed with infinite zest free and fire.
quent intercourse with his friends.---
think of all the acquaintanccs l
ever made, there were few, il any,
more companionablc than he was
He was large hearted, generous and
sympathetic, studied assiduously to
please, and never, by word or deed,
sought to injure tho feelings of any
ore, nor to say anythingin disparagc
ment of another, unless indeed his
sense of duty, sustained by his strong
probity Of character and love of the
right, seemed to demand it. As an
officer Of the late war, noLe were
Drawer, and no one was moro devoted
to his command and his country. His
ripe experience in the profession of
arms, acquired in his fatherland be-
fore bis emigration to this country,
made him very efficient, and contrib.
uted largely to the success of the
Union forces on many holly contest
ed fields. venture the opinion which
| should by no means make general
in this favored State Of ours, that un-
der no circumstances could he have
been induced to espouse the cause of
the rebellion, not even though he had
upon his emigration here taken up
his abode upon Southern soil, and
consequently been bound to the South
by all the endearing ties which clus-
ter around ones home. Ispeak thus
because ofpersonal knowledge of his
innate love of freedom and hatred of
the opposer. His cast OF mind was
such, his philanthrophy so unbound
cd, that he never appeared to better
advantage, nor was never more
aroused than when pleading the
cause Of humanity everywhere.
Gen. Matthies exercised strong
influence over the German popula,
ton of the State. Especially was
this SO in the First Congressional
District and in the counties contigu-
GUS thereto. He was highly esteemed
| know in my county by them.-
They regarded him as man of hon
esty and integrity, and hence placed
most implicit confidence in him, feel
ing that he would not lead them
astray.
As Senator, he was watchful and
prudent, diligently guarding the in.
terests Of his constituents; and while
he was afiable, kind, and through his
extreme courtesy very obliging, he
was still firm in his convictions and
stood earnestly by the right as he
saw it. His adopted State and coun-
ty owed him much which would
doubtless have been in a measure
paid, at least had he not been cut
down liz the prime of life. As hon.
ored and respected him while he
lived, so now that he is gone l gladly
bear this brief testimony to his high
character as friend, citizen, a leg.
islator and soldier.
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Legal Notices.
sHERrrFs SALE.

BY virtue of an execution to me directed
from the Clerk of the Circuit Court Of WapeI-
10 County Iowa, on a Judgment obtained In
said court on the nth day of January 1870 in
favor of VIM. Blair 4 Co., as Plaintin, and
against G. e. Hewitt as defendant, for the sum
Of four Hundred and twenty-six dollars snd
three cents and costs taxed at seventeen and
45-l0O dollars and accruing costs. have levied
upon the following real estate, taken as the
property Of said defendant TO satisfy said ex-
ecution, to.wit: Part Of lot four Sa) IN block
county and state according to the recorded
Plat Of said city. Commencing at the North
East corner of said Lot, thence west along the
north line thereof forty.four ~ feet, thence
south at right angles with said line Sixty-six
1681 feet. thence east at right angles with said
last mentioned line forty -four NJ feet, thence
feet 10 the place of beginning. And Will 0fef
the same for sale to the highest bidder for
cash in hand ON the 18th day Of February 4 d
1870 In front Of the Court House door In Of
tumwa at the hour Of O'Clock of said day
when and where due attendance will be given
by the undersigned.
Dated at Ottumwa Iowa, Jan 18th 1870,
S,A: SWIGGETT, sheriff
Wapello Co., iowa.
Oh IN ,,,nt
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Chicago Provision Market.

Chicago, Feb. 1.
Flour-I!ow grades steady, and
scarce /; prices unchanged.
Wheat-No more active, and
higher, closing at 81; No | at S7i.
Corn--Unsettled No ,, closed at
u, and seller month ranged at 52@
53, 81 sing about 81.
Oats--More active and q shade
tirmer No 2 closed at 38!W38i !;
rejected 33i.
Provisions--Quiet.
Pork-Ruled moderatively active
at decline of fully Csc, closing at
25.25@25.75 cash seller March sold
down to $500.
Lard--Dull at 15c.
Dressed Hogs-Dull and weak,
closing at 1o@10i.
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How Hard They Dlai

by despatch from New Orleans of
Jan. 10th, we find the following
groan:
"a mass meeting was called last
Saturday evening Of all who value
the welfare of State and city and
oppose the financial schemes now
pending in the legislature to increase
the burdens Of the people, and ruin
State credit, and create monopolies
to eat the substance Of the people.
The Ptcayune learns that o bill will
be introduced which contemplatcs
the issue of from three to nine mil.
lion bonds in favor Of certain banks
to indemnify them for losses incurred
in aid ofthe Confederate cause"
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Financial and Commercial
Chicago Live Stock Market.

Chicago, Feb. l.
Cattle-Dull and weak receipts
l717 sales 265 at 4a@4a for butch
ers 6!97s coop to choice; 7s@74
for extra prime.
Hogs-Dull and lower; shippers
and one packer buying; receipts
about 1000; snles only about 1900
at s.7OS9,15 for fair to good.
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SENATE.
"zcls "a

Several communications and peti
ton were presented.
Mr.. Sherman from Committee on
Finances reported without any
amendment to the bill requiring the
Secretary of the Treasury to with
hold any monies due from the United
States to defaulting State on any
account whatever.
Mr.. Cragin introduced Till to
abolish the office of surveyor of GUS
toms. 1t provides that the present
duties shall be performed by the col.
lector OF customs, and surveyors share
of forfeitures and fines to be paid in
to the United States Treasury. Re-
fcired TO Conmittee on Finance.
Mr.. Sherman presented resolutions
by Legislature Of Ohio ratifying the
18th Amendment. Referred.
Mr.. Ramsey, from the Committee
on Offices, reported back with amend
ments the bill to establish the postal
telegraph system and to incorporate a
postal telegraph company. The
company is required to provide lines
of telegraph to every city and VIII
lage where telegraph stations are
now maintained for the transmission
of messages for the public, and to all
places which have population of
three thousand inhabitants. The
person performing the duty of COM
missioner of telegraphs shall be styled
the Fourth Assistant Postmaster
General. The company may pur-
chase any existing lines Of telegraph
which may be offered to it prior to
January 1st, 1871.
The Senate then took up the Cur
rency bill. Upon the suggestion of
Mr.. Sherman, pending amendments
Of Mcssrs. Morton and Summer, were
withdrawn. Mr.. Sherman then SUBJ
mitted from the Finance Committee
amendment, which, after discussion,
was modified and recorded. 1t pro-
vides that after the expiration of six
months from the passage OF this act,
any bank located in any State, hav.
ing more than it's proportion in circu-
lation, may be removed to any State
having less than it's proportion, un-
der such rules and regulations as tho
Comptroller Of the Currency, with
the approval of the Secretary of the
Treasury may require, provided the
amount of the issue of said bonds
shall not be deducted from the
amount of new issue provided for in
this act.
The Senate adopted tho amend
ment-yeas 43; nays II.
HOUSE.
A large number of bills were intro.
duced and referred to appropriate
committees, including the following:
To admit Mississippi to representa-
ton to Congress; To authorize and
aid Kansas Pacific r r. to extend
their road to Ell Paso; to repeal the
Act of March 3, 1862, relative to ha-
beas corpus; to abolish the depart
ment Of agriculture; to provide for
the redemption Of not exceeding one
hundred million dollars in U. s.
bonds, and issuing therefore an equiv
alent in non-interest bearing notes;
fixing pay ofSenators and Represen-
tives at $4,000 a year, and reducing
mileage to 10 cents per mile from the
18th Of March; extending till LIST Of
Dec. 1872, the time tor filing claims
for additional bounties.
Mr.. Rice moved to grant belliger-
ent rights to the republic of Cuba,
which was referred to the Commit
tee on Foreign Affairs.
r.. Sayer, member elect from the
First District of Virginia, appeare !
and was sworn IN.
The House adjourned.
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lsHERIFF'S S>LE.

BY virtue Of an execution to me direeted
from the Clerk Of the Circuit Court Of Wa
ed In said Court on the Fifth day of January
1870, in favor Of James Morton Co, - Plain
TIL, and against G. r. Hewett, as Defendanty
for the sum Of four hundred and forty and
$500 dollars debt, and costs taxed at eighteen
dollars and accrufng costs, have levied upon
ty Of said defendant to satisfy said execution
to-wit: Commencing ct the North East corner
city Of Eddyvilie, running thence west along
the west side Of walnut street forty.fOur az
feet, thence South sixty-six l66) feet, thence
west side of Third street sixty.six (68) f0et to
place Of beginning, and will offer the same for
the 28th day Of February, 1870 In front Of the
Court House door in Ottumwa ut the honr OF
1o'clock of said day when and where due At
tendance will be given by the underStGned
Dated at Ottumwa, Iowa, January 18TH 1870
Is. A. Is WfGGETT, Sheriff
Wapello Co. Iowa.
Feb 4 wit
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tory, and made an argument to show
that by annexation to the United
States the commercial interest ofthat
country were susceptible of great de,
velopments.
The Chair designated new Sena.
tors, Messrs. Howell, Lewis and John
son, to fill vacancies upon the Com.
mitteo on Political Disabilities, Pen
sions. &c.
The Senate then resumed the con.
sidcration of the currency bill.