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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-07-14
Republican Convention.
FOURTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT,

Notice is hereby given to the Republican
Electors of the Fourth Congressional Dis.
trict of the State of Iowa, that Republican
Convention for the nomination of a Republic
can candidate for Representative in Congress
in said District, VIII be held mt Oskaloosa,
On Thursday the 18th day Of august,
at eleeen o'clock a. M. -.
The basis of representation in said conven
ton, will be one delegate from each comfy
in the District, with one additional delegate
for every three hundred votes, or traction
thertof Of one hundred ana fffy votes or up
election.
lise Executive Committees of the several
sc tiles are charged with the calling OF the
.A,tsssary County Conventions, for the cleo
tiua ri delegates. -s.s j =g-4E. q. > Z
Ry order Of the Republican Central Com
ullttee for said Congressional District, {4gis
,.... JOHN CONNELL. Chairman.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-07-14

than when I first met him--sight
long yearsngo. lie is now on tho
Chicago Post and doing WE'LL IA
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-07-14

e; W hittemore is still alive, and vlg-
orously at work for the candidacy to
thesSenate of the next Congress.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-07-14

The Plattsmouth Herald, Mob
says that the engineers of the B. &
M. z. r. have found that the Miss.
ouri river at that point has bed rock
bottom entirely across the river about
forty feet below tho water line
This gives good foundation for a
bridge at this point, and insures it's
being built at an early date.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-07-14

gsDABe sure to read tho advertise
ment "Greatest Work of the Age
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-07-14
The Constitution tells the following

hsh story: ~. =.
We heard of q catfish of enormous
proportions that was caught in the
river at this point, yesterday, by q
fisherman. A boy informed US that
it weighed two hundred pounds.
Upon being opened seven dogs were
discovered going through thoprocess
of mastication. .g..-.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-07-14

Up in Winpcshiel county seven
counties north of us, on the southern
border of Minnesota, an ice cave has
been discovered. The road super
visor, q few weeks ago, in working
the river road, uncarthed the mys-
terry. A mass of rock and dirt were
loosened from the hill side, when o
blast Of cold air rushed ont of the
assure, which constantly continues.
Ice is formed on the jagged points Of
rocks as tho air ripples over them =
The opening is not sufficient to admit
any one crawling in.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-07-14

Weclip from the State Register the
following, the editor Of which, is
chairman OF the committee Of
arrangements:
awe are asked by correspondent,
is it correct that every editor is
privileged toinvite few ofthe most
prominent business men Of his town
to 60 on the Editorial Excursion to
ST. Louis AS we understand it, the
Excursion will be purely EDITORIAL
Tho business mems excursion is to
follow at another date. The party
of editors will be largo enough
without drawing on other classes"
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-07-14
County Convention.

The Republicans OF Wapello county Will
meet in Convention at the Court House In
Qttumwa, on eE
Saturday, august 9Th 1870,
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-07-14

G. X. Peck Esq, yonr honored fell
low townsman, is still in the city,
stopping at the National. no is tax
ing thingsin at q glance isjolly, sirtu-
uous and highly popular among the
Iowans here. Col. Jasper A. Wall is
again 'son the boards" | believe he
draws his hash ut the Ebbitt House,
and is having a good time all round.
General J. M. Hedrick of O.tumwa
has put in another periodical "prox,"
and can be seen almost any day,
cracking jokes among his numerous
friends. How long he will remain 1
know not He cometh and gooth ST.
lently. Col. l.. d. Ingersoll, ("Link-
ensale, well and favorably known
all over Iowa, is also in tho city and
will remain about a voek. "Link"
looks, acts, and talks just about the
same as when he left here in 1867
He don't seem to grow older, and, if
anything looks younger and brisker
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-08-19
A Rare Old Town.

Some years ago Methodist minister
named-- occupied the pulpit of that de-
nomination in Hagerstown, Nd, and
throughout the Conference year took fire.
quent occasion to berate his flock In con-
sequence of these repeated attacks a goodly
number Of the brethren severed their con-
nection with the church, determined not to
return until the parson should be transferred
to some other field of labor. 1t finally be-
came known that the irrascible - was to
preach his farewell sermon, and scores who
had been scored by his caustic structures,
thinking that he would say something in
his valedictory to stone for the severity of
his language towards them, turned out to
hear. For half an hour he confined himself
to an elucidation Of his text, ard then allu-
ded to his separation from them Said he:
''There are some decent people in Hagers-
town, and some mean onea, yes, some who
are mean enough to steal the cross of Christ
for Gre-wood and sell His clothes for rags.
There arc men before me who have grown
gray in the cause of the devil whose hearts
are hard enough to build turnpike between
llagerstown and hell; and I believe that
there's just that spirit at work here that will
see the enterprise put through" An Irish
man at the rear end of the meeting house,
no doubt indignant at the parsons remarks,
bawled out: And wouldn't yc, old man,
be willing to be toll gate keeper on that
road ?"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-08-19
Them Good Old DaZe.

How I long (once in a whilc) for then
good old daze.
Them daze when thar was more fun 70,
30 cents then thar is now in 7 dollars and
half.
Them daze when man married 145 lbs
of woman, and less than lbs. (awl told
of ennything else.
How l dew long for them good old daze
when edekashun consisted in what men did
well. gro
Them daze when deacons were as austere
as boss redish, and ministers preached to
mems souls instead of their pockets.
Them daze when polytics was the excep-
ton and honasty the roole.
Them daze when lap dorgs wunt known,
and when brown bread and baked goose
made good dinner.
Them daze when man who wasn't bizzy
was watched, and when women spun yarn
to knit stockings.
How do long for the good old daze when
now and then gal baby was called Jerusha
and boy wasn't split if he was named
Jerrymier
And ye whe have the fethers and fuss of
life, who have Goldfish of wealth without
sense under yure nose, cum beneath this
tree and long for an hour with me for the
good daze when men were ashamed to be
fools'and wimmen were afraid to be firts.
N. B.-Tha used to make milk punch in
those dase that was handy to take-Josh
BILLINGS, .lr s-
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-08-19

I A Coon CHARACTER good character
us to a young man whsta frm foundation is
to the artist, who proposes to erect build
ing on it: he can build with safety, and as
all who behold it will have confidence in its
solidity, a helping hand will never be- want
ed. But let single part of this be defec-
tive, and you go on at a hazard amid doubt
ing and distrust, and ten to one it will tum-
BILE down at last, and mingle all that was
built on it in ruins, Without good char
acter, poverty is curse; with it. scarcely
an evil. All that is bright in the hope that
youth, all that is calm and blissful in the
sober scene of life, all that is soothing i'll the
vale of years, centers in and is derived from
a good character. Therefore acquire this,
as the first and most valuable good.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-08-19


The HUSBAND. Ladies' sometimes do
not value their husbands as they ought
They not unfrequently learn the value Of a
good husband for the first time by the loss
Of him. Yet the husband is the very roof
tree of the house-the corner stone of the
edi6ce-the key stone of the arch called
home He is the bread winner Of the fam
ily-its defence and it's glory-tho begin
ming and ending Of thd golden chain of life
which surrounda tits oontrolor, law giver,
and Its king. And yet we say how frail is
that life on which SO much depends. How
frail is the life of the husband and the iath-
er! When he is taken away who shall fill
his place? When he is sick, what gloomy
clouds hover over the hause When he is
dead, what darkness. weeping agony! Then
poverty, like the murderous assassin breaks
in the MISREPRESENTATION like furnishing
wolf, howls at the door Widowhood is toe
often an assocate of sayk-cloth and ashes
0rphanhood too often means desolation and
woe
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-08-19

TINE AND MoSEY.-Many people take no
care of their money till they have come
nearly to the end of it; and others do just
the same with their time. Their best DAYS
they throw away-let them run as sand
though the fingers as long as they think they
still have countless number of them to
spead ; but when they find their days flow
ing rapidly away, so that at last they have
very few left, then they will at once make
very wise use of them but unluckily, they
have by that time no notion how to do it.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-08-19
Poetry.
When You're Down.


What lepions of friends always bless us, aFl
80 When golden success lights our way;
How they smile as they softly address us,
So cordial good-humored and gay.
But oh, when the sun of prosperity
10 Has set--then how quickly they frown,
And cry out in tones of severity,
kick the man, don't yon see he is down..
What though, when you know not sorrow,
Your heart was as open as day, -r'.,
/. And your friends, when hey wanted to borro"
You'd oblige-and meier ask them to pay.
What though not a soul you e'er sighted,
AS you andered about through the town,
Your friends became very near-sighted,
And don't seem to see you whenedoWn.
When you re up you are loudly exalted,
And traders all sing out your praise,
When you're down you have greatly defaulted
And they really don't fancy your ways.
Your style was 'tip-top' when you'd money,
So sings every succor and clown,
But now tits exceedingly funny,
Things are altered because you are down.
p Oh give me the heart that forever
Is free from the worlds selfish rust,
And the soul whose high, noble endeayor
Is to raise fallen man from the dust.
And when in adversity's ocean
"A victim is likely to drown, 1895 sf ISL .ai.
All hail to the friend whose devotion, b.
Will lift up man when he's down.. -,.I +
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-08-19

A man in Norwich Ct, has whitfield with
penknife perplexing bottle puzzle. He
has taken an eight-ounce phial and set up in
its interior q perfect keg about two inches
long, with four hoops on it and both heads
in; and he has stopped the bottle with a
wooden plug. which fits perfectly tight and
is keyed inside, the keg pinned and the pin
toggled. The workmanship is excellent,
and the way it was done is a mystery.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-08-19

As we stand by the sea shore and watch
the huge tides come in, we retreat. think
ing We will be overwhelmed; soon, howev-
er, they flow back, So with the waves of
trouble in the world they threaten US, but
a firm resistance makes them break at our
feet,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-08-19


THE RICH IN His WORLDS GooD's.-It
were no bad comparison to liken mere rich
men to camels and mules, for they often
pursue their devious ways over hills and
mountains, laden with India purple. with
gems, aromas, and generous wines upon
their backs, attended, too, by long line of
servants, as a safeguard on their way
Soon, however, they come to their evening
hating place, and forthwith their precious
burdens are taken from their backs, and
they, now wearied and stripped Of their
lading and their .retinue of slaves, show
othing but livid marks Of stripes, So,
also, those who glitter in gold and purple
raiment; when the evening of life comes
rushing on them, have naught to show but
marks and wounds Of sin, impressed upon
them by the evil use of riches.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-08-19


HATS For HoRsEs.-In New York the
decoration of horses with sun bonnets is be-
ing carried this summer with an elaboration
that bids fair to convert the manufacturer of
them into separate branch of business
Bucephalus' bonnet which is in fact q hat
is made of various kinda Of cloth, is ele-
waited about an inch above the equine head,
so as to allow free passage Of air between,
and covers the. space between the animals
ears, by which appendage it is kept in its
place by means Of two holes that give lodge
mcnt to those organs. With the horses of
ton and acknowledged position in the fash
ionable world, these hats arc sometimes
very elegant and costly affairs, made Of ex-
pensive materials. and edged with pretty
fripges. .....,..
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-08-19

He has now on hand and offers to the trade
and his customers generally, the best assortment
of Imported and Domestic Liquors ever kept Tor
sale in Staunton.
All of his goods having been bought for cash s.
he has peculiar advantages over others of the
trade.
The following Imported Liquors, purchased
since the decline in Gold, are now offered far be-
low the usual price, viz:
French Brandy, Sherry, Port Wine, Rum,
Holland Gin, Stoughton and Stomach Bitlers,
McEwan's Scotch Ale, Guinness Brown Stout
Dublin Porter &C. &c.
Also on hand full supply of Old Tennessee
Whiskeys, Old Kentucky Bourbon, Baker Whls-
key, and full line of the best brands of Angus
ia and Rockbridge Whiskeys, some of which are
over two years old and of Superior quality.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-08-19

Bad thoughts are worse enemies than lions
and tigers for we can keep out Of the way
of wild beasts, but bad thoughts win their
way everywhere. The cup that is full will
hold no more; keep your hearts full Of good
thoughts that bad thoughts may find no room
to enter,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-08-19

The editor of the Marietta Register is
getting into hot water on the woman suffrage
question, and proceeds to define the position
in this highly diplomatic manner;
/. If a woman is disposed to argue With
US in favor of woman suffrage, we are in ia
vor of it also.
2. If the lady happens to be against it
we are against it likewise.
g. If it is mixed assembly of ladies, one
or more on each side, they may have that
among themselves-we holding the bonnet
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-08-19

If the spring put forth DO blossoms, in
the summer there will be no beauty, and in
the autumn no fruit. So, if your life be
triaed away without improvement, ripper
years will be contemplate and old age mis-
cradle.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-08-19
DEBT. Debt is a perfect bore. It

DEBr-Debt is a perfect bore. 1t haunts
a man from pillow to post /; lurking in his
breakfast cup, poisoning his dinner, embit-
tering his toa! How it stalks from him a
living, moving skeleton seeming to announce
bis presence by recouptinr'g his liabilities. -
How he poisons his domestic joys, by in
PRODUCING its internal "ballance" into the
calculation of madam respecting the price of
a new carpet or a new dress. How it hin.
lers dreamy plans for speculatiI99pes and
eripples resolutions tee good to be fulfilled.
At bed and board, by night Or by day, in
joy and grief, in health or in sickness, at
home or abroad, debt-grim, gaunt and
shadowy, falls as an incumbrauee. As no
presence is too sacred, no ground too holy
to deter the memory, ''bills and notes pay
able" from taking immediate possession. SO
no record is enlivening, no Renaissance
more than the debt has fallen like Janu-
airy morning, tWepty-aipe degrees below
zero,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-08-19

Large minds, like large pictures, are seen
best at distance; this is the reason, to say
nothing of envious motives, why we gener-
ally undervalue our contemporaries, and
overyate the ancients.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-08-19
Business Cards.

g MANDELBAUM, A.
-. UNDER VIRGINIA HOTEL,
is receiving his second supply of Spring and
| Summer Clothing, which will compare favorably
| with any City House " 'tas tH "
| He has entered into arran gements whereby he
receives all the late styles of Clothing and Gents
! Furnishing Goods, daily by Express. 9A ~. "
! He calls particular attention to his assortment
of light Cashmere Suits, also his supply of white,
| Brown and fancy -,7ts.-t
LINEN SUITS. r.e
| His clothing has been manufactured according
to his order and expressly for the Valley Trade,
(by which arrangement he saves the enormous
profits paid TO Northern merchants.) He guar
antees to sell at less than city prices.
His assortment of Furnishing Goods is COM
plete.
Hats He Makes - Speciality.
A fine lot of city-made Boots and Shoes on
hand, which he sells as cheap as Northern work.
Goods sold only for CASH and at small adj
vance above COST. ~
As he always announced he still recommends
every garment that is sold. a.sa
A fine assortment of Samples on hand for Or
dered work. Shirts made to order.
No trouble to show goods g
A call is solicited at the Emporium of Fashion
under the Virginia Hotel, Staunton, Va,
N.B.-Agent for the celebrated P1vor ACTION
BRAcE-a superior suspender for skirts and pants,
and an unequaled Brace for the shoulders.
jun3-tf
II ARGE AND SUPERIOR
IL Stock of Liquors.
8My Stock of Liquors is Large and Complete,
and would call the attention of those wishing
to purchase, to the
FINE "AUGUSTA," 'ROCKBRIDGE,"
"TENNESSEE-
PURE. AND OLD WHISKEY.
FRENCH, GINGER, APPLE, BLACKBERRY
.s5'..-g AND OTHER BRANDIES. .be3o
MADEIRA, sherry Port, .
Champagne and other Wines.
8 GIN, RUM, ALE, PORTER dc.
81 -+ s3a .ANGOSTURA,s Ia s5.s4l s.5
MORNING STAR AND sTOU CLIFTON
... Il. ,fo.,ss BITTERS &C. &c. l7essa lavf /
All (which will be sold on as good terms as
can be purchased anywhere. - So. IA,
ROBERT W. BURKE,
Wholesale and Retail Liquor Dealer.
u e.. 2
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-08-19

TH1NK:-Do your own thinking. Yes,
that is the idea. Think for yourself 1t is
we'll to'listen to the expressed thoughts of
others, and it is an agreeable psstime to give
expression to your thoughts. But when
alone weigh what you have heard and trav
erse Ewhat you have said. It is we'll to do
this, for it will assist in curing ypH Of false
notions, and Of graduating Improbable and
vicious ideas, and in time make you better
men and women. What you thus gain from
surroundings, you will unwittingly trans
NIT to the rising generation, and the result
will be that you will do your share in the
glorious work of elevatlpg the human fami-
w. Do your own thinking.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-08-19

Sorrows gather round great souls as
storms do around mountains; but. like
them, they break the storm and purify the
air Of the plain beneath them.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-08-19

Carlyle says: make yourself good
man, and then you may be sure there is one
the less rascal in the world"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-08-19

BERRY PUDDING Three pints of bread
crumbs, one pint of milk, two eggs. little
salt and half box of blackberries. Boil
one hour and half
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-08-19
'OHNECHOLS,s tG .isitt.. sfltN0Hut t- II. n. 3 r.
R.H.CATLETT, JEDHoTCHKIgS.
FCHOLs, BELL, CATLETT = 90. ", u
REAL ESTATE AGENTS,
s Gnrner of Court Honse Snnnre |.

STANTON, VIRGINIA..
We are now selling, and have constan, de
mand for Farming, Grazing 7Fmtea and Minero
Lands of all descriptions, Mills, &C., and we in
vite parties having such property for sale, es
pecially in the county of Augusta, and the VAL
ley of Virginia. to put the same in our hands
believing that we possess superior advantages
from OUT ceptrallacatio}p, and thorough knowl-
edge ofthe country, and our extensive business
relations, for securing purchasers
We make no charge for advertising or show
ing property, but when we find a purchaser for
it we charge a commission of five percent, to be
paid out ofthe first payment made by the pur-
chaser Nov %, 1861
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-08-19

Never be cruel to dumb animal; re-
member that it has no power to tell how
much it suffers.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-08-19

INDEL1BLE INK.-Mix thoroughly two
parts powdered acetate of copper, four parts
sal-ammoniac, one part lampblack, and
twenty parts water. Shake before using.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-08-19
Tbe Staunton Uin0ifator.
ADVERTISING RATES.

Advertisements for less tnan three month
WILDE inserted at the ra tie of One Dollar per
square of Eight Lines, or less for the first and
so centsfor each subsequent insertion. Unless
the number of insertions be marked upon the
manuscriptit will be publisheduntilforbidan and
charged accordingly. So
Obituaries Announcements ofCandidatesfo2
Office, Communications calling upon, advocas
ting oropposing candidates, and all Commun.s
cations or Notices o t personal orprivate char.
acter, or intended or calculated to promoteany
private enterprise or in terestwillb echargedfor
as advertisements.
~ Special notices 20 cents per line for ev-
eryinsertion.
rs Aliberal arrangement MADE with those
who adver tise for Three, Six or Twelve month
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-08-19

Every man who can afford it should sup
ply his boys with tools, and roolA where
they may be used and cared for. A boy
takes to tools as naturally as to green ap
pies, OF surreptitious and forbidden amuse-
ments and ten to one If he has chance
to develop his mechanical tastes aud crafty
them to their full extent, his tendencies to
vicious courses will remain uudeveloped.
Such result is enough to compensate fol
for all the expense and trouble the indul
gcpee we recommend would entail while
the chances that the early Development oil
his constructive faculties may in this me-
chanical age be the means by WHICH he may
ultimately climb to fame and fortune are moi
small,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-08-19

Carrying lump of alum in ones pocket
is recommended as swift and infallible
remedy for piles.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-08-19

The poorest boy, If he be industrious,
honest and saving, may reach the highest
honor in the land