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Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1870-08-18

There ere few things in lite more
satisfactory TO their possessor than y
theory. And when the theory hap.
pens to cover o vast subject, it is as.
tonishlng TO see how many facts will
be found by the possessor OF the tho.
ory to support it. There is man
IN Worthington, w. Va, who has a
theory Of the broad kind. In a
pamphlet, printed AZ his own expense,
he describes, illustrates, and explains
his Theory OF Creation" Among
his observed facts it is recorded that
gold watch was found in West
Virginia, it is believed, at the bottom
OF a well, in blue mud, AMI among To-
Gust leaves that were partly fossil.
lized. One side of the watch is
",hickly iulaid with letters OF Gree.
ian style. The watch is OF medium
size, Of modern Improvement, having
spring in the lnlt." This is addnced
as the frs: of "somc evid.nces OF
mans existence prior to the present
creation" One more fac: about this
watch, though bad Tor the facts be-
fore mentioned, is good tor the the.
ory. as it settles the question OF antiq-
uity. "'Thc lapse OF time was so
great that not vcst,ge Of this watch
remained except the gold" Equal
" remarkable condolences serve to
develop tho "thcory," which explains
petroleum as condensed smoke, the
aurora as air heated by the ''dues' Of
polar volcanoes, earthquakes rs caused
by the combination of air, flame, and
fuel, and the American Indians as de.
scenlants OF the lost tribes Of Israel
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1870-08-18

Below, we give q portion OF let.
ter received few days ago, from q
director in relation 10 the school in
his district. 1t tells its own story
and ought to hint strongly to those
officers who never know more OF
their school than what they hear
among the current reports of the
ncighborhood.
J. r. STEWART ESQ. Co, Sapt.
Dear Sr:-Since our summer
school commenced 1 have been in to
see it three times. At my second
and third visits notice; decided i'm
provement. l find Mits Sears work
ing earnestly and faithfully, and
working greater reformation that
l had supposed possible considering
the condition of the school when she
took charge OF it. She has succeed
ed in gaining the good will of the par
rents and children also. Such re-
marks as: "Our children never learn.
ed so fast before" "The children
were never So quiet out doors as
they are this summer" and many
others OF like import, are frequently
heard from those who send children
to school.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1870-08-18

a man ruins himself, he cannot ruin
his children. They hold their place
In the commune, as peers OF all, and
when they grow up to mans estate,
they will obtained their lots, since
every three years all claims fall In,
and fresh apportionment of the land
takes place. 1t may be said Of this
unique rural system, that it has pre-
served Russia from the heavy curse
ofa pauper class.
1t is a question that agttatcs her
political circles ut this moment. A
majority, not only of the progressive
men of the notion, but Of the con-
servative element, desire to see it
thrive, and as it represents the very
root or Russia national life, they are
not likely to dcplore during this
century the cxtinguishment Of its
undcrived and original light. Only
terrible .convulsion can replace its
oral ralcs an.l unconferred privileges
with written laws aud scalbcaring
charters.
srsEs Russia. BY WIN. Hepwcrth Dix,
on, author Of ..Free America" 'Eier Ma.
jcsty's Tower" etc. New York: Harper &
Bros Chicago: Western News &C.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1870-08-18
Aaccdotc Of Ds mel Webster.

A Boston correspondent assures us
that the following one of tho many
funny anecdotes that Portsmouth,
New Hampshire, people tell OF Mr..
Webster, has not appeared IN print:
During Mr.. W.'s residence IN that
city, in his younger days, there was
furniture dealer named Judking do,
ing business in the town, who was a
very wcltinforuncd as well as ambiti-
ous man. He was patronized by Mr..
Webster, who often dropped into the
shop to order or superintend the
making "t some pieces OF furniture.
Thcso opportunities Of converslng
with a man so learned as Mr.. w.
were the delight OF Mr.. Judkins's
life; and on the removal otthe former
TO Boston, the payment OF a consid.
crablc dept duo Mr.. J. was willingly.
left for future settlement. Attempts
were made at various times to col.
lect the ,lcbt--alwavs in vain. Final.
", Mr.. Jmdkins determined to 50 20
Boston aud SEQ Mr.. Webster himself.
lIc reached the city after long and
tatiguing stagc-rido, and, making .
Sunday toilet, proceeded to the largo
house on the corner OF nigh and
Summer streets. is Mr.. Webster
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1870-08-18
Hon. Chm rlcs Ssslilsscr.

When all other chances for pleas
ant excitmemt tail in the Senate, there
is Mr.. Sumner TO fall back upon. 1t
il always in order TO attack him. II
is well that his shoulders arc broad
that he can stand good deal OF
abusing, as he has stood good deal
OF pra,sing. Mr.. Conklings late
onslaught was thought to be unncc.
essarily, if not unbecomingly bitter
and severe. Mr.. Conkiing, like some
OF his brothers Senators, is in state
OF chrome rebellion against the All.
tl,ority OF 'the distinguished Senator
from Massachusetts, He believes
him to bc opinionatei, obstinate, self
assured, and arrogant, and SO puts
his keen lance at rest, and runs q tilt
Mt him on all occasions. II all the
faults charged against Mr.. Sumner
really exist, il should in justice be
remembered that great talent, great
attainmcnts, great services. great in.
fucncc anil great fame, are apt to
nourish or engcndcr just those faults.
There is always peril to symmetry Of
character in one-idcaism, oven
though the idea be in itself broad
aud grand; there Is peril to amiabill.
~ OF temper, in constant, faithful
struggle, even for great principles;
there is peril to Christian humility in
the enthusiasm OF liberty.loving
youth, IN the respect 0! thoughtful
age, in the tunetul adulation Of poets,
and even in the blessing Of the poor
and oppressed. All these pcrils
have beet Mr.. Sumner since he first
stood forth as the splendid young
champion OF freedom, ready to seal
his devotion with his blood, as the
knight ot new chivalry, as the apos-
tie ot higher civilization. It seems
to me that such Of his political rivals
are secured against these peculiar
perils, should dcalgently with the hu
man weaknesses OF theirbr other. Mr..
Conkling is mcrcilessly scathing and
sarcastic. but bears always in his
speech too much the appearance OF
personal lll.wiil and malice afore
thought, to be thoroughly effective
III his philipp,cs. With all their
studied elegance they lack the grace
OF humor, and with all their point the
brilllancy Of genuine wit. During
the debate Of Monday night on the
Naturalization bill, after scene oI
slight confusion, he gave uttcrance ia
these playful words: Mr.. President,
the Senator from Massachusetts makes
so much noise that cannot hear the
reading ot the rule, and ! want to
hear it." Shades Of Randolph, Clay,
Corwin. Fcssendcn! what q parlia
men,ary witt,cism. There were
things SAID during that same debate
boyish, petulant, rald things, that
would have disgracel debating So
cicty in q country school.housc.-
Washington Correspondent OF New
York Tribune.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1870-08-18


WHERE EDUcArloN BEG,xs.-Edu.
cation does not commence with the
alphabet. 1t begins with mothers
look, with fathers nod OF approba-
ton, or his sign OF reproot; with SIS
ter's gentle pressure Of the hand, or
brothers noble act of forbearancc;
with handful of flowers III green
and ,laisy meadows; with q birds
nest admired but not untouched; with
pleasant walks in shady, lanes and
with thoughts directed in sweet and
kindly tones and words to nature, to
beauty, to acts of benevolence, to
deeds OF virtue, and to the source OF
all good-to God himselt.-[ Black
wood. sf
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1870-08-18

A lady of Hatfield, Hampshire
county, Massachusetts, has, by her
will, left over $500, 900 for the estab.
lishment Of college tor the higher
edacation of young woman, so as to
afford privileges equal in all respects
to those enjoyed by young men,
One.halt the bequest may be invest.
ed in buildings and grounds, and the
other haiti is to be invested as q per.
manent fund, the interest OF which is
to be used tor paying the salaries OF
teachers and procuring q library
and apparatus. The testatrix, in her
will. expresses the opinion that, by
higher and more thoroughly Chris.
tian education OF woman, their
wrongs will be redrcssed, their wages
adjusted, their weight OF influence in
reforming the evils Of society great.
ly increased, and that their power
for good as teachers, ~ writer's, as
mothers, and as members OF society,
will be intellectually enlarged.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1870-08-18
Old 'cillaC and 4.
NJ xAsK LEMON.
Old Time and I, the other night,


Old Time and I, the other night,
Had carouse together;
The wine was golden, warm aud bright
Aye! just like summer weather
Quoth l, "IIere's Christmas come again.
Aud no fArthing richcr,'
Time answered, "Ah, the old, old strain I
Iprithec pass the pitcher"
"why measure al your good in gold!
No rope Of sand is weaker;
'Tis hard 10 get. 'tis hard 70 hold
Come lad, fill up your becker
"llast thou not feuad true friends more
true,
And loving ones more lovins?'
could but say, ~ few, few.
80 keep the liquor moving"
'.IIast thou no: seen the prosp'rous knaye
Come down . precious shumper!
Ills cheats disclosed?" Il have! have!'
"welt, surely, that's bumper!'
Nay, hold awhile, I've seen the just
Find all their hopes grow DINNER"
'sThey viii hope on, and strive, and trust,
And conquer r. That's hrimmer." /"
"Tis not because to-day is dark,
No brighter days before 'em;
There's rest for every storm-tosaed bark
$50 DO II. Pass the jofum."
"Yet must own should not mind
To be little richer"
'.Labor aud wait, ssd you may End ----'
ellalloc! An empty pitcher"
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1870-08-18
Tnx CoSp,rloS OF TIE Russian

TnE CONDITION OF TIE Russian
SERYs PRIOR TO THEIR ExANcIpArIox.-
The Population of Russia is about
eighty two millions, OF which be-
tween fifty and sixty millions arc
cmancipatcd scrfs; some seven or
eight hundred Thousand, not more,
are of the noble classes, heretofore
the owners of the serfs and all the
lands; some seven to eight hundred
thousand belong to the clergy; the
remainder, some eighteen millions, is
made up Of merchants, merchanics,
professional men, etc. Under tie
old regime slaves could not own land,
but they were required to reside,
generation after generation. on the
same lands. The mobiles did not own
the slaves, but as they owned the
land TO which the slaves by law were
attached, it amounted to the same
thing. The merchants and some iew
other classes, not scrfs, could own a
small portion OF land. The absolute
power to regulate the occupation OF
the serfs and to grant or refuse his
claim to redeem himself was vested
in the landowner Many serts were
thus controlled who had risen to a
respectable station as merchants or
mechanics
The following authentic aneclote
has been told OF Count Schcramc-
tlcff, the richest nobleman in Russal,
who owned the land upon which
four hundred thousand scrts were
employed, and who is still engaged
in immense enterprises throughout
the entire dominion OF lsussla-man.
ufacturing, mining, and agricultur al
operations. 1t is said that by the de-
cree OF tho emperor he had to part
with at least one million acres of
land, to furnish homesteads for his
four hundred thousand seris This
rich nobleman, being very fond Of
oysters, and desiring to give a grand
dinner IN st. Petersburg on one &C.
casion when this luxury could not be
had from the ordinary sources of
supply, made it known that any serf
OF his who should supply him with a
certain quantity OF oysters for this
feast, should have his freedom. Now,
it frequently happened that amongst
the serfs there were some who were
permitted TO leave the estates and
enter into various pursuits in life;
some even attaining to high posi-.
ton in professional aud mercantile
pursuits, but still dependent rs serfs
upon the land to which they were
attached, and deprived Of all the
privileges OF freedom-even OF the few
accorded to such members Of the
mercantile and mechanical classes a.
had never been serfs. Count Scher.
ametieff owned serf who had be-
come eminent as merchant in st.
Petersburg. This man had frequent
ly offered any price tor his freedom,
but hitherto had been unable to OBJ.
tain it. lie now saw his opportuni.
", and with great tact and energy
secured the required supply for his
masters table, and thus purchased
his own freedom. The name Of the
entranchlscd serf is Smourotf, and he
is worth six millions of dollars
From The Emperor Alexander, IN II.
.4xyxst number Of Lippincott's Maya
zine.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1870-08-18

The Educational column which has
Jagged IN the rear for some weeks,
will now continue again. We be-
speak for 1t the aid OF the teachers OF
the county. Directors, also, and all
having anything by way Of ad.loni-
ton, suggestion or news, are invited
to communicate freely. There is no
good reason why any column OF the
RErrBLlcAs can do more good than
this one. So send III your items and
assist
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1870-08-18

The Little Kingdom that Napoleon Hunssrs
tnr.

The kingdom Of Belgium contains
a little more than III 900 square miles
upon each one OF which dwell an av.
erage OF ABB persons, making it the
most dcnsely populated country in
Europe. Its army numbers about
1900 men, and halt \ dozen vessels
comprise it's navy. The prevailing
religion IS the Roman Catholic. and
the French language is generally
spoken. After q long subjection to
Spain and Austria, and forced sub.
mission to France under the first Ma.
poleon, Belgium was united to lIol.
land in 1915. Tine connection was
very unpleasant, however, and in
1880 the Bclgians revoltcd. Three
years later their independence was
guaranteed. and q king furnished
them in the person OF Leopold, Of
SAKE Cobarg' the bcreaved husband
OF the Princess Charlotte. of Eng
land. lie was sagacious monarch
and, though a Protestant, was popn
lar among his Catholic subjects. IL
married daughter Of Louis Philippe
Of France, and died about FIVE years
ago, leaving his eldest son King in
steal. His daughter is the unhappy
widow OF Maximilian, OF Austria
Napoloon's puppet IN the invasion q
Mexico. Tho late King Leopold
was tho favoritc uncle Of Queen Vic
toria, and hence family sympathie.
combine with political necessities II
making Great Britain exceedingly so
licitous tor tho welfare Of Belgium
Should Napoleon pounce upon tn.
kingdom, either he or Prussia woult
swallow up Holland, and the tree
dom Of England in the northern sea-
beseriously menaced. 1t France il
tlesirous Of q second Waterloo, sh,
can seek it in no place more accepta
BILE TO heropp ,nents than on The sol
where the first was fought.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1870-08-18

The latest inventi On for use in the
school.room is, programme Clock,
50 arranged as 10 announce all the
exercises OF the school, no matter
how irregularly they may come. II
is entirely reliable, relieving the
teacher from all care in watching the
time tor changing exercises. and re-
duccs their order to perfect sys-
tenn.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1870-08-18

Docs your officiating clergy
man preach the gospel, and is his con.
versati3n and carriage consistent
herewith. was a circular from a
birhop TO church warden OF his d.
ocease. A veteran near by replied.
.Ho breaches the gospel, but does
not keep . carriage"
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1870-08-18

DELINQUENT TAX NOTICE.
NOTICE is hereby given to the resident
~ tax payers Of Tsma County that the
delinquent taxss II 1869, and previous years,
was, ON the eighteenth day Of May, 1870, put
iuto the hands Of J. r. McClaskey, (my le-
gally appointed Deputy, for collection -
the Jaw directs.
TnEo. ScmAEfFER.
zl,tf Treasurer Tsma Co., Iosa.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1870-08-18

Silence is the most powerful, de.
tensive weapon IN the world. tive
could but uudcrsta"l the force OF
this truth, how many hasty answers
woul be saved, and how nany hearts
which now turn from us with sorrow,
would warm towards us in love.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1870-08-18
BOOT & SHOE SHOP.
F JUNXER.

DllAs opened his shop. one doos
south. 81 Armstrong; Drug Stors, for the
purpose Of manufacturing fnots, Shoes and
Gaiiers to order, In the latest ssyles ~
work warranted, and prices 10 suit the tauea.
Ladies, and Gents Caters m.ie to sr1ar.
Thankful for past favors and hopes
continuance OF the same. Remember the
place ct the sign Of the Big Boot,
gsledo, March 25th, 1865. vsnlsly.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1870-08-18

A Western writer's says as much
attention was paid to improve corn
as is given to grapes, 10O,OOO,OOO
bushels might be added to the annu-
al crop.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1870-08-18
:'3hhEGURRC' COLUMN. IL #.
J..R. STEWART

This column is placed entirely at the dis
posal Of the Teachers of Tama County, to be
conducted in such uanner and by such per>
sons as they may designate.-(ED. RErUD-
LICAx,
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1870-08-18
BANKING

BANKING
Tama County Bank.
,. q. WARREN. Banker.
AND DEALER IN
NEW YORK + CHICAGO EXCHANGE
Special and prompt attention given to
collection. Drafts ou the principal Cities
Of Europe for sale.
PASSAGE TICKETS to and from the
Old Countries.
Office in St.ller's building, Tama City,
Iowa v3n5tf
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1870-08-18

WI c. Walters, Dealer in
w. Groceries, Flour and
feed, Toledo, Iowa. ~. Goods
delivered, inside the corpo-
ratisa free of charge. 2Stf.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1870-08-18

President Black, cf the State Uni
vcrs,,y. has resigned, and the Board
of Regents has been called to meet
soon TO consider the matter of filling
his place.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1870-08-18
PHOTOGRAPHIC.
7 S. MOORE,

4 S. MOORE,
Says to his Old. and New Customers,
THAT HE H.aS RENOVED
To his New Suite Of Rooms, In the first build>
ing South Of Armstrong; Drug Store, where
he possesses the best facilities in central
Iowa for performing first. class work. Give
him . call, for he guarantees satisfaction
with moderate prices. lv3R25tf
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1870-08-18

One California sheep ranch in
cludcs 200, 900 acres.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1870-08-18
HOTELS.
PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE!
Samuel DeFrance,
PROPRIETOR,

TOLEDO. Iowa.
This House has been remoieled, reitted
aud newly furnished, and it is now open for
the entertainment Of the travelling public
1t gives better fare and for less money than
any other house west Of the Mississippi. I
employ only accommodating servants for
waiting upon my guests. The Stabiing &C.
commodations are complete. v3n2Otf
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1870-08-18
j ID HEYWOOD'S
P il OF o G R A PHI
STUDIO.
OVER THE POSTOFFICE
R.AA3A @0RHo 4sAe
REDUCED PRICES

REDUCED PRICES
In Photographs, Ambrotypes, Ferrotypes,
frames, SC. Photographs, per doz.. $3.50,
per ! doz., $3.50 Ambroty pes from SO cents
10 S.; Ferrotypes two for 50 cents; all for
cash only.
HEYWOOD k MARTINS
Celebrated Negative and Ambrotype Colo
dian. (ul7tf
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1870-08-18
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DENTISTS
Teeth Extracted Without Pain.
0y Or. 6. E.. vEHER,

YD day. Have given it in hun
dreds Of cases. 1t is perfectly safe, is pleas
ant to breathe, leaves no bad effects, every
body likes it, and in almost every instance
the teeth are drawn while the patient is
entirely unconscious.
Particular attention given to filling teeth.
Also, 10 regulating childreA's teeth. We
have'a large and very superior assortment
Of Artificial teeth, which We are prepared
to put up in the very best manner. Parties
ular attention paid to selecting and srrang.
ing SO as to give them natural and lite.
like appearance in the mouth.
nS Office over Nj. LET'S Store.
Tama City, Iowa. March, 863. v3n9,f
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1870-08-18

Advertise in the REPUBLICAN,.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1870-08-18

The Oallor's Wedding.
.Winds, blow safe, and winds, blow strong,
Watt my sailor boy over the sea:
Haste, O Time I! nor let 1t be long
Haste the wedding Of Jamie and me-"
'Swift, glad day, and swim, sweet night,
Fly DER my maiden beyond the sea:
Flowers, bloom gay, end flowers, bloom
bright
Boom for the wedding Of jamie ana me-
Suns come up and suns 60 down
Low il the sailor boy under tho sea:
Maiden, thy kne:l 10 heard in the town
God speed the wedding Of Jamie and thee'
A. Il. PILLsBURY.
.-lFrom the April number Of LiPpincotts
Magazine. - ses =. a4aw evv # k-N'vl
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1870-08-18

Editor
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1870-12-29

CHRISTMAS TREE.-This affair, under the manage
ment of Messrs. Wallace, Kingsley and Rothwel, at
Good Templar Hall, on Christmas Eve, was COM
plete success so far as we learn. Mr.. Kingsley
personated kris Kringe," with Messrs Wallace and
Baldwin for his ieutenants, while Miss Mary Harley
and Miss Jennie Holman conveyed the presents from
the hand of 'Old Kris" to those of the messengers
or delivered them in person to the owners, as the
names were called by His Majesty. Everything was
arranged in excellent manner the tree was large and
set upon staging sufficiently high to be fully within
the view of all; the room was well lighted and COM
ortably warm; and the arrangement for distributing
the presents was perfect that is things so seemed to
u.s. we having reached the Hall too late to obtain
seat and were compelled to take observations from
STANDPOINT near the entrance door. We were told
that the number of presents received for distribution
at the hour appointed in excess OF the ancipa.
tons OF the Committee, and up to the hour at
which we visited the Hall presents were still coming
in. The tree was loaded down with every coneeiva-
BILE article that could be deemed appropriate, from
the musk-scented missive of some chicken hearted
swain to veritable steam engine. The mischievous.
the mirthfu the sentimental the grave and the gay
had all imposed the distribution of their offerings
upon Kris Kringle, and many were the hits made at
eccentricites of nature and individual characterize
cs-sometimes by the address and again by the char
acter of the article One present bearing the address
OF well known citizen. was huge pick andle typ.
'cal OF strength and symmetry and suggestive OF the
donors appreciation OF the appropriate and useful
another was package OF broken furniture accompa-
MED by bottle of 1.-The Bloom of Youth" which
was addressed to bachelor Of social habits and mat
rimonial inclnations of growing vigor and quite
IN excess of his mature appearance-the first sug.
gestlve OF the crushing result OF too vigorous zeal
while the latter was wanton satire upon an unhap-
py condition OF natural results. But il was q good
joke, and so received Take bean - was under.
stood and appreciated by class who are always up
To nun on any occasion. Although this ceremony was
moro particularly intended for the young people IL
was as fully participated in and enjoyed by their eld
ers OF all ages. Altogether il a merry time for
which the originators and managers have no doubt
received the thanks OF all present.