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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-08-04
From Polk Township.

The Republicans of our Township
met in Convention to-day ct 4 o'cl'k,
p. m, to elect delegates to the County
Conven ton, to be held at Qttumwa,
on August 9Th, and organized by
calling ]. C. CALVIN to the Chair, and
81. Garfield, Sec'y. ''
The Stone clique was represented
in the Convention by the editor Of
Abba Union, with his Documents
He wanted to learn US how to talk
Stone and vote Stone, but we couldn't
see it.
After considerable discussion, the
following gentlemen were chosen as
delegates; Jacob Siberel, Il. Garfield,
L. 6. Bargreen, Clark Garfield, J. G.
Calvin.
J. CALVIN. Il. GARFIELD,
President. Secretary.
July 3Oth, 1870. III e
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The Convention.

ihe republicans of Wapello
county win meet an convention, st
the Court House, in this city, Satur-
day next, August 9th, at 2 o'clock p.
~. to eloctdelegates to the State and
Congressional Conventions, and to
nominate candidates for Clerk, Re-
corder, Surveyor and three Super
visors. s.. .H
The convention will nominate dele.
gates TO the State Convention
instructed TO vote for the re-nomina.
ton Of our honored fellow citizen,
Hon. f. II. Stiles, for Reporter of the
Supreme Court, who has filled that
position with such marked credit, and
general acceptance, as to be spon-
tancous candidate of the bar and
people of Iowa, without man to
oppose his denomination. lie will
be named by reclamation. ntl
Tho delegates to the Congressional
Convention will be instructed unani-
mousIy (or nearly SOY to vote, first,
last and all the time, for the return
% our present able. and honest, but
ionliy maligned member Of Congress,
Judge VIM. Loughridge, who will,
without any reasonable doubt, be re-
dominated on the first ballot. vta
For County Clerk, the only name
which viii be presented. will be that
OF Lee NJ. Cooley, the present incum-
bent who has filled the Office for six
years with-snch care, skill and fdeli-
1, rs to extort, from the depocrats
even, words OF we'll mcrited approba-
ton, as an officer above reproach.
Danl w. Tower esq, will be
sgain Il candidate for Recorder, and
what we say of q odiey, may be just
iy applied to Tower.
They were both gallant soldiers in
che war Tor the preservation OF the
Gnioa, the former leaving leg on
the battlefield of Vicksburg, and tho
latter one at Jackson.
These claims, together with their
universally admitted fitness and CO.
pacitv for the offices which they now
ell, render their denomination and re-
election by q grateful and patriotic
people, q foregone conclusion.
For County Surveyor, we have
heard no name as yet suggested, but
have been informed that Hon. Peter
KNOX, Capt. Henry Garfield and Ja-
cob Siberel esq, will be urged by their
respective friends for Supervisors.
1t will be borne in mind that the
last Legislature reduced the number
of Supervisors to three, and it is high
ly important that we should select our
best men.
And now let us have q full and har-
monious convention, and as usual, q
glorious victory, at the approaching
county convention.
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The Excursion.
BARNUM s HOTEL, !
Wednesday, July q, 1870. T

DAhNUM HOTEL,
Wednesday, July q, 1870.
DEAR COURIER
We are nearly ready
to give up. Such grand successive
ovative time as wo have had, would
upset the equilibrium OF almost any
one even less excitable in composition
than we are. lie
From thetim ofleaying Ottumwa
to this moment, we have been feasted,
lionized, aud caressed by our Missouri
sister, that we can scarcely be able
to relish our common home grub,
upon returning. Every house along
the whole line other displayed flags
or waved white pennons as wc glided
by; every village, every town, every
city, and every human being seemed
to be burning up with enthusiasm.
They call us brothers and sisters who
have met after prodigal arrangement,
and greet us with the warmest graf.
itude. The frigids have come to
court the torrids, and whatever Of
cold reserve there may have been
heretofore the genial glow of friend
ship which has been shed upon us
has melted it into one common cur
rent of peace and good will.
The citizens of St Louis have
treated us magnifcently. Nothing
could be done, more than has already
come forth and is yet in store. The
first class hotels have been opened TO
our reception, and this morning a
grand boat-ride up and down tho
river, throc Or four brass bands,
tables grooming with finc cakes, wines,
ice-cream, lemonade, otc.. hearty
greetings, pleasant sociabilities,
speaking, a yisis to tho iron furnaces,
to witness q run Of that metal into
pigs, and kindly feeling pcrvading
all, were the accomplishments of this
enjoyable navigation trip.
l cannot mako up my mind to the
opinion that all this cordiality is at
fected from an anticipated pecuniary
return, on the contrary, believe that
the real sympathies and heartfelt
copgratulation of these people are
the motors for this muniiiccnec. 1t is
true, they want to secure our iowa
trade-that's natural, and they
should have it, because it is really
the natural point TO receive our
abundance of products, or else why
does the great river wash both our
shores and why has the new belt Of
iron that grapples US both, been
forged to it's completion?
Here, today, in market are all
the tropical fruits, and | am just now
enjoying delicious inch and-a-half
diametered pcach---one cent apiece !;
thore, just acroes the street, lies in
luxurious abundance oranges, lemons.
bananas Gone cent apiece water
and muskmelons, at least ten inches
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HIGHLAND.-From Minor Kirkpat-

HIGHLAND.-From Minor Kirkpat-
rick of Highland township, who was
in to-day, we learn that they had .
splendid rain in that section yester-
day evening, and that Minor and SAN
ford kirkpatrick, John G. Whipple,
VIM. I. Handy and VIM. Evans, all
Loughridgc men, are the delegates
from that precinct to the county
convention.
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Dahlonega.

Tho Township Convention for
Dahlonega Township, on last Satur-
day nominated the following dele.
gates to the County convention,
to-wit: Captain W. II. Kitterman,
DR.. B. W. Searle, J. w. Hedrick,
Reader Fish and J. G. McClung.
They are unanimous for Loughridge.
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County Convention,

Vie Republicans of Wapcllo county Will
sutct la t"nyentien at the Court House in
bttumwa, on, r.-., 81 r,rs - nj.
Saturday Iagust 9Th 1870,
at O'Clock p. M, for the purpose of nomina-
ting candidates for County Ulerk, County
a asn n ret
state aud Congressional Conventions. There
viii also be taken into, consideration the
propr!ety of changing the present basis of
Township representation. e-tR71gs 500
The Republicans of the various Townships
will meet Mt their usual places of holding
elections at to'ctock p. M, on Saturday the
SAth day of July next and chose i've dele
gates FOR each Township to said County
Convention. 80. f, j. H. MERRILL,
Chairman County Central Committee.
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Misunderstanding the fearful
storm ofthunder and lightning which
prevailed yesterday evening, a stack
ofhay. belonging to Luther Carpen-
terri miles north OF here, vas struck
by Lightning and totally consumed,
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Republican Convention.
FOURTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT,

Notice is hereby given TO the Republican
Electors of the Fourth Congressional Dis
trlct of the state OF iowa, that Republican
Convention tcr Tie nomination of Republi.
can candidate for Representative In Congress
in said District, will be held at Oskaloosa,
On Thursday the 1874 day Of August,
at eleccn O'Clock a. M.
Thc basis of representation in said conyen
tion. will be one delegate from each comfy
in the District, with one additional delegate
for every three hundred votes. or traction
thereof of one hundred and fifty votes or up-
Wald, east Tor Coy. samuel Merrill, at the last
election. ~
Tire Executive Committees Of the several
counties are charged with the callina Of the
necessary county Conventions, for the cleo.
ton ni delegates,
liy order on The Republican central COM
mtti"r tor said Suugressional District,
3oHN CONNELI., CHAIRMAN.
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We make the following extract
from the speech of Hon. e. II. stiles
at the st. Louis Banquet.

from the speech of Hon. e. II. stiles
at the st. Louis Banquet.
Tho Mayor of St. Louis, he said,
had spoken Of Iowa as the prodigal
son ;he would say for the people of
Iowa here today that the tatted calf
had been killed. The liberality with
which they had been treated would
not only be remembered by the citi-
zens Of Iowa but would be carried by
them to their homes, and constitu-
ents SO to speak. 1t would be told
by the delegation TO them by word
Of mouth, and through tho press.
This meeting, he considered, would
be Of mutual benefit to the pooplc of
Missouri as well as those of Iowa.
Great credit was due to the North
Missouri railroad for the completion
oftheir enterprise. Ho concluded his
remarks in these words: | desire TO
say that from tho bottom ofour hearts
we thank the people ofSt. Louis, we
thank you for your generosity /; and
wo hope that the acquaintance that
has been renewed viii DO continued.
We hope that the obstacles that ex-
listed, with the old acquaintance be-
ing removed we shall 60 on, hand in
hand together, in tho march of prog
ress, until the very highest pinnacle
until the very climax OF greatness
has been reached.
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The Reduction of Taxes

The Internal taxes which we shall be wholly
relieved from y RssSSsT n fAx ere as llows
l.. On carriages of every description, IS to $40
8. On billiard tables, $40 each.
I. On silver plate of all kinds, S cents per
6. On gold plate 50 cents per pound.
I. on boats, barges and flats, IS and $40 each.
8. On gross receipts, including those Of rail-
vessels, and stages, ~ per cent OF receipts.
9. On gross receipts OF telegraph companies.
ferries bridges. and turnpikes,s per cent 81
10. On retail dealers Qicense taxi, 10 each.
"A. On wholesale dealers, or those whose
ssies exceed sH ysa1 So q. each, and q cd.
THESE taxes on sales are all repealed, except
ssfs5ds i,gao and ana tSDsSeo wit,
i, DO 81 capital above 5000. A ~ eS''s
ID. On brokers (licensel, $50 each.
IA. Hotel-keepers Qicensel $40 to, $500 EACH
IS. Auctioneeis and peddiers picenss), 90 to
il. Claim agents. insurance agents. rea, az.
tate agents, patent right dealers, and convey.
il. Manufacturers (license), SO each.
Is. Pr0prietors of theatres, museums. ciI-
cusses, and concert halls. slO0 each.
10, Proprietors Of gift enterprises. $50 each.
,,: e; Lsw y physicians' architects and
q. cofse ana spice grinders, $40 EACH
e. Express carriers and agents, $40 each.
%. Miners. assayers. plumbers, photograph.
ers, apothecariea, butchers, and clearinghouse
All others now chargable with license tax of
any kind. except dealers inspirits and tobac.
Ii. On canned and preserved fish (now paid
by stampl cent per pound.
Is. On bills and receipts, to any amount,
500 (now paid by stamp. Q cents and 5 cents
All other stamp taxes are continued in
%. On legacies and SUGGESTIONS, 81 to 80 on
% dsSssd
TAXES REDUCED.
q. On incomes exceeding 10O0o for the
years commencing january I, 1870, and Janu-
The exemptions are. in addition to $1,000, all
taxes and interest paid during the year. Losses
and bad debts, rent or repairs on dwelling
houses. and amount paid for labor TO cultiyAte
land, or 70 conduct any, other business from
q. On dividends Of ali corporations, for the
year 1871, including banks, railroad c0mpan.
les, tnsura1ce companies, canal and turnpike
companies trust companies and savings In
This tax TO 6e paid by the companies, who
may deduct Il indisbursing their dividends,
to the individual holders.
such ID 2 complete view OF the exemptions
and reductions OF taxes under the internal
70 s, syste% The Whole cop:titusss long
burdens upon industry and enterprise, and
q tho Treasury can now spare the revenue
they have been yielding, they win 20 intoef.
1ect not an hour too soon. s..'5
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Agency City.

Agency City sends Hon. G. Dud-
ley, A. L. Chamberlain, DR.. J. G.
johnson, NJ. G. Reynolds and Ash.
ford Nc Coy to the county conven.
ton, all for Loughridpe.
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TUESDAY Noon, June 7th, 1870.

TUESDAY Noon, June 7th, 1870.
My Dear Stricken One.-Under the
influence Of an opiate, ! slept several
hours last night, but woke at 3 this
morning. and now ut nearly AIT
the Office l commence this note.
~ sent for the pastor and had
charges prepared against me without
involving You or your name, surrea-
dered my license and resigned oil
Official relations to the church, and
last night the church wss vind!cated
and its authority and Discipline fully
enforced, by my expulsion, on my
own confession,-to-day shall re-
unite with the church.
** l shall send with this, all the
money | can possibly spare, that you
may not start entirely destitute,
| cannot now urge you to stay here,
| cannot stay here myself, but do not
lose sight Of me, nor bury yourself
from my sight, shall probably 60
to Chicago to-day or tomorrow,
HAOu0UAy w 00sAAVIua8 III y low O0y D.
All l have heretofore said, I now
repeat to you and would add . thou-
sand things, but time docs not per
NIT. Please do not upbrald me in
your heart, and do cherish ~ much
love for me o. you can. Keep the
books and little presents gave you
and l will always keep what you
gave me as csrefally as I can. I wish
| had some book you loved and had
not read. 10
Now my most precious friend, let
me hear from you, and give me some
assurance Of the things which you
know | so much tOish, and % herein
indicated, and ease, in some slight do
gree, this aching heart Of mine. I
trust we shall see each other again.
That face and voice 90 dcar to me,
will never be forgotten 10 time nor
In the depth Of Etern,ty. And now
goodbye, l cannot think hvr ray for
ever. 1t may, but Goodbye. Ena
Your most sincerely, 6 :
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Blakesburg.

The following are the delegates
from Blakesburg, Adams Township
Page White, Capt. D. L. Hardy,
L.W. Garrison, Danl Jay, and b. F.
Pratt. 3D.
They are instructed for Lough-
ridge.
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TELEGRAPHIC.
From Europe. ] !

7 = nla q E4sA
War news this morning Is greand unim.
Ylihouta word from tie rival sffniss "a the
has been ordered at the EnSiisIa dock ~.
The Impression prevails here tfnt the arr
veal 1s sst
to Paris. flag a S5x - n -
of assr
mishing becorning more feequent, thouah -
tar 1t has been Of an insignificant character.
~, gr.,,,,.. Paris. Alg.2-Evenins. q
Oficial dispatches nom Metz ANNOUNCE that,
to-day at o'clock the kTsnoh had > ssss0us
The French army took the o1ensiye, cEpssed
the frontier and invaded theterrit0y Of krue.
s,n ~ spite 81 } the num1e AM postion o. ne
Client 70 carry the heights which oyerlooksd
saarbfuck. and our arr llery, were n0tSiow o
were very slight. The en s connSss mn.
ced at Il O'Clock and ended 81 ]. 3 q, 0'.s- {.
The Emperor assisted m the operations. ant
everywhere, rex eiyed on the iirst lfield ofiaa-
tie his baptism of fire. His presence OF mind
anS = rS SsHsas WORTHY re
Metz at io'clock thus afterA9sa., | II4II
presence through0ut Germany Of an unwaver.s
Italy IL conceutretiug troops onthe Roman
Dernonstratiys evidence hourly eOcsnuAass
IN sy sbs q M spSss'Sslt 9s nssS se
deep concern In France. It Is estimated ehAt
the Prussiat, arm now on the frontier nSslss
A correspondent Of the independent Bsiss,
In writing from Metx, assefts that the nrpk
great battle will be fought On Aatnrdsy, OK
s III %nSe nsss 81 Se 9I Ssse$
This " sure"
H la 81, Indignantly! Ign rspudl.te. We d.s.ss.
advantage Of the war in Europe, TO Invade the
IGI5N9HM Ma encS, Aug 2-1Ok.m.J /
King William arrived this morning
with several members OF his sta6.---
His Majesty received highly satisfac.t
tory reports from the army corps on
the French frontier, ~ sld IS, Sys5t1 {. NV y5
The Herald cable special from
Florence, Of the "a lust, ssays Tint
the Italian General will enter Rome
as soon as the French army. wigh.
draws on plea of protection. Kan
senior, papal Minister Of War is pre-:
pairing a camp Of observation ia TIA
province Of Oiterdo. frn IL 4s4Jl,s7
sA'1 : : v Now York, Aug. g. .
The Ministerial Council ahaS .bee
debating the note recently. received
from Washington i'd regard 70 Cubs
in which the u nitcd States dem&Ads
among other things Indemnity for
Americen citizens being illegally ex-
PEELED fromsths lslssS.YnETp M
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to fail me. Without knowing where
you are, venture to write to Neva-
do. have only wanted to know
where you are. I don't know Mrs.
and cannot correspond with
her l1Aout its becoming known. !
wish yoSwosld write me, and direct
ontsids SNsploPeto Doctor G, ,anlsss
You can c4atrive to send. il to NY own
hAnds. When you need money lot
ne know. +* Dst till death.
III M3oprs "A ever.
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Lougbridge, Stone, G.innelI, Clark.
ard other missionaries are preaching
tire gospel to the heathens of Tama
county.
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MajorE.B. Woodward, Of Charlton,
one of lowa's best men, will be a
candidate Tor Clerk of the Supreme
Court.
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LEAvENwoRTH, KAN.

DEAR COURIER Letting off breaks on
the splendid train of four Pullman Palace
and four first-clsss cars, at the depot, foot
of B!ddle street, st. Louis. yesterday after
noon, at 3 o'clock, we steamed gaily out
along the fifteen mile wharf Of that not 10
city, the recading blocks Of houses glim-
ering in our visions Till the rich green
verdure Of Unframed nature woed us to
her enchanting aisles down which we
glided 10 tho banks of The muddy Mis-
souri,, ut ST. Charles, where tho train was
crossed on u Jerry boat, taking three ears
al a trip,--lhe magnificent. stupendous
bridge not being yet completei--and at
81 o'clock started with banners fiuttering
to the breeze ahappy, contente-d swarm of
voyagers. The shades OF evening closing
like the petals ofs gigantic flower, envel.
opipg us within their cooling gauze, shut
nut all sightseeing along the route, ont
side, and mrth and fun CONNER ced
inside our cozy retreat Tho ladies sli
had bertiis, also their husbands while
those who could not get a bed rested quito
cnn,entedly by inverting Two seats and
crossing cushions. Mr.. II NJ Bounian, the
gentlemanly conductor Of The Pullman
cars endeared himself to all by his cour-
teous attcntiyeness, end by his open
heartedness in keeping champagne rum
ming IN sparkling jets into the crystal
goblets poised in the bands of all who
would partake land ! believe subtraction
could be dispensa,l with in the enulnera-
tion, and his genia fria.dliness toward
all.
As The morning light broke, we found
ourselves standing in sylvan woods. that
appea-ei like the nymphs trysiing wales.
the impenetrab!e foliage was draped in
light gray fog, and as the sun advanced
on his grand rounds. the belt Of mist rose
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The Marshaltown soandal.
The Marshal Times, Of Marshallown
in this State, in it's issue of July 2sth,
publishes several letters that passed
betweoA Tho Hon. Henry Hsnder.
son and Mrs.. Carleton, Il portion Of
which letters tAksn from the Tines,
wepublish bsaow. Il will Do rssol-
lectcd that 10 tAs early part Of Jsne
last, the said Henderson and Mrs.
Carleton wsEs caught In aagnasts
detictn, 10 the barn Of Henderson one
night, BY = party Of The citizens Of
Marshaltown, who were out on the
watch for other criminals. Mr..
Henderson has been senator from
his county, district Judge, and =
prominent candidate for supreme
Judge. as we'll ss for Congress. He
was also a prominent and leading
member OF tho Methodist church,
having been licensed - an exhorter;
in fine he has occupied tho position
of a very paragon Of purity and
excellence in that county, for 10, these
many years. Mrs. Carleton was .
lady Of rare beauty, and tho wife Of
the editor of the democratic paper
published in Marshal county, and q
lady who was also Q member of the
church, and for many years regarded
as o bright index Of purity and
christianity. Both Of theee parties
are evidently of high culture, as .
perusal Of their letters will indicate.
1t is . painful, sickening example Of
tho danger Of too much freedom and
familiarity among members Of differ.
ent families in the same church, and
how low humanity may fall, though
surrounded by christian influence,
and strengthened by q christian
profession and hope. Itis not our
practice TO publish 40 a rule, more
than o passing notice Of such cases,
but We think il proper to vary in this
case, from our general rule, and give
the recorded thoughts Of the parties
themselves after they had been de.
,ected in their base infdelity, that oil
who read may see, how overwholm.
ingly miserable and wretched it il
possible for people to make them.
selves, who give way to their pass.
ions-how they deplore their terrible
crime; and how they would gladly
and joyfalIy surrender all they have
or bope to have, even lite itself, were
their dark crime forever blotted out
Mr.. Henderson has an estimable wife
and family, having daughters who
are grown to the estste OF woman
hood. So far as we can learn N,
Carleton, the husband Of the lady, il
. gentleman, and has now had BY
this base intruder, his domestic rela
tons entirely sundered. We say
base intruder, for it must be recol
iected that this man Henderson, b,
his position in society, by his talent,
and his influence and standing il
the church, occupied such place .,
to enable him to have a powerful
influence over the female portion o,
the church, and ~ it is our nature Il
defend the weaker end more depen
dent, we confess our wrath would
fall upon his head, and though ".
advise punishment through the forml
of law, yet We could not in our hear
blame Carleton, should he shoe,
Henderson dead upon sight:
EXTRACTS FROM H.C. HENDERSON,
IETTEz's 70 HIs vICrrM, AND HEl
REPLY.
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Passes.


b. 80 we'd for distribution
'r' sa1'i 8. Baker, Seo'y of
% Reunion Committee,
a Holmes, with the fol-
io"irG et.llc'ions:
You W.i. sss tliat no one, except those who
served III IN Iowa regiment in u. $. service
during the late rebellion, has these passes
The Railroads have been liberal See that
no imposifionS are practiced upon them.
see that the pass Is properly filled out before
You deliver the same. Trust to no one else,
All passes not used, you will return to me,
Keep a list of those to whom YOU deliver
passes, with letters of company, and number
of regiment to which PERSON receiving said
pass, belonged.
hsyou deliver the passes, tell every soldier
10 bring with him his blanket, one tin cup,
one lin plate ana a knife and fork.
Truly Yours, n. d. BAKER,
Adit -Gen'l Of Iowa, and Secretary OF Elk.
Com. of Iowa Soldiers Reunion.
No one who does not come within
these instructions need apply.
d&wtf I SD IN. HEDRIck.