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The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1870-07-14
HoUSEkEEPER'S LAMENT.

Oh life is toll, and love is a trouble,
And beauty will fade and riches will flee,
And pleasures they dwindle, and prices they
double,
And nothing is what could wish ii to be.
There's too much worriment goes to bonnet
There's too much of ironing goes to a shirt:
There's nothing that pays for the time you waste
on it;
There's nothing that lasts us but trouble and
dirt.
In March it is mud its slush in December;
The midsummer breezcs are loaded with dust !;
In fall the leaves litter in muggy September
rhe wall paper rots and the candlestcks rust.
There are worms in the cherries, and slugs in the
roses,
And ants in the sugar, and mice in the pies -
And rubbish Ofspders mortal supposes
And ravishng reaches and damaging flies.
It's sweeping at six, and it's dusting at seven;
It's victuals at eight, and it's dishes at nine
It's POtting and panning from ten to eleven;
We scarce break our fast ere We plan how to
dine.
With grease and with CRIME, from corner to CEN
Forever at war, and forever alert,
No rest for day, lest the enemy enter
spend my whole life in u struggle with dirt.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1870-07-14

The Democratic papers are now
engaged in the task of showing that
there was nothing romantic about
Sheridan's famous ride. AS Sheri-
dan rode twenty miles after the battle
commenced, came upon the scene
when his army was panic stricken and
flying, pursued by the victorious reb.
els and at once rallied his men, turn
ing them back upon the rebels, total,
ly routing them, killing and captur-
ing thousands, and taking nearly all
their guns, it is natural to suppose
that the affair does not look romantic
from a Democratic stand point.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1870-07-14
yin beuiocTabic stanu pom


Two California BARRIERS quarreled
and arranged duel. They were TO
walk around block in opposite di-
rections, and each was TO fire at
sight of his antagonist. They start
ed and as soon as the block inter-
vened, each took the shortest cut for
home, complaining that his adverse
ry didn't come to time.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1870-07-14
The Emperor of China. "

The Emperor of China. when adj
vised to cease his efforts to prevent
the English from forcing opium upon
his country, and to impose a heavy
duty upon it, and thus replenish his
empty treasury, replied that he
would see his Empire perish before
he would derive revenue from the
vices and miseries of his people.
But the emperor of China is heath
en-! We send missionaries there to
teach them Christianity. Would it
not be well for them to send mis-
sionaries to US, to teach US political
integrity.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1870-07-14
Ilhe Richest Farming Lands
IN THE WORLD.
100000 ACRES FOR SALE
To Actual Settlers


NECSHO VALLEY, IA NSAS s..
UNION PACIFIC r. r. Co., SOUTHERN BRANCH.
The lands now of, red by this company are sit
mated mainly within twenty miles on each side of
the road, extending enc hundred and seventy
miles along the NEOSHO VALLEY-the richest,
finest and most inviting valley for settlement in
the west.
One half of the labor required at the East in the
culture offarms will insure here doublethe amount
of crops For orchards, grape culture, and small
fruits IN general it lie uneQualed.
BUILDING MATERIAL AND FENCING Of ev-
cry variety and in great abundance.
STOCK RAiSING.-The rich native grasses of
the prairies and bottoms, with the large area of
unoccupied lands. in connection with the dry,
mild aud oped winters, present unequaled adyan-
tages for the raising of cattle. sheep and horses
DAIRYING.-In such a country with ranges for
stock unrestricted and pasture limitless. the pro-
ductoR butter and cheese must De profitable.
FRUIT GROWING is one of the speciGittieS, as
demonstrated by the Gold Medal awarded TO the
State of Kansas by the Pennsylvania state Horti-
cultural Society. for IA collection OF fruits unsur
passed for size, beauty and flavor"
THE CLIMATE AND HEALTH of Kansas are
unequalled. There, indeed. are among it's chief
eXceilences, and are recommendations for settle
ment.
PRICES OF LAND.-From 81 to IS per acre !;
credit of ten (l0) years time.
TERMS OF SALE.-One tenth down at time of
purchase. No payment the second year One
tenth every year after until completion OF pay
ments, with annual interest.
THE HEAD LAND OFFICE is located at
JUNCTION CITY. To all purchasers of iauds
free tickets from this point given over the road.
For further information, address
ISAAC +. GOODSOW,
Land Comm fssiOner,
JUNCTION CiTY, KANSAS.
uIi- 3m I'd
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1870-07-14

Two Des Moines girls have inyen-
ted and patented . washing and
cooking boiler.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1870-07-14
nRIR Z ruGAfAs
MOVING

HOUSE MOVING!
IL To those who have poor houses or those who
have moi any. The undersigned now pre-
pared to move or raise old houses for poor peo-
PIE cheaper tn the cheapest, and will give good
.aii-actiUn. All work warranted. No charge
for day work EDISON & HAYWOOD.
Look out ''Mackeralz,' the 'Minnows'
in town. n3Stf.
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D. 7. Il. Il. TIME TABLE.

HIAuASKA LODGE, NO IL, l. o. .. F.:
NJ REGULAR MEETING, SATURDAY
t..uirl, Of each week Brethren ysitngthe city
ar. invited 10 meet with US.
y " Larry Secretary. nal
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1870-07-14

~ T. PALMER,
". HOMEFATHIST. Having permanent
located n Oskaloosa, tenders his professional
srTyi reg, 10 the public. Gale from the city
coanITJ p uIuiIly attended to- Office, up stairs
owe. j. VI. Moon ehcad's store. Residence second
door east OF Presby terrain church. Office hours
from - To ;. a. m, and from f2h TO = p. m
Particular attention given 10 chronic di-ease and
diseases of women and children. n2l.
nRJB. L. THOMAS.
IL SWEDISH MoyEMENT-CURE PHYsICIAE AND
SPECIALIST viii treat chronic diseases only (weak
lungs dyspcpsla piles and nervous debility
CcIve special attcnIiOu). Office and treating room
in Gymnasium Hall, Streets block third floor
vert sidc public square, OskalOOsa, Iowa. Office
hours from to 10 a. IN, and from l to p. m,
except Thursdays p. m.
n35u
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1870-07-14

We have selected the above Companies from Il
knowledge of their fair dealing, and punctuality
in the payment of losses
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1870-07-14
ZONES NJ. MCCALL,

- OShALcOSA. IOWA VIII attchu all DuHl-
ness entrusted to mis- hands for collection, or in
any count in this State. Was formerly mem.
her ofthe Supreme Court of y. Y; admitted in
1851. Examiners, ID. X. Olney, Nelson * Davis.
Office al resi Ieuce. u3utf
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JAS RuINEHART, y. T..
Al CRnOEHAM.
rRuoKHAM q RHINEHART.

u ATTORNEYS AT LAW.
MiI give prompt attention To all Legal Bust
Hrrs lutrUnted TO their care. Strict attention
given 10 Collections. Office Immediately over the
.'Firri National Bank UskaioOsa Iowa. H2l
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1870-07-14
GEu. W. LAFFERTY.
JOY =. lacey.
W. Z. SHEPHERD .

CrEEVERS & CUTS,
y ATTORNEYS AT LAW, OskaiOOsa, Iowa.
OHice ~ Union Block, in room recently occu yicd
By Scevcrs ~ Williams. MI
The Van Buren press., 1870-07-19

BALLoU FOR AUGUsT.-Prompt to time
comes Ballou's Magazine for August, freight
ed with q remarkable store Of good things in
the shape of reading matter. The opening
and then follows pictures of Havana. and
several engrayings of interest to the general
reader. One the whole, Ballou's Magazine is
about the best and cheapest publication to be
found Only 81 80 per year. Address THOMAS
Il TALBOT, Boston. Mass.
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= l-7-a-17 -
RIVER NEWS.
TUESDAY. July 10.

TUESDAY. July 10.
Phe river commenced to fall last Wednes-
and up to Sunday night had fallen eight
T. at which time 1t commenced rising and
been rising slowly up to last night, when
Fame to a stand with stage Of water in the
Pnnel Of 8 feet. Weather clear and warm.
ARaIvED.
ksday l2th. Pink Varblc, Louisville
May 10Th, Fort Gibson. Memphis
T. Fort Smith, Little Rock
DEpAnTED.
Rlrsday 18th, Pink Varble, Louisville
{nrday 10Th, Fort Gibson, Little Rock
Pnday 18th, Fort Smith,
{hc Fort Smth went through to Fort Glib
on her last trip.
he Memphis and Little Rock Railroad
hpany have recently purchased the small
f'wheel steamer Usage. She will run In
hectlon with the Road between Clarendon
Deval Bluff.
he X. e. Gray is due from Louisville.
ne Fort Gibson will probably arrive from
Tie Rock on Thursday.
he Dardanelle will arrive tonight or to-.
Prov from Little Rock
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Spanish crown. The king declined to re.
ceive the ambassador, and answered him
through an aid-de-camp that he had no
further communication to make.
The story comes from Germany that
Bismarck heard of Leopolds withdrawal
while on his way to reioin the king at
Ems, whereupon he turned back and set
out for his estates at Warren.
King Frederick William will leave Ems
tomorrow morning on special train
for Berlin.
THE FRENCH AMBASSADOR RECALLED.
NJ. Benedict, the French ambassador,
left at o'clock this afternoon.
BELGIUM.
BRUssELs, July l4-2P. NJ
England, Russia and Austria are max.
ing energetic efforts to prevent rupture
but have so far made no progress.
WASHINGTON, July H.
The Prussian minister has dispatch
late to o-night that the French feet started
to-day to blockade the Prussian ports.
This important information was CON-
municated to the President and Cabinet
at the capital
LATEST.
LONDON, July 15.
Austria continues to profess neutral,
ty in the quarrel between Prussia and
France, but it is said she will abandod it
if third power should interfere
The excitement arising from the stua.
ton is intense
PARIS, July 10.
An extra edition of the Constitutional,
has just been issued, which announces
that in consequence Of the insult offered
to Bennedtti, France accepts the war
which Prussia offers
The declaration of war has been an
nounced by the corps legislatifi.
1t is reported on the best authority that
an angry interview occurred to day be
tween the Emperor and Prime Minister
OLIVIER growing out Of letters showing
the minister's disposition for peace. The
Emperor violently denounced Olliviers
efforts in this direction
1t is asserted that the Prussian ambas-
sador leaves Paris to. day.
The corps legislatif declared war
against Prussia ten minutes before two
this evening.
Holland remains neutral in the strug-
gle The belligertnts have engaged to
respect tle nuetrality of Belgium, vet
troops are rapidly concentrating at Ant
werp and other points The bullion in
the bank Of Antwerp has been removed
to the Citadel. The issue of paper mon
ey is announced.
BRussELs, July Is.
The intervention of the great powers
has been Intellectual. Napoleon will an
nounce to-day the rupture of the relations
between France and Prussia, and deca-
ration Of war.
BERLIN, July l5
The North German Gazette has a dis
patch from Ems, giving the particulars
OF the withdrawal of Bcnneditti. Ii seems
that he aocosted the king Of Prussia while
the latter was drinking water, demanding
peremptorily his intentions on the pend
ing imbrogiio He was, therefore dis
missed Immediately. The same paper
says there is much activity at Prussian
ports, which are being put in a state of
defence. Fourteen iron clad frigates are
ready to start from Brest and Cherbourg.
The king returns to-day. Great ex-
citement here.
The Van Buren press., 1870-07-19
CAPT. J. r. SrErLMAN. State Agent Piedmont
and Arlington Life Insurace Company
~It will he remembers that I

EF 1t will he remembered that the
President paid over hundred end fifty
thousand dollars to Bacz, the San Do
mngo guerrilla. with whom he negotiated
the annexation treaty-the advance OF
that sum being necessary to enable the
negro chief to maintain an appearance OF
authority, pending the negotiation and
ratification of the treaty. Well, the SEN
ate having refused to sanction the bar
gain, because it was not thought advisa'
bic to buy war with the great majority
of the negroes on the island while buying
the island itself, and the Baez crew hav-
ing no means on earth of paying back a
dollar Of the money, the New York San
now climbs to the climax Of absurdity
by gravely suggesting that we should 60
TO war to recover it The most accom-.
plished Hibernian professor never con-
structed bull of such colossal proper.
tons as that Cincinnati Enquirer
The Van Buren press., 1870-07-19

REPRESENTATION The northern press
and people are just now discussing with
much zeal some practical method by
which minoritiss can be represented in
the government.
The great question with rs here in Ar.
kansas aud most Of the other southern
States is, how to get n'Gor'tes repre-
scnted Gazette.
Too true.
The Van Buren press., 1870-07-19

Eg- Major ARMsTRoSG's Stages are
kow arriving at Van Buren, about IL o.
lock in the forenoon. Less than q
tys from St Louis Four-horse coaches
tc now on the route from Pierce City,
Srminus of the S. W. B. Of the Pacific
|ailroad to Fayetteville, and as soon as
\e road can be stocked the same will
bmc through to this place.
The Van Buren press., 1870-07-19

rT We notice in the last number Of
Ihe Fayetteville Democrat, that the ven
ersble Judge DAVID WALKER and S. X.
EroNE, left on Thursdays stage for Bos-
Ion, Mass, to attend meeting of the
directors Of the South Pacific Railroad
In that city, on the Goth of this month.
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ruE FORT SMITH DISTRICT METHo
DIST CONFERENCE.

The Fort Smith District Conference of the
Methodist T.. Church South, will meet at
CHARLESTON. August 18th, 1870.
arrangements are being made to entertain
lu the official members, and visiting minis
Rars Friends from other neighborhoods are
uyited to come prepared to take care of
Themselves as far as possible. A large turn
kut is expected.
H. NJ, GRANADE,
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rS- We are indebted to HARRY DREN-
KEN, Clerk steamer Gibson for Memphis
bapers. Capt. JIM BowLIN is now in
command Of the Fort Gibson and Turner
Ind Drennen Clerks
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Hera is Wisdom.

Below we give an wledgcment by
Mrs MONTAGUE, of Ozark. Of the amount OF
the policy taken by her late husband just sir
months prior to 'lls decease. Let all act the
part of wisdom and insure at once. The abil-
It's and integrity with which the PIEDMONT
AHD ARlIEGToS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY is
managed should be sufficient to recommend
It rs one of the best companies now in the
United States. We commend 1t TO all. Mr..
c. NJ THOMPSON. the efficient Local Agent of
this company. will attend to all calls on him
and freely impart all necessary information ;
OZARK ARK. June %. 1870.
CAPT. J. r. SrErLMAN. State Agent Piedmont
and Arlington Life Insurace Company
Permit me to acknowledge through you.
the receipt in full, from the Piedmont and
Arlington Life Insurance Company. Of Va.
Of the sum of 50 500. being the amount OF
policy No. 30N ofinsurancc on the life Of my
late lamented husband. VIM j. Montague. ef-
fectcd hv said company six months prior TO
his death; and | herewith recommend said
company for the pIoinptness with which they
have adjusted said loss. IN all persons Wishing
life insurance. Respectfully.
EMILY Z. MONTAGUE.
The Van Buren press., 1870-07-19

T1s- The examination Of John Allen,
1larged with the crime Of attempted rape
his daughter. l3 years ofage, was had
|eforc Justice Lytle and Norwood, on
thursday morning last. Allen was held
lnder bond Of $4,000 to take his trial at
h. Circuit court
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FOR SALE,

MORE than One Hundred Lots, in the
f1a of Van Buren, and q number OF
ftIua5le Farms in Crawford County.
JESSE TURNER,
Agent for the owners.
FEB l6,'69-4m
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|Gg- The Fayetteville Democrat pub
|hes Trowbridge IL Rector, Dentists, as
|al beats. Left that place without pay
b their bills
The Van Buren press., 1870-07-19

Trhc Boone County Adcocate is new
|per just issued at Harrison, Ark, The
81 number is on our table aad presents
good appearance. 1t is Republican in
Alltics.
The Van Buren press., 1870-07-19

EJ- The Pink Pa6ke is added to the
(uisville and Arkansas River Packet
|mpany. She is good boat with po-
and accommodating officers. WHITE
PIANLEY are Agents at this place for
line and will receive and forward or
The Van Buren press., 1870-07-19

|cyr DouGntRTY & GLASS have just re-
|ycd a large and splendid assortment
PAPER HANGINGS, WINDOW
DRrAINS, &c. Give them call.
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FOR RENT.

A No. l Store--good location-pos-
pssion given at once. Apply at this
|tllce. I'm
The Van Buren press., 1870-07-19

TT The place for country dealers, physi-
ians and planters &C., to procure FRESH
lDUGS and MEDICINES, is at SMYTH's
sty Drug Store, Van Buren,.
The Van Buren press., 1870-07-19

~" Judge JOHN F. WHEELER, Senior
! itor Of the Fort Smith Herald passed
Fough for st. Louis, on the Stage Tues
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AUDITOR OFFICE, STATE OF ARK /
Little Rock, July Gth, 1870. {
Too true
CLERK PULASKI Co

Little Rock, July 9th, 1870.
CLERK PULASKI Co;
SIR: have heretofore expressed my
opinion that parties whose lands were
sold for taxes of 1868, had only one wear
in which to redeem. am now satisfied
they have two years, and in case Of re-
demption the purchaser is entitled to l0C
per cent on the amount paid on such sale
Very respectfully,
(Signed) j. r. BERRY, Auditor.
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write you to certify that have used DR.
fmons' Liver Regulator in my family with
lplete success
J.W. ID. BIRD, Chattahoochee, Fla
The Van Buren press., 1870-07-19

tY" New Wholesale and Retail City
bug Store is constantly in receipt of New
>ods for sale cneap.
The Van Buren press., 1870-07-19

lE Capt CHAPMAN Of the steamer
Fort SmiM will accept thanks for late
opn-s
The Van Buren press., 1870-07-19

1 re- When in need of FANCY TOILET
IRTICLES, you Will find them cheap at the
Hty Drug Store Van Buren,.
The Van Buren press., 1870-07-19

3NOr cheap Drugs and everything
klally kept in Drug Stores 60 to SMYrh's
ty Drug Store, Van Barren.
The Van Buren press., 1870-07-19

\ re" Brick are selling at Fayetteville,
kansas, at So per thousand.
The Van Buren press., 1870-07-19

Ig- DoUGHERTY d. GLASS, have just
iceived by wagon, good lot of BED
lEADS, CHAIRS, DC. Give them a
III, as they will soon be disposed of
The Van Buren press., 1870-07-19

~ Paints, Oils, Glass and Turpentine
,hcap, at SMYTH's Drug Store.
The Van Buren press., 1870-07-19
COOKING STOVES.

RI AVING been proven after fair trial to
/ l. be the
Best Cooking Stoves ever made.
Having taken the following premiums, after
actual trial with all the leading Stoves of the
country:
First premium at every st. Louis Fair, for
the past ten years.
First premium at the New Orleans Fair
JAN. 1863, baking 8 lbs of bread with 81 lbs
of wood.
First premium at the Memphis Fair, Oct.
1869. baking l2 lbs of brcad with Az lbs of
wood. and
First premium at the New Orleans Fair.
April, 1870, after trial. over the Charter Oak.
Fashion. American, Stewart and seven other
competitors.
And is the only Stove made that has nsver
been beaten.
Every Store is guaranteed TO gire en-
tire satisfaction or the money rgundsd in
fW.
FOn SALE BY
The Plymouth Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1869-1941, 1870-09-29

deserves the execration of mankind. It
is to the industrial classes that we owe
everything that makes us most proud of
our country. 1t is there alone that the
great fountain of virtue and patriotism is
found uncontaminated and interrupted.
1t is the strong arm of the laborer that
has established the greatness, the glory,
and the prowess of our country He has
built our nsvies, our cities, our towns,
our churches, our railroads, our tele-
graphs-everything that gives to us
grandeur and prosperity.
1t by the jugglery of legislation, by op-
pressive taxation, you rob the laborer of
the fruit of his toll, reduce him to the
barest necessaries of life, clothe his fami-
ly III rags, rob him of all time for mental
culture and social enjoyment, you thereby
break his spirit and ruin the country
And the fact that you will have scattered
over the land few men of princely
wealth will bring no relief when the hour
OF calamity arrives. If we wish our
country to remain "great, glorious, and
ree,"-if we desire to transmit free insti-
tutions to those who shall come after U.s.,
the industrial classes must be protected
from unnecessary and oppressive BUR-
dens.
Z" Princes and lords may flourish or may fade,
A breath make them as breath has made;
but p0ld peasantry, their cOuntry's pride.
Wnen once destroyed can never be supplied"
The Plymouth Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1869-1941, 1870-09-29
Budding the Rose.

FROM the Vigl0 Gardener, a new publ
cation in London, England, we COPY the
following paragraphs:
But two things are necessary to bud
roses successfully. The stock must be
In the right state and so must the bud.
Unless the bark of the rose will separate
freely from its woody foundation, bud.
ding cannot be successfully performed.
The answer, ,hen, to the question is, in
general terms. at any time when the bark
OF the stock, and OF the scion or bud, will
rise; That Is, separate freely from their
| respective wood. For it is essential that
the bark of the stem should open freely
TO receive the bud, and that the bud with
| Its accompanying bark, should be deposit
| ed In It's new home with the least possible
0rulse or injury. Some may take excep-
| ton to this general principle, as far as the
bud Is concerned. AS long as the stock il
right IN regard to the free circulation OF
its bark from its wood, it is 10 condition
| for budding.
| LII the bud and its bark will not leave
The wood freely, some simply cut it of
with thin slice of wood, and insert il
\ without the conditions recommended
Now there is nc doubt that such buds vii
often grow; but the plan is not to be rec
ommended, especially as the bud and BARI
budding is so much more simple, expect
tlous and successful. Again, the question
when to bud may be answered pretty cor
rectly by specifying the time from the
middle of June TO the middle of Angus
inclusive, as the test budding season
though the operation may be performed
at any time when stocks and buds are il
the state already described.