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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1871-11-23

VI Illinois, has taken occasion to
Addfsss : lengthy letter 70 the At.
tornsy General OF that State, direct.
ing him, to institute measures for the
indictment Of Gen. Sheridan, Col.
Frank Sherman, and Mayor Mason,
for the shooting Of Col. Grosvenor.
Hs argses that Sheridan had no
authority to enlist troops in the
emergency, and that Mayor Mason
y oalpable for not having caIled upon
him Gov. palmer) to protect the
city. The Mayor in . very short
and pithy reply dsmolisbes the
Govsrnor's specious charges By re.
fsrring TO the Governors visit to
Chicago, on tho 11th and 18th OF
October, at which time be spent
hours with the Mayor in his ofi,e.
and riding around the city, inspsct-
Ing the military arrangements, At
which time he found no fault, nor
made NO constitutional criticisms
II seems to us that the Governor
ought 70 have been awake to his
duty, and If Sheridan was interfering
with State rights that then was the
time to have made it known. and
mot after an unfortunate, though
perhaps not unavoidable accident
had occurred. which perhaps might
mot rebound to the honor Of the city,
or the promptitude Of Governor p.
10 shielding the city from the iuroads
Of outlaws.
The Post in commenting on Gov.
Palmcr's letter says:
Had Gen. Sheridan failed to do
just what be did do in the crisis
during which alonc he acted, he
would have been declared migrate BY
every citizen of Chicago, and as
deserving IF rep-obation as if be
had turned bis horses head away
from instead Of toward the cannon's
roar which announced the battle of
Winchester. He did not chose to
do this. He rather jumped right
into fray he was as gloriously equal
to the emergency as Gov. Palmer
was ingloriously unequal to it and
the people Of Chicago will stand by
him % against his prosecutors as
closely, a. bravely, and, as unflin-
chingly, as ho stood by them in the
days Of their sore affection and help
lessness and peril.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1871-11-23

Chickens areretailing at fifty cen,s
q pairat Sioux City.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1871-11-23

Ice Cream Candy at Boulton's.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1871-11-23

Capt. John Carson, of Wapello,
Louisa county, has been appointed to
clerksh,p in tho General Land
Office. under Col. Willis Dfummond.
l.. S, Thomas, Esq, Of the Second
Comptrolicrs Office, is seriously i'll.
He halls from Chickesaw Co., Iowa,
and is too good fellow to be sick.
Potomac.
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-29
THE PR ESS.
FRIDAY MORNING, DEC. 20, 1871.
MatrimOny Extraordinary.

An entertaining article entitled ssTonv
Weller's Widows" appears in the Chester
(Pa.) RepabHcan, from which the following
is an extract:
Another very courtable widow was voung
lady OF Washington, Pa. She became en-.
gagged to young man named Robert -. in
Io4o. Her father, however, objected to this
niatch with one OF his clerks, and when the
young lady received a tempting proposal from
wealthy suitor the paternal influence soon
elected marriage, despite the former en-
ga9ement. In less than three months her
husband was killed by kick from horse
hODert was second time then a suitor. but
delayed the important question until fifteen
.lohths mad elapsed, when, to his horror, she
informed him that she was engaged. In
anree months thereafter she was married.
Two years elapsed, when the married couple
removed to Syracuse, N. Y, where among
tne victims OF the cholera, when the pesti1
ience swept that city, was the second. Robert
again sought her hand, and when year had
elapsed, was ON the eve of adeclaration, when
10 ne received an invitation to her wedding.
Her late husbands business was found in
such state that to avoid immense losses she
married the surviving partner. Shortly after.
sne removed with her third husband to De-
tfoit, Michigan. A few years elapsed, when
hefseh and husband were on a steamer that
was wrecked near Buffalo. The husband ner-
shed, and the wife escaped solely through the
exertlons OF friend who was on board His
gallantry inspired such sentiments in her
breast that she married her brave preseryer
few months after her third widowhood. The
happy pair removed to Pittsburgh where the
husband was engaged in mercantile business.
Thither Robert, still cherishing his first love.
followed them. One day as he was passing
the husbands store he saw terrible commo-
ton. Rushing III, he beheld the mangled
corpse of that gentleman on the floor. A
tierce of rice, in being hoisted to an upper
story, had fallen through the traps, killing
him instantly. Anxiously Robert inquired if
any one had been sent to inform his wife, and
was told that the bOok-keeper had just gone.
Robert started for Allegheny City, where the
deceased had resided, ut the top of his speed.
The book-keeper was just ahead of him, and
from past experience, knowing the virtue of
prompt action, and apprehending that the
clerk had designs on the widow, he ran for
dear life, side by side. The race continued
until they reached Hand street bridge, when
the clerk was obliged to stop to pay the tolls,
while Robert, commuter, passed over with
ont stopping. Reaching the house of the
widow first, Robert told the heartrending
news, and in the same breath made proposal
OF marriage. He was accepted. True to her
promise, after year of mourning she became
his wife. As all her husbands had died
wealthy, Robert was comfortably fixed after
all. This case is a remarkable example of
what pluck and perseverance will do for a
man, while at the same time it teaches les |
son on the danger of delay
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-29

SUMNER AS PREsIDENT.-Major Muldoon
goes in very strongly for such slice of the
passive policy as would place Charles Sumner
in the Presidential chair, with some dyed-in-
the-wool Democrat as Vice-President; and
he reckons up the pleasant consequences as
follows:
And with Sumner in the White House,
does it require the mental sagacity of the COB
bling Conkling to foresee the result?
He would gather about him the pundits Of
Oriental Asia and pork and beans Massachu-
sets, and begin to swell.
He would have Nubians in the White
House, on his coach box, and on toast, and
the swelling would continue.
His servants would speak nothing more
vulgar than Hebrew, and he would converse
only in Sanscrit and sleep only in the ad-
vance sheets of works on international law,
with the swelling raging still.
hSHe would have a constitutional amendment
for every disease which flesh is heir to, in
Guiding the measles and Congressional gin,
and the swelling as fiercely as ever.
He would convene Congress, and ask to
have the national capital moved to Boston,
and located on the common, and that meas
ure would rather aggravate the swelling.
] He would ask for legislation that would
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-29

On SELECTING PoULTRY.-To ascertain a
fowls age, always look at the teeth first. If
the teeth are several inches long and consist
entirely of what is known as "double teeth"
you can depend upon it the chicken is one of
original coop that Noah brought over with
him, and she will prove so tough that nitro
glycerine, or giant powder won't make any
impression on her maternal breast. On the
contrary, if she has just cut her eye-teeth,
she is still capable of being carved, though
where more than the lower teeth are visible
it may require a hand-saw to reduce her to
stove-wood size.
Ad old hen always wears spurs. This is a
wise provision of nature, and is designed to
spur her up when she gets careless about lay
ing. and eggs are forty cents per dozen. She
also has scales upon her legs, either of Fair
banks pattern or some other standard man
ufacturers If her scales are rough and she
finds it difficult to keep her balance while
walking you can mark her down as old
enough to vote. A young hen seldom wears
spurs, unless of the Mexican pattern, and she
also has very smooth scales, ii any, on her
limbs. Her comb is also thin and fine,
though occasionally one may be found with
coarse comb and hair brush, but the latter
class are vain and inclined TO dress and make
very poor layers.
An old hen turkey has rough legs, corns on
her feet, and strong claws for scratching grav-
el about Thanksgiving time. An old turkey
cock always has a long beard, a goatee, though
they occasionally sport a moustache and pair
of side whiskers.
An old goose is known by the toughness of
its gizzard and its fine feathers. Always note
while in the market whether the goose hangs
high, or not. Everything is not so lovely
sometimes when this bird hangs high, on the
contrary it indicates a desire on the part of
tbe dealer to raise the bird above suspicion
and prevent that familiarity on the part of the
buyer, until he has paid for the bird.-Titus-
ville Herald.
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-29
The Dark Christmas Eve.

The explosion of the gas works left large
part OF fashionable New York in darkness
last Sunday evening. ''Eli Perkins, in the
New York Commercial relates his expert
ences in consequence:
Yes, the gas works have exploded. and
Egyptian darkness is upon us. L don't care.
only it seriously interferes with our rituaIism
at st. Adams and DIR. Ewer's. Last night 1
had to take lantern to find the church at all.
The gaS-work people say nobody has been
hurt by the explosion. 1 guess if they could
see the fun and sentiment, the proposals and
the surrender of hearts in uptown parlors,
they would say differently. A good many
people-sentimental young people-have been
hurt.
Sunday evening was a great night above
Thirty-fourth street. Darkness prevailed in
thousand parlors. Many young ladies ex-
pected their sweethearts that night. Nobody's
face was visible. l was greeted as ''Dear
William "a times by gushing young ladies.
l made one call on a newly married couple.
The young wife came tripping into the dark
hallway. "My dear William! why did you
stay away so longa" exclaimed a sweet young
voice, and then she thew her arms wildly
around my neck-our lips met. wasn't 60
ing to be a darned fool.
Far different
At one house on Thirty-fourth street a
sweet, Gquid-eyed brunette threw her arms
lovingly around me.
so! Walter, why did you not come last
Sunday?" she sobbed-then she sank sweetly
on my bosom.
There was no light-not even a candle. So
l said, sweep not, Laura, and then L kiss
ed her thirty-six times.
1t was nice.
called on Forty-sixth street. A ponderous
matron came tripping into the hall-dress
decoteete, hair la PompGdour. She seized
my hand earnestly and said:
--ss sSIls--1I hama .o., r,;U lilo +I,o
opera to night; kiss me before we 60. uNe- sne
Which did.
/ called on Madison avenue A sweet,
golden haired blonde now took my hand as L
entered gorgously furnished parlor. She
pressed it gently, saying, 'Dear Albert,
knew it was you, though it is dark, and am
glad to see you. Then she held her fair
cheek close to mine. 1t was hot with loves
young hope and pure sweet affection. We
were very happy. Noue bnt wicked man
would have brought candle and sadness to
this sweet, pure young heart-full of conf
dence, warm with virgin affection, and beau
tiful with splendid girlishness.
''Do you love me, George?'' she whispered.
'sUndoubtedly," l remarked.
'How much, darling?'
'Too much-too muchr' faltered.
"Oh, am too happy" she murmured, as
she twisted her fingers in my auburn hair and
held me in a sweet embrace.
This sort of thing went on at twenty-seven
different houses. liked it. Tonight shall
make thirty-tWo calls
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-29

For Sale or To Rent.
A TWO STORY HOUSE on Brown street; eight
"A rooms, gas and Sebago water, cemented cellar.
Lot 35x76 In a fair location for a Physician. Will
be sold at bargain.
Apply to GEO. r. DAVIS s. CO.,
dcl2eod2w Real Estate and MORTGAGE Brokers
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-29

A THREE story brick house, II rooms. gas and
"A Sebago water, a few minutes walk from City
Hail. will be rented to responsible party for $3.50
per year. Apply to
GEO. r. DAVIS & Co.
Real Estate and Mortgage Brokers.
decf6-eod2w.
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-29
About Noses and Snoring.

Those who are cursed with an Informed
nose can now have it ''quickly shaped to per-
fection'' and for the ridiculous small sum of
ten shillings and six pence. A contrivance
has, it seems, been patented by an enterpris-
ing London tradesman which, ''if applied to
the nose for an hour daily" so ''directs the
soft cartilege of which tie member consists
that the ugliest proboscis in creation becomes
sin a few days" nose worthy to figure upon
a chef Poeuure of Phidias or Polycletus.
Whether, while it is being worn, this new and
wonderful instrument is ornamental to the
patient and soothing to the soft cartileges we
are not informed, nor are we told whether,by
persistent use of it, noseless man can afford
to dispense with the Taliacotian operation.
We must not, however, be too sceptical. We
all know that in the Western States of Amer
lea an instrument called ''nose warmer is
in large request. 1t is a sort of extingusher
or nose muff, lined with fur, which, when
once it is hoisted, is, if not exactly decorous,
yet at any rate warm and comfortable. Nor
is the ''nose warmer" the only patent of
modern nasologists. Snoring is of all bad
habits, the most intolerable; and it is COM
forting to know that device has been found
out to mitigate its horrors. A long and flexi-
BILE tube leads from the nose of the patent to
his ear, and thus the undulcet sounds which
he creates awake their author. He, in effect,
consumes MS own snoring, mucn as Well
constructed factory chimney consumes its
own smoke, and, being thus convinced of the
enormity of his own sins, learns to repent
him, and to keep his own nose under better
control. 1t is evident then, that Slawken-
bergius left much to be desired. That book
should have been written upon noses, in an
age that knew nothing ofnOse warmers, nose
correctors, or snore consumers, is but anoth-
er proof how great was the presumption of
our ancestors. s. Meantime the new nose-cor-
rector can be purchased for the ridiculous
small sum of ten shillings and sixpence, ''post
Free" And yet we shall daily see human be-
ings in our streets with noses that are dis
| grace to humanity.-London Court Journal
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-29
A BlOOdless Duel In Obio.

Inc Dayton (ohio) journal gives the fol-
lowing account of bloodless duel which IL
asserts TOOK place in the vicinity of that city
ON Thursday afternoon:
Ohe OF the parties was well-known Dem
ocratlc pollucian, formerly Chairman of the
ony Democratlc Executive Committee. 1t
must be said in Difference TO the fact that
U Sne challenged party was 'colored pusson.'
Ui Ul course chivalry was in the ascendant-
me American fellow-citizen of African des-
cent was determined to maintain the honor
oi MS nationality, while the eX-member of
the democratic Central Committee had a
sure thing OF it, in making it condition of
tne duel that there should be no lead in the
pistols. The darkey was not posted ON this
point; he believed that it was the regular
thing according to the latest style of the du-
elo. The parties met, as arranged by the
seconds, on the banks of Mad River. The
Ethiopian was furnished with an antiquated
pepper box revolver, while the Democratic
Caucasian was similarly armed. The word
was gwen to take positions. The Democrat
and the African obeyed the summons; but
the darkey stood upon his courage and the
honor of his race, while the Democrat took
ms position with the agreed certainty that
blank cartridges only were to be used.
Inc men being placed, the usual words
were gwen, and the parties fired. As might
nave Deen expected, no one was hurt. The
contest went on until three shots had been
exchanged. On the fourth fire, as has been
arranged, the forehead of the Democratic
committeeman was discolored by stain. as
OF blood, and he fell heavily to the ground.
The darkey was evidently discouraged. He
was the challenged party and, as an African,
could not refuse to vindicate the courage OF
his race. So, when he saw his antagonist
fali, he was disposed to fly, and he did fly
right into the arms of the authorities He got
into town with all possible speed, confessed
his crime, and was committed to Jail at his
own request. He was at last released on
sham bail and the belligerents who had so
lately faced each other at the pistols mouth,
fortunately met. The darkey was overjoyed
to lind that he had not put hole in the skull
OF his antagonist, as appearances had indicat-
ed and the two combatants settled their diff
heulty with drink, after failing to accom-
plish such result with pepper-boxes'
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-29
CERTIFICATE GRATIS.
Portland, Dec. 26, 1871.

Portland, Dec. &c, 1871.
This is to certify that 1 have used
the Boston GranuIated Soap i'm
my Family for the past year, and
like it very well. There is one
thing about ii, it is the best soap L
have ever used, and those to whom
have given it will say the same.
There is NO trouble to use it. ut it
clothes, and you can see the dirt
start out without any labor. II
does not rot the clothes that have
seen i'm the year we have used it,
and will say this much. 4 have
got a good Washing Machine, but
since using this soap can do the
washing easier without the ma
chine, than we could using the
other washing soaps with the IRA
chine.
One thing more, will say 1 don't
get five or ten dollars for this mo-
tice, but do it of my own free Will,
as really think if amy person will
give it one fair trial they wi sy
the same.
JOHN f. Il BRETT,
Sc Portland st.
p. s. One first-cIass Washing
Machine for sale, the owner hav-
ing NO further use for it. Will sell
cheap. J.F. Ii.
dec27 3t*
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-29

tend directly to establish our Government ON
the hard basis of Charles Sumner. And such
q; course would not stop the swelling proba-
bly,.
ana at about this time, say in four weeks
aiter MS inauguration, he would burst.
~, lheh there would be first-class funeral
Gnarles IN would make good funeral-and the
W. Yiee-resldent and the world would try to
set on without him, but it would be hard'''
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-29
MILLINERY, &C.
10 the LADIES
OF Portland & ViciuitU.

SafHOSE wishing to purchase HATS & Bon
: l. NETS, il will be tor their advantage to call
Mrs I. HI NEAL, 33S Congt ess St,
head of Casco, where they can have frst-class
work done at reasonable prices. noS-2m
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-29

HOUSE POI Congress ST., very pleasant and con-
IL venient. Also house 81 Franklin st., with Sc
bago for $500 per year. A new house at Ferry VII
lage Tor SO per month, and pleasant house with
Stable and good Garden, at Knghtsvlle, for Ss per
month; Call on L. TAYLOR, 176 Commercial st.
dc28 1w
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-29
NEW COLLECTION
SACRED MUSIC.

HNHOSE who have been anxiously waiting for its
Il appearance may now send in their orders and
NOT ONE will be disappointed in the quality of mu-
Sic TIE Deums, Benedicites Responses, Glorias, An
thems Solos, Duets Sentences, and all first class
better Large, clear, legible type great rec
ommendaton.
Price in Cloth, so 50; Boards, 50 co.
Sent postpaid, on receipt of retail price.
OLIVER DITSON s. CO., Boston,
c. H. DITSON & CO., New York.
dec12 d&w50tc
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-29
Office to he Let.
Nice Rent for 5000.

nNE room 19x20, with ante room connected heat
" ing including, in second story of Portland Sav.
ngs Bank Building. Inquire at the Bank. dc2O-2w
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-29
REAL ESTATE.
Tavern Stand for Sale.

HOUSE ON PARK ST. FOR RENT. A three
IL story brick residence on Park street. between
Spring and Congress SITS, be hired for $500 per
year. GEO. r. DAVIS & CO.,
dc14-eod3w Real Estate and Mortgage Brokers'
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-29

o. The lower rent of house 81 Franklin street.
Ea, containing eight pleasant rooms with suit OF
-Msae. nice parlors, and pure Sebago water
Call on l.. TAYLOR, 176 Commercial street.
Nov 24-dtf
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-29

dec22 eod6m
~ been duly appointed and taken upon himself the
trust of Administrator de bonis with the will an
nexed Of the estate of
GERSHOM BLISS, late of Ere Ort,
in the County of Cumberland, deceased and given
bonds as the law directs All persons avmg de-
mands upon the estate of said deceased, required
to exhibit the same; and all persons ndeb to SAID
SAMUEL A. II JLBRooK,
Admir-. de bonis non with the will annexed.
Freeport, Dec. 18th, 1871 dec22-29- jan
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has
IN been duly appointed and taken upon himself
the trust of Administrator of the estate OF
JOHN RUSSELL, late of Portland,
in the County of Cumberland, deceased, and given
bonds the law directs. All persons having de-
mands upon the estate of said deceased required
to exhibit the same; and all persons indebted TO sMd
estate are called upon to make payment 10
THOMAS SHAW, Administrator.
Portland, Dec. 10Th, 1871 dec23-29-jan5
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has
IN been duly appointed and taken upon himself
the trust of Administrator Of the estate OF
EDWARD P. GERRISH, late of Portland.
in the county of Cumberland, deceased, and given
bonds the law directs All persons having de-
mands upon theestate of said deceased are required
to exhibit the same; and all persons indebted to said
estate are called upon to make payment to
AUGUSTUS F. GERRlSH, admir-:
Portland, Dec. 10Th, 1871. dec 22-29-Jan5
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN that the subscrib-
IN er has been duly appointed and taken upon him.
self the trust Of Administrator OF the estate OF
DENNIS MCCARTHY, late of Portland.
in the County of Cumberland, deceased, and given
bonds as the law directs. All persons having de-
mands upon the estate of said deceased are required
to exhibit the same and all persons indebted to said
estate are called upon to make payment to to
Nov
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-29
To Let

A PART, or the whole of the new House, 81 Dow
"A Street. Inquire upon the premises
dc6d3w
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

Agency for Sewing Machines.
w. 8. DYER, No. 15S Middle ST., over III.
HI. H ay's. All kinds of Machines fo
sale and to let. Repairing.
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-29
no LET
Store No142&144 Commercial s
First-t lass Houses to Let.
TO Let,

DLEASANT front room on second floor. Also
i one room on third floor with board. 40 Frank
lin st. oc2Stf
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-29

nNE Tenement House. situated on. Horton
" Place, near Dow st. One both tenements
viii be Sold ice 500 and $500 each The above
property is well situated, supplied with Sebago wa
ter, and is bargain. Enquire at 81 Dow st.
Oc18 fl Sw rl-
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WM. H. JERRIS,
Real Estate and Loan Agent.

Houses, Lots and Farms for Sale.
He would refer parties abroad to the following
named Gentlemen OF this city: Hon. Geo. f. Shep-
ley, Hon. A. w 81. Clapp, Hon. Benjamin Kings
bury, Jr., Hon. Nathan Webb, Hon. John Lynch,
M. G.
Portland, Nov 1, 1870. no1tf
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-29

New House
EyOR SALE-On Lewis street, near Pine. Frescoed
l. and piped lor Sebago. Apply en- the pramsses,
or at 25 Emery st. JAMES A. TENNEY.
aug25
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Fer Sale.

THE Buildings and land on Pearl street, and store
i on Portland Pier. Enquire of
sepISdtf w. SHEA, 81 Pearl st.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1871-08-10
A Goddess House.

A little boy, three years old, whose
father was careless, prayerless, and ire
ligious, spent several months in the
dwelling of godly family, where he
was taught in the simple elements OF
divine truths.
The good seed fell into good and ten
der soil, aud the child learned to note
the difference between prayerless and
q Christian dwelling. One day, as some
one was conversing with the little fell
low about the great and good God, the
child said:
1--WE hau'nt got any God at my papa's
house."
Alas, how many such houses there are
in our world and land houses where
there is no prayer, no praise, no wor-
ship, no God! And what homes are
they for children, aye, and for men and
women too. How much better is the
pure atmosphere Of Christian love. than
the cold selfish worldliness of goddess
home.