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The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1871-11-16
GENERAL NEWS.

In Minnesota, the Republican major.
ity is over 5000.
In Wisconsin, the Republican State
ticket Is elected by from 5000 to 10000
majority.
In New York, the Republican major
ity in the State will probably reach at
least 10000.
In Illinois, General Beverage. for
Congressman-a t-large. has about 10000
majority-probably more.
In Massachusetts,, the Republican ma
jority is not less than $1,000, notwith-
standing that three tickets were run in
opposition.
The California States Prison Is filed
to repletiop, and the California papers
are urging the erection Of branch
prison.
Chicago is promised public building
that will cost 81, 100000. The Secretary
of the Treasury will make this sugges-
ton in his annual report to Congress.
Last Saturday morning a family of
five persons were found murdered in
their house near Henryville. Ind. No
clue to the perpetrator, and the mystery
hanging over the affair is only equalled
by the excitement attending it.
Where is Brigham? The Salt Lake
Herald Of the 18th inst. publishes q
letter from st. George relative to the
conference there, but not a word in
regard to Brigham Young. This is
remarkable, as hitherto every move
ment of Brigham when away from that
city has been reported daily both by
letter and by telegraph.
The m embers Of the Brooklyn invest
igating committee say they have evil
dence show ing about 900 fraudulent
votes east. They are sanguine that the
canvassers will be compelled to give
certificates of election to a majority
of the Republican candidates on the
county ticket, and all Republican cam
didate, including the Mayor, on the
city ticket.
The question of transferring the In-
uiOu W lhC w
will again be agitated at the next ses-
sion of Congress- The Secretary of
War, although satisfied that the matter
will be subject for the President and
Cabinet to consider before the assemb-
ling of Congress, has not as yet decided
whether he will allude at length to the
proposition in his annual report to Con-
gress.
The Chicago Journal Of thu 18th says:
The packing season here promises
to be all active one. Already the num-
Der of hogs slaughtered is As 900, against
$1,000 for the same period last year, and
50,92l for the same period in 1869. The
facilities for packing, notwithstanding
the great fire, are better than formerly.
and the prospects are that the packing
of hogs here the present season will be
larger than last season.
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The Supreme Court of Iowa decides
that the rule requiring regular and
prompt attendance at school is for the
good of the pupil. 1t also says: 1.-The
rificed for the advantage of one pupil
who happens to have an unreasonable
father; and, as the law now is, no other
means can be devised for enforcing reg
ular and prompt attendance than the
penalty Of expulsion"
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A proclamation was issued by the
President on Saturday, announcing that,
inasmuch a. the unlawful combinations
in Union county, South Carolina, have
not dispersed, in accordance with his
former proclamation, the writ of habeas
corpus is suspended in said county.
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Iowa & MINNESOTA r. Rat =
meeting OF the stock holders Of the Iowa
4 Minnesota Railroad company held at
Anamosa on the 7th ~ November. the
following Board Of Directors Of the
company was elected for tho ensuing
year:
William Henderson, Jackson, Linn
County. ~-~r ,.,
J. FairchiIds. Spring Grove, Linn
G. unty. .....-.
Thomas Corbett, Marion. Linn Co"n.
Merrill, Quasqueton, Buchanan
County.
Boone, Qua.queton, Buchanan
County.
James Jameson. Independence.
Moses Jordan, Maine Township, Linn
County.
J. s. Stacy. Anamosa.
w. P. Wolf, Upton, Cedar County.
J. s. Stacy was elected President.
The Marion LEICESTER says
The ahove constitutes an active enter
prisinR Directory aud gives every assur
ance Of the early building Of the road
up the Wapsy Valley via Wsubeck.
Central City, Troy aud Quasqueton to
Independence.
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TIMBER LAND
EOR NdLE

Northeast Il of the southeast Il of section
ten tlO). township eighty-one 81, range one l.
west of the 9Th p. m.
The above forty acres OF timber land is
covered with fine second growth timber, and
10 a valuable piece of property. 1t will be sold
third in one year; and one third in two years.
The above tract OF land lies two miles west OF
Louden, Cedar county.
For further in formation enquire of
j. SPEAKMAN, Agent
58tf Upton, Iowa.
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Thanksgiving Proclamation.
GOVERNORS OFFICE,
DIES MONIES, Iowa.

GOVERNORS OFFICE,
DIES MONIES, Iowa.
To the People Of the State Of Iowa:
Another ) ear has passed. with its re-
corded trials, victories, rewards, punish.
ments and blessings. As W. review
them, how manifest are the reasons for
thankfulncss and praise to God for his
wonderful goodness to US.
Therefore, and in accordance with the
recommen dation of the President Of the
United States, I, Samuel Merrill, Cover
nor of the State Of Iowa, do call upon
the people Of the State to observe the
Thirtieth day Of November, instant, a.
q day of Thanksgiving TO Almighty
God for the blessings he has conferred
upon us.
He has bountifully rewarded the hus-
bandman in his labors, and has given
US great prosperity as commonwealth.
While the people of our sister States
have suffered from the devastations Of
fearful aud almost unprecedented fires,
let US return thanks that our people
have been spared such calamity, and
that we are enabled, through the bounty
of the Great Giver Of all Good, from our
abundance to contribute to the relief Of
the suffering and needy; and while we
offer our prayers and praises for the hap
piness which we enjoy, let us not forget
those whom sorrow and calamity have
rendered deserving of our sympathy and
aid.
In TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I
have hereunto set my hand
LIS. and caused the Great Seal of
the State to be affixed, this
Sth day of Nov, A. D. 1871.
SAMUEL MERRILL, Governor.
BY the Governor
ED WRIGHT, Secretary of State.
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A Council Bluffs clergyman has made
q new departure In the manner Of mar,
rying. He does away With the old
established rules Of marrying for fee,
and announces that he shall hereafter
marry by weight, charging four cents
per pound tor the happy man and two
cents for the bride. The idea il a novel
one.
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A large lot or Miners Boots and
I'm immense stock Of all kinds and
styles OF Boots and shoes just re-
coivod by h. L. Dean, and will be
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CHAa. HAMMOND,
SHERIFF SALE.

SHERIFF SALE.
BY virtue OF a special execution to me direct
ed issued from the office Of the Clerk Of the
Circuit Court in and for the county Of Cedar
and State of Iowa, in favor Of James Wilson,
and against Albert Reeder and John q Maui
rer, have levied upon the following property
as the property of the said Albert Reeder and
John q Maurer, to wit:
The east half 90 Of lot number four az in
block number ten (lO) in the II iquois addition
to the town Of Mechanicsville, In Cedar coun-
ty. Iowa.
And shall offer the same for sale, at the court
house door, in the town ct Upton, in said coun-
ty, on Saturday. the I'd day Of December, A. D..
1871 at - o'clock, NJ. OF said day, to satisfy
said execution and costs that may accrue
thereon.
Dated this ID day of Nov. 1871.
JOHN ID. SHEARER,
n46w3 Sheriff of Cedar county Iowa
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founded, although they may be mo
msDtarliy stifled by his hone%t factions.
will constantly rise triumphant, while
the men who assaulted athsm will pass
away 70 everlasting infamy.
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Administrators Sale.

By virtue of an order OF the Circuit Court Of
the State OF Iowa, within and for Cedar coun-
ty, made on the 2sth day OF August, A. ID. lS7l,
we the undersigned administrators NJ the
sale and sell at public auction on the PREM
Uses, in lots from two to thirty acres. to suit
purchasers, the following tin Der land and
tlllable land. to-wit: Lots five and six in sec
ton two %, township eighty 800, range four
"a, west of the 5th p. IN. Also. lot one tl in
section three 90, township and ran re rs afore-
said. on the 9th day of December. A. D. 1871,
commencing at 10 O'Clock A. NJ
JAMES NJ MCCREADY,
and JOSEPHINE HOWARD.
46w3 Adm'rs Of estate OF Ziba Howard decd
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1871-11-16

The following resolutions were passed
by the Board:
Resolped, That the Auditor be author
lied to draw warrants, payable the LIST
of February 1872, for the amounts due on
contracts for the erection Of the Louden
bridges, when the work Is completed
according to contract, and certified to by
Mr.. Hecht, Bridge Commissioner.
Rescl'ed, That the Auditor draw
warrants for the per diem and mileage
Of the Board of Supervisors, as follows:
8. w. Young, 8 days, mile, $12,12
H. C. Gill. 3" Is :" $3.50
G.. A. Pound, 8 - 6 $12,72
Resolved, That the Auditor be in
structed to draw warrant in favor Of
8. L. Smith for $s7 so for insurance on
Court House and Poor House.
Resolved, That the Auditor be in
structed to draw a warrant in favor Of
B. L. Tower for $235 90 for four cows
and four yearlings now on the Poor
Farm.
Resolved, That the Auditor be reques
ted to draw a warrant in favor Of G. A.
Pound for the sum of fifteen dollars for
services rendered and laying off work
for the Louden bridges and also for SUI
perintending the construction Of the
Moore bridge in Springfield township.
Resolved, That the. County Auditor
be required to notify the Township
trustees that all persons who are receiv.
ing aid from the county, who are prop
erly county charges. must he sent to the
County Poor Farm by the lst of Deem
Der, as no allowance will be made by
the Board after that date.
A petition from the citizens Of Red
Oak township that an acre of land be
decided by Robert Dallas to the county
for burying ground for the people Of
Red Oak he now decided to corporation
of said citizens organized for the pur-
pose of laying out and properly caring
for said ground, was entertained by the
Board.
The prayer of the petitioners
granted, and the Chairman Of the Board
authorized to deed the property to the
organization as specified.
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A CARD.

MISS ROSE IL DESTROYS of procuring Glass
In Music. in Upton. She will attend pupils at
their own homes. For terms and other par
ticulars enquire ut the residence Of MRS 8.
LANDT.
Nov. 18th, 1871. 46w3
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-05-20
From New York.

New YORK, May pa new Government
loan will be placed on the official list Of the
Stock Board to-day or Monday
Henry Clews, & Co., are now sending $40,
900 of bonds to Europe.
An extensive system of swndling the Erie
and other leading railroads by means of coun-
terfeit tickets has just been discovered in this
city. Ed. p Roberts, previously we'll known
to the police, Was arrested yesterday and made
Il partial confession and surrendered $4,000
worth Of spurious tickets. 1t is estimated that
the companies have lost $4,000 by the swindle.
Sylvester Davis, of New Haven. arrived in
this city at s o clolck last evening" having wal
kcd from New Haven since =: NJ, Thursday
in payment OF bet that if English was de-
teatcd. he would walk to this city and three
times around the City Hall in torty-eight
hours The ACTUAL walking time is lGl hours
Davis came in in good condition.
VIM A. Glover was arrested yesterday and
taken to Boston charged with implication in
the robbery Of the Boylston Bank two years
ago.
Snecie ShiDmcnt 500. 600
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The ifarkctS.

New YORK, May Governments steady
but dull Stocks quiet and firm. Money easy
at 4. Va. skies 6S4 do. new -. North Caro-
lina'S I7s do. new -. Gold steady at Il.
Flour dull Wheat dull and one cent lower.
Corn dull and heavy
BALTIMORE, May 2o;-Ia; G's; old, ,56i bid,
81 asked do. 1866, - bid, -! asked; do. 1861,
g. bid: do coupon, old, GS& bid; do. new, -
bid. North Carolina s. old, 49, bid: do. new,
%; bid, 81! asked. South Carolina 723 bid.
Cotton very strong; mldd!ing is held at Isl;
street superine s5.5OasG; do extra Sc; 37!asI.
Wheat firm; Ohio and Indiana l60al65; other
grades are unchanged. Corn dull; Southern
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TELEGRAPH NEWS.
Especial Dispatches TO the Gazette.
FOREIGN NEWS.

LONDON, May 70. A Daily News special
says the report that the Germans intend to at
.atk Paris is unfounded.
Several unmportant engagements have tax.
Ell place at Neuilly.
The Telegraph's dispatch gives the report
that Favre and Simon are to leave the French
Ministry.
Letters have been intercepted duplicating
Gambetta in movements against the Gov
ernmcnt.
a flag of truce from Paris has arrived at Yer
sales.
\ dispatch from Versailles mentions the re-
port that Rochetort has been arrested at Muck
\ dispatch from Paris says the Federals have
planted four mitrailleuscs on the barricade in
the Rue Peyrounct The civil commissioners
acting in conjunction with the military COM
manders, have ordered the inhabitants of Paris,
occupying corner houses, to leave, az all such
buildings will be used by the troops as loop
holes for musketry.
The Central Committee has assumed the war
power
The Communists have determined to take
the offensive against the Versaillists and ex,
pect thereby to stop the approaches of the
Government troops to Paris.
Another dispatch says wounded soldiers art
constantly arriving ut the hospitals.
The Communists are dispirited and art
making preparations to explode the ramparts
The United States Storeship Supply has ar
rived at Havrc.
A dispatch from Havre says the Prussian;
have evacuated Yvetot.
LONDON, May 20.-Eerr Dallinger vii
shortly visit London
Boutwell, the winner Of the 1000 guineas stake:
at New Market, is the tavorite tor the Derby
which comes off Wednesday next
MADRID, May 2O.-The Cortes held secret
session yesterday at which 4 report was reaG
covering the results of the judicial inquiry into
the assassination of General Prim. The re
port eliminates Sevor Rogue Barcia, who since
the assassination has been elected deputy t.
the Cortes.
LONDON, May 20.-The report that a new
Turkish loan to the amount sc, 000, 900 is to be
introduced in the London market, is authenti
cally contradcted
VERSAILLES, May 2O.-Rochfort, was arrest
ed in attempting to escape from the Commune
and brought to Versailles to-day
LONDON, May 20.-The steamer William the
Third was burned near Eentnor. All on boarc
are supposed to be saved
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Gov. Hoffman.

NORFOLK, May 20 Governor Hoffman, of
New York, accompanied by Governor Walker
and others, arrived this morning from Rich
nond The party visited the Navy Yard and
then proceeded to Fort Monroe. where they
will be the guests Of Major General Barry.
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Conservative Municipal Ticket.

First Ward-Aldcrmen Geo. H. Markell
Samuel II. Janney. Council: G. R. Shnn, w
S. Moore, c. l.. Neule, Bcnoni Wheat
Second Ward-Aldermcn Henry L. Simp-
son, j. S. French. Council: james Green jos.
Hopkins, Thos RiShcill II. L. Stuart.
Third Ward Aldermen: Gen. NJ. D. Corse,
G. Y Worthington. Council: w. F. Hender,
son, james G. Hill W. II. Smith, John S. Beach.
Fourth Ward-Aldermen j. P. Agncw, F.
A. Reed. Council: n. Eldridge, j. g. smoot,
j. w Nuls, s. f. Gregory. my l9-te
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Now is the time to Buy your Clothing

Ten to twenty-five per cent saved by buying at
BLONDHEIM S, corner King and Fairfax SITS.
Handsome Spring Suits at ST. S. Sl0and Sl2
A fine assortment of Black and Blue Derby
Suits for men and boys.
--latest styles Of Frock Coats
\ great variety of Light Colored Pants and
Vests.
Remember, ''low prices make rapid sales, .
is the motto of s. BLONDHEIM,
my 10 Corner King and Fairfax sts.
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aE A CARD.-As rumors are i'll cilculs-
ton, which are rrejudicial, while they are
who y without foundation as far as ! am CON
cerned. in reference to the fire on Thursday
morning, take this method of informing the
public that | am anxious that the whole matter
should be thoroughly investigated, and for this
purpose: am ready and will do all in my power
to thoroughly sift the matter. Such an lnve$
tigaton should and oug hit to be had.
occurred, but upon hearing of it immediately
returned and have since done all could TO find
out the origin and ca,lse OF the coDfagratlon
May 2O-!t@ g. y. HTNTINGTOS
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Correction.

ROCHESTER, y. Y. May 20.-The statcmen
that the young lady who committed suicide a
the Stevens House was niece Of Lieut.. Gov
ernor Seldom of this city is wholly incorrect.
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my~ Order Of I'ocessio4 Of the Eiremsns
Parade on Monday, 22nd May. 1871. The Pro,
cession will form on Washington street at .
o clock D. H.. the right resting on Cameron
street, the left on Duke.
The Companies will be ready TO march at
half past one. The Hydraulion will form IN
front of their Engine House and march to the
Sun Engine house following the Sun (which Will
wait for their arrival) along Fairfax street, to
King street. At King the Hook and Ladder Go;
will fall in rear of Hydraullon and the three Will
march up King to Washington and take their
| places in the Iue. The Columbia, will, when
unmasked by the Hook and Ladder march up
| Prince street to their position in line.
The ''R. f. Lees" will march by such route
as they may select to their position in the line.
The right will be held by the Sun Company.
| The order of the procession will be as follows
SQUAD of Police; Chief Engineer; Fire War
dens and Officers Of the City Government
Band of Music; Sun Fire Company; Hydrau-
lion Fire Company; Hook and Ladder Colnpa-
ny; Band of Music; Columbia Fire Company;
R. E. Lee Company.
The line of march will be as follows: form
| on Washington, right resting on Cameron; down
| Cameron to Fairfax, out Fairfax to Wilkes,
| down Wilkes to Water, along Water to Duke,
up Duke to Fayette along Fayette to Cameron:
| down Cameronto Alfred, along Alfred to Prince,
down Prince to Fairfax, along Fairfax to King
| out King to West, counter march down King
| to Washington, out Washington to Oronoco:
counter march and disperse.
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POLICE REPORT. james Smith, lately sus-
pended, has been reinstated by the Mayor, IA
consequence ofh indefatigable exertlons dur
ing the late fire, and his cheerful submission u
the penalty that had been imposed upon hun,
MAYORS OFFICE. -David Manley, for dis
orderly conduct, was fined and discharged
Henry Smith, for disordery conduct at Ia:
Canal basin WAS fined and bound over to keep
the peace.
MAGISTRATES OFFICE Michael Sweeney,
on complaint of Margaret Fisher, for striking
her son with horse whip was discharged upon
the payment Of costs
NIGHT REPORT. Night clear and cool
There were no disturbances. Two dodgers and
one prisoner were ut the station house.
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CIRCUIT CnvnT FOR TIE CITY, The May
term Of the Circuit Court i;or the City. Judge
Keith 10 preside will commence II TIM Court
House on Monday next At IL 4. III:
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Several communications and other arsic!e.
intended for to-day's paper, will be inserted on
Monday
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E.>sE BALI.-A match game Of base ball
was played Yesterday between the independent
and lic>olnte LaSe ball clubs. which resulted III
victory t;ar the fJrmc" b.; score ot >; 10 70