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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-11-16

Pork. Pork has risen 3 cents per
pound, so the markets say; and again
the question comes up favorably before
the farmer of feeding his corn to his
hogs, and calculating how much money
he can make. A Missouri farmer de-
termined to try for himself practically
whetherit would pay to buy hogs and
feed them corn bought in February.
Seven hogs, averaging 1873 pounds, or
93l in all-worth 5 cents per pound, or
SAG. 55, other expenses connected with
purchase being S6-cost S52.55. He fed
them corn for II days. At the end
of that time they weighed LOO pounds,
or gain of 769 pounds-an average of
10 pounds per day. They sold for S97.-
rs, or profit over cost price of $S45. 90
The corn fed during that time was 80
bushels, or 40 cents more than the corn
had previously been worth. The corn
crop of the West is now the most abun-
dant known i'll ten years, and large guam
titles will be at n price of not over %
cents per bushel. This is so cheap that
it will tempt farmers everywhere to feed
it to their animals and convert it into
beef OF pork. At this price any one can
double their money very easily.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-11-16

The Mormons are just now making
savage love to their first wives. The
design is to keep them so contented that
they will refrain from lawsuits.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1871-04-13

case thoihonor ofthe nation demands
an investigation. This has been &C.
complished by the report of the
Commission herein transmitted,
which fully Indicates those who rep
resented tho United States in the
negotiation. Now my task is finished
and with it all personal solicitude
upon the subject. My duty being
done, yours begins, and I GLADLY
hand over tho whole matter 70 the
Judgment of tho American people
and their representatives in Congress
assembled. The facts will now be
placed before the country, and de-
cision rendered by that tribunal
whose convictions 90 seldom err, and
against whose will have no policy
to enforce. My opinion is unchanged.
Indeed, tits confirmed by tho report,
that the interests Of our country and
San Domingo alike invite annexa-
ton oftho Republic.
In view of the differences of opin-
ion on this subject, l suggest that no
action be taken at the present ses-
sion beyond the printing and general
distribution of the report. Before
the next session of Congress the PEG
pie will have considered the sub
ject and will have formed an
intelligent opinion concerning it,
to which opinion, deliberately made
up, it will be the duty Of every
department Of the government
to give heed, and no one will
more cheerfully conform to it
than myself. 1t is not only
the theory Of our consultation that
the will Of our people, constellation
ally expressed, is the supreme law,
but have ever believed that all mon
are wiser than one man; and if the
people upon fair representation OF
facts shall SO dread annexation chat
it is not desirable, every department
OF the government ought to acquiesce
10 that decision.
In again submitting to Congress Q
subject upon which public sentiment
has been divided, and which has
been made the occasion of acrimoni.
GUS debates in Congress-, as we'll
as unjust aspersions elscw here,
| may, l trust, be indulgcd in single
remark: No man can hope To per-
form duties SO delicate and respons,
BILE as pertain to the Presidential
office, without sometimes mourning
the hostility of those who deem their
opinions and wishes treated with
insufficient consideration aud he
who would undertake to conduct the
affairs of y great government as u
faithful public servant il sustained
by the approval Of bis own con-
science, may rely with confidence
upon the candor and intelligence OF a
free people, whose best interests be
has striven 10 subserve, and can bear
with patience censurc and disap-
pointmcnt. (Signcd)
U. s. GRANT.
Executive Mansion, April 5, 1871.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1871-04-13

II
portfsiioin the mahagcnent Of the
affairs Of British Government. The
parallel the President of the United
States is q great General. has won
richly all the praise he has ever re-
ceived, and all the honors with
which nation can clothe him; but,
in the opinion of these honorable
Senators, he Is not q great statesman,
and therefore, as infer, without at
tributtng any unworthy motives 70
either Of them, in their. opinion it
would be wise to lay the foundation
for his removal. This is question
about which we shall probably hear
from the American people ere long.
Mr.. President, move to lay the
resolutions on the table. l 8 -
(which motion prevailed by avote
of 80 yeas to 1e nays, the nays com.
prised all the democrats voting and
four republicans, to-wit: Sumner
Shurz, Patterson, of New Hampshire
and Robertson, of 8. C.-ED.1
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1871-04-13

lin want ofarything in the Toilet line
"a fine, ora cheap Hair Brush, Clothes
Brushes. conbs, or Periumery, you viii
always I've sure TO find an extensive line
Blake * Co.'s ~ ~
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1871-04-13
Notice.

We have this day appointed Mr.. e. n.
Oliver, as the sole agent for the sale Of our
Celebrated Perfected Spcctaclcs, for which
We claim the following advantages, viz -
Thew assist, as we'll az preserve, rendering
frequent changes unnecessary. They con-
Ter clear and distinct vision a. IN the
natural healthy sight, They are pure,
hdrd and brilliant, hence not liable 20 be-
come scratched. The frames. whether in
gold, si.ver or s1eel, are of the finest quality
and finish. They are fitted by ., new
mode tTest types) by which mistakes are
impossible. LAZARUS d NORRIS.
apr5d&w1Y OPTICIANS Hartford Comm =
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1871-04-13

- For Dyspepsia. Indigestion, De-
preston of Spirits and General Debility,
in their various forms also, ss : pro.
ventive az INST fever and aeue, and other
intermittent fevers. the Ferro- Pbosphora-
ted Elixir of Calisaya made by Caswell,
Hazard d Co. New York. and sold by
Tay lor, Blake & Co ia the best tonic, and
asa tonic for patients recovering from
fever or other sickness, it has no equal. r
ans d6wly.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1871-04-13
E N n z N A g OG UE

Warmers Emmenagogue Is the only article
every easel Where Is the family in which
this important medicine is not wanted
offered to you, and You should immai7afeiv
procure II. tits also a sure cure for Femsie
Irregularities, and may be depended upon IN
every case where the monthly fioW has beer,
INSTRUCTED through cold or disease Sold bv
druggists Price one dollar. N -
auR6-wly-d2tpm TN H9N 7 &f9@
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1871-04-13

DRUGS DRUGS = Selected Pure and
Fresh OF every known kind, can be
bought from Taylor, Blake a Co. at most
reasonable prices. Their stock of Patent
Medicines is urexcellcd west Of Chicago.
This mouse is agent for the sale of nearly
all the standard Patent Medicines, 80 that
when you buy from them. you are sure Of
genuine article. z3edl
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1871-04-13

Hazard e. CaswelPs Cod Liver Oil: is
The purest, sweetest and best in the world.
Physicians hayc decided it superior to
any other Cod Liver Oil in msrket. Pa
tients who have once taken it take no other
an.3 d6w1y. aUH9 Hs3 ang
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1871-04-13

Have you got any Mamaluke Liniment
in the house III not, procure some at
once, it's the most reliable family medi-
clue In the country
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1871-04-13

Sec advertisement of DR.. Butts Dispen.
sary, headed "Book for the Million.,,--
MARRIAGE GUIDE--in another column
1t should be read by all,
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1871-04-13

CHAPPED HANDS, face pimples, and ali
roughness OF the skin cured by using the
Juniper Tar Soap. made by CaswelI,
Hazard q Co. New York. Sold by Taylor,
Blake Il Co. Iiana.dv1v
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1871-04-13

Keystone Corn Planters for sale nv
Russell d White. Farmers get the best
planter! This you will do by buying
the kcystone--eyerybody call and see.
march 2.wts. $3.50.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1871-04-13

RssseD q White, ON Second street,
ottumwa, lowe. have just received car
load OF Star Cultiv.tors, with latest Inn
provements. Farmers call and see before
purchasing elsewhere. march 3.wtf.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1871-04-13

Taylor, Blake q Co. Wishes to close ont
at half price, some shelf worn Books. Who
wants to buy them7
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1871-04-13

Russell d White, on Second streets. sell
the Kcister, Warden d Porter pillow. Best
pillow in use. march 2-wtf
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1871-04-13

A RARE CHANCE T)ssAvE MONEY
Diaries for 1871. Of superior quality, will
Dc sold at half price. by Taylor, Blake Il
60. Call soon while you, have large
stock to select from. -
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1871-04-13

Obrian Harrows manufactured and aold
by Russell d White. Ottumwa, Iowa. We
claim that Osce over the ground ia as
good as twice with any other harrow.
Farmers, don't fail TO call and see It.
Sscond street, west Of Court. mar . Wit.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1871-04-13
NO MORE WEAK NERVES.

i Warmers Dyspepsia Tonic II prepareu ex-
pressly for Dyspeptics and those stfferine
from weak nerves with habitual constiIntit i
There are few who have not employed physi,
clans for years TO remedy what this prepare
ton will do In o few weeks, by strengthen's
the nerves, enricling the circulation, Iestor-
lug digestion. giving strength mentally and
physically. enabling Those who may have
BEEN bonfined Tor years to their rooms 10 In
valid& 70 agafn resume their oCcupataons and
all the dutIeS a. LIFE, Ono trial Is oil We eAlI
the most skeptical. II Is q silghtly stimula-
ting tonic and q splendid appetizer II
strengthens the stomach and restores t1ls
digestive organs to their healthy state
Weak, nervous and dyspeptic persons Should
use Warmers Dyspepsia Tonic. Fol
sale by druggists. Price G.W 88 lfssf.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1871-04-13
MS FIRE PREMIUM &R
Do I'M PROvED FAMILY 0O
Sewing Machine,

per month made easy By any lady OF pentie-
ns The ns and and Original
aladditions. making the most complete com
sblnation Of valuable and useful Improvement
ever efected In any one MACHINE. The en-
and uttlitv. entirely different In model and
most serviceabfe .eiesant. and reliebis Family
eyss
snd Is fully appaDvsd Of by. every family who
s,oss a sna g Eaas ss ssS ns
thing needle viii 60 through. irom she finest
e shs see a Sr 81 Arm
ns rs sp sp. \: sSRsSS Es asE s and
sss the strsshs qsfdls erpsnd
pfca
2les n fo Y ;ssng
thorough Practical Wins IsSshine for
s, sSis SsTx and re-
This leautidul sewing machlpe y one OF the
most Ingenious pieces OF inechaaisfH ever in.
" ERsmscrsts, ~ Weyt3 @9by times
quite : new fiiachine with IL many, late Inn
provemenfs, and sews With hsf0nisiiing ease.
rapidity and neatness. Republican, N. Y.
. Observation-Disclosures
sent to any part 81 the country, Der express,
peokest anstrung wocdcn box, Recon receipt
OF price 500. Safe dellyeryo goods guaran-
postoffice money order, at our risk. agents
wanted, male or female, everywhere.
pamphlets containing extra liberal indu
Macliinci Co.. office, IS Nassau-stTeet, Ne
York. aug26-wIy.
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Hoofland's German Tonic

extreme bitteFs, and II intended NJ uue IA
cases when some alcoholic stimulant 10 re-
qutfod t1 connection with the Tonic proper.
contains one bottle OF the bitters, combined
win pure SANTA CRUZ RUN, and nAvor-
ca Ia such manner that the extremo bitter
nes0 OF the Bitters u overcome, forming q
preparation highly Agreeable ana pleassnt
TO the palate, and containing the medicinal
virt1es OF the hitters. The price OF The Tonic
too high. They must take into consideration
that the stmuaant used 10 guara ntssd 70 IS
OF pure quality. A poor Article cOuld IS
!urnlsned ~ cheaper price, but ID IL not bet
Ter 70 pay little more and have liood q IT,
ueY medicinal preparation shDuSd cooSain
none put the best Ingredients; and they who
benentted by it will most certainly bscheat-
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1871-04-13

Shelf worn Books, At haltlprioe, at 7. B.
4 Co.'s
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1871-04-13

Warmers Pile Kemedy mas never failed mot
even in one case) to cure the. very worst cases
Of the Blind, Itching or Bleeding Piles
Those who are AFFLICTED should iinined iately
call on their druggist and get 1t. for 1t will
with the first application, instantly afford
cations are only required to effect q pernla-
nent cure without any trouble or inconYen-
fence In its use. ~ ssfgv
Il is expressly for, the Piles, and is
not recommended to cure any other diSeasc.
Is has cured many cases Of 10 years standing.
Price II. For sale by all druggists. essa
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1871-04-13
Hoohand's German Bittars

kind, 10 different nom al othef1. e 10 com.
posed Of thp Pufe 1ulceg, u vital PriMnlb1o q
Roots, Herbs and narks, {oe - nDdisinnlly
termed ExtrActsJ the worthless or inert Dor.
tiou OF the ingredients mot beine used. There-
fore in one Bottle OF this BittMS theeo q con-
tained - much medicinal virtue 8 will Be
found In several SAllons Of ordinary mix
turea. The Roofs, &C., uspA IN stAlS Bietoru
are grown in Germany. their vital princi-
pies extracted In that country ~ U1GanSinc
In this city, whore they are Compounded and
bottled. Containing NO splIito1s ingredients
this Bitters 10 free n0A TIE eh1eoStono urH-
can be induced from their dee, they cannot
make drunkards, and cannot under ANY, sOir.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1871-04-13
sT.Louls

The demand fbr CHATTER OAK
CHALLENGE and EVENING STAR
stoves have grown 80 rapidly OF late that
We have not Allied orders rs promptly as
desirable but having now secured the
assistance of another Stove Foundry. we
shall hereafter aconfine nearly til entire
force OF our own establishment TO the pro-
duction Of the Stoves above named and
nope to NIL all orders without delay. B
We would call the attention cf those
about purchasing, to the success and pop
ularity Of all these stoves, No better evi.
dence Of their intrinsic merit,can be Offer
cd than statement Of the fact, that after
IL hit en- years use and being subject to
severe tests In all kinds or localities. and
TO the bitter and determined opposition
that could De inventeds that they are to-
the market, and have given such uniyer-
sal ssatisfaction THAT THE DEMAND rs
GREAT ER THAN EVER
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1871-04-13

Having Just built one OF the largest Livery
Stables In the stete Of Iowa, and having .pur-
chased new and complete stock Of -@{g
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1871-04-13

Mr., SHERMAN. Has any nation
Mr.. HARLAN. The honorable
Senator from Ohio asks has anv ona
complained of any act of violence or
wrong on the part Of the President
OF the United States2 There ia not
the shadow of evidence before the
Senate Of any such complaint except
that Of the rebel Cabrel.
Now, - / Wa about 70 observa
there 10 no question before the San.
ate, no measure Of legislation. no
treaty involving the necessity Of
this discussion. We will soon have
u report, it is expected, from The
ooaro Q! commissioners sent down
to the island Of San DOMINGO bv
authority Of Congress. Would 4
not have been in better taste. and
moro in accordance with the line of
the presidents, if this discussion had
been, postponed until that report
could have been received? Had
there not been q political purpose to
ach'eve, does anybody believe that
any honorable Senator as experien.
cd and able. as either of these
wonld have leaped in ahead Of
that report, anticipating 1t BY but
. few hours. for the purpose Of
making these speechesH But i
shank tho honorable Senator from
Missouri for 80 plainly Indicating
their purpose. He would diyest =
great military chieftaiu Of q civil
trust confded to him by the Amer
irai people: He has found . peril
neDt precedont. weI!iogtos was :
s.reat general, groat marshal On
feany bsttle fields he richly earned
al bis laurels. BE was, however n
bad statesman. Therefore it was a |
good thing to remove him from his
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1871-04-13

failed to receive the requisite two.
thirds vote OF the Senate. and was
rejected. But whether the action OF
that body was based wholly upon
the mcrits of the treaty, or might
not have been in some degree IN
fiuenced by such unfounded allepa-
tons, could not be known by the
people, because the debates of tho
Senate in executive session are not
Published.
Under these circumstances, / Deem
ed it due to the Character of the
agents who had been charged with
the investigation, that such proceed.
ings should be had as would enable
the people to know the truth. A com.
mission, thci eforc, was constituted
under authority Of Congress, consis.
ting OF gentlemen selected with spe-
clal reference to their high character
and capacity for the laborious work
entrusted to them, who were instruc.
ted to visit the spot and report upon
the facts. Other eminent citizens
were requested to accompany the
Commission in order that the people
might have the benefit Of their views.
Students Of science, and correspond
ents of the press, without regard to
political opinions, were invited to
join the expedition, and their num-
6ers were only limited by the capac-
ity of the vessel.
The nero rejection by the Senate
Of 2 treaty negotiated by tho Presi-
dent only indicates a difference Of
opinion of the Government, with
out touching the character or wound.
ing the pride of either but when
such rejection takes place simultan.
eously with charges openly made of
corruption on the part of the Presi.
dent or those employed by him, the
case 10 different. Indeed, in such o !
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1871-04-13

Hon. GEORGES eHAnswooD,i Justice Of tha su.
preme Court OF Pcnnsyl<ania. 7;-I. ] =
Philadelphia, June I, 1865,
have found by experience that Hooda nsi,u
German Bitters v very goOd tonic. rSiiev.
Ing dyspeptic symptoms almost directly, Z !.
GEO. SHARSWOOD.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-02-20
Politics And IJOUOR.

The st. Louis Times exemplifes the truth
that, if you cannot cOntrovcrt your adversary's
position, you can always make q show of do
ing it, by cOntradicting something else. With
reference to our late averment that the gTOg-
shops of this country are the principal recruit
ing-stations of the Democratic party, it says:
"Ths Temperance twadde is unworthy Of any journal
that aspires to leadership or influence for while it Is
admitted that the crime Of drunkenness prevails to
great the lower classes Of larger cities
IL is not true that this vice Ia confined to party
other-it Is not true that another is
sarily Democrat because he drinks whisky; and II Is
not true that whisky Is employed az political agent
with any less reluctance side or In one interest
than it is In another 1t smore effective. doubt
I'm NewYork OF rallying large Democratic
maorlties in Democratic Wards. IL is used with equal
force In other Cities where the subsratum of society
Republican It's tendencies German Wards In city
are foated In beer by Radical demagogues with full
much disregard Of sobrety aud dccency Democratic
Wards in another piled with stronger beverages.
Wherever vice prevails 1t is used by the politicians
promote their purposes and in every community there
il found certain class OF men who ready to be led
unthnkingy 10 the polls by the party that offers the
most seductive bid to their grosser appetlies"
Comments bp The Tribune
Having thus heard what The Times can say in
arrest of judgment, We call its attention to the
I
| following facts:
/. There are several thousands of lrogshops
in this City, whereof not less than ninety nine
in every hundred is Democratic electioneer-
ing station.
2. There are many thousands here who to-
tally abstain from Intoxicating Liquon. or
these, at least nine-tenths are Republicans.
3. The State of New-Jersey, just over the
Hudson, cannot support less than Ten Thou
sand places wherein Liquor is sold. OF these,
at least ninetcen-twenicths are kept by active
Democrats.
a. Philadelphia always goes Republican in
Presidential Election. OF her thousands OF
grogshops, no one who knows will say that
less than nine-tenths are kept by Democrats.
We might multiply these illustrations but
whereioref The men who keep grogshops
throughout tho Union are nearly all Demo
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-02-20

country victory which was then inpoSslo,e'
and n neace which was then inadmissiDie'
From the beginning of the war to tho present
time. il is difficult TO say what he mas uoho
which was inspired either by personal am
hilton or a spirit of party, or what he he has
forhorne TO do which could in any way assist
the national cause.
The opinionated integrity of Mr.. Theirs,
and that judicial habit of mind which refuses
70 share or TO yield to popular passion, is
likely TO be of great service in the ncgotia-
tions which arc to take place under his super
vision to secure terms of peace for France.
Peace is absolutely essential, and yet no peace
can be made which will not cruelty affect the
national susceptiblitics, and subject the
negotiators TO the dcnunciatons of those
idle patriots who have nothing to do but to
criticise. There is no man less afraid of abuse,
and yet lie evinces n very proper disposition
to insist on the Assembly assuming its just
share of responsibility on all thony questions.
In the debate on Friday, on the resolution Of
sympathy with Alsacc and Lorraine he pro-
tested against any evasion or pOstponcment OF
the matter. He evidently does not propose to
do all the work himself, and elbow to the dep
utcs all the delights of BuncOmbe.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-02-20

The Albany Argus has letter from SYRIA
cuse, giving the statistics of Salt production
in the heart of our State. 1t began, as Il reg
uar business, in 1897, when 25474 bushels
were made, and ran up to s1G,G34 bushels in
1924, when the Erie Canal was opened through
out. The State levied an impost or excise on
all Salt produced of cents per bushel in 1871,
which was reduced to 3 cents in 1905, and
raised to 12i cents in 1917, as contribution TO
the great enterprise of constructing the Erie
and Champlain Canals. In 1885, the tax was
reduced to cents per bushel, And in 1916 to
1 cent which is still retained. In ALL 2O9,529,GO3
bushels have been made ut and around SYRIA
cuse. and S4,302, 1897 paid into the State treas
ury rs duties on Salt, though the present tax
little more than pays the cost of superyis-
ion, &c.
The production of Salt in our State first
reached One Million bushels per annum in
1923, Two Millions in 49,, Three Millions in
al, -Four Millions in "A, Five Millions in 40,
Six Millions in '55, Seven Millions in '5S, and
Nine Millions in '62. which was the only year
in which that mark was exceeded. 1t has
since ruled rather lower-as follows: