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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1871-09-21

AT time when every one is ar
IDENTIFY longing 10 see one or two rail.
road presidents, q couple of "superin-
tendents," and at least board Of di.
rectors, in State prison, for the
shocking negligence allowed under
their management, it seems trivial to
suggest q modest convenience to
travellers, which is, nevertheless, much
needed. We refer to some means of
announcing intelligibly the stations
on tho road, instead Of having their
names shouted hoarsely and almost
inarticulately in at the cor door ai ter
the brakes are on. A perfectly sim
pic and cheap contrivance would be
be strip of linen, with the names of
the stations clearly printed on it,
passing over couple of rollers in
such way that brakeman could in
q second expose the name of the sta
ton next to bo stopped a.. This,
with conductors checks bearing the
names of the stations and their dis
tance from each other, or piacards
with the same information, would
bear very greatly to the convenience
and comfort of travelling. It would
also add to safety, for it would pre-
vent the confusion and haste at sta
tions, which have not unfrequently
resulted in injury to person, and even
in loss of life.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1871-09-21

WHEN TO LIANT FRUIT TREEs.--
AS practical tests arc what we de,
sire, | will give you little of my ex.
pcrionco in tree planting. Last spring
| planted three hundred fruit trees !;
dug holes tour feet and half in di-
ameter and two feet deep, filling in
about the roots with top soil, and
mulohed with straw. All tho peaches
diod. With tho apples, cherries,
pears ctc., | was moro successful, only
losing about three-fourths. Last fall
| planted about four hundred trees,
with less care than ! gave those
planted in tho spring; and every one
is now growing in fine condition.
Hereafter, l shall plant fruit trees in
tho fall. put out some two thous.
and deciduous and evergreen trees
this spring, and they are all doing
well so far. Kansas Farmer.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1871-09-21

DoGs.--"I Think said DIR. John
Brown, of Edinburg, who, fall prose
writers, has written with the most
delightful appreciation OF dogs, and
II think every family should have a
dog. 1t is like having perpetual
baby, it is the plaything and crony
OF the whole house it keeps them
all young And then it tells no tales,
betrays no secrets, never sulks, asks
no troublesome questions, never gets
into debt, never comes down late to
breakfast, is always ready for bit
of fun, lies in w,.it for it-and You
may, If choloric, for your reliet, kick
him instead Of some one else, who
would not take it SO meekIy, and,
moreover, would certainly not, as he
does, ask your pardon for being
kicked"
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RBFUDIIcAN PIATroRnL

REsoLyEp. That we refer with pride to the
&iStory OF the Republ ,an party, and congrat.
Late the people Of th.s country. upon Its sue
8 homssiead; il has M abolished I slavery, very n1 and
established manhood suffrage, crushed trea-
% x. gsss oosns nss e S Rs rent Il r
Ana credit Or our nation n0 ii hS Sas Vim iicatsa
ppwers rom intsrssriSg itht with ths no s.e1S sern.
hents onthis continent and TO rerpe2uate IL
ma g1wer Z shs only ssis suaranty for peace
the COUNTRY upon the settlement Of our vexed
ment OF Great Britain, and especially upon
We tust and Christian spirit and manner in
Nn.ch these controversies have been settled.
Inst and Reasonable degree Of protection to
I'll branches Of our American industry
against Injurious foreign competion, we are
&on which favors one section Of the country.
n one department Of industrial enterpri.e at
cate such protection only as q fairly adjusted
revenue tariff Will AFFORD.
RESOLVED. That we are in favor Of q uni
Eithin tn limits OF the State. whether Of
lndlviduais or companies, for pecuniary
eront. siialI bear Its just share Of the public
81 RESOLVED, That believing that all corpora-
ions doing business within the iimits OF this
tate n, aas rigntdnlly subject 70 the control Of
proper legislative enactment as to efectually
prevent monopoly and extortion on the part
~ railroad and all other companies.
RESOLVED. That we are In favor Of extend
sng the blessings of civil and religious liberty
70 the human race, everywhere, and. there.
pre-, Whenever itshall be made manifest that
ne people OF San Domingo desire annexation
the United States for the purpose OF enjoy
AE the benefits which such relation would
ord them, we shall favor the earnest and
teliigent consideration of this question by
ne treaty-making power OF the Government.
RESOLVED. That as Agriculture IL the basis
lScognfze Its pre-eminent claims for support,
~ legislation or otherwise, as may be neces.
Qery TO secure the full development Of our
h1ghly favored state.
REsoLvED, That we are in favor Of such q
40dincation Of our revenue system as will
81 as early q day as possible, relieve the pres
IRE OF our internal revenue laws, and reduce
3 Tar as practicable. the expense Of collecting
t1ese taxes.
RESOLVED, That we cordially approve and
eernestly indorse the eminently wise, pat
x!ptlc. and economic administration OF Pres
lNent Grant, and heartily commend IL to the
MHorable confederation Of the country.
hESoLvED. That we are opposed to any sys-
seH or plan Of granting public lands to rail.
rSAd or other corporations without ample
I0vision being made for securing their
92eedy sale at moderate prices, and occupan-
~ upon fair and liberal terms by any and all
vh0 desire to purchase and settle upon Them
HESoLvED, That we are in favor OF an econ.
0nical and tudicious management Of the
Airs of The State, and with this view we
edorRe NE present administration OF the
Ate government.
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United Statos Senator Morton hav
ing recently said that he "would moi
sit, or advise loyal mon to sit, in the
Senate by the side Of Davis, Toombs
and BreckiDridge," the Montgomery
(Ala.) Advertiser gets wrathy, and
thus calculates
"Verily, we should think not. He
affects patriotism and loyalty
Faugh it is shoer cowardice. If the
people of the United States wish q
new sensation, lot them see that Da-
Wis, Toombs, and Brockinridgo 20
back to the Senate, and that Morton
and his fellow conspirators remain
there. Don't let them run away T.
We would have o great painter to
linn the scene. Gods it would bc
worth ten years Of existence to wit.
ness the quiet dignity and silent scorn
with which Jefferson Davis-whose
honor and truth have never been i'm
peached-would overwhelm this
Radical imposter, who has never had
any more idea of personal honor than
q NANCY pig, or of truth than o mag
pie. We would like TO see the i'm
petuous Toombs, overmastered by
his hot rage at go much meanness and
impudence, seize this oxecrable crea-
ture in his powerful grasp and hold
him up aloft, squirmiug and spewing
amidst the joers and contempt of the
world. We should like to see the
noble Breckenridge, rising to his full
stature and turning an eye on the
bloody and perfdious knave uho,
,oith others Ike him made ciuI war a
necessity in our country,un he should
wish to hide his leprous carcass in
the first rat hole in the Capitol.
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Mary Clemmer Ames writes the
Revolution that the Sisters of st.
John, in the city of Washington, are
composed almost exclusively of
young ladies ofthe world, who vol
unfairly leave it TO turn for month
at o time, to live in hospital to
nurse the children of the poor. 1
saw one, the daughter Of q distin-
tinguished officer. rs she emerged,
last spring, worn by days and nights
Of watching and nursing, but with q
light in her eyes which belong to the
saints. "My baby did not did," she
said, "that is pay enough" And she
put on once more the rich robe OF the
world and went ''to receive" in her
fathers homo till her month as ISIS
tor" should call her back again to
watch and ward. Who can say that
the sisters OF st. John, even in the
gay world Of tho capital, are not do.
ing Christ's work, who will say that
tho life Of any Christian woman
however lowly, need be aimlcss, OF
useless or beneath "tho dignity OF be-
ing created in the likeness OF God
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Estab blished in 1640.

VIC never did have faith in q mans
repentance, when it is fol his interest
pccuniarily to repent. What will
Mr.. Parker do about his taxes If not
made Treasurer, upon the supposition
that, if elected, hc could not help pay
ing them?
LII no use to say that this man is
poor and couldn't pay, for it is false.
He could have paid each year, if he
had desired or tried to do 80; the
real truth is, he did not pay because
ho would not. But here is the state.
ment Of Mr.. Parker's delinquent
taxes. Examine it carefully, and if
you have time compare it with the
records:
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1871-09-21

1t will be observed that an average
Of these ratos would give to men
teachers, for precisely the same work
from 80 to so per cent. more than
woman. IL will also be noticed that
the Western States are more advanc-
ed in their ideas Of justice than the
Eastern and that Nevada pays four
times as much as New Hampshire
The average Of Salaries paid to
teachers OF both sexes in the State of
New York is about s63, while in the
city OF New York it is a little high
er.--Journat Of Education.
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the Daily Courier, September 18.
THE MASS MEETING.

Hon. Frank w. Palmer and Hon,
VIM. Loughridge were on hand yes.
to-day at the appointed time. As
wc have before stated Senator Harlan
was unable to be present because OF
pre-engagement no had made which
was not known by the Central Com.
mittee when no was announced to
be present here. Of course he was
bound by his FIRST engagement and
the parties fatty refused to let him
of, that he might attend our meeting.
Five hundred farmers of Wapello
county, listened yesterday to two as
fine political addresses as we have
heard for many day. Tho large
Hall OF Taylor 4 Blakes, capable Of
seating 800 persons was quite we'll
filed, and for three and half hours
the audience sat giving tho strictost
attention with increasing interest
up to the close. Hon. r. w. Palmer
had never before appeared before
Wapello county audience. He made
q most excellent effort Astounding in
unconttovertablc facts in regard to
the revenue and finances of the
country and their management by
the Republican party. Such record
as challenges the admiration of tho
financial circlos OF tho world and
sends up our 5 per cent funding bonds
to par in the metropolis of Great
Britain and on the Continent of
Europe.
Judge Loughridge surpassed him.
self in his effort. 1t was full of cen.
ter shots bringing down the house
in storms Of applause. The meeting
was an excellent one aud set the ball
rolling in this county, which will
to roll on gathering fresh
impetus until it shall so swell the
majority in yhis country
IS to give us magnificent victory
On the 10th of October. Set down
county as good for 200 re.
publican majority.
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FOREIGN.
Diplomatic Changes.

PARIS, Sept. IA.
The rumors are current that fresh
changes in the diplomatic Represen-
tation of France near the Govern
ments of Switzerland, United States,
Italy and Germany. 1t is said that
Pierre Lautrey will be appointed
Minister to Berne in the place Of
Chateau Remand who goes TO Wash
ington instead OF Jules Ferry, and
that Duke de Harcourt will be ap-
pointed ambassador to Florence in
the place of Count dc Charquil who
will be transferred to Berlin. The
negotiations between Count do Re.
musat and Herr Van Armlen are
said to involve the territorial rear
rangement which will rectify the
frontier between France and Ger
many.
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NEW YORK.
Defaultiug Pestmastsr With.
draws from the Hall.SWeeay Ring.

draws from the Hall-swsssy Ring.
New YORK, Sept. Is.
Intelligence received from Wash.
ington states that Semmeg, late
postmaster of Atlanta, Ga, who is
charged with embezzleing govern.
ment postofiice funds to the amount
of 10000, and for which he is now
under indictment, is in that city en-.
dcavoring to relieve himself from
the charges preferred against him.
His Office has been placed under the
control of special post Office agent.
The conferences which have been
held by Hall, Sweeny and Tweed
for the purpose of devising meane for
securing change in tho Comptroll-
ership, is said to have resulted in a
dissolution Of the partnership between
these gentlemen CO, Tweed declin-
ing to join in a demand for the res
ignation of Mr.. Connolly, and an
nouncing his intention on his part to
withdraw from the ranks of Hall,
Sweeny and their supporters, unless
the plans Of the campaign were ar
ranged by him as the Tammany
Grand Sachem. To this proposition
Hall and Sweeny dissented. 1t is
now believed that these two will be-
gin the fight i'll earnest and by seek
ing to raise rebellion in the ranks,
get Connolly cashiered if possible
and have Tweed deposed of bis po-
sition, Of both the city government
and the Tammany Society. There
are a great many democrats from
the interior OF the State in town
who say that something must be
done at once to relieve the party
from the odium which the city affairs
are calculated to produce in rural
sections.
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A lady correspondent of the st.
Louis Democrat thus tells how the
ladies at Saratoga do the
KANGAROO FLOP.

Those who have studied and prac-
tioed SO indetatigably the art Of " hat
SAKE terms the "kangaroo fop,' are
Topping vigorously with the new ac-
complishment others, not few at
first, made ridiculous failures, and
caused many sarcastic smile from
the fortunate ones who came pre-.
pared with the sensation. Now,
however, nearly all have succeeded
in getting tho position and tho mo-
ton to scientific cxactness. But,
for the benefit of some OF the St.
Louis ladies, l will explain the nature
of the "kangaroo flop." The dignity
of the gentlemen of our noble city
cautions me not to try to inveigle
them into the mysteries Of the flop.
Therefore, gentlemen, this is not tor
you'll You are permitted to retire
until | have given lesson to the few
ladies who are dying to know how
to "do' the flop. First, you must
draw your shoulders up in your neck,
lean back rs far as you leaned for
ward when you did the Grecian bend,
pin your elbows close to your sides,
draw up the lower part Of your arms
in line with your chin now let
your hands hang gracefully (you
need fan or mouchoir in one hand),
and lean your head over one side tit
must be stiff loan) as you would do
if you had u bile on one sioo of your
neck. After you have succeeded in
getting into this position, affect a
silly expression, il you arc not fortu-
nate enough to have it naturally, and
walk with stagger--quite positive
swag, as il your hips were hung on
hinges. AS this art requires much
practice, | would advise you not to
try it on the street, or in public
dining room, right away. Some of
the ladies here do it beautifully, and
it is surprising what talent many
of the gentlemen have for affecting
the flop. Unless you have pretty
hands, with each of the right fingers
covered with diamonds, don't try the
dop.
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"Rats leave sinking ship" The
following is the comment of the Chi
cago Times on the last resort of the
Tammany thioves
"Our New York special gives some
startling developments concerning
the crisis in that city. The alleged
robbery from the Comptroller's Office
of vouchers representing several mil
lions of dollars has an ugly look, and
it will require the most positive evi
dence- to convince the people that it
was not the desperate resort of men
who are about being overtaken by
justice, to destroy the evidence of
their misdeeds. The dispatch fur.
ther shows that Sweeney has aban-
doned the Tammany ring, which is q
symptom of it's speedily
approaching dissolution-a consum-
nation that cannot take place too
soon."
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1871-09-21
Fifth and Last Day Of the State Fair
Receipts $500
CEDAR RAPIDS, Sept. 10

The closing day Of the State Fair
passed off pleasantly. The receipts
to-day were about "a, 500. About 25,-
600 people were presant. The most
important premiums were, DR.. A. L.
Foote, ofAmes, lst premium for best
display Of minerals. For best and
largest display Of apples, 1st premium
ID. w. Adams, of Waukon, ALBANIA
kee county. For largest and best
variety OF grains, seeds and veget-
ables, John Grinnels, Clayton Iowa.
The first trot is worthy of record.
1t was for premium offered by the
Society for the best and fastest troi-
Ing stations, mile heats, best in 5,
sud resulted Wahie, owned by j.
Bowers, of West Liberty, 2
Robby Golddust, owned by W. G
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ORDERS SOLICITED.

Bryant, Meehanicsville, 4 43, drawn;
Reconstruction, owned by James
Terrence, OskaIoosa, 80 2; Boone,
owned by Sam Messy, Marshalltown
2 3 drawn. Time: 2:35, 2:37, 2:43s,
2:414.
The next was for the best trotting
gelding or mare. Result Joe Hook
Or, by J. 8. Wolf, Ottumwa, 2 l
Dan w Webster, by w. Gallagher, OF
Iowa City, 223 2; Macon Belle, by
Vosburg of Clinton, 3 3 3; Kitty
Clyde, BY w. X. Sidle, of Marengo,
4, drawn. Time-2:39a, 2:37f, 2:40,
238f.
Green's Bashaw and VOLTS Tom
Hyer, old and well known horses,
trottod two heats to please the spec
tators, Bashaw winning in 2:42.
At Up. M, there was grand pro-
cession of all the winning animals,
the line being over halt q mile in
length.
Thus closed tho best State Fair
that Iowa ever had. Great credit is
due the officers of the Society and
the citizens of Cedar Rapids, the
first for their excellent management,
and the latter for their ladors to
make the Fair a success, and to pro-
vide for all attending.
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Failing in all other ways to defeat
Mr.. Harlan they now commence the
game of brag or bluff, and one l.. b.
Howard, anybody knows who he
is) has a card in the State Register
offering to bet 500 that Harlan will
not be re. elected u. S. Senator. Mr..
Howard had better withdraw his bot,
it would only be the old story, "a
fool and his money soon parted"
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A foreigner who heard of the Yan.

A foreigner who heard of the Yam
kee propensity for Dragging, thought
no could beat the natives al their
own game. Seeing some very large
water-melons on "A market-woman :
stand, he exclaimed, "What don't
you raise larger apples than these in
America The quick witted woman
immediately replied, eAnybody might
know you're foreigner them's cur
rants p
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A city congregation was in searol

A city congregation was in search
of o minister. One of the elders
came us for aid in finding the right
man for the place. What sort Of
man do you want?" we asked.
+" Well, said he, +" our church is very
much run down at present we have
been without pastor for year or
moro, and we must have somebody
that will make a noise the fact is,
We must have ono who is great or
eccentric"
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The British postcard system is d
grand success. A person goes to the
post Office and inditcs a short mes.
sage on one sids ofa prepared card,
the address being on the other side.
The postage charge is but half PEN
ny. During tho first six months of
this postal experiment a hundred and
twenty-five million cards were de-
livered from the various post Offices
of the United Kingdom, realizing
9351,56 in the way of postage re
ceipts.
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THE STARS AND STRIPES IN IA.
vARlA.
How an American Consul Celebrated the
zth Of July.

How an American Consul Celebrated the
4th Of July.
On the 4th of July, Col. James NJ.
Wilson, U. s. Consul at Nuremburg,
Bavaria, decorated the consulate
building with evergreens and the
National flag of our Union, and hung
out the regular consulate flag with
13 stars on it. This is how the peo-
pie OF that country enjoyed his cele-
bration
Occasionally people would stop and
apparently be discussing the " starry
banner" and now and then hat
would be swung (by an American
citizen, suppose.) At the height of
our satisfaction the door-bell was
sharply rung, and a stalwart sonof the
fatherland put in an appearance.
Before he had uttered q word we in.
voluntarily felt an Affections fell
low.feeling, etc.-tor the man. His
presence reminded us of the patriots
who met in st. Louis Turner Hall in
1861, and that we both belonged to
that class whom the "chivalry" of
st. Louis were pleased to call the
damned Yankees and the damned
Dutchl' He threw his cap upon the
table as though he meant business,
and said: 81 think you are rebels. l
don't like your flag, and it must come
doson!" We cody said, what Is the
matter with that flagg He replied
ri was = member of the 18th Illinois
cavalry, and fought in the American
war more than three years for tho
,chOle flag of my adopted country,
against the - rebels, and l don't
want to see any secesh flag with but
thirteen stars flying here"
Now, hero was diamond in the
rough, and we could not rebuke him.
Such an exhibition of courage and
patriotism, and from such source,
is well worthy of being recorded. 1t
was explained to him, the nature of
the flag, that he was in the United
States Consulate and that the Con-
sui had "fought init Seigel," and once
upon time had paid out greenbacks
to the Thirteenth Illinois cavalry.
Immediately the mans manner en-
tirely changed; he became as bashful
and confused as he had been bold and
offensive. He made many apologies
for his rudeness, and hoped we would
forget the indignity, and begged that
we 60 with him to the nearest foun-
tain and bathe our temples in the
waters of Lethe-the Hop Juice
aforesaid. We bat.ted. We are not
ashamed to confess that we felt hon.
ored at the privilege of drinking .
bumper to the health Of the foreign
born citizen who had fought three
years for the whole flag Of his adop-
ted country, and was ready and will
ing to fight for it again, anylchere
and under all circumstances.
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Tho Eddyville Advertiser says
Bleakmore delivered bis '.whangdoo-
die" speach there on Monday evc-
ming, and wound up "with a glowing
tribute to the worth OF Pete Ballin.
gall, candidate for Senator, who sat
calmly by, and appeared to take great
pleasuse in said praises"
Certainly; putting so Peter is just
as essential rs stuffing to roast turkey
and as turkey wouldn't taste good
without it, neither would Peter feel
good without ho was pnffed.
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Riot and Robbery.

FAWLlNG, sept. 10.
Men attached to O'Brien's circus
and menagerie which was to have
performed here tonight, have crea-
ted riot. They have robbed nearly
every house in the village. One
citizen was killed and several woun-
ded. Plundering ID still going on.
The authorities have tclegraphed to
Dover Plains for assistance.
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are as follows /:


When the editor and proprietor
of the Democrat discharges this lit
tie debt due tho county, other peo-
plo ,cho do pay their tares will have
that much less burden to bear, and
he would with some show of decen-
cy preach retronchment, reform, &C.,
TO Republicans. Until he does, nei-
ther Republicans or Democrats can
have any faith in his professions OF
desire for retrenchment or reform.
just stick pin there.
z. S.-Since the above was put in
type, Mr.. Evans has paid the sS4, 81
assessed to McCully d Evans, for
1870. So far. SO good