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ADMINISTRATORS SALE

In pursuance "f an order orthe Pro-
ba'e Court of Ashland roun,y Ohio, I
will offer Tor Sale at Public Auction
on the 1st day of May next at l o'cl'k
z. NJ. upon tile premises. the follow
ing described Real Estnte. situate in
the county of Ashland and State of
Ohio. t" wit: The North east quar-
ter nf the South est quarter dissection
twenty. Township nineteen, Range six
teen, in he dist. let OF lands formerly
a~ntject to sale a, Wooster Ohio. COR
raini g toity acres more or |, ss. The
terms of sale-One third in hand. one
third in II ard one third in two
years from day Of sale, with interest
deferred pa, menis, IT, be secured
by Mortgage upon the premises.
4 G. KYLE,
Admir- nt the E>tate OF John
Morelani. Deceased.
BY J. D. Jones. Atty.
March 20, 1S7l-4w.
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RIFFS SALE.
Daniel Carter

Jn.iah NJ. C.osson, ct. al.

Jp-iah NJ. C:osson. ct. al.
Stat. Of OHIO, Ashland County. ss.
By ,irtu. o. a certain Oider of SAIL,
issued from the Co TT of Conn o
Pleas OF Ashland County, Ohio. am
t. me directed, / wlli Offer for sale at
public euctinn, al tn. south door ct
tie Court H"u-e in Ashland, AshlaDi
County. O'io, um
Satm' lazy Nay 18th. & D.. 1877
at o'csci P. NJ of >aid ,iay. the o.
low ing lied lanis aid ienement>.
ltuate in sail Ashland County, T."
Wit: Being parI Of the y. nth west
qua, ter of section number 16, in town.
ship %. OF range 16, bounded and lie
scribed as follows, beginning at the in
t. rseciinn OF the state road leading
from Ashland TO the Muddy Fork 81
the Mohican and the wesI BOUNDARY.
li.,e of said $. nth east quarter section
at a stone thence north Az degree
wet with the center of said IL d
700 Z II perches tn Samuel Torn
burg's east line { ornly David Ro
8 east line); thence s"u'h with
said iih.. SIS perct:es To 81 stone; th'i.ce
east with John Yieslr.'s north line
10 $40 perches L" said Yiesley'r north
east corner TO II stone; thence north
with tie east line of said south west
quarter IL the place al beginning
~ 2-10 perche4. contain ny six acr,s
one ROD and Tint. percl'es Of and,
more or less. Appraised at 8
Terms at sale cash
WHO PORTER Sh, riff.
McComhs & Curtis Att. 6 for PPf.
April 5. '7I75~39
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Bucllu.
Buc'hu.
TO PHYSICIANS.
Sxw xosx. August 18th, ia

Few Sohx, August iSta, isA
Allow no to eal so-r Alteration 70 -
PRkkARAAT)N CT COAAPOLNO I...AC:
a sgGaS; t ucp FUN UsIf RsE;; e: ggS-o'
ABODE Or IRIPARATIoN.-GucL', IN vac"o.
JunSper Borrivs, by dIstilat,oa, TO form q d ,
GIN. Cubebs extrac'cd by displicem"nt VITA
Ipt its ostzIued iioAa J uniper Berries: v"-y ast:,
sagSr Is hrei. and a.---l proportion OF spirit. II
- more p. .uI-Dis ihal ally now III use-
bdc.1 - prepared by Druggists, 10 ct O darI
color. 1tisa a.t that m.ts is frasraiIcei tLo
action 81 . f..-o dcs-rcys tui5 Qts Acii'e pr;l-
Aaue t. the crlor u insredients. T.e Bqcta
In NY pr, parui,oa precohinates ; tAs SMALLEST
quaiiirJ ID ihs otEGr Ingredients ere added. 70
prevent fe-net.tataL upon Inspection ~ ail DO
iuRud not 70 re n Tiicture, as made in PhaIUsa-
Csed IN cases " here fever or Inflammation exists.
IA thIr, yon huve the knowieuxs ~ tuo tmgre-
cietts and tho mode appropriation.
Looping that j. u VIII iuvvr II Win q Trial and
With y tee:ing OF rrniound confidence,
LA, wy f.s.TS>Lu.y,
s.s q. :. EE-N2os0,
Chemist and Drug ut Of 30 ycars expeHsneo.
GFou The largest Manufacturing Chemists IA the
at an acaunintcd with hr. i: +. H.in.bo.:;
dsnc-, sDd was suecessful In conducting tho busi.
ness wGere Others had not been tqua. " so before
him. ] have fe"n Z worldly tnl rcss,S Httl bis
eaarseter AID caterprise."
WILLIAM ECl6uTNAsS.
Firm Of Powers nrd Ee'gh,rTn. Maaufsctu-"g
Chemists. N.a!a Ial brv~a S-.ests, ] .L-
Rde.pbia-
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PROVISION SToRE--Deaa ali Guth
has got back to his old stand lie
has purchased the Posisienv Store 4
Steinmefz and Desseni,erg. where he
will be happy to meethis old customers
and ailsothers. Heswill sell as cheap
rs any establishment in town : and will
pay the highest cash price for butter
and eggs
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The States and Union. has the largest
circulation Of any piper in the county.
1t has more rea''ing matter and the
latest news. Subscribe.
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MIRRORS YnIsTii

A gentleman who suffered 'or years from
Nervous Debility. Prem; tar, Decay. End
all the efIects o. youihtui inGiseI eiion. will,
for t , snke OF suffering humanity. e
free fo all who need it, The receipt end di-
re tiers 70, mixing lie simple 'Cn &C! Ev
n;cI Re WIS cured. Sufferers ~wi>liry .
profit Nv the advertisers experience. ON Dc
so w a1dressirs in-l cr CO. e. rfidcTce-
JOHN 3. OGTFN.
nol6 Ne H. Cedar street. New lor,-
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Willis, Kaufman & Co..

Don't fnrgt that we have te largest stock ofPARIOR STOVES COOK.
INI and HE ArINGSTaVES! tver hnuyht to this market and a. prices
tn suit the times Coed Can< Stveszt trimmed cut for TWENTY-FIVE Dollars
Pa Er Stoves al nj es We lay, a 81 iarge st. eek Of Tea Trays. pressed
aud Jalannei 1ftW Re Furnishing G" lis o. al im- as low as the lowest
Give us a all rfme purchasing. ID 't :oget. The pac two Doors East of
FIRST Naional Bar K, A~Eta. d Ohi~- 81 =aa. ESQ Eeff aaT frE
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FAMILY SEWING MACHINE
NEE FAMILY M4cHzNE.
BEST SEWING MACHINE In EXIS
FENCE

The Machine IN questiopfs Simple, Com.
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emptedDrpon- single machine, using
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and sewing with equal facility they VERY
TiSEsr and coarseft material and an thing
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Manufacturine Machines, ar also the truly
wonderful and only practicalBpTIoN HoIE
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Aeent Ashland, O.
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ArTESr1oS FARMERS Mr.. Sam
ueI McCruin & Co. keel. con raptly
OH hand a gqnl suppl. Fork.. Hoe
arl Rake hand.es-Tee II or the r.
tiry Horse Rakes-Broon. handles, rt,R
male of the hest m It, rial 1t will be
to the interest o I farmers to call at
this establishments which is locat.d on
Centre street, near the bridge. Or
ders. also fiji ed o., short notice. sa
July %. '7O-2m51 -
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The Constitution

onse affected with orgnrtc wcakrres. recui-'
the aid Of Medicine 10 st,rngihen End inylgor.r
UGH invariably does. II no trea:-nent II ST.,
nitted to, Consumption or Insanity ensues.
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Men may judge u bv the sue ess
ot our effort G d lmks at the efforts
Observation-Disclosures Elijah, tn
I w.u'd give thing fpr that ms
religion whose .ery dog and cat are
not the better for it. Rowland Hill.
Many a man dr.. ads throwing away
his life ut on So, who shrinks o from
throwing it away by piecemeai.-
Howe.
He who has not forgiven an enemy,
las never tasted one of tie most sub.
lime enjoyments ii Ii e.-Luva,er
TIL, re il 10 sin we can be tempted
to commit, but we shall find a greater
satisfaction IN resist ng than II COIN
mitting Mason
The liberal mind is of no sect !; it
shows tn sects their 4, l.artures from
the i'd, al standard, and thus maiu-
tains pune religion in The world.
Alltot.
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HELMROLD,S
Fluid Extract Of RUehn

"a sfEsetinps pcculinr to Females, Is unoqualrd
ty any oIhvr preparation. as in Cbloroaia. or Re-
tsntion. Painfulners. or Suppression Of Customary
Evacuatione, liberated or SciTrhus STATE OF the
Uterus, and all complaints incidental 10 TIC sax,
or the decline or Change Gf life.
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TIE 1.EsE
OF
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vt IAlbLisktd, in a Sealed Z


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\ Lecture on the Nature. Treatment and
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generally Consumption, Epilepsy and
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Tue wor.d-renowned author, in this adj
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Sent under seal, in a pain envelope, to-
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Gui's,' prlee 25 cents I
Address. the Publishers. Z
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S..B FIRE MAN, !'as
9W in< or.,crea y MIN. er-
Of fne ROWLING PIECES RIFLES,
&c, whi"h wih Sr1 rht Up. ,nrj cash
All -nrts rp"ifing T. ne ~ him at
the E,,giaeJoou. ta'! on HIM AMI
inc urase is enterprise.
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HELMBOLD'S
fluid Gxtrast of Ynehn,
PncE w

win rad'caIly exterriratc firm the system de-
easra n-ising from habi Q OF Dissipation. ~ hts!e
expense. hft>e or 10 change ia diet. TO ineon.
v~enience or exposure; completely superseding
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NONE ARE GENUINE un.css
done up In Stooi onSrayod wrapper
with fac-Sini!e Of Esy Chemical
Warehouse, and signed
II. T. HELMBOLD.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-09-28
Letter ErOlsS Scotland.
AMPBEIiTOWN n,
Aug. 3lst, 1871.
Aug. 3Is
Mr., A. +. SPERRY,

Aug. ofst, 1911.
Mr.. A. +. SPERRY,
Dear Friend.-This an
cient town is situated in the Southern
District Of the Peninsula Of Kintyne,
is n royal burgh, and contains about
seven thousand inhabitants. II has
eight places Of worship, two OF them
having been used as such for over
one hundred years, and look as If
they would stand another hundred.
1t lns one OF the best harbors in
Scotland, beautiful sheet Of water
about two miles long and one broad, /,
finely sheltered by high hills or
mountains on the north and south,
By an island on the east, ut the en-
trance, and by the town OH the west.
From any of the heights here you
can see nature in all its rugged
grandeur-the naked hilisand mount
aims, without tree or shrub save
patches Of heather, now in full bloom,
and scanty picking Of grass for
sheep. The town has been much
improved Of late years; most OF the
buildings are Of modern construe-
ton, a number Of them elegant
residences on both sides Of the har-
Dor. Herring fishing is carried on
extensively in the many arms Of the
Firth Of Clyde, or Lochs. But this
town Is more famed for her numey-
Gus distilleries, twenty in number.
a large portion Of the wealth Of the
town IL employed in the Inanufact-
ure of whiskey, an article that de-
streys thousands of onr conntrymen,
male and female, every year. When
will otherwise good men, who are
temperate themselves, see the neces-
sity Of, employing their capital ~ q
way 10 benefit and bless the race,
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-09-28
A Dcmagogue Answered.

When the editor of the Democrat
WAS nominated for Senator from this
County, it was Of course expected
that he would, as the boys say, "do
his dirty best" to get elected. And
no one would blame him for doing
this, if he would but be fairand hon
orable about it. But instead Of this,
in the current number of the Demo
crdt we find u long article, written
with all the art Of the demagogue
and with the evident purpose Of
making the figures Of state expendi-
ture tell as much as possible against
the Republican party. The article
Is headed "Why Are The taxes 50
HighY" and starts out with the asser-
tions that the "taxes In Iowa are OPP
pressive, and growing steadily heav-
ier.n Both these assertions are nOto-
riously incorrect. The tax levied by
the State Of Iowa is now but two
mills on the dollar. Is any man
foolish enough to call that "oppress-
ive?" And two or three years ago
the State tax was u mills on the
dollar, or o5 per cent. greater than
now. Is that growing steadily
heavier 81 What can the Democrat
expect to gain by its bald n1is-state-
ments: BE it remembered that for
the County taxes, DC, the Republican
party is notresponsible, nor the Dem
ocratie party either. They are levied
by the local representatives Of the
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-09-28
The Tide Turning.

When the present campaign began,
and before, the Republicans in this
County were generally dubious about
their success this year, and the Dem
ocrats were correspondingIy jubiiant.
But the tide seems to be turning
somewhat i'm our favor. We don't
propose to crow before we're out Of
the woods; but we do feel encour-
aged, and feel like saying SO. The
signs Of the times look more favor
able for US. Republicans turn out
better than had been expected to
their Township Conventions and to
their political meetings, and seem to
manifest reasonably good degree OF
interest and determination to do
something this year. This augurs
well for us; aud the Democrats arr
changing their tone correspondingly.
They are not SO elate rs they were.
not so confident Of victory. True,
they boast loudly still; but the lead
ers, in quiet conversation, are more
moderate. Many, if not most OF
them, now concede that Baker and
Kelly will probably be elected.
Once more, and with all due earn
estness, let US urge our Republicans
friends to come mp to the full meas
ure of their duty. Let there be no
failure on our part, no laggardness.
no want Of unity. Let US work to
gether for the good cause, and leave
mere personal matters, if we have
any, in abeyance until after election.
We have the result sure in our hands,
if we but poll our full vote for our
own men. Who shall it be, if any.
that must lay the charge to himself
that in the hour Of need, in the CLOSE
struggle in Marion County, he de-
serted the Republican ranks and gave
his aid to the enemy? Are you the
man: or you? No! Let us work
together! And now, while the signs
Of the times seem to be in our favor,
while the sun seems to shine propi-
tiously upon us, let us omit no eflori
and relax no energy toward an hon
Orable success.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-09-28
Taxusion Of Railroads.

In its eager adoption Of all means,
no matter how unfair or tricky,
whereby il may hope TO seduce
even one Republican vote In this
County, the Democrat has hit upon
one thing which it evidently thinks
a big trump in the game, and, under
the head of"A Question for Voters, y
it proceeds this week to attack the
law of 1870 whereby the taxation OF
Railroads is fixed upon the basis OF
their gross receipts.
Now, to start on, let us remember
that this subject was one OF the most
warmly discussed and most fully
debated ones that came before the
last General Assembly; and men,
bers divided upon IT, not according
to party predictions or ailinities,
but according to their own individ-
ual views OF right and policy and
what they believed to be the interest
Of their constituents. The Senate
vote by which the. bill foT4tbis lay
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-09-28

Gold up to l.14s.
In Chicago market on 25th, AS per
Daily Hawkeye's report, hogs active
and firm, range $3.50 to s4.75; cattle
dull and weak, native steers $4.25 to
s5.62; wheat active and higher, out
side pieces S1.O55 to Sl27, according
to grade; corn irregular, Al to 4si
cents.
In st. Louis, same day, per Daily
Gate City's report, hogs quiet, 1915
to S4.25; cattle unchanged; wheat
lower, s1.3l to sl.3s; corn inactive,
range A to 30 cts.
The Yellow fever is reported to be
raging in New Orleans.
A dispatch from Havana says the
Cuban insurrection is at lastsubdued.
Doubtful.
Pres't Grant has gone to Leaven-
worth, Kansas.
The schooner "Charles Hurd"
foundered on Lake Michigan. Ten
lives were lost. Only the Captain
survived.
A California dispatch announces
t.,e wreck of steamer on the coast
of India, and the loss Of l3S natives.
Senator Grimes arrived at BIrling-
ton last Friday night. 600 fire
at Des Moines last Friday. Major
Hodge, the defaulting Paymaster, is
a Democrat, and was appointed by
Pres't Buchanan. Democratic pa
pers have therefore quit "bltowing'
about his defalcation. --latest re-
turns from Nebraska leave the Con,
sti,utipn still somewhat in aoubt; but
the five independent propositions a are :,
dM,btless rejected.--Itisannounced
thai the li,JyerBment loses D0fhing
hv the defalcation of 5upt Norton,
of lie n. Y. Post Office.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-09-28
J. Curtis,

NYATCHMAKER and JEWELER, and
(" Dealer in Watches, Clocks, Jewelry
Spectarles, Goggles and Toys Having in.
creased facilities for d doing all kinds OF work
in my Line, am able to give Entire salts
facti-n. All work Warranted Being Agent
for Prof. j Kauf,aan's Achromatic speeta-
clss, am prepared to suit al conditions O.
light. Full Lines Of Dry Goods, Qneensware
Glassware, Groceries, Notions, &C., CbsaI
tor Cash.
Vile, Iowa D IL II
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-09-28
Furniture.

THE UNDERSIGNED manufactures and
j keeps on hand all kinds of Furniture,
surh as Bureaus, Safes, Bedsteads, Tables,
Chairs, Sofas, Lounges, &C., Of Best Quality
and At the Lowest Prices, at his old stand, up
stairs, over kinne's Store. brick building,
southeast corner Of Square, Knoxville Iowa
E-kead y made coffins, all sizcs, always on
hand. (5,ll tf) WM. WEYERS.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-09-28
Knoxville Marble Works.

HAMRIcK 4 HEsTwOOD, Dealers in
4 L foreign and American Marble, and
manufacturers of Monuments, Head Stones
eeootaphs, &c., Knoxville.
~ Cur Mr.. Hestwood is Skiilfu' En-
s'a'cr end General Workman, and VIC there
.ofe feel coafdept of giving satisfaction 10
every par icular. 431r
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-09-28
Books and Stationery.

LBERT M. BROBST, Dealer in school
~ Books, Writing Papers. Blark Bo' X,
bibies, De Music Book. Musical Insiru
mentt. Music for Sunday echooIs, SiIgins
echo9is, dc Organs, Vioiins, Aceordeons
xc Pictnres and Frames, Wall and window
lsper. Paper Gollars. All at Publishers ana
Hanufacturers' Prices. East side OF ptb.c
square. Knoxville. 1877 II
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-09-28
Parsons, Berkey & Lytle,

DLACKSMITHS Shop one block south
ID Of fremont House, Knoxville. All
work in their line done to order, on lowest
terms, and satisfaoiion guaranteed. Horse
shoeing entirely with their own make OF
nails. All kinds of Wagon and Carriage
Wtrk. including full Manufacture and
Repairs, done with nestness and dispatch.
fg5l
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-09-28
Knoxville National Bank.

II N0XVILLE, IOWA. CAPITAL $lG0, 900
IN Gold, Silver, Government and other
Securities bought and sold. Interest allow ed
on time deposits. Special atten ion given to
Collections. Open from 9 A. NJ. to P. NJ
except Sundays.
DIsEcroRs,
Larkin Wright, A. J. Briggs, J. NJ. Cathcart,
A. w. Collins, S. L. Collins, A. J. Kerr.
j. Bittenbender, Z B Woodruff, A. 7. Brooks.
LARKiN WRIGHT, Prest.
A. W. COLLINS, Vice Pres't
(6.15tf A.. j. BLlGGs, Cas- hier.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-09-28
Pumps.

DRyCES GREATLY REDUCED!
i have constantly on hand Full Stock of
I he very best House, stock and cisttrn
Pumps, AZ bottom prices. Gail and see before
you buy and pay too high.
PUMP SiIOP-Nortbwestc corner of Public
Square, Knoxville, Iowa. N. WEST.
April 20. 1871. 445tf.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-09-28

hEALER IN Stoves, Hinware Shell and
- Heavy Hardware, Reapers, Mowersand
Agricuitural Implements generally. Agen'
ior II. W. Wsrren's Patent Atmospheric Port.
able Soda Fountain. Old Stand, east eide
Square. Kpox.iIle l,2tf
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-09-28
Mertantils, Qbe Graoss ST.
Furniture.

|E D. YOUNG would respectfully iDfor m
IL. the citizens Of Marion County that be
has opened a Cabinet Shop on Robinson
Street, wost Of the fremont house, up stairs,
In the room formerly occupied by the Rep"tE.
cas- Office, where he will have on hand all
kinds of Furniture, and Cofins Of all sizes
which he illsell Low for Cash. (f)
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-09-28
Contractor and Builder.

II F.ROLLER would respectfully am
u /. nounce that he il now pre,area to
contract, at the lowest rates, tor any kind
If Building or Bridges. and GUARANTEES satis-
faction. Estimates ana Plans furnished
free. Shop tou,h Of A. X. h ID. Depot
gr,unds, Knoxville, Iowa. (435 tf.)
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-09-28

was finally adopted, we have not at
hand; but in the House we find that
ON rhe final vote, to concur in the
report of the Conference Committee,
there were recorded 81 ayes, includ-
ing John p. Irish and other Demo-
crats-and only II noes, including
Mr.. Cuts and other well-known Re-
publicans. We mention this merely
rs showing that, while some Repub-
licans opposed the measure, the Dem
ocrats of the House were as body in
favor Of it.
The bill itself, as adopted, is Chap.
ter LOG of the Laws Of 1870, and is
easily accessible to anyone who ,le-
sires to see for himself. The Demo
crdt alleges that "Marion County
furnished three votes to exempt rail
roads from bearing their share Of the
taxation," DC. Marion County did
no such thing, and there was no such
thing done. Read the said Chapter
LOG of the Laws Of 1870, and you will
see that railroads in Iowa are COM
PEELED to bear share of taxation.
The manner Of assessing and collect
ing these taxes is different from that
pursued with other property, it is
| true-because railroads are different
from all other property. They ex-
tend through many Counties, and
their value as property is not equally
divided among these Counties, bat Is
rather located ip few places. Upon
merely few minutes reflection it
becomes plain that they cannot, in
the very nature Of things, be fairly
and equitab!y taxed in precisely the
same manner as other property is
taxed. Therefore the law referred to
provides that the taxes shall be lev
led on their gross receipts--so that
new railroads, just built, or being
built, may not be crushed out by II
burden of taxation which older and
better paying roads could bear with
out feeling 1t. The law was planned
for the equitable interest of the whole
people, and not for the advantage of
any monopoIies whatever-and so
Mr.. Irish, the Chairman Of the Dem
ocratic State Central Committee,
doubtless thought and felt when he
voted for the hill.
| Upon fair examination OF the
subject by any right-lnipdcd man,
we think the animus Of the Demo-
yafs attack, and the injustice of its
conclusions, will become apparent,
and it will have To try some other
trick, and more successfully, before
its editor attaIns to Senatorial hon
ors in this County. If he must fish
for votes, let him not leave the hook
So plain.
Since the above was written we
happened to notice that In the Mus
catine yo,Tnai Hon. John Mahin,
the editor, and II member Of the last
House, has an article showing from
his personal knowledge that Hon. NJ.
NJ. Ham, Democratic candidate for
Lieutenant Governor, used his per-
sonal and editorial ipHuencn ia nra
vent the passage of a law taxing rail
roads N other property.