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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1871-03-16
Important Information.

xmDOCC6QC 1uIOrIIldtlOA.
From the state Register.
The following correspondence be-
tween Hon. A. r. Fulton, Secretary
Of the Iowa Board of Immi grafton,
and the Commissioner of the Gen.
eral Land Office, conveys important
information to our foreign popula-
tion
DBs MolNEs, Feb. 81, 1871.
HoN. WILLIS DRUMMoND, Commis.
sioner General Land Office, Washing.
ton, d. G., Dear Sir Parties inter.
ested desire a decision, If there has
boon nons already, Of the point in.
volved in the following statement
A Norwegian woman, who 10 a
widow with Q family Of children, and
whose husband died in this country
without ever having declared his
intention to become q citizen, desires
to make claim under the Home
stead Law. Can she legally do so
The answer will, Of course, apply to
oil foreigners similarly situated.
Yours respectfully,
!. ~ 4. r. FULTON,
sec'y Of Ieya Board of Immigration.
COMMISSIONER DRuNMoSD's REPLY. Il
DEPARTMINr OF THE INTERIOR,
GENERAL LAND Orr1oH,
March, I'd, 1871.
Sir: In reply 70 your letter Of
the 21st ult., forwarded through the
Hon. F. ". Palmer, Of the aoass of
Representatives, ! have 10 slate that
the benefits Of the Homestead Law
Of Goth Nay, 1862, are BY its terms
limited to citizens Of the United
States and those Who have declared
their intention to become suoh, as
required by the naturalization laws.
In the case presented in your letter,
it 10 understood that the party refer
red to does not belong to other of
these classes, and il so, he is not on.
titled to the benefit of the Home.
stesd Law, and cannot enter under
its provisions.
Very respectfully, your obt. serv't,
WILLIS DRuAMoND, Com missioner.
A. r. FULToN, Esq,
5ec'y 10. Board Of I'm, Des Aoines, la.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1871-03-16

C008f06610QaL AppOf fuOnMo0Ls v
Senator Harlan of this State iis
hard at work 70 obtain for tho West
its just representation in Congress-.
On tho 9th inst, he introduced bill
which provides that, after March ID
1872, The House Of Representatives
shall consist Of 2S0 members, appor-
toned - follows: Maino, 8; New
Hampshire, q; Vermont, g. Aassa-
chusotts, II; Rhode Island, 2; Con-
necticut, 4; New York, 90; New Jor-
sey, Z; Pennsylvania, 20; Delaware, !;
Maryland, s; Virginia, 9; North Car
olina, 8; South Carolina, 8; Georgia,
3; Alabama, Z; Mississippi, Q; Louis
lana, 8; Ohio, 19; Kentucky, 10; Ten
nessee, 9; Indiana, IL; Illinois, l8,
Missouri, IL, Arkansas, 4; Michigan;
9; Florida, l; Toxas, 8; Iowa, .; Wis,
oonein, 8; California, 4; Minnesota, 8;
Oregon, !; Kansas, 3; West Virginia
3; Nebraska, l. Any now Statcs ad-
mitted shall be entitled to q Repre-
sentative, or Representatives, in >ad-
dition to the two hundred and eighty
named in the bill. Tho following
States shall DO entitled to additional
members in the Forty-sccond Con-
gross, to be elected ona general ticket
at the general election, during 1871,
if there be one, and, if not, o special
shall bo called: New Jersey, |
Pennsylvania, Georgia, Texas, Wis
oonsin, and Kansas, two each; Mis-
souri,, Michigan, and Iowa, each
three; Massachusetts,, New York,
Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina,
South Carolina, Alabama. Iississ-
ippi, California, Iand Minnesota, one
each; Illinois, 4.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1871-03-16
i.t.... Railroad Directory.
Barlllqtu I lisqqr river Ralllual
Des Ioines Valley Railroad

GOING EAST
No 2 Mail. leaves OttumWaat 1910 pm
No 4PACaAC Ex pree4 leave OttumWa u:z6a m
No No. Freight @ 5:H pm
: a ~ ~ GOING WEST. F&l-t.1a y.
No I Mall leaves Ottumwa l;l5a m
No 8 Pacific Express leaves Ottumwa $50 p m
Ne s Freight, :. $40 am
No7 .. sa ~" &l0p m
70 No 1&3 connect with G. K. L a r. At Des
MOines and o. q N. w. At Grand function.
JOHN GIVEN, Superintendent
w B. ARMSTRONG, Agent, OttumwA.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1871-03-16

RermnIa tomatoes arc offered IN
New York vt seven dollars u peck.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1871-03-16

A ar,stocrstic lady Of Lafayette.
Indiana. has bsen detected in shov,
ing "Guoer' postal currency.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1871-03-16

The only narpote3 bn;chershon Il
America il - Eansan c;sr, Missouri.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1871-03-16

sgF 8iTE Isl 1EasFtH8gis, Z,
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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1871-03-16
Is Post Omce Directory.

Once hours u A. M to t:SO r M Sunda.
PEN from ESQ to 1880 "A II sss1ag iaf
gd i0 aeT5srJ.. IL. HEDRICK. p ~.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1871-03-16

The Howard County lMo. J ADDER
tiser, ono Of the leading rebel papers
Of that State says, 'sthat Frank Blair
came out Of his recent senatorial tilt
with Morton fiat . split tar. The
disgust Of tho Advertiser man is 90.
counted for because Blair. insisted
that the l4th and 18th Amendments
were illegally adopted, vet at. tho
ssmc time be. protested dIiagainst their
repeal. 'id z lats' Ts'se tfs haF ri
!, Blair's position y v,sy much like
that Of . candidate for office in New
England during the Maine law exe
,citement, who was in favor Of the
Al
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1871-09-23

MEN do hot gather grapes on
thorns or figs off thisties; nei-
Their could business be done in
this progressive age, unless in
perhaps a few exceptional
cases, without the aid of tha5
publicity which printers ink
alone could give. There's no
getting round this point-no
such thing as rubbing it out.
Those who have combatted
-io-wi!! openInalIy bo compelled
to cave in, while those who
have adopted The system OF ju.
dicious liberal advertising, g,have
become satisfied that coupled
with proper business capacity
and economy, it is the sure
road 10 a competence.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1871-09-23

TIE Conservative State Cons
yentiUn of Virginia met in
Richmond yesterday to nomin-
ate candidates for the Legisla-
ture and for the State Offices.
y very commendable "new de.
pariure" spirit was displayed at
first by the admission of colored
delegates. Jubal Early whom
Sheridan thrashed so unmerci~ y
lully in the Valley, refused to
remain III the Convention af.-
forwards, and stalked out amid
hearty hlsses from those who
remalned.-New York HerGld-
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1871-09-23

A WESTERN paper announc es:
"1f the party who plays tue
accordion in this vicinity at
nights will only change bis
tune occasionally, or sit where
we can scald him, when the eu-
gine has steam on, ne will hear
%. ;. .omething to his advantage"
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1871-09-23
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Full and explicit directions accompany the
medicines.
Evidence ofthe most responsible and relia--
hle character furnished on application, with
hundreds Of thousands Of living witnesses,
and upward of $4,000 Unsolicited certificates
and recon.euiatory letters, many (which are
from the highest sources, iucluding eminent
physicians, clergymen, state.meu, etc. The
proprietor has never resortedto their publica-
zion IN the newspapers, he does not do this
from the fact that his articles thnk as standard
preparations and do not needto be propped
up by certificates.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1871-09-23

TnE New York Tribune is of
the opinion that the speech
with which General Moves, Re-
publican candidate for Govern
or in Ohio, opened his CAM
paign at Columbus, on the oath
OF August, was in refreshing
contrast with the weak utter.
ance of his late competitor in
the field.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1871-09-23
ADVERTISING TERMS.
Circulate the Fact

That the Republican party has
so ordered the legislation of the
country that there does not
now exist one cent of tax
on any article made and sold
in the United States. All goods
made by our own workmen, all
food produced in this country
escape entirely free from taxa.
ton. The labor of this country
is not worth one cent, save ia
what we have named -Lronton
Register,
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1871-09-23

TEMPERANCE, like the old
maids "Thaddeus of Warsaw!o
is "a good thlnep in tact, it is
diyinely placed mex to faith as
a cardinal virtue. And while
people dispute as to what con.
stiIutes temperance, even to-
pers will admit that total abb
.stinence is the surest way to
avoid the beastly sin Of drunk
enness. We fear, however, it
will be a great while before
liquor selling or liquor drink
ing can be put down through
the ballot box. In fact, the
only county in Ohio which has
been thoroughly pursed of the
dramshops is Noble; aud there
the friends of tototahsm have
steadily refused to enter into
a political combination, ap-
peaIing only 10 the existing
State laws, which they oeeni
strict in bearing, and eff otive
when put in practice. - Still.
aoator VdIIey Gasette.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1871-09-23
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II. r. lfELMBOLD'S EXTRACT BUCHU
CURES DISEASES ARISING FROM lMPRU.
JRNClfS, HABITS OF DISSIPATION, ETC.
in all their stages, at little expense, little OF
no change ia diet, no incCnyeHlence, and no
exposure. 1t cau-es = frequent desire an"
gives sire Igth to urinatc, thereby removing
distractions, preventing and curing structures
ofthe ureihrs. Allaying pam aud iufanttioU,
so frequent Irithls class Of diseases, and ex.
pelllngall POISONOUS ui0TreTr. '------
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1871-09-23

A LITTLE girl came into my
house one day, and some apple
parings lay on a plate on the
table. After sitting awhile she
sad: 81 smell apples!' Yes,"I
"You'smell those par,
ings on plate" "No, no!'
she said, "Tain't them | smell;
l smell whole apples"
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1871-09-23

The public debt of the Unit>
ed States was reduced during
the month of August $9,266,279
or at the rate Of over one huns,
dred millions per annum. The
entire decrease in the debs
since March lst, 1869, is S251,'
$40, 500.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1871-09-23

WANTED-Agents and peddlers to sell q
w thoroughly good domestic article wanted
IN every family. No competition. Exclusive
territory given. Business very pleasant.
Agents have sold dozen, netli ing $50 profit
per day. one sol $50 IN a small town, anoth.
or 1000 IN hve towns, another 81 in calling OF
80 families. Outfit 49, No danger of fimposi.
ton. Best Of references gwen. Send for cir.
cGiar 10 102 Washington street, BOSTON, Mass.
,aaTiteoY LITTLEFIELD & DAME,
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1871-09-23

The Baltimore Journal, Dem.
ocratic, says of the grand Re.
publican triumph, shat it might
be that the balance was turned
by the conglomeration of the
"Heathen Chinees' question:
which is a confession we did
not suppose any Democrat
would make. But the New
York Herald Independent,
claims that IN this late Califor.
MIA canvass, on leading local
questions, and especially upon
the Heathen Chinee,' both par.
ties occupied substantially the
same ground" The Herald
acknowledges that"it
is neither the loss of popularity
by Haight, nor the command,
ing popularity ofBooth, nor the
hue nor cry raised against Tam
Hall; but 1t is the
strength of General Grants ad-
with the people,"
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1871-09-23
Is

Helmbold's Extract IL diuretc and blood pu-
riyiG aud cures all diseases arising from
habll- Of dl ipatlon, eXGc5SeS ant nprlldon'
ces ia life, Impurities of the blood, etc, SUI
perseding copaLa IN affections, for which II
is used aud syphl:ic atlections-in these dis
eases used IN connection with Helmbold'-
Rose Wash.
LADIES.
In many affections peculiar to ladies' the Elk
tract Buchu IS unequaledhy any other rene
dy-as in chlOrOss Or retention, lrregnlarity,
panfulners orsuppressiOn OfcustGmary eyac
'uatlOns, liberated VI schrruS state Ol the
uterus, lpurorrheen Or white, Gritty, ana
for all com mplalnts incIdcut to the sex, whrth
er arising from iDdisrrclion or habits Of disSI
patton. 1t rs prescribed extensively by TIA
lnosI eminent phi acians AMI mui@iyes tor Cn
feeb!ed and tlici.te constitutions, oil both
sexes aud all ages.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1871-09-23

II ENRY 7. HELMBOLD'S IN
PROVED ROSE WASH.

can not be surpassed asJhce wash, and will be
found the only specific emedy in every spe-
cles CT cutaneous ailectnh 1t speedily eIadl~
Gates pImples, spots, sGfbutic dryness ,indlt-
ratlOas OF the cutaneon membrane, etc, dis
pelS redness AM !ncipin inflammation, hives,
rash, moth patches, drness of the scalp or
skin, frost bites, and al llpurposes for which
salves or Ontments alfnSed; restores the
skin to a state of purity D I soitness, and in-
sureS continued healthy lction TO the tissue
OF its vessels, on which bends the agreeable.
clearnes| and vlvacity oftmplexion 80 much
sought and admired. Bu However valuable
a. a remedy for existing elects OF the SKIN,
Ii. T. Helmholds Rose Vash has long sus-
tanned It's principle claim q unbOunded pat
ronage by possessing qualdes which render
IT toilet appendsge OF th' most snpcrlatlve
and congenia character, e,In binng IL an ee-
giant formula those promirsnt features, safely
and eificaGy-the lnyarIabls saec IN pani ments
offs uSe-as Il preSeryat We and reiresher of
the complexion. II Is an e1eellent lotion for
diseases ola syphiltic nature and a. an mice
ton for diseases OF the urinTy organs, arising
from habits ofdissipaton, uied IN connection
with the Extracts Buchu, Sarsaparilla, and
Catawba Grape Pills, in sud- diseases as re,
commended, can not be surpassed.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1871-09-23

Being prepared expressly for tho above com.
ph.Ltl, its blood purifying properties nr
greater than any other preparation ol Sni "e
pur,Ila. 1t gives tie complexion clenr aud
healthy color ami Restores the ptlent to
state .! health und purity For purifying the
bluud, removing AL chronic constitutional dis
eases arising nOm M. impure state OF Ihe
blood, ami the only reliable aud "IeclImi
known remedy for the euro ui pains and swell
ing OF the bones, uueTatlouS Otthe throat uni
legs, boo hes, pimples on the lIse, eryrpela,
aud all schly ufuPtIUns VI the SKIN, aud DJall.
OfyIug the complexion,
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1871-09-23
Henry T.. HeImbOId'S Genu-
inc Preparations.

Delivered to any address secure from obser-
Vaton.
ESTABLISHED UPWARD OF TWENTY
YEARS. Sold by Druggists everywhere. Ad-
dress letters for information in onidence to
AENRYT. HELMBoLD, Druggist and Chem
81.
Only Depots: Il. T. HELMBoLD's Drug
and Chemical Warehouse, No. 5O4 Broadway.
Now York, or to II. r. HELMBOLD'S Medi-
cal Depot l04 South Tenth Street, Philadel-
BEWARE OF OOUNTERFLlTs. Ask for
sHENRY 7. BELMBoLD'si TAKE No
OTHER, omar
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1871-09-23
WHAT the Democracy would
EXpend.

tions the Democratic party..are
very liable.to take in the mat.
ter of increasing the expenses
of the government and the bur.
den upon the people. Read it:
"But suppose the Democratic
party should come into power;
what then?
"The payment of rel bel claims
for property taken and de-
stroyed in the rebel States by
the Union army during the war,
which would foot as much as
our national debt.
"On the I'd of April, 1906, Mr..
Howe IN the Senate, reported
bill to pay "loyal citizens" for
quartermaster and commissary
stores taken in the rebel States
during the war.
"On the 9th day of April,
when the bill was being con-
sidered, Mr.. McCreery, of Ken.
lucky, moved to strike out the
word "loyal," and declared
himself in favor of paying reb
els; and on the Dist of May Mr..
Knot of Kentucky, declared
in the House that these claims
ought to be paid. He said:
"But sir, this is not all, nor
half. | have been speaking of
only 20 much Of oNr debt as We
have given cur notes for. Be
sides this We owe, at The very
lowest calculation $4,000, 900;
not TO the LlOa;ed OUndho.der,
OF whom we have heard so
much, but to a class of people
to whom of all others we are
under the most sacred obliga-
tions to pay. We owe it to the
poor whose horses and cattle,
and sheep and hogs, and corn
and wheat, and everything else
were taken from them to sus.
tain your armies III the field.
Their just and honest claims
are filed by the thousands in
this House and in the depart
ment at the other end OF the
avenue. Year after year have
they been standlng,waitlng i'm
ploring simple justice from the
government that owes them
protection.
"Here then is extravagance
and a new national debt of i'm
menSo proportions. And this
will be followed by pensions 10
rebel soldiers, to cost S3O,O0Oo
900 annually, if the Demo crat'
ic party should come into pow
er.
Sand the Richmond Wing
Aug. II, says the South has
/ claim on the government for
emancipated slaves of $4,000,
100000, and this claim will be
pressed when opportunity pre-.
sents itselt'-when the Dem
ocratic party shall get into
power.
"And then will follow pen.
sions to rebel soldiers of $780,
100000 a year, or a refusal to
pay pensions to our own sol.
diers. Let the people inquire
then how much economy there
will be by putting the Demo.
cratic party IN power. Look
at the financial management of
New York City and Kentucky
in Democratic hands. There
recklessness and extravaganza
unparalleled have loaded the
people with debt and plunder-
ed them of their earnings"
The Treasury building at
Washington, the largest and
most expensive building in
America, cost Sc. 100000. This
includes all the appropriations
for any purpose since its COM
mencemenr, In the time of
Jackson's Presidency. The Tam.
many Democratic managers in
New York, according to the
bills of Garvey, Ingersoll, Mil
ler & Co., have spent over
ST 000 000--mora than tho
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1871-09-23
M.
HENRY 4. EaEsMsROED'S
CONCENTRATED
FLUID EXTRACT BUCRU,
THE GREAT DiURErIC

Ess cured every cas0 Of diRtrte~ in winch II
has been gwen Irritation of the neck Of tnr
,bladder and nhina Ion Of the k dney-, ulcei
;RtIOn OF the kidneys and bladder, retenLiO Ol
tuHsns. discusses 0l the PROSTATE gland, stone III
isiIe bladder, calculus, gravel, brcksdu,t de~
post and mucous or milky discharges, ant
ltor enlseLle AMI del cate constitution, Of both
sBezes, attended with the following sym toms:
inhianosi.icnt L exeFtOn, loss Of power, loss of
memory, difficulty OF breathing, weak neryec,
TREMBLING, hoBsOrG Gf disease, waSetulncss dim
ness Of Vision, pam in the back, hot hands,
yhuahing nf the .bniY, dryneas Of Che stih,cfup
itIOn uu the lucc, p,ild cDun:enanc universal
iasaitude Of the muscular system, etc.
.il,ed by persons iroln the age, Of eighteen
to twenty-five, and i!Oin Thirsty tive 10 iily-iyr
or IN the decline or change q! lie; alter con-
fn.nIrnL or labor pans; Ued.wGttlnH in chill
,druu.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1871-09-23
Look Here,

A LII persons owing me on shernff's fees
Aand dues, and also notes and book &C.
counts are notified TO call on me without fur
ther delay 10 order that they msy save II EN-
selves further trouble. j. j. SH0CKEY. 4
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Louisville Items.

lhe most successful trade in
Louisville is derived from
watching the river and picking
up the ofaI that Genes from
Cincinnati.
Louisville does such a dimin,
utive Commercial business that
she keeps her accounts in a
small Journal and Ledger, by
the faint light of a setting Sun.
The press Association visited
the skating rink at Louisville
the only place of anu EN- Mt
except a beer garden the city
afords-anl actually thought
the teats were performed on
the ice the people wercso cold.
The Louisville people hav-
ing nothing else to do, stand
round the depot, and when
they see whole car loads OF
passengers pass through for
Cincinnati, make rye faces at
them-alter they get out Of
sight.
The grocery keepers in Lou.
isville were badly "sold" when
the Press Association visited
that city. They supposed that
all editors We're like their own,
and raised the price of drinks
thinking to reap arch harvest.
The excursionists smiled at
their gullibility, and passed on.
Louisville is an Old, dilapi-
dated town, celebrated for iis
riots, when it had population
to justify, long ditch to keep
the water in the Ohio from
stagnating in front OF the wis
lage, an artesian well, a skating
rink, and a very muchly press
ed hospitality. Her people
principally drink low wines
that never paid the tax, and
feed on dried apples, black
berries, catfish, and Cincinnati
crackljngs, and are happy.
--4A.--------
About Country Papers.
The Cleveland Herald makes
the following truthful observa'
tions concerning country news
paporS- and tho Iats,-eI tLo
people in regard to them:
"The local paper is an abso-
lutte necessity to the country
and community in which it is
published. All the city papers
can not fill the place of a home
paper. That should be the first
love of every man and woman,
for with the paper is the local
ity identified. The paper gives
the country where printed
much of its Importance in the
world, and gives in detail the
local news which can not be
gained by any other source.
Every weeks issue Of the pas
per is so much local history
and the rise, growth and de,
velopment Of the country can
be measured and recored only
by the local newspapers that
constantly gather in the items.
People do not appreciate their
newspapers. They measure
the value OF paper too much
by the number Of columns it
contains. The home paper, at
any price, is the cheapest pa
per one can take"
AN exchange contains the
following new version of "Mary
had a Little Lamb" "Mary had
a Little Lamb. Yes she had,
and it had woody ear; 1t used
to live on bread and jam, And
drink good lager beer. 1t took
a drop too much one day,
Which was against the rule; As
IS the case with wiser folks, it
made that lamb a fool. 1t
jumped and played and frisked
around, Felt bully good, you
bet, Till at last it took notion,
On its muscle it would get"
ut met a little gosllng, Come
wading through the rye; 1t
struck out from the shoulder
and blacked the gosling's eye.
NJ
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