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The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1872-04-26
Met His Match.

The following story is told of Col.
Samuel Colt, who, in his lifetime, was
sometimes inclined to be a trife pomp-
Gus.
When he was building dwelling
houses for the workmen employed in his
great pistol factory, he one day encoun-
tered boy picking up chips on his
grounds.
"Picking up few chips, sir, )" replied
the youngster, evidently unawed by the
great presence. -.
"Perhaps," exclaimed the Colonel,
drawing himself up with dignity, "you
don't know who | am. I'm Col. SAM
uel Colt, and I live in that big house
up yonder.''
The boy frightened up and swelled
out and answered.: -
perhaps you don't know who / am.
I am Patrick Murphy and live in the
little shanty down yonder,' pointing in
the direction.
Sonny" said the Colcnel blandly,
patting the boy on the head, "go on
and pick up all the chips you want,
and when you get out come back for
mnre''
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1872-04-26

A fair index of the general character
of the appoiutees of the present admin
istration may be had by consulting Mr..
Grants selection of Governors of the
reconstructed Southern States. Holden
the Governor of North Carolina, was
impeached, and depcsed from office for
fraud and corruption; Scott, Governor
of South Carolina, is denounced by his
party for his thievery and other high
handed misdemeanors, but still the
President, in face of all the facts con-
eerning his rascality, insists that Scott
shall be continued in his place, to the
great scandal of the people of South
Carolina; Bullock, of Georgia, one of
the President s most intimate friends,
was obliged to fee from the State to
avoid incarceration in the peuitentiary.
His relations with Mr.. Grant are well
known; Clayton, who was brought be-
fore the Legislature of Arkansas for the
rascalities pcrpetrated while Governor,
was induced to resi- ign Oh condition that
he might be sent to the United States
Senate, where he might be near his
master, and be at hand to do the bid
ding of the usurper. There is however
a prospect that Clayton will be expelled
for fraud unless his friend Grant saves
him, as he did before, from prosecution
in the courts of Arkansas for his usur-
patton of executive authority. No
doubt Grant will do all he can to save
his friend. The Wisconsin Reed, who
was sent to Florida, to do the Presi.
dents bidding, and who performed his
task well, has been impeached for fraud
bribery, stealing and conspiracy. What
provision has been made for him in the
future has not yet transpired, but prob
ably he will be provided with some
foreign mission. The other and equally al
promising Of the Presidents governor
! is a Mr.. Davis. Of Texas, who went tt
that State with dirty shirt rolled VI
in soiled piece Of brown paper. FL
has been indicted by the grand jury o
United States Court, for issuing
fraudulent certificate of election to
member Of Congress. The list Nigh
be continued Of the appointments, bu
enough has been given to show tn
composition Of the Administration lack
eys. These men, and Others associate
with them, urge that the very perpetp
ity Of the country depends upon the re
election of Grant, and they will be
the Philadelphia convention to urg
their views upon that body-Chicae
| Daily Nows.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1872-04-26

Costly apparatus and splendid cabi-
nets have no magical power to make
scholars. Asa man is in all circum-
stances, under God, the master of his
own fortune, so he is the maker of his
own mind. The Creator has 50 consti-
tuted the human intellect that it can
only grow by its own action; and by it's
own action it will certainly and neces-
sarily grow. Every man.must there
fore educate himself His books and
teachers are but helps; the work is his.
A man is not educated until he has the
ability to summon, in an emergency,
his mental powers in vigorous exercise
to effect its proposed object. 1t is not
the man who has seen most or read most
who can do this; such one is in danger
of being borne down, like beast Of
burden, by an overloaded mass Of other
mems thoughts. Nor is the man who
can boast merely Of native vigor and
capacity. The greatest of all warriors
who went to the siege of Tray had not
the pre-eminence because nature had
given him strength, and he carried the
large bow, but because discipline had
taught him how to bend it.-[ Daniel
Webster.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1872-04-26
Accuracy should be considered a ca

: Accuracy should be considered a car
dinal virtue. It necessarily involves
, being specific. Every child should be
earl educated to habits Of accuracy of
statement. If you call to see friend
three or-four times, don't call it doz-
en-. If you ride fifteen miles into the
the country, don't call it twenty, but
say ''at least q Dozen" Learn to re-
duce all your statements, as far as
practicable, to facts, figures and forms
State fact just as you saw it, without
comment. If you learned it from
another. say nothing positive.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1872-04-26

II VERY VALUABLE NUMBER Of Hearth
and Home for April 20 is before us.
Besides several fine engravings, and the
usual good assortment Of excellent
reading for all departments Of the
household, a Supplement in this num-
bers gives an account Of a four years
Libel Suit brought against the Publish
ers for exposing Humbugs, in which the
important rulings of Judge Brady Of
the N. Y. Supreme Court, and the
testimony Of leading physicians, take
advanced ground in regard to the re,
sponsibility of manufacturers and deal.
ers in patent medicines. This will be
specially interesting, not only to Law
yers, Physicians, and Druggists, but te
all who buy and use medicines, and t.
those who have been swindled by hum
bugs. A prominent feature, however
of this number Of Hearth and Home i.
the New Story by DIR. Eggleston
author of the "Hoosier Schcolmaster. >
The new story is entitled 'The End OF
the World" illustrating life and scene
in the West thirty years ago. 1t il
confidently believed that this will b.
one of the most attractive and usefu
American Stories yet brought out. &c
this number especially, either Of yo,
newsman, or send dime and get
post paid copy form the Publishers
Orange Judd & Co., 245 Broadway
| n. Y.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1872-04-26

The State of New York is proceeding
before the Legislature to impeach two
Of its Judges, Cardoza and Barnard.
Iowa has at least one Judge that should
be got rid of by impeachment as he has
declined to resign at the request of the
Governor. The leading attorneys all
over the State entertain the same feel
ing toward Judge Cole as we. The
cause Of their clients with the Judges
known corruption and vindictive spirit
to them and their eases injury simply
keeping them quiet.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1872-04-26

\ deacon who keeps grocery store
in neighboring town, having instruct
ed his clerk, when out Of desired arti-
Gle, to call the attention of the customer
to the next nearest thing, was not .
little astonished when his pastor called
and enquired for new molasses, to hear
the clerk say, 1--WE haven't no new mo-
lasses, but we have got some nice new
run, -
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1872-04-26

Theodore Iilton seems to be out OF
patience with General Grant and all his
friends. In the last Golden Ago we
read, under the comparatively unprom-
is;ng head '.one term," the following:
1.-The worst thing about Gen. Grant
is not his chronic stupidity and polite
al insagacity, which unfit him for any
civil position requiring political knowl-
edge and insight. 1t is not the ap-
pontlnent Of his half-imbecile and half
knavis,l relatives to Offices which they
disgrace. 1t is not his cunniyancc at
corruption, his patronage of thieves, his
constant advertising for policy and
never adhering to u policy when it is
adopted, his vulgar tastes and low as
sociations. All these things, as bad as
they are, are trivial in comparison with
his fearful usurpation of executive
power and patronage. If he carry a
convention by means Of cash now, what
is to hinder his carrying the conntry by
cannon four years hence! The princi-
pie is the same, the means are Of no
account. 1t is the principle that we
protest against as full of perils. And,
if the Republican party had not lost
the vigor of its early virtue, it would
throw the usurper from its shoulders in
scorn, and sweep his creatures from its
councils 50 much offal.'
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1872-04-26
We doubt whether a more important

We doubt whether a more important
showing has appeared in the Democrat
since the year began, and our coun-
try exchanges should give this exhibit
the fullest benefit of their united circu-
lation. When Minnesota or an Iowa
wheat grower can make from nine to
seventeen cents bushel on his crop by
shipping it elsewhere, it is very imp,r:-
ant that he should know it. The rate
of freight is no. higher from shipping
points here than to Chicago, and when
the Davenport Il St. Paul road is
opened here, rates will be largely in
favor of suthern outlet.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1872-04-26
Leap.Year Enlicities

Eh Perklns has undergone matri-
monial proposals at the hands of one of
his lady friends, and he. has this to say
about it:
First l called on my liquid eyed bru-
nette friend, Miss Sallie Morris, of
Madison avenue. Now I've spent a
good deal of money on Miss Sallie for
operas, bouquets, Delmonico lunches,
Sc. I've been trying for two years to
win her affections.
Last night, full of love and hope, I
l rang old Morris door bell. In mo-
ment Miss sallie was by myself on the
retired sofa.-Aftcr speaking of the
coming opera 1 felt her velvet hands
touch mine.
"Do you know, Mr.. Perkins," she
said, looking me straight in the face,
THAT to-day is our proposing day?'
"Well, Isuppose so, remarked mod
estly looking down at her MOSAIC brace
let.
"Well, you know, my dear Eli! that
I have been cut with you a good
deal"
Eyes, I replied, beginning to feel
embarrassed.
"You know, my DEAR she said, tax
ing both of my hands, "that it is cost
ting me good deal for dresses and,
gloves, and''-
"And costing me good deal for car
riages bouquets, and Delmonico
lunches,'' I interrupted, with increased
embarrassment.
"And while have enjoyed myself
all winter going with you, Eli''-
''In expensive carriages to the Acad-
emy and Delmonico's" I suggested.
eyes, while have been happy to 60
there with you'll feel feel-Oh, my
dear Eli, l don't know how to say what
I want to!' and then the beautiful child
hid her face on my bosom.
"Do not fear my power, beautiful
one," said, soothingly. ''What is it
that weighs upon. your sorrowful
hearth"
"Oh! Eli, it is love-" she said, sob
bing wildly, and twisting her jeweled
fingers in my auburn hair.
Heaven be praised" I sighed, as I
felt the beating of her heart against
my vest, "for whom is this love, dar-
ling" asked, ''you know I am deeply
interested in YOU"
sYou will not be mad with me, Eli?'
"No, sweet one, I shall be only too
happy" I said, wiping the tears from
my eyes.
"Well, my dear-my long cherished
friend, [ love-
"Well, Eli, I love Charley Brown,
to whom l am engaged" and then the
scalding tears fell thick and fast on my
shirt bosom.
"Well, Sallie, what have you got to
say to me' asked, hesitatingly, as 1
unloosened her hands from my neck.
"Why, my dear Eli, Charley and
father thought l had better see you, and
propose
"Oh, darling one, l am thine!" ]
said, with great emotion; stake me-
never mind father; take me as / am;
take
"But, Eli, let me explain. They
wanted meto see you and thank 20,
for your many kindnesses, and propos'
that you don't come here any more!"
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1872-04-26

BY an odd coincidence, the semi
officially expressed opinion Of the Ad-
ministration concerning the Liberal Re-
publican meeting in New York, aud tho
opinion Of the great majority Of the
people concerning the Administration
itself are precisely alike: "a failure,
and III thing more"
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1872-04-26

The gross earnings Of all the rail-
roads in the State are returned for last
year, aggregated $11,sl3,6O 70, and
the average earnings per mile Of all is
stated at 3,903,2S.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1872-04-26

The resignation Of Gen. j. f. Stew
ard, U. S. collector of customs, at
Burlington, Vt. is announced. Cause said
to be deic it of $40, 200 i'll his ac-
counts.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1872-04-26

Some of the Presidents papers call
Dana, of the New York Sun, .'an in-
imitable liar" Then is it not very
foolish in them to be all the time trying
to initiate what cannot be imitated2
But they remind us of the fellow who
beat the pig all hollow in squoaling like
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1872-04-26
How to Get Rich.
By VIM. D. MORANGE.

BY WIN. D. MoRANGE.
Put on the airs of an eight-keyed flute,
If you're only penny whistle;
Pass where yon can for garden rose,
If your only a wayside thistle.
Blow, whenever you blow you're horn,
So people can understand
That You may be sharp, but you won't be fiat
In socicty's great brass band.
Pass the plate or hat in church
With the usual Sabbath air,
But move with a mild, religious squeak,
That people may know you're t.crc.
IF you carry a nose six inches long,
(And a heal: can scarce be lcngcr,
Believe it a sign of perception strong,
And the longer it is, the stronger.
But if in the order of nasal tubes
Your organ is brief in measure,
Then brevity, being the soul of wit,
Consider your pug treasure.
Love your neighbor-but mark the force
OF the Gospel RUE o: grace ~
The more you admire yourself, my friend,
The higher your neighbours place.
Clink your dime in the dcacon's pan,
As if you were throwing nold,
And give with an eye to the business hope
OF reaping hundred fold.
Whether your reading is little or great,
Quote right, or never quote;
Polish yonr uppers, though down at the heel,
And ncvor indorse a note.
Always advance best hand, best foot,
(Best hand, best foot, your OWN,
And thus You may feast on the fat of the land,
While others enjoy the bone.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1872-04-26
Gn: nGKE:R.
U:ELADK4kLzvG.,

f1TSy
Wells in Tow Or country ore ppaSle able
terms, and. with Large Or gm More.
Long Ell senct. warrants I'm idk = arse-
tseing q wori sh1 pfrlect satI Rcti4
He isHe p full pra Dared with gK p6Gk-
sary apHratus4or flowing bnjsEna y
Call ut IS farm three miles, gfh Hast i.of
Cresco. II Td{ress .
- 3ANIK WHEELER,
* 1 :.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1872-04-26

The house on the 10th inst, passed
the bill apportioning the representation
for the next Legislature in the lower
house. The bill went into the senate,
but will not be amended, courtesy al
lowing each house to fix it's own appor-
tionment:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-09

Physician Of this celebrated institution, has dis
covered the most Certain Speedy, Pleasant ana
Efectual Remedy in the world for all
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-09
CHARLES w. GREEN,
GPRING TRADE.
NEW MUSICAL GOODS.

Just received a new assortment of fine double
and single reed GERMAN ACCORDEONS-
the same that have given so much satisfaction:
More of those CHEAP VIOLINS, from $50
to S4 90, of good tone Guitars, Violin Bows,
Harmonicos, Jews Harps, fine Banioes OF my
own make, and everything usually found in a
regular Music store.
| desire to call attention to my large assolt-
ment Of Violin and Guitar Strings of my own
importation; better in quality and cheaper than
any offered heretofore, comprising genuine ltal-
ian, French and German Strings, at wholesale
and retail.
Always on hand fine new and secondhand
PIANOS for sale or rent.
Smiths superior Parlor and Church Organs;
l am agent for VIM. knabe s. Cos. Splendid
Pianos, offering them for sale At factory prices
and or accommodating terms usual in other
cities
SHEET MUSIC new and popular, select
stock always on hand. l will supply any Music
published upon being furnished with the correct
name OF the piece and composer thereof. The
usual discount to teachers and schools.
Music and Strings sent to order by mall al
kinds Of Musical instruments repaired, tuned,
packed, &C.
Terms always cash, with the exception of those
mutually agreed upon for Pianos and organs.
4-if V. BECKER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-09

LHOMME SQUELETrE, one or the celeDrltleS
of the Partisan shows, is dead. He made his
debut in 1851 at the fair annually held at Yer
sailles. Of course the feulletonist gave him
romantic history. His name was Pierre Les,
couy. When entering on manhood ne was OF
ordinary statue; if anything. slightly inclined
to be stout. Just at this time he tell IN love
with danseuse of the opera. She proved to
him modern Barbara Allen, and the untor-
tupate Lescouy was seen no more for year.
When he again appeared he was, say the
French papers, almost diaphanous, six feet 10
height aud meagre as the traditional Mephls.
tophltes. It was then that he was exhibited
at Versailles as the Living Skeleton, and
during twenty-oue years he was one of the
sights of Paris. Glancing over the account OF
this man, Pierre Lescouy, brings to mind Am
broi Sc Seurat, the "Anatomie Vivante, q
minute and curious record of whose persobal
appearance will be found in Homes Every Day
Book lie was a most remarkable instance OF
a living, rational human being, who was little
more than an animated skeleton. Ills helght
was FIVE feet eight inches; bis weight seventy
eight pounds He was exhibited In Fall Mali,
London, in 1925. Parting the curtains tnat
formed the back ground of canopy resemD,
ling somewhat portable shower-oath1. oeurat
would suddenly appear before the audience
The effect was startling. It was as if one per-
son at least had come from that bourne
whence no traveller returns. . His skin was
dry and parchment like; the ribs were clearly
separated, and could be counted, one by one,
like pieces of cane; his arms were like models
of solid ivory Drowned by age Ills heart
could be plainly seen beating below MS rios,
and physicians said that all the internal organs
were out of place. Seurat was intelligent, and
even we'll read, and was for long time an OBJ
iect of nmch interest in London Bali. Gaz.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-09

MORE NEW GOODS.
NI Cloths, Cassimercs, Sattinets, Twceds
Flannels, Linseys, Ginghams, Blankets, Prints
Cottons, with many other seasonablc goods; oil
fered on the very best terms.
ccn ID w Nj. ". NILE L.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-09

GEO. w. EVE,
SADDLE TRTNk g. HARNESS MAKER,
Late of Fredericksburg, Va)
Has removed to this city and commenced Dus!-
ness at
NO. 105 KING STREET.
He has on hand fine SADDLES AID IA r.
NESS, and will in a short time make large add
tiohs Of all such goods a. are generally tou"d IN
u first class Saddlery Establishment.
All persons in need Of articles IN ms llnc OF
business are invited to give him call. GOODS
sold at the most reasonable rates, ana every ci-
fort made to give satisfaction. -
Repairing promptly sttendedto. [se23-2awlm
HOMINY AND GRITS-Pearl Homlny and
IL Breakfast GritS just received Dy ,-,
oct j. G.. MlLBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-09

WN' E. WOOD s co.
Proprietors Of
COLDS AUTOMATIC LOW STEAM AND
HOT WATER HEATER, and
LAWSON SCELEBRATEDH HOT AK X
MACE.
Inventors and Patentce= of the
PARLOk, sun AND LIGHTNING FIRE
PLACE He EATERS AND PARIS
RANGES.
Dealers in all kinds of HEAT and COOK
STOVES, KITCHEN WARE, CRATES,
SLATE MANTELS, etc, etc; .Spe1lsl care
taken with PLUMBING q and sl kinds Of Steam
and Water Piping, repairs for Steam Heaters,
Furnaces. Ranges, Stoves, etc.
WM E. WOOD & CO.,
S. w. cor. Baltimore and Eu.aw sts.,
sep 5-2m Baltimore, Maryland.
NOW Is THE TINE 10 save 25 per ct. by
IN purchasing your stoves at the old prices, as
| desire 10 close out my last years stock, con
sistine of about one hundred FIRST CLASS
STOVES, FIRE PLACE HEATERS and
RANGES +. ii. CLARhSON,
mug loft - South Royal st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-09
DEFY CONS.

Mrs. G. L. SIMPSON,
Nl No. l25 King street,
Is now opening at her BAZAk or FASHloS
n very large and elegant assortment OF
FALL MILLINERY,
embracing every style of the season.
The EONN ETS and HATS cannot be sur
passed for beauty and there will be kept con
stantly on hand during the season complete
assortment from which ladies can made seec-
tons. Those wishing to make their own BON
nets will find all necessary materials at very 10"
cost
Also Ruches and Rutfs, Collars in every new
shape, Real Laces, Black Wells, White \, nclls,
Cambrc Edsings and 1nsertings, Cotton lrlmc :
mngs, Handkerchiels, and Dress Trimmings = OF OF
every description, Corsets very cheap, Halr
Goods in every new design, Chignons, Plaits,
Curs, Finger Puis; something entirely new
and Switches in real hair, Thread and Jgte,
Combs, Brushes, Soaps, Ornaments, Bracelets
and Sets, and everything that can be found in u
first-cass Millinery and Trimming store A
pleasure to show goods. oct :
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-09
NALL TRADE, 1872.
E. j. MILLER,
Importer of and Wholesale Dealer in
China, Glass and Queensware,

Is now receiving his stock of the above goods
to which he invites the attention of country me1-
chants and dealers generally. Having the ben,
eft of fifty years experience in this business and
unusual facilities for purchasing, he is, able to
offer his goods at as low prices us any mouse IN
his goods and prices. Country merchants com.
ing on the trains of the o., A. s. NJ. r., and the
w. s. 0. r. r. can look through his stock and
leave their orders at night, as his house is kept
Besides a regular stock of CHINA, GLASS
and QUEENSWARE, a number of other
goods suitable for country stores, will be found
Such as BRITANN MA and SLAYER
PLATED CASTORS, SPOONS, FORMS, &c,
Window Glass and Putty. Stoneware, finc Lea
and Dinner Sets, and variety OF Fancy Goods
all at lowest prices for cash. =,
THOS. B. HUDSON is still with the above
house. and will be glad to have call from his
old friends sep lo-on
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-09

NOPARTNERSHIP- have this day asso-
~ ciated with me my brother, ALEAAA-
DER j. MOTT, as partner in my business, to
take effect from this date The style of the firm
is now changed to 4. Il. MOTT y BRO:
ANDREW II. MOTT.
I hereby extend thanks to my friends and Gus,
TONERS for the very liberal patronage extended
me for the last five years, and solicit a continu-
ance of the same to the new firm. We will keep
constantly on hand full and complete line OF
HOUSEkEEPERS' ARTICLES. Our whole,
sale department will be greatly enlarged, and
we respectfully call the attention Of the trade to
our very large stock of woodland TIN WARE,
Cordaga Looking Glasses, Brooms, Blscking,
Matches, &C., &c, obligating ourselves TO sell
as low ,s IN any Northern city.
\. II. MOTT & BRO,
aug l2-to24 Sales room, % klng St
l,