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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-10-24

A man of very pleasing address, but
very dishonest, in his practices, once
said to an honorable merchant. whose
word was as good as his bond, 81 would
give fifty thousand dollars for your
g00yls name
"Why so asked the other in some
surprise.
"Bccause I could make 4 hundred
thousand dollars out of it."
The honorble character which was at
the bottom OF the good name he cared
nothing for; il was only the reputation
which he could turn to account in a
money point OF view, which he cove
ted.
But a good name cannot he bought
with silver ii, of all other possessions
must be fairly earned. When il is pos.
| sesscd, it is better business capital than
a great sum Of money. II is capital
any boy or girl may seeulc. Honesty
must he its foundation. even in the
smallest particulars. When an employ
er says, THAT boy | can trust" he will
always find himself in demand, pro-
yidcd he joins with it industry. "Thc
hand of the diligent maketh rich
1t seems hard mt the time. maybe:
this ccaseless round Of work while
| other boys are lounging about store
steps; or playing on the green. But the
| reward will come il you are faithful.
While loungers are dragging out mis-
cradle lifetime in privatiom and pow
erty, the hard-working boy lives at his
ease, respected and honofed.
Remember this, boys, il you desire
to make your way in the world. There
Is nothing that can serve your purpose
like a name for honesty and industry !;
and you will never acquire either il
you are alounger about the streets, and
shirk at your business. Everybody
suspects lad who is often seen about
saloon doors and tavern steps. IL um-
derniines boys character for honesty,
very rapidly, TO mix with the society
he finds there; and such habits tend to
anything but industrious WAYS.
A good story is told of a Chicago dry
goods salesman who has the reputation
of being somewhat OF a wag. He re-
Gently sold a bin OF goods TO country
customer, who was expected TO com
nit justifiable insolvence rs soon as he
had disposed OF his stock. As il was
the customers intention TO pay n small
part of his account with notes. which
might prove worthless, the salesman
so the story goes-added here little
and there little to the price OF The
goods so when The purchase OF som,
two thousand dollars worth had bee,
made, of which all but two or three
hundred dollars Were paid in cash
there was no possibility of the firm
losing anything. even should the notes
go to protest. The transaction c0nclu-
ded, the customer besonght the sales
man to give him a present OF some sort,
and the salesman accordingly present
ed him with valuable red silk hand
kerchief. '.That won't do" said the
customer, give me a nice silk dress for
my wife. or something of that sort
Can't do it, responded the salesman I;
but Ill tell you what I'll DOLL give
you back your notes. NO. replied
the customer, hold on; Ill take the
| Ihon1Eacchsof-
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-10-24

{ - Il HT .
The following is the conclusion of
labored editorial In the Chicago 1ri-
6unc. It is not difficult to discern the
death rattle in the throat Of these fell
lows, which will culminate in final dis
solution on the 9Th Of November:
sThe conclusion is inevitable that
the Cincinnati Convention, and the
campaign which followed it, have con-
telred an enduring benefit upon the
country, and have purified and digni-
fed its political system. The move
ment is still in its infancy. It is the
party of the future, and its achieve
ments are yet to come. The election
in November is but an episode in its
history. II may bear fruit, or it may
only break the ground for the future
harvest. This Is only of temporary
consequence. II does not affect the f.
nal result, nor does it lessen the high
honors which statesmen like Sumner,
Trumbull and Schurz deserve at the
hands of self-respecting people for the
bravery and independence they have
displayed in defying party rather than
abandon principle" ms
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-10-24

If you are shoemaker and live in
Chicago, you can beat your wife with
"a base ball club for the sum of seven
hundred dollars.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-10-24

A pupil in one of the public schools
recently revised an old saying found
in his grammar, as follows: 1t is bet
ter TO give than to receive--a good
licking.n
The Portland daily press., 1872-02-24
Ward CaucuSes.

The Republican Voters of this City requested to
meet at their respective Ward Rooms on Monday
evening" February 26th at II O'clock for the purpose
of selecting candidate to be supported for Mayor at
the election on Monday, March 4th.
The following plan proposedb by the City Committee
of 1869 and successfully followed since, is hereby
recommended to the several Ward Caucuses by the
present City Commute as the most judicious meth
cd to be used in selecting the above candidate viz
The choice to be determined by ballot, the per son
having majority of all the votes cast in the several
Ward Caucuses to be declared the nominee of the
party. The Chairman and Secretary Of each Ward
Caucus to certify the vote of their respective wards
to the Republican City Committee within twenty -four
hours thereafter, who shall Immediately ascertain
and declare the result and if any person shall appear
to have been nominated, shall notify such person Of
his nomination. and request his acceptance thereof"
FRED N. DOW,
Chairman Republican City Committee.
c. o. LEACH, Secretary.
The Portland daily press., 1872-02-24
Items.

The National Prohibitory Convention assem-
bled at Columbus, Ohio, Thursday
The first National Catholic Temperance Union
assembled in convention in Baltimore Thursday.
About seventy delegates were present from
Rhode Island, Connecticut New Jersey, Penn
sylvania, Illinois, Minnesota, Georgia and Mex
leo and other States and Territories. The Rev.
j. McDevitt, of the District of Columbia, was
chosen President and the ususal committees ap-
pointed. AT the evening session resolutions
were adopted recognizing the ACCESSIBILITY of a
permanent national temperance union, and
earnestly advocating the cause of temperance
through State unions.
The apothecary who resides in the city of
Posen, arrested in Berlin on suspicion of con-
templating the assassination of Bismarck, is a
Pole and fanatical Catholic, and had former
ly served in the Papal Zouaves. He came from
Posen a few days since, and while ON the way
threatened the life of the Prince. A pistol was
found ON his person.
Charles Francis Adams is in Washington
consulting with Secretary Fish,
Mr.. Henry M. Perkins, of the senior class in
Hartford Seminary, son of the late DR.. Justin
Perkins, of Persia, accepts his call to Mt. De-
sert
of Bolster's Mills, walked three miles ON snow
shoes to the church where he had announced to
preach.
The Baptists have sustained an interesting
Sabbath School at South Winn during the win
ter, and have recently established a Temperance
Lodge at the same place.
The Portland daily press., 1872-02-24
Domestic Markets.

NEW YORK, Feb. 23-Eyenino Cation l.ss active
and &c lower sales 1864 bales; Mddling upands 22sc
Flour less active and unchanged; sales 1900 bbls
State 10 q co. round hoop Ohio % a 65: West,
ern 10 a IS; Southern 90 az So Wheat oniet
and dull; No Spring 59a 60; No at IS a. So:
Winter Red Western at IS a. / 69;. Corn heavy
and lower; sales $4,000 bush new Mixed Western 70
q 7ic, closing at 7Osc Oats dull; sales $4,000 bush
mess IA 20 a II rs; old do 10 so. Lard is dun and
heavy at % g ssc. Butter quiet. wbiskey armer
dull; Rio iss 2ic Molasses Unchanged New 0 oTe
leans AZ q 60c. Naval Stores-Sprits Turpentne I'M
changed at SSc Resin very firm at so for strained
Petroleum dull; crude 13c; refined &c. Tallow at
81 a 8 Slice.
CHICAGO, Feb 23.-Flour active with an advance of
15c for choice Winter Wheat in fair demand at low
er rates. No 2 Spring at 251; seller March &c.
Corn in fair demand at lower rates. No Mixed 3S1c
Oats dull and shade lower; No 2at32c. Rye steady
at - g 743c for No2 Barley is unchanged Pork
quiet and weak at ~ 42s az IL As. Lard firm and in
fair demand at 81. Green and Bulk Meats firm at
previous quotations 1--we Hogs dull and declined at
quiet and unchanged. Whskey at SIC.
Receipts for two days-7,00O bbs -four, 5000 bush
wheat 10000 bush corn 1900 bush oats, 5000 hush
rye, 1000 bush barley, 80, 900 hogs.
Smpments.s0O0 bbls flour, 5000 bush wheat, 46, 900
bush corn, "a 900 bush oats, 1000 bush rye a. 900
bush barley, $4,000 hogs. Number of hogs backed 10
date 100000
CINCINNATI, Feb 23.-Pork nominal at Is asked.
Lard nominal at q 91c asked. Bulk meats droop-
ing; shoulders 4lc; sides 81 6sc; clear sides sc,
cash. clear rib sides Tic seller four months; 7sc seller
April can be bought at &c; clear sides held at 7sc on
the spot Live Hogs in fair demand and firm at 4 90
a. %; receipts 3lOO. Whiskey at SEC.
CHARLESTON Feb. 23.-Cotton quiet; Middhng up
lands % a 22sc.
lands 22sc. -
MOBILE, Feb. 23.-Cotton dull; Middling uplands
at 22c
New ORLEANS, Feb. 2s.-Cotton quiet; Middlng
The Portland daily press., 1872-02-24
TELEGRAPHIC ITEMS.

The fertilization bill, as it will be reported
contains the following appropriations: Forts
Gorges $4,000; Preble 81, 500; Scanned $780,
600. 81,
Representatives Shellabarger, Sheldon, Saw
yer, Lynch and Townsend, are the sub-commit
tee of the Committee of Commerce to prepare
a bill for the revival of American commerce.
The most of the business part of Monticello
n. Y, was burned Friday morning.
There was a riot in Berne Thursday between
the Alsatian and German workmen, in which
many persons were seriously injured.
The Ohio Democratic Committee has ad
journed to June 18th without fixing the day fol
State Convention.
Four trains reached Laramie city Friday and
the snow blockade is now considered over
Thaws are now doing much damage.
"A fire at Selinsgrove, Penn, Thursday night
destroyed thirteen dwellings, five stores, the
Baptist Church and twelve stables and barns
Loss 100000.
Several bishops of the Roman Catholic Church
are urging the Pope to hold an Ecumenica
Council at Trent in Tyrol. The Austrian gov.
eminent does not seem disposed to grant the
permission asked for the assembling of the
Council within it's domains
The New York Herald has a rumor that Col
lector Arthur has rendered his resignation, and
General +. E. Spinner declined to be his sue
cassOr
The Portland daily press., 1872-02-24

The annual statement of the Great Mutual
Life Insurance Co., New York, (which may be
found in our columns) with its jffty-one millions
of cash assets and reliable securities, speaks
for itself as the largest safest and most success
full institution of the kind in the world
The Old Equitable Society, of London, was
go years in acquiring $55,O00,OO0, while this
Great Company has accumulated over $751;
600 in % gears. r.- --
1t will be seen that the per centage of ex-
penses of this Company is very small and
that the interest on its investments more than
pays its losses by death,--two very important
considerations to insurers and facts that cannot
be shown by many Life Companies hence its
Policies are continually increasing in value.
We understand that policy for $500, now
held by gentleman in this city, is worth over
$1,000, on which the annual premium is only
$500, the cash dividend for the past year is
Sl3O, or 1872 more than the annual payment.
LIS not this good investment. Mr.. Little, the
Gen. Agent, can furnish multitude of similar
cases. in this city and vicinity.
THE best stock of Kid Gloves in Portland is
to be found at Cogia Hassans, 129 Middle St.
THE ladies' and gentlemen of the 81. d. C's''
who played ''Dot, or Cricket on the Hearth"
some months since, have in rehearsal the much
admired drama of 'sNeighbor lakewood" which
will be brought out at Music Hall, Monday and
Tuesday evenings, March 4th and 5th
WE are all ready for the spring trade, with
big line of new styles ready made clothing and
intend tn start off w; tb p,,sall,, low, ,>r;oos
The Portland daily press., 1872-02-24
WASHINGTON.
The Geneva Arbitration.
The British Note-The Reply of the Unit.
ed States.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.-The note of Earl
Granville, sent to Secretary Fish through Gen.
Schenck, was read to the Cabinet to-day. A
general conversation ensued, continuing several
hours, in which the merits of the questions
presented concerning the the Interpretation of
the Treaty of Washington were discussed. There
may be further conference on the subject when
the reply of the Secretary of State to the friend
ly note shall have been prepared. While this
government does not seem disposed to modify
its statement OF the case, it will doubtless re-
spond to the British government in such Spir-
it as will show its earnest desire for the settle
ment of the questions at issue in manner al
together honorable to both nations through the
tribunal of arbitration provided by the treaty.
This is known to be the desire of the President
and all officers of the Cabinet. Application
was made to-day for copy of the British note
for publication, but without success, the refusal
being based on the ground that to furnish it
would not only be against precedent, but disre-
specttul to the British government at this stage
of proceedings and it was further stated to-
night by high executive officer that not even
the substance of the British note could now be
communicated through an official source, nor
had 1T been repeated to any private parties AT
the same time it was remarked that as the note
was OF friendly character and couched in del
cate language, and as the reply would be in like
temper, there was, therefore, no cause whatev-
er for apprehension as to the continuance of
peace between the two countries Hon. Chas.
Francis Adams remained at the Executive
Mansion but short time after the Cabinet as
sembled, having spent few moments there.
IMPORTANT REVENUE DECISION
WASHINGTON, Feo. 23--The following inter
nal revenue decision has been rendered: First,
Commissioner Douglass decides that the issue
OF interest certificates to the amount of 49,
036, 900 on the 18th of December, 1868, by the
New York Central Railroad is substantially as
scrip dividend, and taxable under the internal
revenue laws
The Portland daily press., 1872-02-24
Washington,s Birthday.

The one-h undredth and forty-fourth anniver-
sary of the birth of Gorge Washington was but
| slightly observed in Portland as holiday; and
excepting the flags and fish-horns in the day
time bonfires and balls in the evening, it was
very much like other days; with clear sky and
| COOL rather sharp atmosphere, which made peo-
| pie step briskly along the pavements, and pre-
| vented the lounging and lettering which are the
usual characteristics of holiday. The bunt-
| ing of City Hall, the engine-houses, hotels and
few private residences was "fung to the
breeze" to use the correct expression. Our
British friends shamed us Yankees in outward
recognition of the day. The fine large steam
ers of the Allan line, which were lying at the
wharves, were splendidly decorated with colors
from deck to truck. The bark Estella owned
here, also made splendid display; but outside
of these Incidents very few flags were shown
by our shipping, or our downtown mercantile
houses. Young America, however, made his
presence known by his everlasting ''toot p
foot !" to the chagrin of nervous people; but
that is no reason why he should be prevented
from worshiping his tutelar saint in his own
way. We ars afraid that as nation we are
drifting away from pious regard for the vir-
tues OF the great patriot and statesman, in that
we pay less regard to his birthday each sue
ceeding year. 1t is worthy holiday, cousin
german to the Fourth of July, and entitled to
equal observance.
THE MASQUERADE.
The chief entertainment of the evening was
the splendid masquerade ball of the Portland
Mechanic Blues. Of course the announcement
of an affair of this kind draws plenty of people
to the galleries; and this was emphatcally the
case on this occasion, the audience of specta-
tors embracing quite number of distinguished
people. The ballroom floor was a bewildering
maze of form and color: grotesqre figures,
quaint conceits, burlesques ON political and
social IDEAS and historical incidents, authors
creations, races, and all classes races and con-
ditions of people More than hundred and
fifty couple of these odd creatures marched in
to the hall at the sound of the cornet and ell
gagged in the dance, and there were some nice
little f1irtations between royalty and peasant
girls, Pompey and Greek maidens. Horace
Greeley and jeff Davis were both among the
dancers, the former with the Tribune and
ready to go bail again for jeff. We can't
enumerate half the characters assumed; but
we know that there was plenty of fun up to
half past ten, when the unmasking took place;
then came supper; then more dancing and
feasting, and it was well towards daylight be-
fore the merry and homogeneous crowd separat-
The Portland daily press., 1872-02-24

sAdMuAHCturcss
THE POSSIBLE EXTENSION OF THE BOOT AND
SHOE BUSINESS.
Mr.. Editor:-I wish to recur once more to this
subject, and to urge upon our people the i'm
portance of it to the growth and prosperity of
the city. 1t is sometimes difficult to introduce
new branches of manufactures into a place, for
want of experienced hands and heads to manage
for want of aptitude.
But one of the most important of all branch
es of manufactures is already well established
here, and may readily be extended indefinitely,
for there is no town in the country more favor
ably situated for it. allude to the manufacture
of boots and shoes in all the common branches
of that great business
This manufacture has this especial adva n
tage, that it does not require the erection of
costly buildings to meet its wants, but any spa
cious chambers are suitable for it, and of those
we have plenty. 1t does not require extensive
and costly machinery, so that in no event can
there be any considerable loss even if the en-
terprise should be unsuccessful. 1t is not so
with cotton mill, wooden mill, iron mill, glass
works. for if they should be unsuccessful, there
must be heavy loss in the costly plant" as the
English call it. If the shoe enterprise should
not succeeded which there would be no dam
ger, if prudently manageable rooms would
remain as they were; the machinery, not much
in amount, could be readily scotland the man
ufactured goods could always be sold; so as to
cover the cost, or nearly that, in the worst
times.
The great advantage Of this particular trade
is in the great numbers of people it employs;
the cost of the goods being mostly in the labor
spent upon them, and this trade builds up a
town rapidly, where it is carried on extensively,
as we may see in Auburn and other towns in
this State and in many towns in Massachusetts,.
The leather for Auburn all comes from Portland
orpasses through it, and the finished goods pass
back again over the same road, and Auburn S
customers also pass through our town from all
points of the south and west I know of no
manufacture, that with the same amount OF
capital, will require more wofkmen in conduct.
ing it, besides many women and girls. N. d.
The Portland daily press., 1872-02-24
BY TELEGRAPH.
AUGUSTA.
Special by International Line.l

Especial by international Line.1
THE ACTION RELATIVE TO SUPERINTENDENT
JOHNSON.
AUGUSTA, Feb 23.-There is deep feeling
against Superintendent johnson which has
sprung up within few days among those who
have been his supporters, and many of whom
vowed for the Supervisors. How much ground
there is in this opposition it is quite impossible
to tell. There is no doubt that Mr.. johnson
has made himself obnoxious to many members
of the House by the course he has pursued in
pushing his measures; but the present policy
arises from other matters to great extent.
A few days since Mr.. Hunt introduced an or
der asking the Governor for the items of Super
intendent JohnsOn's accounts as submitted to
the Executive. There is the best authority for
the statement that Mr.. johnson OBJ
tanned the bills from the Secretary's office
without the permission of the Secretary OF
State and asked Mr.. Hunt to call and examine
the same with him. This Mr.. Hunt declined
to do Mr. Johnson then gave the bills to Mr..
Hunt who examined them and locked them up
in his desk. He was then absent day or two
and when he returned the bills were gone, the
desk having been opened. On the other hand,
there is authority equally good for the state
ment that several of those most hostile to Mr.
johnson had the papers in question for examt-
nation by permission of Mr.. Hunt. The debate
this afternoon pertained largely to this gossip
and to the items of the bills. The bill offered
by Mr.. Smith of Saco does not abolish State
direction of the schools, but changes the name
of the Office to State Supervisor thus leglslating
Mr.. johnson out of Office.
There are matters as they are told and are not
to be youched for; nevertheless the feeling is
very general and intense.
THE PARTY
last evening at the Augusta House was bril-
liant affair in every respect. There were many
dignitaries and rare representatives of the
beauty and fashion of the State present.
The Portland daily press., 1872-02-24
School Examinations.

The pupils of the various Grammar and the
High School spent Washingtons Birthday in
their customary exercises the semi-annual ex-
aminations of the former taking place on that
day and occupying forenoon and afternoon; the
Committee and parents visiting the Fourth
Grammar for boys, the Bracket Street Gram
mar for girls, and the boys intermediate
schools in the forenoon; and here we may say
that the interest felt in our public schools was
manifested by an unusually large attendance
of parents and other especial friends of educa-
ton; with the exception of one SCHOOL,; a most
gratifying fact, that encourages both teachers
and pupils, and shows that those most interest
ed in their labors are mindful and appreciative
of them.
The Fourth Grammar school has had the rep
utation of being well-disciplined institution.
An hour was spent here shows that good work
is being done here; the classes acquitting them
selves well in the recitation room; answering
the questions promptly and Understandings.
Proper attention is paid to reading, aud some of
the lads are entitled to especial praise for their
progress in this important branch. The schol-
ars had made some preparations for examine
ton day, by festooning American flags in the
rear of the principals desk, enclosing por-
trait of Washington, and ornamenting the
blackboards with fine drawings. The statistics
of the school are as follows, and they are the
best possible proof of the high character of the