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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-01-25
WELL mBR1rzp COMPARTMENT.

Gov. Samuel Merrill returned to
his home at McGregor on the 10th
instant, where he proposes to reside
permanently. On that occasion his
fellow citizens without respect to
party gave him a public reception at
the principal hotel in the city, when
speeches and good cheer ruled the
hour.
This was certainly 4 grateful and
well deserved compliment to one of
the best Executives Iowa ever had,
or for that matter, may ever hope TO
have.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-01-25

A severe storm commenced yester.
day evening, lasting all night, raging
with great violence. The gale 81.
times became D hurricane. Rain
down in torrents, flooding
the lower portion OF the city. The
Parliament building was damaged,
penetrating the roof IL several pla-
ces, injuring decorations and farni.
ture. The storm extended through
out the British Isles and reached
some portions Of the continent. Tel
egraph wires wore Frustrated in va
rious directions, and the communities
ton was interrupted. In the chan
mel and on the Irish coast the storm
was excessively severe and serious
disasters 70 shipping arc fssrsd. a.
though partly owing 70 the destruc-
ton Of the wires. No wrecks are
reported,
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-01-25

EooNoMY.-We are glad to notice
the firm stand nj Wapello County
delegation is taking for economy
and retrenchment in every branch
Of public expenditures. W. are on
the down grade toward specie pay
ment, which is pinching every mans
pocket by the reduction Of values.
Let every measure looking toward
expenditures not absolutely necessary
be incontinently slaughtered, and
then Messrs. legislators, you will re
ceive on your return the grateful &C
claims of your constituents.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-01-25

poned thereon until Friday, the Goth
inst. The question of c%oncurring
with the amendment of the House to
the Joint resolution to take . recess,
was taken up and carried by . very
close vote Of Is to %. Senator Mer-
rill voting in the negative. So the
Legislature takes . recess from Feb
suary 1st to February 18th.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-01-25
NEW YoRk. IAN. 2.

Stokes was arraigned to plead on
charge of the murder Of Fisk in the
court OF Oyer and Terminer this
morning, but a postponement was
had, owing to the illness of Judge
lngraham. The adjournment is I'M
til Monday. No one was allowed to
leave the court house until Stokes
had been gone ten minutes.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-01-25
WASHINGTON, Jan. %.
SENATE,

Mr.. Trumbuh presented the petit
tons Of citizens of Illinois, Michi-
gan, Iowa and Wisconsin, for . re-
duction Of the tariff, and the repeal
of the duties or coal, salt and pig
iroo.
Mr.. Trumbull reported an amend.
ed apportionment bill, and said he
hoped it would receive early consid-
GRAFTON.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-01-25
Civil Service Reform.

Senator McNutt, of Muscatine Co.
introduced in the State Senate or
Monday 22d, the following resolu.
tions, which were referred to the
Committee on Foreign Relations:
Be 1t Resolved, BY the Senate ana
House of Representatives of the STATE
Of Ioud, That the Civil Service Re.
form Regulations, in so far az they
are calculated to create On office
holding class, or to perpetuate in Of
foe the same person, or persons of q
particular class, arc no reform at all;
but, on the contrary, are q dangerous
innovation, under . specious and de.
lusive name, and are in opposition to
the spirit and life of our Republican
institutions.
Resolved, That said so-called regu-
lations, if carried out, will establish
in our midst an aristocratic govern.
ment class Of Office holders, composed
in the first instance, of those now in
Office, admit to this favored class on
~ the sons of the educated and the
wealthy, secur to them life tenures
in office, make the Offices hereditary
in their families, descending from
father to son, beyond the reach or
control of the people or their repre-.
sentatives.
Resolved, That honesty and capac-
ity should be the only tests for Office
under our form of government, that
the people Of their immediate repre-
sentatives should be the judges, and
not . committee of favorites appoint
ed by a President.
Resolved, That we oppose the
movement, in its present shape, as
anti-Republican we regard it as q
step toward imperialism, utterly un-
worthy the countenanoe or support
of the people of this Republic, and
merits only our condemnation.
RESOLVED, That a Senators 10
Congress be instructed, and our
Representatives. requested To use
thoir influence for the speedy aboli-
ton of this anti Republican move
ment and the repeal Of the law under
it has been inaugurated.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-01-25

cent. per month.
Iar Sale-Is opened on tho first
Monday of October. Thirty per
cent. is added to the sun paid by
purchaser at tax sale, and upon this
amount interest at the rate OF 10
per cent. per annum is charged up
to the time of redeeming.
Redemption-From tax sale may
be made within three years from
date of sale. Taxes paid in mean
time, and after they become delin-
queHt drawing thirty per cent and
interest, same at purchase price.) AZ
ter three years purchasers title is
absolute. session Laws, chapter l73,
Sec. 10, laws Of 1862.
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LONDON. Jan. q

HONDONy jan. I'D.
Nows has been received of the
wrecked African Mail steam packet
McGregor, off the Guinea Coast,
while on the way from Cape to Eng
land. The passengers and Grew were
saved.
The Tichborne case continues to
attract attention. The court is daily
crowded with spectators OF high
rank. Claimants chances are evil
IDENTIFY weakening. The defense say
they have three hundred witnesses
yet to examine and that revelations
Of an exciting character are looked
for.
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q. Leuis nIaxaEst.
On. l,ouYa Ian. "a

o. 1OOA5y Sou. 11s
Flour-Very slow; unchanged.
Wheat-Rather moro inquiry but
only sample lots selling.
Corn-unchanged No. 2 Elevator,
400.
Oats--Dull, mixed on track 363c.
Rye--Quiet. No. 2 ct elevator Is
a76c.
Observation-Disclosures.
Pork-Orders filed 12.75A13.OO [.
Meats-Unchanged.
Lard-Quiet choice key on or.
ders 81.
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LONDON, Jan. "a.

LONDON, Jan. "A.
Rothchild's of Paris, Simon Sina
of Vienna, Thomas Gibbs Of London,
and . German house Ut st. Peters
burg are arranging with the French
government for the immediate pay
ment Of three milliards Of francs Of
the Prussian indemnity due in 1874.
The tobacco duties of France are
to be on this plan made the basis of
operation, which yields an annual
revenue Of 2O4 milliard francs per
annum.
Rothchild's ct al will be formed
into an association running for thir-
ty years.
Another project for paying the
French National debt is to establish
. grand National lottery, with four
drawings yearly, and each ticket to
return double purchase price, etc.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-01-25

George w. McCrary, NJ. G. from
Iowa, has introduced Q bill to estab-
lish a National College, and to
amend the Constitution so that all
appoiEtive offices must be filed for
four years unless dismissed for in
competency or dishonesty.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-01-25

Col. D. =. Wilson, the first Colonel
Iowa 9Th Cavalry has been appointed
Circuit Judge at Dubuque uice Bar
ker deceased. Col. Wilson is an able
lawyer, and will doubtless make O sat-
isfactory Judge.
He is brother Of Capt. Geo. Will
son, formerly of Agency City, and
now Of Lexington, Mo-, who will be
remembered by all the old whig early
settlers here.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-01-25
WARRINGTON, Jan. "a.
SENATE.

A resolution introduced by Mr..
Conkling was passed requesting the
President to inform the Senate the
amount OF money received and dis
bursed by the government since
March 1863, with amount of embes-
elements, amount remaining charg.
ed to Internal Revenue officers, num-
ber of defaulters, number prosecu-
ted, statement of criminal prosecu-
tions unsettled under Internal Reve-
nue. law, number of officers reoceiv-
ing pay from government which have
been dispensed with since March 80
and the saving thereby, also the
same information with reference to
the last administration.
Mr.. Morton called mp his resolu-
ton for adjournment in June. Cor
bett and Cole favored an early ad-
journment.
HOUSE.
The bill making an appropriation
to carry out the Civil Service rule
was adopted.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-01-25

The Prairie City Mder strikes out
boldly with its sledge-hammer lagic,
calling upon the Legislature to pro-
vide a remedy for the inequalities Of
the assessment of property for taxa
ton. Beyond question there is
much need of correction in this re-
gard. Further the MdeG asks for
the repeal or at least a modification
of the stay and appraisement laws.
Seldom a session Of the Legislature
passes but these statutes come up
for discussion. The result, however,
has been and probably will be again,
no change in these, laws or if any,
very tri6ing in character. If we
were to indulge in speculation as to
the causes, we should give as the
chief one, that our Legislators have
more debtors by far than creditors
among their constituents, and that
the general current Of public opin-
ion is against repeal or change.
The Inder also goes for the repeal
Of the usury law. Tho argument,
pro and con in regard to this statute,
are numerous, but the prevailing
in the States sustains and
adopts it. Its repeal also touches q
tender spot among the larger class
our people.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-01-25
ALBANY, Jan. "a.

A bill was introduced into the
Senate this morning, declaring va
can't the office Of every director of
the Erie road, and ordering q new
election.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-01-25
New York 1larlEst.
New YoRK, Jan. q

Flovr-Dull, heavy.
Wheat-Dull nominally s1.49a66
Firmer, 71a2.
Oets-Firmer, 63lab.
Pork-Quiet, Sl4.50.
Lard-Qulet, 9lat.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-01-25

Dana's New York Sun, Of black
guard notoriety, is making q poor
business of its eternal fusilade against
Grant. Still it keeps the sluice way
running, as We note by daily refer
ence to its columns. Not q solitary
original political article that we have
seen in the paper for months fails in
some part Of it to throw dirt at the
President, and, of course, it feels to
rejoice over the defeat of Senator
Harlan, as does also the old free
trade paper, the New York Post
So too for the reason actuating both
the above named papers, the Chica-
90 Tribune joins in the jubilee.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-01-25
FOREIGN.

LoNEoN, Jan. 80.
The Liverpool Chamber of Com
merce has me,noralized tor o reduc-
ton of tariff or cable dispatches.
Rev. Jno. Shelby Watson, the wife
murderer, has been granted q respite.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-01-25
MAITLAND.

ANNAPOLIS, Jan. "a.
At 1880 this morning the jury
brought in a verdict OF not guilty in
the famous Mrs. Wharton case,
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-01-25

CHICAGO, J6n. "a.
Hogs-Reots 1857, fair demand;
packers principal buyers; range $4a
400; most sales : .25a35.
Cattle-Steady; unchanged.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-01-25
BUSTED.

A Salt Ring at Lincoln attempted
to buy up the Legislature of Ne
braska by combining with those
who favored the galvanizing of the
old Constitutional Convention into
life. The result is that the Legisla.
ture has broken up in a row and gone
home, after which the acting Gov.
ernor hurts an impotent proroguine
message, whercat all honest people
in Nebraska greatly rejoice.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-01-25

Geo. r. Dennis was elected on the
10Th inst. to succeed Vickers in the
q. s. Senate, from Maryland.
We don't know that anybody, this
far west ever heard ofthe Hon. Dennis
but we presume he will at least make
as big q figure 10 the Senate as Wick
ers did. which was about the size of
q figure 9 with the tail rubbed of.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-01-25

Small Pox prevails muchly at
Omaha. Let our people take time
By the forelock, and get vaccinated,
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-01-25

The Dubuque Herald, of the 10th
in a painstaking article showing the
extent Of the industries OF the city,
sums up the vaiuo Of manufactures
for the year at 1854, 900, being an
increase OF s584,0OO over the pre-
vious wear
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-01-25
| writo to certify that have used
Dr.. Simmons Liver Regulator in my
family with complete success.
J. w. d. BIRD,
Chattahoochee, Fla.

Chicago packers have killed $50.
ss1 more hogs this season than last,
and are still staying tb' porcines.
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OHIO.
CINolNNArI; Jan. "a.

CINCINNATI; Jan. "a.
At daylight this morning the ex-
press train IN the Louisville, New
Albany Il Chicago Railroad, a into
the rear end of the freight train,
stalled at twelve mile switch, smash
ing the engine Of the passenger
train and demolishing FIVE cars. No
lives lost. Baggageman seriously
bruised.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-01-25

A beast sucked six !ozen eggs at
Omaha the other day The muslin
which lined his coffin 2ost 10 cents
per yard.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-01-25

Judge J. M. Love is holding U. S.
District Court, at Council Bluffs.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-01-25

Somebody in Congress wants to
amend tho Constitution 80 as to per
NIT persons of foreign birth to be
eligible to the Presidency.
A regular mania for Constitution
al amendments exist just now, and
this we think the most foolish and
unnecessary, SO far announced. 1t
is certainly not improbable that
many persons of foreign birth would
make good Presidents ; yet we
think as q general rule, the prohibit
ton migrated by the fathers of the
Constitution is wise and proper. 1t
would appear to us that tho foreign.
ers who como to this land of free
government arosquitc sufficiently be-
friended and clothed with privileges
without removing this n Constitu-
tional barrier.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-01-25

Gov. Alvin Saunders, formerly one
OF lowa's most distinguished mer-
chants and legislators, and now
President of Nebraska State Bank at
Omaha, has established O bank at
liz and ia, Broadway New York,
under the firm name Of Saunders,
Hardenberg 4 King. Correspond
ents and bankers can find no better
or safer bank to do business with in
New York.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-01-25

Twelve hundred million, is an esti
mate OF Boston's domestic trade
last year.
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ADJUTAlfY'08t94RAl.
The Auditors Report shows that
during the past two years there was
paid out for
Adjutant Generals salary. ............$ 5000 81
Ad1utant Generals contingent fund.-. Z85 90
Q~uartermaster Generals expenses... 1000 90

ss;s5 a
1t Is also estimated that $7,900.0O
are required to run the Adjutant
Generals, Quarter Master Generals,
and Inspector Generals Office for
1872.
Now we wish it to be distinctly
understood that we do not desire to
detract one jot or title from the repu-
tation of General Bakers services
acquired during and subsequent to
the war, for they were readily dis
tinguished and invaluable, as we
have often protested in tie CouRrrR.
Nevertheless we conslude that, mas
mueh q sevsn long years have in
tervened since the war closed, it 10
about time that the State Of Iowa
wat put upon a peace footing and that
49,
penses of the Adjutant, Quarter
Master and Inspector Generals Of
fee r Topped of.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-01-25

The impending and absorbing
question at Des Moines is to arrange
the congressional districts satisfac
torily to all the aspirants. The man
who can suit the wishes Of about two
hundred and fifty candidates with
only nine congressional districts will
be hailed as a great public benefac.
for
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-01-25

MADRID, Jan. "a.
The Sagasta, Malcampi ministry
have resigned.
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u. kouis Live stock Market.
81. Louis, Jan. "a.
Hogs-Active higher 4.00a4.30
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oTTUnGwA nIARxETs.

Corrected BY J. R. You've 4 Co, Grocers.
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his being nearly beaten a. it is al.
legged was tho case. We do not
know what particular promises Mr..
Caldwell made, but such as he did
make he made to the people Of this
county openly, publicly, and not
to Democrats alone, and he made
them too, under an abiding sense
that they were right, and he is just
the man, as we know from ten years
intimate personal knowledge of him
TO stand by his promises thus
made. He will do it though his
whole party press carp and cavil at
therefor. In reference to the
act that he ran behind his party
7ote, this alone was the cause Ger.
AIN railroad interests, to our person
u knowledge, sent positive orders
'ere that Mr.. Caldwell must be beat.
aud at least fifty employees on
ailroads voted in this city the Repub-
can ticket with Mr.. Caldwell's name
rased therefrom, and in many in
,ances the name Of one of the Dem
cratic candidates put on in tho
lace OF his. This, friend Clark, was
10 reason for the falling off in Mr..
aldwell's vote, tho evidence Of
hich is incrontrovertible.
But enough for this time. Mr..
aldwelI is an able, honest and thor
Ugh Republican and Representative,
ID fought the political battles of
seldom years ago with certain de
1t before him in Davis Co, when
r friend OF the Gate was in his
.ding strings. Will the Gate tenn !
r it's criticisms in better taste here ]
;er? l
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as to do away with the restriction on
the number Of Judicial Districts.
Mr.. Stone, of Fremont county in.
troduoed q bill prescribing the man.
ner in which railroad property
should be assessed for taxation.
Mr.. Kasson introduced . bill re-
ducing postage of members to $3.50
Q week, except present Senate.
We notice also bills introduced,
providing for some change in refer
ence to the publication of the delin-
quent tax lists for the protection of
game; and changing the duties of
School Superintendent.
January %.
Senator Ketcham, Of Iowa county,
introduced a bill to repeal the law
in reference to the transfer books.
Senator Murray, of Madison coun-
ty, Il bill for tho repeal Of the law
making the duty of Co. Treasurers
10 COiIGct lCueful taA6s.
Senator Kephart a bill to amend
the law relating to county auditors.
Senator Bemis, Of Buchanan coun.
ty, introduced resolution embracing
amendment to the federul consti-
tuition and requesting u members
of congress to use their influence to
have the same proposed by congress.
Tho amendment is to provide for the
OF Us. Senators by a vote
of the people. I'VE have for some
time favored this move, and shall
have something to say in its advo,
,acy.-ED.)
Senate File No. Ia bill for the
of the Railroad Township tax
aw taken up, and after much discus
ZION thereon, final action was post ]
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1872-09-21

Col. A. X. koClure, the chairman Of the
Liberal Republican State Csnmittse Of Psna-
sylvanis, addressed a large ssd enthusiastic
Liberal meeting at Reading. ia that State, on
Wednesday evening last, In which he thus
dIscoursed Of the prospects in the Old Key
stone.
"1n concluding, he spoke Of the prospects 10
PennsylVania, saying that reports from all
sections we're most cheering, adding In Phil
adelphia we will make fraud hide 10 terror be-
fore election day, and the boosted majority Of
1900 TO $4,000 will vanish. (Cheers. So far,
in every State that has voted, the Grant loss.
compared with previous equally full votes, has
been most significant Of disaster 10 them. They
iollify over North Carolina because they have
manufactured I nominal majority BY fraud
where, fosr years ago, they had Ii, 600 They
boast OF West Virginia because q Greeley man
was defeated for Governor; but they forget To
tell thata Greeley taan was elected. daughter
and eheers. They claim victory where they did
not venture to rua Grant candidate, althou Nh
four years ago they elected their Governor by
400 They shout themselves hoarse over
Vermont, where they have lost S, 600 on any
previous vote with 50 large a poll. They are
wild with joy over Maine, where they have
lost Is per cent Of the Grant majority, and
where the perceatage Of Republican loss, il ap-
Piled TO Pennsylvania, would beat them 3d..
oO0." lApplause.)
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FOURTH
ANNUAL EXHIBITION,
oF rHn
Carroll County Agricultural Society,
TO BR HELD ON THR
Fair Grounds, Westminster, Nd,
on MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY,
THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY,
SEPTEMBER 3OIh, oeroBER LIST, ID, Sd, lth
and 9th, 1874.
$1040 as Premiums for Trials
of Speed.


A LII trots to be mile heats, best in 8.
N Running, Racking, Racing and Pac.
ing to be mile heats, best 2 in q.
la trials Of speed. Except running race
an entrance fee OF 10 per cent. will be chars
ed, not less than 4 to enter and z 10 start.
Entrancs 10 be closed at IL O'Clock, H.,
Tuesday, October LIST, the second day al
the Fair. All entries to DO kept secret un
I'll after the hour named Two trials OF
speed to come Of each day. No purse 70
be paid to a distanced horse.
Running Race Purse $500. 300 to irst,
800 to second. Is per cent. entrance,
catch riders, mile heats, best in 3. Open
to all.
Trot No. Purse $3.50. $500 to the
iirst, $50 to the second. Open to ALL
For Horses owned in Carroll County
prior to August LIST, 1874,
Trot No. 3.-For Horses that seyer beat
2.45, 800. S75 to the first, S2j to the
second.
No. s.-For Horses that never beat g
inmates. Purse sos. 500 to the itst,
Sl5 to the second.
No. 4.-For Horses that never beat q. 30.
Purse so. $50 to the FIRST, $40 to TIE Sc.
cond.
No. 5.-For Horses that never beat I. 50.
Purse S85. S25 to the first, $40 to Sc.
con9.
No. S.-Racking Race under saddle
Parse s36. $40 to the FIRST, Us to the sc,
cond.
No. Pacing Race undsr saddle
Purse S25. $40 to the irst, So to the Sc.
cond.
tD- Trials of speed viii take place each
da-.
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business Affairs.

The wheat crop of the northwest will
be full average, although in central
Missouri aud southern Kansas it is
almost total failure. The great wheat
belt Of the north, beginning with Wes-
tern New York and taking iu the
northern half of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois,
aud southern Wisconsin aud Michigan,
is not touched with any disaster The
crop is splendid in quality, and will
yield well in this section. The corn
crop of the northwest will be the largest
for many years, while rye, barley, aud
oats, particularly the latter, win be con-
siderably above the average The south
has secured the largest wheat crop,
making allowances for heavy losses,
that she ever harvested, and now has a
splendid growing cora crop, much Of
which Is IN the cotton growing States,
aud is already mature1. Altogether
the prospect is that we shall have ths
most Doubtful year since tbe war.