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The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1872-07-11
CHAPTER 30.


AN ACT authorizing the punishment
Of railroad companies, aud other in
corporate bodies, for violation of the
criminal laws of this State.
SECTION l. BE IL enacted Ly the
General AsscNably Of the State Of fora,
That all railroad companies. and all
other incorporate bodies, shall be liable
to prosecution by Indictment or infor-
nation as hereinafter provided, in the
courts of this State
SEC 2. Such companies or corpora
tions may be Indicted or informed
against in any name 10 which they
transact business, or In which they are
commonly known.
SEC. 3. Said companies shall be
deemed to he In courl upon the return
by the sheriff, or other officer, that q
copy OF the information or indictment
has been delivered to any person upon
[whom] service il authorized to be
made in civil actions.
SEC. 4. Upon conviction Of any
such company, or. upon a plea OF
"guiltyn flied in open court by their
authorized attorney, such company
may be punished by hne In any sum
In the discretion Of the court.
Sec. 5. Railroad companies and
other incorporated bodies shall be
liable to indictment under the criminal
laws Of this State for obstructing high
ways, or private ways, or for such
highways to remain INSTRUCTED after
the taking effect Of this oct. or. for the
doing or suffering Of any other act
which by the statute Of this State IL q
crime or misdemeanor.
SEC. 8. Proof that any highway OF
opening In any railroad track Is in an
unsafe condition, or that It IL not con-
venient for the public travel at the
place of crossing such railroad, OF
within its right Of way shall be pre-
sumptive evidence that such corpora
ton has obstructed such highway, and
unless rebutted shall be sufficient evi.
dence to warrant conviction against
said corporation for obstructing such
highway.
BDC. I. Any company operating any
railroad In this State shall be liable
under the provisions OF this act.
SEQ 5. In prosecutions under this act,
the Arralgnment Of the defendant shall
not be required.
Approved April sd, 1872.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1872-07-11
SHERIFF SALE,

BY virtue OF q special Execution to me di.
rected, issued from the Office OF the Clerk OF
the District Court. in and for the county OF
Cedar ana state OF Iowa, in favor of r Mus
sarah Hutchinson, have levied upon the
iolicwing property as the propertyof the said
Benz Hutchinson and Sarah Hutchinson,
TO wit:
Thirty EIGHT f3s) feet across the west side O,
lot number ten N0) In block number seven
Iowa.
And shall offer the same for sale at tbs
Court House door, In the town of Upton, in
saia county, on Saturday the 18th day OF
said day, TO satisfy said Execution and costs
that may accrue thereon,
Dated this 18th day OF June, A, d. 1872.
SwN sheriff Of Cedar corrfv fnG.
Per A Maynard, Deputy.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1872-07-11
IA RIM

TO r . AID.
I WILL sell my farm, one and one-half
L miles northeast uf West Branch, on rea-
sonable terms. Said farm Is under good cui.
tivation, well fenced, and has on II q com.
Portable house. a large barn, three wells, and
a frs. rate bearing orchard.
For further parti snlars addi ess or enquire
OF
j. REEVES,
3nie5 WET BRANCH, CEDAR Co., Iowa.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1872-07-11
SHERIFF SALE.

SHERIFF SALE.
BY virtue OF special execution to me d.
rected, issued from the Office of the Clerk OF
the District Court, In and for the county OF
Cedar and State of Iowa. in favor of Samuel
II Oliphant, and against VIM Ross and Pa
mela Ross, have levied upon the following
property as the property of the said VIM Ross
and Pamela Ross. to wit:
Forty -four A. acres off the north end of the
east halt OF the northeast quarter of section
nine, 0, township seventy nine 49, range four
4, west Of the 9th p. ~, ana situated In Cedar
county, Iowa.
And shall offer the same for sale at the
Court House door, in the town of Upton. In
said county, on Saturday, the 10th day q
July, ID 1877, at one o'clock +. NJ, of said
may accrue thereon
Dated this 10th day of June, A y 1872
JOHN d. sHEARER,
Sheriff of Cedar Co., Iowa.
Per A. b. Maynard, Deputy. SwT
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1872-07-11

I" purpme, ," In the fourth line, /" and
such duplicate specimens aud fosslle
. remain after complete sets shall
have been deposited IN the cabinet d
the University, shall - deposited 10
the Museum OF the State Agricultural
College," es as.s $1,000
Approved, April q. 1872.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1872-07-11
CHAPTER 2o6.

AN ACT to amend section forty OF
chapter one hundred and thirty
eight Of the laws of the Twelfth
General Assembly to regulate Insur-
ance Companies.
SECTION L. BE IL enacted 6y the
General Assembly Of the State Of Io,oa,
That section forty Of chapter one hun
bred and hiriy-eight Of the laws of
the Twelfth General Assembly be, and
the same is hereby, amended by strik-
ing out the following words shall in
no case pay any salaries or cofnpens-
alton to officers, agents, or any other
employees, and".
Approved, April %, 1872
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1872-07-11

when the Blood Rashcs with rocket-like
whence TO the head, causing hot Pushes. vertigo
and dimness Of sight i is chrtan sign thai mild
sAubriOus, cooling atd equalixng laxative s regur
ed, and TARRANT's ErFERvEscENT SELTzER
APEkIENT should be ct Once res0rted TO.
SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1872-07-11

AN ACT authorizing the punishment
Of railroad companies, aud other in
corporate bodies, for violation of the
criminal laws of this State.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1872-07-11

Also. will be found at the above barn, the
beautiful three year old half-bred
@& # Norman stallion
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-01
Letter from Wyoming Territory.

Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette.
d Rock SPRING STATION, Wyoming Territory,
Oct. OF bclic.e the last time l. wrote L
told you Of my intentions of coming West. So
here you find me about two hundred miles from
Salt Lake like it here very we'll, though it
is a rough country am operating here at
eighty dollars per month, and am promised
station in few weeks at one hundred dollars
per month This station is in valley with
mountains on each side. The atmosphere is
very clear and the climate very healthy. 4 lot
Of us were sitting on the platform this morning,
talking about game, when some men pointed out
a place on the mountain where deer could be
found. So another fellow and proposed tax
ing our guns and going up. They laughed at
US and Warted US to guess how far 1t was. l
guessed three miles and the other fellow two
We were told it was twelve utles to the table
land pointed out, but we did not belive them
so we bet them cigars on it. We took our
guns and started, and walked about seven
miles, climbing, &C., and did not seem to be
any nearer than ever. We turned around aud
started back and got here just in time for sup
Der. This is an example OF the purity Of the
air. You can see an object for miles and plainly
where in the States you could not see it at all.
This station is {, 800 feet above the level Of the
sea. There are lots Of Cinnamon here. They
use Cinnamon on the sections entirely. There
are plenty of deer, antelopes, and few elk &C.,
near here The only thing in the way Of vege-
tation is what they call sage brush. There is
no garden stuff at all raised here and not
tree within a good many miles. 1t never
rains here and seldom SHOWS, though the noun
tains around are covered with snow half the
year There is q creek here but the water is
so strong of alkali that it is not Et to drink.
All the water that is used here is brought from
Green River, fourteen miles west OF here in
cars made for the purpose. 1t is sold to out
siders at 25 cts. per barrel. y. A. u.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-01

Let no Conservative in Virginia be lndffcr-
ent to the vote of his own State, next Tuesday.
No matter what may be the general result of
the national election, let US strive to secure the
triumph of Conservative principles and policy
in Virginia. The voice of Virginia is always
respected in triumph or defeat. Besides, al
though the contest is warm about the .Presi
Dental election, there is nothing to lnkie US
faint hearted or respondent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-01

George ". Chapman and David VI. Greene,
engineers of the Commissioners appointed by
the State of New York, have visited Norfolk
to examine into the use Of steam on the Al
bemarle and Chesapeake Canal. These gen.
tlemen, with several others, have Seen on a
tour of inspection of the canals along the Al
lantic seaboard south of New York, for several
weeks past, and have examined into the use Of
steam for transportation as we'll as towagc on
annals ..... 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-01

The Washington Light Infantry Blues, who
have been on visit to Richmond, left for their
home last night They spent pleasant day.
visiting the State Fair and sights generally
They were banqueted by the Richmond Blues,
and the field and staff officers, accompanying
them, were entertained by Col. Stone, of the
First Virginia Regiment Gov. Walker and
other distinguished gentlemen being present
Their soldicrly appearance and decorous con-
duct were the subjects of general remark.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-01

CLARKE COUNTY ITEMs.-Not for twenty
months have We had such rain as fell last
week. 1t commenced falling on Wednesday
and continued up to Friday night
The growing grain, which had been suffering
from the drought, has greatly improved since
the rain Of last week.
The October term of our Circuit Court COM
nleuced yesterday, Judge Turner presiding
Clarke Courier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-01

The recent domieilary visits of U. S. dcpu-
ty marshals iu New York, the interrogation OF
voters at their homes, and of the members of
their families, as to the right of their husbands
and fathers to vote, and the arrest Of several
citizens for refusing to answer the questions OF
these ssN-appointed inquisitors, have been
viewed says, the Baltimore Sun, with a feeling
Of mingled surprise and indignation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-01
NTTY ANDRIA GAZFTTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER

The Stanton Virginan says:-''The recent
droueh had the effect to encourage the fly in
the early wheat. and not a little damage was
sustained. The rains of last week and the
warn sun afterwards had an cxhicratjng effect
upon all kinds Of vegetation, and proper
tionate Encouragement Of this pest of fhe
wheat crop.-.-EAe acreage OF wheat sown in
Augusta and Rockingham, is the largest for
seven wears Dast
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-01

"A discharged employee of the Pennsylvania
r. r. Co., convicted of maliciousy removing
switch on the road, has been sentenced under
law of the state to pay fine Of 10000 and
be imprisoned for ten years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-01

The New York Evening Post says of gar.
thur Bonnicastc, Dr. Hollands Serial, COIN
mepced ip Seribncr's Monthly for November:
"Only one chapter Of twelve pages is given,
but this is enough TO awaken interest. There
is good deal Of quiet humor in tho dialogue,
and the characters are, fresh and natural, while
the style ofthe descriptive passages, it need
scarcely be said, is fluent and fascinating
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-01

General Ducrot has issued proclamation,
at Paris, to the troops under his command, in
which he exhorts them to remember that
never were their duties more imperious and
sacred An army, he says, disciplined, edu-
Gated, and powerful in numbers, is needed to
check the progress of internal enemies, while
protecting the country from foreign foes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-01

The Washington Republican says 'Scna
tor Cameron is credited with the following :
I have now got Curtin, Forney and Mcclure
at sea in small boat | intend to scuttIc it
and sink them forever.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-01

The, Loudoun county Agricultural tar
closed yesterday with distribution Of premi-
ums. The Fair was decided success, the at
tendance being larger and the entries more nu-
merous than at any of the former exhibitions
VIM Beverly, NJ Harrison, J. v. Fairfax,
b. p. holland, j. NJ. Kilgonr, Thos ". Ayre'
VIM. Powell and Hon Ihos. Swami were
among those to whom premiums were awarded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-01

Now thatCeneral Longstreet has rcconsldcred
his action in identifying himself with the Llbe'
rails, and announces his purpose to vote for
Grant, the Administration papers take hun
lovingly to their arms as long lost brother
who has the genuine strawberry mark on his
arm"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-01

The New York Herald is very generous to
Gen Grant Taking for granted his re-elec-
ton, it takes it upon itself to say that he is
conscious Of the discreditable character of the
men who surround him ; that he will dismiss
them from his presence and confidence; that
he will change his Cabinet change his policy
towards the South and foreign countries; in a
word, cease to be himself! This, says the
Richmond Wing, would be comforting if there
were the least reason to suppose it probable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-01

\ large and enthusiastic Greeley and Brown
meeting was held in Monument Square, Bal
:imore, last night, at which speeches were
made by Gov Whyte, cxGov Swami and
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-01

|, is reported in legal circles that Justice
Nelson, of the u. S. Supreme Court. at Wash
ington, whose poor health and advancing years
have long rendered it doubtful if he would ever
sit in court again, has determined to tender
his resignation after the election La this
event he secures his salary for life.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-01

The House of Lords of the Prussian Diet
Yesterday finally rejected the Country Reform
bill, by the very decisive vote Of l45 to Is
This was done directly in the face ola threat, by
the Ministers of the Interior, that if the measure
was defeated the Government would dissolve
the Diet and ccnyoke new one, which threat
was made good and the present session Of the
Dict will be closed at o'clock this afternoon,
when decree will be ready dissolving the body
and ordering elections for a new Diet, which
will be called to meet on the 18th of November
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-01

4 variety of the ''gizzard footed names are
now given to the epidemic which prevails
among the horses. The proper term for the
sickness, is 'Mc horse disease, as distinguish
ed from all other horse ailments.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-01

The Medical Faculty Of Staunton, is making
extensive preparations for the reception and
of the members Of the State
Medical Society, which meets in that city on
The 10Th OF November
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-01

4 private company has proposed to the
Spanish Government to construct aud main
tain, at its own expense, lines Of telegraph
throughout the Kingdom. ....
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-01

The Conservatives gave banquet at Bor-
.deaux, France, last night. Speeches were
made strongly -favoring the restoration Of the
monarchy, and the hope was expressed that
the day would come when toasts to the health
of the king and princes Of the royal family
could be offered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-01

The Lexington (Miss.) Advertiser (carpet,
bag) says success in life is very apt to
make some men forget the time when they
we're not much" True, 0, King.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-01
ALEXANDRIA. VA.
EKtDAY Y, NOVEMBER |, 1872.

! I1Ii7J 10y .---,.. Il,
&, Further particulars of the burning OF the
steamer Missouri have been received. 4 he
boat which was rescued left boat containing
nine men near the place where the vessel was
burned. This boat was swamped and the IN
mates were making an effort to bail 1t out. 1t
is scarcely possible that they were saved AS
the boat rowed away the passengers left on
board were seen crowding to the after part OF
the vessel, and it is thought that they all per
ished. :. In the rescued boat, with the excep-
ton of few pieces of sugar cane, there was
ucither food nor water. They were ahoat on
the open sea for thirty hours when they were
picked up by the schooner Spy and landed at
Hopetown: !: On the next day schooner was
sent to the locality in which the steamer was
burned, bat returned, having found nothing.
As usual the appliances both for putting out the
fire and for. saving the passengers and crew
were entirely Inadequate. : The donkey pumps
did not work and the hald pumps performed
but indifferent service Only three boast
could be launched, two Of which were swamped.
The survivors tell a dismal story.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-01

AN AsroN,suE1 EL9ER The State of Ohio
used to be famous for its camp meetings and re-
lgious revivals but an Ironton paper tells US
of circumstance which latel y occurred in that
locality, which is strong indication that there
is now something wrong either about the
preachers or the people. A preacher who
had achieved considerable reputation as to his
powers in the pulpit, went to Ironton for a
week. to attend revival. He showed great
zeal, preaching every night during his stay, got
a double Eoy of ''mourners' benches ready,
and called upon his congregation to come for
ward The last night there Vas ap immense
gathering, and the preacher fairly outaid him
self He exhorted and pleaded, and waited,
but all in vain Not soul rose Finally. dis
couraged beyond measure, he sat down. At
that uncture long.aeed, anxious looking
man got up and said that the elder had been
working hard and labored faithfully with them,
and as TOKEN Of their appreciation, he moved
that the congregation giye bin three cheers
1t was done with q heartiness which made the
peus tremble, and the people went hoae salts
fed that they had fully and faithfully performed
their duty. The preacher has ever since been
waiting to see Lonton destroyed by fire.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-01

One hundred and eighty, four votes in ludl-
ana which were thrown for ''straIghtout'
ticket would have elected Mr.. Kerr, con-
gresham. at large, as well as several of the
State officers. This is warning which should
be needed by hating Firgniaus.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-01

The Friends yearly meeting, in Baltimore
closed yesterday, its deliberations having beer
crowned with success
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-01

The waters of the river Rhcne were rising
Yesterday, the dpkcs above the town o. Arlcy
were broken in many places, and the extensive
plains of Camorgue were inundated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-01
ItONMTSIc.tTEp

OUNMl NINNIEII.
Mr.. DAVID HUNTER is an efficient and ex-
cellent Clerk and it Is to be hoped will be voted
for by all the citizens of the county for Clerk
of the County Court, without distinction Of
marty. ALEXANDRIA COUNTY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-01

Mr.. J. p. Tustin commences his manage
meut of the Charlottesville Intclligcnccr, with
an excellent salutatory address.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-01

Joseph Anies, the artist. died, on Wedncs-
day, in New York city. Mr.. Ames was one
of the most distinguished of American artists.
He was born in New Hamshire, but for many
years had studio in Boston, Massachusetts,
and afterwardsin New York. Some time since
he was sent by number of Catholics to Rome
to paint picture of Plus IN, and was the
FIRST American artist to whom the Pope ever
sat for portrait. His picture is the original
Of the we'll known engraving representing the
Pope standing in full eauonicals. Mr.. Ames
painted the original of the death bed of Web
ster, the engraving of which is found in almost
every print store 10 the country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-01

Col. Lewis i. Harvic is nota candidate for
President Of the Virginia State Agricultural
Society
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-01

Sheep and Lambs-Prices have fallen Oft un-
der the further excessive receipts, which ex-
c .eds by about one thousand head the large
number of last week, and the market has been
were rather inferior; good Sheep have been in
somewhat better demand, but at lower rates
than last week We quote fair to good Sheep ut
4a5c and good to extra 1t 3l5!c per 10 gross.
Open-wool stack Sheep in fair demand at 2 2j4
81 so per head. Lambs in fair demand at 2aS4
per head Receipts this week 1881 head.
Hogs-The heavy run OF Hogs which has con-
tinued throughout the week caused the market
to give way from the beginning, and now price:
are &c lower than last week, with full number
in the pens. There has been generally a tar de-
mand ut quotations, but towards the close the
move, if at all. to lower figures: We quote fair
to good corn-fed Hogs At 6 25aSG 62l, and >til"r.
ut Ga$ Is per TO lbs net. Receipts 1896 head.
GEoRGETowH CATTLE MARKET, Nov'r. l.
There were 100 Cattle, 80O fat Sheep and Lambs,
to-day. All the Cattle and fat Sheep and Lsnb:
and 900 stock Sheep sold at from ?! TO SIC Tor
Cattle 4 to &C for Sheep, 50 to So for Lambs,
and 20 to $50 for Cows and Calves. Market
IL oderately active, but no advance in prices.
LYscHpuRG MARKET, Oct 3l-Flour qu.,
and unchanged Receipts Of Wheat very light,
and prices have an advancing tendency; whit"
lGOal75; red ljOal65 Corn in very moderate
supply; white S5a87; yellow and mixed 7Sao''
Oats in very light receipt, and quotations NOM
nally 4Ga5O Rye 80aS5 The offerings OF To-
bacco consist principally of primings, which SCI
ut satisfactory prices. For the last severn! day
prices have been rather lower. Small quanltlr-
of the new leaf are coming in, and prices geiirr
ally range from to 81 So and yellow from 10
to Sl8 Occasionally some DID, suitable tng
common work, has brought higher figures.
RICHMOND MARKET Oct 3l.--Ofcrings o.
Wheat light sales of white at l3Oa3D. and re.
at l5Oal& for fair to choice. Corn active and
prices steady at IS for prime white. Nothing
doing in Oats or Rye.
FREDERICKSBURG MARKET, Oct 3l.--Flour
and Grain unchanged. Very little doing il
Flour and receipts of Grain limited. Wheat Is
still quoted at l65al95 for good to choice whit"
and lG5a2(O for do red. Corn 62aGi; Outs l1r
so, and Rye 6Oa70
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA, NOVEMBER !.
Sun RoSE.......... G.28 NOON SETS. O.oD
Sun SETS. 4.59
ARRIVED.
Schrs Rising Sun, Mechanic and Folk, Lower
Potomac, grain to Thns Perry.
Schr 5 X Thomas, Washington, to American
Coal Co.
SAILED
Steamer Wawaset, Cone river, by Potomac
Ferry Co.
Schrs s R Thomas, Norwich, and Annie
Lewis, New Haven, by American Coal Go.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-01

On Saturday morning Jefferson Jackson, a
colored convict, aged forty four years, sent from
Nottoway county for arson, died in the peni-
Tertiary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-01

FREDERICKSBURG MARKET, Oct ol:-fiour
and Grain unchanged Very little doing in
Flour, and receipts Of Grain limited. Wheat Is
still quoted at l65al95 for good to choice Whit
and lG5a2CO for do. red. Corn 62aGI Outs li.
so and Rye 6Oa10