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The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1872-04-19
The juveniles are Joyous with the

The juveniles arc joyous with the
advent of May, for, like the seasons,
sports and amusements change; never
theless there are. spare and stormy times
for indoor recreation, for which there is
nothing better than the persual of some
good periodical. The one to fill this want
is Demorest's Young America, suited
to each month"; its treasurers are ext raor-
binary. No child should want mag
azine when it can be had for one dollar
year. Published at S3S Broadway,
n. Y.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1872-04-19

The arrangements, however prohigate
must be profitable If the
following specimens arc correct:
1000 tons iron, worth per ton $3.50,
charged at per ton 1924. Made on
one nice little coal bill $1,000, 900.
January l, 1872, Secretary Rob-eson
helps himself out of the Treasury to a
New Years present for somebody,
amounting to 500, 900.
Then, the Washington-Alaska Monop-
oily swindle, for protecting, i. e., ex-
terminating seal with, in close prepara-
ton, a like monopoly Of walrus, the
next best thing that costly purchase is
fit for. Finally, to top off with, a snug
$25, 900, 900 steamboat subsidy job
with Crcswell and Company to spend
the money.
The mint robberies in Philadelphia are
styled petty and contemplate, compared
with the Observation-Disclosures going ON
near the White House."
Next, we have Forney's two term
arrangement with Grant to make the
thing pay, and Grants reelection ar
rsngement with Forney to make the
thing sure.
Davis, of Texas, for false and fraud
ulcnt election, continues Administration
Governor Of that State. Clayton, Of
Arkansas, for the same thing, has
seat in the United States Senate.
Government officials selling Govern
ment arms and ammunition on their own
hook, millions made, and high parties
connected with the President impli-
Gated.
The confidential friends and advisers
that Grant has called about him are
men who were unknown to American
statesmen, or else those who were
known for their infamy, men who like
himself have been suddenly raised from
the lowest depths Of degradation and
obscurity to positions of power, and
men who like himself see no honor or
advantage in Office except as the means
of money making. The basest men who
ever held seats in the Senate are his
champions there. Of whom lack Chand-
Ter and Jim Nye are fair specimens.
The greatest knayes in both houses Of
Congress are his best friends and asso-
ciates, while outside are an abundance
of similar elements; Sickels and Rol-
Inns out Of Congress contrasting well
with the Buffers of every name within
that body.
There are of course individuals sup
porting Grant who are not personally
bad, but they are either blinded by
partizan zeal to the real frauds that
exist and to the disgrace brought upon
American institutions by the horse
racing set Of gambl rs, DULLES. and
black-lcgs that surround the admins
tration, or are mercenarics bent upon
living off Of the people through the
agency of this administration.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1872-04-19
Ill., oc.,<:+ IA r. A.

The constitutionality Of the enforce
ment act, otherwise known as the ku-
klux law commenced in Washington on
Wednesday the 18th before a full
bench Of the Supreme Court. Judges
Chase, Davis, Clifford and Field, are
supposed to be against its constitution
atty, with Swayne, Miller and Bradley
in favor and Strong on the fence.
Strong is under the same obligation to
sustain it's constitutionality that Brad
ley is. With Bradley he
was appointed to sustain the
administrations views on the greenback
question, as he did. Please do your
masters bidding gentlemen and save
any further eulargcmept Of your court.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1872-04-19

President Grant has reduced the
debt $3.50 every minute since his in
auguration.-Ch Chicago Post.
1t is unnecessary perhaps to say that
the editor of the Post is federal officer
under Grant. Yet such is the fact
which accounts for the milk in that CO.
coanut. We had supposed that the
people who pay something over $780,
100000 dollars taxes annually, did
something about paying the debt. The
editor Of the Post has evidently con-
founded the amount stolen per minute
with the amount paid on the public
debt, not by Grant but by the people.
Dave don't write for the Post when
under the influence Of such lying
vhiskdy.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1872-04-19

John Lynch, Speaker Of the Mississ-
ippi House of Representatives, is only
23 years old. When Natchcz was cap
tured by the Fcderals he was slave
and could not read.-Exchangc.
What we want to know is, whether
John Lynch, Speaker ofthe Mississippi
House Of Representatives." can read
now or not? It by no means follows that
he can read because he holds an impcr-
taut Office. There arc hundreds of be-
sotted field negroes in the South who are
lording it over her intellect and property
interests, who don't know the difference
between the American alphabet and the
hieroglyphics of Egypt. Take South
Carolina, for illustration, whose Legis-
lation is in the hands Of negroes the
majority of whom are as ignorant as
Barnum's monkeys, and whose taxable
averages are little less than
seventeen cents a head.-Cleyeland
Plain Dealer.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1872-04-19
Dissolution Notice.

The co-partnership heretofore existing
under the style and firm name Of Peck u
Sergeant doing business in Cresco Iowa, is
this day dissolved by mutual consent. All
accounts notes or other claims due the said
Peck & Sergeant are to be paid to John L.
Peck. The said John Il. Peck assuming
all the indebtedness Of The said firm.
Dated Cresco April 3rd 1912.
JOHN +. PECK.
w. p. SERGEANT.
shall continue the business mt the old
yard Of Peck 4 Sergeant in Cresco Iowa.
where will be fond full assortment Of
seasoned Minneapolis lumber and every
thing pertaining to the trade. Thanking
you for past fayors and asking for a contin-
ance Of your patronage, ] will try to
merit it by dealing fairly and squarely
with all
am very respectfully yours.
jour e. Peck
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1872-04-19

The Register says that San econom-
ical Keokuk runner saves writing by
marking lis residence on the Savery
House register X. K. K" This mono
gramatic title Of the treble Ks has of
late variety of applications. In the
above named instance it indicates that
the gentleman registering his name is
from keokuk. When applied to the
distinguished member from Wapello, it
means ''kaldwell, K-e-a-p Kool."
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1872-04-19

May, the happiest time Of all the
glad new year, has it's heralds of APP
proach daily presenting themselves on
our literary table. Among the first is
pemorcst Monthly, replete with good,
varied and useful contents, for the
household and family, while the new
exquisite designs for summer wear are
abundant. There seems but one opinion
on the worth of this family monthly
that Demorest is Indispensable where
once introduced. 25 cents, or So per
year: With an elegant Chrome, worth
S., as a premium. Published at SIS
Broadway, N. Y. q
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1872-04-19

When the constitution was adopted
there were seyenty-fye postotiices in the
United States. Now. there are 3d.
$50, which shows that keeping a post
Office must be very popular bust
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The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1872-04-19
VIC *,
FL O r Al GUID 6
For. 1872.

The First Edition Of Two Hundred Thou
sandd copies just published. 1t is elegant
ors, and illusti ated with over THREE Hun
DRIED Engravings Of Flowers and Vegeta-
bles, and
TWO COEORED PLATES.
The most beautiful and instructive Cata-
logue and Floral Guide in the world--lla
pages, giving thorough directions for the
culture Of Flowers and Vegetables, orna-
nenting grounds, making walks, Sc
A Christmas present for my customers,
but forwarded to any who apply by mail,
for Ten Cents, only one-quarter the cost.
Address, JAMES WICK,
Rochester,, N. Y.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1872-04-19
The Lily and the Platform.

The Rev. Thomas X. Becchcr illus
trates his attitude to the Republican
party and its platform by a parable
fully as expressive as any found in holy
writ. This i. the way he puts it in a
recent lecture in the Opera House at
Elmira N. Y, the place of his resi-
dence:
Il hear knock at one Of the doors
Of my house; l answer the summons, and
see before Inc man with face and
head swollen with smallpox in its worst
and most malignant form. lie holds
in his hands fair and beautiful white
lily which he offers me. | tell him |
love the lily itself, but [ cannot take it.,
owing to the very peculiar circumstance
es under which it is offered. And 50
the republican party-corrupt and fes-
tering as it is-comes 70 me and holds
out its platform and says it is pure
and good one, made up Of morality and
justice and all that, but | do not feel
like taking it from such a source"
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1872-04-19

The Des Moines Leader places church
notices under the head Of 'samuse-
ments.''
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1872-04-19
THE DEBT AND TAXES.
PAST AND PRESENT.
Grant and his Chosen Erie n DIS
and A Ola erenls.

Monthly the administration is prompt
to furnish the people with statement
Of the amount that Grant has reduced
the debt. II the debt has been rcduc-
cd by any economy used in Grants
administering the government then We
admit he would be entitled to credit.
II indeed, all the money or even just
proportion Of the immense sums
wrung from the people, was so applied
then if not entitled to credit, he might
at least be removed from censurc. The
administration occupies the altitude of
IN administrator. The people furnish
money to the administration, the estate to
the administrator, and neither is entit'e
to credit fer an honest application or
payment, such as any one could make
having the means furnished. 1t is mo-
torious that millions that have been
paid by the people have been squander-
ed or stolen by the corrupt and imbe-
ellie officials that cluster about Grant.
These thefts can only be changed by
oust;ng the present administration from
power and place. Tammany attempted
to conceal its frauds by voucher rob-
berry. The Secretary Of the Navy,
Robson, is compelled to protect him
self from conviction for frauds upon the
treasury by stating that the archives
Of his Office have been robbed of the
original vouchers and documents in
the Secor claim. What has proven to
be evidence Of guilt in the case Of Tam
many ought not to be taken as the
best evidence Of innocence in case of
Grant and his followers
The following are taken from official
sources chiefly and cannot be set aside
with nod or waive Of the hand. They
exhibit an alarming waste that de-
mands the attention of every TAXPAYER.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1872-04-19
Corrected this day at the Yard of W. 4
J. Flemming.
CREsco, Nov. 10, 1871.

Strict attention given to cutting timber
Of all dimensions at our Mill At North Ne.
Grcgor.
W. 81. FLEMMING,
RoB'T. PAELAs, Agent.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1872-04-19
A. DODGE, d. ID. 3.
Notice Of Dissolution.

NOTICE is hereby given that the part
~ nership lately existing between J. p.
Cole, and II. NJ. Cole, under the firm Of
J, T. & H. NJ. Cole, was dissolved on the
9Th day of April 1872. j. P. Cole is
authorized to settle all debts due to and by
the company.
j. P. COLE.
1851 H. NJ. COLE.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1872-04-19
NAyl-FACT NUaBER ONE.

In six years Of peace preceding the
war, 1855 to 1869 inclusive, the total
navy expenditures were Sso,072, 524.
During six years Of peace after the war,
1865 to 1871 inclusive. the expendi-
lures were $l61, 307 ,0s3-more than
double the cost Of the Democratic adj
miniStratiun.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1872-04-19

In addition to these we continue this
frightful exhibit OF waste, corruption
and robbery by the following condens-
alton Of facts:
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1872-04-19

lures were $l61, 800, 0s3-more than
double the ccst Of the Democratic adj
ministration.
ARMY-FAcT NUMBER Two
During the six years before the war
the expenses of the War Department
were SI16,O76, 43O. In the six years
succeeding the war they reached Tex
elusive Of pensions) $673, $50, 39s.
INDIANs--fACT NUMBER THREE.
Here the expenditures from 1855 to
1860, inclusive, under a Democratic
administration, were S2l,23l, 5s5.
From 1866 to 1871, inclusive, they
amounted to SO, 9l6, so1-about &c.
100000 more than they were under
Pierce and Buchanan. And yet the
indians have continually diminished in
numbers, while the cost Of taking care
of them has increased in tie ratio of
their decrease.
In addition I, the foregoing synopsis
Of facts and figures Ne ask every reader
Of the PLAIN DEALER to carefully ex-
anime the following exhibit Of fraud,
peculation, stealing ard extravaganza
compiled from our exchanges, and
which might be extended to gil our pa
per to the exclusion Of everything else,
without. then containing an untrue
statement, but all reekirg with official
jobbery.
Public land robberies, footing up
easily, $1,000, 900, 900
Civil Service Committee Report on
Internal Reycnue; stealings by Collec-
tors annually. $4,000, 900.
Southern State and Railroad bond
robberics by Littletiell, Reed, Hopkins
Holden, Scott and the rest. amounting.
at least, to $500. 900, 900.
TLeSeacca Sandstone Company Jobs
to squanaer. Gl5.hoa. COO and the
President Interest
The Postmaster General Creswel
swindlc, which only took from thu
treasury S444, 900.
Bogus mail contracts, for one year ii
Texas, $500, coo.
4 specific deficit in the stamp &C.
count Of the Revenue Department Of
sc. 900, 900.
Gigantic frauds in the New York Gus
tom House and the Washington ring a
principal.
The Secretary Of the Nary makes with
one Brown, a $500. 900 contract to
furnish government live oak and other
timber said timber to be cut on gov
eminent reserves; $500, 900 alleged to
have been made on this job, and shared
between Brown and said secretary.
Secretary Roh-cs,n, in conspiracy
with one y. G. Cattcll. Of Philadelphia
whereby said catell, without compcti-
sion, supplies tn Navy yaryk freely
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1872-04-19
ARMY-FAcr NUMBER TWO.

During the six years before the war
the expenses Of the War Department
were SIG, O76, 43O. In the six years
succeeding the war they reached Eek
elusive of pensions) S673, 5s3,39s.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1872-04-19

Also. Cement, Quick Lime.
Brick, Building Paper, and in
fact almost everything in the
line OF Huillins Material always
on hand All those contcmplat-
ing building Will find it to their
Interest to call on
JOIN E. PECK.
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1872-01-11

OFFICE COUNTY AUDITOR,
Beaufort, s. G.. Dec. 26, 1871.
To aohona 1t may concern:
Notice Is hereby given that Jack Brown
has deposited with the Treasurer Of
this county, funds for the redemption Of a
certain piece of property in St. Helena
township. Lot 40, section .3S, S. w.
containing 10 acres. Sold for taxes on
July Sd, 1871, for taxes of the year 1870.
A. F. HALL.
jan-4 Auditor BIT. Co.
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1872-01-11
THENEW-YORK TIMES.
Daily, Weekly and semi-weekly.

This journal is now thoroughly identi-
fed with the greatest necessity Of the hour
-uncompromising warfare against all
forms of corruption, whether in national
or local government. For years past the
Times has been exposing the demoralizlng
schemes of self.interested politicians, and
it's recent warfare upon the Tammany
Democrats has been received with univer-
sal approval. 1t has adhered to the pledge
given in its original prospectus, more than
twenty years ago, that the public should
be truly represented, and their interests
faithfully guarded through its columns.
Its record has been pure and honorable,
and the highest aim of its proprietors is
to render it more and more worthy of its
past history, and of the confidence which
the public repose in 1t. Two out OF three OF
the original proprietors still direct its po.-
lev. and guide it on all public questions.
Tbey propose that the Times shall contin-
ue to keep clear of all narrow and un-
worthy influences and cliques, and aim to
represent the great body of the public, as
distinguished from personal factions. 1t
occupies perfectly independent position,
and is free to speak the truth on all SUBJ
1ocCS anu dUOuI oil iuOus 4to SASeeiy 40
creased circulation throughout the coun-
try adds to its power and influence. 1t
will continue to be a faithful exponent OF
Republican principles, and advocate with
untiriug energy every cause which tends
to further the welfare of the people.
The utmost care will be devoted to gath
ering political news from special sources
during the Presidential canvass This de-
partment of the paper will be unusually
full and trustworthy. Renewed enterprise
will be exhibited in every department of
the paper, and large space will be devoted
to reports of speeches made during elect
ions, or on other important political oca-
sions.
A very full summary of news, and
many general articles of great interests,
are published in the Semi-Weekly editions;
and in the Weekly edition there is an un-
abridged report of the proceedings at the
Farmers Club, an excellent summary OF
political information, and a gres eriety
of matter suitable for family readi.-a.
The New-Y York Times is pre-emlnently
a family paper, all objectionable adver-
tisements being rigidly excluded, and it
has constantly increasing circulation
among the most respectable classes of the
community.
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1872-01-11
gREVv ARD.


Whereas, information has reached this
Department that brutal murder was
committed on the night Of the Is h De-
cember, on the person of Patrick Murphy,
who was the pump tender at Hampton's IS
Turn Out, on the line of the South Caro-
lima Railroad, six miles below Columbia,
in Richland county.
The appearances indicate that terri
BILE struggle must have occurred between
the murdered man aud his murderers, and
from the traces of blood up the railroad /,
it is supposed that The perpetrator ofthis
foul deed has been wounded in some way
by the deceased in his struggle for life,
which may lead to detection.S
Now, therefore, l, Robert K. Scott,
Governor Of theState of South Carolina,
in furtherance of the ends of justice, and
that the law may be vfndicated, do hereby
offer reward ofFIVE HUNDRED DOL
LARS for the apprehension Of the perpe-
traitor or perpetrators of this barbarous
murder, and their delivery in any Jail in
this State, with proof to convict.
In testimony whereof, have hereunto set
my hand, and caused the great
seal Of the State to be affixed, at
IsEALl Columbia this 26th, day of De-
cember, A, D., 1871, and in the
ninety.sixth year Of the Inde-
pendence of the United States of
America.
ROBERT K. SCOTT. Governor.
F. L. CARDozo, Secretary of State.
ian-4.
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Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1872-01-11
OFFICIAL.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT

The question having been raised as to
whether the law authorizes the State Au.
ditor. upon the approval of the Governor,
to extend the time for the payment of
taxes, after careful examination of all
the acts bearing upon the subject, and be-
ing unable to find any authority for such
action, but at the same time knowing that
extensions, have beeu granted in previous
torney- General for legal opinion.
In reply to the question alluded to, the
Attorney General answers: Il have the
honor to say thai the only section under
which it is claimed, so far as am aware,
that the State Auditor, with the approval
Of the. Governor, may extend the time for
the collection Of taxes, is the l47th Sec
tion Of the tax act. That section is in
these words: IF anyof the duties required
to be performed in this. act on or before a
certain day by any officer herein named
cannot, for want OF proper time, be so per-
formed, the State Auditors with the ap-
proval Of the Governor, upon proper evil
dence of the necessity Of the same, may ex-
tend the time as long as may be necessary
therefor
An examination Of this section will /
think, lead to the conclusion that it has
reference simply and only to an extention
of time necessary for the tax officers to
perform their duties, and was not intend
ed to, and does not in terms, authorize an
extention'o of time for the payment Of tax
es. am aware that different construct
ion has been acted upon for the past three
years, but now that the question is pre-
sented to me for the first time for my opin-
ion, I am obliged to say that do not
think this section gives authority to you,
upon the approval of the Governor, to ex-
tend the time for any other purpose than
to allcv the tax officers to complete their
prescribed duties"
The law as construed by the Attorney
General, in whose opinion fully concur,
does not allow the exercise of discretion
ary power to any officer in this matter.
| would therefore once more bring to the
notice of all the Importance ofprompt and
punctual payment Of taxes, as under the
decision above quoted cannot do other
wise than execute the law, as provided for
in the 97th section OF the Tax Act, passed
September Il, 1868, which says that the
penalty shall attach upon all taxes and as
sessments not paid on or before the 18th
day of January. EDWIN +. GARY,
State Aul tor.