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The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1872-10-11
The Nice Young Man =.

He parts his hair in the middle be-
fore and behind. He wears a spit curl
on his forehead neglige. He spells his
middle name in full and his first with
the initial. He smokes and speaks of
his father as "the old man" He eats
altogether with his fork. His coat tail
just buds from the jacket two inches.
His pants closely follow the meandcring
of his ethereal limbs. He sits on the
front seat in the dress circle with his
opera glass and watches Mrs. Grundy,
to know when to applaud. He praises
the song with no tune it in proportion
as he is ignorant of its meaning, and
swears that Miss Prima Donna's un-
earthly screams and face-making were
"werry foine."
He wears his opinions and his ideas
just as he does his clothes-according
to the prevailing fashion. He swears,
but not in the presence Of ladies. He
is gruff to the poor newsboy, and
thinks it manly to snub those he im-
agines his interiors. The nice young
man considers himself Young Ameri-
ca" the hope and reliance Of the Re-
public.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1872-10-11

The Journal Of Commerce, moral
izing on the johnson (Sub-Treasury)
dcfalcation, calls attention to the ab-
sence of all effective restrictions upon
stealing by the hundreds of thousands
in that institution;
Here is man on salary Of $500
a year, trusted with convertible proper
ty worth half million. He has =
room to himself. There is no one near
him to watch his movements. His ac-
counts remain unexamined for a whole
year. During all that time it is in his
power to do what he pleases with the
stamps. They are cash articles, and
often sell $4,000 or $4,000 a day.
n mans honesty must be thoroughly
temptation-proofto resist the impulse
of pocketing some Of the valaablea.
And he is the more impelled to it when
he sees how many Government thieves
remain unpunished; how even the
Government itself, in times of great
political excitement, is anxious to sup
press reports Of dcfalcations and other
frauds.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1872-10-11
The StOn e IN II n Platform.

Below we give our readers the reso-
lutions adopted at the convention
which nominated Hon. j. T. Stone
man:
RESOLVED, That the power granted
in the federal constitution to levy and
collect taxes and duties on imports and
excises, to pay the debts and provide
for the common defence and general
welfare of the United States, does not
include or embrace any power to levy
duties for any purpose other than the
collection Of revenue for such purposes
as therein indicated; and that a tariff
levied for any purpose other than reve-
nue., and especially one levied to foster
and enrich one section of our country
at the expense Of another, or to foster
and enrich one class Of citizens at the
expense of Others is unauthorized by
the constitution, unjust to the great
body Of the American people, and its
results injurious to every industrial
interest of the country.
RESOLVED, That the time has ar
rived when the interests Of the great
west imperativcly demand the speedy
construction of the Fox and Wisconsin
river ship canal, and we ask of the
general government the immediate
Inauguration and earnest prosecution of
this great national enterprise. We de-
mand that it shall, when constructed,
be Of capacity to meet the wants
Of the already great and rapidly in
crcasing commerce of the inland states.
That the people Of this congressional
district are vitality interested in this
enterprise. Its Importance is not con-
fined to single township, county or
state, but is commensurate with the
extent of the nation and as such
we demand its national recog-
milton.
RESOLVED, That we recognize in the
Hon. John I. Stoneman all able and
efficient advocate of this great measure
and will give him our earnest sup
port as the nominee of this conyen-
t:nn
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1872-10-11
The New Stamp Act.
From the New York Express.

~'o@''
The new law concerning stamp taxes,
remember, goes into operation October
lst. Under the new arrangement
there will be no stamp required on any
promissory notes, time draftr, bonds,
certificates, contracts, custom house
entries, or any other document named
in Schedule B. of the old law except
1.-The tax of two cents on bank checks,
drafts or ordcrs.' All notes used be-
fore October 1st, no matter when they
are dated, must be stamped. But all
these or any other document now re-
quiring a stamp used that is actually
issued or put in circulation OH or after
October 1st, needs no stamp, even if
dated before October 1st-or given for
debt contracted prior to that date. In
reference to the meaning of the words
excepting only the tax of two cents
on bank checks, drafts, Or orders,' the
department. has once more gone back
on itself, and now decides that the tax
extends to inland bills and foreign bills
if paid at sight or on demand, and to
all orders at sight or private individuals
for any sum over ten d, liars. This is,
of course, perfectly ridiculous as a
question of either law or equity.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1872-10-11
Last Resort Of COnylctS. i.

l. 70 marvellous how undisputed
public records and the files of courts,
upon which solemn Judgements have
been entered years ago, have suddenly
turned to falsehoods when quoted as
evidence in the present canvass. The
testimony of McComb as to the bribery
of Congressman was never disputed by
Ames or any one else in any other way
than pleading the general issue" on
the monied claim in court, and every
lawyer knows that was no denial of the
bribery. Tho record of stock in the
Leavenworth railroad, made by Gener-
al Stone as a business memorandum,
showing that Blaine had been paid
vast sums, met with no denial until
forced by party necessity. Wilson'S
Know Nothing oath and lodge formulas
were undenied until he wanted foreign
votes to elect him to the Vice Presi-
dency Yerger's account books show
ing that he was in partnership with
Hartranft in robbing the treasury OF
Pennsylvania, sufliced to send him to
penitentiary on fair trial by jury,
and yet it is now assumed that the
contract by which he denied the entries
for full pardon is proof that his books
were false, and Hartranft not an ac-
cessory. His own word, as he is turned
loose with cropped hair and checkered
clothing, is held to disprove his guilt as
an embezzler and nullify entries made
by himself when he supposed the crime
was effectually concealed and his as
sociates fully screened. And SO his
ante-penitentiary affidavit is heralded
over the country to disprove his previ-
Gus ledger entries and solemn state
mentr prior to conviction.
TO this pass has the Grant party
been reduced. Recorded truth be-
comes lie the moment it lets in light
on the villainy and past corruption of
leaders. Even the journals of Con-
gress are denied because they prove
that investigation into fraud and per-
jury was voted down by members
proved to have been in the receipt of
bribes. But this style of promiscous
and general denial will not avail with
honest men. They know that these
records and the testimony is true, that
they have stood for truth publicly and
for years, and no mans mere word
will avail in the face of such overpcver-
ing evidence. The Blaines and Yerkcs,
caught in the act, may deny until
dooms-day, but no one will credit
them. The popular verdict is abso-
lutte. Their guilt admits of no qucs-
tion.-St. Paul Pioneer.
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what MIR. PcndIeton Says.

George H. Pendleton, in a speech at
Cincinnati, last Monday, said:
Is there any Democrat who halts and
doubts as to his course? Is there any
who fears for his consistency or doubts
the duty Of patriotism? l love the
Democratic party; I know its courage;
| know its purity; believe in its prin-
ciplcs; l revere its wisdom; when it
speaks I will obey. "All men are
wiser than one man." When it's wis
dom and purity shall point out the
course and lead the way, what Demo-
crat shall say he cannot tread that path
with honor and consistency? When its
patriotism shall counsel, what Democrat
shall say that he is too pure to follow
the advice? When its lofty spirit shall
banish partizan pride, what Democrat
shah say he is too proud to follow the
example! l 10 not expect MIR. Greeley,
if elected, to give us partisan admin
istration. would not respect him if
he should do 50; it would be contrary
to the spirit of this NOV ement; but he
has promised that he will restore true
fraternal affection to all our people;
that he will give ms purity and honesty
in administration, and it is folly to re-
fuse these because we cah obtain no
moro
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1872-10-11

G DANTS All MINIS
A. Embodied In Rout wells Finsnsial
Management.
SOMETHING FOR BUSINESS
MEN TO READ.

a. T. Stewart, Of New York, gives
the following as his opinion Of Grants
administration, as embodied in Bout
wells financial management. Mr..
Stewart says:
$50 far as his policy consists in pur-
chasing at large premium government
bonds not due, l think.. the sooner it 10
terminated the better for tho country;
and the sooner it is understood that
the government intends to fall back
upon policy which at future time
no matter how remote, will lead to the
resumption of specie payment, the bet
ter it will be for everybody. Continu-
ing the course that has been pursued
for the last four years will never lead
us to specie payments, but leaves every
merchant at the mercy Of gold gam.
blars" "
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1872-10-11

The Chicago Times publishes
speech from Chas. Francis Adams, Jr.,
in which he invites everybody to vote,
reluctantly, for Grant l. Wilson, and
the Times holds that up to the Demo-
Gratis as an example for them to fol-
low. AS Chas. Francis Adams, Jr.
never was Democrat, and never voted
Il Democratic ticket in his life, the ex-
act reason why any Democrat should
be Influenced by anything he may say
or do, is not very apparent. There
are three Adamses: Charles Francis
Sr., Charles Francis, Jr., and John
Quincy. The latter has been Dem
ocrat every year that he has been
nominated by that party for Office; in
the years that he was not the Demo-
cratic candidate, he has insist ed that
the party was dead, and ought to fuse
with the Liberal Republicans. Chas.
Francis, Jr., has been a Republican
all his life
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1872-10-11

Game is abundant in the vicinity Of
Ellsworth; buffalo, draw poker, ante
lope, old sledge, venison, faro, quail.
billiards, rabbits, euclre, elk and keno
are the prevailing varieties.
"Why, Ichabod, l thought you got
married more'n year ago?" 'Well,
Aunt Jerusha, it was talked of. but I
found out that the girl and all her
folks were opposed to it. and so jest
give 'em all the mitten and let tho
thing drop"
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1872-10-11

Clerical Gentleman, (who objects to
smoke, and means to make an example)
May l enquire your name,
sir?'
Commercial traveler-"To be sure
you may. Pm Davis, from Bradford,
in the snuff trade. What line might
yours be-"
Clerical gentlemen (with irony)-
1.-The spiritual, sir
Commercial not noticing the irony)
-"Is it, though! What an awful price
you've got gin up to, the last fort
night"
The clerical gentleman discovered he
had friend in another car.
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Look at Henry Wilson, and
blush, Oakes Ames9
T From the Hartford Times. I

From the Hartford Times. ]
Senator Wilson's evasive and dis
honest utterances, intended as denia1
really constitute a confcssion-a con.
fession Of the truth of the Credit Mobi.
l:er disclosures. But this confession is
by no means all the evidence confirms
the assertions of Oakes Ames. They
are also supported and confirmed by
the pages Of the Congressional Globe.
When Senator Garrett Davis moved
for an investigation into the doings of
the Credit Mobilier and the Union Pa
cifc Company, and sought to limit the
power of Cakes Ames and the other
managers of these companies, Senator
Wilson strenuously endeavored to pre-
vent any such investigation; praising
Ames as a man of character, public
spirit, and enormous wealth; and when
finally, on Feb. %, 1871, at the very
end Of the Forty-frS Congress, sur
reptitious, dishonest amendment was
moved to the Army Appropriation bill
directing the Treasury Department to
pay to the Union Pacific Company a
large sum of money which belonged to
the Government, Henry Wilson record
ed his vote in favor of this amendment!
These are facts which cannot be erased
from the record, and the people will
declare their verdict upon them in No
vember
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1872-10-11
He VIII DO evO sAct to s4iN
tn reelection OF Grant.
HEARTY APPEAL TO DEMOCRATS TO GIvI
MIR. MITCHELL A UNITED SUPPORT.
The "Bourl,on Straight" Side Show
TuMbling to Pieces.

To the Editor of the Milwaukee News:
l learn that my name has been pub
liseed in some of the radical republi-
can papers, as president Of pretended
meeting to nominate candidates for
electors in favor of Charles O'Conor
for president. My name is also publish
ed as candidate for clector Oh that
ticket.
Mr.. O'Conor is not a candidate for
president, and every vote cast for him
is at icast half vote for Grant, and
in favor of continuing the present cor
rupt and unprinciplcd administration of
national affairs, | respectfully refuse
to permit the use Of my name for any
such purpose, and | earnestly trust
that all sincere democrats in this State
and elsewhere will SO east their votes
at the coming election as to give these
votes the greatest practical effect in
securing the overthrow Of the existing
wicked and corrupt rule, and the great
est possible measure of reform in the
future government of the country.
This believe to be the solemn duty of
every genuine Democrat.
furthermore believe it to be the
duty of every friend of good govcsn-
ment to support Hon. Alexander
Mitchell for Congress, and that no man
who really desires the good of his
country and the people can consistent
ly oppose him.
Respectfully yours,
JOHN CRAWFORD,
Wauwatosa, Wis, Oct. 3, 1872.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1872-10-11

And now we understand that pris-
oner in the Albany penitentiary, one Of
the terrible Ku-klux convicts from
South Carolina, has been promised
pardon on condition that he will take
the stump and publicly perjure himself
for Grant. The man declines liberty
on such terms; but We would suggest
to the administration grand tour Of
the jails and prisons. Possibly few
men, not SO conscientious, might be
found not SO scrupulous as this South
Carolina outlaw, who would be willing
to sell themselves for a few Radical
greenbacks.-S Louis Times.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1872-10-11
Usage Correspondence.
EDITOR OF PLAIN DEALER,
N.no T>,,,

CREsco, Iowa.
Gen. Warren and Col. Clark made
us some choice speeches last night.
They both speak as republicans who
had broken away from their party
while in power. Having both been in
the army, they were able to speak to
their brother soldiers. as well as broth
er republicans. Gen. Warren led off
in a two hours speech, he spoke from
personal knowledge, as we'll as from
the record, being whig, and an early
republican and familiar with the affairs
of our country from boyhood, he was
not inclined to yield to the more re-
cent converts; such as Grant, Carpen-
ter, Mort IN, Butler, or Cameron.
He said the Grant men had seized up
on the republican party, and converted
it into money making machine. That
Gen. Grant surrendered the soldier
for the co-partner, retaining all the
military power, without any accomp-
anying advantages. That Grant
might have been second " ashington.
His magnanimous treatment to a fallen
foe, was complimented, but his ac-
ccptance of the presidency upon con-
dition, was capture. Gen. Warren
gave us Grants history from his ac-
ceptancc of his nomination, and charg-
ed him with incompetence it not crime.
He charged him with aiding carpet
bag swindlcs to rob the South of Two
Hundred Millions, with keeping three
Army officers about him whose chief
business was to extort money frcm ap-
plicants for Office and claimants for
just dues; with keeping extortioners at
Custom Houses, and with holding just
dues from postal claimants, until Cres-
wells law partner could get fee; with
keeping large sums of money in the
Treasury for no known purpose; for
traversing the country by Cabinet Of
ficers and government clerks, with the
money, Of the treasury and the govern
mcnts property to aid them in re-elect-
ing their Chief; with using public
moneys without authority of law, and
for other unlawful purposes.
He charged that every cabinet officer
who could speak, was exerting all his
official influence against individuals,
thereby using what belongs. as much to
Grceiey's friends as to Grants, to
elect Grant. and that party that will
thus exert themselves as officers; with
claimants who arc soon to be savel or
ruined by their decease, are not safe
custodians with public moneys, when
they all may hang upon the decision
of November. Gen. Warren handled
his Grant friends without gloves, and
l think forced them to reflect, if not
decide at present.
Notwithstanding the lateness of the
hour, Col. Clark took the floor and held
his audience for an hour with telling
effect. He gave us chapter on pay
ing the National debt, by forcing money
from us, when it was worth twenty
per cent, and buying in Government
indebtedness, which will not be due
for years, by paying $1.15 per dollar
for it.
The audience was larger than any
previous one, being composed of ladies
and gentlemen from all parties. l
cannot see how any one can vote for
Gen. Grant, in preference to Horace
Greeley, after such speeches.
The Greeley movement is advancing
here, and | think throughout Northern
Iowa.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1872-10-11

Edwards Pierrepont delivered
Grant speech in New York last week
in which he said:
II would not detract from Mr.. Gree
ley's justly-earned reputation-he has
immense industry and powerful pen.
which he has always used on the side
Of humanity. He is true hatcr of
oppression and of privileged class
very placable and of kindly nature.
In money matters, honest +; III politics,
more far-sighted than is generally sup
posed; able as journalist, vigorous as
a writer. always in sympathy with
liberal principles
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1872-10-11

The Credit MObflier Frauds.
From the Cincinnati Commercial.
The good Mr.. Blaine
Came up out of Maine
As poor as the proverbs church mouse
is,
But when he returned
His pockets all burned
With riches in gold and in houses.
How came Mr.. Blaine,
So poor down in Maine,
In Congress to fatten SO quickly2
Why, Mr.. Oakes Ames
Had Il long list Of names
With shares written down to them
thickly.
And poor Mr.. Blaine,
Well knowing that Maine
Could seldom her church mice enrichcn +,
Made trade Of his wares
For some sheaves of those shares,
And fed on the Oakes like lichen.
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II seems after all, that Utah is tn

1t seems after all, that Utah is the
place for women's rights. Two young
females Of the strong-minded persua-
sion were admitted to the Salt Lake
bar the other day, and may in time be
sent to Congress Utah would be just
the place fer Gen. Woodruff were it
not for the drawback that the Mormous
believe in multiplicity of wives and
Sic in multiplicity Of husbands
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1872-10-11

HAPPY RELIEF FOB YOUNG MEN from
the effects Of Errors and Abuses in early
life. Manhood restored. Nervous debility
cured. lmpediments to Marriage removed.
New method Of treatment. New and re-
marknblc remedies. Books and Circulars
sent free, in sealed envelopes
Address, HowAnD ASSOCIATION, No.
South Ninth ST., Philadelphia, Pa.
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SATURDAY NIGHT.

Placing the little hats all in row,
Ready for church on the morrow, you
know;
Washing wee faces and little black fists,
Getting them ready and fit to be kissed
Putting them into clean garments and
white;
That is what mothers are doing tonight.
Spying out holes in the little worn hose,
Laying by shoes that are worn through the
toes,
Looking DER garments so faded and thin
Who but mother knows where to begin!
Changing button to make it look right
That is what mothers are doing tonight.
Calling the little ones all round her chair,
Hearing them lisp their soft evening
prayer,
Telling them stories of Jesus of old.
Who loves to gather the lambs to his fold;
Watching, they listen with childish
delight
4nat IS Wnat HotnerS are uolnS tO-NlShC.
Creeping so softly to take last peep,
After the little ones all are asleep;
Anxious to know if the children are
warm,
Tucking the blanket round each little
form;
Kissing each little face rosy and bright
That is what mothers are doing tonight.
Kneeling down gently beside the white
bed,
Lowly and meekiy she bows down her
head,
Praying as only mother can pray,
God guide and keep them from going
astray."
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1872-10-11

VNHE undersigned is prepared to drill
u Wells in Town. or country or reasonable
terms, and with Large or Small Bore
Long experience warrants him in guaran-
teeing good work and perfect satisfaction.
lie is also fully prepared with all neces-
sary apparatus for moving buildings.
Call Mt his farm three miles South East of
CrescO. or address
DANIEL WHEELER,
n3SmSl Cresco, Iowa.
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Would respectfully announce that he is
prepared to give his attention to
MAKING & REPAIRING WAGONS,
at Cresco, Iowa, and all work of his trade.
Plows constantly Oh hand Of the best
patterns, cheap for cash
akg- Shop south Of the Empire House
Cresco, Oct. %, 1869. [23tf]
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GEN. JOHN CRAWFORD.

Ohc Octogennriam Democrat "Dravvs
Out Of that crowd"
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Lime. Ii1ne!y

The undersigned will keep on hand
his kiln. two miles north OF Cresco, ,consta ant
ly supply Of fresh burnt Lime of choice
quality, ut 45 cents per bu:hel.
Lime from the same kiln will be kept and
sold by John Z. Peck at the lumber office
Of Peck & Seargent in Cresco.
Sept Z, 1871.
l6m3 HUGH OWENS.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1872-10-11

Good Notices for the Canvas

Reconciliation and Puri6eation.
One term for the Presidency.
Complete Amnesty and Suffrage.
The Right Of Local Governments.
No War between the Races.
As Much Freedom for the White
Man as for the Black.
Equal States and Equal Rights.
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administration IF Buchanan and Grant
of &273, 1892, 541, and effectually settles
the question of the economy Of the ex-
ecutive.
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Difference between them. ....... $50 ,992, 500 "a
Of course Grant papers will endeav-
or to fasten all this extra expense on
the war debt and interest thereon.
We will, therefore, deduct all pay
mcnts of principal and interest, and
merely take the net, ordinary expenses
from both returns: