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Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1872-06-27

Of groceries, too, they have full line,
Assortment complete, and stock very fine.
Their sugars, indeed, are so nice and so light,
That many prefer the brown to the white.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1872-06-27


hibit her IN /; and if he could como
across young imp, with hoofs, tail,
and budding horns, a lineal descend
ant of one of those demons" which
the good people Of Gloucester fired
at, and were fired at by "tor the best
part of month together" in the
year 1893, the great Snowman would
have him at any cost for his museum
or menagerie. Men are towards, sir.
and are driven by fear as the SOW
ereisn motive. Men are idolaters
and want something to look at and
kiss and hug, or throw themselves
down before; they always did, they
always will and if you do Mt make
1t of wood, You must make it of
words, which are just as much used
for idols as promissory notes are used
tor values. The ministers have q
hard time OF it without bell and book
and holy water; they are dismount-
ed men in armor since Luther cut
their saddle -glrths, aud you can see
they are quietly taking of one piece
OF iron after another, until some OF
the best Of 'cm are fighting the devil
(not the geological Devil with tho
big d. with the sword OF the Spirit.
aud precious little else in the way Of
weapons OF offence OF defence. But
we could Mt get on without the spir-
itual brotherhood, whatever became
of our special creeds. There is .
genius for religion, just as there j.
for painting and sculpture. 1t is
halt sister to the genius tor music,
and has some of the features that re-
mind Us of earthly iovo. But it lifts
us all by its mere presence. 10
see good man and hear his voice
once a week would be reason enough
for building churches and pulpits.--
T atlantic Monthly for May.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1872-06-27

Start up the Dobbins, and drive on race
For Wieting 4 Brothers, that is the place,
Well find it I'm sure, Hurrsh and Hurrah
Eurekal Eurekali Gloria Excelaa n!
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1872-06-27

Be honest and you will be happy.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1872-06-27
WAGON& CARRIAGE MAKERS,
CARRIAGE MAKER!

=. WI ONJR d.
Manufactures Of Family CarriAgss, Top
. and Open Buggies, Light and Heavy wsssns.
All kinds Of work in that line made to order
on short notice. Of the best material and
in the latest style.
D@ Having had many years expert
ence, And fully understanding his business
in all its parts, he feels confident of giving
satisfaction to all in workmanship, style,
nnish and material, for as little money as
any ether shop.
Wagons and Buggfcs on hand. Work
warranted.
-. Shop At the did Hardware Stand
north Of Court Square. Toledo, Tama coun.
,, Iowa.
Please call and see for yourselves be-
fore purchasing elsewhere. y3nl4tf
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THE MINER.

The difficulties which have existed for
some time past between the miners and the
npe ri,tors in st Clair County, Ill have been
settled to the satisfaction of both parties,
and the miners have all gone to work
CuAL DISCOVERIES IN CALIFORNIA The
Sal Francisco BtdiettH says Coal veins
have been discovered IN the foothills about
six miles on an air line from the City Hall
q Oakland Recent developments show
thzt the deposits are extensive the veins
nezir the surface having "A thickness Of three
fsxt and upwards The nearest VEINS yet
dIscuN ered are on the head waters Of San
Pablo Greek The Houston ranch az Joins
the one where the first discoveries were
made This ranch has recently changed
hands, and the purchasers have laid open
large VEN of coal on this property. The
oal appears to be much better quality
than the average Of that taken from the
Monte Diablo mines 1t is clear and
bright, burns freely, and is 50 free from
ulphur that iron may be welded with it
without difficulty.
The miners Of Steubenville are on
strike for an advance Of 10 cents per ton
The corporations Of the Wyoming Val
ley have mined more than one-half Of the
increased productions of coal for this year.
There are 1900 square miles Of coal
. fields in which Pittsburg is interested, and
Sl5, Co., 600 of Pittsburg capital is invest
ed therein. Probably $24, OOO, 900 more is
invested in transportation, and the total Of
all interests dependent upon these coal
| fields cannot fall short of the enormous
sum Of 800, OO0, 900. - Pittsbnrg Gd.ette
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looked by them on the day Of election. We
thilk not, but il is tina duty Of working
meR in Wayne county, To- work earnestly
aud use all their infiu enc To- defeat such a
mn as A. ). Bagg. and by doing 80 you
will be giving a fitting rebuke to all such
men in the future and give all such Office
seekers to understand, that they are not
your friends and you will not be theirs.
but your desire is to support and vote for
the best man. irrespective of party. IL is
not party spirit we want hut good and tried
men If principle.
When Moses W Field was nominated,
he was hailed as the Labs ring mans friend
without regard to party, and his opponents
saw that the only cause for Them t. pur-
sic which promised anything like success
To them, was to Islander Mr. Field, and
they employed class Of unprincipled men
t. do dirty work, but when the able pen of
Mr.. Field anG others was used in his de-
fence, and with honorable Iiien to bach. mp
his denial Of the base ISLANDERS. and when
these witnesses showed their willingness to
make afhdavlts to every word in their let
ter Of explanation and denial, then the
sneaks crowded III corners and have been
scarcely heard 81 since which shO VS. that their
base fabrications would not bear the scru-
tiny Of honest men. Hoping that the labor
ing men Of every section If our country
will vote cautiously and for good and tried
friends Of the labor cause, | subscribe
myself. 4 LABoRING-HAN.
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The Election.

During the past week Pennsylvania.
Ohio and Indiana have declared. in no un-
certain sounds, that they are perfectly will
ling t. tolerate four years more of Grant
and his administration verdict which
We presume virtually settles the presiden-
tial contest As the labor reformers have
little If any interest in the result, III the
candidates, or the platform upon which
they are running. We have u" tears to shed
over the result They were ignored at
Cincinnati and Baltimore. and can afford
t. whistle no matter who the winner may
he liy All means let us have four more
years ~ corruption under the present
regime. and let the Camernns and Mortons
continue :" run the government, rather
than install 4 n,,r administration from
which there would he AS little Ia expect.
hen the Democratic party or any other
party is willing t. adopt the FINANCIAL
SYSTEM Of the National Labor I'nion. We
shall bid Il God speed 50 long as it re-
mans the willing tool If the gamblers If
" all Street, and wurships the golden calf,
it will ask in VAIN for the sutfrages Of
Murkingmcn
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consolidating all the unions came up and was
discussed and laid over for further discussion.
A delegation from the Association Of Amalgama-
tel Carpenters and Joiners. Chicago Branch
paid Branch No. | friendly visit and we're
cordially received. The United Order ~
JOurneymen Carpenters Ought tn learn lesson
from their past experience They should re-
cognize the TACT. that whatever Is not built
upon a solid foundation is sure to fall To- the
ground. thorough organization rs the
corner stone Of all trades unions. anil where
it is, as in the carpenters anil similar tra.les,
where the labor is divided. a complete organ
zation Of all the branches Is a permanent me-
cessity Branch No. /. a. 1t Is the legally
chartered union Of the state. possessing
power to issue charters to other unions. should
act upon the obi maxim, and put its house in
order 1t should harmonic all differences
between existing unions. and. Il possible,
bring about grand consolidated nnIon,
under one head and subject to the same laws,
rules and regulations. There is struggle in
the future, which It will be- As impossible to
avoid as it would be to have to be met, and 1t
can lie met only BY thoroughly organized
holy
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4 rroH4h 'n r,tch ne imagination ~ the ,ra,k-
. IVY at,t; adding 1t j. 4 subject that
ought more often To- engage the attention
= eur earnest reformrrs. cur debt to
Europe goes ga increasing from year t.
wear and the vast amount If specie and
produce. thc Government STATE. City and
7 even county hunds ,bi are sent across the
Atlantic, only serve to pay the interest,
Will thr principal j. CONS, antly incrras
I my Tie continues e Can any patriot
/ De- statesman Dee awarr Of this fact and not
shudder TER the consequences t. ms c"un-
7 Try and Yet all ii them are aware Of it,
and their only care Is e. keep II irrm the
MASSES that they may continue a. larticl-
pate IN the plumber 81 this country But
what do these shylocks care for the coun-
Ntry They know it Is the lab"ring man
who pays and the more he has to pay.
the more can he Who j. .loating over his
l-1md ii flesh exact from hi~ bleeding
country Tor what he advances upon the
credit 81 th, w"rklngnan's Labor.
While We admit the truthfulncss and the
Importance Of the. chnvc extract. It is very
l..~sihl, that wr II, MT attach 81 much i'm
s-,rtanor {" his foreign robbery As does
'tur esteemed correspondent, for the rea-
sun that II makes hut little difference "a us
IS h. Is the ruhbcr We arc after him who
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LABOR ITEMS.

A Christian Labor Union, whatever that
may be, has recently been formed in Bos-
ton. We know of no city where the doc
trines of Christianity are less known OF
practiced.
The Crispin strike in Cincinnati still
continues. with little if any prospect Of a
satisfactory settlement.
The majority Of our trades unions seem
to be in favor Of an oath-bound organiza-
ton.
The Labor Reformers If Mercer Co,
Pa, had full ticket ia the field.
The 4nthrdcite Monitor has entered
upon its fourth volume. If the miners Of
Pennsylvania are alive to their best inter
csts, they will rally TO its support as one
man. Friend johnson has battled nobly
and well in their behalf, and deserves a
willing and generous support.
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The BricklAyers' Difhculty A Truth
full Statement of the Case.

CHIcAGu, October 9th 1872
r. az TDprJ".iartJ P"bir
Circumstances in the shaping Of which Ne
had no voice ~ coatrol. but in which the ~.
terests Of the Bricklayers Of Ch:cago are nev-
ertheless involved, have recently TRANSFERRED
which demands an explanation at our hands.
more especially As cur position In the prem
Uses has been grossly and wllfulIy misrepre-
sented and as We believe il IS poor cause
which cannot afford thorough, truthful ami
impartial investigation. We have determined
TO lay the merits Of the case before th, build-
ers and citizens Of Chicago, relying upon their
sense Of night to maintain US in the present
struggle challenging successful DENIAL IN any
statement We shall make
1t is almost needless at this late day to
more than refer 70 the calamity which one
year agu. III few short hours, reduced 'hr
commercial metropolis at the great north west
70 mass Of shapeless runs In that ca
lamity the workingman shared equally with
the millionaire his home, his al the fruits
OF lite times labor were lost No ssstrrn OF
European capitalist came e. hi sucuor his
mechanical skill and ten fingers remained his
only friend Uur home insurance companies,
10 which twu-thirds 81 them we're insured
shared IN the common ruin their assets per
ished with their liabilities. consequently no
succor was afforded from these sources But
even il the darkest hour, no murmuring, no
repining was heard. In common with other
citizens We resolved manfuliy e. accept the
situation dark and dreary as IL Was. The
cry of % Don't take advantage Of Chicago ;
misfortune, found responsive ech" ~ our
breasts and our action during the sprIn. ant
summer months. ia which beautiful city
has sprung up As il by magic when Nc Mere
then as nov masters " the situation prove
that We scOrned t. 40 20 On the 18th 81
May last a grand trades union demonstra-
ton ia which We took a prominent part Wa-
held IN our city Ia spite 81 the prediction -
our enemies that strike for an increase al
wages, ~ a reduction Of hours. o. ri"t va
contemplated, that a portion ~ the press was
| hostile To our organizations. We pursued The
even tenor Of our way. Invitations we're cA
tended to and accepted W our reprr~entatiy,
municipal officials tn address US on the ncu.,sion
and instead Of riot, instead Of strike the iol
lowing resolutions expressive " our senti
meuts, and which met the appreciation ct "uI
Law abiding citizens were unanim"usl,
adopted
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nix like from her ashes, AMI erected these
splendid structures which meet us ~ every
quarter Despite the predictions If these
Who's, wish was father % the thought. with
i furbearance which does credit alike to
their heads and their hearts, with a wise
determination that justice and prudence
should control their cuunsels, and that no
undue advantage should Ice taken of CHI
Cages calamity, their conduct during
the season for industry and moderation
has been such as to merit the unqualified
appreciation Of our citizens and put to
shame the ISLANDERS nf their traducers
Peace, thrift and order have
prevailed, while the most violent
Of their revilers have been com
PEELED to pay homage To the dignity of
labor
Again We say, all hail Chicago All
honor to her wnrkingmen
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N3.WU.WU
Now Read This.

some hglres given by the Boston II
gsrt'~' show that the profits al the manu-
facturers Of that State were SlO2, WsI, U0
in 1870. pr about SOS per capita 10 the
population The wages paid amounted t.
SIS, OOO, W1. which To those employed III
the factories was equivalent {" 1921 each.
SIU.Uu, WU. 81 263. tells the tale the
one the fruits 81 legalised robbery, the other
the fruits of honest labor And yet men
wonder Willy Labor Refnrmers are npp"sed
t., class legislation.
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MICHIGAN.

DETROIT, oct =, 1872.
70 the Editor Il the woRkI>sHA>.s ADVOCATE
Having been a reader of your paper for
some time, and believing you to be sincere
in all you publish in regarG to the laboring-
man, | take the liberty of addressing You
in behalf Of one Of our friends and CO.
workers, who has the honor If being
candidate for the high and responsible
office Of representative in Congress for
the First District Of Michigan This is
the first and only opportunity the work
ingmen If Wayne county have had since
the organization of the State, 10 secure
for themselves a man t. represent their
interests, one who for twenty years Of his
life has advocated their cause and now
when the chance is offered, is tine time for
Them to wake up and show to the howlers
for free trade, that is not the kind Of legis-
lation We require We need protection as
producers, for i'll protecting home labor
We diversity industry, and encourage the
building Of factories III our midst and if
one man or set Of men do we'll, others will
engage in the same enterprise, thereby
creating competition which will regulate
the price of the manufactured article
Myself with many others cannot see the
reason that laboring men are 50 blind to
their own interest, as to cling to old party
ties and vote contrary to the dictates Of
their own conscience, merely because such
a man j. running on different ticket from
what they have been in the habit Of vot-
ing; they thus make themselves ready tools
for politicians, and slaves to party. 1t
has become settled fact that only by
proper legislation, the laboring- man can
accomplish anything toward lettering his
condition. We have had, and still have
trades unions, and so far as their power
has been felt, have done some good il uni
ty together Men engaged in the same
line of mechanism, thereby making their
wants more previously felt, which knowl-
edge has resulted in numerous strikes
throughout the country, causing great
loss, both to the employer and the dissat-
isfied workman, but in proper and well
timed legislation, we must elect such men
as Moses ". Field to represent us in Con
gress Then we could rest assured that we
would be honestly represented, for there
is not another man III Michigan that has
given more time and attention, OF written
more on the question Of labor. Mr. Field
has proved himself a clear and ready de-
batter and a representative who, if elected,
that the wOrkingmen Of Michigan can fee
proud Of and confident that their interests
are safe in his hands
Where we see such an outrage upon
common sense as the nomination Of A. s.
Bagg as a candidate for Congress, fire,
trader and one at the present time who is
member Of the Free Trade League; anC
when he took contested seat in the Com
mon Council almost his first official act VA
10 bring in a resolution repeating the eight
hour law, passed only for the benefit o
the labOrers on the streets Of the city, anC
say to the workers on the highways, 70,
are nothing but paupers and slaves, as h
called them. Can such an exhibition of hi
natural hate to the toiler be over
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Andrew Johnson

Ae art pleased to learn from the Nash
willie Wo,ii"gm,'n, that the prospects for
the election Of this distinguished states
man, are all that his most ardent friends
could desire He is running as the candi-
date Of the workingmsn, in opposition to
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INDIANA.


BRAZIL, Ind, Oct. !, 1872.
To- the Editor u the MuKGINGsA>'s ADVOCATE.
A man by the name Of Robert Scott got
work among union men here. and as is
the custom time enough was given him
to pay his initiation fee, but with the as
sistance Of the Bosses he got all that Was
coming to him, when he quit and refused
to pay his 50. w to the union.
Should Mr.. Scott make application
where Miners Unions are in existence. let
them send him t. Lodge NJ. 10,
Brazil, Ind, to settle accounts there.
.IuHN HENRY. Cor. Sec.
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The Proceedings.

We herewith present the official pro
c~e,lings II the q NJ !. a. IN fun
Unions viii receive their qu0ta, according
l.. membership. through their Correspond
my Secretaries Two hundred and fifty
"pies viii re sent t" the International Sec
r-tarv
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To New Haven Subscribers.

VIII some Of our New Haven subscri-
beers please send as a copy Of the Cntcn,
for the week ending, Oct. 9TH, as it has
failed to reach this office
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DETROIT. OCT. Y. 1872.

The FIFTH GRAM ANNIVERSARY BAH w
Cigar Makers luiou No -. will be held At
Arbeiter Hall, Oh Wednesday evening. u,t.
23 good time may be expected sud W.
hope To he thsre 10 enjoy it.
W. HAVE to report again that All kinds wv
mechanical business is brisk good workmen
q all mechanism are still IN demand The
new gas works have sackeued up for two
weeks We hear for want Of material but there
Is plenty of work elsewhere for all the men
On the paving and sewer contracts Cnnsid
cradle paving is under contract to be finished
before winter closes in upon Us which will
require large amount ~ labor
EN';ovEE>oE JEwELL Of Connecticut
made speech in the Central Grant and Wi
sem club-roOm, on Saturday Aight u large
crowd. II was a mild. common sense speech.
characteristic OF the man. Interpreted with
facts and figures. which will he hard % gain
say or dispute Tie Is very candid. and %
doubt an effective speaker very valuable
auxiliary in campaign A. a person can
listen 10 hum and not be disguised With Der
sonaitles and abuse Of his opponents
ANOTHER instance and proof IA.
been gwen Of the necessity OF what We
have long advocated that is the appointment
~ the Common Council u good practical
mechanic to superIntend or inspect all large
scahodS erected, OF the means and machinery
used ~ tearing down Or erecting large build
ings in the city Part u the rigging erected
Tor demOlishing the old City Hall, gave way
and Precipitated three Of the workmen into
the cellar, breaking the leg Of one man and
severely iniuring the rst, 1t is wonderful that
any q them escaped being killed They felI
about 4s feet, and several joist ana timber.
fell with them Laboring mems lives are no
account. let en- RIP ~ says our did,
Y Fathers by their silence
" are pleased 10 announce the return OF our
esteemed fellow citizen. Nh VIM Nllmptt
from a four months tour IN Great Britain He
l""ks ten years younger than when he LETT as.
amt q hr wasn't already a married man W.
should give him inst three months u taks
letter hal lie gives a glowing account Of
the condition a the progress made b. the
working cl-S~-s Of Great Britain and assures
~ that they are making strides in the right
'lireati"n. The adoption u the nine-hour
.yss-m h1s wrought wonderful change ~
their ss'eial condition. and he thinks unless
"ur ~orkIngInen awake from their legArthv.
hey viii have u lean from instead 81 teach
The b-nighte'l pAuIers gu the other side Of
he Atlantic We welcome hinl back u our
midst