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Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1872-02-01

In regard 10 tne Dill 1Or the reliel
of Marion County, now pending in
the Legislature, we feel some little
delicacy as to urging anything. Our
County now owes the State some
thing over 300, money which was
stolen from our County Treasury,
along with some $4,000 Of other
funds, five years ago. To be COM
PEELED to pay it to the State now,
after the settling Of the other losses,
would be considerable burden.
Still, we owe it, OF course, and must
pay, unless the State sees fit to re-
lease the debt. Weargue no claims,
and we don't feel like any begging.
If our recollection is right, similar
requests from other Counties have
been heretofore allowed.
AS to n Legislative recess we have
always had scruples. Only good
special reasons would make us vote
for one; and friend Durham's letter
mentions some Of the best reasons
@e have seen stated in favor OF the
present recess. Hereafter, however,
1t is To be hoped that something
more than the mere custom will be
required for one.
The law presumes that every man
knows the law, and it does not ex-
cuse his ignorance Of it. Therefore
the government is bound to take all
reasonable means to furnish every
citizen with the requisite knowledge
OF the law. This can only be done
by publication; and the only two
ways proposed are, publication In
book form and in the newspapers.
We think it may be easily shown
that the latter plan Is most effective
and cheapest, and therefore best, be-
sides involving the most equablc and
generally advantageous distribution
of the necessary expense; and there
fore we earnestly protest against the
repeal of the present law. And we
have no self-interest in the matter
this year, for we are not to publish
the Laws anyway. The present law
ought to be amended in two or three
respects, but we surely believe that
the good of the people demands that
it should not be repealed.
The Circuit Courts are heavily at
tackled in the Legislature. There is
n strong desire to have them abol-
ished. But all the reasons we have
seen urged therefor seem to us very
nsufiicient--especially the statement
that they promote an increase OF liti-
cation. We cannot admit the truth
OF this statement; and If it were true
the way to get rid of the trouble Is
not to a bolish the Courts but to make
barrators pay the costs. Since the
number Of District Courts cannot be
increased as needed, and since cxpe-
rience shows that they cannot do all
the business, the Circuit Courts, or
some other Courts in their stead,
seem absolutely necessary. There
certainly should be means provided
whereby dockets may be cleared
within reasonable time; and even
the Courts we now have cannot do
this in all cases.
We do most earnestly hope that
the School and Road systems may
receive some really sound and judi
cious consideration in the present
Assembly. They don't need tinker
ing, but they do need amendments
and revision. 1t seems to us that
both our School business and our
Road business are now cut up into
too small parcels, distributed to un'
paid, irresponsible mud careless OH
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1872-02-01
Sperrv & Barker,

OF IOWA VOTER, Book
and lob Printers, are prepared to exc
cute promptly and in best style, all kinds Of
lob Work Including Posters, letter Heads,
Bill Heads Cards Lseels, Envelopes Dla nks,
Pamphlets, Etc. Orders are solicited.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1872-02-01
G.. T.. Conwell,

nHALM in essvrs rinwars, Shelf and
IL Heavy Hardware, Reapers, Mowersand
Implements generally. Agent
for NJ. W. Warren's Patent atmospheric Port
able Soda Fountain. Old Stand, east side
Square, Knoxville l,2tf
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1872-02-01
Main st. Clothing House.

r YARGER, MERCHANT TAILOR, h As
i. consta ntly on hand a Full Lime OF Mems
Aad Boys Wear, Hats, Caps and Furnishing
Goods.
Agent for Singers Sewing Machines.
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Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1872-02-01

GIRLS. Sdn tney not Dc 50 duJuSteu
as to require fewer officers, and have
those officers supervise more terrific
ry, get some pay for actual services,
and be responsible to the State or the
people to some extent for their use
of power? And would itnot be well
for the State if there could be two
suitable Commissions appointed or
elected-one to revise and make new
the whole Road system, and another
to do the same for the School system
so far as needed--to be paid for their
services, and to report to the 10Th
General Assembly?
The Gate City comes out in long
editorial declaring that the present
Iowa Prohibitory Law is failure,
that it don't prevent intemperance,
and that it ought to bc superseded
by the Illinois Damages law. Will
the Gate city tell US why, when we
have half a loaf, we should throw it
away in order to get more bread?
AS a plain matter of fact, the State
over, we hold it emphatieally true
that our present Prohibitory law
does prevent great deal Of intem-
perancc, by making it more difficult,
and in some cases almost impossible,
for habitual drinkers and others to
get liquor. So much, so good. OF
course "men cannot be lcgislated
into goodness''-but that argument
works as much against one law as
another, ami therefore counts moth
ing. And as to a Damages law, like
that of Illinois, Iowa already has
one, which is now in force, and
which was really the precedent for
the Damages laws Of Ohio and llli-
nois. We refer to chapter AZ of the
Acts of the Ninth General Assembly
which we recommend to the con-
sideration of all who feel an interest
in the question of Intemperance and
Legislation.
We wish some Hon. Gent. would
explain on what ground the Iown
House of Reps. refuses to cut down
the allowance Of postage-stamps II
has voted to its members, now that,
"for the sake Of economy" 1t has re-
fused to order the usual newspapers
which are generally supposed to re-
quire large part Of the allowance
Of postage. Because somehow OF
other we can't see it by any present
illumination.
The bill introduced by Represent
ative Draper, Of Jasper County, tc
allow Townships to purchase and
hold in fee simple grounds for ceme-
terry purposes, seems to us to embody
good idea; aud unless there are
good reasons against it which we
cannot now see, we should decidedly
like to see it become law.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1872-02-01
Something New /!

IHoR GEMS, PHOTOGRAPHS, and q,
j other PICTURES, Frames. Cords spa
is'sels, 60 to
ROBI NSON,s NEW GALLERf'
SP stairs, South Side Of Square, Kn0AVn'''
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1872-02-01
nlereantile, Che Grades ST.
J. Curtis,

J. Curtis,
NYATCHMAKER, and JEWELER, and
w Dealer in Watches, Clocks, Jewelry,
epoctaclas, Goggles and Toys. Having in
creased facilities for ding all kinds Of work
ID my Line, I an able to give Entire satis :
Mc,isn. All work Warranted. Being Agent
for Prof. J. Eaufman's Achromatic Spseta-
slss, am prepared to suit all conditions OF
sight. Full Lines of Dry Goods, Qnecnsware,
Glassware, Groceries, Notions, &C., Cheap
for Cash.
Southwest corner of Public Square. Knox
willie. Iowa sl3u
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1872-02-01
Professional.
B. A. Wilder,

TT OMEOPATHIC Physician and surgeo n.
III Office in new building, near southe ast
corner Public Square, Knoxville.
Having had l: years experience in the prac-
Nee of Homeopathy, think am prepared to
give perfect satisfaction to all who favor me
with their pasro mage. Lift
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1872-02-01
a. M.sfoRE. o.B.kYRKs. H.G. CURTIS.
Stone, Ayres & Curtis,

A TTORNEYS at Law Claim and Real Ks-
n tate Agents, Knoxyillea nd Pells, Ma
ri"n County, Iowa.
Will attend to aIlbusiness entrusted to their
care, in Marion and adjoining Counties. Will
sractice in the State and Federal Courts. 3, If.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1872-02-01
w. A. Morrison, NJ. D.,

THANKFUL for past patronage, and
will continue tho Practice of Medicine,
attending promptly to all calls.
~ Special attention given to Chronic
DiseSses.
Ballard House, Knoxville. 5l7tf
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1872-02-01
DR.. G. F. Garretson,

Office over Kinne's
N0kNF1S. ~ sxs;M ~ Store, southeast cor.
~ Gx. ner OF Public Square,
KpoxyiIls, Iowa. (l,28u)
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1872-02-01
J. ". WILSON.
-. wrNsLow. J.w.
Winslow & Wilson,

4 TTORNEYS AT LAW and NOTAR1ES
~ PUBLIC, Newton, Jaspor County, Iowa.
viIl atten d tn . Courts Of Marion County. 40tf
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1872-02-01
Hart e Havs,

A TTOREEYS AT LAW, and Real Estate
"A and Collecting Agents. Office one door
south Of soathe ast corner Of Public Square,
: Kaexvilie. (43')
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1872-02-01

rAM.-Ori.nt Lodge No 81. Knox VILE. meet
a ast Eve. on or before full moon each month
r G. PARSONS, S.e'y. w. L. WRIG LII, W.. d.
srApWDR CHAPTER, No. is, r. A. N Knoxville,
meets Mon. Eve hRfore each full moon.
1T FRENCH, Sscy. W. j. MILLARD, Js., H. P g
100 Y.-Knoxville Lodge meets every Tueeday
|. Nyeuing. Visiting brethren cordially invited.
O. q BROBST, S.c'y. A. y. sPEKRY, NC.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-05-09
4 BUGABOC IN CONGRESS.
WASHINGTON, May 8,

WASHINGTON, May 8.
In The Senate to-day the posi- office appro-
priation bill passed, and it now goes 10 the
House for concurrence. The amnesty bill was
called up, and Sumner renewed MS supple
mental civil rights bill. A point Of order was
raised against taking up the amendment, but
Colfax overruled the point. Trnm6ull appeal
ed from the decision OF the chair, but the ap-
peat was tabled. Morton moved to amend 80
as to provide that before any person Shall be
entitled to the benefit OF the act he shall
swear that he is not and has not been, at any
time within TWO years preceding tne passage
OF this act, O member Of either OF the 0rganl.
cations commonly known by the names OF
the ':Invislble Empire of America the "White
Brotherhood" or the Unconstitutional Union
Guard" nor OF any branch oil the "Ku-Klux
Klan." Hill moved 10 amend the bill 80 as 10
grant universal amnesty. Sherman advocated
the adoption of Summers bill as substitute
for the amnesty bill for the purpose OF giving
The House an opportunity for lair vote on
the question Of civil rights, and said be be-
lieved that If that question were out OF the
way n general amnesty bill would pass the
SenaCe by three-fourths vote. He thought,
however, that there was very little chance OF
an amnesty bill passing the Senate until the
House should have had an opportunity to vote
on the civil rights bill.
Trnrnbnll said that VIII n he had heard one
of the earliest ami most Jealous advocates Of
prescription call up and advocate the amnesty
Bill this morning, he had hailed 1t as sign
that the time had come OF last when all politi-
cal disabilities were to be removed, but he
now saw that Re was mistaken.
The bill con sup tomorrow, Wltn tne un.
derstandiug that general debate shall close at
three o'clock.
In the House, the supplemental apportlon-
ment bill passed, giving New Hampshire, Yer
mont, New YORK, Pennsylvania. Indiana,
Tennessee, Louisiana, Alabama and Florida
member of Congress at large to tne FORTY
third Congress- The discussion OF the tarlh
bill vas resumed. Dawes stated that the loss
In revenue which the bill involved exceeded
forty millions, the biggest item being wool, on
which the loss would amount to nearly three
and one-half millions. The dnties on tea and
coffee were stricken from the bill, and the duty
on bituminous coal fixed at seventy-fve cents
per ton. The House Is IN session tonight on
military affairs.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-05-09
JoTT1NGs ABOUT THE STATE.

The Governor has reappointed Samuel P.
Thompson trial justice for RicBland County.
The case Of Charles Petty, charged With
Ku-KluxIsm. is continued to May
Colonel D. Wyatt Aiken delivered an ad.
dress at Marion Courthouse on Monday.
There are fity-nine candidates tor Office
already In the field In Marion County.
Mr. Henry Solomon has been appointed
postmaster at KiDgstree.
The nights are unusually cold In Williams.
burg for this season Of the year, and we hear
much complaint among farmers Of the dam
age to the growing crops in consequence.
The body of Mr.. L. D. Avant, whose prob
able drowning was mentioned about seven or
eight weeks ago, was found In. the Peedee,
near Petersaeld, about the first OF April last.
The bridges at Kingstree across Black
River and Lpgett's Swamp are now being re-
paired, and the travelling public cannot pass
over them for several days.
-Oa Wednesday last party Of lads went
on nshing frolic to Smiths Branch. a mile
above Columbia, and being tempted by the
clear water and warm weather, took bath.
Three of them have since died, while the
fourth is very III.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-05-09
Hotel Arrivnls-May 9.
PAVILION HOTEL.

fAFllAlOS nOiGbs
IL. Davis, Ridgeway; II. Jones, 8. A. Tor
lay, South Carolina; c. Y. Antwerp, Columbia;
8. A. Feldmann, Philadelphia; J. V. Bardin,
Leesvllle; John Wood, New York; B. R. Nash,
Sumter; W. R. Bush, Lake City; ]. P. Am
brust, Savannah; James b. Stewart, Massa'
chusetts.
CHARLESTON HOTEL:
Geo. A. Allen, VIM. q. Burkett, Kentucky;
E. M. Brayton, Aiken; Geo. b. Cornelson, T.
8. Means, South Carolina; J. A. Dunn, Colum-
bla; A. P. Pifer, Newberry; ". N. Cote, sa-
vannah; D. W. Wells, J. T. Frost, Jr., John G..
Mills, New York; A. P. Colesberry, Philadel-
phia; J. W. McDougalI, Montreal; P. A. Raj
ston, Baltimore; ]. L. Burlington, A. D. Eas.
ton, Massachusetts; P. T. Frazee, Columbia; F.
Kimball, Philadelphia; J. A. Sigh, Newberry;
]. L. Coker, South Carolina; E. johnson and
wife. S. 3. Newson and two daughters, North
Carolina; s. R. Martin, Philadelphia; ]. N.
Fowler, Nswberry; T. ). Williams, New York
S. J. Bridge, W. o. Avery. Florida; H. Plump,
North Carolina; J. c. Russell, Miss Russell, O.
L. Tilotson, Mrs. S. NJ. Cooley, Massachusetts,
Mrs. Pierson, Boston.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-05-09
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM To TIE NEWS ]

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM To THE NEWS
COLUMBIA, Wednesday, May 8.
A caucus was held to-day, attended BY over
twenty State senators, 10 consider the expedi.
ency Of Issuing an order for the reassembling
of the Legislature. They discussed the
present condition of the State finances, and
concluded that there was an imperative ne
cesslty for prompt action for the relief OF
the public institutions. The following reso-
luton was unanimously adopted:
Resolued, That the secretary be requested
to draft request to the clerks of the Two w
houses Instructlng them 10 issue call lot the
reassembling of the General Assembly on
Monday, June 10, 1872, at II NJ. aaa tnac
COPY of said address be forwarded 70 Inc
members of the Senate and House OF Repre-
sentatIves for their signature.
Senator Mcintyre was secretary, and the
address has been written.
Considerable agitation is manifested by the
party leaders iu several counties on account
of recent changes made by the Governor In
county officers. EdgeaeId County Is. clamor-
ing over the removal of Wooley and the ap-
pointment of Elchelberger as county treasu-
rers SALUDA.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-05-09
By ]. FRASER MATHEWES.
.ALMETTO MINING AND MANUFAO.

DALMETTO MINING AND MANUFAU.
TURING COMPANY'S PHOSPHATE LANDS,
Buildings and Machinery, for sale.
Will be sold at coruer OF Broad and East Bay
streets, on TUESDAY. l4lh May, at II O'Clock,
The EN- TIRE PROPERTY as 40 We, situated on
the Ashley River, 16 miles from Charleston, con-
tainng about 300 acres Of Land, $50 cleared, bal.
ance in Woods, about 126 acres OF available PhoS.
phate Rock, at an average Of AZ feet deep, analy.
Bis OF which by. Professor Shepard, State Chem
iHt and others, gives 60 per cent. Bone Phosphate
or Lime. On the place is q double screw
washer, driven by 25 horse engine. capable OF
washing 60 tons OF rock per day, with WnaSI
from washer 10 the river 20 feet wide, with pier
head 60 by 40 ct, railroad OF II iron from head
Of wharf to washer. Mines and Factory. Dump.
ing Cars and Platform Car, Factory Building,
two stories and half high. containing four pair
&c, &C.. driven BY 80 horse engine, cipsciLy for
grinding phosphates 80 tons Per day, connected
with which u Doub:e Brick Kiln for baking
about the same AMOUNT OF r0cE, Que Blacksmith
shop and Tools, Carts, Wagons, WheeloarroW5,
and all necessary MlHinS Tools for immediate
use. The works have been In operation to within
the last two months There is Dwelling House,
With all nec ssary outbu:ldin9s rms, STABLES,
Store ONCE, and quarters for laborers.
Terms-Twenty thou aud dollars pf 80 much
be bld) cash !; balance In one, two ana
three years, secured BY bond Of the pur-
chaser with interest at ten per ceut. per
annum, and mortgage OF the premises; property
to be Injured and policy assigned. Purchnser 70
pay me for papers and stamps.
This property can be treated for at private SAFE
up to the day OF sale.
apr24,2 se,maye,4, ,7,s.11,l3A.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-05-09
THE COURTS.
The State Supreme Court.


In this court, on Tuesday, the following
business was disposed OF:
NJ. R. Nichols, for another, vs.. Bolin q
Whitesides; E. 8. Boeyn ads Jane Boleyni W.
G. Houze ys. Thomas G. House, ct al. Struck
of.
W. g. Harris vs. ". E. Rose; William E
Bose va. G.. R. Ratchtord d Co.; q. q. & G. L..
Duncan, executors, We. NJ. II. Harper, ct al.
Continued.
Swami vs.. Poag. Mr.. Hart was heard for
appellant. Mr.. Allisoa for respondent. Mr..
Hart in reply,
McAlllley vs.. Barber, ct al, and Barber, ct
al, vs. McAlliley. Heard together. Mr.. Brsw-
ley for appellant. Messra. Hemphill and Mel
ton for respondents. Mr.. Brawley in reply.
Thomas ]. Cureton vs.. Eugene A, Hutchi-
BOD. Mr.. Brawley was heard on motion to
dismiss The appeal. Mr.. Moore contra.
Untted states District Court.
The United States District Court was OPEN
ed at ten O'Clock yesterday morning by Judge
Bryan, and the following business was trans
acted:
The grand jury returned true bills of indict-
ment against NJ. F. Horrle, for embezzling
letters, and against VIM. a. Flynt for a viola
tIon of the Internal revenue law relative to
tobacco.
The cases of VIM. Fehrenbach and Charles
Hecht, charged with violation OF the internal
revenue laws, were nolIe pressed by the gov
ernment.
In the Circuit Court an order was Issued by
Judge Bryan to transfer Anthony Mack, &C.
cused Of conspiracy, to Columbia, there TO be
released on bail.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-05-09
SPARKS FROM THE WIRES.

The New Hampshire Republican ConVen-
ton has pronounced for Grant and Wilson.
"A fire yesterday destroyed the town OF
Ingrrsoll, Canada.
9Saulre's Opera-House In Grand Rapids,
Michigan, was burned yesterday,
n 20 r1 ~ ssp op Of III
nols on the Cincinnati platform.
Archibald Calhoun, q we'll known con-
tractor of New Orleans, was killed by fall
ing tree, on the Jackson Railroad, yesterday
afternoon.
Tue anniversary of the American Tract
Society, the annual conference Of the New
York Association Of Universalists, and tne
Methodist General Conference are all In ses-
sion In New York.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-05-09
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION.

A meeting of the general committee Of the
State Sunday School Convention was held last
evening at the hall Of the Young Mems Chris
tian Association, and was opened with prayer
by the chairman, s. A. Nelson, Esq.
The report OF the committee on subjects
was read, and also that of the committee on
correspondence, stating that the names Of one
hundred and elghty.four delegates 10 the con-
vention had been received, and also large
amount of reading matter, prospectus lists,
&C., from several publishing houses.
The chairman of the committee on finance
stated that he had received favorable answers
from every railroad in the State, except the
Charlotte Railroad, as to conveying the dele
gales for one fare to and from Charleston,
and, further, that he had raised already over
$400.
The committee on arrangements stated,
through Mr.. Hyde, that kind letter had been
received from the authorities Of the German
Lutheran church, giving the children the use
of their building, and that three other churches
had thus been obtained. They had also pre-
cured question box.
The chairman then suggested that the Cita-
del Green be chosen as the place for the chill
dren to meet in-those from DR.. Smythe's
church entering on Meeting street, those from
the Citadel Square Baptist Church on Calhoun
street, and those from st. Mathews Lutheran
Church on King street. The suggestion was
approved of by the meeting.
Mr.. R. G. Chlsom, of the committee on
music, stated that the orgaRists of Dr.. smythe's
and the Citadel Square Baptist Church had
agreed to play, and that the organist of the
German Church had been communicated with.
Mr.. G. W. Stiles stated that several hotel
keepers had made liberal Offers for the accom-
modation Of delegates.
On motion of Mr.. G. g. Cook, it was resolved
that special committee be appointed for the
purpose OF nominating permanent officers for
the convention, to consist of Meesrs. q. Davis,
A. R. Stillman, s. A. Nelson and B. G.
Chlsolm.
The chairman then requested all who could
report homes ior the delegates to do 30, and
the result was accommodations for thirty
three delegates.
The meeting then adjourned.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-05-09
CHARLESTON. May 6, 1872.

CHARLESTON. May 6, 1872.
D. Il. Chamberlain, Esq, Attorney General,
Columbia, 8. o.:
SIR-Seclion 10, page 280, Statutes at Large
of South Carolina, 10 regard to the license
law, says '.any person engaged in the bust-
ness of selling by sample, or any person solicl.
ting orders, snail pay the sum of twenty-five
dollars"
our case is this: We have paid our license
tax to the county treasurer here for all We
expect to sell by person, sample or otherwise,
for the year 1872. We send out our statesmen;
they solicit and obtain orders. As we have
already paid our tax, are we liable to pay the
additional tax OF twenty-five dollars!
We construe the law a. Intended TO protect
those In business In the Slate, and not to put
an additional burden on them.
Your opinion is the highest legal authority
in the Slate. Will oblige yours, respectfully,
E. W. MARSHALL & Co.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-05-09
OFFICIAL TELEGRAPHY.-The following para

OFFICIAL TELEGRAPHY.-The following para
graph, taken from the Washington papers of
Tuesday, evidently refers to the expedition Of
Captain Hendricks, already described In The
NEWS:
The chief clerk of the department of justice
has received telegram from Charleston, South
Carolina, in which the United States district
attorney makes the following statement: "fne
deputy marshal has lust returned from Mari
eta. Ca, aud reports that Capers Scott, Wts.
ley Scott, and william Harris, whom he had
arrested on bench warrants issued by the Cir
cult Court, were forcbly taken from him by a
crowd of thirty or iorly men aud released:
These men are duly indicted for violation OF
the enforcement act. The court adjourned on
Friday last, and special term is ordered ior
August"