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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-04-18

| 4 Trsach WSu4niS OStnien efthe Vvnit,i
q l1ssss "a T. ReaSlssss q
loountess Dc faah. m the London Cosmopo@
The White House Is a shabby resi-.
dence. The President, however, Is "a
| much loved that one soon forQets the
discomfort. Like NIL great men, he Is
simplicity itself. I had heard great
deal Of the gallant soldier, bnt II never
felt moro impressed, aud, asa French
woman, | wished we had had such q
man during the war--at all events III
Metz.
The President talks e-ifpossible
receives every one who has business
with him. Many Of his subjects only
desire the honor of shaking hands. I
found this great, simple man affable,
just in his remarks, courteous in his
demeanor and the mode in which he
shakes hands tells you at once that he
is honest. saw Theirs likeness in his
cabinet, and compared Grante-the
great man, the victorious--to that
small egotistical individual, SO diff
cult of approach. The President sim,
ply told me Mr.. Washburne had sent
the likeness, adding That he never was
abroad. While was there letters ar
rived, the President putting them in
his pocket with the gallantry Of Tall
leyrand and the manner of a soldier,
which he is every inch. None OF his
portraits do him Justice. His head is
larger than any Of the portraits repre-
sented. His beard is fair, and there is
9 peculiar softness in the eye. As L
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-04-18

The Washington correspondent of
the Boston Globe writes a gossipy let
ter about the probable nominees of the
Cincinnati Convention. He says:
The Grosvenor-Schurz wing want
beck; Lyman Trumbui1 ana " Groes:
Evarts; b. Gratz Eiowa ard e.yer-
nors Parker or Randolph (New Jer-
sey). Neither Summer, Greeley or
Fenton are mentioned here. Not
much expectation is had of Graft
Browns nomination, though that in
either place is what the Simon Purcs
want. Charles Francis Adams is the
favOrite, being regarded as the most
available man. Trumbull,it is declared.
excites no enthusiasm outside of Illi-
nois, while David Davis excites but lit
tie in it and great deal of opposition
in Missouri. where the Democrats re-
some decisions he made in the
Supreme Court adverse to their inter-
ests. Mr.. GrOesbeck is favorite cam
didate with the coalitionists."
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-04-18

All the Democrats papers of the
country are now engaged in writing up
the Liberal Republican Convention to
be held at Cincinnati This subject
furnishes the pabulnm Of their edito-
rails almost entirely. It's old story Of
the monkey using the cats paw to pull
the chesnuts from the fire.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-04-18

&. G. Scott, who escaped from Jail
on Friday evening last was captured
ON Sunday morning near Fairfield. He
unfortunately got tired and borrowed
mule. without leave of farmer, aud
after wandering around the greater
aaaa,i So
the same house where he got the mule,
when the farmer kindly .stook him
in" and he was returned to the proper
authorities, and is again wrestling
hash" at the Hotel de .SDiygen. e
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-04-18

The Senate of Iowa so amended the
House bill abolisbing Capital punish
ment as to place it in the power Of the
jury to return in their verdict that the
sentence shall be death or inlprison-
ment forlife as they shall deem proper.
After so amending the bill the Senate
passed it.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-04-18

the Democracy adopt the passive
policy. They decide to look to the
Cincinnati convention to initiate a
programme. This is just the policy
we are glad to see them adopt as it
promises for them the least hope OF
success.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-04-18
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3Oth, 1872.
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81. Sedore,J. Wiley, und 2-6, v ".
w, ne, Is n, Is, $268.
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1, n, a, 1854 7b. III 81 /
c. G. Peters, ]. M. Peters, N ", n W,
13, ", IA, 1900. q
W. B. BonniAeld. s. j. Copeland
N ,sw, % ~ IA, except "A a $4,000.
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in Ill 9, Of n side, n e, 8, "a, II, 1851 80.
N. Gilmore, 8. Gilmore, nj eIs
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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-04-18

john. L. Moore wants to know
where all the Base bailests are. a. he Is
prepared to furnish them outnt4 and
sticking plaster by the yard II they
need il. He also is fully supplied with
all kinds of drugs, books, etc, for his
thousands of customers. He win sell.
you medicines, pills and potions, and
advise You how to take them in the
most agreeable manner possible.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-04-18

) Parties who have had income notices
served upon Them ~ Assistant Asses
sor Warden, had better be bringing
them in pretty lively. unless they want
to pay penalties for their neglect.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-04-18

MAD Dot The citizens Of the vicin.
lily Of "a and Wapello streets, were
thrown In = state Of excitement, last
evening. about dusk, at the sight of a
vicious cur which had two fits on
the street. and snapped at two little
girls,passing by crowd was soon on
his track, John Gray. r. Painter and
others, led the chase and following
him up Wapelio ST.. but did not succeed
in getting a shot at him, darkness set
ting in they lost him. From all APP
pearances this is a dangerous cur, and
we hope he may meet his deserts in the
form Of leaden pill.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-04-18

The Hotel ae SciageH has six regu-
lar boarders. and one transient. The
latter is enjoying the hospitality Of that
popular hotel at the expense Of the
city
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-04-18
The Inter.Ocean saws |:

Two great meetings were held in st.
Louis the other day one in behalf of
the Iowa Cent?; railroad, which only
resulted in talk nd the other to con-
slider propositis to erect mammoth
ron warehouse. WEIGH resulted ii the
pp0tntasatcf J commitses 10 further
c1nsi4er the ma ~.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-04-18

We are pleased to hear that John
Postiewait, one Of Rnrlington's most
substantial citizens, is soon to become
a citizen Of Ottumwa. We gladly wel-
come all such men to our city.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-04-18

W. J. Mitchell is getting the material
on the ground for handsome two.
story brick dwelling, on the site Of his
home that was recently burned.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-04-18

One of our farmer friends in the
east part OF the county tells us that
spring wheat is pretty much al in and
that they are not at all discouraged at
the lateness of the season.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-04-18

There is not place in Iowa which
shows the signs of Improvement that
Ottumwa does this spring. A good
sized town will be built here this
spring and summer.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-04-18

kngsbaker Bros, at their new
stand. have one of the neatest cigar
stores in the city, and what IL more
they sell the best quality OF cigars.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-04-18

RETrRNEp. Judge Vail has just re-
turned from Washington. We are
glad to learn that his Iowa National
Bank here has been made a Designated
Government Depository.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-04-18

HAYNES addition has commenced to
grow again. and has anothern new house
this spring.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-04-18
UPHOLSTERING.
VI attress Mandatory
Hus your Mattresses OF n RegiIo,

Manufacturer.
have Just started in the Mattress busi "a
and would say TO all, especially to de .iers ana
Hotel keepers. II yon wish topurci ase good
NgAHZE RBGD&
Ton can he accommodated by calling AZ m
Factory on Main Street,
west OF Court street.
GaYOld Sofas and Mattresses,
made over. L. GAYI.0Rn
Ottumwa, low, March o lS7O-dAwy
~Hs.-o0RN 4UBKS WANTED 1t Cav
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-04-18
KesstE~r. Waraeu q Pertes


Weswere gratiiied to note the air OF
activity and prosperity prevailing at
the mannl,lctory Of Keister, Warden
Il Porter. on a hasty look at their shops
yesterday. They unquestionably make
the most handsome, substantial aud
satisfactory caltivator yet offered to
the public. Let man take hold of one
Of these elegant Supplements with its
four bright and shining pillow attached
and then consider what uninspired
idiots we boys were some twenty years
ago, when we followed around only
one little old shovel plow. and had to
make four trips to do as much work
as you can with one of these modern
beauties. They also make model
plows aud are honest, capitalworkmen
and well deserve the success they have
won. Public spirited farmers desiring
to encourage home effort viii, patroniza
Them
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-04-18

uEN khlEr ana Preserving lhs Teeth eth
Persons who have used Farnham's French
Tooth Lozenges are delighted. Enclose ,;
cents to VIM. II. Farnham & Go. Sparta, vs.
cousin. for q sample box. Something new.
and novel. tnll.si
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-04-18

Potter Christ, distinguished Nor
man bedlamite, of Council Bluffs, has
quit. He Was in his 10th year and
had been a leading Saint at Salt Lake.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-04-18
From the daily OF the 18th.

From the daily OF the l2th.
Inc Wcdtucr Fr~r.----l.>sa<a..lxr To
figure On the wind changing from
Southwest to Northwest, or vice vessd,
in this region, to tell accurately tho
state Of the weather, and this change
comes at intervals of three or four
days. The balmy Southern winds
blow for day or so. and we are
warm. and the warmth continues to
increase until the heated and rarified
air rises suddenly. the current changes,
and down comes the cold air from of
the snow and ice of the North, to take
the place OF the more volatile, heated
air. This has been the process for the
last twenty days, and bids fair to con-
tinue at least through this month. 1t
is anything but agreeable to the feel
ings, or conducive 10 health.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-04-18

The cars on the road in process "
construction from Washington to Sig
onrney, Iowa, are in sight OF The latter
city. The first of May will untloubt-
eddy see them into the town. Our
neighbors have been long watching,
waiting and laboring to get railroad !;
they must certainly feel good 10 see
the hn&f communities Of their hopes.
We rejoice with them in their rood
fortune. for they richly deserve II.
We hope that in from three to four
months time we shall also be in direct
railroad communication with Sigour-
ney. We have with Keokuk county
people labored for this enterprise, and
would most heartily rejoice to see the
road finished. We have said SO many
times that this road was soon to be
completed, which have proved false
alarms. that we do not wish to vouch
for anything, but still we have q good
dealsof faith in the statement tint f6ur
months and perhaps three will see the
Cedar Rapids n ST. Louis road com
pleted to SigOurney.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-04-18

p q t. 5f -
A pitifpl sight was witnessed at
Northport, Ala, recently: woman
was found dead in her bed, with her
little child fondling the body and try
ing to open the mothers eyes.
A revolution has broken out in st.
Marie, Hayti, and the troops were
massacreing the insurgents by the
wholesale. Citizens Of the United
States were protected by the French
Consul
Six weeks ago Pittsfcld On. H.)
man and woman were divorced from
their respective spouses, and in three
weeks were married to each other.
Last week child was born, and the
query is. what shall it be named?
The recent earthquake in California
was even more terrible in its effect
than was at first supposed. Many per-
sons were killed, and many others in
jured, by the falling of buildings. Great
chasms opened in the earth ut several
points.
Some newspapers seem to be in
doubt us to whether Senator Trum-
bull has fully given in his adhesion to
the Cincinnati movement. We can
state authoritatively that he has. He
wrote a letter q week ago to his broth
er-in-law, DR.. Jayne, Of Springfield,
ILL.,, pledging himself to the movement.
He expects to get the Presidential
nomination, although lie says that if
anybody is going to Cincinnati in his
interest, he is not aware OF the fact
He is opposed to Judge Davis NO.
Democrat
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-04-18

President Gilman, of the Iowa Cen.
trail Railrod is now in st. Louis, and
offers paid up stock in that road for %
cents on the dollar, in order to raise
100000 to complete his road from
Abba to Moulton. ~
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-04-18

Pickwick, across The river has
another new house, erected this spring.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-04-18
From the daily az the 18th.

Senator MerrilPs bill. providing for
levying a tax in counties to purchase
agricultural grounds, has passed the
Senate and will undoubtedly pass the
House.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-04-18

Am also prepared to keen all liz dsicnt ssocA
Horses BoGrded BY the ddy 81 Week.
Have large Csrriage House for the safs
accommodation OF Vehicles, a. welt = COON
:an0 comfortable Qnarters for horsea Il -
I. *. Hay. Corn, Oats, and Gil kinds 81 }eed Kent
sAo., DC. . '''s's sAlS Ssss Petss
Regular omnibus Line 70 n, r,ar,.,t. =, ],
st h"sess Also have CITY Carriage line. To-
seiins community. 70 sud fipm Iii Sespnts an
ITO any part Of the City or CountryS '.'s
ready. ,,s u 80. ' 'eass Allwsye
Leave ~ orders for Buses OF Carriage. an
Fs'ase . Barn o. Rallineall House 81 - ~ Il
complete took OF sample w16onn viff;
Sea ss. ior ominercial men on long trlps 4,
i, "A large Band Wagon ready ~ Ill tl,nes, 70.
h ss VIII b found at eIl times Oh the street
frne . AAil. Prices down IL Z roid has;. " n rs
'uotfo y live and let liver, a ~ :"
,,,y,.,. coNN LEWIS. rroprietors
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-04-18

The New York Commercial Arlcer-
tiser says that the familiar toast at
Democratic banquets is: A health to,
Horace Greeley, the Free Trade candi-
date for President i'm 1867
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-04-18

T,ho,.c x.,so q flnn -. -. =. -,
No. W.. 49, ~ plcners IN the
om - - = s'. rs some of WIhon are
VIZ -
~ ghIo, = properly was equally
. ....1s cscly Man Woman ana child
"o1'" p '0''' over $isu
a pre-concertea a4fa;r-,b. o,on.
ment Of An Illinois cnnnla On 1 a.nSs.
bhey na9 ralsen-na' =, ~
= l.rand Nian au..s.r is rhc name Of
cOhtempiatea drive A. Dnbuque,
whicn VIM De hree miles IN length.
4, a;..,..aae,,, 2, .,.,,. !.
4. BY 80 Nh ny yon W. OF cnlofai
s oaOe ~ Pm '''u''V'ooo'oo people 10
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-04-18

The most stupendous canal in the
world is one in China, which passes
over two thousand miles, and to forty
bacE" ;at II YSi,;. il was commenced as far
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-04-18

From the Daily OF the 18th.
Wallace Gocdall is now building a
nice residence on Fifth street.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-04-18
TAILORS.
F. W. SMITH,
MER CHANT TAIL OR

Main Street, two doors east Of ottulnwa
Rouse.
splendid stock Of ]
PIE ZOE 60 @ DIS. e
~ the latest patterns. which viii maxi
up In the heGt sty:1s, - cheap ~ can
KIND wsst 81 IT, Mt1slasipri River.
O6e11WA Nav q dWtk.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-04-18

u
Judge Charles. Mason, Of Burlina.
ton, Iowa, affer the death Of the Hon.
James w. Grimes. publishes, d allows
the publication in Democratic journals,
ofswhat purports to be a lctssr from
the dead statesman, written 81 Of the
date Of February 9th, 1871. This let
ter as published, has particular bear
ing upon the present administration.
1t represents Mr.. Grimes as
saying. that in 1872. If the Democrats
make wise nominations, not giving the
Republicans the advantage Of the war
issues and ignoring the Pendletonian
financial policy, the Republicans viii
be overthrown, and ought to be. We
know that this Charles Mason was one
of the most prominent and most in
famous Of the despicable men, who,
for long time, inhabited the city OF
Washington. during the rebel
ion, as the known and ayowed
friend OF the rebellion.
We know that not . single act Of his
during that time, tended in the least
in aid Of the suppression Of the rebel
lion. His character was such, during
the time that great contest of blood
was progressing, that among the citi-
zen soldiery Of the land few men were
more utterly despised by them than
was Charles Mason.
Two men more hostile in their views
than were James w. Grimes and
Charles Mason, during the terrible and
trying hour Of the rebellion, could not
be found anywhere.
Now, this man Mason brings for
ward what he claims, a. we UNDER
stand Il, is . private letter, written BY
Grimes to him, something over 4 year
ago. We emphatically deny the au-
thenticity Of thst letter, 80 fAr as we
can negatively, by giving our candid
opinion sapon It Upon the supposi-
ton the letter 10 authentic, then is the
character Of Charles Mason, g exena-
pli4ied during the rebellion. Rttiu1iy
In the publication Of this pcrL
sonal letter to him; atter the death IL
the author, when especially he knows
that the sentiments therein contained
49, ~~
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Hs wing Just built one Of the largest l,iverv
~. les IN Ile state Of iowa, and having pur.
chal sed = new and complete stock of $50
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-05-14
A BROOKLYN ENDORSEMENT.

Pursuant TO a call of the Liberal Republic
cans Of the Twelfth Ward of Brooklyn. a meeting was
held at their headquarters No. 5O2 Court last evening
g. A. Pruess Of the delegates to the Cincinnati Con
vention from the ward elected temporary Chair
man, and Benjamin +. Clark Secretary. After few
remarks by the Chairman, stating the object Of the
meeting, the following officers were elected:
President G. A. Pruess Recording Secretary, j. W. G..
Hull; Corresponding Secretary Benjamin Clark Treas
urer, Francis JUL; Committee OH Enrolment, j. l..
Hinds Fritz FreitaG, Hermann Kreuger, Col. James
Ward, Capt Alexander Weitznan.
The President said he thought would be proper not
10 the delegates TO the central organization of the
county till the State Committee had decided what the
representation from each Ward and town should be,
which would be done at ealy day. Mr.. Hull, the Sec
rotary, then said many friends had asked him why he
was opposed the election OF Gen. Grant. In
he would say that he not opposed to Gen. Grant,
but to the ring of cOrruponiss and political vultures
who surround him. He had been Republican from the
formation of the party, and had always voted the
straight Republican ticket, and would still; but the ques
high places And he believed the Of the country
In next November would be- for honest Horace Greeley
and B. Gratz Brown. The President then gave graphic
description Of his trip to Cincinnati and of the dongs OF
the Convention Several Others made short speeches
the duty of the hour and after hree times three" for
the nominations the meeting adjourned, subject to the
call of the Chair.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-05-14
NOTES ON THE CONVENTION.

A private letter received In this city yester
day contains the following statement: Every Demo
GRAFT far know is heart and soul for Mr. Greeley,
and win vote for him in preference to any Democratic
candidate"
The Hasleton Pa) Sentinel thus expresses
its convictions: 60 Mr.. Greeley is living embodiment
Of Republican principles, and the Philadelphia Conven
ton can do no better than indOrse his nomination.
persistent advocate Of Protection, pennsylvania can
be consistent with herself by casting her elective vote
for him. His nomination was surprise 10 every BODY.
How about his electionf"
Among prominent Democrats who are now
openly quoted as warmly in favor Of 1.-THE nomination OF
Greeley and Brown Gen. John C. Breckenridge of
Kentucky Gen. Richard Taylor of Louisiana, and Dun
can Kenner of louisiana 1t is understood in Baltimore
also. that the Hon. Reyerdy johnson expresses himself
warmly on the same slde
Speaking of the recent State Convention of
Minnesota The st. Paul Pioneer says it lacked enthu
siasm common TO such assemblages, and adds 1.-The
delegates many OF whom were Federal officers, had
evidently selected with special reference to an in
dorsement Of Grant, and this was performed not how
ever without signs OF reluctance on the part OF some
whose faith the election Of the receiver OF gifts
seemed ~ have been somewhat shaken by recent de-
veopments OF his unpopuarity with the Republican
masses"
1t is early in the campaign for fOTgeries, but
The Neo York Times has the disrepuable distinction OF
beginning them. The OeSiehe Post published at No IL
North wiliam-s York, the 18th Of May had an
article entitled "What the Cincinnati Convention rea
meant-Buchanan H." The Neo- Fork Times of the 18th
publishes q somewhat CARRIED translation OF IT,,
credited TO The Wesche Post, which is known through
out the nation as the great ST. Louis German
peyspaper partly owned and formerly edited by sena-
tor Carl schrz The manifest object to palm OF upon
the country the idea that this wideyrused organ of
German opinion was responsible for the utterances
which really appeared only in comparatively obscure
journal limited CIRCULATION and unknown ediorshp at
The East The charitable might be disposed TO plead
that some ignorant person had been msled in making
the translation by the similarity Of the names OesIiehe
Post aud WesHiehe Post but for the fact
that ia one two cases, paragraphs clearly
showing the gin OF the article IN New York, have
been deliberately changed, as TO harmonic these
with the general idea sought TO be conveyed that the
article emauated from st. Lous and from Carr Schurz's
/ orgin Nothing more audacOus or shameful has been
secn IL any political campaign; but ID Is cHrly ia The
season for any journal claiming the slightest considera-
| ION fOr decency " begin this sOri vi Work