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The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1872-12-27
Undi utcd Republication
". II. MEAD, Editor,

The foundation upon which has beer
erected the superstructure Of our in
stitutions is local government. I'll,
practice of Independent action within
the law, and of individual responsibility
carried down from the highest office OF
the State, to the school and road dis.
tricts, is the vital point of the whole
system. 1t recognizes the right Of the
people to manage their affairs in their
own way, to levy and collect their own
local taxes and to dispose of them for
the legitimate objects of the levy. Ev-
cry citizen and tax payer becomes an
active agent for honesty and economy
in the administration. Thus the re-
sponsibility is narrowed and fixed, and
every act and thing in behalf of a COM
munity is brought directly to its knowl-
edge. It educates the servant in duty
and compels knowledge Of public
affairs in the community.
The strength Of republican govern
ment lies in direct supervision on the
part Of the people, and the restraint of
public opinion. Whatever there is of
value in republican government is based
upon this absolute sovereignty of COM
munity over every matter that con-
Germs only itself.
County government is always more
extravagant, even with an equal desire
for economy, than town. The State
which is one removal farther from the
people, is still more corrupt than the
county. But if, by the state govern
ing the counties, and the counties
the towns, there might be some money
saved, it must be remembered en- the
other hand that what the people expend
for local government goes directly to
themselves, and that by supervising
their own affairs, if there be extra
costs it is reduced to actual gain, by
educating them in duty and by Great
ing vigilant watchfulness over the
management of their local affairs.
Responsibility should never be 50
far removed from our officials that
there wouidn- 10 ;nst reoard for
and restraint Of public opinion, to keep
him in check. Nor should the DUTY Of
Office be 50 far removed from the peo-
pie as t. leave them in Ignorance of it's
functions and how they are performed. |
The one prepares our rulers for tyrants,
the other the people for slaves.
Viii! our Legislators, shortly to as
semble, lcok into these matters. and SO
legislatc that no body Of men, or COM
bination of corporation officers, shall do
for any community what it can letter
do for itself? II knowledge is power,
compel every locality to know and
understand its own affairs
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1872-12-27
i he New Constitutional
mendIkl e mt.

Mr.. Banks Of Massachusetts, has
introduced into the House of Repre-
sentativcs, measures looking to the
Amendments of the Constitution, which
reads:
1.-The executive power shall be vested
in President of the United States of
America. He shall hold his Office dur
ing the term of six years. No person
elected to the office Of President shall
thereafter be eligible for reelection.
THE Vice-President shall hold his
Office during the term of six years. The
President and Vice President shall be
chosen by the electors qualified to vote
in the election Of Representatives to
the Congress of the United States at
an election which shall be held for that
purpose, on the same day appointed in
the several States for the election of
Representatives to Congress, in such
manner and under such regulations as
Congress may by law direct"
MS amendment has law that
we trust before it shall become a part
of the constitution, will be looked to
by some one of its friends. 1t is this,
suppose President dies as did Harri-
Son at the commencement Of his term,
and is succeeded by the Vice President,
how will he be prevented from divert
ing the functions of the high Office to
secure his return to the Office. lie
was not elected president.
The amendment should prevent an in
no matter how he came to
The Office from being his own successor.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1872-12-27
National Banks 0nd Green.
backs.

Senator Cole of California has intro.
duced bill in the senate to retire
the National bank notes and replace
them with greenbacks.
If adopted it will save the people
$4,000, 900 Of gold per annum, which
to the time the bonds mature, an aver
age of twenty years, would amount to
$500, 0OO,O in gold, and adding the
interest that the bonds would draw.
the saving would amount to $500, Ooo,-
900.
This is strong argument why the
national bank notes should be displaced
with greenbacks as it is a bounty of
that sum to the banks.
1t would also remove all distinctions
in the currency, making it perfectly
uniform and stable, being less fuctu-
ating than specie in country 50 large
ly a debtor as the United States.
1t would also be relief to the banks
in this, that now they arc required to
keep on hand % per cent of greenbacks
OF their entire issue. The occasions
are SO constantly recurring when the
banks are embarrassed by this arrange
ment, and the community injured in
consequence thereof, that these two
facts stamp the measure as beth wise
and necessary. To make the change
the banks should receive greenbacks On
their bonds to their full amount,
with the accumulated interest which
would increase, instead of diminish the
amount in circulation. The greenbacks
should he made exchangable at the OPP
ton of the holder for bonds bearing au
annual interest Of So. G5-1oo per an
nun on each 500, these bonds to be
exehangablc again for greenbacks, or
rather redeelnable in them at such op-
ton. In this way the currency would
always be in amount such as the bust
ness Of the country demands, for as
currency would command higher rate
of interest than the bonds the interest
Of the holders would be to have it
as an investment. rather than bonds,
except for such sums as might be want
ed on particular day, or when the
bonds might be needed fir investment
in sections remote from where the ope-
rator might reside.
The question, however, is one that
in its solution will affect SO many inter
ests. and involves 50 much, that it should
engage tho widest range of discussion
and thought from the best minds and
most practical financeers Of the country.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1872-12-27

The Culture of the Hair.-Just as
surely as soil infested with Canadian
thistles can be made to produce fine
crops Of golden grain, tie scalp now
sparsely covered with harsh, dry,
unmanageable hair can lie made lroli-
tic of silken trcsses. All that is neces-
sary to effect the change in either
case is the right kind Of fertilizer.
Leaving the agricultural chemists to de-
termine how the barren land shall be
made fruitful, we positively assert that
Lyons kathairon is unequaled as. a
fertilizer and beautifcr of tie lair.
Twenty-Five years Of success is the basis
of this unqualified statement. During
that time it has been used by many
millions Of both sexes and the iii st
instance in which it has failed t. fulfill
the expectations of a rational purchaser
has yet to be discovered. 1t will not
cause hair to grow ON VANISHED
gourd; but wherever the roots Of the
hlrsutc hbers remain undisturbed it
will cause them to put forth new shoots
and in all cases where the hair has be-
Come thin it will increase its volume.
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OF on the skilligs, by Jean lngeIow,
and charming Christmas Story, trans
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Platt-Deutsch of Fritz Reuter-: together
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Among the numerous important ar
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On Mind and VIII in Nature, by Dr.
Carpenter, L. K. s. The Chasm be-
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Origin and Growth Of Romanesaue
Architecture, by Edward A. Freeman;
On the Origin Of shakspeare's Tempest
New England Puritan Literature;
The Consciousness Of Dogs; Sketches
Of Fritz Beuter; Baron Stockmar
Saalburg and Saarbrucken; The Last
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The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1872-12-27
Reform the Rules Of l'ra ctice

The rules Of practice and the expeu.
SEES Of the courts of the state are mat.
tiers that demand the attention of the
Codifers. Every thing is loose, wild,
uncertain, and too much at the expense
of the people instead of litigants
Where no issue is joined as in our
courts, until noon of the SECOND day,
attorneys, parties, and witnesses attend
court without any legitimate object.
The pleadings and practice in the
courts of New York are models in the
way of wisdom, economy AMI certaiaty,
that our CodiGcrs to meet in January.
may properly and wisely adopt. First,
the summons notifies the defendant to
appear and defend within twenty DAYS
after personal service of summons and
complaint, Or judgment will be taken
by default. Ii the defendant either in
person or BY attorney notifies the plain
tiffs attorney that the action will be
defended and serves on the attorney
copy Of his answer, then, the plain
tiff's attorney if a reply i, needed to
complete the issues serves that within
time limited by law and the rules of
practice, when the parties are at issue
each knowing just what witnesses he
may need to 60 to trial. The answer
and reply may be served by mail in
which case longer time is required
than # personally served. After this
either party may give notice Of trial,
which it done ten days before tie term
when served personally, or twenty DAYS
ii by mail, will cause the case to be
put OH the csurt calander, the attorney
giving notice Of trial, filing with the
clerk notice Of issue j,ined, which en-
ablcs him to have the case properly on
the calalllcr ~ s..@ IT.
Should the defendant fail to answer
witAih twenty days after service of
summons, judgment is rendered in va
cation against him by default. or in
term time by the attorney for plaintiff
presenting affidavit that 10 answer or
demurrer has been seryod on him. II
the action is On a written instrument
for the payment Of money only, the
clerk assesses the damages, taxes the
Gusts and dockcts the judgment.
The judgment rendered consists Of
the co.i. lailt, afidayits noted above,
bill of costs and disbursements sup
ported by affidavit, with the shcritf's
return Of personal service.
These papers are fled and tie clerk
enters the ju lgnent in the judgment
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1872-12-27

Hon. G. 7. Granger, of Waukon-
has resigned his Office of District Attor
ney. having been elected Circuit Judge
Of the Tenth District. Judge Granger
goes into Office under very compliment
tary circumstances, having been sup
ported by both parties, and doubtless
maintain his popularity by his ability
and consciousness as judicial
offcer.-Dubuque Times.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1872-12-27

THE notorious Dick Arthur made his
escape from the sheriff of Fayette Co.,
while On their way to Fort Madison
Penitentiary. The sheriff offered re-
ward of $500 for his apprehension.
James l.. Scrviss, conductor on the
Central Railroad Of Iowa, captured the
escaped convict and got the reward.
We are sorry for the sheriff but glad
that so good man as Seryiss should
have got the reward.
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The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1872-12-27

George Francis Train has been ar
rested and imprisoned for circulating
obscene literature. Another idiot dis
posed Of.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1872-12-27

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The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1872-12-27

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by Maine hardware man.
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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-03
THE NEW JUDGES.

In the Supreme Court, Chambers, yesterday, the
newly elected Associate Judge OF the Court, Judge
Barrett. took his seat and transacted the business
on the calendar for the day. Judge Cardozo also
occupied a seat on the bench for about hour.
Very little over two months ago Judge Barrett ap.
peared IN the same Chambers counsel for tue
people against power that up to that moment was
all poJen LII he distribution and allotment OF pub.
lie Oilice5. Inc dispensing power OF the Regency
has been overlDrown, aud Judge Barrett, by the
voice Of the people, 10 promoted 10 the high Office
winch heretofore ana alone, was at the disposal Of
the Tdmmany cnieiS.
In tne Superior Court Judges sedgwick and Curtis
took their seats on the bench OF the General Term
These gentlemen VIII, undoubtedly, prove tnat their
election On the peoples reform tic&et TO judicial
preerment was q wise ana iudicous one, nOtwth-
standing the high character and professional ability
OIL their rclred predecessors.
In the Marine Court Judge Alker's successor,
Judge Alexander Spauding, took his seat al Gene
raj Term. Judge George Snea was some time since
unanimously selected by his associates ON the bench
TO Oh tie Chief JusticeshIp oil the Court, left vacant
by the retirement OIL Judge Aiker "H0nor 10 whom
honor Is due.'
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-03
COURT OF 0Yea AND TsahiNEA.
Plens and senlences-Nhy the Grand Jury
Hold Over.

Plens and senrences-Why the Grand Jury
Hold Over.
Before Judge Ingraham.
This Court met yesterday, but the session was
brief. The following were the
PLEAS AND SENTENCEc
James Delaney and Charles Marion pleaded guilty
OF burglary in the third degree and were each
fenced iOr thee years TO Sta,e Prison. William
Turns pleaded guilty TO being their Confederate and
was sentenced for one year anu SIX months TO Inc
same penai estanilsh nent on tAe Hudson.
Ezexle O. Nysbon, late boOkkceper, pleaded
guilty OF apprOpratlng 10 his own use moneys OF
his employers Two years and SIX months In state
Prisoh.
John McPaul pleaded guilty of grand larceny
senenced one year to the tenitentiary.
Junn kenmun ana Patrick McCdriy pleaded guilty
OF grand larceny ana were each sentenced for one
year TO State IIisoD.
John u. Wolf, previously convicted OF receiving
stolen goods, Was sentenced Tor SIX months 10 the
ienIientiary. Lewis cole, the coi0reu porter who
sloie the goods ana sold them to nm, sent Tor
SILKY days TO the institution.
WHY THE GRAND JURY CONTINUES TO SIT.
The ABOVE business being disposed OF the Judge
explained why the Grant JurF was Sti Kept IN ses-
SON. lie gave as the reason that thus Court 10y law
Is Inc only court mat Can Try parLies accused or
election irauds ana Lnat the jury was al preseLt
engaged In examining into celtau alleged frauds
OF thls character. After tls ca PLANTATION tne peLll
jury was discouraged unGu FRIDAY.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-03

TO infer covenant or seaworlhiness and fitness for
lhe purpose whch can eAtst IN ANY case Charter
ex SITS IN TINS case. and that such was the actual IN
tent and meaning oil the parties, lnlerr de rom inc
conleXt, seems to me TO admit oil no DOUBT. Inc
y alnun must nave Judgment on the demurrer; but
leave IS given 10 the de endant 10 Withdraw the de-
murrer aud plead upon the usual terms.
Criminal ErOreedinas.
Judge Benedict sat yesterday In the United states
Circuit Court the despatch OF criminal business.
The Jim irvina.
The question as to wne her jim Irving is TO be
again tired Tor the alleged assault upon Deputy
Marshal Dowley Is put over for lurther consiaera-
uon.
NO case being ready for trial the Court was
ADJOURNED TIL tins morning,
PARDON ay the Pr sident.
Joseph r. Boyce, who had been imprisoned for
nine months Oh charge of 0mbezzling letters in
tue Post ONCE and subjected 10 fine Of $500, has
served out his full term. Beng poor ana unable 10
pay the ine Boyce mas had mat portion OF MS SEN
tence RENTED by the President, and he Is now at
liberty.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-03
C0MM0R PLfAs-GEnsRAl TERM.

Chief Justice Daily Takes the Oath Of Once.
Before the full Bench.
On the assembling OF the Court Mr. Hamilton
w. lsobinsoa rendered the oath of oalce TO the
newly reelected Judge, Charles T.. DAILY, who
so.emnly repeated the oath OF OAlce ana was imme-
diatey afterwards reelected by his associates pre-
siding Judge OF the Court.
HecisiOns.
Atkinson vs.. Great Western Insurance Company
Judgment reversed.
Brewster vs. equitable Life Insurance Company
Judgment atrncd.
Lewis vs.. WOODS, two cases-Judgment directed
20 DC entered Tor plalntil with So painufS allow
ance.
Bleweit VS.. acknowledgement affirmed.
Looms W. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. reversed.
Metz vs. central and Northeastern Railroad COM
pany-Judgment affirmed.
Warlng vs.. Unued States Telegraph Company
Judgment reversed.
Barton vs. Observation-Disclosures reversed, new
trlal ordered.
Broso vs. Pacific Mutual Insurance Company
Judgment affirmed, &c.
Hanord vs.. Snapter-Judgment affirmed.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-03
UNITED STATES COmAIS sOarRy cogaT.

The Calender Case.
The examination OF the defendant Will be entered
upon to-day before Commissioner Osborn.
Counter. eitiag Gold Com.
Before Commissioner Shields.
The case of the United States Us. Wolf and
Emour, who are charged with counlerfciung
United States gold com, mad been set down Tor
hearing yesterday, but 1t was adjourned 10 future
occasion.
Last Years Business I'm the Uaited States
Courts.
One thousand four hundred aud eighty six gov
eminent civil cases were concluded In the United
States Courts IN this district IN 1871. The UnIed
States recovered JuugmeAt III 800 ana the defend
ants In thirty live; LODI suits were dismissed or QS
contiaued eight appeals were takear totne Ctfealt
Court. rie total amount OF Judgments recovered
by The United states was s7,l927, on winch
$5fj, III was realized There are now 4, 49, govern
ment ctyil cases pendlng.
A Practical Joke mt the Federal building.
On the morning OF New Years Day an advertise.
ment appeared in a morning paper stating that
about one thousand carpenters were wanted Tor I'M
mediate employ III ent, anu mat tuGy WouIu learn all
particulars uy tuYurins at Al ChamUerS SIT eet. mat
Is the street number OF The Federal Buudlng and
th!tuer several hundred carpen ers repaired, hoping
TO near that they would sooa be engaged upon q
good JOB Commissioner Shields was III attendance
IN the United SVateS Clrcuij Court once to record
the nDg OF papers and attend 10 such oLher Oncial
business aS might be necessary, when his attentiOn
was called to crowd or men approaching the Duid-
ing. some OF them entered, ana having explained
the aalr 10 him he SAID there no truth st all In
IL. Inc supp0sition Is tina, some wag put the adver
tiSement IN the paper tor the Iurpoae Of having u
wneh they iound they had been soldn went away
good nuulCreuy.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-03
JUDGE ALKER APPOINTED PUBLIC ADMINS.
TRAITOR,

Ex-Judge Alker, OF the Marine Court, was yester.
day appointed Public Administrator Dy Corporation
Counsel O'Gorman, and was duly sworn into office
by the Mayor. rms appointment is III every respect
most excellent one and will meet the hearty ap-
proyal Of the whole community. The office OF
Public Administrator Is a very important one and
one to be filed only by man who has In other
positions OF trust received the fullest extent the
bubble confidence. As % Judge OF the Marine Court,
and latlerly Its presiding CHEF Justice, our new
Public Administrator meets all the expectations OF
the people and the requirements or the once from
the manner IN which he discharged the duties then
devolying upon him, and his new appointment IL q
fitting recognition OF the integrity which marked
his conduct as judge. Numerous friends called
YESTERDAY at his oilcc ana sincerely congratulated
Judge Alker upon his new appointment