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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-07-18

The republican judicial convention
for the nomination of Circuit Judge
for the 9th district, met at Oskaloosa
yesterday, 10th inst, and we learn that
after balloting us times the convention
finally adjourned without making a
nomination. The particulars of the
contest we have not learned, except
that j. F. McJumkin, of Washington,
was the leading candidate.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-07-18

Wednesday morning at about day.
light woman was seen to go out on
the North Mo. Railroad bridge and
throw something in the river. The
matter was reported to Marshal Hall,
who had the river dragged this after
noon, and the search brought to light
dead female child which the Doctors
pronounce to have been lacking mos.
of maturity. TWAS tied up in cloth
with q stone attached, and was no
doubt the result of some womans sin
and shame.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-07-18
For the Ottumwa COURIER.
Normal Institute.

Il
In late issue of the CouRIEn. Tho
subject of Normal Institute was
broached, though very indefinitely. I
believe it was generally expected by
the teachers last summer, that a similar
class would be formed this SUMMER
The great necessity of teachers avail.
ing themselves of such an opportunity
needs no argument, and since the gen.
eral apology among teachers, is a want
of opportunity to attend school when
not employed in teaching, we would
expect to see general attendance.
1t is true it is attended with little
expense, yet who can expect to prepare
himself for any profcssionAkithout ex-
pensc; every dollar the teacher spends
in thoroughly preparing himself fol
his work, will return to him in more
ways than one; his profits cannot be
calculated in dollars and cents. 1t is
the expressed desire of many teachers
That we he hear something definite in
reference to the matter from the Su-
pcrintendent.
Will the attendance or non-attcnd-
ance of the teacher decide whether he
shall receive certificate, or will the
certificate depend upon the mer-
its of his qualifications as shown by
examination and practice? If such a
class is to be formed, twill be favor
to us if the Superintendent will state
particulars as TO time, place, tuition,
textbooks, and any other items he may
deem important to the teachers, in the
next number of the COURIER.
We feel that it is time the teacbers
of this county were taking initiatorv
steps toward an honorable position
not as teachers, but as intelligent and
cultivated members of society.
A TEACHER.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-07-18

We heard Of fellow once who put
an attachment on his cows horns for
the wrinkles to grow out upon, and
we are of the opinion that if it gets
very much warmer the clerk of the
weather will have to put an addition
to the stem Of his thermometer, if he
expects to know how hot it is.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-07-18

Time and enlightened experience
have, shown that certain substances
formerly used and relied on in medi
cal practice, are unnecessary and dam
gerous; yet some of these substances
have found their way into medical COM
pounds. DIR. WALKERS CALIFORNIA
VINEGAR Buffers, however, contain
nothing injurious, being composed con-
clusively of vegetable substances from
California. For oil disorders of the
liver, kidneys, bladder, skin, and di-
gestive organs, and for purifying the
blood, they are the most wonderful
remedy known. j13-4w.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-07-18

The Spirfto Of the Vest is publishing
an extended history of early times in
Monroe county. We think our S. j.
Warden, Esq, who was one of the
earliest residents of that county,
could give the Spi,W some interesting
items.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-07-18

The Ottumwa Democrat proposes
j. B. Grinnell as Democratic candi-
date for Congress, in this District in
spite Of the trifling fact that j. B. G..
lives in another District. 1t also says
that:
"Ex-Gov. Cue, editor of the lead.
ing Republican journal in the north
west, the Fort Dodge Northeast, is
out for Greeley and Brown"
An cntcrprising and conspicuously
exact journal like the Democrat ough,
to know that Cue, has not edited The
Northeast for some two years, and
that he is now the editor of the lows
Homestead at Des Moines; a member
of our State Central Committee and q
staunch Republican.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-07-18
From Keolkuk Comfy.
MARTINsBURG, Ia. July 10 ,


MARTINsBURG, Ia. July 1O'72.
EDITORS COURIER: This is a busy
little town of some three hundred
inhabitants. Two general stores,
grocery store, and the usual number
of mechanic shops. Religion is dis
courscd to the people from two
churches, belonging respectively to the
Methodist and Presbyterian denomi-
nations-both fine buildings.
The farmers are much encouraged
by the laterain, although it blew down
theoats in many places where they
are rank. The oats crop is very heavy.
Spring wheat is being cut very green,
because they say it is now OF never,
for the chinch bugs are very busy and
damaging it considerably. But l
think most of it will be saved before
much damage is done. But from the
wheat they are "going fol" the corn,
which being small, in some fields,
win be much damaged. But the corn
generally looks well now.
BY the way, Mr.. COURIER, you will
confer great favor on many farmers
if-you will telegraph to II. G. imme-
diately and ask him what he knows
about Mr.. G. Bug, and perhaps by a
prompt answer he might make some
votes in this part of the political vine.
yard, where Grceleyites are very
much .feic.
The political equilibrium of Demo-
Gratis is very much disturbed; there
being no less than three varieties.
First, the class that is sick of politics
has nothing to say-entirely ignores
the article. Then the class that are
squarely on the PLATFORM anything
to beat Grant" Go for Greeley any,
how, although it is bitter pill. Then
thirdly, respectable number swear
they will notgo Greeley, if he is nomi-
mated at Baltimore. These can be
counted by scores. And these are the
ones that cuss Sam. One man ex-
presses it thusly: "When 1 hire a
man to work for me, I don't want
him to go over to my neighbor and
work for him." These anti-Greeley
Democrats are generally pretty solid
men, mentally and pecuniarily-men
who have minds of their own, and
will not surrender their colors and put
mp Greeley's at any mans bidding.
Another variety should be termed
Nasty Democrats. This class will
tell you with an assurance SO perfectly
over towering that it almost takes
away your mental breath, that sever
al States are yet kept out of the Union,
that several hundred thousand of
their southern brethren are yet kept
in political thralldom-can,t vote. All
this tyranny and oppression is charged
against U. S. Grant, and other charges
equally absurd. Thank God, this class
of men are scarce. Yours etc.
AGO.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-07-18

AHEAD.-Mine Host, Dave Hodge OF
the Ballingall House, treated the CouR-
TER with monster watermelon to-day.
The newest thing in these parts. The
patrons of the Ballingall will prepare
for a treat.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-07-18

j. D. King has retired from the
Moulton Independent and is succeeded
by N. w. Edwards. Mr.. X. still owns
the paperbut is obliged to give up his
active connection with it on account
of a long and severe inflammation of his
ewes,
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-07-18

Street Commissioner Lamme has
to-day doctored our gutter nosegay, as
we trust to effect. We thank him for
his kindly attentions. We caution our
COURIER boys and all others hereabouts
to not throw any refuse into the gut
tiers to mako nuisance.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-07-18

Leroy G. Palmer, a chronic perennial
dead beat of Mount Pleasant, whose
strongest holt is, that he is the brother
of the Illinois renegade, is announced
as the Liberal and reform candidate
for Congress in the First Iowa District
After McCrary gets through with him
it will require coroner's verdict tc
prove that there ever was such a mar
as Leroy G. Palmer.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-07-18
Corrospoudenco.
For Daily COURIER.
Liberal Repuhlicans

For Daily COURIER.
Liberal Republicans
Your chief, Horace Greeley, said a few
weeks ago that he would prefer not to
receive the Democratic vote and be in
dorsed as Liberal Republican in
stead of complying with his wishes,
just look at the action of the late Dem
ocratic Convention. Mr.. Snowhook,
of Illinois, presented the name of Hor-
ace Greeley as the Democratic candi-
date for President. You cannot hope to
succeed in this election with distinct
Liberal Republican principles The
Democratic party outnumber you six
to one. In the event of Mr.. Greeley's
election, you cannot hope to have a
controlling influence in the admins
tration, they furnish the voters, will
they not be entitled to the clear, unter-
rified wishes of the Democratic party |?
! claim that you are merely aiding that
old party to again get into power
When once reinstated, have you any as
surance that they will not carry out their
oldpolitical ideas, that you once SO much
detested? Look sharp You are about
to burn your fingers in pulling the
chesnuts out Of the fire." You saw
Mr.. Greeley will resist any attempt to
subvert his administration. No man
who knows Mr.. Greeley ever claimed
that he is a man of firm purpose. No
man denies his literary ability, but
who is not familiar with his tergiver-
sations. In the event of his election
he must become second Buchanan, or
what! he must be put aside, vide Har-
rison and Lincoln. If Mr.. Greeley did
not have misgivings upon this point,
why did he wish to be recommended
by the Democratic Convention, and be
endorsed as LiberalP The Demo-
cratic party may daily, but change they
cannot, will not. You have cut alooi
from the Republican party, where will
you go? You have no hope of success
upon your distinct platform Of princi-
pies, SO you, of necessity, become mer-
gcd into the Democratic party. You
say if they don't act fairly, you can re-
trun to the Republican party,-it will
then be too late, for they have used you
fora purpose" I defy any man to
show that the democratic party has
changed have ever given us any assu-
rance that they would not carry out
the following cherished views if they
ever got into power, viz:
lst. Extension of the pension laws
to the soldiers Of the South.
I'd. Payment for liberated slaves
from the National Treasury.
Before the war southern statesman
exercised a controlling influence in our
national affairs. Look at the proceed
ings of the Baltimore Convention. and
see who done the most talking.
LOOK Our.
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We have to record this as the hottest
day of the season-thc thermometer
standing at 100 in the shade, and very
little air stirring.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-07-18

A brakeman named Heller, who run
on the Southwestern road, attempted
to perform tho part of peacemake r
during row at Ashland, on the 4th,
and had his face badly slashed by a
knife. He will be laid up some time.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-07-18

PERsoNAL.-Tim. o. Walker, Of the
Bloomfield Denocrat, called. He
wore the second Greeley and Brown
hat we have noticed on the street.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-07-18

THANKs.-Mrs. E. I. Ives and Mrs.
A. L. Graves, have placed us under OBJ
legations in the shape of a beautiful and
highly fragrant bouquet.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-07-18
From the Daily of llth.l
Hsso Hall.

The Ottumwa Base Ball Associa-
ton offers a premium of fifty dollars
to any Club that will defeatth the "Stars"'
ON their grounds. This premium will
remain up until taken. Here is a
chance for some Club.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-07-18

We were misinformed in relation to
the number of ballots had at the Judi.
cial Convention of the 9th District.
held at Oskaloosa on the 10th. There
were l62 ballots, instead of 17S, after
which the Convention adjourned sine
ttic, subject to the call of the Central
Committee. The following ballot
shows the relative strength ofthe sew
cral candidates:
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-07-18

We are indebted to S. B. Evans, Of
the Democrat. for late Baltimore
papers.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-07-18

The tables used by the Oranges in
Mason's Grove, Mcchanicsvillc, on the
1th were 99G feet long.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-07-18

A poor laboring man near Cedar
Falls has fallen heir to $4,000, but is
working right along as though nothing
had happened.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-07-18

VIII do well to remember that Nc
CULLouGH & L1LBURN pay CASH for
all the butter and eggs they can get
Bring them on, opposite the Post Of
flee, Ottumwa. Mar19wtf.
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from the daiiv Of tbe Ian,

from the daily OF the l2th.I
The State Fair will be held at Cedar
Rapids on the 9th of September.
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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-11-30

OF the W hole country, one whose watching
and the acute distress it caused doubtless
contributed to the event now so deep
~ deplored. We are 10th to believe
that that majestic brain had passed under
an eclipse, but conjecture that its signs Of
weakness were but the premonition of the
dissolution SO shortly following. Had it
been otherwise, death was preferable to Its
living ruin. 1t is to be hoped that bis last
moments were peaceful and conscious, for
il the midst of the griefs which went with
him to his tomb, there was one thought of
earthly matters which could bring solace.
The people of the South whom be had SO
long opposed, were at peace with him, and
despite of political differences, the entire
people of the. country be bad SO ably
ssrvei, were prepared to receive bis
record in temper Of impartial
Justice. That record need not now be dis
cnssed with freedom He wrought power
fully, and the results in which he was SO
conspicuous an actor, have yet to be meas
ured. Whether their quantum of good or
i'll will outweigh, the future can alone de-
eide. As high type of man-self-reliant,
resolute, upright, and fearless, Identifying
labor both by speech and example, be is q
commendable model to the youth of bis
country; and as Statesman, Philosopher
and Reformer, deserves noble niche in
the pantheon of the great characters Of
America.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-11-30
ALittle NlexIcan War.
TENNESSEE LEGISLATURES.
From the Athens Post

At every session since the reorganization
of the State government either one parry or
the other has had an overwhelming major
ity in the General Assembly. AS is usual
" the case under such circumstances, the
result has been more or lees unwise and
hurtfnl legislation. At the approaching ses-
sion the dominant party viii be confronted
by a formidable opposition, and both will
more forcibly appreciate the responsibility
resting upon them. l. is too often the cig3e
in Legislative bodies, when measure is in
troduced the first Thoughts that crosses The
mind of the member is, not how will II
promote the interests of the State at large,
but how will it affect me with my immedi-
ate constituents. This idea dominates his
mind and controls his action, frequently TO
the defeat of measures essential to the gen.
eral welfare. We hops no such narrow,
demasoguical spirit viii prevail at the en-
suing session. If the financial condition
of the State and the integrity OF the p1oile
credit demand it, Let the taxes be doubled,
or even quadrupled, Add 50 OF oEner
measures OF general concern, TIE necessity
for which is too patent TO need recaptuia-
ton here. The progress ard secnrement
of the public veal is everything; The sacri-
ice of ones self 10 local pfejudices or sur
roundings is comparatively small matter.
When the time comes there will always be
plenty more on hand anxious TO take the
chances of icing sacrificed in the same
way. Give us only wholesome legislation,
and we win guaranty that the substance,
wealth, industry and intelligence Of the
Safe viii sustain it aud in the end render
a proper award to those by whose efforts
and influence it is secured.
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WASHINGTON.
news OF sree,ey.s Death.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29.-Frequent in
quiries were made to-day by all classes in
regard TO Horace Greeley's health and much
sympathy was expressed on his behalf. A
report Of his death being in circulation
early this evening and having reached the
President, he and his family as a token of
respect did not attend the reception of the
Diplomatic Corps given by the Secretary of
State and to which he was invited, but sent
note explaining the cause of their alb
sence.
Horace Porter Leaves the ssMess.''
Gen. Horace Porter has been elected Vice
President of the Pullman Palace Car Com
pany, headquarters New York. In case of
Gen. Porter's acceptance, which is proba-
Die, Gen. Bancroft viii be assigned to the
position of Secretary to the President.
LATER.-Gen. Horace Porter has accept.
ed the Vice Presidency Of the Pullman Pal
ace Car Company.
Cabinet Council.
All members of the Cabinet were pres-
ent to-day. The principal business was
the reading of the Presidents message. :. /
German Immigration.
The German Minister denies the story
telegrsphed hence that his government had
taken measures for the prevention of emil
grafton.
The Army.
Gen. Sherman's report shows the actual
force enlisted in the army to be 29, 1876;
commissioned officers 2,I04. He submits
with this report those of all officers COM
manding military department divisions,
which be states are 50 fnll thatthey leave
him only TO submit them for approval.
Old PrObs.
The Chief Signal Officer in his annual
report for the current year urges the pro-
priety Of an established organization for the
officers of signal service, owing to The rapid.
ly increasing extent and importance Their
duties. "
The Texan Border.
NEW YORK, Nov. 29.-It is said that the
Mexican border commissioner demand that
Gen. Gortina be court martisled; that the
MexicaDs be held responsible for demands;
alsothat tho Texan frontier be- pstrolled by
soldiers.
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Condensed kilograms.

The annual reports of the Quartermastel
General, Judge Advocate General, Chief Of
Ordinance, and Inspector General, have
been submitted to the President.
Cyril Dion beat John Deery In billiard
match in New York last night on the Goth
winning, 1900 to 1901. Dion was the fav-
orite of betting men by 100 to 40.
Two boilers exploded near Springfield,
H., yesterday, killing two men and manning
three others.
A packing house attached TO the Coving
ton, Ky, glasswOrks, was burned yester-
day.
The German Reformed Synod, in session
at Cincinnati, are debating union with the
Dutch Reformed church.
VIM. NJ. Evsrts will preside at the Union
League reception of Elihu Washburne, In
New York, tomorrow night.
Mary Ann Moore of Dover, n. j., was
beaten to death by her husband Thanksgiv-
ing Day.
Cleveland, O., lost a 100000 spike and
nail factory by fire yesterday.
FOREIGN.
Fresh troubles are reported between
Germany and France-a scare, doubtless to
frighten the Assembly into enduring Theirs
Austria begins to talk of electoral re-
form.
The cable across the Caribbean from
Jamaica to AspinWal has broken.
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MOBILE, Nov. 29.-Cotton opened firm,
now lower; middliDgs l8ac; net receipts
1894 bales; exports coastwise ], AL bales;
sales 1,200 bales, stock 30,076 bales; week
ly net receipts IL, 359 bales; exports coast
wise $50 bales; sales 5000 bales.
GALVESTON, Nov. 29.-CottOn quiet;
net receipts 2,194 bales; exports coastwise
1882 bales; sales 500 bales; stock 81, $50
bales; weekly net receiats 1919 bales; ex-
ports to Great Britain 8, 1896 bales; continent
3,54O bales; castWise 4, 465 bales; sales $500
bales.
SAVANNAH, Nov. 29.-Cotton quiet and
firm, middlings lessl63c sales 1856 bales;
stock 1908 bales; weekly net receipts 24,-
767 baIes; exports to Great Britain 3, 400
bales; continent $500 bales; coastwise 4,3lS
bales; sales 1919 bales.
CHARLESTON, Nov. 29.-CottOn easy;
middlings I8Sa18te net receipts 2,7S4 bales;
exports coastwisa 2 9l6 bales; sales 400
bales; stock 81 ,525 bales; weekly net re-
ceipts 14,3l3 Gales, exports to Great Britain
1886 bale1; continent 3S3 bales; cosstwise
1906 bales; sales $500 bales.