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Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-05-09
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Spring Season
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Being now prepared to fill all orders in the
most satisfactory manner. and
The New York herald., 1873-12-28

with thc Republic OF CASTELAR, than the Republic or
cespedes; that he believes more in the encourage
ment OF the Republic in Spain than in assisting,
even by our moral support, the Republic in Cuba.
bis idea is said to be that
Time at last makes all things even.
and that ultimately the success OF the Republic in
Spain will be che success OF the Republic
In Cuba. 1t cannot be doubted that Mr.
Cushing will be cordially received az Madrid
AT 70 years OF age 1t is not likely that
he will be disturbed by the passions Meeting ex-
citemenis OF the hour, or that at Madrid ne wiz
forget that cool, diplomatic discretion which
served him so well thirty years ago-served HIM so
well in China. 1t is certainly remarkable fact
that this man, at that period OF life when men,
with few exceptions, are withdrawn from active
labor of every kind, should be appointed to the
most dehcate and diicult OF our foreign missions
but it is still more remarkable that at this uncture
there Is hardly another man in the country re-
garded as better qualified for this responsible posi-
tion than the venerable Caleb Cushing.
The New York herald., 1873-12-28
PEDESTRIANISM,

The most important item in English athletics is
the grand form displayed by w. Slade the present
mile champion, and the holder OF the London
Athletic club Mile Challenge Cup, who, IN the Two
Mile Handicap, on Saturday, November 10, accom-
plished the iull distance passing in his way a
score Of opponents-ln the splendid time oI ON.
5lt.s.. Il performance that ranks only second to
that oil j. scott in his match with Sydennam Dixon
on June Il, 1871, when the winner (ScotD ran two
miles in 0i. 5is. on Wednesday, also, Slade
showed that ne had not lost his turn OF speed at u
mile which distance he Is reported to have covered
over Marston Grounds, oxford. i'll the open Mile nj
the Exeter College sports In im 2e1as s. We say
reported to have covercdn advsedy. as we are
informed by local correspondent that four other
cocScrs made t am. 30iss. BE this rs IL may, Slade
ran wen; ana although even II the time be cor
rect, IL Is not the fastest upon recOru-Mr. W. NJ
Chinnery having. in the strangers Mile, at Beau
fort House, In May, 1868, ran IL In 4m 29s.-yet,
taking into consideration the difference between
the MarstOn aud Beaufort House paths, the one
being slow and the other fast there Is not 80 much
difference between the two performances as would
appear at first sight; and Sadc being still quite
young athlete, 1t Is almost sale to predict that he
Will some day beat the present best amateur time
upon rec0rd.-BeVS LUe.
The New York herald., 1873-12-28
THE BROOKLYN C0ROyERS.
Investigating the Charges Of Fraud
Against Them.

Investigating the Charges Of Fraud
Against Them.
The Committee OF the Kings County Board OF
Supervisors, appointed to investigate certain
charges preferred by New York paper against
the coroners to the effect that these officials had
charged the county for 700 fictitious nquests, met
again yesterday afternoon and continued their
examination. Supervisor Fletcher presided, and
all the members of the committee were present.
DR.. Ottorson testified that while he was Health
Ofcer certificates OF death were referred TO the
coroners where there were any suspicious circum-
stances. Permits were granted in smallpox cases.
and sometimes they were referred 10 the Coroner.
When there was no doctor IN attendance the case
was always referred to the Coroner In accord
ance with the law all doubtful cases were referred
to the Coroner, and the Board oil Health had no
right to go outside oil the Coroner's certificates.
Persons afilicted with the small pox were removed
to the hospital as soon as the case was reported,
except in cases where good care could be taken Of
the patient. Many cases were @smotheredn by the
friends Of the patlentS.lntil The Coroner had IN
CURED into the matter. 1t would not be aJudlclous
proceeding for Coroner to call jury III smallpox
cases.
DR.. Hully tesT.fed that he had been connected
with the Hep 18th Department since lSb6. Where
person dP Il from smallpox without the attend
ance ot :, physici the act was reported 70 Lhe
Heap Board bv the Coroner. He did not thlnk III
wo, ,ld be judicous Tor Coroner to call Ia Coro-
rer's Jury in smallpox case, ana ne Always sup
/ posed that in such cases no Juries were empan-
elled to view the bodies. IL was generaS unuel
OF the Health Board, appeared anu presented q
certified copy OF the names OF the 200 parties IN
whose cases fictitious inquests were alleged 10
have been held. The keepers OF seVerai celne.e
the bodies gave testimony to that eject, ana tue
lurther investigation was adjourned
The New York herald., 1873-12-28
ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR:

49,
The installation Ceremonies of Floral Chapter %,
OF the order OF Eastern Star took place lastevenng
at the rooms OF the Chapter, No. 50 Union square.
This Chapter is one of 80 lodges OF Female Mason
in this state, and the ceremonies OF last evening
were of remarkable interest inasmuch as the
Floral Chapter is considered the select lodge OF the
Order. The Matron installed was Mrs. w. A. Hay.
ward (wile ofMr. Hayward, OF Hayward & Shepard)
the Patron is Brother Herman G. Carter; Associated
Matron Mrs. Colonel Beusil; Treasurer,
Mrs. n. NJ. shepard; Conductress, Mrs. Gen.
eral Funk; Narder, Mrs. A. Husey. The
hve points Of the star were :-Adah Mrs. seward:
Ruth. Mrs Rose; Esther, Mrs. Gllnes Martha, Miss
Tr0ff0ii! IIiata: Mrs. winters; sentinel, Brother
Jonn Moore. Altef the opening Of the Chapter, re-
ception OF grand officers, the installation OF officers
by the supreme Grand Patron, Robert Macon. lQok
place. Then followed an address by sister Eleanor
Burton on secret Societies." After this the
actual business OF the Chapter was concluded. and
the remainder OF the evening was spent unsteady
and socially in pleasant aud proper conviviality.
number Of gentlemen. who were honorary men,
bers OF the Chapter, were present. and the ladies
received ana entertained their guests with dignity
and slstcrly propriety.
The New York herald., 1873-12-28
TIE FIGHT OF THE SCHOOLS.
A Course OF Superstition VS.. One of
Natural science.

To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
No subject concerns the well-being OF any
community that which relates to the training
OF its boys and girls, and the fitting OF them Tor
the active duties of life and the struggle for exist
ence The question, then, of public education be-
comes one OF vast Importance. And it seems to
me nt and proper that the matter should be dis
cussed in the HERALD--the most influential and
popular journal ever published With the distn
gulshed conservative leader OF the British Com.
mons hold that social equality is impossible; but
| claim that any system which tends TO elevate
and MT mans intellect from the mire OF ignorance
Is worthy OF commentator and hearty support.
"eely assert That such a system Is to be found in
-, nubic schools OF America ana | have yet to
taed ,ae n any Improvement upon Il; Occasionally
lcau Va "clted Dy some writer with his stories Of
we we are esrnn, s influences OF the public school TO
, sme ~, nppid that the public school has 10 d
sreat degree fashion. ~ ti'e character OF american
society, to whose gcnus~ -" 'n'o'PiH Vnc "oiia
The There re IS s' st one thing wc he State has he
right and should do Tor us ctizenss~hd mat " 10
make education compulsory. Heaven, leiehn US
from "A system OF denomnational schools They
are not NJ 10 train free men in. should say that
they are incapable OF graduating free man.
The first training which such schools Eive chlld
is "a course OF superstition which beiogs and dwars
the intellect, and whose influences are so subtle
as to be rarely thrown or in mature years
The first training child ought TO get should DC
in a system oil natural science, that his mind may
become thrifty and practical, and free from hate
fu and blind prejudice. Let us have a system
bearing the mark Of the distinct and independent
province OF the state.
Let the religious quacks who have howled so long
and so persistently against science be lett to their
own resources.
Let us teacn the young generation, rs the pre-
ccding one has been taught that the public
schools Of our country are essential 70 its pros
perity. J. DE TVkk.
The New York herald., 1873-12-28
THE GENET CHASE.
The Runaway in Cannda-A Nice Ques-
ton OF Extradition and the Results.

The Runaway in Canada-A Nice Ques-
ton OF Extradition and the Results.
Genet's where abouts is still mystery. 1t was
rumored yesterday that he was enjoying the hos
pitallties (well paid lor) OF the Canadian hotel
Keepers. Early yesterday morning gentleman
in this city received the following dispatch from
Montreal
MONTREAL Dec 81 1873
Genet under name Of George r. jackson, passed
through here last night Went to Toronto to-day.
The gentleman who sent the above despatch often
met Genet in this city ana at Albany during the
legislative session Of lS71-,2, and it was thought
hardly possible that he could nave been deceived
in the makeup OF Mr.. jackson"
II Genet can be overhauled now he can, even
from Canada, be brought back to the States on the
strength OF an extradtion paper backed up by the
charge OF forgery, an indictment for that crime
now standing against him. II he should be appre-
hended his case will doubtless he an interesting
one, for, should he be brought back, tried on the
Indictment OF forgery and acquitted he cannot be
neld on the charge OF being an escaped prisoner
awaiting sentence on the charge OF larceny 1t Is
said that the District Attorney would have had
other one had been taken hold OF had 1T not been
for his opinion that he did not have evidence
enough TO convict him. Thus IL will seen there
Is little to be gained by getting Genet back on the
forgery Indictment for If 1T is such ra thing in
the eyes OF the prosecuting authorities it is not
likely that they can derive any permanent salts
faction from his being compelled to stay here only
for such length oil time as will be necessary to
The spectacle OF Harry Genet going out OF Court
swapping his fingers at the District Attorney alter
being tried Tor and acquitted Of forgery and yet
prisoner convicted OF larceny and "remanded for
sentence whom the authorities dare not lay
hands upon would NOT be OF kind tnat would be
pleasing to the reform juntas OF the present day.
The New York herald., 1873-12-28
NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 81 1873.
Surgeon j. R. Tryon has been ordered to the
Naval Hospital at New York.
Surgeon George II. Cooke to the Navy Yari at
Norfolk, Va.
Acting Assistant Surgeon j. S. somery to the
Naval Academy.
Commander c. A. Babcock Lieutenant william
C. Gibson, Surgeon J. ii. T1nkham and Passed AS
sistant Paymaster d. d. llurbut have been de.
tacned from recruiting duty at Burlington, vt and
placed on waiting orders.
Commander Joseph p. Fyffe and Master II. NJ.
Tallman. from recruiting duty at Detroit, Mich,
are p laced on waiting orders.
Commander E. L. Potter and Passed Assistant
Surgeon M. G. brennan, from recruiting duty at
Chicago, ILL.,, are placed on waiting orders.
Lieutenant Commander william Whitehead
Lieutenant J. A. Chester and Surgeon Thomas N
Penrose, from recruiting duty at Toledo, Ohio, are
placed on waiting orders.
Lieutenant z. l.. Farmer. Master +. Z. Upton and
Passed Assistant Surgeon +. II. Ware, from re-
cruitng duty at Buffalo, N. y, are placed wait
Ing orders.
ment to discontinue the recruiting depots at To-
ledo Detroit, New Orleans, Baltimore and various
other points which were opened some weeks ago
at the beginning OF the complications with Spain.
The number OF men in the navy IS now 10, 900. and
1t would have been an easy matter to ship 10000 or
syen 30, 900 mad the public service required them.
the regular recruiting stations at Boston, New
York, Philadelphia, Washington and Norfolk will
be continued, tnOugn enlstfnents Dy tnem VIII De
confined to ablebodied seamen only, to keep that
class up TO the required number. such men were
Always needed in the service. Landsmen and
other recruits will not be accepted.
In accordance with orders IRON the Navy De-
pArtment TIE enlistment OF recruits for the Marine
corps has beeG stopped, and the stations at Bos-
ton New York Philadelphia and Baltimore have
been closed The LEGAL standard OF the corps is
$500 enlisted men, but before the Cuban trou-
bles the number die not exceed 1000. Upon the
beginning OF the Spanish difficulties orders were
given to fiji the corps to It's full number, and since
then 800 or 400 recruits have been accepted, but
the corps is still below the number authorized by
law. , -,
The old monitor Montauk, which has been lying
at the Navy Yard here since the war; Will leave to-
morrow lOr New York in tow OF two tugs where
she will be repaired and put In seaworthy condi-
ton.
The New York herald., 1873-12-28
oThe O'Grady.v

The Dublin and London journals OF the 18th OF
December publish the fact OF the death OF the
head and chief OF one OF those ancient 'septs" or
clans of Ireland which claim Milesian descent far
more venerable and illusrious than that OF any OF
the members OF the Irish peerage, except, per-
maps, the O'Briens, representatives OF the
"Princes" and "Kings" OF Thomond-we refer to
"Ihe O'Grady. OF Kilbalyowen, In the county OF
Limerick, who died at the age of 81 years. Will
liam De Courcey 0'Grady, known IN Ireland as
.Tne O'Grady" was the eldest son of ''The
O'Grady,' J. =. and d. L., and formerly High
Sherifr of the county of Limerick, who died in
1861 He was born In the year 1916 and was edu-
Gated at winchester and at Trinity College, Dublin,
where he took the usual degrees, and was called TO
the Irish Bar in 1S40. He married. in 1S41, Annie
Grogan, daughter OF Mr.. Thomas De Rlnzi, OF
Clobemon Hall, county wexford, by whom he had,
with other children, son, Thomas De Courcev,
born in 1874, who now becomes 'Ihe OGrady."
According to Sir Bernard Burke the Miieslan
far west Of Ireland, and DR.. OBrlen, the late
Roman Catholic Bishop OF Cloyne, in the Irish
ana English Dictionary" /" assigns Conal-Eachluatf,
King Of Munster A. ID. 366, and sixth in descent
from Oiliol-Olum (of the race OF Heber,
colonizeI ireland. as the common ancestor OF the
OGradys and the O'Briens, now represented by
Lord Inchvuin, OF Dromoland, county clare. The
same authority tells us that "when the latter
mouse subsequently, in the person OF Brian or
Brien Boromhe, the renowned monarch of Ire>
land established an vi poWtT Ill NOTkt3
Munster or Thomonu, oi which they became no.
reditary rulers, the O'Grauys came to ackio, H.
edge their paramount sway. ana were array a as
dynasts or chiefs oil sept under The h9r ,ers nf
these provincial princess Sir Bern9, Il Burke.
however, traces their actual deseeD' No tnrther
back than the interval between II Io7s and
1902 "when the chieralnship oI me sent vested in
Donald o'Grady, who lell y battle in the latter
the property OF kiIbalr ,owen which has ever
since been vested W the family by his marriage
with tne daugnte' and heiress OF a local chief
The New York herald., 1873-12-28
OBITUARY..
Daniel w. Teller.

Colonel Daniel w. Teller, a well known citizen OF
New York, and q soldier distinguished for his SER
vices with the First regiment the First division or
the old National Guard died at mis- residence on the
Goth nst in the forty ninth year OF his age. His re-
mains will be inferred this Sunday afternoon,
from the North Baptist church. corner OF Chris
tOpher and Bedford streets Colonel Teller was at
one time very wealthy New York merchant. An
earnest student OF geographical science he was
one oil the earliest and warmest supporters OF the
project to open canal through the Isthmus of
Darien. At this time good fortune was at his
command, which he used with an nnsparing hand
to forward his pet project. He fitted out an ex-
pedition at his own expense to survey the ground
for the canal, and headed 1t personally Memoirs
OF the expedition and records or his observations
are among valuable contributions to geographic
cal literature During the Pennsylvania OIL fever
he was attacked by the epidemic, and we lind him
investing his fortune in petroleum wells, In which
the most OF 1t was hopeessly sunk. His death
found him worth only a moderate competence.
The New York herald., 1873-12-28
,nnn 49,, I'D AND OFFICIAL DELINQUENTs.

thens (Tenn.) Post Dec. 26.l
to ''o a. -ALD Is growing eXorbiant. If
ino Nh" ionA hIA demands upon the moral
not unreasonable, in II. tbo countrv Nov "a,
ity, virtue and honesty OF not bove hoon con
Tweed and harrington and &c. .,ed n wasbinc.
vcted, it wants the crusade exteh ,re who have
ton in order to reach the parties tn. ring tho
been gorging upon official punder d. IN to
a,st as, years nu,na ANA ss peculiar n snS ro6
and swindc the public than a democrat; tha
both should be made equal before the LAWN this
respect at least. y y The HERALD stands nj
the head of Independent journalism. Is thoroughly
non-partisan AMI its suggestions should commend
themselves to the consideration OF the honest
masses of the party under whose rule the mon
strous abuses and corruptIons which pervadc
every department of government and every section
OF the land nave been fostered ana encouraged
otherwise, as that paper iutlmates, the organiza-
ton VIII be annlhllated In the next general con-
The New York herald., 1873-12-28
THE SENATE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. %, 1873
The Senate Committee on Transportation ar
rived here last night and met this morning at the
st. Charles Hotel tor the purpose OF hearing test-
mony concerning trade, statistics, &c. com.
mittec from the Chamber OF Commerce. headed by
Judge ]. II. Kennard, waited upon the committee,
rendering them the hospitalities OF the city A
committee from the Cotton Exchange also called
extended their greetings, invited them to visit the
Cotton Exchange and expressed their willingness
to impart any Information possessed upon the sub
ject oI the committees inquiries. Both commit
tees were received by Mr. WINDOW. Mr.. W. NJ.
BurreI, Mr. Highly and others. by request OF the
committee, made statements giving their views
regarding the proposed Fort st. Philip Canal
The New York herald., 1873-12-28
TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.

MATAMoRAS, Dec. 81 1873
A fight occurred to-day in the Market place be-
tween some of Corrina's men and the police, in
which policeman shot and instantly killed.
The murderer took refuge in Cortna's head
quarters. but the General surrendered him to the
police, by whom he was lodged in prison.
Cortinas friends say he will be installed as
Mayor OF this city on New Years Day. which will
doubtless lead to another fight as both parties are
armed and determined.
RIOT AND MURDER IN MONTEREY.
An ARRAY occurred in Monterey few days ago
over the municipal election in which several per-
sons were killed and wounded.
TAMPICo SERIOUSLY DISTURBED.
Another disturbance occurred in Tampico, and
the Mayor has peep imprisoned by the State
4trOODS. sA~
The New York herald., 1873-12-28
THE WILLIE DU HAVRE.

The British government has notified TO the gov
ernment OF Marshal MacMahon that 1t is institut-
Ing an inquiry into the loss of the Vile du Havre,
and has begged France to facilitate the investIga
ton by all the means in her power, Offering at the
same time. to defray the expenses of witnesses
who may be required to go to England. These
overtures have been favoraby received; but. at
the same time, it is stated that the French Minister
OF Marine is also making an investigation, with
the object of clearing up the question and OF estab
fishing and defining the facts of the case, which
may serve as basis for the claims of the parties
Interested
The New York herald., 1873-12-28
THE STATE CANALS.
The Fleet from Utica All Locked Into
the Hudson Riyer;

ALBANY, Dec. p, 1878.
The following dispatches have been received by
Auditor Dayton:-
WEST Troy, Dec. &c 1873
The last of the feet of boats that through from
Cticall numberwas locked into the river here this
morning. They expect Ia get through TO New York l
have tecgraphed supern edcns to draw oil the water
and 60 into winter quarters
ALEXANDER BARKLEY, Canal Commissioner.
CouoRs. Dec. 26, lS73
All the boats in my section-l in Locked
into tidewater yesterday. NohhlS Nohih.
TWO steamboats, started from here to-day III an
effort to open a passage through the ice to Troy,
in order that the canal boats there could be brought
down. They had met with poor success at last ac.
counts.
The New York herald., 1873-12-28
WEATHER REPORT.
WAR DRPARMENr,
OFFICE or THE CHEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON Dec. 2S-l A. M.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE or THE CHEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2S-l A. NJ. }
Synopsis Or the Past T,oeaty.jour Hours.
The storm which was central In the lower lake
region on Saturday morning Is now central near
New York city, where the barometer is un-
usually low. Stormy weather, with snow
and rain, now prevails in New England,
the Middle States, the St. Lawrence
Valley and the lower lake region. Generally clear
weather. with increased pressure and lower TEN
perature, prevails in the South Atlantic and Gulf
States Partly cloudy clear weather and west
erly to northwesterly winds, with lower tempera-
ture, are reported from the Ohio Valley, the upper
lake region and the Northwest. In Minnesota
the pressure has diminished and the winds have
backed to southerly, with rising temperature. The
temperature has talen slightly in Northern New
York. The Erie Canal closed to-day.
Probabilities.
FOR NEW ENGLAND AND THE NORTHERN PoR-
TIoN OF THE MIDDLE STATES, FRESH 10 BRISK
NoRTHEAsTERLY TO EoRTHwEsTERLY WINDS AND
CONTINUED CLOUDY WEATHER, WITH SNOW, WILL
PREVAIL DURING THE DAY.
For the southern portion OF the Middle States
cloudy and threatening weather, with snow, fol-
lowed by clearing weather in the afternoon.
For the lower lake region increasing pressure,
lower temperature and northerIy to westerly
winds, with light snow, followed by clearing
weather IN the western portion OF this district.
For the Southern States east of the Mississippi
River clear or clearing weather, with low tenn
perature, northery to westerly winds and increas-
ing pressure on the Atlantic coast
For the upper lake region and thence southward
to the Ohio Valley and southwestward to the Lower
Missouri Valley northwesterly to souuhwesterly
winds, with slight rise of temperature, and gen.
orally clear weather during the day.
The Weather i'm This City Yesterday.
The following record will show the changes In
the temperature for the past "a hours in compar-
ison with the corresponding day of last year, as
Indicated by the thermometer q; uudnut'S Phar.
The New York herald., 1873-12-28
INDICTED FOR MAKING FALSE CUSTOM
HOUSE ENTRIES

BOSTON, Dec. 81, 1873.
The late Grand Jury OF the United States District
Court found true indictments against David
Townsend and Thomas d. Townsend, constituting
the firm oil Townsend & Co., commission mer-
chants on Central wharf, FOR aiding In procuring
false entries OF goods OF the cargocs Of three ves
sells. on being arrested they entered into recog-
) niganCes. each In the sum of $4,000, to answer.