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The Portland daily press., 1873-06-14
For Sale in Deering.
FOR SALE.
For Sale or To Let,

HOUSE No. Deeriug St. Lot 30x110 feet. In
Of a. m. and p. IN. junSdf
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A clergyman is reported to be authority
for the statement that convention Of bald
headed men is soon to be held in Boston for
the purpose ofreviving the old wig party.
The Portland daily press., 1873-06-14
Saw GUNNER & SharDener.

A CHEAP, simple, and durable Macbine-easily
operated and running wheels from ] inches to II
x Inch.
Price Of fMachine, S515.
Wheels which beveled, double hevelled and round
face from Ss2.12 u Ss7.35, according to thick
ness. Heavier Machines $40 and 800, run
ming Wheels up to "a inches in diameter "-'
For illustrated Pamphlets OF Photographs address,
THE TANITE Co
myseod3m Stroudsburg, Monroe Co. Pa.
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Dissolution.
CODartnership.
WOOD! WOOD

lizard and SOFT WOOD for sale at No. as Lin
WIN. HUsx,
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Real Estate tor Sale.

HOUSE No. 53 Spring St., near Park. Will be
Ii ready about June 18th. For particulars en-
quire of GEO. E. DAVIS. 81 Commercial ST.
JUL If
The Portland daily press., 1873-06-14

Drown says ne has been fitting over the
surface OF 'nings long enough, and he is now
going to work to lead such life that seats A.
his funeral will be at premium.
The Portland daily press., 1873-06-14

The late Mr.. John Stuart Mill aided music
to his other requirements. Not only was he
Keen critic, but his playing and improvisa-
ton was, says the Musical Standard, distin
suished by refined taste and striking original
ity. 800 z % =.
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store and stock of Goods for Sale

Store and Stock Of Goods for Sale.
SITUATED in the pleasant and thriving village of
- Harrison, Maine, at the head of steamboat nav
igati0n. Store large and convenient long and favor
ably known the Francis Blake sfan' and one of
the best locations for trade in Cumberland county,
cash and well adapted to the trade. Also the house
In which live pleasantly locate with about acre
of land. The above property will be sold with or
without the goods at great bargain and on very
easy TERMS L not previously sold the = al estate
will be offered at public auction on the ist day of
August, 1873. For further particulars address
j. II. ILLSLEY.
Harrison, June Z, 1873 ju9d1wdw4w2i
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REAL ESTATE.

49, The corner House in the new block ON Neal
E:;: and Bracket streets. Fine Ra,hing Room,
kA... Water closets, Gus and Sebago Possession
given Immediately. Apply to F. G. PATTERSON.
dealer in Real Estate. ju3d2w
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Annual Meeting,
sEBAGO DYE WORKS,

No. II Plum Street.
FsNHE propr:etors of This establishment will lust saw
Il the public that they are prepared to dry bv
steam and also prepared to dry, cleanse and finish
al KINDS gents wearing apparel, and also ladies'
warrant them not to smut
my17dtf JOHN s, MILLER
The Portland daily press., 1873-06-14

A young lady student of startling genius,
who attends Ripon College, lately declined
the Latin pronoun, hic, in the following
manner: "Hic, hac, h)c, hug-us, hug-us,
hug-us." i-- "1-f
The Portland daily press., 1873-06-14

An Ottawa, Ont. paper relates little story
about COW that tossed little girl into the
raging canal, jumped in after her and tried to
keep her down. Isn't that rather too impress
i've for truth?
The Portland daily press., 1873-06-14
WW. SENTER.
CITY OF PORTLAND,

NOTICE Is hereby. given that the Committee on
~ Street,, Sidewalks and Bridges. will meet at
NESDAY. the 18th Of June, 1878. at 81 o'cck P. M
and will then and there hear all parties interested
Commercial Street.
Also, thai on the same day ats o'clock, p NJ, the
same Committee will meet at the junction of Temple
and Congress sts and will then and there heaI all
rites interested and fix the grade Of Congress
street from Temple to Preble street. sl.r..s
.--. Per Order of Committee
ju1ldtd GEO. P. WESCOTT, Chairman
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-02-06
sunre,ne Court ce,s,on..

The Des Moines Republican says -
"Oi Is cases appealed to the Supreme
Court of this State, IL were reversed
and affirmed. This is not a very good
compliment to the lower courts, and
there is little doubt, the reversal by the
Supreme Court, who are presumed to be
the highest and best legal authority in
the State, is the result Of a most repre-
hensible error which has grown up in
most of the lower Courts of the State,
and to which attention has several
times been called in these columns
The Courts have been warned by the
Supreme Court several times that their
judgments would not be affirmed, and
they would be obliged to assume the
responsibility of their errors, for deci-
sions made under such circumstances
Jurors are allowed too wide latitude,
and not confined in the determination
OF the cases submitted to them, to their
legitimate province. Again, much diff
ficulsy arises from the mannerin which
the causes are conducted by counsel,
and the failure of the Court to proper
ly instruct The jury. The jury also, are
often made up of bystanders in the
court room, while the regular panel
either is not secured, or perhaps has
been excnscd on the various plias
which any worthy Juror, who is bu-
siness man. can present.
III tho nisi Prius courts desire to see
their verdicis stand. they must raise
tie standard Of their jurors, and also
their proceedings.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-02-06
A Muchry Married, Man.

The Waco, (Texas.) Advance gives
the following account of the most nu-
merously married and prolific man
who has come under our observation
"There lives in our midst man who
is the father of fifty legitimate chill
dren; he has been married 10 five diff
fcrent women. No. l, thirteen boys
No. eighteen children; No, 3. ten
No. 4, six, and by No. 5, three. Thirty
five OF these children are still living
or were year ago--eight were killed
or lost in the Confederate Army, and
seven have died natural deaths. Thir-
teen Of the boys--all children of No. /,
held Office in the Galloway Brigade,
Plat county. Missouri troops, Barns
commanding. OF the children of No.
2, there were four in the Confederate
army, in different brigades. By wife
No. 3, there was one in the Confeder-
ate State army and two in the Heel
Flies, making twenty sons in the Con.
fedcrate army. The maa is hale, hear
ty and healthy. i know him, as also
his wife No. and her children; she
is young, with mountain of wealth,
OF hair, fine looking, pleasant and
promises to still add to the population
of this country. l will, if required,
produce the affidavit of the farmer oil
the numerous progeny to the truth Of
this statement"
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-02-06

The following Internal Revenue
regulations, just promulgated, are of
great Importance to wine growers and
manufacturers. They are the result
Of considerable discussion among the
authorities:
l. That in addition TO tho wines
heretofore regarded as proper subjects
of taxation, there should be included
those wines made from grapes grown
in the United States into which car
bouic-acid gas has been subjected.
2. A wine is not rendered liable to
taxation by the fact that its manufac-
ture commenced in one place and COM
pleted in another.
3. In the manufacture of sparkling
wine or champagne made from grapes
grown in the United States, rock can
dy, grape brandy (not exceeding ten
per cent. proof spiriD and isinglass
may be used without rendering the
product liable to the tax.
So much Of Circular No. l04 as is at
variance with these ruling is hereby
superseded.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-02-06
SENATE.

The bill passed removing disabilities
A. b. Hardcastlc, of Miss.
Petitions were presented from lead
ing business men of New York,
against the repeal of the bankrupt
law.
Schurz presented the petition of
many prominent bankers OF st. Louis,
in reference to tax upon banking.
Wright presented joint resolution of
the Legislature Of Iowa, asking the
passage of bill to relieve the people
from the oppression of railroad freight
charges, and also in favor of liberal
appropriations for improvements OF
the navigation of the Mississippi, Wis
consin and Fox rivers.
Clayton presented the credentials OF
Senator-elect Dorsey.
In the Senate, the pending motion to
lay on the table the Webb Australian
ship subsidy bill, made for the purpose
of killing the measure, was agreed to.
Yeas 80; nays 81.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-02-06

The State Grange of Patrons OF
Husbandry closed their convention on
Saturday evening. A committee OF
one from each Congressional district
was appointed to investigate the al
legged corruption in the management
of the National Grange, and TO open
correspondence with other oranges,
looking to tho reorganization of the
national body:
First-J. Hart, Henry.
Second-E. Macry, Cedar.
Third-E. II. Shamkland, Dubuque.
Fonrti--L. ID. Tracy, Grundy.
Fiflh-J. q. L. Williams, Iowa.
Sixth-R. r. Harbor, Mahaska.
Seventh. M. Walker, Polk.
Eighth-T. j. Garnet, Page.
Nintl,-D. w. Prindle, Webster.
A motion was adopted that the
memorial of the grange in regard to
railroad legislation be presented 10 the
President Of the Senate and Speaker
Of the House.
On motion, the entire grange of
Iowa was organized into company.
with q view to reduction in the
prices of express rates.
Resolutions recommending II. r. Ell
lott, of Chicago, as a proper person
for patrons 10 consign grain to at that
point were adopted.
The report of the Finance Commit
tee recommended that the master
should receive salary Of 500 per an
mum, and each member Of the Execu-
tive Committee $50, and the Treasu-
rcr 800. Adopted.
Mr.. Smedlcy was installed Grand
Master.
General Wilson was retained as Sec
rotary.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-02-06

a Washington letter to the Chicago
Inter Ocean says:
What would have been thought. in
old times, of General Grants throwing
to the winds all forms and ceremonies
driving his own horses without an at
tendant! lie calls and visits where,
when, and on whom he pleases, walks
down the avenue, if he gets tired
takes street car, stops ut the shops If
he has an errand to do, or stands in the
door of a bank and takes view ofthe
crowd--as l saw him do not long
since. All this is very dreadful to the
old-schocl devotees, and the criticisms
upon itafe numerous and severe.
The President goes to the Capitol
and talks familliarly with Senators and
Members about public affairs. This,
too, is subject of animal version by
his enemies. His interest in legislation
is called by them desire to push pet
schemes, and the Opposition go into
commissions over the tendency of the
Executive to usurpa.ion.
No President has ever possessed the
regularity and the singular independ-
ence that chararcterizcs General Grant
in these particulars. There is a strong
element OF common sense too rare by
far among men in this mans nature,
and he represents new order Of adj
administrative minds, and naturally At
ti!iates with those men who develop
great enterprises, who build railroads,
open new territory. make remarkable
discoveries, and add to the greatness
and glory of the Republic.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-02-06
Members of the Judiciary Commit

Members OF the Judiciary Commit
tee OF the House, in considering the
question of the measure of salaries Of
Members Of Congress, have looked in-
to the facts as to the mileage of menu
bers and Senators. IT. is shown by the
records, that the salarles and allow
ances of Congressman are by no
means cquali4ed, some members re-
ceiving $4,000 or 81, 800 more than 9TH
ers over and above the expenses of
travelling. This is shown by the fact
that ten of the members, who receive
the greater amount of mileage, get on
an average 81, $50 per year, while the
average of an equal number of those
who receive the smallest amount is
about $37. The highest amount of
mileage drawn by member is that of
Garfield of Washington Territory,
who receives Sites, and the lowest
amount is drawn by Mr. Merrick, OF
Maryland, SIG. 1t is held that men,
bers and delegates from the Pacific
Coast, all of whom have Pacific Rail-
road passes, can come from their homes
to Washington for from $500 to $500,
paying their railroad fares and all ex-
penses, and it is thus shown that their
pay and allowances exceed those of
the Eastern States by about 81, 1000
The new bill vf the Committee pro-
poses to abolish the mileage of MEM
bers and pay them their actual ex-
penses to Washington.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-02-06
To Tax.Payers.

The following to taxpayers, will be
found very valuable and OF much inn
portance, especially to new corners
who are TO great extent, unacquaint-
ed with the Laws Of Iowa. All land
transferred in this State before the lst
day of November, carries with it the
taxes OF that current year; that is, the
purchaser has the taxes to pay. Ii
transferred after or on the first day OF
November, the seller has the taxes to
pay. Parties who have had their lands
sold for taxes, should be sure and pay
subsequent taxes before the first day of
February, each year; as after that date
the tax-purchaser will be permitted to
pay them, a penalty of thirty per cent.
attaches the same as at the original
sale.
Taxes are due on the LIST day of No
vember. Delinquent on the first day
of February. Penalty on delinquent
taxes as follows:
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-02-06
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8.
HOUSE.

A memorial was presented from the
Philadelphia Board of Trade, asking
the establishment of ocean mail steam
ships service on American built iron
steamships, with England.
Beck, from Committee on Ways and
Means, reported amendments to the
Revenue law, as follows:
First section. restored the provision
of the law of 1862, allowing produc-
ers Of tobacco 10 sell at the place OF
production TO consumers, to nm amt
not exceeding 500. The second sec
ton proposed to increase the traction
al parts of the beer barrels required to
be stamped by including one third
barrels.
The third section provides that per-
sons who made wine from grapes
raised by themselves, might sell it at
place of production, without paying
S25 special tax, now required. The
bill passed.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-02-06
HOUSE.
WARnrNeToN, Feb. 4.

Mr.. Poland of the Credit Mobilier
Committee, presented the evidence
taken, and moved that it be printed
for the use of the House. It was so
ordered. He also offered a resolution
that evidence affecting members of the
Senate, be referred to that body
Adopted.
Mr.. Dawson, on the Committee of
Ways and Means, reported bill to
remit duties OH goods destroyed by the
Boston fire.
The Sargent Conference Committee
on Indian appropriation bill made a
report which was adopted. The House
proceeded to the consideration OF bills
reported from the Committee on inva-
lid pensions.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-02-06
THE RANKIN RoND.

AS there is a good deal of curiosity
in regard to tho newly discovered
bond of S. e. Rankin, as Treasurer of
the State Agricultural College, we
give the document below in full:
Know all men by these presents
That Samuel Z. Rankin, as principal,
and Isaac Brandt, John A. Elliott, Ed.
Wright, Q. G. Carpenter and John NJ.
Davis, rs sureties, are held and firmly
bound unto the State of Iowa., in the
penal sum of ($lOO,0O0), One hundred
Thousand Dollars, for the pay.
ment OF which we and each of us
do bind ourselves, our heirs and
assigns.
In testimony whereof we have here
unto subscribed our names this fourth
day of May, A. ID. 1870.
The conditions of the foregoing OBJ
legation is that the said Samuel Z.
Rankin, as Treasurer of the State Ag-
ricultural College and Model Farm.
will render true account Of his Office
and his doings therein to the proper
authority when required thereto, or by
law. That he will pay over to the
person or officer entitled thereto, all
money which may come into his hands
by virtue of his office; that he will
promptly account for all balance of
money remaining in his hands at the
termination Of his Office, that he will
hereafter exercise all reasonable dill
gence and care in the preservation and
lawful disposal of all money, books,
papers, securities or other property
appertaining to said Office, and deliver
| them to his successor or any other per-
son authorized to receive the same,
and that he will faithfully and Impair
tally without fear, favor, fraud or OPP
preston, discharge all the other duties
now orhcrcafter required of his office
by law.
Signed,
SAMUEL q. RANKIN, ISAAC BRANDT.
JOHN A. ELLIOTT, ED. WRIGHT,
G. G. CARPENTER JOHN NJ. DAVIS.
STATE OF IowA,l
Polk COUNTY.
I. Samuel E. Rankin, do solemnly
swear that | will support the Constitn.
ton Of the United States, and OF ths
State of Iowa, that will honestly and
faithfully discharge the duties Of the
Treasurer of the Iowa State Agricul.
tusal College and Model Farm, accord.
ing to the laws that now are or tina,
may hereafter be in force regulating
said Institutions and prescribing the
duties Of Treasurer thereof.
In testimony whereof have here
unto subscribed my name this fourth
day of May, A. d. 1870. (Signed)
SAMUEL e. RANKIN.
Subscribed and sworn to by Samuel
E. Rankin, before me this fourth da,
Of May, A. d. 1870. (Signed)
SAMUEL A. AYERS,
Notary Public.
hereby attest that the above is q
true copy. l. p. ROBERTS, Secretary.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-02-06

Ben. Butler writes sympathetic let
ter OF some length to Mrs. Woodruff,
in which he regrets that his duties in
Congress prevent him from accepting
her offer TO employ him for counsel.
He says he feels absolutely certain that
the arrest Of herself and sister for
sending obscene literature through
mails was based wholly upon a mis-.
conception Of the statute, which was
meant to coverlicentious printed matter
and engravipgs, and not a description
of the acts Ct any individual, publish
ed with the intent to circulate through
the mails 10 corrupt youth. Butler
says he gives no opinion of the pro-
priety, truth, taste or moral of Mrs.
Woodhul's publication regarding
Beechcr and Tilton, but ii false. she
may well besued for libel, which is
the only legitimate redress that can
be sought IN this case. He advises
her TO take no defence in the pend.
ing indictments except Oh the mere
matter of law.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-02-06
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NEW 70 Rk.
New YoRK, Feb. s.

NEW 1oRK, fco. o.
A Grand Farewell Banquet was
given Prof Tyndall, last evening and
was attended by brilliant array OF
public men OF the city. VIM. L. Evarts
presided.
The Coronor's Jury in The case OF
Dnryea, murdered by Simmons, re.
turned remarkable verdict. The ycr-
dict was that the deceased was killed
by Simmons, but that in their belief
murdcrous assault was not premedita-
ted; and the prisoner, from previous
threats made by the deceased, towards
him may have considered his life
threatened.
Twelve million dollars are said to be
represented in the prisoners family,
and the Jurors are men whose stand
ing is questionable.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-02-06
SENATE.

Petitions were presented by Conk-
iihg, for grcatcr security in mail serv.
ice; for an increase Of salaries to u.
S. District Judges in New York 70,
aud against the repeal of the bankrupt
law; for the removal Of taxes on
national banks.
Also by Vickers, a remonstrance
against the repeal of the bankrupt
law.
BY Wright, from the business men
of st. Louis, for such repeal. Ere.
linhuysen reported adversely to refund
ing two per cent to Ohio, Indiana and
Illinois.
Thurman made minority report
and both were ordered printed.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-02-06

CHICAGO, Feb. 8.
WHEAT-Stcady at $l.23H cash;
1.o64 for March.
CORN--f'irm, closing quiet at 30x
cash, 3l1s March.
OATS-Firmer and more active at
26h cash, 81 April.
RYE-Quiet and easier at 66@1r.
BARLEY-Steady aud quiet at 70
for cash.
PROvISIONS-Quiet and holders
firm.
PORK-$l2.30 FOO March, held 1870
for April.
LARD-S Steady: sales 7.5O for Mar.
DRESSED HOGS-Firm at $4.65@
500 for heavy and light.
WIIISKY-Steady at87L.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-02-06
LONDON, Feb. s.

The trial of Robt. Bowles took place
to-day He was acquitted. The coun.
sci for the prosecution in his address,
said: ut was impossible to doubt the
guilty torc-khowledge Of the defen-
dant, from the manner in which the
firm disposed Of the bonds Of the pro-
secuter. Mr.. Dajiant, amounting to
$500, and also the securities worth
$5l. 200 of the widow Gates B Gardner.
But few witnesses were examined,
among whom were Dajiant and Gates.
After argument the deputy Record.
err summed up showing that other
members of the firm were, respousible
for the securities deposited.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-02-06
LATIsl5T
Photographic News
IafuaF1o IzpaEsaiT 20 IN ooualIl.
CONGRESSIONAL.
WAsurNeToN, Feb. 3.
UOITSE.

A large number of bills were intro
duced and referred, including the fol-
lowing: For day of National
Thanksgiving. One by Banks, rec
ommcnding the President to commn-
uicate with foreign governments. with
view of protecting non-combata,its
and to secure compliance with civilized
warfare; encourage emancipation, and
promote peace between Cuba and
Spain.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-02-06
ALiyelx sep.in.L.ox.

Horace f. Clark, Vanderbilt's SON.
in-law and right bower, was one of the
most eloquent lawyers in this city.
Ono day, being poor, he went into
Vandcrbilt's Office, and said, "Commo-
dore Vanderbilt, / like your daughter,
and she likes me, wantyonr consent
to marry her!" "Ah!" said the old
man. cynically, "you want my money,
do you?" Clark turned toward the door
and said 90; you and your daughter
be damned" "Say! young fell
fow shouted Vanderbilt. s'come back
here you can have her!" SO he mar
ried the the girl, left law, went into
Wall street, and is worth twelve to
fifteen millions.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-02-06
what Is It.

A Washington correspondent thus
explains the meaning Of Credit Mo-
bilier:
H1Vhat is this Credit Mobilier they
are making such q fuss about down
stairs said one man TO another.
"Why," answered the other, with a
superior air, "don't you know? Some
of these Congressman went down to
Mobile last summer and ran up great
bills, and now they are making a row
because the Mobiliers are after them to
make them pay their debts"
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-02-06
FOREIGN.
CAb,z, Feb. &.

The steamship Murillo is yet at
Cadiz where she has remained since
her first arrival. The British Consul
has demanded the issuc ola writ Of at
tachment against her. III.
The Captain OF the Mnrillo and All.
other officer, on watch at the time OF
the disaster to the MOI Infect, are held
rs prisoners on a Spanish inan-ot-war,
and pending the investigation the crew
are under guard and not allowed to 60
ashore. The Spanish authorities who
examined the Murillo, declare that she
shows no signs of having been In COLI
sion. 1t is their belief that she 10 in.
nOcent, $780,
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-02-06

The people of Iowa will very gencr-
ally endorse the Joint resolution in
troduccd in Congress by Senator Har-
Ian, for constitutional amendment,
clecting U. S. Senator's by popular
vote.--jState Register.
Has the Register man got TO believe
that anything good can come out of
Nazareth p