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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-12-20
OFFICIAL NOTICES.


SALEOFQUARTEKnl STORES.
OFFICE OF CHIEF QuARrKRMAsrRR
Departures Of the Gulf ,
New Orleans, La, December l. 1879. }
FTNHERE WILL BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION.
L on FRIDAY, January 16. 1874 at the govern,
ment storehouse, Nos 1874 to 1872 Magazine street
in this city
A LOT OF CONDEMNED CLOTHING AND QUAR-.
TERMASTER'S STORES
Sale to commence at ii A. NJ.
Terms-Gash in United States currency.
Information as to kind and quantity of articles
for sale will be furnished at this office.
HENhl e. HODGES,
del6 st Chief Quartermaster.
THE LAST CHANCE.
OFFICE STATE TAX COLLECTOR, FOURTH DISTRICT,
New Orleans, DE- mber 10, 1878 !
A THREE O'CLOCK IN THE AFTERNOON ON
"A SATURDAY Next, the twentieth instant. the
State tax rolls for the 1872, payable in 1873,
will be closed and all taxpayers delinquent at that
time will have the twenty five per cent penalty
and other costs and charges exacted by law added
to their tax bills.
del92 t j. W. FAIRFAX Collector
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-02-27
HOUSE.
WASHINGTON. Feb 9f,

w <eiui-Nol'Nt = w ~.
The pressure to the House galleries
does not seem so great this a. m , as it
was yesterday. No ladies are inside
the Hall.
tits understood that Batter, of Mass.
will defend Cakes Ames.
VOORHEES, will defend Brooks.
After reading the journal, Poland
said, SO far as the committee were con-
cerned, it had no wish to hurry up the
debate but he was willing to let ii run
for the rest of the session, if desired.
Ritchie suggested a substitute for
the pending resolution censuring all
the members who purchased Credit
Mobilier stock.
Voorhees, then proceeded to argue
against the expulsion of Brooks.
voorhees, was followed by Steven
son sustaining the report of the Poland
committee.
Whitcomb advocated the expulsion
of all the implicated members.
Niblack spoke in favor of the re.
port.
1t is understood that Poland will
close the debate tonight. The vote
will not be taken until tomorrow.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-02-27
NEW York.
NEW York, Feb. %.

NEW York, Feb. 26.
A South Carolina dispatch says that
memorial which has been forwarded
to the U. S. Senate, protesting against
Senator Patterson being allowed his
seat,sis extensively signed by members
of the Legislature. It charges bribery
in three instances.
At Raleigh yesterday, while the Ku-
Klux amnesty bill was being debated
in the Legislature, Republican MEM
Der caused sensation by relating
fresh details ofthe brutal murder Of
Senator John W. Stephens, in 1870, as
obtained by him from the testimony
Of one of the murderers. These dis
closures had a bad effect on the pas
sage Of the bill.
Near Greenport, L. l., the schooner
Surf went to pieces on the 2lst, and all
on board were drowned. Four bodies
were recovered.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-02-27
House Plants In Winter

Mr.. James Wick, whose large exper-
fence as a Florist makes him an uuex-
ccptionable authority on the subject.
gives the following suggestions with
regard to the management of house
plants in winter:
Few plants can endure the hish tenn.
pcratnre and dry atmosphere OF most
of our living rooms. The temperature
should not be allowed to 90 above
sixty-iive in the daytime, and not
above forty i'll the night. much air
and light as possible should be given.
while the leaves should be sprinkled
every morning. A spare room, or par
Tor, or extra bedroom is better for
plants than a living room. A bay win
dow, connected with warm room,
especially il facing south or east, makes
an excellent place for keeping plants
in winter. 1t should have glass doors
on the inside, which can be closed q
part of the time, especially when
sweeping and busting. The main thing
in keeping house plants in health is to
secure an even temperature, moist at
mostphere, and freedom from dust
Sprinkle the leaves occasionally, and
when they need water use it freely
If the green fly or aphis appears wash
with soap-suds frequently, and occa-
sionally with little tobacco water, or
q decoction of quassia chips. If the
red spider comes it shows the plants
are in too dry an atmosuhere. Burn a
little sulphur under the plants, the
fumes of which will kill the spider, and
afterward keep the stems and leaves
well moistened. Occasionally, but not
often, worms appear in the pots
This can be avoided in a measure by
careful potting. A little weak lime
water is sometime OF benefit in such
cases, also five drops of liquid ammo
MIA to gallon of water, though, per-
haps, the better way is to repot, remov-
ing the earth carefully, SO as not to
iniure the growth of tho nlant
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-02-27
HOUSE.
WASHINGTON, Feb. rs.

WASHINGTON, Feb. Is.
This being Judgment day, the gal
leries of the House are crowded, every
seat is filled and all standing room is
occupied The corridors, cloak room,
and all space in the rear of members
seats was jammed with people. There
never was before such crowd of curl
Gus sightseers in the Capital. 1t was
more than half past eleven o'clock be-
fore the reading of the journal and
other preliminary business was dispos-
ed of, meantime the crowd became
denser and the scene noisier. The la
dies had been admitted into the body
OF the Hall, and stood grouped up at
the mouths of all the aisles and press
ed around at the back of the circle.
Many of them had gained prominence
by gaining possession of chairs of the
members. They did not seem abashed
or conscious of being out of place, but
on the contrary they wore an air of
anxious and determined persistence
and eagerness in pursuit Of their OBJ
ject.
Haldeman was apparently impress
ed with the incongruity of the sur
roundings and made motion that the
floor be cleared of all but members,
but the Speaker informed him that the
doors had been opened by unanimous
consent and that it was too late
to object now. Haldeman subsidized,
and his rebuff was hailed with laugh
ter.
AT IL As o'clock, the Speaker an
nounced that the special order was the
report of the Credit Mobilier Commit
tee.
Butler vafnly attempted to have House
go into the Committee of the Whole
on the Legislative appropriation bill.
The clerk read resolution for the
expulsion of Amcs and Brooks.
Butler offered substitute reciting
that q select committe had reported
the testimony showing criminal action
in one or more members, and the evil
dence shows similar acts by other per-
sons not members; that their acts are
within the jurisdiction of the District
and Supreme Courts; that punish
ment for all offences against the law
should be after trial. by jury. There
fore the Clerk of the House be ordered
to cause a copy of the testimony SO
taken TO be forwarded to the District
Attorney for said district with the re-
commentator of this House that the
same and Other testimony which be
may deem material he shall cause to
be presented to the grand jury for said
district at the next session thereof.
Poland declined to yield to have q
substitute offered but opened the case
for the prosecution in a speech reciting
the facts and justifying the report Of
the Committee. No decision has yet
been reached.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-02-27
Brigham f0uns's Organ SnOrting DE.
ftnnce-A Dangerous Feeling Aroused
iM the Breasts of the SAfnfS

Brigham Young's organ, the -News.
in an article entitled "The New Cru
sade," dcnounces Claggct In unmcas-
ured terms for filling the Presidential
and Congressional cars with barefaced
and unmeasured lies. 1t thinks Gen.
Grant would, otherwise, act temper
ately and justly, but that he is likely,
under advice of what it calls intriguers.
to do some act that will cover his re-
cord with ineilaceabla disgrace, and
bring on a conflict between himself
and the United States Supreme Court.
1t charges Negley, Claggctt and Mer-
rift with telling the President lie after
lie of gigantic proportions and let
blackness. AS to Claggetts character
ization OF the children OF Mormons ms
"bastards," il threatens TO meet him
full in the face at d time he would beg
to be excused from it.
The whole tone of the article is well
calculated to excite the worst clements
in the Mormon masses. The abuse
of all who have taken sides against the
Church and the priesthood is as vile
as possible. II finally welcomes tlle
troops to fill Mormon Golfers.
The feeling is very strong among
the Mormons against the proposed
legislation. The Gentiles gladly wei
come anything TO be relieved from
Brigham Young's despotisn and that
OF his priesthood. The latter pray for
q final solution Of the question, as the
time is ripe.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-02-27
SENATE,
WASHINGTnN. He

W NsrITNVbVN, i UU' -Us
In the Senate the Louisiana question
was debated by Carpenter, Morton
and Trumbull. Trumbull and Car
penter agree that the Kellogg govern
ment maintains itself only by Federal
support. Morton denied it. Carpen-
ter condemned Judge Durell's action
as usurpation, but thought the Presi-
dent could not have done Otherwise
Trumhull arraigned the President for
supporting by force an order which is
admitted to have been void.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-02-27
OHIO.
CINCINNATI, Fo

SlNClNNATl, rcO. 70.
Six weeks ago Conrad Rechel, a
German tailor of Cincinnati, went to
Covington TO collect. money and has
not been since seen Or heard from
To-day, his wife walked to the town
Of Riverside, southwest Of this city,
and by pair of whiskers identified a
body found there as that Of her miss
ing husband. The head was cut of,
the face gashed and the scalp raised
as ii the ii had been subject for dis
section. Verdict of the inquest was
not yet rendered.
A Dayton dispatch TO the Gazette
reports to-day, the death of J. B. Nc
Cormick, aged SD, member of tho
Reaper manufacturing firm. He re-
sided formerly in Chicago, then in ST.
Louis.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-02-27
SENATE.

In the Senate, the House amendment
to the Geneva award bill was non. con
CURED in.
The committee ON transportation
routes, was directed to inquire into
the propriety of building railroad
from the Sea Board to the Mississippi
or Missouri rivers.
The bill passed extending the time
for the completing Of the ST. Paul
u Pacific II. r.
Ten thousand dollars were appro-
priated for the Pomeroy Investigation.
The House bill to carry into effect
the fishery clauses of the Treaty of
Washington. passed.
The bill passed for the relief of Gus.
tom house officers at Chicago.
The Utah bill passed.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-02-27

ST. LOUIS. Feb. 26.
FLOUR-Unchanged.
WHEAT--Morc doing No. 2 spring
90; do soft l.33@34.
CORN--Unchanged a$ Biz OH track.
OATS-Unchanged 26h on track.
RYE-Dull very little doing.
BARLEY-Nothing doing.
WHISKY--Lower at $50.
PORK-Firm l3.75@l4.
LARD--Stcady ~,
HOGS--Unchanged 4.25@4.S0
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-02-27

CHICAGO, Feb. 26.
WHEAT-Steady at l.l9x@M for
cash or March; 1.22@1.221S for April.
CORN-Steady, moderate demand,
3l@15 for cash or March 323S for Ap.
OATS Easier at 25a for cash.
RYE-Firmer, car lots selling 63k.
BARLEY-Irregular and quiet at
7O@7l.
PORK-Lower, closing steady at
13121a@2O for March.
=.LARD-Firm and active at $4,000
per cwt. for March.
DRESSED HOGS--Firmer, mixed
5.63; for choice light 5.70@5.75.
WHISKY-Lower selling at 86116..
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-02-27
MARYLAND.
BALrIMoRE. Feb. a6

BALTIMORE. Feb. 26.
Sherwood s. Co.'S establishment. cor
ner of Baltimore and Gay streets, was
burned this forenoon. Sherwood 81
Co, printed several wecklies, includ-
ing the Baltimore Saturday Night, and
the Methodist Protestant, Underwater,
NC. The adjoining buildings were
considerably damaged, Loss not as
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-02-27
LONDON, Feb. 20.

LONDON, FCD. 70.
1t is rumored that General Subaldo,
Carlist leader, is marching on Madrid
with four battalliOns of troops.
Foreign men-of-war arc cruising off
the Spanish coast to protect the sub
jects of their respective governments.
Italy, Austria, and q majority Of the
European powers maintain semi-ofii-
cial relations with Spain pending for
nation Of regular government. Rus
STA is not disposed to recognize IN any
manner the present government.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-02-27

Two Of the employees OF San Fran
cisco hotel have had falling out, all
about woman, and things have been
placed on a war footing in the kitch."
The pastry cook rolls out pic crust
with policeman's club: the first meat
cook surs his sonp with navy re-
v0lyer; tho vegetable cook slices up
cabbage with bowc-knifc; and the
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-02-27
chicago Live stock Market.

CHICAGO FED. 70.
HOGS-Receipts this morning esti-
mated at to $4,000 market active and
higher, extreme range 4.50@5.20; the
out eide, for a lot fancy Neposet's.
CATTLE-Steady and unchanged
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-02-27
THE CASE OF MIR, COLFAx.


The New York Star, a strong DEM
ocratic paper, and bitter enemy of
Vice President Colfax, contains the
following, which is certainly of the
highest importance, tending, as ii does,
to vindicate Mr.. Colfax completely:
In spite of tho terrible weight of CIV.
idence against Mr.. Colfax, we believe
that every fair-minded man would be
glad to see some honorable way by
which the Vice President could extri-
cate himself from his embarrassment
His story about the 81, 600 bill was very
fishy, but Yesterday reporter was
sent to interview the Nesbitt family
about the affair. He found one Of Mr..
Nesbitt's sons, and casually remarked
that Mr.. Nesbitt's name was some
what prominently brought out i'm the
newspapers" and received this reply,
which contains somewhat important
bit Of testimony in favor of Mr.. Col
fax: eyes, indeed, and achat Mr.. Col
fac says is true, for mothe, says she re-
members my fathers telling her at the
time that he had sent that money on to
him" On mentioning this to ex-Re-
cOrder Smith, that excellent criminal
lawyer remarked that it was most
important piece OF evidence, and add
ed that once, when he was running for
a public Office, Mr.. Ncsbitt, with whom
he had at that time mere bowling ac-
quaintance, had sent him a check for
500 in the same manner. Mr.. Mes
bitt was warm personal admirer of
Mr.. COlfax.
It was expected to have been able to
add the testimony of Mrs. Nesbitt, but
it could not be procured in time for
this issue. The evidence of the son,
is undcniably important. If
Mrs. Nesbitt should confirm this state
ment, it will be seen that gross injus-
ticc has been done to one part of Mr..
Colfax's defense.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-02-27

The Eanbury .Netrs don't like the
patent Office reports. The characters
are all overdrawn and there isn't pois-
oning and shooting enough in the plot
to keep the reader interested.
The places that now "kn0w them
will shortly know them no more for
ever When Congressman have to
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-02-27
CINclNNATI, Feb. 26.

The Chronicle dispatch states that
the National house livery stable con-
tanning nine horses, at Bloomington,
Ind, was destroyed by fire last night.
Loss estimated at sixteen thousand
dollars,
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-02-27

Philadelphia is coming down Oh the
gambling fraternity. On Monday OF
last week, five knights of the green
baize were condemned to the pcnitcn-
tiary, four for two and a half years
and one for one year; and the court
announced its determination, in the
future, to he that no mercy would be
shown to that class of offenders.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-02-27

New YORK, Feb. rs.
FLOUR-Dull.
WHEAT-Dull and nominal at Les
@l.66 one car load, Milwaukee sold at
1856
CORN--Dull at 65Is.
OATS-Dull at 52@55.
WHISKY-92.
PORK-Firm at $500 p Dbl.
LARD-at S3s@h.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-02-27
VIENNA. Feb. 26

VIENNA, FeU' ]V'
A socialist instruction is reported
among the peasants in Russian PROV
inces Of Voihynia and Codolia. The
insurgents are said to DO numbering
their opponents and plundcring and
burning property. A force Of Russian
troops sent to suppress the insurrcc-
ton were defeated.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-02-27
..------------------
THE GAP

That gap from Abba TO Moulton. on
the Iowa Central Road, is the dcsidera.
tun that Company is after. 1t how.
ever proved to be the stumbling block
in the way of leasing tire road to the
81. Louis, Kansas City & Northern
railroad. The bonds Of the Central
were issued upon the road as an en-
tircty which involves the necessity of
filling the gap. The st. l.. X. c. & N.
Company can't see it to their interest
to build from thirty to forty miles OF
road Ito directly compete with their
limo OF road to thiss city. The dilema
of the Central aud the Interests OF the
st. Louis road render it a forgonc con.
clusion that the leasing eau never be
perfected, at least from point below
Oskaloosa or Eddyvillc. The build.
of the Cedar Rapids II st. Louis road
from this city to Cedar Rapids, this
season, will give the 81. l.. il. c. Il n.
road just MS good il not a better limo to
st. Paul than the other. Such line
will have the advantage OF n direct
connection with Dubuque and the lead
miles of Galena, by the Dubuque
Southwestern, SO that under the cir.
cumstances this route will be preferred.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-02-27
FoREic N.

BEAcnBuRG, CAM, Feb. 26.
Mrs. Th@shcr and five children
were burned to death in their house
last evening. Cause of fire unknown.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-02-27
| Look Out for Counterfeit Fifty Cent
Currency.

tFrom the New York Times.l
An exceedingly well.cxecuted and
dangerous counterfeit of the fifty cent
piece OF the new issue was discovered
a day or so ago. The difference be-
tween the genuine and counterfeit is
easily perceptiblc TO close observer,
though casual glance would not de-
tect the discrepancies.
In the original the hair OH the crown
Of the head of the medallion on the
left hand side is very fine and perfect
ly oval, whilst in the spurious it is
dark. In the genuine the red seal used
OH the face of the note nearly covers
the lower left hand corner Of the let
ter 4 in the word fifty, and is of Il
deep color, whilst in the bogus ii Is i
pale pink and covers tho entire letter.
The engraving Of the whole piece in
the counterfeit has a heavy, greasy
look, and the paper, besides not hay.
ing the colorcd fibre SO noticeable as
in the genuine, is SO thin and inferior
that the printing on its face is easily
distinguishable on its back An i'm
portant feature in the spurious notsis
that il is both narrower and shorter
than the genuine. Judging from the
number OF these countcrieits brought
TO the Office Of the Sub-Ireasury with
in the last few days regularly organ
lied band must be engaged in the cir
culation Of these noies in our city, and
all would do well to note the diiIer-
ence noted above in order TO prevent
being swindlcd by these slarpers.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-02-27

The report Of the Poland Committee
recommends the expulsion Of Ames
and Brooks. The report is very
lengthy and would occupy about one
page of onrweekly. The report is en-
dorsed by the entire Committee, both
of Republicans aud Democrats.
Democratic journals have been al
ready adimadverting upon the report
claiming that the expulsion of a Re
publican and Democrat is for a pur-
pose and intended to evenly divide the
odium. The committee plainly show
by their report to the contrary, aud
some of the ablest Democrats in Con-
gress on that Committee unite in max.
ing the report. Fernandy Wood
ought to be instigated to mako big
noise and show Of Five Points piety
by introducing resolution for the i'm.
peachment OF a half dozen prominent
Republicans.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-02-27

Last nights dispatches have the fol-

Last nights dispatches have the i0l-
lowing:
In the Pomeroy case to-day, Mr..
Pomeroy submitted a statement deny
ing all the charges of bribery and al
leging that the money given to York,
was entrusted to him for j. A. Page, in
starting National Bank at Independ-
ence. Mr.. Page was examined in re.
lation.to this matter and corroboratcd
the statements of Mr.. Pomcroy.
Mr.. York was recalled, and stated
emphatically that he had never had
any conversation of any sort, with
either Page or Pomcroy, in relation to
the bank business, The case was then
closed and the committee adjourned.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-02-27

AT the present time not a single box
OF TN is manufactured in the United
states, although ii is claimed that there
are large deposits ofthis valuable met
nj In New liampshire. Missouri; IN
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-02-27

1T is matter of moment to see what
the crowned heads of Europe will do
about recognizing the Republic of
Spain. A few years ago they would
not have hesitated to have opposed it
with armed force, but now they are
significantly cautious about their ac-
tons. This shows the progress in Eu-
rope of republican ideas.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-02-27

a Tennessee paper speaks Of tic
singular phenomenon of snow falling
while the sun was shining, in Union
county, recently This is indeed sin
gular, and a committee OF invcstiga-
ton should be held at once.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-02-27

Yesterday was one Of the remarka-
Bile days in the Lower House OF Con-
gress. Both the galleries and the floor
OF the House were crow ded with ladies
and gentlemen as spectators of the
unusual scene. Judge Poland, chair
man of the Mobilier committee, OPEN
ed the debate in favor of his report
for the expulsion Of Ames and Brooks.
After him came the defense rs prepar-
ed by Mr.. Alncs and which was read
by the Clerk. After them followed
Farnsworth of Illinois, against the re-
port, replied to by Merrick, Demo-
cratic member of Judge Poland's COM
mittee. To-day the discussion is still
continued.
AT this distance from the scene of
action We can give no opinion of our
own as to the result, but correspond
ents and newspapers generally, in so
far as they express an opinion, incline
to the view that the report of the
committee will not be adopted.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-02-27

The great Jumel win case, involving
worth $5,O0G,DO0, has been
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-02-27

On Monday evening the House car.
ried the bill to increase the salaries of
certain officers by vote Of 81 to Co.
The bill gives the President $4,000 !:
the Vice President, Justices OF the Su-
prcme Court and Heads of Depart
mcnts $4,000 each, and the Chief JUS
tice $l0,5O0; the Assistant Secretaries
of the Interior and Treasury, $500
each: and members Of Congress ST.
500 each. We have always said that
we believe many Of these officers and
also many others onght to be better
paid, and at the same time we have
said that however this might be, VIC
did not think this was the time to do
so. We are the more clearly convinced
that this is not the time the more we
reflect upon the matter, and we are in
clined to think that good many of
those who voted for the bill will find
ere long that they have got their foot
in it. The bill has yet to pass the Sen.
ate, in which body We do not believe
it will he reached, and if so, we be-
lieve that it will fail.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-02-27

a newspaper is published in the
South African diamond district at the
low price of $50 a year.