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Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-04-02

The Agricultural editor of the
State Rsqisfer, a farmer, and one OF
The leszhiiig and earnest working
members of the Order of Patrons oj
Husbandry in the State, speaks thus
plainly of the corrupt doings Of the
National Grange:
The proceedings of the air-tight
corporation tthe National Grange,
are very slowly leaking out. The
Ru'at World Of March IA, in giving
a summary of the Constitution Of the
State Grange Of Missouri, as amend
ed since the meeting of the National
Grange, has the following paragraph
relative to the provision In their Con
stitution for representation in the
National Grange:
The State shall annually elect as a
delegate to the National Grange, one
Of its members for each fifty thousand
fourth degree members in the State,
aud one additional delegate for each
fraction over thirty thousand; this
arrangement for representation to
take effect from and after the
adoption of the fifth section Of the
third amendment to the Constitution
Of the National Grange.
Can any Patron Of Husbandry tell
US why they are not informed Of the
proceedings OF the National Grange .?
If they really amended the plan of
representation ia the patrIarchal
head Of our Order, why have not the
Representatives relieved the anxiety
Of the membership upon the sub
jcct? There can be but two reasons.
One is cold contempt for the in
teIligence, the rights and the inter
ests Of the Order-a naughty disdain
for the feelings of those who pay the
fees by those who lavishly expend
itteiJ. va ~ 10 "a pntt VI tic oSp'b'N
to perpetuate in power the relentless
leeches who are living luxuriously
upon the magnificent fund yearly
paid in to our National Treasury.
They knew the storm was raising for
representative head, and they dare
not adjourn until something was
done to allay or deceive the members
on the subject. The Ndtionoi Sponge
has evidently attempted to make
this secret proposition to the State
Oranges, keep it from being known
or urged by outsiders, and by the OPP
crations Of tile ring Of thisgredt .fg,tre
hen4 Of our Order, induce third OF
the small State Oranges, who have
not been initiated into tricks that
are vain," to reject the proposition,
and then the patriarclIs, down from
whom come all wisdom, will inform
M that they have proposed t. yield
their power, but the Grangerr
have refused to accept It, This 81
lence-this determined seeresy by ail
The members os the National Grange
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-04-02

b. +. Allen, Of Chicago, having
proposed SO sell his Des Moines resi-
dence and grounds 10 the Presbyte-
rian denomination for a University,
to be called the Allen University,
Judge Cole took the matter in hand,
aud has made arrangements for the
purchase, at $3.50, 600. Mr.. Allen do
mates Sl50,0O0 of the amount, and
endows the Presidents Chair.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-04-02

The u. ). Senate is still laboring
with the currency question. The
pendulum of probability vibrates
somewhat irregularly through an arc
extending from early specie pay
ment to extreme imitation, and seems
most likely to settle finally at a point
of moderate increase. The situation
has not materially changed within
the past week.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-04-02
Knoxville and Abba Is already COM

pleted. Between Abba aud pes
Moines the line is all located, nearly
all the right Of way secured, and
some grading has been done. 1t viii
in the South. Our grain and coal,
and stock and produce would go out,
and iron and raw material for manu-
featuring would come In. The I'm
mense and unused waterpower that
lies at our very doors would be har-
messed to the wheels Of factories and
mills. The money that now goes go
lavishly to build up manufacturing
interests in other cities would be re-
tained here to upbuild Des Moines.
The present is Des Moines' oppor-
tunity. A year hence Saint Louis
wealth may not be so willing to
venture, or may be transferred to
some other enterprise. Handsome
business houses are all we'll in their
place, and the men that have invest
ed their money In them have done
well for Des Moines and for them
selves. They are entitled to credit.
But for the present Des MoiBes has
enough business houses. This Saint
Louis road Is more important to this
city, more important to our capital
lists, than the erection Of any more
dry goods palaces or splendid hotels.
at present. Without it those build
not require the effort to secure the
building Of this road that it did to
secure the completion of the Amcs
line, and yet that is practically pro
vided for. That Is n line OF the NJ
most importance to Des Moines, but
it's fullest benefit To Des MOines call
not be obtained until We have an
outlet south. With the Saint Louis
line completed and the Iowa and
Minnesota Road stretching up
through the State northward, Drs
Moines would gather toll from more
than half the State. In place Of one
acknowledgements would have
the advantage of every trade center
ings do not reach the full measure OF
their value; with it they become
doubly remunerative.
The distance to be bridged by iron
between Des Moines and Saint Louis
| il but Il tritle compared tn the htitH-
her Of miles between the two cities.
The Saint Louis subscription will
complete the road well nigh TO
Knoxville. A large amount OF tax
! il voted between here and that place.
A very moderate subscription from
Des Moines, with the aid that could
be collected along the line, would
finish the work.
1t is not our province to point ont
the manner In which this result
should be brought about. That is
the business of our business mel and
capitalists-those most Interested.
What we now urge Is that something
should be done Immediately
that will show to the people Of Saint
Louis, and of intermediate points,
our interest in the scheme, and our
Willingness to aid it. Whether this
shall be done by public meeting, or
by private canvass Of the city, Wo
leave to Others; but let the matter
be attended to promptly rs Its i'm
portance demands .-Ieegister, 2Shu&.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-04-02
Books and Stationery.

4 LBERT M. BRoB6T. Dealer in School
~ Books, Writing Pspers. Blank Books,
Bibles, Ae. Music Books, Musical inFtrn.
meats, Music for Sunday Schools, Singing
schools, Ike. Organs, Eiolius, Aeooraeons,
Ic Pictures and Frames. Wall aud Window
Paper. Paper Collars. All at Publishcrs' and
MAnufactnrers' Prices. East sics Of Pablic
Square, Knoxville. 4sTn
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-04-02
Notice 20 Ruilders.

yNHE UNDEkSrI is now prep ared
4 to tske cont acts for all kinds OF work
in his line OF business, such
Brick aud stone Laying. plastering
and Cistern and FIae g:uiiding,
All of which l propose t. do with dispatch
and in good morkmanliks manner. war
rant satisfaction.
MATEkIALS Furnished II reaTired; an d a
CREDIT till Christmas will ba given par
ties desire il.
t64blyl Ii. j. BoHifiELD.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-04-02
Furniture.

iouNa would respectfully inform
,fseit'Iens of Marion County that be
,psaed q Cabinet Shop on Robinson
Host OF the fremont House, up stairs,
os iornerly occupied by the Repabti-
where he will have on hand all
furniture, and Cofiinsof all sizes,
wiilseil Low for CasL. (tf.)
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-04-02
Black smithing.

h smICK proposes to do all WORK IN his
Y. line during the winter in To" best
|'sibls manner, and at reducedpriees. Set
|s tire, cash $3.50, on credit 50; horse-
beng, new shoes, per span, cash 81, on
Et, s3 80; setting shoes, per span, cast
|4o, credit, $l60 All iobbing at low rates
Is per cent. cF for cash. shopon Robinsor
(s't, jnst east OF Public square. diV'
aeail. GJ-5pring wagon On hand foI
z. (22tfl
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-04-02
aaln st. Clothing House.

an"Ea, RRCHANT TAILOR, has
ssas.sntiy n hand Full line Of Mems
n. wear, ast,, Gaps and Furnishing
'4' 'ef singer Sewing Msehinss.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-04-02

The McCrary Transportation bill
has passed the House, but the Senate
is slow, as usual, in approaches to ac-
ton upon it.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-04-02
Blacksmithing.

vbEkTs AND JAMES have opened q
o'aeksaiih Shop in the building for
occupied by j. X. Roberts, just west Of
as' Bank building, and are prepared to
'ork In their line 10 the best manner
fir rates. will also build wagons,
sagons and uggies 10 order. orders
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-04-02
Knoxville Marble Works.

DoBINSOs BRoS, Asnufaoturers and
II Dealers in Monuments and Head
Stones, sni Graveyard Work Of every de ;
scripticD. Near north hwess corne. of Public
Square, Knoxville. Iowa. If
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-04-02
CARRIAGES AND WAGONS.

AshAFER 10 carrying on the Carriage
ana wagon business in the same build
mere he Is prepared to do all kinds OF
|ssor1 IN q neat and substa initial manner.
psttons in need ~ wnrss are invited to
asia call at their shop. tu.)
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-04-02
c.. T.. Couwall.

nEALERin n Stoves Tinwars, Shelf and
- Heavy hardware, Reapers, Movers and
Agricultural Implements generally Agen,
for M. w .Warren's Patent Atmosp heric Port
able Soda Fountain. Old Stand, east Side
Square, Knoxville. 1,7ti
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-04-02

The Ottumwa saloons have surren-
dered SO far as to sell nothing
stronger than wine and beer.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-04-02
A. Ungles, pIasterer.

A III KINDS, OF pLASTEhiNG DONE
~ in ih4 ras test ard nesi substantial
man ner, sLd Tue hor,esi nes:ce. Terms
iiberii
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-04-02

Thomas Mast. the Iiarper's Weekty
caricaturist, will lecture in Des
Moines on the 9Th inst.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-04-02
To Builders.

John WEAVER is prepared to take con-
- tracts FIR Piostering, Laying Brick ard
Stone, Building Cisverns, F1ues, etc Salts
faction guaranteed Materials furnished.
Leave orders at residence, East Knoxville,
or at store of Welch i Wel;h. (7-3a
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-04-02
Carpenters and Joiners.

rfILLBR, HOLIDAY a 90. are prspar-
itl ed to do all kinds Of work in there line
ON short notice and on reasonable terms.
GIVE THEM A CALL at their shop
northeast corner of Court House Square
Knorvi lie. & 43 Iyrl
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-04-02
E. z. HAYS.

rToRNEY At LAW, Knoxville, Iowa,
atteod promptly to all business enafas'' afas
30 Lis hands
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-04-02
A. Q. Hays,

TTcRNEY AT Law and Notary Public,
pl,asantville, Iowa. Will also attend
collections, and to Buying and Selling
a Of
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-08-20
Condensed kilograms.

The bark Mermaid, from New London
to New Orleans, was reported sunk, and
the Captain and five of the crew were
drowned.
The Ohio returns continue meagre, Civ
ing no idea of the result.
Washington, Ontario, was more than half
burned up Tuesday.
The postmaster at Reynolds, Indiana,
was arrested in Kansas Wednesday, on a
charge of embeZZlement,
The loss by the food at Austin, Nevada,
will amount 10 100000.
Thirty thousand people attended the
schuetzenfeSt at Baltimore yes epIav.
Joliet, Ill, warmed its hands YESTERDAY
at a 100000 fire.
Andrews & Sanford, New York whole
sale milliners, have failed for a large
amount.
Two dwellings at Deep river, Mich, have
been burned by forest fires and the whole
village is in danger.
1t is reported that Russia consents to ae-
knowledge Spain.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-08-20
THE TURF.
The Saratoga Races.

SARATOGA, Aug. 9.-The attendance at
the races to-day was large, the weather fine
and the track in good condition. The first
race was a match between ". r. Trayers'
Emily Fuller and l.. L. Lorillard'S OpEelia.
both FIVE years, for $1,000 a side, half for
feit-s mile. Ophelia paid forfeit. Emily
Fuller went over the prescribed course.
Second Race-SweepstakeS for two year
old, $1,000 entry, half forfeit; entrance
money added to piece plate worth 500
distance, one mile. Three horses started,
Chesapeake, RhOdamanthus and Vassal.
Chesapeake was favorite in pOSls al long
odds; RhOdamanthus next. Chesapeake
proved 10 be very unruly, and delayed the
start. After AN exciting race, in which
Nassal kept the lead almost to the close,
Chesapeake second, Rhodamanthus came up
with rush and won by length; Vassal
second. Time, 1:46..
Third race-Match for $3.50 a side, dis
tance one mile, DeSmODd's MOlIie Darling
and Gaffney's Botany. The latter was the
fsvoriIe in the pools, and won by two
lengths. Time. l:46!.
Fourth race, one and one eighth of mile
for 500, was won by Fadlsden's Lizzie Lu-
cas-. Time, 1:56.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-08-20

Then commenced another struggle, the
friends of Bailey being anxious for ad-
iournment, and those Of Porter insisting
on another ballot. The vote on adjourn
ment was finally taken by counties and re
suited rs fOllOws-ayes SIS, noes 6l0.
. BAILEY WITHDRAWN.
Col. L. ID. Myers arose, at this exciting
iuncture, aud said that he had proposed
Col. Bailey in the hope that harmony
might be secured through his nomination.
He would now withdraw Col Bailey's name
and would move that, if no other name
was to he brought before the Convention,
Hon. James ID. Porter be declared the
unanimous choice Of the Convention.
PORTER NoMINATEDs
This was the signal for the widest en-
thusiasm among the West TenneSseeans,
during which the motion was put and
adopted without dissenting voice.
MIR. A. y. CardWell, of Weakley, moved
the appointment of a committee 10 wait on
Judge Porter and notify him Of his hOmi-
nation. The chairman appointed Mr..
Cardwell. II. l.. w. Hill and eX-GOy.
Isham G.. Harris as the committee.
While the committee were absent, the
chairman announced that he would take
time to appoint the State Executive Com
mittee.
JUDGE PORTERs ACCEPTANCE.
The committee returned escOrtiag Judge
Porter, who was introduced by ex-GOy.
Isham q. Harris as the next Governor OF
Tennessee, amid tumultous applause.
Judge Porter said: rr -1a -
MIR. President and Gentlemen Of the.
Convention; | am here simply to signify
my acceptance, and, at the same time,
TO thank you for the distinguished honor
which YOU have conferred upon me; for it
is a distinguished honor, coveted from the
time of SCvier, Polk, Cave Johnson, my
distinguished and venerable friend here be
side me, and long line Of distinguished
men. If the people ratify your action,
/ pledge myselfto be true TO the principles
of our party and the platform which YOU
have adopted. wish to say that IN my
bosom there is an utter absence Of undue
exultation over the honorable gentlemen
who have contested with me the honor Of
your preference-gentlamen who have been
my friends and with whom / have been
proud TO act in times past.
In the coming canvass, expect and in
vite the cooperation Of the Democratic
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-08-20
OUR NEXT GOVERNOR.
A Brter sketch of Has. u. Porter. Jr.

A Brief sketch Of Has. ID. Porter, Jr.
When the Democratic Convention which
sat al Baltimore in 1874, sent forth TO the
country the name Of James \. Polk, Of
Tennessee, as their nominee for President,
the skoffers asked '.WhO is James h. Poke"
and the American people shortly
responded in the mufiled thunder
of the ballot box. that Jas. X. Polk
was President Of the United States.
Although the name Of James d. Porter
has been well sounded by the Democracy Of
Tennessee, and his character well weighed
by the ableSt convention that has met for
many wears in Tennessee, vet We still hear
some ask. "WhO Is James ID. Porter?
While it is certain that the people Of Ten
nessee will answer the question in NOvem-
Der that he is Governor of Tennessee, in
the meantime a brief sketch may not be
amiss to show who be is and what he has
been.
James Davis Porter is now forty five
years of age; he was born in Paris, Henry
county, Tennessee, where he has ever since
resided. His father DR.. ThOs. X. Porter,
was an eminent physician, one Of the ear
lieSt settlers in Henry county, and was a
prominent citizen until his death. His
mother was Miss Geraldine Horton, sister
Ol the ldlt Joseph W. llDilOus Oh NdSllhlilt.
James ID. Porter graduated at the
Nashville University in 1916. and was
always noted As a good schOlor, and
prompt and punctual in his classes, and
leader in the debating society. Though a
hard student he was a genial. jovial school
fellow, and an active paTtIcipatOr in all
boyish sports.
He studied law under James I. Dunlap at
Paris. and then graduated ID the law school
n Lebanon. Locating al Paris, be married
The daughter of Mr.. John Dunlap, of that
place, and began the practice of his profess
Sion. He soon gained high standing at
the bar by the practice of those sterling
virtues, Industry and attention 10 business;
and, though lac possessed strong viii and
great perseverance aud determination, yet
his mild manners and his being, under all
circumstances, a gentleman in the highest
sense OF the term, he won friends of all the
bar. and usually won his cases.
In the midst of a successful and popular
practice, he was called out for the BeSisla-
tune in 1859. and was elected TO the House
from the counties of Henry, Carroll, Glib
son and Madison, and he served his con-
stituents with great satisfaction TO them,
and was the author Of the celebrated 'Por-
Ter Resolutions" which were Immediately
adopted by Kentucky end other Southern
States. These were passed by Tennessee
when only three States had seeded.
When Tennessee decided to cast her lot
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-08-20
G4D'S HILL.
CoressIous of "a Dying Desperate.

ST. LOUIS, Aug. i9.-JOhn I. Marvis,
Deputy Sheriff Of Collins county, Texas,
writes letter to the Erelling Dispatch
stating that he killed notorious character
named James 4. Reed, in Lamar, county,
Texas, on the 9th of August. Before dy-
ing Reed stated that he was the leader of
the band that committed the Iowa and Gad's
Hill, Md, train TObberieS, and the St. Gene
We've bank robbery. He also asserted that
he robbed the Hot Springs, Ark, and Aus
tin, Texas, stages, and had committed sew
eral similar robberies in Arizona, Nebraska,
California and Oregon. He would not give
the names Of any Of his associates, but de-
clared positively that neither Arthur McCay
nor the younger of the James brothers had
ANYTHING TO do with these rObberies.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-08-20
HR WOULD RATHER BE RIGHT
THAN GOVERNOR.

In connection with the letter from
Chancellor A. S. Marks, given in our
report at the convention proceedings,
We publish with much pleasure the fol-
lowing dispatch received from him on
Tuesday:
DECHERD, Aug. Is, IS74.-To MeSsrs. T.
B. Murray, r. Coffee, J. w. Newman and
John Bateman Smith, Maxwell House:
Your telegram, in which you say that my
friends insist that | shall come TO Nash
vile to correct a rumOr TO NV prejudice, Is
received. / am no candidate for Governor,
nor, with my notions Of propriety, am
willing TO participate in a political strGg-
gle. / had rather be right than Governor.
trust nv friends will exss1se me.
ALBERT =. MARKS.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-08-20
POLITICAL.
Pennsylvania RAIDS TrOt Out
Harfranft for President.
Grants Aspirations Snubbed by
His Friends.

HARMsBURG,P PA, Aug. 19.-The Repub-
lican State Convention here to-day nomina-
ted f. NJ. Paxson for Judge OF the Su-
preme Couu; A. G. Olmstead for Lieut.
Governor; HaHison Allen Auditor General,
and II. B Beath for Secretary Internal AZ
fairs.
The 14th resolution adopted is as follows:
''ResOlved, That entertaining the fullest
confidence in the high personal integrity,
ability and craftsmanship Of Gov. Jno. Z.
Hartranft, we unhesitatingly present him
TO our Republican. friends throughout the
Union as a candidate for the nomination to
The presidency in -S76.
\ resolution endorsing Gen. Grant in
the event OF his candidacy for third term
was voted down with loud shouts of dis
approval.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-08-20
THE GLORIOUS WORK OF YEsTER-


The spirit Of Jackson, White, Polk,
Grundy, Bell, Foster and Cave John
son, invoked with prayerful elOquence
by Hon. Gus. Henry, on assuming the
chair, has indeed hovered over the pro-
ceedings of this Convention. No body
of such substantial material ever be-
fore assembled in this State 1t not
only embodied very large portion of
the brain of Tennessee, as Chancellor
Van Dyke happily expressed it, but
also reflected the fearless honesty and
earnestness of our sturdy yeomanry.
The able addresses of Messrs. Henry,
Bate, House and others made the duty
of the hour luminously plain, clearing
away all the fogs that have hitherto
clouded the path to success. Harmony
is a weak word to convey the hearty
esprit de corps that prevailed through
out. The spirit was here which has
won for Tennessee the noble soubriquet
of the Old Volunteer State-the fear
less manhood, ready for duty and if
need be sacrifice, that wrested the
wilderness from the savage, repelled
the British invader from New Orleans,
smote the Span;ard in Florida, the
Aztec in the halls of MOntezuma, and
has been proven on an hundred battle
fields. 1t is the spirit of victory, the
sure prestige of November. 1t uni
ies the State, marshaling the strength
Of the counties in solid array.
The platform is so plaln; forcible,
and timely that, holding it in view, the
Convention could hardly have made a
mistake IN selecting the standard bear
er who must defend it through the
canvass and bear it aloft to triumphant
victory in November. Our nominee,
James D. Porter, Jr., is a man OF
whom all Tennessee may be proud.
With rare culture, spotless integrity,
and affable manners, he combines
strong sense, firmness of purpose, and
the pushing energy of mature;manhoOd.
In every position where duty found
him, he has acquitted himself with dis
tinction. Well yersed in public affairs,
and with an experience running back
before the war, he possesses the cour-
age of his convictions.
The burden of the State canvass is
indicated in the fourth resolution of
the platform, while the ghost of repudi-
alton is exercised Economy before in
solvency is the keynote. Rigid re-
trenchment in all departments, the
strict accountability of revenue officers,
and legal reforms to insure speedy and
exact justice, are tie measures to
which we stand pledged, and which the
people will expect at our hands.
In view of the platform on which
Gov. Brown was elected, and the plain
manner that he foreshadowed in his
campaign speeches throughout the
State the policy be has since pursued,
the complimentary resolution rendered
him is no more than sheer justice. 1t
Will encourage future officers in the
discharge of duty amid flying rumors
of political enemies and the silence of
timid friends.