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Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-01-14
The Business outlook for s75.

From the New York Evening Mail.
McKillop 4 Sprague's Commercial
Agency Interviewing the past year and
f0recasting the future, feels warranted
in anticipating q general improvement
In business for 1875. No doubt some
of our readers may suggest that such a
prophecy requires small inspiration,
since things mercantile have been so
dropping for q year that improvement
cannot well be deferred much longer.
But: If we compare the December of
1874 with the same month of 1878, we
shall. have little difficulty in believing
that the tide has turned, and the march
of upward progress once more set in.
In point Of fact, there have been no
more mercantile failures this year than
were gazetted the year before, and il
1884 lss SysSSsFalssFPas Siissss' ana nancial dis
tresses really belonging to ii, tho pre-
sent year would have the better record
of the two as regards failures among
business mea.
Moreover, reasonable ground for
hopeful prediction is furnished by the
fact that, during the past twelvemonth,
our people, including the mercantile
and trading class, have been schooled
in economy. Indebtedness has been
largely diminished, values have been
reduced, and probably $500, ZOO, 600
will fairly represent the sum that has
been economical during 1874. Then
the crops have been good, the rural
districts are in sound condition, and
both in town and country much of the
decentralization foisted upon us by the
war has been sloughed of. Business
men are less speculative in their habits
and ventures, and, like children who
have been burned they have now .
wholesome dread of the fire. Hence,
we may calculate upon somewhat
general return to the good old methods
Of doing business and consequent re-
establishment of old-fashioned conf
dence between all classes of the COM
munity.
It would seem, therefore, that,
among the greetings and compliments
of the season, we may include with
our "Happy New Year" wishings q
we'll founded hope of a greatly i'm
proved business outlook for 1876.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-01-14
.ns the Indictment weather. An offered were

sold. o"oieu were
HOGs-The market was in a more satiafactorx
condlti0n Ior sellers and quite liberal businecs
was transacted. II had generally been Conceded
that the hrst week In january would witness 4
reaction IN the trade. and their anticinations nave
been July realized. 1T was predicted that farmers
and growers would send forward their hurs after
the holidays, and with more liberal receints and
packers would again resume operations. flow far
the predictions have been verified is readily seen
ny the increase In the receipts this week. the arr-
vais being l52, 440, against IS, 322 last week In
pont Of Quality there was considerable improve
menu, especially during the early part OF the
wen; we ouk OF the arrivals consisting OF good
snyutM neavy hogs Packers were In attendance
s sarE tMpnhay morning and during each succeeding
Day OF the week, and they bought freely. and AZ
steady UNIFORM prices. Shippers were also nres
ent III goodiy numbers, and being enconrarefi i,y
favorable Eastern advtces they bonrht freeiv -
Toward the close of the week there were iniiico.
tons OF weakness In the marked for madinn,
weight OF from go to $50 lbs averages ana for smci
outside prices were not maintained shrink aoe ii
about lOc per 100 Tbs being sustained. Nav $oyT
Shippers refusing to buy except at cOfceesions =
sales were made at $6CI740 for poor to extra: ran
orally at 50 75@725 To-day the market WINS Eir
~ actlve, and steady feeling prevailed The r..
ceipts were light all the trains being behind time
PACKERS and shippers were buying, and sales were
prices. ' ''''
sHEEP-Thc market has been fairly active. Int
prices were weak and easy. CLOSING Ct eS05. Is
for common TO choice, and Cd rs for extre-CN1caco
Inter- Ocean, Jan. llk, -
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-01-14

The Mayor of New York city rep.
resents Ito bonded debt tQb be Sal, 803,-
600, aud its floating debt to be about
sc, O0o, 900, making total indebted
ness about sl62, 100000. The Mayor
estimates the expense for the current
year st CSC, 956,472. And yet, with
such frightfnl example of extrava-
gsnce in the administration Of NUM-
c;pal affairs in the Gibraltar of the de-
mocracy, the leaders OF that party
have the earontery TO ask the people
of the country to put them in power
at the national capital 90 measure oi
economy. II that is not clear case Of
"devil reproving sin" 1t would be hard
70 find one in this sublunary vale OF
tears.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-01-14
Chicago Market.
CHICAGO, Jan. IL.

CHICAGO, Jan. IL.
BY telegraph
Wheat-Fairly active and firm at
8Sl1ac cash $3.50 bid Feb.
Corn-Dull and 1rmer at 66c cash;
661c Feb.
Oats--Quiet at 52hc cash..
Rye-Steady.
Barley-Unchanged.
PoIk-Fairly active but lower st
SIS 65@7O cash SIS IS Feb.
Lard-Rules active. but lower at
$l3 80 cash /; 13 As bid Feb.
Whiskey-Qaiet at 94kc.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-01-14
New York Market.

New York, Jan. IL.
By Telegraph
Wheat-Dull and easy. No. 2 Chi.
cago 81 O0@1 IL; do. Milwaukee L..
12@l IA; winter red western 20 to
l Is.
Corn-Is shade firmer; new mix.
ed western 87@89c; do yellow :89kc.
Oats-Quiet and steady; western
mixed 67@7Oc.
Pork-Quiet at $50 so cash.
Lard-Quiet at 144c.
Whiskey-97%c,
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-01-14
st. Louis Market.

ST. Louis, Jan. II.
BY telegraph
Wheat-Lower: No. 2 Fall 81 OK
81 O8k; No. 2 Spring SO to 8911fc.
Corn-Steady at 651a @67 70 cash.
Oats-Steady at 571fc.
Rye Firm and higher at 81 O0@l,-
02k cash.
Pork-Nominally lower at $40 90.
Lard-Weak an nominal at 1926.
Whiskey-94c.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-01-14

The Judiciary Committee of the
House having reported adversely to
changing the place Of holding the
Federal court from Keokuk, it proba-
bly, settles that question for this seq
sion.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-01-14

Major Merrill, of the United States
Army, Democrat in politics, who has
been at Shreveport, Louisiana, reports
that the reign of terror brought about
by White Leagucrs is simply indies.
cribable. lie says that men legally
elected to Office have not assumed the
positions for fear of their lives, and
that the negroes are in the most abject
fear. 1t will be recollected that we
published the threats of the Shreve.
port Times, the leading Democrstic
paper of Northwestern Louisiana, in
which it said that if certain officers
were declared elected they should be
killed. Yet with all this, Democracy
bowls because the President at last as
sumes to enforce order and preserve
life there.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-01-14
The st. Louis Democrat, speaking of
General Sheridan's Louisiana policy,
pertinently sAys:

General Sheridan's Louisiana policy,
pertineutly says:
assassination and massacre have
become recognized democratic modes
of discussion. In return 1t may be
needful to haye . few hum-drum
courts.martial. If men insist upon
defying law, let them take the c0nse-
quences. No one will suppose that
this ugly situation 10 welcome to the
President OF the Republican party.
But it is high time to make it thor
oughly understood that the laws of
the United States cannot be trampled
under foot with impunity. Let that
be settled, and then IL will be In order
to punish those who have abused their
power, or robbed the people under the
color Of law. Sheridan begins at the
right end. The first thing to be done
is to shoot people who insist upon
government by assassination. Then
We can see what sort of government
by law il adapted to the situation"
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-01-14

Wisconsin having been divided into
two Dioceses, the northern district
last week, at lite convention, elected
DIR. Leighton Coleman, of Toledo, co.
Bishop. The Diocese is called the Fon
du Lac Diocese.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-01-14

The trial between Tilton aud Beech
or is in actual progress, and probably
after two or three weeks battle Of the
mighties, legal talent in the land, we
shall have the issue.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-01-14

Hannibal Hamlin, Of Maine, and
Fac. Chandler, of Michigan, have been
renominated in Republican caucuses
for U. S. Senators, and will of course
be re reelected.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-01-14

"a cabinet meeting was held yesterday when
the several heads Of the departments Of this great
Republic expressed themselves as well satisfied
With the drunken comrade of drunken President
they sent to over-awe and intimdate the people OF
Louisiana.
The above is from an editorial of the
Iowa State Leader, late State organ Of
the Anti.Monopoly party and now the
organ of the resurrected Democracy.
If refers to the action of the President
and his Cabinet in regard to the con-
duct of Gen. Phil. Sheridan at New
Orleans. The drunken comrade of O
drunken President 10 q very gentle
manly appellation to apply to Presi.
dent Grant and LieutenaDt.Ge General
Sheridan. Does it not sound very
much like the abusive terms applied to
Abraham Lincoln and our officers and
soldiers by these came parties in time
Of rebellion? lie it not tho same old
spirit that the Democratic party NORTH
exhibited when our flag was lowered
on Fort Sumpter and the disaster O.
Bull Run befel the nation? ;
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-01-14
Chicago Live Stock.
CncAao, Jan. IL.

CHICAGO, jan. II.
BY telegraph
Hogs-Reccipts $1,000 head. Good
grades are quoted firm-other grades
rule dull and 10 to loo lower. Good
to choice heavy lots are quoted at g..
O0@7 40; inferior to common t8@6 40;
choice light So 5000
Cattle Receipts 5000 head. Cattle
are In fair demand ct nominally nm.
changed prices.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-01-14
MASSACHUSETTS.

BosToN, Jan IL Bartlett & Cuttings
paper mills. at Dalton, burned last night.
Loss 100000; insurance 500 900. Fifty
persons are thrown out of employment.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-01-14

Old Bill Allen, of Ohio, who in the
times Of rebellion uttered the most
disloyal sentiments and sank into OBJ.
security in consequence Of his failing to
stand by the country in the hour of it's
peril, has taken occasion to address the
Democratic Legislature of Ohio by
special message, in which he asks that
body to enter its protest against the at,
tempt of President Grant to protect
the lives Of innocent citizens of a
sovereign State, where murder and
revolution has run riot until thousands
have been slain and where still
greater slaughter was imminent. Old
Bill is one Of the prominent Demo-
cratic candidates for President, and he
has put in this lick for rebel support.
His record during the war is certainly
very satisfactory to the South.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-01-14

The Comptroller of the currency
has called upon all the national banks
of tho United States for statement
of their condition at the close of 1874.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-01-14

A widow being cautioned by her
minister about flirting, said that she
knew II was wrong for maidens to
go hnt the Bible was her authority.
nilS, "a W&e Hlfl:
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-01-14
Milwaukee Market.

MILWAUKEE, Jan. IL.
Wheat-Quiet at $3.50 cath; $3.50
bid Feb, and S956c bid March.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-01-14

Dick Parsons, of the Cleveland (O.)
Congressional district yesterday, ad.
mitted he got $4,000 as an attorney e
fee in helping through the Pacific Mail
subsidy. At the time of tho passage
of the subsidy Parsons was not menu
Der of Congress. He refuses to state,
however, what knowledge he obtained
as said attorney. 1t always was q
mystery to US how the Republicans
ever could have elected Dick to Con-
gress. Such an act was q shame upon
them, and they wiped II out when no
other course was left them, by defeat.
ing him last fall by $500 in district
that was usually Republican by 1000.
Henry B. Payne, his successful op-
ponent, is an old.time Democrat, but
a man of good ability, and q much bet.
ter man than Dick can be, though his
politics is tough. From what We
know of Payne, however, we rather
think he will be conservative.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-01-14

them away from the organization of
the Legislature--next this Democracy
concocts plan, though In q minority
to scizc upon tho Organization of the
House and they fix under tho lappels
of their coat, the star which they are
to display at the proper moment when
they should be appointed sergeants
at Arms or police to enforce the fraud
and revolution Of their White League
co.werkers. Finally when all had
been arranged they commenced their
programme, and intermingled with
the hourishing of pistols and bowie
knives, they by force, fraud, without
the semblance Of law organized the
House and appointed their officers, the
Republicans having at the same time
. majority OF the House. This done
the stars glisten from beneath the
turued back lappcls Of newly made
officers and they attempt TO preserve
order, eprlnging from revolution.
The presiding officer finds IT difficult
to restrain Republican members from
leaving the Hall where they were per-
United NO voice, therefore they call
for Uncle Sans troops to help them
confirm their rascality. Upon the call
Of Governor Kellogg, General Emory
who was in command nips in the bud
this accursed and monstrous fraud and
revolution Of the White Lcaguers, and
the legislature organizes peacesbly and
according 10 the strict forms Of law.
What now: Do Democrats dcnouncc
the murders, the frauds, the kidnsp-
ping, the high-handed revolution of
their allies the White, League Ku-
Klux7 Oh no-not q word of this,
but Democracy South flash the mes
sage ON the wires to Democracy North
that the usurper has invaded the
rights ola sovereign State and at once
Thurman, Bayard, the rebel General
Gordon rise in their seats in the Sem
ate and announce that grave act of
high.handed oppression has been per.
petrated and the country is electrified
with their panegyrics on the sanctity
Of freedom. Cox, Beck, Wood &C.,
do the same in the House and the
gallant Phil. Sheridan who whipped
90 badly so many of their Democratic
friends a few years ago to save the
nation, they charge is the tyrant of
tyrants, most terrible enemy to the
liberties of the people.
Liberty indeed9 The liberty Phil.
Sheridan has invaded is simply such
liberty 40 the wolf would extend to
the lsmb-such liberty as JEFF Davis
wanted when he would be let alone
the parable, runs further. How, much
does the Democracy of 1875 differ
from the Democracy of 1861 towards
their Southern allies. Then they saw
no way for the nation TO preserve
itself--they saw no way to prevent
the capture of the national capitol by
rebels--to-day they see no way to-
prevent indlscriminste murder for
opinions sake--they see no, wav to
prevent the overthrow of all law and
order In y State-they would have the
United States forces and it's officers sit
with their fingers 10 their mouths and
the most terrible outrages against the
rights of individuals and against law
committed before their eyes with i'm
punity. The secret with them is-the
wish is father to tho thought. They
would hand this country back in the
hands of its worst enemies.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-01-14
Written for the Ottumwa COURIER
THE WEEKLY COURIER.
By N. DELLA JOHNSON

The Editors of the COURIER in their sanctum one
day,
Were wishing their patrons would call in, and
When quickly they thought of plan wondrous
wise,
Their subscribers to please, as well as surprise
An, don 7 be uueasy-'tis surely no ''seH,"
But stop for one moment, your thoughts olsen
And just reckon up the CouRlER's age
lover quarter ola century, you say--that is so:
As the "GouarER family" all very well know
And talents considered, the ablest and best,
Are still working nobly, yes toiling right on,
Maintaining the Right-while denouncing the
How Welt is remembered the loud battle cry
When the dark murky war cloud hung low in the
For Treason had lifted its bold, hideous form,
Urging thousands to battle for injustice and wrong,
And the brave Sons of Freedom arose in their
might,
To put down oppression, and stand by the Right
When vile sheets oftreason ON every hand,
Were pouring out poison to deluge the land
Then, the COURIER, with brave loyal hearts 10 con-
wasas true the needle that points TO the pole.
Their, %s are hundreds of families in this growing
Who have welcomed this Weekly, as bright,
CHEEKY guest,
For twenty-five years-and there's not the least
IT'S paper they're certain, they can't do without;
For II brings to their flresiaes and homes every
| week,
The news of the wide world condensed-yet, COM
plete.
Telegraphic dispatches, and late market news
In fact everything else that they like to peruse.
Marriage notices, too-why, we'd almost forgot
That item to mention, or give it a thought
It won { do to omit il -omit it. indeed J.
Why. that's what the young people always first
read.
Only give the paper n suitable hint,
And new-wedded pairs, see the occurrence in
When the mere announcement. isn't honor
enough,
u .eorthy. ii gives them, a beautiful plg:
Yes, q quarter Of century has passed since its
And wide circulation proclaims its great worth
But we'll whisper few words don't listen In
It can't live or grow, without money ills plain
Now Wen tell you subscribers. that plan right
But stops-pleasc, step into the Office and pay
Fay up for your paper, All now that is
How. your faces are bcaming, with cxpcctant de-
light
Well the Editors plan, as we heard them say,
Was to do something handsome, at no distant day
They promise to give-(oh, what a vast crowd.),
"a ten column paper" of which you'll be
'tproud.'
And we know they'll succeed, if they once under
take
In making the best, in the county, or State!
Yet, they are SO modest, they really can't dun
Then, with payments in future, be ready and
quick,
And never subscribe for your paper on "ties"
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-01-14

The Chicago bank clearings for last
week foot mp total of $50, 164, 1856,
being over s5,0000O0 in excess of those
for the same week last year.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-01-14

ST. Louis, Jan. II.
By telegraph.
HOGS-Receipts $500 head. The
market rules quiet and nominally I'M
changed, packers arc paying from IS 80
al Is.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-01-14

man Moray left for Washington this evo-
ming, and will, it is stated, introduce the bill
at once.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-01-14

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-THE Presi-
dents message on Louisiana matters
may not be ready for transmission to
Congress before Wednesday.
The committee on elections have d.
rected the chairman to report In favor
of the exclusion of Utah delegate Can.
non on account of polygamy.
George H. Boxer has been nomina-
ted as Minister to Russia.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-01-14

|
Governor called for posse for the same
purpose they were given.
WASHINGTON, Jan GA private dis
patch to the Acknowledgement from
New Orleans. says the Republicans
there don't endorse Judge Dibble's
letter, and Republican papers generally
condemn him.
Irwin this afternoon was taken TO the
district Jail, to comfortably furnished
room.
The Republican Senators held eau.
Gus to-day, the subject under discussion
being tho Louisiana matters. Some de.
sired to support the President and Gen.
Sheridan unQualifiedly, others pre-
ferred to await the Presidents forth.
coming special message. The object
was to secure harmony of action by
the Republicans In the House. This
will be the subject of an adjourned
meeting.
The Republicans Of the House held
q caucus tonight. Mr.. White offered
. resolution for the appointment of q
committee to draft . general bill with
view to securing the rights of all cit
liens in the South. He urges immedi.
ate action In regard to the outrages.
Mr.. Dawes wanted some plan pre-
sented ~ remedy fer the outrages on
citizens of that section.
Mr.. Cessna approved Sheridan's
course.
Mr. Wilson, of Indiana, wanted an
amendment snstructing the Judiciary
Committee to report bill for new
election in Louisiana.
Mr. Butler spoke in favor of justify
ing the President and the acts Of Gen
eral Sheridan.
Mr. Hoar, of Massachusetts, said that
he wanted to do his duty, despite the
clamors of the public press. He sup
posed Republicans would support the
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-01-14

.splx Last aGcnnnis her DastoSlt
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-01-14

with tho Unrest it bears in it,
nsmc, has perpetrated scores upon
scores Of outrages and murders which
cast a. great blot upon the American
name as. ever transpired. We need
only to refer to the Coushatta and
yicksburg msssacres and the Penn
revolution.
The Legislature OF the State. Of
Louisiana was about to assemble d
New Orleans on the first days Of the
New Year-omiuous signs indicated
an approaching storm. Threats were
freely made Of murder aud revolution
by the White League Democratic Ku.
Klux. The Government had beer
slow to act--it deprecated interler'
cnco. Once it had been called upor
but two months before, 10 put down {
successful revolution carried on b,
thousands Ofarmed White Lssgusrs II
that State. No man in his sobel
sepses, no honest man could doubt bn
that it was tho plain duty OF the. Gen
sral Government 70 be on hsnd Jsnu
airy first, 10 New DFlesns with IL
| trustiest men and . strong CoDcs. Hex
the general Government dops other
wise II would have been clearly sui
fearfully cnlpstls. II was represent
ed there by one Qi the sblsst and mos
gallant Gonersis of tha nation-ops
-.nsa legal people love to houor--
what occurred. 81 :. ~
Sheridan arrives he d. scofFed az
10 insnlted-he IL called 8 liar 10 hia
face. BY Southern Democrats-,oAa,
an aocusscd disgrace to tie once hon.
ored nanae-Den0crati Next Repub.
licHne lembsss n thaA Ie"iaiasore- -
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-01-14


MIR Schurz, after the expiration of
the morning hour, called up the reso-
luton submitted by him Friday, in-
structing the Judiciary Committee to
enquire what legislation was necessary
to secure Louisiana the rights of self
government. He then addressed the
Senate at length. The galleries and
cloak rooms were filled.
Mr. Schurz spoke in favor OF the
resolution. He stated that he APP
preached the subject in no party spirit.
Being about to retire to private life.
no party could benefit him or injure
him. The subject demanded uDpre-
JUDGED, passionless discussion. He
thought Senators had possession OF all
the facts. lie then reviewed the scenes
Of Monday attending the organization
of the Legislature, and asked, what
laws are there on tho statute book au-
thorizing such proceedings! The
question was not whether the members
elected by the military were legally
elected or not, but whether the law
authorizes United States soldiers
to determine who is legally elect.
ed. The question Is not whether
it was legal method of organi-
cation, but where 10 the warrant for
using United States bayonets to decide
points partial entirely to law. II the
Governor requested troops to invade
the Legislature, where is the law that
ie,,,,s them to obey, even II trouble was
threatened Where 10 the law that
authorizes the National Government
to invade . Legislative body In sr;ssea