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Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-02-17
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and sigualled tho grandsst victories In
the progress Of human liberty that the
history o. the world records. During
their lives they were each the distinct-
i've, shining, illustrious examples
among al men. They wero not alone
great men In the common acceptance
Of the torn, but added to this, they
were pre-eminsntly good men, 20 that
ell the world, 90 far ~ Il gave honest
utterance, voluntarily rendered them
homage. In his day, Warrington was
as much the object OF hatred and vi.
tuperation from the Tories Of 76 ~
Lincoln has been and still 10, to some
extent by the supporters Of the rebel
lion. With the former, bitterness and
calumny towards him, has passed into
oblivion. and not enc Of tho desesnd-
ants Of his reyilers i to-day known
a. such-not ono Whose cheek would
not mantle with the blush OF shame
TO have Il whispered il the ears Of the
public. AZ sure 9 right and Justice
shall prevail and that 4 win none
can question, the Hms win come, and
must come, to sscure The welfare Of
this nation, when the malignsss Of
Lincoln shall pass into ohscurity and
no trace Of thsm beleft behind among
their descendants.
Lincolni speeches and his State pa
pers show u distinctivsly his sxaltsd
character and ability, read now. - does
the memory Of his deeds. His speeches
and writings ars the most rsmarkable
productions ofany, among these Of III
the bright galaxy Of our public msn.
The following 10 the closing para
graph OF his frst inaugural address: !:
In your hands, my dissatisAsd fsl-
low oountrymefl, and not n mine, Il
the momentous tssue OF civil war.
Tho government viii nOt Assail yOu.
You can have no oondiet without b..
ing yourselves the aggFessoFs. You
have no oath Eegistero0 q haven u
destroy the gov3rnnsut while I have
the most solemn ODE 20 protect d.
fend and preserve L. We oaso not ~
emies but friends. We must not b
encmies. Though passion may have
strained, Il muse not bteak our bonds
Vt affection. the mystic 'cAoe1s u
memory, stretching from svoFY bat&le
field and patriot grave, % ovefy living
heart and hearthstone over thle broad
land, will yet swell the ehosue OF the
Union. when again touched, . surely
they viii be, BY tho better angels o.
our nature.n
His words were prophetic, and The
chorus Of tho Union did ring through.
ont the land, fact which those who
have tfsasoa at heart II this day,
should remember. This Union, this
land Of liberty must not, win not per-
ish at tho hand of Slayery's ofspeinR.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-02-17

The customs ofIicers ct Basle,
Switzerland, lately stopped. demanded
and received duty on . consignment
OF "Holy Water" e medicine, because
the prieste said It possessed power TO
'cuso ~ diseases. 49, $50, /
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-02-17

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ING s.sn..e o.'lea upoa r.adea'
sn' .o' wnss lut'neF Ansot nsnon 70
m,ent nave soucnine Afksnsas anAirs.
~ Ae .a' s1o..so g tne osns'e al
.no 'est.mony ana papers bearing upon
.ns ssCsea @ ano aocoapeaaad nas re-
@ ee,,sw ~ ~
TO ms Senate et a. r,.,.a s,a,.,-Hersv,.n
have the honor 70 send. IN accordance with ne
resolution Of the Senate q tie g Instant the in-
ed relating 70 me ss,r. y s n. ssss q Hrssss.
will venture to express my opinion. that all the
testimony shows tass n me ssscsson Of is'a
tss. STATE Tn,. = n. ss:, s M ssDrivss
Of the possession Of his once since tina. time. tina.
IN 1874 the 10 q tine
overtnrown overt and new conssisus.oa adopted and :
new State government ssssblishsd. These pro-
o :, i, \. s,ssss wsss
is there to proven. sacA Of tho states recently
admitted to Fedsra, relation. on certain conditions
,ns,r u,.ase. !, .s ss,. .cson ~ ,r.n.,. i. =.
quiesced in, irespsctfuily submit whether pro
cedent 20 dangsrous % the stability Of the sssss
..o oan.s ~ .ss ~
y ask that coagrss wui sais dsaniss sot,on In
this matter. % rslsve sse Esecusve no@ aecns .as
IsSI Issi.,sti,s nai, Srsncs M Of the ~ co,ernmsns.
tsIgned., us, GRANT.
k1rcurIvr AAsnos' Fen. = iso.
AMs "esssee - sely Po'n'eu .na
pos'uve. ine coneiuMoas asF'seo u
nave NOT osen reacneo Dy sne Fres''
oen' without most conv'nc'ns Proo'..
In our own minos We oonies' "e nso
oeve! naa somcaens evidence = 20 'ae
e'ec..on De.Ween Daa'el sno DtooAs
IN !o.1, 20 1901 connoeas as'oMno was
rightfuliy chosen. Again We felt tnas
Mr. Brooks had greatly damaged nis
case ~ his hasty military action iass
year In attempting to hold possession
Of the State House By force Of arms.
A "a the othar ousatioo. VIZ. The
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Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-02-17
The following is the lament of
Boston lady:

), Ny husbands crosser than bear.
And won't give me thing to wear;
When OF him the reason axes,
He srumbles. Those confounded taxes
Her fate is sad one She can never
enjoy life 90 much 90 the gushing
Brooklyn woman who has access to her
. purse whenever she feels
like II, and sings merrily: z
NV husband s good ~ be can be;
Says he: "My love-" says he to me,
Take all You want, Tor Heavens sake,
Ere taxes leave YOU none TO tAke.n
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-02-17

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. l2.-Rev. Thos.
a. Jaeger. Rector Of the Holy Trinity
has accepted the position Of Bishop Of
&outheel Ohio. ~
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II 10 the height Of enterprise with
several Of the great Journals of ~
country 70 havs spseiA sessegpeed-
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-02-17
CONGRESSIONAL.
HOUSE.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10.
Mr.. Myers introduced bill which
refers specially to the coolie trade. It
makes 1t Q penal offence for American
citizens to be engaged in the trade of
importing Chinese for labor or lewd
purposes. 1t also makes immigration
Of sentenced criminals unlawful.
After some reports aud unimportant
bills had been disposed Of the post
office appropriation bill was taken
up.
The House then went into Commit
tee of the Whole, Mr.. McCrary in the
chair, on the Postoffice appropriation
bill. Its principal appropriations are,
for general service, $50, 600, coo; for
steamships, ,$5S7, 900; for official stamps
81, Goo O00-total $37, 500 600. The to.
tal amount 10 million and Q half less
than the estimates.
Mr.. Holman moved to add an item
for inland mail transportation, and .
proviso that no money be used to in
crease the compensation Of railroad
companies beyond the present rate
Rejected-45 to lO3.
An amendment was adopted re.
quiring Postmasters TO post advertise
mont Of mail Lettings, to be posted
conspicnously In each Postoffice At
least sixty days.
Mr.. Kasson moved TO amend, by
providing that the salaries of Post
masters In cities and towns with
population not exceeding 10000 be re-
duced IS per cent, but shall not be re.
duced below $1,000. Rejected-7S to
l9S
Mr.. Smith, Of Ohio, moved an
amendment, repeating the law of 1872,
for additional mail steamship service
10 Japan and China, and annulling the
contract made under It. Agreed to
without discussion.
SENATE.
Mr.. Ingalls, presented resolutions
from the Kansas Legislature asking
an appropriation of 100000 to pur-
chase seed for the destitute settlers
ON the Western frontier. Referred.
A vote taken on the amendment
providing that II ever . race dis
tipction should be made In the adnis.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-02-17

Now are the fifty fingers gone
To play some new play under the sun
The childish fancy is past and gone.
So let our boding prophecies 70
As childish, for do we not surely know
The dear God holdeth our lot beiow2
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-02-17

sion OF pupils to schools ST., Angus
tine, Fla, it's site shoutd.revcrt to ,ne
United States, resultcd--yeas %, nays
National Republican., 1875-06-23
EXCURSIONS.

THE ANNUAL EXCURSIOH OF THE
\ Sabbath school OF the Young. Peoples Union
OF the First Baptist church to White House Land
ing, THURSDAY, June q. Boat leaves Sixth
STR ct wharf at $50 .. m. Tickets, 50 cents.
fe22-3t
National Republican., 1875-06-23
sERENADING.
A Midnipht Adnantnra


While VIM. Kea's lay sleeping in the second
story Of his dwelling near Lafayette square, at
midnight last night, the melodious strains Of .
flute, waited by q refreshing breeze, entered his
chamber window and harmoniously tickled his
ear. William, half waking and half sleeping,
was conscious that there was music in the air;
still, all his efforts to arouse from slumber were
futile until the lascivious flute poured forth the
soft notes Of "Come where my love lies dreaming" {"
same time awakening Mrs. Keats from a series Of
dreams which no mortal will ever want to dream
again. whats the matterH" cried Emeline.
"Shut up and get up, II you want to see some
fun," muttered William, with a suppressed
grOWl, and in an instant more two white night
caps were cautiously peeping out of the window
when the notes Of the love song had died away
the f1utist gave q sharp "hem," and instantly the
shutters of the adjoining house softly opened.
'Is everything quiet on the second foorH" came
"Yes; can hear the old folks snoring" was
you are sure it's snores?"
mot the least doubt in the world"
your shawl and slide down the back stairs, and
meet me the rear Verands," said the fiutist, as
be Whirled few waltz steps on the curb, and dis
"Wife, don't you peep now, but remain perfectly
settled and In about fve seconds you'll hear some
music on that rear versnda that will be better TOR
us that q cartload Of Kolian harps," said Mr..
Keats, ss he stole quietly down stairs with his
walking stick. "It you love me Susan, darling,
hurry up your little Dis, nummeo the elated
bTeathsweetening pill.
The door then opened, and the old gentleman
glided out encased In shawl.
Sweetest, dearest, fondest, bestest," murmured
the impulEive lover as he trlpped lightly up to
the shrOuded form with extended hands. Happy
will we be to-night!' At this juncture something
caught him upon the nsse, and thea his ear and
top of his head and he went suddenly to the floor,
and looking up found two feet in q night dress
pelting him in the vest and Haistband. Then he
began moving around lively, and his scalp was
lifted up so that a current of air seemed to pass
under It. burdened with red pepper. He was IN
one place, and then he wasn't. He was here and
there, but in no spot long, aud the only intelli-
gible words spoken were by the old gentleman as
he backed the hutest rudely against the fence,
and said: "HeW do you like my harp OF thousand
strings, young man2" at the same time bumpiug
sending him on after vigorously signing his mark
on the hutiSt's coat tail.
National Republican., 1875-06-23
THE BOARD OF POLICE.
Important Action Communicated to the Com
missioners.

The following preamble and resolutions,
adopted by the Board Of Police at its last session.
were sent to the Commissioners yesterday:
Whereas the station houses of this District,
from extreme defects in their ventilation, drain
age and sewerage, heating, water closets, and
general mechanical construction, have long been
detrimental to the health Of the men of the Net
ropolitan police ferce, as from time to time re-
ported BY the police surgeons and the captain,
inspector heutenants, and by committees of this
board, whereby the efficiency of this board has
the captain and inspector that eight men out Of
twenty -four, on duty in the Fifth precinct are of
duty from sickness resulting from the untenanta-
bic condition Of the staton-house in that precinct
and whereas, this board has recently and repeat
edly in the course Of the last ten years respect
fully but earnestly requested the several munich
pal authorities Of the District to provide such
station houses as are required by the Board Of
Police, in accordance with the 18th section of the
act approved August 6, 1851, with one or two ex-
ceptions wholly without effect; be II, therefore
RsSoiUed, That this board now regard It as its
imperative duty 70 proceed to make their own
provisions in the premises" at the expense of the
District, distinctly required by the section OF
the act Just quoted, unless the honorable CON-
missioners Of the District SHALL without unneces.
ssTy delay, proceed to provide such accommods-
tions as have been so long inperatively demanded
BY humanity and the law Of the land for the pro-
motion Of the efficiency Of this fierce, which at
t PEST m tp mucn 700 small ior the complete Protec-
Resolved, further, That the president of this
board be, and.he is hereby, requested to present
this preamble and resolutions to the Commits
sioneFs of the District, and urge them to proceed
to provide such ststion-house as are required by
law and the efficiency Of this force and are due
to men engaged in an arduous and responsible
service.
ResOlred, further, That the major and superin-
tendent Of the Metropolitan police force is hereby
directed to obtain, as far as practicable the plans
OF the best police houses of the principal
cities Of the country, and be prepared TO present
to this board plans OF such buildings as are suited
TO this climate and the size and regulations Of
this force
National Republican., 1875-06-23
"CHI TACE c0NFEssA."
The Woman's Franchise Association Of the
District.

District.
To the Editor Of the National Republican:
SIR: The pen is mightier than the sword" was
the maxim Of Q World.renoWned philosopher, and
doubtless It is often more true, more bold, more
telling in its action than the truest Of true Da-
mascus blades. 1t is noble weapon, too, when
welded by trusty, firm and faithful hand; d.
reetsd BY q clear brain capable Of discriminating
between true and false, and bold enough to strike
in the cause Of justice and freedom. When the
pen supplants the sword in war Of brains, 1t
must Ike the sword, cut clear and deep, not
puncture and torture its victims with weak wo-
mans Weapons-sharp wsrds and scissors"
''OliViR," the Centennial Olivia Of Mount Ver-
non notoristy-haTing exhausted the larger prey,
small talk and scandal of the National Capital,
instead of folding her tent and stealing silently
away like q true Arab, to gather her winter sup
plies, while the watering places throng with the
honey she loves to feed uPon-unfeelingly pounced
down upon q much abused and defenseless 8sso-
clation, to which Olivia has never been invited,
and in default Of higher game descends to rldi-
pleasure Of her acquaintance.
Now all this is q matter of little moment;
women who are stron minded enough to demand
the ballot are morally courageous enough to en-
dure the blunt ridicule Of her weaker ~ sisters
and even the verbose plstitudes Of an OliviS
whose wit has lost the bead and sparkle Of widow
Cut for the love Of truth, which We are sure the
fair Olivia must prize at Its full value, we mildly
suggest that she has been misinformed as to the
status Of the "WOman's Franchise Association of
not dead, and which deserves at the hands OF its
members q repudiation Of the charge Of debt
brought by Olivia against 1t. The six dollars
were yearly dues, and the demand was promptly
and chCerfully responded to by all Of those men,
bers who desired to retain their membership, and
CURED Is that to Olivia for her polite notice Of its
supposed burial. VERITAs VINoIr.
National Republican., 1875-06-23
TROUBLE IN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.

There seems to exist some trouble in No. COM
pany, and Chief Engineer Cronin has suspended
foreman Lowe. 1t all originated about the pat
ent machinery for opening the doors in case Of an
alarm Of fire, which is an invention Of the fore
man. When the building was constructed de-
vice of Mr.. loves was adopted, by which the
doors were opened by an attachment to the ham
mer Of the bell when it sounded an alarm. 1t
was very useful, and approved by the chief engi-
neer. The horse-stRll DOORS however, which are
in pairs, were constructed TO swing open from
hinges attached to the outer lambs. This it will
be seen makes the horses emerging from the
stalls run toward each other and toward the ap-
psratus, directly in front of them, unless they
take sharp turn. To avoid danger to the horses
by running against the apparatus, or slipping in
turning, Mr.. Cronin proposed to swing the doors
from the inner JamDs, retaining Mr.. loves use
full invention, without any improvement thereto
OF his own. Mr.. Clarke, the architect, under
whose direction the building was constructed by
act of Congress for the District fire department,
was opposed to the change.
Chief Cronin made requisition for the service
and material to make the alteration, which re-
QUESTION was approved by the District Commis
sioners, and in accordance Herewith Mr.. Cronin
Monday sent q man 10 make the change. Three
employees of Architect Clarke entered the en-
gine house and forbid the workman, member Of
the nre department, from proceeding. Mr..
CTopin heard Of it, and going to the engine house
ordered the three men to leave, which they did.
He then suspended Foreman Lowe because he
had not exercised his legitimate authority as
foreman IN elec ing men from the engine house
who were interfering with work ordered by his
superior oficers. 1t is understood that Mr.. Clarke
claims that the building has net been transferred
to the fire department, while Chief Engineer
CrOnin says Mr.. Clarke verbally notified him
that the building was ready for occupancy by the
FIRE department, WhereupOn the company was
sent to take possession, and did so with the ac-
QuiCscence OF Mr.. CLARKE. The work Of alter3-
tion is going on, and so the matter stands at
preEelt.
National Republican., 1875-06-23
SCHOOLS OF WASHINGTON.
(CoatingeS from First PGQe.l

Lucy Richardson; writing, Amanda Smith; SPELL
ing, Abraham Johnsoni drawing, William Glib
Primary, No. miss NJ. A. Bailey, teacher
Observation-Disclosures Cornelia Costin, Anna
Bailey, Harriet Jones, Dennis Somby, William
Miller, Anna King, Sara Washington; scholar
ship, Richard Patterson, William Bailey, Mineie
Ford, Charles Parker, Richard Mcpherson, VIII
liam Conway; vocal music and drawing. Mont
gomery Bruce; attendance and spelling, William
Opey; penmanship, Elizabeth Shelton.
FIFTH DISTRICT.
Primary, No. 5-Mrs. Q. E. Collins, teacher.
Silver medal for general excellence, VIM. Carter.
Observation-Disclosures, Henson Herbert; deport-
merit, Levi Brooks; scholarship. Thomas Bow
Williams, Flora Beckett, Jessie Barker; drawing,
George Yates; music, Elizabeth Dover.
Primary, No. Miss S. Brown, teacher. Diplo-
erson; department, Mary Barnes, George Barnes,
John Carter, Mary Joy, VIM: E Morris; scholar
ship, Andrew johnson, WIN. Palmer, Sarah
VIM. Walker; drawing, Jas. Coins; vocal music,
John Millbourns.
Primary, No. S-Mlss A. L. Tllghman, teacher.
Silver medal for general excellence, Mary Pryor.
Observation-Disclosures, Maria Morgan, Cleons
Mcdaniel; department, Martha Grady; scholar
ship, Sarah Grandson, Ella Pendleton, Mary
Coleman, Joseph Berry, Henry Dent, George
Wells; pei manship, Johanna Brooks; music,
Hannah Jackson; drawing. Nelson Sanders.
Primary, No. miss H. A. Martin, teacher.
Silver medal for general excellence, Caroline
Pearson. Diplomss-Attendance,J John McDsu-
iel, John Butler. Isaac Wilson; department, Mar
tina Barton, Sarah Taylor, Alice Fountain, Mary
Dorsey, Eliza Magruder, Emma Grandson,
Thomas Bailey, John Pope; scholarship, John
Fantroy, Ferdinand Beckett, Mary Thomas, Ella
Nash, Martha, Fisher, Catharine Blair; penmsn-
ship, William Handy; spelling, Oscar Carter;
music, Frances Saunders; drawing, Brice Handy.
Primary, No. l, Miss L. A. Smith, teacher
Silver medal for general excellence, Alice Bea-
son. Observation-Disclosures, Matilda Lane, Har-
riet Beason, Sarah Tilghman, Priscilla Magruda;
scholarship, Louise Colbert, W lillian Pope, Henry
SmallWood, David Dorsey, Adam Norris; PEN
manship, Mary Simms; spelling, Hester Cali
man; scholarship and music, George Mnby;
drawing, William Hill.
Grammar, No. 1, Miss L. p. Matthews teacher
Gold medal for general excellence, Mary Curtis.
MISUNDERSTANDING and spelling, Walter
Dade, scholarship, Fanny Beckett, COrnelia
Wells, Henry Morgan, George Bell; penman-
ship, Henry johnson; music, Mary Gray; draw
ing, Martha Shelton. Special medalfor spelling,
Betsey Pryor.
Grammar, No. l, Miss S. L. Damn, priucipal-
Gold medal for general excellence, Nellie West.
MISUNDERSTANDING, spelling and penman-
ship, Louis Harris; drawing, vocal music and
scholarship CathaTine Alexander; scholarship,
Ralph Parrot. Special medal for grammar in
the contest Of pupils Of second grade was carried
by this school,
National Republican., 1875-06-23
Public Schools at Benning's.

BENNING's, D. c., June q, 1875.
To the Editor of the National Republican:
SIR: venture to furnish your readers brief
Communication in regard to the public school eI-
sminations in this part Of the District Of Colum-
bis, which had the pleasure Of attending to-
day.
White School No. /, District No. Q, is under the
direction of Mrs. Mary n. Manning, q lady, judg-
ing from the executive ability she displayed, emil
nently qualified for the discharge Of the duties
upon the roll forty-eight pupils, about equally
divided as to sex, and in very many respects
models as to proficiency in study and correctness
of department. The examination, conducted 0y
Trustee B. f. Packard, was highly ereditsble,
and indicated that the Instruction Of the scholars
was thorough In all branches Of study. A very
handsome collation., to the preparation OF which
and faithfully attended to at the proper period Of
the day. / noticed in attendance, among many
others, Selby b. Scaggs and wife, Mrs. Griffin,
Mrs. ]. p. Libbey, Mr.. May and ladies, and
others still whose names cannot recall.
4 also accepted the invitation to attend the ex-
]. H. voorhees,, principal and Annie n. Briggs,
assistant, eighty-four scholars being in attend
ance, and ! cheerfully add word or two Of COM
mendation. Mr.. voorhees,, assisted by Mr. Pack
ard, conducted the examination in highly-satis-
factory manner, and your correspondent was
greatly gratihed at the result. The answers were
prompt and generally accurate, while the de-
pertinent Of the scholars was unexceptional. II
was also encouraging TO see so many parents in
attendance.
AT the close Of the examinations remarks were
made by James p. Tustin, esq, who was for sew
eTal years trustee Of the public schools Of your
city. ANoUs.
National Republican., 1875-06-23
CRYSTAL PALACE GARDEN.
Valuable Hints from q Citizen.

To the Editor of the National RsDVbIfcaH:
SIR : Permit o reader Of your paper to say, in
relation to the idea Of establishing sort Of Crys-
tai Palace garden, with restaurants and music,
(suggested by ''Cosmopolite" in q recent issue of
your psper,) that It appears to me and to several
friends to be . very good one. / think the time
has come when We ought to have irst-class es-
tablishment Of this kind, to which neither our
expected visitors nor our best citizens would need
be ashamed to go with their wives and daughters.
Places such as the writer speaks Of otter an unex-
ceptionable source Of enjoyment TO lovers OF ma
tufe, music and socisbllity, and think they are
very well calculated to do something towards the
Punishment Of grog-shops and low places of
amusement
The French, like other European nations, have
their coffee-bouses, their cafes chGntGnts, their
JaTdfa des PIGntes and concert gardens, but We,
excepting, perhaps, New York, have as yet moth
ing Of the Find to amuse the people and keep the
rising generation out Of mischief and vile places.
The most important question, however, that
suggests itself in connection with this matter Is
whether the project Is q feasible one and can be
carried out within the time that remains. As to
the places named by "Cosmopolite," and many
similar ones Il Is to be remembered that they are
municipal enterprises, which fact accounts for
their character OF completeness and solidity.
II the plan appears practicable TO the gentle
men Of The REPUBLICAN,, and meets with their
approval will they not, In the interest Of the city,
obfIge several readers by advocating 1t and lend
ing II their influence.
Respectfully, CITIZEN.