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Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-07-07

WAsnINaToN, July l.-Thc money
10 the Treasury is being recountod.
is believed thero is sixty millions.
Treasurer Now entered ON his duties
to-day. His bond is $l50,0O0. The
friends OF ex-Treasnrer Spinner took
leave of him to-day.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-07-07

or had positively declined tolbe can
didate, and had even telegrAphed yes
terday morning that he was not and
could not be . candidate. But the
Convention was determined that the
honor should this time seek the man,
and the strongest man obtainable.
The result was the nomination Of Hov.
Kirkwood, and the demand of the
Convention that he should accept.
And last evening dispatch was re-.
ceived from him saying be would ac-
cept II he must. Comment con his
candidacy, his fitness and availability,
would be superfous. He was the man
Of oil others, In. the situation Of yes
terday, for the hour. And he win be
. tower Of strength and . rallying
trumpet to the party. .
The other nominees ere all most ex-
cellent, and We stall reach them for
proper comment tomorrow.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-07-07
THE INFORMAL BALLOT.

Whole number Of votes, 637 !; neces-
sary to q choics, 318.
The Convention proceeded to anoth-
or ballot
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-07-07

The str0ngest ticket ever nOmtnA3.
cd BY : Republican Convention" was
. common remark yesterday, and we
cannot take exception to t. TIE name
OF Governor Kirkwood has already
been tower of strength In our Stale,
and It will be No less ~ the present
canvass. Twice Governor Of the StstD.
in times requiring consumste ability,
he developed an order Of talent pecui-
iarly fitting him for the discharge Of
the duties Of the executive olIlce. He
has been some twehty-one years ID
Iowa, being chosen Governor before
be had been six years in The State.
S.u;e his retirement from the latter
Office, with the exception Of one year
In the United States SENATE, he hss
remained in privike life.
Mr.. Nswbold has .bsen member Of
the House OF Representative from
Henry county for the pest six years..
and during the long contest for Speak
|er, winter before last, he was Speaker
pro tem., chosen thereto by unanimous
coasent. Here hs displayed eminent
ability ~ Z presiding officer, which
will be Of ssrvics to him in his new
positioh. 1t
Austin Adams Il, by general conces.
sion, one of the foremost lawyers in,
Northern Iowa, % weil a. man o.
extensive reading and the broadest
culture. While We preferred the re-
nomination of the present Chief Jus
tice, we are pleassd. that in the change
the bench Of our highest court win
sustain NO loss. - s.. ~
The Overwhelming majority With
which Col. Absrpethy was renomi-.
mated Was . gracsful testimonial to
one Of the most successful iacumbsun
Of the perintendeotship.a Z!
The ticket, with the platform upon
which the candidates siand, taken In
(enansction vvltA ehosteAlsA -Uad plat.
form OF our Opponents, ought to have
A0Oo0 majority, and Wo holfeva A will.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-07-07

Whole number Of votes cast, 5S7;
necessary to choice, 29S. No choice.
The names Of Nichols, Smith and Per-
kins had been Withdrawn early in the
ballot--or rather early in the changes.
SECOND BALLOTT.
Page County renewed its nomina-
ton OF Gen. Ed. Wright. The result
Of the ballot was:
Miles. 24G
Newbold. 1853
SccStt ss q
Wright. 3
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-07-07
THIRD BALLOT

Whole number of votes cast, 594 nac-
essary to q choice, 29S.
THIRD BALLOT.
The name of Judge Bagg was with
drawn.
The following was the result of tho
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-07-07
THE FIRST BALLOT

Whole number of votes cast 59S !;
necessary to choice 299. No choice
Another ballot was ordered.
It resulted az follows:
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-07-07

Whole number votes cast $40; nee
essary to q choice, 3Il. No choice.
A motion to adjourn until alter sup
per was agreed to.
FOURTH BALLOT.
The name Of Mr., Jay was with.
drawn.
Before the ballot was announced the
convention began to change rapidly to
Adams, when ON motion of tho del
egatton from johnson county, second
cd by Senator Campbell, Mr.. Adams
was nominated by reclamation. In
this ballot the contest was between
Ar. Adams and Mr.. Miller.
At the conclusion of this ballot the
convention adjourned till 7ls O'Clock.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-07-07

Abernethy .................. .i02
darkness ........... ............... I3
lornby .....................,..l56
Whole number Of votes cast, GOl;
necessary to u choice. Sol.
On motion of Col Sapp, the nomin-
alton of Col. Abernethy was made
unanimous.
CHAIRMAN OF STATE COMMITTEE.
Col. Chase. of Winnebago, moved
that the chairman of tho State Com
mittee be selected by the Convention
independent of the Committee. The
motion was not agreed to, and on the
motion of Col. Vestal was laid on the
table
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-07-07

A full report WAS taken by REorsTEx
cation 10 this issns.s The Convention ID
joarnsd shoftly Allsr one o'clock this mora.
ing.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-07-07
GousrsR 5oB MnpAsrMsNr,
Complete with new
TYPES AND PHESsE.s.
nethy, of Crawford, were placed in
nomination.
The following is the result OF the

FIRST FORMAL BALLOT.
Richland beacon., 1875-10-16
The Bankrupt.

/, i estimated that of the number vlp
launch their barGuc, on the stormy sea O.
commerce, nine ont OF ten become bankrupt
.i'ny things con-pire to effect dis result
Prominent among them i Giving beyond
your means. oNhaustiug your financial
strength. So it l. in the physical mart.
possessed Of strength and autiripations of q
long life, we launch out in the ques, Of pleas.
urc.
We live beyond orr means: undcrminipc
Our constitutions by extravaganza in earipg
and drinking; by disregarding the natural
laws Of health, and ere we are aware of il
we are bankrupts III body-Dyspcpsia and
Rheumatism, or liver complaint, or shattered
nerves. or kidney disease or dropsy exhausrs
our physical capital and we are unable 10
ineet the heavy diaits upon our constitution
bat Won may resume. Check your eNiraya-
sance and 10y the aid Of TUrT's PILLS. vour
picSen constitution will be restored and TIE
lis on the exchequer Of health will never
lishonored
Richland beacon., 1875-10-16
CHARGES

me P"otisaer $ price for Smiths Bile Iii
it""f'y is $40 We trW pirc nix ,o,,. D.'
-, o"' gear, a"d one copy of The Dtc.io0yu f., =,
No extra charge will be p,,,lo -. l..
o'.'e Dictionary when delivered at opr mill;
cation Office. ""' Puoh
hen de'r' through the mail 81 rant.
/ extra viii D. charged for the prep,vran, -, -,
postage. t'' '''eh' "i
i"'f'y cents extra viii b. charged for boY-
IN" 49, sending TO one address from ,S.s1o
hooks; I'D cents from 20 20 ~ booss9-t0
cents from 90 TO 80, ami - cents cg ali
orders for over 30. ''' al
FOR less thdn books no extra eh,rgos 6,
boxing. e"''ges 10
DC have succeeded in m,lir., ,rr,....
',''.' " 1t" 'ue express companies TO carry
our oo""s NJ very low rate. The ov,ro.,
I"''4es viii be paid at the point of dsiiSS,,v
Ia sending orders enclose
fo1 one copy OF the Paper for wear and n
p,oc Dictionary, to be delivered a, ~
For ,l,o 80 :" "' 5000
r0f TWO copies, to be sent bv mail in me-"
1mee copies express ia be paid at
,he point OF delivery. in all 80 |
for four copies. 80 cents extra for box;oo LOU
in all "s,
For clubs Of 10 or more the toray4l,ary aoI 70,
D 7, ana eSPressage viii annoy to bu,
A supsA School edition, to the rolIowi
sanie maltef. bur less s,.r. an old uvo,non
Richland beacon., 1875-10-16
Local Rrev;tics.

swamp fever prevalent.
Cotton comes in rather slowly
Lotion looking up a little in New Orleans
Ing. PICK
The l4th Dist Court convenes hero nov,
Monday. "''' mex
To. Mangham has been in Vick.bu,,
during this week.
We had quite wind and rain Storm
again on Thursday night.
Mr.. Statlam is quite sick with sw,p,,
ie'et- the first case in Rayvillc.
=, me Bayou Macon Association Is in session
-A'"' Regret our inability to attend.
The health Of the parish is not good w.
iearn mat Mrs. Walton died Iarin, las,
week, OF swamp fever.
Some fear of yellow fever at vict.,,ur,
,as' week, bntit proved to be swamp fever
>o yellow fever tins year
We hope our subscribers will no, f,rrc,
Us Wiille m town. We need money 10 de-
Tray the expense Of the office.
we were panied to learn, few DAYS ago
9 -, 'ne death of little Joe, the second son of
/ and Hattie Walker, nr Ala, which oc.
cu' 81 or the 20th of Sep.e-. Der
We had call from aid fr,e,d N.
Mraves oil the well known house of = I
i'or. q 70, New Orleans, WHO is tr-,vcIipn i,
inc interest of said house. He looks rs pa,u.
raj as ever. '''".
- we Will state few facts in regard IN tho J
oo"oh Exchange and Transactions i'm the sta
que, al 'lcksburg, and give our reasons for
oenevins that the Hill City" should be the
market of our counrry. I
We had no idea that the railroad tract. ,,.,s l.
IN such bad condition between WaverIv and :
ia"niah nni we went to V.cksbnr; This .
week. The injury was caused by .rupni'g =
over II while 1t was under water. 4
Capt Campbell seems to be doing n IivaIv b
business. We NOTICED Site a crowd tbcrc u
Notwithstanding his house is on this side, nC r,
me rail road. Cheap goods and variety al
WIN attract attention, especially Avhen assisted b
10y printers ink. fr
lhe attention of :hc public is directed ~ J.,
ihe card of the Washington Hotel Vicksbne, =,
Miss Under the present managers This bo,or y,
iast gaming the reputation of being first
rlass house, cSSsl'er" The traveller receives all
We attention ans accommodation he could
~ . NJ
II Ie STOPPED al The Prens.s House as uspaI
ouna ~ fpllemanly host, Mr.. England.
Richland beacon., 1875-10-16

f iUo want good '-RArcK, of Brad ,,v
our "H.iRD TO BE.fT' FLOUR h.,
hord 10 ted sn,e enough. Is
oczi L.7NKiN & EGGLES7-,S
Richland beacon., 1875-10-16

os IHrnoyExsEr-We notice tina,
Hibbler store-house is being improved
emores who will soon have a
bf dry goods here. He sent on,
~ Mcssrs. Mills and Gammil who
- 20 work in earnest. Now is the
VI your work done while there are
sin town. They inform us that ir
us - bc done in their lioe hey are
Richland beacon., 1875-10-16
We Agg,su

{ M Na-. ATTENTION to our large STOCK ~,
- ne" M'cLc'ol. Goldfish and IL" cN OF
'.J,-." i, '"'y since which Time Gsr iL,n n'
-. '' t'" do'iafs per barrel i, y. nave
\ word To the wise" tie '' III Boston.
If
-.---..-.......-. LAAEIN g. EGGLEsTov
Richland beacon., 1875-10-16

r
fare very good, although we nIJSsea Gep 4
=. McMackin very much. We recark4,.
ally. o''
we are inclined to the opinion ,babu,
planters wonld find the house of Nj &
Davidson, 92 Levee street, vicksburg IT,.
rs prompt and reliable as any commkor
and grocery house with which ,hey col ,o
business. They seem to be coorteous a..
men, who understand their business. nn,3 :.
direct attention tn their &C in this issueJ
Mr.. l. Reinhardt, who, rs meuAr
our readers as dry To- 1PhlSs ~ II "a.
vertsement H. this issue, to w}cr ,vs rsc,
special attention. He has krye ,,,s,,
selected stock of goods, Will be i Hin
remarkably cheap, for instake. wa I,,cs
that he has calicoes marked id q chi nor
yard. Persons can ort'er goodC. {, ID -,
this house by applying to Thosc. MAJ ~.
ESS
Among our new advertiseNAtr o.
found the card of Cgt. c. A. MPS ia
ton factor and dealer IN plantation ~ "
Crawford street, Vicksb.rg. Tie kehS
the oldes; and is one of he SOD NY -"
most reliable business men IN the 4 Z
we take p sasor'; in roco.nmenst nStbe
patronage OF the plant s : -vtrfA fS.;,o,,
who will find il 70 their interest 4. orr -,
gins, gin-gcar and all other plaA ~
chinery OF him. %
We call especially aucA S. 10 tie 4,e,.
3 tisement Of 3. r. Mel inG.e, aud !, Re heas.
ure IN recommending IS house TO he dtr,n.
age of our frichds, bees > we kneiv ri; is n
courteous gentleman, We by.Ie sjmaD.
whole. nGsaerons nne nblic-s4 rited,
the Stat trade w.,ssy. tee saiisfactbn to
shsj- az m 'as, such man II saw
Messrs. Horris& S,,csv o,s.
Ficksburg, whose = - ,n ~ % street,
re .s,cessors to tn CT C = ~ issue,
Ian, was vcr, wei. e' ." >, whose
nc - our read 6, es years
{ealsr in well tnbingar ae'' ssy~,
I.1umnuuIS0Iv-s..sia: i<or Planta.
mdehhery. Ylsy have a great many
&s that are of everyday use abou, the
such as bolts, screws, nuts, tablet metal,
ng, shafting, cogs. etc., etc, of infinite
by and sizes. Call and see for YOURSELF
L. Eggleston, Of the firm OF Lamkin &
ela. who is well-known in our parish as
boie souled, genial aud affable gentleman '
real live business man. informs ms that a
Ill be in our parish next week 10 see 0
lAnlers. aud we take pleasure in recon-
Hing to them. The yicksbnrg cotton b
4 i just as good as any in the South.
W cannot see why Northeast Louisiana
oos adopt thai city as its couon market.
sold last week in Vicksburg at din adj.
on New Orleans prices.
Richland beacon., 1875-10-16

- w DELEI, Oct. 10Th. 1875.
EF. ll"ey p. Naagiam, III. Reqco7-
ne" ~" la yrr last issue you take occ,-
SION to re ect - the police jury because
..ney qua not see proper to adopt your es,rav
'sw Now my dear sir, who asked Won To
Prepare law on that subect2 Was il NOT
eat piece OF presumption ON your part
a gam sbe paper You rendered us amounted
10 u.e practical coniiscaton of all stray s,ocE
10 pfiniefand ranger. This one of the rea-
sons your disinterestcd kindness was declined.
MOST respectfully. yours, THos NJ CocHRAy.
k1ss Elsewhere we show the fallacy of
The argument in the above communicated
Richland beacon., 1875-10-16
Attention GranGeas Of Fe;ss,
land Parish.

WILD. V. meet ssCn1Ser Member Or ii
purpose of OK. anij0o re
Rayvili9 La, on Thursday, ais dsy
pn.Simo. Masters and Past Masters of d.,
ordinate Oranges aud their wives who are
Mairons or Charter Members are enti,la5 10
ms degree. Let all attend without fail.
Respectfully,
JNo. A. HEMLER,
Depntv
Richland beacon., 1875-10-16
. tHb s-

we haVe.a few Of the celebrated TurDin
,1ed WEich we will sell at the regular price
Makes 800 bushels to the acre. ,c'
Richland beacon., 1875-10-16

on" o: 90, p,..r, jury member.
says: "Jl~...r 20 ,ar police Jury d.
mands this should be published. ,h..
the cstroy law prs-n1..d bv voa FIR
considerations amoug,,. ,,caa.i-r.rion
by Tie printer and raa-,..'
Below we give the difference ?.r
leave it to oar readers to dec;!, al...
"i the two is the more expensive. The
Pro0abic cost Of cs;ray1ue a horse m.
der the law as it nov stands:
10 party taking up horse, %
-, cents pr day, ISG DAYS - SIC IN
10 j. =. for cstraying Nc-- IA
>, = " |" p pr ct com on SO ~ ~
10 printer for adv. go Gays "a oo
Total cost under the law $50 &
The cs'ray law as proposed:
10 feeding cstray 60 DAYS
., at % cts pr day - sI5 "a
r., 200
10 printer for adv. dcscrip'n 800 .
~ ro,c SAFE 1900 .
"'a'' ior CON pr cent. 3,I5
Total cost, as proposed: sL4-5
The foregoing is the highest esti.
pate OF tho cost and is a fair compar-
'on Of the law as it stands and the
ne proposed.
Richland beacon., 1875-10-16
1875 ENGRAyIN

l25 ENGRAVINGs
'' % H1tif'l scenes, Ancienr Qities. and Nom.
T.'0." faces Of the Holy land, desc,;n,iro
'.-...s and valuable MapA
!, c"liains nearly 500 cIoscIv. ,.io,o,,
'''''" conmn, octave .hages. inci,di,T %,
'',,-a"' jaHPase Sid qaa Hood {,,o,..r;,,,.
II Is rrinted in yps OF a heavy. dj.,,rr,
aH. 'gly legible face. ''S''' g.
BIS lie only AmSricaa edition Of H.,
'.., .e"sa'ion made by Drs Sniil,. own ha,,I
ne most careful cndsavor ami e.c,'r,,,
>".. .arsllip have been enlisted 10 ,voiJ ~
I''l..ing the errors which crep, ;,,o ,ha
E.-'.>' edition. & '"'o 'Ae
I"s'i~h authorities differ Nr;le,, G.
american in the proaraciaiionSof pron or
names. in Ibis edition our stqadSn, ievioo
-''rAcF- have been followed. so rs -,
.'a "r'k TO the American people. ord ~.
% an Invaluable merit-and one ,ylici
possessed by 40 other reprint. An in,eiI;aany
f'' leg or student of the Bible viii onnrae,a,'
,''~ 'N.eiience, and be satisfied osIy ,,i,I ,,',
'''..'-1fy iiiat gives him the Sc,ip,nrai
proper names accentusted accordiuo ~ ,Ia
''s ''7.' &c "a this country, and the r,ccon;zaJ
""-!y'iucsin photography.
Richland beacon., 1875-10-16
Vieksburg Clothing Emporium.

In inviting the attention Of the public to
onr stock OF Fall and winter Clothing.
bats, Shirts, Underware' Neckweax, ssc..
e'c'' we do SO with confidence in our abiIity
70 hot only show the most extensive" but in
every way the "most attractive" stock ever
placed on our counter as regards styles, ma
!eriai' and prices. Our stock of piece goods
is also very large and haniscme, and any
work made by us we guarantee ,/fial to that
OF any establishment in The a(fHIy. Orders
solicited and promptly fig khers per-
sonal inspection is ing end yooJs
taken back, cheeritlx case a. "a M,
SUIT or fit 3Eo c. KREss < -. ~.
Richland beacon., 1875-10-16

Moors Business University, Atlanta. Ga.
The only Actual Business S"Aoo. u thc South.
Sent for Catalogue. ~.
For health Of climate, good saciety aud ac-
ccssIbiiiy, more favorable location could
not be selected for business school than the
location Of This one Of Noores. which we take
pleasure in recommending to the patronage of
any who may desire 10 cn,rr such = school.
with the assurance Of satisfaction.
Richland beacon., 1875-10-16

Macon, Ga. June (. 1878.
Friend Hodg~on-I received vour ,e,.,r
% uc -pih uIt on yesterday. have been oil
on a fishing excursion aud Just returned,
he Peofle Of this town don't chill ,vor,r, -
cent yet | have sold TWO Of the PADS. AMI
mat did very hour | first received rhron one.
70 one Of our conductors. and 10 I;r Vap,,,,,
Clerk IN the office. They both say thai they
rIed Q"IGine and other remedies. and tina,
hey all failed till they put or the pad; since
'Ieh ,"ey nave had no more ct,ii!> or fever,
INC 'hey recommend them - cvcsyLolyss.
Richland beacon., 1875-10-16
SPECIAL NOTICES.

lsDELLinLE MARKING PAPER FIR M,RK
ING SLorHiNG WITHOUT PREPARATIONS
DrsefioiS-Lay the lhdellible Paper unon
Tue article to he marked, and place over Il $
piece Of Tim writing paper upon which write
WIN common lead pencil, or any smooth
Aolrs IL the marking is pressed with hot
hat-'s-sSureatherwise heated for few sec.
.onus II can he washed Immediately with hot
water and soap as usual Warranted M, m
fade or spread in the CLOTH A package sent.
postpaid. on receipt of 80 cents. two for so
cents. Address B. ALEXANDER &. 90
cole U. 3 Agents sth street opposite Cooper
Institute New York. Agents wanted, send for
ierI-s' Please quote this paper. en-
Richland beacon., 1875-10-16
Cotton Veigher and Marker.

haying provided himself with all he
apPhancrs necessary for weighing ard marx.
ihs' the undersigned proposes to weigh and
marx cotton at 20 cents per bale iar an who
'es're. ~, services S. e. MOORE.
hsyville, La, Sept. %. lS75--im.
Richland beacon., 1875-10-16

rRoptHsITToNl-We propose to advertise
ana ;or sale, witt this understanding nthe
'eno owner will ave price and ,o.nis, and
u no sale, 40 chara 49,, ;. , sale he will
pa Us III PEI cent Of thernIchase price. out
lie cash payment
Richland beacon., 1875-10-16

!, TSf-s-ffse any horse, mule &C., for
"e '"nesN may be strayed off or stolen
Oh con iiionAha if the animal is not recov-
e'eo' no ehar5e !, and if; recovered the owner
wiz agree to py us $40 for advertisement
Richland beacon., 1875-10-16
TN-r7 o. Tr---rr-r


h""m No. S. ponci gui ,'f... 1-,.-,-, f..
4 liberal discount rra.s. n. .,l,. .,..l,.
Richland beacon., 1875-10-16
Notice to TaX.Payers

o'g ol ov'ooe'' TO save lis.
Rayville, La,
Richland beacon., 1875-10-16


PREsrYrERfSN
preach regularly. a.
IN each month at u
Ridge, in Franklin
bath; at RayviIle Cd
Preaching in Ray
night
Regular appoint
Baptist Church at 4
in ea.h month an
Rev. L. c. KeiIis q
The ass6is
E. Church S6Slu D.
preacher in charge, afcsas follow.
ISL Sunday in each month at De(i
s' "a a. q Delhi
s,u RsyvilIe
-" +" TaIlulah.
Richland beacon., 1875-10-16

~ : =. 4, RICULAyD
80 ~ W, - zee ON tue second and
io"tih tuesday nights ., eacl r.on,h
ID -. u -RAYsirLE Council No. Is.
Mods noe, It's regular meetings on the second
wednesdays of each month. ~.
fasrons Of Husbandry.-RAY.
VILE orange, No. so, meets every second
ana lourth Thursday in each month, at II
Maury Grange No. 40, meets on Saturd.
before the Ord Sunday in each month.
Hemler, Master . =, nossuu
Richland beacon., 1875-10-16
sHHSsrics.

StUG iRS-AlI grades
>, - ,a =, = l'; ,E E"-Choicc, Prime and P,;.
III ~ 49, :, ,I lali barrels aud barrels " fair
r,nI;,, - H"rr.'s and half barrels Choo,
~ ~, y, ~ o;a,hc, . weekly
""U FH0Dtf Y-Iad !, ou -.
- -. SnSart"'cd Hams and SI H pack
I..'' ,as' Dac"n Bacon Sides and Sl,o,',, e'>
Mrs e Pork Prime Mess pork '''' shoulders
g TE gs E-eh"ice, Prime and F,;,
Oolong "t'"der' Tyson and
49, cinnamon, Pepper and A,s,;,.
49, Nv en'iiy, raIm and Toll, o.
''.''h'1'S--Boxcs half hoxa
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1875-06-15


The following correspondence passed
between F. D. Moulton and District-At-
torney Britton:
MoULToN's LRTTRR.
the instance of Rev. Henry Ward Beech
er, I was indicted for libel in charging
him with adultery with Elizabeth r.
Tilton. During all this time the prose-
cutiOn have taken no step for the trial
of the indictment. | am advised that l
have a right to demand trial, and aC-
cordingly | hereby notify you that | am
ready at any moment to meet the charge,
and | request you to appoint the earliest
practicable day for the trial and since
it is intimated by the partisans of the
prosecutor that they intend to sh1eld
him from the consequences of the expo
sure involved in the trial of my charge
of adultery by procuring a withdrawal
or suppression of the Indictment, here
by protest against such an evasion of
public justice and outrage upon private
right. If Rev. Henry Ward Beecher be
innocent of the charge l have preferred
against him, ought to be punished for
my Otfense. On the other hand, if |
have not accused him falsely, and were
he guilty of the.offense, the law owes
me antacquittal. and yindication from
the Indictment preferred against me.
Very respectfully yours,
FRANCIS ID. MoULToN.
To the Hon. Winchester Britton, Dis
trict Attorney.
THE DISTRICT ATTORNEYS S REPLY.
BROOKLYN, July s, 1875.
Francis D. MOgLTON, ESQ.
Door Gir. Tho oI afa
of the publication relating to the
Beecher- -Tilton controversy for the past
year have been such that | am inclined
to think that in case | am called upon
to prosecute crlminally every libel
which has been published in connection
with it, the more important administra-
ton of the criminal law will of neces-
sity stand over for the next half cen
tury. 1t is among the misfortunes of
the civil court that parties may there
indulge in all manner of quarrels and
exploits, natural or artificial, at their
will but courts of criminal jurisdiction
are moved only by the people and for the
people of the State. In this hot wea-
ther jail cases, like those of Loader and
Price, have the preference, as it is re-
garded greater hardship for par
Ties not yet proven gullty 10
sweat in Raymond street than
to suffer from libelous publications.
1t would afford me great pleasure to try
you for any offence coming within the
severer duties of the summer months,
but it is out of my power to indulge you
In what you seem to.regard as luxury
at the cost of neglect of business entitled
to preference. Later on l may be
able to accommodate you to your entire
satisfaction, and then you will have rea-
son to rejoice that the ordeal had not
taxed your energies and fortitude during
the heated term.
Very respectfully,
WINCHESTER BRITToN,
District Attorney.