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Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-08-11
"The Ohio election, whichever W,

"The Ohio election, whichever way
II goes, will do some injury to the
Democratic prospects of success in
1876, but it will do most damage to
them in case of Aliens election. 1t
Allen and his crowd are defeated, their
defeat will be attributed to the disgust
of hard money Democrats, and imitation
will become a. much dead issue a.
Fourierism or slavery in the Terrific
ries. But If Allen should be elected,
that election will be traced by sensi-
BILE men to its true cause.-the I'M
reasoning discomfort excited among
the unemployed laborers and unsuc-
cessfnl spectators by the hard times.
That affords no basis for political or
ganizstion 10 rest on. It will sink as
speedily as It srose."-Frank Lesl,e's
Illustrated Newspaper.
The above from prominent Demo-
cratic sources shows the hard road to
travel which Democracy has in Ohio.
Eastern Democracy had rather SEQ Al
len defeated than elected. The OYER
whelming defeat of Allen in Ohio
seems to be well assured.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-08-11

General Bate q distinguished and
gallant Confederate officer will proba-
bly, be appointed U. s. Senator for
Tennessee by Gov. Porter. II this be
so the Radical organ will find an OPP
portunity to raise another howl over
Confederate Generals in the Senate
Neverless Bate has clear record 90 .
man and nobody was ever heard to re-
mark that he had stolen anything
burlington Gazette.
Though Bate undertook to steal one
half of the Union with all the govern
ment property in it, such steal don't
count with the Gazette. Oh no, he 10
the gallant and distinguished Confed-
crate General. Now don't soy we ra-
ked up this old sore, for you are the
chap Mr.. Gazette that did it.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-08-11

From authoritative sources we find
that we were mistaken in annou AGING
that the State Board of Canvassers
had decided to require the full names
of charlottesville idea. we got from
the Gate City. 1t is suggestion
made by the Board, simply that the
first Christian name should be printed
On the tickets in full, instead of the
initial letter. Tho Chairman of the
State Central Committee should place
in the hands OF every Republican pa
per properly printed ticket, with a
request that such form should be fol-
lowed in the paper and also the Chair.
man of each County Central Com.
mittee should have correct copy and
see to it carefully that the tickets ar
all correctly printed.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-08-11

person under the protection of the
Hdbeds Corpus. aud trial by jury i'm.
partially selected"
In the days when the above enun-
citation of principles was laid down,
slavery existed. Then these rights for
Slaves were not included--rights for
tho colored race had no place, and tho
Democracy of Maryland in reitcrating
these doctrines under the new order
OF things, do go under the mental res
ervation that they relate, as they
formerly did, only to the white race,
or else their high resolves are totally
hypocritical and are contradictod by
their practice. by tho use of the Ian
guage of Jefferson, they put on the ap-
pearancc of virtue, while their whole
line Of conduct is in many points d.
rectly opposed to it. Ia there
particle of truth in the statement that
the Democracy of Maryland are for
equal and ecact justice to all men? Is
there an Intelligent man who believes
that the Democracy of Maryland favor
the diffusions of knowledge among
all men? lie II true that they really
seek to maintain the Federal govern.
ment as the sheet anchor of our peace
at home and safety abroad? Tho fact
is, that with the Democratic party of
Maryland, the colorcd man is despised,
his rights circnmscribed and his men,
tai culture not sought for.
these latter days, to suit tho chang
ed timea, it 10 the custom OF honest
men and not deceivers, in declaring
upon human rights to add to tho de.
claration Of equal rights to all men of
whatever state or persuasion, religious
or political, that other qualification Of
whatever race or color. In simply
quoting from former period in our
history tho cunning Democracy of
Maryland do so with a purpose, and
thus they would seem to be what they
are not. The principles of Jefferson
thus announced in thcir broad,
true sense are correct, and are, and
have teen the principles of the Repub-
lican party, the grand ideas upon
which have been based its grandest
victories and upon which II stands to.
day. The Democracy, however, of
this country, has been utterly false to
each and every ono of them, as the
merest tyro In our history we'll
knows. The same men in the main,
who instead Of standing by the Ma.
tional Government as the sheet anchor
Of our safety, rebelled against it and
spread the land with desolation, are
still the leaders of Maryland Dem
ocracy, and to us, it is no strange
thing that they cover up their real
hearts, by seeming portrayal of vir.
tue in quoting tho declarations of
great and good man of o former gen.
Grafton, and who wrote in times far
dissimilar to the present in our his
tory.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-08-11
THIRDLY l0IL

During the rebellion 1t was Lincoln
hirelings," now it is the ''Trooly loil,"
both terms ofderision applied by rebels
and rebel sympathizers, chiefly the
latter, to union soldiers during the
war and since its close. Each are
promptings of the same hearts, each
come from the Same motives. Those
animals who chew the cud and divide
the hoof are not more distinctly defined
than are these chaps who once insult
ingly applied the epithet "Lincoln
hirelings," and now in the same spirit
are so ready with the slang phrase
HTroolY loil."
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-08-11

During the period OF Republican ascend.
Grey, we have seen the nation increase in
population from 1860 to 1870, 7,l15,O5O.
with an estimated increase, up to the pres
cnt time, Of 100000. We have seen an
increase of the products of manufactures
during the same time of $S,23a,931 ,594,
with probable increase, up to this time, of
owes s., O00,0OO,000. We have seen an in
crease in the true 'alth of the Northern
States, up to 1870, $la,9Os, 9os, 4s9, which
to-day may be estimated at $40, oo0,0 900, o0o.
We have seen the assessed valuation Of real
estate increase in ten years $3.12s,5ol, 1892,
which, at present time, would make it
over $4,oO0,OOo.0Oo. We have seen the
Government successfully conducting finan-
cial operations of great magnitude, and i'm
proving its credit, while meeting obligations
which bore heavily upon its resources. We
have seen defective State currency system,
supplanted by one of national character,
safe, sound and effective, and destined to
become at no distant day, the most perfect
currency system ever devised by man. Yet
these items Of growth and improvements,
are but few Of the many that could be
presented if timo permitted.
The homestead acts the building Of the
Pacific railroad the 18th, l4th, and 18th,
amendments, and the legislation necessary
to enforce their provisions the Ieconstruc-
ton of the Southern States The settlement
Of the Alabama Claims, aud the vexcd San
Juan boundary establishment of the life
saving stations protection 10 immigrants
encouragement Of labor; advancement OF
science and education and above all, the
GROWING work Of the century-the aboli-
ton OF human slavery-are items in the
long list of Republican triumphs, which
will insure the gratitude Of posterity, and
ever Command the admiration of the
world.
This is the party now in jeopardy-the
party whose existence is 20 interviewer with
the life of the nation, that to destroy the
one is to permanently destroy the 9TH
er.
ls party record, SO glorious and praise.
worthy, to be destroyed by the breath Of
Islander, or blotted out from the hearts of a
grateful people by the efforts Of partizau
malice? Is a party that has given such
trAnscendent evidence of its ability to gov.
ern wisely, and justly, aud honestly, the at.
fairs Of great nation, to be laid aside, jus,
as tho fruits of its noble labors are ripenipp
to the touch? No! We speak for the
American people, who are not ungrateful
who still bear in remembrance the services
of the past, who areyet unwilling to trust the
country saved by loyal blood and treasure
in the hands of those who encouraged its de.
struction-when we say that despite the Of.
forts Of Democracy, the schemes Of bad men
the Republican party will still be supported
by the loyal element of the country as the
only party that has been faithful to its
trust, and that is able to protect the nations
honor, while advancing the nations pros.
perity. --Republic.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-08-11
Seduction, Adultery, lncesGl-All in
Ono Family.

We yield the palm to Cass county
for horrible affairs. 1t has furnished
more atrocities the past year than any
county in the State. The Telegraph
says: ut is reliably stated that Joshua
II. Gavin, Esq, resident of Edna
township, Cass county, is guilty Of the
seduction of his step-daughter, Miss
Wilson, and that Gavin and his wife
(Miss Wilson's mother) have abscond-
ed, leaving Miss Wilson and the other
children on the farm in Edna. The
old couple departed several weeks ago,
ostensibly on q visit, but it IL believed
they will not return. Report says
Miss Wilson will soon give birth to .
child.
j. II. Gavin is, or was recently, q
Justice of the Peace of Edna town
ship, and was considered a fair sort of
man. His wife's first husband was
. party by the name of Wilson. Her
second husband was Judge Irwin, the
fret Judge of this county. Her last
10 J. I'll. Gavin, present incumbent,
who II seems wanted to be husband to
the whole family, with all that implies.
Miss Wilson IL said to be Of . weak
mind, and extraordinarily verdant in
knowledge. There is bare possibili-
" that Gavin is not the guilty party,
but he Is believed to be, in the neigh
borho0d where he resided"
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-08-11

The Mountain Meadow jury failed
to agree. Like the Brooklyn jury they
came in 8 to 3. The jury was COM
posed of nine MormOns and three
Gentiles.-State Register.
Most journals have let up on the
qrea, scandal case, but the Register In
every issue almost still continues tt
exhibit its prejudice in the case. IL
the above it pays a sorry compliment
to the jury in the Beecher-Tilton case,
by placing them in iuxtaposition with
the Utah jury of nine Mormons and
three Gentiles. The Register would
give the Inference that the nine MEM
!bers Of the Jury in the Beecher case
were OF q similar character to the
:Mormons. Guess Rascher can stand
that ~ the Renister can.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-08-11
Chicago Market,
CHICAGO, Aug. 10.

- CHICAGO, Aug. 10.
[By Telegraph
Wheat-Unsettled; market opened
strong and higher but closed at inside
prices 81 27N cash, and l 25Ll Sept.
Corn--Dull but firmer at 7lc cash;
72c September.
Oats Unsettled and easier; closed
firm at SIC cash. 43k@Ac Aug, and
1890 Sept.
Barley-$l ll@k Sept, and 81 loo
lOaOcto6er.
Pork-Weak at SCI so cash, SCI $50
OK September.
Lard-Easy at 1880 cash, and 14s4c
September.
Whiskcy-$l 1917.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-08-11

2 ST.. LOUIS, Aug. 10.
By telegraph
Wheat-Higher; No. 2 Fall 81 40
cash, 50@1 521s Aug, and i 50A@
l 55h September.
Corn-Firmer small sales lots TOO
cash, Csc bid Aug, and 7ON@T Sept.
Oats-Higher; SIC bid cash 5000
Aug, and 42H Sept.
Rye-Firmer at 8l@85c.
Whisky-Firm at 81 90.
Pork-Firm at $22 SO.
Lard-Quiet at 12Lc.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-08-11

Professor Donaldson's two children are
now living in Rochester N. Y, in quite
destitute circumstances. The theaters of
that city have generously offered to assist
the little orphans by series of benefits,
while the citizens generally are not inclin-
ed to see them suffer. But doesn't it seem
that the salary the Professor was working
upon for Barnum 100000 for six months)
ought to have amounted to enough up to
the time OF the "last ascension" to give the
two little ones few hundred dollars at
least?"
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-08-11
Another Suicide.

A young lady who arrived in this
city on Tuesday afternoon, on the
Chicago Burlington and Quincy ac-
commodation, at 2:S0 o'clock, yester-
day morning committed suicide at tho
Pacific House by means of strychnine,
according to DR.. Mscrac, who was
summoned to room 81 moment or
two before tho woman, who was evil
IDENTITY about sagnteen years Ola, ..
PRED, and considerable excitement
prevailed when the fact was discover
cd that Young lady, and q stranger
had committed suicide. In her I'M
pretending trunk was found q few or
binary changes ofclothing, laced shoes
slippers, ETC., and upon her person an
elegant portmonaie, containing about
$500. A coronor's jury was summer.
ed by Squire Martin, and was COM
posed of the following persons: Ell.
Shoemaker, Jacob II. Rodgers, and
James Madden, and that body return
cd verdict, that said person came to
her death by means of strychnine
poison administered by her own hand
and that she did not come to her death
feloniously.
About a dozen photographs were
found, among them one or two that
were recognized as Tabor and Red
Oak parties. The following opening
of letter was also discovered
MY DEAREST LovE:-I am so sorry
you are i'll; my poor darling, hope
you will soon recover.
The romans were taken to the I'M
dertaking establishment of s. G. Bow.
man, where they were viewed by q
large number of people, but the silent
lips refused to tell of the mystery.
This young woman is known to have
entered the car at Malvern, and was
Joined by man, evidently more Of q
runner than cousin. At Glenwood
they parted. Miss. Evans came to this
city, and registered at the Pacific
House. She was expecting friends
to.wit: friend who never came, nor
expected to. She contemplated the
past solemnly. She waited for his
coming; waited with the faith of .
heroine in misfortune. He came not
and into her own hands, after having
efaced every possible trace as to her
identity, even to the extent Of erasing
every ponciling in her school books,
this girl, God only knows whose, said
to herself, 81 will go 1t 10 better" and
deliberately did what she designed.
There is "fonl," wc are bound to be-
lieve, at the bottom of this terrible
affair, and are confident that within q
few hours light will be shed upon
what may be said to be the most mys.
terious suicide of q person doubtless
known by many in some adjoining
county, that has ever occurred at least
in this City. Foul! foul!!-CouncI
Bluffs Nonpayiel Aua. 9Th.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-08-11
New York Market,
NEW YoRx. Aug. 10

New York, Aug. 10
by Telegraph
Wheat-One cent better fair export
demand; No. 2 Chicago 81 37@4l do.
Milwaukee 46.
g Corn-Quiet; steam western mixed
80@83; do. sail S4@S5c.
Barlcy-Quiet and firm.
Oats-Firm; mixed western 66@68.
Pork-Quiet at $2l 20
Lsrd-Quiet at 14Lc.
Whisky-l23.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-08-11
Money to Loan

We have SEQ, 900 to loan to good
class of applicants, in sums of $1,000
or over; interest 10 per cent. per an
mum. payable semi-annually, and q
loacer Commission than was ever heard
of in this part Of Iowa, before. Can
also accommodate all approved appli-
cants az advertised In another column.
Time 3 to years.
245 d&Wtf o. NJ. LADD & Co.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-08-11
The Nathan Murder.

CHICAGO, Aug. 6-The Times to.
morrow will publish statement OBJ
tanned from q prisoner named Billy
Forester, who is serving his term OF
10 years in the Penitentiary at Joliet,
for the crime of burglary.
The statement is in substance that
Forester is fully cognizant of the facts
Of the Nathan murder that though he
cannot point out the man who struck
the blow, he can name the profession
al burglars who attempted with the
cooperation and cognizance of
certain high officials in New York,
to open the safe in the Nathan
mansion, and who, while max
ing this attempt, reused Mr.. Ma
than, and between them, in order to
escape, killed him with the "dog,'
which they were using as professional
burglars.
He refuses to reveal the names of
the parties because he fears that this
will interfere with his plan of bring
ing them to justice and of Ievenging
himself on them for their persistent
persecution of himself.
Should he secure q pardon, as he
hopes to do, he will make this the OBJ
ject of his life.
He af1irms that the relatives of the
murdered man had no knowledge
whatever of the way in which he
came to his death, and he denies the
truth of the stories recently published
in NewYork and elsewhere concern
ing the murder.
Forester 10 an old and experienced
burglar and knows the surroundings
ofthe Nathan house perfectly. He SUBJ
mitted diagrams in connection with his
confession, and otherwise displayed q
familiarity with the scene of the 40.
sAssination.
His confession is long and circum-
stantial. It duplicates deeply some of
the New York officials, but not by
mama.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-08-11
A Fresh InssalImcnt Of Grssshoppors

OMAHA, August 7.-RepOrts from
points along tho line of the Union
Pacific to-day say the wind has been
blowing hard from tho north for three
days, aud immense clouds OF grass.
hoppers are flying along the line from
Elm creek east as far as Silver creek,
with but few clear streaks. At Will
low island they have commenced on
the corn, having already done consid-
cradle damage. At most points few
have alighted and little change has
been done.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-08-11

William B. Bates, who was the chief
rival of Andrew johnson for the Senator
ship last winter In Tennessee, and who
gained the title of General" in the rebel
service, comes forward and offers himself as
q successor to the late Senator.elect,
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-08-11

Our information yesterday in regard
to the murder at Summit Station was
partially incorrect. The facts as rela.
ted were substantially correct, but it
was Arnold Barker that did the kill.
ing. He formerly lived in. this city.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-08-11

OMAHA, Aug. TIT is estimated
that the number of Texas cattle driven
into this State this year will amount
to one hundred thousand head. They
are mostly held by cattle raisers along
the limo OF the Union Pacific railroad,
from Kcarney Junction to Sidney.
Forty thousand of the number driven
in this year have been sold. Large
numbers will be shipped east this year.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-08-11
For snle or Exchanxe.

l have five or six thousand dollars
worth of Dry Goods, Boots, Shoes
Notions and Clothing, that will sell
at heavy discount, for cash or APP
proved paper. Or will exchange same
for city property. s. A. SwlGGETT.
Aug 9Th 1875. al d&wtf
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-08-11

Shep. LETTER, as our exchanges say,
was so pressed ON the definite terms of
his license law, that he said he would
place licenses at $1,000. This 10 John
Irish's sum, and also the sum named
BY the DUBUQUE Herald,
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-08-11

America to Arkansas: "Daughter, you
have closed your school doors against your
children-your Legislature keeps them
barred /; now what can you expect to do for
nation whose hope lies in her public
schools2"
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-08-11

Tho Standing Committee of the Di-
geese of Iowa met at Iowa City on
Friday last, and prepared the testimo-
mails of Bishop Eccleston elect, and
forwarded them for the action Of the
Standing Committee of the various
Dioceses in the United States, and the
House of Bishops.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-08-11
Chicago Live Stock Market.

CHICAGO, Aug. 10.
By telegraph
HOGS-Receipts 1890. Market act
i've, firm and 5@1Oc better on best
common to assorted grades Philsdel-
phias 81 4O@S 40, with bulk Of sales at
$8@S 20.
CATTLE-R Receipts 1900. Quiet
and easier; good to choice IS coos Is;
extra Sc 40@7; Texans $2@4; natives
| 81 75@4 Is.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-08-11

Thos. G. Orwig, of Des Moines, has
made an affidavit charging three per-
sons naming them, with being concern
ed in the lynching of Charles Howard.
We have not heard of anything being
done as yet in regard to the matter.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-08-11

LOUISVILLE, August G.-The indica.
tions now are that Nc Creary has car
ried the State by from 5000 to 5000
more votes than Leslic in 1871. His
majority may reach $4,000. 1t is pro-
bable the vote to call q constitutional
convention is lost.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-08-11
FARM FOR SALE.

Persons wishing to purchase a good
improved farm, will do we'll by calling
on the undersigned at his residence,
two miles southeast of Agency City.
mar30 6mW WIN, CALBEcK. 1
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-08-11
REPUBLICANS ARE sTIRRING,
We have good news from the Re

W. uoVc SOuu ucWB 1T0ul the lLC-
pub!icans of the various Townships.
On last Saturday they met in large
numbers in every township 40 far as
We can learn, and enthusiasm was evil
dent everywhere. We are glad to see
this-wc need only to be wide awake,
to be up and stirring, to ensure us a
splendid victory. We trust every del
,egate appointed will be in attendance
on the Convention. Let every dele
gate sec 10 It tibet no 10 ON hand next
Saturday, unless circumstances should
make It impossible.
We wish further to say that the Con-
vention must make harmony impera.
tive. Let the action of the Conven.
ton be such that there can be no sue
cessful charge of unfairness made
against it, and we are assured that the
good men selected to this Convention
will demand that all candidates shall
abide by the fairly expressed will of
the Convention, and pledge themselves
to stand by the nominees.
Men are nothing in comparison with
the good of tho cause we advocate
We agree as party we'll on all the
great issues which belong to the party e
creed-let us have no disturbing ele-
ments thrown in. To have q Conven-
ton work smoothly, 1t is needful that
there should be good presiding off.
Ger, one who is acquainted with the
action Of deliberative bodies. The
business Of the Convention can be
transacted much quicker and smooth
or with chairman who is at home in
the chair.
The skies are bright-the old enemy
in all his hateful garb again stands up
to meet US, and we mistake not If the
clear revival of Bourbon Democracy
don't call out some of the old Repub-
iican fire and enthusiasm.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-08-11
Tho Mountain Meadow Jury Dis.
agree.

BEAVER, Utah. Aug. THE jury in
the case of John ID. Lee, charged with
being the leader of the Mountain
Meadow massacre, to-day were unable
to sgrece and were discharged by the
Court.
1t is reported that they stood nine
for acquittal and three, one Gentle
and two Mormons, for conviction.