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Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-09-01
NEW YORK.

NEW YORK, August 2S.-The con.
current testimony of bankers and
nnanciers here IL that no Injurious ef-
fects are likely to follow in the East
from the suspension of the Bank Of
California, at San Francisco.
One gentleman, who seemed thor.
oughly informed regarding tho finan-
cial business of the California Bank,
stated that the Flood and O'Brien
party, though distinct from the clique
of the BANK of California, had in no
way Joined In an attempt to compel its
suspension, but on the contrary, for
several months, ever since tho rumOr-
ed embarrassment of the corporation,
published the past spring, had done
everything in their power to sustain
the tottering institution. To this end
the incorporators Of the New Bank Of
Nevada had received proposition
from the Directors Of the Bank OF CAL
ifornsa to purchase their good will,
but an investigation of the books made
II evident that this could not be done,
except at . great loss on the terms pro-
posed. In general terms the Flood &
O'Brien party thought they had gain
cd the supremacy In the great Nevada
mines, to the exclusion of the Bank of
California and did not care to SEQ the
latter fall to the ground, ON account of
the damaging effect it would have, not
only upon their own interests, but
throughout the coast.
Mr.. Laidlaw, Of Laidlaw & Co., the
New York agents of the BanlAof Cali
fornia, states that the first information
any one in his Office had upon the sub
| iect of the suspension was con-
| tanned In the morning papers. Since
| then, up to q late hour yesterday
they had received NO additional infor-
nation to that which slready has been
published. Mr.. Laidlaw says all bills
drawn by them had been indorsed %
agents of the Bank of California, and
consequently they were not individu-
ally involved.
Among the sugar refineries Of this
city an impression prevails that the
suspension Of Sterling, Ahrens & Co.,
of Baltimore, so far from iniuriously
affecting the trade in New York will
after time benefit 1t largely. No Pc
cuniary loss will be sustained here.
Cowing & Co. one of the largest
manufacturing firms In the United
States, have made an assignment to
VIM. B. Lathrop, of Seneca Falls,
where their factory is. They haye .
large concern In Murray street, this
city, and depots in Chicago, st. Louis,
Kansas City, and other places. The
concern was founded in 1S41 by John
D. Cow ing.
New YORK, Aug. a0--The well-known
publishing house Of Lee & Sheppard. of
Boston, suspended payment Saturday. The
suspension involves the New York firm of
Lee. Sheppard & Dillingham;, and this morn
ing the acting partner OF the house, Mr..
Dillingham;, made an unconditional assign
ment to Jas. Miller, the publisher. A
private telegram received from Boston this
morning gi'res the liabilities Of the senior
firm at a million dollars, but prominent
publishers who are well informed 10 regard
to the bnsness OF the houe, say that the
sum will not exceed three to five hundred
thousand dollars, and that they will proba-
bly, be able to pay fifty cents on the dol
lar.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-09-01

CHICAGO, Aug. 81.

CHICAGO, Aug. 81.
(By Telegraph
Wheat -Firmer but lower, 1885
Sept, or Oct.
Corn-Lower, 6lI Sept. 621 Oc-
tober.
Oats-Irregulsr and lower $685.
cash or Aug. 331l@33a4 Sept,
Pork-Higher; $50 50 Sept. and
Oct.
L.rd-Lower; sl2 zoos Sept, and
$l3,O2k Oct.
Whisky-Firm.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-09-01

the Government borrowed money at
II per cent. discount on its own secu-
rities,and the debt thus contracted was
paid by Secretary Chase in 1862.
Contrast this with results under Ro-
publican administration.
Tho following have been tho rates
OF interest on Government securities :
Per cent.
First four months OF 1861, inst prior to
the breaking ont OF the rebellion, 5
per cent. stocks. ......................, Sl1
March. 1868. commencement Of third
year OF JOhnson's Administration,
iO-iOs per cent. .......................... 7.ll
March, lSGa, l0-40s, s per cent. ......... G.4a
Jnly !, 1917, l0-f03 per cent ..".... sea
S1uW,UuoOpo, 1.20s refunded ISIS, at..... 500
To reasonable mcn,this would seem
to be pretty good Endorsement for
successful craftsmanship on the part
Of the party who has had the manage
mcnt Of public affairs.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-09-01

Tho favorable corn weather of tho
past fow days extends over nearly all
the country. The warmest weather
OF tho present summer 10 that we are
NOW having
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-09-01
The Old EaaAunnv-

The National Democratic party is a
public enemy always threatening the
welfare and existence of our nation
aud the liberties Of mankind. tits es-
sentially the organization of the dam
gerous classes of society. Where ig-
norance and vice predominant there it
finds its strong holds. Where intelli-
gence, morality and order prevail,
there 1t is Insignificant. 1t signifies
little that the masses of its voters are
we'll meaning men These masses are
completely controlled by the policy of
the party, and that policy is framed
by the most designing, able and cor.
rupt band of demagogues that ever in.
fcsted . free country. For nearly
thirty years it has been used as the
most efficient means for destroying the
nation and destroying the prosperity
Of the people, and to-day stands in the
attitude of champion of Disunion, Of
Intemperance, and dangerous doctrines
concerning finance, and is now putting
itself into the hands of the enemies Of
our public schools, seeking their de.
struction.-Neaoton Headlight.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-09-01

New YORK, Aug. 3l.--A San Fran
cisco special dated midnight says it il
reported among leading bankers that
an investigation by the Directors into
the condition of the Bank of California
shows that tho assets OF the bank now
reach $l8,000,O00, while its lisbili-
ties are ST., 100000. leaving . surplus
Of . dividend of sc, 600, which may
possibly shrink to $5,OOO,OOO. 1t ia
also believed that the bank will resume
business within sixty days.
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CALIFORNIA.

SAN FRANcIsco, Aug. a0-There Is
flutter among distilleties and revenue
agents here 10 consequence Of the presence
of Special Revenue Agent Clark, who 10
examining into the affairs on the coast
Saturday evening the Deputy Collector at
Antioch, Contra Costa county, seized Rosts
distillery and 10000 gallons Of apirita,
valued at $4,000 the charge against him
being the illicit manufacture Of whisky.
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St. Louis Live stack Market.
81. LOUIS, Aug: 81.

BY telegraph. N
HOGS = Receipts 700 Unchang-
cd shippers 81 25@7 45 bacon grades
Z 6Q@A; butchers ~ S0@S.
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BARKER's PERs0NNEL.

He 10 Of medium hight, rather heavy
built, round face, wears heavy
moustache and abundant clustering
hair, and had on when last seen, pair
of light pants and q frock coat Of dark
cloth. Any fuller description Of his
dress and appearance we are unable to
give ct present. We understand that
he has been connected with the Chi
csg0, Rock Island Il Pacific railroad In
important capacities and that be ID
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-09-01

My boots are new, my carriers too,
My "pull-back's' tit IL splendid,
For, thanks to pins, my dress begins
just where Ewes costume ended.
But how can the world defy
Unless my hose is striped.
For IA go each gust doth show
My examinations biped.
Oh. dainty foot oh, gaiter boot,
To pIety you're shocking.
ne'er can go 10 churc CHI, for oh
I've no gay striped stocking.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-09-01

The Nazarenes of Hungary, a
powerful and growing sect of Qoak ers,
refuse to render military service, as
the Menonitcs refused In Russia. The
npshot of the matter will be that the
Nazarenes will have to shoulder their
carpet-bags and 60 somewhere else.
Such people are Of no use to Europe.
an power at this particular time. There
are 10000 of them in Hungy.a
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-09-01

SAN FRANCISCO, August 2S.--The
affairs of the Bank Of California have
been put in the hands OF an execu-
tive committee consisting Of w. NJ.
Alvord and George HI. Howard.
ID. .. Mills, ex-prcsident. has not
owned a share of stock for the last
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-04-01

WORK ALREADY BEGUE-THE Tunnel US.
DER THE HUDSON. The work is under the
supervision OF two companies, one in New
York, with capital of seven million dollars,
and another in New Jersey, with capital Of
three millions making total capital of ten
million dollars. It will be "a feet high and
&c feet wide, inside measurement. At the
water edge on the New Jersey shore it is to
he about 80 feet below the surface, and at the
point where it will strike the New York City
shore it will be 45 feet below. When it shall
have been finished it is to he fitted up with
double tracks, and trains will run at regular
intervals for the accommodation of paSSen-
gers. Flat.cars are to be provided for
horses and wagons and other vehicles,
and much of the freight from the great
railway companies who own the shore
| front will be transported through. it. Its
walls are to be Of brick, and will be three
feet in thickness. When the river shall have
been reached it is proposed 10 carry it on 10
completion by the construction Of what, in
tunnel architecture. are known as "locks,"
(air.tight passages in which the pressure of
the air will he sufficient to resist the pressure
from the outside until the walls shall have
been completed. The excavation is to be ac-
complisbed through the agency of an air
tight tube. The pressure Of the air is ex.
pec'ed to remove the earth from the tunnel
with the rapidity with which fifteen men
could shovel it into cars, and it is 10 be car
| ried BY the same natural agent through a
| tube to the surface, thus saving the expense
of laborers and of transportation upon cars.
| R0iLlcGD World.
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Notes from DNMTille,

Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch
DASvILLE. VA. March 81, 1875.
made some notes for the printer during a
holiday excursion.
At Chatham, Rev. David +. Hodges, the
Methodist minister, is making an effort 10
build better house of worship than he now
bas. and il i. thought be will succeed and
tie BIptsts and their friends are preparing
ior an entertainment, 10 consist in part OF
tuc<,lric,ls, the income from which Is TO be
used IN purchasing convenienceS and decora-
tons for their church-house.
Mr. Fuckler, who lives near Chatham, is
bow in Ills ninety first year, and has been for
>3iry.tve years almost helpless from
paralysis.
Al Mount Vernon, which is 10 Halifax
county and near The Pittsylvania line, Rev.
{. ". Wood aud his flock (BaptistS) have be-
-un the building Of a two-thouSand' dollar
church.
Some OF the plant.beds have been damaged
by The ran.storns. Many have been burnt
aud s0Wn since the weather opened. Many
aIAimcr now says: "lf live next fall and
Keep my senses | will sow the winter oats,
and never will | again expect sowing sea-
-on in the spring" | heard Of some crops
a. The winter oats in which even now hare
could hide herself.
There is no telegraph line along the greater
lf1rt OF the railroad between Lyncbburg and
DanSille. When ady-pa>seuger, travelling
unattended, happens to be put off ut the
wrong station, Is | knew to be the case
day or two ago, though from no fault on the
Part OF the conductor, she suffers something
OF the miseres Of the once celebrated :" I'M
protected fepsle." II is worse when train
happens 70 be put CT.
Jast is We DegaR to think Of lamb and
Ittrn peas The dogs of this section have be-
Giin TO TANK %! mutton. Mr.. Southard, a
Iarucr, who lives about four miles from the
Gti, charged upon u pack of dogs which
were after his sheep last week, and killed
t"o al The tirst fire. Their collars and labels
showed that they were tax-paid gentlemen
nom Danyllie, aud fellows Of noble blood.
Our friends beyond the river, in anticipa.
non OF rapid growth and great prosperity,
nave Of their own accord formed the mselpes
!ht0 three wards, the names of which are
dundee, Berry vile, and Midland City.
ALPHA.
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FROM chesterfield Comfy.

fCorrc-pondvnce Of the Richmond Dispatch.1
There Is 10 the possession OF lady resi-.
dn- in this county Il glass bowl of solid ma
,eriaJ " hlch has a history. 1t belongs to the
descendants OF the Henry family. The orr
ginll owner imported it from England. j
VA, buried in the Revolutionary war, and
given to the only daughter, and for three
generation, it la, been handed down by an
only daughter. and is now in The possession
Of Il widow lady who has IN 'onty d6u9h
tr." and 1t passed through the eyenttu! his
,r:y Il four war;.
There i in Amelia young man, MIR. VIII
lam Phillips. who WAS poor, that bought
Plantation At uiue dollars per acre, got mar
med. and ha. paid tor the land by cropping
and ha> seven children. All done since thu
war. Who SAYS we cannot build up Virgin
with ruergy. industry, and ga judicious sys
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CARDINAL McCLosKY's CAP.-Count Mare
foschi, accompanied by Monseigneur Ron
cetti, abegste of the Holy See, set sail from
Havre on board the Pereire, OF the French
Trans. Atlantic line Of steamers, on Friday
last, 26ih instant, for New York. Count
Marefoschi has been appointed BY The Holy
See to announce officially to his Emnence
Cardinal McCloskey the fact Of his elevation
to the rank and dignity of the cardinalate.
Mgr. Roncetli has been appointed by the
Holy Father bearer Of the cap, which is the
insignia Of the cardinslate. The public
function of comforting the cap will be per-
formed by Archbishop Bayley, of Baltimore,
in St. Patrck's cathedral, In New York, but
at what precise date has not yet been deter
mined. The appointment OF the archblsht p
of Baltimore to the graceful task of confer
ring the insignia of his office on bis elder
brother In the Catholic episcopate was made
by the Pope himself. The ceremony at the
cathedral on the day which will see the first
American cardiual receiving his cap from
the bands of the ALLOCATE OF Plus TX. is ex-
pected 10 be uneyceptionslly grand. Several
Of the dignitaries of the Catholic Church
will undoubtedly he present to assist.
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Foreign Items.

FRANcE....Paris, March 3O.--The Unirers
publishes a papal encyclical renewing the
accommodation pronounced against the
Old Catholics of Switzerland and censuring
the authorities for protecting them.
Paris, March 30.-Tbe French Govern.
ment has agreed to the Berne postal con.
veDtiou.
GERMANY.-Berlin, March 30.-Dr. Henry
Forester, Princc-Bishop of Breslau, has been
summoned by the Government to resign bis
5ishopric because be promulgated the papa!
encyclcal against the ecclesiastical laws.
The conference OF the Roman Catholic
bishops at Fuida Is held with closed doors.
The object of the meeting Is TO discuss and
issue pastoral letter concerning the bill be.
fore the Prussian Diet Withdrawing the
State grants from the Church.
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A VIRGISIA NEGRO ON THE W1TNEss.STAND
FOR BEEcHER.-J INES, a negro, was the next
stmulant. James had something to say
namely, that he had overheard Tilton urging
Woodruff to publish or threaten 10 publish
the Beecher article" and make her ever
lasting fortune He was worth two hours
croSs-examination, which he vainly tried to
shorten by pleading rheumatism. The fun
he made was by naively ignoring the solem
nifty Of the occasion. He wouldn't tell Mr.
Fullerton how much money he had at
certain period, and minated that
| it was none of the eminent coun-
se's business. He signally failed TO
appreciate the character Of q cross eX-
summation, and when brought back for the
third or fourth time to the same point re-
monstrated, "You's trian' away too much
time; didn't tole you that befo'i' Finally,
and on an important point, he grew sulky
and wouldn't ans wer-- said be bad answered
enough, and then coolly, when further
pressed, said, 81 CUES we got bout froo wild
dat" So that Mr.. Fullerton had to get help
from the court. One Of the most amusing
instances happened concerning odd jobs.
James said he did odd jobs. Mr.. Fullerton
asked, "Who for:"
james: What use is it who for couldn't
tell you half.
Mr.. Fullerton Tell me one?
James What's the good OF one:
Mr.. Fullerton James. can't you tell me
one mln for whom you have done job'
James: Myself.
Mr.. Fullerton One besides yourself?
James On, well, Iii tell you one. He told
one, and Mr.. Fullerton said:
Tell me another"
James: See that, now. You ask me to tell
sou jus one, an tole you, and right of
you say, "Tell me 'nudder."
Mr.. Fullerton: Only one more, james.
James We'll, if you promise not to as me
againI tole sou one mo-.
The promise was made and the answer
given.
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Observation-Disclosures King was arreste

Sw1SpL1SG.- Abraham King was arrested
Yesterday by Detective Shafer, charged with
fraudulenty winning from S: W: Gardner,
of Richmond, Va, the sum of 500, in rail-
road Car, on the way to this city. Justice
Hagerty released him on $500 bail for hear
Ing on Thursday, April s, at 4 O'Clock P. NJ
1t is astonishing that in spite of the warn
Ing of the press visitors from the country
and other States will fall easy victims to the
professional gamblers, who sWindle them out
of their money in q short space OF time WIN
"banko," three.card MONTH";" the littie
JOKER" and other wel-known .Skln'games,
which have been exposed again Ind again
Baltimore Gazette, 31st.
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sYmnatny for t,,c rrsiprisoned EdIfer.

sympathy for the Imprisoned EdIfcr
CHICAGO, March 30.-The city daiIies
without exception, condemn the action o.
Judge Williams in sentencing Mr.. Storey
editor of the Times, to ten days imprison
ment for contempt of court.
The Pos. and Mail says the charge waa de
livered in most vipdictivestyle. The jour
nal says, editorially, that the proceeding is
judicial outrage OF the most fragrant char
| acter.
The Inter. Ocean says: "We are opposed
to imprisonment Of any citizen without pro
| cess Of law and we do not regard summary
proceedings of committal to Jail for con-
| tempt Of any individual as due to process oil
law; for the right, if 1t exists at all, goes 10
the extent Of confinement for life. Judge
Williams. in imprisoniug Mir. Storey for ten
days, asserted the right to confiue the pri.
soner during the remainder Of his life"
The Times says the imprisonment without
| any due process Of law upon the employ.
rnent Of 40 unknowR power by the judge
| of the crimieal court is matter whose in
terests reaches far beyond individuals who
enact chief parts in this performance.
The fact is usurpation of power by an Of
! fetal, and its use to deal blow not at Mr..
Storey, but at a citizen; not at the Chicago
Times, but at the freedom Of the press and
the existence of vital constitutional rights.
1t then expresses the hope that the inf fence
| of this decision will not extend and perpetu.
ate itself. 1t continues: eff it can be shown
that the man who presumed TO exercise the
power of imprisonng citizen Is himself not
entitled 10 respect for probity, for judicial
wisdom. that his motives were improper,
then the decision which be made will become
isolated, and will carry disaster in no other
direction" 1t then proceeds to show such
| is the case. 1t continues: There was not
an element of judicial fairness or candor in
the paper. 1t was the heated vindictive ar
gument of partisan. Within this docu.
ment he lied repeatedly, openly, mon
strou>ly. He perverted facts. He omitted
essential elements. He was the public
prosecutor, aborng with furious zeal to
convict an alleged offender. His utterances
were odorous with malice and outraged
| vanity. He travelled with the record where
it would aid him. and out of it with equal
facility and rapidity when his purpose re-
qlired It," The Tribune says its sympathies
are with the press. There will be many at
first to applaud the action of the court who
afterwards will experience grave doubts
whether mistake has not been committed,
which will lead them to favor the complete
abolition of constructive contempt.
At late hour last night the following tele-
gram was received oy attorneys for Mr.. Sto.
rey from their partner in Waukegan
"F0lowiDg is an order for the release OF
Mr.. Storey: Upon plaintiff in error entering
into recognizance before the sheriff in $500,
with George Chandler as surety, be will be
dischar ged from custody.
HWILIJAM K. MCAIIISTER
"Judge Supreme Court"
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VIOLATION OF THE ENFORCEMENT ACT.-
Washington. March 30.-In the Supreme
Court to-day the case of the United States
against Crulkshank and others, charged With
a violation of the enforcement act iD Grant
parish. La, was taken up, and its argument
will likely consume the remainder Of the
week. IL comes TO this court by certificate
of division from the Circuit Court for Louisi-
ana. Judge Bradley, Of this court, was of
opinion that the act OF 1870, under which
tie indictment was framed, is unconstitu-
tional, and his colleague at the Circuit Court
was of the reverse opinion. The defendants
are represented by Reverdy johnson, David
Dudley Field, John A. Campbell, and Judge
Mari of Louisiana
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The trustees of the California Lick fund
decline to resign their trust.
/. One of the best blocks In the town OF
Fairburg. H., has been burned, involving q
loss OF 100000.
Population of St. Louis $1,000, January
/, 1875. Increase in population since the
census, fifty-seven per cent, or more than
ten per cent. yearly.-St. Louis Democrat.
The London Gazette contains the follow
ing publication: Grown Office, March Is.
Member returned TO serve In the present Par
lament. County Of Tipperary-John
Mitchell, Of No. 500 Clinton avenue, Brook
Ign, New York. U. S. A., gentleman"
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MASONIC AG1rATIoE.-There is great deal
of excitement among the Masons at Sewick-
Iy at present, says the Pittsburgh Dispatch,
caused by the action OF the master OF the
lodge there 10 admitting several coiored
persons who, it appears, applied as mem
bers of the Order to fellowship in the
white lodge. 1t is understood that the Ma
sonic rules do not allow such an amalgama-
ton, but In this particular the gentleman.
who is a Judge in the Court Of Common
Pleas, took into consideration the cvil-rights
bill, and allowed the fellowship to be con.
Summsted.
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Governor Walkers proposition for the
'"neIai Government to assume the payment
y! Inc deDs Of the southern States, except
rnch obligations as We're contracted in the in
L'7r>! OF rebellion, may be good platform
Tor political leader in Virginia, but the
Government " i'll annex The moon and admit
:! a. sovereign Safe into the Union about
lie Nue time 1bat the assumption pro.
sranMc ~ adopted by Congress. A very
plausible argumen, can be made in favor o.!
J., "lcci4.3y by one so able as Governor
walker, bu. il certainty won't win much be-
tore lAeyear &. ID. 2Q00, if then. If the CO.
'"in0r don't III NIX that too long 10 wait, let
'-i1 20 ahead ohiIadeiphIa Times.