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Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-06-07

MAYOR CoLvIN won before the
courts. in regard to his right to hold
his office. This is as we expected
The Inter-Ocean, alone, Of all the
Chicago papers we have seen, took
the correct position in regard to the
recent turmoil in that city. We ex.
press no opinion as to tho propricty
of Colvin holding on to his Office, bu,
his legal right to do so, we have al
ways believed was good. There is c
right and wrong way to do things
and quasi mobocratic methods arc
untcnable,
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-06-07
REPUBLICAN CONGRESSIONAL Al.
CONVENTION

The Republican Convention for the 9Th Con-
grcssonai District of Iowa, will meet Mt OsIa-
ioosa, Wednesday. July Goth, at II o clock a m,
Tor the purpose OF placing in nomination cand-
date for member Of Congress. The basis of rep
rescntation will he one delegate for every 400
votes and fraction over 100 cast for Samuel Kirk
wood for Governor at the general election of lsT5
The different counties will be entitled 10 repre-
scntation as follows: Appanoosc, I; Davis, q;
Jasper, 10: keoknk, s; Aahaska, IL; Marion, 10,
Monroe, 8; Wapello, 10.
BY order. of the Congressional Committee.
VAL MENDEL, Chairman.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-06-07
steppaee Of . Cotton NM.

BosToN, June 6.-The treasurer of
the Atlantic Cotton Mills, at Law
renee, has issued a circular stating
that the mills will be closed by the
10th inst, owing to cmbarrassmcnts.
Notes given in payment for improve
ments have become due and the treas
urer has taken care Of them. Up to
this time the total indebtedness is
$842, 500, which may be reduced to
$6l7, 600 by the sale of personal prop
erty. The Indebtedness, which is
largely due to Savings Banks, with
the treasurer and his sons as surctics,
is due this year, and the treasurer
thinks he should carry the burden no
longer. He has directed the agent
to close the mill when the stock Oh
hand is worked up, and he recon-
mcnds that additional capital be pro-
vided to put the company in an indie
pendent position. The assets of the
company above indebtedness, were
estimated at II, 7S2,5 800. With the re-
turn of better times the property will
be as valuable as ever
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-06-07
Chicago Five stock Market.
CHICAGO, June 6.

CHICNHO, CUHV u
BY Telegraph
Hogs-Rcceipts 1900 head. The
market rules active, buyers having
entered the market and taking hold
quite freely. The bulk of the sales
were made to packers, at prices q
shade firmer than previous quota
tons, the extreme range for poor to
choice S. 5000 90; medium packing
and bacon grades-$5 75@S5.
Cattle-Reccipts 1850. Good to
choice 81 1905 25; medium $4@4 IS.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-06-07

THE New York Herald has some
good advice for the Democratic pa
pcrs about this unfortunate Kerr
business. 1t says they have not scru-
pied to defame Republicans for the
good of their party, and now they
=" should not complain, because in a
=" campaign of firc-brands it is not
f." human nature to expect the brands
6" to fall always on ono side"
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-06-07
CONGRESSIONAL.
First Session - 4atll Congress
The senate Refuses 10 Reduce the
tho salary NJ President Below
Fifty Thousand Dollars.
SENATE.

WASHINGTON, June 5.
Allison called up the Senate bill
providing for agreement with the
Sioux Nation in regard to a portion
of their reservation amp for other
purposes.
Mr.. Edmunds offered resolution
authorizing the President with the
consent of the Senate to appoint a
commissioner consist of five persons,
to visit as soon as possible the tribes
of Sioux Indians with view to ncgo-
tiating with them II treaty or agree
mcnt for the cession to the United
of the Black Hills, and appropriating
100000 for the expenses of the COM
mission.
After discussion Edmunds modified
the substitute authorizing commits
sioners to treat with the Indians for
the REIMBURSEMENT of the Black Hills
and otherwise for the preservation OF
peace.
ingalls, substituted an amendment
providing that any report made by
the commissioners shall be trans.
mittcd to the President together with
any agreement with said Indians who
shall transmit the same to Congress
Agreed to.
Edmunds' substitute was thcI
agreed to without division.
The question then being on adopt
ing the substitute as amended instead
of the bill reported by the committee
further discussion took place, whcl
Allison submitted an amendment au
thorizing the Secretary of War to fur
nish transportation, subsistence ant
protection to the commissioners du
ring the time occupied by them in tn
discharge of their duties. Agreed to
The bill was then read third tim,
and passed. Yeas 30. nays s.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-06-07
TIE Washington correspondent of

lie washington correspondent oil
the Chicago Journal says that the case
against Speaker Kerr is now stronger
than was the case against Bclknap
when the House, under Clymcr's lead
rushed swiftly TO the impeachment.
Yet most Republicans ask for fair
play as to Kerr, and that he shall not
be held guilty until he is fully proven
SO.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-06-07
An Eurepean war lmm,.o.;

NEW YORK, June 5.-This is a holt
day in London, and there are no
market reports, Bankers cores
pondents express the opinion that it
lis doubtful If war can be avoided,
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-06-07
81. Louis Market.
ST.
By Telegraph

ST. LOUIS, June 6.
[ By Telegraph.
Whcat-dull. No. 9 Fall 81 80 cash,
No. 3, 81 Is asked, and No. 4, SS,bc
asked.
Corn-highcr; 4224 @43c cash, 43lsc
june, and Az July.
Oats-dull; 32c bid.
Whisky-$l 10.
Ryc-lowcr to sell &c bid.
Pork-dull at $4,000.
Lard-nominal.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-06-07

THE Burlington Gazette is worried
and angered because the Republicans
OF this State have so far nominat-
ed for Congress late Colonies of the
Union army. 1t says:
The war spirit is animating the Republicans.
They have made three nominations for Congress
and each one is colonel. Col. Cummings Of the
capital district. Col. Sapp, OF the slope, and Col.
Stone of this city. The Republicans must expect
to get all their votes from the Grand Army.
This sort Of thing is evidence of
the war spirit, of Haunting the
"bloody shirt" Oh The part of Iowa
Republicans. But it is all lovely and
evidence of peace, quiet and reign
of happiness If, on the floor of Con-
grcss, there sits three score and ten
eX-rcbcl officers. The true inward
ness of our Democratic contemporaries
will occasionally bubble up and
speak out i'll spite Of their utmost
caution and cunning to keep ii in the
background, for policy's sake. The
Gazette honestly asserts in the above
paragraph that it don't like to see
Union soldiers going to Congress, but
can see no objection to the representa-
ton of the "gray" there in abund-
ancc.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-06-07

THE Chicago Tribune said "thc
"worst fears of Dlaine's friends arc
..rcalized. lie has refused to let the
Investigating committee see the con-
..tcnts of those fatal letters"
How now, Mr.. Tribune? Is it not
about time you quit handling edged
tools? The phunny man, Knott, the
legal counsellor of the Democracy of
the House, and the Chicago Iribune
are hOistcd OH that letter pctard.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-06-07
srInN

The Republican Convent ion for the Second
judicial District Of Iowa will meet in the city Of
ottumwa, on Friday, June 9th, ls76, at O'Clock
M, for the purpose of placing in nominal ion
candidate for the Office of Circuit Judge The
basis OF representation will be one delegate for
every 20 votes fraction over 100, cast for Sam
uel j kirkwood for Governor at the general cleo
ion fer 1875. by orlsr of the Judicial Commit
tee. W. .. CROSBY,
Chairman.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-06-07

FIT. LARAMIE, June 2-No informa-
ton of the murder of Cincinnati
party. Believe it to he false. Genl
Merritt arrived this afternoon.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-06-07
TIC reported Massacre 81 she Cinclo
NATL Party . CanarA.

CHICAGO, June at would seem
from the following dispatches, recciv.
cd at Lieut.. Gen'l Sheridan's head.
quarters, that the report of the assas-
sination, by Indians of tho Cincinna-
Ii party, was canard:
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-06-07
WASHINGTON, June 3,

WASHINGTON, June 3.
The Senate considered the legisla-
tive appropriation bill. The amend
ment to restore the salary of the
President to $4,000 from March 9Th,
1877, was agreed to.
Yeas-Allison, Anthony, Bayard,
Booth Boutwell,, Christiancy, Clayton,
Cooper, Cragin, Davis, Edmunds,
Frelinghuysen, Hamlin, Howe, John
ston, Logan, Mcmillan, Mitchell, Nor
rill (Me.), Morrill, (Vt), Morton, Nor.
wood, Paddock, Patterson, RANSOM
Robertson, Sergeant, Sherman, Spcn-
Ger. Window, Withcrs-3l.
Nay Bogy, Co ckcrcll, Eaton
Goldthwaite, Hitchcock, Kelley, Key
McCreery, MaNcy, Stevenson, Thur.
man-l1.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-06-07
DR.. J. q. Aver Issanc.
Frsss as Cen neil sslnHs.

COUNCIL BLUFFS, June 5.-An I'M.
known young man was run over by
the Northwestern express train yes
terday and killed. lie is supposed to
be a tramp. No blame attached to
the company.
Heavy frosis prevail here. No
material damage has boon done there
by to the drops as yet. The contin-
ued drOnth however is having a Sc
rious effect Oh the wheat and other
small grain.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-06-07

1t. Louis Live St0ck Market.
ST. LOUIS, June s.
By telegraph
Hogs-Receipts--. Dull and low
er. Workers $5@5 40 bacon IS 25@
8 30, and butchers lots SIS 60@SO.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-06-07
The Fast TratM Eight Hours Ahead
Nf Time.

OMAHA, June 3.-Thc fast train
reached Green River at 6 20; left at
6 ~, six hours and fifty minutes ahead
of time. Arrived at Bridges Sta
ton at :5S a. NJ, seven hours and fif-
teen minutes ahead of time. Arrived
at Evanston, distant 755 miles from
Omaha, at 9;lA, departed at 8 30, s
hours aud five minutes ahead of time.
OGDEN, Utah, June 3.-Thc light
ming express arrived here at 10 %,
local time this morning, five hours
ahead of time. 1t made the run from
Omaha to Ogden in just "a hours !;
from Evanston TO Ogden Is miles in
70 minutes. The fastest time made
was IA miles in IL minutes. 1t stop
edp in Ogden just five minutes. The
train runs SO fast that it is i'm con-
slant cloud of dust. The passengers
look dusty and exhausted,
Dr.. J. q. Aver lnsanc.
BosToN, dune 5.-rhe Ecening
journal is informed that j. e. Aver,
patent medicine manufacturer, was
sent to the Insane Asylum of New
Jersey last week.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-06-07

RErl RlICAN STATE TICKET.
FOR Judges Supreme Court,
w. III. SEWERS.
JAMES ROTHROCk.
For Secretary OF State.
JOSIAH L. YOUNG.
For Auditor Of state,
u. Il. SHERMAN.
For Treasurer ot.state,
q. W. BEMIS.
For Register. State Land onice,
DAVID SECOR.
Fer ATTORNEY General,
y. +. McJCNKIN.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-08-25
Interesting Figures.

The Treasury Department has pre-
pared an elaborate table at the re-
quest of General Garfield, who has
Just presented it to the House, max
ing an interesting analysis of the ex-
penditurcs of the government for the
fiscal years ending 1878, 1874, 1875
and 1876. The expenditures are di-
vided into three groups. First, those
growing directly out of the war;
second, those of the army and navy;
third, those for the civil service prop
er. 1t appears from this table that
in 1878, the expenses of the first
group were sl57,262,415 or 81
per cent. of the total expenditures of
the Government; in 1874 they were
Sl54,l7l,l3o.50, or 53.3 per cent. of
the total amount; in 1875, Sl47,ss2,-
O34.75. or 53.7 per cent; and in 1876,
Sl4O,9l9,679.23 or 54.5 per cent
The largest item under this head is
the interest on the public debt, which
was $1O4,75O,63s.44 in 1878, $l07,
119,sl5.2l in 1874, slO3,093,544.57
in 1875, and $loo,243,27s.23 in 1876.
The pension list comes next, amount
Ing to about $3O,OoO,OoO annually
The other items are numerous, and
of course, comparatively small, ex-
cepting the cost of assessing and col
Letting the internal revenue, which
was $685., ,039.49 in 1878, and about
a million and a half less in 1876
The figures Of the second group
show that the cost of the army and
navy was 53,99s.25. or IS per cent.
of the total expenditures of the year
in 1878; $5s,e93,3o or 2o.4 pei
cent. in 1874; $4s,3l4,490.5o or IT'S
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-08-25
WHOLE NO. 577.
A Tradition of Saratoga Lake.

There is an Indian superstition at
tached to this lake which probably
had it's source in it's remarkable lone
liness and tranquility. The Mo
hawks believed that its stiffness was
sacred to the Great Spirit, and that
if human voice uttered sound
upon its waters, the canoe of the Of
fender would instantly sink. A story
is told of an EngIlshwoman, in the
early days of the first settlers, who
had occasion to cross this lake with
a party of Indians, who, before en-
barking, warned her most impress
lively of the spell. 1t was silent,
breathless day, and the canoe shot
oyer the surface of the lake like an
arrow. About half mile from the
shore, near the centre of the lake,
the woman, wishing to convince the
Indians Of the erroneousness OF their
superstition, uttered loud cry.
The countenance of the Indians fell
instantly to the deepest gloom.
After a moments pause, however,
they redoubled their exertions, and
in frowning silence drove the light
bark swiftly over the waters. They
reached the shore in safety, and
drew up the canoe, when the wo-
man rallied the chief on his credu'i-
ty. "The Great spirit is merciful,"
answered the scornful Mohawk; "He
knows that a white woman cannot
hold her tongue."
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-08-25
A HOrse-Car Passenger.

Yesterday afternoon man dressed
in good clothes, an eye-glass, and a
gold-mounted cane, and possessing
altogether rather clerical appear
ance, hailed a passing street car
There was nothing unusual or par
ticularly noticeable in this, EXCEPT the
air of lofty dignity with which he
commanded a halt, and the desperate
effort which he made to maintain his
centre of gravity as he passed to the
car, and revealed the fact that he
was slightly lnebriated. Arriving
at the door, he solemnly raised his
right foot to enter, but, not raising it
quite high enough, he fell headlong
on the floor of the car. Raising him
self up with some difficulty, he cast
a severely reprovlng look at the old
gentleman sitting near the door, and
said:
"Sir, what d'you lift up this car
for just as l was goin' to get in?"
"My dear sir, l didn't lift the car"
replied the old gentleman, meekly.
"Well, perhaps you didn't. 1won't
tempt to argue with man in your
condition. My amiable friend, it's
my calm and deliberate 'pinion that
you've been looking upon the wine
when it is red. Very sorry to see it
in man of your age. What'd s'pose
your mother would say if she were
to see you lntossicated? My friend,
I'vc shed many bitter tears over such
cases as yours. Yes" continued he,
in faltcring voice and pulling out
his handkerchief, sand Pm ID
if amt weeping now, as you'll
readily observe"
Whercupon he wiped his eyes with
a grand flourish, blew his nose, and
navigated to the other end of the
car.
When he reached his destination
he pulled the bell strap, and started
for the door. When he got about
halfway, and just as he was in front
of lady, he tripped and fell at full
length on the floor. Raising himself
to perpendicular, he turned to the
lady, and in tone of mingled sever
ity and whiskey, said:
!" Madame, you've certainly got the
biggest feet 1 ever saw in my life.'
"Sir?" said the lady, Indignantly.
"Oh, don't 'pologize, madame. I
beg you not to 'pologize. You're not
to blame for it. But if you would
just pare 'em down q little 'twould be
great 'commodation to the travel
ing public"
The lady was speechless with in
dignation, the passengers were con-
vulsed, and the gentleman stalked
majestically out to the door, stepped
to the ground, and Immediately sat
down. AS the car moved away he
arose, examined his clothes, looked
up and down the street, waved his
hand in an uncertain manner and
walked aWay.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-08-25
The Closing Scene.

"Johnson, the officer says you
were drunk, and you haven't drawn a
sober breath for week. How is
that, Johnson?"
eyer Honor" said Johnson, as he
dropped one arm over the rail and
leaned back heavily on the police
man who supported him by the
shoulder, eyer Honon, it's true; rve
been drunk for week, as you say;
an l haven't got a word to say to de-
fend myself. I've been in this ere
court, | guess a hundred times be-
fore, an every time I've asked Your
Honor to let me off light, but this
time | don't have no fear You can
send me up for ten days or ten years /;
it's all one now"
AS he spoke he brushed away a
tear with his hat, and when he
paused he coughed a dry racking
cough, and drew his tattered coat
closer about his throat.
"When went up BEFORE" he con-
tinued, 81 always counted the days
and hours till I'd come off. This
time Fll count the blocks to the pot
ter's field. Pm most gone, Judge" ;"
He paused again and looked down
upon his almost shoeless feet.
''When | was alittle country boy,
my mother used to say to me: Charlie,
if you want to be man, never touch
liquor an I'd answer: No mother,
I never will Ifrd kept that prom
Use, you an me wouldn't have been
so well acquainted, Judge. If l
could only be boy again for half a
day; if | could go into the school
house just once more and see the
boys and girls as l used to see them
in the old days, I could lie right
down here and die happy. But it's
to late. Send me up, Judge. Make
it ten days or make it for life. 1t
don't make any difference. One way
would be as short as the other. All
| ask now is to die alone. I've been
in crowded tenements for years. If
l can be alone little while before l
90 I'll die contcnted,"
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-08-25

in 1s75;and $47,2ls,3s5.66 or 1873
in 1876. The expenditures for the
civil service proper, which form the
third group, aggregated $40, 9,ls3,4s7.
27 or 26 per cent. of the total ex-
penses in 1873;s74,369,417.57 or $50
per cent. in 1874; S78,42G, $3.50, or
28.6 per cent. in 1875; and S7O,321,-
1894, or PIP per cent. in 1876
This table shows the extravaganza
and absurdity Of the Democratic
promise of putting down the appro-
prlations by forty million dollars.
Of course there can be no reduction
in t4estirst group beyond the natural
decrease, and no considerable cutting
down in the second group, so that
substantially the only margin on
which the Democrats have to figure
for the forty million reduction which
they assert can be made without en-
barrassment to the public service, is,
at the outside, not more than $780,
100000.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-08-25
A Prompt Sheriff.
Sacramento { Cal. } Bee.

In the olden times, in Plumas
County,, a man was arrested for mur-
der, tried, convicted and sentenced
to be hanged. The case was taken
to the Supreme Court on appeal
Finally decision was filed affirming
the judgment of the court below, and
directing that the defendant be re-
sentenced to death.
In those days the Sacramento
Union was about the only paper cir
culating in that remote county, and
whatever appeared in its columns
was taken as being undoubtedly the
fact. The number containing the
Supreme Court decision arrived at
the county seat, and the Sheriff saw
it, and concluded that the matter
was settled finally. SO, walking into
the Jail he addressed the defendant
with:
"Well, the Supreme Court has af-
firmed the judgment in your case;
it's printed in the Sacramento
Unioaa."
"Is it?" SAID the prisoner; "that's
rough, but | guess I'll have to stand
it."
"Well," said the Sheriff, II have
got to hang you; you have been in
here a good while, an expense to the
county, and the sooner the thing is
over the better"
"There is no use in being in hur-
ry," said the prisoner; "giye fellow
chance to get ready"
"IIow will the first Of next week
suit you?" asked the Sheriff.
"Oh, what's the use of all that hur-
ry? Call it the last of the week.
"Well, we will split the difference
and call it Wednesday afternoon y
said the officer.
This was acquicsced in by the
party in interest, and at the appoint
ed time he was taken out and hang
ed.
At the opening of the District
Court, at the following term, Judge
r. II. Taylor, now of Virginia City,
who was then on the bench, inquired
of the clerk if the remititure had
been sent down, and being advised
in the affirmative, said:
81 guess we had better have the
prisoner brought up this morning
and resentenced."
He was rather surprised when the
Sheriff innocently informed him that
the law had already been fully salts
fed, and that the criminal had been
sent before court whence there
could be no appeal.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-08-25
Scene in an English Court.

English courts of law are not al
ways so stupidity proper as John Bull
pretends that they are when he wish
es to humiliate ouruproarious Yankee
nation. Who can have forgotten the
fight at Marylebone Police Court,
when the noble friends of Lord Car
ington wolloped the police and the
hackers of Mr.. Greenville Murray,
and carried of a box of valuable
documents from under the very eyes
of justice? And during the Assist
ant Judges summing-up the other
day at the Middlesex Sessions there
was very pretty little tussle. Look
ing across to where a lawyer, Mr..
Warner Sleigh, was sitting convers-
ing soto Uoce with his clerk, the
Judge exclaimed, in a loud and angry
tone, q trust l shall have silence
there; this talk in court is most inn
proper and disrespcctful." Mr.. Sleigh
a was merely asking my clerk to
procure me book; apologize to
your Lordship." The Judge: " Then
your clerk should know how to speak
when here, in a much lower and more
respectful tone" Mr.. Sleigh: " My
clerk didn't speak at all; it was l, and
l have already apologized to your
Lordship." The judge" " Your man.
ner, sir, is most disrespectful to the
Court, and beg of you to remember
what is due to us" Mr.. Sleigh, Ten
ergetically):" Don't attack me, my
Lord. You have no right to do So"
The Judge (warmlO:" | shall speak
to you very strongly unless you de,
sist, and rebuke you in terms which
your manner towards us merits" Mr..
Sleigh: "And l am perfectly prepar-
ed to receive the rebuke." The Judge
(incensed): " Sit down, sir! sit down,
and let us proceed" Mr.. Sleigh: |
am not standing up, my Lord, at the
present moment" So ended this
pleasing scene, and Astraa smooth
cd her rumpled hair.-Ne'c York
yoruH