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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1876-09-01
How the Sioux Fight.

1t awakens very lively interest in
the Typographical features of the coun-
try when you know that any hill or ra-
vine may conceal party of the enemy.
There is little rear or front in the usual
Indian fight. In fact it is all front, for
they circulate on all sides, and shoot
from every point which offers place of
concealmcnt. When the Sioux attacked
Gen. Crook in the valley of the Rosebud,
just before the Custer disaster, the fire
opened in rear, front and flanks within
five minutes of the time the first shots
were heard. There are no non-combat-
ants in such affairs as this. One place
is as safe or unsafe as another, and every
man who has gun goes in to use IL if he
wishes to save his scalp. 1t is entirely
mistake, however, to suppose that only
the cavalry are of use in Indian fighting.
The infantry, carrying rifles which shoot
closer and further than the cavalry car
bine, have driven the Indians from posi-
tions which the cavalry were unable to
carry. These savages understand the
difference between the infantry and cav
airy gun as we'll as the men who carry
them; but they will make a bold stand
against both. Artillery, however, is the
thing that demoralizes them. Let shell
explode il among a lot of rocks in which
they have,h been making stand against
the musketry, and there will not an In
dian remain a moment longer than is
sufficient for him to jump and run.
Brave as the Sioux are, and they are the
bravest of their race, they will never
stand against field guns; but, with small
arms alone, 1t is the opinion of officers
here who have fought them that it re-
quires man to man to thoroughly thrash
them. This may seem strange talk ia
people who have been accustomed to be-
lieve that one white man was equal to
any three Indians, but give the opinion
of gentlemen of unquestioned courage
who are thoroughly acquainted with the
Sioux. Cor. ~. Y Times.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1876-09-01

was found. The farmer is fully
convinced that the disease was caused by
the poisonous quality of the buckwheat,
which had greater power in consequence
of the low vitality Of the animals. The
alterations were dressed with a weak So
luton of carbolic acid, and small doses
of ferri sulph. gentian, and spirits of ter
ebinth were administered. The buck
wheat was probably nearly ripe, or at
least in full flower, at which period 1t Is
known to contain an element of an in
toxicating character. 1t is said also to
produce erysipelatous eruptions in differ
ent kinds of animals, with symptoms of
cerebral congestion.E n.EDepartment Of Ag-
ricuLture Report.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1876-09-01

When the yacht Mohawk was raised,
volumes Of Wordsworth, Pepys, Walter
Scott and Tom Hood were found lying
about the cabin. On torn leaf of the
latter, legible through the mud which de-
filed the page, was one of Hoods pathetic
verses on human mortality.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1876-09-01

We always think that when Rousseau
sat down and wrote; Everything in
this world is tangled yarn, he must
have just looked into the drawer where
he had put away his fishing tackle the
year before, and found that some pru-
dent woman had put lump of beeswax
as big as his fist right in among his sea
grass lines Exchange.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1876-09-01

"A London Justice, having no cases
on the calendar to hear one morning,
was presented with pair of white
gloves.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1876-09-01

The largest farm in the State Of
Rhode Island contains !, $50 acres,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1876-09-01

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the neighborhood of swamps and rivers,
Wilhofts Tonic will prove a valuable addi-
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The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1876-05-11
BECAi.' TUL.

There is one point upon which our peO-
pie cannot be too careful, and that is the
selection of our candidates for Presiden-
tial electors. We see names mentioned
over the State that we hope will never be
placed upon the ticket. In some instances
they are men who should never receive
such prominence from the Republican
party of the banner State in the Union,
on account of their own personal lives, but
in other instances they are men who have
wavered in politics, who are one time on
one side, another time on the other, and
again straddling the fence. We want
none such as electors, especially this year.
Let us have honest, upright, strong men,
and men whose Republicanism has in the
past given forth no uncertain sound. The
contest may be close one. Intimidation
in the South may make the contest so close
that one vote may decide it. Suppose you
have one of these yascillating, uncertain,
politicians Oh your electoral ticket He
may change his mind between June and
January, and cast his vote with the enc
my, and defeat the man he was elected to
support; or if a man who would not
scorn to sell himself for gold, he could in
such close contest sell out the party
and elect the opposition. We must take
no risks; we must have men whose Re
publicsnism is undoubted, and whose in
tegrity is unquestioned, for this RESPONSE
BILE place The districts should be talk
ing up their men, and see that they are
sound in every particular.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1876-05-11
CRAMPS REPLY.

The impudence of the Democratic
Houseis unparalleled, and itreceived just
rebuke from President Grant recently, in
reply to a resolution introduced by Black
burn, asking for information concerning
the time President Grant had been alb
sent from Washington, and what official
business he had transacted while thus alb
sent; just as though they wished to
"dock" him for any time he may have
lost. The President informed them that
so far as he was advised, it was none Of
their business, so long as he performed
his duty and violated no law. But to
show them that it has not been an uncom-
mon thing for Presidents to absent them
selves from the capital during their ad-
ministrations, he cited the number OF
days each President had been absent,
with some of the important acts perform
ed by them, while away from Washing
ton. After claiming that the President
may perform official acts wherever he
may be, and that his powers IS President
are no more limited than are those devolv-
ing upon him as Commander-in-chief of
the army and navy, he hits the rebels in
Congress this slap in the mouth: Had
"the efforts of those recently IN rebellion
"against the government been successful in
driving a late President of the United
Estates from Washington, it is manifest
that he must have disch arged his func-
'tions, both civil and military, elsewhere
"than in the place named by law as the
"seat of governm ent."
His memorandum shows that Wash
ington was absent at least lSl days;
Jefferson in two terms 1876 days-one-
fourth of his term Madison 637 days !;
Monroe 7Os days, or more John Quincy
Adams, 222 days; Jackson 500 days, &c.
and shows also that they transacted the
most important business wherever they
CHANGED to be. The message is an able
one, and sumner to the Democr attic nos
ers, who are always putting foot in it.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1876-05-11
MAHASKA,
One of the worst habits Iowa has, I'll

One of the worst habits Iowa has, 1.-THE
whole west is afflicted more or less il
same way) is that of changing con
gressmen every four years and thus re
moving man from his field Of labor just
as he begins to make himself usefu
therein. The east does not do so, anC
therefore has powerful and Influential
delegation there all the time. For in
stance, Hon. James G. Blaine, who ha,
been there fourteen years, and is the mos
powerful man in the body. Some of tn,
most powerful minds in our nation wer'
considered small fry when first sent there
even Webster was called stick, and ha(
he been limited to four years service
would have been unheard of and unknown
to-day. When we get a good, honest
upright man there, we should keep hin
as long as we can. Nothing detracts mor'
from State, than weak delegation il
Congress, for they are called our "repre
sentative men" though we can call VI
instances where even Iowa has sent VI
delegations not strictly our best men.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1876-05-11

much opposition has been developed
against the resolution that it is doubtful
whether the measure can be passed, as
there is great diversity of opinion whether
it is contraction or expansion. Many
protests have been received against the
bill, its opponents arguing that the taking
of ten millions in legal tenders at once
from the channels of trade might lead to
serious temporary embarrassment in
business. The resolution will, however,
be freely discussed in the House, and
will probably pass both Houses.
Speaker Kerr is again in very delicate
health, and having been granted ten days
leave of absence, started for New York to
consult his physician, DIR. Hammond,
after which he went to Richmond, Va,
hoping that the milder climate Of that
city would benefit him.
Since the treasury commenced paying
out, silver numerous letters have been re-
ceived at the department asking for speci-
men copies of fractional currency, to be
kept as mementoes of the currency era.
The department has no specimens for
sale, and will in few days issue circul-
ar to that effect, to prevent the annoyance
of writing innumerable letters in reply to
the applicants therefor.
Fitzhugh, the doorkeeper of the House
is having glorious time, in his own opin-
ion, in the exercise of his little, brief
authority. He thus unbosoms himself to
friend in Texas in a letter which has
just come to light and found its way into
print:
"Come on Christmas for a few days,
and wewill have glorious time. | have
more invitations to frolIc with the mem
bers and Senators than any man in Wash
ington. | am bigger man with the
members than old Grant. l can't put
my foot on the floor of the House but
they make break for me-" And yet
this great man is only door-keeper.
A good joke is told on Caulfeld the
chairman of the committee that has been
wrestling for week on two with COM
missioner Davenport and getting rather
the worst of it. According to the story
Mr.. Caulfeld, went home from the House
on Wednesday, and his little boy, about
five years of age, made the following sug-
gestive remark: Papa, who is this little
Johnnie Davenport the papers talk SO
much about? Is he another lost child like
Charley Ross?" Mr.. Caulfeld said he
had no answer to make.
MALAYSIA.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1876-05-11

Several names have been mentioned in
different parts of the State for delegates
at-large to Cincinnati, but we have not
seen any one from the Slope as yet, and
believing that all sections of the State
should be represented in this particular
we suggest the name of Mills county's gal
liant young son, Hon. JOHN Y. STONE
one of Iowa's most brilliant citizens. We
feel certain the Slope cannot find more
popular representative or the State bet
ter delegate.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1876-05-11

THE ENORMOUS wAsTAGE Of grain, 90 iassitabls
Vha other styles Of Threshers can be SAVED by this
Improved Machine, sufficient sgey JOB TO more thaa
gay all expenses Of threshing.
FLAX, TIMOTHY, MLLET. HUNGARIAN and
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- easily and perfectly as Wheat Oats, Rye Barley.
AN EXTRA PRICE Is usually paid for grain and
seeds cleaned BY this machine for extra cleanliness
IN THE WET GRAIN of 1875, these were substan-
daily the ONLY MACHINES that could run with profit
or economy, doing EAST, thorough and perfect work,
ssAsa Others utterly Jailsd
ALL GRAIN, TINE and MONEY wasting complies
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onehalf the usual Gears Belts Boxes and Journals;
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troubled by adverse winds, rain or storms.
FARMERS and GRAIN RAIsERs vho are possd
IN the large saving made By & VIII not employ info
rior end wastefui machines, but win tssi on this
Improved fhreshsr doing their work.
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TWO STILES OF HonsE POWERS, Via: our ~
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The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1876-05-11

There were three candidates for the
Congressional nomination from Burling.
ton-Dr Beardsley, Col. Stone and Judge
Newman. They left it to primary vote
and Col. Stone received a majority, and
consequently the delegation of that coun,
ty. The contest is at present, appar-
emily, between Col. Stone and Sena.
tor McCoid, of Jefferson, with plenty of
time yet for the successful man to put in
an appearance.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1876-05-11

A great many good Republicans, (who
are not candidates for his place. will re-
greet, truly and deeply to learn that Hon
James Wilson, Congressman of the Fifth
District, has declined to be candidate
for denomination. He is one of the
strongest men on the delegation.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1876-05-11

Democracy charged corruption on Nor
ton and he promptly showed the country
that he used the money he was accused OF
appropriating, to equip soldiers to fgh,
these same rebels who are now in Con
gress bringing these charges against true
Union men; and this makes them more
hostile to him than ever.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1876-05-11

The Michigan municipal elections last
week, show as large Republican gains as
in Indiana. The Republicans have a
clear gain of Sc Supervisors, over all oppc-
sition. Truly the returns are encourag-
ing to Republicans.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1876-05-11
Republican Primaries,

will be held Saturday, May 18th, as following:
Adams Tp., at Wood school house.
Jefferson Up, at Central schOol-house, at
p. IN.
Monroe Tp.. at indianapolis, at p. m. DR.
L. +. Ellsworth, has been appointed to fill va
cancy in committee from that TIP.
Harrison Tp., at Big Windy, at p. m.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1876-05-11

Indians are making havoc in the Black
Hills country, snd Keep &c troops lively
following them upin their deyilment.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1876-05-11

Eat least three fourths Of the Republi-
cans in Iowa are in favor of Blaine for
President.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1876-05-11
INDIANA ELECTION.

Indiana has been classed as "doubt.
ful' State, but the overwhelming Repub-
lican victories at the recent municipal
elections, look particularly cheering to
Republicans. Fort Wayne, Greencastle,
Lebanon, Terra Haute, Warsaw, Frank
lin, and other points that have not gone
Republican before for many years. gave
rousing Republican majorities, and it is
said that every town almost, in the State,
gave Republican gains. 1t was glorious
victory for Republicans and there is great
rejoicing all over the State in consequence.
Tie Democratic Chicago Times says of
this election:
1.-THE surprising result of the municipal cleo
ton In Indianapolis does not appear encourage
ing to the partisan hopes Of the old skeletons
from the Democratic party bone-yard. True to
their charactef for virtue end political rectitude
the old bone aad politicians remodeled the city
assembly districts Just before the election, the
noble and disinterssted object being to promote
goodness by Milling the city council with true
blue "Demoerats. But contrary to the ar
defeat In nearly every district. Ii is probably
I'm Indianapolis good deal as it is in this city.
Somehow or other the very virtuous old bone
yard combination has peculiar faculty Of at
tracing to itself, all the blacklegs, ballot-box
suffers, shouder-hitters and miscellaneous
ruffians in the community, fellows who, hav-
ing little or no property OF their own naturally
think IL their right to levy taxes upon other
peoples property. The plain fact is, that tax
paying people are quite generally getting tired
of this "time-honored" Democratic pro-
gramme."
''The Tilden wagon seems TO be going In
Iowa just now without much greasing. Reg
fster.
Are you not mistaken about that last
word, Mr.. Registers 1t seems to us that
the Hendricks machine was running the
smoother in this State, until few weeks
ago, when few of the Democratic lead
ers paid visit east, interviewed the mon
eyed interests Of Wall street, and came
home converted, by some means to us un-
known, and since that time the Hendricks
wagon has been abandoned and the Til
den wagon has been running as though it
Tor the leaders, was well creased.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1876-05-11

II is recommended that the township conven-
lions for the selection of delegates to the county
Convention be held the Saturday previous, (May
IS1 90 the convention, and that the names
ofshe delegates so selected be reported, at the
earliest moment to committee headquarters.
By order of the county committee,
JOHN A. HOFFMAN,
chairman
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1876-05-11
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The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1876-05-11
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The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1876-05-11
WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENCE.

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The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1876-08-17
VIII Carleton to the Young Folks.

YOUNG FOLKS CENTENNIAL RHYMES. Py
Will Carleton. 12mo. Illuminated Cloth IL
Illustrated. $l.sO. New York: Harper & Bros
Chicago: Jansen, McClurg & Co.
This little volume of 1923 pages is as its
title indicates written for the young folks,
1t is most beautifully printed on a rich
heavy tinted paper, and illustrated with
about a dozen fine engravings. The
author thinks that among all the books
snd literature published appropriate to
the centennial year the young folks have
been nearly if not quite overlooked, and
this should not be SO. He has taken a
number Of incidents of our history, re.
lating more particularly to Revolutionary
times, and has woven them into interest
ing poems in such style as will suit the
young people for whom they have been
prepared, while at the same time the pa
rents will find fresh interest in reading
them in this shape. There are twelve
poems, none of them very lengthy. but
all entertaining. The book will make a
most appropriate present for any young
person. 1T will be sent postpaid by the
publishers on receipt of the price.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1876-08-17
A War that will Involve the
Great Powers of Europe.
WILL 1T BENEFIT AMERICA {!

Should England, Russia, Prussia, Aus
tria, France and Turkey become involved
in general war, as appearances at pres
ent strongly indicate, it will call from the
field and workshops the unemployed re-
serves of each of those countries. What
will be the consequence The war will
be long and bloody, the drafts made upon
the laboring classes for soldiers will stop
the busy hum of the workshops and par
alyze the agricultural interests of Eurore.
Then will the rich granaries Of our North
west b. opened and our cereals command
fabulous prices. Manufacturing indus
tries awakened, and our half million skill
ed American artizans find employment in
the industrial establishments of our coun-
try--and gold from our European neigh
bors will pour rapidly into the laps of our
deserving and patriotic citizens. Many of
them will then forever regret they per-
mitted the splendid opportunity to pass
without visiting that grandest of triumphs,
our Centennial
NeNct UGlOES HIS VIC "lCdG oIt w dS liz
& Pennsylvania Railway offered such in
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superb sights, the glittering line of double
steel rail tracks, the magnificent palatial
cars from Which the Centennial visitor
can view the scenes of our country's early
struggle, running through the field of
Braddocks defeat, and winding over the
ranges of the. famous horseshoe curve,
and for hundreds of miles passing in the
midst of scenery, so startlingly grand,
charmingly beautiful and picturesque
sublime, as to battle the descriptive pow
ers Of the most graphic penpicturo cores
pendent, or the enthusiastic landscape
portrayer in oil and colors, showing the
well defined evidence in the creation of
mastery grandeur of the Supreme Archi-
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