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The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-10-01
PERSONAL.

We wish to notify certain bully that
he cannot practice intimidation on us.
He may use vulgar language, which all
gentlemen construe as bad argument and
weapon that is very handy and harm.
less.
We propose TO take care OF ourselves,
and are prepared for any emergency
either In this state or any other II ap.
preached in the proper manner.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-10-01

against Sherman on his famous march to
the sea.
Since the war Gen. Bragg has usually
been employed In the business OF civil
engineering, and at the time OF his death
was acting under an appointment CT the
governor, for the examination OF works
constructed under the laws granting sab
sides Of land to railroads.
His wife. now in this city, Is left to
bear alone the burden of her great be-
reavement. as they were chlldless The
whole city was amazed and grieved at
the suddenness Of his death. and will
turn out almost en- massc to do honor to
his memory.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-10-01
THE EAsTERN WAN

The Servians attacked the Turks Thurs.
aay morning and drove them beyond
Ieschitzo. Seven Turkish caissons were
exploded by the Servians, killing many
OF the enemy. The battle lasted until
eight O'Clock at night, and was resumed
On Friday morning. The Turks claim a
victory. having retrieved their losses in
the afternoon.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-10-01

The nobler motives of humanity concur
with the material interests OF all in requir-
ing that every obstacle be removed TO a
complete and durable reconciliation be-
tween kindred populations once unnatur-
ally estranged, on the basis recognized by
the st. Louis platform, of the constitution
ofthe United States, with its amendments
universally accepted as a final settlemen Mt
Of the controversies which eDgendered civil
war" But, in aid OF result SO benefcient,
the moral influence OF every good citizen, az
well as every governmental authority,
ought 10 be exerted, not alone to maintain
their just equality before the law, but like.
wise TO establish a cor dial fraternity and
good will among citizens, whatever there
race or color, who are now united In the
one destiny OF common self-governmen Mt.
IL the duty sball be assigned TO me, should
not fail TO exercise the powers with which
the laws and the constitution OF our coun.
try clothe Its chief magistrate, to protect all
its citizens, Whatever their former condi.
ton, In every political and personal night.
-lFrom Samuel J. Tilden's letter of sccep.
lance
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-10-01

WHEN Bob lnger.oll went to Maine,
the Portland Argus inst printed broad
side supplement in large type, with some
Of the coarsest and most bla,phemous
paragraphs from his various lectures and
essays on theology, and never attached
even word Of comment, but spread
them throughout the STATE.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-10-01
Personal.
lAnnA URion.)

While 10 Cairo last Friday night we met
and made the acquaintance Of Cy Oberly,
the new editor OF the Bulletin. ~ shoyes
spnghtly Faber, Is good conversation.
alsf and impresses one fsyorbly with his
business capacity. Our judgment Is that
the bulletin will not deteriorate under his
editorial control.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-10-01

We are glad to STE that the Democrats
Of the Third district Of 81. Louis nomi-
mated our old Tennessee friend. j. A.
Dacus, Tor representative at large. He
Is one OF the editorial corps OF the Re-
publican, and as versatile writer ha.
but few equals ia this country. la for
mer year. Mr.. Dacus was connected viii,
Tennessee journalism.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-10-01

THs Chicago Tribune, a leading Re-
publican paper, says: by tie sAo.oi,iy
cfhis eWn hand, Cove sOr Hayes has been
(dlsfysss tie record AID RETURNING an
Amount Of tao rsdscs.Iously bsIop TIE pal.a.
tiew Of HE personal and ta1able property.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-10-01

Zee 'ohea The fruits Of industry are
gathered for The use Of The ,oilers, that
they are not rdsted by The proRigaey
fraud or pecaldtioH Of your public
ageats.-GOr. Tldea.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-10-01

HE 'arbOndale Democrat I've sin
cerely hope that Hon. John ii. Oberly
viii Immediately accept the nomination
rendered him by the Jonesboro conyen-
finn -
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-10-01

IL four states, Vermont, Maine, AIkan-
sas and Alabama, all OF which voted for
Grant, the Republicans lose l20 800 votes,
or nearly one-quartcr oil the entire vote OF
both parties.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-10-01

THA annual meeting OF the Grand
Lodge and Grand Encampment Of Odd
Fellows. Of Illinois. will be held In Jack.
soayille. October 10th.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-10-01

We den0ance the Resumption clause
.f The act Of 1875, and ice here de-
nsa"d its repedl.-Nat'oaal Demoratic
Platform.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-10-01

In Tour states the Democrats have
gained over l0o. 600 popular votes out OF
to0. 700. and secured a gain OF l6 electoral
votes out Of Is.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-10-01

The Mortified robber, wounded in the
Jaw. and who has passed for Jesse
james, has been identified as Calvin Car.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-10-01

CHARLES +. FOWLER, managing agent
OF the Savannah theater, died with the
yellow fever On the 18th inst.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-10-01
So atorial District Ticket.

While much may be accomplished by
these methods, it might encourage deiusiye
sion Of my conviction that no reform OF the
civii service IN this country will lie COM
plste and permanent until its chief magis-
n.,e 10 .ons,i,u,ionaily disqualified ior re-
election; experience having repeatedly
exposed the futility of selfimpOsed restric-
tons by candidates or incumbents.
Through this solemnity only can lie be Ell
fectually delivered from his GREATEST temp,a-
ton to misuse the power and patronage
with which the Executive is necessarily
charged.-[From Samuel J. Tiden's letter
OF acceptance.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-10-01

III Is asserted by the most reliable Jour.
mails Of the North that nine-tenths OF the
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-10-01

n all cases Of private. chronic. and urinary d.
known that DIR James has stood Ut the head OF
the profession for the past ~ years, Age and
experience are sil-importsnt. He1tssl Weak.
face. lost manhood. can positively bs cured
Ladies wanting the most delicate attention. call
or write. Pleasant home for patients. A book
you al about these diseases-whO should marry
.-why MOTTO cents to pay postage. DR.. James
has 80 rooms and parlor You see no one but
dsys, 10 TO IL. All business strictly csnAdcn
tisl. l-2e-dAw.ly.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-10-01

SHREVEPORT, La, has quarantined
against New Orleans.
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pREsiDENTIAL ELECTORS

Al LARGE,
VIM. j. ALLEN, Of Jackson county.
VIM F CooLBUAGH, Of Cook county
BY DISTRICTS,
list Dis't-Thomas Hoyne.
I'd g 8. Hayes,
sd -Arno Voss,
4th 4" -Thos. B Coulter,
9Th - w. @. Green,
9TH 90 James B. Eckels,
7th 90 Geo. B. Martin,
9Th @. W Bullock,
9TH 90 L. W. James.
10th 90 -. W. Davidson,
18th 90 w. e. Ewing,
18th 90 Charles A Keyes.
18Th &c o. A. Roberts,
lsth 90 %. b. Ficklin,
18Th 90 --R. n. Bishop,
18th =" y. J. Phillips,
18th i" @. A. Walker.
18TH A" y. p. Johnson.
18th " j. n. Crebs.
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For Sale.

by order of the County Commissioners of Al
exander county, there will be offered for SALE
public auction, at Thebes, on the Goth day of
Sept, 1876. at II O'Clock, Am, the old Corr
House. including the grounds on which II Z situt
ated, designated and known as the Public
square. Terms of the sale: Cash or county
Indebtedness. q. w. SAMMOSS, Co. Com'r.
Cairo, Sept. IL, 1876.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-02-16

Mr.. EDITOR In your issue Of yes
terday, in the report Of the proceed
ings of the court in the case of the
State VS.. Jones, the following sem
tencc occurs:
1T is a question, perhaps, as to
whether the pointing of the revolver
and firing was accidental, hut such
seems 10 be conceded"
This Is a mistake made by myself
in writing it up for publication. Hav-
but little time to condensc the lengthy
remarks Of Mr.. Fec. reported him as
saying the very reverse Of the idea he
cXpressed--no such concession was
made, and this explanation is due to
the speaker and all parties concerned,
as the report published and hastily
written up places the Captain in a
false position. Respectfully,
w. s. BRIGGS.
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LEGAL.
oHE1IER,s SALE.

BY virtue OF IN execution to me directed from
the Clerk orthe District Court Of Wapello County,
Iowa, on Judgment obtained In said Court, on
The 2lst day OF September, 1916. in favor Of s. A.
1cEvency 4 90. !. - plaintiff and against Peter
nnlvaney, q defendant. for the sum OF Twelve
Hundred and Thirty and e-lO0 Dollars and costs
taxed Of tlet.sO and accruing costs. have levied
upon the following Real Estate taken a. property
ID said Defendant TO satisfy said execution. to.
wit.
sixteen aud one.half acres ont of the SOUTH
east quarter Of the northwest quarter Of Section
Rishteen. Township seyenty.one. north Of Range
Twelve west, described as follows: Beginning
two and One-hale rods east OF the northwest cer-
ner OF the above tract, thence s0uth eighty rods,
thence east thirty.three rods. thence north eighty
rods thence west thirty three rods, to the place
Of beginning. with all the sppurtenances thefcun-
TO- belonging, improvements thereon with coal
mine known as the Alpine coal mine, which is in
this land.
And will offer The same for sale to the highest
bidder fOr cash In hand, the 26th day Of Febrn
ary. ls70, In front OF the Court House in Ottufn-
VA, at tho hour Of O'Clock, +. N. OF said day.
when and where due attendance will be given BY
the UNDERSIGNED
Dated at Otlumws, Iowa, Jan cath, ls.6.
4. r. SPILMAS, sheriff Of saif County.
feb 10 w.t. i;y JIG. SLAUGHTER, Dcprty.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-02-16
Asaslisrasisn ana Cure.

Amelioration Of the symptoms Of dis
ease is, OF course, one desirable object Of
medication, and there are, no doubt, palli-
atives which possess considerable remedial
efficacy. The temporary disappearance Of
the iadscia Of disesse, In too many IN.
stances, however, delude the sick into the
belief that they are cured. Many Of those
who have borne grateful testimony to the
permanent remedial effects of Hostetter's
Stomach Bittets, in cases of liver disorder,
chronic constipation, intermittent and &c.
mittent fcvers. urinary and rheumatic all.
ments, have also recorded the fact that the
Temporary relief occasionally afforded by
the medicines which they tried before using
the great restorative inspired hopes which
we're speedily dissipatet ny = return Of the
malady. The Ritters not only relieve, but
1t peraistently and regularly .aken. CURE
the malaiies to which they are adapted.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-02-16

In another place we publish brief
communication from Hon. John
Morrison, touching the action Of Keo-
kuk county people upon the subject
of pushing forward at once our long
tried railroad project from this city
ria Sigourncy to Cedar Rapids. There
is not link Of road in Iowa which
presents such an inviting field for
capital as this does. 1t runs through
one Of the very best settled and the
very richest portions of the State. 1t
would open up our coal fields to q
market North, it would give direct
communication with Dubuque, and
the system of railroads in Wisconsin !;
all making a line Of road that would
pour into the lap of st. Louis an i'm
mense trade. Citizens of Ottumwa
and Wapello county, this country is
moving along in the building Of these
great arteries OF trade. They will be
built. and ii not to this city then elsc.
where. The enterprise and vim of
the people all about us cannot be
bottled up. Keokuk county is awake
and coming,-it is one Of the very
richest agricultural counties in the
State. Men and brethren Of Wapcllo
county speak out.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-02-16


1t is an indispntable fact that James
Taylor, No. 80, Union Block. so well
known all over this country, has now
on hand one Of the largest and most
complete stocks Of saddles. harness,
saddlcry hardware. &c, in the State.
Taylor employs only first class work
men, buys nothing but first class
stock. consequently goods of his man
nfacture are always faultless. Dnll
times doesn't seem TO effect Mr.. Tay-
lor in any way, consequently business
goes on. in his establishment, at full
speed. The COURIER can chcerfnliy
recommend Mr.. Taylor to its readers,
and would advise them to give him a
call when in the city. fl-4tw.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-02-16

fafmen ana rhysiciAns fram the country VIII
nn,t our Stack complete, warranted Re0nine and
OF tho hesf quality. and Will he sold At totrolp
pfiees' no'Vwiy
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goEr FiNLEY
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rhs lsspab,,s.. ward mo. .,.r.


The Ward Meetings Saturday even
ing were generally well attended, and
the meetings characterized by the ut
most harmony.
In the First Ward II. L. Tilton was
nominated for Trustee By acclama.
ton. ID
Frank Warden was chosen as a
member of the Central Committee.
In the Second Ward II. l.. Water
man was chosen as the candidate for
Trustee, and r. II. Warden member
Of the Central Committee.
In the Third Ward w. A. McGrew
was chosen as candidate for Trustee.
No committeeman chosen.
In the Fourth Ward b. j. Boulton
was chosen as the candidate for Truss
tee and J. =. Cummings was selected
az member Of the Central Commit
tee. A special Committee Of three
were also appointed to look after reg
istration matters. The last committee
is composed of r. ID. Davis, w. III. c..
Jacques, and j. NJ. Lamme.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-02-16

about the matter, and is rs indifferent
as he can well b..
Cummings and Kelly are both
young men, and were found guilty of
the larceny Of their room mates
pocket book and contents, at the OF
tumwa House, about month ago.
They were ably defended by Williams
& Manning, but without avail. There
seemed to be some sympathy for
them among the hangers on about
the court room, but they each 60 to
TT. Madison for one year.
John Fox and James Carroll arrest
ed for stealing some fixtures belong
ing to the Gas Company, arc both
quite young, but old enough to escape
from the Reform School, were each
sentenced to one year and go with the
others Of the gang. 1t seems that Car
roll stole the fixtures and gave them
to Fox, for sale but the Judge held
them both equally guilty and gave
each the same sentence.
Charles Wilson, who is quite a
young man, was found guilty at the last
term of court Of forgery. He il seems
forged an order on one ofthc Hay
cocks at Chilicothe, but owing TO his
youthful appearance, suecessfullying,
and the efforts OF his counsel, was
sentenced to the Reform School.
While there he became incorrigiblc--
laid plots to murder the supcrinten-
dent and other persons connected
with the establishment, and was sent
back by the trustees for sentence. He
1 goes down for three years.
The above is q brief history of each
case as furnished by Mr.. Spilman, and
we venture that more youthful set
of criminals have not been sent to the
state prison for many day. Let us
hope that 1t is still time for each to
reform, and that they may yet become
useful men.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-02-16
strange hut Trne.

fonr congh Is killing yoil. IL yonr lie
worth % cents? De. Seth Arnoli's Cough
Killer is the great eradicator Of all Lung
diseases. A superior remedy {" all other
medicines yet discovered in severe cases.
Price 25 cent?, 80 cents, and 81. Cali on
your druggist, j. l.. Taylor 4 Co., Ottnm-
wa, get a sample bottle of Arnolfs Cough
Killer for % cents. nss two.thirds, II 20
relief is given, money refunded. Two doses
before going TO bel will relieve the mos II
severe case. A trial proves itself TO excel
any Cough ren,e ~ in sl,e world. Rsmem-
Der il is warranted. Il is a snte, lui.
and perfectly safe remedy for Coushs, Cold,
Sore rhroat. Whnpins Cough, Group and
all diseases III the .thrna, an,i lungs.
nolb az ~ BIN,
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-02-16
ORIGINAL, NOTICE.

To William Avery, Defendant;
You are hereby notified that on or before the 18Th
day Of February, 1876, the petition OF Virginia
Avery plaintin, will be filed In the Clerk Office
of the Circuit Courf OF Wapello county, Iowa,
than two years, and other causes. and asking care,
custody and control OF Nefhe Avery.
And that unless YOU appear and make defense
thereto, on or before noon OF the secohd day Of
the next term OF said Court, to be hegun and held
at the Court House In Ottnmwa. In said county
on the 9th day OF March. 1876, default will be en-
tered and decree rendered thereon against YOU
W II. JAQCES,
ian neth-Wats Plaintiff = attorney.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-02-16

Morcy. Hawkins \ Co.. on Main
They keep a inll line OF Candies, Con-
dictionaries, cigars. Fancy GrOeeriee,
Tobacco, &c, which will he sold to the
trade st prices that cannot fail to DO
satisfactory. Give them q call and cx-
amino prices. Al! orders promptly
attended to oct 20-dlm wifi
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FOR SALE!
Home on Long Time

As am going TO leave Ottumwa, offer m,
place for sale cheap and on reasonable terms
consisting OF ~ acres with new house. l6xoi feet
good cellar and cistern and Out-building. WI
sell the house and one acre, or will sell three
OF land without the house, or all together,
My Price Ia $4,000.
TERMS.
$500 March lat (: $500 September lst.: $500 Janu.
airy LIST. 1877 $500 two years from this September
400 in Eve years from last September.
Also. one-fnurth or one-half interest in the
Metli ine business OF Falcon q Castles Family
Medicine Establishment, which Is doing good
business, and has been In the last i've wears.
1 will take 900 for 0ne-half. or - ,aAa for q
quarter interest. Will trade for Real Estate. a
For further particulars enquire at my residence
in Castles Addition to Cttumwa, or address IocS
Box Nos.
II the house is not sold It will he for rent by the
mon'h or leased for terms OF years for gardening
purposes. 7. Z.CASTLE. or
nOl6.dotwSnt IN. CASTLE.
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Republlcan city Convention

Il
At ~ o'clock, Frank Warden
chairman Of the central committee
called the convention to order, and
suggested DR.. s. D. Thrall as chair.
man. DR.. Thrall was elected.
On motion, A. H. Hamilton was
fchosen secretary.
The chair announced the object OF
the meeting, and the nomination OF
a candidate for Mayor was proceeded
with by taking formal ballot.
The chair appointed W. II. Fetzer,
and ]. G. Meek, rs tellers.
The names Of w. l.. Orr, and Al
fred Lotspcich, were announced as
candidates.
Result Of the first ballot--W. L.
Orr received lis votes, A. Lotspeich,
Al; Orr's majority, II.
The chair announced that w. L..
Orr, having received majority Of
all the votes cast, was the nominee of
the convention.
Hon. f. II. Stiles moved that w. L.
Orr be declared chosen unanimously.
The motion carried without a dissen-
ting voice.
The convention then proceeded
to the selection Of candidate for So
licitor.
The result Of tho ballot was--Cal-
vim Manning received lis votes, W.
H. c. Jaques, 76; Manning's majority,
81.
The convention next proceeded to
nominate candidate for Treasurer,
with the following result: d. w.
Tower received 100 votes, w. d.
Goodall, So; Towers majority, Al.
On motion of Goodall, Towers nomi-
nation was made unanimous.
The names of. B. Field and J. S.
Porter were announced for city asses
sor. Judge Porter withdrew his
name and on motion j. d. Field was
unanimously nominated.
s. CLANCY was then appointed a
member of the Central Committee
from the Sd ward.
The Convention having accomplish
ed the nomination of an excellent
ticket, in the best OF spirit adjourned
to elect it on. the first Monday Of
March.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-02-16

We understand that Albert Har-
row sold to Thos. Gallagher the in
side half of the brick building OH the
corner Of Court and Second streets
for $4,000. Real estate is fast becom-
ing valuable in this, the boss town
of the State.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-02-16
OTTUMwA SEMINARY

- .
The spring and summer term of the
Ottumwa Seminary for young ladies
has just opened, and excellent adj
vantages arc now offered to pupils
desiring to enter the school for the
remainder of the year. The new
building, on Fourth street, is now
completed, and affords pleasant ac-
commodations to boarding pupils, a
limited number, only, being admitted.
This school, situated as it is, in the
central part Of Ottumwa, possesses
superior advantages, both az regards
healthfnlncss of location, and convc-
nience Of access from all parts Of the
county, and from neighboring towns.
The school rooms are pleasant, light,
aud well ventilated, and pupils are
required to take healthfnl exercise.
Boarding pupils are received into the
family Of the Principal, and careful
supervision is bestowed upon their
moral and Intellectual culture by nm
experienced and successful educator
To those desiring musical education
every facility is afforded; careful and
thorough instruction being given on
both piano and organ, and in vocal
music, and pupils may obtain practice
upon these instruments in the institu-
tioH, under the immediate supervision
Of an experienced teacher.
There is Primary department con-
nected with the School, where espe-
cial attention is given to the healthful
and fundamental education Of the
children. All persons who desire,
are most cordially invited to visit the
school and acquaint themselves with
its every day work. On one after
noon Of each week, free instruction
and assistance are given in plain and
fancy work Of all kinds.
For further particulars, with circn-
lar containing terms, &C., address the
Principal, Mis-. NJ. SQulnE,
p. O. Box $40, Ottumwa, iowa.
IS al ~