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Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-03-16

The Democratic majority OF the
Congressional Committee who had
the Belknap investigation in hand,
were 50 overjoyed at having found
the long pole which was to knock
tie political persimmoas, were SO
criminally careless as to let Marsh
escape after giving just testimony
enough to show himself a scoundrel
unworthy Of belief. The Rapubli-
can members protested against Marsh
being allowed to flee, but Clymer
and his Democratic allies were man
aging the affair, and made an utter
farce of it, giving all their attention
to the manufacture OF political cani-
tai against the Republican party, in
stead of laboring In good faith for the
good of the public service by securing
such evidence as was within their
reach and making it effective for the
prosecution of Belknap and others
who might have been proven guilty.
So far as Marsh's evidence was taken
before his flight it was worthless, be-
cause not followed up with cross ex-
animation, in which the accused or
his attorneys should have been
allowed hearing. The probability
is that the Democratic managers al
lowed Marsh to escape because he
WAS likely to divulge something
damaging against some Of the lead
ing Democrats.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-03-16
Not ALI DARK.

"IIard times" is the universal cry.
Capital aud labor are idle, and many
think there Is little prospect for @
revival Of business and good times In
the near future. We are not OF the
number who can discern no light.
1t Is estimated that vt least 1000,
900 wealthy foreigners will visit this
country this year to see the wonders
OF America at the Centennial, and
that they will expond while on oui
soil from 800 to 81 900 each. Suppose
the average to be only the smallel
sum, and they will leave with US
sloO, 900 900. The New York Graph
ic, speaking Of the financial outlook,
says:
Most of tho prominent papers ol
the country take hobeful views Of
the near future. Well they may.
The California and Nevada mines
will produce gold-harvest OF 100,
OOO. 900, we shall export 10000, ,OOO
more than we shall import, sna aaT
crops have been heavy, while those
Of Europe have been light, produce
ing a heavy foreign demand. Day
dawns.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-03-16

In the Ohkaloosa Herald We find
an article under this caption which
80 well expresses our ideas as to the
requisite qualifications OF an accepta'
bic candidate for the Presidency
that we give 1t place in full In oui
columns:
We have been asked several times
who our candidate for the Presidency
ia. We have one, and We will tell
YOU who he il, though just Mt this
tine we are not able to give his
maine. We want man who Will 90
into the White House Ms one OF the
people and not as one OF the snobs,
who has the nerve to say, "This Is =
Republican form Of government, and
I AIN going to set you an example oi
Republican simplIci,y;" aud not
only must he sag that, but we must
have faith In his intentions TO carry
I, out. He must be- a man who can
90 10 Washington and trave the
opinion Of fashion and frivolity, DIS
countenance the senseless extrava-
gances that have bankrupted 30
many, and that led Beiknap on 70
ruin. He must set personal exam
ple. by his own conduct, and that OF
his family, that will be copied By
his cabinet and the officials generally,
and Instead Of trying to ape Paris
and other courts Of the old world,
let us have our National capital a
reflection Of plain, honest. uprigh'
American hospitality. From the
President down, the officials are
only servants Of the people, and NJ
nine-tenths Of the people are PLAIN,
straightforward citizens, rather thail
devotees Of fashion, we wonld IKE
10 ace their ways and their wishes
reflected ut headquarters. Fuss and
feathers will do to impress the igno'
rant hordes Of the monarchical world
where the potcntates receive thou
sands while our officials receive units
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-03-16
Republican State Convention.

The Twentieth Annual Republican
State Convention will be held at Des
Moines, on
WEDNESDAY, NAY 81, 1876,
for the purpose of making the follow.
ing nominations
twenty-five delegates to the Nation.
al Republican Convention "a at large
- from each Congressional District.
Eleven candidates for Presidential
electors q at large; from each Con
gressional District).
Two candidates for Judges of the
Supreme Court.
One candidate for Secretary of State.
One candidate for Auditor of State.
One candidate for Treasurer of State.
One candidate for Register of State
Land Office.
One candidate for Attorney General.
The ratio of representation will be
one delegate from each county in the
State, and, in addition thereto, one
delegate for every 200 votes or fraction
over 100, cast for Samuel j. Kirkwood,
for Governor, ut the general election
in 1875.
We invite all to unite with us. with
out regard to past party preferences OF
affiliations, who wish to see the coun-
try at permanent peace; who wish to
see the Constitution and its amend
ments enforced, and just and equal
rights accorded to all who wish to
see corruption and dishonesty pun
ished, and the Presidents order car
ried out Let no guilty man escape;;"
the affairs of the government econom-
ically administered and its credit and
honor maintained all who wish to see
the free school system fostered; all
who wish to see sectional differences
laid aside, but who believe that the
war demonstrated the fact that the
blue and not the gray--the hand that
saved and not the one that would have
slain, should govern the land; all who
condemn the recent reasonable utter
ances of Southern Democratic mem.
bers in Congress all who believe that
JEFF Davis has all the rights he is en-
titled to while the tales of Anderson.
vile and kindred horrors yet freeze
the blood of the listener. To all such
and all others who feel that the Re-
publican party is the one to save the
country in this its hour of peril, we
bid welcome, and ask you to assist us
in placing ticket in the field that
shall sweep the State, and place Iowa
in the Centennial year, where she
now stands, the banner Republican
State in the Union.
BY order of Rep. State Cen. Com.
HENRY G. LEIGHTON,
Chairman.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-03-16
ANOTHER SENSATION.
Big Noise, but 40 Proof.

The New York .Stu, starts the story
that in 1871, Gen. Ingalls,, an assistant
quarter master general in the army,
presented to Mrs. President Grant, a
watch and chain valued at 1890. 1t
is said that the watch was manufact-
ured IN Paris for presentation to
Queen Victoria, and that before an
opportunity occurred for its presen-
tation to the Queen, it was purchased
by . friend Of Gen. Ingalls,, and
soon after fell into his possession.
The San says that President Grant
must have known Of this present,
and thinks that though 1t was "not
technically present to Gen. Grant,
1t was in substance the same; and
while the acceptance Of Ii by her
might not subject him &c -. -. ::aaicc..- .c.-
ment for bribery, yet his connivance
at II would constitute a sufficient
kiOuba ioi iuipcdCiiuCul.
Now, five years after this reported
present to Mrs. Grant, the donor,
Gen. ingalls,, has been promoted by
appointment Of the President from
Assistant Quarter Master General to
the position of Acting Quarter Mas
ter General, during the absence of
Quarter Master General Meigs, who
has gone to Europe on tour of In
spection. 1t seems that ii was not
the presentation of the gift, nor its
acceptance by Mrs. Grant, that made
the Foundation for the charge Of
bribery, but the promotion Of the
givar, FIVE years afterward.
The Sun says:
"IVe assume that Mrs. Grant re-
ceived the present from the circum-
stauces already stated; and because
we never heard of Grant refusing
anything"
There is nothing in the circum-
stances stated to show that Mrs.
Grant accepted the gift, and nothing
like proof that it was ever presented.
The San claims to have in possession
a copy Of memorandum describing
the watch, giving the name of the
manufacturer, the name of Gen. In
gals as the donor, and saying that
alt il now presented to the first
LADY, II the United States of America,
Mrs. President Grant"
This memorandum " Is printed
upon white satin.
The whole thing looks like one OF
Dana's sensations, without founda.
tion in fact. AT least no proof IL
shown, and the SIN doesn't even
mention the source OF its informa'
tiOn
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-03-16

Hendricks, Randle, Pendleton,
and other leading Democrats are
under accusation Of crooked practices
and Republicans In Congress do not
hisitats, in debate, to defiantly charge
the Democratic members OF the
investigating committee, with hav-
ing hustled Marsh away for
fear Of revelations he might
make involving prominent Demo-
Gratis. 1t has been proven that
Marsh fled to Canada at the sugges-
tion of Clymer, the clustering Dem
ocratic Chairman OF the committee,
who first presented the Belknap
charges to the House and 30 fiercely
demanded impeachment. Secret
service officers kept Marsh under
strict watch, and notified Clymer
five hours before he started that
Marsh was going to Canada. But
Clymer who had the matter In charge
allowed him 10 60 because he wanted
him to go. After criminal proceed
inps had been instituted In the courts,
npon the order Of President Grant,
the members Of the committee before
whom Marsh had given his testimo-
ny were summoned to appear before
the court. The Republican members
OF the committee obeyed the sum
mons, but the Democrats refused to
90, claiming that as they were mem
bers of Congress the courts had no
right to summon them. The Repub-
Iican members Of the House were
unanimously in favor Of laying all
the testimony before the courts, but
the Democrats stoutly refused, fear
ing that some question might be
asked them which they would not
like 10 answer. Ii there Is any sin-
cerity In these clustering Reformers
let them show 1t In manly way, and
unite with the Republicans OF both
Houses i'm an honest endeavor TO fer
ret out oil the official rasca!ity, no
matter whether Ii affects Democrats
or Republicans. In the language
OF President Grant, "Let no guilty
man escape"
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-03-16
Chicago Markets.

CHICAGO, March l3.
WHEAT-Active aud higher; No ]
spring, l 0s; No 2. 993Gs 90 closed 99s
(a,99a cash; S9i al ,O0s closed ,Ull
April; No fresh, So; rejected 73fe 7Sl !.
CoRN--Firm; new high mixed, 40:
No. 2. Adj IA 433 cash or March; 43sNe 4sf
closed outside April; 4Gba47 closed IN
side bid May, new rejected 34a.
CATTLE-Keceipts for two days, a.
O00:market dull, caused by nnfavora-
BILE Eastern adyices, prices tending
lower on the few sales made; good to
choice steers 1900 to 1900 average. 800
M5, so, medium; A 4,S0G4 80; feeders A.
O06e4 .35 for droves averaging 1000 to
100 lbs; stoekers, 500 to 8 so 3,25I94,-
90; butchers cattle, 2,5O@4,25, latter
for corn fed beeves.
Hoes Receipts for two days, 70c0;
fair demand and steady; sales mixed
and uneven lots, 7,50to7,@ 90; bacon,
,90tos.00 packers, S,00to S,l5; ~. W
England, s,25tos, so; Philadellhia 9,so
tol0 90.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-03-16

Robson, Of the Navy Department
is accused of corrupt-practices. and
charges are made against him with
strong appearance of truth. His
wife seems to be implicated as a 60
between and prompter to evil. II
is charged that he has used large
amount of material belonging to the
Department i'm the construction of a
mansion at the Capital, and also used
workmen in Government pay to
build his house. We can't repeat all
the charges and insinuations against
him. Why doesn't Clymer get after
Robson? Probably for the same
reason that he SO suddenly dropped
the Belknap investigation. Toe
many Democrats implicated.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-03-16
knoxville NATIONAL BANK.

fITILLE, IOWA. Capital. 6lOO.O 900.
~. 'iiyrr, government and other Securities
r,Hd sod. Interest allowed on time deposits
s'sntion given to Collections. Open from Q
fsiR A.e1cept Sundays.
DIRECTOR
ilins, 81. Coliins, J.s. Cunningham,
samsy, 4. J. Kerr, j BitteDbender,
Aany, w. Bacheloc, Il. Is. Woodruff.
OFFICERS:
eLLIss. Prest, J. 8. CUNNINGHAM, y.Pres.
BRIGGS, Cashier. S-a5tf
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-03-16

The Mobile Register is constrained
to say that the men from the South
who oftenest find their way to
Washington, livery generally repre-
sent the most contemplate of South
ern sentiments. Shallow, vain, boast
ful, impetuous, uncharitable, indis-
crete, vulgar, and mercenary, they
succeed, by disgusting importantly
or by traitorous threats of vengence,
In securing positions which should
rather seek the modest and merito-
rious. We would blush to think
that these birds of prey are to be ta-
ken as just representatives of any
numerous class of the South"
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-03-16
-nns Democratic Backdown.

The following special dispatch
from Washington, March 10th, 10
the Chicago Post and MaA, explains
why the Democrats are not prosecu-
| ting the investigations, and honestly
trying to uncover further official
| frauds:
In stating aH the facts in relation
to the persistent attemps OF Demo-
cratic leaders in Congress to beiog
the public mind in the Belknap case,
it.may be necessary to repeat some
| points.
Up to about week since Demo-
cratic representatives were apparent
| ly honestly cooperating with the
Republicans In the work of search
ing out and furnishing sthe guilty,
without regard to politics. But ut
that time it was discovered that
nearly all of the guilty Secretary's
accomplices were Democrats, MEM
bers OF the old Kentucky Ring, so
long and we'll known here as COM
posed Of the most unscrupulous lol :
byists in Washington-both male
and female-dealers in claims aud
1 y
| Thereupon the Democratic leaders
called u halt and planned Il new cam.
paign. 1t was then determined that
since they had made all the political
capital pos bic from the fall and
disgrace Of Belknap they won'd
/ thenceforth use every possible effort,
secretly and openly, by foul or fair
means, TO prevent the impeachment
or conviction OF Belknap---for the
double purpose of saving his Dcm-
ocrat ring accomplices and bringing
further reproach upon the Repuh-
lican party, by raising the hue and
cry that the guilty ex-Secretary had
escaped just punishment through the
connivance ofa Republican Sennt"
and court. In pursuance with this
plan the witness Marsh was hurried
away to Canada, the Lamar resolu-
tiOn, preventing any members of the
Committee on Expenditures of the
| War Department from going before
the Grand Jury, was put through tile
House; the Judiciary Committee re-
ported its inability to present arti-
cles Of Impeachment, for lack OF evil
dence, and proposed general
amnesty to all witnesses and accom-
plices. -.
II was thus proposed to lock nll
evidences up In the Democratic COM
mittee rooms, and peddle IL out AZ
the interest of the Democratic party
might require. 1t is pretended that
the administration desires to fright
en- witnesses, using the evidence
given to convict the giver In tho
courts. This IL the baldest hunnhug.
The law already protects IA witness;
IL provides that no testimony gives;
by a witness before Congress shall be
used as evidence In any criminal pro-
ceedings against him In any court.
The Constitution fully protects MEM
bers of Congress. A member can
obey or disregard the summons Of
any court Mt pleasure. The Lamar
resolution cuts Off the privilege of
members by prohibiting them from
chewing the summons Of any court.
Under the constitution members can
sct at discretion, while under the
Larmar resolution they can have no
privilege whatever. IL a memner
sees murder committed he cannot
appear M witness against the mur-
derer without incurring penalty
| for contempt Of the House.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-03-16
Governor Bagley, OF Michigan

Governor Bagley, OF Michigan
urges upon every citizen Of his State
who owns a piece of ground, whether
e be large or small, to plant upon IL
ON the 10Th OF April next a tree
which shall be vsnerated In the dis
tant future as one planted by patriot
ic hands during the Centennial year
of the Republic. Iowa should 40
likewise.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-03-16

1t is rumored that Ordway, former
Sargeant.at-Arms ofthe u. S. House
Of Representatives, drew pay for SER
vices OF his son as messenger and
clerk to the amount of over $4,000
within the last five years, and that
during part of the time for which
he received pay young Ordway was
in college and rendering no service
to the Government. The charge Is
not backed with any proof, however,
and there is strong probability that
there has been nothing wrong In the
matter.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-03-16

The State @ election in New Hamp-
shire occurred on Tuesday OF this
week. Governor and Legislature
were chosen. The new Legislature
will elect an u. s. Senator In place
OF Cragin, Republican. We have
no news az to the result before going
to press. The Republicans carried
the State last year by plurality OF
only l72. The vote 10 probably very
close this year.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-03-16

Prof. G. w. Won Coelln, principal
OF the public schools at Waterloo, is
mentioned as suitable person to
succeed Col. Abernethy as Superin-
tendent of Public Instruction. He is
a German, educated at the Universi-
ties OF Bonn and Berlin, is a thorough
master of English, and has been a
teacher in academies, colleges and
public schools in this country over 20
years. In Iowa about Is years. He
has the best of endorsements.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-03-16
in the way of salary: but in this

in the way of salary; but in this
country of republican institutions,
our leaders should be fair reflection
of our people. The nations of the
world will be more impressed with
our country If they find US in Spar
tan simplicity rather than monarch-
ical extravaganza, for they expect a
governor ofthe people to be like the
people. OF course the man must
have the other requirements ofabili-
ty, honesty, uprightness, Integrity,
as well. With these things combined,
we will have more attention to bus
iness and less cause for frauds. The
fact that the guilty are punished is a
credit to the dominant party, but 10
Is not all that the people want, and
the above is the best remedy we
know Of for the existing evils, which
prevail among all classes and all
parties at Washington; and among
Democratic more than any other,
because the Democracy select their
officers from the aristocracy.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-03-16
N0TIcE TO BUILDERS.

|rgDgRsI6NED Is now prepared to take con
N y for I'll kinds OF work In his line of busi
| !. as Brick and stone Laying and
ks,r and Flue Building, all Of which |
~ 10 With dispatch, aud in good workmanlike
- warrant satisfaction. Materials Furnished
Exsl. aud a Credit till Christmas will be given
Ls.a,t desire Il. 6-401y III. j. B0NIFiELD
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-03-16

A partial eclipse of the moon oc-
Cured last Thursday night. The
HaWkeye says if it had been properly
advertised it might have been made
more successful--a total eclipse.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-03-16

The New York Graphic, hitherto
an uncompromising hard-money ad-
vocate, now changes rontand favors
the repeal of the resumption act.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-03-16

Gen. Babcock has been relieved
from duty as President Grants pri-
yate secretary. Rumor says the
cause was that he withheld from the
President correspondence In refer
ence to the Belknap corruption.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-03-16
G. {. C0NWELL.

1alEg IN STOVES, Tipware. Shelf and Heavy
arissre, Reapers, Mowers and Agricultural
eals generally. Agent for VI. w. Warren's
Eilnosphsric Portable soda Fountain. Old
kxst side Square, Knoxville. l,2tf
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-03-16

Judge Taft, of Ohio, succeeds Gen
Belknap as Secretary of War. The
appointment is generally commen-
ded as good.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-03-16
FURNITURE.

lf0UyG would respectfully inform the citi.
Srs Of Marion County that he has opened a
bsshop on Robinson street, west of the Tre-
tisass. up stairs. In the room formerly occupied
: RPabseaa Office, where be will have on hand
dfFurniture, and Cofiins Of all sizes, which
kkll low for cash.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-03-16

The Dem ocratic papers are still
threatning the country with re-
nomination Of Grant for a third
term. They are as likely to nomi-
nate Tweed as the Republicans are
to nominate Grant.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-03-16

A Drunken fellow at Oskaioosa
stuck his hands and feet in the mud
last Sunday night and let them freeze
fast. He had to be chopped out next
morning. He is not likely to recov-
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-03-16

The peoples ticket" succeeded
only in dividing the Republican vote
at the polls last week In Ottumwa'
and elecsing the Democrats. The
people's ticket was for prohibition,
and the kind of prohibition they get
for their folly is the sort the Democ-
racv always favor-free whiskey.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-03-16
AMOS HOUSE.

WILEY, HAS LEASED THIS POPULAR
aNs and furnished 1t for better accommo-
ihe public. The Ames will be maintained
sssss house, and no pains " II be spared TO
ss demands Of guests, regular sDd tran.
ssn leave the house daily, connecting with
snla. Ample stsbl ing.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-03-16
n FESSI Ma L..
/ COFFIN, N. D.

10 the citizens Of Knoxville and
rssssf have permanently located in sai.
Isssf D. ,hs nrsrtice Of Medicine. in which ]
s''''s .sneri.rce of 80 years. 70 Of which !
" = 2, - the study aud practice OF the SCI
sr'sa 's.lss Of Homeopathy. With this ex-
- r r,,ass as hope by faithful attention to
81 s:is's sourteous and moral department. to
" V "a ..,,onsee. once second door west OF
r5ar REFERENCEs:
.s.-man. NJ. D., Milwaukee Wisconsin,
is' y an N. D. Delevan. Wisconsin,
rs..,. VI. D. oskaloosa, Iowa.
chilas, oskaloosa, Iowa.
D., Iowa City, Iowa.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-03-16
BlACKSMITHING.

MsEs, ,a Of the late firm Of Roberts 4 James,
-, hsfeafter be found at his new shop on
-, ene block west o. brick Bank building,
20 M work In his line including all
vpaiis, shoeing, manufacturing wagons.
Tisg wagons. etc. Satisfaction guaranteed
"a press. He cordially invites ell In want
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-03-16

Sixty thousand two hundred and
lightweight patents were issued In
the United States last year, an in
crease OF 26S9 over 1874.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-03-16

In most parts of this continent the
winter now closing has been unusu-
ally mild, but in Europe has been
more rigorous than ordinary.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-03-16
ARpENTERs & JOINERS,

A BELLviLLE are prepared to do oil
MS Of work 10 ther line on short notice and
saabie terms, Gave them a Call at
nv, near northeast corner Court House
ekno1ville. 10 "a II
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-03-16
PLASTERlNG.

rEE 1 YARGER, Knoxville, solicit orders for
|sxring work Of all kinds, plain and ornamen.
iss guarantee the neatest, most substantial
Isss:iofy work, on short notice and liberal
q 26.6-
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-03-16

Who can decide whether Marsh's
escape should be attributed to Cly-
mer's connivance or Clymer's crazi-
ness and imbiecility?