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The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1876-11-16
THE SPRINGFIELD OUTRAGE.
Tribune.


Notwithstanding the election excite
ment, the horrible act of vandalism at.
tempted at Springfield has caused gen.
eral thrill of horror. If there had been
no election pending, the deed would have
reused the whole North to desperate de-
termination that the vandals should be
overtaken and punished. The facts have
already been related in detail in the Tfib-
,lne, but may be restated generally. Some
time since Mr.. Robert Lincoln was in
formed byAn anonymous note that an at
tempt would be made on election night
to break into the chamber of the Lincoln
monument, containing the remains of his
father, and carry them off. He concluded
to put the matter into the hands of FL
mer Washburn, who, with his customary
vigilence and promptness was Oh the spot
at the time announced, and would have
arrested the vandals or otherwise sum-
marily disposed of them had not one of
his assistants prematurely discharged his
pistol, which had the effect to alarm them
while they were at their work. Before
the detectives could reach them they had
disappeared in the woods near the mOnu-
ment and made good their escape.
What was the exact motive OF this out
rageous vandalism it is very difficult to as
certain. 1t may have been that these in
famous rihers of the tomb selected elec-
ton night as time when they would be
less likely to be observed, and when their
opportunity for escape would be surest,
to despoil the sarcophagus, carry off
the remains to some secluded and mys-
terious spot, and then negotiate with
the authorities for their return, hop
ing for large reward. In these days
Of ingeneously horrible crimes, such
theory is not altogether improbable. LII
gang of desperadoes could abduet the
boy Ross and hide him away SO skillfully
| and surely even while negotiating for his
| return, it certainly would be a much less
difficult operation to steal the ashes of
Lincoln and defy detection, and perhaps
eventually secure a large reward without
| any danger of punishment. 1t is not i'm
possible, also, that the motive was simply
morbid desire on the part of the van
dals to connect their names with deed
unparalleled for infamy, and immortalize
themselves like the fool who fired the
Ephesian dome, and that other fool, who
threw himself into the crater Of the vol
cano. Whatever may have been the mo-
tive, the deed was infamous and dastardly,
and betrays recklessness Of purpose and
baseness Of heart difficult to understand.
To rifle the humblest grave Is unnatural
and only the work of monster. To dis
turb the slumbers Of the great and good
President in his sacred chamber built by
the love and gratitude Of the whole nation,
is doubly monstrous. 1t il to be hoped
the miscreants who attempted the infa-
NOUS work may yet be spprshended, not
only that they may be punished, but that
they may be held up to the execration of
the world. The passing excitements Of
election should not be allowed to blunt
the vigilance Of the authorities. If the
perpetrators Of the infamous crime are to
be captured at all, it can only be effected
by immediate effort.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1876-11-16
INCENDIARY.
War in the Air +! (!
Democrats fairly De-
feated, and the lead
ers are getting up
a scheme to
throw out
Republican States South
and thus secure Til
den'S election.
FNCENDIARY,
Read for Yourselves !!

The following dispatches are the most
important yet received. Nothing therein
indicates change from our former fig.
ures on the vote, Hayes no doubt having
185 or los, but from the first the facts
point to deep laid scheme to carry the
election at all hazards. See the first
despatch, where Democrats claim three
States South, (although nothing in returns
indicated any chance for them in either
Right on the heels of that, read the ap
peal OF Hewitt to Democratic Governors
and Senator's to proceed at once to New
Orleans, and hel lp the felix's there count an
an honest and fair cote. The scheme is
to claim that South Carolina, Loui at,
and Florida went Democratic, that the
Republicans perpetrated fraud to carry
them, and then throw out enough of those
States to elect Tiden. If it is an homes
AMI fair vote they want, why not
send for few Republicans north
to go along and help see this "fair and
honest vote?" Simply because it is a
corrupt scheme to count Hayes out and
Tilden in, We ask you to read those
dispatches carefully, read them dispas-
sionately, but get thorough understand
ing Of them, and see what the scheme is.
1t is bold one, but it will fail. Tildens
barrel of money could not elect him, nor
can f.aud aud corruption. When the
time comes, the old war cry will find
million drilled men in the field, under the
old victorious banner. God grant it may
not be necessary.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1876-11-16

Never have our people been excited
over the elections as they are at this writ
ing, Saturday morning). Thousands of
our citizens, men, women and children
are standing around, waiting anxiously
for some definite returns to decide the
question. No one is working; business
is neglected, and man would hardly go to
his books to receive money even on ac-
count, so eager were all for receiving the
returns. At night, crowds, numbered by
thousands stand around the streets and
wait anxiously for every item of news !;
and the apparent result has vibrated
from one to the other, so that both sides
have been about equally favored with the
agony of doubt.
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THEIl. INTENTION.

The following shows what Democracy
proposes to do rather than lose:
CLARKsBURG, w. Va, Nov. o, 10 D. m.
The Hon. Chas. j. Faulkner just made
revolutionary speech ct the court house
here tonight, He declared, in the course
of his remarks, that if South Carolina,
Louisiana and Florida were carried for
Hayes and Wheeler through the means
now being used by the Government of
the United States, he and his friend. Col
Wilson would never consent to the count
ing of the votes of these States. And
for his part he would say now that he
he would die before he would consent to
such a thing.
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New York, 10 p. m.-Private tele-
grams from New Orleans says there has
been 54 parishes heard from, either by
telegram or messenger and they give a
majority of 1900. These figures are all
cficial except Avoyles, West Baton
Rouge, Berroville, Jefferson Repids and
st. James Four more parishes to hear
from which taking vote of 1874, will give
Republican majority of SOS. These
are Democratic sources of information
Republicans are sure of majority of
over 5000 allowing for all contingencies.
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GOVERNOR KELLOGG'S LETTER.
New Orleans.-The following was
published this evening:
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.
Norrr nrlnn.n or

New OrleanS.-lne following was
published this evening:
''STATE OF LOUISIANA,
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.
New Orleans, Nov. 10, 1876.
''EDITOR PfCAYUNE.-In your morn
ing issue of this date / read with sur
prise the following statement Des.
patches were exchanged last night by
kellogg and Chamberlain, also by Kel-
logg and Senator Connor, of Florida.
The Chamberlain correspondence amount
ed to this: 4 will carry South Carolina
for Hayes if you carry louisiana The
governors of Louisiana and .South Caro-
lima when it was thought that the election
of Tilden depended on these States, en-
tered into mutual agreement to return
their States for Hayes by any means.
The above contains serious charge and
seems to have been made with delibera-
ton. Its every word is untrue. / have
sent no Dispatches to Gov. Chamberlain
or Senator Connor and / have re-
ceived no dispatches from them. /
have neither written to nor tele-
graphed the gentlemen named, nor
to any other person in the State
Of North Carolina nor to Florida,
during the past six months, nor have
/ received either letter or tele-
grams from them or from any one
else in these States, bearing upon
the election. And much more is
said in the same issue of the Plea
yune regarding myself and the Re-
turning Board, | am not member
of the Returning Board. l don't ap-
point members of that board. [ am
not responsible to them for my &C
tion, nor are they to me, except that
my name has been placed on the Re-
publican ticket as a Presidential
eleetor. l am not a candidate for
any Office at this election, and have
endeavored to be fair and just in the
discharge Of of my official duties, and
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Indiana's Majority.

INDIANAPOLIS, Nov lO.-Returns
from all but three counties in the State
give J'ilden 1887 majority, democratic
gain of PSI. The three counties to hear
from, Adams, Crawford and Pike, gave
1868 Democratic majority last month
indicating majority for Tilden of 5 ,45O
in the State
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IL so p. m.-Both Governor, SEN
ators, and Congressman telegraph
from Florida that the State has gone
for Hayes.
Virginia City, from best informa-
ton obtainable now gives Republican
majority of about 1000.
This telegram is corrsborated by Sena-
tor Chamberlain and Chairman of Dem
ocratic Committee. N.Y.concedes Pacific
States, but claims Louisiana if not count
ed in by fraud Democratic Com. seems
down in the mouth.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1876-11-16

CHICAGO, Nov. 9.-The Tribune has
a Washington special that says Senator
Conover telegraphs from Florida this
morning that the State has certainly gone
republican. Meanwhile republicans place
new hope on North Carolina, as returns
come in from interior districts.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1876-11-16
(Signed) Abram S. Hewitt,
(Chn Dem National Committee.

Chicago.-The Journal of this eve
claims Republican gains of Congress-
men as follows Ark |; Cal 2 ;
Florida f; His 6; Indiana 4 Iowa
|; Kansas l; Mass 8; Mich 2; Mo 4;
New Jersey /; New York l; Ohio 5;
Oregon /, Penn 9; Tenn |; Col l;
La |; Val; The republican losses
are Ala |; Ky ]; Miss 2; sc 2;
(probably) n G not heard from I;
New Hampshire is yet to hold her
congress onal election the delega-
ton of that state at present stands |
republican, 2 democratic. Total re:
publican gains thus far As; republi:
can losses 6, net gain 80 this with
gain of probably two more in N III
will give the republicans the control
of the next house of representatives.
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Wilmington n. c., Nov. 10.

Excitement over present aspect of
presidential election is intense at
no time since day of election has
there been anything approximating
to the feeling manifested. Demo
Gratis claim Tilden has been honestly
elected and if there is to be any
trouble over the matter the people of
the North must decide the question.
Republicans generally sustain action
of the President.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1876-11-16

LAKE CRY, FLORIDA, LAS p. NJ
21O counties in Florida gives LII Re
publican majority, other counties not
heard from estimated bassed on election
of 1874 gives democratic majority of
I,466 which makes State Republican by
PAS majority.
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ORDERS FOR TROOPS In FLORIDA.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov l0.-The follow.
ing Is copy of telegram sent at about
noon to-day by President Grant:
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 100 Gen. w
T. Sherman, Washington, ID. g., Instruct
Gen. Anger in Florida to be vigilant with
the force at his command to preserve
peace and good order, and to see that the
proper and legal boards of canvassers are
unmolested in the performance of their
duties; should there be any grounds of
suspicion of a fraudulent count on either
side, it should be reported and denounced
at once. No man worthy of the office of
President should be willing to hold it 4,
counted IN or placed there by fraud
neither could he afford to be disappointed
in the result. The country can't afford
to have the result tainted by suspicion Of
illegal or false returns.
[Signed, U. S. GRANT.
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. ll.-7o General
Sherman, Washington Send all the
troops to Gen. Anger he may deem nee
essary to insure the entire quiet and
peaceful count of the ballots accurately
They will be taken from South Carolina
unless there is reason to suspect an out
break there.
Gov. Chamberlain Gives an Opinion.
New York, Nov. lO.-The Post pub
fishes this special dispatch from Gov
Chamberlain: "Columbus, l:45 p. M
South Carolina is safe for the Republi
cans. The Democrats claim the State on
the basis Of the heavy reported majorities
in two or three counties where the Re.
publicans have heretofore had large ma.
iorities. If a Democratic majority now
appears on the face or the returus, they
are fraudulent and the result of the gross
est terrorism; but, concedingto to the Dem
ocrats all they claim in the counties not
definitely heard from, and giving the Re
publicans only what we know, we have as
the result small majority for the Re.
publicans. The final, honest, official re.
suit cannot, INCUR best judgment, fall be.
low 5000 Republican majority.
iSigned) ID. II. CHAMBERLAIN.
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Snecial to HERALD

New Y York, Nov. 9-The Times claims the
election of Hayes. There is no reason
as yet to change its estimate of this
morning.
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THE ELECTION.

All reading matter on this page from Daily
HERALDs, and extras of week ending Monday,
Nov. 13, except the two last columns.
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Hid Qrs Dem. Committee,

new 1orK, NOV. lO, lO p. N.
Returns received from the South con
firm the reports of last night. We have
undoubtedly decided majerities in Louis
lana, Florida, and South Carolina.
[Signedl w. T. Pelton, Chm.
New York, Nov 10
The following despatch was sent Gov.
Ingersoll, Hubbard, Robinson, Bedle, Nc
Crary (of Ky), Carroll and to Senators
Thurman, Randolph, Mcdonald, Herman
and other Senators fall Democrats and
to other leading men in Northern States
"Rep and Dem citizens from New Orleans
urgently request that delegations of
prominent gentlemen come there at once
to counsel peace and fair and honest re-
turns. You are earnestly requested to
meet at Louisville, at Galt House, Satur-
day evening, proceeding directly South, or
if more convenient, meeting at st Charles
Hotel, New Orleans, Monday morning.
Your prompt acceptance by telegraph is
requested This emergency appeals to
your patriotism.
(Signed) Abram S. Hewitt,
(Chn Dem National Committee.
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Everything still indicates that Hayes
has ls5 or la5 electoral votes. and that
he Ia sleoted ca 81
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1876-11-16

COLUMBUS, OHIO, Nov. 10. = Gov,
Hayes, himself, no longer doubts his
election, and is confident that an honest
canvass of votes in the States that have
been set down as doubtful will fully
prove this fact to the perfect satisfaction
of all fair minded men. A squad of
earnest and confident Democrats have
been gravitating between the Democratic
headquarters and Capital Square during
the evening, waking the echoes with their
shouts, while another large company are
in front of the Republican headquarters,
and equally confident of Hayes election.
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Abstracts Of Title

To lands or town lots In Mahaka oou nty, fur
nished on short notice by X. Dumont x Co..
Once over the Telegraph ONCE. on Maine street.
oskaloosa. Iowa. entrance at the first stairway
west Of the Recorders ONCE. The senior mem
engaged In the several county o1aces AZ oIerk
of the county and OF the district court. eto..
WI give psfsonai .u agtenton g making abstracts
patronage. 10
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New York Special

New YORK special.
Chicago.-At the Dem. Manhattan
Club Posts, Tilden comedies Florida Rep.
by 1900 maj.
The following came by the grapevine
last night.
THE latest special received at the
Gibbs-Bank-Democratic- headquarters say
Iowa has gone 10000 Democratic, and
Vermont and Massachusetts are sure to
give their votes to Tilden. This insures
his election if he can carry Upper Cana
da, Alaska, North Pole and New Zealand,
which Republicans nearly universally con-
cede. The vote of Mexico is in doubt.
but it is thought to be for Peter Cooper,
which may throw the election into the
House of Correction, where Democracy
has an overwhelming majority.
Chicago, p. m.-Latest political
returns. Washington dispatches say
Sec'y Morrill, has telegram from
Gov. Stearns stating Rep. maj. is
250O. This is confirmed by counties.
n. Y. Suns editorial this a. m. takes
takes S. G. out of list doubtful, thus
giving it to Rep.
Dispatches from Oregon says all
counties heard from except 3. Rep.
Maj. is 1850, which returns from 3
others will increase to 1900.
The Burlington Ha,oheye of this
morning has the following dispatch
from Chicago:
Dispatches just received indicate
without shadow of doubt the eIec-
ton of Hayes. Gov. Chamberlain
has just telegraphed that South Car
olina has surely gone 1000 for
Hayes. Brigham, former editor of
the Pittsburg Commercial, telegraphs
us from Jacksonville, Fla, that that
State is positively Rep. by 1000.
Zach Chandler says that North Car
olina is good for between 1,5OO and
1000, which is estimated from three
sources. Gov. Kellogg telegraphs
"Bet your bottom dollar that Hayes
has carried Louisiana" A reliable
dispatch from New York states that
the betting at Morrissey's poolroom
this evening is at the rate of 100 on
Hayes to 40. The next house OF
congress will be Rep. by not less
than six mai.
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PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 1O.-Gen. w. T.
Sherman, Washington-'Instruct Gen.
Auger in Florida to be vigilant with the
force at his command to preserve the
peace and good ORDER
''The presence of citizens from other
States, | understand, is requested in Lou
isiana to see that the board of canvassers
make fair couct of the vote actually
cast 1t is to be hoped that representa-
tive an fair men of both parties will go.
[Signed. u. s. GRANT"
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AUNT PATIENCE PERKINS.

Mildred, thought you were alone
was not aware that Mr.. Glenn was with
you"
Mr.. Glenn took his hat and the hint
and departed, while Mrs. Yorke turned
reprovingly to Mildred.
"My dear, there must be an end to this
sort of thing"
"But, mamma"
"My dear, we wont argue the point y
said Mrs. Yorke, setting her lips togeth-
er with that firm contraction that Mildred
knew BODIED no good. II want you TO
go and help Evelyn about the tulle trim
ming now-its such a pity that Aunt
Patience should come just at this time
when we are SO busy |"
Evelyn Yroke sitting at the window in
the midst of cloud of tulle and white
ribbon, was very different from her sis
ter.
"Where have you been, N.ildred?' she
asked petulantly. 81 am tired to death
OF being lectured by that horrid old maid |!
Thank goodness, she has taken herself
off at last!"
"Lectured About what, Evelyn"
"Oh, she thinks it very extravagant for
us to dress so handsomely, and go out SO
much, with papa's income, and she has
given me her opinion on the subject
impertiment old thing!"
Mildred looked soberly down at the
white 1ulie.
81 am not sure but that she is right,
Evelyn"
Nonsense What an absurd idea |!
We are poor, of course, or at least we
are not rich, but we shall never marry
advantageously unless we dress like other
girls"
Evelyn" said Mildred, rather absent
ly. "where has mamma put Aunt Pa
tience?"
81 don't know In the top chamber at
the back, believe"
"Not in that dreary little room, with
no fireplace, and with two broken panes
of glass?"
Why not2 isn't that good enough for
her? Besides, there is no other room
that can be spared
"That will never do" said Mildred,
springing up. "She shall have my room"
"Your room and where will you sleep!"
"In the top chamber, to be sure; it
won't hurt me- Aunt Patience is old
and chilly, and it would be cruel to ban
ish her to that fireless room in the depth
of winter"
And Mildred went up to make the
change.
"You are good girl, my dear-a very
good grill" said Miss Patience Perkins, as
Mildred stirred the bright fire an hour
afterward, and drew forward the chintz-
covered chair. Il didn't think you would
have remembered the old woman's rhu-
matte bones One day you'll be old your
self, my dear, and then perhaps you'll
remember how kind you were to me-
And now, my dear, if you'll bring my
spectacles, and the knitting work, and my
reticule, and don't forget the little plant l
brought with me. It's only rose gera
MUM, but I've had it these ten years,
and somehow the smell of the
leaves takes me back to the days when l
was girl Dear, dear, only think how
long ago that was"
1t was thriving plant in an antiquely
shaped pot of some redish glazed ware,
and the old woman looked greedily at it
as Mildred placed it in the sunny win
dow.
There, dear, thatll do; and now,
would you mind giving the old woman
kiss?'
"How ridiculousl" Evelyn curling her
lip, as Mildred returned once more to
her work. "The idea of your inconve-
niencing yourself SO much for a creature
like thatp
"Are you going out with me this morn
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LOUISVILLE, Nov. 10.-A private
telegram to Col. Bristow and other
Republicans, from the South and
Washington, claim that Florida has
surely gone Republican.
NEW YORK, Nov, 10-The Times re.
peats the assertion that there is no room
for further doubt of the election of Hayes
The statement is based upon specials.
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New YORK, Nov. 10, 5:45 p. M.
TO Frank Hatton:-Our latest dis
patches give Louisiana, South Carolina
and Florida to Hayes beyond question,
and he is elected Times.
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Dispatches from Oregon says all
counties heard from except 3. Rep.
Maj. is 1850, which returns from 3
others will increase to 1900.
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Chicago.-At the Dem. Manhattan
Club Posts, Tiden comedies Florida Rep.
by 1900 maj
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EDOLTON & Mccoy,
IL w. RICE,


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Nernon's store. Business attended to in all the
courts of the State. Conyeyancing and co.iect-
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