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Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-07-05
Third DAYS PROCEEDINGs.
Hendricks Nominated for Vice. Pres
f000t.

ST. LOUIS, June 29.-The Conven-
ton was called to order at 10 20. The
interest has evidently greatly abated,
and many delegates left, leaving their
alternates. The galleries contain but
few spectators.
Prayer was offered by Bishop
Robertson.
The Chair announced several tele-
grams, which were read. One was
from Sedalia, Mo-, saying they had
fired one hundred guns for Tilden
and hoped for Hendricks for Vice
President. Another from Cincinnati's
Mayor and others approving. One
from jackson, Miss, pledging that
State to the ticket. One from Mount
Vernon, Ills, saying the nomination
of Tilden is received with great en-
thusiasm. Many others of similar
character endorsing the platform and
candidates. The reading of them
elected but little interest.
The chair announced the order of
business the nomination of Vice
President.
When Indiana was called for its
nomination the State was greeted
with much enthusiasm.
Indiana failing to present a candi-
date, some one from his seat in Illi-
nois nominated Hendricks, when Nc
Donald, of Ind, rose and said the
candidacy of Hendricks was ended
yesterday.
Indiana bowed to the decision of
yesterday in favor of another noIni-
nee. but they had no authority from
Hendricks to accept a nomination for
him to the Vice Presidency.
Indiana would do its duty, though
he implied doubts Of the result in In
diana. The Convention must take
the responsibility.
| Woodson, of Missouri. said his
delegation instructed him to say Mis-
souri, was, and the country would be
unit for Tilden and Hendricks.
[Cheers.l He urged Hendrick' 5
nomination.. A. ID. Wallace, of Pa,
presented her united demand for
Hendricks and moved his nomina.
ton.
| THE FIRST BALLOT.
Conn, Hendricks u; New York,
Hendricks 70; Delaware. Hendricks
36, Blank s; Rhode Island, Hendricks
is; Pennsylvania, Hendricks so,
Tennessee, Hendricks "a; South Car
olina, Hendricks Ii; Oregon, Hen
bricks 6; Texas, Hendricks 16; n.
Carolina, Hendricks 20; w. Virginia,
do. 10; Nebraska, do g; Wisconsin,
do 20; Nevada, do 6: Mississippi, do
l6; Maryland, do l6; Maine, do II;
Kansas, do 10; Illinois, do ~; Mas
sachusetts, do 26: Florida, do s.;
Georgia, do %; Iowa, do %; Lou
isiana, do l6; Kentucky, do "a; New
Hampshire, do 10; Alabama, do 20
Missouri, do 30; Minnesota, do 10
Michigan, do %; Colorado, do 6;
New Jersey, do IS; California, do
l2; Vermont, do 10; Virginia, do %
A motion was then made to nom
mate Hedricks by acclamation.
! Steadman, of Ohio, said his State
had wanted Henry b. Payne, but they
would not present him in view of tbs
demand for Hendricks and now sec.
onded the motion to nominate Hen
bricks by acclamation.
u Hardin, of Missouri, offered a reso
luton that it is the duty Of this con
vention to select for Vice Presideu
lone who is the peer fthe Presidentia
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-07-05

WASHINGTON, June 29--The Senate
to-day confirmed tho following nom-
nations: Albert II. Wyman, Treas
urer of the United States, vice John.
C. New, resigned; Jas. Gilfillan, now
cashier of the Treasury, to be Assist
ant Treasurer, vice Wyman, promo
ted; VIM. p. Tilcomb, of Mass, As
sistant Register of the Treasury, vice
Cochran, resigned. ii
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-07-05

WASHINGTON, June @-Republi-
can Senators were in caucus from ten
until noon yesterday, discussing the
condition of the appropriation bills
and the dead lock with the House,
but adjourned without reaching .
conclusion.
The Blaine investigation has been
delayed until the 10th Of July.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-07-05

hIoG WIII1om GOt0H t01 Q C06kO11C
Digqlt1sy.
BERLIN, June 28.-The Arch Bish-
op of Cologne, on application Of the
crown, was to-day deposed from his
See by the secular law court,
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-07-05
NEW YORK.

New York, June 'e9-The Erpress,
Democratic, speaking of the nomina-
ton of Tilden, says, in this State,
where he could help it, he allowed no
anti-Tilden to go TO the State Con-
vention or National Convention and
therefore his following at st. Louis
did not, in Judgment fairly. represent
the Democratic sentiment of the En-
pire State. 1t is not good sign, in
our eyes, when Republicans rejoice
over and contribute to make = .nomi-
nation. We will hope for the best
and work for the best.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-07-05

u =
consultation. M #E
Burch, of Tenn, wanted to know
whether, if the vote to strike out sho'dl
prevail, and the convention fail to in
|sert the proposed substitute, the ef-
feet would be to leave the
23 ..-i RESUMPTION ACT
to stand. as II is.
The chair answered in the aflirma-
tive.
Burch wanted to know whether any
parliamentary ledgerdemain could
then cheat the convention out of the
opportunity to have a square vote on
the minority report.
The States were called and
ALI. VOTED NO,
except the following:
Illinois, Is ayes; Iowa, l5: Kansas,
10; Kentucky, "a; (under unit rule)
Indiana, 30; Michigan, 5; Missouri,9
Ohio, %; Tennessee, "a; Virginia. l
West Virginia, 10; Pennsylvania,
(undcr rule) 5S.
The chair announced the vote
ayes, 2l9; nays, 5l5. So the
l Ahrss ss-.+.Ni w As TED.
During the call the chair stated that
the pending question was not divided
and therefore the pending question
was, in fact, upon Ewing's motion
both to strike out and insert.
Doolittle read an amendment which
hc desired to propose, providing tina,
any law substituted for the resump.
ton act repeal, shall provide only fol
gradual resumption. ,..Js
The chair stated that under the op
crations of the previous question, nc
amendment was in order. and tn,
pending question now, was upon til,
adoption of the committees report.
The roll was called, and the only
negative votes were, Illinois 3, Iowa
4, Kansas 6, Michigan |, Missouri s
Virginia l, West Virginia 10, Indians
30. The Chairman of the Indians
delegation said this was because the,
DID NOT APPROVE THE FINANCIAL
! Before the vote was announced
complaint was made by delegates
upon the floor that delegates wer,
seated upon the platform.
Jacobs, of Brooklyn, was specially
! named as out of place, near the chair
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-07-05

of the civil over the military author
tiles; the total separation of church
and state for the sake alike Of civil
and religious freedom in the equali-
ty of all citizens before just laws of
their own enactment; in the liberty
of individual conduct unvexed by
sumptuary laws; in the faithful edu-
cation of the rising generation.
That they may preserve, enjoy and
transmit these best conditions of hui
man happiness and hope, we behold
the noblest products of a hundred
years of changeful history; but
while upholding the bond of our
union and a great charter of these,
our rights, it behoovcs free people
to practice also that eternal vigilance
which is the price of liberty.
Reform is necessary to rebuild and
establish in the hearts O. the whole
people the union of years ago, happi-
ly rescued from the danger of corr
rupt centralism, which after inflict-
ing upon 10 States the rapacitics of
carpet bag tyrannies has honey comb
ed the offices Of the Federal Govern
ment itself with incapacity, waste and
fraud; infested states and municipal
tiles with the contagion of misrule
and locked fast the prosperity of an
industrious people in the paralysis of
hard times.
Reform is necessary to establish q
sound currency, restore the public
credit, and maintain the national
honor. We denouncc the failure for
these eleven years to make good the
promise of the legal tender notes,
which are a changing standard OF
value in the hands Of the
people, and the non-paymcnt OF
which is disregard Of the plighted
faith of the nation.
We denouncc the improvidence
which in eleven years of peace has
taken from the people in federal
taxes thirteen times the whole amount
of the legal tender notes, and squan-
dered four times this amount without
accumulating. any reserve for their
redemption. We dcnouncc the tinan-
cial imbecility and morality of that
party which during eleven years OF
peace has made no advance toward
resumption, no preparation for re-
sumption, but instead has obstructed
resumption by wasting our resources
land exhausting ell our surplus In.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-07-05

posed in jobbery;a late Secretary of
the Treasury forcing balances in
the public accounts; o late Attorney
General misappropriating public
funds; Secretary Of the Navy en-
riched or enriching friends by
percentages levied of the prof
its of contractors with his de-
partment; an ambassador to
England censured in dishonorable
speculation the Presidents private
secretary barely escaping conviction
upon trial by guilty completely in
frauds upon the revenue
three tSenators protiting secretly by
their votes as law makers. A
Secretary of War impeachcd for
high crimes and confessed mis-
demeanOrs, the demonstration is
complete that the first step in reform
must be the peoples choice OF
honest men from an other party
lest the disease of one political
organization infest the body polite,
and lest by making no change of men
or party We can get no change Of
measures and no reform.
All these abuses wrongs and crimes
the product of 16 years of asccndancy
of the Republican party create ne.
cessity for reform confessed by Re.
publicans themselves, but their re.
formers are voted down in conven.
tion and displaced from the cabinet
The party's mass Of honest voters i,
powerless to resist the $4,000 officer.
its leaders and guides.
Reform can only be had by peace
full, civil resolution. We demand ,
change Of system, change of admin
istration, change of parties, that W,
may have change Of members and o
men.
The reading was frequently inter
rupted by applause.
The denunciation Of the resumption
act, and the demand for its repea
was received with especial favor.
At the conclusion, Dorsheimer saii
the committee had adopted and en-
dorsed, though not as u part of tho
platform, a resolution, which he read
endorsing the action of the House O
Representatives in cutting down ap
preparations, and exhorting It tt
| firmness. Also o resolution As to III,
just claims Of soldiers and sailors
Ewidows.
= Ewing, Of Ohio, took the platform
The New York herald., 1876-07-14
THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE WAR.

lfTOm tuc OInuuu heTulu, July u
But what specially desire to say OF George Crook
now is that may have been wrongly inclined to
hold him responsible for this We have all along
believed that the movement of last winter was made
under orders procured by General Crook, upon the
pretext that the Northern Indians accommodating
and ammunition for Generals Shcr-
and Sheridan say General Crook did
nothing OF the kind, and fact learn he regret
ted the duty 10 which he ordered. General Sher-
partmcnt This Is doubtless the fact and hence are
glad acquit Crook and the army of all the RESPONSE
bility this Infamous business. THIS was insti-
gated by Grant ana the thieves who have robbed
the Indians and the government OF hundreds ofmions
of doar The lives OF Custer and his men, and of all
who have been lost in this bloody business upon
the hands OF Grant and his corrupt and nbecile ad-
minstration and the country will understand the
fact. 1his calamity to The West this bloody and
its consequences is nothing in the world ut war of
rings against the best welfare OF the country Neither
Sherman, Sheridan, Crook responsible it,
1t dates to the show not to do ~ attempt of Allison
commission OF last year to purchase the Black Hills
when inner ring OF Indian thieves defeated all
temps at their purchase that they might continue
fatten upon robbery and thrive upon the public MS
fortunes IL NAV come in way hereafter to vent-
late the conspirators in this business by calling
and things by their proper names, that people may
know who the authors OF this bloody really are
Meantime 1t is alike pleasure and duty stand by
George Crook who Is dong his utmost to guard great
interests, and upon whom in this exigepcy, we all de-
pend for their security.
The New York herald., 1876-07-14
TIE QUAKER POLICY.
o THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-

To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
"what is meant by the Quaker pocy9" A few short
words will explain what those who live on the border
the Indian agencies understand it to moan II is
policy by which large sums Of money appropria-
ted by the United States for the benefit of
the Indians, said money to be expended and
disbursed by numerous Indian agents, but Of
which money (by some unexplained process) not
wen five per cent reaches OF any benefit to
the Indians; apocy by which the Indian is promised
that If he will remain on his reservation he shall be
clothed and fed, but il really starved and ma Ked:
policy which proposes to teach the Indian work and
10 keep hum on his reservation but which allows HIM
TO exchange that small portion Of his annuity and
rations that he really receives Tor Henry
rifles and ammunition and wander
at will hundreds OF miles from hs reservation
ON the border we are simple ndcd people, and can
not understand how Indian agent, VINO arrives Mt
mis- post without cent except his salary can manage
in lew short years, to build house which cost in
cash paid than tho entire salary he has re.
ceved keep his four servants and lady's maid
Tor his wife This is no fancy sketch The we'll
known. No one IL able 10 prove any wrong dong but
OF which he is in charge, complain OF detective and
insufficient ratons aud see them start OF from the
agency armed with Winchester rifles and Colts rcyol
vers, anu return after many days to celebrate scalp
dance of scalp taken from neighboring tribe We
wonder whether policy which produces such results
these Is the best that be devised But when we
hear such news as that recently received that these
Indians, with their long range, repeating rifles shot
down United States soldiers IRON n distance at which
the soldiers, armed with short range car
bines could not reply, and reflect that they may re-
turn to their agency aud work their own sweet will
without let or bindrancc, dance their scalp dances or
perhaps, excited by their taste oi blood. take our
scalps, We are prepared, II We had the power TO ex
terminate
Efrst-rhe Indian agents who cheat and exasporate
the Indians and the rascaIs who by these
Iudian agents supply tho Indians with arms ammu.
nition aud whskey.
Second-Evcry Indian, whenever and wherever found
with arms in ms hand
Rest assured there are many peace loving and law
abiding mea now living In the several Territories who
II the present Quaker policy much longer con.
nucd VIII qualify thems elves in the highly
respectable and inefficient Indian Peace Comm ioncrs
for the title of BORDER RuFFlAN.
July II lS,G
The New York herald., 1876-07-14
A POETS TRIBUTE TO CUSTER.
from the Richmond Whip

James Barron Hope OF the Norfolk Landmark, who,
next to Tcnnyson If not better than him, the
best poem the charge at Balakava pays the follow
ing glowing tribute in his paper of last Saturday the
gallant Custer and his devoted band:-
1t is impossible tfor the general public to appreciate
the daring OF Custer and his command Ii
splendid that of the 600 who charged al Balakava
hut without the stimulart that the English horscnen
had. They rode down upon the Russian gunners with
the eyes of the French, the Sardnians, the Turks
nay, the eyes OF Europe-upon them; and II
they death before them, they
also History with her pen and Fame with
her trumpet But Custer and his men had none Of
these inspirations. In wild ana savage country, in
the solitude OF n wilderness and actnst barbarous
foe they rode TO awful death, with nothing to
mate EN- save a OF duty; the men who fell
the Little Horn will take up the right OF the line Of
shadowy heroes who died IN the Balakava Valley
and honor the dead Tor the living the iull
measure OF u just responsibility.
The New York herald., 1876-07-14
CUSTER AND RENO.

To EDITOR HERALD
In behalf oi gallant solder, who cannot now
know OF any public criticism affecting him. nor be In
position to repel H. ask leave say word. 1t Is
the most difficult thing in the world TO harmouize
criticism upon battle even when the topography
plans and orders of the action fully known and
published. The 'blunder' at Bslaklava has never
been settled to the satisfaction of those who were
spectators TO it. Then, now, the fall oi
cavalry hero forever sealed the hest
source OF Information The undertaking to
criticsc action BY those not experienced
IN Indian warfare when there Is bot vague under.
standing Of the plan and total ignorance of the to
Biography, would seem extraordinary venture II ~
therefore be greatly regretted that General Kosser
ancctioratc admiration for caster should have ed him
into animaiyers,vc remarks upon kcno's the
Little Big Horn and that the press IN
instances should have published editor slecuIations
upon Erno's "Iis)bciicncc OF order" &c
Having conducted or raruc paIod in over score
OF indian hebis some oi which wee ,ons,d
cred of sriicitnt account TO - krih com
meudaiory or~crs ffom te DenrIai-in.Chief
The New York herald., 1876-07-14
CLUSTERS LAST RIDE"
NEw YoRK, July II, 1876.

To EDITOR OF TIE HERALD
A letter IRON General +. W. Whitaker of Washing
ton formerly General Custer's chief of staff this day
received, makes suggestion worthy Of him and but
rde' will live forever In patriotic song
General Whitaker suggests the passage OF n law
granting TO the widow of General Custer and the
widows and orphans noble souls who died with
rank held by their husbadds fathers the war
Why there should be moments hesitation on this
point am unable Tor one moment to conceive Is IL
true that all the regular army officers who have
been retired account OF wounds or disability nave
been pcnsoned according to their rank held by them
IN the volunteer and not regular army Why, then,
should we not give the same just reward of merit
those dependent Tor support upon the labor OF those
brave men who have died in harness in their
trys cause? Does not eleven years additional active
service cnttle them to consideration from their
country Must the widows, orphans, fathers and
mothers OF our heroic dead Se thrown upon the world
be allowed them under existing laws?
You have always been foremost in aiding all chara-
Bile worthy ana honorable ierprses and your gen.
erosiiy IN heading the ist Tor monument to chv
alrors Custer leads me to think this idea will meet
with your approval and support We need your
services In this matter and trust you will and US.
speak Tor self and think utter the sentiments of
every VINO fought with or against General Custer,
who ever had the pleasure ot his acquaintance,
when say that n the government will not permit
avcnge the death dear, loved and lost leader
every man who Will not support so just measure
The New York herald., 1876-07-14
DEATH OF A SCOUT.

Council BLUFFS, July s, 1870
To rHE EDITOR HsRALD.-
am sorry inform you that Buckeye Gus, formerly
OF New York and known there Gus Lots, killed
and scapcd besides being horribly mutated, on White
Earth River, Dakota 1errnory ON June %. This
dune while Buckeye Gus was scouting The valley. lie
was guide ior Missouri outht and band
Tor the gold fields OF Dakota Territory,
TIE outht was not moestcd until they got IN The Bulls
cap where they were corrtilcd ior two hours There
was little sk,rmish but nobody except Ius was hurt
by publishing this you will oblgc aud hts friends,
ior don Know their address The Cincinnati papers
VIII please copy this remain yours, truly.
BlChsklN JOE. aud the avengcr OF Bdckcye Gus.
The New York herald., 1876-07-14
HOW DO THE INDIANS CARRY
NEWS?

[rrom the ST Paul Pioneer Press and Tribune July
During the used 10 hear great deal Of the
grapevine telegraph by which the negroes the South
heard the in advance OF every body else partcu-
larry OF victories or defeats and the Indians have
way of communication that Is equally difficult OF
PLANTATION on Wednesday. at midnight, had the
hrst by telegraph Of Custer's defeat but We are
informed the best authority that during that day
several ludlars, ioalng about fur stores ihis city
inquiries II such news had been received
and voluntarily stated the substance OF what fifteen
hours later by telegraph Soon after the Indians made
themselves scarce icaring tnat excited pubic
would make Of them an piaory sacrifice for the
Custer disaster
The New York herald., 1876-07-14
THE IMPEACHMENT.

YLsTERDAY's PROCEEDINGS IN THE SENATE n
THE CASE OF Kx-sEcRErARy BELKNAP-THn
WITNESS EVANS NOT PRESENT AND THE HEAR.
ING ADJOURNED UNTIL TO-DAY.
WASHINGTON, July l3. 1916
The Senate, at twenty minutes past twelve P. NJ re-
suned consideration Of the articles Of impeachment
against W. W. Bslknap, late Secretary Of War
The Char presented a communication from the
Sergeant alarms regard to John s. Evans the ABB
witness, stating that Evans had been In attend
ance but was allowed to 30 by the managers
weeks ago with the understanding that he should bo
notified return; that he was notified and Iefs
Fort Sill for Washington the first week In July by way
Of Fort Reno and delayed by freshets In the
West
The pending question being the motion OF Mr..
Carpenter submitted yesterday, TO adjourn until
the arrival OF the witness Evans Mr. WnYrK Of Mary.
land, submitted the following question:
DO the counsel 10. the respondent declire to state for the
sb.en, witness, John ). Evans
Mr.. THURMAN, OF Ohio, said it seemed obvious that
this witness IN ieht be here at any time. He moved
that the Senate, sitting as court, &C, adjourn un,
tomorrow.
Mr.. BAyARD, Of Delaware, submitted the feosow.
ing
rha, condition precedent the order for post
sonemsm, & 1 rs asa asked tor BY the respondent Il or
ground the posiponsment is asked.
Mr.. CARPENTER said he entered a respectful protest
against beng compelled disclose what they proposed
to prove by this witness ANY lawyer bound TO de-
tend the interests OF his client the rules Of
practice Mr.. Evans was the upon whose
testimony these articles of impeachment were reached
The counsel Tor the defence had never examined him.
not having had an opportunity To do So The defencs
bad the assurance oil the government that Evans was
to be here He had been here released BY the
managers without consultation with the defendants
counsel The defence what they expected
TO prove by Evans, because they did not know They
knew that Evans had Intimate knowledge facts and
u he tcstfed In way would be Of great benefit
the defence
Mr. THURMAN said no time would be lost by adjourn
Ing the Court until tomorrow senate was ready
70 70 on with the River and Harbor bill He relieved
his motion that the Senate sitting as court adjourn
until tomorrow. and IL YES ax rsod "