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Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-30
EvrnypopY remembers the famous

EVERYBODY remembers the famous
newspaper combination which, in
1872, essaycd to relieve the people of
the drudgery of nominating and
clecting a President. 1t was COM
posed of Murat Halsted, editor of
the Cincinnati Commercial, Whitelaw
Reid, editor Of the New York Iri-
6une, Henry Watterson, editor of the
Louisville Courier-Journal, Horace
White, then editor Of the Chicago
Tribune, and Sam Bowles, editor Of
the Springfield (Mass.) Republican.
How they met in secret caucus from
time to time in New York and else-
where, and how they finally organ
lied all the elements in the Republic
an party hostile to Grant, together
with the rag-tag and bobtail of
the democratic party into a con-
yention at Cincinnati, and induced
Horace Greeley to become their can
didate, and how the Unterrified sub
sequently, at Baltimore, went back on
their lifelong professions and swal-
lowed Greeley with a gulp, very
much as man bolts a suspected oys-
ter, and how that organized and
cooperative society of political de-
ception came to an inglorious end.
bringing with its collapse the insanity
and merciful death of Horace Greeley,
have all passed into history.
It ia, however, instructive TO note
that four of these five great journals
to-wit: the New York Tribune, Gin
cinnati Commercial, Springfield Re-
publican and Chicago Tribune, all of
which had been nominally Rcpub-
lican up to the Greeley combination,
now support Hayes and Wheeler.
The Courier-J Journal, which has been
democratic since the death of George
D. Prentice, was never very hearty in
its support of Greeley, and its editor,
who was Major in the rebel army,
is now q member Of the Confederate
House and, OF course supports Tilden,
Hendricks and Reform.
1t will be seen that four-fifths of
the original newspaper syndicate
which conceived the Greeley move
ment, are back into the Republican
ranka, supporting Hayes and Wheel
er. 1t is certainly safe to say that an
equal proportion Of the rank and file
which made up the Liberal Repub-
lican Cincinnati convention, are back
in the same place.
Grant was elected in 1872 without
these Liberals, and no man will claim
that he was stronger with the straight
Republican party then than Hayes il
to-day. In addition to receiving the
hearty and enthusiastic support Of
every Republican newspaper and
voter in the United States, Hayes
will receive at the lowest estimate, a.
we have shown above, fully four
fifths Of all the Republican vote
which were dissatisfied and anti
Grant in 1872.
Here seems now good opportuni
ty for some rcady-rcckoner OF th'
democratic party to show US how
Tildcn and Hendricks can bo elected
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Aunlon Aeraad unon.

CAPE MAY, N. j. Aug. 23.-Thc
conference Of delegates elected by thu
Methodist Episcopal Church North
and South, to effect a areunion Of these
bodies, resulted in q satisfactory un-
derstanding. A basis of union, which
will be made public in a day or two,
has been agreed upon.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-30
crasshoppers Again.

CHICAGO, Aug. 24.-Grasshoppcrf
are reported in immense numbers at
Omaha, but not much damage has
been done as yet, the heavy north
wind to-day driving them south.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-30
NOT NOTORIOUS ENOUGH.

The New York Nation says: "Mr.
"Tilden is not, as Mr.. Hayes is, a
/" comparatively unknown man."
That is to say, that Tilden, who has
been elected once to the New York
Legislature, but who was seldom in
his seat, and who has been elected
once Governor Of New York, where
he has as yet done nothing remark
able, has cut bigger figure in public
affairs than Hayes has, who comman-
dcd a regiment and brigade in the
field with distinguished credit, who
has been twice elected to Congress.
and who has three times been elected
Governor of Ohio, over Pepdleton,
Thurman, and Allen respectively,
The vision of the Nation is cir
cumscribed by the purlieus Of New
York City. 1t holds to the notion
that the West is good place to raise
bullocks, swine and big pumpkins in,
but 1t takes the intellectual atmos-
pherc of New York City to produce
great statesmen with national reputa-
tions, like Tilden, Morrissey, and
Tweed.
In the better sense, the sense Of
having served the public with pre-
eminent fidelity in the most impor-
tant positions Of his State, Governor
Hayes sis not comparatively un-
known"
In the worst sense, in the sense of
notoriety in connection with railroad
wrccking and other swindles, Tilden
is vastly better known than Hayes,
and for this notoricty Tilden has only
to refer to the records of the courts,
and the editorials of leading Demo-
cratic papers and the speeches of
prominent Democratic orators from
one end of the country to the other.
In this particular respect Hayes is,
and Tilden is not Comparatively un-
known"
Such twaddie is utterly contempt
able, coming from such a source as
the Mutton, and it means that it is a
great thing to acquire prominence in
Tammany Hall politics, and of no
consequence to be the leader in Ohio,
the third State in the Union.
The people have heard this stuff be-
fore. It was urged against Abraham
Lincoln at Chicago, in 1860, and then,
as now, II came from the slums of
New York City. Nevertheless they
proceeded to elect Lincoln, as they
will elect Hayes.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-30

Dies MONIES, August 81. - The
Greenback Convention of the Seventh
Congressional District to-day nomin-
ated Andrew HASTE, of Warren Co.,
for Congress.
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lndanandent Momlnatlon.

FAIRBURY, ILL.,, Aug. 23.-The In
dependents of the Sth district yestcr-
day nominated Geo. w. Parker, of
Iriqnois, for Congress.
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WHEELING, August 24.-The DEM
oerats of the Second Congressional
District to-day nominated Hon. L.
Martin.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-30

FAIRBURY, Ills. August 24.-The
Democrats of the Eighth Congression-
al District to-day renominated Green
bury l.. Fort.
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PITTsBuRG, August 2i.-The Demo-
Gratis of the Twenty fifth Congress
sional District to-day nominated q.
A. jerks.
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BusHNELL, Ills, August 2L-The
Democrats Of the Tenth Congrcssion-
al District to-day nominated John II.
Humgate.
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TERMS q:
$l.sn PER YEAR IN AOvANCE,
ror President Of the United sfstes,
a,Ay RUTHERFORD B. HAYES,

nor president OF the United States,
s,Oy. RUTHERFORD B. HAYES
OF OHIO.
For Vice. President,
HON. WILLIAM A. WHEELER
OF NEW YORK.
For Presidential Elect ors in the etate At Ia n
JOHN VAN VALKENBURG,
w. p. HEPBURN.
District Electors.
r,r., D,s,r,ct- r. Lea. Of Van Buren.
waldo n. Potter, q & xaGin,,nneshiek. G,,nsShii:k
" Tors y; LaSss; Ts;,or, Sf saf%%sa # %%ssar.n.l.
3 . ". 8; SsS:6y, 4 AgRslnrc0's gTRslr.
. =. n. Rider. OF Boone.
xEpUBLuCAN sTArETrcKET'
For Judges supreme Court
w. II. SEWERS,
JAMES ROTHROCK,
For secretary Of State,
JOSIAH T. YOUNG.
For Auditor of,stste.
BUREN r.. SHERMAN.
For.Treasurer OF State,
GEO. w. BEMIS.
For Register state Land once.
DAVID SECOR.
For Attorney General,
j, f. MCJUNKIN.
For Member Of Congress, 9th District,
E.S SAMPSON, of Keokuk Go.
For Circuit Judge, "a District,
ROBERT SLOAN. Of Van Buren,
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For Clerk Of the Courts.
L. M. COOLEY.
For County Recorder.
WADE KIRKPATR1CK.
For County Supervisor,
SAMUEL MCCULLOUGH.
For County Surveyor,

WILLIAM II. McGLASHON,
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PRINCE MILAN FOR PEACE.

BELGRADE, Aug. 25.--At the con-
ference last night between Prince
Milan and the foreign Consuls, the
latter urged peace. The Prince de-
clared his readiness to conclude a
peace on basis of status ante bell,tna.
THE FRANco-ENeLIsH TUNNEL.
LONDON, Aug. 25.-The soundings
The Portland daily press., 1876-02-12
Maine RuSinaSs Notes.

Whitney & Clark are doing large business
at their grist mill at Oxford. They are also
getting large lot of oak to manufacture into
slaves.
The Monitor Mills at Welchville commenced
running on three-quarters time last week.
The tannery of Otis Warren in Fryeburg.
has just been refitted, increased its power, and
will begin work soon.
Sanborn & Emery are employing 26 teams in
the hauling of stave timber to Sanborn's mill
in Denmark
On Tuesday, the Sth inst, McGregor &
Philipson turned the first spool in their new
mill at South Lincoln.
The Mattawamkeag Log Driving Co. holds
its annual meeting at d. r. Stockwelps office,
Bangor, Feb 2Sth, at 10. a. m.
Charles L. Hathaway of Passadumkeag, will
raft what logs may come through the Passa-
dumkeag boom the coming season.
David S. Plumley, Esq, and Joseph Stetson
OF Lincoln, design putting new machinery into
the old Crane mill at North Lowell, for the
purpose of saving spool timber.
Mr. G. II. Getchel of Machias, who intends
to erect new iron foundry in Houlton the
coming season, has leased the foundry ana ma
chine shop of Cary Brothers at West Houlton,
and will for the present carry on the business
of manufacturing ploy, stove and machinery
castings there.
Work is brisk at Cummings shoe manufac-
tory in South Berwick. A full complement Of
workmen are employed on full time with a
prospect of evening work to supply the de-
mand.
The steam stave mill of the Messrs. Ham,
mond at Alfred has been shut down for some
time and will not start before March.
The Robinson Manufacturing Company al
Oxford are running their mills on full time.
The Portland daily press., 1876-02-12


FRIDAY-Court came in at ten o'clock. The jury,
in the case Of F. A. Kicker was called in and upon
being enquired Of by the clerk, said they had not
agreed upon verdict. The judge then addressed
them upon the importance that it was both to the
defendant and the Government that they should, il
possible, come to an agreement. The jury retired
and came in again at three o'clock and stated that
they were unable to agree and were thereupon dis
charged from the further consideration of the case
The jury were dismissed from further attendance
on court subject to being again called in if required
during this term.
The jury was understood to have been eight fol
conviction and four for acquittal.
The case of Rollins, assignee of VIM. N. Goold
petitioner for dsallowance of claim of $3S, 740 O2
proved by Moses B. Clement against the state Of
Goold was commenced.
Isaac T. Storer of WATERFORD was discharged under
the bankrupt law.
The following petitions in bankruptcy have been
fled since February ], 1875: Isaac Knight of Port
land, William o. M Haines of Saco, George j. Pen
dexter of Pittsfeld and the firm of Pendexter &
Chapman, John NJ. Mcclellan of Gorham, Edison C.
Buker of st. Adams, Simon Fl. Sawyer of Portland.
Winthrop 81. Hall of Portland, who filed his petit
ton last month"; had leave to withdraw his petition,
he not having been adjudged bankrupt
The court adjourned to Saturday at ten O'Clock in
the forenoon.
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what 1t grew out of. As near as can recollect
Good said that it had come out On the Mer-
camille Agency books that he had suspended,
and he went on to give the cause of its so COM
ing out, as owing to mistake of the man max
ing up the books, who got in the word suspend
ed instead of special rate. He then went on to
say that if any man had any fears about the
bank, they might come in and get their money.
This conversation was in the presence of Mr..
Clements, who stood little back of Mr.. Goold.
Mr.. Clements made this remark, "Yes, we are
good for anything brought against u.s." Mr..
Clements had said nothing before making this
remark. made 10 reply to Mr. Clements.
Had known Mr.. Clements previously. had
conversation with Mr.. Clements in April, 1875.
in the presence of my partner in our counting
room, at our store; can fix the date as April
%, 1875, by my pass book. Mr.. Clements came
in and we spoke of the Bank of Portland, and
said we had had thoughts of going out of it.
Mr.. Sawyer asked Mr.. Clements if he was
interested in the bank, and he answered
that he was. l then asked him how much he
had in there and he said more than any other
man. One of us asked Mr. G. to tell us whether
the bank was safe or not. He said that he be-
heved 1t was; that he believed that Mr.. Goold
was an honest man, aud that everything was
right and straight Mr.. Clements said his bus
mess on the wharf took most of his time then
so that he didn't spare much time in the bank
and left it with Mr. Goold to manage He
said that the books of the bank were open to
his inspection at any time and he believed
everything was right and straight, and that if
he didn't he shouldn't leave his money with
Mr.. Goold. On the strength of this converse.
ton we deposited in the Bank of Portland next
day, and we continued to deposit until the fail
ure of the bank, making our last deposit at 10
minutes before 2 on May Sd, 1875.
On cross. examination he said in substance
that he had never doubted Mr. Clements's f.
nancial ability; the date of the conversation at
the bank was Feb. Is, 1875; Mr.. Goold didn't
tell him which agency had reported him failed /;
there was man there whom he did not know,
and he was there when Mr.. Clements made the
remark be testified to; Mr.. Clements was
writing; Mr.. Goold took his book; Mr. Goold
gave some explanation of the report which wit
ness said he did not distinctly remember.
The Portland daily press., 1876-02-12
The Benefit.

Only the expectation of performance Of
more than ordinary merit would have called
many to the Museum last evening. But sleety
rain and slippery sidewalks proved small OBJ
stacles to the people who were DESTROYS to see
Mr.. Wheelock and Miss Joyce. and the house
was large one.
The play chosen for the benefit was in some
respects an unfortunate selection. much Ado
About Nothing is one of the most difficult
comedies nova days put upon the stage. Its
effect depends in very great measure upon
the absolute fidelity with which the lines are
delivered, for there are no strong situations to
fall back upon. The text too requires much
and thorough study in committal as we'll as de-
livery, and however delivered is caviare to
many, for its sparkling wit and fine raillery
are unfamiliar and fail to be properly appre-
ciated. When we'll given it is delightful
play to witness, but, like most good things, it is
easily spoiled. AS was natural and to be ex-
pected the Museum company with the great
demands made upou their memory during the
week and the short time in which they had to
commit many measured lines, failed, through
no fault of their own, in doing the piece and
themselves exact justice. Tonight the expe.
rlence gained by last evenings dress rehearsal
will ensure much smoother and very pleasing
performance. Yet tie performance amply re-
paid those who took the trouble to attend, and
was, to one familiar with the play, pleasure
because of the acting of Mr.. Wheelock and
Miss joyce.
Mr.. Wheelock was still suffering from illness
and tho huc If 40
livery. But for all the disadvantages under
which he labored his impersonation was re-
markable for its ease and finish, and for the
understanding comprehension of the require
ments of the part. The conception was a
thoroughly praiseworthy one, and the execu-
ton, under the circumstances, one to be COM
mended. Especially fine was the scene where
he encounters 'Don Pedro" and "Claudio"
after his promise of vengeance to "Beatrce."
Excellent too was the sroth-plighting with her,
and the by-play in the arbor scene.
The Beatrice" of Miss Joyce was charm
ingly natural, and a very easy, finished and
effective impersonation. While in the opening
act one missed that acerbity of manner one is
aptto associate with the sharp-tongued lady, in
the after scenes the characterization was
solid, rounded and satisfactory. 1t was singu-
larry even and well sustained throughout. She
evidently held to the conception that "Beat-
rice" had lurking love for ''Benedick" from
the start.
"Mueh Ado About Nothing will be repeated
this evening, on which occasion Mr.. Wheelock
and Miss Joyce make their last appearance in
Portland. At the matinee 'The Lady of Ly-
ons' will be given.
Next Friday evening Mr.. Snyder takes a
can be no doubt, for the gentleman has won
hosts of friends during his stay with us.
The Portland daily press., 1876-02-12

The Reform Club will hold meeting at the
Bethel tomorrow forenoon at 109 o'clock, and
at the Preble Chapel in the evening at o'clock.
A temperance meeting will be held at Sons
of Temp france Hall tomorrow evening. All
invited.
The cook of the schooner L. A. johnson was
robbed of $40 Thursday night. AS one of the
crew who recently shipped is missing, suspi-
cion points to him.
The Portland Band furnishes music, both
brass and string, for Mr.. D. G. Parker's benefit
On Thursday evening next
The iftieth anniversary of the dedication of
the stone meeting house will be observed by
appropriate services in the First Parish to-
morrow morning, and DR.. Hill will give some
historical gleanings concerning the building of
the house.
Officer Slower found an insane man on the
street Yesterday afternoon and took him to the
station, followed by many hundred people.
There was no enc out walking for pleasure
last evening.
The next NJ. g. f. Sociable takes place Mon.
day night.
The Portland & OgdensbuIg Railroad have
notified the city authorities that tie road will
not be able to pay the interest on $1,35O,OOO oil
bonds issued by the city in aid OF the road
which falls due March 1.
Michael Barry, engaged in unloading sal
from the Carrie Purington, lying at Contra
Wharf Thursday, fell from staging some
twenty feet, and was badly hurt.
The Portland daily press., 1876-02-12

A very pleasing feature of the dedication o.
the new chapel at the Insane Hospital, Thurs
day night, and one not down in the programme
was the presentation of an elegant god-head
ed cane to DR.. II. M. Harlow, and of silver
ice pitcher and salver to his estimable wife.
The doctor has been in continuous service, eth
er as Superintendent or acting Superintendent
for quarter Of century; he has been seconded
and assisted in all his efforts for the ameliora
ton of the unfortunate by Mrs. Harlow, and il
was exceedingly fitting that the testimonials
should be bestowed. The gifts are all the more
valuable and significant from the TACT that eve
ry person employed at the institution gladly
contributed to their purchase.
The Portland daily press., 1876-02-12
CONSERVATIVES TAKE NoTIcE,-Every nom

CONSERVATIVES TAKE NoTIcE,-Every moment
of delay makes your cure more hopeless, and much
depends on the judicious choice of a remedy. The
amount of testimony in favor of DR.. Schehck's
Pulmonic Syrup, as cure for consumption, far ex-
ceeds all that be brought to support the preten-
sions of any other medicines. See DIR. Schenck' IS
Almanac, containing the certificates of many per-
sons .of the highest respectability who have been
restored to health after being pronounced incurabe
by physicians OF acknowledged ability. Schenck's
Pulmonic Syrup alone has cured many, as these
evidences will show; but the cure is often promoted
by the employment of two other remedies which DR.
Schenck provides for the purpose. Thes additional
remedies are Schenck's Sea Weed Tonic and Man.
drake Pills. By the timely use of these medicines,
according to directions, DR.. Schenck certifes that
most any case of Consumption may be cured.
DR.. Schenck is professionally at his principal office
Corner Sixth and Arch Streets, Philadelphia, every
Monday, where all letters for advice must be ad-
dressed. feb1deod3p&wlmsn
The Portland daily press., 1876-02-12
STATE NEWS.
ANDROsCoGGIN COUNTY.

Hen-roost thieves have been active near
Barker's Mills, in Lewiston, and several farm
ers have suffered from their depredations.
The 9Th inst. was the 50tb anniversary of the
organization of High street Congregational
church in Auburn.
The Little Androscoggin W. P. Directors
have accepted the proposition of the Auburn
city council respecting taxes, and have given
the city deed of the $4,000 worth of land ada
cent to Edward Little Park.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY.
The schoolhouse at Pinhook Tin Bridgton)
was totally destroyed by fire Wednesday night
at about midnight
KENNEBEC COUNTY.
The journal says the First Baptist church
and society of Augusta have decided to pay
the debt resting upon their church and pur-
chase an organ. The debt amounts to $1,000,
and the organ will cost from $2500 to $4,000.
OXFORD COUNTY.
A lumberman named Thomas Wilcox was
badly crushed in Denmark on the 18th inst.
Auburn boot and shoe manufacturers have
now commenced receiving orders more plenti-
fully and their shipments are heavy.
PENoBsCoT COUNTY.
On the Sd inst, Hiram Davis of Burlington,
who was at work for Messrs G. & s. Page at
Nicatous Lake, cut himself severely. striking
the whole bit of the axe into his leg just above
the ankle.
WALDO COUNTY.
A curious meeting of Searsport captains took
place last month. The brig Liberty, Captain
Ralph Devereux, from New York for Barba-
does spoke the brig G. G. Robinson, Capt. G.
r. Devereux, from Mobile for Genoa, in mid
ocean. The commanders (who are father and
sony had short conference, exchanged greet
ings and news, and then stood on their courses,
and were soon lost to sight.
IN GENERAL.
The exercises at the dedication of the new
chapel of the Insane Hospital at Augusta
Thursday evening, were attended by members
of the state government, strangers stopping in
the city, citizens of Augusta, and seventy-tive
inmates of The hospital. Prayer was offered
by Rev. G. f. Penney, chaplain OF the hospi-
tai, and remarks made by l.. Pettangall,
Judge Woodbury.. DR.. Harlow, Rev. DR.. Quinn
by, Gov Conner, Hon. VIM Stevens, Hon. E.
Il. Pillsbury, and selections of vocal must
were given throughout the evening by the
HalloHell Quntette Club. The chapel was
built at a cost of $24 1884, by Foster s. Button of
Watervile. E. III. .Fasset & Son were the
architects Ground was broken the 31st of
May last, and the contract was completed the
31st of December last. 1t is three story
building, located So feet in the rear of the main
building of the hospital and is 80x40 feet, with
two wings 9x29 feet on the ground plan, and is
a very conveniently arranged building contain
| ing large amount of room for various pur-
poses of the hospital in addition to those of re-
| ligious service.
There are many cases of sickness from affec-
| tions of the lungs throughout the state, caused
probably by sudden changes of the weather.
The Portland daily press., 1876-02-12

ANNUAL MEETING.-The Haydn Association
held their annual meeting last evening at the
Mercantile Library rooms. The treasurer re-
ported the fetal amount received during the
past year, $S89.35; total amount paid, 1856 66.
The secretary reported that the whole number
of members on the roll was "a.
The following officers were elected; Presi-
dent, j. B. Coyle, Jr.; Vice President, Samuel
Thurston; Secretary, Geo. g. Burgess; Treas
urer, Frank Moves; Librarian, VIM. P. Jordan;
First Conductor, FL. Kotzschmar; Second Con.
ductor. John L. Shaw; Pianist, Miss L. N.
Blanchard; Councillors, Messrs. S. H. Libby,
VIM. 2. Thompson, Rensselaer, Greeley, Mrs
FL. N. Wetherbee Mrs. Clara Blanchard.
The assessment shall remain during the ye ar
the same as the last, SIS for gentlemen and S.
for ladies. 1t was voted that no tickets shall
be offered to the public for sale for the concerts
to be given during the coming year, and the
number of season tickets shall DO limited
strictly to fifty; that each member shall re-
ceive two tickets for each concert gratis.