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Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-06-06

The Chicago Tribune is the most
pronounced and enthusiastic of the
supporters of the pacification policy,
outside of the avowed democratic
journals, ia all, the Northwest. 1t
would have peace reign supreme, If
its protestations are to be believed.
1t denonnces all journals which, in
the most courteous and kindly man.
ner declare their dissent from the
Southern policy of the President, as
implacables, and yet there is not in
the nation more bitter, vindictive
journal than the Tribune; there is no
journal more unreasonable, more
mendacious than it is, nor one which,
claiming to lead in pacification, is
doing SO much as it is, to thwart the
existence of peace and harmony in
the party.
A few days ago it declared that
Gen. Grant was to appear at court in
Europe in the uniform of General OF
the United States Army, insinuating
that he was weak enough to make in
ordinate pomp and show of himself.
The writer well knew that he uttered
a base falsehood when he penncd
such an article, and the Tribune pub
lished it well knowing its falsity.
The Tribune comes back again with
the following low fling and inuendo :
1Gen. Grant does intend to wear a
uniform in Europe. He bought one
at Philadelphia shop just before
sailing. When he was purchasing it
the excellent and renowned tailor
whose name we have forgotten, but
might be induced to remember for 81
per line-asked the cx-President to
step upon the seales and be weighed.
sOhv pleasantly replied the President,
Il know my weight exactly. 1t is 1856
pounds. That is what keep myself
at. And sure enough the beam turned
at exactly that figure. History may
be searched i'm vain for more touch
ing and important anecdotc."
General Grant is justly receiving
the most marked honors in England
ever accorded to an American, and
yet this pacification paper is outrag-
ing the feelings of the great Repub-
1ican party by bounding this great
end gaed citizen of the Republic
with such weak, slurring paragraphs
as the above. There is to-day no one
source which is 80 great, SO mean and
SO vile source of Republican disor-
ganiza,ion as the Chicago Tribune.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-06-06
An Important peoi.len

WAsHIEGToN, Juno 5.-The Court
Of Claims yesterday, decided that a
person suspended under the tenure
office act during recess Of the Senate,
and who is afterwards restored to his
Office by reason OF the refusal of the
Senate to consent to his suspension,
is not entitled to recover the amount
of his salary during such suspension,
but that the person appointed to I'LL
the Office during said suspension 10
entitled TO the salary attached to the
Office. 4{tias
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-06-06
uNRuLY 1Ncu16sENTs.
= Postmaster In Louisiana Who
Will not vacate for New
Apprentices.
a special Agent Appointed to In.
veotlGato and Repovt.

WASHINGTON, June 2.-The Post
office Department has sent a special
agent to Louisiana 10 take action re-
garding two novel cases, in both of
which persons appointed 10 be post
masters report that they are unable
to obtain possession of their offices.
1t appears a colored man named
Samuel Chapman was commissioned
last July as postmaster of Clinton
postOffice in East Feliciana parish,
worth about nine hundred dollars q
year. Under date of New Orleans,
May 18th, he wrote to Postmaster
General Key, stating that on account
of the unsettled condition Of affairs
in the parish he made no attempt to
occupy the Office until May Is, and
that in the act Of taking possession
he was confirmed by Charles McVery,
democratic Judge, and T. B. Syms,
q member of tho Legislature, who
told him that SO far as they were con-
cerned they were willing he should
take the postoffice, as he was born and
raised among them, but he had made
himself very obnoxious TO the white
people Of the parish by upholdine
Packard's thieving government be.
fore the Senate committee. Chap.
mans account continues that they
said SO far as they were able they
would protect him, but added. "there
is no law that will protect you from
the mob in case you attempt to take
the Office" He therefore asks the
Postmaster General what course he
shall pursue in the premises.
The other case is that Of colored
man named Dula, who was appoint
ed postmaster at st. Francisville
West Feliciana parish, last December
and who reports not only that he ii
afraid of his life if he attempts t.
take possession Of his Office, but also
that he has not yet received his com.
mission, although tho Department hal
at different times sent three to him
addressed to the st. Francisvill,
pestoffice. llthem have been return
ed by the postmaster whom he is Il
succeed, marked not called for.
In both these cases representation
are made to the Department by citi
zens whose good standing is endors
ed by Congressman Ellis to the eflec
that that the new appointees are BY
reason of illiteracy, etc, unfit for tn,
position. The Department will Civ,
thorough investigation and dui
weight to all such charges, but no
while its authority is set at defianc,
and possession is forcibly refused t.
holders of its commissions. The spe
cial agent is therefore directed frs
to install the new appointces in theil
offices and afterwards report whether
they should be removed, but if tn,
communities prevent peaceablt
change in the tenure of the offices
they will be temporarily abolished.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-06-06
CROP PROSPECTS.


We have recently travelled largely
in the states of Kansas, Missouri,
Illinois, Indiana and Ohio, and noted
with some care the crop prospect. In
Northern Kansas the crops are not
very forward, but still, are in advance
of this part Of Iowa. From middle
Kansas south everything is much
in advance of the crop here, and ev-
erywhere, we may say, the outlook is
exceedingly promising. Thus far in
dications are that the hopper will
not do much damage. We travelled
through Missouri by the Chicago y
Southwestern and by the Hannibal y
st. Joe roads. We could not discern
much difference in this state as to the
forwardness of the crops and those
hercabouts. We passed through H.
linois over the Toledo, Wabash 4
Western, going east, and returned by
the c. b. & Q. road. For seventy-five
miles out from the Mississippi river,
they have had too much rain, and the
corn is late, but through the balance
of the state the spring has been meas
urably seasonable, and the prospect
for crops of all kinds is most excel
lent and in good state of forward.
ness. Through Indiana our trip took
MS through the center of the state
from north to south, via indianapolis
to Cincinnati, Ohio, and across the
northern part of the state by the
Northern Indiana or Lake Shore
route, while in Ohio we travelled from
Cincinnati to Cleveland, and thence
to Toledo. 1t is not saying too mucl
to state that in these two states, so fal
as we could observe, the crops prom
Use an abundant yield, in fact, an un
usually bountcous harvest. Wheat
both spring and winter, in Ohio, In
diana and Illinois look as fine as
well could, and shows an abundan
area sown.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-06-06
Four Boys Drowned.

ALBANY, N. T., May Alas. Healy
aged is years, and Jos. Grace, aged
IL years, were drowned to-day in the
Basin. The boy fell overheard, and
Hcaly in attempting to save him, was
drowned. Two brothers named De-
mond. were drowned in the Mohawk
at Cohoes, last night while bathing.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-06-06
Waterspout.

HYetIW IlSPuFtN TO He CVufFHT.
BuRLINGToN, Ia, June A water
spout this morning flooded the coun-
try two miles northwest Of this city,
causing Hawkeye Greek suddenly to
overflow and do several thousand
dollars worth of damage to foundrics,
machine shops and agricultural
works.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-06-06

INTER-OcEAN: The jury in the
Lincoln tomb robbery case were evil
IDENTIFY in some doubt about the de-
gree of guilt attaching to the prison
ers, and so let them off with a year
each in the Pcnitentiary. There still
seems to be an impression that the
half-witless men who attempted this
unhcard-of outrage were led into it
by shrewder persons behind the
scenes who have not yet been reached.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-06-06

The President has appointed VIM.
Ware Peck, of New York, United
States Attorney for Wyoming, rice
Edward A. Thomas resigned, and
Theophilus Gaines, United States AT.
torney for Montana, rice w. c. Page
deceased.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-06-06

An exchange gives the following
advice which is applicable here as
elsewhere: "Kcep the money in cir
cuiation. Don't salt it away. Pay
your debts rs fast as you can. Have
patience with one another. Buy
your goods from home merchants.
Encourage home enterprise ana give
all your patronage to home industry.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-06-06
A contemporary asks: "Does ad.

A contemporary asks: docs adj
vertising pay? 2" OF course it docs, in
support of which the Norristown
Herald gives the following illustra-
ton: "Only last week man in New
jersey went off with handsome
woman, and his wife learned Of his
whereabouts by seeing few lines
about the clipping couple in news
paper. She started in pursuit, inter-
cepted the truants, and scratched and
tore the woman's new spring bonnet
all TO bits, ard raised a lump on her
husbands head the size Of new po-
tato. The few lines in the Newspaper
didn't cost her q cent either"
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-06-06

OzIoAoo, June 8.
[By Telegraph
Wheat-heavy and lower ; 81 45@ "a
cash, and l 46t4 July.
Corn-weak and easier at 45c cash,
and 463sc July.
Oats-firmcr at $3.50 cash, and 81 y,
July.
Rye-70. Harlcy--6Oc.
Pork-steady at $l3 90 cash, and
ID Is July. fie
Lard-stoady at 50 05 cash, and
8 10 July.
Whlsky-$l OF.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-06-06

-. Il = DOSWokIH,
Chairman of Executive Com.
r. B. HOOVER, Sec.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-06-06

Hon. GEoRGE SCHNEIDER, Of Chica-
go, recently appointed Minister to
Switzerland, in place of Horace
Rublee, Of Wisconsin, who has been
there during all Grants administra-
ton, has been. compelled to resign, on
account of his own pressing business.
He is President of Chicago National
Bank,
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-06-06

In this indictment is such case, and
you, as citizens, are bound to lift
yourselves above the political arena
and render your verdict regardless Of
popular clamor or partisan excite
ment. The statute which is to-day
invoked for the punishment Of an Of
Tense against a colored man may to-
morrow be used for the protection OF
a white man. All citizens of the
United States, whether they be white
or black, are included within its pro.
visions. You have, gentlemen, a sol.
emn and important duty to perform
The case is committed to your mosi
careful consideration"
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-06-06
m unfovt,,nata .Eir,,

!, CLEVELAND, june A. & G. Ret.
turg, notion dealers Of this city, made
an assignment this morning cause,
the depreciation of values in 1873, es.
pecially of iron, In which tho firm
was largely engaged, and the destruc.
ton from forest fires OF village on
Lake Superior, with the entire prop.
erty of q blast furnace company, OF
which they were the heaviest stock
holders.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-06-06
DlsTILLlH p,rsTrn,

LpuIsyILLE, June a.-E. III. Taylor,
OF Frankfort, perhaps operator OF
the largest distil!erics in Kentucky,
has failed. His liabilities are very
heavy, exceeding half a million; as.
sets one-half. Evidences of fraud
have been detected ali produce con.
siderable excitement.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-06-06
Failures.

NEW York, June Geo. A. Wolff
Y Co., dry goods iobbers, at l55
Worth street, and at Cincinnati, fail
ed to-day. Their liabilities amount
to $4,000; assets nominally larger
than liabilities, but their real value is
not known. 1t is thought settlement
will be made at about sixty-fivc cents
on the dollar. -
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-06-06
Cabinet Meeting.

WASHINGTON, June 5.-At a Cabi-
net meeting to-day it was decided to
appoint Thos. b. Bryan, formerly of
Chicago, but for several years past a
resident of this city, Commissioner
for the District of Columbia, Woe
General Ketchnm resigned. No 9TH
err appointment was determined upon.
Most of the session was occupied by q
discussion upon needed reforms in
the customs and revenue service and
The most advisable means of carrying
out such reforms. Various rcduc-
lions in the Office of u. s. Marshals
throughout the country were also
discussed with view to reducing
expenses In this branch Of public SER
vice.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-06-06

LONDON, June 5.-The Times Ber-
lin special says it is asserted on good
authority that Won Moltke regards
Russia's chances as steadily improv-
ing in consequence of the extra.
ordinary negligence and lack of FORE
sight of the Turks.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-06-06
sn,ux,veokea Men Rescued

GLOUCESTER, Mass, June 5.-John
J. Jacks, George Mellea, Chas. Dan.
iclson and VIM. Anderson, from the
crew Of the schooner Rebscca Bart
lett, of this port, who were reported
missing with dories, while attending
travis on the 18th ult., were picked
up, five days afterwards, on Grand
Banks, by the brig Catherine. They
were without food or water when
rescued and wore well nigh exhaust
al ~
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-06-06
THE 0TTUMWA COURIER
WEDNESDAY MORNING, JrSr 6, 1877

FoR five years the Chicago Tribune
has been Safeguarding Grant, and
now it is doing worse, to-wit: it is
praising him. 1t says he is the most
eminent public man that America
has sent to Europe.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-06-06

The late Presidential contest engen-
dered much chad Blood" which cool.
ness and judgment will correct
The chad blood" induced by per.
sistent violation of natures great but
simple laws requires not only cool
ness and judgment, but obedience to
hygicnic measures and the proper use
Of DR.. Bulls Blood Mixture to insure
its publication.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-06-06
A Contradiction.

:. WASHINGTON, June 2. The statement
that ex-senator Logan was recently
offered, hut declined, the Customs
Collectorship at Chicago, is errone-
GUS. The only place rendered to him
was the mission to Brazil.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-06-06

81. LOUIS, June 4.

81. LOUIS, juno 4.
[By Telegraph
Wheat-higher. No. 2 Fall 81 CSC
X. No. 3 do. 81 cox @6lh.
Corn-dull at Az @Mc cash, and
A1sc July.
Oats-dull $50 bid.
Rye-lower 7Hc bid.
Whisky-unchanged.
Pork-inactive and lower at $l3 SO.
Lard-nominal. as
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-06-06
Rank Robbery.

New YORK, juno 4.--The New
York National Exchange Bank was
robbed of package containing $lO,-
600 on Saturday afternoon, by .
young boy, while the cashier's back
was turned. The thief Is still at
Large.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-06-06
SuIcIded,

MEMPHIS, june 81. r. Lallewand,
French merchant here, suicided this
morning by throwing himself from
the balcony of the jail, distance of
10 feet, causing instant death. He
had been arrested to prevent his
threatened self-destruction. He
leaves wife and five children.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-06-06
Chicago Live stsek Market
OHluAoO. June s.

CHoAao, June 5.
by Telegraph
Hogs-Rcc'pts 1900 head, Market
rules quiet, while prices are steady.
Light "a 6O@7a, while heavy mixed
were disposed of to packers al from
"a 5O@75, and fair to heavy to ship
pers at from $475@5 90.
Cattle-Quiet and firm. Receipts
200 head. &
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-06-06

LONDON, June "a dispatch from
Calcutta to the Times says the latest
news from the famine districts is
more cheerful. A general rainfall
has greatly improved prospects.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-06-06
Fatal Railroad Accident.
Two Persona Killed and 9evonteen
1nlnp0As

Injured: - ~
SCRANTON, Pa, june by the
wrecking of train on the Lehigh
Valley Railroad last night, an engine
and four passenger cars were precipi-
tated down canal embankment of Is
feet. A painful scene cnsued as the
passengers who were pinned down
beneath the debris dragged them
selves out, or lay shrieking in agony
and calling for help. Mrs. Hover, of
Scranton, and Mrs. Hickey, of Tona-
wanda, were killed, and seventeen
injured, four of them fatally. They
are mostly residents Of Tonawanda
or vicinity. The scene of the acct
dent is midway between Laceyville
and Wyoluslng.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-06-06
Anott,nr Chic. - nas.,,,&..

CHICAGO, June 5.-Avery Moore.
Supervisor of West Town, has defaul.
ted TO- the amount Of about $1,000.
He was arrested last night, but
through inadvertence of the officer
escaped and cannot be found.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-06-06
SITTING BILL,

OTTAWA, Ont, June 5 -Advices in
dictate that Sitting Bull is now at
Wood Mountain, in Canadian Terri
tory.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-06-06
FRc1Gg~.
WHAT IS NEEDED.

NJ. ~ BosroS, Feb 10, 1871.
Dear Sir--A bou, ass ya:r since foirnd myself
~ q feeble co,i,iiti-l.! ir..ni general debility
NEGETlNE was str~.,a!y resunimea led to me-
ny friend WHO hsiil been much .eno.ited by its
use. procured tie article, ana after using sew
erai bottles, was iestore,i to health and dscon-
timed its use. feel quite confident that there
Is no medicine supesiorto stfor those complaints
Tor which u Is especially prepared, and would
cheerfaily recommend IL 10 those who feel tbas
ihey need something To restore them to periec.
heaiah. Respectfully yours,
u. l.. PEiTFNGilL.
FirmofS. NJ. Pettingill& 90, iostatest., Boston.
CIycISxArI, Nov. &c, is72.
Dear Sir--Ihe two bottles of NEGETiNE FUR
nr shed ha me- By your agent my wife has used with
For long time she has been troubled Will,
dizziness and costiveness; these troubles are
npWentirely removed by the use Of NEGErlNE.
She WAS also troubled with Dyspepsia and
General Debility, and has been greatly benefited
THpS. GILMORE, 2229iss Walnut street
FEEL MYSELF A NEW MAN.
Dear sirNThroagi the advice ana earnest per
s,aslon q Rev y s nest q this place. have
which have suffered for years.
have used only two bottles and already feel
myself a new man. Respectfully,
Report from q Practical Chemist and
Apothecary.
BosroS, Jan. I, 1874.
Dear Sir-This Is to certify that have sold at
retail 1914 dozen fisj2 bottles) of your VE(iE-
TINE since April ~, 1870, and can truly say that
il has given the best satisfaction of any remedy
for the complaints for which 1t is recommended
That ever sold. Scarcely a day passes without
some Of my customers testifying to its merits on
themselves or their friends. / am perfectly cog
INFANT OF several cases of Scrofulous Tumors
being cured by VEGETINE alone In this vicin-
ity. Very respectfully yours,
Al GILMAN, les broadway.
To II. II. STEVENS, Esq.
Prepared by H. R. STEVENS, Boston, Mass.
vEGETINE Is SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-06-06

LONDON, June "A despatch to the
Times, from Danilograde states that
the bulk of the Turkish forces al
Podgoritza, except about Is battalions
have advanced to Spuze, probably
with the intention of attacking Soga-
nu. Suleiman Pasha, Turkish Com
mander in Herzegovina, has recciv.
ed considerable rcinforcements. A
hard fight is expected at Krustaza.
Four hundred and fifty insurgents
and Montenegrins attacked village
of Stozer on the 3lst of May and des.
troyed the village. The Turkish loss
was lis regulars and 30 irregulars
killed. The Montenegrins lost Ill
killed and 10 wounded.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-06-06
Mot % rat n II vvaa.

y WAss.Sr a 49, zns 6.--The Secre
tary OF 1he Treasury prohibits the
District attorneys hereafter from re-
ceiying over $4,000 in fees. 30.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-06-06

is the case for the prosecution which
opened yesterday, the entire day be-
ing taken up with the selection Of jul
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-06-06
TURKS AND MoNTENEGRINs HAVE A
HATTIE.

CETTINGE, June "a battle occur
ed to-day, lasting several hours, near
Maljat. The Turks were defeated
and lost 500 men. Montenegrin losses
unknown.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-06-06
RI RES.
AT AUSABLE MICHIGAN.

DETRoIT, June "A telegram re-
ceived here from Oscoda this evening
reports heavy fires raging in the
woods south and west of Ausablc and
along the north shore towards Green
bush. Business is reported suspen-
ded at Ausable, and the entire popp-
lation of the town is out fighting the
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-06-06
Live stsek Market.
lBy Teisgraph.l q

~ e 11OUkp1 UUIC "a :
Hogs-Receipts 5000 head. Dull
aud lower at ~ 4O@4 IS.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-06-06
SOME CATERPILLARs.

LONDON, Ont, June 5.-Trains on
the different railroads are much de-
layed, this morning, by caterpillars.
The tracks are covered with millions.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-06-06
ANoTA, MICHIGAN, pEsTRoYED.

ANoTA, MICHIGAN, DESTROYED.
Further particulars from the Upper
Peninsula confirm the destruction by
fire at Anota, Mich. Seven hundred
people are rendered homeless, and
property to the extent Of 100000
destroyed.