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Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-17
Illinois Senatorial Election.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, Jan. l6.-At III
o'clock this morning, in the house
Morrison presented the name of j Ohm
A. Logan as a candidate for u. s.
Senator in a brief eulogistic speech.
Lascelle and others seconded the nom.
nation.
Harrington nominated ex-Goyer.
nor John M. Palmer, paying an elo-
9uent tribute to his personal and po-
litical character.
Heron, in behalf of the House IN
dependents, nominated Judge David
Davis as man of peace by whom
the independents would stand and
whom they would elect.
In the Senate Logan and Palmer
were nominated, and also Gen. An
dcrson by the independents.
The first informal ballot resulted
in House, Logan n, Palmer CT, Da-
Wis Z, Lathrop l.
In the Senate, Logan 20, Palmer %,
Anderson Z, Washburn l, Haines not
voting. [Signed] FRENCH.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-17
Chicago Marhet

CHICAGO, Jan. l6.
by Telegraph
Wheat-panicky and lower; fl %
for cash. 81 2Oia bid Feb, and 81 1926
March.
Corn--easier, but in fair demand /;
137sc cash, and 44c Feb.
Oats-tirmer at 3556c cash.
Rye-72c. Barley--lower at G0e.
Pork--a shade lower; $l7 rs cash,
IL S2l1a bid March.
Lard--tirmer at Sill 90 cash, and
III 30@32la March.
Whisky-S107.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-17
blaine Elected serafoy,

AUGUSTA, Me-, Jan. 15.-James G..
Blaine has been elected U. S. Senate r
for the long and short terms.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-17

GREEN ADAMS, the clerk Of the
present House of Representatives is
making up the list Of the members
elect of the 45th Congress, which
meets on the frat Monday of Deem
Der, 1877, unless sooner convened in
extra session. That is to say, under
the law, and the custom sanctioned
ly long years of practice, he is putting
on the roster the names of such men
as are returned by the Governors of
the States to him as being elected to
Congress. 1t will readily enough be
seen that this rule clothes the clerk
with great power in cases where the
House is close, and where there are
many contestants, because he is the
absolute end of authority and the
final Returning Board, SO. far as the
organization of the new body is con-
cerned. When the new House meets,
he calls tho names Of such men as he
chooses to have on the roll and pre-
sides until the election of Speaker,
and no others, or contestants, have
the rights of the floor or voice in
the organization.
1t is reported that the present clerk,
who is violent democratic partisan,
is so bulldozing the Congressional
credentials before him that the DEM
ocrats will be certain to have ma
jority at the roll-call and organiza-
ton.
Here is an official, who is in fact
out Of office, except for this purpose,
who is clothed with authority, Ia he
happens to be SO disposed. 70, indefi-
nitely prolong the power Of his party
in the House, and vet with all. this
clamor against what they facetiously
call the one-man-power Of the Presi.
dent Of the Senate, we have to notice
the FIRST. democratic objection to tn,
cne-man-power of Mr.. Green Adams
Of Kentucky, clerk of the House O.
Representatives, and boss bulldozel
of Congress.
II is vital and inherent prlncipl,
that supreme authority must res
somewhere. The fAthers. ordained
that the Supreme Court should be tn,
end of judicial authority, and in thi
body, consisting of nine Judges, til,
Chief Justice has the casting vote, $,
that in theory, and frequently in fac,
the whole judicial power of the gov
eminent is vested in his casting vote
They plainly intended that the Gov
ernors Of the States were to be the fina
arbiters as to the presidential election
certificates. and that the duties of tn
President of the Senate were to b
purely ministerial, otherwise, if tn
House might take the question up, j
would be equivalent to another elee
ton, a sort Of an endless wheel poll,
ical arrangement, without any end {
~skr, ~ n,~l i.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-17
Chicago Live stock Markes

CHloAeo, Jan. l6
| By Telegraph
Hogs-Reccipts 1900 head. Quiet.
Light $6 1925, generally sc I5@aO.
Packing grades are selling at from
80 40@65, the sales generally being
effected at from SO 50@G0, while
heavy were sold to shippers al from
$6 S5@7 90, and few choice Philadel-
phias brought 81 05.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-17

There are now outstanding only
$26, 00000 in fractional currency. OF
this amount at least $l2,OOO,OOO have
been lost and viii never be presented
Cor redemption.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-17
Means Business.

New ORLEANS, Jan. l5.-The fol-
loving was received at a late hour,
last night. and copy furnished to
both Packard and Nichols:
WASHINGTON, ID. c., Jan. 14.-Gen.
G. G. Augur, New Orleans, Lat
has been the policy of the admins
tration to take no part in the settle
ment of the question of the rightful
government of the State of Louisiana,
at least, not until Congressional COM
mittees now there have made their
report, but it is not proper to sit
quietly by and see the State govern
mcnt gradually taken possession of
by one set of claimants for gubcrna-
torial honors by illegal means.
The Supreme Court set up by Mich
oils can receive no more recognition
than any other equal number of law
yers convened on the call Of any one
citizen of the State. A returning
board existing in accordance with
law and having judicial, as well as
ministerial powers over the count OF
votes and declaring the result of the
late election have given certificates OF
election to the legislature OF the
State. A legal quorum of each
House holding such certificates met
and declared Mr.. Packard Governor
Should there be necessity for re-
cognition of either, it must be Pack
ard. You may furnish copy of this
to Packard and Nichols.
(Signea) Z. S. GRANT, Pres
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-17
live stock Market.

[By Telegraph
ST.. LOUIS, Jan. 13.
Hogs receipts 1000 head. The mar
kct rules steady for light, Common
to choice packing 75@6 10.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-17
PInchback becomes a pemocrat.

NEW Orleans, Jan. l3.-At five o.
clock this evening Senators Demoss
(colorcd), Wheeler, and Hamlet, ac-
companied by Pinchback, entered the
democratic Senate and were greeted
with cheers. After a short executive
session, the two former were admit
ted to seats and sworn in. Hamlet
was granted permission to make a
personal explanation, which he did,
he not being elected as the democrats
claimed, he explained that he had
Withdrawn from the republican Sem
ate and would not serve with it, after
which Pinchback was granted per-
mission to make personal explana-
ton. He said that the action of him.
self and these Senators was only de-
cided upon after mature deliberations.
They intended to stand the hazard of
the die. They had come there as re-
publicans, because they believed the
interests of the State were above
Earty. He denounced the republican
party of Louisiana in unmcasured
terms, and said Hayes, if inauguratcd,
could not afford to sail his admins
tration with this blight upon the
prosperity of the people. He accused
Ex-Governor Kellogg of securing his
election as Senator by corrupt means.
The democrats are .jubilant tonight
over the events of to-day, while the
absence of news of any recognition
ON the part of the general govern
ment of the Packard administration
produces widespread feeling OF
dependency in the republican ranks
The Republican printing company
this evening served notice on Govern
or Packard that the publication of the
Republican would be suspended after
| to-mOrrow
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-17
Judas pinckhack

NEw ORLEANS, Jan. 15.-The re-
publican legislature is in session with
70 members. Several Senators de-
nounccd Pinchback's assertion in re-
gard to the use OF money by Gov.
Kellogg to secure his election as Sem
ator, and Senator Blount said, 'while
our Savior had his Judas, the Amer
lean people their Arnold, their race
had their, Pinchback." He had nom
mated Pinchback for u. S. Senator
and now withdrew his nomination.
New ORLEANS, Jan. 15.-The Court
over which Chief Justice Lndeling
presides, made demand for the
Court House this morning, which
was refused. The Court House IS
now held by three companies OF
Nichols militia, and the First Pre-
cinct station by battery No. 2 of the
same force.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-17
THIRD DAY.

THIRD DAY.
January Sd, 1877.
Board met pursuant to adjournment
Members all present.
President Michael in the chair.
The minutes of yesterdays proceed
ings read and approved.
The annual report Of F. l.. McNair,
mine inspector, received and ordered
placed on file.
The official Bonds Of Jacob Moak,
+. A. Knight, Benjamin Sayer,
George Sylvester, p. S. Tinslcy, J. +.
Blackly, John NJ. Mail, William
Walker, William McCready, consta-
bles approved.
The official Bond of J. III. Benedict
and Joseph Meford, Justices of the
Peace, approved.
On motion OF Mr.. Wright, f. l..
McNair was appointed Coal Mine In
spector for 1877.
Mr.. Postlewaitc moved that the
following schedule of rates for the
assessment of taxable property in
Wapello county, Iowa, for the year
1877 be adopted, viz:
REAL ESTATE.
Center township to average $ll.O0
per acre.
Columbia township to average $1,000
per acre.
Cass township to average $500 per
Adams township to average 500 per
acre.
Agency township to average SCOPE
acre.
Dahlonega township to average $1,000
per acre.
Highland township to average 5000
per acre.
Polk township to average $500 per
acre.
Pleasant township to average $1,000
per acre.
Keokuk township to average $500 per
acre.
Green township to average 5000 per
acre.
ltichland township to average $1,000
per acre.
Washington township to average $500
per acre.
Competine township to average $500
per acre.
PERSONAL PROPERTY.
Horses
Isl class. .........-. SoO.OO
I'd class 1890
3rd class. .......... 5000
18th class, old and crippled at rela-
tive value.
Colts
! year old ............ $40 to $500
2 ...........-, ~ to 500
Stations
lst class, at relative value.
I'd class, go
Sd class, {!
Jacks
ISL class. ....,.... S2Ju.UU
I'd class, and others at relative
value.
Jcnncts-at relative value.
Mules
LIST class. ......... .-....... $1,000
"a class, .............. 50.OO
81 class. ............... 1000
4th class, old and crippled at
relative value.
j year old ....... S25 to $1,000
2 g" .-.... 50 to 1000
Work Cattle
LIST class per yoke. ...... $4,000
I'd class and others at relative value.
Mich Cows, common stock
LIST class. .........,..4,... $1,000
I'd class. I. ................. 1900
Sd class ,.,...,. IU.U0
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-17

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15.--IIon. VIM.
A. Wheeler occupied his seat in the
House to-day for the first time this
session. lie leaves for his home to-
morrow.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-17
Here is q pleasant little scrap from
n VIRGINIA nanoe.

a Virginia paper:
Hang the traitor, Chamberlain
court-martial the infamous kuger
quarter the brazen villain, Chandler
assassinate the usurper, Grant, an,
doom the Radical party to the dark
est realms of damnation is our hum
BILE prayer, for honesty's sake. Amer
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-17

Commodore Vandcrbilt's last words
We're shat was good prayer" +
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-17

New ORLEANS, Jan. 15.-The Times
extra says Judge Spanc has issued n
writ of habeas corpus requiring the
criminal sheriff of the House to pro-
duce the assistant sergcant.at-arms
now in a parish prison, who was ar
rested by Boylan's police while att
tempting to arrest Senators at Pinch
backs house.
The sixth district court has issued
an order to Sheriff Handy, reciting
that one S. B. Packard, wicked and
shameless impostcr has issued pro-
clamation and considering that
his pretcnsions to be Governor
have no foundation except in that
he pretends to be supported by the
power of the national government, it
is ordered that the civil Sheriff of
this parish, Handy, provide sufficient
force to guard this court from any
violence or intrusion.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-17
Gen. Augur Interviewed.

New ORLEANS, Noon, Jan. l5.--Thc
Picayunc extra says that every proc
lamation made by the Governor to
quell any disturbance which may be
raised by the drunken rahble of st.
Louis Hotel, and orders are peremp-
tory that any such tnmult on the part
of the Pretender Packard, shall be
quelled by the severcst measures, and
ct any cost. 1t has the following in
terview with Gen. Augur.
Reporter have called to ascer-
tain your construction of the tel
egram from the President.
Gen. Augur-I construe it as not
recognizing either of tho claimants of
the Goyernorship.
R.-What is the necessity for the
recognition mentioned in the dispatch
and under what circumstances will
such recognition become necessary
Gen. Augur-Thc presidents Judge
Of that. 1t is for him to determine
when aud how recognition shall be
made. lie is as well Informed of the
facts on both sides as | am myself.
Rim case the necessity referred
to is considered to have arisen to
whom will the application for rccog-
milton be made?
Gen. A.-To the President.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-17
From, New Orleans.

New ORLEANS, Jan. lathe Times
extra, referring to the democratic leg.
islature, says the United States sem
atorial question perplexes members
moi little, and it seems to be gener-
ally understood that the daily joint
ballot is but mere form and to con-
form TO existing law. Some of the
members seem to think that instead
Of clecting democrat they would
gain more by selecting a liberal re-
publican, than by choosing a person
from their own ranks. In connec-
ton with this subject it is alleged that
combinations are being affected
whereby James +. Casey or some
prominent republican, with influence
at Washington, shall be selected.
A revisal of the caucasus Of the re-
publican and democratic members
are reported at which this matter has
been freely discussed, and it is ex-
pccted in few days all arrangements
necessary will have been effected.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-17

NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 15.-Republi-
cans here are much elated over the
news from Washington and the new
phase of affairs, while the democrats
assert that the order of the president
10 Gen. Augur, will not compel him
to interfere, unless to prevent blood
shed.
Nichols and the democratic legis-
lature will not heed Packard's proc
lamation of this morning and the for
mer will risist any attempt of Pack
ard to recapturc the courts or station
houses.
Augur does not regard the oldcr
of the president, received last night,
as materially changing his former in
structions.
AT this writing, Ii O'Clock, there is
no material change in the situation.
a large crowd of colored people have
assembled around the State House
where the republican leaders are jul
bilant over the news from Washing
ton. Packard declines to state what
measures, if any, he will take to Sc
cure obedience to his proclamation
further than the statement that il is
his earnest desire to avoid bloodshed
or crcrting bitterness against his
administration for the future. He is
now in consultation with the Judges
of the Supreme Court.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-17

New ORLEANS, Jan. l5.-Both
Legislatures balloted for Senator
without choice. Pinchback received
one in the republican Legislature.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-17

On motion said settlement was re-
ceived.
On motion adjourned till Monday
morning, Jan s, 1877, at 9 o'clock.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-17
Thoroughbred and Graded Catt,

Thoroughbred and Graded Cattle
at their relative value.
Sheep
per head ............4........ 1925
Thoroughbred and Graded
at relative value.
Hogs
fat per ib ,.....I,........ .02l6
stock, per Ii ,,..,.s.,E.,,,. -. OPS
Wagons
lst class go. -,........5.. $500
I'd class. 1870. $500
3D. class, and others al relative VAL
ne.
Carriages, Buggics, and other vchi-
Giles, at relative value.
Money and Credits, fifty per cent. on
value.
Surplus Funds of Corporations, fifty
per cent. on value.
The motion carried, and the fore
going schedule was adopted.
The annual report of j. III. Benc.
dict, Daniel Carl, Robinson Myers
and Joseph MILFORD, Justices of the
Peace, received and ordered on file.
The official bond of Daniel Carl
township clerk, approved.
l.. M. Cooley presents his report o.
fees received, which was ordered
placed on file.
On motion adjourned till to-mor
row morning at 0 o'clock.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-17
''YEGETINE.'

Says Boston physician, "has no equal as a
blood purifier. Hearing of its many wonderful
cures, after all other remedies had failed, L
visited the Laboratory and convinced myself of
lis genuine merit. 1t is prepared from banks,
roots and herbs, each of which is highly effect
I've, and they are compounded in such q manner
to produce astoDiabinv rosulta
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-17
PROCLAMATION.

New ORLEANS, Jau. 1.-the fol
lowing proclamation was issued this
morning:
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-11-28

Nh. ScHuTzs LEcTuRE.-A number
Of liberal Germans 10 this city, who are
disposed 10 accept the views entertained by
the sect known as Free Thinkers, recent.
ly forwarded a request 10 Mr.. Fritz
Schultz, a well known lecturer aud writer,
who resides at Carver, Mimi, to visit our
city and deliver an address. Mr.. Schultz
siguided bis willingness 70 come, and &C.
cepted the tender Of the Turner's to use
their hall free Of charge.
In accordance with this arrangement
Mr.. Schultz arrived 10 the city last even.
ing, on the G. & p. road, and was escorted
10 the hall by committee appointed for
the purpose. The weather was very disa.
gieesble, and no doubt many who had pre-
viouSly purchased tickets we're prevented
from coming. However, an audience Of
near eco ladies and gentlemen were in at.
tendance when the lecturer appeared
upon the stage and announced his sub
ject as "Moses, Jesus, Luther, Payne, and
The Radicalisms Of To-day"
Mr.. Schultz spoke for about two hours,
and the audience listened to his words
with close attention. The lecture was in
the German language, and was delivered
in q conversational tone, which
had the effect Of holding the attention
Of the audience from the start. Mr..
Schultz is very radical in his views,
being both an Atheist and Nihilist, but
there was nothing particularly new in
his remarks, the subject matter having
already been made quite familiar to the
public through that modern apostle, Col.
Bob Ingersoll.
This evening Mr. Schultz will deliver a
second lecture, upon subject which
should interest all, viz: "The Child, and
It's Importance"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-11-28

ENJOY LrFE-What truly beautiful
world We live in! Nature gives us
grandeur OF mountains, glens and oceans,
and Thousands OF means for enjoyment.
We can desire no better when In perfect
health; but how often do the majority OF
people feel like giving II up dishearteneC,
discouraged and worried on. with di.
sease, when there il no occasion for this
feeling, "a every sufferer can easily OBJ.
tain satisiAcIory proof that Green's Au.
gust Flower will make them "a free from
disease as when born. Dyspepsia and
Liver Complaint Is the direct cause Of
seyenty.fyep per cent Of such maladies as
Biliousness, Indigestion, Sick Headache,
CostiVeness, Nervous Prostration, Diz.
illness OF the Head, Palpitation Of the
Heart, and other distressing symptoms.
Three doses Of August Flower will prove
Its wonderful effect. Sample bottles, 10
cents. Try il, Sold by all iirst.ciass
drpggists nthe United States. eod&w
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-11-28

- aad IN 4 Nh slrssek
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-11-28
RIO CAPITALISTS,
o.. PARTlRs OF SIi4LL MEANS DRsYaOUS
OF ENGAGING IN GRAPE CROW
ING, COAL NEyLEG OR NAE.
KIT GARDENING.

Oh account o. udTaneel Ige am DESTROYS Of
changing my residence and Therefore Offer for sale
my Ilrm hl1atsd oPpoalts tho city Of WHEELING, on
The riFer elnk, midway betWeeR Bridgeport and
AaTtin's Ferry, ADD Immediately adjoining the
Niilge Of KinaTllle. The property c6lltIStio Of 50
Aeres Of hill aud table land aud IS q river lotion
10 the hill there arr two seams Of coal 6k and ~
feet thick, three depGsil Of mtstons, an S iooi
via d Close texture sand or Tree stone an IS foot
Vt4not niaIl, which Altngether make coll and an
underlying bed Of depoSih u q rich AID valuable
character.
On The Su,llSe, the larger portion Of which Ilos
gently siepiag ~ tho East aud all uI1,F d Get ex.
Pume 10 zoe Iln, ish vineyard Of 50 Ectvs mostly
CAlaNha gFapSI all 10 doe bearing condition, about
seven ytHrs old, which has ploVtn it5Slt able 70
pay handsome per cent " tue ctilIiVAtOT.
The property Is beiDG approached above md he.
~ By 40 advancing tide o. psFsoua seeking SmRll
hnmeSteads, and Il nov really the only uBocrupled
territofy h-tEesn Bddseioyi aud EiilIn's Ferry.
II TAlGlhle ~ an lnVeslntht foe capital seeking
sale purchase. and valuable to ihGee Rha want
mafkel srehinI ground Gioie 70 the city II irunts
beautifully upon tue river pnd Command, view
o. toe city the Island and the whole ceaery Ut tho
valley.
The terms Of ale Win be neihiri cash, balance
- two HHnual payments, per cent intelest on de.
ierted pay Inents. For further Particular Inquire
Of RICHARD CRAWFORD
On the premise, or BY mall u Bridgeport, o,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-11-28

HorEL ARRYA1s.-The following are
among the late arrivals at the hotels;
MeLdEs-John II. Bunting, H. A. An.
drews, Columbus, o; HI. Williamson,
Wellsville, o.; Geo. N. Jones, ]. r. Steele,
Pittsburgh; S. Haynes, Cambridge; A. G.
LonEfelloW, Middleport, o; Wm. E. Bril-
erson, Sistersville; N. Q. Lippincolt, West
uniOpi John B. Reynolds, steubenvillei
John ". rnlngeley, Barnesville; B. X
Richards, Pafkcfsburg; l.. A. Winters,
Rowlesburgi ]. r. Thomas, Niles, o.
81. JomsS-J. D. Butterfeld, Baltimore;
D. Buchanan, W. Va; f. s. Cragln, New
York. Mrs. ChGrles, Miss Louisa Charles,
Pittsburgh.
SIomn-J. B. Martin, Zanesville; C. E.
Courtright, Glover's Gap; A. o. Hayely,
sarlis, Ohio; Levi Monteith, Long Reach;
!. W. SuLer, Hannibal, Ohio; Mr. Den
niston, West Liberty; G. s. McFadden,
Mountlsville; George W. Haight, New.
port, Ohio; &c. Coplan and wife, Eef7s
Siding.