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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-09-01
A MOther-in-Law Speaks for Herself.

THE Chicago Tribune prints a cOmmu-
nication from lady residing in Daven-
port, Iowa, who writes to the following
purport; " have few words | would
like to say in regard to daughters-in-law.
have seen several articles in the papers
against mothers-in-law,b but it is very sell
dom you see one against daughters-in-law.
Now lam prosecuted mother-lnlaw. My
house was little paradise till my
daughter-in-law was brought home. |
think where a son takes wife to his
mothers home, if she is the right kind
of woman, it is no trouble to get along.
There are some their own parents can't
live with. They get married, and 90 to
live with their husbands folks, and if
they live like cats and dogs it is all laid
to the poor mother-inlaw, when they are
the evil ones. For my part l have a
great deal Of sympathy for mothers-in-
law, and think you would, too, if you
were in my place. There is one advice
| would like to give to Young men: Don't
marry until you have home of your own
to take wife to. Don't give your poor
mother, who has nursed you in your
infancy-idolized you-any cause for
trouble; let her 60 to her grave in peace.
How many families there are whose
homes were a little Eden till a daughter
in-law was taken in the family"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-09-01

REV. DIR. A. l.. STONE, formerly of
Boston, now pastor of the First Congre-
gational Church of San Francisco, is not
over sangune of the future of the Chi
nese in California. At one time he had
500 Of them in his Sunday school, but
was unable to manage them, as it took a
teacher to every scholar, and he was
compelled to reduce the number.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-09-01

A PLAIN countryman entered a bank in
this city and made deposit of $4,000
One of the officers asked him "what he
intended to do with so much money!"
" Oh, he replied, 81 am doing this for
my wife, and am determined to keep on
working and adding to the amount until,
when die, she will be a real marriagea-
bic widow" Now, if that man does not
fill the bill of dsnterested husband,
then let anyone produce better exam.
ple,-Ndcon (Ga.) Telegraph.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-09-01

DURING the session of a temperance
meeting in q neighboring town, one of
the persons who occupied the stage was
an enthusiastic deacon, who frequently
interrupted the speakers by yelling:
Thank Heaven for that" One gentle
man was called upon, who arose and
said; Ladies and gentlemen, l am heart
and soul in this cause, and feel that it
will be great benefit to the people of
this place" "Thank Heaven for thatw
yelled the deacon. "But, ladies and
gentlemen" he continued, " am going
to say that it will be impossible for me
toaddressy you this evening"" ''Thank
Heaven for that~ said the absent-minded
decentralization (N " Republican.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-09-01
Republican.
JAS. A. HAYDEN. Publisher.

OAKLAND, GARRETT CO., MD.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-01-24
POLITICAL.

On the 10th the Maine Legislature elected
Hon. James G. Blaine United States Senator
for the short and long terms. The vote was
nearly unanimous.
The Arkansas Legislature elected Hon. Is.
H. Garland Dem United States Senator, on
the 10th, by nearly unanimous vote.
The Legislatures Of Minnesota and Mich
gan, on the 18TH reelected Mcssrs Win
dom and Ferry to the United States Senate
from their respective States.
A Washington telegram OF the nth SAYS
the Senate and House Committees on Count
ing the Electoral Votes had agreed upon a
report, by the terms of which the decision OF
controvorted questions would be submitted
to tribunal composed of five Judges of
the Supreme Court, five Senators and five
Congressman, whose decision should be
final unless rejected by both houses of Con
gress.
AT the New Hampshire State Democratic
Convention held at Concord, on the 17th,
Hon. Daniel Marcy was nominated for Gov
crnor and Thomas Dinsmore for Railroad
Commissioner. The resolutions denounce
the alleged conspiracy to place Mr. Hayes in
the Presidential Chair in defiance of the will
OF the majority, aud promise TO Mr.. Tilden
The unqualified and hearty support of the
Democrats of New Hampshire. The Repub-
leans of the First and Second Districts met
on the same day and nominated Gilman
Marston and James +. Briggs for Congress.
A Washington telegram of the 18th an
nounces tie arrest in that city of Gen. An
derson and ex-Goy. Wells, of ,he Louisiana
Returning Board. They were locked up to
await the pleasure of the House. An officer
had been sent TO New Orleans to bring to
Washington Mcssrs. Kenner and Casanaye,
the other members OF the Board
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-01-24

understanding Of his instructions was cor
rect, and that the forces under his command
were not to be used except 10 prevent a
breach OF public peace by either of the OPP
posing political parties.
New Orleans dispatches of the 18th say
all danger Of collision between the two
Governments was regarded as past for the
present. Gen. Augir replied to Gov. Pack
ards letter of the preceding day, and gave
his understanding OF certain facts alluded
TO by the Govern2. In the Republican
House, Barrett and Kennedy, who had gone
over to the Democratic House, were ex-
PEELED. In the Nemocratic Senate, Mr.,
Eustis introduced resolution setting
forth that lone Packard, falsely assuming
to be Governor, hid, by means Of scan
dalous and libelous publication, purporttng
to be a proclamation addressed 10 the
General Assembly and the lawful suthori-
ties, sought to brig them into contempt,
and instructing the Committee on the Judi
ciary To inquire whdher said Packard by au-
thorizing said scandalous and libelous pub
lication has not committed breach of the
privileges of this body, and what means if
any, should be taken to punish said Packard
tor said contempt, and to maintain the dig
nifty and authority OF this body" So ordered.
The House bill in reference to the protection
Of colored people was passed unanimously.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-01-24
NEWS OF THE WEEK.
FOREIGN.


According to London kilograms of the
14th the importation Of American beef has
proved an unmistakable success The Shelf
field butchers had been forced to reduce the
price Of British beef threepence pound to
compete with 1t.
A peremptory demand for reparation was
made by Roumania, on the 18th, for the
outrage committed few days before by the
Bashi Bazouks in crossing the Danube,
plundering Roumanian outpost and
killing two Roumanian soldiers.
A Havana telegram OF the 18th says the
Spanish merchant steamer Moctezuma, cap
tured by the Cuban insurgents, was burned
on the approach of Spanish war steamer
and her captors lied to the Venezuelan
coast.
Al the Conference Of the representatives
OF the Great Powers held at Constantine pie
on the 18th, the ultmatum was presented
TO Turkey. The former demands were es.
sentially modified, the main contested points
being the appointment OF the Supervisory
Commission and the appointment Of Govern
ors. The Porte asked time for consideration,
and until the 10Th was given.
A Constantinople dispatch Of the 10Th
says the Turkish Ministry had telcgraphed
Scrvia, advising peace, as, in no event,
would the armistce be extended beyond the
first Of March, and Turkish army would be
marched against Belgrade Immediately there.
after
NJ. Barthodi, French Minister TO the
United States, has been recalled, and Max
Outrey, atpresent French Minister to Japan,
appointed In his place.
According TO Belgrade dispatches Of the
18th, Russia had assumed the payment OF a
mixed brigade Of $500 men In the service OF
Scryia, The Poles were said to be exceed
ingly watchful and disposed to take adyan-
tage OF Russia's difficulties. Turkey and
Servia had agreed to an exchange of pris-
oners.
Berlin dispatches OF the 18th say the
German Ambassador at Constantinople had
been directed not to sign the final protocol,
to be submitted to the Conference, until the
ta,l text thereof had been submitted to the
Chancellor of the Empire and received his
Endorsement
Constantinople dispatch of the 18th
says the Grand Council of the Empire had
met on that day to discuss the ultimatum of
the Great Powers. Speeches were made by
leading dignitGies, and the situation was
fully discussed, At last the Council unani.
mousiy voted to reject the proposals OF the
Conference amid shouts of Death before
dishonorP Midhat Pasha asked whether
the Porte might not enter upon nogotia.
tions with the Powers respecting TIE re.
jected points. The Council said he could
not, and declared that the Turkish counter
proposals were the only subjects upon
which the discussion of the Conference
could be further carried on
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-01-24
TUE INVESTIGATIONS.
Compiled from AssOc:atrd PressReports. unIc,
Otherwise Designated,
LOUISIANA.

Judge Dewing, George f. Norwood,
Henry Smith (colorcd) andE 4. Rigsby (colored)
testified before the Senate Committee, on the
18th. 20 disorders ana Intimidation IN East Fell
cians. Before the sub committee, three colored
witnesses testified to acts OF violence and gen.
sral intimidation OF colured Republicans IN est
FcliCiana. COY. hellot Z WAS among the witnesses
before the House Committee, be said ne received
many kilograms immediately following the cleo
ton, several from Chandler aud Others, inQnir-
ing how the State had gone. but more from
Chandler on the sIh OF November thar Louisiana
must be carried for the Republicans; re-
ceived dispatches from l. gan and Others
in Chicago; also. from Morton, from san
Francisco; didn't remember the replies 70 them ;
might have received dispatches saying Louis ana
must be carried for the Republicans, but not from
Chandler, received one from san Francisco saying
the Reput leans upon the Pacific Coast relied upon
the Republicans IN Louisiana 10 see that the
votes cast through violence aud fraud should
not he counted against toe Republicans, on
or about the 9th OF November thinks be- re
ceived dispatch from William T.. Chandler
saving Hewitt i coming; watch the count,
ana De csrefll;" appointed Brady supervisor
Of Ouachita Parish on recommendation OF
brewster and others; did not know be held Fed
erSl Office; witness issued AZ times commissions
Tor Supervisors IN certain parishes for persons
nj nrr tnan the then supervisors. ~ be used IN
case ANYTHING occurred 10 prevent Supervisors
from acting; they were sometimes inumicaisG
or otherwise induced 70 abandon their Offices
witness denied any knowledge or Intention on
the part OF the Republicans 10 Commit frauds IN
he election
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-01-24
DOM ESTlC,

The United states Supreme Court decided
on The 18th, that land. grant railroads are
not bound To transport troops and property
OF the United States free OF charge, by rea.
son of the fact that they are only TO allow
the Government free use Of their tracks In
return for grants, and that they are each en-.
Titled to compensation for all such transport
tauon they have performed, excepting the
carrying OF the mails, subject to fair de
duction for the use of their several roads
On the 10Th Il breakup of the ice in the
Ohio at Cincinnati occurred, which destroyed
boats and other property valued at $3.50, 900,
Several persons known to have been ON
board some of the destroyed steamers were
missing, Great damage was also caused at
Pittsburgh and other points ON the Ohio,
Allegheny and Mississippi Rivers.
The American Colonization Society held
It's siXtieth annual meeting at Washington
ON the evening of the 10TH The total mum
Der OF emigrants forwarded to Africa since
the beginning is 1925,
Mr. Brown, the millionaire Coal King, OF
Pittsburgh, estimates the loss by the break
ing up of the ice IN the Mouongahula and
Ohio Rivers, between Pittsburgh and Cairo
AT over Sl0,oo0,O00, At Pittsburgh, on the
10th, several persons lost their lives
ON the night OF the l4th the town OF Eden
burg, in the Pennsylvania oil regions, wa,
almost wholly destroyed by fire The loss
exceeded s15, 600.
Great excitement prevailed in Wall Street,
New York city, on the 18th, caused by the
discovery that the Union Trust Company
had paid to a stranger S64,oJO upon a forged
check, purporting 10 have been drawn by
the New York Life Insurance Company.
Mt Moody preached his farewell sermon
at the Tabernacle in Chicago, OF the evening
of the 10th, 10 an immense throng of people,
thousands being unable to gain admittauce.
Messrs, Moody aud Ssnkey left for Boston
ON the l1th. The Tribune estimates, a. the
result of their labors in Chicago, that 5000
persons had been converted, 500 Of whom
had already joined the different churches in
the city,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-01-24

RearAdmiral Joseph Smith, the oldes
officer in the navy, died in Washington on
the 18th. He entered the navy Jan l6 1909,
sixty-seyen years ago. For many years he
had been on the retired list, having made his
last cruise at sea in 1916.
The New York T,ibune of the 18th pub
fishes what purports TO be the first accurate
account of the Bennett-May duel, given by
an eyewitness, who says the first shot fell
to Mr.. May The principals were placed
about twelve yards apart. After the ques-
ton, Are you ready" and before the
"one" could be given, Mr.. May raised his
pistol, took hasty aim and pulled the trig
ger. The weapon missed fire. ON receiving
lntimation that it was his turn, Mr.
Bennett raised his pistol and cried,
scornfully: ~ could kill you now, if
| wished" and, pointing it into the
air, fired quickly, The duelists then
saluted one another, when, suddenly
overcome by shame and modification, 10
the utmost amazement of all present, Fred
erick May turned and hurried away, unable
longer to face his disgrace. No words
passed between the principals at any time
during the meeting, except Mr.. Benefits re-
mark when he fired his pistol in the air As
soon as the retreating duelsts were out of
sight the rest of the party returned to the
railroad station A Washington telegram of
the 18th says Mr.. May was then in that city,
where he arrived on the 16tk. He was un-
hurt
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-01-24
EEIkNnNAi..

James Gordon Bennett sailed for Europe
on tho 18th on the steamer City OF Rich,
mond, The report that he aud Miss May
had been married was probably Incorrect II
was reported on the i4th that Fred MAY was
wounded In the duel with MIR. Bennett, and
that he Was then in Baltimore, under The
care Of nr. Allan smith.
Hon. VIM. \. Wheeler occupied his seat In
Congress ON The 18th for the first time dur.
ing the present session.
\ New York telegram OF the 18th saws that
Judge ponahuc, Of the Supreme Court, had
released Dr.. Phelps from custody, holding
that he was justified in refusing 70 answer
certain questions propounded by the Grand
Jury II relation 10 The Bennett Msy duel.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-01-24
MISSOURI.

Mr., Frost, the alleged ineligible Nilsson
ii Democratic EleCtor, testified before the Senste
Committee on Privileges and Elections on the
lsts, thst he chosen Elector and received The
certificate: did not attend the Electoral C0iieSe
however, and his place Vas nlled. witness pro-
uuccd pardon removing his political disabilities
issued by president johnson Oct. IS, is65, and
hi- examination terminated.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-01-24

Judge George I. Swan, Clerk Of the
United States Circuit and District Courts for the
Southern District Of Mississippi, vss before The
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-12-26
THE MISSOURI REPUBLICAN,
IN The Frost Rank Of American
Independence, Oaador, Uonserva-
tiAm, Enterprise. vigor.
Reduction of Prices to90ule the
Times.

The elections Of 1877 over, to congress will al
eyes turn to wlt1eee the course of DOitical event
In America. Questions Of vital inf9esta are press
ing for settlensnk and the discussion bids fair II
nance. facincetion. Internal improvements
Civil-oervice REFORM Indian and Mexican Bor.
der Troubles, &c., are among those which mas
largely occupy The pablo mind. The proper de.
yelopmsnt OF Tie resources ofthe " est and South
BY means Of N tnptoved condition ofeiver and
OF unemployed labor n needed public works-ths
encouragems9t Of fmmierAston % the ferttlelaAdi
of the Great West arc matters OfnA0onal, a. vel
a. local concern. Scarcely less important h TIN
support Of al measures. by whomsoever origina.
ted: sldsd o. inaorsed. Siyiag e !he soutner1
the only. policy leading to permanent peace
The state legislatures. especially those 70 cleo
United states senators, win Also be invested witt
Interest, q upon them and the elections OF 1877
will dey0lve The dec!sion - to whether the reiai
q political power continue e be held by Tx
hanging BY but slender thread.
Upo1 these and kindred subjects the RnPURLI-
CAN, which gives IN earnest advocacy to the prin.
ciples Of the constitutional Democracy. viii III
ways be found battllng y the ranks Of the think:
whilst spaTine no effort to obtain and promulgat,
the mostfeliable information rolativetO Amerfcar
politics, the Il PUBLICAN viii maintain its pas
reputation for the collection of all important and
interesting news from al quarters of the globe.
ing SO much attention, will mot be omitted in thu
design of making this paper regular chroniclel
Of the exciting intelligence Of the day; and what
ever enterprise and lavish expenditure can do will
be employed 20 produce . first-class news and
family Journal.
labor the following reductions In the rate Of sub
0crlDtiODs are announced:
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-12-26

The readers Il ne CcunI1n viii
notice the corrected Tins table Of the
K.& d. NJ. railroad III our paper to-
day. twill be observed that No. !
Mail from Keokak arrives IT. II 80
Z. M; No. 8 Express arrives from
the East stlO; so p. N. No. freight
|I.l6a. M. and No.1 freight at1:5O
p. n. $500
Going East No. Mail arrives from
Des Moines at 10: so a. M; No. A Ex-
press arrives at 10:45 p. M; No. 6
at 1890 p. m. and No. Sat IL Is a. m.
The travelling public, If they do not
wasn't to be left, will please make a
note of these changes.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-12-26
nossess go 49,.


The edition for 1873 OF the sterling
Medical Annual, known q Ho1tetteri
Aln1nac, u now ready, and may b
obtatned, FREQ OF cost, Of druggists and
general country dealers IN Ill parts OF
the United States and BritIsh Americs
and indeed In avery civiiixsd portion
OF the Weatesn Hemisphere. Il DOM.
banee, with the sonndest practical ID.
vice for the preservilion and restora.
lion OF health, large amount OF In.
teresting and amusing light reading
and the calender, astronomicalx nal
culations, chronological terms, ete.
are prepared with great care, and vii
y found entirely accurate, The e
sue Of Hostetters Almanac for 1878
10 The English. German, French
Welsh, Norwegian, Swedish, Hol
land. Bohemian and Spanish Ian
|npaGess will = I'll prohability DO th
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Abliehod u Asy connAey.a The, pro
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Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-12-26


Tho following swindle Il said 70
have reached Illinois on it, way west,
and farmers will do we'll to be on the
lookout for Iii: "A man appears to .
farmer and wants him to act % agent
for q patent right. Shortly after an
other man appears to the farmer
and wants to buy the right Of the
county. The first man wants $4O0 for
the county. The second man will pay
$500 and gives the farmer 500 down.
The farmer puts $500 with it and
sends it to the first man. He gets the
deed in . few days. and then hunts
up tho second man. The second man
has left, and the farmer holds $500
bag.
DIR. Talmage often speaks wildly,
but he sailed very close to the truth
when he said, in lecture, few eve
nings since: "The world will have to
learn that the newspaper 10 an insti-
tuition, and that it requires infinite
brains and almost infinite capital. It
is folly for any one who cannot sue
coed in anything else to try newspa-
perdom. To publish . newspaper
requires the skill, precision, boldness,
vigilance and strategy of command
er-in- chief. To edit it requires that
one be a statesman, an essayist, ge-
ographer in fact, an encyclopedias.
And to govern and propel it till it is
an established fact demands more
qualities than any business on earth"
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-12-26

| ~ 4 naAm Retail price 600 Only 80 IsyIoi
N Organs, price $40 only ~ Pa
HIN Al per free. Daniel r. Beatty, wash
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-12-26
%, sultl, Russe,i.

Sol Smith Russell, the great hui
morist, will appear at the Opera
House in this city on Friday evening
next with his company of musical
stars and the Jules G.. Hubbard con-
cert party. Mr.. Russell's fame as a
character artist is sufficient to attract
a large audience. He will appear in
q new repertoire of inim;table sketch
es. The concert party is composed of
Jules g. Hubbard, one Of the finest
baritones in the world; Miss Aretta
r. Camp, soprano; Louis p. Pau, the
distinguished tenor; Miss Anna G.
Holbrook, contralto, and Miss Annie
L'Estelle, pianist. The prices of ad-
mission win be so and Is cents. Re-
served seats, without extra charge at
Geo. Warden's. The entertainment
will be one Of the finest of the season.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-12-26

change In Time os Opening Posi-
,OHgloe on sunday.
h Owing to changes in the arrival Of
the Ottumwa Postoffice will
EATER be open ON Sundays, from
He o'clock to half past two o'clock
r.M. railroad time, and ct no otAs,
tiass.
Nail deposited in this Office FOL
J Harrington, and east Of that place
), and natl deposited for al point
soath Of the Hannibal 4 st. JOSEPH
!. railroad, not lister than $50, r. NJ.
railroad dime, each Sabbath, will b
nailsd the day Of delivery, in through
peaches, except on each third Sun
day, the mail by the c. B. & @. roa'
win DO made mp ON Saturday even
Ing. A. H. HAMILTON, p. NJ.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-12-26

Talley's Oak Kip Boots, the best
boot 4 this market ct Phillips.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-12-26

snERlrr,s ssLE.

ny virtue Of an execution to me directed fron
the Clerk OF the Circuit Court OF Wnpello county
lows, ON Judgment obtained In said court OF
the Sth day Of November, 1877. in tavur oil Geo. A
Brown and W ,. Uhrlstie, rs PLAINTIFF. ant
against Henry King, ns defendant for the sum o
One Hundred and Fifty -four and II 100 Dollar
and costs taxed at ~ and a.cruing costs, I hav,
levied upon the following real estate taken o.
property Of said defendant to sat-fy said exc
Cusion, tO-wlt
The west bali o. northwest quarter Of ect'or
Thirty-iwo. Townshp Sevent, two. kangc Four
teen.
And will offer the aame for sale to the highes
bidds for cash IN hand on the 9Th lay OF Januay
We. Wapello county, Iowa. a the hour Of
O'Clock p. m. Of said day. when aud where due
attendance win he given BY The undersigned.
Dated az OttuInwa, Iowa. Lee. 4, 1874
T. y. SPILMAN Sheriff ofs3il TO.
dec26-2w $50 By u q Slaughter, Deputy.