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Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-05-30

MEssRs ED1ToRs COURIER Please
announce that the name of b. F. Hen
ry will be presented to the County
Convention to be held June 23rd, as
a candidate for the Office of Sheriff,
subject to the decision Of the aforesaid
convention.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-05-30
A Small Farm for Sale

TWO and half miles from Ottumwa have Al
acres Of beautiful farming land. A small frame
cept u acres and nearly all do wn In meadow 1t
lies on the main road running north from Ottum-
wa. will sell 1t on reasonable terms. Inquire
of me on the premises.
67 WHY ELIZABETH HALE
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-05-30
iowa State Fair.

The Secretary, j. M. Shaffer, has
sent us the premium list of the Iowa
State Agricultural Society, the twen-
ty-fourth annual exhibition Of which
will be held at Cedar Rapids, Sep
TENDER 18th to 21st, inclusive. The
pamphlet shows large list of liberal
premiums, and no doubt will draw
out lively competition.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-11-01
HOW THE PEOPLE VOTED.


Public opinion in some states was
overborne by corrupt influence and by
fraud. But so strong was the desire Tor
reform that the Democratic candidates
received 100000 suiirages. This was n
majority Of the popular vote of about
30O, 900 and Of 1850, 600 of the white clti.
zens. II was a vote 100000 larger than
General Grant received In 1872, and l..
3W,OO larger than he received in 1868.
Tremendous chcerirgl.
Thest from an extreme degree OF
corrupt abuses in the elections 10 n sub
version Of the elective system itself Ia
natural. Nosoonef was the election over
than the whole power OF the ofllcc.hold-
Ing class, led by Cabinet Minister. wos
exerted to procure, and did procure. from
the state canvassers Of two states illegal
and fraudulent certificates, which were
made pretext for a false count OF the
electoral votes. TO enable these officers
10 exercise the immoral courage neces-
lary to the parts assigned to them. and
70 relieve them from the timility which
GOD has implanted In the human bosom
as limit to criminal audacity, detach.
m N OF the army were sent to afford
them shelter.
Inc expedients by which the votes OF
me electors chosen by the people Of
lnese two states were rejected and the
votes OF the electors having The
Illegal and fraudulent ceriia.
catcs were counted. and the menace
Of usurpation by the president OF Tho sen.
ate OF dictatorlal power over Mi tho o yT
Mons IN controversy, and the menace of
me Enforcement Of his pretended author hS p.
~; ,S ~ tne army and navy. the terrorism
,no Me business classes and the kindred
measures by which the false count wu.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-11-01


Gen. n. q. Forrest died at 1:30 o'clock
last night, at the residence of Col. Jesse
Forrest on onion street. His disease
was chronic darrhca and malarial fever.
He had been in i'll health tor a year or
more, and TOR several months past his
condition had been deemed critical. In
August he was reported dying at Hurri-
cane Springs; but he rallied, and was a
few weeks afterward able to return to
Memphis. The disease, however. had
taken too firm hold on his system. lie
gradually grew worse, until at last his
once powerful frame and indomitable
viii succumbed to the destroyer.
The events which have made General
Forests name familiar to the whole civil
lied world occurred but as yesterday. II
seems but u short time since the great
soldier, whose deeds OF matchlcss daring
won Tor him the sobriquct OF the "Wiz-
ard Of the Saddle" threw aside his sword
tor the implements of peace; abandoned
the field OF bloody war for the quiet pur>
suits Of the citizen. IL Is not necessary
to print an outline OF his military career.
Ii is part OF the history OF the late war.
There were few important events in the
southwest east OF the Mississippi river in
which he was not conspicuous actor.
In many of them the brilliancy of his
genius and the weight OF bis mighty arm
turned the scale.
Gen. Forrest was without military cd
ucation. When ne entered the Confed.
crate army he knew absolutely nothing
Of military life. Yet these defects were
without influence. lie succeeded where
others, trained to military pursuits, fail
ed. All things considered, he was pro.
badly the most remarkable man the war
produced. No one else achieved SO much
with such limited resources.
About two years ago Gen. Forrest
made profession OF religion and became
a member Of the Cumberland Presbyter.
ian church. He died In this faith, and
met his death with Christian calmness
and resignation.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-11-01

ing noses, that they have clear majority
In both Houses, and claiming to have as.
surance that Mr.. Hayes will not veto
such bill for the purpose as can be
passed.
1t has often been said that wars
are always popular with the people of
this country. 1t begins to look as If
the question would be tested. The con-
dition of affairs on the
MEXICAN BORDER
Is such that, even ii the administration
desired to AVOID war, which. by the
way, is not certain, it would find some
difficulty in doing so. How much of the
danger grows out OF aggressions Of ad-
venturers from our side of the Rio
Grande, and how much from plunderers
from the other side, is uncertain. 1t
must not be forgotten that a large and
influential class OF people desire that our
regular army be increased, and that they
believe such n war would secure what
they want, or that horde of spectators
see their opportunity for profit in such
war. Both these classes are, doubtless.
represented on the border.
EABCOCK's WEALTH.
Permit me to say word in relation to
a report just made that General Babcock,
late in charge Of government buildings
and property here, is enormously
wealthy. have no knowledge of Gen.
b. politics, if he has any, but know the
man well, and am sure that he is not to.
day worth $4,000. MEMO.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-11-01


consummatcd are known. "Yes, yesf)
The result Is the establishment 0l u
precedent destructive OF our whole cleo.
tive system. The temptation OF those IN
possession of the government to pcrpc'
tuate their own power by similar meth
DDS will always exist, and il the example
shall be sanctioned by success, the sue
| cessiOn Of government in this country
will come to be determined by fraud or
force, as 1t has been in almost every other
| country; and the experience will be re-
produced here which has led to the gen
eral adoption OF the hereditary system in
order TO avoid confusion and civil war.
Applause.
RESULTS OF POLITICAL CRIME.
The magnitude OF a political crime
must be measured by its natural and ne
cessary consequences. Our great Re-
public has been the only example in the
world OF a regular and orderly transfer
OF governmental succession by the cleo
tive system. 10 destroy the habit of
tradtionary respect for the will OF the
people, as declared through the electoral
forms, and to exhibit our institutions as
iai,uie, 70 .no s.U"'esv po oiso M houS
blow to the hopes of patriots struggling
to establish self-gOyernment In other
countries. IL is greater crime against
mankind than the usurpation of Deem
Der 9, 1851. depicted by the illustriOus pen
OF Victor Hugo. The American people
will not condone 1t under any pretext or
for any purpose. A volce-"Never, ney-
youIna r mon In tho ordor ., rotrro we
v,o hove anordod tho sacred traaitionS
~ nrr sreo aovernmnnt Will sonn ,sowo
that worl n Won Within tho lilo NJ
rn"st " Who bear me- onr Penublic viii ON.
brace n hundred millions Of neonin
Whether its institutions shall be preser,
we'd in Substance and in shirt. as well ms
in barren forms, and will continue to be
a blessing 10 the toilng millions here
and good example TO mankind, now
everywhere seeking larger share in the
management OF their own affairs. will de-
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-11-01
ATLAST
The LIps Of Samuel J. Tilden Give
utterance to HE Thoughts.
A nrilliant speech and Scathing
Review OF the Electoral Com
mission and Its Findings.
~ Was Not Robbed, But the People
ltsh Were"

t AtsAV aeSoYston usfu ecAChouO VoiuSA0u
Mr.. Nldsn on Last Saturday night by the
Yosng Democracy OF the city OF New
York IN honor Of his return from Eu.
rsps, sxoellant opportunity was offered
Mr.. Tildento give vent to his sentiments
In regard to the result OF the late
presidential contest, and the manner In
which not only Mr.. 4ilden, but majori-
~ Of the people were cheated out OF the
presidency. The speech leaves no room
TOR doubt % to Mr.. Tilden's position with
reference to this great and never to be
forgotten fraul, and II win be read with
deep intsrest by the whole country. The
iolloKing y The speech Ia fuil:i
,s.rsPIEcH os Mr.. TILDRs. ~
GkxILEaaSsssos. TnE .YOUsG MEMS
DxMoCnAsiC OLuB--l thank yUifo your
kindly tfSetinR. My summer excursion,
now Just dosei, Was undertaken for the
purpose OF hsying period of physical
activity I'M tho open Gir, In q moderate
climate. and amid scencs interesting by
thsir. associaiions with our literature,
with our Jurisprudence and with the
origin nd Irowth Of Representative insti.
tud0n9 Il has repslred as much as three
months could The waste OF six years con-
1serAted to q ecOrt for government re,
AIW3n 3AA eltys state and nation. 4 DO
rot lorR6kHR In 1Eu you Joined in the
WON, kaYe mover since been wanting
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-11-01
For Coroner.

We are authorized to announce Henry Stout as
CANDIDATE Tor coroner Of Alexander county, at the
slsstsn 70 b. held Nov. 9th, 1877.
We ere authorized 10 announce Richard Fitz-
asrsld - 3 candidate for Coroner Of Alexander
souniy. Election, Nov. 9th, 1877.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-11-01

Wsgss authorized to announce A. j. Alden as
. sss1k1Ats sss The Office Of County Treasurer Of
Al.s1AAR ssuhty. Election, Tuesday, November
oh, iu77. 1000
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-11-01

W. ays authorized TO announce Thos. W Hal-
~ = . candidate for the Office Of county com
N6slesst u Alexander county Election Novem-
NJ VI. lN7.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-11-01

OnlccOn wharf boat, foot Of Sixth 9trcrt.'
ONCE OF Halliday Brothers, opposite 81.
Charles Hotel. i-I
Egyptian Mills, Twentieth street.
Goal Dump, foot of Thirty-elghth street. or
Post Oflicc drawer 800
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-05-03
Why Is It?
To the editor of the DEMOCRAT:

Why is it that some kind of man ufacturing tablishment cannot be started up in Pope county? And thus have our supeffluity of raw ma. terial converted into those things that we need and must haze, instead Of letting it go to waste, and our if nance being drained to the dregs in getting from abroad what we might have made in our midst.
 Why is it that we can not have q fair in our county? Why is it that when fellow gets to going down hill everybody wants to give him a kick or a push? Why is it that if fellow gets start up hill every body wants to pull him back? Why is it that some young men think themselves better than anybody else when they can sprout the shadow of a mustache, put on pair of boxtoed boots. and walk the streets behind a cigar? Why is it that some young men seem to think that they are not young men until they can chew, smoke, drink swear and dance? Why is it that so many people are so busily engaged in seeking into other peoples business instead of attend ing to their own? Why is it that a person is so much more ready to give than to take advice? Why IS it that some persons can trespass against the laws of the country time and again and go unpunished, while others are severely Paa;ss!haeeaa ffeerr fer much less crime. Why IS it that a selfmade man is more apt to be crowned with success in a political career than one who is brought up in affiucnce? "Why is it that every body don't take the DEMOCRAT.
 NovUs HoMo.
 Dover, Ark, April 24, 1876.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-05-03

At stated meeting of Poe Lodge No. 1S2, held on the 2lst day of April A. D. 1877, A. l.. 5S77, the following resolutions were adopted in relation to the death of brother J. B. Whisonant deceased, who de- parted this life April the 14th day, 1877:
 Whereas, It has pleased our Grand Master above to call from our midst our much esteemed and beloved brotherJ. B. Whisonant. Therefore, Be it Resolved, That in the death of Bro. Whiscnant, our Lodge has lost one of its honored members and the community good citizen. 2d. That while we deplore the loss of Bro. Whisonant, we can only sln- cerely and truly sympathize with his bereaved and grief-stricken fam fly and sympathizipg friends and only hope that their loss is his eter- nal gain.
 3d. That the members wear the usual badge of mourning for thir- ty days and that a copy of these resolutions be handed to his sorrow ing widow, and the Russellvillc DEM ocRAT be requested to publish the same.
 JOHN MoRPHIs,
 P. M. AUSTIN,
 J. l.. GRIFFIN,
 Committee.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-05-03


 At his residence on the 7th day of April A. D. 1877, John NJ. Poe, who was born in Giles county, Tenn He immigrated to Pope county, Ark, about the year 1850, where he lived until his death. He was made Mason in Scotville Lodge, No. 112, in the year 1863, in which he re mained until the organization oi Poe Lodge No. 1S2, of which he was a charter member. Therefore, be it Resolved, That in the death of Bro. Poe the Lodge has lost worthy member, the Cumberland Presbyte- rian Church an efficient ruling elder, his family an affectionate husband and father, and the community a good citizen.
 Resolved 2d, That we invite Scott vile Lodge to wear with us appro priate mourning for 30 days.
 Resolved 3d, That we earnestly sympathize with the bereft family, but we recommend that they weep not as those having no hope.
 Resolved 4th, That we have these proceedings published and a copy of the same furnished the widow. Respectfully submitted,
 W. w. WATKINS,
 J. w. BRUToN,
 J. M. HENKLE,
 Committee.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-05-03
ATKINS NOTES.

Cool.
 Business increasing. Frost Monday morning.
 Adkins improving very fast.
 River reported rising fast at Gala Rock.
 Homer c. remained in town last Sunday for the first time in "coon's age." Bejach don't you think that is very 'previous?"
 Sam NJ. (the boy with the burn sides) has left our city to superintend a crop near Galla Rock. Sam, how far is your field from ''Cedar Grover"
 Tom Hn, has just returned from the city of roses. He looks very bad but says it is because he went out to see the fire and caught cold. We'll Tom, we'll take your word for it.
 We have new drug store in our city. l.. T. Ragsdale & Co.,, is the way it reads. And we think they are doing rousing business, for our Meal bro. Dr. Bejach sends them all his prescrip- tions.
 -Dr. Vim and Col. Embry left for Little Rock last Monday. We suppose they have gone down to see the ele- phant, and we hope they will have a pleasant trip;
 MT. D. NJ. Mourning who has been quite i'll for the past two or three days is on the streets again. Mir. NJ. is one of our most enterprising merchants and we are happy to see him at his bus mess again.
 meal men in Lewisburg paid us a short visit last week. Come again, Bro. B. we are always glad to see our 3 meal brethren.
 MT. II. c. Warner, editor of the "Arkansaw Traveller" was in our town last Friday and Saturday, looking for ''subs" for the Traveller. Bejach is sat- isfied that Bro. w, is 3 meal man from the pumber of eggs he can hide.
 A new mail route has been opened from our "burg" to Springfield. The people north of here vii, have no trouble in receiving their mail if the route agents will do as we'll in the fu- ture as they have in the past.
 The city council met last Monday night at Messrs. Mourning X Bros counting-room and the new board of Aldermen were sworn in. We hope they will prove themselves as efficient as the old ones.
 MT. c. F. Tobey was in town last monday and he reports too much rain in the lower bottoms. But says corn is looking hne, and he saw cotton coming up on several farms. A. 3. M. M.
 MT. Wm. Wise, of Ind. MT. Lever, of Ala, and our handsome sbrother'' Col. John N. Gress, the Gen'l Field Agent for the l.. K. & F. s. Ky. Land Dept, were stopping at the Meal Ho- tel last Monday. Hope Col. c. will sell Messrs W. X l.. some land near Atl.ins.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-05-03
Russellville, April 26, 1877.

NOTICE is hereby given that the following IN executors, administrators and guardians have filed their accounts current for settlement and confirmation at the next tJuiy) term of the Probate Court of Pope County. Arkansas, viz:
 Mahala Wilson, adm'r Ed. Wilson estate: J. l.. Shinn, admir- R. D. R. Shinn est; T. H. Perry, adm'r |. c. Williamson est; T. T. John- son. guardian w. F. Johnson. final; A. ". Bull King, gdn. James May; 7. s. Strickland, gdn. Bettie Strickland; C. E. Howell. gtln. Jesse E. Howell ]. G. Ferguson, atlm'r Jas. E. Truett st: II. ID. Brown, exr J. M Thomas 2d est; sam. Wells. gdn. Martha Anthony, final; Hen rys kifchof, gdn. Sue H. Rankin; c. c. Luker. J. l.. Williamson est final: D. F. Williamson, gdn. W. w. Williamson, final; D. F. William son. gdn. Kate Williamson, final; Geo. 8yerly. gdn. s. Hooper and Eli BanaAn: E. l.. Me- adm'r D. A. Booher est, final; Elijah King, adm'r W. H. Hickox est; Thomas Oates, atim'r ". Humphrey est; Thomas Oates, adin'r Wm. M. McElwec; Dudley James, gln Porters heirs; E. K. Bayiiss, adm'r sam. Brown est; B. +. Sayiiss, adm'r II. D. Powers est B. F. Bayliss. adm'r E. l.. Chrym est; E. F. Bayliss, adn'r Paulina AeCauiy est; Susan William son, gdn. Bctsey Williamson; Susan William son, gdn. Julia Williamson; susan Williamson, gdn. M. c. williamson; Ava Russell, adm'r kin; K. J Wilson, ex'r s. H. Tobey est; k. J. Wilson, gdn. Ruth Bernard; Mona C. Dodson, adm'x E. W. Doison; K. B. H0gins, adm'r E. C. Orrcll, final; II. D. Brown, ex'r J. NJ. Thom- as 3d; Wm. McKeever, gtln. Gray's heirs.
 All persons interested In said settlements are hereby notified to file their exceptions, if any they have, on or before the next term of the Probate Court of said county, they will be forever barred from excepting to the same any item thereof.
 Witness my hand and tine seal ol
 l.. s. said court this 24th day of April 1877.
 X. J. BAYLISS, Clerk.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-05-03
Is Your Life Worth 10 Gents.

Sickness prevails everywhere, and everybody complains of some disease during their life. When sick, the idea Is to get well; now to say plainly that no person in this world that is suffering with Dyspepsia, Liver Complaint and it's effects, such as Indigestion, Costive- ness, Sick Hea ache, Sour Stomach, Heart Burn, palpitation of the Heart, Depressed Spirits, Biliousness. etc., can take GREENS AuGrsT FLOWER with out getting relief and cure. If you doubt this, go to your Druggist, J. NJ. Harkey & Bro., and get sample bottle for 10 cents and try it. Regular size 75 cents. Two doses will relieve you.
 COW.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-05-03

our citizens generally; it is source of eradication to witness the changes made in the short time of two or three mcnths; all is life and business; new impulse has sprung up among our people; it runs q con tention of who can best agree and work.
 Radicals do not rejoice; Demo crats not much in favor os Returning Boards. c.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-05-03
Warning Order.


 Albert c. Cherry, Plaintiff,
 against R. A. Rogers, Administrator of the estates of J. l.. c. Logan and G. W. Logan. deceased. G. c. Logan, Il minor, c. C. Logan, minor, k. A. Rogers Guardian of C. c. X O C. Logan, mi nors, D. w. Mitchell and Jane Mitchell his wife, G. w. Tatum and Sarah Tetum, his wife, and Mary E. Cherry, wife of the said plaintiff. heirs at law of the estates of J. l.. .. & C. W. Logan, deceased. defendants.
 The defendants G. w. Tatum and Sarah Ta- tum are warned to appear in thts court within thirty days and answer the complaint of the plaintiff, Albert G. Cherry. March 26, 1877. l14t J. NJ. THOMPSON, Clerk.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-05-03

If you are to marry delicate, pale and sickly lady, make her take Dr. J. H. McLean's Strengthening Cordial and Blood Purifier; it vital izes and purities the blood, strength ems and invigorates, causes the rich blood to the cheek again. Dr. J. H. Mclean, 3l4 Chestnut St, St. Louis, Mo.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-05-03
I Philadelphia Times. l

President Hayes is entitled to be judged by his own acts, and all must see how embarrassing his task is when he is confronted by the men who brought him a wlthered chaplet to bear to the White House, and who ,emand their hire.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-05-03

FAIR WARNING.-All persons in debted to the undersigned are here by warned that have placed all my book accounts and other claims in the hands of l.. w. Davis, for collec- ton. Costs and trouble may be saved by calling on him and making settlement at once.
 F. E. BARROW. Russellville, April 26, 1877.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-05-03
I Mobile Register. l

IfHayes is satisfied that the Re turning Boards have cheated in the return of the State officers, he will also be satisfied that they have cheated in his own return, and should at once vacate the executive chair.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-05-03
Dover, Ark, April 24, 1876.

The combination os more than one action in a sewing machine or agricultural implement increases it's value, and we do not wonder at the enlarging demand for Home Stom ach bitters, with it's splendid combi- nations of medicinal virtues.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-05-03
SEARoY COUNTY, April l5, 1877.

EDITOR DEMOCRAT: In my home ward trip from your hospitable and thriving village lsoon to be a city) l was truly, agreeably surprised to witness the changes of improvement that had been made; and in this county also from the new work oh and abont the farms and homes of
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-05-03
Warning Order.

IN JOHNSON CIRCUIT COURT. J. c. Clark, J. J. Ryan and John Curtis. Pl'tfs,
 against John l.. Wilkins, Defendent.
 The defendent John l.. Wilkins, is warned to appear in this court within thirty daya, ar d answer the complaint of the plaintils, !. C.. Clark, J. J. Ryan and John Curtis. March 26, 1877. J. Nj. THOMPSON, 1f4t, Clerk.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-05-03

--IyoRY OR AFRICAN WHEAT Produces from 60 to 100 bushels per acre. For sale by R. J. Wilson. Sow about the 10th of May.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-05-03
Farmers! Save Your Fruit!

The Zimmerman Dryer cx;els all other modes of drying fruit. It is cheap and durable, and fruit dred by this process is worth % per cent more than Sun-dried fruit.
 For sale by E. H. SHINN, Agent, at the big brick tore. Call and see it.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-05-03

SPECIAL DISCOUNTS will be made to Clubs and Deserving Parties.
 Usual time required to complete the Full Commercial Course, from 10 to 10 weeks.
 Students can enter the College at any time, there are no vacations. f. Be sure to visit or address this College before going elsewhere.
 4J-t.n AARON BALES Principal
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-05-03

FVNHIS institution offers superior facilities for
 x preparing young and middle aged men and women for the counting room. and for the mana cement of business and financial affairs.
 The full Commercial course, as presented in the Preparatory, Actual Business and Bank ing Departments of the College, embraces critical Instruction to those who may require it, in Reading, Spelling and Arithmetic, Book. keeping by single and double entry, as applied to business pursuits of every description. Bus mess Pennianship, Commercial Calculations, Mercantile Correspondence, Detection of eoun- terfcit Money, Lectures on the Science of Ac- counts, Business Activities. Organizations, Economies, Business Customs and Etiquette Commercial Law, Finance and General Laws of Trade.