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The daily gazette., 1877-12-17

THE COOL SPRING RESERVOIR
The committee of arrangements on the
Sem Centennial Anniversary of the in
troduGug of the Brandywine water
through The streets of this city met on
Saturday evening in the council chamber
for tie purpose up pertecting arrange.
menJs for the proper celebration of turn.
ing lne water in the Cool Spring Reser.
vol- a committee from the Water
Witch Fire Company, consisting OF
NessTN. Leibrandt, James and McGlin.
cney were present, for the purpose of oh
tanning Information as TO how the differ
en- Ire companies were to participate
The committee received Information
that was entirely satisfactory to them
and VIII report to meeting of the com
pauy that will be held this evening. The
other companies will also meet for the
same purpose.
The daily gazette., 1877-12-17
The Best quality of MEDICINES

Ihe best quality OF MEDICINES
AT WILLIAMS
THE Mosr RELIABLE PROPRIETARY
MEDICINES,
AT Ninth and Market.
Choice PERFUMERY COLOGNES, &c.
AT WILLIAMS
A fine assortment of HAIR, TOOTH. and
NAIL BRUSHES,
At Ninth and Market.
A Glass of ICE COLD ARCTIC SODA
WATER,
AT WILLIAMS
Choice FLAVORING EXTRA CTS. Strong
and Pure,
At Ninth and Market.
A Good KEY WEST or DOMESTIC
CIGAR,
AT WILLIAMS
Fine AMERICAN & IMPORTED SOAPS,
At Ninth and Market.
"Get the best" WILLIAMS SAPONA-
CEOUS DENTIFRICE.
AT WILLIAMS
choice Goods accuracy in dispensing, ana
Reasonable PrieeS
WILLIAMS PRESCRIPTION STORE
Corner Ninth and Market.
The daily gazette., 1877-12-17
WISTAR'S BALSAM
WISTAR'S BALSAM
WISTAR'S BALSAM
Bleeding at the Lungs.

PUTNAM, Conn, March 90, 1869.
Gentlemen-I avail myself OF this oppor-
tunity to say a word in behalf of DR.. Wis
tar's Balsam of Wild Cherry, which have
made use OF in my family for several years,
and always with the most beneficial results.
My vile being of delicate habits has al
ways been troubled with a hard, dry hack
ing cough, whenever taking little cold,
and has employed various speckfics with
out obtaining any relief, until prevailed
upon to test the virtues of Wistar's Balsam.
the effect of which has been truly astonish
ing.
More than year since young man be-
longing in this place was taken with bleed
ing at the lungs in connection with a most
severe cough, and was finally given over to
die by our best physicians and it was evil
dent TO all that consumption was claiming
him as victim. Learning these facts my
wife sent him bottle of the Balsam which
he took, and in due time, TO the great as
tonishment of his friends, was at his ac-
customed occupation, snatched, as 1t were
from the very jaws of death In many
other cases we have administered the
Balsam TO the consumptlve, and always
with the best of success. These statements
are simple facts, which can be vouched for
at any time by calling on me at my store.
remain truly yours,
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-03-21
Slavery "reminiscences.

Hon. J. B. Grinnell, in the days
when slavery was in vile and full
force in this free country, was one of
the most active members of the I'M
derground Railroad Company. He
was molc than member; he was a
director, conductor, paymaster, and
in fact, general factotum whenever a
darkey wanted to be guided towards
the North Star. Not many days
since it was the good fortune of the
author of this article to be guest at
his residence for few hours, and
while there he was shown many rel
les of the "days of Steel" On the wall
of Mr.. Grinnell's study hangs a bill
of sale of the slave girl Chloe, sold
under the. hammer forty years ago in
South Carolina. Close beside it is
pendant an original letter from John
Brown, of Ossawattamic, and near by
it the portrait of that fearless old
man, presented by him to Mr.. Grin
nell. When John Brown was aiding
slaves to escape, Grinncll's was a reg
ular station. One night his roof shell
tered twcnty-scven blacks, piloted by
Brown. AS they were passing from
the sitting room to the supper table,
one of them noticed picture on the
wall. 1t was a representation of the
Savior on the cross. The slave had
never seen anything like it before,
and asked Mr.. Grinnell what the pic
turc was. at is representation of
Christ on the cross" was the reply,
but the. information carried to his
darkened mind no intelligence. lie
had never before heard the sublime
story that was begun in the manger
and will conclude amid the glories OF
the day Of days, and could only reply
with the most absurd queries.
The year before Horace Greeley
died, he was an honored guest in the
same room that sheltered the slaves.
That unassuming residence has shared
its hospitality with Garrison, Doug
lass, and almost every man who was
prominent in the anti-slavery move
ment. State Register.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-03-21
WELCOME HOME.

HoN e. S. SAMPSON, our member
of Congress, arrived home on the 9th
inst, after the close of the stormiest
session ever known of that stormy
body, the lower House of the Amer
lean Congress. On behalf of his fell
low citizens we extend cordial
welcome to him, and although many
Republicans differed with him as to
the wisdom of the measure of the last
Congress, viz: the Electoral Commits
mission bill, the result has at least
vindicated his action, and that it has
tided us over an important crisis in
our history there is no reason fol
doubt. That Judge Sampson voted
for and gave his support to this meas
ure after full investigation of tn,
whole subject, and from conviction
that the best interests of our country
required it, no man, be he demoora
or republican, acquainted with him
will dispute that these motives ant
these alone, governed him in his act
ton. Before leaving Washington h
witnessed the Inauguration of Mr.
Hayes, and from the Presidents ap
pearance and his manner in deliver
ing his inaugural, the Judge is con
WINGED that he means what he says
and that he has the reias IN his owl
hands and intends 10 d,ire.-Sigouy
neg Ne,cs.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-03-21

1t has cost the government several
thousand dollars to investi-
gate Secretary Robson on charges
invented by the detective press, yet
the Democratic committee, after
wrestling with the. case for nearly
two years, recently reported to the
House, exonerating him.
The Chicago Tribune, however,
knows ever so much more about the
matter than the committee did, and it
goes on just the same with its mud
mill, and in its Saturday issue gives a
column of the old exploded stuff, the
occasion being the installation OF Mr..
Robeson's successor, the gallant tar
of the roaring Wabash. The praises
which the Tribune bcstows upon Sec
rotary Thompson are no doubt well
deserved, but that paper belongs to a
class which can't ssy a good word for
an incoming man, without black
guarding an outgoing one. 1t is the
old story. The King is dead. Long
live the King!
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-03-21

Gen. Grant said a good thing the
other day in saying that he lost faith
in the competitive. examination civil
service reform system "when the man
who passed the best examination I'M
der the. George William Curtis rules
was sent to the penitentiary." The
idea that that man is best fitted fora
federal officer who can tell you most
accurately the latest researches in
spectrum analysis and the area and
population of Kamskatka, is utter
nonsence. The only possibly sensible
and efficient preliminary test of APP
pointment is to ascertain as nearly as
possible that the applicant can do cf-
ficiently and honestly the official
work expected Of him whether he
knows anything outside of that or
not.-Gote City.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-03-21
Another Candidate for Governor
Discovered,

1NAsMucH as the editor OF the DAY.
export Gazette was the original dis
coverer of Hayes as the Republican
candidate for President, and in view
of the fact that he never confessed in
public any private belief that Tilden
was elected, and in further view that
he selected Mr.. McCrary as the Iowa
man for the Cabinet, we know of
nothing that could possibly make him
happier, unless he could be made
Governor. So we desire to put our
serves on record as having been first
to suggest one thing-and one good
thing. We propose Mr.. Russell for
Governor. 1t would not only add the
overlooking drop to his happiness,
but it would also secure 10 the people
of Iowa good Governor-a Govern
who would be capable, CONSCIENTIOUS
efficient and popular. Governor Rus
sell would sound good, and would be
oOd-.SfHte Reu;Sfer
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-03-21
Cent auR
LininentS.
Nnn sAind for the Human Fam
lily The other tor Horses
and Animals.

THESE Liniments are simply the wonder Of the
world Jhor effects are little less than marvel
eus. "
The white Imminent is for the human
AMY. IL VIII drive Rheumatism, sciatlca and
Neuralgia from the system; cure Lumbago. Chill
b.a!ns, Iecklaw, Pasy, Itch, and { ost Cutaneous
Ernptoas; II extracts frost from frozen hands
and feat, and the poison of vcnomous reptiles; Il
subdHes swsllings and aIlevstes pain of every
kind. When sprans Of bruises occur It Is the
most potent remedy ever discovered to heal the
injured parts. The Cen; snr Liniment IL used
with great efficacy for Sore Throat, II GOT haclie
Caked Breast. Earache, and Weak Back.
The following Is but sample of numerous testI.
monials:
".Epr.NA EoME, JEFF. Co., Ind. May %, IS
think it my duty to lnfyrm You that have
suffered much with wO len feet and cor d u.
a few bottles of Centaur Liniment has done
tho work for me. have not been free from
these swe lings for eight years. Now l am
perfectly well. TIE Liniment ought to be applied
warm. BENJAMIN BROWN
The proof Is in the trial. 1t is reliable, It Ia
handy, it is cheap, and every family should have
the White Ccntaur Liniment.
The Yellow CcntRnr ltniment Ia
adapted to the tough MUSCLES. cords aud flesh Of
horses and animals Ithas performed more won
deriul cures, in three years, OF SPAWN, Strain,
Wind-galis, Scratches, SweeDy, and general
lameness, than all other remedies In existence.
Read what the great Expressmen say of II:
''N.w YORK, January. 1874
"Eyery owner of horses should give the Cen
| tlur Imminent trial We consider It the heat
article ever used 10 cur stables
| II MARSH, Supt. Adams Ey Stables, NY
| ~. FuLII, supt. U. S. Elk Stables N
albert $. OLIN supt. Nat EN- Stables N Y
The best patrons of this LnIment are Farrters
and Veterinary Surgeons, who are continually
using some linimcnt. 1t heals Calls, Wounds and
Poll-Eyll, removes Swelipps, and is worth mill
| ions Of collars annually TO Farmers, Livery men,
stock-groTers, Sheep rasers, and those having
| horses or cattle.
wat Farrler cannot do for $40 the centanr
blhiment win do ut trlhlpg cost.
These Liniments are sold by all dealers through
OUT the country. They are warranted by the
proprietors and bottle Will be given to apy
farrier or Physician who desires to test them.
LABORATORY OF J. b. ROSE Il Co.,
&c Dey Street, New York.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-03-21
A Specimen Tramp.

A genuine curiosity was before the
Police Judge yesterday. lie was run
in the night before for drunkenness.
lie was onc-armed soldier, but
when his comrades in the Jail got
hold of him they discovered that he
had two good arms and decided
dislike for labor. When he was ar
raigned he volunteered to explain the
mystery of his single hand. He did
so with an impudent humor that kept
the court and attendants in roars of
laughter. lie had travelled the coun-
try over with never a cent in his pock-
ct, but with an abundance of brass i'm
his face. His arm is very flexible
and he would lay it on his shoulder
in way to defy detection. The
''useless sleeve hung empty" in a
manner suggestive of battles won.-
The sleeve was his stock in trade. 1t
carried him over land and sea. 1t
was at once a travellers purse and
wardrobe and hotel. In this sign he
conquered.
On one occasion he so impressed q
railroad conductor that he gave the
supposed manned warrior free ride
and q silver dollar. When he had
reached his destination he pulled his
arm out of the sleeve and sauntered
down the streets viewing the sights.
He had not proceeded very far before
he met the conductor, who eyed him
sharply and inquired if he was not
the man he had passed and given a
dollar to. "No,"was the prompt re-
n1v tFNnau ~ vprcf bava Imam vnur
BROTHER" quoth the ticket puncher.-
"Quite likely" said the tramp, 81 was
expecting my brother to-day. For
his sake l am much obliged to you
for your gift" and he Immediately
turned away.
This was sample of the vagabond's
exploits, and the Judge turned him
loose on his promising to grace some
other place and leave Des Moines.-
Des Moines Register.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-03-21
TELEGRAPHIC.
The Presidents Attitude.


WASHINGTON, March 15.--lt can be
stated positively that the Cabinet
have not yet discussed or even allud-
ed to the Southern question since
their appointment. Although dele
cations are calling daily upon
President Hayes with suggestions or
protests, as the case may be, he has
been so troubled with the matter of
appointments that he has not yet
called the subject to their attention,
nor is it expected that he will until
Tuesday or Wednesday next, after
the Senate and otiice-scekcrs are out
of the way, when it will be given
earnest and careful consideration.
A member of the Cabinet to-day re-
marked that Gin his experience he had
noticed that Presidents were accus-
toned to slight little things, and give
particular thought only to grave
ones; but if President Hayes gave a
proper degree of consideration to the
southern question, as its importance
demanded, there would be no hasty
or premature action"
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-03-21

The Oskaloosa Herald has fallen
under the displcasure of the Gate City,
and the latter journal proceeds to
lecture the former about the duties
and proprieties of Republican pa
per.
If it is the province of a Republican
paper to educate the public sentiment
within the immediate radius of its
own circulation, up to the highest
state of Democratic efficiency, thus
showing to the world the frightful
effects of Democracy, then the casti-
cations of the Oskaloosa Herald by
the Keokuk Gate City, are well-timed
and fully deserved.
For haven't those papers been
teaching political righteousness and
Judgment to come, in their own bail
iwicks for about twenty-five years
each, and haven't the Democrats about
five hundred majority in Lee county,
and the Republicans about fifteen
hundred majority in Proud Mahaska !?
But then it amt any of our funeral,
SO move on with your procession.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-03-21
A NEW BONANZA.
Discovery Of a Rich Silver Mihe Near
the Comstock Lode in Nevada.

SAN FRANCISCO, March 1.-THE
Post in a stock article, this morning,
gives an account of the alleged dis
covcry off new bonanza lying east of
the Comstock lode and parallel with
it and abreast of the Consolidate d
Virginia, Pet and Belcher, Gould
and Curry, and Hale and Norcross. =
Tie article states the formation was
discovered by running diamond
drill eastward from the workings of
the above mentioned mines. 1t is
held that from this assure has come
the immense volume of water, which
has so long dclnged the lower levels
of the Savage and Hale and Norcross.
To test the question, samples of the
water from these mines was evapor-
ated and the sediment found on anal
ysis to correspond with the compost
ton of ore taken from drill holes
The matter has been kept secret by the
managers and prosecuting in the di-
reetion of the new bonanza has been
carried on with caution, as the aim
was to drain the water from the
ledge before tapping it, fearing that
rush of water might follow that
would stop work in the mines. II is
estimated that in q few weeks cross
cutting will be begun to develop the
ledge. The statement seems to be
received on the street with due eau
ton.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-03-21

There are two kinds of republican
papers in Iowa that are stopping over
Just now, on the Gubernatorial qucs-
ton.
One of them makes John II. Gear a
little too good to live, and the other
entirely too bad to die. 1t is just as
false to John II. Gear to say that he is
q whisky dealer, and champion of
the liquor interest, as it is 10 claim
that he is the special apostle of tenn
perance and prohibition.
The truth is that he is an eminently
respectable and upright citizen Of
Burlington, who has had a high posi-
ton among the wholesale merchants
of the state, for some thirty odd years
and who has represented his county
with much more than average
ability for several terms in
the legislature, and as speaker
of the House. 1t is, furthermore true,
that he does not pretend to be total
abstinence man neither does he favor
the present prohibitory liquor law OF
Iowa, which is only another name for
free rum. We are not authorized TO
speak for Mr.. Gear, and are not now
advocating his claims for the Gubcr-
Material Office, beyond insisting upon
fair play for him, as well as for all
the other candidates.
He is man of much tact for public
affairs, and would make as good, and
as temperate Governor as other can
didates, who howl loudly about tenn
perance and their other virtues in
public places, but vino at the same
time have their cellars we'll stocked
with liquors, for their own strictly
medical purposes.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-03-21
what Mr.. Key proposes to Do.

WAsiIINGToN, March l9.--Postmas-
ter General Key, in reply to letter
of Senator Mcrrimon asking for in
formation in relation to tho distribu-
ton of patronage in the South, says
when vacancy exists in any office
connected with the department in the
Southern States preference will be
given TIC republican, all other things
being equal; but should it be impos-
sible to find q republican who win be
satisfactory to q large majority of
people whose business is directly af-
fccted by the appointment, or in case
of a contest for the Office, then | shall
not hesitate to step aside and select a
person who in my judgment will
give satisfaction 10 the business ill.,
tcrest of the community. While /
shall always be glad to receive the
advice of Senators and Representa-
tiycs in Congress, touching matters OF
this kind, yet shall not consider my
self as in anyway bound to act upon
it, My desire is to do the greatest
good to the greatest number and 10
this end shall always be glad to
have your cooperation.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-03-21
GENTLEMEN with claims will please

GENTLEMEN with claims will please
cut the following from the Washing
ton correspondence of the Philadel-
phia Inquirer and paste it in their
hats: "Mr. Thompson, who was the
the only one of the cabinet in the Gin
cinnat convention, voted all the time
for Morton until he withdrew, and
then tried to carry his delegation for
Bristow as a unit, and Tyner, who
was for Hayes, made fight against it
and on division carried eleven votes
for Hayes, which, before the state
voted, he got raised, and Thompson,
with four others, voted sulleDly for
Bristow. Tyncr retires from the
cabinet to make room for Thompson.
Another singular feature is that not a
single member of the cabinet was in
favor Of Hayes nomination at any
stage, except Sherman, who was a
to the convention, and who
was defeated by his people, they
electing Ben Wade over him because
they thought he was stronger man
to promote Hayes interest. There is
no member of note of the republican
in the cabinet, or any one
selected by any one on the committee"
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-03-21
THE EXTRA SESSION OF CONGRESS.
Hampton Makes q Proposition.

New YORK, March f9.-Goyernor
Hampton, of South Carolina, has
given guarantee to the President
that if the troops arc Withdrawn no
violence will occur or be allowed, but
that he will proceed against Cham
berlain by legal means only and I'M
der statute enacted by the republic
cans in 1868 to enable them to put
out some democratic incumbents.
This statute provides for the summa-
ry ejectment of any person intruding
himself into public office by warrant
issued by q circuit Judge. The party
evicted under such warrant is author
lied by the statute to assert his claim
or professions in the courts If he
wishes, but he must give way first
and at once on the issue and prescnta-
ton of a warrant to officers elected.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-03-21
Matthews Elected.

COLUMBUS. o., March 90. In the
House the Republicans nominated
Stanley Matthews for United States
Senator, and the ballot stood; Mat
thews, Ga; Blank, 81; Gather, 6;
Frank Hnrd. l. Those who voted for
Gather and Hurd were Democrats
who refused to be bound by the dem
Ocratic caucus.
In the Senate, Matthews had 20,
and Blank Ii.
A joint session is to be held to-mor-
row and Matthews will then be de-
clared elected.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-03-21
Terrible Boiler Explosion Twelve
Persons Killed and Seven
wntandah

INDIANAPOLIS, March IA boiler
exploded in the sawmill of Hunter
Bros, near Worthington, Ind, yes
terday afternoon, killing twelve per-
sons and wounding seven, all that
were in the building. The mill
ground corn on Fridays and it was
trying new. set of corn burrs, and
the day being wet the neighbors had
congregatcd there.
The names of the killed are A.
Vanderventer, James Hunter, John
Wilkie, John Spcltz, a son of &. w.
Bender, q son of George Ray, q son
VIM. Hunter, a Mr.. Hamilton, son
of Henry Sarver, two sons of David
Hunter, a son of Jacob Brubaker.
The wounded are John Brubaker,
Alfred Hunter, A. Harp, son of G..
w. Bender, VIM. Bland, a son of Jas
Hunter, and man name unknown
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-03-21
WASHINGTON
Douglass Appointed Marsh al OF
The District.
Judge Gibbs, Of Arkansas, Waits on
the President, and has Talk.

DEBATE OVER DOUGLASS NOMINATION..
WASHINGTON, March lin exccu-
tive session to-day there was debate
lasting an hour and a halfconcerning
the nomination of Frederick Douglass
as Marshal of the District. Senator
Conkling made the principal speech
in favor of its confirmation, and Sem
ator Whytc was the most prominent
of the few speakers against ii. Ar
gumcnts advanced by the opposition
were addressed solely to the question
of business qualifications of Douglass
for this particular appointment and
especial stress was laid upon the fact
that the Bar Association opposed his
confirmation on the ground that in
their opinion he could not successful
ly administer the affairs of the Office.
The nomination was, however, con.
lirmed on yea and nay vote by five
or six majority. No Republican voted
against it. Mcssrs. Gordon, Hill
Beck and Garland, with one or two
other democrats voted for his con.
tirmation. 1t is understood that La.
mar. who was absent on account OF
illness, would have voted aye if pres.
cnt.
Morton this morning formally dc.
clined the Craftsmanship of the For.
eign Relations Committee, and Tho
position will be filled by Ilamlin, who
has accepted.
Perry has been made Chairman o.
| the Postal Committee.
HAYES SOUTHERN POLICY.
Judge M. w. Gibbs (colorcd), O
Arkansas, elcctor-at-largc on the Re
publican ticker, had an interview
with the President this afternoon. ii
the conversation Judge Gibbs sale
the nomination of Key as Postmaster
General had excited some alarm
among the colorcd people, but that i
was offset by the nomination of Ere,
Douglass, and he assured the Presi
dent that the colorcd people intent
to support him in his reconciliation
measures. Judge Gibbs says tn,
President remarked in. reply that h,
was sincere in his policy, and woult
adhere to it unless it should prov,
impracticable. For eight years tn
policy of force and the musket ha,
been tried in the South, but had failc,
and public sentiment now dcmande,
a change.