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Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-03-07
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Add.ess J. NJ. HKDRICK & CO.

This I'd day of March, at Washing
ton, Hayes and Wheeler were
proclaimed elected President and
Vice President Of this Republic
1t is glorious consumatioI
after the long and varying strug'
gle. The country to-day feels thai
the plague of uncertainty, of pos
sibly evil forebodings, is happily end
ed that the helm of state for foul
years to come is entrusted to mar
who, ever in peace or war, stood
faithfully by the Republic, freely
risking his all in the balance. Tht
fact is as patent as the sun of a clear
day that the victory is a noted, glor'
rious one of the votarics of liberty
over the votarics of slavery, the echo
of the centennial year pealing bach
the anthem of liberty to 1776, that
grand epoch in the worlds social and
political history.
The news of this early morning
will 60 round the world, cheering
and warming the hearts of the men
of progress, of universal freedom oi
the civil equality of all men. We
most earnestly hope that during his
administration, he may be successful
in accomplishing what is evidently
his present highest aspiration, viz: to
cement the Union in the hearts of the
southern people, so far as can be,
while the rights Of all men are at the
same time preserved. This glorious
result is one which not only glads the
hearts of our people, but the good
people of the civilized world.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-03-07
Inauguration Ceremonies.

WAsHlNGTON, March 2.-When the
President elect and his party arrived
at Senator Sherman's residence q
large number of ladies and gentle
men were there to receive them and
extend their congratulations. All
then partook Of breakfast.
Arrangements are being perfected
for the celebration of Inauguration
day. General Whipple, of the U. s.
army, will be chief marshal of the
inaugural procession. All the U.sS
troops and Marines in the city and 8
Light Battery from Baltimore have
been ordered to report for parade
The Washington Light Infantry
corps, Washington Light Guards and
numerous civic societies will also
take part in the procession.
The following visiting organiza
tion will be in line: The State Fen.
cibles and WaccacOe Legion, of Phil.
adelphia; Dnqnesne Greys and
HutchinsOn's Battery, of Pittsburg
Columbus Cadets, Companies +. and
I. Frst Virginia National Guards,
l4th and 10Th regiments Of Pennsyl-
vanial National Guards, Hartranft
Club, Americus Club, and 10Th Ward
Clubs, of Philadelphia.
Sixteen pyramids of flags and
Chinese lanterns will be erected at
street intersections, and residences
and business places along Pennsylva-
mia Avenue will be decorated in the
evening. The thoroughfarc will be
lighted from the Capital to 18th st.
with calcium light and Chinese Ian
terms, and houses will be illuminated.
There will also be display Of fire
works and torch light procession.
The public buildings along the route
Of the torch light procession will also
be decorated and Illuminated.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-03-07

Speaker Randall, saying tho Aldricl
certificate was deposited there De-
cember 18th.
Mr.. Poppleton then presented two
sets Of objections to the vote Of Sol
lace, in effect that he was postmaster
when elected, and that the law OF
Vermont didn't authorize the filling
of the vacancy.
The objections having been read,
Mr.. Springer demanded the reading
of the duplicate return sent up with
his objection.
The Presiding Officer-That is not
an objection.
Mr.. Springer.-But it is right that
I have. 1 allude to the certificate
presented by the gentlemen from
New York (Hewitt).
The Presiding officer-So the Chair
understood and ruled it out.
Mr.. Springer-Then I ask that the
Chair order that this certificate be
now submitted to the Judgment Of
the Electoral Commission.
The Presiding Oflicer-The Chair
stated that he had not received du-
Mr.. Springer-They arc now be-
fore the Chair.
The Presiding Officer, entirely ig-
noring the demand-Are there any
further objections to the certificate
from Vermont. After a pause The
Chair hears no more.
Mr.. Springer.-Does the Chair de-
cline to receive the returns. submit
ted with my objection
The Presiding Officer-Thc Chair
declines to receive any.
Waddell, ,Gocosely)-Being dli,nde.
The Presiding Ofliccr-In any form
Qaughter). The Senate will now re-
tire to its own chamber in order that
the two Houses may separately con-
slider and decide upon the objections.
AS the Senators were Withdrawing
Springer called out that he now
made q point of order that there be-
ing duplicate returns the case had
now gone to the Electoral Commits
sion and could not be considered by
the two houses.
No attention, however, was paid 1t
nor to motion made Immediately
afterwards by Mills, that the House
proceed to elect q President, the
Speaker declaring that under the
terms of the Compromise agreement
the House now took recess until 10
tomorrow morning.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-03-07

RUTHERToRD BURCHARD HAYES, OF
Ohio, is soon to be inaugurated Pres
ident. We firmly believe that good
round majority of the people of this
nation are most heartily and sincere.
ly glad Of it.
More than this, we firmly believe
that of the virtuous, intelligent, patri-
otic and good people Of this nation,
three-fourths of them are heartily glad
of this result.
Again, we firmly, believe that OF
the good people of this nation, who
were never guilty of treason, or
sympathizing with treason, nine
tenths of them rejoice with glad
hearts at the result. These, our be-
liefs, are certainly reasonable. We
will give just one cause for our be.
liefs, and that we think is sufficient to
establish the correctness Of them.
From the nomination of Hayes down
to the present moment. not one soli-
tary thing derogatory to his high
character, either in his former life OF
in his conduct during the late cam
paign, has been found. What citizen
of this nation to-day stands with a
higher record for purity of life than
does r. b. Hayes? So pure has that
life been that no honest intelligent
man In his heart can say, in the light
of the events of the last eight months
but that he is pre-eminently man OF
prudence, integrity, patriotism, abll-
ity and fairness, without one single
blot upon his record. Contrast his
character with that Of his opponent
We will not attempt to do it. We
leave it for all honest citizens OF
America to do. If, however, after
making that contrast, there is one
single honest and patriotic citizen Of
intelligence who is not glad at the
fesuit, we pity him.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-03-07
Conc TO Pieces.

The heterogeneous combination of
miscellaneous and peculiar Office
hunters called the resurrected de-
mocracy has all gone to pieces again.
In fact never, since 1t was called up
from the political graveyard by the
scheme to make Sam Tilden the ma
tonal spoils dispensator, has it ever
been anything but an incohcrent ac-
emulation of disjointed fragments
collection ofpolitical dry bones OF
all extinct party animals, out OF
which complete skeleton Of any
kind could not be patched up.
Though assuming to have a majority
Of nearly two-thirds in the national
assembly, that majority was made
up Of all the political odds and ends
of earth. Bourbons, liberals, sorc-
heads, grangers, protectionists, free
traders, bullionists, rag-lunatics,
Calhounites, nationalists, men ol
every sort and shade Of political
opinion, holding utterly irreconci-
liable views, and agreeing upon moth
ing but the appetite for spoils, com.
posed the absurd combination Of old
graveyard politicians that attempt
to impose themselves upon the coun.
try as the democratic party come
back from the other side Of the Styg.
ian river, with all its sins done in
lifetime "bnrnt and purged away :
bearing a new life, possessing re
formed character, and having q new
claim Carefully concealcd) to popu
lar trust and confidence.
Setting up enormous pretcnsions t.
superior political virtue, this combi
nation of inconsistent political hum
bugs proceeded Systematically in al
attempt to bamboozle the countr,
into the notion that they were com,
to rescue the nation from the vast ar
my of thieves that were deyourins
it. They held convention at 81
Louis, yelled "Reform is necessary |!
selected slippery New York poll
tician to represent one kind Of princi
pies and q facing-all-ways Indian
demagogue to represent several othe
kinds of principles, cs,-tied two SPAWN
ed political horses together by tn
tails, and set them cantering in oppo
site directions for the spoils.-Chic0
90 Times (Dem.).
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-03-07
A Bui,doxed Judge.

COLUMBIA, March 2.-The supreme
court of South Carolina has had be-
fore 1t for two weeks the case of Til
da Norris, brought up on habeds cor
pus to test the validity of pardon
from Hampton. 1t would have been
decided week ago but for the sud-
den illness Of Chief Justice Noses
This left the decision to Justices Will
lard and Wright, the latter colored
man, Willard announced his will
ingness to decide for Hampton, and
Wright was expected to decide
against Hampton. Tuesday morning
last was set by the court for the de-
cision, but Justice Willard appeared
and announced that the court was
still consulting on the case. Yester-
day it was learned that Judge Wright
was induced to sign an order dis
charging Tilda Norris, thus recogni-
zing the validity of the Hampton
pardon. He asserts that he did it
while in fear of his life ; that nothing
but his obdnracy stood in the way Of
Hampton's recognition and their full
fury would be visited upon him. He
says also that Millard brought Gen.
Conner, leading Hampton counsel
into the consultation room, and Con-
ner told him if they did not get ia
vorable decision many lives would be
sacrificed. While laboring under
great mental distress and fear the
Judge signed the order. Yesterday
he filed an opinion denying the valid
ity of Hampton's pardon with the
following Endorsement attached -
"My name on the 9th ult. was at
tached to an order discharging the
petitioner in this case, without due
consultation. do now upon more
mature deliberation recall, revoke,
and cancel my signature to said or
der and substitute the foregoing opin-
ion in its place."
The court meets to-day, and it is
expected that Willard will announce
the order of the 9th, signed by HIM
self and Wright, as the decision of
the court.
COLUMBIA, March 2.-The Tilda
Norris case, involving the validity Of
Hampton's pardon to criminals has
been postponed in the supreme court,
owing to the unexplained absence of
the colored justice, Wright.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-03-07

Springer.-I know that well
| Laughter.
The Clerk then proceeded will
reading the decision and objectioni
thereto. When 1t was concluded
Phillips called for o reading of tcs'
timony.
Wood objected to the reading or
the ground that there were 126(
printed pages Of the report and testi.
mony and that at the rate of 10 pages
an hour, the reading would occupy al
least five days, and thus defeat, a.
was the object Of the demand, ar
election altogether.
The question was then submitted
to the house on q standing vote, and
the house refused l3S to 80 to hear
the testimony.
The yeas and nays were called and
resulted 1T to 81.
Walling then moved reconsidera.
tion, which motion was tabled 1T to
73.
SENATE.
The Senate heard Justice Clifford's
notification that the Commission had
reached decision and at IL 10 the
Senators marched to the hall of the
House.
The Senate returned at IL :35 and
Robertson submitted a resolution
that the decision of the Commission
upon the electoral vote of South Car.
olina stand in the judgment Of the
Senate, the objections made thereto
to the contrary notwithstanding.
Mcrrimon submitted o resolution
that it is competent to receive testi.
mony to sustain the several excep-
tions to the decision of the Commits
sion.
Edmunds raised a point Of order
and argued that the Senate must vote
either to affirm or to reject the decis-
ion of the Commission. Upon a
point of order a discussion ensued
and by vote of 43 to 18 Mcrrimon's
resolution was decided out Of order.
Bogy moved that the South Caro-
lima testimony be read.
Rejected Al to 81.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-03-07
HOUSE.
WAsHINGroN. Feb. %.

" ASOs <Ss
The speaker laid before the house q
communication from Justice Clifford
informing the house that the electoral
commission had decided the matters
touching the electoral vote of South
Carolina, and had transmitted the
decision to the president of the senate
Atkins moved call of the house
Lamar asked leave to offer reso.
luton suspending the rules SO as to
bring before the house for immediate
action the senate bill extending the
time for the construction and com.
pletion Of the Northern Pacific II. r
Holman and Foot objected.
The vote revealed the presence Of {
quorum. The yeas and nays were
demanded by Walling, and resulted
yeas 20, nays l56. On the motion o
Sayler the clerk was directed Il
INFORM the senate that the hous,
would receive that body at IL 10.
springer moved that the hous'
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-03-07
More Trouble In south Carolina

Ws0F0 TF0Ubl0 IN S0uth CaToItN0.
New YORK, March LA Charles
ton dispatch says few days ago q
store was robbed at WATERFORD and
a Hampton trial Justice, who was
aiding to secure one of the alleged
thieves, called upon sherifi's posse
which was also resisted and the sher-
III, after consultation with Governor
Hampton, has summoned one thous-
and men to arrest the thief and his
friends, who say they do not recog.
nize the Hampton trial justice and
will not submit to arrest under his
warrant.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-03-07

The following from the report oi
the silver commission will be inter-
esting to our readers:
The majority Of the commission
have agreed to recommend the adop-
tion of the double standard, fixing
the proportion at 151s to l. The
present standard of silver to gold is
l6 to l, and the change is recon-
mended in order to put the value OF
our silver coins upon the same basis
as the coinage of European nations.
One important point remains yet to
be decided, which is the extent to
which the silver dollar shall be re.
ceived as legal tender. The commits
sion did not act upon this, and it is
not yet certain what the decision will
be, but it will be reached on Monday.
Mr.. Boutwell, has prepared report
in favor of the single gold standard,
which will be presented as the mi
nority report of the commission. The
evidence taken by the commission,
which will fill several volumes, is to
be arranged in order and printed.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-03-07

IT is said that Judge Manning F
Force, of Cincinnati, is to be Presi
dent Hayes private Secretary, al
important and delicate position. Gen
Force commanded a brigade, and
subsequently a division in the 17tf
corps, and of late has been a Judge Of
one of the Cincinnati courts. He was
recently defeated for Congress by
Sayler by a small majority. He has
been Treasurer of the Society of the
Army of the Tennessee from its or.
ganization.
He was one Of the most gallant and
meritorious officers in the army, and
withal one of its most modest and
upright ornaments.
President Hayes could not find a
man better fitted for his private Sec
retary, or for any other office, than
General Force.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-03-07
The President Elect Arrives al
Washington.

WASHINGTON, March 2.-President.
elect Hayes and party arrived here
at Is minutes past o'clock. The
President elect was received by ex.
Gov. Dennison, Senator Sherman and
Gen. Sherman who escorted him and
his family and friends from the depot.
There were present rs spectators
about 1900 persons who vociferously
cheered the President elect as he and
his party passed through the lines on
their way to carriages in waiting.
President Hayes and family were
driven to the residence of Senator
Sherman where they will remain for
the present,
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-03-07
Gov. Hayes Speech.

COLUMBUS, March 1.-The follow
ing is Hayes speech:
Iappear to say few words in bid
ding good bye to you. I understand
very well the uncertainty of public
affairs at Washington. / understand
very well that possibly next week
may be with you again to resume my
place in the governors office and as
your fellow citizen, but 1 also UNDER
stand that it is my duty to be at
Washington prepared to assume an
other position, higher and Of greater
responsibility and with more difficult
duties. I have thought, as 1 looked
upon this great audience, as gazed
upon the people who thronged our
route to the depot of q similar
occurrence l6 years ago. Little less
than 16 years ago, with a thousand
men, l marched down High street to
pass to the east and to the south to do
what we could to restore the Union
of the States and to re-establish the
authority of the constitution. [Cheersl
In that work we were eminently sue
cessful so far as it was possible to be
successful by the force Of arms. I am
not here to say word in disparagc-
ment Of what was accomplished by
the brave men who went out with me
from different parts of the country.
OF my comrades, one third and over
never returned to their homes.
They perished in the discharge of
their duty that the republic might
live. But there was something force
could not do. We would have our
union to be union Of hearts, and we
would have our constitution obeyed
not merely because offorce that com.
pels obedience, but obeyed because
the people love the principles of the
constitution. Long continued ap-
plause.l And to-day if / am called to
the work to which Abraha m Lincoln
was called, sixteen years ago, it is
under bright skies and more favorable
auspices. / do hope, fervently be-
lieve that by the aid of divine provi-
dence we may do something in this
day Of peace by works Of peace to-
wards re-establishing in the hearts OF
our countrymen q real hearty attach
ment to the constitution as it is and to
the union as it is.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-03-07
CONGRESSIONAL.
Second Session 44th Congress-.
SENATE.

.
Upon returning to the senate cham
Der, at 4:l2, a. M, the president pro
tenn announced that the joint meeting
of the two houses of congress, on
counting the electoral vote, having
ascertained and declared the result Of
that vote and the meeting having dis
solved and the senate returned to its
chamber the result of the vote would
be entered upon the journal of the
Senate.
The sundry civil appropriation bill
was referred TO the committee on ap-
preparations.
Logan, from committee on military
affairs reported favorably on the bill
to repeal the statute forbidding ap-
pointments and promotion on the
staff corps Of the army. Passed.
Morrlll's resolution for the appoint
ment of committee to conduct
Hayes Inauguration, was agreed to.
Sargent, from conference on def
cheney bill submitted a report
Agreed to.
Sargent said the house and senate
differed chiefly on the items relat-
ing to the department Of justice and
navy pay. The first named appro-
priation had been fixed at three hun
dred thousand and some future con-
gress must meet deficiency. Con-
cerning the navy he doubted not there
would still be a deficiency of $780,
600, as no provision was made to re-
duce the navy or the pay.
Morrill,, Howe and Mcdonald were
appointed an Inauguration commit
tee.
West from the postoffice conference
reported that the committee disagreed
and moved that the senate insist on
its amendments and asked new con-
ference. So ordered.
West said the differences were
about appropriations for transporta-
tion of mails by railroads, the senate
INCREASING the amount from 9OOO,OOO
100000. The senate was willing to
reduce the amount, but the house re-
fused to do so. The senate also ap-
prOpriated half million for the Chi
ma and Japan mail service and the
same for Brazil service but the con-
ferees non concurred. The senate
conferees offered to reduce the
amount to 100000 for each but the
house still objected.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-03-07
PuhiIc nahr stafannane.

WAsHINoToN, March 1.-The public
debt statement, just issued, shows a
decrease of the debt during the month
of February of 5000, ,429. .O6; coin
balance, ,$9O, ,263, TIL currency balance,
-, l22,S74; coin certificates, $52, lag.
100; special deposit Of legal tenders
for redemption Of certificates OF de.
post, 81, ,445. 600; outstanding legal
tenders, 1854 ,2S9, ,404.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-03-07
The Right Triumphs.

cpeCtoI 70 VIC COuftefs
WAsHINGToN, March AT 4: IL q.
m. the election Of Hayes and Wheel
er was proclaimed and received with
out demonstration, and the Senate
retired, and the House at AIS ad,
journed.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-03-07
Calm and Serene,

WAsHl NGroN, March 2.-The ap-
pearancc of the House is in marked
contrast to that of yesterday. To-
day tho members are unrufiled and
all join in congratulations that du.
ring the entire months heated con.
test there has been no violence other
than that pertaining to debate. Nc
harsh utterances are heard to-day.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-03-07
DlseracefuI scene IN the House.

WASHINGTON, March 1.-The houso
has passed through a scene of the
widest uproar and excitement owing
to the persistent efforts of the inprac-
ticables to prevent the house proceed
ing with the discussion on the objec-
tions to the Vermont count. Among
the most demonstrative was Bcebc, Of
New York, who, not satisfied with his
efforts to attract attention on the floor,
mounted his desk and made the wild
est gesticulations and prostetations
against the action of the speaker. At
least dozen, including O'Brien, Pop
pleton, Caulfield, and Springer, were
shouting all at once at the top Of their
voices. The demonstration was hiss
ed both from the floor and the gal
leries, and it was only after the most
strenuous efforts on the part of the
speaker and the interference of tho
sergeant-at-arms with his mace, and
the clearing Of the lobbies at the back
of the members seats, that some APP
pearance of order was restored.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-03-07
Gall for Ronsla

WASHINGTON. Feb. 2S.-The 10Th
call for the redemption Of United
States 5-20s of 1865, May and Novem-
Der will issue from tho Treasury this
afternoon. The call will be for ten
millions; seven millions coupons
and three millions registered bonds,
and upon which interest will cease
May 2Sth.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-03-07
FROM NEW ORLEANS.
Packard Preparing for Hostiities
And Fortifying the State
House,

New YORK, March IA New Or
leans special states that Packard will
not give up the Governorship with
out contest. Carloads of lumber
have been taken to the State House
and carpenters have been busy
strengthening the barricades. All
small dealers in the basement have
been ordered to vacate. The forces
within number l60 men, with one
Calling gun. An effort was made to
recruit regiment from large labor
organization. A guard consisting of
one company of militia is constantly
on duty at the Court House, the
Nichols headquarters.