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Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-03
Keokuk Con nstttution.

Hon. D. W. Voorhees, believes that
Democrats could not commit q great
er mistake than to leave their party
to join the so-called Greenback-N Ma
tional organization. He says the peo-
pie must look to the Democratic par
ty for relief; it is the only political
organization that is national in its
principles-it is about to come into
power. and it should be the last
thought of Democrat to cripple il
now. He thinks the effect of Demo-
Gratis going into the greenback or ma
tional organization will be to give
the government to the Republicans
again.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-03

AN important Western Iowa rail.
road extension is confidently written
up and ciphered out by the College
Springs, Page county Courier. It is
the projection of q branch of the G.
B. b @. railroad from Clarinda, Iowa,
to Brownsville, Nebraska. As our
readers generally know, Clarinda is
the terminus Of the branch road which
reaches southwark from Villisca.-
The paper states that it is expected
that this branch will reach College
Springs this summer, and that its cost
will be only about $1,000 per mile.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-03

DUBUQUE, Ia, March ga. 81.
Peaslee, one of Dubuque's most prom
inent citizens, died last night, at the
early age of 81. He was Mayor Of
the city two terms, and Chairman of
the Democratic County Committee
several years, but, perhaps, was best
known as the manufacturer Of Peas
lees Celebrated Ale. His death will
be lamented throughout tho State.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-03
ANom,natlon a ous ted.

WASHINGTON, March 27.-The Sem
ate Committee ON Naval affairs to-day
agreed to an adverse report on the
nomination of John w. Easily 10 be
Chief of Bureau Of construction aud
repairs. The only reason for this ac-
ton was that the nomination was
made over Messrs HART and Webb
who Immediately precede him in the
list of chief engineers. g.- ..s.,
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-03
An unRrntnful Son.

BosToN, March Plat Walthala,
Mass., yesterday, James Larkin, while
intoxicated, beat his mother senseless
with poker. Supposing her to be
dead he set fire to the house and
jumped into the river, but the cur
rent bore him to land when he Was
arrested. The fire was extinguished
and his mother though severely
bruised is likely to recover. i a''}
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-03
UNCLE SANS CASH. 8 7.
AAMPT0M'0 H0R0Eo.
GATHERING OF CHrvALRY AT ANDER-
SON, 8. C.

GATHERING OF CHINALkl AT ANDEk-
SON, 8. c.
ANDERSON, s. c., March 2.-There
was great political gathering here,
to-day, on the occasion of military
review. Gov. Hampton spoke to
5000 people, urging equal rights for
all citizens, amnesty for past official
rogueries, except as to the conspicu-
GUS leaders who inhaled the colored
element, and paid sss7lss :, &c 1HT
HIGH Tribute TO PRESIDENT HAYES
for his official conduct. He counsel
led unity and harmony among the
democrats and predicted the princi-
Piles sustained in 1875 and the nomi-
nation of conservative men ON the
State ticket would result in the utter
disruption Of the republican party in
South Carolina. 80
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-03
For PaYla Gxnoaition.

New YORK, March 2S.-The ship
Constellation, with about six hum
dred tons of goods for the Paris Ex-
position, sailed from the navy yard,
yesterday, and expects to reach Hav-
re April Goth. There still remains
about six hundred tons Of exhibits 10
be sent ont by the French line of
efaamara
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-03

THREE republican members have
resigned their positions on the Mill
tary Committee of the Ohio House of
Representatives, because the demo-
cratic chairman of the same is &C.
knowledged to have. been an army
deserter and bounty Jumper Of war;
times.
There are SO many of these bounty
jumpers in the democratic. party that
it is no wonder they turn up in Office
occasionally.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-03

Already counterfeits of the new
silver dollar are afoat in the east
They are described as being almost
perfect fac simile Of the original, but
. little lighter in weight.-Chicdgo
Journal.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-03
? 70 9.
,Nf&

Saml J. oughn't to submit his in
come tax case to jury. It'll be an
other Z toS affair surely, or in that
prOportion.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-03
Raid on Whlskey Thieves.
~ uy NF.,ol, 90 rnI1

WASHINGTON, March 29.-Collector
Brayton telegraphs from Columbia,
S. c., that the revenue raidIng force
has returned from successful expe-
dition on North Carolina border hav-
ing destroyed IL illicit distilleries,
25,OOO gallons Of beer and mash and
26O gallons of whisky.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-03
A case Aealnet a co,loctor.

UTICA, March 27.-In the case of
the New York Central Railroad
against j. NJ. Bailey ex-United States
collector at Albany, the jury to-day
rendered verdict Of $499, ,432 for the
railroad. The court granted stay Of
proceedings for 60 days to enable the
defendant to prepare bill Of excep.
tions,
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-03

II is highly important that affec-
tions Of the Throat, Lungs or Bron-
chial tubes, should be checked at once,
and for this purpose nothing equals
DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-03

CONGRESSMAN BuHDIcK, of the Sd
district, has announced by letter pub
lished in the Decorah Republican,
that he is not candidate for re-elec-
tiou
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-03
Expelled.

HARRIsBURH, March 27.-Bnllard,
member of the House, who embexzled
Building Association funds and es-
capped from custody, was expelled To-
day. js,.5, ,5ss',Se
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-03
GAME AND FISH.

Under the new game law it 10 un-
lawful for any person to kill, pima.
ted grouse, or prairie chicken, between
the first day of December and Sept.
lst following; any ruffied grouse, or
pheasants, wild turkey or quail, be-
tween Jan. lst and Oct. 1st, wild
duck, snipe goose or brant, between
May lst and Aug 18th, wild deer, elk,
or fawn, between Jan 1st and Sept.
lst. No person is allowed to shoot
or kill for traffic, more than twenty
five of any one kind of the birds spec
ified, nor is any firm or corporation
allowed to have more than that num-
Der of birds on hand, except lawful
ly received for transportation. No
trapping, snaring, cr attempting to
catch in any manner is allowed. 1t is
also unlawful to kill, trap, or ensnsre
beaver, mink, otter or muskrat be-
tween the first day of April and the
first day of November, except for the
protection of private property.
No person can buy or sell any
game during the closed season, ex-
during the frst five days thereof. No
game can be shipped out of the state
at any time; but, during the unclos.
ed season, game may be shipped
within the state, not to exceed one
dozen in one day, provided they are
not shipped for sale or profit J.; and
before shipping the sender must give
the common carrier an affidavit tha,
they are not for sale or profit. which
affidavit shall be q release of the car.
rier from liability for carrying in vi.
olation of the law. The penalty fol
violation of any provision of the law
is not less than $40 for each bird ol
animal; and possession Of any bird
or animal is to be prima facie evidence
of violation Of the law. Common
carriers will he fined not less thar
500 for each bird or animal trans
ported.
A Des Moines correspondent of tn,
Chicago Tribune says that an entir,
new law has been enacted for tn,
protectio'a of fish. The law prohib
its catching or killing any fish, o
Whatever kind in the waters of thi
State, except private waters, betwee,
March lst and June 18th, brook -trou
excepted. The closed season TO
brook-trout and salmon is Nov. LIST I,
Feb. lst. The penalty is $40 for eacl
fish found in possession. No person
can use any seine, net, trot-line, out
line, or spear or fish-dam to catch fish
The penalty is $25 for violation o
the law. The law also provides tina
all mill-dams in the waters of tn
State shall be provided with fish-wsy
to be constructed under the super
vision ofthe Fish Commissioner Th
penalty is good deal more than
fsh-way will cost. The plan of fist
ways adopted, believe, ia that adop
cd in Michigan, which is not exper
sive, is easily applied. and gives fr.
passage to fish by . series Of stel
pools in the centre of the dam.
i We have not seen the law, but Or
sumo the above IL substantially Co
rect. These laws 60 into effect imm,
diately.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-03
TIE r M g.:
Sl.6n Per YEAR IN ADVANCE.
a. 90 at tho end Of SIX Months.
address all Business Letters to Ottumwa Courier

TIE Nationals have started new
daily in Chicago, called the I'cle-
graph-its price is one cent per copy.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-03

The press of the nationals" every
where throughout the State is fight
ing anything that looks like fusion.
All right, gentlemen, you are sowing
the wind.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-03

The government "Blue Book" IS
out. It is supposed to contain the
name of every person in the service
of the United States, civil, military
and naval.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-03

THE New York Tribune. says that
rents are more than third lower
than five years ago and the decline in
residence property is full 40 per cent.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-03

Henry Clay Dean has been making
temperance speeches lately,-State
Leader.
Yes he made temperance speech
on our streets few days ago.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-03
A cEm1LE WORD Is NEVER LOST.

A gentle word Is never lost,
Oh, never then refuse one;
It cheers the heart when tempsst.tos
And lulls the cares that brliDe one;,
1t scatters sunshine o'er our way,
And turns our thorns to roses; r4
1t changes weary night to day,
And Hope and love discloses.
A gentle word is never lost
Thy fallen brothers need it;
How easy and how small of cost
With peace and comfort speed it;
Then drive the shadow from thy cheek,
A smile can well replace it;
Our voice 10 music when We speak
With gentle words TO grace1t.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-03
sure Enough,

Why don't our police don decent
uniform. Adopt the same style as
the Ottumwa police If you want some
thing nice.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-03

It Is the Cincinnati Commercial
which suggests that the man who is
"too dainty to take silver dollars
should not be to romantic on the SUBJ
|ject Of hard times.v
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-03

The Insane Commissioner of Mon
roe county have decided that Rev.
John Darrah 10 insane, and he has
been sent to the Insane Asylum at
Mt. Pleasant.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-03
TAX ON roBAcc,o.

WAsH1NGToN, March 28,-The CON-
mittee on Ways and Means had under
consideration to-day the Internal
Revenue tax bill, and agreed to d
clause fixing the tax on tobacco at 16
cents per pound. This actionis liable
to be changed. .s.7s.. F....5s,,sb & 4,
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-03
Eastern honesty at 20 per Cont.
Discount.

New YORK, Marcs 2S.-Early as
seven o'clock this morning, a crowd
began assembling in front Of the Six
penny Savings Bank, and by noon ii
had swelled to about 1000. Every
approach was strongly guarded and
only stockholders and officers were
admitted. 1t was learned that quite
q number Of persons keeping stores
on Third aud Fourth avenues and
Broadway, in its immediate neigh
bOrhood, had discount and deposit
business with the bank and drew out
their money when needed on checks
and without presenting their books
The Secretary of a neighboring Saw
ings bank said it was known for
some time past that the Sixpenny
bank did that sort Of business. know
ing 1t was contrary to the spirit Of
the law regarding savings institu-
tiOns.
His impression was they would pay
about so cents on the dollar.
Much indignation was expressed by
the crowd at . rumor that the bank
continued payment yesterday 10 ia
vored depoistors for nearly three
hours after the injunction to close had
been served. The officers will be
held responsible by depositors if the
facts as reported are true.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-03
SPECIE REsUMpTIoN.

y
WASHINGTON, March ga report
has been submitted to the House Com
mittee on Banking and Currency by
. subcommittee, consisting Of Chit
tum and Ewing, which recently vis-
tied New York City for the purpose
of ascertaining the present condition
of the sub-treasury In that city with
regard to the amount of gold held
there belonging to the U. 8. govern
ment and to others and with . view
of conferring with certain financial
gentlemen regarding the practicable
ity of the proposed resumption of
specie payments on January 1st next.
The following are the substantial
points Of the report: saai y Z aFe''t4
The bankers were OF the opinion
that resumption 1t the earliest practi-
cable moment was not only consis.
tent with public welfare but WAS of
the greatest importance to the best
prosperity of the country, also that
resumption ON the 1st Of January,
1879, might be made practicable and
safe if adequste measures should be
adopted; but all who expressed
themselves on the uhject we're agreed
that the plans Of the Secretary of the
Treasury were inadequate and that
If he should make an attempt to re-
sumo on the first of Jannary under
such circumstances as were likely to-
exist at that time the attempt would
most wofully fail. They were of the
opinion also that the reconciliation
Of silver had seriously interfered
with the probabilities Of resumption
at the time fixed. ro4y.,tt.. :
The House committee on Judiciary
held q meeting to-day, ON the subject
Of the distribution OF the remaining
part of the Geneva award. y -
A vote taken show that the in
surance companies would not be in
cluded in the distribution. An ad-
journed meeting will be held on Mon
day when it is expected that definite
action will be taken. a 90 aas.
The House Pacific raj)rQed sss5niMft-
tee have practically Agreed upon q
bill with reference to the pro-rata
question. They determined there
should be three commissioners to fix
rates. The first set TO be named IN
the bill. The details of the bill are to
be perfected by the sub committee,
consisting of Rice, Chalmers and
Hewitt, Of N. Y. The bill will be q
combination Of those Of Chalmers
and Rice. The part giving power to
commissioners to takeepossesion Of the
roads, in case of failure to comply
with conditions imposed, is stricken
out. "
UNCLE SANS CASH. 8
Although nothing official can
be obtained upon the subject, the
indications are that the currency bal
ance, 40 it will be shown IN the public
debt statement, to be issued Monday
next will be less than 100000.
Coin balance including coin certifi-
Gates, will probably appear some-
where between one hundred and
thirty-five and one hundred and forty
millions. The amount of additional
circulation issued to national banks
for March is $95l, $40; legal tender
notes destroyed, 80 per cent of same,
$769,2l2. A
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-03

LONDON, March 2S.-There are four
inches of snow in the midland coun-
ties and snow is still falling. The
weather throughout the kingdom is
unseasonably cold and farming oper-
ations are impeded. Considerable
damage is likely to result in conse-
quence of the forward state of veget-
alton, after two months very mild
weather. sY.4gg ID ,,s7E1
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-03
Cuban Peace Proclamation.

HAVANA, March, 29.-A proclama-
ton dated Santiago DE Cuba, March
oath, and signed by Gen. Marines
Campos, has been made public here.
The proclamation declares that peace
has been substantially re-established
in the greater part Of the district late
ly in rebellion and that it is now
necessary to heal the wounds occa-
stoned by ten years of strife. There
fore in accordance with article two of
the peace conditions, and by authority
of the home Government the General
DEGREES:
1st. That the authorities of tho
pacified territory are to observe most
complete the oblivion of past events
and strife, to prevent the resuscitation
of by-gone passions.
End. All persons now imprisoned
for treason, rebellion and sidition, or
for being accessory thereto are to be
liberated and returned to their homes,
if desired, and those who have escaped
punishment are not to be proceeded
against.
Sd. All cases now pending before
tribunals of the Island for such crimes
are to be abandoned Immediately.
4th. All persons banished or de-
ported for such causes are to be per-
mitted to return home and are to be
exempt from molestation or persecu-
tion for their previous conduct.
4th. All persons included in the
foregoing articles and those residing
in foreign countries are to regain
their rights of citizenship.
9th. All deserters from the Span
ish forces who are still in armies are
to be pardoned, if they surrender by
the 18th of April.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-03

ROME, March 29.-In consequence
of the re-establishmant. of the Catho-
lie hierarchy Of Scotland the. Pope, il
is now stated, desires TO enter upon
diplomatic relations with the British
government and has instructed Car
dinal Franchi, Pontifical Secretary Of
State TO take steps with that, object.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-03

LONDON, March 27.--A Times cor
respondent at Vienna says: General
Ignatieff's parposeS are unknown,
but probably as the person most IA
miliar with the tresty of San Stefano,
he comes to explain It's scope and
show how itcan be modified in the
interest OF Austria, but the Austrian
government is perfectly capable of
judging these matters for itself. Gen.
Ignatief is not more likely to sue
ceed on thissthan on the two former
missions. Russia's answer to. Eng
lands late question merely says that
government adheres to its former
views This does sound very, prom
Using, but it is still thought hero
that the reply will not close all inter-
change of opinion" t-r ~ ~.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-03

FOREIGN. 1al

-
LONDON, March 2S.-A Times. Ber-
lin dispatch says the Pope's concilia-
tory letter to the German Emperor
has been answered in the same spirit.
There is prospect Of the ultfamon-
tame difficulties being overcome. t.ss
The Berlin Post, which prints moth
ing political without a purpose, and
which is one Of Prince Bismarck's or
gans, says: "The failure of the con-
gress would probably result in Rus
sia and England remaining at peace
but arming for war" These pro-
longed ornaments England can inf
nitely better afford than Russia, who
would be reduced 10 exhaustion were
she obliged to maintain her armies on
q war footing for some, years, as Rus
sia cannot attack England, while Eng
land is perfectly in position to bide
her. time., The Gar will probably
be driven to extend his .conquests in
the interval the better to be prepared
for, the collision, when, it does occur,
but in such case Austria and Greece
would join England to protect their
own interests- As to Germany she
will never fight for Russian or any
other foreign interest. Russis there
fore had better restrain her ambition.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-03
WHY DERBY RESIGNED.
STOCK MARKET FLAT.

LONDON, l:45, p. m.-The stock
market is fiat. Consols are now quot
ed at IS and Russian securities near
ly per cent. lower than at close last
evening" retE.a E "
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1878-01-25

INFORMATION received by telegraph.
published in our issue of the 22d inst,
would seem to indicate that Delegate
Jacobs and McGilvra were Offering OPP
position to the extension of the time
for building the Puget Sound branch
of the Northern Pacific Railroad, and
thereby seconding the Oregon Senators
in their efforts to compel the Company
to ignore Washington Territory or
abandon the enterprise. No doubt
those gentlemen have in view - their
object the transfer of the land grant to
the Seattle and Walla Wallis Railroad
Company, and expect that in return for
their efforts the Oregon delegates will
help them to obtain their said object.
But we have yet to hear of any such
agreement orSpledge on the part of the
Oregon delegation, and we very much
fear that all expectations of Oregon
influence in aid of any railroad to Pu-
get Sound will prove to be the vainest
OF delusions. 1t is too much to expect
Oregon's representatives to voluntarily
give substantial support to rival of
any Oregon enterprise.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1878-01-25

WE are in receipt of a communica-
ton touching the question Of there be-
ing no he'll, &C. Ii We were to publish
it, as q matter of course we should have
to give place to some one else who
thinks if there isn't there ought to be
such place, aud the result with us
would be similar to that with the Ore
gonian and some other papers, much of
whose space has been idly wasted upon
this topic since Henry Ward Beecher
and Canon Farrar's new departure.
We are not publishing . sheet in be-
half of either religion or infdelity,
but newspaper, and the question of
whether there is hell or not is one a
journal of this character has no business
to obtruds upon its readers. A news
paper has q wider field of usefulness
than that; besides. we haven't anything
to do with such q matter, and the better
way is to leave it alone. No one has
been hurt yet by SO doing, that we
are aware Of; but if any of our readers
Are exercised concerning the subject
pro or con. let them be treasured by the
clergy. or 90 to DR.. York or some of
his kind, il it suit them better.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1878-01-25
THE question of representing King


THE question Of representing King
Coanty and the Third Judicial District
in the coming constitutional convention,
is ono that Is agitating the popular
mind go,d deal. though it is below
the surface ~ yet For our own part
ws have few preferences aud no preiu-
dioss. and shall cordially support any
man, regardless Of party. who is openly
and svowsdiy in favor of taxing all
kinds of property, except cemeteries for
the intoEment of the dead A strong
effort will be made. as all are aware to
exempt csrsiap property from taxation.
bot no constitution so woried or i'm.
piled. will be acceptable to the people.
We want no privileged classes in this
new country, and have already seen the
evil effects Of such work in the older
Ststes II any such constitution is
put forth by the Convention. we will
labor for its defeat at the polls in No
MEMBER - strenuously as We will work
IN its favor ii taxation be made equal
aid uniform. The delegates to the
WallA WallA convention must keep one
o1ing in view--lf they present esnsti-
tuition which the people refuse to ratify
ct the ballot.box. it lays every one Of
them on the shelf fcr life