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Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-11-06
JoTTIlI0a.

The oatmeal mill 10 now running
regularly, their water wheel furnish-
ing al the power they want and more
too.
Rev. j. Sunderland, of this city, has
been re-appointed Secretary by the
State Baptist Association. And he
Is mighty good one.
The losses.s.by fire in the United
States, il IL estimated, foot mp $780,
600, 600 annually, or . tax Of from IL
to 30 per cent on the entire increase
Of wealth in the country.
Council Bluff has voted sos, 900 to
grade boulevard from the town to
the new Union Depot; and the Non.
parca now announces that that place
Is no longer Village with an uncer.
tain destiny
The Register says Judge Love has
decided . knotty law question viz
That . man may sleep in court with
perfect propriety, but It lie contempt
Of court to snore 60 as to disturb the
proceedings.
The C. r. I. Il P. railroad superin.
tendent has ordered all employees on
the main line to uniform the same ai
ON the X. h d. NJ. and now the laugh
10 on the other side and the labels are
to be good on either end Of the line.
One Tom Larimer, we'll known in
this city, stopped at the Ballingall
House, Ottumwa, one night las,
week, and the next morning claimed
to have been robbed Of $40. An ex,
animation Of the room showed tina,
all the work Of unlocking the doeI
had been done from the inside, and
Landlord Sanford declined to max,
Ilgood the alleged loss. Fairfield Led
gev. " $50 T. y
Batavia is rejoicing. There or,
about fifty men 1t work there now OF
the new c., B. & @. side track, and
the probabilities are that the fore,
| will be increased. There h also tall
of cutting down the heavy grad
near that place, and some pc opieseve,
60 90 far - to hope that they viii
soon have . new depot Fairfelt
Ledger.
i The robbery Of Manhattan Saving
Bank, N. Y. Of $1,000 900 in none,
!. and securities, vas the result Of Grim
inal carelessness on the part OF it's off
GERS, in allowing an old and decrepl
janitor to have the combiaaaion Q
, the locks to the vaults 90 that b
could get out the books Of morning
J and save them . little manual labor
An institution managed in such I va
deserves to be robbed. 15a n.
Dubuque Tunes: A lady Just n
: turned from . delightful visit to Chi
) cago was entertaining her friend
! with an account Of the many and il
teresting sights. One she dilated OF
the "Bullshesds." Not knowing whit
the term meant her listners presse
t her with inquiries When it was q
D certained that she meant the Boul,
!. wards there was no laughing, NO, n,
= any. E%f fEf -
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-11-06
HAIR DRESSING,

HAIR DRESSING,
morning else can be found 80 desir.
'blc. Containing neither oil mol
we, it does not soil white cambria
yet lasts long on the hair, giving
/ a rich, glossy lustre and grateful
perfume. &
Prepared by Or. J. c. Aver 4 Co.,
Practical and Analytical Chemists
LOWELL. MASS.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-11-06

HARNESS SToLEN.-Last night VIM
Kramer had set OF dou BILE harnesi
stolen from his barn, worth about
thirty five dollars. w. B. Bonuifield
and d. T. Miller each record the losa
Of set of single harness, and Miller
loses in addition an excellent laY
robe. No clew to the thieves.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-11-06

From Wednesday, Daily.

From Wednesdays Daily.
Frank Mckee, brakeman on the
c., B. & g., had three fingers smashed
between the bumpers at Avery yes
terday evening.
Hugh McGahan, freight CONDUCTORS
on the C., B. & Q. railroad, yesterday
evening, brought in train Of forty.
eight cars from the west. Nc. would
have brought few more but had or.
ders to leave them. That would BIZ
. good days business for all the
roads running into Keokuk.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-11-06
WHO Is SHERIFF.
what Ms Honor. Judge Sloan
Thinks About ot.


REPORTED BY W. Q. BRIGGS, ESQ.
The question came up for final dis.
position on Monday morning, Oct,
2Sth, in the Circuit Court of thii
county. Judge Sloan stated that
"The question 10, first, re McCue d.
fdcto sheriff Of this county, and II he
10 not, then the question will come ur
who is Sheriff of the county, II there
10 any oneT for If there 10 no sheriff
then the Court will have to appoint
one for this term of court"
The matter was then argued a
length and very ably by Judge Hen.
dershott and Hon. j. W. Dixon in ia.
vor Of the claims of w. d. McCue
who has been acting as sheriff since
his appointment by Judge Knapp
The noon adjournment cut Mr.. Dix
on's argument in two, and he closed
in the afternoon, and then Judge
Sloan expressed the conclusion hi
had arrived at in quite . lengthy and
exhaustive review Of the whole case
of which We give condensed state
ment. #
THE OPINION. g
have listened carefully to the ar.
guments Of Judge Hendershott and
Mr.. Dixon with reference to thil
question, and must say that Iregret
that nnvn a Hr thn ~ n ~ ., os<n 4 - IA
cause 30 far - the question Of sym
patty IL concerned it is all upon Mr.
McCue's side of the question. But
do not understand that this matter Il
addressed to my sympathy but to my
understanding (; Il 10 my duty to lay
ABIDE al questions Of that kind and
lstate what believe to be my duty
so far 40 my action 10 concerned and
governed In the matter. +,
do not undertake 10 determine
who shall take procession of the oNc,
Of the sheriff. but simply to deter
mine s0ho Z shall reco1Mize as sheriff
Of this county-scAo tie Circuit Cowr
sciu recognize - sheriff Of this coun
lty? That 10 oil that the court can do
l do not propose TO enter any judg
ment In this court with reference {,
the question ct all, no order of cour
will be made or entered, but I sim
ply determine which of these gentle
men, Mr.. Bedwell or Mr.. McCue
the court will recognize % sheriff o
1.-THE county. EkRk E&5KS
IN Determining the question Imus
find who 10 de fdcto sheriff. make
clear distinction between the incum
bent Of An Office and his deputy. tn
deputy 10 not the incumbent but he
simply clothed with power to dil
charge the duties Of the Office for hi
! principal; that is all. Mr.. McCu
was appointed deputy sheriff unde
Mr.. Stewart, and he held that offic
until Mr.. Stewards suspension. A
that time he was appointed for th
term by Judge Knapp, and the ne1
day after his appointment the coul
adjourned. It Is logical inferenc
-ifrom Judge Knapp's action In maxim
1.-THE appointment or shsriff, that b
held that there was NO sheriff Of th
county, otherwise he would not hav
made the appointment. He mu'
have regarded the fact that M
Stewart was deprived of all author
|, ty and power to exercise and ti
! charge the duties Of that Office; thi
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-11-06

LOWELL, MASS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-15
POLITICAL NOTES.

The Democratic party should pray for deverance
from Fernando Wood.
WHY should this country pay $4,000 for Jones's
advertisement of his silver mlncsf
Pinchbacks room in the Senate was cheaper for
the country at $1,000 than his presence would
have been.
There il nothing left for Hastcad TO do but to
unite with Ewing in a grand non-partisan combina-
ton OF tho West against the East.
1t is pretty well understood now that n Demo
cratic Investigating crusade means simply an ap-
preparation Tor the benefit oil impcounlous re
form statesmen.
Stanley Matthews thinks he has done the Rcpub-
lcan party more good than it seems willing -
bear" Perhaps if the quality had been better il
coud have stood the burden more calmly
Tho Indiana Republicans are consolidating in
favor of honest finance, and if the present ind ca
tons are verified the next campaign in the State
will he fought on the right basis, that is of Re
publicanism and the public faith against Democracy
and reputation.
An enthusiastic Ohio editor throws to the Demo-
cratic breeze the name OF Allen G.. Thurman for
President, subject to the decision of the National
Convention in 1850. Mr.. Thurman could carry
New-lorb for the Republican ticket easier than
almost any body else.
Conovcr thinks he has hold upon the gratitude
of both parties in the Florida Legislature. and may
be reelected whether there is n Republican q
Democratic majority. His view is that he pleased
the Republicans by voting for Kelogg's admission.
, and The Democrats by voting for Buffers Tins
seems to be yaluing too highly the art of versatility
in politics.
Here and there in lie South an untamed editor il
accusing The TRBUNE of calling the South devil,
which is in danger of breaking loose. lie SAYS il
is gross Misrepresentation" Wen, go for Mr..
Watterson, then for no made the statement The
TRIBUNE only copied it rs a piece Of news Waiter
sou is on the ground. has had experience and if ho
doesn't know IA devil when he one, he ought TO
say
Mr. Manton Marbles effort to prove Tilden's
mortgage on tho party for denomination seems to
rritalc the brethren. They approach the subject
with not unnatural shyness. Some of tho party
editors turn it over, and pass in silence. Others
speak Of it cautiously as "prematureo and think
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-15
TPENTUN TODAY.

II was intended To have to-day in Trenton,
y. j.. the most exciting demonstration which
the banks of the Delaware have seen since
General Washington celebrated Christmas by
crossing that historic stream and whipping
Rhals grenadicrs ont of their jack-boots. The
attempt, however, to attach great pomp and
circumstance to the Inauguration of General
Mcclellan as Governor of New-Jcrscy does
not appear to have been wonderfully success
ful. If we may judge by the programme,
Philadelphia will have the honor of furnishing
most Of the procession She will send "the
Americas Club" which isn't name of ex-
quisitc fragrance, at least i'll New-lorl
also the "James Page Library Company"
which is literary, we suppose likewise
" the Mcclellan Legion" which would be
nicer If it did not sound Il little CIsariSh
with two "McClellan Clubs" aud some kind
of a society from Montgomery County. These,
particularly if each organization shall bring it,
own Grassland and banner with it, may tend
to distract the Trentonim mind from the
melancholy catastrophe which has overtakcn
"Ffecscs Savings Bank" and assuagc the
pans for Il time, of the servant girls and
thrifty laborcrs who have conlidcd their earn
ingS TO that financial sanctuary.
When the Democrats of NcwJcrscy nominated
General Mcclellan for Governor, grave doubts
were expressed whether that distinguished
person was 50 fortunate as to be Il citizen of
the State. 1t is only fair to say that he proved
to he sufficiently such to he cOnsttutonaly
clisiblc TO The Oice-whethcr sufficiently such
to satisfy those tough Jerscymcn of the
old school wno had mOdcum of State pride,
or even of local prejudice, is not by any means
certain. Governor Bcdlc, after this morning
Ex-Governor and without any particularly bril-
liant political prospects, may have had per-
sGnal pangs, and even patriotic ones, into
which, however, it might not promote an era
Of good feeling in Trenton to-day to inquire
too closely. Ex-senator Stockton also had his
feelings, and it must be allowed that they were
perfectly natural. Under these circumstances,
with so many Jerseymen by no means sure
that they were satisfied the attempt to make
the Generals Inauguration kind of national,
OF, at least, q kind of Philadelphia piece of mag
niccncc, if not absolutely foolish, was, at
least, far from being wise. IL appeared too
much like al imputation not only upon New
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-15
NEwyoRK DAILY TRIBUNE TUESDAY, JANUARY 49, 1873

Jerseys ability to breed Governors, but upon
the CAPITALS ability to project and form pro-
cession. Considering the magnificent sham
fights with which the people there have COM
memorated so often the battle of Trenton,
this doubt of their demOnstrative genius was
unfair and, il not foolish, far from being
WISE 1t looked good deal like tine wiz
"halloo and brutal noise" to which the new
Governor owed his nomination.
The General himself, who has commanded
great armies, besides being well up in the
"boollish theoric of campaigns, will hardly be
impressed by the pageant which has been
provided in his honor, to any Overpowerng ex-
tent. His chief wonder, doubtless, will be at
finding himself actually Governor of New-Jer-
sey. That anybody should have thought OF
him for the place, is mystery that being
thought of by anybody, he should be nomi-
mated that being nominated he should be
elected does not diminish the wonder; but
that he should have accepted the office, is the
greatest mystery Of all. The place is an hon
orabe one in Itself and made more so by the
able men who have filled it but then they
were of the old State stock, trained in the
State politics, and with fair chance OF some
thing higher to come. True, there are some
who imagine that General Mcclellan will rush
triumphantly into the next Presidency, merely
because he has been elected Governor OF New
Jersey; but those who live long enough will
see what they will see.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-15
GOVEPNOR MCCLELLAN.

To-day, at IL oclock, meridian General McClel-
Ian will mt last find himself intrenched in COM
handing position Of political power and response
bility. 1t is now almost sixteen years since the
General made his first formal entry into the field OF
potics Ii was few days after Malvern Hill, and the
famous change Of base, when he wrote from Harrl-
sons Landing that historic letter to President Lin
coin. The enemy in his front, he said, with the
evil purpose of overwhelming him and cutting OIL
his communications. He regarded the condi-
ton "criticalv and his language intensified as
he proceeded, until the situation was described
as terrible exigency." Under these crcum-
stances many general would have found enough
military duty lying around to engross his
entire attention. but General Mcclellan seized
the occasion to clay before his Excel
lency some general views concerning the
civil policy ~ of the Government, and the central
"view" Of the letter that declaration OF rad
ica views especially on the subject OF slavery, VIII
rapidly dslntegrate our present armies" upon tDe
whole. this first invasion OF the domain of pol
itcs was rather untimely, and early in
November. 1864, General Mcclellan encountered
some discouragements which seemed to justify him
in making q retreat in such order as he was able.
The exact date when he Withdrew from the frontier
of politics and once more established himself in the
secure regions of private life, is unknown. But
about the first OF October, le6S, when lammany
militant happened to be organizing one of her grand
displays of elOquence and Roman candles the Cen
eral replied to an invitation to preside over " the
rally" in letter which contained, along with much
judicious counsel to the Democracy, this very
definite announcement: 81 have long since deter
mined to abstain from further participation in poit-
ical life"
Fortunately, General Mcclellan has followed the
example of many other wise men, and changed his
mind once more. This time his advance has been
made under more propitious omens, and he Is
evidently on q fair fighting line If he
will now devote himself assiduousy to proving that
he can make as good a Governor as some genuine
Jerseyman would have made, he may yet achieve
the distinction of leading the Democracy to another
defeat in $50.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-15

of the ten commandments continue, we must
remember that the Mexican authorities, rs well
AS ouis, have to deal with lawless and brutal
population in q difficult country. Is it certain
that the state of society would be materially
improved there by admitting these adventur-
Gus people to the blessings of the United States
system of sclf-government, and allowing them
to elect constables, hold primary meetings, ana
send Representatives. to Congress Inc de-
spoiled cattle-raiscrs of the frontier would
hardly be recOnced to their losses by the
mere expcdient of converting the thieves into
American citizens; and the thieves, we lear,
would not mend their courses under sense Oh
then new responsibilities.
The American people must not be deceived.
We warned them some time ago, we repeat
the warning now, that an active war-and-ah-
nexati0n ring has been specializing on orr dii-
fercnces with Mexico, exaggcratlng every HI
tie disorder, manufacturing tales OF outrage,
striving to inGame passions, to stimulate am
bition. 20 arouse cupdity. 1t has been telling
lis in one breath of the insulting behavior OF
the Moxicans, and the unparalleled richness OF
their neglected country dilating at the same
time upon the wrongs of the Free Zone, and
The fairness of the land that lies over beyond
if. Politicians are involved in it, journalists
are involved in it, railroad operators and
Immigrant schcmcrs are deep in it, Their
plots mean war Some of them will
doubtless say, with Governor Hubbard,
that they are far from desiring amy
such dread extreme, and will say so truly.
But war is the only possible end of the move
ment. and the leaders know it, and arc work
ing for it. Put together all our qmTeiS and
complaints against Mexico, calculate all the
atironts and losses to which we have been
subjected by the disorders on the border, and
how petty, after ALL appears the sum OF orr
wrongs compared with the awful price we are
now asked to pay for the privilege OF redress
ing them. TO declare war upon Mexico III the
present condition of our international rcla-
tons would he a crime against humanity at
which the whole world must stand aGhast,
and we believe that swift condemnation
awaits any politician who promotes 1t.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-15
THE TEXTS MESSAGE.

The Governor of Texas has addressed a
message to the people Of the United States
under the disguise Of letter to the Prcsi-
dent. 1t sets forth with feeling and fitness
the story of what the State has suffered from
an unsympathetic and dsorderly ncielbor ever
since Texas became an independent political
organizatiOn-nay, the narrative goes back
to the period OF its settlement; it re-
hcarses the duties of the General Govern
ment in relation to the redress OF these
wrongs; and it fortiGcs the cxhoriatOn
with abundant quotations from authorizes
on law. Governor Hubbard apparently traces
the Rio Granlc cattle thcfts and the quarrel
over the sat-pools to the irIcpressiblc con
ilict between AnglO-American freedom and
Spanish American tyranny he attributes the
Free Zone in part TO prirStly hatred, and
smuggling to the union Of Church and State.
If it was not his intention to arOuse in the
rest Of the Union the same feeling of cxas-
peratiOn which prevails in Texas, we do not
understand the purpose Of his preliminary
defamation on the antagonistic political ideas
found on the two banks of the river. And if
he is not thinking of war; we do not see the
object of his letter.
aid of the Federal Government. lie did that
some time ago, and he begins This commune
cation by thanking the President for " the
"promptness and spirit of justice which have
=" characterized his official action " in response
TO that appeal. 1t is very well known that all
our available military force has been sent to
the Mexican frontier as guard of precaution
and that troops sorely wanted in the Indian
country are now detailed to protect the Texas
drOvers, or to follow the trail of Indian thieves
across the border. The testimony of the mill
tary officers shows that the duty Of pursuing
marauders is shared i'll very amicable wav
by the soldiers on both sides of the line.
and that the Mexican Government is at
least making fair show of an attempt
to do its duty. If, nevertheless, raids
and riots, and petty larceny, and assault and
battery, and other violations of good order and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-15
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its discussion at present not calculated 10 advance
the interests OF true Democracy The experience al
tho last campaign seems to have created an aversion
to the gratut0us preparation OF unnecessary disos
OF crow"
One of the most striking demonstrations Of tia
ofyear is the display of vanity and ambition on tho
part Of new Governors with Presidential aspirations
The chief rivalry seems to be between Uncle Dick
Bishop and General Mcclellan to see which shall
have the most imposing Inauguration ceremonies.
Owing to the close proximity OF Philadelphia TO
Trenton, the New-Jersey asprant Is likely 70 como
out little ahead. But your Uncle Dick viii catch
up by and by, for Ohio is a mother Of Presidents,
and Jersey isn't.
General Harrison, the most prominent candidate
for Senator Mortons seat, and one of the men best
fitted to fill it acceptabiy, proposes to take the
stump shortly and to speak ont squarey against
unlimited silver and in favor of resumption. The
party press is uniting on the same ground. Tho
Democrats, on the other hand, are going from bad
to worse. They will make their campaign for tho
reelection of Voorhees, to the Senate, and that will
make NOOrncess principles the basis Of the canvass.
1t viii be most interesting fight 10 witness and II
the Republicans do not win they will deserve to-
and that is a good deal more desirable.
Mr.. Horace White steps into the silver discussion
with this not at all unlikely prediction of its future
" In conclusion, do not believe that the Bland bill
will ever be law of the United States. do not
believe that the President will ever sign it, and
expect that when the final tug comes the whole
silver movement will fat ont being b0ttomed
upon nothing in the wide world but dispute as to
which metal duties on imports shall be paid i'm
The ilatting out" has already begun. The main
thing to be wished for now is that some Of the
dcna2ogues will be crushed III the fall
General Garfield has reason to be both pleased
and cheered by the vote in the Republican caucus
Of the Ohio Legislature. He received twenty
ont Of the thirty-seven votes, but this was not
enough to nomlpate, as there were ten members alb
sent, and it was decided that majority OF all the
members was necessary for a choice. His friends
stood by him till his name was withdrawn, and
then they refused TO vote for anybody else. This
fact coupled with the one that Stanley Mat
thews at no time received more than two votes, Is
significant indication that Ohio Republicans ara
not nearly go wild on the money question as they
have been represented.