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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-09-10

ANOTHER BANKING HoUsE.---It ~iu be
seen by reference to the new advertise Rients
that Mr.. b. +. Copeland is about to open a
banking house, ia the second door of Pomsroy S
new brick building, and will be prepared to
and also in the land agency business. Mr..
Copeland has extensive connectiens with
Eastern capitalists and we PredictrhAt his sue
cess will be great, which he well deserves for
his energy and enterprise in furnishing addi-
sienal business facilities to our city and SAP
IoH,iIlng country
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-09-10

spertal Sot,rrs.


~ TO MY PATRoNs.-I would return my sincere
thanks for the good share opublc patronage bestowed
upon my establishment and would now say that, not
outstanding the ateness of the in which my
store was opened, have added largely to my stock,
and have larger stock of articles in my line than
be found in store west Of the Mississippi llav-
ing had fourteen years experience in the drug business
and having competent assistant physicians and 9TH
ers requiring medicines be confident OF being
suited in every respect. VIM y. ELMENDoRP,
Apothecaries' Han, Richards Buildings,
nol5 Ottumwa Iowa.,
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-09-10

~ LANCE AMOUNT OF LAND FOR SALE
The Benoine N. Il X. X. Co., as will be seen
by their advertisement in another column, are
now Offering Tor sale. large amount of land,
lying within their grant above pemoiae. From
all accounts this is a rich tact Of country not
surpassed by any in the State or even in the
United States, and as The land will be old
at cheap rates, it offers a,sle chance to farm
ers and those desiring good homes ia the
West.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-09-10

MUsIc.-We take great pleasure in calling
the attention of our citizens to the card of
Miss A. NJ, Blanchard, who has taken rooms
for the purpose of teaching Music. Miss
Blanchard comes to us highly recommended
Tor he, rare attainments in this department of
distraction. and we sincerely hope that she may
get a sufficient amount of patronage to indu ce
her to become permanent resident of our
CITY.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-09-10

1. N. ROGERS s Cove take pleasure in
directing the sttereion-of all our readers to the
advertisement of |. ~ Rogers Il Co., Whole-
sAe Groc.rs, Burlington, Iowa. This is one
of the best houses in the west; the proprietors
are gcnsleinen and liberal dealers, and. we be-
speak for them an extensive patronage in this
section of the Des MONIES Valley.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-09-10

CO DR.. +. L. Mortndaie, late deputy
health officer of the port of New York, whose
card will be TO ini in another column, has
proved himself to be man of judgement and
discrimination by selecting Ottumwa as To-
cation, md we doubt not the result will be
profitable to himself and beneficial 10 the pub
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-09-10
A Fight.

notwithstanding the general reacable char
1Ncter of our City we witnessed on main street
!, on Mondiy last, one of the most hotly-cop-
tsted and desperate fights which we have ever
seel. In regard to size and strength the CON-
batsnts were well matched, both of vigorous
make, and from the skillfulness they exhibited
(. in heir attitudes and posturins, in the maneu
yers by which they sought to catch one an
other soft the guard" anG the dexterity with
which they defended themselves we shoulil
Judge they were "to the manne, born.o lii
addiaen to all this the parties were enraged to
=. desperate pitch, and it seemed that nothing
less than theiife Of his antagonist would salts
fy either Of them. We did not see the origin
of the6ght, and when we first saw it, the COM
batanss were "well set to-" They fought long
and iiercely and the issue was for long time
in doubt. Now victory would seem to incline
to one side, now TO the other. At times by
mutual consent they would rest for moment
to recover their spent breath, and then with
renewed desperation "fall to' again. Neither
seemed to gain any advantage over the other,
uutil after the combat had lasted many minutes
!. when one of the pigs the largest of the two
! hill Ire other with his suont and fore feet and
!, sunk his fang deep into the flesh. The latter
VIVA 1 prolonged squeal left the ground and the
day wAs won.
- hwas brutal affair
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-09-10

CO Prof. Woods Hair Restorative hasrow
become the STANDARD remedy for loss of TIE
hair, AID for causing il to grow on bald heads;
also. for changing gray hair to its original
color, not as dye, butby process peculiarly
its own--through the scalp, and By the roots
of the hair.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-09-10

ARREsrEp.-A boy whose aam We did not
learn. about II or II years OF age. was arrest
Ell here on Monday, for stealing watches. He
@es recently fron, Ohio, but for fes weeks
FAY has been living with his uncle in Mahas-
ka County. One of The watches stolen be-
longed to his uncle, who followed him and
caught him as he was trying to sell them o
Mr.. C.. a. Bradshaw. His uncle took him
back with him, as we learn, 10 administer
some other corrective than that of the law.
1t is melancholy exhibition in one SO young.
and it is to be hoped that what ever corrective
may be administered, will be successful.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-09-10

TEXAS SrocK IN Iowa. ID ring the last
week there has been offered for sale in our
city, about 100 Texan horses and mules. Along
with the drove were two Mexcans, of whose
dexterity in throwing the .lasso we had many
exhibitions. A number of the horses and
mules were sold at Auction on Monday and
Saturday, of last week. Our reporter was on
the ground and CLEANED the following items of
sales, although many other sales were made:
One nus.ang-buyes. unknown-at Sc so.
do do d. do
One mule-age unkaowE-to Mr.. Williams
at $50.
A mule colt buyer unknown--1t 25 cts.
One mustang-to Mr. Browi.--since traded
q pair of oxen, at $40.
A pair of bays-to MIR. Peek--at $40.
Also drove OF about 400 cattle, from Tex
as, were driven through town on Wednesday
last. They were destined for Northern mar
kek 1855
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-09-10
THE ASPINW ALL. FAMILY.

We are requested to state in behalf Of this
talented company, that their failure to be here
and give their Concert on Monday night was
oSsaccount OF their not receiving notice Of the
arrangement in time to fulfill it.
Our citizens were much disappointed, but
we are happy to inf orm them that thu Family
will be here on Nert Monday Eveainy, when
tiny will give the expected Concert. 1t is
unnecessary for us to recommend this Troupe,
oar citizens are acquainted with them, aud
will give them house full to overhowing.
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Pay up! Pay up!!
RIACKsMITIIING.

yDyHE subscriber, having succeeded J. H. Griffith
u in the Blacksmithing business and removed TO
the Lower MILL where he has erected shop, begs
leave to his friends and that he
is prepared to do all kinds Of work. in his line
short notice and reasonable terms.
no2fy AARON MYERS.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-09-10

REwARp.-Our Satan offers twenty-five
0coppers," for the man who sold him a green
pumpkin for ripe melon
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RELIGTOUs NOTICE.
A WORD no PARENTS.

AS Librarian of the Ottumwa Congregational Sab
bath school, find that great number Of Volumes
withheld by children attending regularly The
parents win please make general search home for
all books belonging to said School, aud send them In
next Sunday.
The School Is largely attendedby children hut there
Is want Of Teachers Who Is there that would not
engage in this causei There Is great end 10 be
achieved in the Sunday School Who win comeg Let
next Sunday J. w. NEIGiiB0R.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-09-10

EISINE WRITING PAPER, BLANK BOOKS, & GOLD
n PENs.--For sale by [nc11l J. L. TAYLOR.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-09-10
irect your letters olinquiry to
DR.. /. v. HARDY.
Htafsriilc PonIOJpb ro,i,,.,, Ma

Who Is the discoyerer of this BALM.
~ For sale by II. Blakesly, Barnard, Anderson &
Co., Bacon, Hyde Co., and all the principal Drug
gists OF ST. Louis, Mo., and by DIR. J. l.. Taylor, In
ottumwa, Iowa. n23-6m
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-09-10
WILLOW AND WOODEN WARE!

shall keep constantly on hand full assortment
Willow Wagons, Cradles, Clothes Baskets, Bushel al
Half Bashel Buckets, Market and Work Baskets, &c.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-09-10
WOODEN WARE

Such Ak Handles, Pick, Adze, Hoe, Broad Ak Han
dies Mops, Knife Trays, Faucets, Batter Ladies' and
Stamps Rolling Pins Cocoa Dippers Potatoe Mashers
Wooden Bowls of all sizes, Churns, Half Bushels Tubs
Pals, Well aud Tar Buckets, Folding Ladders, Whip
Stocks, Wash Boards, Nest Measures with without
handles. Brooms, Clothes Pins, &C., SC.
FARMERS! I MECHANICS!
And people generally, viii do well to call and examine
my stock before purchasing elsewhere 1t has been
recently purchased expressly for this Market and will
be sold low be bought in any of the Eastern
States with the transportation added
eI Remember the place, Richards Old Stand, near
the post office. aeess +rst
WILLIAM DAGGETT.
ottuuwa. Iowa, July l6 1S5s,--n2o.
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In their season. all OF which may be relied upon
ing the best quality fresh grown and true to their
names. A large quantity OF Late Turnp Seed win be
ON hand in q few days. -
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1857-06-10
Virginia Election.

The Democrats have succeeded in elect.
ing oil their Congressman. One, however
is a land distribution Democrat, and de-
fsated the regular nominee; owing chiefly,
it is said, to personal prejudice against
the latter. Carlisle, the only opposition
member from that State in the last Con.
gross is defeated by 1900.
The members elect are Caskie, Smith,
Falkner, Clemens, Powell, Bocock, Mill
son, Edmundson, Letcher, Goode, Martin,
Garnett, and jenkins.
The only important issue in the elec.
ton was the question of land distribution;
the democrats, true to the faith of the
fathers, opposing it. Although q large
share Of the public lands was held out as
bait, thei + fidelity remained mistaken.
The Know Nothing question was carce
ly mentioned during the campaign. Its
career was brief as it was unwise:
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1857-06-10

VIII Kansas be Free?

McBratney, formerly the editor Of that
staunch Republican paper the Xenia
Torch-Light, is now a resident of Kansas.
In a recent letter published in the Torch
Light he thus confidently speaks of the
prospects of Kansas being a Free State:
"Kansas is to be a Free State. I make
the assertion with perfect confidence, and
no man in the territory knows better of
what he afirms than your correspondent.
/ know that the contest to fasten slavery
upon the soil is abandoned, by both the
leaders and the rank and file of the pro-
slavery party, and that all are de-
sirous to see free State men come in and
build up the new State, as only free State
men can do such work. There is compar-
atively but little emigration from the slave
States, and a decided majority of those
coming from that section come here to
vote 70: afrce State. Having been among
the FIRST to take the soundings of this ques-
ton and to ascertain the true state of the
case, l am anxious to communicate my
discoveries to my old friends in Green
county and to invite those of them desi-
ring to avail themselves of the advantage
of my inyestigation."- Whningtou Re
publican.
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The Trial of Ex-Governor VIM. Bebb


The Chicago Times of the 29th ult.
contains a sketch of the testimony taken
before the examining Justices, in the case
of Ex-Governor VIM. Bebb, late of Ohio,
for shooting a young man named Clemens,
one of a party who were engaged i'll char
tearing Michael Bebb, a son of the Gov.
ernor. This fatal affair occurred at Rock
ford, Ill. We have read the testimony,
and, Notwithstanding the disgraceful pro-
eeeding attending the chariuari, as is uni
versal upon such occasions, it occurs to
our mind that it was as clear a case Of
m~anslaughter as was ever made out.
To the utter establishment of even Mr..
Behb's warmest friends he was acquitted.
The Times, in reviewing this trial, holds the
following language:
The contempt for law and Justice
the total disregard of well-established
rights-were outraged both by the sere.
naders and the Governor, and both cases
are the result of those political teachings
which have been resorted to to enlist men
against the authority of constitutional law
and judicial decisions"
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1857-06-10
FOREIGN NEWS.
Arrival of the Steamer Canadian.

QUEBEC, June 1.-The screw steamship
Canadian" from Liverpool, with advices
to May Goth, has arrived.
The "Canadian's" advices are four
days later than those furnished by the
"Arabia."
The Neufchatel difficulty has been set
tied.
The basis Of IN arrangement for the
settlement of the Mexican and Spanish
difficulty, has been made, and the Spanish
squadron destined for Vera Cruz, remain
ed at Cadiz.
The Persian treaty of peace, terminal
ing the war with Great Britain, is being
ratified.
PARIs.--The new Danish Ministry are
apparently ameliorating the Holstein diff
Guilty. There had been another battle be-
tween the Turks and revolted Arabs at
Damask. From details that had been re-
ceived, there had been no further opera
tions by the Americans in China.
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FROM KANSAS.

ST. LOUIS, June 3.--Gov. Walkers
Inaugural is received. In a long, concili-
atory persuasive tone, he says all consti-
tutional laws must be sustained, and ur-
ges all that participate in the election to
believe the convention will submit the con-
stitution to the people, in which case he
don't think Congress will reject it. He
earnestly impresses upon them the neces-
sity of removing slavery agitation at cleo
tons, from the halls of Congress, and Pres
idential elections. He says slavery will
ultimately be determined by climate law. 1t
is this law now operating for or against
slavery in Kansas. In the event slavery
does not exist in Kansas, he says she has
constitutional duties to perform towards
her sister States, especially Misrouri, and
trust the constitution will contain clauses
forever securing that State all constitution
al guarantees, both by Federal and State
authority and supremacy within her limits.
The authority of the Supreme Court Of
the U S. says this question settled peace.
fully sees for Kansas an immediate career
of power, progress and prosperity uasur.
passed In the history of the world, but
not so if decided by fraud and violence.
Injustice will reign and history will record
the fact of Kansas being the grave of the
American Union.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1857-06-10
The Burdell Case.

The Albany Evening Journal says of
the Burdell case:
The Burdell murder case has one re-
markable popularity. 1t convicts every
body but the criminals, and of everything
but the crime in question. Farrell, a wit
ness, is convicted of illegal voting. The
Rev. Mr.. Marvine is convicted of care
less marrying. Conuery, the Coroner, is
convicted of i%ndecency and incompetence;
Eckel, of libertinism; Mrs. Cunningham,
of secreting papers that did not belong to
her, and Snodgrass, of recklessness and
bad habits. Even the murdered man him.
self is proved guilty of past frauds and
dishonesties. But while all these minor
sins are brought to light, with which the
public has no immediate concern, the great
y%illainy which all are laboring to detect is
shrouded in as impenetrable obscurity as
ever"
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Movements of the Army.

Gen. Scott, with the appreciation of the
President, has just issued an order for two
companies of the I'd dragons to move
from Fort Randall to Fort Leavenworth.
Colonel of the second infantry to detach
three companies Of that regiment to occu-
ply Fort Smelling and one at Fort Ridge
ly; fifth regiment to be replaced in florida
by volunteers to proceed to Jefferson Bar
racks and there await further orders
The 10th Infantry is ordered to Fort
Leavenworth, eight companies at once,
and the two at Fort Smelling and Ridgely
as soon as relieved by companies of the
I'd regiment. The military orders were
telegraphed both to New York and Leay-
enwortb.
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Appointments.

Major McCulloch has again emphati-
cally declined the G%oyernorship Of, Utah
A selection, however, will positively be
made in a few days.
The President has made the following
appointments : Jos. A. Wright, of Ind,
Minister to Berlin; Henry G. Murphy, Of
N. Y, Minister to Netherlands; VIM. A.
Richardson, of Ill, Governor of Nebraska;
Isaac r. Dillon, of ILL.,, Consul to Bremen;
VIM. Thompson. of N Y, Consul to
Southampton, and Gabriel Fleurt, Of N.
Y, Consul to Bordeaux.
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WASHINGTON. June |

The Government have no official ac-
count of the Ohio Fugitive Slave case.
The Secretary of the Interior has replied
to the U. S. Marshall, by telegraph. as
follows: "Consult the District Attorney
and execute the law. The President ex-
poets you to do your duty and he will do
his" So ~
The corporate election took place to.
day. The polls was a scene of fighting
and bloodshed. The executive authori-
ties, by request of the Mayor, ordered out
the Marines to preserve order throughout
the city and prevent improper interior.
ence with voters at the polls. Much ex.
element existed.
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LEcoMpToN, Z T., MAY %,

Gov. Walker arrived here yesterday and
was received very quietly, and read his In.
augural and declares that the Territorial
laws shall be enforced. It criticlses the
action of the free State men, and declares
the position already taken shall be MAIN
tanned by the whole force of the govern
ment. Gov: Walker passed through Law
renee on his way here, and assured the
people there that everything would be
fair at the nominating Convention to be
held here for the election of a candidate
for delegate to the Constitutional Conyen.
tionan Surveyor General. Mr.. Calhoun
Jones, and q man named Boiling, alleged
pro-slavery, were nominated.
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Resolved; That the-present Council be
authorized to select a National Executive
Committee, composed Of thirteen members,
of whom five are to constitute a quorum,
who shall select a chairman and correspond
with authorized representatives Of the
American party throughout the q. s.,
aud call the National Council together at
such time and place as they may think
best.
This was adopted by the Convention
as the future organization Of the American
party Of the United States.
L. Bartlett, of Ky, was elected Presi-
dent; Erastus Brooks, of N. Y, Vice
President; T. c. Ware, of Ohio, Treasur-
er; and j. B. Stephens of Md, Secretary.
After a warm debate on resolutions, du-
ring which MI. Shackleford, of Miss,
strongly urged the adoption of the reso-
buttons as reported by the Committee,
Gen. Sccoggs, of Buffalo, moved, rs a SUBJ
stitute for the whole report, the platform
and principles adopted at Philadelphia, in
1856, striking out the three resolutions
therein, viz: thirteen, fourteen and fifteen,
as relating to Pierce's administration; this
was adopted, and the report of the com
mittee thrown overheard. Mr.. Tweed OF
Brooklyn, offered resolutions expressing
their gratitude to the American party,
and towards the young men, for their CO.
operation in the last campaign which were
adopted unanimously. Votes of thanks
were adopted to the officers of the Council
and the citizens of Louisville, after which
the convention adjourned sine de.
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GOVERNOR OF UTAH.

JUNE 5-7Col. Cummings, although
declining the G~overnorship of Utah when
in Missouri, would probably have accept
ed it on his arrival here had not the Yes
ident in the meantime selected another
whose name will be officially concealed
until it shall be known whether he will
accept the appointment; this ascertained
afirmatively, two new Judges in Utah and
Marshall and Superintendent of Indian
Affairs will be appointed.
Gen. Chealam, of Tenn, an officer in
the Mexican war, has been appointed Con-
sui at Aspinwall. ~
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Rather a Splendid Muss-Fcaera!
and state OfHcers I'm Collision.

eta week or two since q deputy q. S.
Marshall attempted to capture a fugitive
slave near fredericksburg, Champaign
county. in this State, but was driven off
BY . mob. On Monday of last week, o
reinforcement of half o dozen deputy
EiMarshalls started from Cincinnati to cap
.stufe the fugitive and arrest those who had
tesisted the former officer. They did
not succeed in finding the negro, but took
fourief the mob. A writ Of ha6eas cor.
pu was placed In the hands of the Sheriff
ct Champaign county, who started in pur-
suit Of tho officers. but on coming up with
them did not attempt to make the arrest.
He passed on to Clark county, where he
put the writ in the haEds of Sheriff Layton
sof that place. This Layton and a man
named Compton started to execute the
writ. In the mean time Geographic dis
patches were sent to all the ne~ighboring
sewns. Xenia, Dayton, &C., for the inter-
eeptton Of the officers.
On coming up with the Marshalls, Lay
Son drose into one of their buggies, lock-
ing wheels. aud Compton jumped out and
caught one of their horses. Marshall
Elliott not knowing their business, struck
st Compton with his whip. upon which
Layton called out for Compton to shoot
him Compton snapped his pistol several
tiu,ess then fred, but without effect. Ell
Eost returned the FIRE which had the effect
20 iutimidate Compton, and he gave up
his arms. In the mean time the Sheriff
was disarned, and pretty severely bruised
in melee with another Marshall. After
his capture, for the first time, the Sheriff
showed his writ and made known his Office
and business.
The officers proceeded to xenia where
D large mob Of A~bolitionists armed with
guns swords, pistols, &C., fell upon them
and orerpowered them. Their prisoners
were handed over to the Sheriff. and Them
selves carried to Springfield where they
were incarcerated in q miserable prison.
While the Marshalls were imprisoned in
Springfield their prisoners were taken to
urbapa. and there the Sheriff wentthrough
With the moekery of calling the Marshalls
60 show cause why tho prisoners should
not be released. OF course no one re.
spoRled and they we're discharged.
fsyJudge LeaYitt of the United States
Court issued a warrant for the bodies of
che Marshalls, and they, with the Sheriff.
srs 10 Cincinnati. The final hearing will
Sc bad IN Wednesday.
zalsoslE. Pugh is employed by the Mar
shailsl and Mason and Barker of Clark
County. and Corwin Of Xenia, by the State
6mciais.