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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-04-02
S 7 O NJ e w A r e
POTTER n.y.

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in DAHLoNEGA, WAPELL0 COUNTY, IOWA.
WOULD respectfully announce to the Merchants
Aof Wapello and the surrounding counties, that
have purchased Of Mr. L. Stewart the property known
as the "Dablonega Pottery:" and now manufactur-
ing and keep constantly hand large assortment OF
stone ware OF the very best quality consisting In
Of the following articles:
Jugs, Preserve Jars, Butter Pots,
Lard Pots and Jars. Churns.
Pitchers, MILK Pans, Sc,
All Of which warrant equal II not superior, to any
made In the State, and ut reasonable prices.
tH- Orders by mail or otherwise promptly attended
to- Wares Of any size or pattern made to order
Dahlonegs, Jan. 20,-57-tf wn SHOEMAKER
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~ bridge we must have
nridges we can't do without!
Oant we build bridget
u ont say we won. have abridse.
fLverybody says Bridge! bridge,
F armers have an interest in the bridge!
N ainers we All win be by bridge!
However if v. don't have one
i can sen Drugs Medicines cheaper than
81 ews, Gentiles, Turks, or any nation and
HAeep, always fresh, and reliable,
lead--white, red and black.
IVA any other paints, dry and In oil.
IN OF only paints, but window glass, r
lyns-sperm. Inseed, lard, Tanners and neatsfoot.
j utty, paint mills, &c. &C., &C., &C., &c.
,unine, Chnlodine, Piperine, Morphine and Ec-
H0oots, Of all kinds. Shakers Herbs and extracts.
Starch spices indigo, and dye stu6s Of all kinds.
u russes, supporters, bandages, syrinses. bress,
- pamps, &C., &c. s5.ttfs.sf@
U nadulterssed liquors, for medicinal purposes only
arious articles In the Stationery line perforated
and tissue paper. Bristol board. ~
w Ill buy Seneca snake root-clesn and dry 1t the
highest market prices. e91
~ client GROCERIES, teas sugars coffee, moiasses
| fruits and confectioneries for
u Dung men and maidens, old men and women
~ O. came 90 late that the table was all cleared
~ 2 ~ y away. FM st#M 1854 .M& s &
Moral-A bridge we must have.
| VIZ. y. ELMENDORP.
| Apothecarys Hall.
nol24w AtAa A Ottnmwa, Iowa.
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MEAT MARKET

MEAT MARKET. s.
.UN1HE undersigned begs leave to say TO
IL the Citizens Of Ottumwa, that he has AkSaEAS
opened M lark EFT on Front Street, W0
opposite the "Curlew House. where he win be happy
to furnish the public with meat from O'Clock
A. NJ, In quantities to suit the daily wants Ay
Of families. He solicits such encouragement ~
as will enable him TO continue in the bust Aszs
ness permanently. J. W. BROWN
Oct. 23-n34-ly
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GRAND GIFT ENTERPRISE!
ALL PRIZES, NO BLANKSN
THE subscriber, encouraged by the success he has
met with In his endeavors to please the citizens Of
Otumwa will give, for value received the following
articles to-wit:
sIb Prime Porto Rico sugar .............sl 90
IND superior " $50. .......... l 90
61-2D clarified .........-........ l 90
6b Rio coffee, .................. I 90
1-2D Laguyra ................ l 90
On Java odd government. ........ l 90
lon Rice ............. 4 90
2D Y. II. Tea, hne ...... ........... l 90
14D sperior .................. l 90
l-3b Inpn" z. .................. 90
GID new crop" dried apples. l 90
Candles 20 cts, Molasses n o. IL starch pearl Is cts
and all other articles Ia the grocery line good
and cheap as the cheapest Come and see
WN r. ELMEND0RF,
no l34w Richards Building, Ottumwa
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II Shovels, Spades, Axes, Chains Carpenters and
Builders Materials-Fancy and Table Cutlery and
erythlng usually found in FIRST class Hardware Store
for sale by, ln41l WV. y. ELMENDORF.
- ~>~~><~<~<~~~~~>~~~<~>
HtONFEGTIONARIE - Kibbe, Crane A
~ Rowarth's Celebrated Candies, always fresh, for
sale by mail WV n ELMENDORF
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-11-17
From the PnrkcrsbIrg News.l
MIR uENTER'S LETTER.

Our readers will find in another column a letter
from Mr.. Hunter purporling 10 he in answer to a re.
quest of the Democracy Of Rockingham, as to his
views on certain resolutions adopted by them, enbo.
diving their views on The Kansas imbroylio.
The letter consists mainly of an elaborate argu.
ment rs to the expediency or power of Congress Ia
require the State Constitution Of Kansas to be sub.
mitted to the people for ratification or rejection. On
this point we differ materially from the position OF
Mr.. Hunter; aud in order to convey our opinion clear.
ly, il will be necessary 10 state some facts not alluded
to by the honorable Senator. II is. of course, well
known to all that the conflict which has excited the
whole country upon the question of slavery in Kan
sas, has, by the action Of the Democratic party, been
restricted to the people thereof, to be settled by them
alone. Each party was, OF course, anxious for sue.
cess, and very honorable men were found willing TO
recommend a resort to wire working Ia fashionable
name for chestingl TO accomplish their aims. Ii was
soon reported that a majority of pro..lavrry Demo-
Gratis had been elected members of the Constitutional
Convention, while at the same time the larger portion
of actual citizens were Free.Stste men. The plau
was concocted 10 frame a pro-slavery Constitution,
and by a resolution such Az is advocated by Senator
Hunter in his letter, debar the people from voting 10.
on it, thus expressing The will "t the people, or ra'h
er preventing All expression OF tina. will, and compel
ling them 10 CONF into The Union under a Constitution
which they we're not in favor of.
Herein is the substance of the matter. and by this
plan. though not avowln. it, Senator Hunter would
really stits the VIII ut The people, while pretending
to secure TO them their Inherent rights. untrammelied
by congressional action. The Rockingham Demo
cracy. in common with the National Democracy Of
the whole country, were in favor of securing TO ;he
people OF Kansas the right 10 hav. such a Cuns:itu
lion as they might wish, and, therefore, passed q re.
solution in favor of Congress compelling a yo.. TO be
taken. in order that justice might be- done We have
seldom, if ever, ssen d more crafty or sophistical ef.
fort at specla! pleading than is displayed in mi. in
stance by THE letter.
But it is not go much for what he doc, s.y, though
may differ from him IA toto, as i, i. for what Il.
doc, nat say. that we are now compelled to express
our decided Misrepresentation of Senator Hunters
Tue Rockingham resolutions endorsed en-.
piatically the Kansas policy Of the Administrator,
and this was the main point upon which the Virginia
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-11-17
MIR. HUNTER.

Another letter is drawn from MIR. Hunter by reso-
lutions addressed 10 him from a Democratic meeting
in Rockingham county. The moot important ques.
ton discussed in this letter is, whether the Constitu.
session for that purpose, shall be submitted to The
people for ratification or rejection. Mr.. Hunter
takes the negative Of this question and argues il a:
considerable length. Many Of the papers think we'll
of Mr.. Hunters position and hs arguments. Per
haps we might, too. il We could comprehend the cub
ject as others seem 10. But we can see no proprieiy,
reason or justice. in attempting to withhold from the
legal voters of Kansas, the exercise of a right purely
and exclusively their own. If the Convention frame
q Constitution at war with the wishes of the legal vo.
s%titution, and any attempt to cut them of from an ex.
preston Of their disapprobation before the Constitu
ton reaches Congress, is in our opinion, ~violative Of
republicanism and revolutionary.
Why any Convention Of men, met to form a Con
%stitution for any people, should be unwilling to sub.
NIT their work to their constituents for adoption or
~reJection, We cannot zee, unless they think there is
no other chance OF getting up a fracus in Congress
on the sublime subjects Of slavery and abolition.
If the legal voters Of Kansas have no wish to vote
for the rejection or adoption Of the Constitution as it
from The Convention, it must be regarded as
to them, and in that case, the freedom
shriekers and disunionists in Congress and other
places, will have a chance of laying up their prepared
war speeches and articles, for some other wet day
The same results would follow it the legal voters
we're to reject the Constitution, a. We cannot see,
that Congress has any business with it, until the
people, decide upon its adaptation to their
views and necessities themselves. IL Congress were
10 fume and fight over the Kansas Constitution for
ak months, with bowie knives, patriotic speeches.
and walking sticks, and finally admit her
the Union with a Constitution repugnant to the
feelings and wishes of the legal voters, il would have
out a short run before the people would throw it
oack into the face Of it's trainers, and substitute it
with one OF their own choice - FincasAe Democrat.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-11-17
F0IR DAYS LATER EROM EuRnpE.

ST. JOHNS, Nov. 4.-The steamer Ariel, from
Southampton, with dates TO the 9th inst, passed Cape
Race last night, on her way to New York. The news
boat arrangement of the associated press, enables us
to forward in advance q brief outline of her advices.
The Ariel brings $lUO, 900 in specie.
Consols at London closed S9ss89s.
Manchester advices were uuiavOrable.
Cotton Market-Sales OF the three days at Liy-
erpool $3.50 bales. Prices closed with a declining
tendency.
BreaGstufs-Wheat closed with an advancing
tendency. Corn closed with a downward tendency.
Rice was firm
The English money market was depressed.
The steamer Niagara arrived out on the Let.
The Belgian ministry had resigned.
The health Of the King OF Prussia was still i'm
proving.
The arrangements for the launch Of the steamer
Great Eastern proved q failure.
There is nothing later from India. Delhi was tax.
en- BY the English, after elk days siege, with n LOGS
Of 600 killed and wounded, and II, 200 Sepoys slaugh.
tered-a just retribution.
MARKErs.-Richardson's circular quotes flour dull
and steady, Wheat has declined I'd to Sd. Red
Wheat 6s Sd a Is Sd. Mixed corn dis.
Lard is heavy at 6Ss. Rice ia firm.
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J,rEH kK,IN r,IIgnVZI,

NEW ORLEANS, Nov. l3.-Tn- mails per steamship
Granafa have just arrived. She is still detained at
quarantine, having yellow fever on board.
The advices from California are generally unimpor
taat.
The new from the mines is OF an encouraging do.
~scriptior.
Tns vigilance committee havs revoke the penalties
attached 10 the sentences Of punishment; pronounced
by them.
The San Francisco markets wee quiet.
There had been no arrivals from Atlantic ports.
An arrival from the plains confirms the statement
heretofore made, that on the 10Th or l2;h of Sap
,-inber n train consisting g! 100 p-r.ons were SIAN
by the Indians, except Il lew children, who were sold
To The Mornuus. 1t was GENERALLY beiie-ed that the
Mornons were at the bottom of the affair.
An arrival at San Frnnc,sco from Cnina erinys in
formation that all tine European residents at Sinepo
we're banished on thu 4.h Of August.
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THE METHODIST PROTESTANT CHURCH
QE TuE NORTH AND WESE.

CINCISSATi, Nov. ia specia! convention OF the
delegates from the various annual conferences of the
Methodist Protestant Church Of the North and Yves
has been in session here for several days.
No important action was taken until yesterday
when the following preamble and resolutions were
adopted:
.Whereas We have received satisfactory informs
ton that entire freedom Of discussion on the sub.
ject of slavery cannot be enjoyed in Lynchburg; and
whereas We do not feel under obligations to meet our
Southern brethren upon any other ground than terms
of equality; therefore
'Resolved, That it is iuexpedient and unnecessary
for representatives of the North aud West to attend
the general conference at Lynchburg, with Il view
TO secure redress of the grievances which We suffer-
At the afternoon session a memorial to the general
conference was drawn up, which says:
aft is our earnest desire to perpetuate the union
with the General Association, but we must in Chris
tian fairness state that insuperable impediments pre-.
vent the continuance of the union; that the traffic in
slaves and the voluntary holding of slaves conflicts
with the rights of humanity, and we regard it as our
bounden duty as ministers and members Of the
church to oppose the above practice; also, that the
word white be struck from the constitution"
Ths memorial was adopted.
The convention will probably adjourn to-day.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-11-17

FLOUR-Tlrrc WAS nothing done on early Change
this morning The market is heavy, and we now quota
Ohio and Howard street super AZ s. l2i, cash, and dull
City Hills i. held ut - per bol, cash
WHEAT-Tnr receipts this morning reached Ii. 900
bus. The rnrsct Ens declined from tho condition of YES.
terday. We nJte snes al 200 bus white nj 81 10 | IS for
common to choice. and q 100 bus fnr to prime reds sold
at from Slal IL 10 81 Is per bus.
CORN-Thc recep,s this morning reached 1900 bus
and we note sales Of 800 bus while ut JDat0 cts for new
and 6sn71 for old; and 800 bus yellow at Coo for new.
aud 73'1ic per bus for old
oATS-Ihe receipts to-day reach about 5 700 bus, and
we note sales OF 5oo bus fair 10 good Maryland and
Pennsylvania AZ 3la33c per bus.
~RfE-There we're receipts this morning of sbou, ITO
ols maryland and SO d at soc per bus.
~CofFEE-Our quotations are. for Rio, common. Ole:
fir "; good gislOic; prime 10 choice lO,all cents. La.
gdayra we quote at Is celts. Java l6al7 cts per ID. The
msrket is dull.
SUGARS-we quote Porto Rico a, 81 5Oss 25 for com.
mon to tnir: and - j0ar Is for good to prime; o. 5Da
: y for grccer's styles Cuba and English Island, and
% 5)a7 % Tor refining grade. 10. The market 10 quiet.
MOLASSES-Quotntions for molasses are nominal.
New Orleans Mt 33n36c; Cubn Muscovado 81 a25c; Cuba
clayed at 2OaGi cents; English Island .4s27 cts. Refined
syrup 4Da45 Gents. Cuba Nuscovado in bbh Al e6s2e cts.
Porto Rico AZ 25aao cents per gallon. The marker is dull.
PROVlSIOSS-The markets. quiet and firm. We quote
as follows: Beehive quote Meas. Baltimore packed, at
SEQ; and No Baltimore, ST. per BIB! Bseon-shoulders
| l'al2 cts; sides l2isl3 cts; Hams lialJc per ID Pork
packed Offering we omi, quotations. Lard-We quote
City 10 bbls and tres llisll3; Refined in kegs l5al5i cts;
in tins l0c per 10.
WHiSKEY-There is a better demand and we quote
City and Country at 22s22ic, and Ohio at a2;a23 cents per
gallon.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-11-17
THE n ENQUIRER.
GOV. wISE'S RESPONSE

We Jay before our readers a letter from "'se."o'
Wise in answer TO the Undergraduates propounoeu ~
yuSs days since. Iii a manly, open ana fearless
exposition Of his views upon the questions wn'ch
have occupied public attention for some time past
He presents, in strong and forcibie language the
soSrse of the ~incipient opposition which was brewing
faeainst Mr.. Buchanan's Administration at the time
( W endeavored to checkmate its move. He gives a
o,sr exposition of the history of the rise and progress
the opposition before Governor Walker was ap'
pointed. He points out how Mr.. Hunter became sus'
iocted of utilization with this opposition. He exam
ines Senator Hunters letter and gives to it a some
What different construction from that placed upon "
showing that by hoping and expecting "sup'
Sport the Administration be. in effect, hopes anu .
poets not to support the opposition and Gays mat J.,
rs is MI. Hunters meaning, he has no oppos!'0n 10
make to him. We, too, join the Governor III 'ns
tview and,-if he is correct in his construchon' d on'e
Withdraw any objection, which might have been
= iai.ed to Mr.. Hunters course upon a different con-
t~ssuction of bis letter, and unite with his friends IN
sustaining his reelection. The Governor presents
. his views of Governor Walkers conduct, and gives
his opinion upon the question whether the Constltu'
xon of Kansas should be submitted to the people, TOT
ratification or rejection. His letter speaks tor usei'
and will be read by all. 1t is needless, therefore, tor
US to call further attention to it.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-11-17

Tar Richmond Wing" has repeatedly called our
attention to the question, which it almost daily pro.
pounds, whether a con Of Governor Wise is not The
'ncoen'to Editor Of the Enquirer" As the "Whig"
promises to continue the interrogatory, we will save
it further trouble by stating, explicitly, our views of
the obligations Of Editors in relation to their ooutri.
buton. Every Editor knows that he occasionally
has to rely upon the assistance of friends to prepare
matter for his paper. The Enquirer" like other
papers, from it's foundation 10 the prssen, time, has
been indebted to the pens of others for occasional
assistance. Some Of the ablsst and brightest of vir.
Sinis's sons have thus endeavored to uphold her
principles and to aid in maintaining the ascendaucy
of Democratic measures and Democratic men. And
we hope, in future, to be aided by others whose
powerful minds will give information and ~ins,ruc.
tion, while they enforce Virginia's time. honored doc.
trines. We could not expect such aid, if it is known
or believed that the name of the author of any arti.
ole may be dragged before the public without his
consent, to crafty idle curiosity. If the article ap
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-11-17
ADJOURNMENT OF THE KANSAS CONyEN-

Sr LOUIS, Nov. l6.-The Lecompton correspon.
dent of The Republican, Gays that the CONSTITUTIONS
Convention adjourned on the 9TH inst. The Provi.
sional Government, with Gen. Calhoun az Governor,
was formed 10 30 into operation Immediately. Hhe
Convention passed a separate clause ssnctioninr
slavery, which the correspondent asserts will be the
only section submitted 10 the people. 1t il thought,
he says, 10 be the design 20 get the Constitution &C.
cepted prior to the assembling of the Territorial Lee
%gis!sture. Gov. Walker had been appealed TO 10
convene an extra session OF the Legislature to meet
the emergency. The spportionment Of the State pro.
vides for forty live Representatives. and fifteen Sena.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-11-17
ERNM waSuINGTlN

WAsHINGTOS, Nov. l5.-It has beeu ascertained
that Great Britain has never recognized the Ju
risdiction of Costa Rica over the river San Juan. or
the transit route. All she desires is that Costa Rics
shall have the right of navigation for the export oi
her produce by river; and the frontier TO be settled b!
free negotiation between the two governments.
None Of the grants or contracts made by Cost"
kica, respecting the Transit Route. are sanctioned o.
approved by Great Britain. Lord Napier has al
yised the Government Of Costa R!ca not TO make any
grants or concessions. pending the arrival in Central
America of Sir. William 0nsaly. ~bo 10 expected
immediately III Washington.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-11-17

Democracy were anxious to know his position. But
upon this be is totally silent. In fact he does not even
allude to such a question being propounded to him.
The professor of Religion who is ASHAMED to own
his Locs," is not considered as coming up to the
i'ible Standard, nor will his Lord own him.; the SOL
dier who is not willing to follow his captain through
thick and thin, must not expect and does not deserve
advancement or honor. In like manner, the poli,i.
elan who docs not boldly give in his adhesion to the
party's chief, in whom oil have confidence, must not
md ought not to expect to receive advancement from
that party. The fact that he has heretofore done
good service will not atone for his finchjnp now,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-11-17
NJ

MARRIED, in Hampton, Va on the lO,h November, by
the Rev. +. II. Harlow, JOHN ChlTChER, Of West
m,relnul, and LIZZIE, second ~diush:er Of kennon
Whiting, Esq.
On Wednesday, the 18th instant, ut St Paul's Church,
IN Petersburg, by Rev. VIM. II Plat, Mr.. POWlIATAS
WEISIGER, OF Richmond. to Miss JOSEPHINE, daugh,
tor of John n. White, deed.
MARRIED, OH the l2th instant, by the Rev. J. y Coul
ling, Mr. JOHN r. CiOSTIck OF Powhatsn County, IL
::isI ROSA f., daughter Of Archibald Pcrkinson Of Pc
tersburg.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-11-17
FROM WASHINGTON CITY

WssHIsGroy, Nov. l6.-Ths Government i, NJ,
opinion that the baggage lost by the trains en- routs
for Utah. will not embarrass the troops. The report
OF the massacre of 500 soldiers, near the Missouri
river, is not believed at the War Department.
Gov. Walker is expected hers on Saturday next.
1t is understood that the Nicaraguan treaty. " o
signed to-day. by Mr.. Yrisarri and our government,
1t relates to the transit route, designates no COMPANY
BY name, but provides that the rights of that conn.,
ny shall be recognized by Nicaragua, as smendsd
last July. meaning Joseph l.. Whites grant.
A port OF entry at each end Of the route will be frso
for all nations. In case OF the inability of Nicarsyps
to preserve the integrity Of the compact, the United
States is TO place a sufficient military force on tina
lsihmus TO protect the route against foreign or dom.s.
tic invasion. THE treaty is looked upon here, as en-.
tirely hostile TO Walkers enterprise.
The sloop of.war Plymouth is coming up the Poto-
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LATER EROM CALIFORNIA

NEW YORK, Nov. Ii The steamer 81. Louis has
arrived WIKI The CaiItoruis mails and passengers
OF IN. 20'h October. She brings home Commodore
Mervin, late Of tho u. ). ship Independence, with a
portion of her officers aud crew.
Two severe shocks of an earthquake were felt at
San francisco on the evening Of the 10Th Oct. p. ii.
Burnett has been appointed Supreme Justice Of Cali.
iornia. in place of Mr.. Murray, deceased.
business was unusually dull. The receipts of gold
dust were satisfactory.
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LATEST BIZ TELEGRAPH.
r.lesraphed for the Richmond Enqu,rsr.
ATE FROM EUROPE.

New YORK, Nov l6.-The steamer City of Wash.
ineton has arrived from Liverpool, with dates to the
6th.
An attempt had been made to launch the Lsviathan
Great Eastern, on The 81 November. She moved A..
veral feet when an accident to the machinery put a
stop to further operations. Operations cannot bs re-.
sumed until December. Meantime the vessel ia in
danger OF settling.
The London money market was uufavorably affect.
ed by the Nisgara's news. Consols on Saturday, 5th
inst. reached 9Ot and afterwards receded. Money was
active. The bank continued to lose gold. Appre.
tensions of a rise of discount to nine per cent. pre-.
vail.
Cavaisnac's funeral was imposing. $4,000 person,
followed the hearse. All passed off quietly. There
was no address at the tomb.
The City Of Washington brings IL ,OOD pounds in spe.
Gle. Bigland, Athayer s. Co.'S circular reports aour
Us dull at q decline of slxpence to one shilling; others
say -four is dull and steady.