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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-04-30
Later from the Indian War.
NAMES OF THE KILLED.

RED WING, Min, April 20.
EpIroRs.T MBuNE Mr.. George c. Granger
has just arrived from the scene Of the Indian
massscres. The Indians first made their appear
ance 100 miles south of Spirit Lake. They fol-
lowed up the river, plundering and numbering
upto Sririt Lake, and then turned east in the
direction Of st. Peter. At Spirit Lake they
murdered forty whites. They killed James
Mattocks and his whole family, and Mr..
Madison residing with them, numbering eight
persons. DR.. J. H. Harriet, Mr.. Bartamus
Snider, N. c. Granger, (whose parents live in
Michisan) Joseph Harshman, (late from In
diana,) H. Gardner and family, (all except
his daughter, Is years old, taken prisoner, }
were all murdered. The Gardner family,
which was destroyed, numbered seven per-
sons, including his son.in-law, Mr.. Lewis
Mr.. Marble, Of Iowa, was killed, and his
wife, after having first been violated by the
monsters before his eyes, was carried away a
prisoner. Mr.. How and family were all kill
ed, except his daughter, 10 years old, who was
ravished and made prisoner. Mr.. Noble, wife
and child were murdered. Mr.. Thatcher was
absent from home, but his wife was carried
away, and his child, aged eight months, was
murdered.
The band Of Indians then proceeded to
Springfield, in Minnesota, and attacked that
settlement, containing ten families, who were
all fortified in three houses and one store--the
latter belonging to William ard G. Wood
both were killed during the assault, and the
contents Of their store carried of. At the
House of Mr.. Thomas large number Of shots
were fred by the Indians. Mr.. T.'s son, a
lad Is years of age, was shot dead at the door.
Mr.. It's arm was broken by shot. david
Carver was wounded in the side and not ex-
pected to live. Miss Church was wounded in
thu, shoulder very severely. Four or five of
the Indians were killed by those inside.
The house Of Mr.. Steers was attacked and
carried by storm, and all the inmates BUTCH
cred, except little son Of Mr.. Steers, years
old who escaped.
About fifty shots were fired at Mr.. Smiths
house, containing ten persons, none OF whom
were killed. The cattle were all shot down
the pockets of the killed were rifed--every
valuable that could be carried of was taken.
After the Indians had decamped, the survivors
made their way to Emmett City for safety
They suffered terribly from cold and exposure
some were barefooted, others half clad, and
all destitute Of food. They had to camp out
at night, without shelter; and to ford streams
on the march up to their necks. 1t was an aw-
full retreat.-[ Chicago Tribune.
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New York, April Is.

New York, April -.
Mayor Wood this morning procured aEoth-
er injunction in the name Of the people against
the new hoard Of police commissioners. II is
also said that writ Of quo wsrranto was
granted by Judge Roosevelt this P. N. upon
the application Of the attorney general Of the
State for the purpose OF enquiring BY wins.
right the new police commissioners held Of
fee.
The Postnaster General maGs thorough
contract with Mr.. C. x. Garrison for semi.
monthly mails between Orleans and Vera Cruz
Contracts for about II, ono mail ro,ites, prin-
cipslly In New England and New York were
let out to-day by p. II. General. These con-
tracts are sonewhat more extensive than the
previous ones.
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Dun FxRssxs.-The Abba Press uninten-
tionslly, doubtiess, does injustice to our fer
ries, in conveying the idea that they are ur-
reliable. Whichever may have been the condi
ton Of them 1t the particular time the Editor
OF that PAPER wished 70 eross, and we doubt
not he truly represents the matter then, It was
but temporary we are sure. The ferry Of
Hicksnloopsr L IeAfies. has always bsea one It
the best attended and most reliable on the riv-
er, and viii be found 90 hereafter, We would
assure our friend. Besides, we have ferry
just started opposite the city, which viii he in
constant operation, with new and reliable
boat. What u said about the fsrry Of Mr..
Gibbs ct Chillicothe y eli true, az we ara well
advised, but we canrot let the remarks Of ouI
contemporary, calculated TO be % injurious t.
sthes parties, 60 abroad without this word Of
explaaation.
The Suggestions in the article referred to
about working the road between here and
Alba are good, and win apply to all the thor.
oughfares, by Biakesburgh, and Chilicoths, a
wei - the middle and nearer route. All shoalt
be worked Thoroughly, and bridges placed over
I'll the Streams. There viii be plenty Of
travel for all Of them, and rich harvest fol
all the ferries. The citizens living on all Of
ihesp routes would do well to attend to tn,
! valuable and timely hints Of friend Barnes
BIZ msuding their ways, building bridges, an.
getting ferries in ORDER, prepai atory to th
tie of travail which will shortly pour itsel
through our country
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seems 10 be. Perhaps it will teach our far
mers lesson a prudence.
While we write the sun is shining and the
birds ere singing, but the air is cold, and the
cloak and the shawl, are not uncomfortable.
When will the spring come?
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WESTERN hook. MUSIC
AND

Nm As MooAC
HAA" .EoRR 70
The subscriber respectfully announces that he has
just opened the above establishment IN the
Third st. next north Of the Barret House. mot In it,
0urlin1tOm, lows.
hooks AND sr&rioNrsY Yss ss., a srars q
ofths Misslssippl River.
Rocks Of sses. and best edtisns adapted 70 the
dcrs Of every age class and tastes Ane statlsnsry 81
every Kind. paper, blank books &C., Of the very best
qualify :, the lcwss. prices An experience q many
eastern cities, extensive acqualntance and favorable
arrangements with the largest PsbIahine Hosses war
r. ne saoscreer IN saying he can give sstsfaction
Piano Tortss. Which Tor beauty and pow
er oftone and eessnce Of hnlsh challenge conpsrlsor
subscriber with the ManufActosy where these inst1
ments are made, enables him 70 give nun guarsnl
that every instrument win give entire sstisfscton Or
Ss q" os exchanged Or TIE purchase money rs'sn'
Nslodsons. Prom the celebrated manufac-
tory ofGeo A. Prince Co., which Of ltseleis suneleas
guarantee Of their excellence.
vion. Flutes, ciaironests yiellneellos Accsslssss
Music Boxes &C., &C. Also Violin strings and Musleai
Sheet Easis.- Eubraciug the latest and
OF Standard Classical Authors
Cold and silver Wntches and Chains.
Which have been purchased and WIN be sold 6 much
less than the usual prices and every article win prove
exactly NJ represented efsS.
Hats aad s-Comprising 6ns assost-
.ent Of Soft Hats and eilk Plush and Cloth cape.
which will be sold Ut Wholesale Retail q bower ~
ces than at any other House In the State,
Fancy 0oods.-C Consisting Of Gold rena md
Pencils, Pocket Books, Fort Monaies ssh nushss ana
Combs, Ladies' Reticules, Rasors 6eroas 6oape Haln
Of 1909 Movers Lyons Kashairon. Bcsiss' iypsrian
Fluid, &C., 4.
THE CkLkSTINA--The latest and best collection Of
Church Music, by VIC, Taylar, price tl,OO THyless
Choral Anthems. splendid collection of Anthems,
Choruses &C., for Sacred Music socis4iss silvAnoeA
Glasses Or Cholrs. price ,s5 The Cencordia col
lection cfhne Gees, Quartett Ae price - cs always
on hand and win be 6pwarded by insA postage paid,
70 sny person RENTING the above named prices.
HOM0OPATHY.-Ihe Subscriber ID Aren't for Prof
Humphreys specific Homeopsshic Medicines, which
are speedily adapted 70 family ase-prlce q case
pashic books for domestic use, always on hand. -.
Friends acquaintances and strangers, enc and al.
are invited 70 call and examine ny stock, they uin
| 70 purchase. ft99S
Burlinstsn, Jan 1857 H.H. HAwIkY,
nol4rSn Late Of Utica, W
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Dasiness CorrespomAence.
PirrssvacH, Pa, Apr. 2lst, '57.
En- CoupaYa-nenr Sir.

49, Please say to
your Subscribers in yeur next issue that an
on my way to Ottumwa with splendid stock
Of Shelf and Heavy Hardware, selected with
great care and purchased 1t the recent decline
in prices. also have some elegant Carriages
and Buggies on the way which viii sell Il
xasy low figures. s.
Respectfully,
G.. G.. PACKARD
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Oswego, April 25.

Oswego, April Is.
George Peabody, with several prominent
Boston gentlemen are here to-day. 1t is said
their visit is connected witlSthe completion Of
the New York and B,nghampton railroad to
this city, in which project Mr.. Peabody Is
SAID to be largely interested.
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ST.. LOUIS, Apri: Is.

ST.. Louis, Apri: -.
Santa Fe mail arrived 1t Independence 2ist.
No news Of intsrest; weather usually warm;
Ere in houses unnecessary; farmers bu-
~ planting, business dull; Indian dspredationa
continue xtsnsive-preparations are being
made Tor . campaign against the ella APpa-
ches, to commence on he 6rst Of May. Diff
6culties with the Utahs are apprshendsd.-
The Kiowas express friendship fer the
whites.
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Quinaaro. Kansas April q,

Secretary Stanton publishes III address TO
the people Of Kansas .. Lecompton and Union.
He says the administration recommends the
authority Of the Territorial laws, and espe-
cialiy recognizes the act providing Tor a con-
stitutio"al convention. He presumes the con-
vention win submit to the vital question Of the
domestic institutions Of the State for subse-
quent vote Of the people. He thinks that
then Congress viii admit the State immedi-
ately. He recommends . general amnesty
for past enormities and prosecutions. He ex-
poets Gov. Walker about the middle Of
Nav.
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New York. ADra 25.

New York, April 25.
The America arrived at Boston at 1890 A.
NJ The steam frgate Niagara stopped last
evening at Sandy Hook. and after landing some
passengers, proceeded on her passage to Eu
rope. Her trial trip poved every way salts
factory,
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Ottumwa Cemetery Association
Notice Of Incorporation.


Notice Of incorporation.
In pursuance Of the provisions Of Chapter AZ, of
title TO- Of the Code of Iowa. approved February 9th
1851 the undersigned and their associates adopt the
following articles Of Incorporation, to-wt:
LIST. The object and business of the corporation
hereby intended is to purchase possess, and divide
into lots piece of land Of suitable dimensions and
locality within the immediate neighborhood Of oum-
wa, burial place for the dead; and to fence Inn.
prove and erect necessary buildings on the same.
I'd. The corporate name shall be, "The Ottumwa
Cemetery Association, "-and Its principal place Of
business, Ottumwa.
Sd. The Capital stock Of the corporation TO be o..
000 represented by 600 shares Of Is each, ssuabe
and payable At such times and In such proportions
be necessary for the object Intended Shares 10
transferable and applicable In the payment Of lots
In the grounds Of the corporation Holders of scrip Of
shares and holders Of certificates of ownership Of lots
to be deemed alike members Of the corporation.
4th. The corporation to commence on the list day
April be extended from time totime according
to the laws Of Iowa. and to have perpetual succession
9TH The private property Of the corporators not TO
be liable for corporate debts.
7th. All funds derived from the sale Of shares or
lots, donations otherwise TO be applied In the pur
chase Of land for the purposes herein declared and Its
Improvement.
7th The officers TO conduct the affairs Of the cor
poration to be Board Of Trustees, to be elected by
the members Of the corporation.
Sth The Roard of Trustees TO consist Of nine per-
sons. and to be divided into three classes
to serve year. the second years. and the third
three years The FIRST Board of Trustees TO be elected
the LIST day Of May 1857 and their successors to
be elected annually the LIST day Of May as the va
cancies occur.
9th In case ofresignation, death Of any Trustee
or Of vacancy from any other cause, the remaining
Trustees TO Oil the vacancy for the remainder Of the
term.
10th. The President. Secretary and Treasurer to
be designated by the hoard OF Trustees at their FIRST
meeting after their election and in every succeeding
year after the annual meeting Of the corporation.
Dated at Ottumwa, March S0th, 1851.
7. c. Coffin; Thos. Devin; James d. Devin; j. Leigh
ton; H. P. Graves; b. +. Copeland c. C. Warden; A.
L. Graves; }. II. d. Street; J. J. Wendell; Il. wash
burn; T. J. Devin; J. Browne; Geo. Giaspy; John J.
Adams }. W. Norris John Myers, IT,; Geo. W. Devn;
| H. B. Hendershott;J. w. Caldwell; D. Y. Gaylord.
nS-4t
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INDIAN WAR.

We have detailed accounts of the Indian
outrages in the north part Of the State, and the
murder of some sixty men, women and child
rem. A force of ninety men, under Maj. Will
liams, had penetrated to the scene Of the diff
fculties, from Fort Dodge, and has reported
to the Governor, and the report is published
in the Hawk-Eye. We'regret that its length
and late reception prevents its public alton this
week. We can only say that Maj. Williams
found twenty persons escaping from Spring
field, the locality OF the massacre, in a most
destitute and miserable condition. The In
dams now warned of his approach, escaped
We select the following extract from the re-
port:
"The Indians commenced low down on the
Little Sioux river, near the Southwest corner
OF Buena Vista county, and proceeded to break
up and destroy all the settlements OF that coun-
ty, Clay, Dickinson and Emmitt counties
then intended coming down the west branch
as far as they dare. Throughout their whole
course they have completely demolished every
settlement, killed all the cattle, ravished the
women, and most scandalously abused them.
They stood over the men with their guns
cooked while engaged in their hellsh ont
reyes. Along that river they approached, and
cot into The houses, through professions of
friendship, and with rush seized the men and
arms, taking the people by surprise, and at
lacking them In such way that one family
could not help the other; all attacked stimuli
taneously. robbed them of everything, and left
them helpless in the midst of cold weather and
deep SHOWS. They did not commence to kill
the settlers till they reached Dickinson county.
There, at Spirit Lake, II appears that the set
tiers had prepared 10 defend themselves as well
as they could, and, from all appearances, they
fought bravely for their families. The set
tiers at Spirit Lake numbered over forty souls,
not one Of whom IL left to tell the tale."
1t was ascertained that forty-one persons
had been killed by the Indians, II missing
probably killed. MORALLY, and 3 badly
wounded, and four women taken prisoners.
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ARRIVAL OF THE AMERICA.
HAL,rAx. April "A.

HALIFAX, April "a.
The America arrived At 6p. m. last evening.
The elections In England were nearly over. The
Ministerial net gain, 90 far, is computed as ss,
Sidney Hobert b spoken Of as Minister Of War, In
place Of Lord Pannure.
Rveland DennIsson is Ministerial candidate for
Speaker. -
The English Government furnished three steamers 70
assist In laying the Atlantic Telegraphc cable The
cable win be completed In June and laid In July.
FRANCE
The rumored attempt TO sssassnate the Emperor was
unfounded but several arrests had been made Of
sons connected with secret societies
SPAIN.
Madrid letter says active communications are
taking place between Spain, England and France, ON
the subject Of the Spanish Mexican dn,culties The
Spanish government hopes TO obtain the moral sup
port Of those powers and in case the question goes
beyond war between Mexico and Spain their material
support also.
..a DENMARK
The Cabinet have rendered their resignation Cause
local politics The Danish Diet unanimously approved
ofthe abolition Of the Sound dues, and treaty ID
concluded with foreign powers.
AUSTRIA
An Austrian Circular states respecting the Austria.
Sandman rupture that In the event Of the interference
OF England aud France proving unsuccessful Austria
win seek measures for her own protection The au.
thenticity Of the Circular is doubted.
PERSIA
The Ottoman Ambassador at Teheran had required
the execution ofthe treaty and the restoration Of
en- towns to Turkey.
Latest telegraph advices are to hand from Bombay
to soth Calcutta 18th March. and Bushlers 18th Of
February.
Gen. Antram had planned an expedition for the cap
ture Of Amessamurah on the Lawron. The embarka.
tion Of troops had commenced and the attack was ex
pected to take place N the Goth Of March.
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orr or rHE GIALs.--A young lady lately
drove . load Of wood into Lonisville, sold it,
purchased some family neceaeitiee, threw them
and herself 4 ths Wsoa wegon, with the agili.
~ ef On astiEs young man, And pursued hei
Way home to the rapid m1oqafs Of "Pop Goes
1he WEASEL which shs W1fStled with mascu-
line taste and spirit. She y eighteen years Of
age, and her father has taxables to the amount
Of $4,000,
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Oswepo. Anril %

OsWego, ApFu 70.
The schooner Wu,. Raynor, with cargo
OF wheat and Aour from Toronto, for this port,
went ashore last night below east pier. The
sea broke over the vessel aud the deck load OF
flour was washed overheard.
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The War Department has completed ar.
rangements for . wagon road from Fort De-
6ance to Hogava river; Ed. F. Beale super
'ntendent, James P. Hobblstoa, Physlcian.
Lieut.. Charles e. ThosbuTn has been detach-
ed from the navy to accompany the expedition
for Geological surveys--25 camels and drome-
daries win be employed, one Of the objects
being to test their endurance and adaptabili-
ty TO the climate. The party win consist Of
about 50 picked men provided with the neces
sary implements to break > road through. and
win rendezvous at New Orleans on the 10th
Of May. All the parties for the different Sec
tons OF the road ere now organized with in.
structiona to commence operations at the ear
lest possible period. II h thought the work
will be finished by next December.
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Dunkirk, April Is.

Z OuukuH9 <SpVN -
The harbor is now open Cor navigation
The propsllen Jersey City and Oswsgo, have
arrived ct the dock. The Glen and Elnyra
have left and the New York will leave this
evening.
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Washington, April 81.
New Orleans mail Of Sunday been received.
Exports Of cotton on Saturday amount to AZ
6(lO bales.
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Cities and villages.

We received call last week from Mr.
Barnes the excellent and gentlemanly Editor
II that sterling sheet, the Abba Independent
Press. On his return to Abba Mr.. Barnes
wrote and published IN his paper, an interest
ing account OF his visit to Ottumwa. In which
many good things were said Of Blakesburg,
Chilicofhe, and our City, and some not 50 good
Of our up the River neighbor, Eddyville. Mr..
Barnes was seriously annoyed by the difficult
ties he experienced in getting across the Des
Moines, as ths wind happened to be blowing
rather stiff breeze, and he was compelled to
90 to ChiIicothe. which however he did moi
regret as it gave him an opportunity to see that
enterprising Town
Well we are very much pleased with his
remarks on the whole, and are willing to sub
init to his reflections upon our Ferry arrange
mennts, though under this protest that he Is
very much mistaken in that respect, but we
really don't exactly like one thing he said
He is quite furny-he calls Abba fine City,
and speaks Of Ottumwa as smart village
Why neighbor we have Mayor here. and q
Recorder. and nine Alderman some Of them
with true Aldermanic proportions, and we
are an incorporated City. Its q fact sir, and IL
you don't believe II, we will show you the Cha--
ter which was passed by the Legislature last
winter. And another thing, neighbor we have
not only got Charter and Aldermen, but we
have got real live City over here, and before
long we are going to have a great big City,
the largestin all this part Of the Country yes sir
the very best in Southern Iowa. The iron
horse will come along here in a few months,
and he promises to bring with him great
many people. Abba is no doubt line place
and fine folks live there, and we congratulate
them on having most excellent news paper
IN the Press. but--,he City Of Abba and the
village of ottumwa! Really neighbor you are
ft,n ir0nir Al
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st. Louis, April Is.

81. Louis, April %.
A pleasure excursion on the Pacific Rail-
road took place yesterday in honor of Ed
ward Everett. who repeats his Grafton on
Washington tonight. s 4
Madam lie Grange sang to large and en-
thusiastic audience last night.
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RlDLES, Testaments, Hibls Dictionary, Rasnss'
ADNotes, Bucks theological Dictionary, Pilgrim.
ProFeas, Life Of Christ, Sermons for the Times, and
Foxf Book Of Martyrs for sale by J, L TAYLOR.
Gee. 4th-n4O.
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Washingfon. Anril 9.

washington, April q.
The administration Is now taking rest in
the matter Of appointments, and owing to the
accumulation Of current business Of the de-
partments. Cabinet meetings viii not be held
SO frequently as heretofore. The Treasury
Department has investigated measures for as
certaining the amount Of taxation II all kinds
in each State and the sums necessary for the
maintainance # the government in the princi-
pal cities.
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WAsHtN0ToN, April q.
The New Orleans mail Of the 18th has been received
The papers contain no news Of Importance.
The charges against the Governor Of Nebraska hav.
Ing boon Withdrawn he win be removed on the ground
Of public expediency His probable successor win be
chosen from non-slaveholding State.
The President was serenaded by the Marine Band
last night the occasion Of the 66h anniversary
his birth day.
The Governorship Of Utah has been rendered to Ma
jor Ben Mccullough II II believed that he win accept
the appointment. A letter Is now on It's way TO him
requesting his presence In Washington. The design
Of the Administration ID TO pursue peaceable policy
towards Utah. in order that the laws shall be observed
and the rights Of every inhabitant Of the Territory
protected without resorting to arms
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New York. April 8

New York, April "a.
The liquor dealers held a meeting last night
and adopted resolutions to disregard the new
exercise law and take the prosecution under It
to the highest courts in order to test it's con-
stitutionality. Afund was raised for this pur
unao