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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-01-08
Another DiabOEical Outrage at
the south.

The Franklin {Ind.) Republican, of the
18th ias.., SAYS that Madam Helen Sasha |:
wife Of a French gentleman. lately resident
in Jackson, Mississippi, has arrived at Frank
lin, her husband having been murdered for
expressing his Partially for Fremont, and
she being driven away from her home. The
Republican says:
The history Of the troubles Of Madam and
Mons. Sasha, is related to US by the latter. as
follows:
They removed 10 Jackson, Miss, some eight
years since; coming from the North, as they
did, they discovered they were regarded with
| some suspicion, yet they were permitted to
enjoy comparative peace and freedom from IN
terruption up to the or sis of the past political
struggle, when on being asked to express his
political sentiments, Mr.. Sasha, av'wed his
Partially for Fremont, whereupon commenced
numerous indications of dissatisfaction, which
continued up 10 the first Of the present month.
When he was t Id that he must not avow
such sentiments, or he would be dealt with,
he was not disposed to seal his lips, as Ia was
not aware that he had transgressed auy law.
or committed any wrong. A committee of
desperadoes repaired to where he was at work,
some two miles in the country, and gave demon
STATIONS of their determination to make him
cease speak his sentiments, or he should leave
the State. He attempted no resistance, but,
as brave man, told them he was ret going to
be gagged or driven When he said this. one of
of the party attempted to lay hold of him,
whereupon Mons. Sasha knocked the ofHcious
villain down, and for this demonstration in
self-defence, one of the party, whom Madam
Sasha thinks is named Orbray, shot him down.
Now, without exhibiting any compuncton
for this fendish act, they Immediately in
formed the wife of the deceasee, now life
less before her, that she could have twenty
four hours to make her exit, or she would
receive the fate of her husband: She took
them at their word. and reached this point on
last TUESDAY. She is lady geneel and
amiable in her manners, and has been unqies-
tionably well raised Her Father is fa1 mer
of limited means, living in Montgomery Co.,
N. Y, TO which he il en- route.
Our citizens readily and cheerfully con-
trlbu'ed the requisite amount TO enable her to
reach her parents, where she said she will be
amply cared for. She left on the cars We'd
hesday evening, via Indianapolis, for her future
home.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-01-08
Correspondence ofthe Keosauqua Republican.
DEMOiNE IMPROVEMENT AND
Dr. EADS

The investigation Of the affairs Of the De.
MoiDes River Improvement is progressing and
unpleasant developments are being made. The
accounts OF the company against the State for
salaries OF their officers, and expenses other
than for work, is over one hundred and fifteen
thousand dollars, whilst the whole amount OF
work done by them, amounts to less than two
hundred thousand dollars.
Our Improvement is in fearfully critical
condition. A strong secret influence is being
brought TO bear, to divert this grant to railroad
purposes, whilst the company to which We
must cling, (perhaps) to save us from this dire
resalt-like great leach--is taking our life
blood. The Investigating Committee is CON-
posed chiefly OF railroad men. The will
probe the affairs of the Company. SO far all
right The Company proposes to do be,te';
throw off part OF their char ,es for expenses,
for the future, to something near an honest
amount. The friends Of the Improvement,
must and will accept of this, but the Railroad
influence may seek, under color Of "honest in
dignatioh" (for which there is occasion,) to
blow the company up. cancel their contracts,
and then divide out the lands amongst them
selves. This must be guarded, and the citizens
1T the valley be on the alert. Our townsme".
Messrs. Manning and Games are here. The
first can see As far and the other as quick az
most men. They have fearful odds against
them, but hardly think any serous attempt
will be made to play out the deep scheme OF
stealing our grant for railroads at this session.
Another act has passed, taking all the mon
ey, notes, mortgages and valuablea out OF the
hands of Eads. This is done, as stated on the
floor of the Senate, by prominent Democrats,
at the request Of the Doctors own securities
Eais w II be inpeached and tried before the
Senate tue present session. X.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-01-08
WASHINGTON, Jan 5.

The Supreme Court sympathise with Judge
Daniels in his seve domestic Affections, and
as the funeral Of his wife will take place 10
morrow. adjournedto Wednesday,. The Court
Of Claims observe q similar mark of respect.
The Land Office has withdrawn from sale
about million additional acres Of land which
were found 10 fall within the grant to the New
Orleans, Opelouseas and Great Western r. r.
Line between the Opelonseas and Sabine river
on the Texas line. EEtN
SENATE.-On motion of Mr.. Cass q resolli-
ton was adopted calling on the Sec'y of War
for further information respecting the St. Clair
Flats and asking what amount If any of addi-
tional appropriation will be required for the
said work 49,
Mr.. Butler from committee on Judicials Ia
whom were referred the credentials Of Senator
Harlan of Iowa, and the protest of the Senate
of the Iowa Legislature relative to the subject
reported that The committee after careful ex-
animation were enabled to agree unanimously
and under instructions from the majority, sub
mitted the report that Harlan had not been
duly elected to the senate, accompanied by a
resolution declaring the seat vacant.
Mr.. Toombs gave notice that he should sub.
mi. minority report.
Mr.. Harlan wished the subject disposed OF
at the earliest practicable period and suggested
tomorrow.
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FROZEN TO DEATH.

This is sad annunciation, which we have
been called upon too frequently to make. The
frequency Of such annuncia.ions attests
The severity of the present winter in Iowa -
We alluded yesterday to the death OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Wade, and child and female in their
company, near Moeticello, in Jones County
The Gazette, OF Anamosa, gives the sad par
ticulars. 1t seems that the party had gone to
neighbours house, but few miles distant,
and were lost on their return. Fearing they
were out of the track, Mr.. Wade got out to
find it. His family awaited his return: Saysthe
Gazette:-
But alas! they waited in vain--he never re.
turned, nor I id any of the four ever live to see
their place Of destination. When found the
next day, they were all frozen to death and
within few rods of their own dwelling
Mrs. Wade sat upright with her eyes cast down
upon her inf ant, which lie clasped in her arms
frozen. Mr.. Wade lay upon his back with biz
arms extenle a short distance from the sleigh
Mr.. and Mrs. W., leave large family OF chill
dren y mourn their untimely death. The
team Mas standing still where 1t is supposed
they were left, uninjured.-loUa City RspSb.
ticQn.
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RosroN. Ian 8.


This P. NJ. after hours delibertior, the
Jury on the case of A. M. Tuckerman, charg-
with defrauding the Eastern Railroad Corpor-
alton, returned verdict of guilty Hon. Ru.
fus Choate, counsel for the defendant, inme-
dlately filed bill OF exception on certain point:
If trial, which will be argued before the fnal
decision of The case.
Tuckman remains at large on bail, the pre-
sent verdict was for apprehension of $1,000
Numer ,us other indictments are pending a
gainst him.
John Ferris was before the police court to-
day charged with obtaing nearly 1000 dollars
from several Boston banks in October last, by
forged checks.
Mr.. Ferris, who is quite young man, has
been travelling in Europe since the alledged for
gerry and returned in the Niagara when he was
arrested and committed co answer.
A severe storm of snow and sieet common
ced here this evening with strong gale from
the northwest.
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WAsHfNGroN, Jan. Q.

In answer to the enquiry of the Senate, the
Secretary of the Navy has introduced com.
manication from the bureau for construction.
in which iron is required in the construction of
vessels of wood on that part OF them where
boilers and fire are situated.
The Sec'y OF the New York military assoc-
alton is in possession Of the Senate com. on
military association for revision of the mill
tia and army. Appropriation Of half million
dollars for the arming and eqnpping the mill
tia of the several States, and that these be of
thelats and most approved patterns, the great
er part now being distributed being worthless.
Amorg the bills to be introduced into the
Senate is one by Senator Fish, providing for the
removal of the obstruction at the entrance Of
the N. Y. harbor, and ano her by CLAY to re-
peal the law giving bounties for catching cod
fish.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-01-08
Special Notices.
Merchants Gargsislg Oil.

This valuable medicine combines the nee.
essary qualities TO entitIe il to public favor
Long experience furnishes ample testimony
that as I.niment adapted to meet the wants
and emergencies Of all classes, .Merchant,s
Gargling Oil," in its appropriateness TO both
man and beast, merits the Appreciated wiz
which it received. Possessing in high de.
gree the properties Of an anodyne and restor-
painful diseases. Its great efficacy to heal Il
attributable to the chemical combination Of
the choice ingredients Of which it is COM
posed
w. +. ElmendOrf is the authorized
agent for the sale of this medicine at this
place. Sold also by druggists and merchants
usually in the vicinity. Wholesale BY medi-
cine dealers in all large towns. 1889.
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Gatrst Nrlus.
new YoRK. Dec Al.

A., Vs. r. a,
ihe SeamcI fniton from havre and
southampton nth instant, arrived at noon to-
dav:
Inc Niagarafrom Boston arrived al Liverpool
on rne iDth: -, !,
Inc washington from N 4. arrived at SOUTH
amtton the l4th.
Inc steamer Herman met with an accident
70 the machinery on the 18TH, during severe
STORM ana put PACK 10 southampton, where
sne arrived on the lqth by the aid or one EN-
gine.
Sonsois closed at yst(av4s at Liverpool
breadstuffs are exceedingly dull ana to ef-
iect sales decline was submitted to.
Beer unchanged. Nothing dong IN Bacon.
Lard selling at SlC9S2s.
ADDITIONAL NEWS.
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FRIENDS OF HUMANITY.

Asyou look at. the horria writings of a fell
low msrtal in the grasp Of the demon, and hear
his moaning and his cries, and remember that
he is brother in the flesh, for whom Chris,
died, and who, but for rum, might have had
triumph over death and an eternity Of glory,
have yon no compassion2 Ard when you
read the advertisement of the honest rumseler,
and see owretch in your neighborhood COM
mence this business, knowing the weeping and
wailing every hcgshead Of it will occ aston, the
property it wastes; the quarrels il will engender,
the reason it will dethoue, the souls it will
DESTROY, does your soul burn with indignation
and do you not say, down with the traffic, the
accused traffic?
LrouoR SELLERs!-Look at your business in
all its awful realities. The RUM MANIAC is
no action Of the imagination. Hundreds hsvs
seen it, hell upon earth. II is your work
manship, "you supply the guilty cause; you
see the drunken effects, you witness the drunk
revel," and on you rests its thousand curses.
"a thousand curses on his head,
Who gave me first the poisoned bowl;
Who taught me first this bane to drink,
Drink-death and ruin to my soul"
MODERATE DRINKER' See your end
That poor wretch once stood where you stand,
once took his first glass; once said he could
tread the viper in the dust, but where is he
now? and where may you shortly be? o,
pause. Pause in your downward course
Think of the drunkard's end. Escape for
your life. Another drink may be your ruin
forever.
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New YonK, Dec. 81.


Washington correspondence Of the Courier
and Enquirer says:
am enabled to state upon what call COM
petent authority, that the formation of the cab
met under the new Presidents settled az far as
regards the following appointments:
Hon. Lewis Cass, Secretary of State, Hon.
Howell Cobb, Secretary Of the Treasury, Hon.
Jesse Bright, Secretary of the Interior. II is
understood that positive invitations have been
addressed to these gentlemen for the posts
above assigned them, and they hive accept
ed.
The Alabama Advocate and Gazette of a
late date says:
In York district, South Carolina, the slave
excitement continues. Powder and Muskets
have been found in the possession of the slaves.
A dispatch from Co nmbia says: Fifteen ne
groes have been killed by their owners in
Perry. and escapes of slaves are numerous;
the whites in all directions are arming them
selves.
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INTEMPERANCE.

The Oskaloosa Herald copies our remark.
upon the Agency City Resolutions, and en-.
dorses the views thereon expressed as fol.
lows.
"We are glad to see YOU take hold of this
matter, friend NORRIS. The evil is growing
upon us, ard is rapidly bringi ,g reproach upon
our fair land. Let the press and the pulpi,
speak out, and the evil will be checked.
We understand that the citizens of Agency
have been carrying out their Resolutions, by
the prosecution Of two parties offending, who
were fined $40 each and costs. What 60 the
citizens Of Ottumwa intend to do?
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WASHINGTON, Jan.

All the persons connected with the diplo-
matte corpse in full. dress together with the
members of the cabinet, paid their respects to
the President this morning. AT the doors
OF the White House were thrown open to the
public and thousands of persons including
prominent statesmen, Judges and naval officers
attended. The marine band me anwhile per-
forming fine selection Of music. The recep-
ton continued two hours. The heads of de-
partments and many others entertained guests
at their private residences.
All secular business was suspended and the
Offices were closed.
The documents recently called for BY the
Senate, are voiuninous, and inc lude the party
suppressed letters of General Scott, aud the
Secretary of War relative to The formers pay
all az Lieutenant General. The correspondence
on both sides is particularly caustic and per
sonal, much anxiety for the perusal is manifes-
ted.
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THE u. 8. M. X. RAILROAD.

A good deal Of excitement prevails in the
western counties, in reference to the route Of
this road through that part of the State. In
view of the impossibility of accommodating
all the conflicting interests by the adoption of
all Of the numerous routes proposed, it is sug-
gested, we see, 10 run in addition 10 the main
line as originally contemplated to the mouth OF
the Platte, two branches collaterally, one to
Council Bluffs, and the other TO some point or
the Missouri River, the starting point being
Glenwood.
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LOUISVILLE Jan. 5.

The Memphis Appeal of Tuesday says con-
ciderable excitement exists m Saint Francis
caused by ru,nors that the slaves would rise
about Christi mas. Several negroes Were
whipped until they confessed the plot A SIM
liar story was in circulation at Napoleonyille,
La.
A committee appointed by the Mayor of Ma
pierville and the Judge Of Davidson County,
to examine the charges Of instruction against
certain negroes, report that there is no evil
dence against them and recommended their
discharge.
graph report Of the insurrection in Jackson
and says il has not the least shadow of found
alton.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-01-08

CT The great question of tho day il who
shall be our next president. The country is
agitated from main 10 texas. Some are for
Union and others for disunions, but there is Ger.
tainly no disunion of sentiment with regard to
the greatest MEDICINES of the day
Certificates come flowing IN from both sid.s
of Mason 8 Dixons, Line, positive. earnest and
reliable, showing that Halls Bssam is the
remedy for Consumption. we Only ask youto
give it trial.
For particulars call upon the agent for its sale
WIN. +. E!meudorf, Gttumwa, and agen. in
every town in the couaty
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Very respectfully, DAN'L. n. MURPHY.

WELLS ALMANAC AND RECIPE Book FOR
1S57.-The agents are IN receipt of the above
useful and amusing annual, free to all who
wish one. They are becoming as much sought
after as ''Poor Richards" was years ago 10
it not fair to conclude that Wells medicines
are as much superior to others Of the kind az
his Calenders are? Excellencies generally
grow in clusters, and there is good proof that
Wells medicines do excell.-Call on C. Law
renee Ottumwa
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LEAP YEAR A FAILURE.

The eastern papers are remarking upon the
recently developed fact that in Boston, during
the last year, notwithstanding the privileges
attached 10 it, and its supposed tendencies to
promote matrimonial alliances, there have re-
ally been twenty per cent less marriages than
during the previous year. The reason is a
growing tendency among the fair sex to ex-
travagance.
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suppressed by the arm Of a strong government,
but it fortunately happens that the government
Is weak and inefficient. Meanwhile il Is the
ear nest prayer Of every friend Of humanity,
that the Almighty disposer Of events will raise
up gooi and strong men, who may take ad-
vantage Of the crisis and 80 direct events that
they may issue in the establishment Of the
freedom Of the Spanish people, and the reeov-
cry by Spain Of her ancient. glory and great
ness
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Prom the Daily IIawk-Eys and Telegraph
REVIEW OF THE BURLINGTON
MARKET.

For the Week eading ,Nonday, p. H.
But few hogs are now arriving and onr
slaughter houses will soon close operations Z "
the season. Prices continue to advance as the
deficiency becomes apparent. Little grain 10
arriving
Wheat-spTing 60; Fall 80.
Corn-30.
Oats-30.
Hogs-$5 2595 IS
Hay-l66Sl8.
Butter-20@22.
Chickens-l 25@l SO q dos.
Turkeys--Sc n ID.
Wood-t 50CI$5 90.
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New YoRK. Dec. 81

John Westryman the murderer of Cornelius
Curran, was fully committed to the Brooklyn
Jail yesterday on charge of murder. A large
crowd Of excited Irishmen had assembled and
were resolved on lynching the culprit having
made all necessary arrangements for hanging
him, bit their purpose was frustrated by the
officers hurrying the prisoner out OF Brook
Ign.
of the reelection by the Florida Legislature Of
Senator Moreton to the six years from the 4th
of March next.
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Washington, Jan,

washington, jan. =.
There IL no truth in the report that the STU
prame Court have come 10 conclusion in the
bred case
Senator Hambln will resign his seat to NOR
row and proceed home.
Francis S. Clayton of N. Y, was confirmed
to day as consul to Moscow.
The Kansas nominations are not yet acted
upon in the Senate,
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WASHINGTON, Jan. /.
SENATE

On motion of Mr.. Slidell, resolution was
adopted requesting the President, il not in
conflict with the public interest to furnish the
Senate with the correspondence between our
Government and that Of Netherlands in relation
to the refusal of the different agents of the
latter TO appear before courts of Justice Of the
U. s. and give testimony in criminal cases of
facts of which they may be cognizant. Ad-
journed till Monday.
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HALIFAX. Dec. 81.

The brig Beauty to-day reports that on her
outward voyage she picked up boat, bottom
upwards and stove. containing cask Of water;
buoy MAJ ked Lyonnias, and a white shirt and a
fine rambric handkerchief marked F. E. Pat
terson, N. Y.
Four stores on Main street were burned last
night together with their entire contents,-
were occupied with dry goods, and fancy arti-
cles, bv upwards of dozen tenants. Sever
al buildings in the visinity were injured
Loss $4,000.
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ST. LOUIS, Dec. 81.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 81.
The Missouri Legislature organized perma-
nently yesterday.
McCracken, democrat, is elected speaker OF
the Senate. Robert Borne, Democrat speaker
Of the House.
Benionites and Americans in opposition to
the Democracy have fused.
r. E. Davis, late Superintendent Of Public
persons, and Banking Houses at st Joseph, to
the amount of twelve Thousand dollars. School
Fund safe.
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STAGE AccIDENr.-One of the Eastward
bound Stages was tipped over week before last
fourteen miles this side Of Mt. Pleasant, Sc
verely injuring one Of the passengers, and
killing one Of the horses. Messrs. Stichter &
ellison, Of the Curlew House. in this place,
were aboard, but reported uninjured.
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The Wonder Of The Nineteenth
Century-.IIurley SarSapariI6!

TINS medicine may be taken at any season
of the year--spring, summer, ana fall. Gem
tie. though pntent in its action. It so rectifies
the blood and juices that cutaneous affections,
such as spots, bio ches, pimples, &c., are rap
idly cured; and so adapted to all constilutionss
that it is deservedly esteemed by the many
thousands that have taken il, the most general
femily medicine known Bedford Gazette.
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No. One of the eyerlastinp Co

e. One of the everlasting Connecticut
Yankees has invented toy locomotive, which
winds up like a clotk, and will run across the
room, or perform sundry circles around the
carpet, with great speed, to the infinite delight
of Young America, who is conductor, fireman
and engineer.
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NEW York, Jan. 5

Mr.. Hoogland of Kansas was in this city
yesterday on his way to Washington. IT is
understood that he represents the views and
wishes OF Gov. Geary in respect to Legisla-
tive measures for the welfare Of the territory.
Mr.. II. states that although It is not easy to
exaggerate The outrsges and disorders which
have prevailed in Kansas within two months
past, yet matters are now assuming a more
peaceful and promising aspect.
The Free State Legislature meets to-day,
the other one meets on Monday Of next week.
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 3.

The senate yesterday confirmed the follow
ing among other nominations.
Jno. Underwood associate Justice of the u.
s. supreme court vice Hardin resigned. Oscar
d. Dickinson, collector at Dunkirk, vice Wal
ton resigned. J. 8. Merritt, consul to Washa.
New Providence, vice Bacon resigned Francis
F. Clayton, consul at Island Of Guadalupe,
vice Parson resigned. Thos. Cunningham of
Pa. associate Justice of the Supreme Court of
Kansas, vice Burnel deceased.