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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1858-08-12
Illinois Election.

The struggle IN this State between Douglas,
the Buchanan men. and the Republicans, is
indications are that it will be the most excl
ting political canvas that we have ever had in
this country. The little Giant is evidently .
good deal annoyed by the pei sistsnt presence
of Mr.. Lincoln at all his appointments. Mr..
Lincoln addressed a note to him requesting TO
have arrangements made to canvass the State
together, but Douglas evaded it on the plea
that his appointments had been published
He would only agree to meet Mr.. Lincoln at
one point in each Congressional District,
Quincy and Gaiesburg among Them. They
are TO be at these places, at the former octo-
her 18th. and the latter on the It'll.
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1OAmROr8mCo m00ta0Ss r.
A large number Of fhe citizens assembled
at the adjourned mesting u the Society, at the
Court Hoase, on Tuesday evening.
The meeting was called and the exercises
commenced BY the singing Of a Temperance
song, by Mr.. Copeland and troupe Of little
girls. 49,
On motion the Constitution and By. Laws
were read, and Messrs. Hunt and Lawrence,
and Ladies Harrow and Williams appointed
committees to procure signers to the same
DR.. Williamson suggested the presence Of a
lady in the southwest corner OF the room
which elected much applause, and finally pro-
duced beneficial results.
Committees obtained 10 names to the Con
stitution.
After repeated calls the Aspinwall sisters
enlivened the exercises by vocal and instru-
mental music.
DIR. Robert being called upon arose and ad-
dressed the meeting in very brief manner,
which was listened to with much interest.
Report OF committee on Address to liquor
sellers was received and IN Address, prepared
by the committee was read by Rev. Spaulding
and on motion was ordered to be published
in the city papers.
Mr.. Walker was loudly called for, and,
making his appearance. took some steam and
launched forth in his usual lively strain, en-
PERTAINING the company for near an hour d'i-
ring which he proposed plan of courtship for
others but which the gentleman rejected him
self.
Committee to procure speakers, having been
silent were called upon for report, who
stated they had been unable to procure one.
On motion Mr.. Ross was appointed on the
committee to procure speakers, after which
the meeting was again furnished with some
excellent music by the AspInwall sisters,
when, on motion. the meeting adjourned until
next Tuesday evening.
H. P. GRAVES, Pres't.
E. F. LEWIS, Sec'y.
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The Atlantic Gable Laid.

We received on Saturday last the glorious
news that the laying Of the Cable acrost the
Atlantic had been achieved. This is the
greatest event OF the age, and we see that it
has been celebrated in all the principal cities
Of the country with the most enthusiastic
demonstrations Of joy. We print elsewhere
all the particulars received up to the time Of
going to press. Even il some accident should
interfere. with the working Of the wire, the
importance and success Of the enter prise will
still be conclusively demonstrated, and the
capital Of the commercial would been listed to
any extent in perfecting II.
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Repudiating the People.

The men who find it a political convenience
just now to pretend that it is little less than
treason to even question the sacredness Of the
bred Scott decision, and who hold that though
such monsters as the infamous Jeffries NAV &C.
cupy seats on the Supreme Bench, and though
the decisions OF that tribunal NAV by possi-
bility violate every precedent, and every prin-
cipie Of right and justice, yet those decisions
are binding upon every coordinate department
OF the government, and conclusive upon every
opinion and interest, had better read and pom
der the following language of Thomas JeIer-
son:
In letter to Mr.. Jarvis, dated Monticello,
September 18th, 1920, he says:
"You seem in pages "a and las to
consider the judges as the ultimate arbiters Of
all constitutional qnestions-a very dangerous
doctrine indeed, and one which would place us
under the despotism Of an oligarchy. Our
judges are as honest as other men, and not
more so. They have, with others, the same
passions for party, for power, and the privi-
lege Of their corps. Their maxim is sboni esi
ampliare jDrisdictioncn,' and their power is
the more dangerous as they are in Office for
life, and not responsible a. o'her functionaries
are, to the elective control. The Constitution
has erected no such single tribunal, knowing
that, to whatever hands confided, with the
corruptions Of time and party its members
would become despots. 1t has more wisely
made all the departments co-equal and CO SOW
e-eign within themselves. II the legislature
fails to pass laws for census, for paying the
Judges and other officers of the Government,
for establishing militia, for naturalization as
prescribed by the Constitution, or If they fail
to meet in Congress, the judges cannot Issue
their mandamus 20 them; if the President fail,
to supply the place Of judge, to appoint 9TH
er civil or military officers, to Issue requisite
commissions, the judges cannot force them. -
They can Issue their mandamus or distrin gas
to NJ executive or legislative officer, to enforce
the fnlfillment OF their official duties, any more
than the President or legislature may issue or
ders to the judges or their officers"
In a letter to Judge Roane, dated Sept. 9th,
1910, he says:
"The Constitution on this hypothesis 10 a
mere thing OF wax, in the hands OF the Judicial
~, which they may twist and shape II into any
form they please. It should be remembered
az an axiom of eternal truth In politics, that
Whatever power in any Government Is inde-
pendent. is absolute also; in theory only at
FIRST, while the spirit Of the people is up, but
in practice as fast as that relaxes independence
can be trusted nowhere but with the people in
mass. They are inherently independent Of all
but moral law. My construction Of the Con-
stitution is very different from that you quote.
II Is, that each department is truly independ-
ent Of the others, and has an equal right to de-
cide.for itself what IS the meaning Of the Con-
stitation in the cases submitted to its action,
and especially where it is to act ultimately and
without appeal.
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Correspondence Of the Gate City.]
Congressional Campaign Open.
FARMIGroN, Aug. 2, '58.

MEssRs. EpIroRs: The Congressional cam
paign was opened here on Saturday night BY
Col. Curtis. He arrived late in the day, and
consequently very brief notice was given
that he would speak, but nevertheless, there
was quite large and respectable crowd gath
cred to hear him. Twoyears ago he common
ced the campaign here which resulted in the
total defeat Of the then unterrifel.
He gave US one Of the most able and inter-
esting speeches that it has been my fortune to
listen to in many years. His style is clear;
bold and manly, ard his arguments forcible
and unanswsrable. He was listened to with
very great attention and respect. all seemed
to feel the truth Of his telling speech.
He first set forth some Of the views and
principles Of the Republican party, showing
clearly and distinctly, from their platform,
speeches and acts. that they were Nationa
party. He would DO exact justice to the
North and the South; they each had rights
that should be respected; all present were con-
WINGED, if they would speak the honest truth,
that he indicated the Republican party from
the charge Of sectionali SIN.
He then reviewed some Of the acts and
measures Of the Administration party, and
clearly demonstrated that they were q South
ern slavery party. He showed up the course
Mr.. Buchanan and his Southern advisers had
pursued in regard to the great mail route to
the Pacific, which had telling effect on his
audience.
Col. Curtis has set the ball in motion which
will roll over this district and return tremen-
dons majority for him in October next. He
made many friends here. J.
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ST. Louis, Aug. Z.
Gen. Harvey, Maj. Bull, Capt: Pleasanto
and Surgeon Wright arrived last evening.
The Council between Harvey and the Chew
ennes at Cottonwood Springs and the Pawnees
near Fl. Kearney resulted in their pledging
themselves not to modest the whites, and prom
Using to remain at peace with each other.
The Utah correspondent Of the Republican
under date Of July 30th says that Brig. Jones
has had all the animals taken from the govern
ment trains last fall driven into Salt Lake city
Tor the purpose Of having chem delivered to
johnson. Young has desired Cummins to re-
ceive them officially and forward them to john
son.
Official returns for st. Lonis county give
Barrett, dem. for Congress 1861, Blair 6y63l,
Breckenridge 5,66s; whole Democratic ticket
elected from to 3 hundred majority.
In the 9th district Woodson is reelected to
Congress by about 600; in the second district
Anderson will get upwards Of 1000 maj; in
the 4th district Craig will be reelected by
about 5000.
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TRrNrrY BAY, N. F., Aug. Z.

To the Associated Press.
Since our arrival here on the morning Of the
9Th have been constantly receiving telegra-
phic messages asking for full particulars IN re.
gard to laying the cable, to which it is i'm
possible for me To reply, as every moment Of
my time viii be occupied while I remain here,
have handed to Mr.. Mckay, Superintendent,
OF the New York, Newfoundland and London
telegraph lines, my daily Journal, and given
him full permission to send from the same any
extracts that he might think of any interest
to the public, and especially those portions
which will reply to the communications I
have received.
(Signed), CYRUS w. FIELD.
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STATE TREsUREKs AccouNrs.-A number
Of the friends of M. L. Morris. State Ire asur-
er, who haa been most vilely abused and cal
iumnated blythe Locofcco press and politicians
Of the State, recently addressed to him note
on the subject Of his accounts to which Mr..
N. has replied in minute statement, most tri-
ninPhantly vindicating him from all the
charges preferred against him by his poll
cal enemies. We mar publish j. hereafter
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n ROCERY kept by REILLY AsPTxwALI,
III Ladies and Gents Just give us . call,
We've al that's essential In the grocery line,
Peaches, Pine-Apples, and all that IL fine
Plums. Raisins, Crabb-Apples, Nuts OF all kinds,
Walk In and see, never mind the "hard times :"
The variety IL choice and the stock is new, Iew.'
Imperial, Black, and Young Hyson Tea,
saleratus, Starch, Pepper-sauce and Coffee;
Sardines, Currants, and Candy,
And all that's desirable except Wine and Brandy,
Mustard, Ginger, Soda, and Dates,
Every thing for Cdsh, 1t the lowest rates,
Figs, Catsup, Pepper, Sugars and Rice.
Citron, Tobacco, Nutmegs, and all kinds Of spice,
Cigars-German, Opera, and Principe,
Tell your friends to come In and see.
Apples, Beans, Potatoes, and Salt,
When you got to our door just come TO halt.
Aug. IL, bS-n24-tf
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ESQ.,, who has hitherto been one Of the most
efficient and successful laborers in the Demo-
cratic ranks, in Marion county, Iowa, has re-
nounced his connection with the party, and
has taken the stump to show that 1t is the du-
ty Of every Democrat who loves our free insti-
tutions to do likewise. He spoke At Knox
vile last week, to very large audience; and
his speech produced an irresistible effect
among his hearers. We ars glad to learn that
he does not mean to confne his labors to
Marion county, among his friends and neigh
bors, but will take occasion to speak in other
counties where his business may cal; him.
+ Des Moines Citizen.
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A communication Of Mr.. Peter Goehring,
in reply to one of WIN. lvans, in last weeks
paper, win be found elsewhere. II Is unuec-
essary, we presume, to say that we know moth
ing Of the matters m controversy, but feel un-
der obligations to furnish Mr.. G. an opportu-
sity to vindicate himself. The contros e, ",
% Ear Is our columns are concerned, must
cease here.
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TRrNrrY BAY, N. F., Aug. 7.

5NNETT DAY, ~. rsS hUSs q.
The complete success OF the Atlantic cable
is placed beyond all doubt. Signals are now
being made through the whole extent Of the
cable, but il is unlikely that the cable will be
opened for business for several days or per-
haps a week as the electricians will require
time for series Of experiments with their re-
cording instruments. Due notice will be Civ
en- for the opening OF the line for business.
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KEEP TRYIxG.-We still urge upon our
friends to keep trying TO raise little money
for us. We shall expect every delinquent
subscriber TO pay us something within the
next two weeks. Don't fail to do this rea-
sonable thing.
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New Advertisements.
s. M. PETTENGILL q co.
Are our authorized Advertising Agents for New Yori
OTTUMWA SEMINARY.

HVHE Second Term will commence, Monday, Sep
IL TENDER 6th 1853. Students will be prepared for
College Professions business for Teaching Tuition
will be %, s. and ef0, per Term of ten weeks.
Bills should be paid one-half In advance and the
remainder 1t the end Of the Term; when that 10 not
done settlement will be expected at the middle of the
Term.
The Instruction will be systematic and thorough ;
and every reasonable effort will be made render the
Institution worthy Of the patronage and cooperation
Of Parents and Guardians
Circulars win be given when requested.
re- WOODWARD, Principal.
Aup r. H8-nQ4-H
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EsTRAY NOTICE.

u Township, Wapello County, Iowa, on the Sd day
Of June, 1885, one bright sorrel about IL or IL
hands high star In the forehead, right foreoot and
left hindfoot white and white marks on the back SUP.
posed to be caused by the saddle with wind gals on
the knee joints upon the hind Legs and hoofs, and
lame In the fore feet split from the hair down 70 the
sble supposed to bee or 10 years old Appraised u
Forty Dollars. in. CAMPBELL Clerk.
Otumwa, june, 18th. by d. CAnPBBLL, Duputy.
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T., f. d. & M. R. R.-Mr. G. G. Cook,
Travelling Agent for the Keokuk, Fl. Des
Moines 4 Minnesota Railroad, passed through
our city, on Wednesday last, en- route for
the west, on business FOR the above road Mr..
c., besides being thorough business man, is
capital good fellow-lookiag exceedingly
well, notwithstanding the hot weather, bad
roads, &c., with which he has had to contend
for some time past. We wers pleased to learn
through him, the fattering prospects Of the
above road; aud that its operators are busllyl
engaged in its construction in the direction Of
Ottnmwa. A report Of the Superintendent,
Mr.. s. Dwight Eaton, Of the earnings Of the
road Tor each month during the past year, will
be found in the present issue, and speak well
for the ENTERPRISE.
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NOTICE Il hereby given that Letters Of Admins.
~ tration have been greeted by the County Court
OF Wapelo County TO the undersigned on the estate
Of Joseph Leighton, late OF said County, deceased
and that all persons having claims against said estate
will be required TO present them, duly authenticated
for settlement and all persons indebted thereto are
requested to make payment.
MARY L. LEIGHTON, ADMINISTRATIVE.
Ottumwa, July 22d, 'oS-n91-4w
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CONGRESSIONAL NoMrNArIoNs.-Hon Jno.
r. Farnsworth has been nominated by the
Republicans for reelection in the Chicago
District, Ills.
Hon. Owen Level oy is also nominated for
reelection in his District.
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lust RECEIvED-Treshs selected Pigs, only 20 cents
July e-n1e I'm ELMENDORF
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WILLIAM ALLAN,
TAILOR AND RENOVATER.

(LArE WITH D. MURPHY
HOPES by attention TO business, 10 merit the
III Patronage OF the Public.
Cutting, Making, Fitting and REPAIRING, done
promptly. Fit and durability warranted .
Shop, second door west from the "Courier" ONCE,
opposite the Curlew House.
May 9th, 1858. n136m.
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Kansas Election.

We have partial returns Of the election in
Kansas on the 9Th, upon the proposition to ac-
cept or reject the grant Of land, the tenor Of
which renders it certain that the b1be has
been spurned by an almost unanimous vote -
Leayenworth county, in part, gives 1914 major
ity against it; Atchison 327 DonipLan 57s |;
Quindaro 16 for, Las against Easton lO1 for,
A against; Delaware IS for, 100 against; the
city OF Lawrence 4 for, 7l8 against; Franklin
3 for, IS against.
Partial returns from Shawnee, Johnson and
franklin counties increase the majority against
the bill to 47O4. Total vote Of these counties,
as received, is 6S46. It is thought that the
whole vote Of the Territory will reach ID goo.
The opponents OF the bill claim a majority of
5000. Topeka county cast 266 votes against
the bill, and l0forit. Lecompton, 122 against
and "a for it. Nothing received vet from
Southern and Western counties.
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A man, recently hanged, confessed upon
the gallows that his first commencement in
villainy was that Of siopping neWspaper and
not paying for IL.
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George May, Esq, heretofore an active
Democrat Of Msrien county, has renowned
and denounced the party, and taken the stump
in behalf Of the Republican ticket. George
KNOWS great many hard things about the
Locofoco party management in this State, and
we doubt not he will make his knowledge tell
against the leaders during the present cam
psign.-Gate City.
The above is good news. George is well
known in this county, and will have a crowd
to hear him il he speaks here during the can
vass, as we hope he will. He is one OF the
best stump speakers in the State. He resided
in this place many years, coming here at a
very early day.
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KeOkuk, Fort Des HlOines and
Minnesota Railroad.

The following exhibits from the Super,n-
tendent will show the earnings for each month
during the year:
June 1, 1857 to May 81, 1853, inclusive.
1867. June. Freight ......$ 729.43
Passengers. 2,o19 80
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The Fall emigration has already COM
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ST. JOHNS, N. F. July 10.

I ST.. JOHNS, N. +. July 10.
/ We have dispatch from Trinity Bay this
morning; everything in connecty with the At
lantic cable progressing favorable.
(Signsd) CvRus w. FIELDS.
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ATTENTION GUARDS.
FVHERE win be . meeting Of the Ottumwa City
IL Guards, at the Court House, on next SATURDAY
evening Of o'clock Members and all who are nteres
ted IN the Company will please attend.
By order Of the Captain.
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DOCTOR !. L. TAYLOR,
PractiCing Physician

"A NNOUNCES to the citizens Of Ottumwa and yicin
a. ny that he has resumed the practice Of his pro-
Ieson once, for the present, 81 HE new residences
on the hill, near Judge Hendershott's.
July 15n2O-9-f
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Sin SSraG.

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@m 9cuhttburm wirn pas 2iht entsiiuest,
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gtph leb' ih bid, i'm fatlsu Stmmer;
Sm gSinbc trest Der OiinenIanp,
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