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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1858-05-27
ST. Louis. Nav "a.

ST. Louis, MAY "a.
A despatch dated Independence 2lst says:
The Santa Fe mail arrived to-day.
News unimportan.
The grass plains are very good The ont
growing trains are progressing finely.
James M. Hunt, en- old and prominent resi-
dent of Santa Fe, died April 16.
A daring robbery had been committed by a
party of United States Troops upon Antonio
Lardabor, miles below Albuquerque, stealing
from him $4,000 in specie, $1,000 in plate, also
burning bonds and papers to the amount of
1000. One of the robbers had been ar
rested.
The conductor of the train reports meeting
but few Indians, and those of friendly dispo-
stion.
Business duh.
The Democrat of this city publishes let
ter from Mr.. Waldron, Of Quindaro, who es-
Inmates the vote OF the Territory at 5000 for
and 1900 against Leavenworth constitution
Vote both for constitution and State officers
quite small.
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NO. 20
To WIN. ID. FOuts,


iSir:-You are hereby notified
that the following notice placed in the hands of
the Sheriff of Wapelo County, Iowa for service upon
you, and the 9th day of April s5S, said Sheriff
turned said notice to my Office not found, and the
Plaintiff in said notice having requested order of
publication of said notice, 1t is ordered by me, as
Clerk, that the following notice be published for four
weeks successfully In the Ottumwa Courier.
J. N. CAMPBELL, Clerk of the District Court
of Wapello County, Iowa.
To WIN. ID. FOuts,
Sir:-You are hereby notified
that before the 18th day of May 1885, the Petit
tion of J. W. Carpenter will be file in the Office Of
the Clerk Of the District Court of Wapello County
Iowa, claiming of you ve-hundred and fifty dollars
as money due promissory note executed by you
to said Carpenter, for the of four hundred and six
tyfve and 1900 Dollars; dated September 18th 1885,
on which said Carpenter will claim due, four-hun
dred dollars In said petition and the balance of the
above claim is on account against you for rent and
merchandise, rent, damages to property by you and
for other articles in said petition named said account
amounting to hundred and forty seven dollars and
80 100. You also notified that said Carpenter caus
ed attachment to be issued in said cause against
property to part of said claim and Won
notified to appear at the June term 1885, of the Wan
clio District Court before the End thereof
and said petition or judgment will be rendered
against you for said of $3.50, with interest and
costs NJ j. WILLIAMS, Atty for Petitioner.
April, 29-n9-4w. [s900
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St. / ouis. May IL
A despatch from Independence of the 18th
says that the Salt Lake mail which arrive to-
dav left Fort Bridger on the 22h March. It
was overtaken by parties who left on the 18Th
Arril.
Colonel Kane arrived at Fort Bridger, hav-
ing come through Salt Lake City.
Governor Cumming. with one or two others
started for Salt Lake City on the 9Th April
Before leaving he demanded an escort from
Col. Johnson. which was refused.
Capt. Marcv arrived within 80 miles Of
Fort Laramie. where the mail passed, which
would reach Fort Bridger between the 25th
of May and first of June.
The opinion prevailed that there would be a
fight. Sufficient provisions were in the camp 70
last until supplies could reach them.
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Council Proceedings.

.. MONDAY, May "a, '5S.
The Council was called to order by the
Mayor. Present, Aldermen Hawley, Brad
shaw, Daum, Potter, Caldwell, Hunter, New
lille, and Prugh; Solicitor. Marshal ard Recor-
der. Absent, Alderman Milburn.
Journal of last meeting read and approved.
A petition was presented by Messrs. Sand
ford. Galloup g. Co., asking that the City Ell
ther refund to them the amount paid for IL
cense to retail spirtuous liquors, or that the
City indemnify them against any prosecution
for violation of State Law. Motion of Mr.
Prugh. that the petition he laid on the table.
was lost by the casting vote of the Mayor.
Mr.. Hawley presented a resolution hat the
petition of Messrs. Sandford, GaIIonp & Co.,
be referred to the City Solicitor for his legal
opinion at the next meeting of the Council, as
to the liability of the City to them.
Mr. Caldwell offered an amendment to the
resolution, sub shutting three Councilmen for
The Solicitor, and striking out the word ole
gal" .s.
Resolution, az amended, adopted, and Alder
men Hawley, Caldwell and Potter appointed
said committee.
Bv Mr.. Newell,
Resolred, That an Auditors committee of
three be appointed to report to the Council all
claims presented against the City. Aldermen
Danm, Hunte. and Neville, appointed said
committee.
Mr.. Hawley gave notice that at the next
meeting, he would introduce the following
Ordinance:
s'Be it ordained by the City Council Of the
City of Ottumwa, That so much of Ordinance
No. %, Sec. 3, as gives to- members of the
City Council One Dollar per meeting, be
stricken out, and Fifty Cents be substituted
therefore,
Mr.. Bradshaw moved that the License TOR
keeping the Ten Pin Alley of Simonds &
Grnbe be S25 per annum. Several amend
ments were offered, which were lost. Mr..
Hunter moved to amend by fixing :he license
at $500, whereupon the resolution, as amend
ed, passed.
By Mr.. Prugh,
Resolved, That the City Solicitor be reqnir-
ed 10 read to the Council at its next meeting,
the law regulating the sale of Intoxicating liq-
uors.
Mr.. Bradshaw gave notice that at the next
meeting he would introduce an ordinance 70
prohibit boars and sows from running at large
within tire City limits.
The City Solicitor made a partial report
concerning the property listed by Thomas
Devin and claimed by the City.
Ry Mr. Potter.
Resolred, That the Mayor be required to
close MP the unfinished business in relation to
the contract of grading Front Street, with
John Riley. And that the Mayor and Re-
corder he authorize: TO cancel the City order,
No. 81, of Sl9l 22-I00 dollars, and draw Or
ders not exceeding that amount. Mr.. Daum
moved to amend by referring to committee
of three. Lost. The resolution was then
adopted.
On motion: adjourned
NEWTON DOGGETT,
..... City Recorder.
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To WIN. ID. FOuts,
To George T. BrONvn.

Sir;-You are hereby notified
that there is file i'm the Office of the Clerk OF
District Court of Wapello County, Iowa. petition Of
Louisa NJ. Brown, claiming to be divorced from you
charging that you have wully deserted her, and alb,
sented yourself from her without cause for
than three years, she also claims the exclusive
custody and control Of Lucy p. and Cynthia NJ Brown
the children of her marriage with you. And unless
you appear and answer said Petition before the
morning of the Sh day of June 1885, decree said
will be entered up against you according to the
prayer of said potion. T. BIGHAM,
April. 10, 1858. Atty for Complainant.
Publish the above notice fonr weeks successfully in
the Weekly 0ttumwa Courier. j. N. CAMPBELL
noS-4w. 81 sol Clerk of the District Court
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Republican Congressional Convention,

Republican Convention, for the purpose of nomi-
mating candidate for Representative in Congress, for
the First Congressional District of Iowa, is hereby
called meet at Oskaloosa, Wednesday July eth,
1858.
The ratio of representation from each county will be
delegate for every hundred Republican votes
and additional one for every fraction fifty, the
vote for Governor at the last State election being the
basis. Organized counties with less than one hundred
Republican voters will be entitled each to dele
gate.
JOHN r. NEEDHAM, S. d. SIIELLEDY,
ROBERT +. RATCLIFF, J. T. BALDWIN,
CALVIN TAYLOR
May IS, 1858. Rep. Cong. Committee
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New YORK, Nav 81.

An arrival at this port yesterday brings Ve-
nezuela dates of May a. The country is still
quiet
Papers of to-day contain accounts of two
more outrages committed by British cruisers
upon our Gulf commerce.
The bark John Howe from Sagna for this
port, was twice boarded by boats from the
steamer Buzzard. The ship Clarendon, while
lying IN the harbor of Sangna, was boarded by
boats from the same steamer, when an alterca-
ton, occurred between the English boarding
officers ard the Captain Of the Clarendon,
which came near ending in bloodshed; pistols
were drawn on both sides.
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Republican Co. Convention.

A Republican County Convention will be held at
the Court House in Ottumwa, Saturday, May Goth,
next, at O'clock p. NJ, for the purpose of choosing
delegates to represent Wapeo County in the Republi
State Convention, to he held at Iowa City, June
17h 175s; and also to chose delegates to represent
said county in the Congressional Convention of this
District, at such time and place as the may be
called, and for the transaction Of other business.
Each Township is requested to chose delegates.
BY ORDER THE CENTRAL COMMITTEE.
NAV Goth 1858,
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New YORK, May "a,

New YORK, May "a.
Lord Napier pointedly denies having had any
knowledge of the recent proceedings in the
Gulf. His conviction is decided that these
acts will be promptly disevowed and the full
est reparation made.
1t is The Navigation and not the Neutrality
Laws that the Senate Committee are instruc-
ted to report repeal Of.
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We were very much pleased when at Eddy
vile recently, with some ''grout" buildings.
erected by Mr.. Horton of that city. The res
idence of Mr.. H., a large two story house, is
a complete success. A brick of the same size
and finish would cost $4,000. This one cost
$1,000. The walls are solid as marble, and it
is perfectly dry.
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Republican state Convention.

Republican State Convention will be held at Iowa
City, on Thursday the 18th day Of June, 1885, for the
purpose of nominating Secretary Auditor, Treasurer
of State Attorney General and for the transaction
of such other business may be deemed by
the Conv ention. .. ....
The ratio OF representation of each county will be
one delegate for every hundred Republican votes,
and an additional for every fraction over fifty,
the vote for Governor at the last State election being
the basis. Organized counties with less than one
hundred Republican voters will be entitled each to one
delegate. ..
S. J. KIRKwoOD, W. II. FARMER,
w. p. CLARK, IT, PRiCE,
H. O'CoNNoR, q. ID. WOODEN,
Des Moines, Jan, 90 '5S. Committee.
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New York, May 81.
The steamship City of Washington arrived
here on Sunday.
Of commons censuring Government for the
publication of their dispatches to the.Governor
General of India in regard to the proclama-
ton to the people of Dude.
Lord Ellenborough assumed all the respnn-
sibility, and resigned. The resignation was
accepted.
The resolutions were to be considered the
day after the steamer sailed.
The House of Commons disagreed TO the
Lords amendment TO the lew BILL and admit
committee TO confer with the Lords.
Sir Henry Brlwer has been appointed Min
isfer to Constartinople, and Hon. Edward
Erskine Sec'y of Legation at Washington
The Times says the resolutions Of censure
will he supported bv Lord John Russell and
the Peelite party, as well as Pamerston.
Speculations were rife TO whether the
Minister would resign or dissolve Parliament
in the event of the resolutions passage.
Calcutta dates Of April 9 h are unin portant.
A hot weather campaign in Rohilcund is
deemed inevitable.
All quiet in China.
The Atlantic cable was nearly II on hoard
the Niagara and Agamenon, and they would
sail on the 25th.
INDIA.-Iucknow is perfectly tranquil
The 18th Bengal Light Artill ry,' 40 strong
had been brought 70 court martial at Trin-
dad. GO were sentenced to be hing. aud the
remainder to he transported for life.
A strong force had marched for Barcillva.
Col. Seaton's force hal encountered and
beaten the rebels. taking Sgnns.
Another dispatch via Malta Says Rahicund
was in po session of the rebels. who were said
to be 100, Coz strong.
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We direct attention 10 the advertisement of
Mr.. A. Gray, dealer in Groceries, Seeds, &C.,
at Eddyville. Mr.. Gray offers great induce
ments in the way of an excellent stock of
goods, and III the prices for which he sells
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TlI0S. SHARPE & Co.
JAMES III. SPERLING.


The original notice ia the above entitled case where
in Thos. Sharpe Co., plaintiffs aud James H.
Sporting is defendant, having been returned this
office by the Sheriff of said County; endorsed, mot
found 1t Is therefore ordered that the said original
notice be published for four successive weeks IN the
Ottunwa Courier, published in 0tumwa, Wapello
County, Iowa. JOSEPH n. CAMPBELL, Clerk.
STATE OF IOWA, !
WAPELLo COUNTY (
I'm the name Of the State of Iowa, to
james III. SperEing,
Nr:-You are hereby notified
that there Is file in the office of the Clerk of
the District Court of Wapello County, petition of
Thos. Sharpe, Charles ii. Wolf and George ii. Wolf,
partners in trade, under the and style of Tlos
Sharpe Co., claiming of you eght-hundred and four
teen and 55-i00 Dollars, money due unsats-
fed judgment of Circuit Court of the State of Ind-
holden at the Court House in and for the County
of Decatur in the State of Indiana the day
of November 1855, and rendered by said against
you for the amount of Seven-hundred and eighteen
and 55-00 Dollars, and costs and charges. And claim
ing of you said money upon judgment rendered
against you in the Circuit Court of Decatur County,
in the State of Indiana and claiming said amount upon
said Judgment and upon transcript thereof And that
unless appear ana answer thereto before the
second morning OF the next term of the District Court
of Wapello County, Iowa, to he begun and held
the 9TH day of June 1885, Judgment will be rendered
against you thereon.
5. W. SUMMERS, Atty for pl'Gs
3Dril 22-uS-4y. TSg 25
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Two frightful railroad accidents have oc-
Cured within the past few days, one on the
New York Central. caused by the falling of a
bridge, and the other in Indiana, from SINH
lar cause, both causing the loss of several
lives. These accidents are directing atten-
ton to the flmsy and unsafe character OF rail-
road bridges, almost universal in this country.
o. We invite special attention to the ad-
vertisement Of the Chicago Type Foundry.
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No EG('E.

FE7ssS Undersigned hereby gives notice that letters
4 of Administration the estate of James pumrov
deceased, late Of Wapelo County have issued
MN from the office of the County Judge Of said County
and that all persons having claims against said estate
viii be required to present them. duly authenticated
for settlement within the time prescribed by law and
all persons owing said estate, must max payment i'm
medi atelv. John plTuROY
May 10Th, 1855 noi3-tw
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NAFsR sED:--On the 22d inst, by A. Lotspeich,
Esq, Mr.. JSo. ALLEN and Miss ELIZA JANE WILSON, all
of this City.
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Si.--You are hereby no.
tilted that before the eighth day Of April 1885,
there will be on file In the Office of the Clerk Of the
District Court Of Wapello County, Iowa. petition Of
Michael Pearson claiming of you, the specific perform
anee OF contract, whereby you contracted to pur-
chase Of aud from plaintiff The north half OF the north
east quarter aud the northeast quarter of the north
west quarter OF section nineteen in Township seventy
two, Range fourteen, lying and being in Wapello
~, Iowa, and claiming that you specifically perform
your part Of said contract, by paying to plaintiff
certain promssory note executed by you under writ
ten agreement whereby you bound yourself pay TO
the said Michael Pearson, the sum of nine -hundred
and thirty ive dollars, year after date and dated
September the 1st 1885, and claiming that your equity
Of redemption shall be forever forecosed, In and TO
the said Real Estate herein described and claiming
that written agreement for the purchase and sale Of
said real estate in the possession OF the defend
ant Ranch, may be produced, and claiming as due to
the plaintiff the sum of nine hundred and thirty five
dollars, as money due on a promssory note for said
land and claiming interest and costs upon said note
And that unless you appear and thereto on or
before the second morning Of the next term of the
District Court in and for Wapello County Iowa. as by
law required judgment will be rendered against you
thereon. s. w. SUMMERS Atty for pl,Y
April % nos-4w [is SOL
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WASHINGTON. May ~.

HoUsE.-The bill to regulate municipal
elections in Washington gave rise 10 debate.
The election and district bills were consid-
cred and the House went into committee for
general debate.
SENATE.-Mr. Gwin presented memorial
from Capt. Collins, asking compensation for
his services on the Amoor river.
Mr.. CLAW. from the com. on Commerce. re-
ported bill for improvemC Mt of the Dismal
Swamp Canal.
Mr.. Douglas introduced bill for facilitating
commerce between the Atlantic and Pacific
States by telegraph. ....-
Mr.. Douglas also introduced an important
bill, having reference equally to British and
Mexican Aggression Bills. to restrain and re-
dress outrages upon the flag and citizens of
the United States.
The majority of the Committee on the Jn-
dietary reported that Senator. Bright ana
Fitch are entitled to their seats.
Mr.. Pugh moved that the report be printed.
Mr.. Trnmbull wished TO know what docu-
ments were to be printed. ..
some parliamentary SklrmlSnlDS tHen ensu-
ed. Mr.. Pugh requested to be excused from
serving on the Judiciary Committee.
Mr.. Hunter brough, up the $4,000, 900 bill
and advocated its passage.
Mr.. Wilson replied, showing that Mr.. Hun
ter's estimates for the commercial revenues
were exaggerated. He moved to strike out
the fifth section appointing two additional
clerks. which was carried-26 against %.
Mr.. Wilson also moved to reduce the esti
mate of printing the Treasury notes from
$4,000 to $1,000. Carried-27 against 81.
Mr.. Rigler moved to amend the bill for ma
king the loan coupon loan-agreed TO-
Mr. Cameron moved to reduce the note from
6 tn 5 per cent Carried. 3S TO -.
Mr.. Pugh made verbal alteration in Mr..
Bigler's amendment.
Mr.. Simmons introduced lengthy amend
ment with reference to the valuation of i'm
ports for duties.
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LOOK HERE!

WANT What you owe Milburn Co., and In
ii tend to have 1t by some means before long. have
made up my mind to all delnquents who are such
June LIST next. So look out r. j. WILLIAMS
May 18th 1855, noil-3
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We had the pleasure, on Monday last, of a
call from Gen. Wilson, late editor of the
''lowa Farmer" and now Secretary of the
State Agricultural College. To the duties of
this office since the sale of the '.Farmer," G en-.
w. is ass:duously devotlng himself. The
present season he will be occupied in obtain
ing seeds. FOR distribution this fall; correspon-
ding with the different counties in reference
to the interests Of the College, and in prepar-
ing for the first meeting of the Trustees in
January next. The State has been fortunate
in securing the services of one so well quali-
fed to lay the foundations of this important
institution, destined to exert so powerful ali in
fueace UPON our great Observation-Disclosures.
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We are obliged to the Bloomington en-
Paragraph, for favoring us with an exchange.
Having been resident Of Bloomington seve-
raj years, from '39 to '43, we shall doubtless
find the Paragraph particularly interesting
We would say to the numerous Mclean coun-
ty people residing in this region, that they will
find the Paragraph very interesting and
valuable paper. Our fellow citizen, Mr. James
s. Major, did us quite favor in soliciting this
EXCHANGE for us.
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a Splendid assortment Of Dress Goods Of all kinds
"A at LAwRENCES
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STATE OF IOWA, sc.
WAPELLo COUNTY. 90

Ordered-That the annexed Notice be published in
the Ottumwa Courier, weekly paper published In
Ottumwa four consecutive weeks ten DAYS prior to
the next term of the District Court Of said County
JOSEPH H. FLINT County Judge.
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For the Change

Against the Change.
JOSEPH II. FLINT, County Judge
May 9th, ISIS noI3-lw