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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1858-02-11


Michigan, and those who act with him, (and
there are millions who do in the country at
large,) that this Lecompton constitution has
not been framed IN pursuance Of fair express
sion of the will Of the people; that it is the re.
suit of open and palrable robbery ana physi-
Cal coercion that never could have been sue
csssfuIly carried on: unaided by this Govern
ment. But do they conclude that on this &C :
count the Lecompton constitution is void p
If so, what do they say Of the whole body Of
the Kansas laws pare they void, or are they
valid?
Nothing has TRANSFERRED in connection with
the creation Of thi. Lecompton constitution
that more than equals the enormities perpetra-
ted At the first territorial elections. Do you
tell me that at the election Of celega ties to this
convention, the majority OF the electors were
unblushingly robbed Of the legal power to
vote. reply that, at the election of the. first
Territorial Legislature, the legal vatsrs were
driven from the polls by intimidation and vio-
lence, whenever the success Of this robbery
required iti that thousand armed strangers
surrounded and held the polls at Lawrence
alone; and it is now claimed that every pre-
cinct. save one, was similarly violated. Do
you tell me that this convention has been pre-
served from violence aud dispersion by an
outraged people by the troops Of the Federal
Government. reply that the Territorial
Legislature was maintained in power BY the
same means. Do you tell me that this consti-
tuition contains provisions repugnant to the
will of the peopleP reply that the laws OF
the Territorial Legislature were not only re-
pungnant TO the will Of the people, but de-
nounced by the present Secretary of State,
then Senator, on this floor, and other distin-
guished Senator'S, as disgrace to the age in
which we live. Do yon tell me that the pro-
visions Of this constitution can never be en-
forced among an unwilling people only at the
cost of violence and bookshelf reply that
the whole body Of the Kansas laws have been
enforced at this feerfnl cost from the begin
ming up to the present hour. The people Of
Kansas have been compelled TO submit to
laws which thew never made, and to officers
whom they never elected. This grinding ty.
ranny has been open, continuous, unmitigated,
and unblushing, from the commencement to
the present. The Lecompton outrage is no
more fragrant than those by which it was pre-
coded. The last crop of fruit is no more Bit
ter than the first. II the latter must be- trea-
ted as void NIB initio, in consequence Of these
terrible political wrongs, why moi the first p
Ifthe Lecompton constitution may be set aside
on this account, why not the whole body Of
the Kansas laws?
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'LecOmptOnp' 6eaten I'm the
HOuse--Keitt ApOligtxes.

! WASHINGTON, Feb. 8.
HousE.-'rhe galleries were density crowded
j including many ladies.
The Speaker announced the pending pro-
position to be on seconding the demand for tn.
previous question.
On the several motions to refer the Presi.
dents Message the demand was seconded By
ITO against los.
Mr.. Washburn. of Me-. demanded the yea.
and nays, but did not press il. II
The main question was ordered to be put by
yeas 1l3, nays 107. The result Of this vote
was watched by every body with extreme anx.
iety. -
| The next question announced to be on the
motion OF Mr.. Stevens to refer the message ia
| the Committee on Territories.
The House disagreed by ia against 103.
The next question was announced on agree
ing to Mr.. HAIRLESS proposition, which was
adopted.
Mr.. Clark Of N. Y. asked to be excused
from voting, on the ground that vote in the
affirmative would be Inconsistent with those
he had just given, and imply an unwillingness
to have an investigation made, which should
be by the Committee on Territories.
The House refused to excuse him by vote
of 40 against los.
Mr.. Bsrksdale moved to lay Mr.. Harris's
amendment on the table.
Mr.. Florence said the motion was inc onsis-
tent with the understanding previously agreed
upon.
Mr.. Harris remar ked that it would be recol-
lected that the understanding was by univer-
sal consent
Mr. Savage did not think the motion to Law
on the table would be inconsistent with that
agreement as it might finally determine the
question in the House.
M. Harris's amendment was then carried
by vote Of ia against Ill.
Mr.. Harris, Of ILL.,, moved to reconsider the
vote and to lay that motion on the table; car
ried-yeas 1l5, nays Ill.
Mr.. Hughes resolution. merely to refer the
Kansas message to Select Committee by the
adoption of Mr.. Harris substitute, as given
above, was agreed to by lis to 10.
Mr.. Keitt rose 10 a personal explanation,
saying the House would remember that it,
proceedings during the session Of Friday were
broken up in an unpleasant manner, and it was
due to fair dealing that he should assume to
himself all the responsibility for the violation
Of its order dignity and dec Drum.
Mr.. Grow rendered to the House most
cheerfully whatever apology was due for the
violation Of its order and decorum; and no
one regretted, more than himself, the occasion
for this violation of ITS order.
The House Immediately adjourned.
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From he Leaven,cortA 7yo,...

The Last Gasp Of villainy.
We have it on the best and most reliable
border-rufian authority, that the infamous
traitor, Calhoun, has received what purports
to be the returns from Delaware Crossing, in
this county, by which m ostsnsible majority
Of 3o5 is given for the pro-slavery candidates.
All the election judges, and all the clerks, be-
sides Jack Henderson and persons living in the
vicinity, have sworn that the 43 votes were
there polled; and yet Calhoun declares ma
jority Of 1876. A fraud so glaring and of such
magnitude, must be answered in other ways
than with words. A whole people are not 10
be dlsfranchised by some arch traitor, and sub
NIT without murnur or stroke. The crime
and occasion demand something more potent
and pertinent. Calhoun should never be al
lowed to tread again the soil of Kansas, and il
jack Henderson is = party to the forgery, he
shsaid be made to suffer the extreme penalties
of the law. All the candidates on the free
State ticket and a large majority Of the Legis-
lature, under the Lecompton Constitution. have
been fairly elected, and II said Constitution
should chance to pass Congress, thew will
demand and secure their Offices AT ANY AND
EVERY COST. We warn eur oppressors to
beware. The people Of Kansas are Rov arous-
ed to dangerous pitch, and they are deter
mined that some villains shall atone for their
crimes by fearful but well merited punish
ment.
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The LONDON TIMEs AND Com. PAULDIKG.
The London Times OF the 18th inst, after
saying thst Walkers expedition was in VIOLA
ton Of both American and public law, con-
tends that Com. Pauldins in arresting Walker
has done exactly what he was ordered to do,
and after the very fashion most desirable, in
90 far that he has utterly nulIifed the sxpedi-
ton, and avoided all blood shed to boot.
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Estray Notice.

Vv\AkEN up by John Lamb, living In Competins
- Township, Wapello county, Iowa on the I'D day
OF December 1881, two Alleys, supposed to be one
year old next spring, bright bay. Also one two year
ed next spring. deep bay with small spot in the
head. white hairs the left hind foot Posted before
wilson Sylvester ESQ, and appraised by Charles NJ
Lewis and Joseph Lamb to be worth $4,000.
n463m DAVID CAMPBELL Deputy
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"Dr. Christie's Balsam for Ague and Fever
is winning golden opinion as preventive and
cure for that much dreaded disease. Much
of the dread experienced by persons emigrat-
ing to new country, will be removed wheE
they know how easily and thoroughly the
Baisam cures the disease for which it is de-
signed" -f Monmouth (Ill.) Guardian.
The above is only one Of the numero,s ia
vorable notices of free and untrameled press.
When such powerful friend az the Press
speaks in its favor, it cannot be otherwise
than popular.
For sale in Ottumwa by w. F. Elmendorf
J. L. Taylor, c. Lawrence and by Agents ev-
erywhere. n6-4w
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Estray Notice.

VNAkEN up by b. b. Phelps, living In COMPETING
Township, wapello county, Iowa, on the 18th day
OF November 1885,. two heifers, one. year old last
spring, brpdie with white spots white star In fore
other.2 years old last spring, fall, brndle with
white spots, white star In the forehead some white on
the belley and TAIL smooth crop of each ear right
horn broke down when taken up has since come on =
Posted before Wilson Sylvester ESQ.,, appraised
by VIM ). Williams and John Phelps at 1890
p46-Sp DAVID CAMPBELL Depu,v
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Estray Notice.

vNAKEN up by Thos. g. Fuller, living In COMPETING
- Township, Wapello county, Iowa, on the 23d day
OF December, 1891, one roam steer years old last
spring, with crop OF the left ear, and SLIT in the
same and an undebt In the right and the left horn
broken or Posted before Wilson Sylvester ESQ.,. and
appraised by Samuel q. Fuller and John Fuller to DO
worth $500. DAVID CAMPBELL,
hso ON Deputy.
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Esfray GOtioe.

VuNAkEN up by Mahlon White, living In COMPETING
Township, Wapello county, Iowa. on the "a day
OF November 1854, steer, Ave years old last SPRING
red sides, line back, white face. white belly and legs
part ofthe tail white, swaow-fork in the left ear half
crop In the right, rather stag horns. Posted before
wilson Sylvester Esq, and appraised by r. Hayy and
j. Parneil at $l65u. DAVID CAMPBELL,
n46-3in I.,',,-
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OF. LOUIS, Ecu. o.
Leavenworth papers oftthe 3Oth ult says that
Gen. Stickley, the commissioners appointed by
the President to audit the claims Of those citi.
gems Of the Territory who sustained losses du-
ring the difficulties, hiss SLOWED claims amount
ing to nearly $40O, 900.
The board OF commissioners appointed by
the Legislature il now in session at Leavea-
worth, and engaged in taking testimony. reia-
tive to the election frauds.
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WAsHINGroN, Jan. B..
Senator 1verson says that Georgia is prepar-
ed for the dissolution Of the Union, ard will
make the adoption Of the LecomptonC onsti.u-
ton, without condition, strict test of her
continuance. He adds that other Stats are to
cooperate.
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FAILURE or THE COSMOPOLITAN Arr
UMox.-rhe property Of the "Cosmopolitan
Art Union,s an Ohio concern, was to have
been attached yesterday FOR debt, by the pro-
pr,etors Of FL rson's Magazine, and we sup
pose that the property Is pow in charge Of the
Sheriff. It is an institution something like the
Art Union which existed in this city some years
ago.-[New York Times.
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Estray Notice.

NAkEN up by Henry G. Jennings, living in Com
- petine Township, Wapello county, Iowa on the
z4th day of December 1857, red steer supposed to
be one year old past Marked crop the left ear and
and slit in the right little white on the beliey
short tail, and crippled in the shoulders.
n45-3m
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DIX. j. w. GARNER,
DENTIST. or BURLINGTON. IOWA.

uS prepared to perform all Dental
II operatlons. No charge for any op
Grafton that can be excelied for perma. III ~
ncocy, durability, or for exact Imitation 4IY0
natural teeth. Particular attention paid 20 tn
irregularity Of chlldren's teeth. 'e7T
ROOMS-At the {" Curlew House. !" Ladies waite,
upon At their resit ences II requested (nl6-sf
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ConEressional News.

Feb in the House select committee on
Navigation laws, Expenditures, Duties, expe-
diency Of reducing duties, and resorting to
direct taxation, was appointed.
In the Senate Mr.. Jones presented the
resolutions of the Legislature Of Iowa, IN
structing Senators and requesting Represen-
tatives to vote AGAINST the Lecompton Con-
stitution, and requesting the former TO re-
sign il they cannot obey instructions. While
doing 30 he avowed his determination to vote
for the Lecompton Constitution and sustain
the Administration generally on Kansas af-
fairs.
A resolution of enquiry in reference to an
Officer being sent by Turkey to get informa-
tion, and a specimen OF American Naval
Architecture, was adopted.
A resolution asking the amount paid for
printing, the past FIVE years, and by whose
directron, was adopted.
]. B. Williamson was brought to the bar
to answer for contempt in failing to appear
and testify, in relation to which there was
a long debate.
Mr.. Crittenden reported the French Spoil
lation bill, which wss made special order
two weeks hence.
Resolutions to take testimony in Indiana
contested case was tabled by % to %.
Mr.. Dorglas introduced resolution for in
formation Of the number of votes cast in
Kansas at various elections, resolutions for
rejecting votes of 4th Of Jan'y, and il said
information is not in possession of the Pres
ident, that steps be taken to procure them.
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The legislature.

Our advices from the Capital Of our own
State are very tarcy and in shape not favora-
bic to satisfactory report within practicable
limits.
III the case OF Claggett, we see that the
committee were ready to report against i'm
peaching, on the ground, mainly, that it would
cost the Stats $4,000 Not the Sest reason,
we spprehend.
Our report last weak Of the passage Of
stay law based upon verbal intelligence, was
premature. 1t could not have become law
at the date Of our lat. 1t passed both houses
but was re-considered in the lower branch.
The subject of creating additional courts has
occupied good deal OF attention, but is stren-
uously opposed on the ground, mainly, Of in.
creased expense. A good il not sufficient
reason.
A FIRE at Des Moines destroyed valuable
Touring mill last week.
The State Temperance Convention resolved
that the present Prohibitory law ought not to
be interfered with, but the public enlightened
and induced everywhere to sustain it.
The CGdifying Committee are actively en-
pleyed IN the discharge OF their duties, but the
opiaion 10 expressed that they will be unable
n get through before the close of the present
session.
The Attachment law has been aneuded by
striking out the provision allowing the action
on affidavit Of refussi to pay orsecure.
A bill has passed giving years time 10 re-
daem real property in cases of forced sales.
HoDoE's REPoRr1R.-We have received q
espy cf Hodges Journal Of Finance and Bank
RsF0stsr, which We have examined and find
worthy Of commsndatory notice. Those
wishing % able work Of the kind will do we'll
to give the above trial. It 10 accompanied
b. Safety Guard. Terms, weekly $3.50
Semi noathly, $50. Monthly, 41,0O.
Is - s<hne Harro1d ~ the T.e~rand Ia N.
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ST. LOUIS. February 8

ST. LOUIS, February 8
Westport, correspondent Of the Republican,
says difficulties have again occurred at Fort
Scott, and requisition has been made on gov
eminent for troops.
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DIED-.On Friday, February 5th, 1858, near Ash
land, Washington Township, IDA JOSEPHINE, daugh.
ter ofLewis H.. andE NJ. Myers, aged two years, ave
months, and eleven days.
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@Navigation on the Mississippi, below
Keokuk, is still open. bnt 10 NOT very brisk on
account Of floating ice.
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The Times has an interesting account of the
views of the Mormons in regard TO the move
inents Of the Government, derived from all in
terv,ew with Hon. H. s. Eidridge, one of the
Saints, who is now on visit to this city, AMI
il charged with a general supervision Of the
Mormon Church in the East. Mr.. Eldridge
seeks to correct certain Interpretations 10
the mind Of the public, concerning the dispo-
sition OF the Mormons, but admits that any at
tempt of the troops to enter Salt Lake city in
hostile array, will result in bloodshed.
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DR.. VIM. HALLS
for the LUNGS

FOR THE CURE or
Consumption, Decline, Asthma Bronchits wastjne Of
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a. The faculty of genius is the power Of
lighting its own fire.
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Annexatfon to Kansaa,

A writer in the Nebraska City News advo-
Gates the annexation Of that portion OF Ne
braska lying south Of the Philadelphia river
10 Kansas. He says:
s'Kansas Is about to be admitted into the
United States, and were we attached to the
Territory, would Immediately be under State
Government. While we remain as we are,
part Of Nebraska, we will in all probability be
Nebraska Territory for the next ten years.
The month OF the Platte is in latitude Al
degrees, one degree farther north than the
present boundary Of Kansas The addition of
this Territory to Kapsas would make the f,,-
ture State about 275 miles wide, and Kansas
river the almost exact centre between its
Northern and Southern boundary. BY cut
ting off the Eastern portion Of it--say goo
miles-would give us an area of IS 900 square
miles, trifle less than that embraced by the
State Of Illinois, and little larger than that Of
New York. Manhattan would become the
almost exact centre Of the Territory, and
would be the point which nature would inti-
cate a. suitable for its capital"
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i - Arthur Harold, Or the Lsgrand Fan
in. MN BE- concluded next week.