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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1858-01-14

FUsIoN.-An effort is making, the Chicago
Democrat says, by the friends of Douglas in
Illinois, to bring about union with the Re-
publicans, against the Administration. The
Democrat says:
The Republicans of Illinois have hitherto
been very hostile to Judge Douglas, not per-
sonally, blu. on account of his official course.
II he sees fl to change that course now, and
warmly espouse the good old democratic senti-
ments Of Thos. Jefferson, aid plant himself
upon the doctrines Of the Declaration of In
dependence and the Ordinance of 81, he will
fndthe Republicans not unmindful of that les
son in Scripture, which says the eleventh hour
men are entitled to same pay as those who
have borne the heat and burden OF the day, on
the principle that the Republican party have q
right to do what they will with their own.
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NEW YoRK. Ian. S

H"|.. NEW FORK, Jan. o.
The Democratic general committee met at
Tammany last night and elected Peer b.
Sweeney chairman for the year. He was
nominated by Postmaster Fowler.
The Chamber of Commece last night adopt
ed memorial to the State Legislature, asking
for repeal of the usury laws. $3.50 - s
The murderer Donnelly is to be executed at
Freehold to-day. Such is the apprehension
of an attempt at rescue that the Jail has been
guarded since Tuesday by the military.
The Government failed again to day to pay
men at the Navy Yard who have not been pail
since Dec. 8. There is said to be much dis
tress among them.
The Senate Com. on Commerce has agreed
10 bring in bill repeating the fishing boun
ties. New England is ignored in the House.
Com. of WAYS and Means.-Crawford, of
Ga is appointed in place of Banks, leaving but
one Republican in it. Great Indignation is
expressed.
Com. on Invalid Pensions have agreed to
report bill gsnting pensions to all officers
and soldiers in the last war.
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Late st Kansas News.

ST. LOUIS, Jan. IL.
The Kansas correspondent of the Democrat
says that the Free State legislative and State
ticket received an average majority of 49, a,
Wayndotte; maj against Lecompton constitu-
ton 1878.
The Levenworth Times Of the 9Th states that
the average majority for the Free State ticket
in that city IS upwards of 100 majority against
Constitution 1870.
Gentlemen from the Territory state there
is little doubt but the Free State ticket is cleo
ted by large majority. No disturbances re-
ported thus far.
Resolutions have been introduced in the Ne
braska Legislature depreciating the action Of
the Lecompton Convention IN failing to submit
the Constitutional vote to the people, and ex-
pressing that the establishment Of such prece-
cents may have important bearings upon the
character Of their domestic institutions. ..-
Resolution endorsing Ferguson to a seat in
Congress in preference of Chapman passed
Houses by decided vote. ..... d..
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INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 8.

r... &c.,. ...r..aa lnuidndpoIS, Jan. ..
The Democratic Convention for nomination
Of State officers assembled in the Hall of the
House of Representatives this A. M. at 10 o.
clock, and after considerable confusion organ
lied by the election of Gov. A. p. Willard as
President. A large meetiog was held at the
capitol laat night, which was addressed by
Gov. Willard, Hon. John Petit, Judge Hugh
es, and others. Hon. Jesse D. Bright and ma
ny other distinguished politicians are here.
The nominations made this P. M. are for
Secretary of State, Daniel Mcclure; Treasur
rer, AquilIa Jones; Auditor, John w. Dood;
Attorney General, Nc Donald; Superintendent
Of Public Instruction, S. Rugg; Judges of
the Supreme Court, E. Perkins. J. L. Hanna,
and Daniel Harden. All except Rugg, Ham
ma and Harden are present Incumbents
Resolutions were passed endorsing the pres
eut administration. The friends of Douglas
are very much dissatisfied and there will prob
ably be another convention called.
A Convention of Soldiers of War OF 1912
was held in this city to-day. A memorial was
adopted, asking Congree to make some appro-
priations for soldiers OF war of 1912, and those
of frontier Indian wars of the same period. 1t
was stated by several speakers that number
Of men who went at the time are ins:necessi-
tous circumstances, and that it is no more
than justice that Congress should afford them
some pecuniary aid. After mutual situations
and renewal Of old acquaintance by the
Members, the Committee adjourned to meet
here on the 4th Of March next.
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W.s,y,NcroS To,

....-. 49,. WASHINGTON, Jan. I.
Orders are issued and will be dispatched i'm
mediaily for the LIST Cavalry and the 9Th Infan-
try. now in Kansas, and the 7th Infantry, now
in Texas, to hold themselves 10 readiness to
march. by 1st of April, to reinforce the army
in Utah. Troops from the Pacific side will
also be ordered s't
The War Department has determined on
sending Immediately large achievements to
the army now serving in Utah. This force
will consist of four full regiments, which will
be composed Of both Cavalry and Infantry,
with 20 light batteries of Artillery 1t is ex-
pected that they will concentrate at Fort Leav-
enworth and take up their line of march at an
early day.
The Senate, to day, ir executive session,
confirmed the nomination of Thomas Sedg-
wick as District Attorney of New York in
place Of John McKeon removed. The vote
was % TO 25.
The following is part Of the concluding
portion of the Presidents Message.
"The tide of emigration will flow to the
south and nothing can eventually arrest its
progress. if permitted to 60 there peacefully.
Central America will contain an American
population viii confer blessings and benefits
as well upon the natives as their respective
governments, and liberty, under the restraint
OF law, will preserve domestic peace. While
the different transit routes across the Isthmus,
in which We are so deeply interested, will
have assumed protection of affairs. The truth
Is that no administI alto can successfully con-
duct the foreign affairs of the country in Cen
trail America or any where else if it is to be
interfered with al every step by lawless mill.
tary expeditions set on foot in the U. S.
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WASHINGTON. Jan. 10.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10.
Gen. Walker leaves for the south. He goes
first to Mobile and then to New Orlea IS.
large force..has already concentrated at the
above places, and will leave as early as pos
sible to join Col. Anderson. Quite number
Of the filiibusters discharged at Norfolk have
been here, received their orders, and gone
South. - ...... ......
The General has left his matters with his
friends in Congress, who will press his claim
with great vigor.
Col. Williams, of Tenn, appointed Minis
ter to Constantinople, has refused the position,
and withdrawn his application. Mr.. Poin-
dexter, of Tenn, recently appointed Clerk in
the p. O. Department. will get the position,
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MRS. DoUGLAs.-It is said that the wife of
Senator Douglas takes the deepest interest in
his political fortune that she has persuaded
him to shorten his allowances Of stroug
drink, tobacco. and filthiness, and that she has
nerved hi,h to battle against the administration
policy in regard to Kansas. She is pronounced
a 'sthrough social dplomatist," showing a
good degree of talent and lending it's aid to
further her husbands plans. The influence
Of woman is potential, and usually her interests
are in right direction.
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 8,


To-dsy's weekly report states that the a.
mount in Treasury, subject to draft, is $780,
600. Drafts drawn, bnt not paid, $4,000,
900.
The War Department discredit the alleged
attact on Colonel Cooks command
The only celebration here of the battle of
New Orleans was the firing of salute, and a
supper by the Jackson Democratic Associa-
ton.
J. P. Donelly was hung to-day at Freehold
for the murder of Albert S. Moses. He made
aspeech hours and 10 minutes long, in which
he reviewed the testimony in his trial, repea-
teddy declaring his innocence. His speech
was able and eloquent. His body was taken
to New York. DR.. Cummins of New York.
administered religious rites. A large number
of persons were present at the execution and a
very efecting scene occurred. Everything pas
sed off quietly.
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XXXvth Congress.
FIRST SESSION.

Washington, Jan. Z.
SENATE.-On motion Of Mr.. Foote reso-
luton was adopted calling on the President
to communicate all the official correspondence
of Robert clean and Peter Parker, late COM
missioners in China with the State Depart
ment ....a ..-e9 ttr.&E
The President has sent in his mes, age in
response to request for information referring
to Central America, which says that if Com
Paulding committed great error in arresting
General Walker he thinks it quite evident
tina: he, Paulding, was actuated by patriotic
motives and desired to promote the interests
and vindicate the honor of his country. Nc
aragua sustained no injury by the act, but
was rath er benefited. She alone could have
the right TO complain. but he, the President,
was quite certain she would never exercise
that right.
A long debate followed, in which Messrs.
Doolittle and Pearce sustained the Presidents
views. .s.. .-
Messrs. Davis. Crittenden. Brown, Pugh,
, Toombs and Douglas took the opposite side.
On motion OF MI. Gwyn the Committee on
Foreign Relations was instructed TO enquire
into the expediency of making an appropria-
ton by law for the compensation to our Mir
lister Plenipotentiary to the Emperor of Japan
and for the other officers of the u s. Cover
ment ia Japan. After some remarks by J. D..
Willard the resolution was laid on the table
and ordered to be printed.
The Kansas resolutions were made the spe-
cial ordor for Tuesday at IL O'Clock.
Adorned till Monday at O'Clock.
HousE.-Mr. Thayer, of Mass, and Mr..
Adrian, of N. j., made speeches in favor of
peaceful emigration to Central America.
A Select Committee was appointed to en-
quire in the circumstances attending the sale
OF Fort Smelling Itcoasists Of Messrs. Bur-
nett, Morris, of Illinois, MorvilIe, Faulkner
and Pettitt .. .f .r.. ....
Tomorrow being the anniversary of the
battle of New Orleans, it was agreed that when
the House adorned to-day it would he till
Monday. ...... 81
The House then went into cmmittee.
Mr.. Washburn argued that Congress had the
right to legislate on Slavery in the Territories,
and that the Administration never intended
that Kansas should decide this question for
themselves. In the course of his remarks he
reviews and earnestly condemns the Lecomp-
ton movement, which he said was founded on
frauds and injustice. The Committee then
rose and House adjourned till Monday.
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Arrival Of the Africa.

NEW 1oRk, Jan. IL.
The steamship Africa, arrived at this port
yesterday morning, with highly important news
from India.
Owing to Christmas no business had been
done for a day or two, and commercial intelli-
gence is brief.
The London Money Market was easier
The Bank Of England had reduced rates from
10 to 8 per cent.
There was slight ADVANCE on produce.
American securities varied little in price or
demand.
The financial pressure was much lighter in
Hamburg, and had abated in Austria, Sweden
aud Norway, while Warsaw was still suffering
from its influence. s.....
The cotton market was buoyant on the oath
but an advance Of a@4 penny.
There was little movement in -four and pro-
sions. Sugar had advanced.
The Board of Trade Returns show falling
offin exports of domestic manufactures, ten
millions dollars.
Mr.. Buchanan's Message, the war IN Utah.
and the Kansas question, engaged large share
Of the attention of the English and French
Journals.
The news from india is dated at Bombay on
the 4th December.
The English garrison of Lucknow was re-
lieved by the troops under command Of Sir
Collin Campbell on the 10th November, and
the sick and wounded, and women and children
| sent in safety to Cavnnore
The British COMMUNICATIVE Chief reached
the Alumbah on the 10Th of November, and
engaged the Sepoy army next morning.
The rebel forces fought with success, energy
and determination. The conflict or series of
fights endured for SIX days, when the mutineers
were routed, and Gen. HaveIock and his COM
mand saved. During these engagements Sir
Collin Campbell was wounded slightly, and
had four officers killed and four Others wound
ed.
1t is said that Sir Collin Campbell had o.
600 men under his command, with which force
he would march to the conquest of Dude.
The English reinforcements were pouring
in daily. .'. ~. $50
The Sepoys mad been dispersed at Musera-
dad, Mehiapores, Malera and Rohileund
Twenty-four members of the royal family of
Delhi, with powerful rebel chief, had been
executed near Delhi.
The Punjaube was quite, but there was a
slight rising in the southern Mahratta country.
The rebellion, however, was regarded as
ended.
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BALTIMORE. Jan. 9.


When the message OF Gov. Lgon was an
nouncei in the House to-day, motion was
made that it be not received, and the motion
was carried by vote of 43 against 81. This
action was on account of the expressions con-
tanned in it regarding the American party and
the Governors expressing the opinion that the
city members were elected bv fraud and vio-
lence. The Message having been published
in advance Of its being sent to the Legislature.
the members thus obtained knowledge Of its
contents, and the majority decided to vote
against its reception.
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NO. 3
WASHINGTON, Jan. IL.

e. WASHINGTON, Jan. IL,
HousE.-The House considered resolution
for printing 5000 extra copies Of the Cost
Survey Report, cost $4,000. Mr.. Phillips said
about ST. 900, 900 are yet dua on account Of
printing for the last two Congresses. The
bill was rejected.
The House then went into Committee Of the
Whole on the Message.
Mr.. Grosebeck concurred in the views ex.
pressed by the President relative to the break
ing up of the Walker expedition. -
The Committee rose AID House adorned
SENATE.-The Vice President laid before
the Senate communication enclosing reports
on surveys of rivers and harbors an on lakes
in the State Of N. Y. .s..-... ~e4,
Mr.. Seward presented petition praying an
Ocean Mail rout between N. Y. aid Gluek
stadt.
On motion Of Mr.. Wilson resolution was
adopted requesting Sec'y of Treasury to report
amount of revenue in each district from 1852
to 1857 the amou1t expended, and the number
Of persons employed.
Mr.. Brown, entitled to the floor on tho
Kansas question, deferred his remarks until the
subject is presented in more definite form.
Mr.. Hale wished to express his views. On
his motion the question was made the special
order for Monday next. s-a.
By unanimous consent the Presidents mes
sage was referred to the Committee on For
eign Relations.
Mr.. Bigler offered resolution, which was
adopted, instructing the Committee an Post
Office to inquire into expediency of mail lines
between the US. and 8 America; also, as to
the best mode Of establishing and maintaining
suchfacilities, if found exPedient.
The Senate adjourned. #E
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DIR. CHRIsTIE,s AGILE BAISAM n.

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attained its immense popularity through its
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its singular harmlessness and freedom from
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Price, one dollar per bottle, or d bottles for
$500. .""
J. L. Taylor and by Agents in every principal
town. n1-4w.
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ORAcULAR-The Louisville Jovrnal tapers
off a sharp paragraph on the internal strife
among the Democrats Of the North, with these
oracular words - asaaa sra. ta-
'"The man who invented the engine Of tor
ture called ''the brazen BULL" was roasted in
it the fellow who invented the guillatine lost
his head by it; and the party that devised the
Kansas bill is doomed to the fate Of its illus
trious predecessors" a... a.. ......H
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SANDWICH. C. W.. Ian G

~ II SANDWICH, Z. W., JAN b.
AT formal declaration to-day by the sher-
if of the parliamentary candidate the greatest
excitement pevailed. Two or three hundred
people assembled, and the sheriff was obliged
to flee into Michigan TO save his life Mr..
Mcdonald Of Windsor, attempted to address
Il e crowd but was beaten and severely injured
Mcleod is declared elected over Rankin the
ministerial candidate.
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New YoRK, Jan

New YoRK, Jan. 9.
The Tribune characterizes as false the sto-
ry, in an evening paper Of yesterday, that the
government has been obliged tn postpone the
payment of drafts on New York for the South.
The Herald publishes the letter from DR..
Stringfelow, which was refused an issue by
the Washington Union. He thinks there was
no violation of principle in not referring the
whole constitution to the people, but that it
would have been wiser TO have submitte it.
The south could at best only obtain mere
empty and temporary triumph; the question
having already been settled against them by
immigration, the only way III which the set.
Element could permanently be effected
He urges that the admission Of Kansas nm
der the Lecompton Constitution, and against
the remonstrance Of two-thirds Of her people
would break down the democratic party OF
the North, seriously endanger the peace and
interests Of Missouri and Kansas, and by no
sort of contingency advance the interests OF
the South in Kansas.
The steamship Arago sailed at noon for
Southampton and Havre with 81 passengers
and $465, 900 in specie.
It is reported that one of our large banks
will take one.third of the Treasury notes
awarded to New York, preferring them tc
specie, and having among its dealers many
parties who will require them at The Custom
House. .a
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-..- BosTok, Jan. s.
TIE election in the 7th district to-day to
fill the vacancy in Congress caused by the
resignation Of N. p, Banks, resulted in the
choice of Daniel A. Gooch. The vote in all
but towns stands Gooch $3.50; Osborne,
dem. 1000; Bell, Ind, 1886; Scattering, GA.
Plurality for Mr.. Gooch, 1868, which will
be increased by the towns to hear from to
about 2 900 majority. Mr.. Gooch has a plu-
rslity in every town 10 the district except
one.
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By order Of the Probate Court Of Douglas
County, X. T. will proceed to hire to the
highest bidder, in the city of Oxford, johnson
County, X T., near Little Santa Fee, Mo-, on
the first day of January next, four negro wo-
men, one nsg.o man, and two negro boys. the
property of Newton Corey, deceased.
Given under my hand, this, the 18th Dec.
1857. w. S. WELLS, Adm.
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Review Of the Week.

The Daily Hawk Eye received this morn
ing has dispatch, probably true, represent
ing the Utah Expedition safe, Col. Cooks
Command encsmped 40 miles from main body,
al, in good health. but two thirds of animals
have persisted. Col. j. is assured that the
Mormons will leave in the spring for British
Possessions. Gov Cummings had issued a
proclamation. declaring the Territory IN a state
Of rebellion. and commanding ali armed bod
les to disperse under penalty Of treason.
A new Post Office has been established at
Christainsbure in this county, j. H. Green,
Esq, Post Master. ea -..s
The reports of collisions between the Free
State men and the Government Troops in Kan
sas, are supposed to be unfounded. as subse-
quent dispatches from the Territory are silent
In relation to them.
Orlando Hunter recently obtained verdict
Of $1,000 against one Of the Wisconsin rail-
roads, for running over a wagon occupied by
his father and himself, killing the former and
permanently injuring the latter.
The Abba Republican says that man in
one Of the Southern Tiers, was arrested the
other day on suspicion Of being bank rob-
Der, in consequence of incautiously displaying
quarter eagle. He was acquitted on the
strength of evidence that no money institution
in this part of the country, could possibly have
realized such an amount Of specie for the past
three or four months. He was retained, how.
ever, in anticipation Of requisition from some
eastern State.
Pugh's Compromise, say Washington letter
writers, has fallen fat, hardly attracting even
comment. The day for compromises has
passed. 81. .. ra. -.r .....s. .
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News from the Capt. al.

The Supreme Court were last week engaged
on cases from the LIST District. EIGHTY cases
were on the docket from Clsggett's Courts. an
against Claggett was intense and universal. 1t
was the opinion that almost every contested
case would be reversed. In the cases of the
State Of Iowa VS.. Chas. Walters, from Keo-
kuk, and the State Of iowa vs.. Abrams, and
State of Iowa We. Twredv. from Burlington,
motions were made BY J. c. Hall and C E.
Moss, attorneys. to reduce the bail on the
ground that il was excessive and uDconstitu-
tional, which were sustained. The Court re-
duced the bail fcrty-nine thousand and five
hundred dollars in the Abrams case, twenty
thousand dollars in the Twee,ly case, and sew.
en-tenths in the Walters case If articles are
preferred by the House against Claggett, Hon.
J. c. Hall, will conduct the prosecution be-
fore the Senate.
The Inauguration OF Governor Lowe will
probably take place on Wednesday. the 18th
instant. A committee Of citizens are making
extensive arrangements for an Inauguration
festival. No party spirit is permitted to enter
into the matter, and several prominent Demo-
Gratis, among whom are D. d. Finch. Esq;
and Judge P. M. Cassidy are very active mem
bers Of the committee. The affair promises to
be quite as brilliant as the first inauguration
in the new Capitol should be made.
The diversion of the Des Moines River I'm
provement Lands 70 the construction Of the
Keokuk, Des Moines and Minnesota Railr DAD.
the framing Of banking law for submission to
the people, and the revision of the code of
practice, are now regarded as the prominent
measures to be disposed of by the Legislature.
We appropriate the above items from the
correspondence of the Daily Gate City.
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Estray Notice.

VNAKEN up by John Lamb, living in Competne
Il Township, Wapello county, Iowa the 22d day
of December 1857, two lleys supposed to be one
year old next spring, bright bay. Also year
head white hairs on the left hind foot Posted before
Wilson Sylvester Esq, and appraised by Charles NJ.
Lewis and Joseph Lamb to be worth $4,000.
n46-3m DAVID CAMPBELL, Deputy
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ANOTHER FIRE IN CHIcAGo.-On SUNDAY
the Bird inst, fire broke out on Clarke-st, be-
tween Quincy and Jackson, by which stores,
owned by E. N. Larman, Of Chicago. and
some Kentuckiaas, were destroyed. Loss S1S.-
600, of which $4,000 was covered by insur-
ance