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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-05-12
Exciting News from Mexico.

New ORLEANS, April 26.-The steamship
Tennessee, with adyices from Vera Cruz to
the 22d inst, and the City of Mexico to 10Th,
arrived here this evening.
Miramor had forced the lines of Gen. Am
pudia at Orizaba, and reached the Capital on
the 18th inst, with diminished army.
The Liberals had been defeated and driven
from Tucubaya and Chepultepec, losing 200
men.
Miramon was numbering peaceable foreign
ers Unfortunately.
A formal protest has been issued against
the recognition of the Juarez government.
Consul Blacks exequatur had been with
drawn, and he had been banished from the
country.
Mazetlan had been captured by Pesqrira
The English were threatening the Pacific
ports, and demanding payments. The Brit,
ish Msnister Insists upon full payment of all
claims. The British commander at Vera
Cruz had been instructed to demand 81 300
600 from the Custom House, and in case of
refusal was to lombard the city. ... ....
Juarez's exequatur ofthe Spanish consul
had been withdrawn.
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DRowNED.-We learn from Daniel H.
Castor, of Pleasant Hill, that while coming
down theriver in skiff from Fl Des Moines,
one day last week, in company with two
other persons by the names of Ira Vangordan
and Charles Jones, about four miles and a
half above Red Rock, the boat upset, and
Vangordan was drowned. The two men
were carpenters, and lived at the mouth of
Boone river, twenty-five miles below Fl.
Dodge, and were going to Hannibal, Mo-
Their baggage, consisting Of two trunks, one
box and a carpet bag, containing their tools
and clothing, and a gun, were all lost. IF
any persons along the river should find any
Of the above baggage, they are requested to
give inform,ti to Daniel III. Castor. His
post Office is Keosauqua.-Keosa12u Re
publican.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-05-12
News From WASHINGTON.

An investigation will be ordered next
session covering the persons and papers which
disclose Mr.. Buchanan's correspondence with
r. j. Walker in Kansas.
The President expresses his belief that
England means to carry out her undertaking
with this country with regard to Nicaragua
notwithstanding the operations of Sir Gore
Ousley.
Senior Malta had to-day a long interview
with the Secretary Of State in reference to
Mexican affairs His letters from Mexico are
encouraging and he entertains no doubt OF
the triumphant success of the Liberal party
Special Dispatches received at the French
| legation confirm the report Of strong words
having passed at Paris between Lord Cowley
and Count Walewsli relative to the course
pursued by the English Cabinet Napoleon
thinks the English Cabinet has proved false
to the professed entente c0rdiale and express
es confidence that the English people will
never sanction the subjugation of Italy by
Austria ro.:s ..F
The approaching elections for Parliament
he thinks will prove the correctness of his
Judgment. Count De Sartiges will leave
here on the 25th Baron Geralt becomes the
Dean of the Diplomatic Corps.
1t is estimated that Richard Golden, dur
ing his late sojourn at the White House,
ayailed himself of the opportunity to sound
| the President on the subject of moral inter-
position of the United States in the present
tangled and menacing affairs in Europe.
! the Mormon troubles bid fair to be speedily
and permanently settled. .s.. .... ga
Itappears that Brigham Young has sub
mitted proposition to a company of CAPT
talists to sell all right and title to Utah Ter
ritory within a specified time Some of the
company are said to be here consulting with
the Administration. They de:ire the aid of
the Government in carrying out this under
taking, and it IS highly probable that the
Government will lend them all the aid in
their power. If it cannot be effected in any
other way, the subject will be laid before the
next Congress. -. ~. .... ....
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PERsoNAL.-L. d. Ingersoll, Esq, efthe
Knoxville Journal, favored our sanctum
with the light of his countenance on Thurs
day of last week, on his return from gen,
eral tour of Western cities. Ingersoll is a
spicy writer and we shall look for an interes-
ting account of his adventures by food and
field, through the columns ofthe journal.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-05-12

A Recent letter from Ohio says 1--WE
have had quite long spell of dry weather
farmers are busy ploughng for corn, but few
oats have been sown in consequence of be-
ing too wet; wheat looks fine The fruit
through the interior part of the State is not
injured yet, and now bids fair to become one
of the largest crops, for many years"
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-05-12

We learn by Mr.. Fulton that the Burling-
ton and Missouri River Railroad Company
have succeeded in the purchase of suf-
ficient quantity of iron to track the road to
Ottumwa and, as the work of grading is
being rapidly forwarded, (almost to our cor
poration line he is confident we will have
the pleasure of hearing the "iron hoss''
neigh by the 4th of July next. This is GER
tainly encouraging, and undoubtedly the
facts in the case, for the company-wide
awake to their interest--see the importance
of completing the road to this point at the
earliest day possible. This done, connec-
ton will be formed with the steamers on the
Des Moines and thereby control the trade Of
the entire Valley.
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You may insert a thousand excellent
things in newspaper, and never hear a word
Of appreciation from the readers, but just LEI
a paragraph slip in (by accidenD of one OF
two lines not suited to their tastes, and you
will be sure to hear of it.
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NO.. Is


Moved by Dixon, that Hawley, Caldwell,
Potter. Solicitor and Recorder be appointed
a committee to make up the general exhibit.
Carried.
The auditing committee report in favor of
the following accounts j. Ii. Myers, $22 80.
Mayor and Recorder instructed to draw
orders for the same Also In favor of T.
Neville, $500.
Moved by Hawley to lay the bill of New
lille on the table-carried.
Moved by Dixon, that the council adjourn
to meet OH Saturday eve, May, 18th. 1859,
provided the new council meet on that ever
ing, if not, to meet on Monday evening fol-
lowing-carried. w. GOLDSMITH,
.t.. Recorder.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-05-12
Republican State Convention.

State Convention of the Republicans of Iowa is
called to assemble by their delegates, at the City of
Des Moines, AT ii O'Clock, a. m, on Wednesday, the
22d day of June, 1859, for the nomination of officers
TO be elected at the general election in October of this
year. Candidates to be selected for the offices of
Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and three Judges Of
the Supreme Court The Convention will take such
other action may in its opinion contribute to the
If the principles and organization of the Re-
publican party of this State and of the Union.
Every organized county viii be entitled 20 Del
egate in the Convention, and to additional Dele
gate for every 100 voters (ater the first 1907 and for
any additional fraction of50 votes cast at the
Last General Election for Hon. Elijah Sells, Secre
tary of State.
The attention of the Republican Central Commit
tees Of their respective counties is directed to the
calling of the County Conventions for the appoint
ment of Delegates in the ratio abeve stated and for
efficient organization preparatory to the canvass.
JOHN A. KASSoS,
ii. VI. HOXIE,
n. J. RUSCH
D.. n. COOLEY,
G.. H. JEROME,
u. L. Il. CLARKE,
THOS. SEEbY,
Republican State Central Committee.
Des Moines, March 20. 1859. 49,.
eE-We omit the list of counties, with number of
delegates. Wapello is entitled to 10.
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ASoLID NAN IL OFFIcE.-George Gillaspy
has been elected Mayor of Ottumwa by a ma
jority of two votes. lie is the biggest Mayor
in the United States ifnot Mayor of the big
gest town-IIawk Eye.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-05-12

Our river has been receding, the past few
days, but affords abundance of the element
for the steamer trade, which is in active ope-
ration.
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War Conn srleElcei.

War has actually commenced in Europe.
The news was received at ST. Johns by the
Adelaide on the 10th.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-05-12

Rev. Harvey Adams, for sixteen years
pastor of the Congregational church at Farm
ington, Iowa, has just been dismissed.
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S2O66,71

Amt due from city court street.. 81 60
= 81" :" side walks, Front ST.. 2,2t
$1,000
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-05-12

On Saturday, April Both, a meeting of
farmers and other tax payers Of Muscatine
county, was held at the Court House in Mus
catine to consult upon measures for the re-
duction OF taxes as we learn from the jour
nal of May ID Resolutions were passed in
favor OF retrenchment and reform in State
and County expenses. The salaries of State
officers were declared too high, and the APP
preparations for public printing and binding
were denounced as extravagant. 1t was also
declared as the sense of the meeting that the
salaries of county officers should be reduced
third, and that railroad improvements
should be taxed as other property in the
counties where situated .,,...
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-05-12
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.

TUESDAY, May, Oh. 1908.
Council met. Present-MayOr, Recorder,
Marshall aldermen Hawley, Dixon, Hunter,
Caldwell, MiIburn, Potter, Neville. Absent
Bradshaw, Daum.
Journal of last meeting read and approved.
The Mayor and Treasurer submitted their
reports.
Moved by Mr.. Hawley, that a committee
be appointed to examine said reports.
Hawley, Potter and Caldwell were APP
pointed said committee. .
There being no other business before the
council, they then proceeded to canvass the
votes of the city election held May ID, 1889.
Upon examination, the poll books of the
Sd ward were found in an unfinished condi-
ton. ....-
Moved by Mr.. Potter, that the poll books
of the Sd ward be received. Motion lost.
Moved by Mr.. Potter, that the poll books
of the 3D. ward, be referred back to the judges
and clerks for correction. ..
The number of votes cast, and officers vot-
ed for--carried. ..a ........s .-.s.
On motion of Mr.. Mil5urn, the council adj
ourned to meet next evening at Z O'CLOCK.
..... w. GOLDSMITH, Recorder.
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At meeting of the officers elect of the
city of Ottumwa, Held at the Office of Mayor
Hamilton, on Saturday evening, May 18th,
1859, the oath of Office was administered to
the following officers, by Mayor Hamilton:
Aldermen, ofthe list Warl:--H. b. Hen
dershott, J. N. Smons, John Potter. Of the
I'd Ward:-H. B. Jones, F. j. Hunter and
A. Lewis. OF the Sd Ward:-J. G. Baker
and A. L. Graves Also to Mayor Gillaspy.
On motion of Mr.. Potter,
ReSoIoed, That committee of three be
appointed, one from each Ward, on creden-
tails Of the members of this Council, and
make their report at the next meeting
j. Potter, of the LIST Ward; III. B. Jones,
I'd Ward, and A. l.. Graves, of the Sd Ward,
were appointed said committee.
The official oath was administered by
Mayor Gillaspy to f. Washburn, Treasurer
Moved by Mr.. Hendershott that com.
mittee of three be appointed to procure
room for the Council, and to report at the
next meeting carried.
j. \. SimouS, a. Lewis aud j. c.. Bak n
were appointed said committee
Moved by Mr.. Potter that the Council al
iourn. to meet on Tuesday evening next
carried. w. GOLDSMITH, Recorder. d.
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DISSOLUTION.

FuVHE copartnership hithertofore existing between
IL Geo. Laswell Il q. s. Laswell in the Banking and
Exchange business, under the style Of Geo. Laswel
Son. this day dissolved by mutual of thepartes
April. 2lst 1S59.-6-11-4w. G. 8. LASWELL.
GEO. LASWELE.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-05-12

PTTrsBURG, May AT quarter past 2 to-
day fire broke out on the steamer Henry
Graf, which quickly communicated to the
adjoining boats, and in less than five minutes
10 steamers were enveloped in flames, and
soon proved total loss.
The following boats were destroyed
Henry Graf, Pamela, Jenny Gray, Council
Bluffs, James Wood, j. II. Conn, Potomac,
Belmont, Cremona and Commerce. The
flames spread with terrific rapidity; the heat
was great and fears were entertained for safety
oc warehouses on Water street. The exer-
tons Of the fremen were principally devoted
to them.
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WEEKLY OTTUMWA COURIER.
A Statement.

Of the Repenue and expenditures for the city
Of Ottumoa, from Nay, 10th. 1858, to
INau, III, 1859
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WEDNESDAY, May 4tA.

WEDNESDAY, May 4th.
Council met pursuant to adjournment
Present-Mayor, Recorder, Marshall and
Solicitor; Aldermen Hawley, Dixon, Cald-
well, Milburn, Hunter, Neville, Potter
Absent-Bradsha Daum.
Journal of last meeting read and approved.
The Committee appointed to examine the
reports of the Mayor and Treasurer, report
that they find them correct; which, on mo-
ton, was received and committee discharged.
Moved by Mr. Hawley that the Council
now proceed to canvas the poll book of the
city election, held May End, 1859. Carried.
Moved by Mr.. Dixon, that the Recorder
be instructed to issue certificates to the Off
GERS elected and to the Aldermen of the 1st
and Sd wards. Lost.
Moved by Mr.. Caldwell, that the Recorder
be instructed to issue certificates to the alder
men having the largest number of votes in
the Sd ward Motion seconded by j. w.
Dixon.
j. w. Dixon offered the following amend
ments Resolved, that from the pol books,
c. f. Blake, w. H. Hammond, G. G. War
den, appear to be the legally elected Alder
men for the 81 ward, in the city Of Ottumwa,
bat that it is believed by the city council,a a
board of canvasers, that j. G. Baker, and A.
L. Graves, are the choice of the Sd ward, in
said city for Aldermen, and that it is believed
that there is no choice between Thos. Neville
and G. T. Blake; hence, if the votes cast for
councilmen were counted for aldermen said
Blake and Neville would have tie vote and
the city council therefore believe that said
Hammond and Warden should resign, if
they take their seats as aldermen, and the
city council appoint in their places, J. G.
Baker and \. L. Graves, which amendment
was accepted by j. w. Caldwell, the mover
Of the original motion.
Moved by Mr.. Caldwell, that the council
adjourn to meet tomorrow eve, carried.
-a w. GOLDSMITH, Recorder.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-05-12

VUNHE undersigned have established Lumber
IL Yard at Agency City, where Lumber, Shingles
and Lath. can be procured at Burlington prices with
the addition OF freight. As We manufacture our own
Lumber flatter ourselves that can sell as low
or lower than any other establishment
Apl 2l-59611y G. ID. RAND & co,
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the permanent cure of Chills and Fever, fever
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DR.. Christie's Ague Balsam has never
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been strictly followed.
DIR. Chrstie's Ague Balsam is Purely
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Arsenic, Quinine, Strychnine, or anything
of poisonous or deleterious nature.
Dr. Christies Ague Balsam has had, for
years, the largest sales of any remedy for a
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DR.. Christie's Ague Balsam has attained
its immense popularity through its own mer-
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THURSDAY, May 9TH, 1859.


Council met pursuant to adjournment
Present--Mayor, Recorder, Marshall; alder
men Hawley, Dixon, Caldwell, Milburn,
Hunter, Neville, Potter. Absent Bradshaw
Daum. - r-.... .-.......- -....... a...
Journal of last meeting read and approved.
The motion of Mr. Caldwell, as amended
by j. w. Dixon, came up for action. The
yeas and nays being called resulted as fol-
lows: Yeas--J. w. Dixon, j. w. Caldwell,
j, Milbun. Nays. Hawley, Mr.. Hunter,
Thos. Neville, John Potter. 8 yeas nays
Lost. -.s...r, r.-...
Moved by Mr.. Hunter, that the Recorder
be instructed to issue certificates of election
to j. G. Baker and a. l.. Graves, as council
men of the End ward.
By Mr.. Neville to insert, Member; of the
City Council, in place Of Councilmen.-
Yeas and nays being called, resulted as fol-
Yeas--J. Hawley, Thos. Neville and John
Potter. Nays. w. Dixon, Mr. Hunter,
J. W. Caldwell, J. Milburn. Yeas 8 nays 4.
Amendment lost
The vote was then taken upon the original
motion--yeas and nays being called. Yeas
j. Hawley, j. Potter, Thos. Neville, Mr..
Hunter Nays. W. Dixon, j. w. Cald-
well, j. Milburn-yeas 4, nays 3. Motion
carried.
Moved by Mr.. Hawley, that Thos. Neville,
and c. f. Blake have tie vote for Alder
man and Councilman, in the Sd ward
Carried
j. w. Dixon, Mr. Hunter and T. Neville
were appointed to examine the reports ofthe
Marshall and Recorder abstract.
The auditing committee report in favor of
the following account
A. A. Stuart, $16,l6. j. Norris, $1,000.
j. Williamson, $500. H. S. Drinkle, 81 90
Mayor and Recorder instructed to draw
orders for the same Also: In favor of the
account of S. j. Warden, Treasurer, S27,5o.
Moved by Hawley, to lay the bill of the
Treasurer on the table, until next meeting-
carried. a., ..
Moved by Caldwell, that the council -ad
journ to meet tomorrow evening.
r... w. GOLDSMITH, Recorder.
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FRIDAY, May, 9Th. 1859.

FRIDAY, May, 9th. 1859.
Council met pursuant to adjournment
Pfesent-Mayor, Recorder and Marshall
aldermen Hawley, Dixon, Caldwell, Hunter,
Milburn, Neville, Potter. Absent-Daum,
Bradshaw.
Journal of last meeting read and approved.
On motion of Caldwell the bill of the
Treasurer was taken from the table,
Moved by Hawley that the bill be allowed
and that the Mayor and Recorder be instruct
ed to draw an order for the same--carried
The committee appointed to examine the
report Of the Marshall and the abstract of
the Recorder, report that they filed them
correct as they verify believe
Moved by Caldwell, that the report be re-
ceived and the committee discharged.
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SATURDAY, May, 18th. 1859.

Council met pursuant to adjournment
Present-Mayor, Recorder and Mars hall !;
aldermen Hawley, Dixon, Caldwell, Neville
Hunter, Potter. Absent--Milburn, Daum
and Bradshaw.
Journal of last meeting read and approved.
The committee appointed to make up the
general exhibit, submitted their report.
Moved by Hawlcy, that it be received,
placed on file and published in the city pa
per-carried. 5
Moved by IIawlcy, that the council ad-
journ sine die--carried.
W GnInsMITu Recorder
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New Advertisements.
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ATTENTION GUAR $.

THERE will be meeting Of the Ottumwa city
= Guards at the Court House, Saturday evening
next at O'clock, p M, for the transaction of impor-
tant business. BY order of the Captain.
... w. w. FARLEY, 0.S.
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Council met pursuant to Adjournment
Present-Mayor, Recorder, Marshall; alder
men Hawley, Dixon, Caldwell, Milburn,
Hunter, Neville, Potter. Absent Bradshaw
Damn
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1859-12-29

A CHRISTMAS TALE.-While the last
century was hourishing, there dwelt in
what is now a famous city not mile
from Boston, an opulent widow lady,
who once afforded a queer illustration
Of that cold compound of incompatibles
called "human nature"
1t was a Christmas Eve-oue Of those
old fashioned winters, which were so
bitter cold The old lady put on an
extra shawl and as she huggOd her
shivering frame, she said to her faithful
negro servant:
It's a terrible cold night, Scipio. I
am afraid my poor neighbor, Widow
Green, must be suffering. Take the
wheelbarrow, Scip. Fill it full of
wood. Pile on a good load, and tell the
poor woman to keep herself warm and
comfortable. But before you 90, Scip,
put some more wood on the fire, and
make me a mug of flip"
These last orders were duly obeyed,
and the old lady was thoroughly
warmed, both inside and out. And
now the trusty Scipio was about to de-
part on his errand Of mercy, when his
considerato mistress interposed again
" Stop, Scip; you need not go now
the weather has moderated"