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Daily national Democrat., 1859-04-27
aeu advertisements.
Agricultural Meeting.

The undersigned give notice of a meeting to take
place on SATURDAY EVENING, seth inst, at half
past seven O'Clock, at the City Hall, Marysville,
when preliminary steps will be taken for the forma-
ton of Northern District, County, Agricultural
Society. 1t is desirable that the Society should be
formed under the best auspices possible and it is
therefore necessary that general attendance should
be ha not only of the citizens of Marysyille, bu of
Daily national Democrat., 1859-04-27

cB Lecompton cotemporary says that
the Resolution passed by the Douglas Demo
cratic State Central Committee excludes Le-
comptonites from any chance of acting with
the Douglas Democracy. No doubt it does,
but then we hardly expected that the organs
of the Lecompton party would acknowledge
it. By acknowledging that they are excll
ded, they admit that they are opposed to the
principles put forth in that resolution, that is
to say that they are opposed to popular SOW
ereignty, in favor of Congressional interven-
tion with slavery in the States and Terrific
ries and in favor of the extravagant cxpendi
ture of the public moneys by the present
Administration. No true Democrat could be
excluded by the Resolution, but the Lecomp-
tonites are undoubtedly. For the conve-
nience of the reader, We subloin the Resolu
ton in question, which may be found at any
time in our standing notice of the proceedings
of the State Central Commtte. 1t read:
thus
"Resolred, That the Committee recommend
to the County Central Committees the estab-
lishment of no test as a qualification for votes
al primary elections, other than an adher-
enee to the principles of opular sovereignty,
absolute non-intervention by Congress, and
opposition to the Administration in its ex-
travagant expenditure of the public moneys" I"
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-05-26
AGENCY CITY.

This City, at present the terminus Of the
B. & NJ. R. Railroad, is destined to be one of
the most important stations on that road, and
one of the best towns in this country. 1t
has the very important advantages of splen-
did farming country around it, and COM
munication in several directions with other
points by means Of important roads intersect-
ing there
The roads have been so bad m ost of the
time since the completion of the Railroad,
and since the improvement of the roads eve
rybody has been so busy at home, that Agen-
cy has not enjoyed as lively times as she
would have done under more favorable cir
cumstances; but notwithsta 1ding these draw
backs, business has been greatly stimulated
former dealers have had larger sales, and a
good many new houses have been opened
Building to considerable extent has been
going on, especially at and around the Depot
We spent leisure hour at Agency the
other day in noting down the following sta
tistics which, imperfect as they doubtless are,
may interest some of our readers. We de-
sign before long to procure materials for a
fuller and more satisfactory account of our
sister city, with which we expect in short
time to be connected by rail- We were una
bic to learn the present population of Agency,
but should judge it to amount to some 800.
They have Town organization, and coun.
Gil, composed the present year as follows:
Jesse Brookshire, Mayor; f. s. Hufstetter,
Marshal; j. S. Wheaton, Treasurer; j. II.
Cartright, Recorder; e. D. Black, Edward
Dudley, j. Q. A. Dawson, Samuel Packwood
and Martin Hickson, Aldermen. There are
four church organizations, Methodist Episco-
pal, Free Will Baptist, Christian and Episco-
pal, and two houses of worship They have
a good public school house, brick, costing
$4,000. Ten merchantile establishments, in
Guiding dealers in Dry Goods, Groceries,
Hardware. Drugs & Medicines, Clothing,
Stoves & Tin-ware, &c; four Physicians; 8
Hotels; two Steam Grist and Sav-mills; one
Carding Mill; eight Groceries; one Carriage
mandatory, Lumber Dealers; four Black
smiths; three Shoe shops; one Tailor; two
Forwarding & Commission houses; one Pc
riodical Depot, and doubtless some other
branches of business not reported.
Atprestnt there is accommodating at Agen-
cy considerable quantities of Lumber, Flour
Salt, and kindred articles, for which there is
good demand and will be better when far
mers get through planting. We have no
doubt Agency will have busy and prosperous
times this Summer. .... .ar.. s... ....
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-05-26

NEW York, May 10, M.-The great dou.
bic team match for ten thousand dollars, be.
tween Ethan Allen and mate, and Lantern
and mate, came off on the. Union Course
Long Island, yesterday. The race was a
most exciting one, and the Course was very
largely attended by sporting characters from
all parts of the country. There were five
heats and Ethan Allen was declared the vic.
tor.
The first heat was dead heat time 2m
AIS. The second heat was won by Ethan
Allen; time 2m.27bs. The third heat was
won by Ethan Allen; time Pm. As. The
fourth was dead. The fifth was won by
Ethan Allen; time Pm. 35s. Beating Ian.
tern BY only eight inches.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-05-26

The REscUERs-WRITs oYHABEAs CoRpUs
GKayrED.-Application has been made to
Judge Scott, of the Supreme Court, for writs
of habeas corpus in behalf Of Bushnell and
Langston, who were last week sentenced at
Cleveland, to fine and imprisonment for par
ticipation in the rescue of fugitive slave at
Wellington. The writs asked were granted
and the prisoners are to be brought before the
Supreme Court Of Ohio on Wednesday the
25th inst. A hearing will then be had, the
cases presented being now precisely similar
to that upon which the Wisconsin Court ac-
ted in libe.ating Booth, and in regard to
which the United States Supreme Court has
recently Illuminated a counter decree. This
question is likely to prove an exciting, if not
a very troublesome one, before it is finally
disposed Of, and viii, Of course, attract very
general attention.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-05-26

% st. LOUIS, May 1s.-The st. Joseph cor
respondent Of the Democrat notices the arr-
val at that placeof1oO returned Pixies Peak =
ers, who bring rdeplorable accounts of the
mining prospects and the suffering on the
plains. It is estimated that 1000 men are
now on their way hack, all or the most part
of them being destitute of money and the
necessaries of life, and are perfectly reckless
and desperate. Threats are made of burning
Omaha, St. Joseph, Leavenworth and other
towns in consequence of the deception used
to induce emigration. Two thousand men
are reported 30 miles west Of Omaha in a
starving condition. Some of the residents
of Portsmouth have closed up their business
and fled, fearing violence at the hands of the
enraged emigrants. a , s,ftF sa
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-05-26
Letter from Senator Harlan.

Sen. Harlan has written letter in response
to interrogatories of certain German citizens,
concerning our naturalization laws, and the
Massachusetts, proposition to extend the pro-
baton of foreign born voters. We have not
room, much to our regret, for Mr.. Harlan's
letter entire. It is an able exposition Of
Republican principles and policy. The fol.
lowing is the closing portion:
For past triumphs the Republican party
has been greatly indebted to the well-directed
efforts of many thousands of our adopted
citizens, and especially to those from the
States of Germany. The German Republi.
cans have been and must continue to be an
effective element in it's organization. We
should regard their wishes and they should
regard ours; we should ascertain On what
platform we can all stand as brothers, and
shoulder to shoulder..fght the common en-
envy. Heretofore, we have had harmony in
our ranks; neither natives nor adopted cit
liens have demanded anything outside Of
the national platform. We ought not now :,
change the issues, and attempt at the very
moment of victory, to reorganize our grand
army of patriots of native and foreign birth.
Why run the risk ofdecimating its battalions,
and weakening the attacking column, by an
attempt to modify the naturalization laws
by attempting to make the time Of probation
either longer or shorter? They have remained
unchanged in this respect for more than fifty
wears; why not let them rest? They may
he imperfect, it is true-for what that is
merely human is not imperfect? But as a
Republican, their faithful execution is all that
I am DISPOSED to demand And in this.
native as well as naturalzed citizens have a
common interest. .......
For these reasons, I am compelled, as a
Republican, to say, in reply to your first
interrogatory, that I am not an advocate for
any material change in the naturalization
laws; to the second, do not approve any
discrimination whatever against the rights
of naturalized citizens; to the third, that l
would no., ifI were citizen of Massachusetts,
advocate the adoption of the proposed amend
ment to her constitution. ....
Your obedient servant,
...-. JAMES HARLAN.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-05-26

AN IMPORTANT DEcIsIoy.-By reference
to the proceedings of the City Council, it
will be seen that Judge Springcrhas decided
the case of the B. & M. r. R. Company
against the City of Mt. Pleasant, in favor of
the city. This case is one Of the first impor-
lance to tax payers. 1t will be remembered
that the city constructed plank walks along
grounds owned by the railroad company,
and the company refused to pay for the same.
The city authorities then levied tax to pay
for building the walks, and advertised the
lots for SALE The company obtained an in
junction from his Honor, Judge Stockton,
to restrain the sale of the real estate, and at
the March term of our District Court the city
entered a motion to dissolve the njunctiorf
The case was ably argued by Judge Rorer,
for the railroad company, and by George
Doolittle, Esq, City Solicitor, and VIM. A.
Cook, ESQ.,, on the part of the city. The
discussion INVOLVED various constitutional
questions, but especially the right or power
of the city to impose and collect the tax. The
decision of his Honor, Judge Springer, sus-
tanned the motion to dissolve the injunction
and affirmed the general position that real
estate owned by railroad companies is sub
iect to taxation the same as that of individ-
uals. This case is one of more than local
interest, and so far as we know, is the first
oflike character decided in this State.-M
Pleasant JournaI..
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-05-26

FAIRBANKS SCALEs.-In all business trans
actions requiring the use of scales, it is of
great importance to both buyer and seller that
only such should be used as are reliable ;
otherwise, vexat;ous discrepancies in weights,
and oftentimes serious losses and litigations,
are sure to follow. Itiseverywhere acknowl-
edged, and that after the most extensive use
in all branches of business for more than
thirty years, and the most thorough and va
ried tests, that Fairbanks scales are une.
qualled by any others in correctness, conven-
fence and durability; and we're their capacity
rated as high in proportion to their actual
size and strength, they would be much less
in price than any others. ...s..
So strongly, and justly too, is public opin-
ion in favor Of these scales, that other makers,
as well as their local and travelling agents,
represent their scales as Fairbanks, or like
themin construction and quality, when in
reality they are no more like them, though
similar in external appearance, than poor
watch is Likes good one. As almost every
one is interested that only correct scales
should be used we think we do the public a
service in advising them that the genuine
Fairbanks Scales, made at st. Johnsbury
VT. and only there, may be had of Fairbanks
& Greenleaf, 35 Lake street, or any of their
authorized agents.-[ Chicago Press Dc Tribune.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-05-26

New YORK, May 23.-Private advices
from Utah indicate further serious trouble in
that Territory. The differences so long ex.
listing between the Executive and Judiciary
are about to result in collision Between the
U. S. army under Gen. johnson, and Mormon
military under Gen. Wells. 5000 of the lat.
ter having been called out by Gov Cum.
mings to protect the citizens from the usur-
patton of authority on part of Judges and
military.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-05-26

Read the following statement of VIM. s.
MERRILL, the oldest Chemist and Druggist
Of Cincinatti:
We hereby certify that we have been made
acquainted with the formula of Scovill's
Comp. Syrup SARSAPARILLA and STILL
LINGTA, and it has been made under our
supervision. The ingredients are entirely of
vegetable origin, and of prime quality, and
the virtues extracted in great measure by
the Vapor of Alchohol. No mineral sub
stance enters into the composisiou!
Sold by J. L. TAYLOR, Ottumwa, Iowa.
See Advertisement.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-05-26

BURLINGTON, vt, May 2s.-Tn this village,
late Saturday night, John Mexican, was call
ed to his door by three rowdics named Peter
Mcdonald, John Bayne and Thos. Kelly,
when Mcdonald stabbed him to the heart.
The murderer was arrested last night Nc
Kean is a native of Hinsdale, Vt, highly
respected, % years old, and leaves wife and
two children.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-05-26
Observation-Disclosures.

Readers who are not informed upon the
subject Of European subdivisions will be
COMPOUNDED by the indiscriminate use of the
names, Piedmont and Sardinia. They arc
one and the same. The nucleus of the Sar-
dinian Kingdom was the Alpine country of
Savoy. Savoy, fragment of several states
that had crumbled to pieces, assumed an in
dependent position in the beginning of the
eleventh century from which time she was
governed by her own courts. By prudent
and artful policy her influence was extended,
until, in 1850, extensive districts on the Ital-
ian plains below, in Piedmont, Were acquired.
In 141S the whole of Piedmont was added.
Nice had been previously added, in 1892
At the peace of Utrecht, in 1913, these coun-
tries, together with the island of Sicily, were
erected into Kingdom. In 1919 Sicily was
exchanged for the island of Sardinia. The
Sarriinian Kingdom, therefore, as at present
organized, is composed, substantially, of the
three provinces of Savoy, Piedmont and Sar-
DINA. Her total area is 2s,472 square miles
"a little over half the area Of Iowa. Her
population is 5000. 245-more than twice
the population of Pennsylvania.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-05-26

On Sunday, the oath ult., child of Mr..
Samuel Parks, who lives adjoining town,
died. The symptoms of the ailmcnt were
peculiar, and noted as strange, and unlike
indications of common disease but no inves-
tigation was made at the time, and on Mon
day following the child was buried. Soon
after, Mr.. Parks, and his whole family, whic',
now consisted of wife and three children,
also two persons that were living at the house,
were attacked with the same symptoms of
the disease which caused the death of the
child. 1t was soon discovered that all who
drank water out of the well on the premises
were similarly affected, some of whom have
not yet recovered. One Of the children o,
Mr.. P. is now in a dangerous condition.
On Wednesday last, a portion of the water
from this well was subjected to chemical tests
by two physicians Of this place, in whose
judgment the utmost reliance can be placed,
and the result proved the presence ofarsenie
in such quantities as to justify the suppose
ton that the amount thrown into the well
must have been at least one pound. ST
Courtney Democrat. ., "
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-05-26

Christies Ague Balsa rn..-Dr. Chris
ties Aguc Balsam is the best Remedy for
the permanent cure of Chills and Fever fever
and Ague, dumb Ague, and all malarious
diseases incident to this climate.
Dr. Christie's Aguc Balsam has never
been known to fail where the directions have
been strictly followed.
DR.. Christie's Ague Ba1sam is Purely
Vegetable Compound, containing neither
Arsenic, Quinine, Strychnine, or anything
of poisonous or deleterious nature.
DR.. Christie's Ague Balsam has had, for
years, the largest sales of any remedy for a
specific disease ever offered to the public.
DR.. Christies Ague Balsam has attained
its immense popularity through its own mer-
its, its great power in curing disease, its sing
ular harmlessncss, and freedom from hurtful
ingredients. 1t can be taken by the help
less infant, vigorous youth, and feeble age,
ever without injury, and always with benefit
Sold by j. L. Taylor. .a ... a.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-05-26
COURIER OFFICE, May 26th.

COURIER OFFICE, May 26th.
We have HAD a good deal of rain the past
week, interfering seriously with planting,
and we hear of only now and then a man
who has finished. Perhaps on the whole
about one half the corn is planted in this
county. Prices have not advanced since our
last. Flour remains as quoted at 1925 to
$500; Corr $1,0O; Corn meal 81 30; But
ter has come in plenty, and is selling at l2a;
Eggs 81.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-05-26

- STATE FATR.-We are indebted to O. H.
Harlan for two copies Of "Rules, Regulations
and Premium List of the Iowa State Agri
cultural Society, for the Sixth Annual Exhi-
bition, to be held at Oskaloosa, Tuesday,
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Septem-
Der 9th, 2sth, Goth, and 3oth, 1852" The
Premium List has been materially increased
this year. The Secretary expresses rhe be-
lief that the exhibition this year will be great
ly superior to that of the last. a
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-05-26

A gentleman who arrived in this city yes
terday morning informs us that he made
the trip from the Capitol to Burlington in
Just twenty -four hours, lying by several hours
at Ottumwa. He came from Des Moines by
boat, Ottulnwa to Agency by stage and by
Railroad to Burlington. This is unpreceden-
ted.-HapE Eue. sq
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-05-26
ICE CREAM SALOON.

TIME Subscribers beg leave 10 announce that they
II have fitted up rooms on ,Froptst, opposite the
Carroll House, In neat and attractive style where
WILDE found at all reasonable hours, a. IN h N
Ice Cream, Soda Water, Lemonade,
Candies Of all kinds, Choice Cigars.
Private room for parties Of Ladies ! Gentlemen,
handsomely furnished. aGf ser'pT EI77-' :
Determined to merit large share Of public patron.
age, We hope to receive IT, III u y -
" Pic Mics and Parties supplied -;re,r,,c, -s +
GEO. 4. eAYEk. r. BRYCE
ottumwa, Nav %, 1sseii.ii.Sm.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-05-26
Ordinance NO. 9

Mn VhDINANUE TO SUPPKESS GAMBL1NG.
Be ii Ordained By the Toacn Council of the To,on
Of Agency CITY That any person or persons who
shall either own, hire or lease house or other build.
Ing, and allow Gambling or games of chance to be
played with either cards, dice other Device where
money or any other Is placed hazard
shall he deemed guilty of q misdemeanor and upon
conviction shall forfeit and pay ne Of not less than
Ten nor more than Dollars for the first offence
and for each subsequent offence shall be fined
not less than Twenty Dollars more than Forty
dollars together with costs Of prosecution. Passed In
Council Nay 24th, 1859. go. l-.,,..-r- : =
n: cARrRIGRT, Recorder.
JES6L BkOOkSHIRE, Mayor (ll.ll-A
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-05-26

WASHINGTON, May 21.-This morning the
Knight Templars of Boston and Rhode Is
land, accompanied by the Washington Com
mander, all in full uniform, proceeded to the
Presidents House and were received by him
in the East Room.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-05-26

The rati,nale of the successful attempt in
Massachusetts, to engraft two years proba-
ton after naturalization, upon the constitu-
ton of that State, was 4 u non ofthe out and
out Know Nothings with the Democrats in
its support, formed for the main purpose of
injuring the Republican party. Owing to a
light vote, confined chiefly to the cities, they
have succeeded; but we are glad to learn,
that provision SO, anti-Republican, is con-
demned in the most emphatic terms, by every
Republican outside of Massachusetts,. 1t is
well known to those familiar with Massachu-
sets politics, that Obstructive Americanism
S still strong in that State, but even that
party could not have carried the amendment
without Democratic votes.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-05-26

PERsoNAL.-We received call orYMonday
from Mr.. RICE, Attorney General of Iowa,
who was en- route to Fl. Madison to attend a
session Of Court at that place, at W itch it is
expected that the case Of the State rs Eads
will come up for hearing. Mr.. RICE is a
whole-souled Republican, and popular and
able Attorney. s.e.,
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-05-26

The war among the Great Eastern Rail-
roads is to be continued, recent attempt to
adjust the difficulties having failed The N.
Y. Central refused to permit the Pennsylva-
mia and southern roads to carry freight cheap
er for less distance than they charge for a
greater.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-05-26

WArcH-MAKER & JEwELER.-Mr. Frank
P. Dugan, has opened shop for the watch
making and jeweler business, on Front ST.,
next door to the Ottumwa Ho, sc, where he
will be happy to form the acquaintance of all
who have work in that line. See card.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-05-26
Republican state Convention.

A State Convention Of the Republicans of Iowa Il.
called to assemble by their delegates at the City of
Des Moines, AT IL o'clock, A. m on Wednesday the
22d day Of June 1882 for the nomination Of officers
to be elected AT the election in October Of this
year. Candidates to he 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
of the principles and organization Of the Re-
publican party of this State and of the Union.
Every organized county will be entitled to one Del
egate in the Convention, and to one additional Dele
gate for every 100 voters, latter the first 1907 and for
any fraction Of so 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 above stated and for
efficient organisation preparatory to the canvass.
JOHN A. KASSON,
M. HOXIE, .,...
.s. Nj. RUSCH,
d. n. COOLEY,
..... G.H. JEROME,
r. L. B. CLARKE,
THOS SEELY, d..
Republican State Central Committee.
Des Moines, March 26, 1889.
~We omit the list Of counties, with number Of
delegates. Wapello is entitled to 10.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-05-26

STEAMERS BuRNT.-The steamers Eding.
burgh and Monongahela were burned at Bloc.
dy Island on Sunday morning. Capt Dan.
Able was the owner of tie Edinburgh, which
was valued at ST., 900 and insured for So 900.
The Monongahela was worth $50, Oo9 and in.
sured for $4,000.