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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-04-14
To THE EDITOR OF THE COURIER,

To THE EDITOR OF THE COURIER, +
..5s .. .... ...u- SIR:-IIaving written
what intended. on the general points of
the late Slavery discussion, I now propose,
with your permission, to say something on
a matter intimately connected with it.
Mr.. Fowler distinctly tells us that we have
no right to discuss the question; that we
can in no way influence its destiny and that
it is none of our business. Oh! that indeed;
let us see. If zoe have no right to discuss
it, where is the gentleman's own warrant
for doing so? To discuss this question, he
makes part of the business of his life; in
public assemblies, in stores, and at the street
corners. Must the voice of Slavery be heard
from the hilltop, and the voice of Freedom
be hushed in the caves? Must the mouth
of Pro-Slavery be always open, and the
mouth of Freedom be muzzled, or paddock
ed? Take away freedom of speech, and Of
what avail is freedom of thought? Take
away both, and what is there left of the
Revolutionary fruits, worth contending
for? The late discussion grew out of a
challenge, hurled by Pro-Slavery. Let it
abide the issue it has invoked. a
five have an interest in the issue, we
have an undoubted right to discuss the ques-
ton. I hold that we have great and di-
rect interest in it, t ru
We have vast public domain yet unset
tied, which, as fast as it is erected into States
will be either free or slave, and that political
condition will be mainly determined by the
opinions Of the emigra,ts who will be direc-
ted upon it. Ifby investigation we can sat
isfy ourselves that slavery is sinful, or that
it is political evil; it may and will deter
mine the final destination of many emigrants
towards that point where their pro-freedom
proclivities will best tell for their cause
Kansas is an example of this. Missouri was
taken by surprise; Kansas was attempted
by storm. Why did that attempt fail?--
Because the friends of freedom ha | discussed
the matter; their sympathies were aroused !;
their religious feelings enlisted their politi
cal interests imperiled; andy acting under
all these impulses, they stretched out the
arm, and Kansas was saved, and consecra-
ted to freedom. Who can tell how Oft this
conflict between sordid interest and lofty
principle, must be renewed? Here then is
one point on which 1t Is our business.
Again, many good men believe that slave
ry in the District of Columbia ought to
ceased. This is point to which l have
not yet specially directed my attention, but
l cannot yet see any valid reason why some
mode for its gradual extinction should not
be adopted. The District is under the alb
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The p. II. Fit. w. & G.. r.. r..

Having recently had occasion to pass over
the Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Fit. Wayne and
Chicago Railroad, or the roads which run
in that connection, and being much pleased
with the advantages which it possesses for
through travel, for those who appreciate CON-
fort, safety and speed, we take pleasure in
commencing it to our western friends who
may have occasion to journey eastward by
rail- During the last year we have travelled
on all the through routes, and have found no
other roads which pleased us better. The
track is in first rate order, the cars are ele-
gent and comfortable, the attendants are
vigilant and obliging. Sure connections are
every where made, aud baggage is checked
through. Fare by this route to all eastern
cities the same as by other routes.
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IMPORTANT TO TRAvELLERs.--Th induen-
ce of climate on the hair is great, often caus-
ing it to fall off and turn gray. This can be
entirely prevented by using Spalding's Rose
mary and Castor Oil Wash. Persons going
to California or Australia should take sup
ply.
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Republican state Convention

State Convention of the Republicans Of Iowa is
called to assemble by their delegates, at the City of
Des Moines. ut III o'clock, a. m. on Wednesday, the
gid day of June, 1859, for the nomination of officers
to be elected at The general election in October of this
year. Candidates are to be selected for the Offices Of
Governor, Heatenant Governor, and three Judges Of
the Supreme Court. The Convention will take such
other action mary in its opinion, contribute to the
success 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 additional Dele
gate for every 100 voters, latter the first 100 and for
any additional fraction OFFS votes the
Last General Election for Hon. Elijah Sells, Secre
tary of State. . D..
The attention of the Republican Central Commit
tees Of their respective counties Is directed to the
calling of the County Conventions for the appoint
ent of Delegates, In the ratio abeve stated and for
efficient organization preparatory to the canvass.
... s..f JOHN A. KASSON,
ii. NJ. HOME,
rs..s M. RUSCH,
.-#.r ID. N. COOLEY,
g. II. JEROME,
a... s...... X. L. b. CLARKE,
TUOS SEELY,
'.-. Republican State Central Committee.
Des Moines, March 26, 1859.
eE-We omit the list Of counties, with number of
delegates. Wapello is entitled to 10.
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STATE OF MISSOURI, J.

Oity oHu VVuHty VI pt. A1Uuts. - ---E.|T.-"
On this twenty second day of January, Eighteen
hundred and mine, before me the undersigned
commissioner duly commissioned and qualified to take
dispositions and acknowledgements of deeds and other
instruments writing be used and recorded In the
State OF Iowa, came Stephen M. Edgel known to me
to be the President, and Richard g. Elliott known to
me be the Secretary Of the Missouri State Mutual
Fire and Marine Insurance Company Of 81 Louis,
who being by me duly sworn, their oaths declare
company is true and correct TO the best ef their
knowledge and belief
t--@-l e.ft CHARLES H. TILISON,
: Seal Commissioner for the State Of Iowa.
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Baltimore, March 8.
At the hour fixed for the execution of the
four miserable criminals, Gambrel, Crops,
Corrie and Cyphies approached, an immense
concourse ofmen, women aud youths are
pouring toward the jail by every avenue lea
ding to it. BY 10 o'clock not less than
10000 people were crowded on the hill tops,
roofs of houses, and every point from which
a view can be obtained. The gallows stands
near the north wall Of the jail, plainly visible
from all the high ground, and even the
streets in the vicinity. The drop fell at 7
minutes past IL, and the four criminals paid
the penalty Of their crimes and violated laws.
No disturbance took place. All the crimi-
nails exhibited remarkable composure, and
Crops lead in singing hymn on the scat
fold. Gambrell in a clear loud voice avowed
in solemn tone his innocence. Cyphus
also attested his innocence. Crops merely
said in strong voice, "Good-bye, ALL"
Crops left the following note in hand of
the clergyman with the request that it should
not be opened until after his death. TWAS
written at o'clock this a. m. 1t was me
that shot Rigdom but have repented of it.
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Connecticut Republican All Over !!
A Republican Governor, Lieutenant
Governor and state Treasurer.

| An ENTIRE REBLBLICAN DELEGA
TON TO CONGRESS.
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zb5S6z
Leaves nett capital and assets, two hundred and
sixty-three thousand nine hundred and thirty-tvo
dollars and sixty-fye cents.
ii The greatest amount allowed by Charter In any
one risk Is ten thousand dollars.
IL No limit is fixed by Charter or bylaws to tho
amount Of Insurance by the company In any zone
town. but Is taken to limit the amount in any one
exposure to ten thousand dollars.
IL No limit Is fixed by Charter or bylaws to the
amount 81 Insurance by this company in any ono
block; but care is taken as in No. II, preceding.
IA copy Of the act Of Incorporation Of this compa
ny. and amendments thereto, by the Legislature OF
Missouri, fed with statement of March LIST, 1852
In the Office of the Auditor Of this State Of Iowa, and
Is hereby referred to- and made part Of this
All OF which ia respectfully submitted.
In witness whereof the Missouri State Mutual Fire
and Marine Insurance Company have caused these
presents to be signed by their President, their
seal and the attestaton of their Secretary be
hereunto affixed In the City Of Saint Louis this first
day Of January, Eighteen Hundred and Fifty-nine.
s. NJ. EDGELL, Prest
attest R.. 8. ELLIOTT. sec'y.
! seal < sF
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STATE OF IOWA.

Des Moines, March rs, 1859.
HT Is hereby certified, that on the second day OF
Il February, 1859, statement filed in this office
showing the condition of the Missouri State Mutual
Fire and Marine Insurance Company, of Saint Louis,
State of Missouri the first day of January 1882 in
accordance with the provisions of Act of the Legsla-
ure ofthis State passed January 2 1857 that such
statement shows that said Company of the
requisite amount of capital and invested required
in said Act.
Authority is therefore given to the above named
Insurance Company to transact business of
in this State, in accordance with the laws thereof
1t is also certified, that George g. Laswe, ESQ.,, OF
Ottumwa, has been duly appointed by said Company
their lawful Attorney and Agent for the County OF
WapellO with full power to take risks of Insurance
therein and to acknowledge service of process upon
his fling certified copy Of the statement filed In
this office with the Clerk of the District Court in and
for said County 1t rther certified that the an.
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We regret to learn that the Iowa State
Gazette, one ofthe oldest papers in the State,
being in its 22d year, has been compelled by
the hard times, to suspend. We tender to
our friends of the Gazette, on this trying oc-
casion, our heartfelt sympathies. Thompson
& Steward, we have always been opposed to
politically, but as Journalists we have known
them long, and our very limited intercourse
with them has been friendly. The Gazette
was an influential advocate of the side in
politics which it cspoused, and was character
lied by very considerable ability.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-04-14

PIERCE BUTLER.-A Philadelphia cores
pendent of the National Era writes to that
paper that Pierce Butler, report of the sale
ofwhssc slaves we recently published, Is a
prominent member of the Episcopal Church
in Philadelphia. ale is" continues the
Era's correspondent ain full communion
with the Church of the Epiphany ofwhich
the late Rev. Dudley A. Tying was rector,
andis very active in the Sunday School, Choir,
Bible. Classes, and other associations of this
parish. Br. Butler is likewise vestryman,
and held his office during the rectorate of
the late Mr.. Tying. He voted for the cxpul-
sion of Mr.. Tying; and after the latter was
elected from the pulpit, Mr.. b had his place
supplied bya clerical STAKEHOLDER from South
Carolina, who became the rector.
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New Advertisements.

8. NJ. PErrESGILL 4 Co., the Agents for the
COURIER and the most influential and largest circua
ting Newspapers in the United States and Canadas.
They are authorized to contract for at lowest
rates. =
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Statement Of the Missouri State Mutual Fire
aaod Marine Insurance Company Of st.
Louis, January 1st, 1862
The name Of the Company Is the Missouri State
Mutual Fire and Marine Insurance Company of st.
Louis. The principal Office ofthe Company is located
In the City of St. Louis The Company insures against
loss or damage by fire. The Marine Department has
not been organized
The company has no capital subscribed as such.
being organized entirely the Mutual system. The
premium notes given by the Insured constitute the
capital Of the company.
Ten per cent of each premium note Is paid when
he Policy is issued The balance Of the note Is sub
tect to calls assessments to be made by the Board
OF Directors as needed to pay losses and expenses
[See Sections s and Il of Charter.]
The assets Of the company are,
nash on manu-. ........:.--............. SlSSS So
Office furniture (estimated). .......... 500 90
Bills receivable premium notes. less assess
The Face Of the Premium Notes of the company ia
four hundred and three thousand two hundred and
eight dollars aAd fortytwo CENTS of which there IL
unconected and subject to call for the payment Of
losses and expenses the sum of two hundred and six
thousand and seven hundred and twelve dollars and
eighty-fve cents.
by the sth section OF the Charter lien IL given on
real estate In the State Of Missouri, for all premium
notes given the company for Insurance buildings.
The face sfthe companys notes there real
estate Is two hundred and forty-fOur thousand six
hundred and ninety dollars and ninety six cents (42
$50 96) of which there Is uncalled and subject CALI
over fhy-sx per cent. amounting to hundred and
thirty-nine thousand and ninety-eight dollars and
thirty cents ($l39 O9s 3O This company is possess
ed OF capital Of more than one hundred thousand
dollars secured by lien real estate said real
estate worth, at cash valuations at least five times
the amount Of said capital and not Incumbent 10
more than one half said cash valuation.
This Company owes nothing 10 Banks
Losses adjusted and due.... { 70 90
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bic MANY fOr tnat act, SO lar as burning the
property Of a pacific kind was concerned !;
neither that property, nor our ar senals, our
magazines, our war vessels, stores and COM
mercial vessels which were taken or destroy
ed, could have been lost to us had not the
milestone Of Slavery been hung upon the
National neck. Slavery then worked against
us in two-fold manner; it furnished men to
swell Ike ranks Of the enemy, and it paraly-
sed the arm of those who should have sprung
to the defense of the city. The British force
think was about three thousand; they
made a Judgment on Tangiers island, fortifi-
ed themselves against surprise and whilst
there invited slaves to join them, on the
promise of emancipation. 1900 slaves i'm
mediately joined our National enemies were
disciplined and equipped, and proved sore
damage to us in subsequent operations
Thus slavery furnished 100 arms with which
to cut our National throat. Would freemen
have done this LIST foreign foe rise his
recruiting flag on the soil of the free, the in
vitation would receive rifle balls for reply.
This is but one side of the picture. Behold
the other! Fifty thousand militia, besides
regular troops, were relied on for the defence
of the City. Ofthe militia no one arrived
Why9 Because they were compelled to
remain at home to save their families and
property general instruction of the slaves
being every moment expected. Thus slave
ry sent forth her sons to combat with us,
and at the same time spiked our National
defenders fast to the doors Of their home
steads. Does not this suggest to the think
ing mind, how perilous is the foundation on
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1859-03-11
z. 3. SMITH,

WILI.siy prompi atientiOnto all business Entrusted
81 olicr with HabbeiI & Allen. en- ubiie Square. Del
W4rr. Ohio July 3-ls5T-%tf
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1859-03-11
OLENTANGY IRON WORKS.

OLENTANGY IRON WORKS..
4 stREillin full blast and prepared to man
N ufacture to order 81
STEAM ENGINES,
of euory size and variety, of the latest and mos
improved patterns, including
Double Engines,
adaptedfor Flo lring Mills and Manufactures
giving the most perfect motion that can be ob-
tanned by any motive power now in use.
Also, Il varity of Engines particularly adapt
cd for driving.
SAW MILLS,
such asthe Gccrcd or Belted Mill, direct
attachment for MIey Saws, direct attacllment.
for Sash SawsyGc.
MI GeerS,
ofthelatest and mostilnprored patterns, gotu
anIarranged byan experienced mill-wright-
Horse Powers,
vof arious styles and patterns.
STOVES.
LeffefsimproVed BuckeyeStoYe ,DoubieOvep
Stoves, Premium Stoves, &c.
HOLLOW WARE,
ofsvery description. GsLdrom KettlsS .SugarKet
Ties ,.Stet0 HettES, PITS. Deems. .SkiEzetS. sc. &C
PL0WS! PL0WSI
Long% newly improved Plov. Michigan Dou-
bic Pow, Gibbs Bar-SlIare Piow, dc.
WANTED--OId Brass. Copperand BlockTin
A- All orders promptly attended to.
,BURNIIAM, LAME & co.
Delaware. jane u. 1915.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1859-03-11

Foreign and Domestic Goods.
100 Bushels 81 oc- Dried Apples,
IOO 30 bnsirtls rhoicf Dried Peaches, ~
ca So kegs tfertntn FrHueS,
81 boXrs NJ * * Layer Rasins.
"a half and quarter boxes k2s1ns.
leo drums + rrsh Figs.
l5dOzrn cans r resi- Peaches, ~ lr=
barrels CIR !hheFrieS,
In sore and tor sale at NJ. /, Williams Block.
,Huutry l4,I>5a. is. Il. Hills SON
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1859-03-11
HOWARD ASSOCIATION,
pHIIAnElPHIA
A Benevolent Institution, established by espe-
eiul endowment for the relief of the sick and
distressed, afflicted with Virulent and
Endemic Discusses.

The HOWARD ASSOCIATION, IN view Of the awful de
strRciinu 81 human life, caused lay S.Nual diseases, and the
decTptluHs practiCed upon thc unfortunate victims ii such
dtseasrShN eaaeks, several years ago directed their Con
sUltug surgeon, as a CHARITABLE ACT worthy of their
name, 20 open a htspensary for tue treatment. # thls class
of Diseases, in all thClr forms, and to give MEDICAL AID
VICE CIR ATS, 10 all who apply by letter, with a descrip-
and inieases efeStrelne pusUrly, 10 FURNISH MEDICINES
FREE OF CHARGE. It's needless 10 add that the AssOci.
alton commands he highest Medical skill Of the age, and
VIII furnish the most approved modern treatment,
The Directors ofthe Association, ia their Annual Report
upon the treatment of Sexual Diseases, express the high
est satisfaction with the success which has attended the
lahors OF Their Surgeons "a the cure OF 9permaiorriea,
SCmihal Weakness, GOnulrluaa, elect, syphilis, the vice of
unaiSm Or SRlF Abuse, Diseases Of the Kidneys and blad'
dor, 3c., ana order n continuance OF the same plan for the
ensuing ear.
The directors, on a review Of the past, feel assured that
their lHbors in this sphere ot benevolent effort, have been Of
great benefit TO the afflicted, especially To the young, and
they have resolved to OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, with renewedSeal,
to this very Important but much dcsptscd cause.
- An admirable Report by thc Association, on SpeIma
tarrhtna. or seminal Weakness, the Vice ol onSnlshl, MSS,
tUrhRunu or SelttAhuse, aud other Diseases q the $3.50.
Organs, by The CONSULTING Surgeon, whleh MiWthi y Sfpeessha' ~
mail, Un u sealed letter cnNClopc,l tkNh or = ~
OF " sfAMPS Tor postage. oher hepoIas anu
Tracts On the nature and trealnsent. q sfSNa4 80
diet, Co. Sc, are constantly bcing published Tor srasuH9stS
distribution, aud viii be sent to the afflicted, some - VIC
ne " remedies and methods OF groaHleht discovered aarlhs
the last year, are Of great Naine.
Address, for Report Or. treatment, DR. SAftIlN
HOUGlTON, Acting Surgeon, Howard Association, NO :
south Ninth street, Philadelphia IA
BY order Of tho ptreetorst
EZRA D. HEAkfWhlL, President. |
GEO. FAIRcuILD, Seeretory. Eel. lSs69-lS |
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Fifty Dollars Forfeit.


D2. HUNTER will forfeit S50if IA ling to cure any oae
- case Of secret dtsrase that may come unGer His cafe,
NO mater how long standing or affecting. III her sex are
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drIphia. without fear OF Interruption from otLer pitients.-
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Through uurestfainel indulgence Of tho
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sprieiy, General debility, or canstl utional arrangement,
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confidence; he oilers a pcrfec' cure.
READ AND REFI4ECT.-fhe afflicted would do we'll 10
reflect before trusin their health and happiness. and in
of this class of mnltlies. Ills Certainly impossible for one
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to. Every respectable physician has his peculiar branch.
in which he is more successful Than his brother professors.
and 70 tn It he devOtes most of his time and study.
YEARS or PRACTICE, exclusively devoted TO The stu.
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gravel, Irregularities. diseases arising from youthful eK-
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relief tu all who may place themselves under lis care.
c. Medicine forwarded to any partoft the United States.
Price TEN Dollars per Package
For sale, DIR. DlCKISsOS'S ~ LIBERATED MAoSETo-FIgc-
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power being nbtained from a permanent magnet. NOlam-
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ToTTCE

A NY gentleman contemplating the purchase ofa PoCk-
n TT TINE PlECE- should. without tail, inquire INTO the
merits of the AMERICAN WATCH and learn its great ad-
vantage over those Of foreign manufacture, before deciding
to purchase. =
CAUTIONt
The great success OF the AMERICAN WATCH has led
foreign manufacturers not only 10 initiate tin general APP
pearanee, but To Counterfeit ff-evCn TO the use of The TrHdt
adrkss To those who have never purchased The AAERt-
CAN WATCH, and are not familiar withits pccuiiar1ties,
would Fay thatthey neyerneed lie in ary doubt, whateser
in rtsar / 10 it. as certificates Of eehuinenessinvariahly &C
company every Watch sold by me.
a 5000 assortment OF the abave truly msritorious Time
keepers. IN various styles of Gold and liver Cases, justre-
ceived direct from the manulact"ry and for sale ata GIoder-
ATE commission. for cash only at No ), Williams Block
Also, i general assortment Of English aud swiss Watches
in Gold and Silver cases Please call and examine them.
{. PLATf.
Nov. ); '5S.-tf