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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-06-14
Slavery Restriction or Slavery
Extension.

Since 1874, there has been but one cues
ton before the people of the United States
and that question is Slavery!
Shall Slavery be confined to its present
fimits-and by this we mean where it is in
practical operation-or shall it extend to
every foot of national domain, and be exalt
ed from local to National institution p
The Republican party, in word and in ac-
tion-in their platform, and in their speech
es, say restrict the institution, and place it
where the people will believe it to be in the
course of ultimate extinction. The Demo
cratic party declare the institution to be a
good one-a beneficial one to ALTO the non
slaveholding as well as the slaveholdng.-
The Democratic party assert that the insti-
tuition is recognized by the Constitution, and
being thus recognized should be fostered and
protected.
Here, then, is the issue, and it cannot be
avoided. With reference to this issue there
are but two positions that can be occupied
"a positive and a negative one, and every
man who thinks and acts on this question,
thinks and acts with the Republican or the
Democratic party. The Douglas faction en-
deavor to run between the two parties claim
ing to be neither for slavery restriction nor
slavery extension. Nothing is more obvious
than that this claim is founded in falacy. If
they are not in favor ofslavery extension they
must be opposed to it, and they cannot be
opposed to it without being in favor of slave
ry restriction. 1t is impossible to act on
this "don't care policy, and be Indifferent
as to whether the institution be voted down
or voted up. They do say they are not WITH
the Republican party--not in favor of slave
~ restriction. They even say that if the
country must be entirely free or entirely
slave they prefer the latter alternative. Are
they not, then, in favor of slavery extern
sion 2?
In social point of view, we have slavery
endeavoring to gain foot hold in the Terri
tories. The door is thrown open already
all that is now wanted is protection. And
if we allow the Democratic party to retain
the control ofour government, how long will
it be before the desired protection will be
granted. Douglas may make show of re-
sistance, but when the Supreme Coult says,
Mr.. Douglas, you are wrong" Mr.. Douglas
will submit.
Nothing is too bad for this party to do 1t
Is SYNONYMOUS with slavery itself, and in this
sense it plumbers the public purse to fc.ce it.
self on an unwilling people. My, it stops
not short Of the highest crimes; but muir
ders, men, women and children, and des-
troys their property in the attempt to estab-
lish itself on free soil. And in doing this it
has but one object, its extension and ulti-
mate social and political triumph; for one
follows upon the other
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For the Couri
The Lie Rcfnted.

Mr.. EDITOR Since it has pleased Demo
cratic ears hereabouts, to listen to the ten
year-old lie about Abraham Lincoln voting,
while in Congress, against supplies to our
army in Mexico, and, since it is the whole
stock in trade Of those who seek to tarnish
the fair name of"Old Honest Abe" wish
to call their attention to the following extract
from one of Douglas speeches in relation to
this subject:
On Page 236, Of "Lincoln and Douglas
Debates" you will find that Douglas used the
following language in his reply to Mr.. Lin
coin: 81 never charged him with voting
against the supplies in my life, because I
knew that he was not in Congress when
they were voted. The war was commenced
on the 18th day ofMay, 1916, and on that
dav we appropriated in Congress, ten millions
Of dollars and fifty thousand men to prose
cute it. During the same session we voted
more men and more money, and at the next
session we voted more men and more money,
so that by the time Mr.. Lincoln entered
Congress we had enough men and enough
money to carry on the war, and had no occa-
sion to vote for any more" Now, gentle
men, what have you to say in justification Of
your wilfu, malicious charges? Either you,
or Mr.. Douglas has lied. Pray, tell us who
is the guilty party. insist that you shall
be held responsible for your lies; especially,
when you undertake to pervert history for
the purpose of misleading the young and
uniformed. 1t would be well for you to be
msre careful in your statements in future,
so that your own party may not have any
cause Of distrust. A constant, persistent
course Of lying, will, after while, lead your
own friends to disown You. 1t is great
deal better to tell the truth and shame the
Devil IF it is hard work at first, you will
be reconciled to it after time. l know il
is very hard for men to abandon old practi-
ces all at once, and more so, after they have
become second nature to them.
The fact is, gentlemen, when you attempt
to turn the course Of popular enthusiasm
from "Honest Abe" by resort to the old
worn out cry Of 'traitor to his country"
"A5olitionism," Niger eqDality" you only
admit that you have no legitimate arguments
with which to meet him. And furthermore,
you will be under the necessity of perverting
historical facts, which, wherever attempted,
will be found very difficult task. j. G. II.
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moved five feet, and all the windows and
doors demolished, but no one in it was hurt.
At Pritchard's Grove, farming settle
ment some six miles south of New Provi-
dence, quite number Of farm houses and
all the stables, fences, and timber were pros
trated and scattered through the country,
piece.meal. A large brick house, owned by
Mr.. Divine, was swept down into heap
of ruins, killing five of the family. Two
other persons ars reported killed in the same
vicinity.
A small village in the same region, called
Quebec, containing some six or eight houses,
is reported to have been totally swept away,
scarcely one piece Of lumber being left upon
another; everything, even some of the cloth
ing on the backs of the people having been
carried away on the wings of the terrific wind
Our informant was unable to learn whether
any persons were killed or injured at Quebec.
The timber, cattle, farm improvements and
every movable object in the range Of the
tornado were swept down as if by the hand
of the destroyer. The damage to farmers
and others throughout most of the southern
portion Of Hardin county, is immense; about
800, 900 in that and the adjourning county
of Marshall, the northern part of which
also suffered seriously. We shall probably
have additional particulars, our information
having learned what we give above, while
coming through hu-ridly in the coach of the
Western Stage Company. .... 49,.
The farthest point West from which we
have heard of the storm on Sunday after
noon, is Fort Dodge, where the wind was
very strong, and the hail and rain copious,
but no serious dam,ge done except the
breaking of some window panes by the hail.
At Webster City, in Hamilton county,
about twenty miles east of Fort Dodge, al
most every pane of glass in the west side Of
buildings was riddled as if shower of bull
lets had been fired through them.
The lain was the most copious, while 1t
lasted, that has been known for years in that
part of the State, and the hail was of usual
size. Some Of the hail stones tliat were
measured were seven and half inches in
circumference, and some of them of long
conical shape-Du5ugue Times.
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The Japanese nj Baltimore.

BALTIMORE, June S.-The Japanese En-
bassy was formally received at the Mary.
erland Institute by Mayor Swan. The pro.
cession was very fine. The Ambassadors
rode in open carriages, each attended by a
member Of the Naval Commission. They
observed great reserve, seeming to notice no
body. The subordinates, however, NANTES
ted the greatest enthusiasm. Some were
even taking off their quaint hats and raising
them in the true American fashion to the Ia
dies. On the arrival at the Gilmore House
in Monument Square, the whole procession
was reviewed by the Embassy from the por-
tico
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Only Fifty Cents! S 70, Il, sG Ga~ G%GH'FS
Removal of our Office,

Mr.. Prugh, the owner of the building in
which has been our office for the past three
years, having sold the property to Temple
Il Brother, for Banking purposes, we arc
compelled to seek other quarters, and have
rented rooms in Pumroy's building, entrance
from corner of Front and Market, to business
office; Printing office in the Sd story. We
shall remove to those quarters before anoth-
er issue, which may perhaps be delayed
somewhat, thereby. Our friends will find
as at home in our new Office, on and after
Monday. next.
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Ordinance No. VI.
AN ORDINANCE TO ALLOW AND REGULATE IN


TEREST ON CITY WARRANTS.
Section |. BE ordained Jy the city Council o.
me Cuy or OHun,cd, That from and ater the taking
effect OF this ordinance it Is hereby made the duty o.
the Treasurer of the city, whenever warrant, duly
and legally drawn on him, Treasurer Of said city
is presented to him for payment and which shall moi
be paid for want of funds In his hands belonging the
city with which to pay the same to note In writing
such warrant, the fact, and time Of such presenta
tion.
Sec. 2. That hereafter, whenever any such warran,
as that mentioned in section one OF this ordinance
shall have been presented and endorsed as is provid
ed In said section and shah not be paid for the rea
son therein stated, the shall draw int from
the date OF such presentation at the rate OF ten pei
cent per annum.
Sec. B. When the Collector, or Treasurer, receive.
any warrant on which interest is due, the person Of
whom he receives the shall receipt the back
OF 1t the amount received and the date OF receiving
It, and he shalicnly be allowed the amount receipt
ed.
Ottumwa, May q, 1860. GEORGE GILLASPY
Passed ana approved. Mayor.
II. b. Jones, Recorder, pro tenn.
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Gody's Lady's Magazine, for July is al
hand, and welcome. This number common
ces new volume, and the time isl favora-
BILE one to subscribe 1t is almosta necessa-
ry of life in every family. Terms $500
Louis A Cody, Publisher, Philadelphia.
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newborn infant was left on a doorstep in
Buffalo, On Friday evening last The child
was taken to the overseer of the poor, and
baptized by the name of "Hamlin A. Lin
coln."
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
HEALTH & PURE BLOOD ARE IN.
SEPERARUE.


Recoect that all sicknessiarses nom impurity Of
the blood and that Judson's Mountain Herb pills will
surely find out and cleanse these impurities from
the system that disease cannot exist So simple and
innocent the herbs and plants that compose them,
that 1t is not necessary to have them sugA coated in
order that the stomach bear them. In most
ses Pills sugar coated because materials of which
they made gripping and malignant, that 9TH
erwisr delicate stomach could not bear them.
These Pills deal with disease as II IL, and will not
only cure by removing the cause, but will build up
and restore the broken constitution. There many
who have trfed with their constitution that they
think medicine Cant help them; let not even these
despair ncreduty and scepticism is overthrow by
mass Of testimony which is truly irresistible At first
the virtues ascrbed to these Mountain Herb Pills were
deemed fabulous. The public had been 50 often de-
ceved that they could not believe the simple truths
advanced by their discoverer. Yet facts undeniabe
atested by witnesses OF the highest character and re-
spectabiIfty, have proved and proving each day
the virtues Of this "mighty dealer" They mark by
their miraculous efficacy and power new era In
medicine.-Sod by all Medicine Dealers.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-06-14

How Folks DIFFER-We chew tobacco
the Hindo takes lime The children OF
this country delight in candy, those Of Afri
ca in rock salt. A Frenchman goes his
length on fried frogs, while an Esquimaux
Indian thinks stewed candle the clamax Of
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-06-14

Take THE BACKTTRAcK.-Som of the
Dirty Dogs who are running Iowa Democrat
ic mud machines for the beniht of the ow-
ners, have recently charged upon "Abe Lin
coin" that while in Congress he voted
against granting supplies to our army while
in Mexico, and to their own satisfaction,
proved it from the record Over in Illinois
the Democracy have tried this on and find it
don't pay. Douglas started the lie and his
followers took tup and reiterated it, The cry
was soon met and exposed and its inventors
sharply handled. Now they are heartily
ashamed Of their work and deny that they
ever made such an accusation. Witness
the following Official denial for ITSELF Douglas
and Richardson by the Springfield Regis,
ter. ...
"There is one thing that we wish the pub
lie to bear in mind. The statement that the
Register, at any time, or Mr. Douglas in any
of his speeches in 1853, or Col. Richardson
in his late Speech in New York charged Mr..
Lincoln voting against granting supplies to
our troops in Mexico, is simply and wholly
UNrBuE--a false hood
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-06-14

The July number is on our table, and it
is an interesting number of the cheapest
and best magazine for Ladies published
Terms, $500, Charles j. Peterson, Pub
Usher Philadelphia.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-06-14

Ladies' Home Magazine. The July mum
Der is received and is worthy of espec ial
commentator. This monthly is growing in
value and interest, each succeeding number
being preceptable improvement on its pre-
decessor. T. S. Arthur-& Co., Publishers
PHILADELPHIA Terms $500.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-06-14
sCOvILL,s BLOOD 4 LIVER SYRUP.

Gentlemen-I will with great pleasure give my ties.
timony as to what your Sarsapara and Stillngia
or Rood and Liver Syrup, has done for me. Some
three and a half years since, was attacked with q
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and was attended by two of the best Physicians of the
city Zone Of them Professor in Old School Medi-
cal College,) and they failed to give relief was
so reduced that was confined to my bed for over
months. The nerves and muscles of one leg were SO
contracted and drawn up that l could not walk. I,
had more thau a DOZEN running ULCERS on my leg
from which took from time to time more than one
hundred pieces of one, of them from three to
four inches long was reduced to almost a skeleton
and friends had given up all hopes Of my recovery
your Blood and Liver Syrup. Ihave used altogether
some two dozen bottles OF it, and at the time the
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lastly the Healing Ointment, given under the head OF
white swelling in your directions. am now able
to attend to business, and my legs have become SO
strong that walk without any diffcuity--aud have
entirely recovered my health
Yours, MARTIN ROBBINS, Jr.
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Liver Com Diaint Cured.

CINCINNATI, October Is, 1s57.-Mr. A. L.
Scovill-Dear Sir II feel it my duty to LET
you know what your medicine has done for
my wife. She was greatly troubled with the
Liver Complaint, attended with debility, for
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We tried your Blood Syrup, together with
bathing over the liver with salt alcohol every
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entirely cured.
Yours respectfully.
..... DAVID FREEMAN.
Residence on Court street, between Race
and Elm.
Sold byJ. L. Taylor, Ottumwa.
See advertisement
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N55"EVERY BODY GOES TO INSKEEP
AND BROS FOR NEW AND CHEAP
GOODS.
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Republican Co. Convention.

npursuance ola call, the Republicans O
of Wapello County met at the Court House
in Ottumwa, at l o'clock, June 9th, 1850
from whence an adjournment was had to the
Club Room, when the Convention was or
ganized by calling s. w. Summers to the
chair, and appointing J. w. Norris Secre
tarv.
On motion the following persons were ap
pointed delegates to represent this county
in the Congressional Convention to be held
at Oskaloosa, June Goth, 1860, to wit: J
w. Norris, J. W. Carpenter, VIM. NJ Ali
son, Thomas Foster, S. A. Swiggette, Isaac
Millisack, Charles Dudley, H. ID. Ives, S
W. Summers, VIM. A. Nye, and L. u. Rupe
On motion each delegate was authorized
to appoint a substitute
On motion the delegates present at Oska
loosa were authorized to cast the entire vote
of the county.
On motion, DR.. J. G. Hinsey, Thomas
Foster, and d. G. Mitchell were appointed 6
committee to report resolutions expressive
Of the sense Of the Convention, which duty
the said committee discharged by reporting
the following resolutions, which were unani
mously adopted:
RESOLUTIONS.
Reso1oed, lst. That the Republicans o
Wapello County, in common with the party
throughout the entire Union, heartily ap
pr,oe and endorse the Platform and Nomi
nees of the Chicago Convention, and w,
hereby pledge our fortunes and sacred
honors," to the support of political freedom
in preference to political tyranny.
Resolped, Cd. That in the names of Abra
ham Lincoln Of Illinois, and Hannibal Hamlir
of Maine, we recognize true and tried repre-
sentatives of the great Icing principles 20
which the Republican party was organized
and we pledge them our hearty support
feeling well assured that glorious victor,
will crown our labors, and that the Fedora
Government will he restored to the origina
policy of "the fathers" under their admin
istration.
Resolced 3d. That in our candidates fo
State officers, we recognize only "tried mel
and true" and recommend them to the citi
zens of our State at large, as men able +
give treason for the hope that is within
| them"
Resolped 4th That in the person of Col
Curtis, our present able and efficient membe
in Congress, we behold one who has beer
faithful to his constituents, and the natiol
at large.
On motion, resolved that the proceeding
ofth:s Convention be published in the Ottum
wa COURIER.
On motion adjourned.
S. w. SUMMERS, President,
j. w. NORRIS, Secretary
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In setting 5000 ems of type, or about
$4,000 letters, the hand of the printer
traverses distance equal to nine miles.
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1t has been thought that the day following
the Oskaloosa Conventions, at which good
many able Republican speakers will be
present, would be favorable opportunity to
holda Ratification meeting at this place,
and call is accordingly issued, and will be
found elsewhere. 1t is to he hoped that
the Republicans throughout the county will
turn out and participate in this opening
meeting of the Campaign. The cooperation
of the clubs in the several Townships is par
ticularly desired and invited. No public
entertainment will be provided, although our
citizens will extend hospitality to the extent
of their ability. 1t is suggested, however,
as the safest course, that each family bring
basket of provisions. Come on! Let us
have glorious meetiug
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-06-14
Republican Ratification Meet

|
A Mass meeting of the Rep Iblicans OF
Wapello and adjoining Counties, will
be held at Ottumwa on the Dist day of June,
to ratify the nomination of Lincoln and
Hamlin.
Hon. Fitz Henry Warren, of Burlington,
one Of the Electors at large, Hon. Saml
F. Miller of Keokuk, Hon. III. C. Caldwell
of Keosauqua, Hon. J. F.Wison of Fairfield
Hon. G. c. Nourse Of Polk, Candidate for
Attorney General, Hon. Henry Ambrer OF
Mt. Pleasant, and other distinguished and el
oquent Speakers have been invited. and it is
expected will be present and address the
Meeting.
| The presence Of Republicans and Demo
Gratis from the several Townships in the
County is earnestly desired, and cordially
solicited.
A Pole 900 feet above ground will be
raised at 10 O'clock A. NJ. at which Repnb.
leans generally are requested to participate.
As the times are hard, and economy is y
stern necessity, it will he the design to avoid
all needless and expensive display, and to
conduct the meeting upon principles of Re-
publican economy. The object will be to
bring Republicans together to consult in
reference to the impending contest. and to
inangurate in manner as imposing as may
he, the conflict in which we are engaged.
Republicans, turn out Harness your
teams, take your wives and children, and a
basket of provisions, and give dav to the
great cause. which is the cause Of your
country. Democrats, come too, and listen
to the reasons which we can give for the
| faith that is in us.
The Delegations from the several Town
ships, which it is hoped will be large from
each, will form in procession at l o'clock
and march to the grounds on the bluff at the
head Of Court Street, where the speaking
will be had
In the evening there will be torch-light
procession and speaking.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-01-07
DAILY EMPIRE.
TennHaon,a pnele sonr.

Tennyson's Bogle Song
This cxquito poem, though familiar, will al
ways hear repetition m
The splendor falls On oasllo walls,
And snow submits oldin durV
The long lght shakes across The lakes,
And the wild cataract loaps in glory,
BLOW, hugle, blow, set the wild echoes dying;
BLOW, buglo, answer, echoes, dying, dying, dy.
ing
o bark, o hcati how thin and clear,
And thinner, clearer, farther going;
o sweet and far, from cliff aud scar,
The horns Of Elf-land family blowinei
Blow, let us hear the purple gens replying;
Blow, bugle, answer, echoes, dying, dying, dyS
ing.
o love, they die IN yon rich sky;
They faint on field, or hill, or river
Our echoes roll from soul 10 soul,
Aud grow forever and forever.
Blow, bugle, blow, set the wild echoes flying,
And answer, echoes answer dying, dying, dy.
ing.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-01-07

Dissolution Of Partnership.

pY the retirement Of Geo. b, Holt from
II the practice Of the law, and by mutual agree,
ment the law partnership between said Holt and
~ ID. Walker, is this day dissolved. The business
heretofore conided TO MS being uniniMcd, viii re-
coivo the attention OF both the partners until dia-
posed OF HOLT & WALKER.
moves
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-01-07
Naw Partnership.

M B. WALKER and George r. Walker
Nl have thia day formed partnership for tho
practice of the law. They will give due attention
to all business they may have entrusted TO them,
Office on Third street. Dayton, o., Ia ClegB's
Building, No. p NJ - WALkEk
/ noyQs GEO. i. WALKER.