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children came on home, and were soon fol-
lowed by Kepheart. 4.r

children came on home, and were soon fol-
lowed by Kepheart. 4r
For some time after this he was not much
at home, and his wife knew nothing of his
maneuvers. He would return at intervals,
and sometimes had large sums of money,
which he is thought to have obtained by
counterfeiting.
Something over year ago he made the
acquaintance of Mrs. Jane Willis, whose hus-
band, a not very intelligent man, kept low
groggery at Clifton Station, near Columbus
City. Their intimacy became marked there
and Willis and wife were persuaded by KEEP
heart to come with him to his place in this
county. Here also the intercourse between
Kepheart and Mrs. Willis soon became so
fragrant that he was indicted for Auxiliary at
the suit of Willis. With the particulars Of
this trial most of our citizens are already "a
milliar
Mrs. X. informed us that she heard Keep
heart promised Willis large sum of money
one night behind the smoke house, if he
would not appear against him, and between
them it was so arranged.
Very shortly after this, Kepheart sold be-
tween 800 and 400 bushels of corn which his
boys had raised, took two feather beds and a
lot Of bed clothing, bureau, stand, chairs
and nearly all the property in the house
and disposed of it, leaving his family nearly
destitute second time. He then left, met
Mrs. Willis at Muscatine, and went 70 Mis-
souri,, where they were followed and discov-
cred by Willis, who wrote Immediately to
Messrs Lewis & Chapman, of this, place, in
regard to prosecuting the guilty and adulte-
rous parties But before anything was done
Willis was disposed of and placed ont of the
way-a victim Of their accursed lasts. Mrs.
Willis youngest child also soon died under
circumstances which induced the belief that
it had been poisoned.
They next went to Arkansas, and the
Cherokee country" In Arkansas he
again undertook to ingratiate himself into "a
vor by preaching, but his true character soon
developed itself and he was obliged to leave.
In the Cherokee country he kept grocery for a
time and sold whiskey to the Indians. But
soon becoming uneasy ne came on back
through Missouri into Iowa, within whose
borders he was destined to close long con-
tinued life Of crime Washington Qowa)
Press.
Following the above the Press gives an &C
count of the murder of Mrs. Willis and the
children and the hanging by the mob, which
we have published in full Ed. COURIER.
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See advertisement.

NEWPORT, KY, July IA large Demo
cratic meeting was held here last night
speeches made by Gen'l, Tourney of Ark,
and Maj Ira Root Resolutions endorsing
Douglas and johnson were adonted
LOUISVILLE July IA well attended
Republican meeting was held in Court House
Square last night, and was addressed by p.
o. Halves.
Preparations for a large Breckenridge NEE.
ting tonight.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-07-19
Democratic Nominations.

The harmonious Democracy made the
following nominations at Des Moines, last
week - ..-.
For Congress-C. G. Cole, of Polk.
Secretary of State-JNo. M. CoRsE, of
Des Moines.
Treasurer Of State-JNo. W. ELLIS, Of
Davis.
Auditor of State--GEo. w. MAxFlELD.
Register of Land Office-PATRIcK RoBB,
of Woodbury..
Attorney General--WM. MCCLINTocH, OF
Fayette.
Supreme Judge-JAs. GRANT, of Scott.
Electors-H. c. DEAN, L. CLARK, NJ. B.
BENNETT and LIE GRAND BYINGT)N.
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The farmers are likely to get rich this year.
The crops in this country PROMISE excellently
well. The season is in every respect favor
able. In Europe the season is fearfully I'M
favorable, and they are talking of famine
There will be no danger of famine, however,
for our farmers can feed the world.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-07-19

MISSIONARY ENTERPRIsE.-The American
Missionary Association has established
Western Agency at Chicago. The Rev. J.
E. Roy, for several years the pastor of the
Plymouth Church in that city, has obtained
release from his pastoral charge, in order
to accept the appointment as Secretary of
the Agency.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-07-19

How is Douglas to be elected? Tn. South
won't support him. The "Hards', will dis
card him; the Administration will thrust
him out as heretical and irregular; and, last
of all, the People will give him the ''cold
shoulder" Lincoln beat him in his own
State, on the popular vote, in 1858; and he
will beat him everywhere, in the Electoral
vote now. He is "gone sucker"
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-07-19

WASHINGTON. July 13.-Reliable informa-
ton received here states no Bell aud Everett
ticket will be run in Indiana.
Breckenridge National Committee have al.
dressd circulars to leading Democrats in ev
cry State advising independent organization
and distinct Electoral tickets.
Van buren,, Ark, July l3.--The weathe,
for the last few days has been intensity hot
in this vicinity. On yesterday the thermom
eter was los in the shade The air was Sc
hot as to almost suffocate persons.
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A pretty smart fellow writes to the Madi-
son Courier, that the Republicans got the
name of Black Republicans because they are
in favor of keeping the niger black, in con-
tradistinction to the Democrats, who are for
making him yellow.
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Hear what the Physicians say.

HARTFORD Cry, Blockford Co., Ind,
November 81 1854,
DIR. o. r. BAKER-Sir:-I had delayed
sending the receipt for the medicins for some
time, that might have an opportunity of
testing your Pain Panace in case of Chron
ic Rheumatism, of long standing, which was
thoroughly cured by six twenty-five cent
bottles of your Pain Panacea, and have now
no hesitation in recommending it to my
customers, as one of the best medicines
before the public, as it seems to be all it is
recommended.
Yours, with much respect,
j. Z. MOLER, NJ. D.
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GooDY's LADY's Book, for August, superb
number ofthis leading and popular Magazine,
is received Gody's is the best, and every
thing considered, the cheapest of the Maya
zines. Terms, So, single copy. Large dis
count to Clubs. Address Louis A. Cody,
Philadelphia.
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John Randolph once said that "al that
was necessary to constitute the Dem
ocratic party, was able men enough to
lead, and id fools enough to follow
Randolph was right
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SYRACUSE, July ia young man named
Strait was shot by another named E. Mark
ham in Tulley on Saturday night last. Strait
was in company with party who were 60
ing to horn newly married couple. Mark
ham supposing that insult was offered to
him, rushed from his office as they were pas
sing, an shot at the party, killing Strait al
most instantly. Markham has given him
self up.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-07-19

A prize fight between two men, named
Delaney and Regain, for $50 side, was stop
ped by the police on Saturday, after five
rounds had been fought.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-07-19

VUNHE FALL and WINTER TERM Of 81 WEEKS.
Il ofths Institution, will commence September g.
1860; the Spring and Summer of the same length ;
the LIST Monday in February, 1851.
A. HULL A. NJ, and MRS. NJ. HULL, will take
charge ofthe School, thorough Academic and Or
namentaI course Of instruction can now be received
In this Institution.
Tuition in Literary department will range from as
80 per term In Ornamental branches at usual rxses
Tuition for every half term must be paid
In advance. No deduction made except for protract
cd sickness.
July 4, 1S60-1S-12.
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TO THE TAXPAYERS OF THE CITY
OF OTTUMWA.

w on are hereby notified, that the City assessment
- rolls for the year 1860 are now In my possession
and therefore due in three days after the Puhlca
ton OF this notice. On taxes remaining UNPAID on
the first day of January 1861 interest ut the rate Of
Is per cent. per annum will be added 1t Is not the
collectors duty TO hunt up tax payers. Therefore
the tax list will always be found At the Mayors Office
Respectfully, w. III. CLIFTON.
Ottumwa July IL, 1860 Marshal and Collector
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ALBANY, July l7.-Stcphen A Douglas
will arrive here Friday, p. NJ. The General
Committee and the Club of Little Giants are
making preparations to give him reception.
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ST. Louis, July ia very large gather.
ing was held last night to ratify the nomina,
ton of F. p. Blair for Congress. Mr. Blair
made Characteristic and eloquent address,
after which variety of brilliant fireworks
including one piece in which shone the name
of Frank Blair, were exhibited.
Judge Trumhull was welcomed home by
the Bellvile Republicans last evening.
Among the additional stoppage of leather
dealers are w. & G. Mauday 10000 lbs
Mr.. Wacker 10000 lbs. A Waring 80, 000
lbs. r. H. Mortimer unknown.
Very latest by City Of Baltimore, Liver,
pool, 5, p. NJ. VT the 4th of Jnly bouqut in
London Mr.. Dallas proposed the principle
toast
Number of additional failures of account
had occurred 1t the leather trade.
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BALTIMORE, July 14.-Mr. Breckenridge
was strenaded last night at Barnum's Hotel.
He made brief reply.
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j hn G. Breckenridge, of Hen

t"ky.
Mr.. Breckenridge, the candidate of the
National Democratic party for President,
was born near Lexington, KY, January 16,
1921 was educated at Centre College, KY,
spent few months at Princeton; studied
law at the Pennsylvania Institute, and was
admitted to the bar at Lexington, where he
practiced his profession with success
During the war with Mexico he served in
one of the Kentucky regiments as Major,
and whilst in that country made many
warm friends amongst the officers of the ar
my, and established an honorable reputa-
ton as soldier ard gentleman His cam
paignng over, he returned to the practice oil
law in kentucky, where he soon made a
name for himself at bar renowned for the
learning, eloquence and accumen of its mem.
bers. In 1871 he was elected to the State
Legislature In this new sphere he at once
established for himselfa distinguished posi-
ton as an orator. His style is compact, Sc.
we're and logical whilst his views on public
questions are marked by solidity and breadth
These qualifications induced the party to Sc
lect him as their candidate in 1S51-a Con-
gressional nomination in opposition to Gen.
Leslie Coombs, a strong mainland the re-
suit was the election of Democratic nominee.
In 1852 he was reelected, after one of the
hottest canvasses ever known in the State
His opponent was Gen. r. p. Letcher.-
Among his numerous and brilliant speeches,
that on the Nebraska bill, delivered March
80, 1854, may be nstanced as masterpiece
of heightened oratory and conclusive reason
ing. During this administration President
Pierce rendered to him the mission to Spain,
but domestic affairs forbade its acceptance.
Ever ready, however, to do battle for his
party, he did not hesitate to accept the nom,
ination for Vice President on the ticket with
James Buchanan. He was elected, and en-
tered upon the duties Of his office in March,
1857. By virtue Of his office he is the Presi
dent of the United States Senate As pre-.
siding officer he takes a high rank. He has
just been elected to the United States SEN
ate for six years from the 4th of March 1861,
to take the place of Mr.. Crittendsn, whose
term then expires. MIR. Breckenridge is
about thi'ty-nine years old, and is possessed
of moderate fortune, accumulated by his
own efforts.
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New A Advertisements.
To Persons out of Ennlovm't

a GENTS WANTED TO SELL, THE
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es paid. This Is a new Machine and so simple in its
that child of 10 years can learn to
operate it by half an hours instruction 1t is equal
10 any family Sewing Machine in use, and the price
Is but Fifteen Dollars,
Persons wishing an Agency will address
j. N. BOYLAN,
Secretary Erie Sewing Machine Company.
MILAN OHIO
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One of the most useful inventions of the
age, is Greely's Brace Suspender, They are
adapted to Ladies, Gentlenan's and Chill
dren's wear, and promote both comfort and
health. This excellent article can be had,
wholesale and retail, of Hoffman & Vogt Is
Lake ST., Chicago, and Of j. ID. Temple &
Co., Ottumwa.
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SUFFOLK EXCHANGE COMPLY
ASHLAND ACADEMY,

ITO washington street, Boston.
G. W. ELDRIDGE, Treasurer.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-10-11
VirsIpIn "a slave Pen"

The editor Of the Abingdon Trginian, referring to
the speech of Yaucey in tina. place short time ago
SAYS two years ago he read speech of Mr Yanceys in
the Southern CouyeDti53 in which be said speaking Of
the African Slave Trad, and Of the refusal Of Virginia
10 cooperate with him in bis Wild and unconstitutional
measure, tha, Virginia "a siaUsPsH and Kr. LITER
,oa tbs tlbsr Of A5oliionina' On Thursday last he
mad entirely changed his tune and three several times in
the course Of his speech OF 81 hours, he dgressed to
heap audatory praises upon the Old Dominion AID Tom
Jefferson. STYLING the latter the Father of Democracy"
-snd Of course oriing to his arguments in 1855 and
in 1862 making Nc Jefferson the father Of teias, the
one i51'ioaisa and the other Democracy! Hsclained
% stand where Mr. Jefferson STOOD but left the audience
10 infer which stand he meant whether upon Abolition
sm or Democracy Bl. upon thar point he afterwards
defined lis posio7, and charged that Squater SOyer
eighty ard Aboioaisu, occupied the ground once
pied ov John Adams and Alexander Hlmilton-psrSaps
forgetting that the litter the bosom friend and Con.
i,l;oca adviser cf the immortal Washington, and but
te lsss pure aad patriotic than the "Fataer Of his
Country" himself
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-10-11
''Thls Unlou "Ben" where Everett" goes,
Dl,h sound the kuell Of tho Unions fots.n

The stars aud stripes placed both the of
the dag nearly joining the tips Of the Eagles wings
each side On the reverse side Of the flag large cir
ele with the name Of Daniel Webster, and his famous
sentiment Liberty and Union, and forever, one
and nseparabe," running around it entirely. Occupy
ing the space inside this circle are the familiar lines:
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-10-11

The following is IN extract from speech made by
Mr. Yancey in the southern Convention held at Mont
gomery (Ala.) in ls5S:
~ say il with all Difference TO my colleague, that
more inferior issue could be rendered to the South upon
which We should dissolve the Union than the loss of
election lin the contest Of 1860 for the Presidency,
seward should receive the legal number Of votes neces
ary elect him according the form OF be Consttu
ton aud the law, gentlemen say that then will he the
time for dsuniOu. II that is made cause OF dsunion
say 10 them WILL THIN, but will feel that
am going in the wake Of inferior ISSUE that there was
banner floating that is not Of the kind would
wish. Waeu I am asked to raise the flag OF revolution
against the Constitution am asked to do an uneOnstu
oual thing according TO the constitution it
isls am asked 10 put myself in the position OF re-
BEL Of traitor in position where, If the Government
should succeed and put me down in the revolution,
and nv friends be arraigled before the supreme
Cour; OF the United States-whch would be the erea
tare OF Seward-a3 he has already given notice in the
Seuateand there sentenced TO be hanged Tor violating
the constitution and laws Of my country. And If l
should asked Why sentence should not be passed on
me- could not then az ] now in reference to past
sues-I could say then, even TO the bloody JUDGES
ho would sit upon he beuch-my hands are guitless OF
wrong against the constitution Of my country, and ap
p,a 70 an enlightened pOstsrity 10 the Judgment OF the
world, to yindcate my aud memory, when, as En-
met said my country shall have taken her place once
more an equal among the nations OF the earth. Why
am ready 70 20 with you tor disunion. Because in
my Judgment The Union IS now dissolved because we
have government but nOs the UsiOn which the OOnsti-
tuition made sc.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-10-11

The figures showing the exports 80 and ~ do not include
soase shipments no available having KEEP.
for those years.
only the past which have notice the adj
don OF new inspection waehouseMayos"-to four pre-
rouy warehouse very capaeious and ell
gby situated DanVs depot The Inspection
made on the The Tobacco Exchange shortly
be large and elegant story building recently
accommodation OF the Tobacco trade
mercantile purposes In OF the Columbian Hotel
Our retrospect the fluctuations prices during past
will be brief year opened with animated MARKET very
rood prices obaned during October The As lot OF
sold on 2h s291SOA In November quoted Lugs go
81; Leaf-eommOn medium s6HlI9 manufacturing s9X2O
The GrsAAd Leaf sold Ih Of this
sent by Mr. T. A. Fowke OF Nooway county, and
brought IS 100 d. The frat hid Ia 1855
ober 10 81 iS Nov, and In Sc 10Th Oct In December
the receipts very light and hardly enough offered
absh prices the Ohnas holidays bee evident
the heavy everywhere and the euamen Of operations By
supply Of Tobacco would largely
demand called Of planters t prospect
receipts became heavy and prices began give
way especially grades In February quoted Lugs t2
5K and Leaf S6lOan r. Prices again declined March,
but rallied for days the middle Of the April
further place. add May had report Inferior
Lugs as low as SH2H while very good sold at a. Good and
ane Leaf being quite commanded Satisfactory
One pkg Of fancy wrapping brought 800 100 ns Without
ng the Illustrations further, will Insert here comparison Of the
bsst ouotatons off The threey
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-10-11
4 Fuany EntImation.

The Montgomery, Ala iirsrtissr intimstes that the
srccsiariige Who made speeches at West Liberty aud
Osassyie, Ky, Is not the candidate for the Presidency
su. another Breckenridge The 3lJsriissr can't shield
It's canidite BY such m,aas. Tae speaker at both places
was John C. B-eekaridy', - wandering orator" and
candidate for 5e hshes, Office in the world He is the
same John C. Breckenridge .hat spoke follows in 1852,
in Congress:
81 have shown that there is no colorado preext for
ealing h;n mum candiil;,. In TRUTH he hasuo; avowed
himself candidate a. al. The Democracy OF Kentucky
have put forward his in respectful terms and with
{. certain platform, that is all What would the gen
tleman have. What would others hsyes Would hsy
hare him roam oUcr fbs country clrHyriHg f2r support
1{ sprs1g hes sails 90 erery breeze IF popular ere ts
asnt Would they have him, WITH INDECENT ANY
IErY issuing prOclamsCas ike bulletins OF campaign,
and make a character every fortnight TO suit the
shifting temper OF the timesy Would they have him do
these hingss Con. Boiler has remained sih quiet dig
ity al his home 70, Kentucky he has not mingled in
this Presidential strife. TO Ey mind SIR Il is noble
sfertarIs 1T Is TIE HOMAGE He PAYS TO THE
GOOD SENSE AND CAPACITY OF His COUNTRY 3EN
This carries the mind back TO the earlier and
purer DAYS OF this Republic and recalls the memory OF
thoss really great who neither sought declined
The Presidency TIE a8idtg eth 0hieh high Offices
soHgh 0,oa-ays regard he r0rst, hs USry isOrst
syipfoa Of ne times. From e. from eopioHs o'
al. Ro,sCORRUPriON EXTRAY AGANCE PROFLl-
history upou this point full OF instruction Choose
,Lyr. go ,riH SIR ne moral "a aigays tbs We
arm that the PrH.orian bands used TO up the RO
man empire at auction, and enforce their bargains by
the sword but sometimes the arts aud schemes that
.prIug out Of corrupt civilization furnish means OF le
climate advancement not less attractive than arms. IL
l D. rims for honest 10 Gs'pdir Of ts republic
,ssH aspiraHts struggle after The same fashion, and
srEgJls success fully for ne highest a'I orsst Offices in
me Gqd hope ma. ts Chief Kigistracy Of the Union
ell suer BE- designated By hs spontaneous Uoiee Of hs
D,ools and that hs citizen rho IS hoHorsd By the public
eloies nav cssrrs he place for his Services his virtues
and his DSoiss" Sse App Congressional Globe, vol
~ ID sol.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-10-11
RonERr BONNER, Esq.

GREAT UNION DEMONSTRATION IN NEW YORK-7he
Fusion Ratifed-The friends Of the Union Electoral
ticket in New York held monster meeting ia and
about Cooper Institute on Monday evening. The Her
aid says:
The vast hall was crammed to suiocation and the ad-
Joining streets and avenues were crowded with the
flow. Four meetings were organized aud speeches made
outside well inside the ball The principal meeting
was presided by the Hon John A. Dix and address
ed by the chairman, by Mr. Slmue j. Tlden, James W.
Gerard, Charles O'Conor, Hiram Walbrldgc, James
Brooks and others 0ne Of the outside meetings ad
dressed by the Hon John Oochrane another by Hiram
Ketchum 0vera dozen speeches we're made ct the out
side meetings The report of the committee appointed
at the Union meeting held at the Cooper Institute the
l7h of September adopted, aud the names therein
presented as electors we're ratified The proceedings
harmonious aud enthusiastic and at its conclusion the
rous Breckenridge Bell and Douglas clubs, dscardng all
their respective party notices aud devices, formed in
liue and had a magnificent torchight procession.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-10-11


The stock on u.s. 300 hhds same time ~ Spa
bids and in 80 s9 hds large proportion Of the stock
on hand ID held for shipment.
PErERsBrRG0ur efforts 10 obtain statement OF stocks from
Petersburg having proved unavang have exercise the priv
l Of therefore estimate the o: hhds hand
at 5000.
LrScuBulG kThe stock hand ready for shipment st O
va, hhd, unexpected 5I hhd Total 1918 hhd The stock
Of Inspected at garmvle n 20 hhds and unnIpset
ed 50 hhd Total 1870 hh We had report Of stocks from either
Of these places last year. estimated the quantity hand at all
points, outside Richmond and Petersburg at 100 hhi' With
the estimate the stocks at same paesi 5000
making the total n the Is s2i hhds.
Nsw YoRKThe stock In New York on st Oct 10 9 5s5
hhd. same date 80 12lT 15) and in IS, 1Tn Cs) The
figures parenhess the quantity OF Vs. and
Tobacco stocks New YORK LIST sept shown elsewhere
NEw ORLI,SThe stock Is, Sept 206SJ hhds against
q $50 same time last year, and IS. iis in 1855.
BALrxoRsrhe stock ls Oct hhds against % ss
same time, last year. and i6,5Os, In 1855.
ExGASD-The stocks In Liverpool LIST Sept 1859 and 80