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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-12-26
A Merry Christmas.

The COURIER avails itself of the present
occasion to exchange for the l2th time, the
congratulations of the season with its nu.
merous readers and friends, and to wish
them, one and all, merry Christmas, and
manysof them.
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Florida was ceded to the United States bv
Spain about forty years ago, in consideration
of the sum of S5,Ooo,0oO. The cost of the
Seminole war was S35,0o0,O0O and the
lives of 90 officers; andl APO privates woun-
ded. The whole valuation of this factious
State is only $49, 900. geo, and yet her peo-
pie complain Of being mnitreated and vow
they will seccds.
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DR.. Taylor continually keeps TIE Largest
and Fullest assortment of Drugs in the inte-
rior of Iowa. If you cannot get what you
want at his Store, you need not t.y else
where, as he has Everything known to
Druggists.
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To the People of the United
States.
A RECOMMENDATION.

i A RECOMMENDATIONS.
Numerous appeals have been made to me
by pious and patriotic associations and citi
zens, in view of the present distracted and
dangerous condition of our country, to rec.
ommcnd that day be set apart for Humili
alton, Fasting and Prayer throughout the
! Union.
In compliance with their request and my
own sense of duty, designate Friday, the
4th day of January, 1861, for this purpose,
and recommend that the People assemble on
that day, according to their several forms of
worship, to keep it as solemn Fast.
The Union of the States is at the present
moment threatened with alarming and i'm
mediate danger; panic and distress of a fear
full character prevail throughout the land
our laboring population are without employ
ment, and consequently deprived of the
means Of earning their bread. Indeed, hope
seems to have deserted the minds of men,
All classes are in state Of confusion and
dismay, and the wisest counsels of our best
and purest men are wholly disregarded
In this the hour of our calamity and peril,
to whom shall we resort for relief but to the
God of our fathers? His omnipotsnt arm
only can save us from the lawful effects OF
our own crimes and follics, our own ingrati.
tude and guilt toward our Heavenly Father.
Let Us, then, with deep contrition and pen
itent sorrow, unite in humb!ing ourselves be-
fore the Most High, in confeSsing our indi-
vidual and national sins, and in acknowledge
ing the justice of our punishment. Let us
implore Him to remove from our hearts that
false pride Of opinion which would impel us
to persevere in wrong for the sake of con-
sistency, rather than yield just submis sion
to the unforeseen ex!gencies by which we
are now surrounded. Let us with deep rev.
erence beseech him to restore the friendship
which prevailed in former days among the
people of the several States; and above all,
to save us from the horrors of civil war and
''blood outlines" Let our fervent prayers
ascend 10 Ills Throne that he would not de-
sert US in this hour Of ex RENE peril. but re
member as he di our fathers in the darkest
pays of the Revolution, and preserve our
CONSTITUTE ion and our Union, the work of
their hands, for ages yet to come.
An Omnpotent providence may override
existing evils for permanent gool He can
make the wrath of man to praise Him, and
the remainder Of wrath He can restraint
Let me Invoke every individual, in whatever
sphere of life he may be placed, to feel per-
sonal responsibility to God and his country
for keeping this day holy, and for contribu
ting all in his power to remove our actual
and impending calamities
JAMES BUCHANAN.
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JAMES BUCHANAN.
Washington, Dec. IA, 1860.

The following letter, from the wife of an
officer stationed at Fort Moutrie, is calcu
lated to send thrill through tn, heart of
every American. We have no time to COM
ment upon it, bit we fear President Blu
chanan and his Secretary of War are storing
up terrible retribution for themselves and
those whose reasonable conduct they en-
courage.-N. Y Ecening Post.
Fort MoULTRIE, Dec. II, 1860.
Dear--:: | feel too indignant. | can
hardly stand the way in which this weak
little garrison is treated by the heads of the
government. Troops and proper accommo.
dation are positively refused, and yet the
Commander has orders to hold and defend
tire fort Was ever sucha sacrifice Gan in.
territorial one) known The Secretary has
sent several officers at different times to in
spect here, as ifthey helped, 1t is a mere
sham, 10 make believe he will do something
In the meantime crisis is very near. lam
to so to Charleston the first of the week.
| will not go fathtr if can help il.
Within few days we hcar-and from SC
many sources that we cannot doubt it-thai
the Charlestonians are erecting two batteries
one just opposite US, at little village, Noun,
Pleasant, and another on the end of this
island and they dare the Commander Il
interfere while they are getting ready te
tight sirty men. In this weak little fort
suppose President Buchanan and Secretar,
Floyd intend the Southern Confederacy t,
be cemented with the blood of this BRAY,
Little garrison.
These names should he handed down Il
the end of time.
When the lat man is shot down, pre-
sumo they will think Of sending troops
| The soldiers here deserve great credit
though they know what an unequal humble
is coming to massacre them, yet they are il
good spirits and will fight desperately. Gu
Commander says he never saw such a BRAY,
l.t:le band feel desperate myself. Gu
only hope is in God My love to father ant
all. Your affectlonate SISTER.
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ESCRAY NnTICE.

FENAKEN up by G. A. Mcdowell, on the 26tb day OF
u November, 1860, at his residence in Keokuk Tp
Wapelo county, Iowa, One White Cow with roam
neck and red ears, Marked with two swallow forks in
the right and two splits and hole in the left
Supposed to be four old last Spring. appraised
JOSEPH HAYNE, crk.
Ottumwa Dec 10TH '69-42 l24m
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New Advertisements.
ORDINANCE No. az.

ORDINANCE NO. 80.
AN ORDINANCE To AMEND ORDINANCE No 81 .
Be IL Ordained by the city Council Of the city Of
Ottum,cd
That Section ID of Ordinance No. 81 be so amended
in the fourth line Of said section read Five Dol
lars Instead of Twenty Dollars.
This Ordinance TO take eject from and after its
publication as the Charter Prescribes.
Passed aud approved Dec. 18th, 49,.
s. B. THRALI, Recr. WM. L. ORR, Mayor.
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Game in this vicinity is captured in great
abundance. Deer are very plenty in the
south part Of the county.
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ESrRAY NOTICE.

Taken up by Jefferson G. Travis, at his residence In
Highland Township, Wapello County lows, the
LIST, day Of December 1862 Bay Mare Of the fol-
lowing description to wit: One Bay Mare supposed
to be five years old, black and tail, black feet
white spot In the forehead other marks brands
perceivable. and appraised to be worth thirty five
dollars before C. whpple, Justice oftfe Peace of
said County. JOSEPH HAYNE, Clerk,
by w. Goldsmith Deputy. no-41 3m.
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Hon. Delazon Smith of Oregon, is not
dead, as reported. He was only beaten TO
death, roliticaA.-.
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1861.
PROSPECTUS
OF THE
BURLINGTON HAWK.EYE.

BURLINGTON HAWK-EYE.
Thebatte between Slavery and Freedom has been
bravely fought and won. Abraham Lincoln is Presi-
dent elect On the 4th Of March he will be in
to office, aud then the Government will cease to be
administered fo- the benefit Of a section No such
miserable policy will prevail that permitting the
Government to fall millions Of dollars in debt annu-
ally in time Of peace, because the laying OF duties to
produce needed revenue will afford Incidental pro-
lection to white laborng men In the free States So
the popular revolution reaches the Senate and
gives them the power to do SO to have Home
stead law for free white which will forever settle
the negro question and prevent the further extension
of Slavery.
In the mean time we are to have an exciting session
of Congress. Southern fire eaters and disunionists
yet to give the nality of all their threats 1t
yet remains to be whether Wise win muster the
Virginia troops, and march upon the Capitol or sub
side without further ado and save his neck.
The year wli at any rate, be eventful one, full
of interest. As heretofore, the proprietor of this
1t full and faithful mirror OF current events. IL the
matter Of news, foreign and domestic. 1t will as here
tofore, distance all competition. The various edi-
tions Of the liawk-eye will contain the very latest
news by mails and telegraph reliable market reports
from all important points by telegraph and very full
found in any other Journal. The various editions of
the paper Afforded at the following very low rates.
THE DAILY HAwKEYR
Is afforded at A6 per annum % for six months Three
copies win be sent, commencing at time to one
post-offce, for $l5.
sEMI-wEEKLY HAwKEYE
This edition is believed to be the cheapest paper cir
culated In Iowa. It's printed upon the same sized
paper as the daily. Each number contains an average
of twenty-three columns Of closely printed matter.
Single copies ~ 50
so
ii 90
10 20 90
HAwKEyE
Is ofthe largest papers published in the State and
is sent to subscribers at the following rates:
sinl copies, % 90
Where copies are already sent, 80
peoples, 90
~ IL 90
10 TO one address, 10 90
The experience Of four years past has taught the
proprietor Of this paper that the only safe way of pub
fishing newspaper Is for cash In advance The
Hawkeye has grown and prospered and extended its
circulation and influence throughout the State by
adopting il. while all who adhered to the old credit
system have been snuffed out" This 10 my license
for still requiring advance payment. Remit In cur
rent paper, stamps through the Post Ofice at my
risk. Address c. DUNHAM,
buriingsen, Iswa.
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ESTRAY NOTICE.

VUNAKEN up by l.. Lively at his residence in Dab
lonega Township, Wapello County. Iowa, or
about the 10Th day Of November, A. d. CO. One Pale
Red Steer, with nick out of the left ear, supposed
to be three years old last spring and appraised to be
worth Nineteen dollars before Leander s. Stuart, a
Justice Of the Peace of said county
Dec "a, f0-4I-I23m JOSEPH HAYNE, elk.
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Time on B. & NJ. r. Railroad was changed
Yesterday. The mail arrives about 10 a. m
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THE GREAT FAMILY PAPER.
i THE GREAT FAMILY PAPER.
THE GREAT FAMILY PAPER.
THE GREAT FAMILY PAPER.
THE GREAT FAMILY PAPER.
THE GREAT FAMILY PAPER.
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Brown offered an amendment that thu
duties be collected at the existing rates.
The Governor appointing collectors, also
continuing tn present postal Arrangements
till others are made.
Greg, ofereda substitute, that the i'm
ported OF m,rchan Ii sc be free and unrest
rectel, subject to temporary regulations by
the Governor, concerning the entry and
clearance, as are requisite also that the Gov.
ernor appoint Post Masters AMI make tenn
porary mail arrangements with due regard
to mail contracts with the existing Govern
ment.
Hutzen offered subtitute, that all citizens
holding Offices under the U. s. Government,
be appointed under the Government of this
State; also adopting the revenue and postal
law of tn, U, s., expecting that no duties be
collected on the merchandise or products Of
saveholding commemorative -further, al
monies collected after deducting expenses, bt
deposited in the Bank of the State o
Carolina, subject to the order Of the Assem-
bly,, who will account for the same on tht
final settlement with the United States.
Mr. Middleton offered clause to Mr.
Durkins that Collectors levy duties at hall
the rates of the late tariff
A grand minute men procession is para
ding tonight. The firemen and military
Joined. They seranaded Gov. Pickens Ad
dresses were made by Gen. Jemeson, VIM
c. Porter, Gen. Summons and the Mayor
Great enthusiasm prevailed, with music
transparencies, &c. The flag borne in from,
of the procession was that of the steamer
Columbia.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1860-06-28
What Came of It.


4 Our quinsey which set in as if to do its
worst, turned out the lightest attack we
have ever had only lasted four days.
We attribute this to a plentiful use Of coal
oil, or Kerosene. Remembering that when
this was obtained in small quantities: called
petroleum, and sold in small bottles at one
dollar per bottle, it was celebrated as a To-
ton for curing all manner ofswellipgs, in
Plantations, rheumatisms, neuralgsias &c.,
&C. it occurred to us to try it on quinsey.
So we bathed the outside of the throat,
:ahundantly saturated adouble piece Of fan
mel, and bound it up around the head,
keeping it wet with the oil from ear to car.
It certainly gave great relief and FASTENED
the crisis. : ~ . - = - '. *&'',- t
We are not without hops that expert
ence will yet, teach us how to manage
quinsey, as we long ago learned to manage
that form of sore throat which accompa-
MES scarlet fever. 1t is twenty years since
scarlet fever and putrid sore throat,
lost their tcrrors for us. We think no
more of them than people usually do Of a
slight cold: and maybe we may live to
pet over our horror of quinsey.
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correspondence of the st. Cloud Democrat.
| { FROM SUPERIOR Z F.
OFFICE LAKE SUPERIOR ~
AaR1cULrunM aoc1ETE; T.
June 18th, $780,. .

! Ep1roRf DEMooRAT,, The following
extracts are from the Official Report Of
the Superintendent Of the" 500 canal,
showing tho importations into Lake SUPERB
or for the month of May ,1860,viz $3.50
bushels coarse grain 4S tons 429 pounds
ground feed 4,4l9 bbls flour ). 226; bbls
beef; 874 bbls pork PSI Sbbls bacon ;
2l9 bbls of lard !; 40,678 lbs butter;
49, $50 lbs candles; 1920 bushels vege-
tables !; ii tons hay; s5423 head Of
cattle 1876 sheep; IS hogs; 2,l97 NJ,
brick 1854, $50 feet Of lumber; 471,000
shingles. : #.@y4 yooca riy4t r .::r"'.. n':>J
iii Had the produce of the Upper Missis:
sippi and, St. Paul been ready for shipment
en- the opening of navigation, the money
would ere this have been & circulating ',
throughout Minnesota. "a The Propeller
Ogontz. runs regularly between Superior
and Portage Lake. Her first cargo con-
sisted Of 10000 feet Of lumber and $780,
600 shingles i believe the Captain in
tends laying up this winter in our hharbor.
,,4... ,r,.gr":: Ill I,4JAMES> s., RITCHIE.
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heg~ We would, call attention to our
communications from Pixies Peak and Su-
perior. Those who have the Pixies Peak
fever, would do well to read the former
carefully. Our correspondents one whom
We know, and whose statements can safely
be relied upon. Those who would consult
their own interest should read carefully the
statistics given in the letter from Superior,
and observe how great an. amount could
and should be furnished by Stearns and
the adjoining counties. Superior is the
natural outlet through which our surplus
produce, and stock must find it's way to a
grand market And wel,aveevery reAso n
to believe that, next winter, great quanti-
ties Of produce will be taken from this
place to Superior, by way Of the new Road
opened from St. Cloud to that point. This
is subject which our farmers should see
to, and every one desiring further informar
ton should address our correspondent, MI.
Richie, who is Secretary Of the Lake Su-
perior Agricultural Society, and has. every
means Of obtaining correct and reliable in
formation. ''': ..-.... 49, -. =.
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o5s1~ We are indebted to our smiling lit
tie friend. Ruth Brown, Of Lake George,
for q great bucket full Of fresh strawbcr-.
ries, with pitcher of lucious cream. The
gift was peculiar appropriate from Ruth,
whose healthy, happy, face looks all the
year round somewhat like dish Of fresh
strawberries smothered in cream. If
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1860-06-28

foundation. of gricyoqs charges, goes far t.
hprprs, that his enepie gre right ~ 81 y;sp
[hq is cold hearted, sobsmiiyey .upmoved bT
|p9litioiaP, sh1s$Baa osla i a|ssel| tap
|laay sesifthy q 4 cat, 4 =.
To continue the charge Of malice against
MIR. Greeley, as Mr.. Weed docs, is very
shallow. To the constant readers Of the
Tribune, for these six years Of boarded
malice, it will be news, for to nothing else
docs Mr.. Seward 50 much owe his rapidly
increased popularity, during these last six
years, as to the columns of that paper
Mr.=Greeley: haaestakenza.spa Greeley
plan Of vengeance. He has heaped GOALS
Of FIRE on the head of his enemy as very;
few spiteful politicians would have done.
To say that he wasiplaying friend l'd in ofder
to gain strength to be used against Seward
is ridiculous. It was. Seward to whom he
was giving strength and if he cherished
the purpose Of. defeating him he was very
short-sightcd in laboring SO: hard to make
the task more formidable. , H. .i:i./.
Il Mr.: Greeley undoubtedly aimed at the
highest expediency, and sought the success
Of his party in opposing Mr. Seward; and
worked in the spirit of a generous fellow
ship, rather than vindictive enmity. "':';i.'
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BLUFF ALEcK The R. r. Companies
walked up the wrong passenger few days
since, by attempting to arrest the sale Of
the forfeited Rail Roads, through the in
strumentality of an injunction upon Gov.
Ramsey, granted by Judge Palmer
W Bluff Aleck pocketed the injunction,
disregarded the timid example Of his oil
lustrious predecessor put the Roads into
Market, and purchased them tr t On behalf aL Of
the State, at $4,000 each. The question
now is, what do the Companies and Court
propose to do about it?usA .: ~ s.}3istla
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1860-06-28
The Homestead Bill Passed -
The Bogus Democracy had to
Cave !--Bright Hope for Min
nesota and the North West -
. The Prospect Crushed by a
Presidential Veto.

-
Owing to the perseverance Of the Re-
publican Members, and especially OF our
own indomitable Representatives, Aldrich
and Window, the following compromise
Homestead Bill was reported by a third
Committee of Conference, a few days since.
It is very far from being such a Bill as the
Republicans insisted upon, and as the peo-
pie had right to expect, but it was the
utmost that could be extortcd from the
bogus Democracy, and they only yielded
at the point of the bayonet, and in view of
the "wrath to Gomez at the approaching
election. We are grat1ded that the meas
ure has received a start, and promise our
readers that "Old Abe" and the Republi-
can party, will do full justice to the West
ern Settler, within the next two years. /
l. The Bill passed the Senate by all but
two votes, and the House by vote Of l12
ayes to 81 nays. Its provisions are, brief.
w, as follows:@ "@>'>*. = = y. :. 70. :.r%&*
~ All lands now subject to private ent-
" y are to be open for homesteads, at twen-
ty-fve cents per acre. 80. .,.'-''- IL :.
" &. One half Of the surveyed public
lands, (tbe dispatch don't state whether
the odd or even numbered sections which
have not been offered for public sale, and
are only open to presumption, are, by the
bill, open for homesteads at twenty-five
cents per acre. >'.- :, 80 . so =.
g 8. Pre-emptorrs now on the public lands,
are to have two years from and after the
passagesoof the act, to pay for their claims,
and At the rate. of sixty-two and a half cts.
per acre. =, ~, ,....'>', .:'.< .. 49,: $780,
t. Since writing tho above, We learn that
at the dictation of the Southern Democra
cy, the President has vetoed the Home
stead Bill, and thereby dashed the hopeof
the Western laborer to the earth. We
trust that the, Bill has been passed over
the veto.s But there remained only two
days Of the Session, when it was returned,
ESQ that we dare scarcely hope for the sue
cess Of the measure. ~ llH.s .>sA'... -" ~ II,