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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-08-14
FINAL SETTLEMENT.

TO Lewis Myers as Guardian or the Minor heir. q
william Newell deceased, and TO the said heirs. ]
=. =, Newer, II. r. Newell, W. NJ. Newell, J. d. New.
e:t So, Newell, T. ID. Newell, Z. A. Newell and all
Others whomit may concern " anu az
You and each OF You are hereby notified that the
Undersigned, L. II Newell administrator of the estates
OF William Newell and also of Jemima Newell doc'S
VIII at o clock 7. NJ. ed, of September next nj the
oince OF the County Judge of Wapello County Iowa
MAKE mnai Reports Of the setteme of said
and willltten and there pray said Court for Anal
assehaI ss such adthihstrator at which time any
persoh interested In said estates, can appear and
snow cause II any they have, why such final settle
ed IF NFWETJ as.,se grant
.ifes'ls." ; i'V,. - - 12l3.2t
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From the Gate City.
He Arms! To Arms /!

|
Mr.. EDITOR: Please allow me the privilege
of asking few questions through, the medi
um q your paper. H R "A
1st Why is not every loyal citizen fur
nishad with arms and ammunition, ready
| for immediate use on hearing an alarm.
3D. Or, if this be not best, let us know
where we can get them instantly.
3D.. Can we not be organized into compa-
MES with the proper officers.
4th. Is it not very unwise and pcrlops to
leave things out of order and in confusion,
as at present
Are we to delay until a.hupdred of our cit
liens lie dead on the battle field {hav-
ing volunteersdt to fight on their, own res
ponsibilry,) in our own streets, or until our
beautiful city shall be laid in ashes ~
Enclosed you will find my name, which
please put at the head of a column for 100
names of men who are over 40. am pre-.
pared either to lead or follow.
Let us stand for the defense Of the border
either in or out of Iowa, not hesitating to
cross the river Dss Moines Cor Jordan) if
need be.
SINCE writing the above my attention has
been called to yonr remarks of the 9Th inst.
which | attach to tins, hoping you will re.
publish them, as they are so very appropri
ate.
Let us not only have the guns and ammu-
milton in town, bat have them in, the hands
OF men who will use them for the defense OF
the country whenever and wherever they are
needed.
The fyliowingaSe tlHeremarks referred, to
above:
1t is evident that for time The Union
men of Northern Missouri and Southern
Iowa must rely upon their own resources.
The prospect is now flattering that we shall
have an ample supply of arms for Home
Guards, and it may be that there will be
abundant call for their use. We would again
s lgges. and urge upon the citizens ofScuth-
ern Iowa in every town and neighhorhood to
organize efficient, and,he ready to respond
on, short notice to any .eall for any assistance
on the border.
When another such call, comes let. the
word so forth for general rally of Southern
lowans and convenient portions of Iliasis,
and let the secessionists of Northern Mis-
souri, be swept as with the bosom of des.
truction. 1t is time to put an end to their
marauding and murderous forays, and LET
the next expedition they make to the vicinity
Of our border be the signal for THEREAFTER .ex
tern,inatioIn. Get ready and, wait for, the
signal
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LATEST FROM Coz. MooKE.-Tbe word :,

--LATEST FROM Col. MooRE. word from
COL Moore, on Saturday last, was that he
had entered Memphis-the rebels, to the
number of 400, fleeing before him from their
camp. The 'secesh" citizens Of Memphis
also vamosed Col. Moore forces had been
increased to 1900 or 400, and they were
marching ON to Edna, Knox county, having
that invincible twelve FOUNDER along. The
rebels will undoubtedly keep al safe dis.
sancc.-- Gate city, Monday.
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Cavalry Regiment for Border
Service.

Lam authori lied by Maj Gent Fremont 10 raise q:
Regiment of Cavalry in this State for service during
the War, to act Home Guards in Iowa and Missouri
The companies OF mounted rifemen In the Southern
border counties Of the STATE and others des,ing to
go into this service will report to immediately at
Keokuk or Bloomfield.
The Horses will be purchased by the Government.
Each person is requested to bring good Horse with
him, which will be paid for.
Aims, Equipments, and everything complete, viii
be furnished the regiment when organized.
Companies will be mustered into service as soon as
ready. CYRUS BUSS YY
Aug. IA, 1851.
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The prisoners from Missouri, who were
detained here several days, were released
last Saturday by Col Bishop, after taking the
oath OF allegiance, and returned to Missouri.
They were given 10 understand that if they
were taken again, they would not fare SO
well. 1t is to be hoped that they will be-
have themseivs a. loyal AM peacoable cit
zcns. - Gate City.
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BARRET HOUSE.

CHAs. p. MOORE, Manager.
respectfully announces the Ratrops of the IIouss
ana the public gererar; tAasto shjkthe times. tLa
rae OF fare for travelling :ustom Is feduced to
one Dollar and Fifty Cents per day.
rendering thanks for the liberal cpstou and f.-
extended to the House, he respectfully
come his guests. that in the management Of the es
adjustment, his every effort will be to conduce To
July 81, 1861. sicii'..
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A Fight Near Springfield Mis-
souri,.
GALLANT cnARGs OF THE U. s. CAVALRY.
The Rebels act the Vorsf of II

The Rebels get the Worst ofit.
SPRINGFIELD, Mo-, Aug. "a battle oc.
Cured to-day, at Dug Spring, 10 miles south
of this place, between the Federal forces
under Gen'l Lyon, and the Rebel troops
under Ben. McCulloch, in which eight of he
former were killed, and thirty wounded, and
forty of tbs latter killed apd forty-four woun-
ded.
Gen'l Lyon took eighty stand ofarms and
fifteen horses and wagons. A squadron Of
27Q u. S, Cavalry made charge upon a
body of Rebel infantry, said to, have been
1900 strong, cut their way through them,
and returned with loss Of only five men.
The charge was most gallant and terrible,
several of the rebels being found with their
heads cloven through. The enemy retired
during the night and Gen. Lyon took pos.
session of the field. Another battle was mo.
mentarily expected the enemy being in
large force west of Springfield. Particulars
as soon as possible.
On Thursday news reached here that the
enemy were advancing on us in three col,
umns wi.ha-force numbering 10000 men,
Gen. Lyon i,pmediately set out to meet
them with End and Sd Missouri regiments
from here, and the 4th and Sd Kansas, and
the LIST Iowa Regiment, with two or three
companies of regular infantry. and two or
three companies Of regular cavalry from
Camp Mcclellan, about 10 miles west ofhere.
Gen, Lyon encamped that evening on Tvrel
Creek, and on Friday advanced to Dug
Spring about 10 miles south west of Spring.
field, when be obtained intelligence ofthe en-.
cmy.
A fight took place between and 6 o'clock
that p. m. A party of39 ofLyon's cavalry,
not go, as previously reported, who were
crossing ridge Of hish.llnd, part tally en-
closed on the east by a valley, and when des-
cending the hill came upon large force of
the enemy's infantry, variously estimated at
from 1000 to 1000, and being unable to re-
treat, they charged and cut their way
through with the loss Of five men. The
Lieutenant commanding the cavalry was xii
led after killing eight Of the rebels. Mean
time the enemy appeared in large NUMBERS,
marching along the valley, but wereput to
flight by our artillery. Our infantry was not
engaged. Rebels retreated southwark to a
place called McCuloch's store, on the Fay
ettville road. Number ofrebels found dead
on the field amounted to 40, and some A
wounded were picked.up,
Gen. Lyon is said to be strongly entrench-
ed in close proximity to the enemy, and an
other battle il expected.
tits. said there is a body of 5000 men
80 miles westof us, who are. coming to at
tack the town in Gen. Lyons absence. We
have here two companies of'the 3d,Regiment
Missouri volunteers, and about 700 or 800
Home Guards from the surrounding country
and two pieces of artillery.
WhileI write two companies of Home
Guards have just gone out to reconnoitre
for the enemy from the west. We arc wait
ing for them with confident hearts and
strong arms, detem ned that they shall not
take hetown without bloody struggle.
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THE NEWS.

Last week, body OF rebel troops under
Ten. MagEndeS entered Hampton. The
town was fired, .aHd'reduced to ashes. Each
party lays thsresnonsibility ofthe deed upon
the other. Accompany of rebels attempted
tef~oe the passage of Hampton Bridge, but
weearepulsed with loss of,the three ;l,d
andssixwosudesal. 7mu .ah'
In st. Louis, on Friday, boy fired a
pistol at detachment of troops. The S Id.
'ers would have fred upon the crowd but
for the interference ofofficers. The offender
was arrested.
Two nat boats, belonging 10 members of
ire Illinois Legislature, attempted to- runthe
blockade at Cairo on Thursday night but
were overtaken and brought back. The
crews fsd.i @
TWO companies fFoMiCapc Girardeau Wis.
fteu Prices Landing, burned the warehouse
and arrested Prices son. Price has. been in
collision with the rebels.
A letter from Capt. Wilmington, of the
FIRST Michigan Regiment, states that he W.,
not wounded'at Bulls Run, but Was taken
prisoner while attempting to assist Col. vii.
cox Oft the field. Col. Wilcox's arm is had
~ shattered. The prisoners are ON their
parole on honor not to escape or take up
arms against the South.
Senator Breckenridge ATTEMPTED to addross
the people of Baltimore on Thursday n;nb,
nut was SO groaned and Kissed at by Union.
lists that he was compelled to retire without
effecsing his parposs.
The Postoffice Department have ordered
the immediate resumption of mail service
whenever it is safe to do so.
according to the official report, the mum
Der OF cannon lost by us at Bulls Run. was
% It is estimated that 9 900 muskets and
5000 knapsacks and blankets were lost.
Senators Baker; of Oregon, and Lane. Of
Kansas, have declined the Brigadier- G neral.
ships rendered Them.
NE Senate Finance Cemmitsse exnect
aatt the new revenue plan will realize 500.
100000 more than is required.
1t is believed that Prince Napoleon's visit
" this country is for the enlightenment Of
me Emperor ON current affairs. He has
gone TO Richmond.
Inc Navy Department is making. asran &C
ments to render the blockade of the south-
ern coast efficient.
There are now about 1000 troops at Camp
Butler, near Springfield, Ill.,
Cob Hsks' illinois, regiment has been
ordered to ST. Louis.
Twenty thousand Austrian rffed muskets
ave been forwarded 10 Gen. Fremont from
New York, and twenty thousand more will
soon follow.
It's rumored that the Austrian mission
will be rendered to James GaI:atin, of New
Fork city.
John NJ. LOOMS, of Chicago, has been
appointed Colonel of the regiment from the
FIRST District Of Illinois.
sour rebel regiments left Union City on
Wednesday for Missouri,
Two new rebel batteries have been d;scov.
cred on the Potomac, below Aqua Greek.
Prince Napoleon not having yet returned
to Washington, it is supposed that the Con.
iederates have induced him to extend his
visit.
Gen. Fremont has Used an order increas
ing the number Of artillery companies for
Missouri to twenty-four.
The rebels are In strong force at Fairfax
ana are throwing up er trenchments, guard
ing every approach to Manassas.
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From New England.

Correspondence OF the Courier.
Mr.. When,I left 0ttumwa pro-
missed you.tbat, should come through to
New England, would send you brief
communication. Here we are, and now for
my promise.
After leaving Ottumwa, we travelled day
and night and night and day--laying over
only two days in Chicago and one in Wor-
cester-till we reached our old New England
home. On our way we. experienced the
usual ups and downs oftravelling life; though
it did seem to me tAat more than an ofdin-
airy share of the dorns fell to our lot. But
littleof our experience on the way, fire
counted, will be of public utility. We were
nearlyfal of us sick-and so we advise none
to travel on long journeys withouta well as,
sorted store of medicines and an abundance
dry goods and patience. In Chicago we
stoaped at the famous Massasct House. We
like to speak i'll of none, and still we like to
be just to all. We therefore suggest to our
travelling friends the folH,of being taken
with big sounding names and convenient To-
calities. If the Massasoit was once a first
class house, it is not, now. There are too
many "red-head dodgers" To- ent,tle the. house
to first class rank.
Since our arrival home, Ihavc been re
familarizing myself with the scythe, the
rake and the fork. Yesterday my pious
pater finished up haying. The hay crop
was unusually large, and our barns-we
have barns here's ,crammed to the ridge
pole, Now that the haying is done am
bold to say that I'm match for the best
hayzzanain the comm oayealth.,
You, Mr.. Editor, are ss,ailiar with, New
England life and New England scenery
New England scenery! declare for it, is it
not magnificent-perfectly splendid? The
green clad hill sides, here and there dotted
with neat cottage, and pushing out from
its base streams Of clear, icsscold waterloo
meath, smiling vallies, intersected by clear
running brooks and skirted by grown and
growing pines and hemlocks. The noun
tains too, lifting their granite sides to the
heavens and there standing-an emblem
of New England pluck. declare, sir, can
feel more than Lean say. IGwestern scenery
IS grandi New England scene,yis srpnasrsst,
In New England there is, as yau say out
there, right smart chance Of corn, potatoes
and small grain of all kinds-all growing
rapidly for the harvest-and were it not for
this Internal traitorous war, our farmers
would never be happier than now. In some
localities the army worm is atwork, bat the
season is so far advanced the damage they
can do will be trifing. AAs.
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DEPARTURE OF THE GuNBoATs FROM New
ALBANY.-Ihe New Albany Ledger Of Thurs
day states that the gunboats A. O. Tyler,
Canestoga, and Lexington, left for Cairo this
afternoon, fully manned and equipped The
three boats have sixteep guns, ten of which
are 80 Founders and six Ga psnnlerS
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New Advertisements.
LEGAL NOTICE.
TO GRINNELL BURT and @. 8. STILWrII.

You are hereby notified that there win be on Ale in
the ONCE OF the Clerk Of the District Court Of Waneo
county, Iowa. on the 1st day Of September next. 4
er in fee, and having the fight TO. redeem from tar
me quarter Of The Northwest quar-
tgr o. section " in Township 70 North OF Range ID
thereto and defend against said petition on or before
Che noon OF November 26t 1851, that being the ser.
ond day of the next Term of said Court def,pn v;n
be entered and decree be rendered according IN th
prayer ofsaid petition. HENDERSHOTT Bt5RT0N
August 14th, 1861. 4w. Atty,s for p,T oN
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FAIRFIELD. July %. 1861.


Ma EDITOR - In this time of gloom II
may not be amiss to note the fact, t.s,t at a
Democratic County meeting, held in the
Park, at this place on Saturday last, one Of
the speakers, Hon. B. Hem, announced as
his position-"Before God, here pledge
myself, that during this Administration, I
will not vote for any member of Congress
who will not oppose the war, and pledge
himself to introduce articles Of impeachment
against Abraham Lincoln" And Mr.. d.
Steward, of your city, made semi-justifi.
cation of the bombardnent Of Sumter. be.
cause, as he said, it had been brought about
by Yankee Trick" on the part of the
Government. The speeches of these gen.
tlelnen and others, were throughout violent
and denunciatory.
The meeting adopted a most Infamous
batch of resolutions as the platform Of the
party in Jefferson County, and directed their
publication in the Des Moines paper. Also
instuctei their delegates IN the Convention
to be held at Des Doines tomorrow, TO urge
their adoption by that body Mr.. Negus has
gone to represent the faith fthis county in
that Convention. 1t remains to be seen
whether, on the oath of July, he will have
the hardihood to proclaim so base treason at
Des Moines, tits very clear the meeting of
Saturday could not to-day, with IMMUNITY,
be repeated in this place. In justice to the
old Democratic party, it should be stated
that the speeches and resolutions referred to,
meet with the open condemnation of nu-
merous good and loyal men, members of that
party both in this place and throughout the
county. *.-Hawk Eye.
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Movement Of TrOODs.

Ii appears from the following order,
which was received here on Saturday morn
ing, that Keokuk is to be the rendezvous of
all the new Iowa regiments. The order is as
follows.
ST.. LOUIS, Aug. 8. 1861.
70 Col. BUssEy: Direct Col. Vandeyer,
and all others raising troops in Iowa, to rem
devious at Keokuk Immediately. Let Capt
Chambers muster them at that place.
Arms coming for Home Guards.
J. G. FREMONT; Maj. Gen.
Col. Worthingtoh and'five companies Of
his regiment were waiting here all dry Sat.
urday for boat from below. The packet
due Friday night. had not arrived Saturday
night at 10 o'clock, nor had any other boat
come up,.-whereat there was some wonder
ment. As. the river is. very low, the regular
packet may have got aground.
There.were conflicting rumors afloat all
day Saturday in regard to the cavalry reri.
ment. Some. said COL Warren had ordered
its immediate return to Burlington. Others
that there were orders from headquarters to
go to st. Louis at once About r. in the
evening 1t. Col. Moss received a dispatch
from Col. Warren requiring him to come to
Burlington unless he afperemptory orders
to the contrary later than the 5th. On ex-
amining the orders from st. louis it was
found that they were later than the 9th, and
were peremptory to 60 to St. Louis. So this
matter was ended, and the regiment does
not go back to Burlington.
After writing the above, telegram from
COL Warren was received directing Lieut..
Col. Moss to proceed with the regiment to
ST. Louis. Gate Gin.
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treasury Notes Of various determinations,
90, Sla. $50, $50, 500, and larger, some
redeemable IN gold on presentation at speci-
he'd places, some on time bearing different
rates Of interest and convertible into perAa,
nent government securities at any time, are
soon to be issued. This government paper
will be good in all SECTIONS Of the country,
and willconstitnte currency ofupquestiopcd
soundness, upon most Of which the people
will get, instead pfhaving to pay, interest.
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PURCHASERS WANTED,

and Jewelry Gin lots Of 1850 each) for sale NJ nrc..
nnvoiced less per cent. discount, at the Exnress
oMss uttamwa Iowa. Also Agents wantad to seIl ~,
packets OF stationery, with without Jeyelryl in.
the market, afpffces lower than can he 4nxrcSa.aS
elsewhere. Address with Stamp enclosed ~
:. L. BAILEY, 154 Court St., Boston Mass. ,
ee July II Il
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RETURN OF Col Flrzy HENRY WARRra.-
The city extendedsa cordial greeting to Fitz
Henry Warren on his return from Washing
ton to take command of the 1st Iowa, Caval.
ry. On the levce awaiting his coming were
drawn up the Light Zouave Guards and
Fletcher's Artillery. So soon as the ferry
boat touched the landing, the Zouaves fred
a salute, and the band struck up the Star
Spangled Banner. The Colonel soon made
his appearance, attaaded,by several promi-
n,nt CT liens, and was loudly cheeredby the
vast concourse present. As soon rs quiet
'~-'N' P0' rrrrO- f'o epvnv, r,rauniny THEM Ior
the warm welcome. He was not able to saw
much then, but could not repress an express
sion of the pleasure he felt in having ex-
changed the effete, dead circles in which he
had lately livod'for the Free bracing senti.
ment of the North West. Here was war.
war on principle, carried on with the energy
which was impossible where it was con.
Quoted by an octogenarian, who whatever
his former achievements, had outl;yed his
energies. Here he could cry sOn to Rich
mond,." and not be subjected to scorn for it.
Here laen did not understand calling rebels
"mistaksa brethrea," allowing them to visit
forts and Notifications, and furnish inforraa-
ton to the rebel force, and when caught
letting them off. on, taking an Oath, as light
as the air they breathed. These remarks
were well received by those within hearing.
The procession then formed and escorted the
Colonel to his home, where round of cheers
for Our own Correspondent drew out
few more remarks, much against his inclina-
ton. which were concluded by promise to
give all the information ip his power Oh
requisition to that effect. When he had
joined his family, the band played "Home,
sweet home," and the people went down to
the Barrett House to see Senator Harlan.
who appeared and spoke most effectively to
the assembly at some length. Eye.
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81 EMPLOYMENT.
SIS:

n U Il N n E d!
We will pay from $25 to $50 per month,
and all expenses, to active Agents, or give
commission. Particulars sent free. Address
ERIE SEWING M caiISE CoxpASY. r. JAMES.
GENERAL Agent, Milan, Ohio.
July. 1851 la, IS.
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Don't join in the rush for Office, for gen.
orally they are not worth rush.
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Smiles are the blossoms Of joy; tears, Of
sorrow kisses, ofloyc.
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COMPANY G.--HARDIN GUARDS.
Hardin County
j. D. Thompson, Capt; H. II. Heath, 1st
It., f: S. Foster, I'd 1t. 81, privates.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-07-25

The sake and the blazing arrows But l pass
from this to less tragic themes. After the hrs'
revulsioD was over, then the courage o. e'e''
one rose with the emergency. There saS DOC"
ut no time more inuncible purpose OF pu'su,as
this contest TO triumphant end than now.
spirit Of the whole loyal population rs adii'AO'
Some expressed fears Of an immediate a''.h
OF the city, and hundreds of men 'olan'.ei'u w
take mu,ksts if it was necessary I" a''enS''
I'm 10 this time we have nothing from any o'oo'
Quarter. While the first shock in the Northern
cities viii be severe, have 40 fear OF anything
from the secondary influence. The Government.
need have no apprehension of any tagging OF
support Let the errors of the past be- avoided
in the iuture, and the lack of needful precautions
for faIl6lmeDt be guarded against. The whole
patriotism of the people should be summoned
Men aud money you must have, and shall have
them. Give US the strength of earneStDess and
the power Of energy to organize, aud you shau
have behind the folds of this heavy gloom the
sgSes and tie sunshine of triumph.
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a Lying ssadsy-A Biur Monday Tsies Of
Horror sad Woe-Anefhes Rebellion Kept
Down Gen. Dix in Csmnsasd-Tse New
Garrison Rigorous Treatment OF s.ces-
-ies-Bad Edoeis of the Three mesiss'
uos Peiiey-TsIked 81 Resene sres" the
-BIsnchsrs'- sece-sies Rears"a-
TN Mcdowell Panic -ueDeweii'~ HiD"-
sers-Not she General for tbe Time "ns
Pisce-sssed Raecss az biz Resrens on the
Goversmsus-The Tribune net In Fault
A New Leaf Tsrned Osws.
yren Oar Own ConcspoEesn.
BAIrinoRF, July %, 1851.
TIE town Mas ssp. in sarnoi al day Sunday, with