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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-03-13

We took occasion, when in Washington,
t. call on our members Of both branches Of
Congress, Messrs Grimes and Harlan, Of the
Senate, AMI Curtis and Vandevcr of the
House, all enjoying good health, and actively
employed attending to the duties devolving
upon them. 1t was proud satisfaction to
us to know that our delegation occupy a
front rank among the representatives of the
people, and that their talents and wolth are
anpreciated.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-03-13

Gen. Beaure ,arl, the new rebel command
err at Charleston, after carefully Surveying
the Notifications, has given ike Jack Buns
by, an opinion as is an opinion. He says
Fort Sumter can be reduced that it is only
= question Of time. To this profound state
meat we might add that the reduction of
any fortress in tho worl | is only question
Of time. Doubtless the South Ca,Dlnians
could take Gibraltar, itself with plenty OF
time before them couple of thousand
wears or So
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-03-13
A SALUTE PROM FoRT SUMTER. guns

A SALUTE PROM FoRT SUMTER guns
Of Fort Sumter, which have been sile It since
the anniversary of Washington's birth day,
saluted for thirty-four States, in honor of
the inauguration of President Lincoln A
gentleman in this city who hears regularly
from friend in Fort Sumter, says that his
last letter announced that Major Anderson
intended to notify the Cha-lcstonians OF the
event Of the Inauguration by hosting the
national flag, and firing thirty four guns for
the Union.-V. Y Zoe. Post
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-03-13
Ts,e southern Couse,,eyaoy

Advices from Montgomery announce thai
the CONSTITUTE N OF the new Conflderany has
been ordered to be engrossed 1t is ex.
tremelv conservatives.
Five millions Of the loan have been taken
at par, and no doubt but the remainder will
be taken at the same figure.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-03-13

BY the amendmet to the Patent Laws
adopted by the Congress which has just ex-
pred, il is provi led that "All patents here
after granted shall remain in force for II
years from the date Of issue, and all exten,
sion of such patents is hereby prohibited"
This act viii put a stop to great amount Of
lobby corruption at Washington.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-03-13
EsrRAY NOTICE.

vUyAKEN up by Gardner Betterton, at his residence
4 In Washington Township, wspelo County,
Iowa. on the I4th day Of November, 1850, one Red
with some considerable white In the forehead white
spot the right shoulder, with the bush Of the tall
b. worth twenty dollars, before I. A. Myers, yvaA.
ice Of the Peace OF said county.
Dee, If-'oQ %l.l2Sn fI4 QAx4e.eRsh
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-03-13
EsrEAY NOTICE,

Taken MP by Jefferson c. Travis at his residence IN
Highland Township, Wapello County lows, on the
list, day Of December, 1861 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.nys
dollars before J. C. Whippe Justice ofite Peace OF
said County. JOSEPH HAYNE Clerk
BY w. Goldsmith, Deputy no-41 Sm
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-03-13

WHAT THEY WILL NEED.-A CORE ,pand-
ent of the Charleston (Ala,) Courier says
that the Provisional Government will require
s2J, 900 wherewith to suppo itself du-
ring the current year. The postal embar-
easements may make serious addition to
this amount, and The contingencies Of war
embassies and negotions, increase largely
these figures.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-03-13
EsrgAY NOTICE.

TEyAKEN mp by q. A. Mcdowell, on the 26tb day Of
u November, 1859, at his residence In Keokuk Tp.
Wapello county, Iowa, One White Cow with roam
neck and red ears, Marked with swallow forks in
the right and two splits and hole in the left ear.
Supposed be four years old last SPRING appraised
at SIS 80, before L. 2. Rupe, Esq.
JOSEPH HAYNE, Clk.
ottumwa, Dec. 10Th, '6o-42 i24m
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EsrRax xauICH

r90AKEN up by l.. Lively at his residence In Dab
VI lonega Township, Wapello County, Iowa, on or
about the 10Th day ofNovember, A. ID. 60 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 g. Stuart,
Justice of the Peace Of said county.
Dec. "a, e0-4II2-3m JOSEPH HAYNE, elk.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-03-13
Es,rRAY NOTICE.

THNAKEN up by Emmar Moore, living IN Keokuk
a Township, Wapeo County, Iowa, on the 9th
day Of December 1850, Sor-ei Mare of the follow
ing description, to w.t. One sorrel mare about three
Years old next spring. star in the face. and a white
stripe from her nostril to her eye sorrel
and TAIL left hind foot white and the other hind fosS
striped. Said mare appraised 10 be worth forty I've
dollars before A. A. Douglas, Esq.
Dec. 2Sth 1S6s--43-l2-3m JOSEPH HAYNE, CPk
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-03-13

president" Davis has ordered General
Peter 6. T. Bcauregari 10 proceed to
Charleston at once and take command of the
forces for the investment Of Fort Sumter =
So report SAYS.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-03-13
ESrRAY NOTICE

rEvAKEN up by Henry J. Parrot, at his residence
n in Columbia TIP, Wapello county, iowa, on the
sth day of November, A. D. 1860, one horse Mule,
about two years old last Spring, color nearly black
with some brown BAY color on the head and nose
no other marks or brands perceivahe--appraised a.
ixty dollars before Joshua Marshall ESQ., Justlce,&
JOSEPH HAYNE, Clerk.
3S-12-Sm BY W. GoldsMish, Dept
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-03-13

Attorney General Black, not having been
confirmed by the Senate for the Supreme
Bench, the appointment will now deyolve
upon Mr. Lincoln.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-03-13

THE ONO SEYAToRsHIP-The vacancy in
the Sc9atc from Ohio caused BY Mr. Chase S
appointment will be much contested. Mr.
Sherman is the most prominent candidate,
but if the geographical location which is ur-
gcd against him in $ me quarters should be
regarded as an exclusion, efforts viii be
made by the Southern section of the State
in favor Of Mr.. Gurley. Coy. Dennison is
also candidate.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-03-13

There is a young man now in Chicago en-
gagged in the business of bill posting, who
was worth $4,000 two years ago. Rum
was Ills ruin.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-03-13
Ayers Catllartic Pills,

ron TIE CURE or
Cost'rcncss, Ltamaico, Dyspepsia, Indigestion.
Dyscntcyy, Foul Ston,ach, E,yNpetas, Headache,
Pifes, Rheumatism, Ernptions and SKI, Diseases.
Lirer Complaint, D,opsy, letter. 1Wmors ANIL
sat Rtcaa, INo,me, Cont, Ncu"uiyia, as a
Dinner PiH, and for PuIfying tie Blood
They arc sugar-coatcd, SO that the most sensi-
tive can take them pleasantly, and they are the
best apcrict in the world for all the purposes OF
family physc.
2.ico IS cents per Eox; Fivo boxes for s1OO.
Crcatrrml,crs of Clergymcn, PHYSICIANS, States
men, and eminent pcrsonagcs, have lent their
names to certify the unparalleled usefulness of these
remedies, but our space here will not permit the
insertion of them. The Agents below named fur
nish gratis our AMERICAN ALMhNAc in which they
arc given w:Il also FUN descriptions of the above
complaints, and The treatment that should he fol-
lowed for their cure.
Do not he put of bv unprnciplcd dealers with
other preparations they make more profit on.
Demand AYERS. and take no others. The sick
want the best aid there is for tle and they should
have it.
All orr remedies are for sale hv
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-03-13

CoRREcrloN- was one passage in
Mr.. Lincon's Inaugural, as telegraphed, that
was so married by the omission Of words,
that its true meaning was destroyed. The
language used and the idea expressed by the
President, as we find on reading corrected
copy, was as follows:
Such Of you rs are now dissatisfied still
have the old Constitution unimpared, and,
on the sensitive point, the laws of your own
framing under it; while the new Admins,
tration VIII have no immediate power, if il
would, to change either ....-.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-03-13

The Revenue Cutter Dodge, at Galveston,
has been surrendered to the texan rebels by
its commander, who has entered the service
of the Southern Confederacy.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-03-13

TIE PENNSYLVANIA SESAToRsurP-Came-
lon's vacancy viii be contested by Thal,
deus Stevens, James II. Campbell, present
Member from thu Sc''uylkill District, Mr.
Wilmot, and some Others,
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-03-13

In the eyes of women, said Gibboa, every
thing is. valuelass, except what contributes
in some way to their comfor. or selclove.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-03-13

New SENATE COMMITTEES. years Of
insulting prescription, the Republican Sena
tors have at length, thanks to Secession, OBJ,
tanned fair representation in the Commit,
tees of the u. S. Senate. The following is
announced as the list of Chairmen:
Foreign Relations, Mr.. Summer; Finance,
Mr.. Fessenden; Commerce, Mr.. Chandler
Military Affairs. Mr. Wilson; Naval Affairs,
Mr.. Hale; Judiciary, Mr.. Trumbull; Pos.
Office, Mr. Colla,ner; Public Lands, Mr..
Harlan; Private Land Claims, Mr.. Harris
Indian Affairs, Mr.. Doolittle Pensions, Mr..
Foster; Revolutionary CLAIMS Mr.. King
Claims, Mr. Clark District of Columbia,
Mr. Grimes Patents, Mr.. Simmons; Pub
lie Buildings, Mr.. Foot; Territories, Mr..
Wade; Senate Expenses, Mr.. Dixon; Prin-
ting, Mr.. Anthony; Enrolled Bills, Mr..
Bingham; Engrossed Bills, Mr.. Baker.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-03-13

The number Of persons who arrive at the
age Of io2 annually in France is 14s
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-03-13
Nc are At home nr1in a1ar AM ahsencc Of

We are at home again after an absence of
two weeks, dtring which, time we have had
the satisfaction of seeing the ignornInous
administration Of James Buchanan 60 out,
and the new and better one Of Abraham
Liacoln inaugurated under peaceable and
promising auspices. Looking over the two
papers issued during our absence, we find
that our readers have been promptly and
fully informed in relation 10 the Inauguration
an we have no time this week to indulge
in any private speculatioas of our own.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-03-13

Nh. LINCOLN Not "DisGUIsE3. The
Washington correspondent of the New
York Herald writes:
II am aoie to say au,horitatiyclv. that it
is not true that Mr.. Lincoln came from Har-
risburg to this city 10 Disguise. On the
contrary. he cam, in his usual citizens
dress, unaccompaineA BY any one except
Col L;Mon, who is one Of his SUITE
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-03-13
New A Advertisements.

FAMILY RE,A ERS.
UTAEPER BROTHERS series of School and
z Il Family Feeders, by Marcus Wilson. T. P.
AsBuRT, Agent, Blakcsburg Iowa, for the following
COMMITTEES in Iowa Monroe, Wapello, Jefferson, Des
Mones, Henry, Lee. March 10, 1861.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-03-13

is shown to the constitution, we Utt' haFe
Union, and while we have union we have
bright and animaiiny prospects in the future
both for Us and for our posterity. Then |
am for that sentiment which is near and dear
to the hca: Of every true American citizen,
"LiJerty and Union, now and torecer, one
md iaseparabe." A ScIooLMATE.
CoupLIMExrARY-The popular Wine i'm
porters, Messrs. A. NJ. Bin;nyer & Co, No.
10 Broad Strest, New York, have received
the following substantial endorsements OF
their "Old London Dock Gin" which appears
to he a standard article with the Druggists.
GFy AS A REMEDIAL AGENr.--The "Old
London Dock Gin of MeSsrs. A. NJ. Binin-
Ger & Co, 10 Broad Street, has been ia.
voritc with the profession for many years
| have frequently prescribed it, and always
with decided advantage. where my directions
have been followed. 1t is evidently the pro
duct OF very careful distiation-the active
principlc-the juniper berry, being so blend,
ed as to give to the spirit very delicate,
fruity and aromatic flavor. In the course of
practice Of ten years have had occasion
to test many Of the gins in the market, and
afte, very careful examination of numerous
samples have decided that Bin;ngar's Old
London Dock Gin" has no equal. Really,
good gin is indispensable in every housenol1,
and the Old London Dock comes under that
head. In selling such an article at n fair
price, this old Knickerbocker house are do
ing much for the cause of true temperance.
.....s COTTON SALTER. NJ. d.
S West 30th ST., n. Y.
"BINISGER's OLp LONDON Dock GIN
possesses all the qualities that can be dasir
ed for This highest and noblest use Of all
wines or liquors. It's ingredients are the
distilled juices Of carefully selected grains.
made delicatelv pungent and havorouS with
the aromatic tincture OF the juniper berry.
Age has mellowed all these mingled arc
mas, and given an exquisite mildnesE--a
smooth oily body---and and an almost TO-
raj odor TO the liquor, which renders it
delicious to the senses of smell and taste
alike, while its sparkling liqrid purity
leaves nothing for the eye to desire.
In conclusion, the writer must remark
that Messrs. A. NJ. Bininger & Co, 10
Broad street, n Y, merit the gratitude of
the entire medical profession, as well as of
the worli at large, for having introduced
a stimulant of such unexceptionable purity
and uncquivocal power, both as preventive
and curative agent, and a harmless exhil-
arati"g beverage Chemical Journal and
Medical Gazette.
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LincGsm's Foreign Awnoi,s
ssaeais.

Ottumwa, March II, 1861.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-03-13

FEMME to Cincinnati quick and TO INDIANAPOLIS
i u st. Louis and Chicago quicker than by any 9TH
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-14
Lincoln,s Pledge not to Invade.

If Lincoln has any regard for the most positive
pledge given by him in the midst of the imposing
ceremonies of Inauguration, and under the SOL
emn sanction of that "osth'' which he speaks of
as being recorded in Heaven" there will be mo
invasion" of our State beyond the localities OF
the property heretofore held by the United States
Government, and 'no using of force against or
among the people any where" In his inaugural
address, Lincoln used the following language:
"The power confded in me, will be used to
hold, occupy aud possess the property and places
belonging to the Government, and collect the
duties and imposts; but, beyond what may be
necessary for these Objects there will be no in
yasion--no using of force against or among the
people anywhere"
It will thus be seen that he gave the most pos
tive assurance, under the most solemn circum-
stances, that the 1'po wer confded" to him would
not be used to any degree beyond what may be
necessary to hold, occupy and possess the prop
erty and places belonging to the Government, y
and that beyond this there would be 'sno inp0sion
no using Of. force agairst or among the people
anyphers" If, in violation of this pledge, be
should send troops iDo the interior of the State,
he would show that he is falsi6er in whom the
truth cannot beg found, and that he has poor
chance, unless radical change takes place. even
TO see the record of bis 'oath 10 bearen.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-14
Now is the Time to Subscribe.

Now that we are about to be involved in the
most horrible civil war which has ever been re-
corded in the annals OF history all should be sub
scribers TO newspapers that they may know the
news. No man is Just to himself who refuses
to take newspaper ia these times which are
fraught with the most momentous and terrible
interest to all. TIE spectator" will furnish as
full reports as possible of the progress of stir
ring events, and viii endeayor to publish moth
ing but what is reliable and true. We desire
every one to be kept 'posted up" in these times
of civil strife, aud would suggest to all who are
not so now the propriety OF becoming subscri-
bers to the Spectator" We would most re-
spectfully request those who are subscribers to
suggest this matter TO those who are not. We
have very large list, which is still increasing,
of the very best subscribers in the State. They
are the right kind of men, honest, brave and
patriotic, and pay for their subscriptions prompt
~, which is one of the best indications of a
good citizen. If they are as well pleased with
the Spectator" as We are with them, they will
endeavor to increase lis circulation to greater
degree. Send on the names, and money, if pos
sible.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-14
Fur The SnecLItor

II is said good many PERSONS iii this county
will vote against the -ecessipu of Vlrginis a re-
pert which eau hardly c. edit. | have been as
stroDg Union man any one, peril ,ps, 10 the
county, bat believing. | now do, that tie last
hope for a re construe.i5n of THE U.ii N on fair
aud honorable terms has Il ID aud taat II is ut
terly inpossibla for tie Norm and tile South TO
live together in peace have cnine 10 the Con
cusion TO vote for secesson. Until within lew
days, Ithoaght | would not vote at all; but
learning from various sNortheru newspapers the
hendi>h feeling that is exhibited by the whole
North towards US of the South, l shall now go
with all my heart and soul for the South How
any one, after reading the editorials 81 many of
the leading papers published at the North, can
vote against secession, even not vote at all |
canuot imagine. Is it not the threatened policy
of the North to invade our State and take from
US by brute tore, our lands, our houses, and all
that We possess, and divide it among themselves
Their cry is ''booty and beauty" which means,
in plain English, rs | understand il, to steal our
lands from US, and ravish our females ANY one
that doubts can get the newspapers and read for
themselves.
And now | would ask, in conclusion, brave
men OF old Augusta, can you, will you, stand
thiss Rather, will you not defend your moth
ers, your wives, your daughters, and your sis
tiers, to the very death. Then, let all come to
the polls, and show the North that we have not
man amongst Us who, in any way whatever, ia
willing to give the faiItest shadow of hope
that he is not true to the South
.- AUGUSTA.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-14
Spectators.

ssVirginius,'' the Charleston Correspondent of
the Richmond Dispatch, aims some very severe,
though well-deseryed, blows at those misery
and contracted souls who would speculate upon
the present dire necessities of the people by de-
manding exhorbitant prices for the necessares
of life. The following is an extract from the
letter of that correspondent:
ssWe have in this city set very good examples
to the world of disinterested patriotism, but
begin to hear occasionally that some sshoarse
voices that was heard in revolutionary times in
Hanover county, as described by Writ in one of
Patrick Henry's speeches against an unprincipled
speculator-ssBeef, beef, beef" Provisions in
our city all at once popped up so per cent
Hams now sell at 20 cents, sides II cents, coffee
49, to 20 cents, -four $1,000 to $3.50, and but
ter 80 cents. In most instances these provis-
ions were held by Yankee agents, here, and in
some instances 10y natives, but the mark will be
as indelibly fixed upon them for all time that
put npon the first murderer, Cain, by the finger
of God Almighty, and right that it should be.
In times like these, no man with a soul will
speculate upon his neighbor and his people, and
he who does it ought to be made to feel the weight
Of public cdium and disapproval.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-14
Hon. Alex. r. BOteler.

1t will be remembered that Hon. Alex. r. Bo.
teller was the ''lone star" of the Union Wings OF
this State in the last Congress, aud that he was
the most efficient member of the National Exec
utive Committee of the Union party in the last
Presidential car vass. He has recently written q
letter to friend, of which the following is the
conclusion
'You know with what devotion l have loved
the Union, how faithfully | labored with those
who struggled to maintain it Oh its own Consti
tutional basis of justice and equality, and how
reluctant / was to abandon the hope OF its re-
construction. But, alas the coercive policy OF
this perfdious Administration and the malignant,
alacrity with which that policy has been re
sponded to by all parties in the North, has abun-
dainty testified that the Union of my love, the
Union which our fathers made for our protec
zion, has been perverted by sectional hatred into
q wespon of oppression, that it is no longer a
shield of safety over our heads, but sword OF
subjugation at onr hearts; and that the only al
tentative now left Us is either base submission or
resistance.
|, therefore, recognize no other rallyiDg point
for my patriotism than the unfurled flag Of our
good old Commonwealth, and no true Virgnian
will hesitate to follow its fortunes or to fight be-
meath its folds.
am, as ever, truly your friend,
A. r. BoTELER
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Right Of Revolution.

Reader, who do you suppose used the follow
ing language?
Any people anywhere, being inclined and hay
ing the aower have right to rise up and shake
of the existing government, and form a new one
that suits them better. This is most valuable,
most sacred right-a right vhich we hope and
believe, ls to lsberate the world Nor is this
right confined to cases in which the whole peo-
pie OF an exist ng government may choose to
exercise 1t. Any portion of such people that
can, may revolutionize, and make their oon
SO much OF the territory as they lnhabit. More
tier this, MAORI OF any PARTON of sncb peo-
pie may revolutonize, putting down a minority,
intermnged with, OF near about them, who may
oppose their movements. Il - quality of revo-
lutions not to go by old lines, or cd laws; bat
to break up both, and make new oues.-[Appen-
dix Con. Globe, lst Session aOth Con, page o..
Would you ever guess that Abraham Lincoln
was the authors He is the very man, and he ia,
in the face Of thai declaration, calling for hire
ling troops to subjugate people who hage dared
10 exercise that most sacred right OF RISING up
and shaking of the eristing government to form
a neao one that susts thsns better.