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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-04-17
New Advertisements.
NEWTON DocoETT,

MAS removed his SHOE SHOP n the corner 81.
Ill Main and MARKET streets, (late stage Omce)
where he has just received choice lot OF Lemone,
Frerch and American calf skips, French and Ameri-
can Kip Cincinnati oak tan upper. Also. for Ladies
wear q good article Of Goat, Kid and French Moroc'
co. lie Is prepared 10 make every variety OF boots
shoes In the latest STYLE Of the best MATERIAL snd
will soon be prepared to keep an assortment VI bis
own make Of work on hand, when customers can be
A accommodated at a moments notice. All work war
. anted. Repairing done neatly on short notice
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CHARLESTON, April l4.-Negotiations com

CHARLESTON, April l4.--Negotiations COM
peted last night. Anderson's command will
evacuate in the morning and embark on war
vessels now off the harbor Five of Ander-
sons men were wounded. one thought NOR.
tally, after the surrender. A boat of ten
men, sent from ships ofwar outside to Morris
Island, requesting permission for vessel to
enter and take off Anderson's command,
reported that Anderson surrendered because
his quarters and the barracks were destroyed
and they had no hope of reinforcements.
The fleet lay by 80 hours. Couldn't or
wouldn't help him. His men were Frustrated
by overexertion. The explosions heard in
Sumter were caused by shells igniting The
barracks caught fire three times from the
hot shot from Moultrie. Every thing is in
ruins but the casement-many gusn dis
mounted-was look like honeycombs. Moul
trie it badly damaged houses Of the Island
ridded. The boat was sent from the fort to-
night officially, to notify the fleet of the sur
render of TT. Sumter. II is not known what
will be done with Sumter or the vanquished
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The effect Of the News at Gin.
CHM att.

CINCINNATI, April 15.-The news of the
surrender of Sumter created a profound SEN
satcn. The newspaper offices last night
were hescised by thousands eager to hear the
news.
The military spirit of the city is thorough.
~ aroused, and the stars and stripes wave
from all public and many private buildings.
The people to a iran will sustain the Admin
istration.
A home guard will be Immediately organ
lied for the protection of the city.
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From, sam DO,ni,.so.

NEW York, April 14.-Adyices from San
Domingo says the surrender OF the Republic
to Spain took the people by surprise. and it
was limited there would be bloody rctri-
button. The English and French Consuls
protested and struck their flags. Up to
the cd our representatives made no move.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-04-17
War Feeling ina Roster.

BosToN, Mass, April 13.-The Adiutant
Generals Office was crowded this forenoon
with officers of the State Militia Offering
their commands to the Government. An OK.
tcn>ive war feeling has been aroused. Gov
ernor Andrew leaves for Washington this
afternoon
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-04-17
Union Feeling i'm I'm diana.

MADISON, Ind, April 14-Large enthusi-
astic Union meeting stnight-numbers OF
enthusiastic and patriotic speeches were
made. The following resolution passed,
Resolved, That we will. with all means
In our power, maintain the Government and
flag Of the United States.
Several volunteer military companies arc
forming here.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-04-17

New York, April 13.--Govcrnmcnt is
said to have chartered the steamships Phila-
delphia and Err;son The former is being
rapidly filed with provisions, army stores
and munitions Of war; the latter is to he
held in reserve for any emergency.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-04-17
Ohio Preparing for War.

CoLuMBus, April 14.-Adjutant General
Carlin ton has Just issued ORDERS CARRYING
into effect the miiitar, laws just enacted by
the General Assembly of Ohio and providing
for COCO regular militia besides militia of re-
serve Of not less than 5000 men to be sub
ject to immediate transfer into the regular
force.
The regular militia has been organized
into % regiments, which upon war. basis
woa,d make 25,00Gmen
On Saturday his Office was throneed by
persons eagerly inquiring for the news, and
offering their services irrespective of party to
support the General Government.
ALBANY, April Alt is rumored Gov.
Morgan has received dispatches from the
President, asking aid from the State
Mr.. Lincoln's reply to the Virginia Com.
missioners is decidedly unsatisfactory to
Republicans and Democrats The former
think it not decided enough. The latter be-
lieve it an initiation Of civil war.
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Legal Notice..
, rEvyrIHIn

stR: You are hereby notified THAT the petition af
James Murphy and Joshua Prugh is now ON ne in the
Office of the Clerk of the District Uou,t of Wapello
county. Iowa, claiming Judgment In favor OF SAID
James Murphy for the sum of three hundred dollars
against you on ote executed. ny you TO said Aur
phy dated about the sth day OF November, 1858. Pc
ttoners also ask the foreclosure Of title bond
ecuted by said Prugh TO you for lot 253 In Ottumwa,
Iowa. Said petition also states that deed has been
executed to said lot to be delivered to you upon tho
payment Of said note. Now unless YOU appear
and make defense to said petition or before noon
Of the second day of the next term Of the District
Court Of wapelo county, Iowa, default will betsken
against and judgment anddecree rendered against
YOU according 10 pray ersoG netifianss
WILLIAMS EitAMfI.ToS. Aft'ys
April H. 1864 IL 4w sN. for Petitioners.
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New ORLEANS, April ia dispatch to-
day from Ex-Goyer lor Roman, commission
er to Washington, says Sumter and Pickens
are to be attacked, but doubt whether war
follows:
A Montgomery dispatch says it has been
resolved to attack Sumter and Pickens
Immediately on the approach of the U. s..
fleet
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OPERA HOUSE.

Front Street, opposite the Carroll HOuses
OTTt MWA, IOWA.
i. r. GuMP, Proprietor.
DEALER IN
LIQUORS, CIGARS, TOBACCO, FRTIT DC.
~ Rooms pres ided for private parties.
Anril IL, 1S6i-ch GLIB
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-04-17

BALTIMORE, April IA man made his
appearance in this city this morning with a
secession cocade on his hat. He was pursu-
ed by crowd and had to be protected by
the police. Intense excitement preva Is, and
there is great anxiety to learn the news ION
Charleston.
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Secession in Yiryini,

ALEXANDRIA, Va, April IA meeting
was held here to form home guard. Res
olutions to resist Northern aggression were
adopted. Several speakers advocated seces-
sion. Others argued in favor of Convcn.
ton to unite the Border States.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-04-17

The RHODE ISLAND ELECTION .-There
appears to be 4 very mistaken impression as
TO the nature Of the late political struggle in
little Rhode Island. 1t was very far from
being direct political contest between Re-
publicans and Democrats In fact, party
lines were almost ignored. The radical Re-
publicans, united with the Democrats. Gov.
SpraSue ran as Union candidate, an was
an endcrscr of the spirit cf Lincoln's In
augnral. The Democrats, alone, hal no
hope Of doing anything; but they took ad-
vantage Of serious division in the Repul :
lcan party, and united their strength to that
OF one division of this party.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-04-17

BY the new arrangement, combining the
calls Of business to the hours between ten
and one o'clock, the President this week, for
the first time since his Inauguration, permit
ted to leave the Executive mansion an hour
or two daily, for recreation. In the after.
noon, yesterday, he, with his lady and few
friends, rode out to Oak Hall Cemetry, and
passed an hour i'll the beautiful "city of the
dead" The Presidents visit with his fsmi-
" and friends, at the navy yard, ON the af.
ternoon Immediately previous, under sa-
Lutte OF twenty, one guns, afforded him an
opportunity, which he embraced, to exam.
inc minutely the foundics and workshops,
and the war sleeps at the wharf. = Weshiag-
ton Lsster.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-04-17

The RECENT GOVERNMENT LOAN Mr..
Russell ofihe London Times admitted yes.
terday, says a Washington dispatch to the
\. Y. Times, what has been apparent to ev-
cry intelligent and rejecting observer, that
the prompt and large proposals for Mr. Cha
sc's loan of S., 100000 would do more to
impress the European mind with the strength
AMI stability Of the Government at this time
than any single cvent which had recently
occurred.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-04-17

GAzETTEER.-We learn that Janice Su.h
crland of Indianapolis is preparing "a full
and complete Gazetteer and Business Direc.
tory of the Des Moines Valley" He pro
poses to make large octave of $50 pages,
to contain the names Of each city, town, vii
lage and postofiice, with the names and adj
dress OF business men throughout the Val.
ley, merchants (wholesale and retail, profess
SIGNAL men, manufacturers, &C., &c. It's to
be issued about the first Of August next, at
the low price of 50 90 to subscribers, pava-
Die on delivery. Mr.. JAS NJ. Hood, of In
dianopolis, is tie general Ager t, and is now
oanvassing for the work, intending to 90 as
far up as Fl Dodge. Such a work would he
great convenience, and we presume will
receive adequate encouragement Gate
C;t,
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-04-17

Yesterday the Ferry Company, as Capt
bartlett informs US, crossed 800 cattle, G2o
hogs and 500 sheep, making total of 1929,
crossed in one day. They were going to an
la. tern market -Hawl- Eye.
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A Mississippi exchang gets off the follow.
ing on an editorial confrere:
THE editor Of the Broad .4re is married
Lookout for hatcAets."
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-04-17
Dissoi ution Of Parsuer,n;n-

ME partnership heretofore existing between VIM
-! r lnskeep and Carey lnskeep. Of Ottumwa.
Mapeiio county, Iowa, under the firm name of ms.
keep Brother, is this day dissolved by mutua,
sent, Carey lnskeep having purchased the entire in
terest Of VIM. p Inskeep. -
All those knowing themselves indebted IN Insk een
brother, will please call and settle their acconnt
rs wish to make a fresh start. '
April II, 136i-6-13 4w CAREY IvsKrrp
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FARMERS
LOOK TO YOUR lNTERESTSs
$250,000 sdred by using

HUGHES MISSOURI CORN-rLANTER.
II Is now generally conceded by the farmers of Mis-
seuri, Iowa; Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana Ohin and
Michigan, that Hughes Corn Planter is the best in
renfion 0fh ags far as labor saving and appcs-
biity Is concerned In every instance where Il has
been thoroughly and fairly tried 1t has come up To-
the recommendation of the inventor; and has
WOW TIE PREMCM
At the National Fair, at Louisville KY. in 1856.
and at the late Stote Fair of Missouri
Having thus been fairly tested, Farmers need pot
Tor moment, consider Hughes Corn Planter a hua.
bng- they do, they have only to ask those who have
tested its merits whetherit is orthy trial The In.
yentor
WARRANTS HIS PLANTER
TO work In any kind Of ground or DRY SOD or OLD
FIFTY AGENTS WANTED
To sell Hughes Corn Planter in North west Missouri
and Iowa. An active agent can realize from $50 to
800 per month, clear preft A lew County Kiehts
for sale In Iowa. Real estate will be taken for County
Rights.
~ All orders for State or County Agencies or for
single Planters, will meet with prompt attention II
addressed to w. =. HUGHES.
Manufactures, OTTUxwA, Iowa.
Price of Planters, ~ each on time, or reduction
OF ten per cent. cash down.
DAGGETT 4 EDGERLY, Ageuts,
AP'h ~, 'to-S m Ottumwa, Iowa.
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VIVA. Gov. Curtin will do.

New York, April IA private letter
from Governor Curtin to prominent citizen
Of New York, states that he can have 100, 900
Pennsylvnnians in Washington in AZ hours
If required. "a
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-04-17

Messis PomerOy and Lane, the newly el-
ected United States Senator'S from Kansas,
passed through Hannibal on their way to
Washington City.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-04-17

The cars on the Dubuque and Sioux City
Railroad made their first trip to Cedar Falls
one hundred miles west Of Dubuque, few
days ago.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-04-17

Count Cavour is strongly in favor of ma
king Rome the political Capital of italy.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-04-17

WASHINGTON, April 14-The President
will issue Tomorrow his proclamation calling
out "a, 900 Militia to suppress instruction
in the seeded States, and cause the laws to
be duly executed.
The first service will probably be to repos-
sass forts that have been seized form the
Union.
He also convencs Congress on the 4th of
July. War Department is busy preparing
details to communicate to the several States.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-04-17

1t lis stated that the Administration has
good reason to expect reasonable movements
at New York City, and it has taken the rec.
esSary precautions
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SIGN PAINTING AND
PA p Err HANGINE.

u tnmwa and vicinity, that lie has engaged In The
ABOVE business In this city, and solicIts share OF
ronage satisfied that lac give entire isfactIon
.esiaenc ,s one mile East, ON the Agency Road.
Nff. ~, ei-oi3in + c. STEWARD
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The "Chivalry'' has Triumph.
cd and the North EATS Dirr. >,

Under this heading fire, eating paper at
Houston, Mississippi, vcntilatcs the triumph
of rebels and traitors in lengthy editorial,
from which we make an extract simply to
show the tone and temper of tho men who
have the warm sympa'hiss Of many leading
Locofocos hereabouts
Such is now the state of affairs. Lincoln
has proved utterly unworthy of ruling the
Republicans forget al in the basest scram-
BILE for office; their scheme has failed, and
at present they are powelless. They have
been forced to seat dire and bow again to
thed infant Southern race, and theii shrieks
of rage are the only sounds heard from the
North. Through the press from the work
shop from the starving masses from mer-
chants ruined from every trade and condi
ton, comes the cry, 'give up the forts :" let
US "eat dirt y let us again bow to the supe
rior race South let us live.
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Anderson Sails from Charleston
To-day.

CnARLEsToN, April Anderson and
men leave TO night on the Isabel for New
York. The feet is still outside.
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Fro m virginia.

RICHMOND, April IA. Demonstrations of
Joy were made during the night A party
hoisted the Southern flag on the Capitol. -
1t was subsequently, removed by the guard.
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BALTIMORE, April l2.--War news is re-
ceived with regret, and general sympathy
" II the Government il expressed
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New York calling out Troops.

New YORK, April l4.--Advices from Al
bany state that Gov. Morgan will tomorrow
issue cali for % 900 men for the assistance
Of the Federal Government.
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$4,000 yYitisia called out by the
PRESIDENT.

Congress to be Concerned July 4th.
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COUNTRY PRODUCE
Taken in pay for Goods.

He solicts an examination Of goods and prices. for
ne thinks AZ large stock Of goods he has bought
at the present low rates could hut please and
will take pleasure in showing you through, whether
you BUY or not. G. G.. WARDEN
April 10. 1S61.-ch 5,13
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The Surrender of TT. sumter.

CHARLESTON, April l3s--1h o'clock. Fir
ing ceased ard unconditional surrender made
The Carolinians were surprised that the fight
was so soon over. After the flagstaff was,
shot away, Wigfall was sent by Beaurcgard
to Sumter with white flag, to offer assist
ance to subdue the flames. Ho was met by
Anderson, who said he just displayed a white
flag, but the batteries had not stopped firing.
Wigfall replied, Anderson must haul down
the American flag surrender or fight was
the word. Anderson then hauled the flag
down. Several Of Gen. Beauregard's staff
came over and stipulated surrender to be un-
conditional for the present, subject to terms
of Beauregard. Anderson was allowed to
remain. in actual possession for,.ae present.
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Further Particulars of the Sur
render of Sumter.
SPECIAL TO TIE HA WE.EYE.
PRESIDENTS PROCLAMATION.

WHEREAS, The laws of this United States
have been and now are opposed in several
States by combinations too powerful to be
suppressed in the ordinary way, Therefore
call for the militia of the several States Of the
Union to the aggregate number of $4,000 to
sunp,es said combination and execute the
laws appeal to all loyas citizens to facili-
ate and aid this effort to maintain the laws
and the integrity of the National Union and
pcrpetuaiion of the popular Government,
and redress wrong long enough endured.
The first service assigned forces will prob
ably be reposscssion of the forts, places and
property which has been seized from the
Union. The utmost care will be taken con-
sistent with the object to avoid devastation,
destruction and interference with the prop.
e:ty ofpcacefnl citizens in any part IF the
country, and hereby command persons
composing aforesaid combinations to dispense
within 90 days, form date. 1 hereby con-
vene both Houses ofCongress for the 4th Of
July next, to determine upon measures of
public safety or interest demanded.
(Signed) ABRAHAM LINCOLN,
President of the United States.
BY w. II. SEWARD, Secretary of State.
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complete assortment OF everything 10 meet the
wants of individuals families in his line of trade
which could not be enumerated in an advertisement
axe THIS The only way 10 appreciate the extent,
variety, and cheapness Of his stock viii to call ami
look through for yourselves. All kinds If
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-07-20
From Madison.
CAMP RANDALL, Madison,
July l4th, 1861. D..

Dear Reporter Things in the
Camp wear an agreeable aspect. Tht
different companies are improving rap
idly in drill also the two regiments il
regilnental drill. Yesterday, Capt. Nc
Intyre, Of the q. S. army mustered tht
5th Reg. into the q. S. service. They
expect, during this week, to receive al
dues from the State. On Tuesday, the
9Th regiment is to be mustered. They
are, also, to be paid of: All are feel
ing joyful over the promising prospect
of soon being called to active service,
where there will be more excitement,
if not more "real fun" enjoyed
A few of the 5th regiment refused
to be sworn III. One from Grand Rap
ids, I am sorry to say. Dir. T. D.
Skinner are bis initials, yet | wouldn't
have it known for anything. for the
reasons he gave are mere pretexts.-
MIR. d. D. Parkhurst was refused. ow-
ing to physical inability. J. W. Deck
er has received commission to raise
company for the 18th regiment, which
is to be called to rendezvous at this
place as soon AS vacated by the present
occupants. Some OF the companies
used their comrades rather hard, who
refused to come up to the rack; one
having tub Of dirty water inverted
and set upon his head, another being
rode round the camp astride Of mus
ket, and all receiving more Or less
groans.
Health has been good in the Camp
only few having been in the hospi-
tai
There is divine service each Sunday
at II o'clock a. M, and prayer-meet-
ings occasionally of evenings during
the week; also Good Templar's lodge
is established in the building occupied
by the State Fairs as Fine Art Gal
lery, where, | am informed, they hold
regular weekly meetings. The boys
from the Rapids, with the exception OF
the one mentioned above, are feeling
excellent. Yours, Tim.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-07-20
ngressionaI.
W ashinotou .tulv Ia

Washington July 49,
SESATE.-Johnson Of Tenn. presen-
ted the credentials of the Senator's
elect from Virginia, namely: w. 3.
Wiley i'll place Of Mason. and J. S.
Carlisle in place Of Hunter.
johnson said he looked upon this az
q favorable movement for the return
Of Virginia to this body.
Bayard protested against the admis-
sion OF these gentlemen as Senators in
place OF Senators whose term had not
expired. lie moved the credentials
be referred to the Committee on Jrdio.
larry.
John W. Forney was elected Clerk
of the Senate on the 15th-receiving
rs votes Out Of &c.
The newly elected Senators from
Virginia-Messrs. Carlisle and Wiley
have been promptly admitted to their
seats in the United States Senate.
The army bill passed by the House
appropriates sl6l, 100000 For the
pay of troops, seO,ooo,oo for subsis-
tence, $4,000, 900; for supplies of tho
Quartermaster's Department, $4,000
600; for the purchase of84, 900 horses,
$4,000, 600; for the transportation of
the army, s1e,ooo,ooo; for gunboats
on the western rivers, 81, 100000. The
navy bill appropriates $50, 900, Ooe.