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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-06-05

BALTIMORE, May 31.--Shortly after mid
night party of disorderly men approached
the picket guard on Federal Hill; the camp
guard hailed them twice, and receiving nc
no reply, fired. One man was wounded
They arrested six of the men, four Of whom
after examination this morning were dis.
charged, while two were detained for inves
tigation. al s3 -. 4e 49,.
Extensive war preparations were making
at Fort Monroe. Troops were pushed for,
ward rapidly towards the interior, and it was
thought an attack on Norfolk by . circuit
Gus route was shortly to be made. 4. =
George B. Tucker of Baltimore, suffers
clerk at Monroe, was arrested on a charge
of holding communication with the enemy.
New York, May 3l,-Orders were issued
yesterday to arm and equip seven regiments.
Some six regiments leave here tomorrow
and Sunday, for Fort Monroe and Washing
ton. se s
The Times says it il understood that the
habeas corpus writ in the Merriman case will
be suspended, AMI possibly the functions Of
Judge fancy.
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Prepay Your Postage.

Many letters arc dropped into the Postoffice
without any stamps on them. 1t will be
seen by the following extract FROM the
recent regulations that all such letters
must be forwarded to the Dead Letter Of
fee: .s
"Postmastcrs will return to the Dead
Letter Office, at least once week, all letters
held for postage or attempted to be sent with
stamps previously used"
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Accident TO Sister of Judge
@ # Douglas. 81 1855

CANANpAIGuA, June 3.-Mrs. j. g. Gran
ger, only sister of Judge Douglas, while or
her way to the depot at Clifton Springs, to
take the train to Chicago, Saturday last, was
thrown from her carriage and sadly injured
and narrowly escaped with her life. The
mother of Judge Douglas, who resides near
Clifton Springs, is overwhelmed with grie
at the death of her only son. G2 tnts
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THE WAR.
LATEST BY TELEGRAPH.
Dea,,, Of Judge Douglas.

CHICAGO, June 3.-Senator Douglas died
at o'clock and 10 minutes this morning.
Those in attendance at the time were Mrs
Douglas, DR.. Miller, Mrs. Cuts, J. Madison
Cults, Jr, Washington, d. P Rhodes, of
Cleveland, DIR. McVicker, Spencer G. Ben
ham, Of Chicago. His remains will be taken
from here Wednesday to Washington
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skir,nish at wellington Mills.

ALEXANDRIA, June 1.-Shortly before
o'clock last night skirmish took place at
Wellington Mills between company Of Zou-
ayes and company + Of Michigan Regiment
and scouting party of Virginians. The
Federals drove them away-one Zouave was
killed and another wounded.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-06-05

MAKsIsEED-On the 3Oth ult, BIZ the Rev. Mr.
McElroy, Mr. RoBERT PORTER and Miss NJ. J. HACK
WORTH both Of 0ttumwa.
The above parties have the thanks of the
printers for present Of cake and beau
tiful bouquet accompanying the notice. They
wish them much joy. @
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-06-05

WAsHNGToN, June An official dispatch
from Gen. Mcdowell to the War Depart
ment, says the loss Of Union troops at Fair
fax Court House, at 4, and Confederates
at 80. -"
WASHINGTON, June Accounts Of the
skirmsh by the Cavalry company under
command of Lieut.. Tompkins and the rebels
at Fairfax, is confrmed-2 men are missing
and 3 wounded several horses are wounded.
Five prisoners were taken ard brought into
camp. Lieutenant Tompkins had two horses
shot under him.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-06-05

FINANCIAL CONDITION OF THE REvoLTED
SrArEs.-A Montgomery correspondent of
of the Savannah Republican gives thefollow-
ing gloomy exhibit Of the financial condition
and prospects of the Confederate reyolted
States !: Is 8E
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New Advertisements.
II. 4 WI. n, r.. r.. NOTICE

The annual meeting of the Burlington Missouri
River Railroad Company will be held at the ONCE Of
the Company in Burlington, Iowa, as prescribed by
the bylaws ION the Wednesday after the third Mon
day in June" which the ent year on the
nineteenth day of the month, at 10 O'clock A. NJ for
the election of Directors and the transaction of
other business which may legally before the
meeting. Per order, n tss
May 20, 1861, title 10 in. DENIsoN, sec'y.
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NEW YORK, May 3l.-Two Captains of
the Massachusetts, troops at the Relay
House, have been placed under arrest
for extending their pickets without authori-
ty. "s H4
A post ofiic has been established at Fort
Pickens-letters will be taken by Govern
ment vessels e ~ aas fh
The 7th regiment leaves for New York
this afternoon. - a@" Ft %a4A.
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Jeff. Davis at Richmond

PHILADELPHIA, June The Bulletin pub
fishes from the Richmond Enquirer of Thurs
day, the details Of the journey Of President
Davis to Richmond, and his speech to the
troops collected at the Fair Grounds. Messrs.
Toombs aud Wigfall accompanied him.
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Ohio Congressional Election.

CLEVELAND, May 30.-A Harrison, conser-
vative Republican, elected to fill Corwin's
vacancy by small majority over Harlan,
radical Republican. Samuel T. Worcester,
chosen in place of Sherman. Majority about
1000.
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FIRST sRuIrs OF THE BLOCKADE.
MONTGOMERY. MAY IL

MONTGOMERY, May IA.
1t is feared that the blockade Of Lincoln
will seriously diminish the revenue, unless
speedily raised, and if not, the Government
will have to resort to direct taxation, in order
to provide for its support. The, plan will
prove acceptable to the people, and will be
more effective than mere dependence upon
an uncertain income Some one has sug-
gested, though not officially, the project Of
levying tax Of four per cent. upon slaves ;
but considering the average value Of the
slaves at present TO be four hun dred dollars,
the income will not exceed thirty six millions.
The Secretary of War alone estimates for
thirty-six millions, and it is probable that at
least one hundred will be needed for dis.
bursement this year. We may, therefore
confidently expect system of direct taxa
alton in case any Inconvenience is expert
enced in collections Of the customs revenue.
The tariff VIII be reduced to an exceedingly
low figure, and will expose, by its action. the
monstrosities of its colleague, the Morrill,
tariff.
There is good story told Of the, "Bung
town Rifcmen," an Ohio military compa.
ny, whose by laws consisted Of two sections,
viz: t
lst. This company shall be known ms the
Bungtown Rihemen. Wa
Cd. Incase of war this company shall
Immediately disband. ffc 7ii &
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OFT M w A

CARRIAGE FACTORYi
UNliE undersign would respectfully solicit the at.
IL tenton ofthe public to the facilities which he
now possess for manufacturing CARRIAGES 4 WAC
ONS, OF every description, after the most improved
isfactory terms.
Those wishing to purchase will please call and ex-
anime my stock
~ Repairing promptly attendedto.
Also, agent for the sale of Kirbys celebrated Har.
yesters, the best combined Reaper and Mower In use
Ottumwa. Mar. LIST, 1S59-l17-ly
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ST. Louis, June 3.-The Sixth Regiment
of Missouri Volunteers, Col Peter E, Bland,
was sworn into the U. S. service for the war
Saturday
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bled for the purpose ofoverthrowing its whole
Constitutional authority, WHILE therefore,
you viii permit no interference by persons
under your command with the relations OF
persons held to service under the
laws of an State within which your military
operations are conducted, which remain un-
der the control of such armed combinations,
you will refrain from surrendering to illegal
masters any persons who come within your
lines. You will employ auch persons in the
services to which they will be best adapted,
keeping an account.
A party of ladies and gentlemen visited
Mount Vernon yesterday and found the rosd
perfectly clear They saw Miss Tracy, one
of the trustees of the Mt. Vernon Association.
They report everything untouched. 1t is
interesting to know that Miss Tracy has been
assured by both Gen. Scott and Gen. Lee
that ne troops from either side shall be sent
to the vicinity and that not more than 3 sol
diers shall at any one time proceed to Mt.
Vernon, and then never in uniform or in
| arms r,j, f 81
A magazine stocked with powder having
been discovered in dell near the camp,
the valuable part of j. was secured TO-
day. 80 MI
| WAsHINGrGN, May 21.--Preparatiens are
evidently making for a forward movement
of Government troops. They are all under
orders and are ready to march at mo-
ment's notice. The probable object is. a
sudden concentration upon the rebel forces in
Virginia. 4.sf a
A party of so rebels have reached Balti-
NOR from Harper's Ferry. They are Balti-
moreans. Gen. Cadwalader has an eye on
them.
A report current in Baltimore that the
tug Yankee had been captured by the reb-
els, is unfounded. She is now in the Navy
Yard.
The District Attorner Of Indiana has Just
had an iterview with Attorney Gen. Bates,
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-08-30
WHOLE NO lO5,

The resolutions to approve of the acts
of the President which were pending in
Congress were not passed by the Sen.
ate, and were therefore defeated Sen
ator Sherman of Ohio would not sane
ton the suspension Of the habeas. cor
pas, and other Senators were ayerse
to a direct abandonment of their consti-
tutional power by approving the exer-
else oft by the Executive. The prec-
edent, in the only case prior to the
rebellion in which it was proposed to
suspend the writ, that of Burr's insur-
rection, seems to have been regardedby
Senators. Mr.. Jefferson, the Presi.
dent, did not pretend to possess the
power, but left it to Congress, who
while they had the authority, did not,
at that time, exercise their discretion
under it. Henry Clay (who opposed
Burr will all his great intellect) voted
against it on the grounds of public poll
cy. Congress, however, did not do
their duty at the extra session in re-
gard to the suspension of the writ.
They should have provided for it by
finding the facts, and designating the
manner in which it should be done. 1t
is a power which may be necessary
during, the rebellion, and the national
Legislature should have made legal
provisions for it. This was doubly
incumbent upon them because they
tactitly denied that it could be exercised
without their concent.-Chicago
Times.
The conclusion Of the Chicago
Times is correct. Congress should
have provided for tho suspension Of the
habeas corpus, if that body meant
that the privileges of the writ should
be suspended under any circumstances.
The very fact that Congress did not do
50, and that it refused to approve Of the
Presidents usurpation of power to sus
pend it, shows that Congress disapprov
ed Of exercising this dangerous power
under any circumstances.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-08-30

A N. Y. letter to the Mobile
Tribune says: "There is a remar-
kable man connected with the
Custom House here, a Spaniard.
His business is to receive and
test money. He will pour the
contents Of a bag of gold or silver
coin into a scale-for it is weigh
ed, not counted-and in a trice
announces the amount in dollars
and cents; then running his FIN
gers through the shining pieces,
and applying his nose to them,
Immediately takes out every coun
terfeit coin: He was never known
to make a mistake in pronoun-
cling money good or bad, and his
infallible instinct for detecting
the spurious metal is located in
his olfactory organs"
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-08-30
A. BRAD[SH.

Dealer in stoves and hardware, iron. nails
glass, sash, wooden and jappanaed ware
table and pocket cutlery, mechanics tools
agricultural implements, and builders fur
nishing stock. Also manufacturer Of al
kinds Of copper, tin, and sheet iron ware
Particular attention paid to allkinds Of lob.
bing
Three doors cast of the Post O&ce, Deco.
rah, Iowa.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-08-30
8. Herrick.

Dealer in dry goods, groceries, clothing, leath
er, shoemakere findings, hardware, iron
nails, glass, sash and putty, boots and shoes
salt fish and provisions. VII kinds Of pro
" duce received in exchange for goods and
Sral prices given at his Cash and Borter
Store New Oregon, Iowa
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-08-30

Gov. Gamble, of Missouri, has
called for $4,000 State volunteers
10000 cavalry and $4,000 infan-
try, to protect the lives and
property Of citizens of the State.
He hopes the number will be
raised by volunteers, but gives
notice that if this is not promptly
done, he will proceed to draft
them. These are to cooperate
with the government forces in
driving the rebel forces from the
State. The papers speak of fire.
quent arrivals of cavalry, artillery
and infantry at St. Louis. Troops
are rapidly concentrating at Camp
Butler in Illinois, where there are
already between 5000 and 1000
distined for the Mississippi army.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-08-30
TT H. HEA H, -.
AttorneyG Counselor
-, All LAW
DUBUQUE IOWA
DUBUQUE!

He will also gil special attention to busi-
ness before the 1partments of the General
Government at Washington, and especially'te
Land Cases, and obtaining Land Patents
AS the head Done of the Land Patent Bu-
reaus in the Geeral Land Office at Wash
ington for sevlal years, and possessing =
large experiendin the transaction Of public
business, he pdesses extensive facilities for
the transne etionof business with the Govern
ment. nS4v2yl
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-08-30

The above table was presented in the
House by Member of Congress from
ILL.,, who accompanied it with the fol-
lowing remarks:
BY this table it will be seen that R.
l. pays less ratio than any State, be
ingbut triae over / IL mills. 1t will
be soen that ILL.,: Mich, Wis. and Kan
sas pay a ratio of from 3 to 4 mills
one Of them more than 6 mills even
while Vermont. Massachusetts, Con-
necticut and Rhode Island pay a ratio
Of but little over one mill.
These are facts; and I appeal to the
representatives Of the people, appeal
to patriotic New England, whether. in
the present condition Of affairs, she is
willing to thus impose this heavy tax
upon the new agricultural States in the
West?" .
How will the people of the West
bear up under any such one-sided ar
rangement? Should not law that in
ficts such an outrage upon the people
be repealed! 10 it not the duty Of ev-
cry person so oppressed to labor for
remedy? We say, yes! Congress at
its next session will be apt to hear from
the Northwest concerning the mat
ter.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-08-30

The Governor of California is
raising $4,000 volunteers to ope-
rate on the plains, against the
Indians, we suppose, but it is
thought they will take a shine to
having a brush with white men
while they are about it.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-08-30
Look at the Figures.

Look at the way the West is euch-
cred in the direct tax business. The
following table shows how much more
we, ofthe West, have to pay than the
Eastern States, and how much more
ability they have to pay than we:
Valuation of Amount of Rate per
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-08-30

The 6rst Institution vouchafed to our race
was the Sabbath: the next marriage. So
give yc1f Arst thought to heaven, the next to
yosr1is 81
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-08-30
1881
II. c. Scot

q .C.cott /. 1891 II. c. Scot
Scott s. Brother, -
Wholesale and retail dealers in dry goods
groceries, boots and shoes, hats and caps
Yankee notions, &C., Main street, Moore
gor, Iowa, will attend to making collec
tions, or purchases of produce.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-08-30
BASS L GRANT.

Storage, Forwarding and Commission Mer-
chants-Dealers in Agricultural Imple-
ments and Seeds-General Agents for the
sale of Bickford & HuGman's Grain Drills.
Pitts Threshing Machines and Guilds Pat
ent Tanning Mills-All kinds of freight re
ceived and forwarded, Produce stored and
shipped on reasonable terms.
Warehouse fronting Public Square and
Levee, McGregor Iowa, Nov. 18th 1860.
.... l666m) ..- ... =
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-08-30

A large striped snake was killed
while crossing the Connecticut
river above Turner's Falls one
day last week, and on being open
ed thirty seven young snakes,
each about a foot long and alive
and lively, were found. The old
snake wasevidently ferrying them
over the river.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-08-30

There are many men, great, stalwart
fellows, well qualified to bear a mus
ket, but who presiste1tly refrain from
doing SO, who seem to think that it is
their special mission to carry on the
war and to denounce every body who
does not agree with them.-Ch;cago
Times.
There are numbers of the same kind
here who are unceasing in their talk for
war, and who thrust themselves for
ward on every occasion when volunteers
make their appearance among us to
make their buncombe speeches, but
never one of them, with the excep-
tion of Alf. Thomas, who is raising q
company, has volunteered, although
the Government is in need of the servi-
ces of men just now. The Patriotism
Of these fellows is of the clacking cr-
der: and if the Government had any
savory crumbs to spare after feeding
its favorites, they are always on hand
to pick them up, nay, to hold out their
hand and turn up their eyes like beg
gers beseeching charity to have pity on
it.
Out upon such hiypocrites. Why
don't they lead the way on the road to
Patriotism instead of pattlng brave men
on the back and boring them with stud
led cant? The community has borne
too long and too much from these fel-
lows. The Government wants other
kind Of service from those who believe in
war as the best and only means to save
the country, than buncombe, hypocrit-
ical, speech making. So, let those
fellows 60 and help, or dry up. Every
arm Of the service, except the Marine
has rendezvous here for enlistment,
so there is no excuse for those who are
earnestly in favor of war. Fall in, ye
hypocrites, or drop your blatantry.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-08-30
SADLER,

A SADLER,
WOULD sn,eunce ts the public generally
w and his friends particularly, that having
purchased the Stand and the STOCK or
GROCERIES heretofore kept by MR..
GEORGE ECK, thst it is his purpose to keep
at al times . supply Of such articles inclu.
ding all Stapl: Groceries, as the demands OF
the country reauirc. His motto is ready pay
and snail profits, preferring the nimble six
peace to the slow shilling. Farm Produce
generally taken IN exchange for goods and
highest market prices paid.
fs6are Of patronage respectfully solicited
IVY
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-08-30
NEW OREGON PLAIND EALEE

sablisAed every Friday at the Plaindealer
printing rooms, Main Street, New Oregon
Howard county, Iowa. FL. MEAD prop
eter.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-08-30
HAJKSNITHING.

d. oH4AjkSNlTHING.
49, o~hE i,I y CovRr void inform SNA
.iI .nT pusLc tat ney an ready at 1879
tha;a n ..%es re-: 70 Pttcd to III jobs in @zks4sX
.nei Line i1 mpeior and workman-like
.ban; %anner' siop opposite the grist mill. Ok
o0'ns a1tefdedto q, reasonableterms. IT'S
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-08-30

E61 IHEsubsciber respectfully in forms
w the citizeai Of New Oregon that he
Sa "a :. nss ase4l shed himselfin the boot
Mo9s HI sn9s esaness again in this place. Shop
Aspaarlng done or short notice.
CASH PAID FOR HIDES.
b,s,,. H..C, STEWART,
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-08-30

N rashionable tsilor, at the lid record
ers eAce, lesrah, Iowa All work
g warranted tSft, and made in the most
.ssalonabls styiF Cutting dsne at short
.0''se and wa ranted to suit.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-08-30
TERM s.

ADV TISIE R a Es
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-04-23
BOARD OF COUNCILMEN.

TIE Board me, At the usual hour yesterday. Mr..
JoSEs, the President 10 the chair.
Mr.. STEVENSON announced officially that Councilman
Otiwell had departed Oh Sunday with his regiment for
Washington.
TIE RRysrpxsT submised an ordinance making an
approp iton ia aid Of the defense OF the national
Union and authorizing the borrowing of money Tor
that purpose. The ordinance approprites 81 10000
for the purpose Of procuring the necessary equipments
aud outfits of the military force Of the City OF New
York engaged and TO be engaged. The money 40
appropriated 30 be paid by the Controller n on vouch-
err to be approved BY Committee 10 he known as the
"Union Defe nse Commit &c OF the City OF New-fork,
consisting Of the Mayor, Controller lresdens Of the
Boards Of the Common Council and the gentlemen up
pointed al the great Union meeting last Saturday at
Union square. The Controller is authorized u borrow
from time 10 time, the credit Of the Corporation,
such SUMS AZ may be required TO meet the payments,
and to Issue bonds, to be designated Union Defense
Fund bonds Of the City of New-iork, aud 70 bear
Interest at a rate not exceeding seven per cent
Mr. PIScKSrr had no objection to the ordinance,
but he thought that the fund mg, be raised IN another
direction. lie would call attention TO the fact that Abe
revenues from the Croten water tax amounted 10
$50 000 per annum, which could be appropriated TO
tie volunteer fund. IL il Were necessary he would
vote for appropriation of 5000 OVO TO support the
families OF the volunteers.
MIR. B.RyEY said this evenue was pledged for the
redemption ofthe city debt. 1t would be nexpedeft
at this time to touch that fund.
Mr.. ORION ssid hat he Was glad they had found
proper course to raise the money withou, delay.
The ordinance wss then unanimously adopted.
Mr.. Lrs1 presented a resolution to appoint Com
mitse II three TO make the necessary preparations for
civ ing the remains u the sodier OF the Massachu
setts regiment no slan iu Baltimore, rs they
are being taken through bis city. Adopted
The PR.slDEST offered a resolution sppropristing
the necessary purchase stand OF coors for the
Zouave regiment, commanded by Col. Ellsworth,
Lave Of absence was granted, with pay, to M.
Maionev tie Assistant Clerk Of the Board he having
volunteered in Col Ellsworths regiment
baich Of resolutions from the Board OF Aldermen,
in reft 10 the war and national affairs, WsS re-
ceived and unanimously concurred in.
The Aiierner having rendered the use OF tber room
10 the Committee appointed 81 the great Union meet.
ing this Board voted the use Of Their room 70 he board
of Aldermen. Consequently tie Boards VIII hereafter
meet Oh different nights.
Mr. LEyT offered appropriate resolutions announcing
the death OF Nicholas H. sdell the Sergeant at-Arms
Of the Board aud the g%ad then a a.1fa 0u' o.