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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-05-01
A Word 10 Scgessionists.

While it is a fact too patent to admit of
doubt on the part Of any person of ordinary
discernment, that the Union sentiment is
practically unanimous, it yet cannot be de-
MED that there are sympathizers with the
South amongst US, who will be restrained
from actual and efficient cooperation
only by the overwhelming manifestation of
that Union feeling and due regard for their
personal safety. Some Of the men who are
known To- have made threats Of fighting for
the South, may not have really meant it, but
some certainly did, in fact stand to it to-day,
and are only waiting favorable opportuni.
~ to carry their threats into practical execu-
ton. TIE leaders are well known, and they
are closely watched, as it is proper they
should be. Their secret meetings, consulta
tons, and plans are not nearly so obscure as
they imagine. We hope these men will re-
frsin from any overt act calculated to bring
about state of things in the community We
might all dep!ore.
IT is to be hoped that every good citizen
will calmly consider the condition of the
country War actually exists. Rebels are
mcnacing the very existence Of the Republic.
By their own act, they have become enemies
and outlaws to every loyal citizen, and it is
the sacred duty of every patriot and friend
Of the peace and preservation Of the country
TO oppose and subdue them. 1t matters not
whether these rebels are in the South or in
the North, except that while tolerated here
they are capable of doing infinitely more mis-
chief than they would be there. Every man
now, North or South, who is not openly and
enthusiastically for the Union, is against it,
and in fact sympathizer and confederate
Of jeff. Davis and his outlaws. They rejoice
at their success, and mourn over their de-
feat, and would join them at moments no.
tice, if they could get to them. -
We wish personal harm to no man. We
dcprecate violence and domestic strife We
will do much to avoid both. But we do hope
that all men who have been led ny past po-
iitical prejudice, to take sides against their
country in this emergency, will at least take
counsel Of their fears and refrain from any
open display Of their treason. Ifthey imag-
inc they can find any party to shelter them,
they are laboring under fatal dclns;on.-
There is no party sufficiently demented as to
identify itself with the folly and x,adness Of
secession, and the public have too much
sense to he deluded by any sutterfuge what
ever. The feeling is broad, deep, and IRE
sstab!e that the Federal Government and
the old flag must be protected against traitors
everywhere, and that all, without exception
must pay at least outward respect to them.
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LIST Iowa Regiment.

Hiram Prc. has been appointed Quarter
Master for the lst Iowa Regiment. a~a
The ffrstrcgiment is now full, and consists
of the following companies-:- a-rf
Company A., Capt. Cummings. Of Musca-
tine. ---1 .rs r.. 70. ..s.. . f... r--s -f eos.,
Company B., Capt Matanna, Of iowa
City. - .a five -..~1 ~s1 Of a~ag sravs
Company c., Cap. Mason, Of Muscatine.
Company D., Capt. Mexican, of Cedar
Rarns. s u z.a a9
Company E., Capt. Matthias, OF Burlington.
Company F., Capt. Biydoff, Burlington.
Company g., Capt -- -------, Of Mt.
Pleasans, .gt err r .aa3
Company H., Capt. Heron, of Dubuque.
Company T., Capt. Gottschalk, of Dub'qe.
Company j., Capt. Wentz, of Davenport.
Gov. Kirkwool has conditionally accepted
Of second Regiment, composed of one
Company cash from Keokuk, Keosauqua,
Bloomfield, Fairfield, Ottum va, Lyons and
Des Moines, and two from Davenport. This
Regiment will be received by the Governor,
if the Government will accept them, and
Senator Grimes has gone to Washington on
this behalf s,..s .,.....a.s.s 81 Ea...H
Other companies were also offered from
Dubuque, Delhi, Columbus City, Cedar Falls,
Muscatine, Oskaloosa and other points
Two of the Dubuque Companies are now
in Davenport. srs
1t is generally believed that the Iowa Reei-
ment will he ordered to Fort Jefferson, near
St. Louis.-looa City Rep. Ex.
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Gny. Hicks Message.

FREDERICK, NJ. D., April 2l.-The Gov
ernor's Message briefly details the startling
events which has induced him to assemble
the Legislature. He labored earnestly 10
induce the President to forgo his purpose OF
passing troops through Maryland, but the
reply was, it wasa military necessity, which
rendered it unavoidable:
He refused Gen Butler consent to land
forces, and protested against his taking pos
session of the Annapolis Railroad Not
withstanding our most learned and intelligent
citizens admit the right Of eur Government
to transport troops over the road, it is evil
dent that portions Of Maryland oppose the
exercise of that right. His convictions are
that the safety Of Maryland lies in preserv-
ing neutral position between the North and
South.
Maryland violatedno right Of either sec
ton, and we have done all we can TO avoid
the impending war. H, hoped Maryland
might act as mediator, cannot counsel
Maryland to take sides against the General
Government until it shall commit an outrage
upon: her which will justify her in resisting
its authority "@.s
Our geographical position alone forces US
to this. This had been all the while the
groundwork of his conduct He was con-
virced that it had been approved by large
majority Of the people He appcales to the
Legislators not to be swervcd by passion,
but act with prudence and christian like
temper.
The Senate passed bill prohibiting the
issue Of notes under SIS, under penalty.
The Senate adopted an address to the
people of Maryland, stating that the Legis
lature will not pass an act Of secession, but
If the people desire, i! will give them an OPP
portun:ty of declaring for themselves their
future destiny.
The House has not acted thereon, but has
appointed committee to report an act call
ing Convention. Scott, of Baltimore, is
chairman. ~
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Legal Notice.

James Norris.
George I.aswe In Dstrics conrs OF hape!!a'
Ev elina Laswell, county iowa
Samuel 8. Bennett,
Samuel II. Worcester.
20 George Lasw.ll, Evei!na Lasweii, samuels. esn.
nett, and Samuel II. Worcester
vTOU and each OF you are hereby notified that on
~ or bcfore the first day OF May, 1851, there Will
be on file In the Office OF the Clerk OF the District
Court of Wapello county, Iowa, claiming OF Gcorgv
Iaswel and Eveiina Lasweli the sun Of one hundred
the date OF the mortgage and note, ss money due on
mortgage and also asking the foreclosure Of mort.
gage heretofore executed TO the said plasth, JAmse
~ Norris by the name and style OF j. Norris, and
acknowledged and delivered to the plaintiff on ths
thirteenth cay of April A. D. 1859, whereby the ssid
George Laswell and Eveiina Lasweil mortgared To
MA rti as aforesaid Lot number ffiy.e'eht In Norris
subdivision Of ten of OF the south end OF east
half Of the southwest quarter OF section nineteen IN
township seventy range thirteen for the purpose
Laswel, BY the name aud style Of Geo. Laswel dated
the 18th day of April 1882 each for the sum OF seven
ty.fve dollars one payable at six and the other a.
twelve months from the date thereof With interest at
ten per cent per annum after maturity.
The said plaintiff also represents In his petition thas
the sal Samuel s. BENNETT and SAMUEL II. Worcestsr,
claim to have interest or lien upon the ssd
mortgaged premises, which said interest or claim 10
suhse quent the said PLAINTIFF. Therefore the said
Samuel s. bennett and Samuel IT, Worcester are re.
and further notiedthat personnl claim mtds
against them.
And that unless you appear thereto and defend be-
fare of the second day OF the next term OF thu
District Court Of Wapello county, Iowa, be begun
and held the 9th day Of May, 1861 default viii be
entered against YOU and judgment rendered thereon
.Hh $780,. g. w. SUMMERS, Atty
April "a, 1881 4. k,r Plaintiff.
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FARMERS
LOOK TO YOUR INTERESTS!
$250,00O saued by using
HUGHES MISSOURI CoRN-rLANTER.

HUGHES MISSOURI COHN-fLANTER.
tits now generally conceded by the farmers of Mis-
seuri, Iowa, Wisconsin,, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and
Michigan, that Hughes Corn Planter Is the best in
centi0n ofke age, far labor saving and appca-
biiity is concerned IN every instance where II has
been thoroughly and fairly tried, II has up to
the recommendation Of the inventor, and has
WOW THE PREKIUM
At the National Fair, at Louisville KY, in 1856,
and At the late Stole Fair Of Missouri.
Having thus been fairly tested, Farmers need not
for moment, consider Hughes Corn Planter hum
bug they do, they have only to ask those who have
tested Its merits whether II 10 worthy trial. The in
veDtor }trsk
WARRANTS HIS PLANTER
To work IN any kind Of ground WET DRY,
FIFTY AGENTS WANTED
TO sen Hughes Corn Planter In North wet Missouri
and Iowa. An active agent can realize from $50 TO
81 90 per month, clear pratt few Count" Rights
for sale Ia Iowa. Real estate will be taken for County
Rights.
l- All orders for State or County Agencies, or for
single Planters, will meet with prompt attention. IL
addressed to w. =. HUGHES.
Hanufactprer, OrTuMwA, Iowa.
Price Of Planters, - each, on time. or a reduction
Of ten per cent. cash down.
lAGGETT EDGERLY, Agents,
AprillO Ti-ol3-zm Ouumva, Iowa
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Legal Notice.

VyOU and each Of ycu are hereby notfe that there
will be on file In the Office Of the Clerk Of the
District Couit Of Wapello county, Iowa. on or before
the 18th day Of May 1861 petition OF Isaac Nor
rs clam ng be the IN fee Of :he east half
the s y 4 ofsection IS and the N u Of the OF
the n Of section "a, both pieces In 70, Il lsw
asking the Court TO correct mistake In the deeds
from James Newman to George r. CASTOR, and from
said CASTOR to the PLAINTIFF, conveying the OF the
NWA ofNw n dissection "a, In place Of the y OF
said tract was istended and asking the Court TO
quiet the title to the first above describe fan In the
said Plaintiff, a2d unless you appear and defend
against said petition or before noon OF the second
day Of the next term Of said Court CONNIE ncing on
the 9th day OF May, 1851 the said petition Will be
taken pro cosessp and decree be rendered accord.
Ing to the pl aver thereof.
HENDRRsHOrT BURTON
April "a, 1Ss1-7-l34w Au'ys for pl'tn.
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FRUIT FREES in this region are now i'm full
blossom. five are sp,rel frost a short
time, we may expect good fruit season.
The hard freeze, which killed the fruit last
year, occurred on the LIST of Nav.
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EXTRA SESSION Gov. Kirkwood is urged
in many influential quarters, to all an extra
session Of the Legislature, and we learn that
he STATED at Davenport few days ago. that
Y might be done. A few days would de-
Q,ine the matter
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A very enthusiastic Union Meeting, the
proceedings Of hich have come to hand too
late for this issue, was held at Chillicothe,
on Monday they sfs,l appear next week
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4 Farm of 100 acres Wanted.

a N improved Farm OF 100 acres, for which unim.
n proved land, improved or uninlproved property
In Burlington and some cash will he exchanged. 4
good bargain given to any one having such farm 10
dispose Of. Enquire 1t the c0UsIyR OFFICE.
March ~ teei a .
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The Mississippi is very high at present The
G. B. & @. track opposite Burlington. is
under water, and boats commenced running
to Oauawka on Saturday.
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Buy Ayers CHERRY PEcToRAL for Coughs
AYERS SARsAPARILLA for Scrsfulous com
plants, and Ayers Pulls for all the purpo.
Is Of Purgaiivc Medicine.
For Sale At Dr. Taylor'z.
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AN IMPORTANT DiSCOVERY!i A
For the cure Of
CONSUMPTION, BRONCHITIS, COUGHS 4 coLD0
THE MAKORA ARAEICA,
DISCOVERED BYA
NJ s. ON a ItY,

M = 10 N n IL Y.
WHILE IRA YELLING IN ARA8TIx
All who are suffering from Consumption should ace
the MAKoRA AKABIcA, discovered by y missionary In
Arabia.
All who are threatened with Consumption shou,A
In Arabia.
All who are suffering from Bronchitis should use thu
NAKGRA ARABIC, discovered by missionary In Arabia
All who are suffering from Sore Throat. Coughs ana
Colds, should use the MAKoRA ARABlcA discovered By
q missionary In Arabia.
All who suffering from Asthma, ecrofuls and
Impurities Of the Blood should the KoaA Ana ~
CA, discovered by missionary In Arabia.
1t cures Consumption.
II cures Bronchitis
II cures Sore Throat. Coughs and coiis.
Blood.
This unequalled remedy is now for the nrs tim. il.
1t was proyidenially discovered by missionary
while travelling in Arabia. lie was cured Of Con.
sumption by its use after bis case pronounced
hopesless by learned physicians In Europe.
He has forwarded to us in writing, full unit ~
his extra0rd nary cure and Of number Of others
which have come under his observ alton, and also
full account OF the medicine. Isl
AT his request, and impeled by desire to extend
a knowledge Of this remedy to the public, we have
had his communication printed In pamphlet form for
free distribution Its interest Is enhanced by an 40.
count which he gives OF Of the scenes OF the
rian massaeres, which he obtained from those vhe
suffered in that awful tragedy. 90
This pamphlet may be obtained at our ONCE or ~
win be sent free by mail to all who apply for IT,
Weimport the MAKoRA ARABIcA direct from Smyrue
through the house OF Cleo1 Gyppus and we have
always on hand full supply put up In bottles ready
Price dollar per bottle. Sent by mall, on rs.|
ceipt Of price, and "a cents for postage.
For sale Wholesale and ret all by 1
LEEDS. GIL MORE n co..
Importers OF Drugs and Medicines.
81 Liberty street, N Y.
Aho. By Druggists generally. (Apr.8. 1851
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For the Courier.

r. MN. EDIToK-SH. IA iaIWoT ItSiuiuS Hi
Washington township, in this county. is about
acting up new and remarkably cheap and
simple kind Of building material, which he
thinks will be of great benefit to thousands
who are settling on our large western prai-
ries, where material is hard to obtain for
building stables for the protection Of stock
He thinks that it can also be built into CON-
Portable dwelling houses. The material con-
sists simply Of the stocks Of broom-corn or
the stocks Of sorghum, alter the juice is
ground out He.thinks the broom corn more
Preferable on account of its length and
fstraightness and durability. The broom
corn is cultivated in the usual way, and when
ripe cut up at the roots, laid in punches and
the tops cut off so as to leave the stocks six
or seven feet long. and then shock it up till
the sap is dried out. Then to prepare them
for building. they must be pressed in o box
say six feet long and two broad, and as thick
as the wall should be, and then placed under
powerful screw press. The box should be
open at both ends, and while in the press cut
the ends off square and bind the bale in three
or four places with stout wire or fiat wood
en- hoops. He thinks the wire would be the
cheapest and best The broom.corn tops
would amply pay Tor raising it. He thinks
these blocks car be built in wall and beded
in lime mortar the same as the mason would
bnild large blocks Of stone, and would bid
defiance to frost, wind or cold. He thinks
of trying the experiment next fall, when the
material can be procured. A FARMER.
March 20, 1861,
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HARRISBURG, April 81. Five car loads OF
fugitivcs from the South arrived here to day.
% Phlaaclphan> from Richmond. also arri
we'd. All ha 1 ,bceu workmen ut the shot and
shell foundry in that city. They went there
five weeks since, and now return on a pass
given by Gov. Letcher.
They report Philadelphian is engaged in
undermining 5000 old flint lock muskcts for
Virginia.
Reports Of travellers from Baltimore indi-
cate strong disposition among the conse.-
vatives to rise and take power in their own
hands from the mob.
The restoration Of Federal allegiance is
confidently predicted by Baltimoreans.
The dispatch about rails being torn up on
the RAILROAD between Annapolis and Wash
ington is thought to be incorrect.
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New York, April 27.-The Heafd has
dispatches from special correspondent sent
to Pensacola, who was not allowed to reach
there. He derived authentic information VI
the condition of affairs there, and to the Dist
there had been no action, and Gen. Bragg
has intinated his inability to reduce Fort
Pickens. His army IS said to be democrat
ized He has intimated that he will act
purely on The defensive Eight U. S. vessels
were of Pckcns on the 2lst. with their guns
ready for immediate action. Believed they
would re.ake the Navy Yard a.f Forts ad-
jacent. { ~ iT' g @5aaaa fli l2aN.. /
/ Correspondent passed through Montgome-
ny on the ed Davis was making prepara-
tons to attack Washington. lie saw troops
en-route to Richmond. They received arms
and equipments at Augusta. a Igeaa
a Gen. Renan of Tennessee, was at Mont
gomcry concluding arrangements for sending
two thousand de-peradoes, in citizens dress.
tor Baltimore aid Washington, to sec. city
operate in an attack near Washington. 7
The Confederate States are in a state of
anarchy business Frustrated. Thinking
people are less confident; country is in a
state Of mob law, and people escaping. ql
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Whine.

AUGUSTA, Me-, April 2i,-Thc Legislature
will adjourn to morrow, after passing an act
to raise ten regiments of volunteers and
appropriatng a million of dollars; an act to
provide for a coast guard and apprOpriating
100000; an act making the entire militia
of the State available by draft a resolve au-
thorizing loan Of 81 300, 900, and an act
authorizing the employment Of females as
nurses in the army.
5000 men will have been enlisted by Sat-
urday. rrs, .,s.s.,. 5ay-sae f,.-s.....-.s
The Free use Of Railroads and steamboats,
are being offered for the conveyance Of
troops, and cities and towns are voting
money by thousands Of dollars to equip
soldiers and make pavyision for their falLi-
lies
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New York, April 25-Colts' and Snaps
Armories are both working night and day
for the General Government, Ohio and other
northern States. Net an arm is sold to any
one without the fullest assurance that they
are FOR the loyal States. IT would be fmpos-
sible to arm the regiments now forming
without sending to Europe were it not for
those arlnories. They are turning out some
400 arms D. day.. DO &fra
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E.egaf Noti-c.


Evan VI, .rane' In the District cour. Of wspsiis-
,o,n ova,m,r { County, Iowa.
To JOHN ovERMAN- ~ SIS .
EtIR-You hereby notified that there u row
- file i'm the Office Of the ERIK Of the District
Court Of wapcllo county Iowa, petition Of Evan n.
Crane, claiming CT you four hundred and thirty and
G3l00ths dollars, w!thten cent interest the reon,
as moHey due on promissory note executed by y,
and one Philander Overnan to J. Finley Crane or
order for two hundred and sixty FIVE and 20 100 dol
lars. and endorsed to plaintiff, and as money due
cei tain other promssory note executed bv you and
one Philander 0verman 10 the order Of Philip CLARK
for eigthtyone and 70.100 dollars and endorsed ~
plaintiff Said petition also asks for writ OF attach
ment sgai st your goods, chatles. LANDS aud tens-
mens to secure said claim. Now unless you appear
on or before noon OF the second day Of tho next
Of the District Court of Wapeo county, Iowa, to be
begun and hel the 9th day Of May. 1851, In sad
county default will be entered against you and judS
meit rendered thereon. March 23i, 1861
s. w. SUMMERS, Atty
April -, 1s61-4w for Plaintin
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A Pair Of Real Novelties,

AND ONE WITHOUT NATE.
LIST 1.-THE PAPER NECK TIE.''
(PATEST APPLIED FoR.)
This Tie is made entirely Of paper in 100 different
styles, and in perfect imitation Of silk and other fab
RIGS. The price is so low that gentleman may wear
a NEW TIE EVERY DAY, and We. not be chargable
with extravagance, Tie can be worn to days
IL necessary to- economizc.
2d-TIIE RELIEF TIE.
kPATENTsD JAN. 20, 1861
This is doubtless the most perfect silk Tie ever In
vented, and is just what the implies, perfect
Relief from all further trouble in tying bows.
3d-THE LACE EDGE TIE.
An eXquisitely beautiful artice--it has only to be
seen to be admired
SMITH & BROUwER, Sole Manufacturers,
No. 36 Warren Street. New York.
N.B.-We sell to Wholesale Jobbers only. Cean.
try Merchants can order our goods OF any Wholesale
House with whom they dealing.
April "a, lS6l-7 l3-3w
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BALTIMORE, April, 2O.-Ihe fOrtlacatlon
on the coast of Virginia, especially the ap-
proaches to Norfolk and Portsmouth, were
advancing rapidly Particularly was this
the case at Fort Norfolk, Coney Island and
at tho Naval Hospital. The distractions
near the entrance to the port Of Norfolk re-
NAMED, though vessels drawing from sto 10
feet of water passed freely in and out t
Efforts were making to raise the steam
frigate Merrimac, sloop Of war Plymouth
and anosher war vessel, which was thought
would prove successful. say1r b ,n7sa 4a
PERRYvILLE, Nd, April II. IS s Potter,
of Massachusetts, bearer of dispatches from
General Scott. has arrived. He says the
Commander at Harper Ferry had given as.
su ance that Virginia would not allow any
attack on the Capital from her soil. This is
confirmed by gentlemen from Richmond as
being sentiments of Governor Letchcr.
N, flags of any kind are allowed in Balti
more to-day in consequence of flag demon
stration yesterday. and the Unionists' deter
mination OF keeping theirs up.
Several Regiments passed. Annapolis
Junction last night for Washington. $4,000
troops are at the Capitol and 5000 more on
the way. maq ae
PHILADELPHIA, April Ex-senator Mason
is in this city. He says he came to settle
tina estate Of his relatives. A secret Vigi-
lance Committee is watching him closely
The population is not aware, of his pres
ence or they would undoubtedly mob him.
A despatch from Baltimore. stating that
the Union feeling is revived in that city to-
day cannot be relied en- There is bat one
feeling in Baltimore, viz: Hostility to the
Union. ~
The schooner John. Roche, of New York
is reported soized by the Secessionists or
James River and converted into war YES
sci.
A schooner loaded with provisions Tor Sa
yannah, was seized by the police in the Del
aware River this p. m. s,ga.
Twenty thousand men are now drilling il
Philadelphia.
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TRoors FREE. We learn that troops and
munitions Of war are passed free oy.r the B.
& N. r. Railroad.
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Currency Matters,

Our Merchants have entered into an a Zee.
ment not to take any Illinois paper, except
at its real value in good funds. The follow
ing banks, are taken on deposit by Temple
& Coz, Bankers, of this place. Tbs same
banks are received on deposit and in pay
ment of collections at Burlington. Exchange
can be bought with it on Darlington. at /,
and on Chicago at ] per cent premium
Eastern exchange costs. Is, per cent. in this
paper, and It is taken by merchants, at that
rate.