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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-06-26
Report Of n Returned Prisoner
of War.

Fort MONROE, June 23.-Gen. Butler
spent the morning at Newport News, whence
no movement of Importance was reported.
Private Parker of the Vermont Regiment,
a prisoner to the rebels, after tie Great Beth.
ell affair, just exchanged, gives the following
news, He says:
Z. w. Clark, of the Third New York Reg.
iment, deserted the night before the affair at
Great Bethel. He obtained citizens dress
from Seeessionist and gave the rebels full
information of our movements. He Is now
at Richmond.
Parker, on the evening of the fight, was
marched to Yorktown aud from that poin,
to Richmond There he was kept until ex
changed. He was carefully guarded, but in
every respect was well treated. He reports
the rebel force at Yorktown as very large
Every steamer brought some additional
troops Provisions were scarce and the Con
federates were badly fed and clothed. There
were but few passengers between Yorktown
and Richmond.
Last week q store-house at Richmond
containing 500, 600 worth Of property, was
destroyed by fire, and Saturday night the
war steamer Glencove was burned to the
waters edge. Both were fred by incendti
aries, whom the rebels are vainly attempt
ing to discover. They now have but two
small vessels on the river.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-06-26
THE WAR.
LATEST BY TELEGRAPH.
From Missouri.

ST. LOUIS, June 22.-Capt. Totten's COM
mand returned to Syracuse yesterday, p. M,
having given up the pursuit of jackson at
Florence.
10 miles below half car load of powder
was seized, and at Upton about the same
amount.
Franklin, the engineer engaged in the
burning of bridges was arrested at Upton.
s. Ii. McCulloch, cousin Of Ben, is also a
prisoner.
The Republican learns that Gen. Price
was at Lexington, Wednesday, sick.
The troops were tfocllng rapidly to the
State standard
Gen. Rains had arrived at the head of
some 1900 troops from the Southwest.
1t is probable 4, ZOO troops will be concen-
trated at Lexington before Gen. Lyon, who
is understood to be waiting at Rtonville for
reinforcements to reach there.
Between 5000 and 4,00O troops are col
lected in Jackson County, much dissatisac-
ton existing among them, some Directing to
serve out of the county, while others were
anxious for fight and ready to go anywhere.
Finally over halh their number threw down
their arms and went home to attend their
farms. The balance proceeded towards
Lexington.
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News by Last Hawk.Eyc.

There has been no battle yet, but Gen.
Scott and all principal army officers were to
hold grand council Of War on tic oath, at
which Gen. SCOTS plan was to be submitted.
The rebels have undoubtedly changed their
plans.
From Missouri it is reported that the dc.
feat of the rebels at Boonville had had
quieting affect at Lexington and vicinity
Mayor OF Lexington, a violent sccession,st
mas lett. His successor, Union man, is
taking measures to preserve order,
The walls of two buildings and part Of
third, fell in at Wyandotte, Kansas on tbe
2lst, burying 40 volunteers. Several were
killed.
various interesting items from the seat o.
war IN last dispatches. Beauregard intended
to advance on the Federal lines vesterdav
inc 23d. An extensive spy system for the
benefit Of the rebels has been detected. Let.
t,rs have been sent South regularly. On.
was found ON spy containing full description
Oh federal Notifications, with plans of attack
Baltimore is quiet on the surface, but apita
ted underneath only held in check by fea,
OF Gen. Banks and shells from Fort Nc
iienry. Harper's Ferry is clear of Secession
troops.
great storm on the Ohio, DESTROYED /,
large @n0,,nt of property. The Lew
rcnceburgh bridge is carried away.
There was great riot at milwaukee, q,
the 24th, which was attended with great los
OF property. Several Banking houses wer
attacked, broken into and the contents sc,t
tered and destroyed. Several persons ver
severely injured, principally prominent han
kers. The Zouaves--werc finally called GU
and quelled the riot The cause wac tho 90
ton Of bankers on Saturday, in THROWN,
out the circulation Of large number of Wis
consin banks.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-06-26
Pay Your Taxes.

The support Of government in its efforts
to preserve the existence of the Republic
requires something in addition to patriotic
resolves OF even services in the field. II 70.
qulres sacrifices on the part of evsry citizen,
especially in the matter of paying taxes II
appears tina. there is enough delinquent tax
que this State, to meet all present demands
ior civil and military purposes The Treas
urers OF the several counties are directed 70
collect these taxes, and it is the dutv ~
every citizen to aid them in their efforts 70
% 80. IT. may be hard in many cases to do
SO, but when we reflect that everything vain.
able is at stake, and dependent upon means
TO pay oar brave soldiers who are EXPOSING
their lives in the army, every patriotic c;t;.
zen will cheerfuliy submit to almost onv
sacrifise to :neet the claims of the STATE
upon him at this time.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-06-26
wheeling Convention.

WHEELING, June 2l.-The morning SEES
sion of the Convention was occupied in
sigaing the declaration. 1t was en- impres
slye scene. The roll was called by coun
ties, and each member came forward t
the Secretary's desk and signed the parch
ment. @ 52af
In the afternoon Frank II. Pierpont. ESQ.,
was unanimously elected Governor, and Dan
lei Paisley, Of Macon county, Lieut.. Cover
nor. a
Messrs. Lamb, Paxon, Van Wrinkle, Har-
rison and Lazar win form the Goyernors's
Council.
Election of Atty Gent Postponed until
Saturday.
The Governor was formally inauguratcd
this afternoon, taking, in addition to the
usual oath, one Of stringent opposition to
the usurpers at Richmond. He then deliv-
cred an address to the members of the Con-
ysntIon pEg9sK xiS ss pEHssagt0e af tbs
fritz, &c. Everybody is rejoicing.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-06-26
From the Seat of War.

New York, June 22.-Reports from
Washington say the Navy will be doubled
in size as soon as possible. Secretary Wei
les will recommend heavy appropriations
for purchasing war vessels.
The President will call for at least 800,
600 men IN the aggregate, and money to
correspond
Congress will, at az early day, suspend
the writ of habeas corpus whereve: there is
an organized rebellion, and in the judgment
of the President it should be suspended
the suspension OF course, to be temporary.
Bids for the Indiana State loan reached
14S, 900, at the range of 804 to 80 10. The
loan commissioners decided not to accept Of
fers under IS and take till Friday next wheth-
er to accept under 90.
A gentleman who has recently returned
from Richmond, informs us that when he
left there were only about 5000 troops en-
camped there. Troops were arriving and
going through to Manassas and Harper's
Ferry, at the rate of 1900 or 1000 daily.
jeff Davis lived at the Spottswood House,
Richmond, and the State department. and
apartments are in the Hotel.
Not more than one third of the usual to-
bacco crop has been planted this year. There
is no market for it, ground being more valu.
uv &c for wheat and corn; these crops look
finely.
| 1t is extremely difficult for strangers to- gel
away from Richmond.
CINcIxNArT, June 22.-The Sd and 4tt
Ohio Regiments, Colonies Marrow and An
drews. ftily armed and equipped left
camp Dennison yesterday p. m. for Vir
ginia.
General McC1ennan and staff were at Par
kersburg enroute for Grafton.
The 1st and I'd Kentucky Volunteers
marched into the city today and were
presented with colors by the ladies of Gin
cinnati and Newport. They made a fint
appearance and were enthusiastically receiv
ed.
Capt. Howes battery left for Virginia this
afternoon.
Three spans of the O. & M. r. r. Bridge
across the Big Mama, near Lawrenceburg
was blown down by tornado last evening
The Bridge will be repaird at the earliest mo
ment. Passengers change cars there for thu
! present. The storm was severe in this city
blowing down treos and damaging roofs O
! houses
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-06-26
Affairs in Tennessee.

Gentlemen here, who are in communication
with Unionists of East Tennessee, are Of
opinion that the Conve ition called to meet
at Knoxville, will pursue course similar to-
that adopted by the Wheeling Convention
in Virginia. They will repudiate the usur-
pers at Nashville, elect Governor, and Or
ganize State Government as near as pos
sible in conformity with the provisions Of
the State Constitution, and call upon the
loyal men of Tennessee to rally to their sur
rnrt.
The Union men there are at the fighting
point. al they want from the Government
is arms when tiiey have these they will
take care of themselves, and close the Cum
berland Gap Railroad against the rebels in
Virginia.
This movement will supply another seq
ment to the circle Of Union men that is be-
ing gradually frightened around the rebels in
Virginia.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-06-26
PROCEEDING
Of the Board Of Supervisors.
JUNE TERM, 1861.

The following Resolution was offered
/ Resolned, That the bridge fund be divide,
equally between the several Townships o
the county.
| Then the following was offered as a sub
stitute
Resolced. That the bridge fund now OF
hand be equally divided between those Fps
that need Bridges.
Chairman Gilaspy moved to lay them OF
the table on this, the yeas and nays wss
ordered
The yeas were Mcssrs Knox, Knight, NV
ers, McIntire, Neville, Rose and Mr. Chair
man, z.
The nays were Messrs. Bedwel, Cloyd
Harlan, Hinsey. ISRAEL, Major and Osborn,
which motion was lost. ~ q g
The vote was then taken on the substitut,
and lost
The vote then recurring on the origi.la
Resolution, the yeas and nays were ordered
The yeas were, Messrs. Bedwell, Cloyd
Harlan, Hipsey. Isarael, knight, Major, Nc
Intire, Neville and Osborn, 10. y. - ~,
The nays were, Messrs. Knox, Myers
Rose and Mr.. Chairman Resolution adopted
The following Protest was offered, anc
ordered to be spread upon the Record
Iprotest against the vote dividing bridge
fund between the several Townships i'm thu
County, from the fact believe it unwarran
ted by law. a5au aafg.f
June 9Th, (SignedD GEo. GILLAspY.
4 On motion to reconsider the Resolution
last past, the yeas aAd nays were ordered
The yeas were, Messrs. Bedwel, Harlan,
IIinsey, fsarel, Knox, Knight, Myers, Me.
Intire, Neville, Rose and Mr. Chairman.
The nays were Messrs. Cloyd, Major and
Orsborn, 3.
Resolution was therefore re-considered.
Said Resolution was then on motion, in
definitely postponed. @
SnperYisQa. Neville aayeJ 70 yefiQ qlAlijteer
Knox, knight and Neville, 5.
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Missouri.

ST. LOUIS. June %. til thought one OF
both Of the Kansas regiments, now station
ed on the borders of that State, with Capt.
Princes regular, will come down the Nilsson
ri river in boats and reach Lexington
simultaneously with the forces under Gen.
Lyon.
Capt. Steel Of United States cavalry re-
signed at St. 10. On the 18th, and left for
Virginia.
Santa Fe correspondent ofthe Republican
says Capt Claiborne, Lieuts, jackson and
Mcneil, recently Stationed at Fort Staunton,
resigned. HI
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-06-26
REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION

STATE CONVENTION OF THE REPUBLICANS OF Iowa rs
called to assemble by their delegates at the City OF
Des Moines, at 10 o'clock A. NJ. on Wednesday, July
3st, 1861 for the nomination of officers to be elected
at the general election in October of this year Can.
dates are to be selected for the offices of Governor
Lieutenant Governor, and Judge of the ST preme
Court. The Convention viii take such other action
as may, In Its opinion, contribute to the success
the Republican party.
Every organized county will be entitled to one del.
egate n the Convention, and additional delegate
for each 200 votes and for any additional frac ion
0 or more votes cast at the last General Election for
Hon. Abraham Lincoln President Of the United
States.
Republican County Central Committees are request
ed TO call their conventions to select their delegates
In the ratio above stated, and for efficient organiza
tion preparatory to the canvass.
III. NJ. HOMIE
Chairman State Central Committee.
SAMUEL F. MILLER, Lee County.
J. b. WEAVER, Davis
GEo. A. HAwLEY, Decatur
LEWIS III. SMITn, Kossuth
w. b. FArRFIELD, Floyd
II. c. HENDERSON, Marshall
}. II. MERIDIAN, Mahaska &C
w. A. WARREN, Jackson
ii. II. TuTHILl., Cedar
s. j. W. TABOR, Buchanan &c
wapello county is entitled to eight delegates
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From Fit. Pickens.

Advices have been received here from
Fort Piokens to the 10th. There was nc
change in the military status. Active op.
erations were still kept up on both sides.
Commander Brown had entirely compile.
ted his means Of defenoc. The fort is In the
best possible condition, and no fears were
entertained of the rebel forces under Gen
Bragg, which orr commander states are still
very large, Notwithstanding portion Of
them have been detached for service al
some other points.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-06-26
Rebels Postpone European RE-
cOgnitiON.

New YORK. June "a Herald's despatch
Senator Sherman arrived here to-day,
from Gen. Patterson's headquarters, accom-
panied by his brother. Col Sherman.
Dudley Mann, one of the Rebel Commits
sioners, in letter to barker here, states
that England will recognize the Southern
Confederacy by the LIST Of January. Dudley
predicted over two months ago, the recogni-
ton of the Southern Confederacy, by both
England and France, before this 4th Of July.
He has now postponed it till the LIST January.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-06-26

LOUISVILLE, June 22.-Thc Mobile Regis
ter of the 10th, says James Lebcr, native
of Baltimore. belonging to Capt, Brooks, N.
Y. company at pickens, out swimming,
was washed ashore at Pensacola, and is In
the hands of the enemy, and well treated,
but refuses to give any information rcspec-
ling the fort.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-06-26
From the Iowa Regiments.

Mr.. John w. Clcghorn returned on Satur.
day from St. Joe, leaving there Fri
day P M. He reports that Col. Curtis makes
his headquarters at st. Joe. Five compa-
mics of his Regiment are in in camp near the
river in that place. All quiet, and the Stars
and Stripes floating all over town. "Scccs-
hers are occasionally brought in as prison
ers, and Major Croker puts them through
showing great power in adapting oaths to
their various peculiarities. Quarter Master
Stuart is gladly welcomed by all business
mel, who rejoice to sell him anything on
Uncle Sans credit Provisions are very
plenty and very shesp
Capt. Baker, with his company (Bloom.
field), was and had been for week station.
ed at bridge 80 miles east of ST. Joe, right
in the woods. Last Monday night they
were attacked by party of "bridge bur
rers," who, after few fires, suddenly reti
red. The next morning it was seen thai
somebody had been severely wounded, ant
on Thursday Capt. Baker learned that tn.
Captain of the rebelss named Harris, was
MORALLY wounded. Since then no further
attacks had been made, Harris having bee.
their only leader.
Capt. Brewster, with part Of his (Dav
enportj company, and Lieut. Dykeman will
part of the Des Moines Company, wcr,
guarding bridge at Cameron.
| Capt. Cox lyons Company was guard
ing the bridge over Grand River at Utica
about Z miles west Of Ohilicothe.
Lieut. Col. Tuttle was at Macon City will
Capt Brooks (Keosauqua) company, ant
Capt Metzler's (Fairicld) company.
| All these companies complain that til,
mosquitoes are worse than the enemy
The latter have great APPETITE for running
and never venture in sight except on hors
back All our boys say that there Is nj
fight in the rebels. They skulk up in thu
dark, and, when. discovered, run away Oh
their horses like towards The only way
our men can catch them is to buy or take
lot of horses, and keep them on hand Sew
eral captains told Mr.. Cleghorn that the,
meant to have horses if they had to blu,
them with their own money. They wer
bound to catch the skulkhg "bridge bur
ners' some way.
/ The companies named above were to b
relieved yesterday. Their service is toler
ably hard, as most of them sleep and liy
just as they can.
Several companies of the Illinois 1sti
Regiment were guarding the bridge at Pal
/ myra.
Nothing had been heard from Co... Bate
and his regiment since they left the Nortl
Mo. r. r. 20 miles from Hudson, and tool
to the woods, with about three days rations
They ought to have reached Boonville il
two days.
All the officers and men Of the I'd Reg
ment were paid off at ST. Joe, by the agent
of Iowa in full of amount due them from tn
State. Total amount about $4,000,
Mr.. Clcghorn returns to st. joe, to day
and win take charge Of anything to be sen
to the boys.-Gate CITY.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-06-26

report was received in town ON Satur.
aay evening" from passenger by Stage from
the Missouri River, that Col. Curtis had been
assassinated at Savannah, Mo-, in skirmisb
with Secessionists. The news was reorc.
sented as coming to Omaha by telegraph
before the Stage left. The report, though
not gener lily credited, nevertheless, being
possibly true, created considerable feeling
and i is very gratifying to everybody, to be
satisfied since, that there was no truth
whatever, in it.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-06-26
LcxingtOu Evacuated by State
Troops.

KANSAS Cry, June 22.-News has reach
Ell here that the State troops have evacuated
Lexington. 1t is not known where they
have gone. No particulars given, but the
fact Of the evacuation may be relied on.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-06-26

Mrs Mendcnhall, of Clay Township Wayne
County, was killed instantly by lightning,
on the 14th inst, while covering up the fire
in the fire place.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-06-26

One thousand muskets came up Saturday
70 the rif1ed muaket IN EMERGENCY Incy WIN
no distributed to the men to-day.-1dte cay
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books were received

books were received.
Supervisor Neville offered the following
resolution, which was on motion adopted:
Resolrei, That the resolution rejecting bill
of j. Potter, Esq, at last and this session be
rc-considercd.
Ordered by the Boord that John To ter be
allowed S3,@ in case eff the State Of Iowa,
vs. George Croad.
Messrs. Bedwelf, II;nsey and McIntirc
asked leave of absence, which was granted.
In the matter of W. w. Farley in arrest
ing b. Ovcrturf the bill Of said Farley was
not allowed.
On motion the Board adjourned until s
o clock A. NJ. to morrow
lIuGm BRowN, Ex-Oiheio Cox.
By D.. +. Gaylord, Deputy.
FRIDAY, June 7th--Fyth day the Session.
Board met pursuant to adjournment
Proceedings of yesterday read and approved.
All the members Of the Board present except
Messrs Bedwel and Hinsey.
Supervisor Knox offered the following res
Olution, which was Oh motion adopted:
Whereas, Our late Deputy Clerk, NJ. S.
Bonnfcld, ESQ, reported many of the School
Fund Mortgages Of this county worthless, on
account of defects lii title of the mortgages,
prior liens or imperfect DESCRIPTION Of prop
erty, therefore
Resolped, That the Clerk of the Ioard Of
Supervisors be instructed to procure some
competent and responsible person before our
next term to make written report, showing
the character and sufdiciency of the security
on said Mortgages. Provided, that the ex-
pense thereof shall not exceed one dollar per
mortgage.
This resolution only refers to mortgages
made prior TO the organization 5f this Board.
Supervisor Neville offered the following
resolution, which was on motion adopted:
/ W7ereas, The committee authorized to
have the proceedings of this Board printed
in pamphlet form, have no report.
Resolced, That the Clerk be and is hereby
authorized and required to let the job to the
lowest bidder, and that 1000 copies be print
ed, and that they be furnished to the Super
visors for distribution in proportion to the
population Of the several townships.
Supervisor Major chairman of committee
on Claims, reported favorable ON the follow
ing bills, which were allowed by the Board !:
J.. f. Gray, sheriff, fees, $4,2G
A. W. Street, printing, $50
Proceeding Of this day read and approved
by the Board.
On motion the Board adjourned sine die,
IIuGu BRowN, Ex-Officio Clerk.
BY d. p. Gaylord, Deputy.
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