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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-02-06

now in a condition to calmly consider the
great questions involved in the amendments
proposed. But suppose the people were
willing and anxious that such amendments
to the Constitution should be submitted to
them suppose they were in proper frame
of mind to weigh them and decide upon
their adoption, suppose their adoption was
not attempted to be enforced by threats, can
we have any assurance that this is the last
demand to be made upon us Can we be
certain that success in this instance will not
whet the appetite for new concessions and
new demands, and that similar threats of Sc
cesson anil revolution will succeed every
future Presidential election 4? Will the de-
mand for new guarantees stop here? Shall
we not be as liable to haye our trade paral-
lied, our finances deranged, our national
flag insulted, the public property wrested
from us and destroyed and the government
itself overthrown four years hence, if we
amend the Constitution, as we should be
if we now stand firmly by our principles
and uphold the authority of the government:
The question before the country, it seems
to me, has assumed gigantic proportions. II
has become something more than an issue
on the Slavery question growing out Of the
construction of the Constitution. The issue
now before US is whether we have country
whether or not this is nation. Is this 8
Government which Florida with $4,000 PEG
pie can destroy by resolving herself out O
the Union and scizing the Forts and Arse
nails within her borders! That is the ques
ton presented us for our decision Can
great and prosperous nation Of 81, 900 900 o.
The national Republican., 1861-06-17

the storekeeper confined in jail for Gaming a
Portuguese who had insulted him.
The health Of the squadron was good--that
of the Saratoga unusually so. Most Of the
squadron are anxiously looking for their orders
home.
The third night after sailing from Kabends,
the Nightingale was boarded by H. B. M. steam.
er Wrangler, the steamer Glove being under
one Lee, and the British officers were greatly 2
cbagrned at finding the bird was Gagged.
Lieutenauts ]. J. Guthrie and Charles W.
Hays were sent home in the Nightingale,
during the entire cruise Of the Saratogd, also
returns IN the same vessel. The three mates
Of the Nightingale, named Hind, Winslow, and
Westervelt, were sent home in the ship, to be
delivered up to the authorities.
The national Republican., 1861-06-17
PENSION OFFICE, JUNE 9, 1851.
To all sohom Il may concern


A PPLICATION having been made under the
"A act Of 23d June, 1850, for the reissue of the
land warrants described herein, which are alleged
to have been lost or destroyed notice Ia hereby
given that, at the date following the description
Of each warrant, q new certificate of like tenor
will be issued, IL no valid objection shoAld then
appear.
No 30, ,es5, for sso acres, issued under the act
Of March, 1885, in sic name Of Susanna Hub
bard, widow of John Hubbard, deceased, sad
granted on the 10th day Of June, lsbe--August
81, 1861. .E.
No. 20, ,s5l, for 80 acres, issued to James Bal
lenger, on the 9Th Of April, 1866, under the act
Of Sd March, ls5b-Juns Is, 1891. ..
No. 77,l24, for 100 acres, issued 70 Elisha B.
Fretl, on the llth June, 1856, under the act Of
Sd March, ls55-Juue "a, 1891. .h..y.
No. 62,7sl, for ls0 acres, issued to Henry Dier.
king, on the 2lst April, 1867, under the act Of ID
March, ls6b-July l, 1861. .......... .5..
No. 2,o67, for l2o acres, issued to Neharr va
holab, on the 18th May, 1867, undtr the act Of Sd
March, ls65-Jily 3, 1851.
No. 5l,9s4, for l6o acres, Issued to Lemuel
Wi mer, on the l6th January, 1857, under the act
of Sd March, ls55-July 4, 1861.
No. b,255, for 80 acres, Issued to James Car
mikel on the 10th of September, 1855, under the
act Of Sd March, ls55-July 6, 1861.
No. %, b,272, for 100 scres, issued to Reuben
AoNeAauu, VI tuo iotH OCtOocr, ioooy uuucE tuS
act Of Sd N rch, ls55--July 9, 1861.
No. 27.674, for 80 a res, issued under the act
| Of Sd March, 1855, in the name Of William Tay-
lor, and granted on the 18th day Of March, 1886
August 7, 1861.
No. 3,ll6, Tor l60 acres, issued under the act
Of ls47, to Augustus Ingram, private Of Captain
Murray's company, second regiment Of Tennesses
infantry-September g. 1861.
JOSEPH II. BARRETT,
Commissioner.
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PROPOSALS FOR FUEL.
QuARTxRMAsTERs OFrIoE,
U. 8. MARINE CoRPs,
Washington, May %, 1861

U. .. MARINE C0RPs,
Warrington, May "a, 1861.
SEALED PROPOSALS will be received at this
~ Office until Tuesday, the 25ih day Of June,
1851, at 3 o'clock p, NJ, for supplying wood and
coal to the United States marines, stationed at
Washington, d. g., from the lst July, 1851, to
the 3Oth June, 1862. =. .a
The wood To be bent oak sapling, and TO be
delivered, piled, measured, and inspected at such
point within the walls Of the marine barracks
as may be designated by the commanding marine
officer, free Of expense to the United States.
The coal to be best white ash anthracite egg
coal, free from dust, and to weigh 2,240 10 to the
ton, to be weighed, inspected, and delivered at
such point within the walls Of the marine bar
racks as may be designated by the commanding
marine officer, free Of expense to the United
States, and both wood and coal to be furnished
at such times and In such quantities as the said
commanding marine officer may require.
Payment will be made upon the quarterly re-
QUESTION Of the commanding officer, stating tt .
quantities required tor the use Of his command,
agreeably to regulations.
A guaranty, to be signed by two responsible
persons, whose responsibility must be certified
to by the United States District Judge, United
States District Attorney, or United States COL
lector, must accompany each proposal, other
wise It will not be considered.
To be endorsed, " Proposals for Fuel, !" and ad-
dressed to the undersigned.
w.B SLACK,
may 24-w4w Q. n. Marine Corps.
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UNITED STATES MILITARY ROUTE
SPECIAL NOTICE TO TRAVELLERS.
June 1l-dtd

ON and after Thursday, May 10, 1851, passen-
~ ger trains between Washington and Balti-
more will run as follows:
Leave Washington at AIS and ITO A. NJ, and
2.30 and As P. NJ, arriving at Baltimore at
$50 and so A. N and 400 and 80 P. N.
Leave Baltimore at 4.20 and $40 A. NJ, and 3.46
and P. NJ, arriving at Washington at Clio
and 1910 A. NJ, and s. rs and Gas p. N.
Passenger Trains leaving Washington at ITO
A. NJ. and 545 P. NJ, and Baltimore ut $40 A
N. and P. NJ, make direct connections for An
napols At the Junction.
Trains leave Annapolis for Baltimore and
Washington at $50 A. N. and 4.l5 p. n.
Passengr Trains leaving Washington at 4.lb
and ITO A. NJ, and ESQ P. NJ, make direct con-
nections at Baltimore for Philadelphia, New
York, Boston, and all other points North.
All articles OF freight (not contrabaud Of war;
will be transported over the line. Tonnage trains
will leave Baltimore at 40 A. N. Leave Wash
ington at P. NJ.
BY order Of the Secretary Of War:
THOS. A. SCOTT,
May left General Manager.
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49, BANQUET TO THE SEVENTY. NINTH REGIMENT
w. MY. s. N OR CAMERON HfGIfI.ANDERS
Banquet will be given to the Ocers Of this gallant Regiment
by the members and friends Of the st. Andrews Society of
the City Of Washington the National Hotel Tuesday
evening, 18th June, at o'clock.
Gentlemen who may desire to be present the occasion
can be furnished with tickets Of admission application ut
the Bookstore ofNr William Baantync Seventh street
r. Smith, ut the National Conservatory, foot Of Capitol
Hill and at the Office Of the Hotel.
Committee Of Arrangements James A. TAFT n. D.
C., William RIlantyne, William Smith, Thomas W. Spence
GILBERT CAMERON, President.
JAMES A. Brown, Secretary. june IT q
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Colonel, the flag, and last, though not least, the
ladies through whose generosity they we're able
to express the sentiments ofpatriotic hearts. As
the last echo ofresponse died away, the rich,
trumpet tones Of music arose, mingling in hap.
py harmony with hearts tuned for the occasion.
SOLDIER
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TO INVENTORS AND PATENTEES.
MUNN AND COMPANY

TO INVENTORS AND PATENTEES.
NUNN AND COMPANY
Proprietors of the Scientific American, and
Agents for procuring American and Foreign
PATENTS,
Wih Siztse~ Years Experience in Ms Bssiness.
Refer to Hon. Judge Mason, Hon. Joseph Holt,
Hon. W. D. Bishop, eI-Commissioners of Patents,
and to more than fifteen thousand inventors
Co.'S Patent Agency.
Pamphlet of advice sent free by mail.
Patent Laws and Regulations, 100 pages, 25
cents, mail.
No charge for consultation, orally or by mail.
Preliminary Examination in United States
Patent Office, S..
Offices No. 81 Park Row, New York WASH
ington, corner Of F and Seventh streets, opPo-
site the Patent Office. mar l4-6nif
The national Republican., 1861-06-17
BOYS CLOTHING.

BOYS CLOTHING.
VTTE have received within the last day or two
w large assortment of BOYS SPRING
CLOTHING, embracing all styles of low-priced,
medium, and fine qualities, which we are selling
at very low prices for cash.
WALL, STEPHENS, l. CO.,
322 Penn. avenue, between Ninth
may 20 and Tenth streets
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10 s T,

TN AN OMNIBUS OF the Union Line, running
between Georgetown and the Capitol, Dis
charge Of Bugler of company B, second cav
airy, two Letters, and Furlough.
The finder will be suitably rewarded by re-
turning them to Lieutenant Tompkins, Of the
sbove-uamed company, or at this Office.
iuue l4-3t*
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DIED.

On the 18th instant. at his residence, corner
Of Fourth and North Carolina avenue, (near the
navy yard, JOHN HIcKEY, in the 62d year Of
his age. May he rest in peace.
His funeral will take place on Monday after
noon, the l7,h Instant, at : clock. His friends
and aequaintsnces are invited to attend with
ont further notice.
The national Republican., 1861-06-17
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vanis avenue, where he will devote his attention
to the practices Of Medicine and Surgery in all
their branches. He will treat all diseases Of the
Eye and Ear, embracing operations on the same,
rs strabismus, (cross eyes, catarncts, and all
deformit'es Of the eyclids, &c. All those who
are afflicted with the following diseases can re-
ceive his services, and surgical aid rendered in
all cases requiritg medical and surgical treat
ment, such AS the Throat Lungs, Heart Liver
mp!aiat, Hair Lip, Diseases OF the Bones aud
Joints ais Cancers, Tumors, Hernia or Rup-
ture, Old Sores Kings Evil, Fistua in Ano,
Club Feet, and all diseases of the Urinary or
Generatve Organs of the Male, successfully treat
ed.
Dr. Fesler will also treat Female complaints,
such as Uterine Prolapsus, liberation Of the
Mouth Of the Womb, Polypus, Whites or Fluor
Abus, Irregular or Absent Menstruaton. His
intercourse with the most eminent Physicians
and Surgeons of Philadelphia, New York, st.
Louis, Louisville, and Cincinnati, and other East
ern and Southern cities, enables him to keep
thoroughly losted in ali the Improvements in
Medicine and Surgery, thus enabling his patients
to realize all the benefits received from our best
writer's. june lily
The national Republican., 1861-06-17
L OS L

A LADYs GOLD BRACELEr, either at the
II Navy Yard or in the 9 o'clock omnibus
coming from the Navy Yard to Clay's Hotel.
A liberal reward will be paid, and the thanks
of the lady owner, at Clay'a Hotel.
June l4-2t*
The national Republican., 1861-06-17
NOTICE.

NUTICE,
nISSOLUTION OF COPARTNERSHIP.-
- copa tuership heretofore existing between
the undersigned has been this day dissolved.
Mr.. Richstein will continue in charge of and
close up the business of the. firm
WILLIAM F. RTCHSTEN.
BENJAMIN F. FRENCH.
iupe ll-lW
The national Republican., 1861-06-17
CASH NOTICE.

CASH NOIlCE.
IN consequence Of our having to pay cash for
l. every article of goods we purchase, we are
forced to reduce our business TO cash exclusive
ly for the present. We have in store a very
large assortment of READY-MADE CLOTHING,
for men and boys wear, which are selling at u
much lower rate than usually.
WALL, STEPHENS, l. CO.,
322 Pa. avenue, between 9th and 10th SITS.
june
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| NR. s, A. Ii. McklM has removed to, the resi-
- dence lately vacated by D.. G. NJ. Dove, No.
472 south l street, Navy Yard. june ia--st
The national Republican., 1861-06-17
LEONARD SCOTT & CO.'S
REPRINT Of
THE BRITISH REVIEWS

REPRINT OF
THE BRITISH REVIEWS
AND
BLACKWO0D'S MAG AZINE.
7 EONARD SCOTT h CO., New York, con.
IL tinue to publish the following leading Brit
Periodicals, viz:
!. The London Quarterly, (Conservative.)
2. The Edinburgh Review, (Whig.)
8. The North British Review, free Church.)
4. The Westminster Review, (Liberal.)
5. Blackwoods Edinburgh Magazine, (Tory)
These Periodicals ably represent the three
great political parties Of Great Brtain-Whig,
Tory, and Radcal-but politics forms only one
feature Of their character. As Organs OF the
most profound writers on Science, Literature,
Morality, and Religion, they stand, as they ever
have stood, unrivalled in the world OF letters,
being considered indispensable to the scholar
aud the professional man, while to the intelli-
gent reader of every class they furnish q more
correct and satisfactory record of tho current
literature of the day, throughout the world, than
can be possibly obtained from any other source.
EARLY COPIES.
The receipt of ADVANCE SHEETS from the
British publishers gives additional value to these
Reprints, inasmuch as they can now be placed
in the hands of subscribers about as soon as the
original editions.
For any one of the four Reviews, per ann. So
For any two of the four Reviews 8
For auy three OF the four Reviews,
For all four OF the Reviews, 8
For Blackwood's Magazine, .
For Blackwood and one Review, 8
For Blackwood and two Reviews,
For Blackwood and three Reviews, 8
For Blackwood and the four Reviews" 10
Payments TO be made in all cases in advance
Money current in the State where issued will be
received at par.
CLUBBING.
A discount of twenty-five per cent from the
above price will be allowed to Clubs ordering four
or more copies Of any one or more OF the above
works. Thus: Four copies of Blackwood, or of
one Review, will be sent TO one address for So ;
four copies OF the four Reviews and Blackwosd
for $780, and so on.
POSTAGE
In all the principal cities and towns, these
works will be delivered, FREE OF POSTAGE.
When sent by mail, the Postage to any part OF
the United States will be but tipenty.tour cents
year for " Blackwood," and but fourteen cents a
year for each of the Reviews.
N b. The price in Great Britain Of the five
Periodicals above named is $3l per annum.
Remitlances for any OF the above publications
should always be addressed, post paid, to the
publishers,
LEONARD SCOTT L CO.,
! nov 26 No. "a Gold street View York.
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HAY-HAY
BALES of prime Timothy Hay just ar
oOO rived per schooner Ned, aud for sale
from vessel. PETER BERRY,
june la-st IS Water street, Georgetown.
The national Republican., 1861-06-17
CAMP DOUGLAS,

VdWlH9l0n, d. G., June TO, ISBI.
EDITORS REPUBLICAN: Among the little in.
cdents occurring daily, of interest to soldier,
was the raising of a flag in front of Colonel
Chatfeld's quarters, third regiment of Connec-
ticut volunteers, on Thursday, June 18th. 1t
was the property of Company G, Captain Fowl
or, South Norwalk volunteers, presented to them
by the ladies of that village, before leaving for
Washington. 1t is made of the best silk, and
is one Of the most beautiful testimonials from
patriotic hearts have ever seen. AS its bright
folds unrolled themselves to the breeze, the
plaudits Of many soldiers paid tribute to our
The national Republican., 1861-06-17
G. W. GOODALL,
Plumber and Gas and Steam Filter

Plumber and Gas and Steam Filter
b64 Seventh street, near Canal Bridge, Washington.
A LII orders executed at the shortest notice, In
n the most substantial manner, and on rea-
sond6ie terms.
Personal attention given to every department
of the business nov 26
The national Republican., 1861-06-17

q. 8. MILITARY ROUTE-SPECIAL NOTICE.
On SUNDAY the trains will leave the Depot
at ITO A. N. and $50 P. NJ. for Philadelphia
and New York. Trains will arrive at 6.l0 A. NJ.
and 6.45PM. THOMAS A. SCOTT,
may al General Manager.
The national Republican., 1861-06-17
MEDICAL AND SURGICAL NOTICE.
To he Cifi7sns of Wdshin0ton:

I(R. FESLER has
- arrived in Wash
ington, and opened an
Office, No. 444 Eighth
etreet, near PennsHl.
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may 20
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-30
RICHMOND WING.
Ths Daily whIg In RichmOnd--Pay the Car


riers.
The great demand for the DAILY Wac within tue city'
a. well by regular a. by transient readers, and the DIM
Guilty Of satisfactorily supplying both elasees OF readers
BY carrying system adapted only to Office SnOsehP-
6ons have induced US to resort to the only feasible
mode of managing large city circulation, to wiz that
of prepayment to he Carriers. From this date, there
fore no subscriptions for the Vine to be let within the
e,y will be taken at this office and all persons indebted
for subscription the present time, within the city, are
requested TO call at che Office and settle their accounts
TIE Carriers WILL Of course continue to deliver the pa.
per to the present Subscribers and receive pay for the
sane at the rate OF fifteen cents per week The Pnohe
viii nov understand that all restriction upon the sale oil
the wHIs BY Carriers within the city is removed, and
that al who want it may buy from the Carriers or have
il o for them At their residences or places OF business
September l6h 1851.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-30
APRIL. 1861.

DRY GOODS
NFERcHANTs visiting this city view 81 making PurchA1e
vi respectfully solicited 70 examine our BLOCK Of DAh
GOODS. We oGer for sale:
500 bAlss Brown shsetings and shlTungs
800 OsnaburgI
SO cases BleacAea sheeings and sAhtipgbs
tabass Plaid and Striped OsnSburg,
5OU pieces Striped aud Plaid Donssuel for ssrVLnns
y NbGss fckings,
50 DENNIS and striped shlrtnga,
r. gl5O cG5es Fancy Prints,
80 OottonAdes
10 Colored CAnbrics,
Kentucky Jeans and fueeda
And Of Heavy and Fine Lnens for gen
CAnbres Irish Linens Lawns Plain, Striped and Embrod
cred B-reges and Popnns Cot Oassneres Nengs ke Ae
oh VII eel cheap 70 he cash shd prompt trade
ELLErT 4 DREWRY.
No II Pearl street.
All Rlchnond. Va
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GREAT BARGAINS IN DRY GOODS

SPECIAL notice the city and county people In want Of any
Having very large stock Of Prints Llwns, JSeonets
des main and gured bak and eolorsd bk snas
snJ bssohed and brown shifting and bheetng Os
er and Kentucky Jeans striped and dom ,stc Io msn
servants; Ladies Caters Morocco, Md and VAnSmn
Msses' And Chldrenu Shoes Of every size AMI quality
and Cotton Goods for and boys Ladies SIN Aad lac "a
Gloves AZ IL cents Mitts al SIN 10 so ets Linen bos,ms -
eens; Irish Linen IS, SIN and 81 cents; PAralon P
ana striped Al 70 CENTS Swiss Cambria and Jaeone'
ink bue and white TAretAn astonishing low prices the
6ambrc worried and Collars al cost Al nose Gova.
sbove and great many, TO menhon one Io
s hou ebarging any more a. they bought before We
hal times rad eoneneed Be careful that 700 oometo me
right place, no. u Main street. ,oaY-.- arpLuar
mySl JUDI" - '.N
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-30

FINE LIQUORS.
w har,"
100 cases nne Clsret Wins .
90 baskets Charpaginc Wips
CASKS fne Trerch Brandy
bssides large lot Of superior ole w!ntE
questionable as 70 age sad parity having bs1 bought N berd
Also London Porter ecoet kp Irish and deotSh Whzy ga
jamaica Rum a. Our Epek Of Virginia Rye WHISKY eompres
mos. ofthe heat brandt part o. Ae very old suptror
al Of which vii sell q; sls advance tots suit pur
ehh,ers. JcHSecS, YOCEGEa s ORR,
jsls No. u F-Afl s..ss. Rich-oad. We.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-30

AA hENTs AND AssIsTANrS.-I would beg 70 Invite ne
Of the Heals Of Departments OF The various branches OF
e Confederate States In Achmond 70
ny large extensive stock Of Books, paper, Stauon-
cry, EnVelOPes, Blank Books, &C., which VII
faraish then Al fair prices
Having attached my establishment extensive Book Bnde
Binding and the rAn1fAure OF
Bco every description, The best manner And Al me
Publisher and Bookseller,
IA ~ Main steel, Richmond, Va
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-30

-, Or. !. w. GARLICk.--DEAR
- N3 sx-Ihave Tor some uaoutAs used In my Aaiy Fem
PIES aliy celebrated aking Pc Sdsra and TAX P,At
rs III cruaendag them 20 all ses a. he very oeet aroie
save Z, or tried for mSng gh sweet pengy bread fhere
no xcse Tor bAd bread when Scplc'n Pc Wders are esea
Y. AZ ~
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-30
NEW AUCTION HOUSE

NEW AUCTION HOUSE,
FOR TEE SALE OF NEGROES.
TFyHE undersigned day commenced the Auction business
n, The SNls Of NEGROEs Al the Auction Room Franklin
sreet lately occupied by BEris GREG )RY.
Ne lin se Negroes both publicly And privately, and socis the
Of ends and the public generally he pledges h
promote Interest his patrons and hates himself
RAJ nom his long experience the trade he will be enabled TO
obtain the highest prices He will make liberal advances
On All property in hAnd-and prepared 70 board
rged the trade and also their servAntshayng ample accom-
1nod~uors for botb e. II. srOKES,
On FRANKLIN, srd door below W all street.
April 18th 1851.