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New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-09-13
A. BRAD[SH,

Dealer in stoves and hardware, iron. nails
glass, sash, wooden and jappanned 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 ofiob-
bing
Three doors east Of the Post oKce, Deco.
rah, Iowa.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-09-13
BASS & GRANT.

Storage, Forwarding and Commission Mer-
chants-Dealers in Agricultural Imple.
ments and Secds-General Agents for the
sale of gickford & Hu6man's Grain Drills
Pitts Threshing Machines and Childs Pat.
ent Tanning Mills-All kinds of freight re
ceived and forwarded, Produce stored and
shipped on reasonable terms
Warehouse fronting Public Square and
Levec, McGrcgor Iowa, Nov. 18th 1860
(6G6m)
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-09-13
OF PEACE,
The Criminal Witness.


In the spring of 1S41 was called to
Jackson, Alabama, to attend court,
having been engaged to defend young
man who had been accused af robbing
the mail. arrived early in the NOR
ming, and Immediately had long con-
ference with my client. The stolen
mail bag had been recovered. as we'll
as the letters Efrom which the money
had been riAed. These letaers were
given me for examination, and return
ed to the prosecuting attorney. Hav-
ing got through my private prelimina.
ries about noon, and as the case would
not come off before the next day, I
went into court in the afternoon to see
what was going on. The first case that
came up was one of theft, and the pris-
oner was young girl not more than
seventeen years Of age, named Eliza
deth Madworth. She WAS very pretty
and bore that mild, innocent look, which
we seldom find in a culprit. She had
been weeping protousely, but, as she
found 50 many eyes upon her, she be-
came too frightened to weep more.
The complaint against her set forth
that she had stolen hundred dollars
from a Mrs. Naseby, and as the case
went on I found that this Mrs. Neseby,
a wealthy widow living in the town, was
the girls mistress. The poor girl de-
clared her innocence in the widest
terms, but circumstances were hard
against her. A hundred dollars in bank
notes had been stolen from her mis-
tress' room, and she was the only one
that had access there.
At this junctnre, when the mistress
was upon the witness stand, a young
man came and caught me by the arm.
He was fine looking man, and big
tears stood in his eyes.
They tell me you are good law
YER he whispered.
L am lawyer, l answered.
Then do save her! You certainly
can do it, for she is innocent
is she your sister,: .
No, SIR he added; but, but
Here he hesitated.
Has she no counsel?' I asked.
Mono that's good for anything-no
body that'll DO anything for her. 0
save her! and I'll give you all I've got
! I can't give you much. but I can raise
something.'
! I reflected a moment. I cast M
eyes towards the prisoner, and she wa
at that moment looking at me. Sh'
caught my eye. and the volume Of hum
BILE entreaty l read in her glance resolv
ed me in moment. I arose and wen
to the girl, and asked if she wished mi
to defend her. She said yes. I thel
informed the Court that ]. was read,
to enter into the case, and was admitte'
at once. The loud murmsr Of satisfac
ton that ran quickly through the room
told me where the sympathies Of tn
people were. I asked for q moment
cessation that I might speak with m,
client. I went and sat down by he
side and asked her to state candid,
the whole case. She told me she ha
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-09-13

aaa THE subscriber respectfully informs
the citizens of New Oregon that he
-, has established himself in the boot
anu shoe business again inthis place. Shop
On Main stret
Repairing done on short notice.
CASH PAID FOR HIDES.
.C.STEWAkT,
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-09-13
BLACKSMITHING
SHERIFFS SALE.
State of Iowa,
Howard County, %

State of Iowa,
Howard County, %
NOTICE is hereby given that on the 10Th
~ day Of October 4: D. 1861, at the hour
of eleven o'clock A. NJ. at the front door of
the new Court House in Vernon Springs
township, and county aforesaid. will be sold
at public auction to the highest bidder for
cash, the following described premises taken
on q special execution to me issued out ofthe
Office Of the Clerk of the District Court of
Howard County, in favor Of Eli 7. Wilder as
plaintiff, and against Conrad Wamback as
defendant; tewit: all the right title and in.
terest which the defendant Conrad VAN
back had on the 25th day of June A. D. 1861.
or at any time thereafter, of to and in the
South east quarter Of section No twentv
seven (27) in Township No. ninety eight iss)
North of range No. eleven an west in How.
ord County Iowa. Done at Sherifrs Office,
Vernon Springs Sept. 4th. A. D. 1861.
PIT. SEARLS, Sheriff Of said County
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-09-13
III II. II K r Il,
Attorney Il Couuselor
AT LAW.
DUBUQUE, IOWA.

He will also give special attention to bus-
ness before the Departments Of the General
Government at Washington, and especially tc
Land Cases, and obtaining Land Patents.
As the head of one of the Land Patent Blu.
reaus in the General Land Office at Wash
ington for several years: and possessing a
large experience in the transaction of public
business, he possesses extensive facilities for
the transaction of business with the Govern
ment. nSlv2yl
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-09-13

10 See advertisement Of Prof L Mil1ers
hair invigorator aud liquid hair dye n an
other column 6linrmly
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-09-13
s. Herrick,

Dealer in dry goods, groceries, clothing, leath
er, shoemakers 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
iSral prices given at his Cash and Borter
Store New Oregon. Iowa
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-09-13
NEW OREGON PLAINDEALER

Published every Friday at tho Plaindsaler
printing rooms, Main Street. New Oregon
Howard county, Iowa. F.. J. MEAD pr op
etor.
-TERMS.-
Single comics ono year. in advance, 81 90
" g" ut the end of 3 mo. IS
/" " emo. SO
I" 8. &" mo. 200
IN clubs Of ten, in advance, each 80
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-09-13
your money was!'

| 'ASo3 OIL AO1 oHC ltiS oltCtI COtlto W
my room while I was there, and l have
often given her money to buy provis-
ions Of market-men who happened to
come along with their wagons
One more question: Have you known
Of the prisoner having used any money
since this was stolen?'
No, sir.'
1 now called Nancy Luther back, and
she began to tremble little. though
her look was as bold and defiant as
ever.
Miss Luther I said, why did you
not inform your mistress at once of
what you had seen, without waiting for
her to ask you about the lost moneys
Because I could not at once make
up my mind to expose the poor girl,
she answered promptly.
You say you looked through the
keyhole and saw her take the money!
Yes, sir.'
Where did she place the lamp when
she did so?'
On the bureau
In your testimony you said she
stopped down when she picked it up.
What do you mean by that!'
The girl hesitated, and finally she
said she did not mean anything, only
that she picked up the lamp.
Very well,' said, 'how long have
you been with Mrs. Nasehy"
Not quite year, sir.' ..
How much does she pay you a
weeks
"A dollar and three quarters
Have you taken up any fyour pay
since you have been there's
Yes, sir.s
How much!'
L don't know, sir.'
why don't you know!
How should l? have taken 1t at
different times, just as l wanted it, and
kept no account.'
Now if you had wished to harm the
prisoner could you have raised twenty
five dollars to put in her trunks
No SIR she replied with virtuous
Indignation.
Then you have not laid up any mon
ey since you have been there?'
No, sir, only what Mrs. Naseby may
Then you did not have any twenty
five dollars when you came there's
No, sir: and what's more, the money
found in the girls trunk was the money
Mrs. Naseby lost. Yot might have
known that if you'd remember what
you asked her. This was said very sar-
castically, and was intended as crush
er upon the idea that she should have
put money in the prisoners trunk.
However, I was not overcome entirely.
Will you tell me if you belong to
this State?'
I do, SIR
In what towns
She hesitated, and for an instant
the bold look forsook her. But she fin
ally answered, Il belong to Somers,
Montgomery county;
Inext turned to Mrs. Naseby.
DO you ever take receipt from your
girls when you pay them?'
Always
Can you send and get one of them
for mc?'
| She has told you the truth, sir,
about the payments said Mrs. Naseby.
| %, 1 don't doubt it, Ireplied, but
particular proof is the thing for the
courtroom. So, if you can, wish
would procure the receipt
She said she would willingly go iftbe
court said so. The court did so, and
she went. Her dwelling was not far off
and she soon returned and handed me
four receipts, which I took and exam
ined. They were signed in strange
staggering hand by the witness.
Now, Nancy Luther Isaid turn
ing to tho witness, and speaking in .
quick, startling tone, at the same tim'
.ou:r,. bo~ r%o-nlr e. A. ox,o so1ooc
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-09-13
OREGON IOWA. SEPT ]9. 1861.
Fruits of War and Peace.

Fruits Of War and Peace.
OF WAR. ....
The warrior waves his standard high,
His falchion flashes in the fray;
lie madly shouts his battle-cry .4.
And glories in a deathful day;
But Famine's at the city gate,
And Rao:ne rrowls without the walls,
Tie country round lies dcsolate,
While Havoc;s blightins footstep falls
BY ruined hearths, hy homes defiled,
Ey scenes that Natures visage mar.
We feel the storms of passions wild,
And pluck the bitter fruits Of war.
OF PEACE,
The cobweb hangs on sword and belt, i
The charger draws the gliding plow,
The cannons in the furnace melt,
And turn to gentle purpose now;
The threshers swing their pouderous fl ails
The craftsmen toll with cheerful might;
The ocean swarms with merchant sails;
And busy mills look gay by night.
The happy land becomes renown'd'
As knowledge, arts, and wealth increase
As thus, with plenty smiling round,
We Gull the blessed fruits of peac Q.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-12
For the Western Democrat.
MEETING IN UNION COUNTY.

At meeting of the citizens Of Union county
held at the courthouse in Monroe on the I'D De-
cember, 1860 Mai D. A. Covington was appointed
president and Col Thos. G. Wilson vlce-presldent,
and John E. Moore and J. +. Hough were re-
quested to act secretaries.
The meeting being organized, the president In
few appropriate remarks explained the object OF
the meeting to be, to take into consideration the
distracted condition of our country.
Whereupon the following persons, viz Marquis
Austin, Calvin Laney, Lemuel Presson, Moses w.
Cuthberton, Thos r. Magill, Hugh Wilson and Dr.
Cheary were elected committee to draft resolu-
tons embodying the sentiment of the meeting.
During the absence of the committee, the meet
ing was addressed by Mr.. VIM. J. Kerr in an able
and interesting address in favor of secession urg
ing upon the citizens the necessity OF immediate
action. Mr. Kerr was replied to by Capt. L. l..
Wyatt in an eloquent address, depicting the evils
of secession; calling upon the citizens to act calmly
and deliberately and not be precpitated into dis
union.
The committee after being out sometime report
ed, through their chairman, the following resolu-
tons:
Resolved, That the constitution of the United
States is the work of pure patriots and sagacious
statesmen; that it is by far the best model of civil
government which human wisdom and virtue have
ever devised that it has rendered our country
great, prosperous ana powerful; that 1t has many
checks and balances, many wise, salutary and con-
sentative provisions eminently calculated to guard
against encroachments Of power to prevent op-
preston and to shield the rights of the minority
And that in any crisis which may arise, all consti
tutional remedies ought to be fairly tried and ex-
hausted before a resort should be had to extreme
measures likely to emanate in civil strife and 20
convert our fourishing and happy country into
scene of havoc and desolation.
Resolved, That We, as law-abiding citizens ask
for nothing and will submit to nothing less
than perfect equality in the Union and to effect
this object we have been and still are willing to
make any sacrifice and use every exertion which
patriotism and honor will justify-but failing in
this and without equality in the Union, we shall
demand Independence out Of 1t. And for the vim
dication and maintenance of that independence,
we hereby pledge lives our fortunes and our
sacred honors.
Resolved, That we recommend to our Senator
and Representative in the General Assembly to
use their endeavors to have State Convention
called at as early day as possible that the people
may have an opportunity of expressing their views
firmly and constitutonaly on the present crisis in
Cur public affairs.
On motion, it was ordered that the proceedings
of the meeting be published in the Western Dem
ocrat and that the North Carolina Argus and the
Raleigh Standard be requested to copy.
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
D. A. CONVICTION, Pres.
y J H H p: Moonr' Secs
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-12
WEDNESDAY. Feb. 6.

SENATE-Mr Turner introduced resolution
proposing new plan for the election of President
and Vice President of the United States.
The bill to secure the completion of the Will,
Charlotte & Ruth Railroad was put on its second
reading. 1.-THE bill appropriates 81 900 to the
road in State bonds-the State to have hen on
the road Mr. Stowe favored the bill. Mr.
Turner opposed its passage. Messrs Walkup and
Burton spoke in favor of it. The question recur-
ring on the passage of the BILL its second reading,
Mr. Turner called the yeas and nays-resulted yeas
22, nays Is. On motion of Mr. Dockery, the
rules were suspended, and the bill passed its third
reading
Mr. Barrineer, introduced bill to increase the
salaries of the Judges of the Superior Courts.
On motion of MIR Taylor, the bill to increase the
capital stock of the Raleigh and CASTOR Railroad
Company was taken up, and the rules being sus-
pended, passed its several readings
HoUsE-Nir Baxter introduced bill to con-
tinue the improvement and provide for the equip
ment Of the Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal.
Mr. Rogers bill to authorize the banks of the
State to issue notes of the denomination of one
and two dollars.
The consideration of the military bill, which
had occupied "a portion of the morning session and
all Of the night session yesterday, was again re-
suned and number of amendments adopted
to the several sections, the most important OF
which were amendments giving the election OF
officers, both in the volunteer and militia depart
,ments, to the rank and file in the same. The bill
having been read section by section, the question
REQUIRED on the final passage of the bill. MIR
Henry demanded the yeas and nays, which re-
sulted-yeas Sc, nays ~. MrHenry, in demand
ing the yeas and nays said he objected to the bill
because of the provision requiring the companies
to consist of sixty -four in order to draw arms
from the State and because he thought it made
unnecessary appropriations Of the public money in
the way of salaries to certain officers.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-12
GOV. Fills.

The following are the chief points of recomenda-
ton in the message Of Gov. Ellis to the present
Legislature, at the commencement Of the session ::
l. A Conference of the Southern States.
2. A Convention Of the people Of the State.
3. The arming and equipping of the State.
f. Resistance to Federal coercion
These patriotic and wise suggestions have been
sanctioned by the Legislature and the people. His
letter to the President, in the correspondence
corning the Forts, has been laid before our readers
The matter affecting Gov. Ellis conduct as Chief
Magistrate, rebounds to his honor, as it does to
that of the State A truly Southern Rights pa
trot it is fortunate for the fame and interest of
the State, that he is in the position he holds. He
has shown that he is the very man for the crisis
and the hour Golds6oro Tribune
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-12

whether delivered or be delivered SHALL before ma
king such SALE obtain written license from the sheriff
of the county in which he proposes to do business
which the sheriff authorized to issue whenever such
person shall give bond with security in the of five
hundred dollars, for the payment of tax of half
of one per cent the gross amount of his sales du-
ring the year at the time, and under the rules
and regulations prescribed for the payment of
merchants tax and any person violating the provisions
of this paragraph shall be liable penalty of five
hundred dollars to be collected by the sheriff, four
hundred dollars of which shall be accounted for and
paid other State taxes and he shall be further la
BILE to Indictment for misdemeanor
The tax imposed on dealers in ready-made clothing
flor males) in paragraph 20 shall hereafter be per
cent.
The proviso paragraph 25 "that any person shall
be permitted sell any spurious liquors, wines or
cordals made from products of his farm without
paying the in this paragraph imposed" is hereby
repealed.
SCHEDULE G.
SEC And the amendments under the schedule
shall be follows, to wit:
So much o. paragraph as imposes tax upon deeds
(other than mortgages marriage contracts and deeds
in trust) where the consideration is three hundred
dollars and upwards, is hereby repealed.
Paragraph requiring every broker not resident OF
the State 10 pay tax of One-quarter of one cent.
upon exchange specie drawn from any banks, is
hereby repealed.
SEC. s. Hereafter the clerks of the County Courts
shall have until the tenth day of April in the year
suing the taking of the list deliver to the sheriff
such copy thereof, and under the same penalties
prescribed in the 10th section of said act.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-12
CONGRESSIONAL.

Andrew johnson Of Tennessee, and Henry Win
ter Davis of Md, have made disgraceful speeches,
the tendency of which were against the South and
Southern men. Mr. Clingman sustained the claims
of the South to the elements Of powerful nation,
and read from English Journals to prove that her
independence will be acknowledged by Eng land.
He denounced coercion, and spoke feelingly of
the vacant seats of Southern members
Mr. Hale said that if war came the North would
have to take of the traitors in their midst.
Mr. Lane enquired who Mr. Hale meant?
Mr. Hale said that he alluded to those mentioned
by Mr. Clngnlan intending to fight against the
Republicans.
Mr. Lane said that these men would fight
against Repubcanism in behalf Of the Constitu-
ton and State rights and should not be called
traitors.
The House passed the bill providing that when
ever in the opinion of the Postmaster General the
postal service cannot be safely continued, the
postal revenue collected, and the postal laws
maintained, and the contents Of the mails pre-
served invioate and delivered to their proper ad-
DRESS by of instruction resistance to the
Federal laws those routes and post-ofices shall be
discontinued, until the can be safely restored
The louisiana members have all withdrawn ex-
cept Mr. Boligny, who said he would not withdraw
until his constituents recalled him.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-12
Private Lessons on the Piano,
Dissolution.

The firm Of FULLINGS, SPRINGS co. was dis
solved by limitation on the lst January, 1861.
The business will be continued under the name and
style of FULLINGS SPRINGS and they hope by
integrity and strict attention to business, to merit the
patronage heretofore literally bestowed by their
numerous friends and customers.
The present financial crisis and the uncertainty OIL
business for the future compel to shorten our time
of credit from twelve to six months to prompt paying
custsmers-none others need ask it.
All persons indebted to the old firm of Fullings,
Springs Il Co.. must come forward and make immediate
settlement it is absolutely necessary that the bus-
ness be speedily closed up. "a word to the wise is sum-
cient" Jan Is, 1861.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-12
Carriage Shop.

The subscriber has taken charge of the former
y occupied by John Haty and hopes by strict atten-
ton to business and using every exerton please
obtain share of public patronage.
All new work warranted twelve months.
re- Particular attention paid to Repairing. have
on hand as good lot Of seasoned Lumber as can be
started CHARLES WILSON.
Charlotte, Jan o. Is6I 3m
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-12
CHARLOTTE AND s. c. RAILROAD.

The meeting of the stockholders of this COM
pany was held in Columbia on the 9th. Gen. w.
FL. Neil, Of North Carolina, was called to the Chair
Mr. Steele and Mr. Bouknight acted as Secreta-
ries. The usual business was transacted with
much unanmty and good feeling. The same
Board was reelected, consisting of the following
gentlemen:
VIM Johnston, Gen John A. Young, 1. B.
Davidson, Joseph H. White, of North Carolina;
A. B Springs, of York; S McAliley, Fl. G.. Bron-
son. of Chester; E. G. Palmer, w. r. Robertson,
of Fairfield; DIR. John Fisher, A. p. Taylor, John
CALDWELL, Of Columbia.
The Board unanimously reelected Mr. Johnston,
of Charlotte, President.
A resolution was adopted, authorizing the Board
of Directors, whenever they thought proper, to
issue stock dividend OF the surplus funds hereto
fore applied to construction. 1t is supposed that
this will increase the amount Of stock of each
holder about twenty-eight per cent Columbia
Cdroitntdn.
From the Presidents Report for the year end
ing Dec. 81, 1860, submitted to the stockholders
meeting we copy the following:
The receipts have been derived from the follow
ing sources
Freiehts, 1854, 400 80
Passengers, JOG, lS9 81
Mail and Express, 1901 50
Interest account, 1876 At
Sale Of old rails, castings, in
Guiding minor sources, 4,01l At
Making the aggregate, s312,37S 81
Expenses for the same time, l43, 624 81
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-12
Charlotte
Il E VI A L. Il IN slit e
The next Session will commence on the first of Feb

The next Session VIII commence The first Of Feby
Terms per Session Of tcenty weeks:
For Board and Tuition, ......... $85 90
Tuition of Day Scholars, 5000. SIG and $l8 90
For small girls in Reading, Spelling, and the ee-
mentS of Geography the Tuition hereafter will be $2
For Catalogue containing further information ad-
dress r. BURWELL. Charlotte n c..
take pleasure in saying that for the remainder ct
the scholastic year. have secured the services Of Prof
r. F. HUNT as Instructor of Music Mr. Hunt was con-
neced with my school at Hllsboro and proved himself
to be energetic and faithful Teacher giving
satisfaction in EVERY particular.
r. BURWELL
January Is, 1861 if
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-12
WANTED.

Every body to know that J. TROTTER is at his Old
Stand, opposite the JAIL and prepared to repair re-
paint and re-trm Bugges and Carriages in the best
manner lie can put on BuggieS the neatest and best
Tops ofany workman in the county. Some new work
will also be made.
He respectfully informs the public that he can make
Buggy that will ride into office Tor least
ry him about while seeking the public stalls) or any
where else. Richard the Third offered his Kingdom
for horse but if he had known Trotter he would also
have wanted Buggy, such he, Joshua Trotter can
make or repair. So give him call.
Jan |, 1861. 3m J. TROTTER