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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-05-01
Berwick, trembling. and the robber, mount
ing the horse which he had left, rode rapidly
ovsr fro bo~tb

Berwick, trembling. and the robber, mount
ing the horse which; he had left, rode rapidly
over the heath. -
| Preparations were making for the exccu
ton Of Sir John Cochrane, and the officer.
Of the law waiting only pr the arrival Of tht
mail and the second death warrant, to leaG
him forth to the scaffold, when the tid,ng.
arrived that the mail had again been robbed
For fourteen days the lif. Of the prisoner
would be prolonged. He ag,in fell on the
neck of his daughter, and said
1T is said the hand Of Heaven il in this. /"
"Said | not" replied the maiden, and fol
the first time she wept aloud, "that my father
should not die p ~,
The fourteen days had not passed when
the prison door few open, and the Earl Oh
Donald rushed to the arms of his son. His
intercession with the confessor had been sue
cess'af, and after twice signing the death
warrant for the execution ofSir John, which
had so often failed in its place Of estipation,
the King had sealed his pardon.
He had hurried with his father from the
prison to his own house. his family were
clinging around him, she'd ling tears of iov !.
but Grizelle, who, during the imprisonment
had suffered more than them all, was absent.
They wege marvelliAg with gratitude at the
mysterious Providence that had twice inter.
cepted the mail and saved his life, when a
stranger craved an audience. Sir John de.
sired him to be admitted, and the robber
entered he was habited. as we have before
described, with the coarse cloth. and ierkin,
but his bearing was above his condition. On
entering. he slightly touched his beaver, bit
remained uncovered. "when you have per-
used these" said he, taking two papers from
his bosom, "cast them into the fire."
Sir John glanced at them, started, and de-
came pale-thsy were his own death war
rants
"My deliverer y he exclaimed, show shall
| thank thee how repay the saviour. of my
life? My father, my children, thank him
for me-"
The Earl grasped the hand ofthe stranger,
the chrildren embraced his knees. He press
ed his hand to his face, and burst into
tears.
"By what name.' eagerly inquired Sir
John, "shall thank my delivercr ~
The stranger wspt aloud, and. RAISING his
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-05-01

Pitt was once canvasing for himself, when
he came to blacksmith shop
"SE," saidhe to the blacksmith, will you
favor me with your vote r
"Mr. Pitt" said the son Of Vulcan. 81 ad-
mire yonr head, but damn your politics."
mi. Blacksmith" /" returned Pitt. II ad.
mirs your candor, but damn your manners" /"
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-05-01

The eighty sixth anniversary ofthe open.
ing revolutionary battle at Lexington, was
signalized in Baltimore by the death Of three
gallant Massachusetts, men massacrsd BY 1
trsasonable mob while on their way TO defend
the Capital of tDsir Country.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-05-01

Somebody is always telling stories about
the "Hard shell Baptists." Wags have the
run on them, and they may as well be con-
tent and bare it. Here follows tale told Of
them pot long since. Ny informant locates
it in the mountains of North Carolina, where
the Hard shells are quite numerous, and
where they believe pretty strongly in dreams
and voices. In the important matter of a
call to the ministry. a dream or voice is al
most indispensable.
Now, it came to pass that man by the
name of Walker felt himself considerably
moved to ''hold forth, )" and kept spreading
the fleece" Gideon. like, to ascertain his du.
ty in the important premise To assist him
in hrs pious investigations, he called at a
still house one evening to get some Of the
"good critter." After refreshment, the sto-
ry runs, he left for home, and on the way he
felt "moved" to go into the grove few hun.
dred yards from the road, "thar to wrastlin"
most earnestly, scarcely outdone by the pat
riarch, some one passed the road with a
long animal, politely called John
Donkey, and John let off. as his race is
won't to do sometimes, in most moving and
thrilling manner.
Walkers imagination, by his earnest
"wrastlin," ," was wrought up to great inten-
sity, and he converted Major Johns discor.
dant music, which, to most men, resembles
the fling Of a saw mill saw, into call from
Heaven urging him to preach the Gospel.
No time was to be lost He rose from his
knees duly commissioned, vent to his
church, and demanded license, when the
pastor interrogated him thus:
Parson. Do you believe, Brother Walker,
that you are called Of God to preach, Gas was
Aaron PA
Walker. Most sartfnly does.
Pastor. Give the Church, that is, the
bre,hern, the proof
Walker. was nightly diffikilted. and l
was determined to go into the woods and
wrastle it out
Parson. That's it. Brother Walker, 60
on. "
Walker. And while there wrast.in', Jacob
like, Ihsaxn on ov the cWiousest voices I
uver hearn in all my borned days.
Parson. You are on the right track
Brother Walker. Go on with your nora
ton.
Walker. I couldn't tell, for the life ov
me, whether the voice was up IN the air
or down in the sky, it sounded so arful curl
ous. ~
Parson. Poor creetur how he was
difRkilted. Go on to norate. Brother Wal.
ker. How did it appear to sound unto
yous
Walker. Why. this away '.Waw-waw
ker- waw-waw-ker! Go preach, go preach,
60 preach, 60 preach, 60 preach-ee, go
goPreach.up. 90 preach ah--ee-uh-
ah-ee.
Parson. Bruthering and sister, that's the
right9s'rt ofa call. Enough said, Brother
Walker That's none Of yer collegs calls,
nor money calls. No doctor. ov divinity NV
er got sich a call as that. Brother Walk
or mdst have license fur sartaa and for
sure.
The icense was granted, the story goes,
md Walker is now doubtless making the
mountains ring with his stentorian lungs.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-05-01
ray of Volunteers.

BY act Of Congress. April, 1918, the ex-
penses ofvolunteers incurred in marching Ia
the place ofrendezvous Ia pursuance Of the
proclamation Of the President and the reaui-
sition IF the Secretary of War, arc adjusted
and paid by the Government Of the United
States, in like manner as the expenses in
CURED after their arrival at the place Of rem
devious
BY the statute Of 1886, officers and pri-
Yates IN the volunteer service, are entitled to
the same pay, rations, clothing, camp equip
age, &C.. as the infantry ofthc regular army;
and ara entitled to one days pay and rations
for every twenty miles Of travel before and
after reaching the rendezvous. Tn case of
death in the service, the family Of the volun
teer is entitled to half pay for five years,
and soldiers wounded are entitled to PEN
SiouS. ~
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-05-01

FoRE MoSRoE.-This Fort xhich is intend
ed to defend Norfolk, Virginia, is the largest.
in country. Tho walls are more than mile
in circuit, very thick and high, surrounded
by moat which is from fifly to one hundred
feet wide, with eight eet Of water, draw
bridges and outer batteries. II mounts some
three hundred heavy guns, has mortars Cor
throwing shells, furnaces for heating balls,
&c. The walks enclose some seventy .fiva
acres. In the centre is the parade ground,
and all around are the quarters for the troops.
Live oak and other trees make it worry pleas
ant in summer. Outside the moat ia 64A
walk, with view tn the sea.
"What is shsw bread, auat ?" asked Ike,
who was reading the bible. "Why, Isaac"
said Mrs. Partington. 'Shoe bread is that
which people earn By the making Of shoes.
There's plenty oft in Lynn" M sssas
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-05-01
War Ieesnas.


BY letters received last evening from Dav
enport, we learn that the Governor has des
signatcd that city As the place Of rendezvous
for Iowa, as being the most central location
The recruits are requested to 20 in uni
form or in citizens driss as may be most
convenient
All necessary expenses Of transportation
and subsistence viii be paid by the State
until mustered into the United States service
The Governor has ample funds At his
command rendered to him by the Dubuque
Davenport, Burlington and Iowa City branch.
es Of the State Rank.
So for equipments and uniforms the com,
panies may give themselves no uneasipass
The United States will furnish arms. accou.
trements and dress,
Davenport has tendeged five companies ia
the Governor. Dubuque Hmss, April 10.
sSamivel, beware Of de vimins vot reads
no newspapers ynur father msrried woman
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-05-01

Some one wants to know whether the in.
itials G. s. A. mean, "Can't stand Abe
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-05-01

SUDDEN CoHvERsIoE.-Jamss Buchanan
has come out in favor Of the federal govern.
ment #
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s'Samivel. beware Of de vi,nins vot reads
no newspapers ynur father msrried woman
wat read none. and you're the sad kopsa-
kense. You're - hignorAnt = an 'orse.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-02
FROM WASHINGTON.


WASHINGTON, March 28.-In the Senate, Mr.
Trumbul, eff Illinois, introduced resolution that
the true way to preserve the Union is to enforce
the laws that resistance to their enforcement en-
courages disunon that it is the duty of the Presi-
dent to use all means in his power to hold and
protect the public property, and enforce the laws
IN South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama,
Mississippi Louisiana and Texas, as in other
States of the Union. Mr. Trumbu said that his
resolution expressed his views, and asked that it
be printed. The Democratic Senators wanted an
immediate vote, but it was not granted. The
Senate then went into executive session, and ad-
journed sine die.
The prospect of an extra session of Congress is
not encouraging. Many of the Republican Sena-
tors opposed to it. The subject has not seri-
ousy occupied the attention of the Administration
Full details concerning the operations of the
Post Office Department have been forwarded to MIR
Reagan, Postmaster General of the Confederate
States of America, including the necessary blank
books, schedules, &c,
Patents have been issued for inventions, to-day,
to citizens of the seeded States. This would
seem as if they are yet considered citizens of the
United States.
The statement that Army troops had been order
ed to land at Fort Pickens, it is authoritatiyely
stated, is untrue No such orders have been is
sued
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-02

Near sratesville, of putrid throat Mr. Henry
Shuford aged 90 years and 10 months.
In Wilmington, on the 9th ult, Dr. F. ]. Hill, aged
70 years. He member of the Convention Of 835
and several times member of the Legislature.
In York District on the 25th ultmo, DR.. Andrew J.
Berry, aged 2? years.
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.
DIED, at Glen Anna Female Seminary, Townsville,
n c. the 9th March, of fever Pallie j. daughter of
Mr. Samuel A. Campbell of Marion District S. c., in
the seventeenth year of her age.
At meeting of the Theta Phi Society, held at the
Glen Anna Female Seminary March 14th, 1861, the
following preamble and resolutions were adopted:
Whereas, 1t hath pleased the Supreme Ruler of the
Universe to from midst Pallie J. Campbell
we, the members of the Theta Phi Society,
Resolve, That while acknowledge the hand of
God in this affection, and bow in humble submission
His WILL will sympathze with the bereaved family
in this sad affection :
Resolved, That will wear the usual badge of
mourning for the remaining part of the session.
Resolved, That copy of these resolutions be sent
to the parents of the deceased and three papers for
publication.
MoLLIE DoBsoN, EMMA McKINsTRY.
CLARA BELL, FLORA THOMAS,
KATE STUART, FERRIE COOPER.
tao
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-02
THE NEWS.

Fort Sumter has not yet been evacuated, or moi
up to Saturday night An agent of Lincoln visited the
Fort last week, but it is known for what purpose
1t is stated that Maj Anderson has pro visions to last
until the 9Th of April
dispatch from New Orleans states that large
bodies of troops were moving towards Fort Pickens
from Mississippi and louisiana. We think the ndica-
tons are that unless the Forts evacuated they
will be attacked.
The Virginia Convention is still in session, but there
is little or no prospect of its passing secession ordi
nance though we glad to that the Convention
has refused to endorse the Peace Conference PROPOSE
tions by vote of l3Cto f. 1.-THE of John Tyler,
Barrnger, Reid and Davis isthus endorsed by Virginia
1t is reported by Washington paper that there is
movement foot to renore the u s. Arsenal at Fay
viI
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-02

WILMINeToN, CHARLOTTE AND RUTHERFoRD
RAILROAD We learn from reliable source that
the President and Chief Engineer have recently
closed contract for graduation all the inlet
sections on the Railroad from the head of the road
in Richmond county to the town of Charlotte.
The contractor is Mr. Harvey, of Richmond, Va,
gentleman of extensive experience, great energy
and ability, and second to none on this continent
for executing work in this department. He has
been engaged for several years in building the
celebrated "Don Pedro" railroad in Brazil. The
whole work is to be completed by the end Of next
year. and sooner if possible. We also learn that
Mr. Atkinson, the Chief Engineer, and Mr. Smith,
the Engineer of Bridges, are visiting the Pee Dee
and other streams, with the view of preparing the
places for crossing these streams so as to secure
an early completion of the road. We, and all with
US, may feel assured that this great State work
is now in good hands, and viii be pressed with en-
ergy to happy completion Wadesboro Argus
STOCKHOLDERS MEETINa-The Special Meet
ing of the stockholders in the Wilmington, Char
lotte & Rutherford Railroad Company, called to
pass upon the amendments to the charter made by
the last Legislature and for other purposes, con-
vened in Wilmington on the 2Sth March.
The meeting was organized by calling Walter +.
Leak, Esq. of Richmond county, to the Chair, and
appointing VIM. L. Pitts, of Wilmington, Sec'y.
DR. Nell McNair, of Richmond, aud g, G, Hen
derson, ESQ.,, of Lincoln, were appointed commit
tee to verify proxies, and ascertain the amount of
stock represented. There was full attendance.
The committee reported 14,4S3 shares repre-
sented in person and by proxy.
The charter amended, was unanimously
adopted, and the meeting adjourned sine de
Wilmington Journal
Err McRae the Chief Engineer of the Company, has
resigned
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-02

BY~ Wherever public sentiment will allow it in
the Southern States which have not yet seeded,
President Lincoln is appointing either avowed or
quasi abolitionists to office, or from what is
called the Union party, and turning out those
tnctured with Southern Rights principles And
we see it stated that he has had the impudence to
appoint named Geo. w. Lane Judge of
the Northern and Southern Districts of Alabama
Mr. Lane will not be permitted to serve, even if he
is disposed to do
The Lynchburg, Va, Republican states that
Mr. Crook, lately appointed by the Lincoln admin
istration mail agent the Alexandria road,
made his first trip Saturday, and in passing
Charlottesville waited on by committee Of
citizens, who informed him, in the politest
possible, that he had better throw up his commits
sion and retire from the public service, or he
would be dealt with according to his deserts as
Republican, who would never be permitted to scat
ter his foul teachings over Virginia soil. Mr. G.
thinking discretion the better part of valor,' con-
scented to resign on his return to Alexandria, and
he permitted to pass"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-02

$500 REWARD!

WHEREAS, the recent fires in midst evidently
the work of an incendary. hereby, authorized by
the Board of Commissioners of the Town of Charlotte,
offer a reward of FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS for proof
the conviction Of the person persons setting
to the property destroyed the night of the 30h and
morning Of the 3lst of this month.
w A. OWENS, Mayor.
7. w. DEWEY, Town Clerk.
April 2, 1861. IT,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-02

In this county, the l4th uIt. by Rev. Mr. Pharr,
Mr. j. S. Johnston to Miss Susan J. Ruddock.
In the vicinity of Davidson College, the 9th ult.
VIM. Black, Esq: of Lancaster S. Co. to Mrs Eliza Jane
Aiken of Mecklenburg county
In York District the 2lst ultimo Mr. G. NJ. A. C.
Riddle to Miss Mary NJ. Glenn.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-02

Bes~ DIR. Columbus Mills, of Polk county, is
recommended in the Ashevlle News as a candi-
date for Congress in the Mountain District in
opposition to Hon. z. B. Vance. DR. Mills is a
advocate of the principles of the Southern
rights party and we hope he will consent to run.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-02

nea~ Willie p. Mangum, Jr., son of Senator
Mangum of North Carolina, has been appointed by
President Lincoln Consul to Ninghpoo China,
salary $4,000. J. T,Edgar of Tenn, whose ap-
pointment as Consul to St. Thomas we noticed last
week, is a brother-in-aw of Hon. j. j. Crttenden.
Of course, all these gentlemen are opposed to Sc
cession. Several officers have been removed in
Virginia. and others appointed in their places by
Mr. Lincoln. We suppose the work Of decapita-
ton will soon commence in North Carolina.
The Fayetteville Observer thinks that the Mangnm
mentioned above is not of ex-senator Mangum of
this State, but of Mr. Mangum in the District of
Columbia.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-02
New Family Grocery Store !!

Wholesale and Retail dealers in Family Groceries,
choice old Wines, (highly improved by ago.
Also, Havana Segars, Tobacco, Wooden and Viii
low Ware, &C.
Having established ourselves in Charottee, and In
consideration of the hardness of the times, desire
and intend sell to the entire satisfaction Of purcha
sers All orders accompanied with the cash will be
promptly attended to.
Store Tryon Street, one door above Palmers Va
riety Store.
March &C. 1861.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-02
Mecklenburg Dragons, Attention |!

You are hereby notified to appear in Charlotte armed
and equipped. at 10 o'clock the second Saturday
April, for drill and other business, in which every
member of the company is interested and on which the
existence of the company depends.
J. K HARRISON,
April I'd. Cap Gin.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-02

Merchants in New York are threatning that nm
less there extra session Of Congress to repeal
the Morrill, Tariff they will impor. their goods ria
Charleston
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-02

We would have done SO in our columns at the
time, had it not been thought best not to give the
matter notoriety by abiding to it in the public
papers. Bat we repeat, the cases not similar,
for the insult to Gov. Ellis and other prominent
southern rights men of Raleigh, by public
procession in which were hundreds ESQ reported)
of the citizens of Raleigh, while the insult to Mr.
Holden was offered secretly, in the night by no
one knows who-probably by few boys or indis-
Greet and thoughtless men. IF the Standard
had explained the groaning affair earlier and dis
approved of such conduct, we should not have al
luded to it at all, but after waiting three weeks we
felt justified in denouncng it as ungentlemanly
and disgracefu..
We respectfully suggest that while the Standard
is correcting misrepresentation, it would be
we'll to correct some of its own statements about
Gov Ellis.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-02
COMMON SCHOOL NOTICE.

The following table will show the amount of money
due each Common School District in Mecklenburg
county the first day of April, 1861, reported BY
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-02

THE JUDGEsHIp-Lincoln has not appointed a
successor to J Judge Daniel on the U. S. Supreme
Court Bench. He intends, no doubt, to adopt
the Republican doctrine of abolitionizing that
Court, but he does not deem it prudent to appoint
one Of the fanatical crew while the border States
agitating for secession.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-02

ELEcT1oNs.-In August next elections will be
held in this State for members of Congress, and
for clerks Of the Superior and County Court.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-02

RaFn The Albemarle Southron learns that
Hon. Kenneth Rayner has declared himself in
favor of the secession of North Carolina from the
northern abolition union.
The Raleigh State Journal copies the above,
and adds:
1t is generally known here that Mr. Rayner has
taken decided and unequivocal position the
side of the South He will defend it with all the
generous ardor, all the energy and all the great
intellectual power which eninehtly characterzes
him.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-02

TAXATION IN SoUTH CARoLINA.-There has
been so much Misrepresentation of the rate of
taxation in South Carolina, that copy the state
ment of the Secretary Of the Treasury our
second page. 1t will be found interesting and
useful for future reference. The taxes are less in
South Carolina than in North Carolina. During
the canvass in this State this summer we shall
hear much about heavy taxation from those OPP
posed to the Southern rights party, but let the
record speak and misrepresentation cease.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-02

s9Among the appointments of officers in the
Army Of the Confederate States, notice the
following from North Carolina W. D. Pender,
captain; Joseph P. Jones, LIST. Lieut..
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-02
REMARKS.

Abont 200 bales of Cotton sold list week at an
advance former figures. Coed middIing 100, mid
ding TO- ordinary 81. The market appears to be firm
with good demand.
Bacon has slightly advanced-ll1 and IL for hog
round-hams l2l The market is toleraby well sup
piled.
Flour is not quite high heretofore, though pri-
well maintained. Extra, in bags, SO e7A SUI
perfne So so to So rs.
Corn in fair snpply-s0 to IS cents per bushei-
Peas have advanced and are in demand at 81 per
bushel.
Some small droves of Beef Cattle, in good order,
sold at and 8 on the hoof
The maket was quite active the past week, and all
kinds of produce sold readily at quotations.
Our merchants receiving their Spring sup
plies, and prepared for any amount of trade thai
may offer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-02

ANOTHER NEW UUN.-A gentleman in Balti
more has invented a gun, intended for the
benefit of the Souther Confederacy, which is thus
described
1t is capable of throwing balls with great force
and succession at the rate of three hundred per
minute and it is constructed on the plan of
selfprotection. The entire machinery connected
with it is moved by steam, and thus powder is
altogether superseded. The balls are thrown by a
sng-power, and the barrel of the gun never be-
comes too heated for action The gun may be
used effectively either on land or