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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-11-20
Hates, hy Tucs,ns,s T,raim.

latest by FUcsIay's E'raiss.
The 9TH Iowa Regiment arrived at st
! LOUIS on the 10th. Originally l,oo0strons
they now number 90 fit for duty.
Rebels are concentrating at Great Bethel
and ana,tack on Ncwpor, News is deemed
not improbable. E
Ser. Gwin and companions are ordered t
he sent to Fort Warren
! Government is considering the question o
resumption of commerce at Southern
ports as fast as they fall into our hands,
The lst Iowa LanccrS, for sometime, or.
gan;zing at Burlington, Iowa, has been dis
banded, on account of diSaffeetion among
the m I'll about officers.
The National Intclligcnccr justifcs tho
arrest of Mason and Slidcll, as consistent
with the law of Nations. f-...rs ai
200 letters franked by Congressman Ely
arrived from Richmond The people Of
that place are alarmed and ANXIOUS about
the future. i harr
The South Carolina Regiments demanded
leave to go home on reception Of the news oil
the landing of the Naval expedition, but were
refused. #aR "HaE t"H#i 9.ii 4
The Departments at Washington, will ex-
clude visitors until after the meeting Of Con.
gross, to enable the heads to prepare their
reports.
Toronto, Canada papers, condemn the
taking Of Mason and Slidell.
The country has been electrified with good
news the past week indeed, more really
important events have been crowded into
those six days, than the whole period of the
war has previously furnished altogether
The taking of Beaufort. and the planting OF
the old flag on South Carolina soil the bat.
tie Of Piketon, decidedly the best managed
and most decisive action of the war, and the
ar est of the Rebel Commissioners, Mason
and Slidell, are all Of the greatest interest
and of, the deepest significance, and it is ne
strange that the country everywhere has
been electrified, and inspired with renewed
confidence in the speedy triumph of the ma
tional cause. We may expect that events,
equally startling, will follow these in rapid
succession.
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Ex-senator Jim Green, OF Missouri had
some kind ola dispute with soldier at Can
ton aud was obliged 70 lcare fer s., Louis.
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TIE BATTLEATprKEvILzE

ACCIDENT AT COLUMBUS, KENTucY
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Bridge Rsrains fn Tennessee.
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THE WAR.

ACCOUNT OF THE N A.
VAL VICTORY. 8 "a
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-05-06
Blue Grass Awake :

SATURDAY, May 4th, 1861.
Ed. JOURNAL We had an interesting
time last night in Centre Township. The
public pulse beat high. Three deafening
cheers were given for the Union, and the
stars and stripes. Three Kissing groans
were added for JEFF Davis and all traitors.
The meeting was organized by Doctor
Rucker, in the chair. Seventy-seven volun-
teers gave in their names TO form a Blue
grass Union Guard. T. H. Rucker was
elected Captain. Other officers were also
elected. The company will soon be under
drill
Toward the close OF tbeSmeeting, Doctor
Rucker addressed the young men, inform
ing them that the time might cone when
the State would stand in need of more men
than at present, and if so, he intended to
raise a company and offer his services to
the Governor. The young men highly APP
plauded his motives, and many hearts beat
high with interest for the Union, and if
such an emergency should come, they are
ready to render service in the same way.
WIN. ATCHIsoN, Sec'y.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-05-06

HOME GUARD MEETING AT WADEsvILLE.-
Pursuant to announcement, meeting was
held in Vaudeville, Posey county, Saturday.
April 9th, for the purpose of forming
Home Guard, and for the consideration of
the best means to be pursued under existing
difficulties.
On motion of J. NJ. Wade, Col. Jesse
Nash was called to the chair, and DR..
Richard Smyth was appointed Secretary.
Charles W. Franklin was called upon,
who responded in a patriotic and stirring
address, on the present crisis of our coun-
try, urging all good loyal men to rally IN
der the Stars and Stripes.
On motion, all those who were DESTROYS,
enrolled themselves to form a company for
a Home Guard. Fifty-eight volunteers
signed the roll.
On motion, the meeting adjourned until
/ Thursday, May I'd, 1861, which also was
largely attended.
/ Col Jesse Nash presided, and Horace
Jones was appointed Secretary. On mo-
ton, the Secretary was instructed to read
the following as a basis of organization,
which was adopted unanimously and sign
ed by seventy-eight members
We, the citizens of Vaudeville and vi
cintY IL the iBpgp P6tE qf Re Rosy, State of In
/ Home Guurd Sos the Eollav1ira x.-,-~----
We declare our loyalty and attachment
to the Union and the Flag of our Country.
We see no safety for ourselves or our fami-
lies if we lose the protection of that Flag
and of our existing government, and we see
no sufficient cause to desert either for any
other flag or any other form of Government.
In view, therefore, of every consideration
Of duty, patriotism, and safety, we feel
called upon by the impending crisis and the
/ dangers which surround US, to pledge our
/ selves to each other for common defense on
the principle above mentioned.
On motion the company went into the
election of officers which resulted as fol-
/ lows
Dr. Richard Smyth, Captain William
Lewis, lst Lieutenant; W. H. Downey, ID
Lieutenant; w. P. Hanes, Sd Lieutenant :;
Jesse Nash, lst Sergeant; Charles W. Frank
! lin, I'd Sergeant; Horace Jones, Sd Ser
/ geant; Nicholas Joest, 4th Sergeant David
! Harmon, 1st Corporal Thomas S. Wade, I'd
/ Corporal; Jesse Hunter, Sd Corporal; Asa
G. Anderson, 4th Corporal.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-05-06

Ia The twenty days granted the
Southern rebels in which to disperse, ex-
pired yesterday We may now confidently
anticipate some important movements dur
ing the present week. Straight as an ar
row to the mark will the Government go
forward in crushing the rebellion. Our
dispatches this morning indicate that one OF
the first things done will be to teach Vir-
ginia lesson which she will long remem-
ber Alexandria, where the traitors have
been making some little display for two OF
three weeks mast will be taken 756s siq len ct
Norfolk. At the same time, we doubt not
Ohio and Pennsylvania troops will retake
Harper's Ferry and move down on Rich
mOnd from that point. Gov Letcher has
brought certain ruin on his State. We
know the Government will exercise the
greatest caution in preventing the destruc-
ton of private property, but in spite of its
efforts, we fear hundreds will be ruined,
who have always been loyal but have been
unable to express their sentiments for fear
of mob.
Before the people of Kentucky allow
themselves to be dragooned out of the I'm
ion, it will be well for them to ascertain
the fate of Virginia. The same fate that
overtakes the mother of States, will be
shared by every State that rebels against the
authority of the Government. The people
have arisen in their might and wrath, and
intend that the Union shall be preserved
If second baptism in blood is necessary to
accomplish this, the offering will be freely
made.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-05-06

RAISING THE WIND.-The city authorities
of Richmond, Virginia are bound to have
money, and have commenced issuing
promises to pay" at some future
day. The council of that city "passed
an ordinance, directing the issue, in the
name of the city, of three hundred thousand
dollars in small notes, for the redemption of
which the faith of the city is pledged The
law provides for the issue of two hundred
thousand dollars in notes of the denomina-
ton of one dollar fifty thousand dollars in
notes of the denomination of fifty cents !;
and fifty thousand dollars in notes of the
denomination of twenty-five cents"
We have no doubt this money will be
quite as valuable as were the old continent
tai notes at the close of the revolutionary
war. The Virginians are fnanciers as well
as warriors.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-05-06

MADE 4 RUMPUs.-At great fair in New
Orleans, for the benefit of Confederate vol
unteers, the following paragraph was pinned
to one of the fancy articles on the "Seuthern
Rights" table, while its proprietress was in
another part of the room:
The flowers Of your Southern Rights
table have all withered, and you will have
to sprinkle them with Yankee blood before
they will bloom again.
The New Orleans papers regard this i'm
pertinence on the part of the individual
unknown as the out-cropping of some
formidable conspiracy
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camp Baker Taken

CAMP BAKER, May 4th, 1861
EDITOR JoURNAL:-I am under the ne
cessity of informing you that on to-day, at
about 3 o'clock P. NJ, while the soldiers IN
der the command of Capt. Thompson were
busy drilling, they were taken by surprise
by a party of ladies from the city, who sur
rounded US, and before we could prepare for
action, they fred broad-side of pies, cakes,
and pickles of every description. They came
so thick and fast that we were perfectly as
tounded-so much so, that we surrendered
at discretion We, however, soon rallied,
and, in return, we gave them few broad
sides with blank cartridges, whereupon a
cessation of hostilities ensued, which re-
suited in a compromise, the condition of
which was, that the ladies were to leave the
field with the honors of war.
When the fair belligerec started, we
gave them three hearty cheers, which were
received by the waving of flags and hand
kerchiefs.
The plan of attack seems to have been
arranged by General Hubben and Mayor
Baker. who did not make their appearance
in the war, until the hardest part of the
battle was over. The General then inform
ed US that we were all to have soldier
clothes, which declaration was received
with much qualification. The General and
/ Mayor each were cheered for their kind
! considerations.
Late in the evening Messrs. Chandler
Farley and some ladies paid US visit Mr.
/ Chandler with a monster cat fish, Mr.
Farley with lots of tobacco, all o
which. were presented, and received will
pleasure. They were also the bearer of {
/ lot of candles from Philip Decker, Esq.
There is one thing certain, that the ladie
of Evansville can not be outdone in patri
otism or liberality anywhere, and l appre
bend that the gentlemen are as patriotic
here as elsewhere.
We have spent a very pleasant day-al
are in fine spirits, and Notwithstanding tn
advice of some one, who is unknown,
more friendly set of men can not be foun
any where We are like brothers, and in
tend to remain so. More anon, K.
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patriotism in SEemGueEY.

a gentleman of this city has received
letter from a relative in Kentucky, from
which we are permitted to publish an ex-
tract. 1t seems a great pity that the seces-
sionists of Kentucky should drag their
State out of the Union while it contained
within its limits such patriotic citizens as
the author of the letter from which we
copy:
Il" 1 received the papers you sent me and
was glad to get them. They confirm the
news l had already received, and you can
not imagine with what satisfaction 1 have
learned of the great uprising of the loyal
men of the North, and that all parties in
those States are determined to stand by the
National Flag. Huzza for the Union, the
Constitution and the enforcement of the
laws! There is no use in talking Sc
cession is a " dead cock IN the pit" and the
consummation of this much desired result
is only a question of time.
feel very bad about Kentucky, and am
afraid our Governor Magofin has ruined the
State in refusing to stand by the Union. |
thought once that Kentucky might preserve
neutrality as the only way of safety but
now see the utter folly of such a position
| and that it is neither safe nor honorable.
Kentucky has already allowed troops to be
mustered in her borders for the use of the
Confederate States in prosecuting their at
| tempt to break up the government, and she
must come out now and take position under
| the Stars and Stripes or the confederate
flag.
If she deserts the Union she is lost, or
rather, as l look at it, slavery in Kentucky
| is lost, and she becomes inevitably a
! free state under the memorable progress OF
civil war, whereas, if she remains faithful
| to the Union and the National Government,
and to her sister States of Ohio, Indiana,
and Illinois, that border upon her territory,
they will throw their arms around her for
Der protection.
am glad to see that the people begin to
feel that it is no longer a sqUabble between
political parties-no longer contest between
Republicans" and Democrats" but that
it is hand to hand struggle between social
law and order, backed by an organized
Government, against anarchy, confusion, and
misrule. No man can be in doubt as to the
result in such an unequal contest, and the
destructionsts must go down. Do not I'M
derstand me as believing that the South
will be overrun and subjugated ; this is moi
intended, and will not be attempted, only sc
far as it is necessary to sustain the Govern
ment. Disunionists have their fate IN theil
own hands. If they desire peace, and order
and safety-if they really desire separa
ton of the States, they must pause in thei
career and come back to the idea of popular
government, and summon the people in Ma
! tional Convention, in their sovereign ca
pacity, to decide upon these momentum
: questions and issues any other course vii
, lead to misery and destruction.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-05-06

"EaYPT" Ho WILING Captain Herod,
from Shawneetown, was a passenger on the
Charley Bowen on Saturday. He teIe-
graphed from this point to Gov. Yates, tend
ering a company of volunteers, and asking
whether it should be mounted, or infantry.
The Captain says, hitherto Egypt has been
so quiet that the Southern rebels concluded
they had her in their breeches pockets, but
he adds, "Ill be id if Egypt ain thowling
nowr
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-05-06

BSE~ Will. Dunbar had his " brass " piece
out Saturday afternoon to see how it would
shoot balls. He fired a good many rounds,
and if his little gun should prove as des-
tructive as it is noisy, it is capable of doing
no little damage,
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-05-06

ga%The leading merchants of Boston are
hitting outa large steamer, carrying ten guns
and three hundred men, to cruise against
JEFF. Davis pirates in the Gulf 1t will sail
under the authority and commission of the
United States, but the expense will be borne
by State street.
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1VFRTFWs SIZE no. Iess

~ Notice is hereby given that by virtue OF two OK
ecutions issued of the office of Clerk OF the Com
mon Pleas Court of Vauderburgh County, Indiana
i'm favor Of Christian Kratz & VIM. Heilman, John
EDDY, David WILDER, vs. John Enrich, and Hem
ry Hem, and to mo directed, 1 have levied upon
MONDAY, May 27:h, 1861,
Between the hours of ten o'clock A. M, and four
O'Clock P NJ of said day, at the door OF the Court
House, in the city Of Evansville, Vanderburgh
County, Indiana offer for sale public aution the
rents and profits for a term not exceeding seven
years. the following described real estate to-wit
Lot No six (6), and half of lot No five 5) In Block
No. fifteen Q5), in StOckwells Enlargement of the
city of Evansville, Vanderburgh County, and state
of Indiana and should said rents and profits OF said
real estate not sell for sum sufficient tn satisfy
said writs and costs, will, at the same time and
place, offer for sale and sell the fee simple OF said
real for the satisfaction ofsad wrlts ana costs
JOHN S. GAVETT, Sheriff '. G.
Chandler & HYnes. Prhs Att,ys. may0-2ww
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A SECOND VIsIr.-The steamer City of
Alton paid a second visit to the Arsenal at
St. Louis on Wednesday night, bearing
away with her ten thousand pounds Of pow
der, and large quantities of other munitions
of war.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-05-06

Instrumentation. George K. Steele, Of
Rockville, has donated $500 to Capt. Foote'S
company of volunteers, now in Camp Nor
ton. That is solid sympathy with the brave
soldiers.
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MORTGAGE Sale

Of all the Furniture of the Pavilion Hotel, to be
at the Pavilion May LIST, 1861, at 10 O'Clock, A n.
To satisfy mortgage made to me the 28th day
of January, 1861, by 81. Oranmer d Co., will sell
all the Furniture OF said Hotel consis sting of Beds
Bedding, Carpets, Stoves, Tables, Bureaus, Stands
Chairs, Cupboard Ware, Cooking Utensils hereto
fore used in said Hotel Sale to commence at 10
O'Clock, A. NJ. Terms cash.
PHIL. HOREBR0OK.
H. NELSON b Co., Auctioneers
Evansville, Ind, April oath, 1861. apr27,
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-05-06

PRIvATEEas-- Richmond Enquirer,
ofthe 23d, states that the Confederate States
Government at Montgomery has issued sew
eral letter of marque, and that they were
issued on the 18th.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-05-06

sS~Gen. Butler, commanding the forces
at Annapolis, says that if the Maryland
legislature passes an ordinance of secession,
he will arrest the entire body.
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Attention Zouaves {!

You are hereby notified to attend meeting to
be held at the Gas Office, on Saturday, 4th inst,
at o'clock, P. NJ, for the election of officers.
fall and punctual attendance is requested.
@OLDERRS RFTEJV~TKO.N"I
~ We have just received per Express sample
lot of Military Caps, latast styles Those not pro-
vided yet will do well to leave their orders at as
'4- , . 10y 'VAUTIER MARooNNIER,
maya No. 80 Main street.
n ED, LED.
III II kegs Bar Lead,
rs pigs for sale cheap for cash, by
mays SAMUEL ORR.
EE0HKTE LEAD.
~ 50 kegs st. Louis White Lead, to arrive
"i maya y? 9''1 '''' U--'~f ~ @ SAMUEL ORR.
n K.UE F0R SHE.
H We have on hand large stock of Lime, and
offering it for sale at the low price Of rs cents
DaIzelI d Co. REEDER BROS.
mey3-Iwd
AC9O-gE OH ST use.
u COAL OIL AT 75c.
Warranted second to none. Only to be had al
mays Il. a. COOKS.
FWISHTTE W'HE.ET FEOUR.
w 80 sacks choice White Wheat Flour,
mays '' HA. COOKS.
NDURE CEDER V-I.V:B6F.sR.
4 30 bbls pure Cider Vinegar At
nays II A. COOKS.
HD.RTH OR BRISTOL RRECE.
E-b 200 best quality Brick for cleaning knives
and forks, for sale by maya IL. A. COOK.
RRR LBS. PEARL R.gRLEK.
%OSV $50 lbs. Split peas,
$50 lbs. Wheat Farina,
TO lbs. Pearl Sage, for sale by
mays H. A. COOK.
NOOD POT.9TOEs FOR IS CTS.
w PER BUSHEL, at H. A. COOKS.
maya
AVORyN" MEAL.
u so bush. fresh and fine, for sale at Coo bush.
at (may5) H. A. COOKS.
| NO1K.V'CEyN.N-GTK SOAP IND C-ayV--
20 boxes Proctor CANDLES No. Soap,
| 10 3" German g
" TaIlow IS
! For sale by (may3) II. A. COOK.
! ZH.S.V-TE CUREE.H"Ts.
/ III Choice and fresh, at 10c per pound, at
maya II. A. COOKS.
! CfE R.E.s.N PRUJV.RS.
/ IN l cask choice German Prunes, for sale at
maya Il. A. COOKS.
! EP.R C0gN~ HOUEDRRs, K.g.E .g.0.E1
| LID SIDES.
1900 lbs Clear Sides,
| 1900 lbs. Prime Hams,
1000 lbs. Extra Country Shoulders,
| For sale by tmay3) H. A. COOK.
! ANH0FGE T.sBLR BUTTER.
/ u 500 lbs. choice Boil Butter in cloths, direct
| from the Western Reserve, at Il. A COOKS.
mays
! -lgT H. Il. COOR'S
| 8-A You get the choicest Hamburger Cheese
! for l21ac. per pound. (may3)
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AUCTION SALE
Expiration of Partnership,

The partnership heretofore existing between the
undersigned has this day terminated by limita-
ton. Each member of the firm is authorized to
settle partnership accounts.
April sth, 1861. CONRAD BAKER
mayI JOHN w F0qTFR
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MONDAY. My 9th. 1851.

Between the hours Of ten O'Clock A. NJ and four
O'Clock P NJ of said day, at the door of the Court
House in the city of Evansville, Vanderburgh
county Indiana, Offer for sale public auction, the
rents and profits for term not exceeding seven
years. of the following described real estate to-wit:
Lots No. ~, two (2), three 90, foHr az, and
half of lot No five (5), in Block No. fifteen (l5), in
StockwelI's Enlargement Of the city of Evansville,
Vanderburgh County, Indiana and should said
and profits of said real estate not sell for sum
sufficient to satisfy said writs and c-7ts will, at
the same time and place, offer for I'D sell the
fee simple of said real estate for the 7i Htion of
said writ and costs. JOHN s. GAVIT1,. c.
Morris g. johnson and eli9mas E. Garvin, Pins
Attys. may6-3TW
NAV 4th 1861
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O1HERFFF - SIZE NO. 199.

~ Notice is hereby given that by virtue OF three
fee of the Clerk of the Common Pleas Court, and
issued out of the Office of the Clerk of the Cir
cult Court, of Vanderburgh County, Indiana, In
ris S. johnson, and against John Enrich and Peter
Schmuck, apd 10 me directed, have levied upon and
will, on
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-05-06

De. Il. g. JoEEs, Medical Examiner.
Office: First St. above Walnut. novZ1-Iyd
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
DissO luton Of COpartnershiD,
1enovaI-

HDE.1.R 4 We .a.N.ES .S.E SH.g.N:yYOCF
II POTATOES. 800 bags extra choice Pink
E, aud Neshaunock Potatoes, just received at
maya II A COOKS
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gRTssOHUTFOyN' or CO.P.4RT.N BR-
Fair Warming

-e,, 1861.
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LHT n. Il. COOH'S
S-A You get the choicest Hamburger Cheese
for l212c. per pound. (may3)