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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-08-21
The Ifs aud the Butts.

We can think Of no more appropriate name
for that class ofquasi Union men, who are
not quite willing to be called secessionists,
and yet refuse to give in their adhesion to
the present administration, and support its
efforts to suppress the rebellion and save
the Union. They profess to be opposed to
secession, and yet oppose the war, which
secession has rendered necessary they are
for the Union, but for Union quite i'm
possible according to their peace, anti-coercion
notions they are for peace, but peace
which can be acquired only by base and
cowardly surrender to all the insolent de-
mands Of rebels and perjured traitors in
arms, In short, these men hold TO no soil
tary principle not entirely in harmony with
secessiondom, which has not an if or but,
affixed to it. In ordinary times the world
has no use for such men. Especially at a
time like this, which is trying mems souls,
are they worse than nuisance. The gov
eminent of Washington ought to be sustain
cd, II! the Constitution of our fathers should
be preserved, but and so on. Such men
might perhaps survive in ordinary times,
but in this crisis, amid the clash of Arms and
the jostling of Squadrons, they can hardly
expect 10 avoid the overt act We know of
no safe retreat for them but the stagnant:
depths and uniform temperature of Dixies
land
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-08-21
Republican Nominations.
Congressional Convention.

The suggestion of the Gate city and the
Hawk-Eye, to run Samuel F. Miller, of Keo.
kuk, by general consent for Congress, does
not seem to be favorably responded to, by
the press or party 80 far as we are advised,
not, we presume from any objection to Mr..
Miller on the score of fitness for the position,
but because there are other candidates who
win insist upon the presentation of their
claims to convention, where alone they can
be canvasscd and authoritively adjusted. In
addition to Mr. Miller, we see the names of
r. L. B. Clark, Of Henry, J. F. Wilson, of
jefferson, VIM. H. Sewers, ofMahaska, and
others.
The suggestion of Oskaloosa as the place
and the 4th Of September as the time, for the
Convention, is concurred in by the press,
and is satisfactory to the Republicans of this
county, so far as we are advised.
We direct attention to call for County
Convention to choose delegates to attend the
Oskaloosa Convention. Will the friends in
the several Townships, take measures to be
represented. The choice and election of a
successor to Gen. Curtis from this District
is a matter of the greatest possible import.
ance and should receive the early and earn
est attention of every friend of the Union in
the District. The time remaining in which
to select candidate and canvass the District
is short, and what is done must be done
quickly
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-08-21
Hon. Charles Mason.

Hon. Charles Mason has accepted the
nomination of the Mahony convention for
Governor of this State, in letter to Maho-
ny's paper, the Dubuque Herald, which
most of our readers have doubtless read,
or ought to read, if they have not
1t is the official rescript of Hon. Charles Ma
son, candidate for Governor, and sets forth,
do doubt truly, the views of that gentleman
in relation to questions of very great i'm
portance.
There are those among our older citizens,
we are told, who have been in the habit of
regarding Judge Mason as great man, or
at least, as an honest one. What this has
proceeded from we cannot say, unless the
impression had its origin in early times when
the population of the State was small and
great men limited. 1t is possible that
hut for this unfortunate nomination, Judge
Mason might have continued to float along
the tide Of events in the enjoyment of fair
reputation for wisdom and sagacity, but like
the unfortunate man who was taken .by
Coleridge to be wise until he opened his
mouth, so Judge Mason, in this letter to
Mahony, has dispelled the illusion of the
people of Iowa, in relation to him, for we
venture to say that more foolish mess of
stuff never emenated from Democratic
office-seeker, even in Iowa. 1t may be wor-
thy Of Judge Mason, but is a disgrace to
such man as Judge Mason has been taken
to be by some.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-08-21

We published in recent number, an
urgent appeal Of Gov. Kirkwood to the peo-
pie of the State to come forward and take
the loan authorized by the Legislature, to
raise funds to discharge the obligations of
the State to its soldiers. We cannot see
why these bonds, which are issued ia de-
nominations as low as 800, sold at 90 cents
on the dollar, and bear interest at per cent.
payable semi-annually at home, the coupons
being receivable for State taxes, are not good
investments, particularly when the object for
which the money is to be used is taken into
account. Are there not many patriotic and
loyal citizens of this county, who could spare
800, for such an investment Some $780,
600 is the amount necessary to raise in this
way, only $4,000 to county on an average?
If these bonds are all taken at home, it will
give the State such credit abroad, that the
bslance Of the loan could be easily disposed
of at fair rates.
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Latest News.

Indie atoms of rebels closing in on /our
lines are more marked. An attack at some
point hourly expected. No apprehcnsions
in regard to the result is felt by military
men. Enemies batteries on the Potomac
are becoming formidable. If they close
navigation on the Potomac, it will he hard
to prevent their entrance into Maryland.
European dates to the 9th. The news OF
the battle of Bulls Run, produced profound
sensation, depressing Northern Americans,
and elating Southern.
The Gate City Of yesterday, reports Col
Moore then at Keokuk, to consult with Col
Bussey. His regiment arrived at Athens on
C,pd,v Eva. .a q Ell. g..
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-08-21

ICY think is to fortify this post, increase its
force and early in the fall go down and "clean
them cut" Very little will be done this hot
weather. unless an attack is made on us,
which is altogether improbable.
We have had no Courier in our camp for
four weeks or other news except via st. 10.
Will you send me the four last issues of the
Courier to this point? The rain is pattering
pleasantly on my tent. The boys are sing
ing home songs in the sergeants tent. Hank
Graves voice is very sweet on my ear to-
night. catch occasionally line or a verse
which stirs within me thoughts Of home and
pleasant memories of friends far away. And
now, ''while the scorld Is in dream and in
Sleep" send them kindest wishes, and to
yourself assurances of the distinguished
considerations of the PEQuAwKET Boy.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-08-21
Democratic Politics,

Democratic politics in this State are just
now somewhat mixed, and of difficult com.
prehension. We OILY know that one con.
vention has been held, by which ticket
was nominated, and batch Of resolutions
adopted. The nominees all accept. Another
convention is called on the Goth. What
will then be done, we shall know in due
time. In the interim, the organs of the party
pre- discussing the matter, some being in
favor of adhcring to the nominations already
made, others fayoring something different
On the whole the Democracy seem to be
in perdi,amen. They find it difficult to
fix up any sort of platform which will have
the rare merit of suiting both Secessionists
and Union Democrats. II is hard job.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-08-21
No Half WAY Ground.

There are now but two sides in politics,
either for the government, or against it. 1t
is anti-sccession or plain, undisguised scces-
sion. Every vote cast at every election here.
after will be a vote in favor of maintaining
the government, or of destroying it. Every
vote will have just that effect and significance.
There is really no other party issue. It is
idle to contend that there is. How impor.
tant, then, for every loyal citizen, every
Union man, to scan closely the vote he casts
in order that it may count on the right
side .f --s#.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-08-21
Arrival of Sigel at ROlIa llnmO-
lested...Federal loss reduced 20
4OO...McCullOch and other
Rebel Officers Cerlatml killed

ST. Louis, Aug. 16.-A messenger from
Gen. Sigel arrived early this morning and
reports Gen. Sigel Is miles this side of Le-
banon, expecting to reach Rolla to-day
He had not been molested on the route
Gen. Lyon was buried on Col. Phelps
farm near Springfield.
It was reported that the rebels had en-.
tered Springfield and were encamped in and
around the town.
i The messenger also states that the whole
number of killed, wounded and missing on
the Federal side does not exceed 400, and
that McCulloch and number ofrebel officers
were killed
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New York, Aug. 16.-The first of the
new gunboats will be launched tomorrow
another next week, and four more in 10
days.
I. s. Serill, violent Seccsssionist, was
arrested on the arrival of the Persia with
100000 in Bank of England notes, the pro-
ceeds Of loan for the Confederate States.
Serill is native Of New Orleans, about SO
years old, and very wealthy. A number of
letters and important papers were also found
upon him.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-08-21
A Proclamation.
By the President Of the United States o.
Aa,aericd


Whereas, A Joint Committee of both
Houses of Congress have waited on the Presi-
dent of the United States, and requested
him to recommend day of Public Humilia-
ton, Prayer aud Fasting, to be observed by
the People of the United States with reig-
ious solemnities, and the offering of fervent
supplications to Almighty God for the safety
and welfare of these States, His blessings on
their arms, and speedy restoration ofpeace;
And Whereas, 1t is fit and becoming in
all people at all times to acknowledge and
revere the Supreme Government of God, to
bow, in humble submission to his chastise-
ments, to confess and deplore their sins and
transgressions in the full conviction that the
fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,
and to pray with all feryency and contrition
for the pardon of their past offences, and for
blessing upon their present and prospect
i've action:
And whereas, When our beloved country,
once, by the blessing Of God, united, pros
porous and happy, is now afflicted with fac
ton and civil war, it is peculiarly fit for US
to recognize the hand of God in this vista
ton, and in sorrowful remembrance OF our
own faults and crimes as nation and as
individuals, to humble ourselves before Him,
and to pray for His meroy-to pray that we
may be spared further punishment, though
justly deserved that our arms may be bless
ed and made effectuaf for the re-establish-
ment Of law, order, and peace throughout
our country, and that the inestimable boon
of civil and religious liberty, earned, under
His guidance and blessing by the labors and
suferings of our fathers, may be restored in
all its excellence,
Therefore, l ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
President of the United States, do appoint
the last Thursday in September next, as a
day of Humiliation, Prayer and Fasting for
all the people of the Nation, and | do earn
estly recommend to all the people, and es-
pecially to all Ministers and teachers of re-
ligion of all denominations, and to all heads
of families-to observe and keep that day
according to their several crceds and modes
of worship in all humility, and with all relig-
ious solemnity, to the end that the united
prayer of the Nation may ascend to the
Throne Of Grace, and bring down plentiful
blessings upon our own country.
In testimony whereof, have hereunto set
my hand and caused the great seal of the
United States to be affixed, this 18th day OF
August, A. d. 1861, and of the Independ-
ence Of the United States of America, the
eighty-sixth. ABRAHAM LINCON.
BY the President
WILLIAM II. SEWARD, Secretary Of State.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-08-21

A gentleman coming into the room of the
late DR.. Barton. told him that Mr.. Vowel
was Geads "Whatr' said he, "yowcl dead I?
Let us be thankful it was neither nor a."
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-08-21
STRAYED OR STOLEN.

ENR0M the undersigned In Cedar Fails, Blackhswk
County. Iowa, on or about the middle Of june
last, small bay mare with heavy black name and
tall small white spot one hind foot star on fore
head, letter "a" branded on near foreshouldsr n
little knee sprung, h absut eight years old said
mare was purchased OF Robert Streeter near Ottum.
va, ON or about the 1st OF October last
Any information Is 70 the whereabouts Of the above
mare will be literally rewarded. AUSTIN McGlLL
Aug 81 Cedar Falls, Iowa.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-08-21
25 :! EMPLOYMENT! [{
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We will pay from $25 to $75 per month,
and all expenses, to active Agents, or give q
commission. Particulars sent free. Address
ERIE SEWING MACHINE COMPANY, r. JAMES,
General Agent, Milan, Ohio.
July, 1861.--18 Is.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-08-21

A gunboat expedition from Cairo went
within four miles Of New Madrid, on Thurs
day, but made no important discoveries.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-08-21

800 Treasury Notes have made their ap-
pearance in Chicago.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-08-21
New Advertisements.
ETNHE OTTUMWA MALE AND FEE.
u MALE SEMINARY, commences its fourth year

On Monday, September 9th, 1861,
at the Presbyterian Church and rooms attached.
-Four terms Of ten weeks each In the year.
Tuition from % to g. accordingto branches studied
Boarding can be obtained at prices to suit the times
]. m. McELROY, Principal
MISS MISS n n. T. Z. 1 WILSON. Assistants.
Mas. LIZZIE D. WOODWARD. Drawing and French.
REV. s. H. WORCESTER, OIL Painting.
Aug. 81, 1861.
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LXSr OF LETTERS

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The War in Missouri.

The Late Battle-Splendid Bshacior efour
Troops Particulars Of the Death Of Lyon
Ben. McCulloch Certainly Ritted-Si-
gelat Lsbanon, 60 miles North, on 1hurs-
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Colonel and member of Congress as am,
or resign both and accept the position of
brigadier. My pleasures and profits will be
largely diminished, while my duties, dangers,
and responsibilities will be greatly increased
by the change. Indeed, such is the anxiety
and impotence of the public mind, that an
officer can only satisfy his friends by the
performance Of military miracles and high
places are SO vulnerable that they should be
more stunned than sought after. But do
not hesitate. | relinquish pecuniary ad-
vantage, high political position, personal ease,
and personal security, with a conscious con-
viction that my country andmy constituents
expect me to change the forum for the field,
and with sincere hope that may be more
useful in the military service of my country.
do not reinqush my place in Congress
because have accomplished all my desires,
or because am weary of the position Mel
ther do wish you to attaibute the change
to love of military title or trappings, but
mainly and entirely to desire to aid our
country in her hour of need, and participate
with our patriotic volunteers in the privations
and endurances necessary to secure their
early and complete triumph over the enemies
OF our country.
Recent and unexpected reverses, and the
wider extent of hostilities have fastened this
determination to devote my whole time to
the military service. Not that can hope
to escape the accidents of war, but because
! am willing to share all the dangers of the
field.
Justice to our cause, more than forimyself,
induces me to ask your indulgence. Cont
dence and unity Of action are essential to the
success ofarmies. Suddenly called out to
act as soldiers, after long laps of peace,
officers and men can only promise patriotic
devotion, and generous and sustaining CON.
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Company X has at present but one COM
missioned officer. Sergt. Blake has been ap-
pointed Lieutenant pro tenn. Our companies
turn out for drill at A. NJ, and those not
on guard duty keep shady till dress parade
at p. N. The health of our company ia
generally good. Three or four in hospital
and few lying in camp who have eat too
much of old Birds green corn and apples.
Lieut.. Col. Tuttle has gone home to Keo-
sauqua. Reports are that he has resigned.
Maj Croker, of Dcs Moincs is in command.
Capt. Metzler of the Fairfield company has
resigned and gone home. Capt. Brooks of
the Keosauqua Co.. ditto. Lieut. Archer of
Keokuk Co., and Lieut.. Thompson OF Wash
ington Co., ditto A stampede during the
last week. Several others are likely to fol-
low at is said.
Sergeant Norris Of Co. X has been elected
LIST Lieut.. in Co. d, Missouri r. q. at St. 10,
under command of Maj. Peabody. have
made out his transfer papers during the last
Weeh, aiu oiiy ""aH sHo s'Suos''c+ VI ueu.
Fremont to have him clear gone. Sorry to
lose the Sergeant. He was an efficient off,
Ger and soldier. Glad to have him promo
ted. Priyates Vance and Brooks are absent
on furlough. We have had six men. dis
charged from our company since we have
been in the service, all for sickness or physi-
cal disability. Corporal Osborn, privates
Maxwell, Veitch, Warner, Sergeant and Car
roll.
Rumors Of attack abound. Reports of
forces at certain places near US are in circu-
lation. l think it probable that the rebels
will let us alone for the preseat. From the
best information we get they are numerous
enough but poorly armed ard fed. The pol.
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.S7Ss

Washington, July %, 1861.
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SALES AT AUCTION.
4 NJ y. CHAPMAN \ CO., AUCTIoNEERS.
IA. MAGNIFICENT
HOUSEHOLD
AT PUBLIC AUCTION,

FURNITURE
AT PUBLIC AUCTION,
The property of o family leaving for Europe,
On this day Monday. Oct, H. al lDls O'Clock,
OF Household Furniture offered at auction this season.
- Elegant Drawing room Suits.
Oh Paintings by eminent artists,
bronze and Ormolu Chandeliers,
Velvet Medallion Carpets,
Dresden and Sevrcs China Vases.
French plate Pier and Mantel Mirrors,
Brocade and Lace Curtains,
Oak Buffet and Extension Table.
Ruby and Crystal Glass Ware,
Sold SILVER Ware, Sheffield Table Cutlery,
Rosewood Chamber Furniture, style Louis XIV.
The Furniture all made TO order by Rraunsdor Wen Roth
Catalogues at the house on tho morning OF sale.
Drawing Rooms-Two full Suits solid rosewood, frames
covered with French brocate Etegeres Bookcase Centre
bury Enco Card Tables Cabinets
Curtains ladies' Work Table, Antique and Gothic Reception
Chairs king patent Reclining Chairs the Of the
virgin painted by Lecard TWO match Paintings, by Cole;
Frnit Piece Winter Scene, bronze Satueites Of Hamlet
Joan OF Arc DIANA Crusaders, two elegant Vases
china richly decorated; orol Clock Bronze aud 0rmou
Chandeliers. by Marco paran marble Statuee French line
Engrayings Hatstnd Chairs malch Velvet Stair Car
pets wood mahogany and black walnut Dressing Blu
rean Bsdseads, Table dc Nn Amonraace. Toilet Sets,
Feather Beds y pair Blankets "a pair OF linen Sheets Coun
Erpanes IL Hair Mattresses Spring Beds Oval Mirrors
Corner Stands, McGaws Sofa Bedseads Chairs Rockers
and Tea Service French china Dinner Set 40 pieces Ivory
handled Table Cutlery. Arm Chairs crystal engraved
GasswaIe solid Slverware Table Lnien, &c Also base
ment and Kitchen Furniture.
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SALES AT AUCTION.


s. RICHARDS, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
III. sale of about 9o cases Of Boots Shoes and Brogan at
auction, by RICHARDS 4 WHITING, "Wednesday, Oct
49, at 10Y O'Clock, Al Coiandt street, prsing
full assortment OF prime goods well adapted both city
and country trade. Catalogues morning of sale.
A UCTION NOTICE.-YOU CAN BUY ALL KINDS OF
IN Furniture Looking Classes Bedding DC, cheaper than
any other place, a. w. SNEDENfS, 1853 BoWery,
Stanton and Houston Please call, you win
money.
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AT PUBLIC AUCTION.
POSITIVE PEREMPTORY SALE OF
EIEEAN Mt EIRSr ELAS2 EIfRNITIfRR

ELEGANT FIRST GLASS FURNITURE
The property OF family removing to the country.
This (Monday) morning, commencing at l01a o'clock the
beautiful Paror, Dining ROOM Chamber and Library Fur
niinre in the dwelling house l52 Twenty street. between
Seventh and Eighth all OF which is new, having
been recently made and comprises everything; adapted to
fashionable and elegantly furnished whole t.
be peremp,ory sod for cash. consisting Of English Velvet
and Tapestry Carpets, elegant rosewood Paror Furniture
en- suite CONFUSING three full SUITS richly carved all Of
which Ia rich silk bfoeael aud OF the best
scripuon; rosewood Centre and Pier 1abi Turkish Chairs
In blue and gold satin aud moquet; Velvet Turkish Lounges
rich Mantet and Pier Mirrors, Dansk and Lace Curtains
gold and Landscape Shadr two rosewood Eegeres style Of
Louis XIV; rich Seyres Dresden Mantel Vases Bsge
Figures, Artistic Bronzes, larlor Ornaments, DC:
ELEGANT OCTAVE PfANUF0RTE,
MUSIC CABINET, STOOL AND COVER, cost S45O.
Marble tip Bureaus, richly carved Beds eas twenty large
Hair Mattresses, Tees Chamber Suits in rosewouG
bronze Clock marble Washsands, Lounges French ana
Spring Seat Chairs Rockers Dvans Otonans OVAL Mir
rors SUI crb Beds aud bedding, oak EAens Taoe two
fine mahogany Sofa Bctse,ds, rich French ana Bohemian
CHINA, rich Tea Sci Sgnrware pooAs Folks Casters
Pitchers, urns Tee service ruby aud crystal Cut Glass
every description oak marble Buffet oak Chairs, superb
oak Desk Oilclo, rich Chandeliers, marbo Hal Sand
OF Wers Iron Safes Catalogues At house Sale positive
rain shine.
RUSSELL W. wEsTcoTT, Auctioneer.