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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-08-23
Clothing for the Soldiers.

Gov. Letcher has issued a timely and elo-
quent call upon the people Of Virginia 10 pio'
vide winter clothing for the soldiers Oh 'ne
Commonwealth. Our brave brethren no" III
the field will have their hearts warmed ny
this; and the people OF Virginia will gladly re-
snond TO this call for universal effort and coop
Grafton. No State is prouder OF her gallant
BOYS than the Old Dominion; for proudly have
the7 borne her banner and nobly have they
sustained her fame in every battle eld. She
has added to her shining roll, the names Of
heroes and martyrs worthy Of her pristine
glory. In many a comfortable mansion and in
many a lowly cottage, the breast Of father and
ofmother this day swells withjust pride as they
think Of their brave boy who is fighting the
battles Of his country; and the gentle maiden
trenLles with a joy she may not tell as she lis
tens to the story Of the heroism Of her lover.
Wife, brother, neighbor, friend, all find some
object OF special interest in our gallant army,
besides that common pride which all feel
for all.
Our Governor very properly calls upon
us to show our sympathy and affection BY our
works. Winter is coming. Our soldiers will
need Winter clothing and Winter comforts
Clothes wear out rapidly under the rough
nesses of canp life. There can be nothing
kinder or more appropriate on the part Of those
at home than to provide for the soldier in the
camp. Not merely for son or for brother, but
for these who have, perhaps, no father or
brother. Not merely for those who have
wealthy friends, but for those Of humble con-
n%ections, or, whoi it may be, are without connec-
tons. Remembrance are all brothers now-
and nobody must suffer, save when all must
reeds suffer.
Ascending, then, from families up to neigh
borhoods, and to counties, and to the whole
Comnonwealth--le all take care of all within
their several spheres. Let no soldier be for
gotten or overlooked. Many things will be
needed which the Government cannot buy,
but which families can furnish. a blanket for
the camp may be replaced by a comfort at
home. Lot our ladies call into ~exertion that
Ingenuity which never fails them when generous
deeds attract them. Let the spinning wheel
and the handloom and the knitting needle
supply the deficiencies OF our factories, and
provide our soldiers for the rigors Of coming
Winter.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-08-23
KusgcllsS Letter.

We accord a large space today to the letter
of the correspondent OF the London Times
on the battle of Bull Run. Mr.. Russell did not,
it seems,s see the battle at all; bat only the flight.
This he saw at considerable advantage, for he
first allowed the runaways 10 pass him, and
then he overlook and passed them, and then
led the race, being the first to reach Washing
ton. Hisdescription is graphic and his dcnun.
citation unsparing.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-08-23
Gen. IalneK Shields,

The Northern papers anuounc the appoint
ment Of General James Shields to a briga-
dicrship by President Lincoln. General
Shields was q gallant officer in the
Mexican war. Shortly afterwards he was
elected to the United States Senate, from Hi
nois, and served out a full term in that body
Failing in a reelection, he left Illinois for Min
nesota, where he immediately became an &C
tive politician and successful one-the domi.
nant party there making him their candidate
for the United States Senate and ~electing him.
Thus he was restored to an official association
with the greatest civilians Of the United
States. He drew the short Senatorial term for
Minnesota, and, defeated for a reelection, be
pulled up stakes and cut for California, from
which State he now halls.
General Shields commanded 4 portion of the
Palmetto troops on a certain occasion in Mexi-
co, and after his return from the war he said,
she wished he was a native Of the gallant and
glorious State Of South Carolina" General
Shields gained some credit in fighting with and
for the soldiers of the South. What he will
reap by leading a brigade against them remains
to be seen. We predict that the laurels which
he won in Mexico will wither and die upon his
brow as a commander of the army Of invasion
of the land Of Washington, Jackson and Polk.
As a civilian, General Shields career has
been worse than undistinguished-it may be
characterized as ridiculous.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-08-23

According to a paragraph in the New York
"Herald," John G. Breckenridge, Ex-Governor
Morehead, JarnesB Clay and j.. Young Brown
are advertised to address a grand assemblage
Of the people near Harrodsburg, Kentucky, in
favor OF the Southern cause. With such
champions in Kentucky, the Southern cause
must and will triumph over all opposition.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-08-23

The fright of Lincoln and Seward for fear that
Beauregard is about to attack Washington
amounts to almost a panic. They are calling
for fragments Of regiments and fragments Of
companies to rush to the rescue. This is but
calling together mob.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-08-23
JEFF. DAVIS A REALLY BELLIGERESr powrv
NORTH WILL NOT nrStcr

Wv rR--FE.
NORTH WILL NOT DESisr.
Let The American journals tell the s,o.,n
o"h way have told mine as knori, g
nas rslned necessarily and heavily since a. u
morning. and the country must be unSt !!
operations, otherwise, if Mr.. Davis des;rsd W
press MS advantage, he might now be - .
close to Arlington Heights. He has ,I,,sIj
proved that he has a fair right to be cons; ata4l
the head Of a "belligerant power" In, thN97l
the North may reel under the SHOCK sno oush
think it will make her desist from the s,r ra .
unless it be speedily followed by blows , aH
deadly even than the repulse from Manu-, m|f:
There is much talk now (of masked ba,ts.;saSs
of course) of outtlanking, and cay.Irv
such matters. ' A"i
The truth seems to be that the me,
overworked, kept out for twelve or fou, W.T.
hours in the sun, exposed to long.ranga So
badly differed, and Of deficient regincni,'a
ganiZation. Then came a most dihicuIr o-.U "
tonic withdraw this army, SO co,s,; ,r.'4'
out OF action, in face Of an energetic o,,'"
who had repulsed it The r]etiremcn, ~ ereM?
baggage, which was without adeoua,c ne
and was in the hands Of ignorant dr;rn77. "a1',
misunderstood and created alarm, ,rI W:
alarm became a panic, which beam. ,n ".''
on the appearance Of the enemy And "1".e
opening Of their guns on the rGnaT,,, 1"e
the North will be all the more earrr - hl!
this disaster, although it may diver, b as
the scheme, which has been suggested !" =, I'Ai
Of furnishing England, q little Will, ia, heF'
The exultation Of the South can oMi. a.
derstood by those who may see il, and ?t ua
Federal Government perseyeres in i,s d. " INC
make Union by force, it may prepare for :.so
gle the result Of which will leave ;hs ~;
very little to fight for. '"'''
More of the battle" in my nex,. o,y
the public across the water, but they mus, !:
the victims of Authorizations and myths i,,s
out OF my power to di<pel or rectifv ios, nny
Having told SO Tonga story, | can sea1r yS.
expect your readers to have patience md >
back upon the usual diary Of events: bu, = {.
records, such as they are, Of this ex,raoTfins-r
repulsc must command attention. lis imn":
sible to ~exaggerate their importance. Nom,,
can predict the results or pretend 10 srcss -,
them.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-08-23
L.ast Notice to iDelinaucn1 Subscribers.

LasL NOTICE. TO iDVIIHTutHI SuUbCFEUtT6'
Having repeatedly urged upon delinquent
subscribers the necessity Of renting the
amounts due US, without receiving any response
in the case of q considerable number, re now
again call the attention Of such to the matter,
and urge their compliance with our terms with
out further delay. After the 18th Of Septem-
Der we shall consider those who may still be
in arrears as not designing TO make payment,
and shall Without further notice erase their
names from our list to make room for the
many who wish to subscribe, but whom We
are at present unable to accommodate.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-08-23

N. B.-Manufacturers Of cloths in Fir.
GINA will please furnish the Executive with
samples Of such cloths as they may be able to
manufacture, and the quantity they can fur
uish, with the price demanded.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-08-23

ibN h-b % SarE.
AS | approached Washington, having left
the Colonel and his escort at some seven miles
on the south side of the Long Bridge, | found
the grand guards picket's post, and individual
~sentries burning for news, and the word used
to pass along "What does that man say, Jack.:'
"Begorra, he tells me we're not het all-only
retraiting to the ould boss for convaniency Of
fighting tomorrow again" ooh, that's iii.
gantr" On getting TO the tete de pont, how
ever, the countersign was demanded; Of course
| had not got it. But the officer passed me
through on the production of Gen. SCOTS
safeguard. The lights of the city were in
sight, and reflected or the waters of the Poto.
mac, just g~listened by the clouded moon, shone
the gay lamps Of the White House, where the
President was probably entertaining some
friends. In silence l passed over the Long
bridge. Some few hours later it ouiyered
under the steps of u rabble Of unarmed men.
Al the Washington end a regiment with piled
arms were waiting to cross over into Virginia.
singing and cheering. Before the morninp
they received orders, | believe, to assist in keep
Ing Maryland quiet. For the hundreth time |
repeated the cautious account, which to the
best oimy knowledge was true. There were
men, women and soldiers 10 hear it.
The clocks had inst struck II P. NJ. RS I
passed Wizards. The pavement in front Of
the hall was crowded. The rum DIS Of defeat
had come in, but few of the many who had
been fed upon lie; and the report Of complete
victory which prevailed, could credit the intel.
!lgence. Seven hours mad not elapsed before
the streets told the story. The "Grand Army
OF the North" as it was called, had represen-
tatlves in every thoroughfare, without arms,
orders or officers, standing out in the drench-
ing rain. When all these most unacconntahle
phenomena were occurring | was fast asleep,
but | could scarce credit my informant in the
morning, when he told me that the federalists,
utterly routed, had fallen back upon Arlington
to defend the capital, leaving nearly five bat.
teries of artillery, 5000 muskets, immense
quantity Of stores and baggage, and their
wounded and prisoners in the hands OF the
enemy.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-08-23

COLLISION Or Tile ADVANCING AND R%ETREAT1SG
UNION MEN-aSNouNcEMEETs OF DEFEAT By
PANIC STRICKEN MEN.
At the bridge the currents met in wild dis.
order. Turn back! Retreat ~ shouted the
men from the front, "Wc're whipped, we're
whipped :" They cursed and tugged at the
horses heads, and struggled with frenzy to get
past. Running by me on foot was n man with
the shoulder-st.apS Of an officer. 'Pray, what
is the matter, 'sir?' sit means we're, pretty
badly whipped, and that's a fact, he blurted
out in puffs, and continued his career. OBJ.
served that he carried no sword.
The tcarnsters Of the advancing wagons now
caught up the cry. Turn blackburn your
horses" was the shout up the whole line, and
backing, plunging, rearing, and kicking, the
hurses which had been proceeding down the
road reversed front and went of towards Cen.
%treville. Those behind them went ~madlyyush.
Jog On, the drivers being quite Indifferent
whether glory or disgrace led the way, provided
they could find it.
In the midst of this extraordinary spectacle
an officer, escorted By some dragons, rode
through the ruck with a light cart in charge.
Another office. on foot, with his sword under
his arm, ran up against HE. What is all this
about" why, we're pretty badly whipped.
We're all III retreat There's Gene al Tyler
there, badly wounded" Ind on he ran.
There came Jet another, who said Were
beaten on all points. Tie wA9le army is an
retreat"
TIE CONFUSION BECOMES WORSE cosFouNDED-THEY
Run AS IF FROM 4 SPECTRE.
Still there was no flight Of troops, nor re-
treat OF an army, no reason for all this precip.
itation. True, there were nen in uniform
flying towards the rear, but it did not appear
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-08-23

| troops lTe STtcu. allO w Ulc Gull tell what MAY
happen" But my friend got his pass from
General Scott, who was taking the whole af.
fair of Bull Run and the pressure of the NOR.
rows work with perfect calm, and we started
on Sunday morning-not so early as we ought,
perhaps, which was none ofmy fault-for Cen
~treville, distant about twenty five miles south.
west Of Washington.
l purposed starting 10 the beautiful moon
light so as to arrive at McDowell's camp in the
early dawn, but the aids could not or would
not give US the countersign over the Long
Bridge, and without it no one could get across
till after five o'clock in the morning. When
Mcdowell moved away he took so many of the
troops about Arlington that the camps and
forts are rather denuded Of men. | do not
give, as may be observed, the names of regi.
ments, unless in special cases-frst, because
they possess little interest, l conceive, for those
in Europe who may read these letters; and
secondly, because there is an exceedingly COM
pick system-at least to a foreigncr-ot nomen-
clature in the forces, and one may make a mis-
take between q regiment of volunteers and q
regiment Of State militia OF the same number,
or even Of rcgulars in the lower figures. The
soldiers %lounging about the forts and over the
Long Bridge across the Potomac were an ex.
ccedingly unkempt, 'loaing' set Of fellows,
who handled their irelocks like pitch forks and
spades, and l doubt if some of those who read
or tried to read our papers could understand
them, as they certainly did not speak English.
The Americans possess excellent working ma
t~erials, however, and I have had occasion re-
peatedly 10 remark the rapidity and skill with
which they construct earth-works. At the Vir-
ginia side Of the Long Bridge there is now a
very strong tete de pont, supported by the regu-
lar redoubt on the hill ovtrt he road. These works
did not appear to be strongly held, but it is
possible men were in the tents near at hand,
deserted though they seemed; and at all events,
rtiaforcements could be speedily poured in if
necessary.
The long and weary way was varied by diff
ferent pickets along the road, and by the ex.
animation of our papers and passes at different
points. But the country looked vacant in
spite of crops Of Indian corn, for the houses
were shut up, and the few indigenous people
whom we met looked most blackly under their
brows at the supposed abolitionis,s. This
portion of Virginia is well wooded, aud undu-
lating in heavy regular heavy waves Of field
and forest; but the roads are deeply cut and
filed with loose stones, very disagreeable to
ride or drive over. Tho houses are Of wood,
with the usual negro huts adjoining them, and
the specimens of the race which / saw were
we'll dressed and not ill looking.
On turning into one Of the roads which
leads to Fairfax Court House and to Centre
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-02-06
Council Proceedings.

The regular meeting of the City Council
was held on Monday evening, the 4th inst.
The minutes Of of several previous meetings
were read and approved.
The resignation Of A. Lotspeich, Alder
man from the lst Ward, was received, an
the resignation accepted.
The Council proceeded to ballot for an
Alderman to I'll the vaca ICY thus created.
F. w. Hawley had Votes, and VIM Daggett
votes, whereupon VIM. Daggett was de-
clared duly elected
The Mayor called the attention of the
council to the Importance of Railroad trains
ringing their bells while running within the
City limits, and in view of the early opening
of navigation, to the matter of Steamboat
landing. The question of contract of the X
Fl ID. NJ. & M. r. r. Co., in relation thereto,
coming up, Mr.. Eaton, Chief Engineer, was
invited to communicate facts in relation
thereto, which was done. A committee OF
three was appointed to confer with said
Railroad company, and otherwise act in and
abour the matter of wharf.
Various accounts were presented and dis
posed Of by allowing them OR referring them
to the committee on claims. A claim of A.
d. Whipple brought on a discussion ofSide-
Walks, after which council adjourned
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-02-06

EDIrox COURIER At public meeting
held here on the oath inst, the following
patriotic Resolutions were promptly voted
down by strictly Democratic vote, Repub
leans being those only, who voted for the
Resolutions.
J.. Resolued, That our Government is ir
form Democratic. and it is the privilege Of
every citizen to advocate such political senti
ments and such course of Governmental
policy in accordance with the Constitution
Of the United States, as to him nay seen
best
3. Resoloed, That the legally expressed
will Of constitutional majority of the pco
pie of the United States, in electing Chief
Executive and determining what course O
policy within the constitution, the Govern
ment shall be administered, should be ac
guessed in by all good citizens and all at
tempts of minority, to prevent such Presi
dent elect from beng inangurated, or, b,
other than lawful means, prevent such cours,
Of policy from being pursued, should be pu,
down, by the use il necessary, Of all thu
power Of the General Goyernn eht.
If the men who voted those resolution.
down are not at heart thorough going traitors
to their country, it must be difficult now. a
days to define what Treason is. One thinl
is certain, if those men will reduce to prac
tice the principles which the foregoing vot,
proclaims, they will incur the penalty o
Death by the laws Of our country. The,
are for practical Secession.
Blakcsbmg, n. 26 1861
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-02-06
DISEASES OF THE LIVER

You may always know when your liver is out oil
order, when you Whist is allied bilious by any
of the following symptoms pain in the side and back
dizziness, dull headache, bad taste in the mouth in
the morning. salow coored complexion yellowish tint
in the eye, costveness, or diarrhoea of Shiny dark
color low spirit and dismal for ebodings. 1t is &C.
knowledged by all physicians and others who have
seen thei- effects, that JUDsON's MOUNTAIN HERB
PILLS perfect for all bilious Affections.
So pleasantly do they search out and drive away the
seeds of disease that all persons living in country
where Fever and Ague, land all other bilious diseases
are prevalent, win find they should never be wthou,
them From two to four Pills each night going to
bed will in short time drive away the sickly yellow
look of bilious persons, and bring to their cheeks
beautiful glow of perfect health.
Judsons Mountain Herb Pills are sold by all Medi-
cine Dealers. T45-Iml
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-02-06

ey- Roraback's Compound Chemical Washing and
Toilet Soap is no humbug, but the best, most easily
made, and the cheapest OF any now in use. This
Soap, though recently patented has already attained
unprecedented popularity. 1t is used readily in
hard as soft water.
See what your neighbors say oft
OTrrMwA, Aug 81, 1860
G. E. AsPiSwALI,--Dedr Sir:
The family right to man.
ufacture Rcraback's Compound Chemical washinp
and Toilet Soap, which obtained from you regard
as invaluable. Whatever other other patent inyen
tions may be- this one is humbug The Ingredient
or which this soap 10 compounded are perfectly harm
and so far from clothes being injured by use
believe five dollars year will be saved In the usu al
wear and tear which results the use of other
The soap will. eadily remove French polish Print
ers INK lead paint, wheel grease, tar &C. from the
nnest fabrics, without injuring them in the least
things which no other soap, with which acqu Amt
ed, win do.
The Toilet Soap Is useful for shaving, washins
hands, and everything else for which toilet soap Il
used cheap, costing only four cents per po nd
The chespness with which the Washing Soap /,
manufactured Is, with me, an important item Fifty
pounds can be made at a cost of only s7A cents and
as easily as You can make cup Of coffee The fact
too, that clothes can he easily washed and washet
clean, In hard sulphur udter is of great consider
alton to me. would not be without a family righ
FOR four times It's cost. w. W. JOHNSON
Family Rights, formerly sold fer &c. EACH but nov
S. % for the washing SOAP and 81 for the toile
: an be had at the CorRrvs Once.
Gro. 2. AsrINwALL.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-02-06
F.. II. STILES, }
d. A. SPAuLDINs, Com.
&. G. CLoUTMAN,
Proceedings of Kansas Relief
Committee OF WapellO Co.,
U0VE:a.

COMMITTEE Rooms, Feb lst, 1861.
Committee met and effected permanent
organization by the election Of the following
officers: c. c. Warden, Chm, NJ. s. Bon
niiield, Sec y, and James Hawley, Treasurer
Committee procured house from DR.. War
den for Provision Depot. ..
The Committee appointed to draft an ad-
dress to the public reported through their
Chairman, John d. Devin. The address
was adopted, and Mr.. Devin instructed to
request the city papers to publish the same
On motion, Messrs Hedrick, Devin, and
Ross were appointed Committee to attend
to receiving, storing AMI shipping supplies.
M. S. BoNNIFIELD, Sec'y.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-02-06

A Military Festival will be held tonight
at the Court House. Admittance, including
supper, 25 cts. The object is a very lauda
BILE one, to aid the Ottumwa City Guards ir
supplying themselves with additional, uni
forms Three Bands of Music, Speeches
Sentiments, and large attendance of inter.
esting and agreeable people, are among the
attractions Of the occasion.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-02-06

We call attention of those wishing to pur
chase first rate farm, to the advertisement
Of Caleb Miller, Administrator of TIE estate
of Peter Mick, Decd, offering for sale 1914
acres Of land, 5 miles north of Agency City
3 from Dahlonega, and from Ottumwa.-
60 acres are improved, more under fence
a good log house, good well, about q
grated apple trees, &c. Only $500 will be
required down, the balance in years at II
per cent interest. A first rate Stock farm
1t is on two county roads.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-02-06
LectUr re.

The undersigned, having been appointed
H procure the srvices of suitable lecturers,
have succeeded in making arrangements
with the Rev. j. d. Sands, of Keosauqua, to
deliver lecture on Monday night, Feb II.
Subject:-THE SYMBOLIC SEVEN. The lect
ure is said to be very interesting, and should
'be well patronized Tickets 10cts., for sale
at Dr.. Taylors drug store, and the sto re Of
Messrs. Hawley & Son. Lecture CONNER Is
ut Z O'clock s.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-02-06
Markets and Money.
COURIER OFFICE. f,

The weather the past week has been pleas
ant, and the travelling good. The City con.
tlnues lively, remarkably so, fer the season,
ordinarily dull. Considerable amounts OF
freight arc passing to and from Burlington
and Keokuk, ola Ottumwa.
There is more doing in Corn, just now,
than in any other commodity. We quote
it ut ] 3 cts.