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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-04-10
The State University.

We have seen circular, lately issued from
this institution, from which we learn that
arrangements have been perfected whereby
students may pursue studies preparatory to
matricuation in the University proper, and
that two students from every county ina the
State, upon the recommendation ofthe coun-
ty Superintendent, may have the advantages
Of the University, free Of tuition. The teach.
ers in this institution, are learned, competent
men complete apparatus for the illustration
of the natural Sciences is provided as is a
very large cabinet. The library, already
quite large, is about to be much improved,
as we learn from the Iowa City papers,
We believe our State University is as good
an institutionsof learning as there is in the
west The location is good--thc course of
study isvery thorough--the buildings, rooms
etc, are well adapted to the purpose. We
take pride in being able truthfull5 to say so
much in favor of an institution belonging to
the citizens of Iowa, and which they are
much interested to see flourish, and prosper
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Virginia Convention.

RICHMOND, April 5.-In Convention to-
day the 9th resolution was up in the Com
mittee of the Whole. 1t was amended on
motion of Mr.. Critcher by inserting the
words "dissolve, their connection with" in
lieu of the words "cast off obedience to-
Mr.. Moore moved to strike out the words
wrongs" and insert "cause," the idea be-
ing that wrong did not impef States to Sc
cede, which was rejected by a large MAORI
tv Sons other amendments were defeated.
Mr.. Bouldin moved to amend by insert
ing earnestly DESIRE" in lieu of the words
"idulge the hope;" agreed to.
Mr.. Wise moved to strike out the whole
and insert the substitute contemplating re-
sistence to wrongs, indulging in the desire
for an adjustment and that Virginia should
not offer or adopt any terms of adjustment
which ought not to be acceptable to these &C.
ded States, andrestore them 70 the Union.
The c. mmittee refused to strike out
ayes 81, nays SO.
Mr.. Wise moved to amend by adding the
last clause ofthe foregoing substitute, which
was rejected. The resolution was adopted
The 7th Resolution was then taken up and
amended on motion of Mr.. Wise, by striking
out all from the word forts, to the last SEN
tence Yeas 6S, nays G7.
Mr. Leake moved to amend, by adding
declaration, that the North must abstain
from interference with slavery in the States
and abandon all hostile political organiza-
ton. Rejected 40 to 90.
The 18th Resolution as amended was adopt
ed. The sth Resolution was passed by for
the present. The 9th was taken up Mr..
Conrad moved to strike out the first line Of
the words, exercise Of this right" insert
Withdrawal from the Federal Government ,"
Agreed to- Other amendments were offered
pending which the Convention adjourned.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-04-10
Sensation Dispatches.

The country is now kept in state of fe-
verish excitement by what are called "Sen-
sation dispatches" filed with all sorts of
surmises, suggestions, reports, and rumors
of what has been, ought to be, and is going
to be done. The country, however is COM
ing to appreciate these fabrications for effect,
at their real value. The fact is, so far as the
Administration is concerned, very little is
known, as very little ought to be, of the
plans and purposes of those who have the
direction of public affairs at this critical and
dangerous period. How few Of the reports
which have filed the papers for some weeks,
in relation to Fort Sumter, have turned out
to be correct? We have President now
who does not deem it his duty to proclaim in
advance and in the face of the enemy, the
destination of every ship and detachment of
troops, that the exigency Of the service re
quires to he ordered upon duty at any point,
and therein we think the President manilests
good sense, and necessary discretion. We
sha.rejoice to know by results to be here
after made Known, and we are very sure we
shall learn them, that the President is doing
his duty and enforcing the laws SO far as the
means at his disposal will permit.
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Our esteemed friend and co-laborer in I'll

Our esteemed friend and co-laborer in the
good cause Of Republicanism, L. d. Inger-
soil, is now at Iowa City, in charge of the
Reporter, which said paper under the in
huence of his versatile, racy and vigorous
pen, has become No. journal. None IN
the State better.
BY the way, what is the Administration
going to do for Linkensale We have watch
ed the papers, and made inquiries to find
out in vain. We can testify, that few men
did more for the party, through the press,
on the stump, and otherwise, than ''Einken-
sale" and we do hope if it is not yet done,
that the Administration will avail itself of
hstalents in some prominent position. We
should like to see him at Washington in or
der, among other things, to enable him, to
take notes. and print 'em too.
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Special Dispa;cElcs 10 the Times
= sslnlpter 10 be Bonn s,a r<led.(?)

New YoRK, April 6.-The Times Wash,
ington despatch says that DR.. Fisher, Of Far
quier, has been appointed Marshal Of East
ern Virginia. The same authority says, a
despatch received from reliable person in
Charleston states that Gen. Beauregard has
left for Morris. Island. He is reported to
have stated that Major Anderson now had
but two alternatives-to evacuate Sumter in
As hours or suffer commandment
The Times despatch also says:--The
Southern Commissioner express the belief
that peaceful policy will prevail but il the
policy of the Federal Government is the en-
fcrcement of the Federal laws, the seeded
States are ready tc resist TO the bitter end
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News of Yesterday.

The dispatches yesterday, making all due
allowances for exageration, look warlke. We
Siye the substance Dates are Washing.
ton to the 9TH.
Gen. Beauregard notified Maj. Anderson
on Sunday that intercourse between the Fort
and the City would be prohibited from that
date
Two I've copper-hcad snakes were found
in two bags of dead letters from Florida.
They were killed.
The Virginia Convention had moi adjourn
ed on the It'll A resolution to appoint del
egates to wait on the President, to learn his
policy, was adopted. War runners had no
effect out of the Convention. Impression is
that the State will not secede.
Some accounts say that an order to evac-
uate Sumter was on the way on, the 18th.
The Tribune says exactly the contrary. 1t
is said that the President decided to retain a
few men in Sumter, to take care of the stores
but the South Carolinaians insisted upon
unconditional surrender, whereupon the
President decided that unles they at once ac-
cept the plan, the fort would not be evacua
ted. This is gossip of the Herald
An avalanche of exhortations from prom
ineat Northern men are being showei ed up
on the President, urging him to stand firm.
A prominent; American of Cincinnati told.
him not to bulge an inch that he should
have million of volunteers. A collision
is deemed inevitable
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Patriotic Resolve Of the Virgin
in Convention.

RICHMOND, April 5.--Thc Convention adopt
ed the following resolution.
Deeply deploring the distracted condition
Of our country, and lamenting the wrongs
that have compelled some of the States to
dissolve connection with the Federal Gov
ernment, but sensible of the blessing OF
Union, a I'd impressed with its importance to
the peace. prosperity and progress of the
people, we earnestly desire an adjustment
by which the Union may be re established
in its integrity, that peace and prosperity be
restored throughout the land.
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Letter from Col. Curtis.
KEoKuK. April 4, 1861


j: w. NoRRIs, Esq, Dear Sir Since you
called, have read over your article on Ma
tional affairs in the Courier Of the Sd. You
take exactly the right view of things. know
the difficulties and trials Of Mr.. Lincoln in
regard to Eft. Sumter. have conferred with
him and our Army officers eo.fdentiaNy.-
fear the Impotence, disloyalty, and div-
sons of the people now formerly feared
the treason of our officials. have had mat
tiers laid before me very frankly and fully,
and whatever Mr. Lincoln may do as,to Fort
Sumter, we may be sure is done with heart
fervently devoted to the honor ond integrity
of our country. "Cool and steady" must be
our watchword; we are walking on the very
brink of volcanic crater.
Truly your friend
SAMUEL r, CURTIs
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Special Dispatches to the Herald.

New ORLEANS, April 5.-More sensation
dispatches from Washington, states that
President Davis has ordered Gen. Beaure-
gard, to stop Maj Anderson's supplies and
cut off all COMMUNICATIONS with him and
place Fort Sumter in state Of seige. II
such was the fact we would receive immedi-
ate intelligence from Montgomery and Charles
ton. The Cabinet at Montgomery believe
no beligerent steps will be resorted to.
Advices from Jamaica the 80 ult., states
that Prince Alfred met royal reception at
Barbados. Preparations are making to
give him magnificent ball at Jamaica
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The News.

Republican State Ticket elected in Con-
necticut by an increased majority Two
Republican and two Democratic Congress
men elected.
There is trouble about currency in Pitts
burgh. Business men have agreed to take
currency only at its market value.
The Democrats have carried the elections
in Cincinnati, Cleaveland. Sandusky, Brook
lyn and st. Louis. The Republicans have
carried Dubuque, Monmouth, Portland and
Keokuk, Iowa.
The Pennsylvania Newspaper has been
compelled to suspend on account Of the hard
times.
Fort Marcy was taken March 18th, by a
party of Americans and Mexicans, hsaded
by Gov. Renshaw.
The Gen. Rusk landed 200 troops at Key
West, and 100 at Tortugas on the 25th.-
The Crusader left Key West with sealed
orders and Marines. The Brooklyn was at
Key West on the Goth, and no doubt left
troops at Fort Pickens.
Among Washington items of the 3D. are,
the removal of number of clerks in Patent
office.-Sending by new Belgian Minister,
instructions to all Foreign Ministers to pro
test against recognition of Confederate
States the departure of Nesmith for Oregon,
with the understanding from the President
that no Extra Session would be called; the
departure of three companies of Artillery
with sealed orders; the despatch of orders
to fit the steamer Minnesota for sea imnaedi-
ately at the Charlestown Navy Yard disbelief
of Southern Commissioners ofre-inforcement
Of Fort Pickens a company of Sappers and
Miners and two companies of Artillery, were
about to leave for Fort Hamilton it was
reported that Maj. Anderson's supplies
would be cut off on Monday no bid below
"a would be received, 100000 only re-
cieved, Treasury notes to be issued for the
remainder intense excitement occasioned
by news that special Messenger on the
Alexandria and Orange Railroad had been
tarred and feathered.
Foreign News by the America, which ar
rived at New York on the Sd, not important.
The French Legislature adopted the Empe
ror's address, voting down an amendment
: to withdraw the troops from Rome. Instead
Of Withdrawing them, it is said H. 900 more
will be sent, to coaateract demonstration of
Austria on the Pc. Lord John Russell prom
ised to produce correspondence with this
government relative to fugitive slave Ander-
soa. The propriety ofdemanding cxplana-
tons Of France relative to assistance render
ed Miramon in escaping from Mexico, was
discussed in the Commons.
Several Counterfeiters have been arrested
in Oskaloosa, recently.
Wisconsin currency was thrown out
in Chicago, ON Thursday, the 4th inst
Cause not stated. The fact will have to do
for the present.
Rhode Island has gone against the Re-
publicans throughout. Little Rhody may
get into the Southern Confederacy, after all
Judge Mclean, of the Supreme Court,
died at Cincinnati, on the 4th, inst.
The South Carolina Convention adopted
the Constitution Of the Confederate States
On the Sd, by 149 Tor, to 30 against.
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We have seen copy of the Brandon Re
publican, published at the hene of Maj
Hawkins, fbrother of A. Hawkins, Post
Master at this place, who many ofour read
ers will recolleet, visited this place on two
occasions, to purchase, and receive donations
of corn for Mississippi, in which is long
communication Of the Maj, giving an ac-
count of his agency, replying to certain stric-
lures of big men in Mississippi, who found
fault with him for receiving aid for his starv-
ing neighbors from the Black Republicans
of the North. We regret that the extreme
length of the article prevents its publication
in our columns. There can be no doubt
from all the information we have on the
subject, that there is great restitution in
Mississippi, and that Maj. Hawkins has acted
a noble part in his efforts to relieve it,
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Form PIEp.-Our friends of the Corydon

Form PIED.-Our friends Of the Corydon,
Wayne Co.. Democrat have met with a
very great misfortune. They have pied a
form. Although we have never experienced
such a misfortune ourself, we can yet SYM
pathise with our friends at Corydon.
In this connection we will remark, that
according to the Democrat, Corydon is
growing rapidly, all the houses are full and a
demand for more. We should expect moth
ing less from the County Seat of so rich and
productive county as Wayne.
BY the way, the Corydons are about steal
ing one of our best citizens away from us.
Mr.. j. Prugh, long resident here, and highly
esteemed in this community, is going to Cor
ydon to engage in the Stove and Tin bust
ness, in which he is a superior workman.
We are sorry TO part with him. He carries
with him the best wishes ola host Of friends.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-04-10

EFFECTS OF SECESSION IN CHICAGO Upon
due examination of our jobbers, in all kinds
of goods, we find that Chicago never had
such stocks on sale as this spring and to
show the feeling of the country, we were in
formed by Cooley, Farwell & Co., the oldest
and largest dry goods house in the city, that
they had sold in the month of March more
than twice as many goods as in the same
month last year. Chicago is all right. Our
country dealers make note of this.-Trib-
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More Broken Banks.
The following Wisconsin Banks were re-
jected by the Bankers at Chicago, yesterday
Arctic Bank, Eagle Point.
Bank of Albany, Albany.
Bank of Eau Claire.
g Beaver Dam.
Grant County, Plattviie,
Green Bay, Green Bay.
Horizon, HORIZON.
Monroe, Monroe.
Monkes, Gordon.
Wisconsin WATERFOWL.
Whitewater, Whitewater.
Beloit Savings Bank, Beloit.
Chippewa Bank, Pepin.
Clark County Bank, O'Nellsville.
Citizens Bank, Oshkosh.
Commercial Bank, Racine.
Corn Planters Bank Waupacca.
Dodge County Bank, Beaver Dam.
Elkhorn Bank, Elkhorn.
Farmers Bank, Two Rivers.
farmers and Mech's Bank, Fond Du Lac.
Forest City Bank, Waukeshaw.
Hall & Bros Bank, Eau Claire.
Katauqua Bank, La Crosse.
Koskonong Bank, TT. Atkison.
La Crosse County Bank, La Crosse.
Lake Shore Bank, Manitouwoc.
Laborer's Bank, Ellisville, and Mackenaw.
Mech's Bank, Superior and Green Lake.
Monroe County Bank, Sparta.
North Western Bank.
Osborn Bank.
Portage County, Bank.
Rudsburgh Bank.
Rockwell & Co.'S Bank.
State Stock Bank.
St Croix River Bank.
Southern Bank.
Tradesmen's Bank
Waukesha County Bank.
Wood County Bank.
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HOWARD ASSOCIATION,
PHILADELPHIA

Bsneeolent Institution established 5y sDeciak En-.
document, for the RELIEF ofthe Sick and Distressfd
afflicted scith Tirnkent and Chronic Diseases
and espectulyfor tie Cure Of Diseases of tie sec,
udt Organs.
NUEDICAL ADVICE given gratis, by the Acting
AVA Surgeon, to all who apply by letter with a de-
its of life, &c., and in Of extreme poverty to
furnish Medicine free of charge.
Valuable Reports on Spermato rrhma and other Dis.
eases OF the Sexual Organs, and the New Rem
employed in the Dspensary, sent to the afflicted in
sealed letter envelopes free of charge Two or three
stamps for postage will be acceptable.
Address, DR.. J. SKIILrS HouGHToS, Acting Surgeon.
Howard Association, No. South Ninth street Phita
delphia, Pa. BY order ofthe Directors.
EZRA ID. HEARTMEEb, President +
GEO. FAIRCHILD, Secretary
April 3, 1S6l-tf
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Dies MONIES BELLE SUNK-The Des Moines
Belle on her downward trip, run against
snag just above Eddyvile, and sank. She
was loaded in part with -four and wheat for
parties in this place, which will be lost OF
greatly injured. About 100 sacks of -four
consigned to Kittredge & Merrill, by parties
above, and quantity Of wheat belongin. to
Hunter & Sewers, of the City Mills. The
latter, we learn, was inssred in the Etna
Company
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DIED-At Omaha, N. T., March 8ist., Of Con
yestion of the brain, @. d. r. BoYD.

DIED-At Omaha, N. T., March 8Ist., Of Com
gestion of the brain, @. d. r. BOYD.
Mr.. Boyd came TO this place with his
family, at an early day, 1S47 we believe
He entered this Office as an apprentice in
1a4S. About 1851, he removed to Fairfield,
from whence he accompanied Judge Onley
to Oregon in that or the following year. In
Oregon he edited sometime paper, the
Statesman perhaps. Returning TO Iowa in
1856, he started a paper at Montezuma, Pow
esheik Co. In the fall of1S57, he removed
his Press to this place, and commenced the
Democratic Statesman, which he continued
until elected Superintendent of Common
Schools, when he sold out. About year
ago he removed to DeKalb, Ills, and again
engaged for short time IN the Newspaper
business. During the last canvass, he
edited a campaign paper short time at
Aurora, Ills. Mr.. Boyd had considerable
ability as writer, and but for Incorporate
habits, would undoubtedly have, succeeded
as a Journalist. We regret to hear of his
death, yet in the prime oflife. His family,
q wife and one or more children, we under
stand are in Illinois.
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Illinois Banks.

in order that our readers may have all the
facts we can give them in regard to the con-
diton of the Illinois Banks, we republish
from the report of Hon. S. Ii 1rlbnt, Chair
man of the Committee on Banks and Cor
porations, the list Of all the, Banks with the
value per dollar on the 3lstsof January last.
Cutit out and paste it up for reference
These banks have none of them any specie
and do not pretend to redeem their notes at
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Legal Notirc.
To G. @. PACKARD

You are notified that there will be fe In the Of
fee Of the Clerk of the District Court Of Wapello
county, Iowa, before the first day Of May, 1861,
the petition Of Joseph T. Robert aud Adene l.. Rob-
ert claiming that there Is now due to Adene l.. Rob-
ert your two promissorv notes TO her the sum Of
two hundred and seventy dollars l$Z73], that the
sarse is unpaid purchase money on lot Of ground,
purchased OF her by you, in Cttumwa, rendering a
deed for said lot with said Petition and asking the
Court to render Judgment for said s275 and interest
aud costs and decree the a lien said ground
and that your right in the may be sold to satisfy
said Judgment. Now unless you appear thereto and
defend on or before Of the 2sth day OF said May
Il being the second day of the next term OF sai Court
the prayer of said petition will be granted.
HENDERSH0Tr & BURTON, Att'ys
April 10, Ie6I-5 l3-4w for Pitts
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M Ar RIED-On Ap

MARRIED-0n April 9Th, by Rev. Joshua Mar
shall, Mr.. WILLIAM l.. CRASDELL to Miss wELrHY ANN
CRoP, at the residence of James Devolt Esq., all of
Richland township, wapello county, Iowa.
On April 9th, by Rev. J. NJ. McElroy, Mr.. b. J.
BouLToS to Miss RACHEL BET HoBBs both of this city
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Total 6,432 $S,194 As

This shows the number of children in the
county, between five and twenty-one years
of age, as certified to by G.. d. Hackworth,
Esq, County Superintendent of Wapello
County also, the amount of money appro-
priated to each scholar in the several districts.
--Tpi01 f..
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burning of a Wooden Will.

FALL RIVER, April 6--The wooden mill
and machinery of the Dunlap Manufactur-
ing Company, was destroyed by fire last
night. The stock Of dry goods was mostly
saved. Insurance, So, 900.
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NORFOLK, April 5.-The schooner Lucy
r. Warren of Baltimore, was seized in
Hampton Roads to-day for violation of the
inspection laws.
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New YoRK, April G.--Forged Virginia
State Bonds were sent to Liveimorc, Gems
& Mason, by r. Barbour, alias James Gault,
who is under arrest for the forgery.
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EsTRAY NOTICE.

State of Iowa, t..
Wapello County 90
VHNaken up by David Mccullough, living In Rich
IL land Township, Wapello County State of Iowa
on the 22d day of March, A. D. 1861 One dark brswn
Horse about sixteen hands high with white or grey
spot on the near jaw, collar marks on tn neck
no other marks or brands perceivabie. Supposed to
be eighteen or Twenty years old, and appraised at
S20 by Stephen Rybolt Asaci Clark aud John Thomp.
son, before Joshua Marshall Justice of the Peace
In and for said County, HUGH BROWN
March 30 6i 4-iS-S IN. Clerk of Dist. Court
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War in II Hours.

CHARLESTON, S. o., April 6.-War is ex-
pected within "a hours-every man is order
ed on duty, and the excitement is.intense.--
NJ Y Herald.
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Al. Stevens has retired from the Des
Mo:nes Commonwealth. lie is succeeded
by Russell, Bausman 6 Simmons. Mr..
Bausman is editor
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A Farm of 100 acres Wanted.

a Nimproyed Farm of leo acres, for which unim-
IA proved land, improved or unimproved property
in Burlington and some cash will be exchanged.
good bargain given to any one having such farm TO-
dispose Of. Enquire at the COURIER OFFICE.
March %, 1861.