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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-12-25
Oitumwa Market.
CoUR1ER 0rsIcE. Dec.

COURIER UFEICE, Dec. %. n
Bpsinesshas been very lively the past week, and
the sales of goods have been large. Burlington and
Keokuk have been here to replenish their stocks,
particularly Coffee and Muslins which has somewhat
reduced the stock ofthcse atcles but there Is
more left Of he same sort.
H0GS-There Is no market, and no fixed price at
present. 80 for the best hogs is the highest price
we have heard Of Geaspy Co., have pack ed
about 5000 and have 5000 in pens The shipmen by
Railroad have been heavy. No report from the
Railroads Hogs are stl coming forward freely also
some cattle.
there has been an advance in the prices Of most
staple art c.es, supposed by tina welln ormed to be
speculative and consequently temporary. Groceries
generally are h Coffee $3.50 cents; Salt sells
da To- 3d. for Wheat Flour, Corn aud otiec produc-
tons OF the country, there is not much dem nd ex.
fnr To- al min anil,
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JUST THE THING ron 4

AAD Ha11NH FOX
FARMERS FAMILY.-We visited at the
house of farmer friend in Worcester Co..
last month. and while there were kept indoor
considerably BY the uncomfortable annoy-
ance Of one q Jobs camforters' The men
folks were busy o. the harvest and as we
sat around the house. we learned a thing or
two, one Of which was, 70 fall in love with
little LABOR SAVER which our friends wife
used so handily every afternoon, in making
shirts and things, and clothes for the hus.
band and boys. We refer to ELLTOTS
PEARL SEWING MACHINE. We can
truly say that it is, for the family, THE in.
rention Of the age. How rapidly and pleas
antly itworks and what q convenience it
must De I! We wonder any family will be
without them when they can be obtained at
go low price as $50 five had a wife, a
tarm and family, surely we should have
one OF these machines. for they arc just the
thing for farmers--or, Cor that matter
anybody S. family. Boston Herald.
See advertisements of Geo F. Collins 4
eo., Chicago, who are the Western Agent.
ior tie above machines. Dec. tni.
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FAN ,.,aIl winter Goods.

MISS PERREy. Milliner and Dress Max r,
Temples Bank Building, nearly Opposite the
Potter House. says I" the Ladies' OF OF
tumwa and vicinity, that she has Just return
ed from the E,st with very full and su-
perior stock Of SlLK AND Straw MILLINERY,
comprising Stills. Ribbons. Fomsrs. R,lches
Pattern H.ts, Flats. Bloomers Boys and
CaildrenS Hit< Shaker Hooda Dc, which
were purchased for cash at the present low
rates, and will be sold At correspontiingly low
prices. Ladies are respectfully requested Il
all and examine goods before purchasing
4-l8
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! skiff, used in fer-ying, upset this morn.
ing aad precipitated a heavy load of passen-
gers into the water az the place about four
and half feet deep. "A young lady came
seriously near drowning. q III 81
CoNrcIL AND NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. cxcitem en-,
prevailed here on Thursday last and at one time a
serious riot was apprchended, occasioned ny what
seems by all accounts to have been an unprov oked
and cowardly attack upon colored man employed
atths Potter House. The person In question was
saving wood In the yard I'M the rear 81 the Hotel
when man from the south side asked him II he want
ed to buy load Of wood. The reply, civil one We
are assured, was instantly followed by torrc Mt Of
abuse. accompanied by senes, another man, also
om the country, Joining In the sport. The colo-cd
nan retired into Green's grocery, and remained
there until he supposed the men had gone, when he
returned to his work No sooner did he make his ap.
pearance outside, however, than the attack was re-
pewed, With achievements Of citizens Of the town.
among them Mr.. Daniel Neal, who led OF In fierce
onset on the solitary colored man. with n anifest
purpose of carrying the directly nta the interior
OF Africa, and on the principle that "a negro has no
rights white Is bound to espect" But II turp
ed out that the party assaed in this instance had an
impression that he had some rights to be respected
by himself II by nobody else lie accordingly pitch
ed into Mr. Neal with much vgor that that gentle
nan concluded TO adjourn the fight to another day,
at least another locality and procee ded to make
remarkably good "Bu'i Run" time up Market street,
closely pursued by the incensed African, who ever
and anon, by dextericus application Of his boot,
in which was contained by no means small foot to
the rear Of Mr. Neal, very materially facilitated his
iocomotion. Mr.. Neal, we are sorry to learn, was
not the first individual seriously injured by coming
In too close contact with the uegro question: How
ever, the matter not suffered drop this stage
Of proceedings. very considerable crowd, con-
ssting mostly II not entirely, Of Irish citizens Of Or
tumwa, gathered in front # the Potter House, and
demanded the negro Of Mr.. Potter. That Gentleman
very properly refused to deliver him up, in fact he
did not know where he was at the time. After con-
siderable search and loud talk, the Mayor was sent
for, and the crowd induced to retire. Seriously,
we hope this will be the last of the kind
In the community. So far can learn this attack
upon the coiored man entirely uuprovoked. He
Is represented by Mr.. Potter remarkably industri
Gus and we'll disposed and never the habit of In
terfering with others in any waya It Is good and
safe rule for every TO mind his business AT
any rate that would seem to be good rule for Mr..
Neal Ifhe does not practice It, and choose go In
lemo ms, he cannot complain II he squeezed
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Ma rkeas.

tFrom, the Hawk-Eye OF Wednesday,
BURLINGTON, Tuesday p. NJ.
Weather warmer. River considerably obst ructei
by ice. The ferry boat continues to make her regu.
ular trips having missed but one, this NOR Ming
About 1000 hogs were taken over this evening.
We hear of no changes IN quotations and no trans
actions Buyers will only give ~ so for ths best,
which farmers and drovers refuse 80 take. Receipts
about 1900. t&t
CHICAGO, Dec. 81.
The receipts ofhogs small aud little Is doing
Holders are firm, while buyers not anxious. No
change In quotations. ~ 2592 SO. Products dull.
UNDERWOOD Co.
New YORK, Dec. "a. y
Elour-Market dull. Sales at &5 256l5 40 super
state; IS sos 66 extra dol % 2515 40 super western
p h5@o % common TO medium extra western; IS ST
o. 90 shipptpg brands extra II. II. o.
Wheat-Market dull and dropping without sales to
report
Corn-Market dull and declining Sales at 6s mix.
ed western In store.
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when the days begin to lengthen, tie
e"ld begins to strengthen" is an old saying,
which has proved q true one this year. The
remarkably pleasant fall like weather, which
mad characterized the month Of December
previously, came to a sudden end or Sltur.
day, the 2lst, terminating ID snow storm,
which lasted through Sunday, with q tenn
perature decidedly wintry. About four
inches Of snow FELL which lays level on the
ground, and does very we'll for sleighine. D
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Last Number Rut Ono.

One more number will complete the 18th
volume Of the COURIER. and as that is tho
close OF the Subscription year ola large mum.
her Of Subscribers, the time is a favorable
one Tor settlement and payment. We
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Capt S. A. Moore, of Co. d. I'd low.
and Lieut.. Easley, of Capt Cooks Cavalry.
passed through here on Friday on their way
to their homes in Davis County. The latter
had in charge the remains Of Private Wag.
conner. Of Go. d. who died in hospital at Sc
LOWS. The frienls Of the deceased soldier
live south west Of Bloomfield eae4 - :
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Concert.

a Concert and Supper are to be held at
the Court House, January 1st, 1852, the
proceeds to be applied towards the connie.
ton OF St. Mary's Church. Tick ats 81 90
REV JOHN KRrcxr1
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NAN FouSD DEAD.-A young m IN narn,d
wilson wa< found dead in the timber north
n the Depot, Agency City, on SATURDAY.
supposed 10 have died natural death
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goeal Notites.
oYsTERs. OYSTERS!

Ee.aH OASIEAS! OYSTERS!
SINoNs \ GRuRE adoRt this method of in
forming their friends that they are now re.
ceiving L. B. Plat & Co.'S celebrated Balti-
more and Fair Haven Oysters. daily, by
American Express. Depot at headquarters,
one door east Of Devin's brick. Ottumwa,
Iowa. BIB BIN.
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We direct attention to the card of Messrs.
Clark q Sabin, Attorneys at Law, Pumroy's
building, 20 story. These gentlemen come
TO US highly recommended. aud are deserv.
ing Of the public confidence
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TnE FEsrry.L-The Foe,;r.1

THE FEsTIvAL-The Festival given nv
the Ladies' Of the Soldiers Aid Society ~
the Court House last Thursday evening, for
the benefit of the Patriotic Fund under their
charge, was in members and pecuniarilv a.
success exceeding by far any previous oc-
casion OF the kind in this pace There were
over 400 persons present, and the gross re.
cc'pts reached the liberal sum of&---
The supper, oysters, ice-cream &c, were ex.
cellent and abundant, the music. instrnmen.
tai by the String Band. and vocal bv a choir
OF volunteer ladies and gentlemen, was truly
inspiring, especially the patriotic songs of
which Yankee Doodle brought down tho
house. The String Band, led by Professor
Swabky, Mr.. VIM. Daggett at the Piano
and the Ladies, deserve especial commenda
ttoa in this connection AS social gather.
ing, this festival was decidedly pleasant
u Is seldom so many agreeable people are
brought so closely together, or an occasion
so prorno'ive of good feeling and sociabity.
1t is all attributable to the patriotism Of our
people, as very little effort was made to bring
put crowd.
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1.-THE Burlington Merchants are still Of
speculative turn, they can have few hun.
ored pieces Of Prints. and hundred or so
Sacks of that Coffee. We hope to have con-
SIDERABLE trade from them while the Eastern
Markets continues unsettled. Yhey must
80 through Ottumwa to 60 any place except
to the ~, and possibly they were trying
that trip when they were picking up Ottum-
wa Merchants, paying them som, two cents
higher f1r Coffee, than Dcvin paid the next
morning on the Mississippi for better arti-
cle su ~
just opened, an assortment Of Delaines,
Hoods, Notions. &c. For the Holidays,
Apples, Peaches. Prunes, Cranberries, Cur.
rents, Raisins &c.
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TIME TABLE Il. Fl. D. M. 4 M. /
CRICAGo.s gRL.NGToN AND our

49, Messrs. A. D. TEMPLE Co.. continue to
WSH take Illinois currency for Boots, Shoes and
Clothing. All the good bankstske At PAR until fur
khar
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III. B. SISSON,

se, H. 3. SISSON, I'm
10 srB sf3 80 4a. DENTIST. sa 81 tal ts. ger
HAVING PERMANENTLY LOCATED IN THIS
IL city, offers his services the citizens of town and
vicinity. All work Narrated. Ladies waited on at
their residences, II desired.
Teeth inserted from TO entire sett. either by
means Of springs or atmospheric pressure.
OEFIcE, at his residence, on Market street.
Feb. 8, 1861
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CARL NIEMEYER,
Wholesale and Retail dealer in
Groceries and Country Produce,
Gicbrick's old stand,
One door East Of the Carroll House,
OTTUMwA, -: -: IOWA,
AN kinds of Produce bought and sod
April q ,6l-1y
, 1861-09-27
leased On parole. They took no oath and
gaveno promise restricting their future nt7ge-
ments.

-
Especial Dispatch to the Chicago Tribune.l
QuEcE, Sept. 70. 1851
Harsha1's caYa11y men have received passes
to go home. They say they would not fight
again under him. They represent him to have
displayed great cowardice, even to hiding be.
hind meal bags when the rebels were expected
to fire.
lie Irish Brigade will all 60 to st Louis.
Col Phillips, Of the 18th Missouri Volunteers,
who came up for them yesterday, has great
power over them they appear to respect him
next to their hero Mul1igan-
Private advices from Chillicothe stxtse that
Price has abandoned Mu1l;gan's entrench-
ments, and is now preparing dsfeaces On the
Fair Grounds, one and half miles from the
city. He probably has been warned by Multi
, 1861-09-27

Especial Dispatch to the Chicago Tribnne.1
CAIRO, Sept. Is, 1851.
The position Ct affairs at Norfolk has been
unchanged within the last twenty. four hours.
The rebels are not advancing. Our scouts,
though, are in daily contact with rebel pickets,
and marauding bands Of shot gun cavalry.
The rumored crossing Of the Ever by rebels
yesterday, arose from the fact that the rebel
gun.boat "Jef. Davis" Was up within few
miles Of Norfolk, wooding.
Lieut.. J. II. Carson, ct Chicago, while
scouting, yesterday, WIS surrounded by rebeis,
but cut his way through aud got safely into
camp.
The soldiers who were yesterday gobbled
up ct Charleston, were :asmbcrs Of Company
C, 20;h Regiment, and tier names are Lieut.
Y. Canton, and priyates Rowan snd Menkin.
Tie lasi seen Of them, they were on horse
back, each behind rebel, striking for the
Southern ConfederaEy.
a mau named Bridges, who caused the cap
tu1a Of the5s Federals, was last night brought
into camp, q prisoner.
This morning, a mounted squad Of rebels
wcre observed prowling around in the woodt
opposite Mound City. Rebels also were to-da.
observed on the Missouri side Of the M;ssis
siFpi, two or three miles above Birds Point
Phenomena nos explained as yet.
No news from Paducah. AL quiet here.
, 1861-09-27
FIRST ElecIlon In Dakota

Tas tiret election in Dakota Territory for
D,sEste to Congress- and members OF the
l.s:=lstu,e, occurred on the llth. Captain
Joaa D. Todd, lste eutler at Fort Randall, dis
tat! relative of Mrs Lincoln, and now ap-
p1izted Bs;E.6ier General in the army, is
ELECTED delegate. The news Of the great
hcIor conferred upon Todd by the AdE1tnls"
traticn lad not reached Dakota, and seems
nct to have been even remotely
ANTICIPATED by lhe officers at Fort
z; nG.n; else they might have sayed
themselves frcr future modification ty tax
anE less active part at the polls aesinst him
REo was cnly lately their su:ler, but 80 sooa
toIs ths.7 commanding General. Ttas iaev
do o;2cse him, is evi3snced by the e1altaat
ltac.ices, cuts, aEd comments, with which
1he Weekly Is Dahetian-Extra' announces
thc Important resz1t. It heads the returns:
1sdd Go<s 10 Hashfxgtoss- Datotah Remembers
: ksd-falsthtod Rtfuted-75tfa Vtndicased-
GaT Interests are Secured.
Also of the popular verdict, to which q
Br'gasies's commission now gives an extra
Touch Of sharpness, the Daootsan says:
v3 nen y ihe good law-abidfng citizens OF the Fe:;
x1nS xsGS o. Oaco.ah endorse naa Of merit and
$50 - Hueh as Capt j. B. S Todd-wtth the
80. 49,. - io~a On cue side, and the imaglnzry
~ ~ IN q the Government at Fort Randall on
rs :, r,uehe las good reason to be pr,ad ol
tat - 4e5eEt There arc Eeons for ccntlencn
81 re 5edreth Nituau andeshand and secret pIot'
prseion of ts.it Fielding themselves behind the
ci6en1 IN ops ca.e: sLa an mpositioa md on tie Tood
citizens Il lt~a on the othcr 'A'0 VI LIE so'1
Thor = teme f!d1en meaning in III thi.
but the fo.t Ranoa'l folks probably under
st*rd 1t, snd wonder they tada't seen It il
tkat l;ght before,
, 1861-09-27

Deputy Q. s. Marshal H. c. Archer, Of Crest
line, arrested, yesterday morning, in Chicago,
c. D. Redeakcy, baggage master on the Pitts
turgh, Fort Wayne and Chicago Railroad, on
. charge Of nail robbery. The through mail
train going west has been robbed three several
tines, On The nights Of Aug. 9Th or 1lth, 10th
and a4th, after the hour Of Il O'Clock, be-
tween Cfestline and Chicago. by breaking
open the through mail bugs. These mAii haga
have been in charge Of the baggage master,
who las acted as 1onte agent, aud the robber-
les have occurred between Van Vert and Del
Fhoe, both in Ohio. The baggage master saYs
Re has been wide awake upon each Of these
occasions, which Of cou1ae is considered in
compatible with the circumstances in the
case. United States District Attorney, Robt,
F. Paine, Esq, issued the warrant for his ar
rest on the 24.h4 The letters taken were
mailed east Of Columbus, some thirty Of them
having been picked up along the route Of the
extent Ct the robbery, or the value Of the
Letters is -not yet known, there being one,
however, from Iowa containing $50 draft.
This affair will doubtless be cleared up in q
fcw days, the officers being now engaged in
vigorous prosecution and Investigation Of the
robbsry.-C7em9dnd Herald, 25tA.
, 1861-09-27
Gen. Lane on the Kansas BORDER
Sk5Tn1sh at ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
f&nn tn the Pa0Bfe.

SkIfmtsh at Pap1nsvf1le-Pfoc
lion to The People.
IEAvEswoRTH, Sept. 26.-Genera Lanes
command surprised superio5 force Of rebels
ct Papinsville, No., on the 21st, and after 8
severe fight, routed them, loeine Z killed,
and large number wounded. The rebels
lost 20 killed, 100 taken prisoners, and all
their tents, wagons and supplies. Lane is
1eEq1tea to be uSsil neyi1g g On oassos esnt;
town Of Humboldt has been defeated BY q
force from Fort Scott, and their leader, Mat
tLsMs, killed. On his person Was foucd an
order from Ben. McCunoch for the enrolment
Of the Quappa Indiana.
Scouts at Fort Scott report McCulloch with
Is 0CO men within thirty miles Of Fort Scott,
cE the night OF the 21st inst.
Gen. Lane hiss issued proclamation to the
cit;z.ps Of Western Missouri, in which, after
saIinEifor what purpose he is there, and urging
tbcse in armF against the Goyernmsnt to dis
gerfe ard come to him for Protection, he uses
ever, disregsTd ny advice, the st:rn visitation
Of war will be meted cut to the rebels aud
their aniee. { ehall then be convinced that
your ccmiIg for protection is sham, and
rest assured, traitors when caught, shall re-
ecive tie traitors Gocm- The cup has been
trtaed as treason. The massacre q
irnocelt women and children by black
hearted tra!tors, lately burning bridges OF the
ST. Joseph railroad. has satisfied me that as 8
traitor will perpctrate crimes which devil:
Would shudder to commit, they shall be blot
ted from existence and aent to that he'll which
3awns fcr their reception. The two roads aEt
OPEN to jon. People Of Western Missouri
choose ye between them The one leads yor
to peace and plenty, the other to destruction.
Inc steamtr Majors this morning took tt
Karsas City Elk companies OF Kansas militia
and i've companies Of Jennison's regiment
Enl phi1i. ST Genrpe Cnoke's command n
rtEu]*rs, from Ctah, ,.pasEed Fort Keazney OF
thI 21tb inst