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HOW BEAUTIFUL FOR A cHrLps GRAVE,

nAGUERREOTYPE PICTURES attached to Head
~ stones and monuments In PAnfaS MARBLs
CAsr and warranted to secure the likeness from any
air or dampness Tor a long number OF years. ANY
Daguerreotypist can copy the Daguerrentype into
these Cases from the original picture and IL Is but
few moments work TO attach one OF them 10 Head
Stone. When attached 70 Head stone OF Monument
they look as though they were on with The
Scuptors chse for they Initiate marble go perfectly.
They are very ORSAMESraL to Head Stone, and are
worth twice the amount charged, for an Ornament
More than Fifteen Thousand cases have been sold,
this TACT alone shows conciusvey that they are ast
coming into general use
The adjoining OF the Sepuicfers OF removed ones al
leviates our grief and soothes the wounded heart IL
also cheersthe bereaved to know that an additional
establishment OF the grave presents stronger attrat-
tons to arrest the attention OF the stranger and caus
Is him to pause and learn the NAME, and gaze on the
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and that is to stand inhexibly by and de.
fend the homer and integrity of the govern.
ment and States.
l2th We recommend to our fellow cti.
zens throughout the State the adoption OF
the foregoing resolutions.
49, Resolred, That we recommend tina,
all able bodied men, between tie ages of Is
and 40 in this county, organize forthwith in
companies to he held in readiness, as a re-
serve for any further call that may be made
upon our citizens, by the Government
DR.. A. d. Wood introduced the following
resolution, which was laid upon the table
without receiving one single vote:
Resolved, thss- the pople of Wapellc
County recommend tn tire Tfesldefr. of the
United States TO advise all States which have
passed unconstitutional laws Oppressive t.
the Sautit,as it,oughtto be to all law abb
ding States, to repeal them
The meeiing. was then addressed by s
w Summers, E. II. Stiles. J. w. Dixon, and
E. F. Cody, endorsing the sentiments SCI
forth in the resolutions, and calling upon ali
good citizens to stand by their country and
rally to the support Of the Stars and Stripes,
which was responded to by the immense
threng present BY round after round Of ap
plause.
On motion Of j. NJ Hcdrick, the following
resolutions were adopted, to wit:
Resolved, That we have UNLIMITED conf
dence in Capt c. G. Glontaan, and feel graf
flied at the alacrity with which he and his
gallant command have responded to their
country's call, and feel assured thai they W III
never dishonor the city of Ottumwa or coun-
ty of Wapcllo.
Resolved, That Thomas Devin, SEN, j.
LOOMS, f. Washburn, G. G. Warden, and
James Hawley he appointed committee to
receive and hold in trust any donations the
citizens may make for the support of the
families of members of the City Guards dur
ing their alb ence in defence oftheir country,
to be dispensed according to their necessi-
ties and The best judgment of said Commit
tee, and that said committee be authorized
to receive premiSsery not"sx'lue on demand.
in lieu of cash subscriptions whenever de-
sired by parties subscribing.
Resolved, That committee of three, con
slsting of E. F. Cody, j. G. Hinsey, and
Charles Dudley, he appointed to solicit sub
scriptioas ie.aacorlance with the aforesaid
resolutions. rs
A subscription l;at was opened upon the
spot, and near 5000 was subscribed.
The meeting was enlivened by excellent
music from the Agency City Brass Band
Publication of the proceedings of this
meeting requested in city papers, and papers
in the State requested to copy.
The. meeting. then, adjourned with three
rousing cheers for the Union.
c. w. KITTREDGE, Chm'n
j NJ HrDpIcK Sec'v .fEa reaE
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Legal Notice.

To William 7. Major, Jr., sallie Major, and William
II. Major Sr.
NIoU and each OF you are hereby notified that on
il or before the first day OF May, A. ID. 1861, there
will be file in the Office of The Clerk CT the District
Court of Wapello county, Iowa, petition Of r. A.
Marshall, claiming of you the foreclosure of n Mort
gage executed by William T. Major, Jr by the name
and style Will T. Major and Sallie Major Said Mort
gage was sisned and dated the second day of No.
vember, 1858, and mortgaged to plaintiff the foc wing
described real estate toW Part Of the south-w est
quarter OF the northwest quarter Of section No nine
teen, township seventytwo, range thirteen west com
mencing the southwest corner thence east lively
poles, tbence north thirteen and one-third poles
thence west twelve poles thence south IN the nace
OF beginning Also claiming the forecosuie OF a GER
tain other mortgage executed by the said William r.
Major, (hy the name and style of Will r. Major) and
Sale MAYOR, dated ana executed on the 3lst day of
December, A. y. tlS5Il eighteen hundred and fifty
seven and mortgaged to plaintiff therein the follow.
ing further described real estate to-wt The undyi.
ded oneha OF the east half Of the south quarter
OF section sixteen, township No. seventy three north
ofrange fourteen west Said mortgap es were execu-
ted by defendants William T. Major, Sr, by the name
and style OF VIII Major, Jr.. to secure a prom's-
note dated December tina 3lst 1855 for the sum
oftwo hundred and fifty dollars payable on or before
Tire second day of June next, meaning June A. d.
$685. said note drawing ten per cent per annum after
maturity.
And also claiming shat there is now due on said
mortgages and note, the Of three hundred and
twenty-five and 25 100 dollars, and with ten per cent
interest from date upon mortgage and note The laid
William 4. Major, Sen alias will T. Major Sen n
hereby notified that personal claim Is made against
him. but you are notified 10 appear at the time here
matter named and defend and protect your interest
In said described property decree will be render
ed against you thereon forever annuliipg your inter
ests or right Of redemption therein.
And that unless you appear thereto and defend be-
lore noon OF the second day Of the OF sal
Distric: Court to be commenced and cid on the o7h
day of May. 1851, default will be entered against Won
all and Jadg nent rendered thereon: April Sd, 1861
April ~, 1861 4w S.w. SUMMERS,
Atty for Plaintiff
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Prom BaItimorc.

BALTIMORE, April 20-Armed men are
moving in every direction. The Mayor and
Governor have notified the President that
no more troops can pass through BALTIMORE
unless they fight their way.
Bridges on the Northern. Central Railroad
have been destroyed.
The number killed yesterday, were IL
Baltimorians and 8 Massachusetts,, soldiers,
and wounded, citizens and soldiers.
The President replies that no mere troops
will be brought through Baltimore.
New YORK, April 20 "A private despatch
from Baltimore says the Union men have no
hope unless the Government occupies the
city with an overpowering force, provided
that they are allowed to pass around the city
without molcstation.
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Movement Of Troops.

PHLADELpHIA, April 20--The Seventh
Regiment of New York and Massachusetts
men are at the Baltimore Railroad Depot
The cars are getting ready for the convey
ance of the troops. A second dispatch says
they will go by Railroad to Havre de Grace,
thence by water to Annapolis, Maryland
Third Despatch.
The Railroad Bridge three miles north of
Baltimore is reported to be burning. All the
bridges between Baltimore and Havre de
Grace have been destroyed or rendered use
less. The Pantheon train. due in Philadel-
phia at IL o'clock this morning, has not yet
arrived. The Seventh Regiment of New
York and others are still at the Baltimore
Depot
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Legal No,ice.

To James W Riekett. 0ni A. Rickett. Richard 8. X.
Rickett, VIM, ii. Rickett, BetseyA. Lane, formerly
Betsey a. Rickett, Wilsey G. Lane, husband of IN.
said Betsey. Samuel b. NJ. Ricket, john A. Ri,ke {
and Mary A. Rckett:
You and each of you hereby notified that there
IS now pending before the County Court OF Wapello
county, Iowa. petition of John G. johnson an Sam
mel Dorr, Administrators Of the estate Of John II
icket, dec. ID asking said Court for an order to sc
for The purpose OF paying the debts of said estate the
following real estate, to.wt:
The southwest quarter Of section thirty-fye town
ship seventy-three rsnge thirteen also the east har
of the southeast quarter OF section thirty four and
the south east quarter Of the northeast quarter of
section thrtyfour, and the souhw quarter of the
southwest iarter Of section twenty.seven, all in
township enythree, range thirteen all In wspel.e
county, Iowa.
And You are further notified that by an order Of
said court the petition In said cause will be heard OF,
the first day OF the June term of said Court to be be-
gun and held on the first Monday Of June, A. D. 1861
when you can appear and show cause by noon II
said day why said petition shall not be granted.
JOHN c. JOHNSON
SAMUEL D0RR
Admr's Of the estate Of JOHN H. EICKETT, deed.
&. W. SUMMERS, Atty for ITS.
April "a, ls61-4w
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The Meeting.Yesterday.

We are proud ofonr city, Of our county,
Of our Democrats, of our Republicans, of
everybody. We had a meeting yesterday.
It rained big guns all the forenoon, but at l
o'clock, the sun came out, ard with it came
crowd pouring into the city from every
quarter. They filled the Court House, and
left enough. outside to fill it again.. The
meeting was literally ofone heart and one
mind Political differences were ignored,
and all together swore anew fealty to the
Union, the glorious old Union of our Fathers.
At this late hour we can say no more The
proceedings in full will be found in another
place.
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How tlae Baltimore News was
received in Boston.

BosroN, April 2G-This city was terribly
excited last night and this morning at the
attack on the Massachusetts troops at Balt-
more.
The Governor recognizes the similarity in
day and events suggested by the 10Th of
April, 1875, and the immortal memories
which cluster round the men of Lexington
and Concord.
The Governor has sent the following dis
patch to. the Mayor of Baltimore:
II pray you cause the bodies Of our Mas
sachusetts soldiers fallen in battle, to be i'm
mediately laid out, preserved in ice, and ten
derby sent forward, by Express, to me. All
the expenses will be paid by this Common
wealth. JOHN A. ANDREWS,
Governor of Massachusetts.
At Fab River, last night, meeting of cit
hens was called on the reception of the news.
Patriotic speeches were made, and the City
government instructed to appropriate &c.,
900 to fit ont Volunteers, and to pay each
volunteer $40 per month IN addition to the
Government pay
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A Reported Battle in Maryland

"A Compromise Proposed. - E.ccitehnet and
4narchy in Baltimore.
WILMINGTON, Del, April 21.--Iti is gencr.
ally believed that rencontre betw zen Fort
McHenry and the city Of Baltimore had
taken place, but to what extent is not
known.
A message has been received here that
prominent men of tie, Border States have
asked for cessation of hostlitjes, with q
view to compromise.
NEW YORK, April 2l.-Mayor Alberger, OF
Buffalo, who has been several months in
Baltimore, arrived here to-day, with several
other gentlemen, having chartered canal
boat. They reported the condition, of the
city fearful. Streets are barricaded, shut
tiers of houses loop-holed for muSketry, and
every gun-store emptied. 1t is believed that
Northcrner's life is not worth an hours
purchase when the next gun in the war is
fired. 1t is said the Union men are fleeing
for their lives.
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE, April 21-A
train has arrived from Baltimore via Sus,
quehanna River. The Baltimoreans were
making active preparations to take Fort Nc
Henry, whose guns now are turned ca the
CITY.
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The Republic will br saved /.

The Intellig nee daily brought by telegraph
from all pats North, is Of the most, en-
courasing and hopeful character. In an
instant as it were, at the fash of the light
hing over the wires, announcing the attack
upon Fort Sumter by the rebels the North,
the glorious, the loyal, tn, patriotic North,
to a man apparently, without distinction OF
party, rises up in sublime unaminity, in sup,
port Of the government in this the hour OF
its peril. From the pine forests on the Pc.
nohscott, to the far off turbid waters Of the
Missouri, but one voice is heard, but ore
purpose expressed, and that is, to defend I,
TO sustaid, by men, by money, the Union of
the States. In less than one short week.
from the bosom of peaceful communities. has
sprung an army CT $4,000 men, armed,
equipped and marshalled for the fray with a
reserve If half million or more ready to
follow when the call of duty shall summon
mere to the field
The Republic will be preserved 1t cam
not BE- otherwise. The spectacle presented
to day, assures it. Twenty millions Of men.
brave, accustomed to labor, hardship and
exposure, possessed of personal character
and habits Of Independence ahd:se!f reliance,
with resources and wealth, and fighting foI
the glorious stars and stripes and the princi
piles Of free government, are invincible.-
They must and will triumph.
The die is cast We are hopeful, conf
dent We did fear at one time. We feared
that politics might neutralize patriotism.
But since we see men of al parties in sub
lime indifference to the past, in view of tn,
dangers Of the present, forgetting old antas
onisms, and ranging themselves shoulder t.
shoulder under the oil flag, and pledgina
renewedly 'their lives, their fortunes. ant
their sacred honor" to the country, we car
no longer despair of the Republic
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Further from Baltimore.

BALTIMORE, April l9--P M-The Phila-
delphians who were unequipped and unarm-
ed and who remained in the City last even
ing at the station, were assaulted with stones
and other missiles. and some were slightly
wounded Fhe train was taken back. Quite
number escaped to the City, but having no
uniform were not recognized. The reported
difficulty on the road between here and
Washington is incorrect 1t is understood
that all r 'ached Washington in safety, ex
ceP. the Philadelphians, who were taken
back. At the meeting the Mayor announ-
ced that the Presidents of the Roads had
promised that they would bring no more
troops this way.
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News.

The Legislature Of Pennsylvania has been
convened, to meet April;30,h. ~
The Union meeting in New York, on the
Goth, was the largest ever held in that city.
Anderson and his men were present. and the
flags Of Sumter and Moultrie ffoated over the
Statue Of Washington. Anderson has gone
to Washington.
A company for the war has been formed
at Fairfield, and have been accepted At
Washington, also, is a full company, armed,
and equipped, and ready to march.
The Illinois quota Of six Regiments is full,
and probably now on the march for Wash.
ington. Maj. Gen. Singleton, and Staff,
haya volunteered.
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WHEREAS, The laws Of the United States
have been for some time past and now are
opposed, and the execution thereof obstruct.
ed. in the States of South Carolina, Georgia,
Alabama. Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana,
andi Texas, by cOmbinationstoo powerful to
be suppressed by the ordinary course of iu-
dicialproceedings or by the powers vested
inthe Marshals by law :.
Now, therefore, |, ABRAHAM LINCOLN,
President of the United States, in virtue oc
the power in me vested by the Constitution
and the Laws, have thought fit to call forth,
and hereby DO call forth. the Militia of the
several States of the Union, to the aggregate
number of $4,000 in order to suppress
said combinations and to cause the laws to
be duly executed The details for this OBJ
ject will be immediately communicated to
the State authorities through tbs War De-
! partment. ,9r aaler.s5.g t,t, sr,g
appeal to all loyal citizens to favor, flcili-
tate, and aid this effort to maintain the hon
or, the integrity, and the existence of our
National;Un and the perpetuity of pepu-
| lar government and TO- redress wysRgs al
ready long enough endured. .,.-.,..
| | deem it proper to say, that the first
service assigned to the f,rce hereby called
forth, will probably he to repoSSesS the forts,
places and pr aperty which hive been seized
| from the Union. and in every event. the
utmost care will be observed consistently
with the objects ovcrsaid, to avoid any de-
vastation, any destruction OF, or interference
with property, or any disturbance Of peace
| full citizens in any part of the country and
| hereby command the persons composing
the combinations aforesaid, to dispense and
retire peaceably to their respective abodes
within twenty days from this date.
Deeming that the present condition of
public affairs presents,an extraordinary occa-
sion, do. hereby, in virtue of'the power in
nae vested by the Constitution. convene both
Houses of Congress The Senators and
Representatives are therefore summoned to
assemble at their respective chambers at
| twelve o'clock. noon, on Thursday, the fourth
Of July next, then and there to consider and
determine such measures as. IN their wisdom
the public safety and interest may seem to
demand
In witness whereof. have hereunto set
nv hand and caused the seal of the United
States to be affixed
Done at the CITY of Washington, this ff.
teenth day of April, in the year of our Lord
one thousand eight hundred and sixty-one,
and Of the independence of the United States
the eighty fifth
By TIE President. ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
WILLIAM II. SEWARD, Sec'y Estate.
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THE WAR MOVEMENTS.

/ BRIDGEPORT, Ct, April 2l.-$2,50O was
subscribed to equip the 3 Companies organ
izing for the Connecticut Regiment, and
$4,000 for the support Of the families of the
soldiers who volunteer.
BosToS, April 21.-The meeting in State
street continued from 10 a. IN. till night.
The enthusiasm was unparalleled
Throughout Vermont, regiments are
being raised and money given for the sup
port Of the Government. Cities and towns
are in blaze of excitement.
! CoNCoRD, N. H., April ELK President
Pierce made speech, conjuring tire people
to uphold the old flag and be true to their
country.
New York. April 22.--1 900 Dol powder
were seized yesterday. bound for New Or
leans F.; also, lot Of blank registrations OF
vessels for the Confederate States. All YES
sells bound to sea are strictly watched
/ Senator Wilson of Mass, has enlisted as
aplivate in battalion of Rifles.
Senator Baker, of Oregon. has been chosen
/ Co.onel>ofa Rcgimrntof Californians. They
raised $4,000 for the equipment
Gov. Morgan received a teleeraphic dis
patch that the Sth Regiment.ef Massachusetts,
under Gen., Butler, had arrived safely and
landed at Fort McIIenry on Saturday
Richard Lathers avows himself for the
Union and the Flag. I'D.
h 1t is said that nothing but Secession flags
are flying in Baltimore. No nan dare now
proclaim himself in favor of Union. A viei-
lence Committee hold permanent sessions at
Barnums Hotel, and spot every stranger
armed. Men are stationed along the rail-
roads to prevent the rebuilding Of the bridges.
/ VIM. b. Astor has offered TO give the
Government four millions, AMI loan it. ten
raifffons.
HARRIsBuRa, April % An officer Just
arrived says up to Sunday evening there was
RotirIng at Baltimore He said they have
twelve brass PIECES, and were terrifying the
neighboring heights.
Three hundred regulars have been sent
from here to Cockeysville, which is only 10
miles from Baltimore, to hold that position.
New York, April "a earporation>has
been, formed bN,lcading citizens, creating a
permanent national patriotic fund for the
care and support of the families of those, who
GO for, the defense of the country.
ALBANY, April % The Banks of this
city have offered S3,5O0,O00 for war pur.
poses.
PITTsBuRGH, April pa splendid sword
has BEEN presented by the press of the city
to j. Herren Foster, one of the editors of the
Dispatch, the Oldest newspaper publisher
now connected with the Pittsburgh press in
the city. Mr.. Foster goes out as an officer in
the Washington Infantry.
PHILADELPHIA, April ga bearer Of dis
patches from the President to- Gen. Ratter-
son has<arrived. This messenger travelled
part way on loot, passing himself as Meth
odist preacher. lie says Baltimore was qui
ct Sunday morning No cannonadng had
been heard. A perfect reign of terror pre-.
vailed there. Union men are obliged to sue
comb to the mob.
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Movements of the Maryland and
Virginia Rebels.

Fears are entertained that the Maryland
Volunteers will make demonstration on
Chambe, sburg. Virginia is rapidly concen-
trating men at Harpcr's Ferry. Five thou.
sand arc expected whose supposed destina-
ton is Washington.
Three Bridges, between. Harrisburg and
Baltimore have cen:.destroyed. The State Adj
ministration. possesses important information
about the plans Of the Virginia secessionists.
The Maryland troops will not move until six
thousand are collectedS
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2d--EJIE RELIEF TIE.
3d-rHE LACE EDGE TIE.
LegUt Notice.

To Amelia Grooms, o. +. rooms, John Grooms, VIM
w. Grooms, Alfred o. Groouls, benjamin r. Creoms
James NJ. Grooms, David Jones. Elizabeth j. Jones
Harriet Grooms, Mary Ann Grooms, and Louisa
Grooms:
VOU and each Of you are hereby notified that the
n petition Off. O. Calvin, MS Administrator of the
estate OF John Groos, deceased, is now on die i'm
the once OF the Judge OF the County Court OF
setting oil to the said Amelia Groons widow of said
deceased her interest in the real estate belonging to
SAID estate aud for an der Of Court horizng
administrator to sell the balance of said real estate
aer The setting OF of the interest of the widow afore
SAID u pay the debts OF said estate. Now unless Won
appear and answer said petition before noon of
the second day OF the June term Of said Court To he
held at otumwa In SAID county, default will be taken
against you aud Judgment entered thereon according
u praysr OF petition. WILLIAMS A HANu.TnS
"p'uoi. iSc,-s~ Asys sor Petitioner.
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TrcasOEs.--Negr0es Bnrni;sg the
Houses al Whites ian MarsIa land.

PHILADELPnIA, April 2O.-A le,t.r h,s
been received from Gov. Letcher, of Va, of
'cring $4,000 to the patentee Of the bull I
mould. The reply was, no money can pur
chase it against the country.
A resident of Kent count, Maryland, has
received information that the negroes are
burning the houses Of the whites Two OF
hiE buildings had already been destroyed.