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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-08-23

river, some have gone back home, end many
are yet with the army. ser
The Iowa troops are al in fine condition,
and sre al well satisfied except the 4th Cav
airy. There has been 80 much contention
that am afraid that it may end in some
serious trouble. Many Of the officers have
resigned and gone home, q follows:
Maj. Jewet Captains Harris and Craw-
ford Lieutenants, Lambert, Overmyer,
Brown and Hooper. Several have gone
home on farlough-Col Porter, Major Stone,
Lieut.. Col. Swan, Capt. Winslow and Pierce,
among the number. Some changes have
been made in field officers, as follows
Maj. Swan, from LIST Major to 1t. Col.
Jewet, I'D :" " LIST Major.
Stone, /" Sd I'd ."
Capt. Recton is promoted to Sd Major. and
is now in command of the Regiment.
When the regiment left Mt. Pleasant, it
numbered 100 men, and as many good
horses now we cannot muster more than
500 men for duty, and not more than that
number Of horses, and they are nearly worn
out We are not armed - cavalry should
be, which shows that there is something
wrong somewhere. do not pretend to
make public where it is, but it Is . grand
principle in nature, that nothing can live
without source of life from which to draw
its strength; or, in Other words, nothing
can live without head. .sa3
am very glad that Gov. lakewood does
not forget his troops in the field. One Of
his Aids, DR.. Maxwell, from Davenport, has
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-08-23

UDi0n Prisoslefs 1ronA Charles
WAsnISGroS, Aug. 2o.-The officers
who have been confined IN the Jail at Char
lesion, South Carolina, have arrived here all
we'll. .or,.se...e III qstE
The New York herald., 1862-02-13
SKETCH OF ELIZABETH CITY.

Elizabeth City the capital OF Pasquotank county,
North Carolina Il situated the right bank OF the
Pasquotank river about twenty miles from its mouth
2l5 mlss sy north of Raleigh, and about thirty
miles south of Norfolk Va. is also post town. and Is
considered one Of the most important towns in the
northeastern part of the State 1t has water commu
pication with Norfolk which Is reached b. going twenty
miles up the Pasquotank river thence twenty-five miles
by the Dismal Swamp Canal Elizabeth river, Virginia,
thence nine miles 70 the latter city.
1t contains court house, jail, three ehurchesono
Baptist. one Episcopal and Methodst-an academy,
semnaries, banks. thirty i've stores, three
newspaper offices issuing two weekly newspapers and
semi monthly publication, and population estimated at
thousand Vessels drawing seven feet OF water
come up 10 it with the greatest ease
The New York herald., 1862-02-13
SKETCH OF EnENTON

Edentcn is quite dourishng little town OF ono
thousand hundred inhabitants. 1t is post town,
q port Of entry and capital Of Chowan county, North
Carolina, and is situated at the head Edenton Bay
which opens into Albemarle Sound 4 little below The
mouth of Chowan river hundred and fifty miles
Of Raleigh 1t is OF the principal towns in the north
eastern part of the state carries considerable trade
and is only sixty six miles south Of Norfolk, Va.
In June, 1852 thousand six hundred forty tons
Of shipping owned and employed in the trade
and during that year three sehooners with aggregate
ourthen of two hundred and ifteen tons, built
Ddenton settled in 17l6, and contains asplendd
court house jail two churchss-one Episcopal and
Asthodist--an academy and printing Office issuing
weekly wspaper.
The New York herald., 1862-02-13
Court Fashions mt the TuiIeries.

Paris Gan. "a correspondents Of the london Star
The grand ball last night Was more successful than tho
last and the toilets rather gayer.
Lilacs Solfeno red and blue silks greatly worn
by the ladies' whose skirts also ornamented round
the edges with little 1ounces trimmed with white and
black lace and the tops Of their corsagcs with folds or
white tue to prevent tho effect Of the strong colors of
the dresses contrasting too violently With their necks
Iippets did not make their appearance neither did
feaers but bows Of iass hair at the back Of the head
supplied the place Of both those whom nature had not
gifted with very uxurlant locks Those who werc more
their heads, which were studded with pearls and dia
monds, and fastened behind by golden headed combs
also studded with the game kind Of jewelry as the hair
The Emperor and Empress did not dance and the com
pany scparated al an earlier hour than is usual
The New York herald., 1862-02-13
REBEL ACCOUNTS.

DESTRUCTION OF THE TUscUMBIA AND FLORENCE
BRIDGE-ocCUPATioN OF FLORENCE, ETC.
LySCHcuRG, Va, Feb. 10, h62.
The Lynchburg Vireiniaa has received a private
despatch from Chattanooga dated the 9th which
that the federal gunboats reached Florence about
four O'Clock p VI. yesterday. Troops landed and
the town occupied by them. They ,eeni up ,otin mile
Of Tscunabta, Ala. last night This morning they left
and took to their gunbosts A later despatch the
VTgindn from Chattanooga, dated today, says the
ported fight at Bear creek is The Lncontes had
again returned to Florence No bridges had been burned
on the railroad. Communication entirely cut OF be
tween Chattanooga and Memphis The federas land
ng Eastport Miss thirty miles below Florence the
Tennessee river.
MExPHIs, Feb. s, via MOBILE, Feb Q, 1862.
The city is full of excitement in consequence OF the
Of the river by the federal gunboats The eder
ais Florence They destroyed the warehouse at
Tuscumbia landing and inflicted OF or injuries. It is
reported that they marching towards Juka, tacnto
Mississippi.
MEnPHs, Tenn, Feb. 10, 1862.
The federal gunboas passed down the Tennessee river
from Florence yesterday and carried OF large quantities
of government stores.
The Florence steamers Robb and Dunbar are safe.
They Cypress the approach OF the enemy
No injury done private property to the railroad
The enemy is expected back About 'nve hundred
federal cavalry were landed from the gunboats
SAVANNAH. Hardin County. Tenn, Feb. 10, 1852.
About o'clock yesterday the railroad bridge over
the Tennessee held by two hundred and ffty
fedcras The work had not been injured by the enemy
They say that within two weeks they will have posses
sion OF the entire road
NASHVILLE, Tenn, Fob. 10, 1862
The deras destroyed several spans OF the bridge at
Florence connecting with Tuscumbia There six
steamboats, at Florence, tive Of which were captured
The o.her four were set fire and burned by the c
Of Florence.
private despatch received last night from Florence
states that the gunboats had left that place.
NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 10, 1862.
Private and general dispatches sustain the report that
reconnoerng gunboats had gone the Tennessee river
as high Florence.
[From the Richmond Dispatch, Feb. II.
THE NEWS FROM TENNESSEE
The reported raid Of the enemy by way OF the Ten
river upon the of Florence is confirmed by
dispatches received yesterday We still cherish the
hope that forces in that quarter will thwart their
design OF getting possession Of the railroad and infic
summary chastiseme1t upon the aIdacious invaders.
The New York herald., 1862-02-13
INTERESTING FROM PORT ROYAL, S. c.
The Expedition TO osavannah-Its Com no.
sition-Heslth and Spirits or the Fctio-

The bark Charles kean arrived at this port yesterday
morning. by her We have received news from Port
Royal, s. C., up TO noon of the 4th inst
BY this arrival we learn that part Of the naval and mill
tary expedition destined for operations against Savannah
had taken its Departure aud the rest preparing to
follow.
The names OF the transport vessels which act az bio.
neers TO the expedition the Boston, Delaware and Cog
mopotsn Tho transports were accompanied by six tug.
boats fer the special purpose Of debarking troops
The troops are in excellent health aud appear anxious
to have dash at the rebels Tho negroes the vicinity
Of Port Royal we're ransackng the plantations and the
dwellings Of their masters and whatever they could not
convert to some beneficial purpose they destroyed All
the cotton they could lay their hands upon they were
dsposng OF for nero nothing This irrtaed the rebels
qgsriorg at Hilton Head.
The New York herald., 1862-02-13

port to Flag ocer Fcote received today at the head
quarters of the army by telegraph from Cairo
GpNBoAr CoNEsroeA,
RAILROAD CROSSING rENSrssE RIVER, Feb, 10, 1862
srRws have returned to this point from entirely
successful expedition to Florence at the foot OF Muscle
Shoals Alabama The rebels forced to burn SIX OF
their steamers and captured two others besides the
half completed gunboat Eastport The steamers burned
were freighted with rebel military stores The Easport
has about $50 900 feet of lumber on board We have
captured two hundred stand of arms and quantity OF
clothing and stores and have destroyed the encampmen
OF Colonel Crews, at Savannah, Tennessee We found
the Union sentiment strong along the river.
s. L. PHELPS, Lieutenant Commanding.
The New York herald., 1862-02-13
Rebel Telcgrapic Despatch to the Rich
mond Dispatch.

NASHVILLE, Feb. 10, 1867.
Passengers who arrived here this evening by steam
that scouts report that the federal infantry
and cavalry were within four miles OF Fort Doneson
yesterday Other passengers say that the federal
gunboats we're in sight OF the fort on yesterday.
private despatch from Clarksvile to-day says that
Fort D5lelson is safe, and cannot be taken
The New York herald., 1862-02-13
NEWS FROM THE SOUTH.
Appeal of General Johnston to the Rebels
to Re-Enlist,
&C. &C.. &c,

FORTRESS MONROE, Feb. IL, 1862.
flag Of truce vas sent TO Craney Island early this
morning inform Huger that the prisoners OF
rom Fort arrived in the bark Trinity last night
Tie bark was accordingly towed up opposite sowall's
Point by the Rancocas and the Adratc and
about o'clock the repel steamer West Point csmc
out from Norfolk and prisoners were transferred
They numbered four captains, three first euenants six
ieutenants third Beutenants and three
ired and eighty others, and file and coored
servants.
They were taken at Hatteras and Santa Rosa are
tho last OF the prisoners Of Warren except
Commodore Barron.
The passage here from Boston has been quite unpea
SAINT on account Of the crowded condition the vessel
but the prisoners all enjoying good health could
be expected.
1t was generally supposed here that the smallpox was
on board the vessel but the authority of Leuenan
Buell. who charge from Fort Warren the state
.nent is positively denied.
Tie prisoners having bean transferred TO tho West
pont tho Trinity towed back her anchorage in
The Roads.
Several passengers were brought back from Norfolk,
including Captain J. T. Morre OF the transport Osceoa
The osceola part Of General Sherman's expedi-
ton and was wrecked the OF Georgia the I'd
II November and the captain and tho whole crew taken
prisoners.
The latest intelligence from Savannah is that the
Cnton gunbosts At Walls Cut-an opening which
communicates with Savannah without passing Fort
Pulaski.
There mas bsen some skirmishing between the Union
ists and rebels at Port Royal Ferry.
The city OF Savannah was being strongly fortified.
We find the following additional news from various
parts OF the South in the papers received to-day
Ex-Governor W. Campbell declines the tender Of the
appointment Of brigader general aud assigns a res-
son his physical inability to perform the duties of the
ofce. lie TO have filed the place vacated by the
death OF General Zollieoner.
The bn to raise troops to meet tho requsition on
Virginia by the President Of the Confederate states passed
both branches OF the Virginia General Assembly on Mon
day, In secret session.
The bill provides that all companies in the field
shall be hed up ths number Of one hundred men that
the Governor shall call for volunteers for the purpose
and that the requisite number bo not thug enlisted
,hs deficiency is TO be made up BY drsf, from the en-
rolled militia.
The Injunction OF seoresy has been removed from bin
passed by Congress sppropristng two millions Of dollars
for the benefit OF the State OF Kentucky.
James Lyons probably elected to Congress to supply
the vacancy caused by the death Of John Tyler
The Department has issued order for the seizure
of all corn the hands Of dsers others 10 be used
for the purpose Of diststion. This step taken not
only account o the pernicious effects Of the unlimited
manufacture Of whskey but Also because Of the erorb
sut prices tho is obliged TO pay for All ar
ticle indispensable to the subsistence Of the army
The New York herald., 1862-02-13
IMPORTANT NEWS.
rooNr1NrrEr FROM FIRST PAGEl

marie sound extends ia westerly direction about sixty
miles II is from four to fifteen miles in width and,
though in many parts quite shosy is sufficiently deep to
admit OF the passage vessels of ten feet OF water Ow
nr 10 the natural breakwster which protects great
zion OF the coasts Of Nerth Carolina and Virginia. NE
water is as smooth lake and easily navisated
The Jericho canal connects Drummond Lake with
Suffolk which situated the Nansemond river, and
On the and Roanoke Railroad. 1t is eighty
sye miles southeast of Richmond and twenty miles
from Hampton RoadE.
The New York herald., 1862-02-13
Police Intelligence.

Nsw CouNrERFEr IN CIRcuIAnoN.-A bold attempt
to food the city with counterfeit money was made on
Tuesday night but the police getting wind Of the plot A.
an esry hour succeeded thwarng the designs Of the
operators. Tho counterfets, which - hves," ON
the Bank of America o; Providence, R. l., tolcra
bly well executed, and passed current at number VI
stores in the Eighth Sixteenth and Twentieth wards.
The officers made several arrests among whom were the
fotloginsGecrge cCarthy committed for examination
William Edwards do; Margaret Fecker, discharged; !;
James Fowler, DO, and James Hogan committed for ex
animation. Tho above parties were brough before JUS
tice Kelly at the Jefferson Market Police Court num-
ber of persons made ners by the poico on the
east side of the city, who disposed Of at Essex Mar
ket and the rolnbs.
The New York herald., 1862-02-13
Court Caleud.r-Tn,.n.

SUPERIOR CotRr--part Nos. 9I3, 26l3, 1913, 332s.
5G3 col 645, 64T. 69f 701 li 523 7s3 Tes 7aI ions
Part 2Nos 1912, Slo6, 2'7b, 1850, s5g2 s56e 325s,
3els, 1852, 2o22 s2 l2s, 1884 349e $500 355e 33's,
d5lI, 349s. '
CosNoy PLr.s--part Nos s57 7as, 73s. 552, s,1,
s3 s4, s75, s7s $50, i39, s33 500 40 233 Part a
Nos 500, 566h 5s1s 657, 400, 3s4 361, 1866, 1891,
1893, 723, s22, $40, 56L
The New York herald., 1862-02-13
City Intelligence.

PRscARIous CONDITION or PAT. MArHEws.-The physi-
Clans at tho New York Hospital have given up all hope
of saving Pat. Mathews. Yesterday the injured man
commenced TO sink rapidly and towards evening the
symptoms became alarming that the relatives Of tho
patient we're given to understand that the end was fast
approaching John Mathews the brother OF the wound
ed man remaned az the hospital all the afternoon
also Of friends whose interest IN tho rate OF to
wounded man continues unabated. At last accounts
Mathews was not expected TO live through the hght.
The New York herald., 1862-02-13
INTERESTING FROM FORT D0NELsoN
,anee OF Fort DoneIson.

Reconnaissance OF Fort DonelsOn.
ST. LOUIS, Feb. IA. 1852
Four more regiments marched from Fort Henry last
night reconnoitering parties and went within one
mile Fort Donelson squadron Of cavalry barely
escaped capture by hundred rebel cavalry, support
ed by infantry.
The New York herald., 1862-02-13
The Next steamer for Port Royal, 9. c

The steamer Ericsson will leave this port on Friday
next for Port Royal s. Co. carrying the mails for tho army
and navy for the Union forces in that locality.
Captain 1aius, Of Company g, Seventy ninth regimen,
New York Ughlanders, with twenty men OF the regi.
ment recently released by tho rebels from the prison
Richmond, will take passage on the Ericsson
Captain Lang requests us to notify the relatives and
friends of tho soldiers Of the Seventy ninth regiment,
that he will be pleased to take in his charge auy small
parcss they may wish to send in his care FREQ Of charge.
The Captains headquarters the Mercer House cor
ner Of Broomc and Mercer streets
The New York herald., 1862-02-13
Markets.
THE LONDON MONEY MARKET.

THE EUNDON MONEY MAKKKr.
Tho London Times city article Of January 81 saws con.
soils continued dull at 02I ae2s for money and s2J.
g3 for March 6.
Numerous transactions took place In the discount mar.
ket per cent ON the Stock Exchange the rate Of ad
vanccs was a. per cent French rentes declined x
quoted at Tlf i0c
American securities dull.
No later Liverpool or London markets per Tsutonia
than those received per Jura.
The New York herald., 1862-02-13
The A,uerjcun Crfsis.


SECRETARY SEwARDS UNION AND HARBOR RESTORA-
TiON SENTIMENTS ALARM ENGLIsHMEN.
The statement Of Secretary Seward implying that the
American government held themselves bound after sub
jugatng the rebels to the destroyed harbors
open better ones added considerable to the disga Of ede
raj bondhoers since it makes further indefinite add
ton the prospects Of the ultimate OF debt.
1t is beev ed that il the wound up imme-
diately the debt of America would tho rate of in
that be paid involve annual char 20 the
revenue equal than half tho total required the
national debt Of England
THE TUsCARoRA, NASHVILLE AND SUMTER.
The United States gunboat Tuscarora has been ordered
Off the dock off Southampton by the British government,
and has taken up position near tho Needles
Southampton Jan 29) correspondence OF London Times
The Tuscarora lett her moOrlngs again about eight
O'Clock this morning and steamed down the river, but
with what intentions to the future remains close
has brought up in Yarmouth roads where she lay
hour this afternoon and sOmc provisions have is
stated, been sent down TO her.
An official despatch from Portsmouth pat board her
This morning by her Majestys ship sprighty on her way
to this port.
Portsmouth yesterday morning. and has taken up posi-
ton just within Cashot Castle a. the entrance Of the
Southampton water. The object of her being stationed
at this spot has not been allowed publicly to transpre
There are sundry runors in circulation but they
be traced To solid foundation that both the Tus
and the Nashville have been ordered away and
that the latter vessel will leave probably on Thursday.
The pirate Nashville still in Southampton dock.
The reported naval engagement Of the Sumter in the
Mediterranean is not confirmed.
The New York herald., 1862-02-13
Sr. LnrIs. Feb. IL. 1852.

Cairo special despatch to the Democrat says that
passengers by the Evansville packet report passing
Paducah this morning eleven transports laden with
troops
The Forty sixth Thirty first and Fourth Illinois regi
ments, battalion OF the Twenty nicth Illinois, and
company Of the Eighth Wisconsin, left here this morning
Signal fire balloons apparently up from Nayheld
by the rebels have past three nights
The New York herald., 1862-02-13
The Boston Bank Of MwtusI REDEEM ption

- BtrIoN, rep. IL, 1867
Judge Bgeow OF tho Supreme court to-day issued an
runcton against the Bank of Mutual Redemption for
some inlofmslnos, which, IL s said will not affect The
financial credit of the bank.
The New York herald., 1862-02-13
IMPORTANT FROM TENNESSEE.
~--~~~~----~~--~~~~~-1-~~~
Visit of the Union Gunboats to
Florence, Alabama.
The Union Feeling Along the
Tennessee River.
The Stars and Stripes Hailed with Enthusiasm
from Padueah TO Florence.
The SECESSION BUBBLE BURSTING.
What the Rebels Say Of the Ascent Of
the Tennessee,
&o 10 kc
CINCINNATI, Feb. IL, 1862.

Special dispatches, dated Fort Henry, 10th instant
give the following account of the gunboat expedition
the Tennessee river.
The order for the expedition up the river is fol-
The New York herald., 1862-02-13
ONE DAY LATER FROM EUROPE.
UHE DAY LAIEK FKUM EUKUPE.
THE TEUTONA OFF CAPE RACE.
England Alarmed at the Prospect OF
Improved Southern HarbOrs.
-~-~~-~~>~-o-~~->>~>~~~~--~~~~
The GunbOat Tuscar0ra Ordered from
Dock at southampton.
Defeat of the Russians in
Circassia.
&C., DC, &c.
THE TEUTONIA OFF CAPE RACE.

CAPE RACE, Fob. IL, 1862.
The steamship Teutonia, which left Southampton on
the morning of the 1st inst, passed this point at six
O'Clock this morning. and intercepted by the news
yacht of the press.
Tho Teutona reports passing through great quantities
of On the 7th in lat 40 40, lon 80 &c. passed steam
ship Parana.
The Wndham lunacy in London ended on the
thirty fourth day, and verdict rendered in favor
of young Windham.
A ministry has been formed in Holland.
The Russians have been defeated in Circassia.
Many wrecks reported ia the Black Sea.
French troops being rapidly despatched to Mexico
The Herzegovan insurgents entered the places
from which Dervsh Pacha had driven them without re-
sstance.
The Turks had at Pigsissa and advanced
the Goth to obriska the inhabitants Withdrawing to
Austrian territory.
Tho steamship Australasan, from New York, arrived
at Liverpool on the lst inst.
The steamship Asia took the mails Of the steamship
Etna.
The New York herald., 1862-02-13
General job stop's Address to the Rebel
Army OF the Potomac.

from tho Richmond DIS ch, Feb. Ill
We are indebted to the Kindness Of friend Tor a COPY
OF Generals eaurega-ds and Johnston addresses to he
Army OF the Potomac. The FIRST have already pub.
lishcd and we have the pl lssure Of laying before
readers the stirring appeal of General johnston
lang 10 tho rs.enlisnent question: the ali absorbing
The New York herald., 1862-02-13
NEWS FROM KENTUCKY.
IMPORTANT MILITARY MOVEMENT!

IINClNNA1l, Feb. Il, IbtI.
The weather is improving and the roads drying.
The Commercial says that army in Central Ken
tucky in motion. General Nelson's division is march
ing along the Glasgow turnpike General Mitchells 1i
vision had crossed Green river on Monday morning
taking the advance Of the column Bowling Green
The New York herald., 1862-02-13
TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION

TINION MUSIC HALL. GOO BROADWAY.
under the of Mrs FOREST and
MISS JENNEY, ESTELLA AND ELMIRA
who take pleasure In announcing their frerIs
and rhe public that lack Of nj viii
be found Ia their Efforts In connection with host OF talent
embracing - -. - -
Nile Bertha, Mile. Mitchell and Tommy Mrray 10 enter.
tain all who may IA, of~nen with n call. ~ "
The New York herald., 1862-02-13

VVET NuRsE-A SITUATION WANTED BY A yOUHo
w married woman, with frnsh breast OF m IN A rcs
spectacle family Apply At lA 7h avenue, fourth GosT
front room ~
The New York herald., 1862-02-13
MISC ELLAN EOUS.

BUSINESS CARDS, NEATLY PRINTED, AT rs CENTS
ID per 1000 Circulars 3oc per LOO; Bilheads rst class
Books Pamphlets, everything printed equally
low Send stamp price list T. H. DAWLEYS new
ahshinent, corner of Reade and Centre streets.
The New York herald., 1862-02-13

HOUSES, ROOMS. &C., WANTED.
A PHYSICIAN OR HIS WIDOW HAVING A NEW
n York Medical Diploma, FOR winch they have no use,
dispose of Immediately by addressing Cash.
Herald Office
The New York herald., 1862-02-13
RESTAURANTS.

"pRooKs' OLD STAR" H4 BRooME STREET, WEST
ID ofBrosdway y-Oysters In every style Families and
parties supplied Fine Ars, Porter Wine, Spirits and Sc
gsrs of the best quality BROOKS, formerly of "a and &c
Lsbenard street.
Vou CANNOT MISTAKE IT--JUDGEs OF GOOD ALE
Of the tact that the City Ale Vaults are To-
Gated door to the Tammany Hall Basement and
where else. Home breve Ale three cents.
The New York herald., 1862-02-13

GRAVEL KIDNEY AFFECTIONS AND ALL Diff
u Of the Dad er relieved and cured by
BKANDRETHS S PILLS whica also the best medicine
for and colds
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