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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-02-05
The News.

The receipts of postage on letters in the
last quarter of 1861 We're but little less
than during the same period last year, when
the mails were carried over the whole Union.
The cost was ss,OOo,oOo less
Private letters from persons abroad con-
firm the impression that England, France
and Spain mediate an early recognition OF
the independence Of the Southern. States,
and that they will pretend to do it in the
interest OF humanity.
Not ten Republican members of the House,
it is said, arc at present prepared to advo
cate the Immediate and unconditional eman
cipation Of the slaves. u. ....s
Minister Corwin will remain in Mexico II
he can be Of service to the government.
Four steamers are now watching for the
pirate Sumter. s.rs.vasE sr.rf
There was stock panic in New York on
reception of last foreign news.
z A bill is to be introduced in Congress re.
ducing letter postage to two cents.
1t is surmised that Gen. Banks is about
being appointed Secretary of the Secretary.
His continued presence in Washington en-.
couragod such snpposition. a
The Expedition under Gen. Curtis has
departed from Rolla tor south west Missouri
The column had reached Lebanon on the
route to Springfield. Deep mud was seri
GUS obstacle to progress, but freeze wa:
expected. Unless Price again retreats, 8
battles is expected at or near the former
ground at Wilson'S Creek, which will doubt
less be desperate one But the Iowa boy.
under General they know and have conf
dence in, win be there. Price, as yet, indi
Gates no purpose to abandon his position.
The Mason and Slidell affair may be sal,
to have been finally settled, by their sur
render to the British Government. The las
adviecs represent the people and governmen
of Eng and as satisfied with the settlemen
made, and apparently not displeased tina
war has been averted. Growing, howevet
continued in some quarters, and this FAC
becoming known in New York, caused
fall of stocks. 81 ~ 1902
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SUITED TO THE TIMES.

Now that we are in the midst Of war, our
people are in doubt what the financial effect
will be uponu As individuals. It does seem
that the west must in measure prosper.
We must feed the army, and our products
will be bought and paid for: then again, the
soldiers who are lighting our battles will re-.
ceive liberal pay, and their families will have
money, perhaps, in majority Of instances,
more plentifully than heretofore this money
will be circulated. Under these and other
circumstances, it appears to us, we shall not,
at. least, all be ruincd Yet we must make
the money we get go the farthest twill. IF
we can buy, for $50, as good and serviceable
an article rs we can for $50 or S75, why We
must not neglect to do so. We have case
in point: Euiots Improved "PearC' SEQ.
ing Machins, sold for $40, we believe to he
"a reliable and rs scrvceable "a any $50 or
SO machine in the market A word to the
wise being sufficient. we refer our readers to
the advertisement Of Geo F. Collins & Co.,
in another column. We fully endorse them
and their statements. - North Wcst Church.
man. sEeif,psg y454 afian ( lafH gt4 "a
See ADVERT ,cmcnt in another columa. 81
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Railroad Accident.

On Saturday afternoon (Feb. 1st.) when
the down freight train on the Keokuk, Fort
Des Moines & Minnesota Railroad was about
one mile west of Belfast, eighteen miles
from Keokuk,) the passenger car, being in
the rear of fourteen freight cars, by some
means as yet unknown was broken from the
train, and swung across the track, the rear
end of the car striking violently against a
tree. The only passenger seriously injured
was Mr.. J. S. Lott, of Fl. Kearney, Ne
braska, who, at the time, was asleep and
leaning lis head against the saloon in the
rear end o. the car. He was cut in the face
by broken glass, severely gashed in the back
part Of the head and completely stunned
He and the other passengers were immedi-
ately placed in the baggage car and brought
down with oil haste. Mr.. Lott was taken
to the hospital and attended by DR.. Hughes,
but when we last heard from him he had
not revived. It would seem from letter
found in his pocket that he was returning to
Erie county, Pennsylvania, having in charge
the trunks and personal effects of NJ. Hotch-
kiss, who appears to have died at Fl. Kear-
ney some months ago.--Gate city.
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Washington News.

WASHINGTON, Feb. $50 vast an army
has been marshalled ir this district that no
proper arrangements have been made for a
decent iatcrment Of those who die in our
hospitals. This matter IS under considera-
ton and will receive the immediate atten.
ton Of Congress.
Representatives Of relcgraphic interests
now here, have suggested to the Committee
Of Ways and Means their readiness to pay a
tax On their messages, and thus contribute
to the support Of Government
The chairman of the Ways and Means
Committee, Mr.. Stevens, will endeavor to
bring the House to vote on the Treasury
bill on Thursday.
Representative Hoopcr's speech today
was listened to with marked attention, it be-
ing considered clear exposition Of the views
Of the Treasury department on the financial
question.
The Secretary of the Treasury in q letter
to the Committee says the general provisions
Of the bill seem well adapted to the end
proposed. That the provision making notes
a legal tender was doubtless well considered
by the Committee, and their reflections had
conducted him to the same conclusion. He
felt great fears as to making anything but
gold and silver legal tender, but owing to
large expenditures and the bank suspensions
the provision is indispensable.
The Secretary has suggested amendments
providing against counterfciting, and direct.
ing the manner in which notes are to be ex.
ecuted.
The Secretary addressed note to Mr..
Spaulding to-day, in which he says imme-
date action is of great Importance. The
Treasury is nearly empty. have been
obliged to draw FOR the last installments of
the November loan. As s Don as it is paid
I fear the banks generally will refuse to re-
ceive U. S. Treasury notes. You will see
the necessity Of urging the bill through
without delay.
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Letter from General Halleck 10
Gen. Price.

Letter from General Halleck 10
Gen. Price.
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chief, with short stick tied to one corner.
You must be aware, General, that persons
so sert through our lines, and past our mil
itary posts to these headquarters, are liable
to the punishment of death They are no
more nor less than spies, and probably are
sent by you to this city to act as such.
shall send Mr.. Nicholas back to your camp,
but il you send any more persons here in the
same way, they will be regarded as spies,
and tried and condemned as such. You
must know, General, that the laws and
usages of war require that bearer of a flag
of truce should report at the nearest pos,
and should not pass the outer line Of scnti.
nels without permission. He should not
even approach within gunshot Of senti.
mel, without displaying his flag and receiving
signal to advance. If The have dispatches,
he should send for an officer to receive and
/ receipt for them. which officer should di.
rect the flag Of truce to Immediately leave
our llnes> Answers to such dcspatche
should be sent to YOU by US in the same
wav. rs t.Hl1 q sT4.".fi% ~ a}"Ht
IN postscript 10 the copy Of your letter
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PEELED to put on their own stamps before the
mail goes to. the post Office. Members Of the
Assembly are licking stamps half the time
now. s
Adjutant General Baker b indefatigable
in looking after the welfare of the Iowa
troops. lie has made arrangements with
the Illinois central Railroad to carry sick
and wounded Iowa soldiers for two cents
per mile.
Capt. N. McCello, Co. A, 10th Iowa, has
been promoted to be Major Of that regiment.
TYFFf IT. H. s.
DRs MONIES, Feb. 8,
SExArE.-Mr. Woolson introduced reso.
luton instructing the Committee on banks
to report bill providing additional safe
guards for the protection Of the minority Of
the stockholders agrinst combinations of tho
majority. aasa al
Mr.. Bencdick, introduced a bill authori-
zing any extension of time for the payment
Of monies due school fund. ats
The House committee on township and
county organization reported bill giving
the Board Of Supervisors authority to change
county boundaries on the petition Of three
fourths ofthe voters. Laid on the table and
ordered to be printed.
The Judiciary Committee reported bill
authorlzin counties to fund their outstan
ding warrants. Laid on the table and or
dered to be printed. air Boa 'a
M. Gault, of Appanoose, introduced a res
olution requesting the State Treasurer to in
form the House how much gold and silver
there is in the Treasury, and how mucf
will be required to pay its debts. Adop
ted i }pt sa edta
Mr.. Dunlavy, Of Davis, introduced a reso
luton requesting the Treasurer to inform
the house how much the State has sreceivet
from the General Government, on war &c
count, and how and when paid. Adopted
Mr.. Denlingcr, of Dubuque, introduced !
bill authorizing counties to become pur
chasers lands, sold tr dcIinqnent taxes
and have all the rights of individuals, ir
such cases, with power to give deeds. Re
ferrcd to the Committee GU Ways ant
Means. r eaf n aa 5aT 1871
Mr.. Bowdoin, Of Floyd introduced a reso
luton requesting the Auditing Board Of Wa
and Defence Fund to report without delay
to the House all claims they have passed up
on what amounts are allowed with the name
and dates, and per diem and mileage ofsai'
Board. Adopted ~
Mr.. Lake, Buchanan, introduced resolu
ton authorizing the Auditor Of the State t
pay the Adjutant General with warrant
drawn on the general fund in place Of on tn
!. War and Defence Fund. Adopted.
HousE-The House took up the bill t
encourage domestic manufactures. 300
Mr.. Stanton moved to amend by exemp
ting three hundred sheep from TAXATION
The bill was made the special order for to
morrow.
Fletcher's Battery is hereafter to be know
as LIST Battery !Iowa Light Artillcry-th
Battery attached to Col Dodge's regimen
to be 81, and Hayden's Dubuque Battery t
be the Sd. Junius A. Jones, Second Lieu
tenant Fletcher's battery, has been promo
ted to captain of that battery and Scar
geant James NJ. Williams to be Second Lieu
tenant -,.--tL 80 ---..-- - -. w.
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No Tinac to Make Monev,

This is startling declaration to a people
who are 50 enterpris'ng and thrifty as are
those OF this country, but it is declaration
that must be made and that should be heed
ed. 1t is no time to make money when eve
rything that makes property valuable, is at
stake. 1t is no time to make money when
the foundations os society and the institu.
tions ola country are menaced No time to
think of dollars and cents to hoard up when
the capital Of the Nation is beleaguersd with
traitor armies, and when the very air in every
part of the Republic is tainted with the foul
breath ofthe disloyal, who would bring an.
archy, rap;ne and war, into all our peaceful
towns and cities, and apply the torch to all
our places Of industry. '@fs2
No! Rebellion must be put down. and
treason eradicated, before we can make mo.
ney. A moments reflection will satisfy anv
one that this is true. War is terribly ex
Pensive directly, and indirectly by interaict-
ing trade and commerce by withdrawing
labor from production by impair;ng securi-
ties, and creating widespread and univer.
sal uncertainty, apprehension AMI distrust
1t strikes directly and rapidly at the resour,
ces ola nation, and dries up the fountains
reproduction an prosperity. ~
But what Of this 1t is better to meet this
expense and to submit to this injury now.
until the cause is removed, than to have the
war perpetuated and entailed upon the re.
hottest posterity. We had better suffer loss,
submit to privations, become poor in this
worlds goods, have our factories, shops and
houses of production shut up, for little
while, and save our institutions, our laws,
our country. The only road to peace, pros.
perity and money making, is through the
death of Secession, the entire, total eradica.
ton of treason from the land. Let the LOYAL
men of the country keep this in view, bend
every energy TO the work, and not expect to
make money too fast in the midst of the
crash Of arms, and the work win speedily
and cffectually be done. 9@% 2''.''7''''' y
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Rax-aasy Clay Dean, is now at the
Capital engaged in organizing new party
to be composed ofall the discordant elements
laying round loose, ofwhich there is consid.
cradle in the State. The Register saws that
the conspiratcrs hold meetings in private
room in the Dcs Moines House, where their
conversati IN i, doubtless etldifying. SYM.
patty with the traitors Hill and Jones, seem
to be staple with them. This class of per.
sons are more dangerous than Davis & Co..
and will bear great deal of watching.
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xxxvII Congress--First Session

WASHINGTON, Jan. 80.
HoUsE.-Thc House considered the bill tc
pay the expenses incurred by States in en-.
rolling troops, &c. Laid on the table for
consideration.
The Treasury Note bill was postponed till
tomorrow.
The Committee on Elections reported that
Charles H. Upton, from the 18th Congress.
sional District, Virginia, was not entitled to
. seat.
The House went into Committee on the
Whole on the Army Appropriation Bill,
which was passed as originally reported
Adjourned.
Jan. 3l.-HoUsE-On motion of Mr.. Fes-
sender, an Editorial in the Chicago Tribune,
stating that one-third Of the cartridges furn.
ished to the Burnside expedition contained
no powder, &C., referred to the Government
contract Committee.
SENArE.-Mr. Foster, from the committee
on Pensions, reported bill authorizing the
Secretary ofthe interior to strike from the
Pension roll all names of persons who take
up arms against the United States, or aid
the Rebels. The bill was passed.
The Joint Resolution in relation to the
Industrial Exhibition at London, was taken
up, the resolution appropriating $4,000 for
expenses in carrying out the former reso-
luton: ~ :,
Mr. Sumner explained and advocated the
resolution.
Mr.. Hale opposed the resolution. The
resolution was rejected. Yeas II, Nays %.
Mr.. Wilson. Of Missouri, introduced bill
to secure the completion Of the Southwest
branch of the Pacific r. R. Referred.
On motion Of Mr.. Ten Eyck, the bill to
prohibit the Coolie Trade by American citi,
zens, was taken up and passed. FL
The case Of MI. Bright was taken up.
Mr.. Fessenden made a report from the
committee Of conference on civil and diplo.
matte appropriation bill, which was concur
red in so the bill stands passed.
Mr.. Brights case was continued.
Fen. a.-SENATR.-Mr. Wade presented
the Joint Resolutions from the Legislature
of Ohio, instructing mel bers Of Congress to
use their efforts to secure such amendment
of the naturalization law as will grant natu-
ralizaton to those offoreign birth who served
during the war. Referred.
Mr.. Wade also introduced memorials for a
National Armory in the State Of Ohio. Re-
ferred.
Mr.. Chandler presented resolutions from
the Legislature Of Michigan ,re-affirming the
loyalty to the government and hatred Of
traitors, and asking the government to speed
lily put down the instruction, and favoring
the confiscation Of the property of rebels.
and asking that as slavery is the cause of
the war that It be swept from the land.
Mr.. Harris presented petition from citi-
zens of New York, asking that Congress
take speedy measures to repeal the present
treaty between Canada and the
United States -
Mr.. Harris also presented resolution
from the Legislature Of New York, asking
modification Of the law for raising revenue,
so that any amount may be raised by any
State by any mode Of taxation, except duties
% imports that each State be alCwed to
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Senator Dixon offered the following

Senator Dixon offered the following:
Resolrea, BY tie Senate and House of
Representatives ofthe General Assembly Of
the State OF Iowa, That, while we mourn the
loss of our brave iowa Volunteers who have
persisted BY disease and poured out then life
blood on the battle field-and symps,hze
deeply with the bereaved friends, with the
sick and wounded, Justice demands that
this General Assembly shall enter 1pon. its
Records its thanks to all officers and soldiers
of the Iowa Regiments, for the honor they
reflect on our State by their patriotic services
and the proud position they have gained in
the estimation Of their countrymen for UNI
linching bravery and devotion to our COM
mon country. And that we view with es.
pecial pride the heroic deeds Of the Iowa LIST,
Sd, and 7th Regiments of Infantry Mt Spring
field, Blue Mills, and Belmont, where they
calamity sustained the honor OF that flag and
inacrlbed on the bright pages of their coun-
try's history, names emblazoned in glory.
I'd. That our Senators In Congress he in
structed, and our Representatives be request
ed 10 use their exertions to procure an order
that the Iowa Sd and 18th Regiments of In
fantry be authorized to wear upon their re-
belmont" in letters Of gold, that they may
wear similar bad &c ofhonor With the Iowa
LIST Regiment. b. -.
Senator Bowen moved to refer to commit
tee on Military Affairs. aeU
Senator Dixon hoped It would not be re
fcrred.y He thought every Senator was pre-
pared to vote for its adoption now.
Senator English thought we ought not to
make such wholesale endorsement. The
troops and officers were brave as any, but Il
had been stated that some of the officers had
exhibited cowardice. a,-ra rea EsT
sSenator Bowen said from the remarks Of
the gentleman he was almost determined ia
vote against his own motion to refer, but
thought q resolution Of SO much importance
should be referred. es..i.s., gss
Senator Redfeld did not wish to have the
resolution sent to "grind through commit
tce." He was prepared to vote for it now
He commended the gallantry and proves
everywhere manifested by the Iowa troops
and officers, and 1t was matter ofjust pride
to US all. He. did not understand the officers
to be on trial before the Senate. Y4s
Senator English said he made no charge
was only stating what.had been rumored.
Senator Ainsworth favored the sentiment,
of the resolution, but did not know what tho
practice Of Congress was in granting such
honors, and therefore should support thu
reference. .arr-
Senator Dixon earnestly supported the i'm
mediate adoption of the resolution as due t.
/ our brave soldiers. ns
The ayes and nays being called, the mo
ton to refer was lost. .s-
Ayes-13, Nays-22. ga.
Senator Duncomb called for division o
the question and the first resolution wa!
adopted, and the second also.
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The Atlantic Monthly for February is a
mine OF choice reading. Among the articles
are, Battle Hymn Of the Republic; Agnes Of
Sorrento, continued; Oar Artists in Italy !:
Ths Experiences Of A. c.; Snow; A Story
ofto-day; Methods of Study in Natural His
tory; Love and Skates; Mld-wintcr; Ease
IN work; At Port Royal, 1861; Fremont's
hundred days in Missouri; Mason and Sill
dell, &c, &c., rsg e ta- ssp
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GOING WEST.
Keokuk, Ft. D. M. & M. R. R.
Change OF Time.
ONE TRAIN EACH WAY DAILY.

I'm and afler wedne day, Feb. 5th, 1852, and until
~ further notice. one daily train win run each way
Sundays excepted) as follows: ssa~ss4l
Leave Keokuk at 7:30 m, arriving AT Ottumwa I245
pm, and at Eddy vile 200 m. u, g
Leave Eddyville at 80 m, and arrive at Otumwa
12:45 p ", and at Keokuk $50 p m. tisst
e~Passenge.s taking the Mail Train from Keokuk
at 7:30 m, make connections with Stages at
Eddyvle, for Oskaloosa, Fl Desmoines, Council Bluffs
and all points west
Through tickets, as LOW as the lowest, may be had
at the Office for all points In Middle, Western and
Southern Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, &c.
TICKET OFFICE--At the Depot, foot Of Johnson
street. ..4.s.rs GEO. WILLIAMS, IN.
Reb 5, 1862 Superinte ndent.
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During our visit to Lowell we were shown
through the Laboratory of our celebrated
countryman, DR.. j. G. Aver. Scarcely could
we have believed without proof what is seen
there beyond disputing.
They make barrel of solid Pills, about
$4,000 doses, and three barrels of Cherry
Pectoral, 100000 doses, per diem. To what
an uncomfortable amount Of human suffering
does this point! 10000 doses day!!-
Fifty millions of doses per year!!! What
acres and thousands of acres of sick beds
does this spread before :sthe imagination =
And what sympathies and woe! True, not
all of this is not taken by the very sick, bat
alas, much Of it's. This Cherry Drop and
this sugarcd Pill are to be the companion of
pain and anguish and sinking sorrow-the
inheritance our mother Eve bequeathed to
the whole family Of man. Here the infant
darling has been touched too early by the
blight that withers half our race. Its little
lungs are affected, and only watching and
waiting shall tell which way its breath shall
turn. This red drop on it's table is the tails.
man on which its life sliallhang. There the
blossom Of the world Just bursting into wo-
manhood is stricken Also. Affections, most
assiduous care avails not, she is still fading
away. The wan messenger comes nearer
and nearer every week. This lite medica-
,y,ov,t choll 90 ttoro tba;r last vorh.,,s +t,o;
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Legal Notice.

To James Thompson, Sarah Thompson, Hugh Mcwil-
liams, Catharine McWiliian,s, aud David fulls ~
VOUl add each Of you are hereby notified ,h.t the
II petition OF Joseph Linder, as Administrato OF
the estate Of David Tullis, deceased b Gle In
the once OF the County Judge pf Wapello county,
Court Of said county authorizing said administrator
to sell the following described real estate belonging
to said estate tow The east half Of the north. est
quarter Of section thirty Ave. In township seventy two
range twelve west, In said county and State. sg'l
Now unless you appear and answer to said petition
on before VI the second day OF the March term
ls69 Of said court, to held At the Court House Ia
said county, default win be taken against you, and
err OF petition. WILLIAMS 4 HAMILTON,
Jan. ~, iS62-iw "NH Atty's for petitioner. q
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The timely and patriotic resolutions intro.
duccd into the Senate by Senator Dixon, Of
this county, will be found elsewhere. Sen.
ator Dixon made an able SPEECH in favor OF
the passage of the resolutions, and they did
PISS by large maj rites in 10th H,use..
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Tie interesting letter Of "Pequawkct Boy"
the first page was received before our last
issue, but too late for insertion therein. We
avail ourself of the occasion to express
thanks for the favor, and to hope for fire..
quent rcpititioas OF them.
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No man can tell from his ledger whether
he is rich or pocv, lie is tie one or the 9TH
or, according to what he is, not according t,
what he has. i5asap 4