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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-03-20
A Hattie in Progress at Islamd
a-ss+ No, 70.

Cairo, March 16.--0n board Flag Ship,
two miles above No 10, Saturday. The
hotilla got under way at 1870 this morning.
Weather thick with occasional showers and
unfayorable for operations at long range
Dropped down slowly till about Z, when the
flag ship being about six miles above Island
No 10. a fact stcameI ran out from the shade
of a point on the iientucky shore and made
double quick down the river The Benton
bow guns were cast loose and threw four
shells at the rebels, but the distance was too
great and the only effect of the shots was to
accelerate their speed and set their whistle
at work signalling the forces below.
at 9 a. NJ. the feet rounded to about three
miles obove No. 10, and the Commodore
ordered three Of the mortar boats in position.
At this hour q P. ny we are we'll within
range, but as yet have heard nothing from
the enemy. There appears to he large
force on the Kentucky shore, and we count
10 guns in position on the bluff.
A large number of transports can be seen
across the low point on the Miss ouri shore,
busly engaged around the Island. What
they are doing we cannot determine. The
Pollard goes now, and her mortars will open
soon. We can discern the much talked Of
floating battery at the Island.
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Of view We could see forty four gunsin posi-.
ton and negroes were busily at work on
battery out Of our reach, on W .ch tomorrow
we shall probably find heavy guns mounted.
Will, all these notes of preparation and
all these premonitions of q hard fight, some
incredulous people will suspect that the
troops marching across the woods from Is
land No. 10, to Maryweather's landing on
the Mississippi below Point Pleasant dis
lance Of only miles from the Island over a
practicable road, and that when they are en-
barked on the feet Of boats, the sspoke Of
which has plainly been seen all day at Mary
weather's, weshall find the nest empty, and
the river clear Of rebels to Randolph or Fort
Pillow.
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a GOOD APPOINTMENT.

Weare happy to learn that Gov. Kirk
wood has appointed orr fellow citizen, Dr.
Wm. l.. Orr, to position in the army, as a
Surgeon, and thai he has been assigned du.
ties in tho arIn.s Of Gan. Curtis. On the re-
ccption Of ths news Of the recent battle in
Arkansas, tho legislature promptly author
iz9d-the Governor 10 appoint three physi-
clans for special service in that conman i,
and Or. Orr was selected as one, and dcsig-
nated as chicfof the staff The appointment
is an excellent one, for Or. Orr, in addition
to being an able physician and surgeon, pos
sesses, in an eminent degree, those noble
qualities and sensibilities which will lead
him to sympathize with the sick and wound
ed soldiers and aid them at whatever per-
sonal risk and expense. The Dr. left on
Tuesday for St Louis, where he will be joined
by histwo associates, appointed from Coun-
gil Bluffs, after which they will proceed i'm
mediately to Arkansas.
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LlELJT. SAW. NIAHAN.

: Co. T, 7th Regiment, Capt Kittredgc
vas commanded at the battle Of FORT Dopsl
son by 1st Lieut.. Samuel X. Mahan, Of whose
jmeritorious conduct and bravery we have
many hattering accounts. It seems that at
pne time duHus the famous charge, Cos. F
and A were exposed to murderons fire IN
necessarily. but no order came to change to
more secure position. Co. A broke ranks
IA disorder, and the example was danger
Gus one to Co. F. nth;s emergency, young
Mahan drew his revolver and announced his
intention to shoot the first nan who moved
Without orders. Soon the order came to
ahange position. and the movement was ex-
ecuted in order and without confusion.
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gofal Notitrs.

A FACT THAT OUGHT TO BE KNOWN BY Ev.
ERYBopY, that DR.. Taylor keeps the largest,
freshest and best selected stock Of Drugs
and Chemicals to be found in Iowa---where
also can be found pure, and choice Wines
and Brandies for medicinal purposes, patent
medicines, glass and paints, Of all descrip-
tons. The Doctor having both the ability
and disposition to sell good Goods cheap,
is determined to do so. Our friends will
remember the place, and when in want, give
him call.
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' A CARD.

The Sociablc at the Court House on FRI
day evening was, considering the crcum.
stances, a gratifying success. Although the
streets were scarcely nayigable- even for
kpots, the company Of ladies and gentlemen
who honored the Society and its object by
their pre- encc and patronage, was very re.
spectacle as e. numbers, e,ninently SO as to
quality, and as agreeable as respectable
The net proceeds in favor of the Society was
about Forty dollars, which has already been
expended in the purchase of comforts for
the suffering soldiers ir Arkansas $3.50.
To all those who have in any way aided
us on this occasion, we tender our thanks.
Especially would NE tender our sincere
thanks and kind wishes to the polite editors
wio so literally advertised for us, and to
the members OF the ga!lart and patriotic
Bind VIII, "discoursed'' such excellent mu-
sic. SECRETARY.
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THE BEST BREED.

We are requested to call the attention Of
Farmers within our. circulation to very SUI
perior breed Of hogs, called the Magee, origi-
mating with celebrated breeder of Ohio of
that name. Mr.iO. A. Wells, Of Jefferson
Co, near Fairfield. at present Messenger Of
The American Express Co. OIL the Burling-
toa Rad, is sisa proprietor Of these hogs in
this region, and having devoted much time
and expense to its perfection, desires to at
tract public attention thereto. Our citi-
zens can consult him onthe subject every
day about noon, at Daggett & Edgcrly's,
Ottunwa. $3.50 -
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The First Days Fight at Island
No. 10.

CAIRO, March II, on board the Benton.
Island No. 10, March l6.--Got under way
at daylight this =. m, and dropped down to
within range the upper battery and com
menced to arouse them with the rifles Of the
Benton, while the mortar boats were trying
to wade into position. Only compile of
shots were fired. when whitefsg was seen
70 wave from the works and to continue
waving until answered by white flag from
the flagship. Sfl.I agi
Ofcourse firing ceased, MS did also all op.
erations, even the moving of the mortars,
while tug carried Lieut. Bishop down to
see what was wanted. On arriving at the
work he was answered that they were sig.
mailing their works down the river and did
not wish to communicate with us a mere
subterfuge to gain time, Which was followed
up by the Grampus, wi,ha white flag, steam
ing towards the tug from the Island. Lieut..
Bishop was Of opinion that time enough WIS
lost and did not wait for the Grampus, hut
steamed off for the Benton and the Grampns
hauled down the white flag and ran back
under cover again. -.
Up to this time no rebel colors had been
shown from the battery, but now il went up
and the preparations to get it down regularly
in the approved method went on with re-
newed yigor. Eight mortar boats were soon
in position and engaged in showing lo-inch
she'll
Lieut.. Bishop disgusted at the bad taste
of the rebels who did not wish to ccmmuni.
cate with SO gallant and good looking officer,
by permission Of the flag. officer and Capt.
Phelps, he opened communications by guns
Of the Benton rided "A, with such style that
the rebels ran fiom the work and their Gag
was covered with dirt and mud. 4
The firing was kept up steadily though
slow until r. M The mortars exploding
$40 sholls and the Benton Al. The heart Of
every man in the flag ship was saddencd
by sympathy with the sriaf Of our beloved
flag officer Footc, who received by the dis
patch boat at noon intelligence of the death
ofhis second son, a lad Of ID years, Of ex.
ceeding promise, Of whose illness the Com
modore had no previous intelligence. To.
morrow win see the reduction of one or more
of the enemy's works and the close invest
mcnt Of the whole.
The place is very stronS from our point
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THRoAr AND I.pNqs. AT this season Of
the year when coughs and colds arc trouble
some, every family should have q safe and
certain remedy at hand. Ransom's Hiv
Syrup and Tolu is the very thing. tits not
only pleasant for children to take. but is a
certain cure for Group, Whooping-cough,
bronchitis, Asthma, Coughs and all aifcc-
tons Of the Throat end Lungs.
Sold by all Druggists. Price 25 cents.
40 13to10 IA fss
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The season for cleaning up your premises

The season for cleaning up your premises
and houses is now approaching, and people
begin to think how they can best improve
and beautify, with the least outlay of money.
70 all such we would suggest, that Wall
Paper, and Curtain PAPER, of beautiful and
entirely new styles, have been received at
Taylor's Drug AMI Book Store, and are Of.
fered at a reduction of twenty five per cent.
under former prices. Also Union Paper and
Envelopes, of the latest styles, at Taylor's.
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Drprunnn AND cnour.-For these formi.

DIPrnERIA AND CRouP-For these formi.
dable and dangerous diseases Trask's Mag.
netic Ointment is an unsailing remedy il
used in season. Apply freely to the Throat
and Chest and cover with hot flannel. This
Ointment has been before the public over
20 years, and its constantly increasing de-
mand has established its reputation as su.
perior Liniment in all cases where sooth.
ing and relaxing remedy is required, partic-
ularly in Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Inaama-
ton Of the Bowels and Kidneys, Spinal
affections, Sore Eyes, Burns, Piles, Wounds
and Bruises. Sold by all Druggists. Price
% cents. 40 lSto10 IA
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Nd MORE ECONOMICAL INvEsr.

NO MORE ECONOMICAL INvEgT.
ment, in our opinion. can be made, in such
times as we have at present, or even in pros
perons days, than in the purchase ola Sew
ing Machine for the family. We wish at
this time to call the especial attention of our
readers to the cheapest and best machine we
ever seen. We have one and know its
worth. They are now being introduced in
the North West by, sGeo. F. Collins & Co.,
Chicago, whose advertisement is in another
column. Elliot's improved rPearl," from
its chcapness and reliability, must, we are
sure, take the preference IS an economical
family investment. Lsports Erie Batter.
Sec advertisement.
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--LATEST NEWS.
'>,>>.->~,,>~>.>->-.->. >~>--.,.,.
Another Battle in Arkansas !!
TAE REBELS WHIPPED AeAIN.
GENT. CURTIS'ARMY
ea IN NO DANGER. II
Rebel Prisoners on their way
to St. Louis.
GREAT BATTLE IN
NORTH CAROLINA!
REBELS TOTALLY DEFEATED.
NEWBE1N TlKEvf
REBELS TOTALLY DEFEATED.
NEWBEHN HKENf
ARTILLERY CAPTURED.

I y y 4 3 y y III sH
RoLLA, Mo, March "a short time since
earning ofrebel movements in Texas county
Major General Halleck ordered five compa
MICS Of troops and two light steel six pound.
ers mounted on two wheels and drawn by
two horses, under Col Wood, to repair to
that vicinity. Finding no enemy there Col
Wood mar ;heG on to Salem, Fulton county
Ark, whore he encountered a greatly supe.
rior force Of rebels, and after sharp fight
routed them, killing about 100 and taking
mary prisoners, among the latter three
Coils. Our loss was about fifty,
The prisoners taken by Gen. Curtis at
Pea Ridge are now enroute to st. Louis un-
der proper guard. M . 81
The reports that Gen Curtis is in danger
Gus position are false. Forage fps cavalry
is scarce but in other respects the situa.
ton of our troops is good.
The demoralized and crippled forces OF
Price AMI Van Dorn are movinglSouth
BALTIMoRE, March ls.-The steamer
~ y
Commodore arrived this morning direct
from the Burnside expedition, and reports
the capture OF Newbern,. North Carolina,
the defeat of the enemy, and the capture OF
large quantity Of artillery, after hard
fought battle.
Our loss at Newborn is about 90 killed
iud 400 wounded Our mn, d;cr,.r,,,
great bravery. A nearer ofdispatches from
Gen. Burnside left Immediately for Washing
ton.
IT reported that we took 800 prisoners.
Some reports make our loss so or go and
$50 to 800 wounded.
The fight took place on Friday last.
There are rumors that one ofour Brigadier
Generals was killed considered unreliable.
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The fEsrIyAL.

The Festival of the Ladies' Sanitary Soci-
ETY., Of this city, held at the Court House, on
Friday evening last, considering THAT the
night was one Of the most disagreeable of the
sesson, was success. Thereceipts amounted
to over $4,000. They are now making up
their fourth box. and desire contributions.
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Personal.

A. II. Griswold, Of Blakcsburg, in this
county, First Lieutenant in Co. &, Sd Iowa
Cavalry, is acting as Provost Marshal at Sa-
lem, Dent Go. Mo-, or was On the 7th ult.-
He is spoken ofby correspondent of the
St. Louis Aemoerat, in the highest terms Of
otn,pepdafinn N8s
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ENLISrING

Capt. Stuarts company is filling up rapid
ly. There has note finer lot offellows gone
from this county, than are now snllstiag.--
This is the last opportunity our citizens will
have to volunteer, for the nth is the last
Regiment that will 60 from the State. Re.
member and enlist under Capt. Stuart.
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Legal Notice.
State OF Iowa, wapelio county.
To MARGARET HILTON

You are hereby notified that the petition OF VIII
liam Hilton IL Ale In the Office Of tile CLERK Of
the District Court Of wspeo county. Iowa, praying
total dissolution OF the bonds OF matrmony now
existing between you and said William Hilton, Aud
asking for decree accordingly, and for cause petit
TONER alleges abandonment' by yon from him for
more than two years without reasnnable canse-
Now unless you appear aud make defense to said Pc
tition or before noon OF the second day Of the
next term OF the District Court Of Wapello county
Iowa. TO be held In May 1852 default win be taken
against you and decree rendered according to the
prayer Of petition. WILLIAM Ms HAMILTON,
March 9. lS6a-4w Att'ys for Petitioner.
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The Confessions and Experience OF
asa Invalid.
U0UBLISHED for thu benefit and as warning and
IL caution to young meu who suffer from Ner-
views Debility, Premature Decay, &c supplying 1t
the same time the means OF Seit-Cure. By one who
through medical imposition and quackery. BY en-
closing postpaid addressed yelope, sIydtE pdsIEs
Bedford, Kings Co., NJ. March 20, iS62-y
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FALL on Goops. a nong Che signs OF lhe

FALL os GooDs, Among the signs Of the
times is one at Woodward's, where Prints
are selling al s to l2h cents. Delains 12t TO
25 Kfthis wholesale and retail house will
be found all kinds Of Dry Goods, Groc srias,
Clothing. Hats, Caps, boots, Shoes, Gum
Goods, Eurs, Notions, and fal stock Of
Women,s5 and Oh Idcsns4 Ehoos, i,fact all
new goods. Woodwards is decidedly .
money saving institution.
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NOTICE OF Ass,GNMENr.

NOTICE 10 hereby given that James W. Gray Of
~ the city OF Eddyville, in the County Of wapelo
State ct Iowa. did on this day assign to all his
property real and personal for the payment of his
des, and his creditors present their claims
der oath or Attenuation TO at my Office at the
store room formerly occupied by James W.. Gray IN
the city Of Eddyviile wapcllo county, Iowa. within
three months from this date. sa = /
No 50-t5-6w ~ Assignee.
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RYvER AND vyEATHER.

The weather Is abominable. Itcommenced
raining Tuesday night, mixed yesterday
with snow and hail. The river is rising
rapidly, and ice and drift is flowing freely.
We must expect high water about these
times. the snow being very deep ana yet
unqelted up north.
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~ TO C0nSumo tives.-The advertiser,
having been restored to health in few weeks BY =
very simple remedy, after having suffered several
years with severe lung affection, and that dread
disease, Consumption--it anxious TO make tnowh to
his fellow sunerert the mean Z ri evss-
To all who desire H. he will send copy Of the pre-
scrptioA used free bf charge with the directions for
prep airing and using the same, which they viii ind
Sure Cure TOR C6nSdmption, Asthma. Bronchitis, &c.
The only object OF the advertiser In sending the pre-
scripton Is TO benefit the acted and spread intor-
nation which he conceives to be inva luable, and he
hopes every sufferer will try his remedy, It will
cost them nothing, and may prove blessing.
Parties wishing the prescriptions wfY please address
REV. EDWARD A. WILSON,
ns0-a months - Wiliamsb6rgh, King Co. y r
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NOTICE.

have this day sold my whole stock Of Stoves, Tin
and other wares to Theodore Comstock together with
the good will OF the concern recommend Mr.
Comstock TO my friends and patrons as worthy Of a
continuance Of their patronage.
0ttumwa, Feb. Is, 1862. A. D. CULVER.
Having bought OF Mr.. A. d. Cuiver his stock Of
business at the old stand. fshslf give the conoeIn
my personal attention and add TO the stock as the
demand may justify. Ny terms viii be Casa at the
LOWEST possible prices.
Feb. 81, 1862. THEQr CoMST0CK.
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ADMIMIsrRATOR,s NOTICE.

ADMlMxSTRATOR'S NOTICE.
Whereas, A. Carothers and 8. ,. jenkins. Of Eddy
ville wapello coanty were, the 2lth day or res:
ruary, 1862, appointed by the County Judge OF w.
peio county, lows, Administrators OF the estate OF
George b. Wilson, decd All persons having claims
against said must present Them duly antheAti-
Gated within the time prescribed by law for accepting
claims against estates, or they will not be allowed.
All persons owing said estate are requested to come
forward AMI settle their accounts.
A. CAROTHERS,
. Eddyville, Feb. IS, 1SG3. 8. J. JENKINS,
March H. ,62-fw "a = Adnihietrators.
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To the Creditors Of A. X. Finck.
You are hereby notified that have this day nied
my bond with the Clerk OF the District Court Of Wa
pello county, iowa. the assignee OF A. K Finck Of
said county. You will therefore presentYour claims
to me for adjustment, at EddyviliA, under oath ar
affirmation within three months from this date 18th
Of Msrch, 1852. BENJAMIN sLEMMoNs,
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me nght TOOK place on Friday last.
There are rumors that one ofour Brigade,
Generals was killed considered unreliable
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spetial Aotites.
BANK NOTE List
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at the rates of discount mentioned below which ar
The Memphis union appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1862-1862, 1862-07-08
Collection Of United States Taxes In the
Rebel States.

The President has issued the following
proclamation
By the President Of the United States of America.
A PROCLAMATION.
Whereas, In and by the second section of an
act of Congress, passed ON the 18th day of June,
A. ID. 1862, entitled Gan act for the collection
of direct taxes in insurrectionary districts
within the United States, and for other pur-
poses" it is made the duty of the President to
declare, on or before the first day of July then
next following by his proclamation in what
State and parts of States instruction exists
Now, therefore, be it known that i, Abra-
ham Lincoln, President of the United States
of America, do hereby declare aud proclaim
that the States of South Carolina, Florida
Georgia. Alabama, Louisiana, Texas Missis-
sippi, Arkansas, Tennessee, North Carolina,
and the State of Virginia, except the follow
/ ing counties: Hancock, Brooke, Ohio Mar
shall, Wetzel, Marion, Monongaia, Preston,
! Taylor, Peasants, Tyler, Richie, Doddridge,
| Harrison, Wood, Jackson, Writ, Roane, CAL
houn, Gilmer, Basaossr, Tucker Lewis,
Braxton, Upshur, HezsiUph, Mason, Putnam,
Kanawha, Clay, Nicholas, Canell, Wayne
Boone, Logan, Wyoming, Webster Fayette,
| Raleigh, are now in instruction and re-
! bellion, and by reason thereof the civil
authority of the United States is obstruced so
that the provisions of the aact t o provide
revenue from imports to pay the interest on
the public debt and for other purposes" APP
proved August fifth, eighteen hundred and
sMty-one, can not be peaceably executed, and
that the taxes legally chargable upon real
estate under the act last aforesaid, lying with
in the States and parts of States as aforesaid,
together with penalty of fifty per centum OF
said taxes, shall be lieu upon the tracts or
lots of the same severally till paid.
In witness whereof have hereunto set my
hand and seal, and caused the seal of the u nj
ted States to be affixed.
Done at the city OF Washington, this first
day of July, in the year of our Lord one
Thousand eight hundred and sixty-two, and Of
the Independence of the United States o.
America the eighty-sixth.
81 @FfEeE ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
By the President.
A f. w. SawARD, Act. Sec. of State
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PROBABILITIES OF INTERvENTIoN.-The
news of the check which the army of the Po-
tomac has sustained before Richmond, win
reach Europe at time when the London and
Paris journals, which openly side with the re-
bellion, are most urgent in their appeals to
their respective governments for Intervention.
It is not impossible that Intervention will be
attempted. If it comes in the shape of offers
of mediation, or of protest against the further
continuance Of the war, we cannot reasonably
complain. These are the legitimate privileges
of friendly powers, and may be exercised from
the best as well as from the worst motives.
But if any attempt is made to eoerce the Gov
eminent into line of policy, we trust the re-
Spouse win be sharp and decisive. There
should be no hesitation, no evasion. 1t must
be distinctly understood that we are capable
of managing our own affairs, and that the war
will be prosecuted till the rebellion is crushed
cut, and the revolving States restored to their
allegiance. Neither the interests nor honor
of the nation can tolerate any mediation that
| looks to q recognition of the Confederaey. In
the meantime we shall be perplexed with all
kinds of runaors and statements set affoat
/ through thousand channels OF secession
/ sympathy, none ,f which, however, should re-
j ceive any credenee, or be permitted seriously
to trouble the popular mind. Should inter-
vention be seriously conducted by either Eng
| land or France, we shall hear of it soon enough
/ through official sources.