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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-11-01

RoBBERY OF GooDs.--Two teams loaded
with goods from the b. & NJ. Railroad for
Des Moines, were left over night near Mr..
Paris Caldwells', about two miles vest
During the night, box Of clothing was
opened and about $40 worth taken and
carried away. A roll Of leather vas stolen
from the other wagon. DIR. Hawkins, re-
turning to town about o'clock, discovered
two men whose movements were suspicious,
and gave the alarm at Mr. Caldwels, who
got up, and with Mr.. N. w. Hays, one of
the transfers, pursued the robbars into the
brush, sending heavy charge Of buck, shot
in the direction of the sound, but with what
effect is not known.
ANOTHER. "A horse belonging to j. Baur,
living on Sugar Greek, about two miles from
town, was stolen on Wednesday night.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-11-01

The Rev. Jesse Guernsey, Of Dubuque
will preach in the Congregational Church
on Sunday, next, at 10t O'clock, a. m, and
z o'clock p. IN.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-11-01

DR.. Warden's Block is going up apace. =
They are at work on thu second story. It
bids fair to be one Of the most substantial in
tho c;ty e.- eE +. ~. Il. a.. ASA
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-11-01

ALE AND OYsrERs.-Mr. Geo. A. Soyer is
agent for the sale Of Sands Pale Cream Ale
for this place, and has it on hand at all times
'by the quantity. He also deals in fresh Oys
tiers by the can, warranted perfect. Go ia
tSoyer for these articles.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-11-01

+ The 4Sd Regiment Col. 8. w. Summers,
we we learn, will 60 into campat this place next
week. A very suitable site on C. F. Blake's
land, where celebrations have been held for
SOME years past, has been selected.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-11-01

We have been presented by G. II. Dudley,
with very interesting little work, on the
Salmon River Gold Mines, giving discrip-
ton of the route to the mines.
The work can be procured at DR.. Taylor's
Drug Store. TO those who contemplate
making the trip, We would advise them to
secure one.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-11-01

The Wapelo County Sanitary Commits
sion will meet at the Congregational Church
Saturday, Nov. LIST, at A o'clock P. NJ.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-11-01

Indian Summer is prevailing here at pres.
ent. The weather is warm as summer, and
quite as favorable for all kiads Of outdoor
business.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-11-01
Wanted,
Wanted

Five cords of wood for which cash will b
paid. Enquire of j. w. NORRIS. y
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-11-01
LApp & Co.'S PACKING UoUsr.-Tbe y


LADD & Co.'S PACKING HoUsE.-The pork
business promises to be brisk this season.
Messrs. b. Ladd & Co., of this city, have
perfected their arrangements to pack large
number, greatly in excess Of their last years
operations. They have erected an addition
al building so by 100 feet expressly for cur
ing hams for the English market, for which
they have heavy contract. They have put
in several additional large tanks and SOM,
smaller ones, for trying out lard by steam,
and they have added to their facilities for
hanging up hogs, SO that they will be able
u, and probably viii, cut twice the nun Der
they did last season. They have an i'm
mense establishment, and thoroughly un.
derstanding their business, they must do
well for themselves, and for the community.
Such establishments as this of Ladd & Co,
are the instrumentalties which build up
towns and cities. Success to them.
we learn that the above house has con-
tracted already for about 10000 head of
hogs, and that they have engagements to
pack extensively for other parties.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-11-01

CoAL.-There has never been time in
this city, when there has been so great de-
mand for coal. Whether this is owing t.
a general scarcity Of labor, or only scarcity
of coal diggeis, we cannot say. We will
say to coal dealers. that any one who will
insure regular supply in this market, will
find plenty of good customers.
We are glad to learn that Mr.. Amos West.
practical miner, has purchased in connec-
ton With w. S. Myrick tract of land six
miles west, near and on the opposite side of
the river, on which vein of coal 5 feet 10
inches, thick, has been opened, and from
which they propose to furnish Ottum va with
coal Success to them.
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Religious Notice.

Immediate payment of all dues to the Cour
Ter office. j. w. NORRIS,
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Goeal Motifes.
TIME TABLE.B.& R.RAILROAn

100 Pm. g '' 1.3O p. NJ.
Arrival and Departure Of Mails.
OTTUNl WA, IOWA.
EASTERN MAIL,
VIA d. NJ. r.. n. r.. t.
Arrives DaiIy-Sundays excepted--at 1910 p. m.
and 500 p. m. Leaves at T:30 a. m. and 1:20 D. NJ
Time half an hour faster than common. Mail closes
half an hour before the train leaves.
SOUTHERN MAIL, (Keokuk).
VIA K. FIT. D. N. q NJ r.. R.
Arrives Daily-sundays, excented-at 100 p. M,
and leaves at loo y. m. f,f>-
WESTERN MAIL,
VIA FIT D. NJ. 4 NJ. R.. R.
Arrives Daiy-sundays excepted-at 100 p. m.
and leaves at 7:45 p. M
NORTHERN MAIL,
VIA DAHLoSEGA TO sIGoURNEy
Arrives every Friday at o'clock p. M, I'D leaves
very Saturday at 8 O'Clock a. IN.
SOUTHERN MAIL, "-a
go VIA PIT ISABEL TO BLOOMFIELD.
Leaves daily Sunday excepted, at 1880 p. M, and
arrive at 90 p. m.
WESTERN MAIL, (Blakesburg).
CARRIED TIMES WEEK..
Arrives and leaves every Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturday. ssesaaa ]. w. NORRIS, p. M.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1862-03-14

WASHINGTON, March 13.--The steamers
Arago and Fulton, which for some months
past have been used as Governments trans
ports, will resume their trips carrying the
mails between New York. and Southamp-
ton and Havre. The resumption ofservice
will begin on the 29th inst.
The Naval Committee of the Senate
agreed .o-day to an appropriation of two
hundred and City thousand dollars for
the manufacture of twenty inch DahlPren
guns The Committee was brought to this
conclusion by telegraph from Assistant
Secretary Fox, at Fortress Monroe, urging
that the Dahlgren furnaces for their manu-
tacture should be got up at once. Secretary
Fox adds: :" The lesson of Sunday is for
twenty-iuch guns. Not moments delay
SHOULD occur. I have not thought the
Merrimac much injured, bat We are now
better prepared for her, by the harbor be-
ing cleared of non-combatants. Every one
here feels that the Monitor can sink the
Merrimac, bnt there will be a terrible strup-
gle. Considering that the officers, crew
and engineers had a horrible passage. ar
rived st 10 P. NJ, and handled an untried
experiment without previous drill, going
into action at A. NJ, next day, their con-
duct is beyond praise. went on board
and thanked them. - I G
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AeAe The armament of the Monitor con-
slsts OF two eleven inch colnmbiads, which
the Scientific American says have been fur
nished with four hundred wrought iron
shot, each ball costing forty-seven dollars.
and weighing 2s4 pounds These balls
were made by forging square blocks of iron
az the Novelty Works, and then turning
them at the lathe. The cost of tie four
hundred amounts to SIS, 1000, and their
total weight is $4,000 pounds Cast iron
shot are liable to break in pieces when
fred against thick iron plates. These
wrought iron shot have been proved capa-
Bile of smashing through the sides of the
Merrimac, floating battery which the reb-
els thought impreguable.
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NTGHT,s REPoRT
at Paris, Tennessee
Rebel General Campbell
taken Prisoner General
Order No. 2 Of the Depart
ment of Mississippi-In-
land Road from Washing
ton TO New York Recon-
nnended.
DEPARTMENT OF TIE MISSISSIPPI, !
st. Louis. March 18th

General Order Number states that,
Martial Law has never been legally de-
clared in Missouri except in the city of St.
Louis, and in the immediate vicinity of
railroads and telegraph lines, and even in
these localities military officers are especi-
ally directed not to interfere with legal
process of any loyal civil court. 1t is be-
lieved that the time will soon come, when
rebellion in Missouri will be coasidened
terminated, and by none is this, more de-
sired than by the General commanding. 1t
also states evidence has been received at
these headquarters, that Major General
Sterling Price has issued commissions or
licenses to certain candidates in this State,
authorizing them to raise guirilla forces for
the purpose of plumber. Gen. Price ought
to know that such course is contrary to
the rules Of civilized warfare, and that every
man whe enlists in such organization for
feits his life, and becomes an outlaw. All
persons are hereby warned, that if they
Join any guirillR bands, they will not, if
captured, be treated as ordinary prisoners
Of war, but will be hung as robbers and
murderers. Their lives shall atone for the
barbarity of their General.
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WASHINGTON, March I3.-A company of
about fifteen contrabands from the regions
OF country, recently evacuated by the reb-
els, arrived to-day. They report thar the
resident sympathizers with The rebels are
hurrying their negroes South. "a
The only confirmation by the Senate to-
day, was that of Daniel Taylor, of Connec-.
tieut, as Brigadier General of volunteers.
The report made from the Com unittee
on Roads and Canals to-day, accom-
panying the bill for increased railroad
facilities TO New York and Wash
ington, sets forth that the exigencies of the
Government require more speedy commu-
nications; that the line should be inland,
and safe from the dangers of foreign inva-
sion, to which the shore line is everywhere
exposed This want, they say, can be sup
piled by finishing the Reading & Columbia
Railroad, and the Committee accordingly
recommended that the Secretary of The
Treasury be authorized TO endorse on the
first mortgage bonds the guarantee of the
payment of the principal and interest to the
extent of $3.50, 900 !; 1926, 900 to be paid on
the completion of half of the road, and the
remainder on its completion.
Col. Kerrigan, who twas recently relieved
from his military command, took his seat
in the House to-day, for the FIRST time this
session.
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/
4 WAsHIEGToE, March 10.
i SEEATE.-Mr. Davis asked that the cast
i of Mr.. Powell be taken up, as the Legisla.
ture were in session and would like to have
the case settled. Mr.. Davis subsequently,
withdrew the request
Mr.. Dixon offered a resolution, that the
Committee on Naval Affairs should enquire
1 what is necessary to be done in regard to
John Dairs, whose distinguished bravery
had been brought to the notice of the Gov
/ eminent, by the report of Commodore Du-
pont. The resolution was adopted
Mr.. Kennedy offered resolution, that
the Secretary of the Navy, inform the Sem
ate by what law the Naval Academy was
removed to Newport, r. j., and the rea-
sons for such removal and whether such
reasons still exist
The resolution expressing the thanks of
Congress to Capt A. Fl. FoOte, his officers
and men, of the western hotilla was taken
up.
Mr.. Grimes spoke in its favor The leso-
luton was passed.
The resolutions of thanks to Lieut.. Var
den, the officers and seamen of the Monitor
was then takeu and passed.
Mr.. Davis was for the expulsion of his
colleague from no personal feeling of en-
witty, but but form a sense of duty as he
thought all his votes and actions were
against the government and in favor of
secession.
Mr.. Powell said he wished to reply, but
would wait till others had finished. After
the executive session the Senate adjourned
HoUsE:-Mr. Duell introduced joint re-
solution, which was passed, rendering the
thanks of Congress to Gen. Curtis officers
nd 1
brilliant victory in Arkansas, and sincerely
sympsthizing with the relatives of the Off
GERS and soldiers in the army, who so !
bravely fell at Pea Ridge.
The House COMMITTEES of the Whole then
resumed the reconsideration of the tax bill.
Mr.. Richardson Of Illinois moved an amend |
ment, providing that two per cent of the |
revenue derived from the bill shall be set
apart for the purpose of buying or obtain
ing by treaty certain territory outside of |
the limits of the United States, on which to
colombo free blacks, and for the payment
of the expense for transportation thithers
After some debate, the first section Of the
bill was amended by giving the Commits
sioner of International revenues the frank
ing privilege.
proposition to collect the federal taxes
through State machinery, was for long
time discussed, one side arguing that this
would be cheaper and better, and the other
that it was WIDELY impracticable and
worthless. .ts-e
Incorporation was subsequently, With
drawn; the committee rose.
Mr.. johnson, from the Oommitte on
roads and canals reported a bill to secure
railroad facilities between New
York and Washington. 1t was recon-
nitted
Mr.. May, from the Judiciary Committee,
reported a bill providing for the discharge
sf State prisoners and for the Courts of the
j. s., to take bail to recognoicenses to pro-
'ure the trial of the came. The bill ives
'e-committed. Adjourned
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1862-03-14

ST. LOUIS March 12th.-Ths following
General Order viii be issued in the morn
ing:
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT Missouri.
In compliance with orders of the Pres
ident of the United States the undersigned
assumes command of the Department OF
the Mississippi which includes the present
Department of Kansas and Missouri, and
Department of Ohio, and the country west
of north and south. line drawn through
Knoxville, Tennessee, and east of the
western boundaries of the States of Mis-
souri, and Arkansas. Headquarters of the
Department of the Mississippi viii remain
till further orders at st. Louis Command
ing officers not in the Department of Mis-
souri, viii report to these headquarters the
strength and position of their several com.
mands. ..a.aaa na5s e. p - E
(Signed] NV HALLEcK,
Major General Commanding !"
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SECOND DISPATCH.

Gen. Jackson's force consisted of Norris
brigade and several field batteries and 300
OF Ashley's cavalry, about 4, 600 in all
They commenced evaeuating the place
about sunset last night. The cavalry were
the last to leave they departed just before
we entered the town.
1t is reported there is large secession
force at Strasburg, and that they intend
to make a stand there.
Owing to the state of affairs at Manassas,
it is believed that Gen. jackson will make
his way up the Shenandoah valley to the
Virginia Central Railway and thence to
Richmond
Prominent seeesionists here say that the
rebel forces viii make stand at Gordons-
vile, and have fortified il to great ex-
tent Several prisoners and small amount
of ammunition were all the seizures that Wa
have made za77za sszsa - salza IS aza.g
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FORTRESS MoERoE, March I2.-The fol-
lowing is taken from Southern papers:
The President sent a message to Congress
that he had suspended Floyd and Pillow
from their commands, until they could give
a more satisfactory account of the Denelson
affair. 49,
Petersburg, Richmond, and Norfolk are
placed under martial law.
The Richmond Examiner, of yesterday,
says
Consider able unessiness is felt at the re-
ports OF our troops falling back from Ma
nassas and the Upper Potomac.
: Positive assurance is given that these
movements are purely strategetic, and not
made on account of any pressure by the en-
envy. The points for new lines of defence
are not yet selected, bat it is thought it will
extend from Staunton to Gordonsville. 20
The Richmond Examiner contains So
we're article on Gov. Letcher, for his recent
proclamation calling upon the whole body
of the militia to turn out It says this is
calculated to breed disloyalty.
The nomination of Gen. Lee, as Com
handing General of the rebel army, was
sent to the Senate
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1862-03-14

FoRT MoERoE, March I2.-AH was quiet
here this afternoon
The steamer Merrimac is afioat at the
Norfolk Navy Yard, and a large force of
workmen is employed in repairing her.
Serious damage was done to one of her
Prongs and the forward part of the vessel.
People of Norfolk are said to be in a state
of mingled rejoicing and fear. $50
Lieut.. G. w. Jaffern is now in command
of the Monitor. All the newspaper cor
respondents at Fort Monroe except the
agent of tie associated press, have been or
dered away by Gen. Wool for having failed
to comply with his instructors regarding
news. The associated press dispatches viii
hereafter be sent under the sanction of
Gen. Wool.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1862-03-14
AFTERNOON REPORT.

Latest from General Banks
Column-Rebels in consid-
cradle force at Strasburg
Gen. Jackson retreating
down the Shenandoah val
ley-Fort Monroe Items
Gen. Burnside wide awake
Cairo Items-Full ac-
count Of the Great Battle
in New Mexico, &C., &c.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1862-03-14

ST.. LOUIS, March l3.-OFFIcIAL.-Our
artillery and cavalry yesterday attacked
the enemy's works 1 miles west of Paris,
Tenn. The enemy was driven out with
loss OF 100 killed, wounded aud prison.
ers; our loss.is Capt Bulls and men killed
and wounded. A cavalry force sent out
from Lebanon, Mo, attacked one of Prices
Guirilla sparties land Ikilled l3 won nded
5, and captured 20 prisoners, among them
Brig Gen. Campbell - =
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CINCLNNATI MARREr

p 8 - s1CiNoINEATI, March ID.
FLOUR unchanged and not much doing.
WHEAT quiet. There is not much offer
ing, and is therefore held firmly.
Oars declined to 27e.
WHISKY advanced to 194, with con-
tinued speculative demand The stock now
in the city is over $4,000 bbls. -.
PROVISIONS dali and heavy and not much
demand. Mess pork is saleable al IL.
LARD at 6397. Bulk shoulders sold at
3 1-lo93s loose and 81 packed. Sides are
duh at 43943.
LINsEED On soc, and demand light.
No change in Groceries,. 49,. s.z
EXCHANGE I premium. assa e
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hours. On the RlEer there is variation according
TINE OF CLOSING.
Reilrodd Mail flor Vinccnnes, Terrs Hs,itss
Princeton, Washington, Petersbulgh,
Sullivan, Carlisle, Rockville, Indianap0-
It's. Cincinnati. Louisville. st. Louiss
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r. ss;sss y III s'I s:s Z ~, Friday
By Railroad daily
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Leaves at A. n Thursday morning.)
Military mail nor Calhoun and spottsville, IL p.
TIME OF DELIVERING.
R5stroad Mail, every day except Sunday at A.
arrives the night before, after Office hours
Ecaisvil1s Mail (river) every Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday by 6P.M
P1dacdh Mail every day in the week except
Sunday and Thursday BY sA-M
Green .Bt0sr Mall every Monday and Thurs
Mt. Vernon AFaa (landO every Monday,
Wednesday, and Friday BY P. n.
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day, and Saturday By P. n.
Roekport Mall Qand) every Sunday at P. NJ,
and Wednesday and Friday at IA. n.
(Arrives the evening before, after ONCE
hours.l
Petsrsburgh Mail (way) every Friday by s1S A. NJ.
CyzstksdRa Mol every Friday at A. n.
Arrives the evening before. after once hoursl
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?. II. on week days. Delivery closes from TO 81
a A. on week days during the closing of the
Railroad mail once open from to 81 A. N. on the
Sabbath.
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EFansVilo' And-, may l. 1861 iuly22-ywo
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WASHINGTON, March l3.-The tug Leslie,
weRt down TO Quantieo yesterday, towing
a large scow with shears and machinery for
removing the canon from the abandon
ed rebel batteries. A large number of
shells have been found in the rebel maya
zines. They were neatly packed in fine sea
weed, which is said to be an excellent plan
to keep the powder dry and prevent pre-
mature explosion. -