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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-06-14
Ruttan Railway Car busters
and Veuti1atOra.

For some days past simple announcements
of "Ruttan Busters and Ventilators" have
appeared in the city papers, and we, as well
as the rest of mankind, were ignorant of
their purport until the other day, when, on
entering railroad car at the Union Depot,
our thirst for knowledge in regard to the
"Ruttan Buster" was gratified
1t is new patent continuance, and we be-
lieve the Michigan Central is the only Dad
which now has it in use. On the top of the
car there is self regulating bonnet or re.
ceiver. into which the air Is gathered and
conveyed by means Of tubes on each side Of
the car into a reservoir or bedof water, about
fifteen feet long and six inches deep, under
meath the car, where all the dust, ashes and
smoke are taken out the air thus purified
passes through flues on each side of the car
and emitted through registers so adjusted
that passengers can regulate the supply of
fresh air according to the demand, After
the air becomes impure, it naturally becomes
heavier, sinks to the lower part Of the car
and is carried off through other flues under
meath the seats. At no time while the train
is in motion can the same air remain in the
car longer than four minutes.
By this system of ventilation, the open
ing of windows and the use of fans and lin
en- overcoats during the hot and dusty wealth
er are entirely dispensed with The car is,
in fact. Theoretically sealed while in motion,
as there is only an aperture Of about 3x6 in
ches In the windows which can be opened,
and these are, of no use while in motion, as
the pressure Of air in the car is greater than
the outside. Passengers will find the cars
fitted up with the ''Ruttan Buster and Ven
tilator' entirely free from dust, and to SUBJ
stantiate the fact, we have only to say that
on the velvet cushion of a car which had
just arrived over dusty road from Detroit,
we were unable to find any trace of dust
Altogether, this is the most perfect ventila-
tor and dist externinator we have yet seen
or heard of, and the Michigan Central R. R.
Co. deserves the patronage and thanks of
the travelling public for their indefatigable
exertions to promote the comfort of their
passengers. The road isnow entirely equip
ped with this kind oe cars for day trains-
On the night trains. the cars are provided
with raised ventilated tops All of the cars
used by the Michigan Central have long six
wheel trucks, and are of superior finish
throughout. Chicago Journal, June 9Th.
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Republican State Convention

Notice Is hereby given that q delegate Republican
State Convention win be held at Des Mones, on We'd
nesday the 2sd day Of July, A. d. 1852 for the pur
pose of putting in nomination Secretary and Audi
tor Of State, Attorney General and Register Of the
State Land Office and for the transaction of such 9TH
er business as may be deemed expedient when met.
The ratio Misrepresentation wiz be as follows. viz.
One Delegate from each organised county; one
Delegate for hundred votes cast for Abraham Lin.
coin for President OF the United States in $780, and
additional Delegate for any fractional vote ex.
ceeding hty.
Loyal citsens, regardless Of former political
Citations, who are in favor Of giving the National Ad
ministration their honest support In thorough and
vigorous prosecution Of the war for the suppression
rebellion, invited to cooperate throughout the
State.
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engagements Of the whole war, as Indicated
b, the loss compared with the numbers en-
gagged. The men fought like demons.
LATER. regiments from the first bri-
gade arrived in time to assist in covering the
retreat. The Pioneer Corps also helped
Col. Buckley has arrived, wounded.
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General Order No. II.
Adi't General of Iowa.

The Mercury is in exstacies over what he
affects to think is poor prospect Of union
in this county. That paper is incapable Of
approaching anything really union, anything
not modelled after its narrow, selfish, VAL
landigham pattern. Our neighbours love for
party is superior to his love of anything else,
even his country. LIS @
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BRILLIANT VIC.
Tory
Gen. Mitchell has Completely
Routed the Rebels at
Chattanooga.
Two Days Hard Fighting.
WEDNESDAY,, 41-e NJ.

WEDNESDAY, 4 1-2 p. NJ.
Judge Skinner, President of the
Chicago Sanitary Commission, has
just received the following cheerful
dispatch
"CA1Ro, June ll.-Gen. Mitchell
has won another brilliant victory at
Chattanooga, in Southern Tennessee.
The enemy has been completely rout-
ed after two days Of hard fghting.'
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The Mercury week or two ago lament.
ed ed:torially over one McCarty, man
whose pension has been suspended while he
labors under charge Of disloyalty. OF
course the Mercury would do this. Accord
ing to that paper the government ought to
continue its bounty to those who are trying
to destroy it. That is the argument.
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It seems that Judge must be elected this
year in this District We have received a
letter from Col John Edwards, one of the
members Of the Judicial COMMITTEES, sug
costing August 21st as the time, and Abba
90 the place, for holding convention. Who
aresthe other members of the committee, and
What do they say to it
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NApOLEoN's ADvIcE.--Et is stated that at
at late imperial reception, Napoleon took
Slidell to seat and convcrsed with him
during the space of an hour, winding up
with the advice to the rebel leadsrs ito lag
town their arms, as their cause Is hopeless"
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PUsHINc 70 THE WALL.-Our neighbor has
Il on the track Of some Of those naughty
lows who have had the audacity to call
paper secession sheet. We may ac-
lngly expect the pushing to the "Wall'
- commence Immediately. We have
our neighbors will do big bust
lat line.
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NEWS OF THE WEEK,

Occurrences Of star dung significance have
followed one another with astonishing rapid
~ the past week. In fact it has been a
week big with events.
The frst Of interest, is the confirmation
ofthe taking Of Memphis, and the great naval
battle before that place, in which the whole
rebel feet was taken or put hors au combat.
A large number Of rebels on the vessels were
either killed, drowned, or taken prisoners.
Col. Fitch has been appointed military gov.
ernor. Martial law had not been proclaimed
at last advices. A Post Office had been
opened.
Another brilliant victory has been won
after two days hard fighting, by Gen. Mitch.
ell, over the rebels at Chattanooga, Tennessee.
The particulars have not yet transpired. q.
Gen. Fremont succeeded in bri ging Jack.
son to stand near Harrisonburgh, where
he fought him one entire day, and held his
posiSon at night. Casualties large, some
800. ~ ~ | aaa" E"
There was rumor by the Keokuk Train,
Thursday night, that Gen. Shields had en-.
countered Jackson, by whom he was badly
cut up, and forced to retreat The repor,
lacks confirmation.
The rebels are concentrating forces in
North. eastern Arkansas. with the reported
design of marching on Fort Smith. ,.-n,
The news from Texas is cheering. There
is very little Of it, but there is no doubt bu
the Unionists, said to be under Sam. Hous
ton, are preparing to act at the earliest mo-
ment. ~ @ e.a-r ssnq.
The rumor in relation to Shields brigad,
being cut to pieces in Virginia, turns out no
to be SO serious as at irst reported. He wa
overpowered by superior numbers and com
PEELED to retreat. This was all.
Memphis was quiet or the 10th. Bust
ness Is reviving slowly. Very little cottor
escaped. Vicksburgh not yet taken.
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CLAIM AGENCY.
WASHINGTON. Nav ~. /

If7I WARRINGTON, May 12, 1852.
Having established Claim Agency In thi. city, fos
the purpose Of prosecuting all classes Of claims
shall take pleasure In attending to any business that
may be confded to me promptly and upon the most
favorable terms. with nv Acquaintance with the
different Departments, feel confident that give
full satisfaction. Proper blanks will be furnished to
all who desire them. HAWKINS TAYLOR
May 20, f662-1214
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1t is stated that President Lincoln fami-
ly will pass the summer months at the Sol
der's Home. Old Point, Va. the former
summer residence of James Buchanan.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-06-14

CRoPs IN ILLINoIs.-The Chintzbug, Hes.
sian fly, and grub worm are reported at
work upon the wheat and corn, IN several
10 ,alities in Illinois. Considerable appre.
hension is expressed about the crop.
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The State Convention of Missouri, now in
session, have adopted resolution excluding
rebels from the right of franchise in that
State. No doubt this will be done in all the
border States, to the great grief and sorrow
Of the resurrectionists Of the Democracy
Alas for the Mercury.
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GREAT FALL
IN CLOT HIN g..
n. 9. oooDsoN,

Uyo THE NERVOUS AND CONsUMPTIvE OF
u bath sexes. Retired Clergyman having been
restored to health In few days. after many years of
great Suffering Is willing to assist others by sending
{free( the receipt Of postpaid directed envelope
. copy Of the prescription used. Direct the REV.
JOHN n. DAGNALL, 1856 Fulton street, Brooklyn,
Ny. sr ~ June IA, 1862 Am
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Iii is estimated that over SOC, 900 troops
have offered their services 70 10 Secretary
If War sircs last Monday.
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"Look out for paint" as the girl said
when the fellow went to kiss her.
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DEATHS

DIEp--June 9th, at theFeside .ce Of his brother:
David Campteii, JAMES CAMPBELL, late Of Penn
sylvania, aged 81 years.
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Genuine Fairbanks Scales.

Genuine Fairbanks' Scales.
The well earned reputation of our Scales
has induced the makers of some other kinds
to offer them as "FAIRBANKs' SCALES" or,
"FRoM FAIRBANKS STANDARD Patterns. -
and purchasers have thereby In some cases
been deceived.
We have no controversy with honorable
competitors, but it is proper for us to expose
this fraud II such makers had faith in the
merits of their own Scales, they would have
no occasion to borrow our names.
FAIRBANKS SCALES are manufactured
by us, the original inventors, and we have
never furnished our patterns to other manu-
facturers.
E. Il T. FAIRBANKS & co.
ST. JonNsBURY, VI, Feb. 23d, 1862.
BRANCH Houses =
FAIkRANKs & Co., 1s9 Broadway, New York
FAIRBANKS & Brown, 1l8 Milk ST., Roston.
FAIRBANKS & EwING, Masonic Temple Phila.
FAIRBANKS, GREENLEAr & Co., 172 Lake ST.,
Chicogo. @
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IOWA NEWS.

The iowa State Fair will be held this year
at Dubuque, commencing September 30th,
and ending October Sd. a
We notice in our exchanges some account
Of Chintz bugs in different localities in this
State. We are inclined to think, however,
that far less damage will be done than is at
present apprehended.
General Order No. II.
ADIurANT GENERALS OrFrcE,
Clinton, June 4. 1862.
The rendezvous Of the Regiment lately
called for by the General Government, will
be at Clinton. The camp will be known as
Camp Kirkwood. Recruiting officers will
report accordingly.
Clothing and equipments will be furnished
to soldiers as they arrive in quarters.
The Regiment will be designated as the
18th Iowa Infantry. ras
N. B. BAKER,
Adjt General of Iowa.
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his As0lancaN is out strong for
the IA members Of Congress.
{ this city has q leaning that
krcoincidsDce, isn't f.?
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Dissolution.
The copartnership heretofos existing between the
subscribers, under the firm name Of Geo. Giliaspy
Co., Beef and Pork Packers, 1t Ottnmwa, Iowa, Ia
hereby dssolv ed by mutual consent. Benjamin Ladd
alone authorized to settle up the business Of the
late frrp, GEORGE GILLASPY.
81 Do q 81 ~ BENJAMIN LADD,
GEORGE MITCHELL.
0ttumwa, Iowa, June ., 1862 is 14.sw 30 sos
N. B-When organized n office win be given Of tho
new Arm, successors to g. g. 4 CO. .ts.esav
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Wool Carding
AT THE
WNER NM, D77UANNH.

The undersigned announce to the public that their
machinery for Csrding Wool, At the Lower Mill, OF
1mWa being In perfect order, and under the charge
Oh experienced workmen, they can accommodate far.
men haylns Wool to card at short notice and on
WORK CAN BE DONE BY STAYING OVER NIGHT.
share Of patronage solicited ftsFr
May 10, 1s62-4w HAMMOND 4 CO.
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Correspondents may rely on careful attention to
their business. Collections on all points promptly
attended to, and returns made on day OF payment
Eastern remittanoes made for country correspon-
dents at bsses5 current rates.
To parties keeping deposite accounts we win make
liberal deduction on rates for exchange aad
uncwrremt money and will otherwise extend the
facilities usually granted to Bank customers.
June IA, 1862 lFaz B0NNIFIELD BROS.
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|road meeting was held one day last
lbia. It was attended and adj
Mcssrs. Coffin and Thiclson, Of
Roai. The object Of the meet
hare been to consult in refer
Extension ofthc Burlington Road
4 have MT yet seen a report
edings, but understand the re-
> satisfactory to all concerned.
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All Young Married Folks,
(And old ones too,) who want Complete sett Of
Cupboard-wsre, can get II ct WARDtNiS Cheap. A
very large stock arriying ..r apr8
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1862-06-06
Battle Before RiChm ond

WASHINGTON. June 1.-The following
dispatch was received from Gen. McClel-
Ian by the War department, this afternoon.
FIELD OF BATTLE, June list 12 o O'clock
M.-We have had desperate battle, in
which the corps of Gems. Summer, Helm
tzeIman and Keyes were engeged, against
greatly superior numbers.
Yesterday. at o'clock, the enemy TAX
ing advantage ofa terrible storm which
flooded the Valley Of the Chickahominy,
attacked our right flank. Casev's Division,
which was in the first line, gave way una
countably. This caused temporary con-
fusion, during which the guns and bag
gage were lost, but Heintzelman and Kear-
ney most gallantly brought up their troops
which checked the enemy, aud at the same
time l succeeded by great exertions in
bringing across Sedgwick's and Richard
sons Divisions, who drove back the enemy
at the point of the bayonet, covered the
ground with his dead
THIS morning the enemy attempted to re-
new the conflict, but was everywhere re-
pulsed. We have taken many prisoners.
among whom is Gen. Pettegrew and Col.
Long.
Our loss is heavy, but the enemys must
be enormous.
Excepting Casey's Division the men be-
haved SPEEDILY.
Several fine bayonet charges were
made. G. B, MCCLELLAN Mai. Gen.
McCLELLAN, HEADQUARTERS, June q
Two days of the battle for Richmond have
been fought, in both of which we are VIC
torious. The loss on both sides is heavy.
The attack was commenced at one O'Clock
on Saturday, by Hills division of five reb
el brlgades-mostly from South Carolina,
Virginia and GeoFgia-attacking Casey's
division near the turnpike leading over
Bottoms Bridge. This fight was disas-
trous to US, and Casey's brigade was forced
to retreat before superior numbers, leaving
all their camp equipage and twelve bat
teFies. Col. Bailey, in endevoring to saw e
the batteries, was killed.
Some of the Peunsy vania and New York
troops behaved very badly Many officers
were killed in the act of attempting to
rally their men,
Gen Heintzelman ordered ~ portion
OF kearney's and Hooker's division. The
former charged the rebels with the bayon-
ct, driving them like sheep, regaining all
the lost ground except about half mile.
when closed the operations.
Gen. Summers TWO divisions compo eI
OF eedgwick's AMI Richard sons brigades
crossed the Chickanominy on Saturday at
3 P M. taking their position on Heinizel-
mans right. Here they encountered
Longstreet's, Rims andHoger's divisions
composed Of the flower of The rebel army.
The lighting was desperate, and every
inch was holy contested. The e9emy
stood brave.y but in every instance fed
before our bayonsts. These two d;visi1ns
did nobly, driving the rebels at every
point. 'i!
;; " June 3.-The foIlowina.I
Is Is Tue CONCLUSION u. Of last nights despatch
IRON Mcclellan s headquarters:
We hare taken some 500 prisoners,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1862-06-06

WHAT CONGRESS HAS DoNE.-Congress,
in the days when the bullying, staggering
ol:gaEchy of the South ruled, acquired a
somet that, poorI reputation for fidelity to
the public interests. Now all this is
changed. The men who care nothing for
the prosperity Of the country and every
thing for the aggra Indictment of slavery,
have gone, and the result is we have a
Congress which can and will do something
for the country and people, instead of de-
voting their time to the discussion of one
subject and the interests of one section.
There are few pro-slavcry hypocrites in
the present Congress-who would be on
the south side except for their eight dol
lars day who are trying to prejudice
the people against the acts passed over
their heads by wiser and better men, BY
bringing up the bad character of former
: Congress, which they have tho best reason
in the world for despising, Hence we
hear their co-labores bereabouts talk of
the ineficiency of Congress; some going
even so far as to say that sit does moth
ing but talk about the id niggers and
slavery" However true this might have
been once, when Davis, Yancy, Yulee, Ma
son, Slidell, and other southern bulleys
were there, it is now a sneaking falsehood
and the man who utters it either knows it
or is an ignorant blockhead. By way Of
proving that the present Congress has
done more for the good Of the country
than any other for years, we here present
few of the more important measures pas
sed this session
Slavery forever prohibited in all the ter
ritores
The Pacific Railroad authorized.
The public domain set apart and conse-
Grated to free homes for the homeless.
The National Capital placed on free
SOIL
The policy of gradual compensated
emanci patton inaugurated.
Besides these there have been great
many necessary provisions made for carry
ing on the war
These measures have all been demand
ed BY the people, and this Congress pledg-
ed itself to their interests, and it is re-
deeming its pledges in good faith No
Congress before assembled has accomplish
ed so much in the same amount of time for
the future greatness and glory Of the Re
public. Let it continue in the same good
path and it will merit q crown of imper
'shabie laurels, which shall testify to its
devotion to the public interests for years
to come.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1862-06-06

HISS The signs are ominous of jolly
times in the Southern Confederacy. The
Governor of Arkansas bowls over the i'm
perlous demands of jeff Davis and saws
no more troops can be raised in his State
to be removed from its borders, and in a
proclamation he sogndly berates the King
OF the Slave Empire and its so-called Con-
gress. In 1t he talks somewhat like man,
but lays great stress on State Rights. He
just begins to realize that every principle
of State Rights has been abrogated and
OVERRIDE by Jeff. Davis and his minions.
The leaven Is surely, and we trust effectu-
ally at work in North Carolina. The Gov
ernor some time since ordered home all the
troops from that State, and now he tells
jeff that the most he can do is to allow
the rebels to retreat through his State
In this position the Governor appears to
be sustained by the people. they are
evidently tired of the war and of the rule
OF Davis. A State convention has been
elected and it is said that the Union men
have large majority. The people of the
old North State" resisted rebellion fer
long time, but after the mob assumed pow
err she like other States, was forced into
seceshdow against the wishes of major
itY OF her inhabitants. We look hopefully
to the result attending the appointment of
Stanley as Provisional Governor of the
State For many years lie was one Of its
aoiest, most respected and honored citi-
zens, and now be returns to his native /
State to tender The olive branch to his old .
friends. With North Carolina sauarelv in
the Union. as we doubt not she will be ore
many months, poor old Virginia will be in
a bad way-she will be cut off from tbo
mother of the Confederaey, South Caro-
lima, and then what can the poor old de-
aentcd Dominica do but return to the old
Union?
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1862-06-06

THE LIFE OF THE FLESH is IN TIE Blood
Was said by inspiration long before Harvey's
discovery Gifts circulation had brought to light
its purposes and uses. Now we know not only
that life is in the blood u but that disease in
habits it alse. Many of the disorders that per-
wade the human frame, have their home in ii.
thrive and grow in it. The celebrated DR.. ]. C.
Aver, Of Lowell, has had regard to this impor-
tanE fact in making Remedy to cure these dis
orders His Extract of Sarsaparilla purges
out the impurities of the blood and induces a
healthy action in it that expels disease. This
looks reasonable, and it is true, for we know
by cur own experience. Seldom as we take
medicine, We have nevertheless several times
been under obligations to the skill of Dr.. Aver
for the relief which his remedies never fail to
afford US when We are obliged to have recourse
to them Catholic, Ha7Jc1, NJ S.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1862-06-06

The ENdLIsH WORKING CLASSES The En- q.
HSh journals give painful accounts Of the dis
tress existing among the operatives Of Great
britain. At Bethnal Green, in the imm ediate
neighborhOod of London, an inquest had been
held on 6pitalields-weaver who died of star
Walton sooner than be compelled to submit to
the degradation Of the workhouse. In Man
chester there were upwards of eight thousand
operatives working on short time. In one dis.
trict IN Ireland there had been about forty
deaths from actual want, and in several conn
ties there had been complete failure of food.
All this is very shocking.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1862-06-06

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pendent
In these hard times it is just the thing
Detroit Free Press.
Cheapness and utility combined .-Miz,gauEee
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We fully recomend it Chicago Times,
No family. however poor, should be without
it.-State Jour,la1
So simple and working SO admirably, it must
be great favorite- Chicago Democrat.
For $50, yet perfecly reliable. We have
seen nothing to compare with it in price and
quality. Toledo Blade.
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MACHINE, of which the above are commendato-
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Chicago, by Geo. F. Collins & Co.. who are the
Northwestern Agents