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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-11-22

The rebel states, previous 70 the breaking
out Of the reh h,llion, received annually from
New Eagland upward Of 100000 cases Of
boots and shoes, or over a.soo, 900 pairs.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-11-22

The Stsubsn On. ~ Courier says that
one man walked forty miles to claim exemp-
ton from draft, on the ground ofiuability 70
sndafs long marches and tho hardships Of
camp lifs!sf edfEf fogiatsb q I'D .sis
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-11-22

a Sorghum Convention is to, be held in
Rockford. tho first week in December, un-
der the auspices Of tho Winnebasc Agri-
cultural Society. Premiums arc to be COM
peted for. and questions on tbs culture Of
the cane and the manufacture Of the sy,pP
are to be discussed. and general compars
son OF views to be had. ss,,vv 80 t..ss %.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-11-22

TaIEysA--The Anscatine Joqrnai. COM
plains that thieves ara humorous IN that
city and theta aEs efalnoss daily o. night
u occurrence.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-11-22

A Frenoh giant, seven feet six inches
high, is now exhibiting himself in London.
When his arms are extended bis stretch
measures S5l inches es -''
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-11-22

"Peace," wrote Napoleon, from tbs hcars I
Of Germany. TO his brother Joseph. who
wanted psacc. "is "a word that means moth.
ing. Itis the conditions efpA.os That are
aIl.s' -"' '8 ANl ".-s5 %
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-11-22

Iowa College It Grinusll ooptain eighty,
seven stadsnss n an the departments.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-11-22
Partisanism lg norod In Military
Appoint s1nents.

Tho Administration has certainly ignored
partisapship in its military selections and
arrangements. There are foursMsjor Gene.
rails Of the regular army Ofthese, Halleck,
. Democrat, is General in Chief Wool and
Mcclellan, Democrats, and Fremont, Repub.
lean, are retired from command. Burnside
Major General Of volunteers, successor Of
Mcclellan, is Democrat. Schenck, who is
to have command At Baltimore. is Repub-
lican. but Morris. who temporarily holds the
position. is . Democrat, Dix, commander
Of the department Of Eastern Virginia, is .
Democrat. Hunter. just ordered hack to the
Department Of the South, is q Democrat.
Butler, who commands the Department OF
Louisiana, is . Democrat Buell., recently
removed from ths Cumberland Department,
IS Democrat, and 40 also Is Roseerans, his
successor. Gen. Mcclernand, Of the new
Department Of the Mississippi, is q Democrat,
Gen. Wright, ofthe Department Of Kentucky
and Ohio, isl Democrat Gen. Pope, Of
the Department Of the Northwest. Is Dem,
ocrat. This very nearly sweeps the deck.
The only departmant Of any Consequence
whatever ID command Of Republicans, are
the Department Of Missouri, Gen. Curtis,
and the Department Of, Tennessee. General
Grant. Both the latter have done Efficient
ana or1li'ant services, 7sJ - S.f4N a0a
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-11-22

Chief Justice Taney is said 10 be quite
m. He is in his s0th year.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-11-22

Manufacturing Is SO brisk II, Connecsicut
that four large new factories arc in course Of
erection to meet thu requirements Of busi.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-11-22

Nav EsvELorr.-A new style Of letter
envelope has just besh issasd. It's peculiar
itys eansista in hole cut in the right hand
upper corner Of the face Of the cnvelops,
overwhich the postage stamp is placed
This hde is larger than the stamp, but two
or three bars Of thefpapsr ars len running
across T. The stamp thus adheres 70 tho
letter itself a. well a. to . small part ofth
envelope. The principal advantage b that
the stamp and Pestmark remain on the
back Of the letter aAsr the envelope is lost
orahrown away. This object seems 10 b
most ingeniously and sfficiently gsiosd by
the invention.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-11-22

most determined opposition in successfully
executing its part of the general plan Of the
battle. Gen. Burnside had 70 cross the
bridge ovsr the Antietam Greek, and dis
lodge the enemy, who were in strong force
and position on the opposite side. Twice
his army made IN attempt to cross, and
twice it was rspulsed, with heavy loss. but
tho third attack led hy the General in per-
son, was successful and the sposition was
won, though at . great sscri6ca Of life. This
vas one Of the most Important acts in the
great Antietam tragedy. IN October last,
Gen. Burnsi6e was assigned to the genera
charge Of tho dsfences o. Harpsr's Fsrvys
just recovered from the Rebels. afesr being
surrendered BY Col Niles The I'd and
l2th army corps were, at the same time
placed under his command. On October
a6. when the Army Of the Potomac began
70 movs.aftsr its long inaction, Gen. Burn,
side. with his "a army cosps. crosssd the
Potomac 10 hight marching order iusmsdi
ately AFTER Plcasantons cavalry. and Is now
IN the advances. but its brave leader 10 called
to other and more momentous duties, and
We expect that before long the country will
bs electrifsd by the news Of victoryvhichie
nota defeat. Gen. Burnsids is man Of
very fius persoual appsarancs, rigid disci:
plinariau and thorough gentleman. His
present rank is that Of Major General Of
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-02

The Cincinnati Commercial don't like the pro
ceedngs Of the 3Ofh July Convention. We did
not expect il would. A paper which has advoca
ted the following sentiments can not have any
sympathy with those who are striving to mentan
tue Constitution as il is and the Union as il Was
The extracts below are copied from editorials ia
tire Commercial:
"War for the subjugation of the Seceders would
be unwise aud deplorable"
of there are two nations here who have been
living IN an unnatural Union. they should, for the
benefit of one or both be separated"
THE sun will shine IA brightly and the rivers
run as clear--the cotton fields will be as white,
aud the wheat fields gOlden--when we
knowledge the Southern Coniederacy'
I'VE are not IN tavor OF blockading the South
ern coast. We ae not in iavor OF taking 10y
force the property of the United States now IL
possession of the Seceders We would recognize
the existence OF Government formed OF vii the
seceding States. and attempt to cultivate AMIGA
bic relations With it.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-02

neutrality Of her subjects snd Seward's proofs.
nation of non Intercourse between the loyal and
reOei States. and thai be had thereby forfeited
his right. a. an English citizen. Lori Sc Maur
was At Richmond during the ate 6ght. and had
been eye witness from most favorable point
o. obServ alton of all the battles down 10 the re.
treat OF Mcclellan 10 his ganboats. The Incl
Witty did not stop With sending him back TO
Richmond His baggage remained all night on
the steamer aud thus the Duke Of Somerset's
son was packed OF without a change OF linen,
under the assurance that MS baggage would be
sent up by flag OF truce Doubtless IL viii be
when u has been thoroughly searched FOE treas
enable matters - compromise is owner
The same correspondents says that the fe.iersi
prisoners have all been transferred 10 Belle
Island. near the city. The Island rises IN the
center 70 a bald hill. ninety feet high and on IL
cool slopes tents are pitched for the prisoners. ho
are glad enough OF the change
Major General Magruder had left Richmond 10
take command OF his department beyond the
Mississippi. aud was stopped at Columbia TO re-
turn aud answer 10 a charge OF having been
drunk at the late'battle. well as being com
mon druukard
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-02

The correspondent Of the New York Herald,
writing from Baltimore. gives detailed descrip-
ton Of the defenses Of Richmond. including
twenty eight forts surrounding il on every side
near our army, beginning the north side of
James river. west Of Richmond, and, coming
round with the sun. from left TO right He says
many OF these are very strong and beautifully
finished. commanding every avenue of approach;
a iew are yet ncomole,e. but extraordinary ex
ertions are making TO finish them; aud they are
all defended by heavy guns. many OF them rihed
and of the most approved pattern. The same
correspondent says there Is no lack Of ammnni-
tion. shells and ball. large quantities of each
having been recently received from England. and
more constantly arriving. notwithstanding the
vigorous blockade Of the coast
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-02
COrruptiOn.

In the final report Of Joseph Holt and Robert
Dale Owen, Commissioners on Ordnance con-
tracts. they state that they have effected saving
on contracts made prior to Secretary Stanton's
taking office. OF Sl1 900 900
These contracts we're made by Republicans
and under Republican administration. Here
we're Sl1 % 1000 that the Government vas to
be swindled out Of by the men who went around
in 1856 and told the people that the Democrats
were all thieves and we're stealing the peoples
money; these are the men, who paraded with such
effect their own honesty and patriotism Here j.
upon one single class of contracts loss of
Sls .OO0 900; that much money went from the
public treasury into the pockets of fes faithful
and honest % Republicans for their services in
the last campaign. Seventeen millions of dol
lars upon ordnance contracts alone, without tax
ing into consideration the contracts for horses
for cattle. for army clothing. &c, Truly the
Republican party have fulfilled their pledges to
people just a. the Democrats told them they
would be fulfilled Corrups and profiigate be-
yond all precedent. they have squandered mil
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-02

lions Of the peoples money. and nov while they
stand with their hand plunged into the public
treasury, they are giving aid and comfort "a the
Southern traitors by g.rociaming that they have
numerous friends IN che North-that the great
Democratic party are ~ympathiEing with them IN
their foul treason. How long are these things
20 lastf With the fact that millions and millions
Of money has been. corruptly taken from the
treasury by Republicans. and also that they are
fast bringing ruin upon the nation by their un-
warranted ISLANDERS upon the Democratic party
can any man Who loves his country hesitate FOR a
moment a. % what course 20 pursuer There u
but one WV 20 save orr glorious Union. and tina,
i 10 whip the rebels IN the field aud hurl from
power party who have aireaiy proved them
selves corrupt and incompetent to govern
Frankfort Crescent
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-02

The people OF the United States cannot be
urged too frequently aud too earnestly, in this
era of strife aud tumult, to adhere faithfully TO
the fundamental conditions Of popular liberty
The unity OF the nation H. worthless, except il
insures perpetuaton of the freedom of the peo
pie A nations happiness and glory does not de
pend upon the perpetuation OF its metes and
bounds. Men not necessarily free because
the land they live in H. washed on every side bs
ocean waves. Union conters upon "A people
tional strength-a free Constitution, relgiously
revered, coniers not only strength, bur internal
prosperity, progress and peace In the struggle
pending Tor the preservation OF the Union, let u
not forget facts easily to be comprehended. ana
vital TO the ultimate issue of the contest in
which the nations heart is enlisted.
THE Union-it must be- preserved" The
declaration OF Jackson. Ii IS the prevalent sen
timent of the American people now But Jack
son never meant the Union must be Preserved at
the expense OF all the blessings of the Union He
did not mean that the Union to be preserved
by sacrifice of all the conditions upon which
that Union was founded Nor do rejecting pat.
rotic men now hope or desire any Union which
shall essentially impair the fabric of constitution
al liberty aud self government which our fathers
constructed The Union must he preser ed. but
also must be preserved that Constitution which
makes he Union an unparalleled political bles.
ing. No sacrifice can be too great for the Amer
ie,n people to maintain the one-but the world
itself and is millions yet unborn have "a stake in
the preservation of constitutional liberty and self
government
Let US, then. remember the whole of the cause
to the advocacy OF which we are by destiny com
mtted in this hour Never let il be written by
the future historian that the American nation per
petuated national unity only, forgetting the prin
cipleS OF esi-government which rendered that
nation in its creation peculiar among the Powers
of the earth. May no fortune which may over
take us in onr calamity. brighten or seduce us
from redeeming the pledge our forelathers gave
the world. that here on American soil the op-
pressed of all nations should find spot upon
which they could stand free rs God made them.
Let the recruit remember this when he shoulders
his gun. Let the orator remember this when he
appeals to the masses OF the people for money
aud more men. Let Editors write this. aud the
Government act this-and the reward OF all our
united sacrifices aud toll will ultimately be the
preservation of both Liberty aud Union-one
and inseparable Milicaukee Ners
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-02
Huntington aud whitley Democratic
District convention.

The Democrats OF Huntington and Whitley
held reusng Convention on Saturday last on
the county line. near Martin Becher's To nomi-
nate candidates for Senator and Representative
Alexander j. Douglas. Esq. OF Whitley. was
nominated for Senator and Samuel McGauchy
for Representative.
Hon l.. +. Migan. OF Huntington. made a
powerful, eloquent and patriotic speech and sev
eril other Democrats, among them ~ J. Doug
las also addressed the Convention.
The platform OF the 9Th OF January State Con.
vention was realIirmed and adopted.
Mr.. Douglas, the nominee for Senator. is "A
Democrat with back bone enough 10 proclaim his
political sentiments without fear. and ever ready
to assert the rights OF the Democracy when a.
sailed by the enemies OF the Constitution il is
He j. man ci more than ordinary talents. n fair
speaker. aud will. Il elected do honor 10 himself
and reflect credit upon his district.
Mr. Samuel McGauchev. the nominee for Rep
resentative, is plain, honest old farmer. n
sound Democrat, and amply competent for the
position he aspres to He is made out of the
right Kind OF metal, stiff back bonei and just the
man for the place
The Convention has made an admirable selec-
ton of candidates. and we feel assured the sturdy
Democracy of Huntington and Whitley will rati-
fy the nomination and triumphantly elect the
candidates Fort Wayne Sentinel
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-02

srrScEH CouSTY The Democrats OF Spencer
county held their Convention at R.ckport on last
SATURDAY. and dominated the following excellent
ticket: Represenrslve. JAMS LESosDs; Treas-
urer. Col JoBN W CRooKs; Sheriff, JONI VOL
LIN The nominees are all men Of sterling worth
and unimpeachable integrity and patriotism; and
IN their election Suenoer county will secure the
services Of men competent for all their Offices.
They viii be elected by large majority. The
Convention, we are informed, was one OF the
largest aud most enthusiastic county meetings
ever held az ROckport.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-02

We take the following extract from the speech
of Gov. DENNIsoN. Mt war meeting at Cleve-
land on the 2llh ult:
The question has been asked. why not compro
misel What, compromise with treason and re
bellioul God forbid! When "a man comproms
es with wrong he becomes a wrong docr When
you compromise with treason YOU become tri
tors. Cheers We will never compromise, hut
We will fight for q century il need be. We viii
desolate the fields OF the South aud lay their
cities in ashes rather than compromise. m
mense cheering We have been asked why not
be kind to our erring brethrenl They have for
gotten that they ever were our brethren. and We
will forget il. Ii We can do it in other way we
will annihlnte them [Cheers There is no
middle ground We must suhugne OF be sGb-
jugated We want peace. but when il comes we
do not want temporizng peace, but peace for
ever The only terms on which peace can be had
is the recognition by the people OF every State OF
the sovereignty and complete supremacy OF the
American Government.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-02

The Journal. of Yesterday, in referringto Gen.
+. 7. CRuTESpES, says:
II Is enough for Indiana 70 bear the disgrace
Of his residence. without bearing that OF ms un-
deserved promotion.
A Republican correspondent makes the fol-
lowing comments and inquiry upon the forego-
ing:
A the journal felicitates itself with the re-
lection that the promotion OF Col. I. 7 Crit
tendon did not come from Indiana or through
the influence of Indianians. will IL please inform
u through whose influence he obtained his re ap
pointment as Colonel of the old 9th Indiana. IN
the face of an earnest protest To Governor Nor
ton from large body OF the officers OF the regi
mentl
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-02
The Cincinnati Gazeffe Answered by
Republican

The Negroph0bia Democrats have been trying
hard 10 make a little capital out IF a charge TINT
the loyal blacks who have sought refuge in Wash.
ington are an expense TO the Government. The
falsity ct the charge is shown by the fact that
all such refugees are employed by the Govern.
ment. and earn more than the expense of keep
ing-Gazeffe.
Mr. DTES. Republican member in Congress
from New York, IN speech urging the employ.
ment of negroes in the South, said:
know il 20 be the fsrt that this Government,
Is To- day supporting Ten thousand black men al
the expense Of US treasury Those black men
rendering no equivalent for that support.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-02

An error vas made in the printing Of the l2th
resolution passed by the Mass Convention Of the
3oth July. IL design was 10 indorse the resolu-
lions adopted by the conservative members of
Congress just before IL adjournment and which
were prepared by Mr. CnirrKspEs. The resolu
tions referred TO were adopted at a meeting held
on the 2sth Of June. 1862. aud not 90 the 22d
day Of January, 1861. printed in the resoIa'
ton
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-02
who h .sDiscouroging EnIistments!''
The Milwaukee Mems SAYS.

Henry Ward Beecher Is the head aud front of
the radical Republicans OF the North. He fur
nishes the brains which run their machine The
way he encourages recruiting" j. the same way
that al his followers adopt This last week he
bombards he President with all the heavy epthets
he can master. and then adds:
Does any body doubt the result of such n
courseg IL Is certain. that IL is not worth while
10 waste another man or another dollar Either
the Administration policy should instantly change
or the cease "
This means nothing more and nothing less than
that no man under present Circumstances ought
To enlist. Thousands of Beeeher's papers are
taken in Wisconsin, aud the subscribers are eyi.
IDENTITY following Beecher's advice to the letter!
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-02
Treason I'm High Quarters-Governor
Tod am Alliance with vaiiandsg-
hammers.
he Logan Gaseffe says:

I ne Logan Gaseffe says:
What does Governor Tod meanY Hehas just
invited Judge Ranney. the nominee Of the Rebel
Democratic Convention OF July IA sympathizer
with JEFF Dlsls--a man who made speech ON
the same night and in the cause with Val
landigham. 80 address the people Of Ohio IN be
half of the onion cause and TO iEc,ie loyal men
To- take w arms To put town rebels. What does
Tod meant he must be insane or traiior--or
else the Republican editors Of Ohio are the most
Infamous and unmit gated liars aud caumniators
that ever existed Let the people consider.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-02

r-rsbs- es---srrs ~hsrh the knericsu people
kno~ from experience flows from a free, cons'i.
tutioaaI Government The Democracy are pow
erless in the persecution Of tie war. aud all they
demand i that il shall not be conducted solely TO
secure Government. but fhs Government under
which for three quarters Of century we attained
power. wealth and happiness unequalIed BY any
other nation
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-02

IL Weare informed that Joe Wright told the
people at Rockville. ON last saturday. that he did
not want any Office: that he had enough money TO
buy him farm, and that was all he desired
Now we have heard him sing this same sony for
five or six years. yet he has taken every position
that he could get But a short time before he
accepted the appointment OF United States Sena.
tor he told gentleman from Sullivan that he
would not take IL under any circumstances. Not.
withstanding this he not only took il but asked
for IT, and, in consideration of getting It, he abln
doned the Democratic party II IRE Haafs Jour
rauI
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-02
POCKET BOOK LOST.

FnyHE undersigned lost Pocket Book In the State
House sQuap on the day Of The lat Democratic
Convention. Said book contained about S25 In money
and -. worth e notes The finder viii be III
orally rewarded for the finding ant delivery ~ the said
Book the Office q the Nae nfnsi or CORE, pounding
with the subscriber crawfordsve Montgomery coun
~. Ind. WI. X. WALLACE.
July II, ls62 ugi-d3t-wlt
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-02

tB-The Pitssburg. Fort Wayne and Chicago
Railroad Company have set an example worthy
Of an praise and Of universal imitation The
Board Of Directors resolved 70 contribute sl2,
900 to the several counties Ia the different States
through which their road runs 10 be expended in
bounties - volunteers under the Presidents call
Tor 400 900 additional troons
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-02
NOTICE.
no ALL WHOM IT NAY coNoER'

HEREBY give notice that am the owner ~ the Pat
Z ent for u :. Magoner's Improvement In FIGURING
MILL for the State Of indiana. aud that all persons max
cple u the "Wagouer Improvement. forth IN the
said Patent, dated September - s In the
of the dated respectively March 81 ls8o AMI Feb-
ruary 8. 1861 unless by the written authority Of David
WAGNER infringing upon my rights and will be held
liable for damages prosecuted according 20 Law.
WM y ALwARD.
Office and residence Al Rates House. indianapolis. Ind.
July 81. ls62 augl-slta
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-02
Democratic Urion State Ticket.


The report Of the speech OF Mr. CARLrLE be-
fore the Democratic Mas Meeting Of The 3oth Of
July has been sent 70 him for revision. A. soon
a. Il i returned we will publish IL
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-02

III slavery am de cause of de war. and ought
to be wiped out. den de niger Am de cause of
slavery. and ought To be wiped out too kase dar
would be no war without slavery. and dar would
be no slavery without de nigga And who made
much
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-02
COLD AND SILVER.

will pay the highest price for American Gold and Ssl-
II yer, also for United Statas Demand Notes old Issue
kfIBY FERGUSON.
Exchange Broker.
Office No 2sis East Washington street, upstairs, ~
door 10 right hand. iyis-lOd