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The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-08-27

Oh HHDS. New Orleans Sugar, Just received and
~ Tor sale ut b Sd cents per llb.. by
BENTON BROTHER CO.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-08-27

A numb.r of newspaper correspondents
have arrived at Washington, from Pope's
army. Their departure was involuntary.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-08-27

~ Read our Supplement carefully.
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Consistency Discounted.

COu1IHGeucy UISCO uute0s
We call attention Of the public to these
two items from the Clayton Co. Journal of
the 14th, and 2lst instants:
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-08-27

IF you want nice Fruits Of all kinds at low Ggursa
i call on 4 OBRIEN.
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-26
Notice.

A Ii PERSONS ARE FOREwARNED NOT TO
IL trade for or purchase note given by L. N.
HALLE, to VINCENT PARSONS, for fifty-six dollars
and twenty cents dated about the 9th of May 1852,
and made payable about the lst day of August,
inst, with interest from dnte, as the pay Of the
has been stopped. VINCENT PARSONS.
August 81 ef
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-26

Leave Kingsville, S.6 am.
Leave Clarkson's $40 +"
Leave Manchester juno
,tion 8.38 a. m.
Leave Middleton 8.43
Leave Claremopt 9.0S I"
Leave Boykin's 8.48 ("
Arrive at Camden, 1920
r. PEAKE, Get'l Sup't.
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DOWN.
Leave Camden, ll.40a. m.
Leave Boykin's, 12.l2p.m
Leave Olaremont L.24S (
Leave Middleton lilo "
Leave Manchester juno
ton LIB, p. m.
Leave Clarkson's l.3S /"
Arrive at Kingsville l.60,
Nov. S-tf ~ II.
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u ".Nl' NOtICe.
ALL PERSONS WHO HAVE CLAIMS
n against the estate of WIN. KIRKLAND, deceas-
ed, viii please present the same duly attested, to
of the undersigned qualified executors And all per-
sons who indebted to said estate will please make
payment to one of the same, at an early day.
b'sagsi ,sa. 1lGag WM.R. TAYLOR,
~ JNO. KIRKLAND.
JOS. r. KIRKLAND
August - Ex'rs VIM. kirkland, decd.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-08-09
THE WAR,
A cnANeEIN The WAR POLICY
100000 Men to be thrown
into the Rebel States
at once.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4.-The following or
der has just been issued
WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington, Aug. 4
ORDERED, First-That draft of 100000
militia be Immediately called into the service
Of the United States, to serve for min,
months, unless sooner discharged. The
Secretary Of War viii assign quotas to States
and establish regulations for draft.
Second, That if any State shall not, by
the 10Th of August, furnish its quota of the
additional 100000 volunteers authorized by
law, the deficiency of volunteers. in thai
State will also be made up by special draft
from the militia. The Secretary OF Wa,
will establish regulations for this purpose
Third, Regulations will be prepared by
the War Department and presented to the
President with the object Of securing the
promotion of officers Of the army and volun
teers for meritorious and distinguished ser
vices, and preventing the nomination and
appointment in the militia service of incom
petent and u~worthy officers, Re gulations
will also provide for Kidding the service o
such incompetent persons as now hold COM
missions. -. ..s,t .rh eaJ
By the President. e. .sIr "a,
EDWIN M. STANTON, Sec'y Of War;
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-08-09
From Washington

WASHINGTON, Aug. GA treaty of com
merce and navigation between the United
States and the Ottoman Empire is officially
proclaimed. 1t is marked throughout with
much lberality. Tobacco and salt, how
ever, are not mentioned among the articles
which our citizens are permitted to import
into the Ottoman dominions, but as com
rensation for this prohibition, no duty what.
ever in future shall be levied upon them
when exported from the Ottoman Empire
by citizens of the United States.
Six persons were recently arrested on
the Rappahannock while engaged in ship
ping salt and other articles in great demand
in Richmond, across that river for the bene-
fit of our enemies. The prisoners were re-
manded to the old Capital. era n1a
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-08-09
For the Cnurier.

EDITOR COURIER To-day, Aug 9TH, a
squad of six men started for Soap Creek to
take notorious secesh by the name Of
Mitchell, from Putnam county, NO., but on
arriving at his supposed rendezvous, we
found he had skedaddled back to Missouri.
We found a prime four year old sorrel mare
that he had left for safe keeping with man
by the name Of Hesse, which we took pos
session Of as ''contraband" property until
the said Mitchell comes forward and proves
himself q Union man. This same Mitchell
stated some time ago to 4 lady that he ira
ded farms with Mr.. Arnold of Missouri; that
Price would be over in Iowa with men enough
to clear the country, and that he (MitchelD
would point out the abolitionists to them so
that they could have justice done to them.
He said to the same lady that it was no use
to talk to her as she was an abolitionist, and
he was secessionist 5al 49,
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-08-09
New York Budget.

New York, Aug 6.--The Commercial
states that an important secret expedition
consisting OF one small steamer and fleet
of gunboats, has left one of our naval de-
pots and will be heard of in few days.
Admiral Goldsboro and feet, and Cap
tain Chase have asked to be relieved from
their present command. (
Rulnor says Capt. Wilkes will take Com
,nodore Goldboro's place. and Capt. Porter
Of the mortar feet, will be flag officer of the
Naval forces before Richmond lar .,m-r
-- Reports state that the rebels are concen-
trating their forces at Gordonville with an
evident intention to attack Gen. Pope.
Several Governors of the loyal States, in
Guiding Gov. Buckingham, of Conn.,, are
here in consultation with the President in
relation to the new order for drafting.
The printing Of the new ones and two's
treasury notes commenced to-day.
The Post processes to have reliable infor-
nation from Richmond that the entire Reb-
Ell army never exceeded $4,000 electives
from the Potomac to the Rio Grande. The
forces in and about Richmond estimated at
about 100, 900 man. of whom only 10000
were on the Peninsula during the rnemora-
BILE seven days and Of whom 10000 only
were used against our tanks and exposed
posts. The rebel loss was $4,000 killed and
wounded. Richmond since has been one
vast hospital. , ,a.i,
The Edenburg sails this p. m. for Liver.
pool, taking $4,000 in specie. fo
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-08-09
NEWS OF THE WEEK,

Energetic measures are being taken to de-
fend the Ohio border, by gunboats on the
river and otherwise, -1h's 'i'."
A change of the direction Of McClellan's
advance on Richmond is announced, but
what it is, has not yet been announced
$4,000 troops have been thrown across James
River. Burnside's division has been put in
motion from Hampton Roads, destination
unknown.
5000 rebel prisoners for exchange have
arrived at Fortress Monroe.
mutiny has broken out at Ncwbern, N.
c. Shots having been fired from houses.
Several were demolished.
A monster ram has been completed at Sa-
vannah. The rebels were sounding the riv-
err preparatory to bringing her ont. Com.
Dupont is prepared to receive her.
Several workmen on Government vessels
at ST. Louis have left on account Of the en-
rollment.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-08-09

DIHD-In Eddyville, July 18th, WALTER CLEMENT
in the Goth year of his age 'ss f5 ff.a

DIED-In Eddyville, July 18th, WALTER CLEMENT,
in the Goth year of his age. f, #5 FHfH@
Mr.. G. was a native of Thornton, N. II. lie emf
grated to Ohio In 1896 and to Iowa in 1s41. He
one ofthe pioneer settlers Of Eddyvie. AS citizen
he was ever ready, to the extent OF his ability to-
identify himself with all enterprises designed for the
public good For several years, he held :he Office Of
Surveyor for Wapello county. lie highly es-
teemed by those who knew him as one OF our best
and most useful citizens. In 1850 he made public
profession Ct faith in Christ and united with the
Congregational Church in Eddyviile The last few
years of his life he was ncapacitated by disease for
active duties. He leaves widow and four children
to mourn his departure, but they not thoss
without hppe.-St0r.
DrED-In Keokuk, July 2Sth, MARY A., wife of A.
Q. Barr, (and daughter of James Stevenson Esq. Of
this city, aged ~ years and months.
At the residence Of James Stevenson ESQ.,. In this
city, on the morning of Aug fth, URANUS g.. infant
daughter Of A. q. and Mary A. Barr, aged months
and IS days
Knoxville and Indianoia papers please copy.]
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-08-09
Burnside Moving.

FORTRESS MONROE, Aug. a-One division
Of Gen. Burnside's corps has left the roads
and sailed in direction quite the opposite
of the James River and Harrison's Landing
The other divisions are embarking and will
sail very soon. .,,s,
Great secresy has been observed in ma.
king the movement ...r.t ,,a
The following adyices are received to-nigh,
from Sperryville: .-t..r... .,.4,
Quite strong Union sentiment is being
manifested by many citizens, The wives OIL
such wealthy planters visit our sick soldiers
in the hospitals, and almost daily send them
Injuries.
About 400 citizens, residing within. the
lines of Gen. SigePs corps, have taken the
oath of allegiance. About seventy have been
arrested and given in charge of the Proves,
Marshal.
Twenty rebel prisoners taken by scouting
parties within the last two weeks, were to,
day paroled. -.
A brisk skirmish took place yesterday o
short distance beyond Madison Court House
in which several Of the enemy were wound
ed, and but one Of our own. ,r
Reports are current in town among the
rebel sympathizers, that the enemy is evac
uating Richmond. ..t.,u
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-08-09
The Congressional Convention.

The Congressional Convention.
The Convention at Montezuma on Wed
nesday, nominated Hon. j. B. Grinnell, OF
Poweshiek county, as Candidate in this Dis
trict, for Congress. The principal candi-
dates for nomination were S. A. Rice, Maj.
VIM. NJ. Stone, and Rush Clark, besides Mr.,
Grinn.ll There was forty ballots. The con.
test finally settled down between Rice and
Grinnell, the latter receiving seven majority
on the 4Oth and last ballot. We have no
time for remarks at this time except that the
convention has given us first rate man,
who will be elected by triumphant major
ity. H af sHTa .ss aaE@
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-08-09
Latest from Lancaster.

We are informed by a gentleman now in
this city, but lately of Lancaster, Mo-, that
a fight took place on Wednesday two miles
from Tippacanoe, and about seven south
cast of Lancaster, between 1900 State Mill
tia under COL John 8. Mcneil, and rebel
force reported 1900 strong under Col. Por.
ter, in which the State troops achieved de-
cisive victory, the rebels skedaddling down
the Fabius. Casualties not reported on
either side.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-08-09
From Pope's Army.

PopE's HEADQUARTERS July 4.-Informa.
ton from various sources tend to confirm
the belief that the enemy have really evacu'
ated Richmond and taken up the South
bank Of the James River, as aline ofde-
Tense. The rebel cavalry under Gen. Rob
ertson are believed to have been withdrawn
from the Shenandoah valley. leaving that
part Of the country to the defense Of the
guerrillas alone. 1F1 idd&4
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-08-09
Immense Meeting at PrOvf-
(2eNce,

PRovrpENcE, July 4.-There was an inn
mense assembly at the war meeting. The
announcement that draft had been order.
ed was received with loud cheers Cover
nor Sprauge has cal led on the colored citi.
zens to form a regiment, as Il part of the
quota of the State. He promises to accom-
pany them to the field and share the periIs
with them .fta
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-08-09
During the thunder storm of Monday

During the thunder storm of Monday
night the residence Of Mr.. John G.. Foote
on Sixth street, was struck by lightning ir
several places, two persons being censidera-
BILE stunned by the shock. The electric
fluid seemed to descend in large body and
when near the earth, in front of the house,
apparently exploded, breaking open tho
front door, melting the bellwire, following
the spouting, running down the chimney
and stove pipe, and making several small
holes through the brick walls into the par
Tor, and descending on the inside to the
earth. Very little damage was done to the
building. Hack Eye.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-08-09
TO REPUBLICANS.
OFFICE OF CHx'S OF REP. STATE

.s OFFICE OF CHM'N OF REP. STATE CEN. Con-.
Davenport, July 10th, 1862.
The Chairman OF the Republican Executive Com
nttees Of the several counties of the State re-
quested to send the OF their committees with
the post Office address Of each member Of said
mttees to my address at Davenport.
Republican papers throughout the State request
ed to copy this notice. JAMES I. LANE,
Chairman.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-08-09

Governor Kirkwood has rendered Colo
rels commission to Gen. Dodge, which it is
thought he will accept. If so, it is said the
Regiment would be filled UP very speedily.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-08-09
New Advertisements.
A CARD.

DAHLoNEGA, Iowa, Aug. 9Th, 1869,
Enron CpURIER-Being DESTROYS Of doing every
thing within my power and ability to put end to
the Infamous rebellion against the best governments
earththe priceless Inheritance Of noble fore
fathers-I announce to my patrons and friends, that
will render grdfaifous professional service, when
required to the families OF those who may volunteer
to defend the !'Flag Of our Countrywide flag that
foated over our cradles, and which, through the
Providence Of God SHALL float over our graves.
J. C. HINSEY, n. ID.
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of one year, and that they Immediately in
augurate measures for the sending of dele.
gates from the people of each Of the "a
States to general Convention with plenary
powers to arrange in the form Of constitu-
tional law all questions in dispute between
them, and that the work of said Convention
be submitted to vote of the people Of the
United States. H
The Howard County Convention
Resolved, That we cannot believed was
ever the intention oe the farmers of the Con-
stitution that it should be held together by
force.
The Convention in Jefferson County. !.
Resotpsd, That the. creation of State
debt by the General Assembly at the late
extra session without submitting the same
to the people for ratification is unconstitu-
tional.
Resolued, That instead of the good times
that were to follow Mr., Lincoln's election,
we find the nation virtually divided into two
vast hostile military camps, and the soil OF
two States already drenched with fraternal
blood, and standing armies, ruinious debts
and overwhelming taxes staring us IN the
face as the future portion of our country
We find business Frustrated, labor unre
warded, our produce blockaded out of its
markets, burdensome duties as in IVA
about to be levied upon tea, coffee, and
sugar &c; everything our farmers have to
sell going down in price, and everything
they have to buy going up. 't p .
These are the words of traitors In Iowa
the reasonable appeals ofthe Mohoney
leaders to the masses. Will the honest
masses, will patriotic men, will loyal demo
Gratis endorse their action and give them coun.
tenance will they not, rather repudiate
these teachers Of disloyalty and consign
them to merited infamy. !" E5fs'' lstf
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-08-09
Wanted! Wanted!

SIX JOURNEYMEN COOPERS, to make
Lard Tierces, for the making Of which the highest
CASH price will paid For particulars apply either
in person or by letter 10
BENJAMIN LADD & co.
Ottumva Iowa, July Is, 1921 l4.6w
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Crossing James River.

New York, Aug. o. A letter to the Tri
bune says Mcclellan sent a force across tn,
James river on Saturday, mostly from Fit,
John Porter's command.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-08-09

The Governor Of Rhode Island who. by
the was, is Democrat-has called for q
regiment of negroes as part of the quota
of that State. stt>
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-08-09
ATKINS
KNiTTtNG MACHINE.
FAMILIES AND MANUFACTURERS.
80 tOeSl5 per Week PROFIT can
be earned ON them by any
woman,
IN MANUFACTURING


Stockings and Socks, ofesery size and texture. IN
dershi,is, Drdpers, COMFORTS, Table C0gers, MI
tary Sdshes, Hnbids, Ua1ier-Sleeres, Tides. Son
4fags, i1a'e's, Rigoiets, Capes, Crarats. lead
They any description of thread, SIR, Linen or
Cotton, and Yarn of every kind and OF any size from
~ 30 guage, coarse or fine rough smooth hard
or slack twisted, home spun OF machine spun. They
Twist the Yarn from the breaches, as they Knit
They make 5000 stitches a Minnie.
The stitch exactly as made by hand. Apy
one who can turn crank can use them; child can
operate them when the work Is commenced. Six doz-
en- pairs Of Stockings can be made day easily and
with steady work this number be greatly
ed. They are very simple; the most inexperiencca
can at once work and understand them they do not
get ont of Order and with good they win last
Lifetime.
The slightest reflection viii show that Knitting
Machine, by Its novelty, and the various uses To
which 1t can be applied, is altogether better as
Profitable Investment, than Sewing Machine for
which are very saleabe, because every one wears
stockings, socks, &C., which be made ON the ma.
chine, and sold at very liberal profit. From o. to
them attest to this fact The Farmer can knit his
wool, and sell the goods manufactured In neigh.
borhooda Machine will pay for itself easily In a
To introduce the Machine In the Northwest We
propose to sell but Machine the first year in each
township -giving the purchaser chance to operate
price Of the Machine easily In knitting; and we wifi
give to suitable persons who purchase or us the
right to sell Machines In their townships at good
earn the price Of Machine. PRIoK or MAcnIsy =
complete, FORTY-FIvE DOLLARS.
Circular, which We will send on application
AWi.h each Machine 10 sent complete BoaAASl.
struc.ion giving full directions how to 90
chine, and to make and finish all the 60 80.
Address, s oes ..Tg II csrs
July 10, 1s62-14 19-y~oso7's building,
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Bounty Fund

PHILADELPHIA, Aug 6.-Subscriptions to
the Bounty Fund yesterday, amounted to
$5,600.-the total is now S344,772.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-08-09

SILyER.--In consequence Of the introduc-
ton Of postage stamps for change, silver is
becoming more plenty in the Eastern cities.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-08-09
Ru mOred Evacuation of Rich
mOnd. .

WASHINGTON, July At has been believed
here in some quarters for several days that
the enemy have been evacuating Richmond
there being reasonable superstition that
pestilence has broken out in that city.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-08-09
. A. M. ROUSE,
ARCHITECT AND builder.

Is prepared to furnish designs and Q, ecifcations
for buildings Of every description and also to con-
tract for the erection Of the same. eff III y
Shop on Front Street, opposite the old Post Office,
OrTUAwA, Iowa. July IL, 1862.
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Assuming the Offensive.

HEAD QUARTERS ARMY OF TIE POToMAc
Aug. 6.--The army of the Potomac ha.
again assumed the offensive. The reconno
issance made yesterday under Gen. Hooker
to Malvern Hill, White Oak, Swamp Bridge
and in the direction of New Market and in
the direction of Richmond, was in every re-
spect a complete success. BIB s1a
The troops left camp about dusk nigh,
before last, arriving at Malvern Hill at 4
o'clock, yesterday morning, distance O.
ten miles. Here they encounte red two reg.
iments of infantry and battery, posted be-
hind earth works. Fire was Immediately
opened on them by Capt. Benson's battery
and section of Capt Robinson's. The in.
fantry was not engaged. The firing lasted
about three hours, when the rebels ingIori-
ously fed by the river road to Rock Mound
holly pursued by our troops, who succeed
ed in taking 100 of them prisoners.
The loss on our side at this point was
three killed and eleven wounded. Capt
Benson had his thigh broken by piece oil
shell. The Doctors think the leg can be
saved q
I 1t. Col. Gamble of the 9th Illinois caval
ry was severely wounded in the breast, while
driving in the enemy's pickets Col. Aver.
i'll with 500 cavalry took the Quaker road
to White Oak Swamp bridge, where they
found the 10th Virginia cavalry drawn ur
to receive them. charge was Immediate
ly ordered which broke the rebel lines, when
they fed. COL Averil followed them three
miles taking 81 prisoners without losing a
single man.
Gen. Pleasanter, with force of Cavalry,
took the New Market road on which por-
ton of the Rebels were retreating. He fol
lowed to within a short distance of New
Market, where, meeting two brigades, he
fell back bringing over 80 prisoners taken
on the way. New Market ia ten miles from
Richmond. This ended the operation for
the day, when the troops went into camp on
Malvern Hill. t ); -
General Mcclellan, who went to the scene
Of action early yesterday morning, has not
yet returned. aeo .lra re wa
s Ofour prisoners 200 arrived to-day from
Richmond in exchange for similar number
sent up on Monday.
I Everything is quiet on the side of the
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-08-09

Ex-Mayor Boone Of Chicago, has been ar.
rested for treason, and sent to Camp Douglas.
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NOMANAI1ONS IN NpE EIAAH CON
GRESSIONAL DISTRICT.
Hon. j. F. Wilson, we are happy to an
nounce, was nominated on Wednesday a
Mt. Pleasant, for Congress. sr
Hon. Francis Springer, was nominated al
the same time and place, for Judge, ant
Hon. j. Tracy, for Prosecutor.