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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-01-29
Iowa Legislature.
Especial to the Hswk-E -Eye.l

LES MONIES, Jan. ~.
SENArE-Went intn Committee of the
While on the Governors message and refer.
rcd It to the respective CO mmittees.
Mr.. Mcpherson introduced a bin defining
the duties Of Railroads Referred.
The Senate resolved only to hold morning
session until further notice.
Mr.. Duncomb, Of Webster, presented q
re solution reducing the salary Of Supreme
Judges to fifteen hundred dollars, and Dis
trict Judges to one thousand dollars.
Mr.. Woolsen, of Henry, offered snbsti
tute reducing the salaries ofState and Coun
ty oficersstwenty per cent, including mem
bers Of the Legislature, which was made the
special order for next Tuesday.
Mr.. Holmes, of Jones, offered bill fixing
the fees Of grand aud petit jurors at one dol
lar and fifty cents per day.
Nj. Ainsworth, of Fayette, offered bi.l
repeating the apprais ment law
Mr.. Watson, Of Iowa, offered a bill repeal.
ing the acts Of the last Board Of Education
authorizing the German Language to be
taught in common schools; Also repeating
acts creating State Board of Examiners.
House met at 2, Pm.
Mr.. Wilcox Of Des Moincs, from the Com
mittee on Domestic Manufactures reported
q bi | exemptins fifty sheep from taxation,
all wool cloth manufactured from same, cap
it'll and machinery invested in the same,
linseed oil, fax and fax cotton and sor-
ghum, and all capital and machinery inves-
ted therein. Laid on the table and ordered
printed.
Mr.. Pendleton, Of Woodbury., introduced
a bill compensating Capt. j. F. Martin and
his company for service on the northwest.
ern frontier in 1861. Referred to the Mill.
tary Committee.
The majority report of the Committee on
Elections declares j. 8. Maxwell of Clinton
Co. entitled to the seat contested by Milo
Smith. on the ground Of Maxwell's being q
member Of the Board Of Supervisors.
The Republican caucus last night unani-
mously nominated F. W. Palmer for State
Printer and F. NJ. Mills for State Binder
A joint election will take place next Mon.
day.
The legislature is determined to cut down
expenses in every direction.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-01-29

others who had made speeches in advocacy
Of such policy.
War was 20 be made for this purpose, re-
gardless of constitutional restraints. But he
(Diven) held 1t to be the doctrine not only
Of the President but Of the Republican par
ty that the general government has no pow
er over the States other than has been given
to Congress at the formation of the consti-
tuition. srrFts5
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-01-29
A Model BoAy-Guard.

"Brick," Pumeroy, of the Lacrosse Wis.
Democrat, was Invited to assint in forming
q body guard for President Lincoln, and,
after due consideration, decided to go ir,
provided tie following basis could be adopt
ed and rigidly adhered to throughout the
war;
That the company shall be entirely COM
posed of colonels, who shall draw pay and
rations in advance.
Every man shall have commission, two
servants, and white kids.
Each man shall be mounted in . covered
buggy, drawn by two white stations.
Under the seat of each buggy shall be .
cupboard, containg cold ham, pounded ice,
champagne and cold chicken, Ia member
of Congress and military officers at Bull
Run.
Each man shall have plenty Of cards and
red chips TO play poker with.
The only side-arms to be opera.glasses,
champagne glasses, and gold-headed canes.
The duty of the company shall be to take
observations of battle, and on no account
shall it be allowed to approach nearer than
ten miles to the seat of war.
Behind each carriage shall be IN ambu-
lance, SO arranged IS to be converted into .
sumptuous sleeping and drcssipg-room at
night.
The regimental band must be composed Of
pianos and guitars, played by young ladies,
who shall never play quick step except in
case of retreat.
Reveille shall not be sounded till late
breakfast time, and not then If any one of
the regiment has . headache.
In case of a forced march into the enemy's
country, two miles week shall be the max-
imum, and no marches shall be made except
the country abound in game, or il any MEM
Der Of the regiment object
Kid gloves, gold tooth-picks, cologne, hair.
dressing, silk underclothes, cosmetics, and
all other rations to be furnished by the Gov
osnmept.
Each member Of the regiment shall be a.
lowed . reporter for some New York paper.
who shall draw salary Of two hundred dol
lars week, for pqffs, from the incidental
fund.
Every member shall be in command, and
when one is promoted all are to he.
Commissions never TO be revoked.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-01-29

A Coon WlsE.-A good wife is heavens
best gift to nan-zhis angel and minister Of
graces innumerahle-his gem Of many vir-
tues-his casket Of jewels --hev voice his
sweetest music-her smile is his brightest
day-her kiss, the guardian Of his innocence
her arms the pale fhis safety. the balm Of
his hsalth-the balsam Of bis life-hcr in
dustry his surest wealth-her economy his
safest steward-her lips, his faithful counsel.
lors-hcr bosom, the safest pillow Of his
carss-and her prayers. the ab!est advocates
Of heavens blessings on his head.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-01-29

Words Of sympathy lit no. up the nesly /;
only full sacks caa stand on end.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-07-25
A Confederate Funeral.

General Mitchell, the Federal commander
at Huntsville, Alabama, in answer to re.
quest by his prisoners, allowed them the
privilege of funeral rites over their dead.
Among those buried was young officer and
namesake of Howell Cobb. He was a
brave young man, and of refined manners.
Two hundred young ladies of Huntsville
strewed bis grave with flowers.
Col. Bernard McGinness was also buried
by the Confederate prisoners with funeral
honors. The Rev. Father Tracy performed
the solemn services OF the Catholic church
in both instances. So touched were the
prisoners at the kindness of Gen. Mitchell,
that when they returned to their gloomy
quarters they passed series of resolutions,
thanking the officer for his kindness, and
Gen. Mitchell for the courtesy be extended,
and closing with the hope that the day might
not be far distant when the soldiers of the
South, and the defenders of the Union could
shake hands and fight by each others side
in common cause. The moral effect of
such an event is greater than a battle.
With this war brought to speedy close,
how many thousands will exclaim COB,
that we had known each other better before"
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-07-25
WAR MEETING IN BOSTON.

BosToN, July l2.-Faneuil Hall was
crowded at short notice to day to take meas.
ures to facilitate volunteering under the call
for more troops. Hon. Edward Everett
urged the duty and Importance of sending
immediate reinforcements to the army Of
the Potomac. He cited the testimony of
the French Princes as being filled with ad.
miration at the courage and daring of that
army and the skill Of its young chief, and
that of the representatives of one of the most
potent sovereigns of Europe that no nation
in the world could have done 80 much in
twelve months as have the United States.
Reverses have been common to the bravest
armies in the history of the world, and great
CONSERVATION had been often caused by
small bands or mobs. A great portion Of
the people of the south had been kept in
terror by the leaders, and for their sake as
we'll as our own, despite the threats of inter.
vention and relying on our own right arm,
the army of the Potomac must be rein>
forced,
Resolutions were adopted for committee
OF one hundred and fifty to receive and
appropriate contributions in aid of en-
listments The meeting was very enthu-
siastic.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-07-25
War Meeting in New York.

New YORK, July Notwithstanding
the weather there was an immense gather
ing of loyal citizens this afternoon at the
Union Square, and equal to that held in
April last, just after the fall of Sumter.
Five stands were provided for speakers,
and the several presiding officers were
Mayor Opdyke, Mr.. Morrill,, President Of
Chamber of Commerce, Hon. Hamilton
Fish, Prof. Francis, Mr.. Leiber and Gen.
Fremont.
Among many speakers were Rev. DR..
Rufus w. Clark, Samuel Osgood, Richard
Starks and Francis Vinton and the Presi-
dents of the several meetings All the
speakers were vehemently In favor of up
holding the Government in all its war mea.
sures until the last armed rebel had surren.
dered.
The enthusiasm among the masses was
very strong and every allusion to the Presi.
dent or any of the Generals in the field was
vehemently cheered, as were also all depre-
catory illusions to foreign interference in
our affairs. >....
At meeting of the grain shovellers last
evening 1t was agreed they should go to
work today on any vessel not employing
elevators.
The steamer Ariel has arrived from As
pinwaIl with AL 900 in treasure.
The capital of Mexico is temporarily rec
moved to Santiago de Veraguas.
Families are flying from the city to avoid
at,ticipated danger. ...-..--
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-07-25

dare do their duty as our soldiers in the
fisld dare to march to the canuou's mouth,
and could induce them to let ne make
uar, that is all I ask. Loud applause
And there may be some around Us now. /
turn to them, and in the name of the soldie.
ry, the regiments I command, and say that
I want to be allowed the privilege, when I
march through Secession districts, to make
my soldiers comfortable on Secession prop
erty: Applause. A Voice Remove
McDowell."1
Understand me. would not make war
barbarous. l would cultivate every amens
ity that belongs to civilized warfare, and
God knows they are few enough. Laugh
teri But never again want to lead col.
umn of troops through land rich with
comforts and luxuries belonging to the enc
my Of my Government without having the
privilege of giving a portion of them at
least to the gallant soldier who follows me.
GOOD and applause. In conclusion, my
fellow citizens, I say again l am very CRATE.
full for this honor.
He retired amid great applause.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-07-25
GUERILLA WORK IN MISSOURI

KEoKUK, Iowa, July 14--Sunday night
party of rebels entered Memphis, Mis-.
souri,, breaking open stores, driving Union
men out, and capturing some State troops
stationed there. Reports by this evenings
train are to the effect that the rebels were
advancing on Athens. The people of Athens
are deserving the place and fleeing to Cans
ton and Pennington. Three hundred and
thirty convalescsnt soldiers leave on
special train for Athens. ..r.s,.is q.
Memphis is the capital town of Scot,
land county, Missouri, thriving post vii.
lage in fine agricultural region, 100 miles
due north of Jefferson City, and about
twenty miles from the Iowa State line.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-07-25
any one except through these headquarters.

The steamer Anglo-Saxon had returned
to New Orleans from Vicksburg. whittier
she had conveyed portion of Commodore
Farragut's feet, consisting of mortar boats.
She was fred at by rebel batteries on the
bank of the Mississippi, but not materially
injured. General Williams ID large force
had embarked on board transports from
from Baton Rouge, and are now below
Vicksburg. When the city should be re.
duced it was to be occupied by this force ;
or it would begin operations against the
rebels when the canal, now 10 course of con
struction, should change the course of the
Mississippi River. No news regarding
the operations of our Vicksburg feet other
than that already received here had reached
New Orleans when the Mcclellan sailed.
ARREST OF THE BROTHER OF THE CoNFEDER-
ATE SECRETARY OF WAR AND THE MAYOR
OF BATON ROUGE.
The steamer lay for few days at Baton
Rouge, where she was occupied by General
Butler as his headquarters. Several regi~
ments of the federal forces are in occupa.
ton, and the city is under martial law.
About the 25th ultimo the Provost Mar
shall arrested about twenty of the promi-
nent citizens of Baton Rouge as dangerous
persons-among them a Mr.. Benjamin,
brother of J. P. Benjamin, the Confederate
Secretary of War, the Mayor of Baton
Rouge, Rev. Mr.. Craven, of that city, and
the editor of one of the journals.
The General had them all taken on board
the Mcclellan, and explained to them the
nature CT their heresies and the remedy,
which was the oath of allegiance. Mr..
Benjamin, who feared that he would die if
sent to Fort jackson General Buffers rem.
devious for prominent traitors), concluded
to take the oath. The Mayor also deemed
it best to take the oath. Ofthe remainder,
General Butler selected FIVE who refused to
take the oath, and sent them to New Or
leans. Among them we're the preacher and
editor. The others were allowed to depart
without taking the oath, but gave their
parole.
There is little or no development of Union
sentiment in Baton Rouge. There is little
business. The city seems half deserted.
No disorder exists. In consequence, howe.
yer, of some rebel outrages committed not
long ago, our forces had found it necessary
to make some demonstrations and had Caps
tured and brought in from the vicinity a
considerable amount of rebel property, be-
sides destroying greater amount.
NEW ORLEANS THREATENED BY THE REBELS
THEIR FORCES ASSEMBLING.
A considerable force of rebels under Van
Dorm, who has recently superseded Lowell,
had been gathered in the interior and a
camp OF instruction has been formed. Van
Dorm declares his intention of recapturing
New Orleans and all other points now held
by our troops-in what manner does not
appear. Our small army is under the pro-
lection of the gnnboats at all points and no
fear is entertained that the rebels can be
successful in any attack they may choose to
make.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-05-27

MORE LARGE Guns ORDERED. Pitts
burg Chronicle says: We understand that
!0e Navy Department has ordered The cast
ing of fifty Is inch pahlgrens at the Fort
pl's Works 10 this city. The draughts for
ihe mOulds, ETC., have been prepared by
OapI DahlgFen, aud il is understood that
we guns will be much shorter aud thicker
.nan the l6-inch Rpdman gun. Most OF
mem will be smoOth bored aud are deslgn-
ea Tor use on board the new vessels OF the
Monitor style aud others whose construction
mas ,s been already directed by Secretary
nelles. These guns will weigh. 10 the
rough. Over,70. 900 pouRds each, aud will
Safrya bali weighing over 800 pounds.
Lney will doubtless be. ready by the time
Tue Vessels-for which they, are intended are
completed!
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-05-27
Special Notices.
FrIends of Nevadn County, There

To Friends of Nevada COuntys There
being an impression among the 'people' that during
the floods at Sacramento recently had been drown
ed, ;" or closed my Forwarding department of trade
causes me tOtell you that my Forwarding House has
not been closed three days during the floods, and
was receiving and forwarding goods every day, al.
though the water in the store was three feet deep
am yet engaged in the business, and will be so long
my friends in Nevada county entrust their goods
to my care. / can send goods from Sacramento city
on teams or on the cars to Lincoln q have an agen-
ey at Lincoln Have goods marked care of WHITE
Sacramento City and if you desire them on the cars
by Lincoln, have the goods marked "care of WHITE,
Lincoln, and they will be properly attended to at
either point. Sacramento, however would be the
best forwarding point. o. p. WHITE
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-05-27
James Conner's Sons
UNITED STATES TYPE FOUNDRY.

ONhAHD SNAIES TYPE FOUNDRY.
WA. FAULKNER Il SON, Agents,
No. 626 sansome street San Francisco, Cal.
LIVERY ARTICLE NECESSARY FOR COMPLETE
~ News or Job Printing Office, furnished at the
lowest prices.
Also, Agents for Taylor's Gordons, Degener's.
Newbgy's, Potters and Hawkes. Presses.
April !, tS62.-ly.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-05-27
SAN FRANCISCO, April 5th, 1862.

MEssRs. REDNGroN Co:
take pleasure in informing you that I have been
using your excellent Yeast Powders for some time.
and unhesitatingly pronounce them unequaled by
any similar preparation that have ever used. Every
horsekeeper may rely upon it that when used, ac-
cording to directions, they fail to produce that
most desirable of all articles OF Good S,oee and M
trtctous Bread. Having once proved how superior
they are to all Others could ON no account be with.
out them. Mas Nuts
apr26 3m.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-05-27
NOTICE,

ALL PERSONS ARE HEREBH CAU-.
II. TONED from negotiating or purchasing eeF-
tain prOmissory note for S4l5 datedOn or Aeant May
10TH 1881, payable ten months after date, draWRby
r. Fl Morrow 10 my favor. with1iutsFest at Ons-ana
one half per rent per month, as the same WaA lost
by me- aud payment thereof has been stopped.
". p. KNOX.
- Apy Oes 6nding sAid nOts will hAseWardsdb by
leaving II ct this OGaea.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-05-27

n SvIcIDR.- Francois Perrier, native Of
rance insane, committed suicide nearrPlacer-
.ie the other day, BY jumping into a. a.resoryoir
sad downing himself.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-05-27
To COrresnon,lents

To COrrespOndents.-Patie residing in
any part Of the State however distant, who may de-
sire the opinion and advice of Dr. Young on their re.
spectiye cases and who think proper to submit a
written statement Of SUCH in preference to holding
personal interview respectfully assured that their
communications will be held most sacred DIR. Young
takes this opportunity Of observing that all letters
are only opened and replied to by himself, and the
latter as promptly possible. II the case be fully
and candidly described, personal communications
will be superseded, instructions for diet regimen
and the general treatment of the case itself Cncu.
ding the remedies) will be forwarded without delay
and in such manner to convey no idea of the
purport of the letter or parcel so transmitted
as Office 75l Clay street, San Francisco.
Consultation gratis. j. c YOUNG. MD
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-08-12
LEGISLATURE.

AS far as heard from, make up the following list
of members elected to the Legislature:
Mecklenburg-J Young, senate John Brown and
Grier, commons
Catawba CASTOR and Lincoln White, senate.
Commons-Geo S Hooper in Catawba, ? Costner in
Lincoln and W Davenport in CASTOR. Poll in Gas
ton: Davenport AL Raglan 1872.
Rowan and Davie-Dr Ramsay, senate. Commons
+ f Shober and Flemming i'll Rowan, and Howard
in Davie.
Ireden-L Sharpe, senate; Col. Allison and John
Young, commons.
Cabarrus--W Harris, commons.
Davidson-Adams senate; Bell and Walker, COM
Wake-Russ, senate Miller Laws and Afford, COM
New Hanover-Eli W. Hail. senate Person and
Hawes commons.
Bladen, Brunswick and Columbus--J W Ellis, SEN
ate. Commons in Columbus, L Williamson. Ba-
den, Russ. Brunswick, D Russell.
Sampson-Thomas Faison, Commons
Thomas H Holmes and VIM Kirby.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-08-12
FROM THE WEST

Chattanooga, August 9,-Csvalry skirmishes
continually reported. Last Monday SCOTS Cavalry
made dash on 400 Federas near Sparta and pursued
them until they came to a superior force when they
retired leaving the Yankees in possession of Sparta
Federal deserters are constantly coming in, who
report the Yankee army much eenoralized and won
fight with the negroes.
LYScHBcRG, August 9-Nothng telegraphic has
been received from Knoxville and papers from that
place later than the 9Th Heavy skrmshing is report
ed at Tazewell on Monday and Tuesday. Passengers
by the Western train last night confirm the report
the fight and victory at Tazewe, but say nothing of
the reported capture of the Federal army, aud do
credit the report.
There was skirmish Wednesday at Pecks Ferry
between Loring and the enemy. 1t is reported that
number of federas were killed and wounded without
any loss on our side. The fight altogether with
artillery. The enemy evacuated their position after
burning their boats and destroying heir stores Lorng
crossed therver in pursuit and fight anticipated
on Thursday Friday.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-08-12

HURRAH FOR THE WoMEN.-On Monday last
the Conscripts from the North Regiment in this
county marched from this place to take the at
High Point for the Camp Of Instruction at
Raleigh Upon their arrival at the latter place
the roll was called and the astonishing fact be-
came apparent that there was aboard one more
soldier than the enrolling officer had names upon
his list. This of course involved an investiga-
ton, when it was discovered that the features Of
claiming to to be Conscript were quite too
fair and fine for that of the sterner sex. The
soldier was charged with being female, when she
confessed the truth and acknowledged that she
had determined to accompany her friends in the
perils of war, and avenge the death Of brother
who fell in the fight Richmond. We have
heard nothing in any degree to implicate the good
character and standing of this gallant heroine
WinSt0n Sentinel
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-08-12

THE WoUSDED NORTH CARoLINIAEs.--Some frleno
has sent US copy of pamphlet printed by order Oh
Surgeon General Johnson, and compiled by F. f. Pes-
cud of Raleigh containing the names of all the woun-
ded North Carolnians received in the Richmond Hos
pitfalls since the late battles near Richmond Inc
names fill % large closely printed pages, and sum up
the enormous number of 3,46s being about onefourth
of the whole loss of the Confederate army in killed and
wounded The names of the killed not IN the PAM
phlet, nor those who were too slightly wounded to go
to the Hospitals or who private houses or to
their own BONES The names are in alphabetical or
der, with the Company and Regiment to which they
belong and the name of the hospital.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-08-12

BUTIER.-We learn that an official communi-
cation was sent to the Lincoln Government, some
time since, inquiring whether the orders of Gen.
Butler received the sanction of the Government or
not. Nc reply having been returned, another note
has been sent to Washington, renewing the apPli-
cation for the desired information, and accompan-
led with the inimaton that failure to reply with
in given time would be considered equivalent
to an affirmative response.-RShmon6 Wing.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-08-12
WAR DEPARTMENT.
Apy'1 AND INSPECTOR GEsEHAL's OFFICE,
Richmond, July Ii, 1852.


Richmond, July Ii, 1852. J
All persons engaged in enrolling Conscrpts,
hereby authorized and required TO arrest deseEters
from the Army, to deliver them TO the commandaut
of the nearest Camp of Instruction, to lodge them
in the nearest jail and return their names company
nd regiment the Adjutant and Inspector General
JaiIors are requested to detain them, and will be
allowed the fees and charges for the detention Of prso
ners prescribed by the laws of the State in which the
Jail 10 situated.
Enrolling officers also required TO report TO the
Adutant and Inspector General the and address
of all persons absent from the Army without leave,
whether by the expiration of their leaves Of absence,
furloughs, details otherwise and when this unan-
thorzed absence exceeds the time required TO CORES
pond with the War Department, the enrolling officer
will the person and send him to the nearest
Camp of Instruction, reporting the arrest to the Adu-
tant and Inspector General.
Commandments of Camps Of Instruction are required
to forward and persons absent without leave
to their regiments and have the arrest con-
ferred upon enrolling officers.
By command of the Secretary Of War
S. COOPER,
81 St Adjutant and Inspector General