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The weekly Ottumwa courier., 1862-10-18
A Canadian Clergyman Hears
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ACanadian CLERGYMAN wr;tas fro,, prook-
lyn to the Toroo,o nyar5;a, ,h,. ha r..
heard Mr. Reecbsr ofb;. ~, ,,,,.on.i ...~
ance bessavs.
s.Tbe hair na;,hor dar,-
ed off the head and lain back behind the
ears forehead smooth and white The wbole
of what is visible reminding ma of the b,,.
monious and eyenlv.deyeloped head Of the
founder of Metbodism = somewhat resam-
bling it in form-and both reminding me of
some of those beautiful paintings of that
head that wore "crown Of tborr s., ,onp
ago. There were no curls, no affected rouell.
ness, nor studied professional disorder it
was as plain and neat as you can imagine
His face looked somewhat care.
worn. From the eye downward It looked
darker, heavier: little wrinkles are cathin,
in the corners of the eve, and doubling the
strong resolute chin. You are somatir es
impressed with the fee,inc Of forcc encrssv -
sternness, amounting, YOU think. to win.
dictiveness-in the face, when smile break
ing over the earnest countenance l;ehts n,
the whole man, even the point of the small
wrinkles seeming tipped with electric light
and you dismiss the idea of harshness in an
instant. 80
Even the reading Of notices is cbarscteris.
tic. Turning to the little desk he took them
up, and producing one, he said Here is
notice saving that Dr. Cor will Iect,,ra ,broe
tin,nc yavt r-nol, =, No vi, -.
' ''.A' WEN ~ NeW iork' OUT as there
: ~ '''''u'e 70 suppose us q num-
ous ny Una" VINO wants genuine not'ce
.e'" ,,e'o VIII sehu u "l'hsus authenticat'ng
- ou' osa"'s' mas oeeh engaged tor the
'ae' WV ,e''s o1 So IN comPiiing small
The weekly Ottumwa courier., 1862-10-18
From the Atlantic Of .october.1
THE BATTLE AUTUMN OF 1882.
BY JOHN O. WHITTIER.

The flags of warlike storm birds fly.
The charging trumpets blow
Yet rolls no thunder In the sky,
No earthquake strives below,
And, calm and patient, Nature keeps
Her ancient promise we'll,
Though DER her bloom and gree nness sweep
The battle, breath Of he'll.
And still she walks In golden hours
Through harvest-happy farms,
And still she wears her fruits and flowers
Like ewels on her arms.
What mean the gladness ofthe plain.
This joy of eve and morn,
The mirth ti,at shakes the beard ofgrain
And yellow locks Of cornf
All! eyes may we'll be fu II Of tears,
And hearts with hate are hot
But even-paced come round the years,
And Nature changes not.
She meets with smiles our bitter grief,
With songs our groans Of pain;
She ruocks with tint of II over and Leaf
The war-feld's crimson stain.
Still, In the cannon's pause, we hear
Her sweet thanksgiving-palm
Too near to God for doubt or fear,
She shares the eternal calm.
She knows the seed lies safe below
The fires that balst and burn;
For all the tears Of blood we sow
She waits the rich return.
She sees with clearer eye than ours
The good OF suffering born,-
The hearts that blossom like her flowers
Andripen like her corn.
oh, give to us, In times Like these,
The vision OF her eyes; A fE
And make her fields and frufted trees
Our golden prophecies AM
Oh, give TO us her finer earl
Above this stormy din
We, too, would hear the b ellis Of cheer
Ring peace and freedom in (!
The weekly Ottumwa courier., 1862-10-18
Harper's Ferry to be Made a
Gibraltef.

A Harper's Ferry correspondent of the
Philadelphia Inquirer says:
1t would be impolitic as well as improper
for US to itemize the many preparations on
foot to render this point absolutely impreg-
nable Already trees are being felled, soon
picks and shovels will be in active operation
and from these combined instruments win
soon be seen rising Notifications Of every
size, character and description. Mountain
top, hill side and valley will soon be embol-
lished with these warlke as well as useful
military constructions, and by their aid the
many heights hereabouts, as well as the sur
rounding country for miles distant, will be
rendered absolutely and totally impregna-
BILE.
Even in its present state. we are unable
to discover how it ever fell the second time
into the hands Of the rebels nor can we at
tribute 1t to any other cause than traitor
Gus surrender.
Rulnor has it, that since the appearance Of
the President among US, orders are, or soon
will be, issued for the rebuilding Of all tho
Government property, the arsenals, work.
shops, DC, which we're destroyed in March,
1861, to prevent it from falling into the
hands Of the enemy. In fact, 1t is said that
Harper's Ferry, with all its belongings, is to
be restored to its former glory aud useful
ness
The weekly Ottumwa courier., 1862-10-18

BIsHoP RosEcRANs.-As Bishop Rose
Grams (brother of the GeneraD was at din-
ner recently, the conversation reverted to
the war.
..'It would seem to me, Bishop, that you
and your brother, the General, are engaged
in very different callings," remarked . gen.
tleman.
:" Yes, it appears So" returned the Bis
hop. "And yet" he continued, I've are
both fighting men. While the General is
welding the sword of the flesh, l trust am
using the sword Of the spirit. He is fight
ing the rebels, and am fighting the spirit
Of darkness. There is this difference in the
terms Of our service: He is fighting with
Price, while am fighting without Price,"
The weekly Ottumwa courier., 1862-10-18

The men drafted in the rural districts ad-
jacen: to Cleveland, Ohio, are beginning to
arrive at the designated camp in the city
Nearly all Of are as uperiorclass of men for
the most part stalwart farmers. Some ol
the men bring their substitutes with them.
The weekly Ottumwa courier., 1862-10-18

The chlorate Of potash has now come into
extensive use for the removal Of fetid breath
1t is chiefly used, diluted with water and
alcohol, to rinse the mouth. It may be
made by condensing chlorine gas in solu-
ton of potash. A solution Of soda will ans
wer nearly as well.-Scisntifc Amsrican.
The weekly Ottumwa courier., 1862-10-18

he told of the words he had heard on the
previous Monday, while he lay behind the
wall. S. ~
"Never BEFORE" he said, "did fully real-
ize how low had fallen, but the scales drop
ped from my eyes then as though some one
had struck them off with sledge. MY soul
started up to standpoint from which oil
the temptors of earth cannot move it. Your
prayers ara answered, my wife,"
; Time passed on, and the cottage assumed
its garb of pure white, and its whole win
dows and green blinds. The roses in the
garden smiled, and in every way did the i'm
provement work. Once again was Mary
Nelson among the haepiest Of the happy. and
her children chose their own associates now.
The weekly Ottumwa courier., 1862-10-18

JEFF Davis, the members Of the rebel
Congress, the Canada papers, and the Chi
cago Times are very fearful that the Prcsi-
dent will violate the Constitution in putting
down the rebellion. It is remarkably Q what
. deep concern these fellows exhibit just
now for the Constitution.
The weekly Ottumwa courier., 1862-10-18

General Mcclellan MAS in Philadelphia
Thursday, on private business. and left for
the Geld BY special train early the merit
morning.
The weekly Ottumwa courier., 1862-10-18

If it is true that .sstolen bread is sweet"
the rebel troops in Kentucky can eat theirs
without honey or molasses. Louisville
Journal.
The weekly Ottumwa courier., 1862-10-18

The flags of warlike storm birds fly.
The charging trumpets blow;
Yet rolls no thunder In the sky,
No earthquake strives below,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-04-05

FIRE IN EAST DoUGLAs-This village was
visited, on "Wednesday night last, with one
of the largest fires that has occurred there for
many years 1t broke out little before 9
O'Clock, in the store of Mr. Lyman Parsons.
Mr. Parsons, while in the act of closing
trap door, Knocked over fluid lamp, causing
it To fall and break near his fluid and kerosene
oil barrels, setting the whole on fire, so that
IN n few moments the whole store was envel-
oped IN flames. The building was owned and
occupied in part by Martin White as dwell.
ing, and the whole, including the goods in
the store, was consumed. The fire commu
nicated to the dwelling house Of VIM. A.
Dudley, which was entirely burned. The
tearing down OF Mr.. Dudleys barn alone
prevented the spreading OF the fire to other
buildings. The whole loss is estimated at
about $4,000. Mr.. Parsons loss on his stock
OF goods was about $500, OH which lie had
insurance TOR $500 at the Merchants and
Farmers office in this city. Mr. White was
insured Tor $1,000 at the Peoples office in this
city and Mr.. Dudley for $780, also at the
Peoples.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-04-05

the star-spangled banner" After singing the
doxolOgy, the benedciion was most impress
lively pronounced by The venerable Father
Newell.
THURSDAY AFTERNOON.
After appropriate Introductory services, a
sermon of very rare excellence and power
was delivered by Rev. L. d Barrows, ID D.,
of Boston, founded on St. Luke, 8, II Whose
fan is in his hand, and he will thoroughly
purge his floor " An immense audience lis
tened with intense interest for an hour to this
fast day sermon, and it is not likely soon to
be forgotten
THURSDAY EVENING.
The anniversary Of the Conference Sunday
School Society vas held, Rev. S. Topper OF
ROxbury presiding. After the Introductory
services-conducted by Revs. Y j. Abbott
and d. Dorchester-abIe speeches were made
by Revs. H. w. Warren G. Prentice, and j.
Porter, d. d DIR. Porter said that the book
concern at New York publishes 1900 different
Sunday school books, which is about 300 more
than are published by any other house--that
of the American Sunday School Union pub.
fishing about 1000 DR., Porter's addresses are
never dull, but deeply interesting and very
pertinent.
FRIDAY MORNING.
The bishop presided Morning devotons
were conducted by Re p Crandal Several
preachers Of other conferences were introduc.
ed to the conference. The question, Who are
received into full connection WIS taken up,
and number were so received. Pending the
reception of one brother, quite an episode &C
CURED, respecting the use OF tobacco. At
one point, DR.. Raymond announced a tel
egram from Washington, to the effect that
an act to abolish slavery III the District of Co.
lumbia had passed the senate by a vote of 20
to IA. This was received with great rejoicing
by the conference.
Rev. W. Gordon, presiding elder of Spring
field district, then gave Il representation of his
district, which indicated good degree OF sue
cess, many having been best with revivals of
religion. The examination of ministerial
character in the Rev. Mr.. Gordons district,
commenced at this point, and continued to the
time when this report must close.
REPORTER.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-04-05

in New Haven rode in a hack to the steamboat
dock, April l, to dine ON board the Granite
State, in response to an invitation from MIR.
Harris, the steward AS they stepped out of
the carriage, they discerned the Granite" dis
appearing in the distance, and some one re-
marked, "April fool"
The Hartford Courant understands that
Brigadier General Tyler is to be assigned to
General lialleck's department
The first shad of the season was caught at
Say brook on the 1st inst
Miss Hattie B. Hayden of Windsor Locks
culled some fine specimens of the trailing
arbutus, or May flower in the woods there,
on April l.
WAR ITEMS.
All officers engaged in the recruiting service
are ordered to their regiments, AMI notice has
been given to the governors of the states
that no enlistments or new levies will be
received until further orders from the war
department. The force now in the field is
deemed amply sufficient for the suppression
OF the rebellion and the speedy termination of
the war
MISCELLANEOUS.
The vote in Wheeling, Va, the 3D. inst
gives $40 for the new constitution, and ma
jority of 5SS for gradual emancipation.
The Paramount IVA National gives full
account OF what it describes as "a grand turn
out" of the citizens OF Upshur county, at
Buckhannon, on the 17th OF March Resolu-
lions were adopted fully endorsing the recon-
nlendatiOn of the president in respect to eman.
cipation, and announcing the intention OF AL
vOcating the policy.
Russell, the correspondent of the London
Times, has juet returned to Washington from
fort Monroe, with his baggage, having been
ordered away by Gen. Wool.
letter from Port Royal says small pox
prevails to an alarming extent among the ne
groes in Beaufort and on the island. There
are now twenty-five cases in the small pox
hospital, under the care of DIR. Waldock of
Boston, who went with Mr. Pierce
The members of the Turner's Association
of Cincinnati have invited Wendell Phillips 10
lecture in Turner Hall, in that city, and it is
understood he will do so at an early day.
n select committee of the Ohio legislature
have visited Camp Chase in that state, where
the fort Donelson prisoners are confined, and
report that seventy four negroes are among
the rebel prisoners, and state thai the relation
OF master and slave is as vigorously maintain
ed by the master, and as fully recognized
by the negroes and other inmates OF the pris-
OF, as it ever was in the state of Tennessee.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-04-05

PEARsoN's GRAND Historic MIRROR OF THE
WAR is to be exhibited at Horticultural Hall, COM
menclng Monday and every evening throughout
the week This panorama has been exhibiting with
immense success Throughout all the principal towns
and cities in Rhode Isand-the different halls not
being large enough to contain the large crowds at
trac'ed by this work of art. We have heard of a
panorama of the war some short time since exhibit
ing in our city, but its artistic merits fell short of
popular expectation, and received little patronage
and no encouragement In this instance, however,
we feel confident in recommending this panorama,
not only as truthful production but in an artistic
point of view perfect in all its features The Proy-
dence journals are universal in its praise and the
fact of its alone having been exhibited for twenty
successive nights and afternoons in that CITY. TO
Overlooking audiences is recommendation fully
worthy the notice of cur citizens. Particulars con.
nected with this panorama will be duly made known
through our advertising columns and the pro-
grammes.
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NJ n Is RIED.

In this city, April ?, by Rev NJ Richardson Rodney A
Smith to Lucy I Bartlett, both of this CITY, -
IN this city, April 3, by Rev DR. Pattison joseph III
walker Of the firm of Walker IL Co. to Mrs Il NJ G
Spear of New Hampton n II.
In Grafton, April 81 Goddard to l. Maria. eldest
March 90 Charles Claflin to Kate L AIargrrn ali of
Grafton '' ' Vi
In Fitehburg, April !, by Rev Emerson Charles II
Lawrence to Mrs Sarah NJ IIackett both of this citv
In letersham, March 81 bV Rev Il Sherman WIN
Woodward 20 II Marcella Whtcomb.
In Hubbardston. March 90, by Rev W Allen, John
Charles Thompson of liubbardson TO Emily Bnniord
of North BroOkheld; also, Robert Hale 10 Nartha
Thompson, both of Hubbarlston.
In New Bedford April l, by Rev 7 St john Savillon
Van Camper TO Eliza L T., daughter of Nathan Lewis
Esq. ''
In Paw ucket, II l. April |, by Rev j IL Farnsworth
Charles Thayer of North Sctuate Dorcas Harmon OF
Pawtucket. ~ "
IN Man hester, ii, March 81, by Rev Mr. Wallace
WIN Manahan to Fannie IL Chnfin both of this civ
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-04-05

In this city, April 3, Walter Whitcomb only son of
James w and susan NJ Cummings yr mos 20 DAYS
Ihe luneI al Will take place to-day, at No 30 Remover
street Relatives andtriends invited TO attend with
out further notice. ' W
RI In sutton April l, Laned Marcy, formerly of Dudley
In Barre. April l. the Massasoit House of consump
50 vrs. -F - i' l. -'Je'
In South Gardner March 81 Mrs Mary s. wife of Luke
In uubb irdston, March g. widow PeIsis Mullit for
merry of Bare, SO yrs mos 20 DAYS
In kHiland March Is, of diptheria, Augusta daugl
ter OF Asa Brooks in the 18th year of her age
yrs. " $500 'i 'ii2N'ei' 10
In North Brookaeld March 26, Edward X Smith 2,
yrs. ~ ~ N 'iiii'"' o.
yrs. F - MINIS 1'0iuei' -
In New Bedford, April J., Flora Matilda youngest
II days s'' mus
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Trouble ln the ID epartmont of tn. ter,or.

ArouOic III the department of the Inte rIOr.
We are panied TO learn, on authority we can
hardly dscIedlt, that grave and probably val.
id charges are urged against the secretary of
the interior for improper speculatious and 9th
er malfeaSance in office and that there is a
strong likelihood that general change in the
Chief officers of the interior department will be
necessary, including the heads of the patent
and pension offices. Such developments are
peculiarly unpropliious at the present time.
but II the guilt actually exists, it will be im-
possible TO overlook it. 1t never was SO nee.
ess ny as in this time of trial that the people
should have absolute confidence in the integri
ty of every member of the administrations
~ 7. World
We shall be glad if this statement can be
successfully contr0Yerted. But we have ap-
prehensions that ii is only too true Rumors
OF improper action by the head of the depart.
ment OF the interior were prevalent in Wash
ington some time ago, to our knowledge. and
they seemed To be but too well founded. AS
however, the secretary still retained his place,
aud was therefore 10 be assumed not to have
lost the confidence OF our honest president,
we had been willing TO conclude that secret
enemies had, without warrant, assaiIed the
fair tanle of secretary Smith. Ii, however,
lhe facts are as represented by the World, we
earnestly hope that prompt justice will be
done to the offeGder.-NeU York Commercial
Advertiser.
The Tribune is not in possession of facts
that warrant any such accusations as the
above, and until otherwise advised, we ale
inclined to discredit them utterly We hap.
pen to know 'the head of the patent Office"
MIR. David p. Holloway (late member of con
gress IRON Indiana), and should he prove a
rogue, our faith in human nature must suffer,
considerably. And ii Joseph IL. Barrett,
commissioner of pensions, is the gentleman
of like name known to us as a citizen of Ohio,
1t will require something more than rumors
to destroy our faith in his integrity Mao
York Tribune
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-04-05

RURAL CEMETERY.-At the annual meeting
OF the proprietors OF the Rural Cemetery, held
Oh Wednesday afternoon, the following board
OF trustees was chosen for the year ensuing -
Hon. Levi Lincoln, George T. Rice, Stephen
Salisbury, Henry w. Miller, f. w. Paine,
and +. Ii. Dewey. Gov. Lincoln was re.
elected president; Clarendon Harris, clerk +;
and DIR. George Chandler, treasurer. 1t was
voted to introduce water into the cemetery
from the spring on the hill at the north, be
longing to the corporation.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-04-05

I 1 - 60, III = " Vt MT, IKESENT,
- AND FUTuR The faculty of Life Reading is ono
OF the most wonderful of human capabilities ~ enaIns
me P9ssess9r TO calculate the relative use and dcSny
ol muNluuas 1t feels the Influence that hears mn
persons, ami tells what life they must fnow and ,rhnt
c5hees IN order Tor success-it opens the Book of IL;
aH iau the past history and present Intentions ~ i
human inspection. $500 ~ 'i'o vi lhinu Tor
Much good advice can be given and If boo,od ,,,,
usl. F e''" Vi eueh lndlvld-
The great prophetic Business Medium will attc,d 20
Le hiaalnss every day: (Smdays cxcepted from 81
until ?. M, at No. 10 Brown street "A go ~ a
ter up staits'leadng from ond and Winter streci
questions answered in regard to business and absent
Two Hour Sttngs, ST. Nv eeh'si !
N B.-Removed from the rear of Chandler St dow os
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-04-05

PATENTs.-A. j. Gibson of this city has
received a patent for an Improvement in
burners for coal oil lamps; Cyrus b. Holden
of this city ,'assignOr TO himself and S. II.
Bowker, patent for an improvement in
breecli-loading fire arms aud John p. Kettell,
also of this city, patent for an improvement
in hat shell irons.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-04-05

Klapka, and Turr. The principal points are
the establishment of constitutional kingdom,
with the exclusion OF the Hapsburg dynasty,
and the civil equality of all the Inhabitants
of Hungary, and an offensive and defensive
alliance between Hungary, Servia. Croatia,
and Roumelia."
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-04-05

FROM EuRoPE.-The Niagara arrived at
Halifax, Thursday. The news lie uniulportapt.
The English newspapers continue to discuss
American affairs in their usual style. The
most important item of foreign news is the
following
milan, March 23.-There was great enthu.
sasm aud iestivity here in honor of Garibaldi.
last night, in the Hotel de Vile. The Athena
OF Milan publishes the programme OF action
N Hungary, agreed upon between Kossuth.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-04-05
CITY AND COUNTY.

THIS AFTERNOON there is to be an "Uncle
Toms Cabin" matinee at the theater, and
children are admitted to all parts of the house
for fifteen cents. 1t sill be found to be an en-
trely unobJectionabe entertainment, and well
brought out by Frank Rivers superior COM
NAM
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-04-05

"iLLVILLE.-on The evening of the Both ult.
several large stones, weighing from one to
'hree pounds each, were thrown through tbs
windows OF the dwelling occupied by Goorgs
a. hlmOaIl' agent of the Nlillville Manulaetur.
ing Company. The cause of this wanton A.,
tack Is unknown. A reward of six hundred
dollars has been offered for the detection and
conviction of the offenders.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-04-05

WEsTMINsTER.-Elisha B. Nottingham of
Westminster was found dead in his carriage,
one day last week, having just returned from
visit 10 one OF his neighbors. 1t is supposed
he died instantly Of heart disease. His age
was Al years.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-04-05

FEMALE CoLLEGE.-The next term of this
institution opens the 10Th of this month.
Prof. Charles G. Durham has been engaged
us president OF the college j. Judson Tucker,
A. NJ, has also been selected a professor of
languages
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-04-05

HARRY PELL AND j. X. CAMPBELL will
personate the character of Andy and Sam, in
"Uncle Toms Cabin" this afternoon and eve.
niny. "I'm gong down to Washington to
fight for Uncle Abe, dats what's de matter"
Children only fifteen cents to the matinee this
aftarnoon
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-04-05

The MENDELssoHN QUINTETTE CLUB will
probably give but two more concerts here this
season. The one on Tuesday night will DO
given in Brinley Hall, again, and can hardly
fail Of securing large audience.