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The weekly Ottumwa courier., 1862-11-15
From the washington star.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. IA special dis
patch to the Washington Star says the army
which is now massed in the vicinity of War
renton, has been at stand still since the
receipt Of the order transferring the com.
mand to Burnside. On the day preceding
the night Of its receipt, Gen. Mcclellan an.
nounces. to many ofhis officers his belief
that within three or four days, at furthest.
he would fight the greatest battle of the war
and gain victory for the Union that would
probably end the rebellion. No one blames
Burnside for the sudden halt in the rapid
advance of the army. At present our ad
vance is only upon the Northern bank of,he
Rappahannock, though Union scouting cav
airy parties now and then venture into Gull
pepper from one to five miles from the
river.
1t is not believed at headquarters that
Gen. Joe Johnston, now in command of the
rebels at Culpcpper, will venture to accept a
serious battle this side of the r ,pdan.
The weekly Ottumwa courier., 1862-11-15

Iwli receive bids at the Ottumwa House. in OF.
tumwa, Wapello county, Iowa, ON Wednesday, Nov
18TH 1862 for furnishing the rations to the AID eg
ment Iowa Volunteer Infantry.
Bids win be made by the single ration complete
ration complete for one man for one day:
IL OF. ofpork or ID b beef Is o. good light W heat
bread 064 gill beans 16 rice and coffee "a o.
sugar. 0.32 gill vinegar; sperm candle 100
soap and salt; 2.5 OF. mi xed vegetables, n
The contract will be let to the lowest responsible
bidder J. Q. A. DAWSON, Quartermgster
ottumws, Nov. Ii, 1862. 43d Regiment.
The weekly Ottumwa courier., 1862-11-15
The Next Congress.

From the best estimates at hand, it ap.
pears that the next Congress, which com.
rnehces its legal existence March 4th, 1863,
will contain a good working administration
majority. The States still to elect, including
the border States, cannot, it r. supposed,
change the result although, it must be con-
fessed that politics may be greatly affected
by future events.
The weekly Ottumwa courier., 1862-11-15
About Revenue stamp.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9.-The acting Com
missioner of Internal Revenue in letter to
committee in Ncv York, says the Govern
ment has increased facilities for supplying
revenue stamps all orders now in Of
all kinds engraved will be filled. and before
the 18th inst. Withina very short time
plates for al! kind, Of stamps will be finish
ed, and all orders supplied promptly. Where
this can be had an order will emanate FROM
the Department giving notice that afte r GER
tain days stamps must be used, or penalty
be enforced in all cases where stamps can
be promptly furnished by Government on
application.
The weekly Ottumwa courier., 1862-11-15
False Report.

/ ,WAsHISGToS, Nov. .13.--Reports .ofa dis
aster to The. army Of the Potomac, Involving
the safety Of Washington and recapture of
Harper's Ferry, have been circulated, but
have no foundation in truth.
The weekly Ottumwa courier., 1862-11-15
. Skirmish.

WAsHIsGroS, Nov. 12-The following
was received at Headquarters of the army
to-day: asa.a fs-
LAGRASsE, Tenn. Nov. 1O.-To Major
General Halleck, Gencral-in- Chief: The
following dispatch has just been received
The expedition commanded by Brig,
General Ransom has proved great success
It came up with Col. Woodward's rebel
force 500 strong near Garrettsburg, and af-
ter a short engagement killed sixteen of his
men, among them one captain and lieuren-
ant, wounded 40, including one captain and
two lieutenants and taking 25 prisoners, all
their horses and 20 mules, a large number
Of arms AMI equipments, routing the whole
concern and driving them out of the State
of Kentucky. Our loss was 8 killed and II
wounded.
(Sisned) U. S. GRANT.
Mai. Gen. Comd'g.
The weekly Ottumwa courier., 1862-11-15
McC.eIlan's Departure.

HEADoUARTERs ARMY PoroNac,l
Nov. IL. -g
Gen. Mcclellan was escorted to the cars
this noon by large eavalcade Of officers,
including Gen. Burnside. There was no de.
-asation on his departure. p
The weekly Ottumwa courier., 1862-11-15
From the seth Regiment.

CAMP LINcoN, Keokuk, Nov. 7, 1862
Mr.. Editor We do not wish to impose
upon your generosity, but feeling assured
that ou will admit us to your columns--in
small space-we promise to say but few
words. aEsr.
On last Friday, we were quite astonished
by the Express wagon driving up and halt
ing at our door but great.deal more so,
when they drew ,herefrom huge box, ad-
dressed to our Drum Major-John Simons
We, the musicians, readily conjecturcd what
was contained therein. and it was with anx-
ious hearts and watering lips, that we slug
ged" it in, and awaited the raising of the lid.
At last, after almost superhuman efforts, for
the lid was nailed in every available spot, it
was raised, when, Lo! what was there p
Why, enough to make the epicurian, (Soyer)
dance With joy excellent cakes, splendid
pies, well-dressed chickens, pickles, &C.,
almost innumerable, Gall gotten up at home,
Mr.. Editor.) snuggly packed. tell you,
the tussle and hustle for Uncle Samuers
Silrer-uare, was very favorable imitation
of ancient Babel, while the rustic of paper,
in which the articles were wrapped, made
music for the hungry stomach. Unless you
have been in the same situation, you cannot
imagine how. goodies from home taste.-
Well, we were not long in creating havoc
among the good things, and Oh it would
have done your heart good to have seen ou,
little favorite-Phi1ip Keister, Fife-Major
you know, - ego in ~ venture tc
say, and safely too, that you could not have
gathered up "twelve baskets full of frag.
ments," either. The barracks rang, at every
bite, with praises for the ladies who were SC
kind in remembering and sympathizing with
the soldier. Billy
CARD.-To the ladies, who so kindly for.
warded the box, above alluded to, we return
our heartfelt thanks, and only regret thai
we have not their names that we NIGH
cherish them, in memory, as our talisman o
virtue, love and prosperity. But, we can
even now, when wrapped in our single blan
ket, quietly counting sweet sleep, lever
though it be not on the downy couch, res
with proud hearts, being conscious that W.
are not forgotten, and that friends-of whom
we often catch glimpse in dreams,
fondy remember those who have given thei
! lives to their country. Ladies, permit VI
again to return our heartfelt thanks ant
well wishes--the only reciprocation soldier
can offer-for your much appreciated kind
ness. asl#uss a
And you, Mr.. Editor. are entitled to ou
thanks, which we most heartily tender.
Respectfully, aa
/ Field Music. and others.
The weekly Ottumwa courier., 1862-11-15

Gen. lis probably truth in the report that
important comlr.Aaut to be assigned to an
no doubt also ere long 'hs~-- Mcclellan will
assigned hin. Chicago Journal. ---~->snd
The weekly Ottumwa courier., 1862-11-15
Defense Of Now York Harbor.

DcfCHse VI NC" IOrA HuurUOfsV
WAsHINGroN, Noy. 13.--Gov. Morgan and
Collector Barney are here ia relation to the
defences of New York Harbor. 1t is un-
derstood that the proper departments have
acceded to their request for adequate and
immediate protection, and the requisition
for that purpose has already been issued.
The weekly Ottumwa courier., 1862-11-15
New Advertisements.
List oFt.ErTER,

Remaining in the Post Office at Ottumwa, Nov 18th
be sent to the Dead Letter ONCE. -
The weekly Ottumwa courier., 1862-11-15
NOTICE.

PERSONS calling for the above letters giiI blease
Advertised. J. W. NORRIS, p. 81
The weekly Ottumwa courier., 1862-11-15

der arrest and Will he tried in CINCINNATI for
misconduct in the Kentucky campaign.3.,l.
New York. Nov. 13.-Thc Herald cor.
respondence from North Carolina reports
the occupation Of Hamilton la The letter,
dated the 4th, says: We have just arrived
at this place, taking it with grand cavalry
charge and combined gunboat movement
Our land forcesileft Wiiliamstown7y yesterday
afternoon and encamped for. the night six
miles below Hamilton, and moved forward
at daylightthis morning. The enemy. .,oin
strong force, precipitately Yetreated to Tar
boro'. We will seek the earliest opportnni-
ty to afford him fight. The people of the
country are greatly alarmed at our approach
They flee from their homes and property. -
The gunboats have successfully o-operated
with Us. They had few minutes engage
ment with the enemy as they came up Roam.
Oke river. aes e4 .sfFy rr'gs9 y7fl6
Gen. Fosters command had severe en-.
gagement on Sunday night with 5000 rebel
infantry alta breastwork supported by six
pieces of artillery. We killed and wounded
sixty Of the enemv Our loss was tcn.-
The forces Immediately engaged were the
2+th Ma ssachasetts, i4ith Massachusetts,
Marine Artillery. Boige's Battery, and the
81 New York Cavalry bed lUon Ge fasl
q The NJ rine artilery-made gallant and
bold dash across the creek and lost 4 of
their men one Of the GATH was killed. The
enemy left Hamilton abandoning his earth
works precipirately. We move fr,m this
place in two hours to take Tarboro' on the
Tar river Gunboats will co. ,tcrate with
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-01-31
NEWS ITEMS.

The Charleston Mercury admits that the
Cedar Keys, in Florida, has been captured
by Union expedition. By this movement
il says, the Federals have gained possession
of the western terminus of the Florida rail-
road, which connects the Gulf of Mexico
with the Atlantic ocean. Cedar Keys is a
small town with about thirty houses, aud
probably one hundred inhabitants. The bar
has nine feet of water, and is good harbor
for small vessels.
Seventeen rebel prisoners, from linm-
phrey Marshall's force were brought down
from Cattlesburgh, Kentucky, on the steam
er, and arrived at Cincinnati on the 2lst
They looked sorry enough.
An exaggerated version of IL fight neal
Washington was furnished to Gen. Heini-
zelman, on Wednesday, and by him eommu
nicated to the War Department and th'
public. It narrated how a party OF New
York volunteers surrounded a house con
tanning thirty Texas rangers and tough
until they killed all but one of the rangers
4 subsequent account from the Genera
SAYS that only nine were killed.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-01-31
The War in Kansas.

The following general order, issued ny
Major General Hunter, has caused a sensa'
tion in civil and military circles
"In the expedition about 10 be started
South from this Department (called III
the newspapers Gen. Lanes Expedition,l
il Is the intention of the Major General
commanding this Department to command
in person, unless otherwise expire ssly Or
dered by the Government.
Transportation not having been sup
plied, he must go without it. All tents,
trunks, chests, chairs, camp tables, camp
clothes, &C., must be ut once stored or
abandoned The General commanding
takey in his valise but one change ol
clothilg, and no officer or soldier Will
carry more the surplus room in the knap,
sack must be reserved for ammunition and
provisions Every officer and soldier will
carry his own clothing and bedding"
"The General commanding has applied
tothe Government for six Brigadicr Gene
rails, to be appointed from the senior
Colonels To enable him to do this II
accordance with the order on he subject
each Colonel will Immediately report TIN
date on which he was mustered into tn
service Of the United States.
Signed, ID. HUNTER
Major General commanding
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-01-31

.- R ta r
led and guarded liberty--the sacred boon o.
heaven-as that such human monster oil
political iniquity--an Ex-pRRsIDENr AND a
reAroR--shouldst have held with thy con
sent. even for day, the destinieso this great
people in his Official keeping. .-....
But why indulge in strains Of lamentatlon
over the ignominious close of John l'ylers
life? Base and treacberons as he was, he
did not stab his country till after it had
been sold to treason by one, who at the
moment when the act was committed, wore
the Executive robes of authority. EX-Pre-
sidential treason can never be buried from
human ken ia the person of the rebel Tyler
while James Buchanan lives, and moves,
aud has his being" o! how great crime
is his How shall he meet the avalanche o
despair that will overtake him when the darf
angel shall visit Wheatland? What wreati
Of glory will deck his brow and what eonn
try will rise up 10 honor his memory
Would that we could shut out from our min
the inevitable thought that "GOd is JUS
and Tint his vengeance will not sleep Iol
ever !" II we could, despite the teaching
] of our common sense to the contrary, "
: might hope that Mr.. Buchanan is hapr
0 man to-day. But enough. "Snhicient uni
a the day is the evil thereof
d WILLIAM Penn.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-01-31
nrAeEIFioENT LIVING.

Tue Richmond Dispatch says =
"Wayne county, North Carolina, where it
was proposed to draft, the militia to n
man instantly volunteered for the war.
This unexpected response was so univer-
sal that contentious resulted upon the
question of remaining at home, and those
upon whom the lot fell were loud in their
expressions of disappointment"
How very like a whale" this Rich
mond Dispatch story is. The rebels of
Wayne county must be little different
from those of Wilmington. Here they
don't feel at all disappointed at having to
STAY at home; but after the manner ol
Nurse johnson, plead as an excuse for
moi going, that they have to stay back TO
''nuss the baby" 1t may be that some
of those disappointed Wayne county
rebels, will, like nurse johnson of the
Gazette, turn around before "six months
and swear that they are the only deien
ders of the conservative policy of Presi
dent Lincoln, )" in all North Carolina.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-01-31
HOW KEEP TEETH
CLEAN.

In order to keep the luxury Of sweet
breath, we advise, first, cheerful and
grateful disposition; second, regular
meals. temperate in quantity, and prompl
DIGESTION. On the subject of teeth clean
inc we quote the teaching Of modern
chemistry; Microscopical examinations
have been made Of the matter deposited
ON the teeth and gums of more than forty
individuals, selected from all classes oil
society in every variety of bodily condition,
aud in nearly every case animal and yIege-
table parasites in greatnnmbers have been
discovered OF the animal parasites there
are three or four species, and of the vcge'
table mouths We're found to be completely
free from them ceansed their teeth four
times daily, using soap once. One or two
of these individuals also passed Il thread
between them more cilectually. In all
eases the number Of the parasites was
larger in proportion to the neglect OF clean,
illness The effect of the application OF
yarious AGENTS was also noticed. Tobacco
smoke and juice did not impair their Vi
tality in the least. The same was also
true of the chlorine tooth wash, of pnlveri-
zed bark, ammonia, and various othel
detergents. The application of soap
however, appeared TO destroy them in
stantly. We may hence infer that this is
the best and most proper specific fol
cleaning teeth In all cases where it ha
been tried, it receives unqualified commen
dation. 1t may also be proper to add
that none but the purest white soap, fire.
from all discoloration, should be used.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-01-31
NoYel Mnnn OLE CARRYING THE MAI.

Novel MoDE 0E CARRYING THE MAIL.
The rebels in the lower counties of
Maryland are 50 closely watched by the
Union troops that they find it difficult to
communicate with their friends in Nir-
ginia Their last dodge is the most novel
which has set been put into operation;
A large kite is made, covered with oil
silk, so as 20 render it imperyions to water
The tail is formed by folding letters or
newspapers together, and tying them
with loop-knot--eaeh letter, or perhaps
two letters together, forming a bag
When the tail is as heavy as the kite can
conveniently bear up under, cord long
enough to reach about two-thirds of the
way across the river is attached, and the
kite raised in the air. After the kite has
exhausted the string, or has reached a
sufficient height, the cord is cut, and the
concern, gradually descending, is borne
by the breeze to the Virginia shore, where
the bobs are taken of by those in waiting,
/ and new ones for their sympathizing
friends in Maryland tied on in their stead.
With the first favorable wind, back comes
the kite to the Maryland shore, and vice
versa.
Although mishaps sometimes occur ia
the mail by sudden changes in the wind
waiting it into the river, as a general thing
the dodge is successful. By this mean!
large numbers of letters and northern
newspapers find their way into Virginia
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-01-31
nRTTnARY.

WOuDwARD.- Died, in this city, on the 23d
inst, Mrs. HENRIETTA WOODWARD, vile OF
Thomas Woodward, ESQ.,, Of this city, ior-
merly Of Chester County, Pa. 80.
The deceased was lady Of exemplary NE
aud character; as wife and mother she hnu
fsw equals. In her family she so blouded firm
ness. wisdom and love, that she was honored and
beloved By devoted husband and children
Although in aifluont circumstances, her inter,
eourse with the world was 50 mild, mod est anu
dlenilied, as 10 command the admiration Of all
who became acquainted with her. Sac leaves
mia vale Of tears, this world Of cares, without
au enemy. Those who feel her loss, or were
we'll acquainted with her only can appreciate
her WORTH The bereayed husband and children
of her love, will find consolation in contcmpla-
ting the beauty of her character, aud emulauns
het vrlu.s aud pure example, an in the assur-
ance thnt she has bern taken hy ProWuenee
ir,m tLr trinls OF this life, to experience tue
realities of IL better void and that in q few
brief years they must follow her 10 the las
place Of repose She was inferred in the VIII
miugtou and Brandywine Cemetery, on the 29ll
inst, aud was followed to the grave ny hei
husband and children, and large concourse
sad,Iened relatives aud friends. W.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-01-31

WARlIKE ENTERPRIsE.-NapoleOn re-
marked at st. Helena ;-"Generals are
rarely found eager TO give battle they
choose their positions, establish them
selves, consider their combinations, but
then commences their indecision nothing
is so difficult and at the same time so i'm
portant as TO know when to decide.
Wellington said ;-"The fault with most
commanders however brave, is backward
ness in taking the last step to bring on q
battle, especially when armies are large !
arising from deep moral anXieties and
after all, the uncertainties of the issue. y
Washington in letter to Congress in
1880, expressly speaks of our security
depending on want Of enterprise III the
enemy and says that we have been in
debted for our safety during u greater part
of the war to their inactivity
| The WINTER IN RussIA-From St.
Petersburg we learn that the winter has
set in with extreme severity, and the Neyo
is frozen over so as to permit free trade.
! A movement is on foot TO start a line Of
steam sledges to 30 on the ice from St
Petersburg to Cronsladt, forming regu
lar line for the conveyance of goods anc
passengers
Practical JOKING This is the age o
practical joking; and what are yulgaril.
termed sells seem TO interest all alike
An amusing instance has lately been per
petrated by several of the London jewel
iers. A rich morocco case, of the siz
and form of an ordinary photograph
miniature is lctteIed out in gold, "Portrai
of the Gorilla Itis laid carclessly upo
the drawing room table, with scrap bool
: etc, The nnucky victim, beholding it io
ihe first time, seizes it with impatienc'
All, have not seen that" opens it an
sees himself reflected in palpable piec
= of looking class if he be whiskered an
> l,earied, the joke tells amazingly
q drops it with speed, and the gorilla tries
enjoy it,
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-01-31

A Man UNsUsPECTINdLY ORDERS HIS
OWN GRAVE CLOTHS. s.-last week mer-
chant of Boston, in the prime Of life, and
apparently in perfectly healthy condition,
called upon q tailor and was measured for
a suit ofclothes, to be sent home on Satur-
day night. They were received at the
time appointed, but in the meantime the
merchant had suddenly sickened and died,
and the new suit was used for the pur-
pose of clothing the body for the grave.
CALLED FOR A DocToR.-A story is told
of n fellow who reused venerable doctor
about twelve O'Clock one winters night,
and on his coming to the door coolly in
quired, " Have you lost a knife, Mr.
Brown ?r-"No,n growled the victim
Well, never mind,n said the wag, 81
thought I'd just call and inquire, for
found one Yesterday"
A BEAUTIFUL young lady, only daugh
ter of rich parents, cut off all her long
golden tresses one night last week, while
in somnambulistic state. She was quite
put out at the army style Of her head in thu
morning, but was soothed by the barber
who promised wig of the locks whicl
should defy detection. The occurrence
took place at Cincinnati.
A SENSIBLE Manchester politician sug
gested to the Duke of Newcastle that i
would be cheaper for the English govern
ment to ship all the unemployed cottoI
factory hands TO the south of Europe ant
feed them than to fight America. TIL
dukes reply is not given.
MINISTERS PERQUIsITEs The edito
of the German Reformed Messenger, il
narrating his experience in the way q
ministers' perquisites says; "ln our ex
perience, we have married persons for 81
cents, we have married on trust. aud W
have married for counterfeit bill.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-01-31
DEFENoEs OF THE DELAWARE

The attention of Congress has been,
several times of late, called to the defence
less condition of the approaches to the
city of Philadelphia and the towns ad.
iacent on either side of the Delaware
river While New York harbor bristles
with guns looming out from fort after fort
for miles from that city, thereby attesting
the great liberality of Congress in its ap-
preparations for the defence of the "com-
mereial emporium the utmost neglect
has been manifested in reference to the
protection of Philadelphia, from invasion
and destruction by a foreign enemy. A
half equipped fort on Pea Patch island,
and a low, old barn-looking structure,
called fort Mifllin, little further up the
river constitute all the defences which that
city seems entitled to at the hands of Con
gress. In view of this neglect OF the one
city apd apparent partiality for the other
the Pennsylvania delegation in Congress
met in Washington, January Z, 1867, al
the house of Speaker Grow, to take into
consideration the defences of the river
Delaware After free interchange o.
opinion, and a canvass of the views of the
gentlemen present, the whole matter wa
referred to committee, with instructions
to report to a future meeting. The com
mittee was composed of Messrs. Davis
lehman, Verree, Blair and Wright.
On January 10th the committee met
and agreed to present the following re-
port
Representatives of the Pennsylvania