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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-01-29
XxxVH COngress--First Session.

Attis I" 'sie WASHINGTON, Jan. "A.
HoUsE--The House resumed the consid,
Grafton of the bill making more stringent
the provision against the sale of spirituous
liquors to the Indians. $50 s ..s;r
Mr. Edwards in the course of explanation
said the present law is evaded by vending
intoxicating drinks outside the Indian limits
or frontier, hence the necessity of further
Legislation to protect the Indians from such
degrading and destructive influences. 2 Sea
? The joint resolution appropriating 80 900
to pay the expenses of the committee APP
pointed to enquire into the conduct of the
war, was passed. "a ~ eg 1
The Senate bill appropriating $4,000, to
be expended under the direction of the Sec
rotary of War, when in his judgment the
same may be necessary, for the protection Of
the emigrants on the overland route, between
the Atlantic States and California, Oregon
and Washington territory, was passed.
The House then resumed the considera-
ration of the bill to amend the Indian inter-
course act and passedit. gag sa Fry
SENArE.-Mr. Fessenden, from the Com
mittee on Finance, reported back the reso-
luton to appropriate $4,000, for the ex-
pense of the committee of the House in re-
gard to contracts made by the Department
Of the Government Passed.
Mr. Sherman introduced a bill creating
two new bureaus in the Navy Department.
Referred ia @tz Gf
Mr. Davis presented the credentials OF
Robert Wilson, appointed Senator from
Missouri, to fill the vacancy caused by the
expulsion ofMr. Polk.
Mr. Wilkinson moved to refer the creden
tails and certain papers he, had to the Judi
ciary Committee. He, Wilkinson, said he
had the report ola certain meeting held about
the 1st of May, and Mr.. Wilson was one of
the committee who reported set Of resolu-
tons, two of which were as follows:
Resolved, That we, the people here assem-
bled, declare our fealty and sympathy with
the South, and for the protection of South
ern institutions.
Resolved, That we condemn as inhuman
and diabolcal the war now waged by the
Federal Government against the South
Mr.. Davis said that Mr.. Wilson had no
part in the resolutions, which were entirely
without his, Wilson's sanction, in any way.
Mr.. Davis then had a paper read, signed by
Gov. Hal! and others, attesting the loyalty
of Mr.. Wilson, also letter from Mr.. Wilson
to Mr.. Davis, asking that thorough inves-
tigation into his loyalty might be had that
the country, &c.
Mr. Wilson then took the oath. ~
On motion Of Mr.. Trumbull the bill rela-
ting to certain judicial districts Of the United
States Circuit Courts was taken up and
passed as reported by the Committee.
q The case of Mr.. Bright was then taken up
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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-01-29

EXPORTING GAME FROM Iowa Over two
tons Of prairie grouse, etc were shippe D. on
Sa urday last. oversize Missouri and Missis,
sipppf Railroad, to New York, from POINTS
along tie line.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-01-29

1862, WILLIE g., son of Rev. J. NJ. and AGNES G.
McELRoY, aged years, months and Is days.
Few parents called to mourn the loss of child
more fall Of promise. But We BOW submssively to-
His will who does all things well.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-01-29

New York, Jan c5.-The most severe
storm Of the season has prevailed all night.
1t is terrible gale with hail, which now, 8
a. M, has turned to rain. $500
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-01-29

New York, Jan. 25. "A dispatch to a
Southern paper, dated Nashville, Jan. 81,
states that five companies of Texas Rifles
had gone ona scout in the vicinity Of Green
River. Also, that the sixty day Mississippi
troops have returned home from Bowling
Green.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-01-29

enemy was repulsed three times, and fell,
back to their Notifications; they then out
fanked US. We lost all our horses, tents,
equipments, and eleven guns, spiked or
thrown in the river. Colonels Powell, Bat.
tie, Stain, and Cummings, were wounded.
Major Fobb was wounded in tie hip. Our.
forces numbered 5000.
It is reported in Norfolk that the Federal
Gamer Louisiana was lost
The Day-Book has an article from the
Charlie ton Mercury, giving particulars Of the
capture of Cedar Keys. There were three
schooncrs and five fishing smacks loading.
with lumber and turpentine at the time.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-01-29

r.. -.E-. SAMP f1ALLECK, Jan. 70, 1SDZ.
Mr.. EDITOR The Death of our soldier
brother has made comrade give vent to
the feelings of his heart, for one who was
respected and loved by every man in our
company. Rhenius Neighbors was an every
day christian, although he belonged to no
church, he made the Bible his guide, and
God his trust. Through all his sickness, he
never showed an impatient spirit in word or
look, but perfectly resigned, even to the last
moment of his life, which passed gently away
without a struggle. A little while before he
died, he said he was willing to go, and.hoped
to meet his, friends in Heaven, for which
they must prepare. His perfect resignation
in death has stirred the deepest feelings in
the hearts ofthe men, because few men can
be found who are more unassuming in their
manners than he was at all times, no loud
professions escaped his lips, but modest,
retiring, unpretend;ng disposition, marked
his character. No one ever saw him indulge
in any coarse or boisterous games or sport
Quiet and unobtrusive in all he did, he was
in every sense of the word, mora, young
man whose life was model for all his
fellow soldiers, and his influence, trust
will never be lost, while memory shall recall
his name. ID gs ef, ,saaarsf at8
You have known him for years just as |
have testified of him, but to know that men
are the same in the army that they were at
home, is thing which friends may well feel
proud Of, and be. a consolation to them il
they fall either by sickness or upon the
battle field. rm t b s.sss II
Such yong man was Rhenius Neigh
Dor, the same to day as Yesterday n..aa
sgsag ysfs q 1a SOLDIER, Co. D.
We take great pleasure in publishing the
above feeling tribute to our esteemed deceas.
ed friend, r. W. Neighbors, by one of his
comrades. The accompanying lines are de.
clined. Ed. COURIER.
!. e @g S =
THE CONSERVATIVE ViEw.-The notion
that Slavery hinders the forward movement
of our armies, or hinders in any way the en-.
ergetic prosecution of the war is absurd
The forward movement Of our. armies il Of
coure Kindred by military considerations
alone. No loyal man any where that we
know of has ever limited the opinion that the
prosecution Of the war should be curbed in
activity or slackened in vigor on account o.
slavery or any thing else.
| Let the prosecution of the war on every
account go forward with all possible vigor
Slave property, like every other species o.
property, must and will take care If itsel
under the necessary shock Of mere war
nobody asks for discrimination in favor OF
slave property. What the conservative men
ofthe country condemn as both unconsttu
tional and suicidal is discrimination, wheth.
er direct or indirect against Slave property
We do not insist that the war shall be ear
ried on forrhe protection Of slavery, but that
( the war shall not be carried on virtually or
expressly for the destruction of slayery.-
Louisville journal.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-01-29

Fire Ian, New York.
New YORK, Jan. 26.--The Fnlton Bark
and other buildings, corner OF Fulton and.
Pearl streets, were burned this morning
Loss about half million dollars.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-01-29

Frightful storms have prevailed at several
points at the East, particularly severe in
Vermont. sJa-s - 80
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-01-29
Rhenils NeigiibOrs.

[Oskaloosa Herald please copy.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-04-02
CLEARFIELD Pa WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2. 1862.

plnnder. Hurry back as hard as you can run
or the enemy will be betwixt you and our
fellers.''
Blife waited to hear no more. but broke for
his camp like quarter horse. When he ar
rived, and found that the story was all false,
terrible was the vengeance he vowed but be-
lore ne had time to execute his threat, F lloyd s
army was in a remote part of the State.
1t is hardly necessary to add, that the mes
Senger who sent the quarter master off so pre-
clpitately was an associate of Jacks, and that
Jack had turned the quarter masters horse
with his head up the road, and by a sharp cut
with whip sent him out of sight before Blfe
recovered from his confusion.
Squire Bailey got his mule again. little the
worse for Jacks tricks, and he is as quiet and
useful an animal as there is in ali the country.
The double eagles Jack returned with the
mule, taking the quarter-master's horse as
compensation for his services.
Jack Phillips says he would like to have an
opportunity of inquiring of the elf-sacrfic-
ing patriot of the glorious Confederacy wheth-
er it hurt much when the mule kicked his
hat off.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-04-02
CORRESPONDENCE OF THE "JoURxAL. ("
Pu1LIpsBupq. Pa. March q. 1s62.

PHILIpsBUEG, Pa, March %, 1852.
DEAR JOURNAL Since my last letter to you
the 'ldes OF March have come and gone, the
season OF Spring is upon us the logging tine
is past, the food has come and the drive is
moving, the rebellion is not ct ended but the
skies are Frightening, and hope that before
the harvest Is past the Union viii be saved
This period OF the year brings to my memo
~ some OF the savings and doiugs that trans
pred about year ago. Then. the present re-
bcllion was but a small affair in comparison 10
what it is to-day. y year since, there broke
out malady, disease, or disorder, among
certain class here, no have always been con
sldeTed the flower of our town, in health. val
or, aud all the requisites that 60 20 make mp
first class y No. I American. Bat all OF q
Sudden these young men were seized with all
the ills that the human family is heir to- such
as pains in the head. breast, back aad limbs
but the most prevalent. and which most of them
were taken down" with, was fgiafness al he
heart, which lasted all summer. The M. D's'
could not arrest the progress oi the malady Tor
the books gave them 40 information in refs-
ton 10 it,-therefore, was FL uut for some C.
University TO crack. The fatality ragged CnJl
the holidays, when il abated, and most cases
were able to go 10 balls and dances and hold
high carnival generally. As victory alter
victory was gained by the Union forces, they
got better, SO much so, that some Of them sre
on the 'Sdrive," ''rafling ia, - or doing some
of the affairs OF the season, which is all rigEt.
as il has tendency To make them robust and
restore them To health. They viii soon be
themselves again, unless q call IS made tor
more troops-tbat may create relapse.
There is some difference Of opinion heres-
bouts IN reference to the Constitution of the
United States. Some Of the Solous hold that
Il is merely al ertIc's q Ggrcemcut-couse-
quently null and void because the Govern
ment is trying to suppress the rebcllion-or
What they fondly term Estates rights Some
OF these eXpouudcrs, no doubt. in their own
estimation, TAR exceed the great Webster. It
seems to me, that mind that barbored such
opinions was capable OF association with that
Assembly in session near neutrality-suspicious.
as an Asylum for a certain cia-s Of persons.
The late Union victories set very hard on
the friends of JEFF. Davis x Co. in this neigh
borhood. They are terribly chop-fallen. Tho
hight now progressing at Island No. ID, gives
them some relief, they evidently hope the
rebels will win-yet, they are doubtful OF the
result, and seem to fear that Com. Foote will
make his point. Their latest consolation is,
the hope that an amnesty viii be granted, and
that JEFF. Davis will be the first United States
Senator from Mississippi. Sach opinions. lead
me 10 think, that there viii soon be a tnil dol
egation to the asylum from this community,
and that the Solon from Egypt will be chosen
Speaker. Yours, LEnoE.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-04-02

DEAD LOVE.

We are face 10 face, ami between u IL
Is the love we thought #oui" ''e N'''
Why has it only lived a year
Who has murdered it--y0u or l
No ,,attor ,vbo-the deed was done,
By one or both and there 1t lies;
Tbs smile from the lip is forever gone,
And darkness is over the beautiful eyes,
,our love is dead, and our hope is wrecked
So what does it profit to talk and rave,
whether it perished by my neglect,
Or through you it found grave.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-04-02

\ LARGE Pam or BooTs.-A countryman
recently arrived at one OF our thirdrate hotels,
late in the eynning, and inquired for Il boot
jack. Boots soon appeard with one OF the cast
IRON pattern. GLOW the duce do you suppose
Pm going to get oil my boots with that thing?''
ejaculeted the countTyman.
Boots eyed the oouRtryman's pedal ex-
tremilies for few moments and then scratch
ing his head said; "Dat am fac he, he yah !
yah - he shouted.
'EWhat the mischief are you laughing AT, you
thunder clond - demanded the countryman.
Nuthn-Nuflin-only l advise you to 60 TO
de crotch ob de street, and dar you can pull
off "dem boots 20 Yah yah yah whew -
and the darliey vanished.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-04-02

the Little Blue on tie same day. Passengers
10y the Santa Fe stage furnish the following :
Col. Slough of Colorado, had arrived at Fort
Union with 500 men, marching 100 miles IN
four days. They intend forming junction
with Col. Canby. Col. Candy was still at Fort
Craig on the eth.
New YoRK, March 25.-The brig Yankee
Blade has arrived flom Fort Pickens, with
dates to the llth. The impression was that
Gen. Bragg had left Pensacola and parties
viewing the rebel batteries with glasses say
that the guns are turned inland, probably in
expectation of visit from General Butler.
-Four contrabandS, who escaped from there,
say that there are but 5000 troops at Pensa-
cola, and they are poorly armed.
DEMOCRATIC PRINCIpLEs.-We hear great
deal said at the present time about Democrat
c prime pies hut we have as yet seen no state
ment OF what those principles are supposed TO
embody, and what application is propO sed 10
be made of them in the existing crisis. Dem
Ocrat!c principles are praised and be- praised
by the opposition, bur we have yet seen no
line OF policy marked ont by those who are so
much in love with these principles. 1t is true
that they generally are engaged in factious
opposition to the Government, but still they
claim to be loyal, and only ask tor a return to
Democratic principles. We know of Jeifer
sonian Democracy which was patriotic, and
know OF a Democracy which was sustained and
upheld by Buchanan, Floyd Breckenridge. JEFF.
Davis, Mason, and others OF that class, whose
practices and principles have eliminated in
the present rebellion, but which set Of princi-
pies these individuals claim who are harpng
so long and loudly about Democracy, sc do
not know, but Judging from the tone OF their
editorials and the character OF their speeches,
should imagine that the latter woGld suit
them best. We take it that at the present
time all truly loyal men are primarily inter
ested in putting down the rebellion and pre-
serving the Union. But these strenuous ad-
vocates Of democratic principles seem to
take but little interest in these matters-with
them the paramount cons sideration is to bring
us under the reign of Democracy again, for
they ScNcely ever mention the rebellion. The
course Of such men may be eminently conser-
vatiye and patriotic. but think the people
viii wait til! full exposition is given of what
these principles are claimed to eubody before
they give their adhesion to them as they will
be deSirous of knowing whether they were Of
the class advocated by old hickory Jackson
and the sterling patriots Of his school, or those
promulgated and sstuained hy Davis and Floyd. |
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-04-02

BRoTHER AGAINST BRoTHER.-Paymoster Nc
kean Buchanan, who was on board the United
States frigate Congress at the time Of the dis
aster in Hampton Roads in making report
TO the department says: "-JGst before the
SaaGulnary engagement, | volunteered my
services to Lieutenant Commanding Joseph
K. Smith, for duty on either of the upper
decks, although the rebel steamer Mcrrimac
was commanded by my own brother, drank
lin Buchanan, late of the Washington Navy
Yard,) when | received an order to take charge
of the berth deck division, which order
promptly obeyed, and, thank God, did some
service to mT beloved country
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-04-02

The United States will soon have forty-nine
iron vessels of war, if pose contracted for and
proposed are built. The Monitor is the only
one now in service.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-04-02

Brown was speaking of Joe H to a friend
one day. and said TO him ''Joe is a frst-rate
fellow, but it must be confessed he has his
faIings. ! am sorry it is so, but l cannot tell
lie for any man. love Joe, but love the
truth more" ''My dear Brown said Joe,
who overheard the remark, 81 never thought
you would prefer perfect stranger TO an old
acGuaintanCc.'
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-04-02

The body of middle-sized man, says scien-
tic authority, contains a pound Of phospho-
rus, which. ii in free state, and inlamed
would burn him up and everything around
him. Cant be - says a hard shell, ..for we
know lots Of old bachelors and antiquated
maidens who haven't even phosphorus enough
in 'em to make a match. -
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-04-02

The Rebels call our iron-Gad Monitor a
. Yankee cheese bok'' on raft. A, CORES
pOndent wonders if they did not find that
same .'cheeSe box little more mite-y than
they anticipated
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-04-02

Mrs. PartiDgton says, 'sIt is triumvirate and
confederate shame for the Cabinet people at
Washington to permit our men-of-war on the
Petermc to hng that Mary Land Shore so
much. -
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-04-02

KANSAS CRY, March PA skirmish oc.
Cured between detachment of the 9Th an
sas regiment and Qusntrell's band, near In
dependence, on the 22d. The latter were
routed with a loss of seven killed. The Fed
eral loss is one killed. They captured eleven
prisoners and twenty horses. The rebels had
killed two men, and burned the bridge across
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-04-02

Soft soap, in some shape pleases all and
generally speaking, the more he you put into
il the better.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-04-02

a good many men are in the best health
when they are out of spirits.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-04-02

Uncle Sans affection for his degenerate
children of the South is unbounded. He even
now stands ready, with open arms, TO receive
them back, without money and without Price.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-04-02

Why is jeff. Davis Message like the
trance TO Charleston harbor Because il a.
bounds in shallow passages.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-04-02

The village of ~boonton, Morris Co., y. j :,
has sent 260 men to the war--one sixth of lis
whole population.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-04-02

Beauty can never compensate for the want
Of omiabiity, but amiaeiiity can com pensate
for the want OF beauty.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-04-02

Wanted lite boat that viii Goa. on the
.'sea of troubes.''
New-York daily tribune., 1862-05-17
THE TURF.
RACING AT JAMEsBURG. N. J.

The second annual meeting Of the Jsmcsburg Az
sociation for the improvement Of the breed OF
horses was held on the 18th. 18th, and 18th inst,
on the new race-course which has just been COM
peted. The weather was very favorable, and tbe
attendance of spectators quite large, including most
of the more prominent racing men and breeders OF
New-York aud Philadelphia. The racing was very
good and some of the thoroughbreds that showed on
this occasion will be heard Of again when the racing
campaign OF the season fairly commences at Phi'a-
dephia, New-York and Boston next month. The fol-
lowing is a summary of the three days racing:
TuEsDAY May 10, l362-Handicsp sweepstakes Of 300
each, h. IT, together with sOo added BY the As'oea'i0n
John Hunters ch c. West ROIbury. By imp Barownis,
p C. Bush's b. M Cyclone by vsndaI, years.......
Time, :53.
sweepsies for Co by Revenues subscription s2eo b. IL
T. McT.s b. c. Avalanche. by Revenue, out of Sally,
Col Gardner. b. Blooming Grove, by Revenue, dam by
Mniner'''''''''1T; Nm. 10 ii;
Sweepstakes for Three olds subscription $500 SO
f. second to bis stake Mile heats. ,
r. c. Bu,hs ch f. Aeroite by Revenue s..........? !
John Hunters ch Mas Jessie, by Revenue.....l
Time, 50 20l 2:O8.
WEDNESDAY. May 4-sweepstakes for yeu olds Sub
J. : Watson. ch. c. Aldrrbursn. by Comodon
+. c. Bush. ch Riband by Revenue ;;....:.....s
Five ohes paid forfeit. Capt Moore boed. snd ran over
the Course.
/ Time :3
Society's Premium. Z 20O-2 mile heats.
r. Morns, 81. Z. Tlroesneck by Ctackrr..........l
L. C. Bushs b. Cyclone. by Wanda.
lime. 1856; 40l.
TnuuspAY May 15-Msch for 3yesr olds, each naming
two; $40 aside PIP.
John Hunters Dr. c. Sunshine by imp Barownie. ....l
p c. Bu,hs bI. Capricieuse by Zanoni,
/ Time. 1855 l:5st
Society's Premium 430J-3 mile heats
p C. Bnshs b. b. Trovs;ore. by
Col W L. GaIdncrs Blooming Grove Rsvenue2 dr.
! Time 6:l3.
New-York daily tribune., 1862-05-17
NEW FERRY BoAr.-Capt Chas. A. Woolsey

INV INN1 DUAI.-OHTI. NUHb. ~
awarded for the building Of ferry boa, TO 'sbo
the place Of the John r. Jackson sold To the overnmsn
The boat IL e Of the ,iZe and mode tho Jack
d-ck 2l0 feet breadth of beam at mdshp SEC
ton 81 feet depth hold 10 feet drsugt oi vser lod line
feet inchs Her hull Will be srIcsd oi oss oce
&c and very securely fastened. She will 20 sts' WITH
vertical beam condensius ensinei diameter s ejGhasr W
inches length Of stroke Of piston ii feet dnssr @ vGsf
wheels over boards n feet.
She will be supplied h drop Ane. round ,heA bolSt.
length and 10 feet IN breadth hs boat will - bait
with ep.cisl reference TO strength. safety AID dTeNy o.
service beng solid ~ fee, y, both end. tho dss l.ahksd
with Jersey white OAK three inches in hletu,,L She =,
be hnshd by the let Of November and will rosi Ia The
neghbohood Of $4,000. The hull will bs constructed BY
Devne Burfus Red Hook L. t. and tie snsse ~ Josc!h
Colwell FuIton fonnAery. Jrrs.y City.
New-York daily tribune., 1862-05-17
FROM NEWBERN.

The United States s,eam'ransport Oriole Capt.
ManwaIipg, arrived at this port yesterday, from
Newbern n. c., 18th inst, via Hatteraf Inlet, 18th
iust, having on board 63 discharged soldiers from
the lO3d Regiment, n. Y. s. ". also several soldiers
On furlouch. and the bodies Of H. Soutbwor,h aud
Chss. Bemsn, both of Deep River, Conn. The
testh Of the troops at Newben remained good, and
tley were still engaged in fortyng the place. The
Z. s. transport Haze was going into Newbern when
the Oriole sailed.