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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-11-29
Washington, Nov. z,

w aSnlngtOns NOV. Il,
For q few days the Washingtonpress
has been industriously striving to Gre.
ate excitement by sensation paragraphs
in reference to the proximity of Jack
sons force to the city. Yesterday it
was represented that the advance OF
Jackson's army was at Drainsyille, 1G
miles from the city preparing to attack
some of the outer defences.
There is no reliable information that
Jackson was in this direction. A gen.
stleman who ca ne under parole to this
city represents jackson still in the val
ley with alarge force. Our pickets
are stationed on the Maryland side
waching the movements Of the rebels.
The Potomac at certain places be-
tween Harper's Ferry and Willamsport
is still fordable. -E.r,s
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From, new OrIen ms.

New York, Nov. 6.-By an order Of Gen
Butler, the property within the district re-
Gently possessed by our forces under Gen.
Wetzel, to be known a. the Laforche district
is declared sequestered and Ill sales or trans
fers Of it are forbidden This district com.
prises an the territory Of Louisiana lying
west Of the Mississippi except the parishes
or Plaquemine and Jefferson" A commits
sion Is appointed to take possession of the
district. and the sugar plantations are to be
worked by them where they are not worked
by their owners. and negroes or white labor
ers DO employed at discretion. ''' - 7
All property belonging to disloyal persons
ia to be inventoried and sold for. TIE beneR,
Of the Government, under the provisions 81
the ConHscation act. Another sippresses
distilleries and other manufactures Of strong
drink. Another one announces that any
officer found drinking Intoxicating liquors
in any public drinking place, will be recon
mended to the Presidents for dismissal from
the service Another one suppre sses the
newspaper known as the National Advertis.
FER. for an improper publication. Still ano.h-
er prohibits the asrest Of any slave, Unless
the person arrcsting knows that such slave
is owned by loyal citizen. ~ -attaf 81
2 Among the property confissated a. above
is Gen. Brsgg's plantation. = .sAIfiia4 14H
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Especial TO the Herald d

sa "a Aqua Greek, Nav. "a. a
Report from Burnsiac's army repre-.
sent everything quiet and unchanged
The City Of Fredericksburg has no,
yet been, shelled, for reasons satisfac-
tory to the commanding general
The PREPARATION for still further all
vanance are steadily progressing.
Tho enemy are still in force on the
opposite side of the river, and improve
ing the time to prepare foras vigorous
a resistance to our crossing as possible.
: Alecomotive and cars are placed
upon the tract here today, AMI the
road will be opened to the Potomac
to morrow.
The rebel sympathisers continue to
cut the military telegraph line. i,,e 81.
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NNew York Nov 2

New YorkTNov. 20.
The s. s. Roanoke from \, o. 18th,
and Haysna 10Th, has arrived. Among
her passengers areGen. Arnold and staff,
en- routs to Boston, Geo. Arnold is sui
feriug undera paralytiO shock. Military
Governor Shepley has issued d proclama-
ton calling upon loyal electors of the LIST
and Cd congressional districts, of La, to
choose Representatives to Congress and
appointed che 3dof Deoepber as the day
for holding the election. Fourteen men
ofthe 18Th Vermont regiment, captured o.
the 4th Of Sept. by the rebels, were return.
ed to N! O., on the lsth. Seven were
shot by the rebels, for having enlisted in
N. o. a03 former confederates who
had also enlisted with the, 9th, also SER
geant Mills and private Spear, both Of
Reyalton were detainediat Vicksburg, and
4 died during their capture. Gen. But
Ter has seized and closed the Bank Of N.
o., for sending 100000 specie within
20 days to the rebel government This
specie had been previously reported to
Gen Butler as having been sent away,
which was not the fact. A cavalry recon.
noissance from Gen. Weitsel's force cap.
tnred two cannon within A miles of Baton
Rouge. The Delta Of the 10th exposes
the transaction Of Ed. Grant, Heron and
Co, with the rebels and duplicates the
Frenoh consul. 81 s,,A .ssilqso. +
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go -. ~ Nashville, !, Noy. 2,


Some 400 Of Morganb p cavalry, who
left CAMP miles from Lebanon to at
tact the Federals at Woods Ferry, on
the Cumberland we're shelled back
with a loss,of 2 men. Morgan is ret
ported to have left camp with his whole
forcesthe same night, to attack the L. b
N. r. r. ere -ih1nsst''s1 6
Union refugees from Meanwhile say
the emancipation proclamation is gen.
orally approved by loyal rlen there
Many refugees here approve it, some OF
them large shareholders. Cotton is
changing hands here at 81 and SIS cents.
River inches on the shoots.
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Antiquaries and military men generally,
viii be interested In discovery made BY .
gentleman from Garden Grove, on the Bur
lington Train, between Burlington and OF
tunwa. It consisted Of singular looking
and very heavy piece Of oak or hickory.
about two feet four inches long. some, two
inches thick, and having upon the handle
end an enormous chunk of solid lead, weigh
ing some three pounds An owner is de-
sired for this singular piece of furniture,
provided heis in the land of the living
Whatgentleman. belligerently incline d, owns
this war club; Isshe . military man. amod-
e-n son ofthunder ? or vas il the fasorite
weapon of some Indian Warrior. who lived,
fought, bled and died among these classic
scenes? Imagination has wide field to
range in. and may get. lost. Perhaps the
case hsd better be referred to the Historical
Society. The only possible ray Of light We
have been able to obtain. after dilligent en-
quiry, is, that q gentleman bearing . striking
resemblance to one Reverend Henry Clay
Dean, was . passenger on the same train
on which the club vas found, and was heard
to remark in the mid and charitable way
peculiar to that amiabic indiv,dna;, that he
hoped the administration of Abe Lincoln
would be sunk 50. low IN perdition. that the
trump of resurrection would never find it
j has been surmised that tho said weapon
of offence, might or ought to be:ong ito the
author of that patriotic remark. II 50, We
are desired to say, that the interesting relic
Of the past or present, as the cate msJ be,
is now IN the keeping Of Dr. H. r. Sisson.
Dentist. Of this city, and that any further
information desired, can be procured Of him,
or of Mr.. Kellogg. of Garden Grove The
Dr. hasino use for such an Implement, his
business being putting in. rather than knock
ing out teeth. .zsYs
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New York, Nov. Is.

~ I ~
A dispatch from Summers head qrs,
23d state that 5 deserters from the rebels
say, Lonsstreet's division had arrived at
Fredericksburg, aud Hills corps is Jexpec.
ted hourly. The talksin the rebel camp
il to the effect to that lee intends to dis
pute federal crossing Of the RappaFau-
mock, with his entire force. The rebels
have enlarged their entrenehments, but
built no new ones. Their guns command
the ford opposite Falmouth. Summers
Division has the advance Of our advance.
Trains were running all yesterday and
last night from fredericksburg to Rich,
.mond. The entire population had left,
Asrsbel brigade ofiiofantryi soccupy the
CITY. .sbkssa "a g.5s42 e6i asksj so SO .
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Kansas City, Nov. Is

1sa rs Kansas City, Nov. 20
q, The Santa Fe mail with dates to the
10th arrived this morning. 1t was de-
tanned by heavy rain storms along the
rou's The distribution Of Indian pres
ents furnished by the Government for
that portion Of the Utah tribe Of Indian
belonging to the department Of New
Mexico, took place : at the Agency at
Abignia, on the Bird. The chiefs expires
sed themselves well satisfied, and said
they were willing to unite with -FOUR troops
in an expedition against the Navajoes
and help to conquer that tribe into
obedience to the proper authorities =
All qniet along the route.
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Baltimore. Nov. 25

A special to the American from
Harper's Ferry states that General
Kelly yesterday sent scouts from
New Creek who, captured 12 reJ-
ell pickets within 1 miles Of Winches-
ter. Prisoners say Jackson started
with his whole force for Richmond via
Front Royal, leaving only Regt., Of
cavalry at Winchester. We shall proba.
bly, occupy Winchester shertly. when
the reconstruction of the Baltimore &
Ohio II. r. will be completed in two
days. ,g. s.9z1 ~ a,,es .t,,ss,i
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The Great Democratic Gaiaai In

1t is an old and familiar saying that imam
is the creature of habit aud CUSTOM" and in
no modern instance of . local character, is
the truth ofthat saying more aRequivocally
demonstrated, than in the unblushing, the
corrupt and audacious lying of the Mercury.
Indeed, SO proficient has i become In this
sine qua non Of Mallory Democracy. that it
can afRrmEthe most palpable and glaring lie
With > shameless hard,hood Of impudence.
that would rivalih most abandoned oftruth,
and almost cause Satan himself 10 blush
In support Of, and as the basis of the FORE
going assertion, We for want of time only,
refer to the article in the Mercury of week
beforelast, headed. "Thres Ply rsmids.' which
puts down the. Democratic gain in Iowa
at $4,000. ssas 10 sasves 4. srsag 7..va..
Now Judge. where do you get your figures
Is the statement you have made true Let
Us look at the figures of the last electirn and
compare them with those of the one before.
In the election Of 1861. the last before the
recent one, Kirkwood had 50 rat uS
SIS fsa gjsag zsqr9. 59.853
Merritt. ....'...s......... .....s.. 48,245
Kirkwood's m .jori.y over Merritt, 1868
In the same election B. M. Ssmuels, rri.ls
Democrat, received for Governor, 4,4s2
H. O. Dean, Dem. for. Governor. 469
Chas. Mason. /" /" -" iea ll9
Making for these three last candidates 8, 074
which added to vote Cor Merritt, makes the
combined Democratic vote 48,Sl9
Which deducted from combined Republican
vote for Kirkwood, So. 1853, leaves Kirkwood's
majority over full Democratic vote. 1854,
which Was the Republican mojnrity in 1861.
Now what are theiresults Of the late election.
From the official returns Of the State can.
vassers we find that the clear Republican
majority is, 15,l15-being y, Republican
gain over the election of 1861, If 1851.
Now Judge. you can rsad and understand
these figures, can't you Now tell us II you
can, what you mean BY stating the glareins
falsehood that there has been Democratic
gain Of $4,000. Won't son tell US Judge,
what you mean BY thus daring to impose
upon the common intelligence of the people.
How much longer do you think you will be
able to dupe them by such lies Do you
think it viii be long, Judge? No No p
Manifest Destiny awaits you and your tcl-
lows. Judge, and sou will soon be, .if you
are not already, consigned BY the people to
that political grave from which there is no
resurrection, soon to be held up as objects Of
political ignominy. e sF' a.ST 50
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~ Gen. Resccrans indulges occasion
allyin witticism. The Nashville
Dispatch says that q lady recently
called upon him for the purpose of pro-
curing a pass which was declined
very politely. Tears came to the
ladys eyes as she remarked that her
uncle was very i'll, and might not res
cover. "Very sorry, indeed, madam"
replied the General. "My uncle has
been indisposed for some time. As
soon as Uncle Sam RECEIVERS a little
you shall have apass to 60 where you
please. "asgef - xssssa ~ y Il. 1.s5i
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On Monday night between 9 and 10
o'clock, the dwelling of Mr.. Joci Rambo, an
old citizen Of this county, living on Little
SOM cyeek, shout 8 miles south, vas broke
open BY three mlscrean d in human shape,
and robbed Of see % money. a considerable
amount Of clothingsnd other plumber such
IS could BE- carried swsy. Deeds ao.ss,
and other papers were torn up, scattered
about or carried of: Mr.. Ranbo had been
chorping wood, ana Beng Yatigued was
lying down. His dog commenced barking
violently, and finally jumped against the
door. Mr.. Ranbo arose 10 try and -qliel
the animal, and had Just reached the door,
when man followed by two Others, rushed
in and seized him by the throat, choaking
him nearly to death. They then threw him
down, threw cover ever his head. and
threatened to kin him If he moved They
then proceeded deliberately to, ransack the
the house, found the money, and other things
named, and finally a jug Of whiskey. which
latter article they proceeded without delay to
subject toa critical examination, pronoun-
cling il better than cry TO be had in Nissowvi.
They finally took their departure, and Mr..
Rambo crawled the best way he, could to q
neighbor's house and gave the alarm. A
large number, turned out and gave chase,
but failed to catch the scoundrels. Two of
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THE WAR.


INV HAcRcOsaaOnshrOm H0Bem0.
From : ptisais Lss,,, 81
81 E CAIRO. November %.
s The Helcna expedition seat out under fhs
charge Of Gen. Hosey was probably Moth
tended to operate against Wick sburg, but ii
timate'y to reach Little Rock. They took
net. six. eat enc gunboat along, and ,sirteen
transports. The expeditions landed at the
mouth II White rver on Tuesday, theilssh
INST. Fort Arkansas, where the rebels are
Ffspossed Ito be IN ferea and ven fortified, Is
tar FROM that point. u m4sfsfsos +
A rise is reported in white river, and as
quickly as possible the attack will be made,
and twill be attempted To reach Little
Rock, where the State Confederate Assem-!
bly, is now in session, as soon as the march
can be accomplished. .dg3sH .,is "a af,e 4,
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ST.. Louls, November o..

2 Gen. Fremont has arrived here. - Bosses.
Large shipments Of troops and comrnis-
sary and ;quarterlnaster stores are bein 6
made down the river.
The main body of the rebels in the South.
west are represented to have rstreated from
the Boston .Wountain,. and. y,ns into the
;ntcror of ArkSnsas. 'A'-'A ?.
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New YOnx, Nov. ss,--The Herald's New

New YoRK, Nov. 26.--The Herald's New.
bern letter says: 80
A spirited Reconnaissance by body Of
Gen, Foster forces. supported by battery,
was made on the Dover road, in the direc
ton Of Kinston, N. c., on the 18th, They
met the enemy behind a strong fortification
at Cave Greek. After q severe cavalry figh,
IN which both sides fought calamity. our
artillery shelled the rebels out of their posi-
ton. leaving their arms. equipments and
blankets behind them. Our forces DESTROYED
their barracks and then returned to- New
bern.
Irlbune's special says: Two released
Massachusetts, officers, who have returned
from Richmond, say the tone Of the press
and aspect Of the people at Richmond, indi.
cate theY consider the place in great danger
and that tdey are aware of the strength Of
the National army, and its determination "a
deal them q. terrible. blew.
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Arrival Of the Afric,,,

HALIFAX. Nov. a6-The steam sb;n Az
RIGA arrived AT this mort At IA o,cl.ck nj,
.momino
The following ia additions, 70, m. rew,
already telecraphed from Cane Race.
/, LIVERPOOL. Nov. st5-Even;no --Tb. Lon
don Morning Herald bitterly deno,nc.s tbe
nonintervention policy Of the Government,
and saws that the lanou.ve Of Io,a .Io,,r
Russeps dispatch nocks the hone. and in.
suits the memory Of half 4 million Of starv.
ing English labor;re men. 49,. -.a
The Herald then charges the Br;,;sb Cab
met with .b;ect nat;ence, and i.s,.r,,Iv e,h
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ESTSsAY NaTsCr.

FHSAkEN UP by Samuel Dorr at his residence in
81 WaPeIloconnty, Iowa, an the 25ih of October,
iSoZ one estray Colt, color dark bay small star on
the forehead hind feet white little above the hoof.
No other marks or brandsperccivabie. Hight about
hheen hands, age three old past and appraised
to be worth thirty dollars, by James Broherd and
Abraham Matters, before Win b. Fisher, Justice of
the Peace, on the 3d tiay 81 November. 1862.
-. HUGH BROWN, Clerk.
NOV. 10, lsoZ. as of District Court
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While war absorbs the minds Of men, tt94
s And all true hearts wish peace again,
While patriots brave have left dear homes to nsh
For Freedom, Liberty. and Right w.. 49, y4fti, I
Yet party strife stiil seems to hold the sway
n Aud politicians dght to rule the day go a sti5t
Forgetting. that, united we must he.
Or meier exist as Nationally free fElg
Tia hard indeed til ut ALL for country 9 sake.
Can not unite as ONE, from Gulf to Lake;
( But worse by far that We In North should drag
TO earth by wrangling our once noble dag
There's still one hope---and one 10 al, risi
To hold our right, avert our fall;
IT'S simply thfs-'mid cannons roar = fifs DIT
Proceed to Betts's Clothing Store
The antidote he gives for cure ~ = 'f'ti' SIT
e IL mild aud pleasant, End Ills sure; n y 5., =
lie sells you first, Coat, rants. or HAT
And then to match, q nice Crayat;ii 87e1t. ~
II still you want you'll get shirt,
Which comes tn you cheap IS art; =
+ He keeps to give to all be suits ,t-,s 4,.ss I
Gloves, Collars, Comforts, Caps and Boots
BY Or anything that you may lacx.sf;n e 10 ,s.3fs
From Shoe.strings 10 \ carpet-sack.
J For those that ready made won't pieass, ST
He'll meet Aejr wants, their troubles ease
lie keeps the best OF goods on hand, = a. ''i~-
Giye Cts that cant be beat by man; 49, s.-sJf +
Ais etyles are new, and always neat
For tasty dress he can't be beat. Fya e!a..
Come then come all and buy ofthose
Who gives you bargains In your clothes. 80
o.tumwa, Nov. %, 1852 2 '77'7sss7.s +
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N..uu,,1r Tam Nnuamha-

- NASHVtLLE, IeVh., NOvemoer 20.
Some 400 Of Morgan's cavalry left their
camp, seven miles from Lebanon. to attack
the Federal. at Woods Ferry, on the Cam
'berland. They were shellsi hack, with tbs
loss Of two men. :
Morgan is reported to have left his camp,
with his whole force. the sam, night, to at.
tack the Louisville and Nashville Railroad.
Cotton is changing hands here at fifty.
two and fifty. five cents.
The river Is four inches on the shoals.
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Gen. Butler has cleaned put the secesh
clergymen in New Orleans. H, sentenced
the Rev. Messrs. Mccoy, Hedges, and Hill.
ton 70 Fort Lafaysste. All Rev. AFR G.ks1p
- Fart w,,-s, zszSsgi@Q ssa sl.is
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speech OF Gemcral pembcrton

NEW York, Nov. 90. "A speech made by
General Pembcrton on taking command d
Van Dorn's rebel army Of the South west !.
significant, published in the papers lately
received from New Orleans. He begins by
telling the soldiers that though Northern,
man by birth, he has raised children and
Owned negroes South and will never cor,sen,
to the social equality OF the white and black
races. 3.',--J T1is7 a3';
| am. says he, no bfxwler. no Gen. Lowell
The General then expatiated ON Foreign In
PREVENTION by::Europs. We want no inter
.ventionsin our quarrels. We must settle
the question ourselves or fail entirely.
2 The moment England interfercs, she wind.
up our quarrel, and makes united people
and she will have to fight the armies of the
South rs well as the North. =
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New York Budaet.

New YORK, Nov. 26. This morning the
Ericsson iron clad battery Passaic left the
Navy Yard foriactive duty. Her destina.
ton is, not named. The Montauk, her siste,
ship, is preparing to follow rapidly.sEs3 liz,
The Post says. we,learn thata movsmen,
IS or foot in this city for the despa,ching Of
two or three ship loads Of provisions Ems
land orthe relief of the starving operatives
ot Lancashire. Eminent shipping men and
merchants have takeH upsthe subject, and il
is proposed to subscribe sufficient amour,
to send out ore vessel immediately. g9,r
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man was arrested in this city last Sat
! ourday. charged with Icing fugitive from
Prices army and deserter from the draft
in Missouri. The arrest was made by Dep
uty Provo Marshal Holmes, and the prison.
er was lodged in Jail for safe keeping, until
he could be sent to Missouri. The District
Court convened on Monday, whereupon q
u petition was presented to Judge Townsend
Cjby Hendershott & Burton, attorneys Tor
the prisoner, praying writ of Ha5eas Cor
; pvs, to investigate the authority by which
The party vas held IN custody. > The writ
was granted, and the prisoner released He
vas however, re-arrested Immediately after,
placed under guard during one night, At the
: camp ofthe 43d Regiment, ,nd the next
a morning started on his way to Missouri, by
way Of the Keokuk road af8 sac 9r
o. We shonld like to have, Judge Townsend 3
o. decision in the case published. as perhaps
II ma" be. Wespoke 10 an attorney friend
70 solicit It for us. but he has been unable
to attend TO it. 1t strikes us that tho case
is important just nj this time. There are
some exceedingly nice points in it in all
Likelihood. Is the writ Of Habeas Co,pu.
suspended, or is It not Ifsusrended, was
II done by competent authority, and II so,
'aesn State Judge interfere snd nnllify il ?
1t strikes rs shat just about stheset points
were involved in-the cnse referred TO-, bnt it
is possible that We may be mistaken. as our
Information is rumor. We did not hear itf,e