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Firht near Canton, Miss.
Memphis, Tenn, Oct

Memphis, Tenn, Oct. Y.
Gen MCPHERSON came up with the reb-
els on the 18th inst, near Canton, Miss.
After short fight, the rebels retreated,
leaving two hundred prisoners in our
hands. Gen Mop. now occupies Canton.
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roTtress montress, Oct. 81
The propeller City of Richmond arriv.a
here this morning, from Washington WIN
r, A. Holbrook, the Commissioner S E~u
Vermont. The wounded Vernon, -" 'p
diers from this place left on the Civ ~, !,
Richmond, for New Haven, CT, en- ron "
for the United States hospital at RvattIs'
boro, W.
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(Signed)
JAS. b. Far,
Provost Marshal Gem

Gen Fry also advises Soy Sev1 ,e
that New York was deficient on Nae i.
of October, AZ 1857 men, so that ws w. u.
number of volunteers to be RAISED -
January next, to avoid new u'N
1O3 0S5
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Quota Of New York.

AIbany, UUE' =
The following telegram was receITe
the Executive Department to-day
Gov Seymour Sixty thousand =
hundred and seventy eight men y
correct quota of New York nnda
proclamation of October II. The n
was sufdlvided for the different dlvsas
and perhaps the mistake originated y .
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Over three hundred emls's nd
rived at New York last week ~. y
whole number of arrivals for 'a in.
have been twice that of the ssin'
year.
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Montpelier, Oct. 26.
SENATE.


Joint resolution-B Mr. Cree that the
government be authorized to appoint a
board of commissioners to be composed OF
one person from each of the counties OF
the State. whose duty it shall be to meet
together at some place to be designated by
the chairman of said board, to consult and
devise wavs and means for the establish
ment of an agricultural college IN this
State. agreeable to terms, and for the pur-
poses contemplated in act of Congress
passed July 2lst, 1862. and also confer
with, and receive proposals from the sew
eral coIlea es in this State fer consolidation
with said agricultural college and report
to the next Legislature.
On motion of Mr.. Cree it was laid upon
the table and made special order for to-
morrow afternoon
Bills introduced--By Mr. Wheeler Of
South Hero, relating to grand list Re-
ferred to the Committee Of Ways and
Means.
BY Mr. Dorr of Rutland, IN addition TO
chap Sc of general statutes entitled. VI
private corporations To Committee on
| Corporations.
Third reading refused.
Joint resolutlcn-By MIR Wheeler Of
South Hero. that Senators ana Represen-
tatives in Congress from this State be M
str,leted and requested 10 use their influ-
ence TO secure such a mobilization Of the
post office laws as Is allow the transmits
/ sion through the mails Of packages 10 sol,
| diers at the same rates as is now required
for the transmission Of books.
| Mr. Wheeler supported tue resolution.
Mr. Smith of Hardwiek opposed 1t.
Mr. Chandler of Woodstock moved thai
il be referred TO the Committee of Ways
and means.
/ Agreed To-
sENAfE-AFTERNooN
] Mr. Fish introduced a joint resolution
requesting the Governor to purchase DUN
- c a~,c, 60. tho nae Of the mllltlf
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No Fighting ON the RappanssI Mi
Dsimce Smturday-The Cavai''
&c. a.T


The Star of this city says: n
No information has been recel'eu i
indicating that the two hostile af1s ,s 4
on the Rappahannock have come c .p
lision again = that is, since SAUL
last. "A 1
1t turns out that the importanes "A,
cavalry fight on that day on thls IA
the river has been greatly msgn :, s,G,
1t is the belief of nearly an a ~
men here that no considerable P T.usy
Lees army have recrossed into : Ga IN
county, as alleged, and his ael ' !,
pontoons across the river IN the s ..Ssj
Rappahannock Station was ''
facilitate retreat when pressed.
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

Mr. Fish introduced joint resolution
requesting the Governor to purchase 5000
stand Of arms for the use OF the militia
Of the State. Read and referred to COM
mittee on military affairs.
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Bills.-By Mr. Huntington, Of Roches-
ter, an act repeating an act exemptlng the
BODY of Fl M Bates from arrest IN certain
cases. Referred to the Judiciary Com
mittee.
nv Mr. Dwinell, of Marshfield, an act
to amend chapters 80, 40 and AZ Of chap
ter 10 Of the General Statutes, entitled
g Of the organization, regulation and gov
eminent Of the militia Of the state. he
farred to the COMMITTEES on Military Al
fairs. -,
Senate bill entitled " An act IN add
ton to an act relating to the distribution
of the General States Referred 70 Inc
Distributing Committee.
The House concurred in the Senate res
oluticn approving the Presidents recen,
prociar,,ation calling for three hundred
thousand troops. =,
Mr. Dorr Of Rutland offered the follow
ing
Resolved. That it is the deliberate ludg-
meut of this House that the act entitled,
An Act relating to the organization, regu-
lation and government of the militia o.
this State, approved December 2, 1852, as
il empowers the commander in chief to
order into the service Of the State such
,umhers Of the enrolled militia as in his
indictment any emergency may demand, is
sufficient for any emergency which can
arise. and that til therefore inexpedien'
in this session Of the general assembly e
pass any act providing for any other OF
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Thursday, Oct. Is.


SENATE. se
Bills. Senate bill No. in addition to
chapter 80 Of the general statutes relating
10 the grand list, was taken up and re-
ierred to the judicial committee.
A sage was received from the Gov
ernot, ,AEush Mr.. Williams, Secretary Of
civil and military affairs, rendering the
report Of the trustees of the Vermont
Sta Library. 81 4
Gu motion cf MIR. Richardson, the re-
port WAS referred 10 the committee on Ii
brary. s'1A at's e
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shIp canal Convention.

Whether the Chicago Convention results
in the construction of Ship Canal connec-
ting the Mississippi and the Lakes or not,
the occasion will produce beneficial results in
cementing the Union by still stronger ties.
Iowa had about 200 delegates present,
Davenport having the largest number. The
Iowa Delegation expressed themselves sub
stantially in favor of a Ship Canal without
defining any route, but insisting upon
clearing out, or canallingsaround, the rapids
of the Mississippi, to make canal availa BILE
to the commerce of the State. Rival routes
for canal were found embarrassing.
The weather was beautiful, the city OF
Chicago attractive, the surroundings of the
tent" on land and water, charming. The
Speeches were able, and the delegates good
looking. The crowd was large one, but
did not seem to tax the entertaining capa-
bilities of Chicago, to any distressing extent.
The only incident of importance in +
personal experience was detention of the
train by means of which breakfa and din
ner were brought rather too closely together
to accord with the laws of healthy diges-
ton.
Among the notabilities present were
Vice-President Hamlin, Gov. Yates, Gen.
Trumbull, Col. Jennison, Gen. Corcoran,
and many others too numerous to mention
From our State Sen. Harlan, Gen. Warren,
Hon. j. B. Grinnell and others.
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Soap Creek Correspondence.

Soap Greek.
Mi Deer friend Clark - see peace in
our favirite paper, murica, on eddication in
our con,on schools that suites me its list the
thing that thakes in these here parts. I
noe that 3arberism and lots of kinds of ism
are being teached in our schols and gist
think that if the people would elect you to
till the offices of schol Comishoner in this
County that our children might be saved
from Barberism and that other ism that we
call abbulishinn and ifyou cant get the Of
flee why gist come out here and take our
school, we have 9 months schol in the year,
think 3 months is enuff, we don't believe
out here that it is right to eddicate our
Children all, the things teached in our COM
on schol it is very very bad polly sa for our
government. Why don't you think one OF
mi gals was larnin somethn about love she
was sayin out of a book somethin about
love she said the first person love second
purson you Low third purson he loves and
somethn shout Nomnatiye an obiectiona-
BILE cases, now sapos the teacher is tryin
to teach her about nominatin president
and gist wont have any such things leern-
ed to mi gals by such ablishen scondrel.
Your Friend, a
Wright on goose.
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An Ottuvmwa GOpDerssa ad at.
tends Divine Service.

We are informed that a copperhead, nam
ed Hugh Smith, who works for A. Baldwin
in this city, took journey on last Sunday,
in q uest Of adventure He was arrayed in
his finest apparel and-sweetest smiles
Che wended his way to where suudry re-
lgious societies hold their meetings, and
where ladies most do congregate,) and not
only fine linnen and sugary phiz had he on,
but also an assortment of ornaments that
would delight the heart of Bushwhacker,
: as witness the following items
One butternut pin one copperhead pin /:
both appropriately displayed on his breast,
besides ring or two of high metallic fla
vor; pack of cards, and-sayage mana
revolver.
Thussequipped, this interesting copperhead
arrives at Mccormick School house. where
the Baptists were holding meeting, where
not having created the sensation due to CITY
gents of his cloth, he, in company with a
few friends of like coppery procliyities.
makes his appearance, at Robinson's
school house, Highland Tp., where Metho-
dists were holding service.
After accommodating for conspicuous
position, Mr. Hugh Smith, and his butter
nut, and his copperhead pin, and his cards,
and his revolver, all took a seat, looking
defiance from every pore.
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Tie state of,hs Country.
AcTIoN OF THE GENERAL ASSOCIATION OF 10.
WA, ATTuER SESSION IN BURLINGTON, JgNE

AcTIoN OF THE GENERAL ASSOCIATION OF 10.
WA, ATTuER SESSION IN BURLINGTON, JgNE
6, 1868.
1. That while we lament the continu-
ance Of this rebellion. and the sad increase
of sufering, attending it, we regard its
thorough and speedy suppression asolemn
Christian duty.
2. That we rejoice in the recent revival
Of patriotism in the North, rebuking those
who for the sake of disgraceful and de-
ceptive peace are unwilling to unite with
traitors at home and tyrants abroad to di.
vide our country and destroy our govern :
ment.
8. That we heartily endorse the "Proc.
lamation Of Emancipation as emf
nenuy just, constitutional, and necessa-
ry.
4. That we joyfuily discern increasing
evidence in the measures Of Government, in
the spirit Of the people, and in the mighty
events of the day, that the purpose Of God
is not our destruction, but our pnrifca-
tion.
E 5. That we are deeply grateful for the
continued peace and quiet that as vet reigns
in our own State, for the patriotism of our
civil and military officers, for the noble he.
roism of our soldiers, for the liberal gene
rosity Of our people to the sick and woun-
ded, and especially for the increase of hum
BILE and ferysnt prayer in behalf of our afflc-
tee country.
8. That we renewedly consecrat our en-.
ergies, our endeavors, our ministry, our
sympathies, our means, and ourselves to do
what in us lies for the speedy establishment
of peace founded on righteous
ness, ~
r. We extend our tenderest symp athies
to the sick and wounded in our camps and
hospitals, and to the bereaved families, in
our churches and in our State who have lost
loved ones, fallen in the service of their
country.
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Union Spirit ira Louisa rsa.

The following extract from the New Or
leans correspondent of the New York Her
aid, May 90, is of much interest, not merely
as relating to che change of sentiment now
proceeding in Louisiana, but as illustrating
the method Of change in other States still in
full rebellion. The interest of the planters
will be strongly on the side of the Union
the moment that the Union force holds pos
session of the rebel territory. The love Of
order and of profits will be strong all les of
our successful arms in restoring peace and,
in re-establishing the authority Of the Ma
tional Government, which has nothing but
blessing for the loyal citizens of the South
as of the North.
A significant fact in the present condi-
ton of affairs is found in the movements of
the planters. These men are not politicians,
and although asserting to the rebellion, and
since the secession of the State, sympathiz-
ing, if not participating with the rebels, they
are governed now with reference to their
own interest they act together. Re-
Gently they had two meetings. of which no
notice has been taken by the public, and to
which no reference has been made by the
newspapers. The condition of the South,
Of the rebel Government, and of the Federal
army, have been fully considered and dis
cussed. Their judgement is worth attention
and the conclusion of all their deliberations
has been that they will at once take efficient
measures to aid in the restoration of the
Government of the Union in this State land,
notcontent with acting for this City, Of
which they are citizens, they will advise the
planting interest of all the Southern States
to pursue the same course. They repeat
with great earnestness the declaration of the
Governor of Georgia, that the Federal Gov
eminent has been more consistent in its re-
cogniton of State rights than that of the
Confederacy. Preparations have been made
for the publication of new newspaper,
which will appear at no distant day, advo-
eating their views. TIE restoration of the
Stale to the Union aoiu necessarily be based
upon the ideas as to Slavery Which the Pres;-
dent has proclaimed in his messages to Con-
gress, through this subject has not been es-
pecially considered a&E gG
y Everywhere Union spirit is
gaining in power, and the Union party in
number and strength. 1t is not too much
to sag that soithin the merit SIC months the
State Of Louisiana aoiU be added to the Tn
son, represented by a Government OF loyaz
men, cooering the sohole territory of the
State,and that 1fce members of congress pag
be elected By the people" s
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We shall not say one word about his idea
that images are JrWoI and tSrocious, nor of
his eircuSar manner Of telling his stories,
further than, that We object to so much d.
lotion, believe me, orr readers can bear a
little more concentrated dose; squeeze your
stories into more of pile, and then they
may find the point with less difficulty.
L.ctus give our readers one more speci-
men Of tbs gents sharpness - -
We have not time, space or inclination
to follow the Judge further, it would be
iq1e, 0Gin and useless. We cannot help but
regard bis present position as quite a large
bid for the Supreme Judgeahip, and as he
was speaking we said to ourselves, "Pi;y
the sorrows Of a poor old man, whose tremb
ling limbs have brought BIN to your door.'
Oh how disappointed he will be if you
shall turn him away empty" If he is turn
ed away empty, it will be for want in US of
those Democratic instincts" that was
mentioned in the Mercury's "History of a
pound Of coffee" ..........s ... ..
We must confess to certain amount Of
admiration, whenever even an opponent says
decidedly brilliant thing; hutsour admwa,
ton IN this case is mixed with amazrment,
for who, in the name Of all that is bright,
ever Sill spscted that there was such kern
ness of intellect; such mass Of real
chain-lightning wit, lying dormant in this
person as was necessarily consumed in The
manufacture of sold article. And then the
astonishing freshness and originality of his
Illustrations. 1T is positively wonderful how
all this could have been so effectually con-
cealed for so long time, not even bis near
est friends entertaining suspicion of its ex
istence .A ... ..... .........
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Business Notice.
Wright on a goose.

GREAT SUccEss.-Dr. Fuller is having
remarkable success in the treatment of all
varieties OF chronic diseases, during the last
few months. He has treated over five hun
bred cases in this state, and has succeeded
IN curing some of the most obstinate and
hopeless cases ever known to BE- cured in
this section of country. Many females who
have been confined to room OF bed. with
disease peculiar to their sex, for months.
have been perfectly restored to health in
from four to eight weeks. Many of the
most obstinate cases of diseases of the Bron.
chial-tubes, Lungs, Liver, Stomach and Kid
neys, who have been taking medicine
month after month, for every thing but the
right diseaseD by the administration of the
right kind of medicine have been speedily
cured. His success in curing Cancers,
Scroffula, Kings.evil, Erysipelas, White
swellings, Tumors, Fever-sores, Sore-eyes,
Deafness and all varieties of diseases will
be realized by those afflicted, by applying
to him Immediately. As many Chronic
diseases require several weeks to accomplish
a perfect cure, those afflicted should consult
the Doctor without delay in order to give
time to accomplish cure before he goes to
Chicago to commence upon his duties in
the College in October next. Patients will
find the Doctor at the Ottumwa House the
l4th and 10th inst. Mondays and Tues
days excepted, each week, which time he
occupies visiting places at a distance.
13-f5f
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Repn bSican MpeuSao

On Sa urday June 9th 1868 Meeting Of
unconditional Union men was held at Ottum
wa Iowa for the purpose of selecting dele
gates to represent Wapello County in the
ensuing Republican State Convention to be
held at Des Moines, Iowa on the 18th day
of June 1868.
The Meeting was called to order by J. w
Dixon, and, upon his motion, Capt. A.
A. Stuart was elected to preside over meet
ing; and j. W. Hedrick was chosen Secre.
tary. ..... . e.
On motion of. w. Dixon a Commit tee
of three was appointed on credentials The
chairman appointed Messrs. Dixon, Mills,
and Sylvester said Committee.
The Committee, after retiring a few min
utes, submitted report that the following
Townships were represented, to-wit Col
umbia, Washington, Richland, Dahlonega,
COMPETING, Pleasant, Centre, Green and
Keokuk The committee also recommend
ed the adoption of an order, that the dele
gates present, from Townships not fully re-
presented be authorized to cast the full vote
of the Township; report and recommends
ton of Committee adopted
The Convention proceeded to select dele
gates to State Convention as follows to-wit:
s. B. Mills, J. w Dixon, J. G. Hins ey,
j. w. McGlasson, s. CLANCY, E. II. Stiles
j. W. Norris, G. E. Snow, C. Wood
ward, @. Dudley, A. A. Stuart, J. Pumroy,
S. 7. Caldwell. j. Ii. Merrill and Joshua
Marshall
1t was voted that Delegates have
power I'll vacancies, if any should oc.
cur. r
On motion of Dr. J. Nosler, the delegates
were instructed to use their influence tc
have good Loyal Democrat nominated al
the State Convention, for one or more ofthe
officers to be filed at next fall election.
On motion Convention adjourned.
j. W. HEDRIcK Sec. A. A. STUART Pres
June 9th 1868.
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80 far as to calculate that the more negroes
we put into the service the fewer white men
will be exposed to the draft. Denounce
then, but avoid facts
9Th. The draft--the CO nscription--ah
that your topic Of topics, which can be
played upon like "the harp of thousand
strings" Be careful, at the outset, n OF to
initiate the foolhardy Vallandigham and ad-
wise an open resistance to it: for Fort War
rem frowns angrily in the distance. Nor
yet let it be known that our enrolment act
compared with the CONSUMPTION laws Of the
rebes-of which there are three or more
8 like the sermon on the Mount compared
to the Draconian code. But clamor against
it in detail; intimate doubts of its constitu-
tionalitv concealng it's benevolent exemp-
ton of all who have others dependent upon
them; denounce the $500 clause; say that
it makes odious distinction between the
poor and the rich and refer learnedly to
the despotic military systems of Austria
aud France. AS no man likes to be forced
into any duty, and particularly into so dan.
an occupation as that Of fighting, you will
have large audience to appeal to; their
selishness at least will be in your favor
and you may work not only upon that, but;
upon the affections of their wives and child :
rem, who very naturally desire to keep the
head of the house at home. There is fine
field for expiration in which prejudices
may be easily excited, and the law brought
into the most unmitigated disgrace Plough
it and work it well, and it can scarcely fail
to yield you much fruit. The interests, the
integrity, the honor, the glory of your coun
try, can be quietly kept in the background,
while you arouse the, fears and touch the
sensibilities of the mother and the wife,
By pursuing these rules, and Others
which we may hereafter prescribe, an ex-
cellent conservative journal may be publish
ed, orthodox in every respect, at the North
and highly popular at the South.
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A crowd soon gathered around him -

"A crowd soon gathered around nim.-
some one represented to him the 'mproprle-
" OF wearing such badges, especially at
such place. But he was very defiant, be-
ing upheld in his dissemination by James
Lowry, and one other copperhead The ne
cess!ty of removing them by force was then
discussed among the men and ladies too, in
not very fattering terms to the young
mans vanity when he fired up, clutched
his revolver and declared that he would die
in the last ditch, ere he would be separated
from these idols of his heart. At this crisis
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On and after June Ist provision

On and after June 1st provisions
OF the ExciseLaw in regard to stamps
on written instruments will go into
full operation. After that date all ms
truments which by law are required
to be stamped, ARE declared absolutely
null and void unless bearing stamps
as the law enacts. All who execute
or receive such instruments after tin at
time will do well to make sure that
they are valid 1t will save trouble
and prevent future losses.
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PTCRSBURG sTAYEV.

The evening Train of yesterday,
which arrived just as we were going
to press, announced the. taking of
Vicksburg. No particulars. We
give the rumor as we get it, without
vouohing for its truth. ia ri