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New-York daily tribune., 1863-09-24

a very different matter. We have lost fourteen
guns, three ships, and many lives, have lost
time which is of incalculable value, have lost
the success which was within our grasp, have
lost the use of the troops which were urgently
wanted elscwhcre and we have not even the
cotton to balance the account. We shall be
clad to be assured that we have seen the last ~
snch expeditions.
New-York daily tribune., 1863-09-24
The Legislature.

The Senate, consisting of 80 members, wit
stand. Union. ~ Coppcrhead l (probSblv.) Tho
House OF Representatives consists OF ID members
Last year there were lO' Unicns.s and II Democrats
This year III Union. 80 Copper Tho seats Ok two or
three os the latter viii be contested
Aroostook County elects the whole Union ticket By
200 majority and five out Of six OF the Representatives
are Union.
New-York daily tribune., 1863-09-24
Corrected Return. from 46i Towns aai
Plantations.
--fsGs.--

MAJ foF 'ooeih' "tV1' 'sy i"t N'"'' $3.50
Union gnin on whole vote far % ,s; Union gain on
majority 80 far i2s7l Total increase in the vote OF
the STATE thrs far ~ 700 Democratic Coppcrheai
Increase IN minority l2r,i and this viii probably bc
A little more There - small towns ard plan.
a,ons We, 20 hear from which gave last year Sle for
Coburu to for Bradbury and Jameson this year trey
Will probably give about looo for Cony to 30 os Bred
bury II Is safe to fix the Union majority at abVrs
Is go when all corrections and returns are maie.
The following j. the vote of tie State fron 1874 10
New-York daily tribune., 1863-09-24
NrwvoRK DAILY TRIBUNE THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER a. 1863

w,v red with the blood Of murdered aveers mails broken
up psymas.ers robbed trains burned negroes wherever
n returned 10 slavery by ocia orinprsoncd be-
hall the United States Returning soldiers from the Conied
crate aue consorng with those who have violated their pa
roc serve TO recruit and ann ate bushwhackng in every
county from the townships Of st. Louis to the extreme
inrs has suddenly been abandoEed on the con
trmy military prisons are now e ~" r,o
DEPARTMENT Commander and the Provisional noyernnents Is
uninterrupted by any success Accrunaiing nisere. ana en-
eonetepey on the one hand and .dgusod ireael ~ on
the other Suppression OF free'SoI new. 70 % & III o
they venture complin OF these things disn.i o.
Mafhas who make Il duty res.st such inisIne
acardd with United sses cTds to Pg ,y to
vent their going persous charged ID hnue.ns l,i li
and gunpowder TO the enemy walking tno s'eS' o
end yet loyal citizens dssmed under he pea oi
collision; general reign Of terror In oil % @ 49,, %
OF poic intimidation elsewhere, serve to I'LL Up ' PIC
And what relates more Immediately to the
present military administration of the Depart
ment is summed up as follows:
slavery rules today throughout Missouri II 5eia s,rosy frss
The only enerres displayed by the appofee' o ue Ii's
dent are directed the prosecution Of Antshvry ep
few honorable exceptions IN the Treasury and war Dep
made up OF those hojs to TO us % ser oaSe
er and In conjunction with the Provisional Gov,
no stone has been len no ega",y MIMI That ill.,
will on he part of the State auihortie should eAist az
mi of negro regiments here was 10 De expeeedi
b ,hat indgncs should lie heaped on those already re-
csd subiectng them 10 search and seiznre ana ixay
,,i",,ng them of their until ordered to Syc
G state was .f 10 the presen, United states commander IN
tLls Department Ia fact WORTHY o atcuuk" fenecuon
La, Gen Schoheld whose record was one o nchcency ana
yery.n here before who unanimously REJECTED ~
he Senate United States that very alleged ground VINO
deemed needfu when lately TO wI'e ',ef
published Throughout, the North e'ny himself forth an Anti
Slavery should yet on his arrival here surround h'
Win tose noohonsy welded 10 Slavery and 20 conduct h-
in the brief space OF three months TO lose
the confidence Of all within his JurAdcOn who are idenhed
with the cause OF freedom"
Heretofore we have traced to the same cause
the permission Of such an outrage as the mas
sacre at Lawrence. 1t seems to us that 1t would
be wise for the Administration gravely to con-
slider how long policy fruitful Of such results is
TO be persisted in
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1863-05-28

The G. B. & O. r. R.-This company IS
making important improvements the pres.
ent season, raising the track opposite Bur-
lington above high water mark and extend
ding the Dad in straight line, from Auro.
ra through Du Page county to Chicago
This being the thoroughfare over which pas
ses large share of the travel and freight Of
this region, we are deeply interested in its
ly and cheaply. II is one Of the best man
aged and most profitable Of western rail.
roads. Under the able management of the
Burlington Agent, r. F. Hosford, Esq
there is no possibility of the Iowa traffic be.
ing diminished.
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While war absorbs the minds Of men,
And all true hearts wish peace again,
While patriots brave have left dear homes TO Ugh
For Freedom, Liberty and Right;
Yet party strife still seems to hold the sway,
And politicians fight TO rule the day:
Forgetting. that, united we must be,
Or ne'er exist nationally free.
It's hard indeed that ALL for country's 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 flag
THERE'S still one hope--and one Is all,
To hold our right, avert our fall;
TITS simply this-'mid cannons roar
Proceed to Betts's Clothing Store;
The antidote he gives for cure
Is mild and pleasant, and tits sure;
He sells you first, Coat, Pants, or Hat eta
And then to match, nice Cravat
II still you want you'll get shirt,
which comes to you as cheap So dirt;
He keeps to give 10 all he suits
Gloves, Collars, Comforts, Caps and Boots
Or anything that you may lack,
From Shoe strings to carpet-sack.
For those that ready-made won't please,
He'll meet their wants, their troubles ease
He keeps the best OF goods on hand,
Give fits that can't be beat by man;
Ais styles are new, aud always neat,
For tasty dress he can't be beat.
Come then come all and buy ofthose
Who gives you bargains In your clothes.
e. w. BELTS.
ottumwa Nov. 22, 1862.
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DIR, BAKER,s PAIN rANACEA.
TO CONSERVATIVES.

TIME advertiser having been restored to health In
u few weeks, by very simple remedy, after
having suffered several wears with severe lung z
lection, and that dread disease Consumptionis anx-
ious to make known to his fellowsuderers the
of cure.
To all who desire IL, he will send copy Of the pr
scrption used Gree ofcharge) with the directions for
preparing and using the same, which they will End
SURE CURE for CONSUMPTION, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS,
&C. The only object of the advertiser in sending the
Prescription Is to benefit the aiicted and spread in
formation which he conceives to be invaluable, nd
he hopes ery sufferer will try his remedy as II will
cost them nothing and ay prove a blessing
Parties wishing the prescription will please address
Rev. EDWARD A. WILSON, williamsburgh, &
l62-3m Kings County, New York.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1863-05-28

The BURLINGTON & Mo. RIvER.-The
Burlington and Missouri River Railroad is
now in the finest possible condition, the ex-
cellence Of the track, the cleanliness Of the
cars, and the courteous department OF en-
ployees in every department being univer.
sally remarked by travellers. Close connec-
tons are made at Burlington with the Chi
cago Burlington, and Superintendent
tendent Thielsen is winni ng golden opin-
ions for his excellent management of the
load. He is very able and successful Of
flcer. The telegraph is already completed
t, Rome and a little this side, and is In op.
Grafton to Mt Pleasant. 1t will be finished
to Ottumwa in few days.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1863-05-28

The District Court, Judge Trimble presi-
ding, has been in session since Monday,
with some 200 cases on the Docket The
suit Of Alvin Lewis, VS.. the B. & MR.. Rail
road Co. for damages for running through
lot in Ottumwa, was on trial before a
jury on Tuesday. The State Docket was
taken up yesterday
The following Attorneys from abroad
are in attendance: Judge Rorer, of Burling-
ton, Judge Knappfof Keosauqua, Ives and
McPherrin of Eddyville, Yocum and Perry,
of Abba, and Fisher and Street of Oskaloosa
The Court will probably be in session
two weeks.
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PROF. o J. WOODS
HAIR RESTORATIVE.

The astonishing PREPARATIONS turns the Hair black
TO its original color after having become gray and
renstates 1t In all Its or gna health, luster sotn
and beauty-removes all Dandruf from the scalp and
all unpleasant itching. It win also cure Cutaneous
Eruptions, such Scald-ead, letter. &C., and hence
creates perfectly healthy condition ofthe Scalp, by
acting as Stimulaut and Tonic to the organs sup
plying the coioring matter - the Hair, completely
restoring them to their original vigor' and health
thus preventing az tendency to becowe gray
1t also prevents the Hair from becoming unhealthy
anu falling on, and causes IL ~ grow and thickens
where IL 10 gone, By resuscitang the organs necessa
~ to supply nnrtment and coloring matter. 5
Thousands ofSoldiers In the Army have testified TO
the above who had become gray and lost their Hair
by sickness, change Of climate, and inattention,
while performing camp duty.
Restorative and Dressing, II has no equal.
Sold In 0stumws by Peter Utecht, and In Chicago
J. III, Reed b Co, 1918
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The MICHIGAN CENTRAL.--We have neg.
lected to call attention to the corrected time
table of this road. revised in this paper a
few weeks ago. In referring to it at this
time, we cannot refrain from again common
ding the road to the continued favor Of the
travelling public. Having bad occasion to
pass over it within few days, we are en-
abled to assure all travellers that it is in
most admirable condition, and excells in
many of Its arrangements for the safety ard
comfort Of travellers, any other road in the
country. We;nstance especially the in
genious continuance for ventilating passen-
ger cars, by which means all dust is avoid
ed, circulation and change every few min
utes, of the air is secured, insuring in the
hottest weather, healthy, agreeable, and
uniform atmosphere.
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1t affords us pleasure to direct attention
to the card of the Slemmon's House, in this
number Of the paper. This house has been
rented by Mr.. E. II. Booth, who has reft-
ted and re-fui nished it throughout, making
it in every respect FIRST class Hotel. We
commend the Slemmon's to all who have
occasion to visit Eddyville, assuring them
that they will find the best fare, good &C.
comodations and 40 agreeable and attentive
landlord.
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HUGHES
CORN PLANTER.
GENTLEMAN


feel II my duty 10 return to you
my sincere thanks for your liberal patronage for the
past TWO years or at least many OF you. / came
among you about two years for the purpose Of in
roducting anew Improvement in planting corn,
known as the Missouri Cornpian:er. But like All
teese imr rove ents was allied humbug. Like the
Lightning Telegraph the proud Steamer, the mighty
Iron Horse that goes snort ing vast prair
les, and even downto the common diamond pillow
All had their enemies and who were they, class Of
fndvidua who were afraid to think act for them
selves; who are slaves TO prejudice, handed down
to them by their forefathers, did the father so
must the son. Il boy on horseback was sufficient to
carry the news and stage CO ach was the best meth
cd oftraveling and anything but the old barshear
and shove pillow was kumbug In the way Of farming
Butthat class are now becoming almost extinct and
within few years IL will be great curiosity
an old fogy farmer as Barnums Fejee Mermaid. Now
what wish to say is this that have the greatest
Improvement ofthe age for planting corn 2 That 10
the Missouri Corn Planter which has been In use now
ak years, long enough to crush any thing that
humbug out Of existence. but like the mighty ava
ianch II gets stronger as IL goes ahead
Now this Is what warrant my planter to DO. IL
will save more labor than any other machine now In
USE ana work In any kind OF ground wet or dry sod
or old good hand can plant from TO 10 acres
per day owing to the ground. II never clogs or
IL in all kinds Of ground with either horse or hand
machines. Any one wishing trial test OF mac hines
can pick their place and appoint their time and
will meet them, l Manufacture these machines
miles North of ottumwa Iowa. Planters for sale At
Dagsett Edgerly, ottumwa Iowa
L. d. McGlason, Kirkville.
A. =. Seberger osk aioosa.
1. D. Baker, fowavne-
g. L. L. l.. Stuart miles South Of oskaloosa
A. j, dsars Gosport Marion County.
w. il. Freeman Bloomfield
h. Shaw 4 Cont. Pleasant
| will, hear give few names Of those who have us
ed the the past year. Ishall not give all as there
Is not room enough In one newspaper.
). Alexander. Wm. Cartr, N. lin, Clark Williams
~ WisSerson, farnnm Whitoomb, Jas. NJ Peck, e.
Nosier; A. and q. W HARLEM, l.. D. and L. NJ. Carpen
ter, Lotspeich, WIN. Foster, Alien Wilson
also hare few County rights for sale In the Eas
tern and Northern parts of the state, or would
change them for real estate.
Manufactured by W. s. Hughes 0ttuniwa Iowa TO
when AL orders for planters should he addressed
w. HUGHES
r Z. also have the agency for Owens celebrated
Double Diamond Corn Plow
ottnmvA April I'd 1868, 2-ie-im.
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We had the great pleasure yesterday Of
taking by the hand our young friend, Ser
geant VIM. @. Holden, one of the original
members Of Company f., I'd iowa Infantry,
direct from Corinth, having left there on
Friday last. Mr.. Holden is enjoying excel
lent health, has never been wounded seri-
ously, although participating in the battles
of Donelson, Shiloh. and Corinth. besides
any quantity of skirmishes. Has furlough
for twenty days.
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Union League Rooms.

CORNER FRONT AND MARKET srs. OVER CAREY MsKsEP's
sroRx ENTRANCE on MARKEr st. s
open every Evening, except Sundays at o'clock
n members Of Union Leagues. and all who desire
"A to become members Ind subscribe to the follow
ing Pledge respectfully and cordially invited to
attend:
1--WE pledge ourselves TO an unconditional loyalty
70 the Government Of the United States, to an unwa-
yeriny support Of its efforts to suppress the rebel
lion, and to spare endeavor to maintain, unini-
paired the National Unity, both In principle and
Territorial Boundary"
A Reading room, furnished with the leading pub
lica lions Of the country is open to all members.
Visiting members Of Union Leagues viii at all times
be welcome. A"t -@@
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Try IT BY ALL MEANs.--If any of our
readers have been troubled to make light and
uniform buiscuit, it is more than probably
they do not use DeLand & Co.'S Chemical
.Saleratus. That is pure article, not det-
rimsntal to health an9 sure in IFS effects.
Try it by all means.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1863-05-28

"HoRsE THIEVES - Two more horse
thieves were arrested here on Thursday last
by the Sheriff from Fort Dodge. They
were taken away in irons on Monday. For
the benefit Of the Courier we would say
that they are the Republican persuasion.
jf-Asrsary. .A@8 tKGG vs.
That accounts for their being arrested
and sent of. If they had been copperheads
such slight ofense as horse stealing would
not have affected their liberty, or even their
standing among their brethren, of,the Ner
rnyu - - q - a tses.. t'k3tt9F
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1863-05-28

FASHIONABLE MILLrNER.-Miss S. NJ
White has opened'a stock Of Fashionable
Millinery. on Front Street opposite the JEFF.
ferson House, which she invites the ladies
to examine before purchasing elsewhere
See card.
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Marble Hall.

ar
VIM. Moll has removed from the Senate
to the opposite side of Front Street, into the
former dining-room Of the Carroll House,
which he has fitted up in the best style for
restaurant and saloon, and where be in
tends to cater for the wants of the public in a
little the most satisfactory manner ever at
tempted in this city. n
If yen want GOOD soup, from l01 to -
A. NJ, you can find it at Marble Hall.
If you want fresh oysters, prepared in any
style, 60 to Marble Hall. They are receiv-
ed from Baltimore every day by express.
fyou want glass Of good Beer or Ale,
you will find both at Marble Hall.
In short, Marble Hall will be found a
pleasant place to spend social hour. Call
and try it on. WIN: MOLL.
Ottumwa, Oct. 80, 1s63-S4l4-6
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FOUNTAIN OF HEALrH.-Peter Utecht,
with that benevolent regard for the comfort
and well being Of his fellow critters, has
erected and keeps in operation, one of those
curious patent fxens, from which flows that
most healthy, nourishing, cool and delicious
OF beverages, popularity known as Soda, with
Syrup to suit. This fountain of Peters is
decidedly a benevolent institution, deserving
the especial favor of the thirsty hereabouts.
STEAM FURNITURE MANUFA cToRy.-Th
Is nothing so essential to the material pros
perity Of towns and cities, as manufactures,
and we are always glad ofan opportunity
to notice any new manufacturing enterprise
in Ottumwa. We lately ook occasion to
visit the furniture establishment Of Messrs.
Eaton &c Lyman, on Front ST., and were
somewhat surprised to find steam Whole
sale Factory, upon an extensive scale, in full
operation, with large complement eff SIX ll-
full workmen, already turning out with
great promptness large amount Of all kinds
of furniture demanded in this region, and
yet we were informed by the enterprising
proprietors, that additional facilities will be
necessary in the way Of more room and ma
chinery, to meet the increasing demands
upon them. Orders are coming in from the
country about, from ahundred to hun
dred and fifty miles, for their work, more
than they are yet prepared to fill as prompt
ly as they will be in due time. These gen.
tlemen are enterprislng and fully posted in
regard to the exceeding richness of the
country about here, and we predict that
they will go forward with their important
enterprise, ands add to its capacity to turn
out work, that they can meet the growing
wants of this most productive, rich and pop
ulous region Of our State or country. They
have our best wishes in this behalf.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1863-05-28

ANOTHER CAVALRY REGIMENT-Col. j. b.
Dorr, of Dubuque, formerly of the Dubuque
Hsrold, is authorized to raise cavalry reg.
iment, to be known as the 9Th. Colonel
Dorr is q gallant and loyal officer.
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SERENADE.--The Sax Horn Band of this
city, paid Col. Kittredge the compliment Of
a serenade, at the residence Of Mr.. John
Mahon, on Tuesday evening The Colonel
responded to the complement in some APP
proprate remarks.
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SUPPLIES FOR THE SoLDIERs.-xrhe ladies
are making up box of supplies for the three
; eompan MES in the seth Regiment, from this
place, and solicit contributions in aid of it..
Contributions may be left at pr. Warden's
store
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MARRIED. On Tuesday the 21st inst.
at the residence of A. A. Graves, IN this
city, by the Rev. =. A. Spauld ing, Thomas
Potter Orderly Sergeant 7th Cavalry, and
Miss Jane Wood of this city. sa.Ft
With the above came supply Of cake,
which all hands ate, with very hearty wish
es for the future prosperity of the happy
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WHEAT.-The drought appears to be af
fecting wheat to some extent in some local
tiles in this region, causing it to head out
prematurely. We also hear Of the presence
Of the fly in some places.
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Col. Kittredge of the 36th is at home for
few days. He left Helena on Friday
evening last Reports the health Of the
Regiment improving, although good many
are yet in Hospital.
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Ar HoME.---Col. S. w. Summers, Capt.
J. s. Wood, Sergeant 7. j. Potter, and Vet
mary Surgeon, Jonathan Thompson, Of the
7th Cavalry. are at home for a few days
They report the regiment full, or nearly so
The second battalion will probably be
sworn in this week.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1863-05-28

Gold, under the influence of vicksburg
news, was quoted at 143 SO, on the 18th,
in New York.
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Scovilps
Blood and Liver Syrup.

Statement of Mr.. Nc Williams aoho is an Rlder IN
Rep. Terrace Rushnelps Church, regarding the
cure of his daughter.
Messrs. A. L. ScovuL, & Co-Dear Sirs: feel IL
nv duty 70 write you md let you know what your
Blood and Laper Syrup has done for nv daughter
and that by publishing it, others who suffer with the
same disease NAV know of 1t, and by its derive
great beueft. NV daughter Eliza has been sorely
afflicted with Scrofula, attended with great pain for
more than two years. She had some five SIX run
ming ulcers on one Of her feet, one her hip and
ond IN her back. She commenced using the Blood
and Liver Syrup, ond as the medicine acted the
blood the sores commenced to heal. The limbs are
getting straight-she is now gaining strength. I
have only used three bottles Of medicine and she
walk quite we'll One of the limbs Is but little II
any, shorter than the other Your Blood and Liver
Svrnp has done wonders in restoring her health
With the greatest respect, remain yours.
Cincinnati, Feb. % '59. NJ McWILLIAMS
~ See advertisement. ap30-1m
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THO NERVOUS SUFFERERS OF BOTH SEXES
j Reverand Gentleman having been restored
to heath in few DAYS after undergoing all the
al routine and irregular extensive modes of treat
ment without success considers 1t his sacred duty
to communicate to his afflicted fellow creatures the
MEANS OF crRE. Hence. the receipt Of an adj
dressed envelope. he win send (free) copy of the
prescription used Direct TO
DIR. JOHN NJ DAGNALI, 1Sf Fulton at Brooklyp
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SIGEL HALL,

JoHs ZwIrzLER, Proprietor, Front Street,
Sd door West of the Ottumwa House,
Ottunwa, Iowa.
IL you want to drink NIT lSigel, 60 to
Sigel Hall.
If you want q good glass of ale, 60 to
Sigel Hall.
If you want good glass of beer, go to
Sigel Hall
t. you want good cigar, go to Sigel
Hyou want dish Of Fresh Oysters, re-
ceived daily by Express, 60 to Siecl Hall.
II you want anything good 90 to Sigc
Eall la ~.9fda sFs'aiR 1fV G-l4t
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swDrunkenness Cured. .M

yUyhe inebriate may now bid defiance tn the temp
y ting cup. DR.. ZANE'S ANTIDOTE FOR STRONG
DRINK Is a certain cure for Drunkenness. II Gre
ates dislike for strong drink and can be admins
tered without the knowledge Of the Patient. Price
Al box. Sent by mail to any address, by g. O. Up
HAM, 403, Chestnut st Philadelphia. Circulars sent
free. n9.6 (