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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1863-11-05

New York, Oct. 31.-A letter from Gen
Banks head quarters, Vermllionville, Octo
Der 10TH, says yesterday Franklin's adj
vance cavalry captured Gen. Pratt and his
nephew, between Carbon Crow bayou and
Opelousas. Pratt was from Hartford
Conn. Up to May last he commanded q
brigade of Louisiana volunteers.
The rebel General Dick Taylor was a,
opelousas with 10000 cavalry.
Gen. Smith is at Shreveport with the
same number Of men.
The correspondent says, when next |
write hope to give you an account Of O
hard fought battle.
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From, Cairo.

Cairo. Nov. 2-Steamer Anderson has
arrived with 200 bales of Cotton. She
brings Memphis dates to 3lst ult. The re.
port is current that rebel General Chalmers
has been relieved OF his command and Gen.
Forrest appointed in his stead Also that
Forrest has his instructions from 10 John.
ston who has command.
Corirti, dates Of Nov. 23!h, say rhat the
First Alabama Cavalry, loyal, about 500
men strong, recently sent to destroy Rail
road communication Of the enemy, when
near Tamedna were surrounded by large
ly superior force AMI the most of them cap
tured.
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Look cut for Altered Green
ItIcNS

The Me, chants Loan & Trust Company
received from country banker, this morn.
ing, two dollar Treasury note raised to a
fifty. The skiilful manner in which tho al
tcration is made, added to the security that
people feel in taking grecnbacks, render this
very dangerous counterfeit. The word
two j. very clevcrly substituted by the
word fifty in the principal line, while all
of the in figures are dangerously natu-
raj. The small t,nos around the margin are
pcncife'i over, and the green upon the back
is mixed and spread so rs to cover the large
figures 5. To render it all the moro dan.
gerous the geauina twos and fifties have
both large side-vcw likenesses of Alexand-
er Hamilton, those in the fifties being in
the middle Of the bill, towards the left end
while those in the twos are at tie bottom
OF the bills and nearer the end. In the
genuine fifty there is signature'on each
end. while in the altered bills both sigma
tues are on tn. left end.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1863-11-05

TnE RIGHT SPIRlT-An active member
of the late copperhcad party in this county,
told ns in conversation one day last week
that they. are all Union men in his neigh.
borhood since the election, and that for his
own part he was not only going to uphold
the war bnt intended to volunteer and help
fight it out. He said, in substance, that
the people had decided that the war should
60 on and that the rebellion should he
crushed. That he bowed TO the will Of the
people and would help carry ont their YER.
dict. This, in our Judgment, is the right
spirit. md we shall expect to see it adopted
by all honest men who have in any way
aided tie hateful and disloyal schemes Of
the copperhead leaders. 1t is true that the
great an donly question decided by the re-
cent elections was that the rebellion must
and shall he pat down and that the people
will stand by and uphold the lawfully con-
stitnted authorities in doing this necessary
work. We believe that Union men all over
the country are generous as well as patriot
ic and that, whenever those who have op-
posed the government insthe prosecution of
the war, stall cease their opposition and
come cut manfnly on the side Of their c3un-
try, even at this late day, past differences
will be forgotten and the returning ones
will be welcomed by the loyal millions who
have never faltered. - Oskaloosa Herald,
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NEw YoRS, Oct 31-The Times has the
following;
MORRIS ISLAND, Oct 27.-Three heavy
guns have been turned upon Charleston.
Each has thrown one shell Of Greek Fire in
to the heart of the city. Other guns are to
open upon the city this p. m. 1t was not in
tended, at first to make commencement of
such vigorous operations, but circumstances
have changed the programme. Our batter
les are at work on johnson, Sumter, and
Montrie. The enemy replies reservedly,
to-day. He is evidently taken with sur
prise, so far as Smelling Charleston is con.
cerncd, although he has had warning
Four monitors are in position off Sullivan's
Island. 1t rs understood they will engaged
the rebel works this D. m.
Headquarters Dept of the South, Oct.
27th.--A number of heavy guns in Wagner
and Gregg opened on Sumter, Moultrie and
johnson, yesterday morning. Firing was
continued at, regular intervals throughout
the day until dark and resumed again this
morning. The range of the guns on Sum-
ter ard johnson are one third less than II
was before the capture Of Wagner and
Gregg. The firing on our side is efficient,
every shot seeming to be effective. The
enemy did not commence an animated reply
until about yesterday. His practice is in
ierior to that expected. At the present
writing not casualty has occurred on our
s'de' and no perceptible damage to the
works has been sustained. The land batter.
les alone are engaged.
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CAIRO, Nov. 1.-Advicas one day later
from Memphis, by arrival Of steamer Platte
Valley.
The bulletin OF 30th learns from clerk OF
the steamer City Of Pekin from Vicksburg
that the steamers Adriatic and City of Pc
kin were both fired into the same day, at q
place called Whiskey Run near Clark's Bar
The Adriatic passed first on route to Vicks-
burg and received volley Of musketry.-
One man reported killed, and eight seriously
wounded. 1 aa-a
After the Adriatic had passed the City Of
Pckin came up. As she passed the same
place rebel battery fired a number of shots
into it. They had however gone across a
point 10 fire at the Adriatic. No one was
injured on hoard the City of Pekin.
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UNTIL
THEY FIRST OBEY 1T.

And the prosecution OF the war against treason
until the authority Of the Government Is established
over the whole Union. There must be no falterng--
steps backward. Failure now wi II entail dshouor
aud misery. rendering insecure life and property,
and leaving the country "a prey to anarchy, rapine
and murder. Too much precious blood and valuable
treasure have been sacrificed 10 stop now. The
cheapest and shortest road TO enduring peace Is
straight forward. If il cost foreflthers seven
OF fearful struggle 10 found the Republic It is
surely worth great an effort on the part CT this
generation to preserve IL. es4
We have an abiding faith thatthe ensuing year will
witness the complete overthrow OF the rebel Confed
eracy. During the past year great Victories have
been won, and territory larger than France Ger
many has been wrested from the rebels and restored
to the Union. One more campaign by and hand
will close forever the fountains Of seitioa aad
cruel W ar.
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Specials TO New York Papers.

Washington, Nov. "A speciai to to the
Herald says : Important adyices are antc-
ipated just now in proper quarters from Gil
more.
A special TO the Tribune from the front
says: We learn there are indications OF q
disposition on the part of Meade to obey or
dcrs by attacking the enemy, and the truth
as to whether Lee intends to fight or not
will soon be settled There is no need of
hunting forthe foe, as they are all around.
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By Telegraph

New York, October 81 The steamer
Geo. Washingt on, from New Orleans, Oct
oath arrived this p. m. Among her passen
gers is A. L. Tucker, Secretary of Maj.
Gen. Banks, also Capt. Chas. s. Buckley,
Military Superintendent of Telegraph in the
Department Of the Gulf
New Orleans, Oct. 22.-Thc latest news
from the Army of the Gulf is to yesterday
p M, and is of tho most cheering charac-
ter. The column under General Franklin en-
tered Opelousas at noon yesterday. The
enemy made n stand about five mres in
front of the town, with ldfantry, cavalry
and artillery, yesterday a. m, but were
quickly driven from the field. This result
has followed every attempt the enemy has
made at stand during the present cam
paign on the Teche.
At Vermillion Bayou where they had
strong position, an ugly engagement might
have been expected. but the threats of their
rear by Gcn. Davis column, compelled the
rebel General to divide his force and weaken
his force on the Bayou that 1t was easily
turned by our cavalry and forced to fall
back from its strong position.
Our troops are report ed well supplied
and in fine health and spirits, The advance
camp is now beyond 0pelousas. There is
much speculation in camp as to whether the
line Of march is to be north or west, but
nothing is known.
New Orleans, Oct "a, "a. M..Advices
from the 18th Army Corps up to last eve-
ming state that the Corps was at Verm i,ion
vile. The 10Th Army Corps had made
reconnaissance in force to Opelousas, with
out much resistance, and the larger part of
the Corps was still at Opelousas. The enc.
my is reported to be rapidly rctrcating to-
wards Alexandria.
Major Genera. Ord has returned to this
city and General Washburne is in COM
nand of the 18th Army Corps.
Another expedition, composed Of veteran
troops, is being filed and will doubtless sail
within the next forty-eight hours. Its des-
tinafion Of course has not been publicly
announced, but if is undoubtedly bound for
some point on the Texas coast Browns.
vile is supposed to be the point aimed at,
from whence it will operate as tho onward
progress Of the main column may decide
best. Part Of the Corps D'Afriquc accom-
panics the expedition. The enlistment Of
coored soldiers is rapidly progressing. Two
white regiments arc also rapidly filling
up. @- ..~
So much Of the Mississippi as is in the
Department ia now entirely free from guer-
rilla depredatons and traffic along its
branches is row as uninterrupted in this
respect as before the war. Business is
steadily increasing. Receipts of cotton
bales A sale of new cotton classcd mid
ding fair, brought 74tc to-day
Several small expeditions have recently
been sent across Lake ponchartrain into
Mississippi, which destroyed several rebel
tanncries, salt works and other valuable
property. They met several parties Of rebel
soldiers, md in the skirmishes which en-
sued, the Union troops were ever victorious.
The Gulf Blockading Squadron has made
several captures recently. Blockade run
ming on shis part of the coast is running all
who engage in it.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1863-11-05
THE IONA
PREMIUM GRAPE VINE

The Iona, a Seeding brought ont and named nv DR.
G. w. Grant, Of Iona Island near Peekskill N Y
Is anatlNe variety OF surprising excellence which
We now oier,--one 10 every new subscriber to our
paper from this date onward. 1t is healthy and
vigorous grower, with thick foliage, and perfectly
hdrdy. IT flowers late, and ripens weeks earlier
than the Isabella, thus escaping the early aud latter
rosts,of the season. 1t fruits year earlier from
the eye than any other native variety. Thc bunch
Is very large, shOuliered. aud OF peculi ar vine
color. Tthe pulp Is tender to the center with very
few and small seeds. iIis sweet, vnons aud of a de-
eided museat havor. With these qualities, ii must
take precedence of Oh Others as table Crane and
for wine 1t is not equacd by except possibly the
Delaware II does not decay may be kept all winter
adhering firmly to the bunch, and at length, drying
TO raisins,
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The citizens Of Bangor, Maine, arc TO
erect monument Of Concord granite,
twenty-sevcn feet high, in memory of the
soldiers from that city who have fallen in
defense of their country.
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Henry Ward Beecher was to lecture al
Exeter Hall, London, on the 2sth, on Amer.
lean affsirs, and sail for home on the 36th
The New York Commercial proposes pub
lie welcome to Mr. Beccber on his return
as recognition Of the eminent service he
has done to the Union cause in Great Britain
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NASHVILLE, Oct. '3o--Sixty rebel prison
ers. includng nine officers, captured bv
Maj. Fitzgibbon near Columbus, arrived
here tonight af,'nz
Brig. Gen. Mitchell was relieved of the
command of Cavalry, at his own request,
on account Of III health.
Heavy rains all day and rvs RISING. 81 8
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MI.FoRTUNE.-This is world of misfor.
tune, and one of the saddest to good house
keeper to no afflicted with heavy, yellow,
sour bread, biscuit, &c. If you are ever
troubled in this way, use D. B. De Land &
Co.'S Chemical Saleratus, when you will be
surprised at its charming results in remov
ing the cause Of your misfortune.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1863-11-05

The persons in Kcokuk county who were
arrested on charge Of killing Elder Talley
At South English. arc now Free The Keo-
kuk County News says that mot single
witness could be found who could identify
man who fired shot, except Talley hun
self"
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A Maryland man offers reward of five
dcllars for the recovery OF steer, and five
cents for the recovery ola slave. Negroes
and cattle are not therefore of equal value.
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To TIE EDITOR OF THE TUSCALOOSA HERALD.
On the 23d Of August last insured my
house and furniture in the American Insir-
ance company of Dubuque, the agent telling
me at the time, that it would cost only IS 80
for the whole period of five years. A short
time alter, ! receiyeda notice from the office
that was assessed sixty cents on premi
um note of $1,000 As had no knowledge
of giving such a note,,I paid no attention to
the notice. Shortly after ] received anoth-
or notice, dated Dubuque Dec. ODD, 1862,
stating that my policy was void and would
remain so until said assessment was paid,
also that was liable for the whole amount
of the note, and that the note would be
filed for record at Oskaloosa thereby creating
lien against my real estate. In subse-
quent circular dated Dubuque Jan'y 26,
1863. Chas. L. Currier the Sec'y says, zone
thing is certain, we shall not compromise
this matter after we have once created q
There is no possible show for your iodg-
ing payment, unless you are fortunate
enough 10 be execution proof" Now
wish to know through the columns Of your
paper if note obtained through fraud and
without the knowledge of the party giving
it can be collected | signed an application
for the insurance and think the note must
have been in the application in fine type or
otherwise, so that it escaped my notice.
The agent Mr.. G. H. Foote stated that
Daniel Nelson had insured in the same com
pany, but learned afterwards that such
a l SUSAN P. JOB.
Mahaska Co. April II. 1861.
lam well acquainted with Mrs. job and
am satisfied she will not make any state
rDent that is not strictly tue.
DANIEL Nelson,
We understand from reliable authority
that the company have obtained notes in
Monroe and Wapelio counties lin the same
way, and in our opinion they cannot be col
lected, but We are not positive. We have
an Insurance Company in OskaooSa that is
perfectly reliable and it is much better to
patronize persons who are known to be hon
orable business men, than to deal with
strangers. Whenever stranger offers any
thing at less than the customary price, as
general rule it is an inferior article or entire
ly worthless. We think the capital Of the
company above alluded to consists mostly
of premium notes, and as many of them
were obtained in the same way, We don't
consider the indemnity offered to be of the
very best TO say he least Of t. OslaLoosa
UerdM
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The wheat crop harvested in September
was larger than that Of last year. The
damage to the corn crop by frost was con.
siderable, though less than at first supposed
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1863-11-05

A farmer residing near Dubuque the 9th
or day offered man $50 month to her
him on his farm. The scarcity of labo,
accounts for the high wages offered.
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We never yet knew an avowed rebel
whose mouth was not full Of references TO
and praises of the Constitution Of the ccun-
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1863-11-05

CHICAGO. Nov. 3d-Tho election for
County officers to-day, passed off very qui-
city. The vot, po'led in the city is re-
tween 10000 and 16o0n. Republican mr.
JoTity ahont 1890. The vote in the county
will probably increase it to 1870.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1863-11-05

Orestcs A. Brownson defines his position
"A Catholic Republican. He says the
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1863-11-05

The receipts Of the Pi'tsburg and Fort
Wayne road in September are stated to be
over 100000.
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DErRoIr. Nov 3d.-Barler, Dem, was
to-day elected Mayor by about 500 malor-
ity.
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A rIRsT CLASS NEWSPAPER.

preston of its opinions and patriotic in ts endea-
vurs aims az being first class newspaper. 1t brings
the To the people OF the northwes several
sooner than the papars of the seaboard
The contents of the Weekly Tribune embrace:
lst.-A complete current history OF the progress OF
the War, with the general news Of the day.
2d.-Copious telegraphic dispatches and special
correspondence, containing the latest news from all
parts, down to the hour Of going TO press.
3d-Reports of meetings, whether political, reli-
gous, agricultural, educational or miscellaneous.
4th.-Proceedings OF Congress and State Legisla-
lures, important speeches and documents
5th.-Market reports yemhr aeing every article the
farmer or dealer can expect TO find quoted In news
paper, The TRiRrSE has achieved the highest repu-
tation as q commercial paper.
6th-carefully pre- pared agricultural and horticul-
tural articles by" Rural, and other able writers
the farm and garden.
7th.-Poeiry, Tales, Anecdotes and Gossip, Reviews
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1863-11-05
Missouri Election

St. Louis. Nov. 3.-At the City Election
in Hannibal, No, yesterday, tho Radical
ticket was elected by two to one.
ST. Louis, Nov. 3.-fncomplete returns
indicate Radical majority in this city Of
$4,000 over the combination of Copperhead
and conservatives. This does not include
the soldiers vote. which so far as heard
from, is almost unanimously Radical.
Sedalia gave Radical maj Of 81.
St. Joseph gives estimated Radical maj.
of 25o.
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6 Tres CANCERS, Fits, Rheumatism, sCROFULA.
II Gs Evn, Salt Rheum, Eryspelas and all skin dis
male difficulties. His medicines work like a charm.
raising many from their beds, after elong and pro.
tracted illness, In few weeks. He cures and war;,
rants "A permanent cure for all Secret Diseases. NO
matter what their species are.
The sick headache cured three t3] dollars orths
money will be refunded. e
DIR. Fuller rs the original founder OF the Good sa-
marian Cordial, Fuiler's Analytic Ointment aud
and faiiers Sick Headache Pills, that creating
treat noteriety everywhere they have been used.--
All letters enclosing stamps responded 20 iuImedi-
atey. 4sHe54
Patients hoahSIppy immediately rs the Doctor
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tober. if-l5
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0TTUMWA, IOWA.
BARRETT HOUSE.
BURLINGTON, IOWA
HOOPER & LONG. PRopRIEroRs.

TIE Subscribers having leased the above named
hpuse. are making extensive alterations and I'm
provements, such as will place the house second to
none in the country. II is the only FIRST CLASS
Hotel in Burlington, Is pleasantly located In tho
center OF the business part OF the CITY, and 10 only
two blocks from the Burlington Missouri, and O.
b. q. x. X. Its rooms and table are unsurpa sssd
by any Hotel west Of New York. There Is connected
with the house fine Bar and Billiard Room, where
the finest brands of Wines, Liquors and Cigar S. and
Lille Celebrated Premium Ales be found. There
is also good Barber Shop and Bath Rooms attach
ed Passengers arriving in town, either by boat or
cars, will find Omnibusses and Baggage Wagon to
carry themselves and baggage TO the House free Of
charge. The propretors will bo.h give their strict
attention to the wants Of their customers and homo
by so doing to make the Barrett House a home for
the travelling public. HOOPER 4 LONG
Burlington, Sept, 1s63 97.lotf
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Upton, Conservative mai. 6.

A despatch from Jefferson city says Cole
county gives about 200 maj. for Radicals. -
Many rebels in Jefferson City were very
active at the polls, and several who served
a years imprisonment in Alton Penitenti
airy and took the oath. vote with the seces-
sionists. The say the success Of the Con-
sentative ticket in the State would be equiv.
alent to victory by Prices army.
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In consequence OF the high price Of white paper
and the great increase In the wages Of printers and
the enhanced cost of everything connected with
printing, the following the lowest terms at which
the TRIBUNE can be afforded. There VIII be no de-
Walton from the
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REpAERING! REPAIRING!

Done neatly, short notice, and at reasonable
prices. The highest price paid for Old Copper Rags
and Beeswax.
c5S> Remember the place, corner Of Main and
Market streets. KRAMER & MILLER.
Ottumwa, October 90, 1868. S2-f5.tf
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1864. PROSPECTUS. 1864.
CHICAGO TRIBUNE,
A DAILY, TRIWEEKLY AND WEEKLY NEWS
PAPER.
News, Commerce. Politics; Agrfcui-
ture, Science md Literature.
NO SUBMISSION TO TRAITORS

NO SUBMISSION TO TRAITORS,
Z" The Unisk Fgnst and shafu be
Preserved"
This well known and popnar Journal Is noted for
rvowag its sentiments with candor, fearlessness and
independence 1t aims TO he right her tina pom
uar and takes the responsibility OF ten the truth
regardless of the offence that may be given to preju
dice and ignorance.
The principles ard objects which the CHICAGO
TRIBUNE espouses, are:
THE CAUSE or FREEDOM,
JUSTICE AND HUMANITY
PERPETUITY OF THE UNION.
OBEDIENCE TO THE CONSTRUCTION
AND SUPREMACY OF THE LAWS
A DENIAL OF THE RIGHT OF A
REBEL TO HOLD ANY LOYAL
PERSON IN SLAVERY, AND AN
AFFIRMANCE THAT REBELS HAVE
NO RIGHTS UNDER THE
CONSTITUTION, UNTIL
I'm
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OTTUNWA, IOWA,

go nery from New York, more recently from Mon.
mouth Iiino,s,)
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VERY BEST SELECTIONS
ESPECIAL ATTENTION !

will he made. Apple trees two and three years oil,
best se' ection, $40 per thousand.