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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1863-08-27
THE CITY OF LAWRENCE
DESTR0YEDBY GUAM
TREL'S GANG.

LEAvEywoRTn. Aug 2l.--About 6 O'clock
last evening, the guerilla chief, Qnantrel.
with force about 800 strong, crossed from
Missouri into Kansas, near the town Of
G irdner, sixty miles below here, and imme-
diately started for Lawrence, arriving before
that town at o'clock this morning.
He posted guar,l around the city, 81
that the citizens could not escape, ard with
the reminder Of his men commenced pila.
ging the stores, shooting citizens and firing
houses. A gentleman, who managed to es-
cape, secreted him self in cornfield near
the town. He reports that he swan the
river at o'clock, and on reaching the bluffs
on this side, he had plain view Of the city,
which was then,a sheet of flames. From
what he saw, he thinks the loss would reach
two millions Of dollars, and by this tine
perhaps much more, as the, seemed deter
mined to destroy everything that would
burn.
We cannot learn that any resistance was
made, the citizens being taken completely by
surprise the first alarm being the crack
ling of flames and the shouts of the rebels.
Jas H. Lane vas in the city. an it is fear
ed he has fallen into the hands of the guer-
'llas, a it was almost impossible to escape
through the lines.
w, number OF u hon tro ,ps WIS sent
in pursuit Of the rebels but with what sue
cess. it is not yet learnedi
MJor Anthony, of this city, issued a
proclamation, stating that the people of
Leavenworth need not apprehend any troub
lie, but req ,asts every abs bodied citiz. IN to
provide himself with the best arms he can,
and hod himself in readiness to aid onr
friends in any part Of the State at moments
notice.
He censures the General com n. nding
the district, who, he says, with five thou
sand troops un Ter his command has allow
ed few hundred guerillas to get fifty miles
into the interior burn city, and lie stroy
two millions Of dollars worth of property.
He intimates that the citizens must depend
Ipon Themselves for defsnse-city and
State.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1863-08-27
rHs CITY or LAWRENCE

Lawrence, is the Capitol of Douglas coun-
ty, Kansas, is situated on the right bank of
the Kansas River, seventy miles from its
mouth. 1t was well and substantially built,
and had population Of nearly 1000 sou
The city was founded in 1854, by settlers
rom New England, under the auspices OF
the E'nigrant Aid Society. has always
been thriving, Industrious. liberty loving
town.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1863-08-27
SIGEII HALL.

JoHN IwrTzLER, Proprietor, Front Street
3D. door West If the Ottnnwa louise
Ottunwa. Iowa.
II Won want to drink NIT Siyel, 20 to
Sigfl Hail.
If Won want ,od glass ale, go to
SiGel Hall
If you want good glass Of er, GO to
Sigel Hall.
II you want good ciga, &c to Sigel
Hall.
If you want Dish Of Fres', ys'ers. g
Gel /. y Express, 20 to o,ael llT1
you want ai!tlup frt g. ''s gc'
Hall.
Look OUT Fur THEM-Thtre H. Two mcn
travelling from place to place mostly working
in the country representing themselves 10
he Or Fuller aud his agent thereby robhing
those that NAV be afflicted with chronic
diseases Of tn ir money Nav re harrer
to know-that DR.. Fuller is located at O'ium
wa Iowa and will not travel this swimmer
IL, ha, 10 agent travelling in this nntry
at present and at any tire Shouts he have,
he will carry a -certifca e as snch agent
One ne them treats of Eye AMI Ear. IN,
other Cancers, Cutaneous Chronic aud phi
vata diseases
Z litors Of papers vii he doing their du-
ty To- their pafrons by giving this Mt leas'
one insert m far their berefit az large nrns
Of money have heen paid ihesc thi"vas with
in thc4ast month. 1917
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1863-08-27
LIT OF

Remaining in the Post Office at o.
tumwa, Aug. 9th 1868.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1863-08-27

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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1863-08-27
Edward e. Stiles,
Attorney & Counselor at Law

.4nd Solicitor in Chancery.
Once over Walkers store, opposite the Ottumwa
House. OrTuMwA, Iowa.
eH Is now well prepared TO procure the 800
Bounty and back Of soldiers and all Just claims
against the Government. Charges moderate, and
aothing unless claims ar" allowed.
Z. q. srTLss.
Aug. 20, i~r8.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1863-08-27

These pumps have now en in general use q nun
Der OF years, an1 give better elton than MI
other, and are recommended as
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1863-08-27

J. d. WEST Co:
We are pleased to state thai the Pumps we had o !.
you, about a year ago, have been in constant use
~ hours each day, and rai,e for tn. use Of our
Wooden Factory, about 40 gallons per minute
They work with but little power, compared with
pumps we have usee before, and do not get out Of ,
rekair, and are satisfactory In all respects
Yours. &C..
DUSLAP Mi uFACTURrSG CoNp,Sy
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1863-08-27

The undersigned, having To "West's Iuprov-
OIL Pumps cheerfuIy recunimtd them AS SHINE
durable and powerful in raising and throwing water
and for thir ease of action serurity against fta,t
and low price, We believe thr superior eli others
Warren Leland, Met Hotel New York
j. W P,meroy, Yonkers, " Y
Jno hessereau, NY.
Dominick Lawrence Manchester
True Democrat., 1863-01-21
ITEMS s

". NJ. St. sends Us, from Tylsr, Texas, a printed slip, recommending Congress to pass cer- tain resolutions. The first proposes to give prvates in the army thirty three and third dollars monts 9 If soldier dies or is killed, his wife or children shall continue to draw pay. 3. Widows and hers of present deceased soldiers are to draw eleven dollars month
 We believe the general sentiment of the country is in favor e an increase of the pay of soldiers, but there is something they need and deserve more than that. It is action on the part of planters the for their families. For the want of patriotism on the part of rich men, this war has been protracted, our men have suffered from want, have died from exposure and have become dissatisfied from the treatment of their families at home Instead of pro- viding for the families of soldiers. they are deyisng plans to rob them of their last dollar, and hold on to their corn and provisions till the feds get it and burn it rather than sell it at reasonable prices to the families of men who are fighting for them.- There are noble exceptions; and their names must be preserved and honored, but we write 1t sorrov- fully, the majority sacrificing their country for lucre.
 There arc large numbers of farmers and planters who, if they found soldiers pay was doubled, would double the price of their corn, wood and other necessities. We assure them that in the end they will lose ten times mlch as they gain )w. Some may aatter themselves that they can save their carcasses and property by taking the oath of allegiance to Lincoln, but they will find themselves between two fires, and they are bound to perish Tn one If men of property will do their duty, all will yet be we'll if they refuse, they must share Ill the general ruin they draw upon us
 There is but one God, and Mammon cannot save them from the wrath of Him who avenges.
 Tn the presidential vote in 1860, the whole number of votes cast was 4,74l 170. Of these Lincoln got only ,057 ,670, leaving him in mi nority of over a million. Of the votes cast for Lincoln, he got 26.430 in slaveholding States, as follows: Delaware 3,0l5; Kentucky, ,361; Mary land, ,2o4; Missouri, IT ,028; Virginia, ,929.
 - The area of Arkansas, exclusive of rivers, is B, ,406, ,720 acres.
 The population of the thirteen colonies is thus stated by Bancroft, vol ', page l23 "lt ap- pears that the whole number of white inhabitants, in all the thirteen colonies was, ill l7I4 about two millions, one hundred thousand of blacks, about five hundred thousand; the total population very nearly 2,6OO,0 00O." -
 III The total number of slaves in l776 was
True Democrat., 1863-01-21
Tribnte of Respect. lNDExED

Among the brave sons of Arkansas whose lives have been offered up sacrifice for constitutional liberty and honor, may be mentioned THOMAS R- SATTERwHIrE, of Columbia county, Arkansas, who fell while bravey fighting in the battle of Prairie Grove, Ark, on the sth Dec 1862.
 Thomas had not arrived at the years of maturity. but his youthful heart being impused by the an kee invasion of our country, he volunteered and bade farewell to home and friends about the first of May, lS62 and went forth to assist i'll freeing the soil of his country from the tread of the tyrann cal foe. He was united to the - reg ment Arkan- sas troops under Col. Pleasant.
 D ring a campaign of eight months he served with great fidelity, and by his constancy and as sduous disch rge of every duty that devolved upon him as a soldier, he ecited the commendatlon of both his fellow soldiers and officers
 In the death of this young man, one ot our coun- try $ nobest youths and bravest soldiers has fallen a victim of this unholy war. lie leaves brother and three sisters, to mourn his loss.
 It was dear Tommy's unfortunate lot to iali m the first engagement, in which his youthfui heart had led him But he now rests from the tolls ana troubles of life, where the din of battle IS never heard. His sleep is sound, and nothing but the trump of God which will rouse the dead natiuns of earth will ever wake him from his slumbers. .
 Hisname is immortaized with glory, and VIII long be held in the affectionate remembrance oi his countrymen.
 Peace to his sleeping dust. t.o,u.TE
True Democrat., 1863-01-21

If they had the same of arriving at the truth in both instances, they would find the results about the same.
 - As general rule, the best officers pop ulrr with their men. The commands of Gen'ls Pagan and others, idolize them. they are fine officers, and constantly providing for their sol diers During the long and forced march down the valley of the Arkansas, over roads the most ex- ecrabe that man cursed without food; some Of the men barefooted and bareheaded in the driving snow snd sleet, and the coldest and most indictment weather known in Arkansas for many years. their men suffered terribly, but would have suffered more if it had not been for the untrng exertons of their commanders. And the bravery of these officers IS the theme of praise even from the enemy. There is no discount on their soldierly qualities.
 - The New Jersey members elect to Lincoln s Congress have preparcd series of resolutions pre- nosing an armistice for six mo1ths, upon the plan of Napoleon. This is much talked about by hope full people, but as these members do not take their seats until December, we do rot see what good the resolutions will do us
 - Milletlse l.. Bonham has been inaugurated governor of South Carolina. His inaugural ad- dress is compassed in twenty lines ot printed mat
True Democrat., 1863-01-21
The Intentions of the Enemy.

After the fall of the Post of Arkansas, it was supposed that the abolition forces try to reach Little Rock Several of the enemy, who were taken prisoners, said their avowed object in enter- ing the river was to come on and take possession of the capital. Two three days after the faii oi the Post, two gunboats and number of transports got under weigh and came up as far as South oeno' burrinG and destroying as they came. Among other things they destroyed large quantities of corn Ii seemed reasonable that, if they intended per msnent occupation of the valley, they would have saved the corn and provisions for their own use.- The next reliable information of their whereabouts is that tbey were on White river; had landed a force at Des Arc and De Val's Bluff, and were securing the country there. This was considered bv some as an evidence that they did not intend to come herc but that their object III ascenaihg ou' rivers was to get cotton and negroes, and to do as much damage to the people as was in their power to indict Beyond the mere name of taking the capital of Arkansas, the possession of Little ROCK would afford them no advantage. The archives oi the State beyond their reach; there are no mil itary stores here of any importance and they would be removed or destroy the citizens have not sup plies sufficient for their support, and an army would have to bring its subsistence with 1t. As base of operations it is situated upon stream whose uncertainty is as proverbial as life. The river has been known to be too low for navigation Tor longer than year at time, and rise Tn It runs down in q few days, leaving large boats aground Supplies brought up White river, would have to be brought nearly fifty miles across by land, and even if the railroad was repaired and engines and ears placed thereon, it would be an unsafe means of transportation requiring guard along the whole line. Besides, the navigation of White river, by steamboat5, would be hazardous AS point of departure for column to invade Texas, it would not be so good as points on the Mississippi nearer that State.
 It is true that if their intention is to come here, it was their policy to ascend White river and clear that stream and drive off any force between White and Arkansas rivers. It would be folly for them to come up here with gunboats and large trans ports running the risk of the river falling With a force in the rear and one easily thrown below them
 Late papers tell us that river communication above Helena, and even above Memphis, IS most entirely cut off. We have full set off to the burning of boats at Van Buren by the capture ot federal transports on the Mississippi. They may have to go up and open the river above Memphis.
 It is useless to speculate, as the intentions of the enemy will develop themselves in a few days
True Democrat., 1863-01-21

g95@ We are pleased to learn that there is g dis position on the part of our citizens to respond to Gov. Flanagin's call for troops to rcpel the inva- ders. We already have large and formidable army in the field in this state, but should not depend altogether upon it for our defence. The governor truly says, < with determination on your part to resist your state cannot be occupied by the enemy" No truer language ever ut tered. We care not what the means of defence nay be, if the people ui and determine to resist, the state cannot be held by the enemy. The gover- nor proifers to command the troops assembled un- der his call. He has had much experience an officer in the field, and we know that all will have confidence in him as a commander. Then let the response to his call be full the condition of the country will justify, and such that will leave no doubt but that Arkansians are " determined to be free"
True Democrat., 1863-01-21
To our Subscribers.

We shall continue to publish the True Dem- ecrat until this city is occupied by the enemy, if such occupation shall ever be. Our mails are now sadly deranged and, if the enemy succeed in getting here, communication will ebe entirely cut off. Our office is too large, and the means of transportation too limited, to allow us to remove 1t.
 Our political sentiments are we'll known, and we are not disposed to abate jot or title Of them. We will not publish paper under fed eral control, nor upon federal sufferance. We have been in the habit of writing and speaking freely, and will continue to so write and speak, or be silent
 We write this in advance of the possible oc- cupation of Little Rock by the troops of Lin- coln so that if any paper is published here du ring such occupancy, either under the name of True Democrat, or another name, our readers may know that it is not ofus, and that we shall have 10 lot or part in it.
True Democrat., 1863-01-21
The Situation.

The situation in Arkansas is treated of at lenrth elsewhere. The latest accounts from other portions of the Conlederacy are of the most cheering character. The weather here is cold, dark and dreary, and the clouds are thick and heavy over our heads. But we know that. elsewhere, the sun is shining warm and clearly, and though part of Arkansas may he oyerrun. and the war clouds hang gloomily over us, vet our sister States have bright skies and clear weather.
 The enemy has failed in all his great under sekings. Richmond has not fallen nor is the Mississippi open. The citadel of liberty yet stands firm: though some of the outposts may have been taken. The conquest of North Ar kansas is, and will be, barren of results to the . invaders. They may murder and destroy; may produce much loss and suffering; may injure in- dividuals and wreak their vengeance on the uu- offending, but the great heart of the Coniedera- cy still beats calmly and strongly. These raids of the enemy settle no question:; produce no great result; bring the matter no nearer to the end. They are exhibitions of spite and malice. It requires no military genius to overpower an enemy with ten times their number, nor to rav age county that cannot be defended. If McCernand with his immense army and hotilla could have taken Vicksburg, he and his soldiers could have gained laurels. He had &en and means enough to do it, but lacked the courage ,and skill. He Is mistaken Tn supposing that she ascent four rivers and the capture of fort gallantly defended and taken at the loss of life almost equal to the garrison, will wipe out the reproach of failing to do the great thing he was sent to do. It is as if bully, shrinkinp from an encounter with strong man, suddenly falls upon weaker one, aad after severe fight | conduers by dint of muscle only.
 ! The taking of the Post will be magnfed to | cover the disgrace the retreat from Vicksburg, os Mcclellan hid his modification before Rich. | mond. by praising bis change of base, and Burn- side his disaster at Fredericksburg by pluming himself upon his recrossing tha river without heinz annihilated.
True Democrat., 1863-01-21
The Battle at MurfreesbOrO.

This, from all accounts, has been one of the most desperately contested and sangunary battles of the war. One of the federal accounts gives their loss at 30 ,OOO. The battle commenced on the morning of Tuesday, the 3Oth ult., with artillery. Some brisk fighting on the Confederate left, but the enemy were repulsed. At daylight next morn ing the battle was renewed. The following battle order will enable our readers to understand the dispatches more readily:
 The " line of battle'' will be in front of Mur- freesboro-half of the army, left wing, in front of Stones river; right wing in rear of river
 9 Folks corps will form left wing; Hardee's corps right wing.
 3. Withers' division will form first line in Folks corps; Cheatham's the second line. Breckinridge's division forms first line in Hardees corps; Gle burns division the second line
 4. McCown's division to form reserve opposite centre, on high ground, in rear of Cheatham's pre- sent quarters.
 5. Jackson's brigade in reserve to the right flank to report to Lieut.. Gen. Hardee.
 6. The two lines to be from 800 to 10OO yards apart, according to the ground.
 '. Chiefs of artillery to pay special attention to
True Democrat., 1863-01-21
Proclamation by the Governor.

10 He IeOpte U AThuHSuS-
 The enemy have secured a position upon the Arkansas river and the State calls on her sons to rise en-masse and drive them from her borders.
 Choose ye: On the one hand the country is to he occupied by foe who knows no pity, who claims your property as ight and who procaims your des- poiaton duty; on the other hand you write your names in your country's history as it's defenders, and retain the possession of yonr homes and your tircsdeS.
 people determined to be free cannot be en- saved, and with determination on your part to
 resist your State cannot be occupied by the enemy. | will take command of the troops assembled
 nnder this call and unde the control of the Con | federate authorities will remain With them during | their service.
 | Supplies will be furnished and payment made by | the Confederate authorities; few hundred arms
 only can be furnished. Therefore, I, HARRIS FLANAGIN, Governor of the
 State of Arkansas hereby call upon the citizens of
 this State to appear forthwith at Little Rock, with such arms and accoutrements as they may possess,
 to engage in tue military service for sixty days, in | order to repulse the enemy. Every must bring his own blankets. It is
 ments if he has them. Given under my hand at Little Rock, this 14th
 day of January, 1863. H. FLANAGIN. Persons who are within the ages of B and 40 years, if they come forward as companies, will at the expiration of the 60 days service be turned over to the Confederate authorities. as companies retaining their officers. H. FLANAGIN. Jan 2l, 1863. It