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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1863-04-23
(! CARPETS
J. S. KIMBALL & -O.'S
CARPET AND CURTAIN
EMPORIUM.


Having the only exclusive Carpet Rooms In the
City, we devote especial attention to that branch Of
our business. Always buying exclusively of the I'm
porters d Manufacturers Agents, and of the very
latest styles. We have in store and to arrive,
"a pcs superfine Wilton Velvet Carpets. ~"
70 = Genuine Tapestry Brussels do
Is Body |" do
To- 'Printed do do
% I" EXTRA Superfne fhree Ply Wool Carpets.
50 " do do Lowell do do
10 do do Kidderminster do
20 . do do Ingram do
10 " do do Two Ply, all Wool. do
10 " Cotton and Wool cheap do
" All Cotton, very cheap do
20 " Assorted quality Hemp do
10 =" yenitian aud Brussels Stair do
10 y Rocking from to 3 yards wide
:. Rtraw mating from to n yds wide
80 - English ard American Oil Cloths, rom
l to yds wide.
20 y Silk and Wersted French Curtain Dm'k
Is " 3" Worsted and Cotton Is do
1905 g Sized Gilt and painted Curtain Shades
% Widths Buff and Blue Holland Cambria
large variety of Curtain Fixtures, Cornices,
Cords, rassels, Gimp, Rugs, Mats, &c, &c.
dec 1sy US. KIMBALL & Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-12-10

Outside of the school we care nothing
about the course pursued by Mr.. Martin. We
haze an interest in the school. We want a
good school. Over half the district demand
a change, and it is the duty of the Board to
grant it. Those in favor of Mr.. II. can find
10 fault if such a change be made, while
those opposed to him are certainly the suf-
ferers if he is retained.
Several Of our prominent citizens are dis
cussing the propriety Of sending their sons
and daughters either to Point Bluff or else
where, if Mr. N. is re-hired. Is this just p
Must such a course be pursued? Will the
Board think of this? We verify believe that
if the whole district with but one exception
were opposed to Mr.. NJ, and that one had the
power to re-hire, and would do so, Mr.. VI
would still cling~te his coveted position as
tensciously as he now does. The acrah of The
little God must be appeased, and the unwilling
district, bound and bleeding at the tune OF
"a thousand a year. is the only sacrifice
In regard to Mr. Ms dog story, it was a good
joke on little Tray.
go, wad some power the giftie gle US,
To see ourSels as others see u.s."
FsSEy
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-12-10

"RETURNED FROM THE WAR =
Last week that staunch old -Four Jfile Creeker
and sterling Patriot, the world renowncd
TowHEAD, called on us fresh from the many
battse-tields of the Old Dominion. 1t did US
good to grasp his honest paw, to see his
frank, loyal eoontenance, (lgia5o,a SHADE OF
copper in it); and as VS. thought Of the many
hard fights, the weary marc hes, the nightly
bivouacs, the hair-brea&sh escapes, and the
loyal dead, we grasped his war-tried hand
with frmer grasp and swore anew cur feal-
" to the best government the world ever
produced. Old Towhead is yea 'Htort,d end
do,rn," full Of vim, and as true blue as they
make SO are all of the boys in Co. G. OF
the gallant It'll, of the cid Iron Brigade
We felt as though we had rather shake hands
with Towhead than with dozen. Princes of
Wales, cor any other man." He isn't quite
as pretty as Of yore. but is in good FIGHTING
condition nevertheless. Everybody is glad
20 see We Towhead, and why shouldn't they
bcs Well wager our wife's skoop hurt that
the boys on the Potomac miss his gaiety, his
oddities, and his invigorating presence We
shall miss him when he returns;, and our
prayers viii be that rebel bullets may flv free
of his caiporssity and hit some worthless
copper-head, but never Tow head Towhsad'
biz is recruiting, with orders to get troops,
either Tor this war, or Infantry for the next
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-12-10
Don't build bridge-no Hse for one.

S. NJ. BooTH.-This eminent orator
and editor of the Milwaukee Daily Life, is
advertised to address our citizens on Monday
evening, Dec. 2lst, upon "the War and State
Of the country" Those who have heard Mr.
Booth will not fail TO attend those who
have never had the pleasure of listening to
his eloquence should not fail to embrace the
coming opportunity The Daily Life is one
Of the best family papers in the State. As
literary journal it has but few equals in the
Northwest. Containing a synopsis of the
war news, market reports, &C., it is valua-
bic auxiliary to the man of business. Those
wishing to subscribe will have an opportuui-
> at he meeting OF the 21st inst
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-12-10
IMPROVEMENTS. Last week we Wis.

IMPROVEMENTS. Last week we Wis
tied the mill Cf Messrs. Howe Rablip,
which is Undergoing repairs preparatory to
receiving gang Of forty saws and two rota.
Ffcs, capable of making scventy-fve thousand
feet of lumber in twelve hours. The amount
of labor to be performed, and which has been
Performed, iii excavating blasting, and tear
ing away the accumulated deposits of years,
has been immense The whole under portion
of the mill has been enlarged and ilnproved,
to make room for the vast amount of ma
chinery requisite to drive the gang and huge
rotarics above. Above the mill a great
change has been made in preparing embank-
ments and making s!uice-gates. and doing
such other 'ahor as to facilitate and expedite
the business, of manufacturing We cannot
give anything like q fair representation OF
the undertaking of Howe Il Rablin in build
ing anew. as it were, their extensive manu-
factory. Under the supervision of S. Leach.
of Waushara County, assisted by several ex-
eellent mill sights of our OWL town and from
abroad, the work is progressing finely. By
June or JAY, the establishment Will be in
running order. We wish the enterpvising
gentlemen abundant success in their under
taking
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-12-10
In THE RIvER.-Y esterday tire

In THE RIvER-Y esterday three
teams Tor rather two teams and three wag,
onsj broka through the ice on the river at
this point. The first unfortunate, Louis Has
brouck, lost lot of axes, chains, provisions,
and other necessares with which to 'log.7-
The second Geo. S. Brown, lost nearly hall
Il load Of hay. The last and most venture
some, Horace Sweeney, lost one of the most
valuable horses in the county, and some mer-
cEandise belonging to Mosher & Foster and
Joseph HOMER. The portion rescued is
aucL- damaged by water. The less is proba-
ply about $500.
Don't build bridge-no use for one.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-12-10
esGEM SALOON

BY J. b. PURRIER,
Main street, Grand Rapids, Wise onsin-
ERESH Oysters, Sardinos, &c, &c, served
l. mp on short notice. Lemonades, and all
the cooling drinks of the season. Beep, and
the choicest Liquors. Remember the place
Come one and all and be social 3Gtf
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-12-10
TEACHERS AssoCIATIoN.--The next

TEACHERS AssO g next
monthly meeting Of tire Teachers Associa-
ton occurs Saturday evening, the 18th inst,
at Hurley's Hall. It is to be hoped that all
who take an interest in educational ma tiers
will aasna. The evenings are now long and
a very agreeable time may be enjoyed. All
teachers ought to make it point to be in
attendance, regularly, at these meetings, to
better prepare themselves for the grave re-
spoasibilities devolving upon them as in
structors Of sur youth. A spirited discussion
on an important resolution will, in all proba-
hiIity be had, which will be, without doubt,
entertaining and instruc tive. An address
BY some one from abroad is expected.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-12-10

GONE TO WAR GA large MAORI
Is of the conscripts from Wood County left
here on Tuesday last, some in feeble health,
some crippled, and many loaded down with
"Greenbacks" Uncle Sam will get very few
troops from this batch. We expect to see
them return ere many days, with nary scar
of hattie
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-12-10
Ra aes of Gyertisine-

gEweiHe lines Or less is. Square,
Ohc square one insertion, 81 OGe
Each subsequent insertion, %,
One square three months, 8 OGa
One s9narc six months, 0Ca
One square one year, 8 OCs
One fourth column three months, 6 0Cs
One fourth column six months, 10 0O
One fourth column one year, Is oOa
One halfcolumn six months, Is 90.
-halfcolumn one year, % 90.
One column six months, %. 90
One column one year, 40 90
Obituary Notices ten cents a line.
Cards in Guinness Directory, not exceed
ing six lines, s. per year.
Estray Notices, Sl59 for one animal, and
so cents; for each additional one-payable in
advance.
Transient Advertising payable in advance
Legal Advertisements must be paid for be-
fore the affidavit of publication is delivered
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-12-10

WooD WANTED.-We desire to
ac2tract for fifteen cords eff good hard wood
tor which we will pay cash. Who speaks
st? Apply at this office.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-12-10
" VERTEFEUFELE'S
THE WOOD co, REPORTER.

Is PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY. AT
Grand Rapids, Wood Co., Wisconsin
JOHN n. BRCND4GE, EDITOR & PUBLISHER
E. NJ HAINES, CORRESPONDING EDITOR.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-12-10

CoscERr.-Hs may be seen by an
advertisement in its appropriate place, a
concert win be given at the school-bouse by
iies L. i. Martin and her juvenile music
Class on the evening Of Dec. ed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-12-10
JOB WORK.

Full sheet Posters, first hun bred, Sc 90
Each additional hundred. 3 90
Halfsheet Posters, first hundred, "a 90
Each additional hundred, 9 90
Quarter-sheet Posters, first hundred, so
Each additional hundred 90
Eiobtb-shaet Posters frst hrndred 90
Each additional hundred, IS
Ball Tickets, according to quality first
hundred, 80 70 =
az No Jobs delirered * paid for.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-12-10
NoLUNTEER.-Chas. NJ. Webb. Of

this place, is fully empowered to enlist men,
muster them into the service instanter, and
furnish transportation. Volunteers can choose
the regiment and branch of service in which
they prefer to serve.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-12-10
G2sgosday, Dec. 10, 1863.
GRAND RAPIDS POST-OFFICE.

- Read the advertisement head
"a avoid the draft
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-01-02
FROM NE w ORLEANS.
NEw YORK, De. "a.

New YORK, Dec. 28.
The steamship Roanoke from New Orleans
the 18th via HAVANA the 22d. arrived to-day.
She brings news of an interesting character.
The North Star with Gen. Banks and staff
arrived at New Orleans on the evening Of the
l4th, and the news transpired on the follow
ing day that Gen. Butler had been superced-
ed. which occasioned the utmost surprise
among all classes. Even the registered enc
mics ofthe United States we're sorry to part
with an officer who has at least brought or
der and security to the city.
On the 9Th Gems. Butler and Banks met
at Headquarters. Gen. Butler welcomed Gen.
Banks to the Department Of the Gulf and
assured him that he would find here troops
who were ready to yield cheerful obedience
TO every order. Gen. Banks responded, say
ing that the only pleasure he had in taking
the command was that in doing so he was
obeying an order Of the Government of the
United States.
The meeting was most cordial After the .
introduction Of each others staff Gen. Banks
and staff withdrew. Gen. Butler then ad-
dressed his staff, requesting each member to
take pains to enlighten and assist his success
or He spoke in the most generous manner
Of Gen. Banks and staff. Gen. Buffers part
ing address to his troops bears date of the
/ 18th. lie alludes in eloquent terms to their
success in the field and the restoration Of or
der and quiet by them to New Orleans, and
to the feeding Of the starving wives and chill
dren Of their enemies He states that the
expedition with which they were connected
cost the government less by four-ffths than
any other and closes that by speaking of
the word farewell is the only sorrowful
word he has. He commends them to their
future commander as worthy of his love.
/ On the 10th, Gen. Banks issued general
order, in which he assumes command Of the
! Department Of the Gulf and of the State Of
Texas, aud names his staff, who are already
known at the North. He also issued an or
der that all military and civil officers in the
Department should report to him and anoth-
er, suspending all sales Of property on ac-
count Of the United States until further or
ders. Gen. Banks was pushing things with
characteristic energy. Five thousand Of the
troops who accompanied him had landed at
Baton Rouge, and the remainder of the ex-
pedition would be sent forward fast as
they arrive. The weather in New Orleans is
fine and the troops in good health.
On the 18th Gen. Banks issued procla-
nation. The only additional news in the
New Orleans papers is the capture of two
steamers loaded with sugar and launch filed
with arms, ammunition and one small brass
cannon by an expedition sent to the Atcha-
falaya river by Commander Buchanan.
The Roanoke brings HAVANA advices to
the 22d. Advices received here from Ship
/ Island the 18th state that all the ships that
sailed from Hampton Roads for Gen. Banks
had reached there excepting two. There is
nothing later from Mexico
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-01-02

made on post flee orders. A scheme whics
has worked admirably in England, hope it
will succeed here. BY the way, the report
of the Postmaster General is q very interest
ing document, and shows that the Postoiiico
Department is managed with energy, efiicien-
cy, and economy. The receipts arc nearly
as large now as they we're before the Seces-
sion Of Slavedom, while the expenses
have been diminished. Although there has
been a change Of administrations, it seems
that there have been comparatively few
changes in postmasters and other employees.
In short, this Department attends to postal
matters more than to politics.
A bill transferring one and a half millions Of
money belonging to the Minnesota Indians
from the belligerent Indians to the people OF
Minnoeota who have recently suffered from
them, was put on its passago-ayes 6i, noes
10 f; not quorum. This bin will pass.
Both Houses adjourned to the lst Monday
in January.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-01-02
WASHINGTON.
SATURDAY, Dec. 2o,-Eveni.

SATURDAY, Dec. 20,-Evening.
The day has developed another tender OF
rosirnaton by a member of the cabinet-Gov.
Chase of the Treasury Department. II is
rumored that Postmaster General Blair will
follow, and indeed general resignation Is an
ticipated 1t does not yet appe'f that the
President has accepted any 0f the resigna-
tions. Some people tall as though we had
edoptgd the Britisl fashion of change of
cabinet correspeddiug to defeat of the min
i.trv in Ps,dament. But there has been no
,ririssera defeat in Congress: il anywhere
/, was at the late elections and the defeat is
not to appear in action until the next Con-
press, even If it does then These people
talk Of a new cabinet rejecting public opin-
ion. What do they mean Is it to reflect
the wishes of the Democracy in New York,
Pennsylvania Ohio and Illinois; Is it to be
a peace cabinet, or a compromise cabinet OR
IS the President to proceed on the theory
tha, the people have demanded more vigo-
r1gs prosecution of the war, so as to give us
go-ahead cabinet If the elections have
indicated anything thai the people wish for
should be glad 70 know what it is and so l
think will the President be. As it is, | do
not pretend to know whit is meant by a new
cabinet rejecting the popular will. can
well conceive that the cabinet gentlemen may
wish to be relieved, and that a change may be
for the best. But the latter will depend upon
the wisdom displayed in the formation of a
than human wisdom. May God give it.
In the Senate, yesterday, the bankrupt bill
met a, serious obstacle. Mr. Doolittle pro
posed to preserve the property exempted by
existing State laws 1t was objected that the
exemptions are not uniform in all the States,
and therefore such provision in the bank
rupt act will be unconstitutional, because
Congress has power to create a uniform bank
rupt act only Mr.. Doolittle thereupon said
he might give up the bankrupt bill rather than
disturb the State exemption and homestead
acts.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-01-02

The Vermont Historical Society, by its Of.
fcefs and agents throughout the stato is
making dlligent efforts to obtain all old print
ed matter which can in any way shed light
upon the past or present history Of the State.
This is all deposited in the rooms Of the So
ciety at the State House, and carefully pre-
served by Chas Reed, Esq, the Librarian Of
the Society, "that nothing be lost"
~" Among the vermonters wounded at
Fredericksburg, we notice the name Of Rich
ard b. Dodge, Co. d, ID Regiment, in the
shoulder, slightly, a Montpelier boy and for
merly known as old Shack" From the
reputation he gained in the Mexican war,
there can be no doubt that he was in the
foremost of the fight"
/ In Cambridge, on Sunday, the 23d ult,, an
Irish woman having attended church with her
two children, placed them near the stove, they
were so chilled. On her going out for wood
they commenced playing with the fire, ignit-
ing their clothes, and one was burned to death.
While Mr.. Levi Lawrence Of Ludlow, was
engaged few days since in unloading pump
kins, his horses became frightened, ran the
wagon back upon Mr.. Lawrence son Frankie,
a lad seven years old, who was standing be-
hind the wagon at the time. and broke both
bones Of the lads leg, in two places between
the knee and ankle.
|, The Washington correspondent Of the
! Tribune says that Gen. Phelps, who has been
in Washington, was summoned there by Sec.
retary Stanton, and that it is not known tc
what command he has been assigned. The
service will gain much if Gen. Phelps can b'
persuaded to re-enter it again. II he doe
so, the fact will be significant Of the futur'
anti.slavery policy Of the government.
William Foster Of Fayetteville, mai
aged about 10 years, worthy and much re
spected citizen, was instantly killed, on Mon
day, the Sth inst, by falling from the door
steps of his house.
Lieut.. Keith, SON Of Senator Keith o
Brandon, has been promoted to be Let Lieut.
in the Regular Army. Lieut. Keith is one o
= our most plucky and intelligent young men
& and deserves his promotion.
SEVENTH REGMBNr.--Wo learn that thi
regiment is now stationed at Pensacola, thu
relieving Col Wilson's Zouaves, who hav
been sent to New Orleans, where they will
under the atherly care Of Gen Butler.
Messrs II. J. Wilson and II. r. Heath {
10 Corinth lately went out on coon hunt, an
It in short time returned bringing in six mic
coons and two foxes.
Mildlabury College has sent thirty men ,
the war. She prints their names separate i
'e her catalogue, as a ''rol Of honor"
The Vermont Conference Of the Methodist:
,f for 1858, will meet April IS, at St. Albani
j Bishop Simpson presiding.
a About $1,000 worth of cotton was destroy
" cd by FIRE a, the depot at Rutland, Sunda
4. morning. The cotton was in car on its wa
!. from the West to Boston
i. Counterfeit bills on the Orange count
t bank Of Chelsea, were put in circulation i
Boston on Saturday.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-01-02

that the President declined to accept the res
ignation. II so, both were right Having
acted upon his own responsibility solely in
the Fredericksburg affair, it was ct that Gen.
Burnside should give the President the OPP
portunity to signify his opinion Of the matter
In the Senate, yesterday, Mr.. Lane of
lndieaa (Republioan) defended the Presi-
idsntial arrests, in a very able and satisfacto-
lry speech, specially showing, as to Maryland,
Delaware and Kentucky, that the President
had ample grounds for suspecting treason, and
that 1t was his duty to put a stop to it by ar
resting suspected persons, and especially those
whose positions gave them opportunities for
influencing the course Of those States
In the house, Mr.. Pendleton Of Ohio (dem.)
presented protest, signed by thirty-six
members, democrats and border slavo-stato
men, against the bill indemnifying the Presi-
dent for suspension Of the habeas corpus -
which was tabled, 75 to 40. The absence Of
the names Of such democrats as Corning and
Odell Of New York, and such border state
men as Crittenden and Mallory of Ky. and
Thomas of Maryland, is more remarkable
than the presence Of Vallandigham, Richard
son, Cox, Kerrigan and Wickliae One can
see where the best and where the worst men
stand on this question.
Mt Vallandigham of Ohio again offered
his resolution for peace and a cessation Of hos
tilities, pledging the Executive, Congress and
the states to such amendments of the const-
tuition as may be found necessary for secur-
ing the rights OF the several states and sec
tons within the Union, and under the consu-
tuition; ! but he could not ge, it in. By the
way,it seems that Wallis democracy is at last
coufessedly sectional. What sections -
free and slave and is slavery to be further
secured by constitutional amendments p
OF course this is what is intended.
On motion Of Mr. Train of Mass. (Repnb.
an inquiry was ordered as TO whether any Of.
fcer Of government ia connected with estab-
lishments having government contracts; and
on motion Of Mr. Morehead Of Pa. (Repub.
the House voted that the soldiers ought tc
be paid in preference to persons in the civil
service.
Among the bills introduced were three by
Mr. Ashley of Ohio (Repub) authorizing th'
territories of Nevada Utah and Colorado tt
form constitutions, with view to admission
into the Union as states, and another proyid
[ inc ternnorarv governpent for the TERRITORY