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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1864-03-03

From the Ne,c York Observer
Wehave had In use for months past one of wes,s
force and lifting pump than any we have ever used.
II Is one Of great power aud W adapted for shpe
decks. mines factories, green houses peries As
says. a- -ra - -
II is recommended for Its extreme simplicity o.
construction. great strength and consequent dura.
blty and cheapness ofrepair. There 10 no .su6iine
box-the pressure being held by . cup pueking, me
that upon the working piston, working In . GYM.
der. fitted for the1purpose within the upper air cham
ber-which We think great improv eme Ut a. stun
liable to be deranged, and leak under stro
pressure, to say nothing Of the loss frction ne
the action Of the valve 10 cusioned upon both sidse
BY air-preventiug water-hammer, and vacuum
thunp. The valves are very accessible, and simply
and cheaply repaired. They work much easier than
any pump we have ever seen ; the inch cylindey
being worked by children in wells 100 feet deep and
as they are extremely cheap as well as simple ana
strong, we freely recommend them. -s.ff n
e.. Neck L, T. 1899
exposed to the North West wind coming over Long
Island sound. being the coolest possible exposure,
and at no time did 1t freeze nor " ere we unable Al
any time to pump water with great ease. OF
H.B. McILvAm.
The undersigned, having to use "wesi's Improy.
cd Pumps,' cheerfully recommed them AZ simple
durable and powerful In raising and throwing water
and low price, we believe them superior to all ohers
v,ag} Warren Leland, Met. Hotel, New York.
W. -Pomeroy, Ybnkers, N. Y. 90
gHIf yno. Messereau, N. Y, /. itrut yff
Dominick Lawrence, Wes,ehester. -
Cambridge Mine, N. c., Juno Is 1889
J n WEsr 4 Co. ~ efF GIEHitI-5 Ia
Gents-The pump which ordered for our Mine u
received and putt work in our pnderlay shaft,
which We are sinking We find that ne man will
with ease lift 30 gallons per minute, We lifted in
three and a half hours all the waterin the .hgf:
which measures seven by twelve feet aud 30 fee
deep, and il was full when we commenced. II an
swers our expectations In every respect, and our
workmen are highly pleased with 10. II will do
great service with but trhing expense for repairs
Yours, respectfully, BuRR HIaoEs
We have plenty more such certificates. but think
these are enough. For Pumps, Hose, Pipe. &C., ed.
dress or call upon f 'ft'sFA'tih1i
81 ID. WEST 4 Co. E9, Broadway \. !, "
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1864-03-03

These pumps have now cen In general use a . uos
her years, anil give better satisfaction than any
other. and are reconlmen ded as 1853 lfft ,5f y
.nis7T BEST "H' -'f
by Capt ERRIcsos. and other eminent Engineers -
We refe.r to thousands using Thu M and euarsD-
tee that all " i'll recommend them. They are moro
simple In construction, and work easier, and cost
less than all Others.
sour readers viii An the double acting improv-
ed Prmp If J. d. West Co., Of tba best In the
market 1t is simple, works to charm SO tn AT
amy child may use il throws a steady, continuous
stream and oes not freeze In the coolest exposure
es, and isunusualiy cheap. We say this no inslv
and give the testimony of our own accord. without
the knowledge or request Of the propri.tors IN
Y. Zee. Post, July let. 1868. sl,. -sfse
This may certify that have been using a, mr.
mandatory, for the last four years. "west's Iu-
proved Pumps." ! now have In use three OF said
pumps, one OF which IS kept constantly at, work u
hours each day, lsave Sundaysl and has been rns-
ping Tor the past two years, pronounce them rn-
hesitatngly, hest pumps m ut have been hror.h
to my notice, having nsed many ethers previnrs!-.
They are simple inther Instruction. nd not easily
disarranged. .a s...-.. .- q, 80
n. Y. Oct. 10, 1850. jams A. wEss
! I'D. VISTA Co. . vo .aora lue 0e7 20
We are pleased to state that the Pumps We Mad
you, about year ago, have been IN constant use
IL hours each day, and raise for the use ~ our
Wooden Factory, about 40 gallons per minute
They work with but little power, compared with
pumps we have useG before, and do not get oat Of
repair, and'are satisfactory In all respects
( DID, ..f aas Yours, &C., 81 = ,f- 81. E+ . o.
! '." " DUNLAP MASrFAcTrRIso CoxPANy
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1864-03-03

These pumps have been In general use NUN
her OF years, AMI give better satisfaction than any
other. and are recomme ded as $3.50 ift ~ r ~
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1864-03-03

% Lake Street, Chicago.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1864-04-29
10 the ysiers of Russen County.

Fellow-citizens, Having declared myself .
candidate for the office of Commissioner Of the
Revenue in the Western District of Russell coun-
ty, and being the first candidate in the field. and
as am so badly crippled by being thrown from
q horse, that it would be with great difficulty
that would canvass the county, take this
method of Informing you, that am candidate,
and will continue to lie candidate till the day
of eectioh.
as to my qualifications, can only refer VOC
to my past services in that office, and knowing,
as do, that nearly all of you are personally ac-
squainted with me, and that you are well ac-
quainted with my former labors as commission
er will just say to you, that shall eTer feel
grateful to you for past favors, and hope to be
remem bered by you on the day of election; and
if am elected, shall feel myself under great
obligations to Serve you to the best of my abili-
ty If not elected, I shall eheerfuly submit
Yours, with respect,
CIV. GAMBLER.
Aptil nth. 1864
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70 the voters or scott County.

: -
We present to your worthy consideration the
name of JACOB F. Stair OF Go. G, 4Sth Regt.
Va Vols, as q candidate for Commissioned Of
the Revenue for the Northern District of Scott
county. He was among the FIRST to respond to
our county cali, and has horn. the hardships and
braved the sperils Of our cause as beeometh
good and valiant soldier. He is excelsed by
none for his patriotism, and will never aesist
from our noble cause, so long as we have power
to sustain4the name Of oar young republic, or
breath to lisp sentiments III her behalf. fyou
wait to learn concerning his deeds of yalor, we
would point you to the battles Of Mcdowell,
Winchester. Cross Keys. Port Republic, of the
plains below Richmond, cedar Run, and the I'd
Bull RIM, At the last Of which he received a
wound in the arm. He. on account Of said
wound, was only absent until able for duty,
f1len he again rcjoined tile ranks to stand be-
side his Lobe comrades Soon after his re-
turn he was wounded the I'd time at the battle
Of Fredericksburg. which wound renders him
who'll y unfit for field service. We, therefore,
beg you look in behalf Of the future welfare Of
our cause, ask you to select qualified men, who
are dieabled for military duty, and men who
will make good civil Office holders among you.
By so doing, you viii fiji vacancy in the army,
and vacancy at home A rule that works two
ways on this basis, is certainly good ne. We
know Mr. Stair is sufficiently qualified to fill
said Office, and do earnestly solicit that you give
honor to whom honor is due, and that you let
his opponent slide from civil office since he has
slid out'of the war.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Candidates for Washington Comfy.


n obedience to the urgent request Of many.
citizens Of this county ! hereby announce my
self Gu ndilate for the office Of Commissioner
Of the Reveauefor the West end Of Washington
county, at the approaching election
Ihave neither the time nor the inclination to
electioneer for the position, but ii my feilew-
citizens will honor me with the position, they
may rest assured that its duties shall be faith
fully discharged. To the voters l would say,
that / rely entirely on my merit and unlike
some other candidates, ], during the pendancy
of the election, will stay in the field whore duty
calls, while they remain at hons selling whis-
Ky at enormous high rates, specializing on the
wants Of the soldier and the soldiers wives. I
have served my country in the army for two
and half years, and as to my merit, | appeal
to the commanders of my Regiment to which I
have belonged, submitting my case to you for
your approval or. rejection.
am very respectfully,
Your obedient servant.
~ j. G. STANFIELp,
Capt. Co, c, 22d.Va. Cavalry. &
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1864-04-29
To the People of
WASHINGTON COUNTY.

announce myself a candidate for the next
Sherifalty. The best service can render, will be
to raise good crop, and intend to bend all my
efforts to the accomplishment of that end, las |
have been preparing for it all winter,) shall
not therefore be able to visit the voters gene
rally. II is known to every one that the enemies
of q candidate often resort to SANDERS and ira
iuetions trust the people will not be, infu-
enced by falsehoods. and SANDERS started on tho
eve Of every election.
You al know me. and nay past life is open to
your inspection. keep nothing hid Iask my
friends to como to the polls and give me their
votes. WAl KING HEISKELL. (:
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CAMr 50rH VA. RECT.
March 2Ath, 1864.

Fclio,0- Citigens: &
In response to solicitations from numerous
friends, both in and out Of the army, announce
myself as a candidate for Commissioner Of the
Revenue for the county of Wise.
The gentlemen who have preceded nae IN the
papers, have expressed their zeal and devotion
for the glorious cause Of Independence, and
have vowed that they are willing to remain in
the field. / cordially congratulate them upon
the expressions of their fidelity and patriotism
The efficiency of the army would doubtless be
impaired by electing such willing soldiers toa
civil office; and am induced to believe that the
people will take proper view Of the matter,
aud allow them to remain in the army. 81
1 am proud to know that my opponents are
in the army. As | have risked my chances with
theirs on many sangunary fields, / cannot afford
to show the white feather in this contest for cir
vii Office. -
Fellow Citizens. I submit my claims to yeur
considerations. My fitness for the position needs
no explanation. rs you nil familiar Will, me-
cnn neither yan' nor 6fcy, but II elected can
promise you all Rers.
am. gentlemen,
Your friend AMI feIlow-citizen.
JESSIE HORN
nkA. We are requested to announce 1t. ]. Il.
DAVIS as o candidate for the once of Comnis-
sioner of the Ecvenue for Wise county, Va.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1864-04-29
To the voters of Russell County,

n
Gentlsmee This is to inform you that have
determined to become candidate for Commits
sioner of the Revenue of the Western District Of
Russell county; and feeling very unable to get
about to see you st yonr homes, take this
method of soliciting yoa for your support. l
have served in the army for nearly 5 years, bot
do not claim any mans vote on this account.
was wounded in my foot at the battle of Cedar
Run, and at the battle of Gettysburg. was se-
verely wounded in my neck by shell, which
disables me from serving any longer in the field;
and now, fellew-citizons, am asking at your
hands the little Office Of Commissioner Of the
Revenue for my support. L feel that ain qua
lifted to discharge the duties Of the Office. II
you will confer the favor upon mo, shall re-
ceive it with many thanks, hoping you will not
forget me by way Of q vote on the day Of clec-
ton. ain very respectfully,
Your ebedient servant,
ROBERT CROSS.
Willow Springs, March 2sth, 1864.
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To the voters Of Russell County.
April 18th, 1864.

After serving my country faithfully thus far
during the war. / now appear before you as.
candidate for Ccmmis sior,er Of the Revenue for
the Western District of Russell county. In or
der to acquant you thoroughly with my field of
action, i only refer you to the many battles in
scribed on the banner Of the 37th. Va. Vols,
which has waved trinmphanty over so many
bloody fields Of battle.
The Spring campaign is now opening there
FORE it is impossible for me to see you in person
can only ask you to remember me on the day
Of the election. If elected, will serve you to
the best of my ability; and if not, will remain
at the britch of my musket, contending as ever
for Southern rights and Southern institutions
viii still strike for freedom the last lhation
that liberty draws from q heart that bleeds and
dies in her cause Your obedient servant,
EDWARD D.. GRAY.
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POETRY.
For the Virginian.
The Little Boy Guiding the Plow.
BIZ Cart. II. T. STANTON.

By CAPT I'll. j. STANTON.
When the bugle note rang in the qnivering trees,
And a drum beat the nation to arms !!
Our people came up from the shore Of the seas
And away from their blue mountain farms;
All stalwavt and strong as the sturdy old pines,
Or the wave.breaking rocksyof the shore,
They came in their long cleaning columns and
lines,
Till the bugle note sounded no more.
There are hearts in the ranks Us light as the
foam,
There are these Of gloomier brew,
And some who have left but mother at home
With her little boy guiding the pillow.
There are haired men, the tide in whose
veins
Leaping down the red alleys Of youth,
All fresh as the waterfall thrownto the plains,
And as pure as the beautiful truth.
There are sons too, and sires, the old and the
young.
In the midnight and morning fife,
Who come from the hills and the values among,
To be first in the glorious strife,
And many, how many, beneath the blue dome
Are bending in solitude now,
To plead for tile veal of the mother at home
With her little boy guiding the plow.
Oh, the pane Of his heart and the keenest Of all
That wandering father may know,
Is the vision Of home with its agony Gull,
With its hunger and shiyering woe:
And ~ho would not chafe in the sacredest chain,
At memory so bitter as this,
Tho lie knew i'll his scul that each moment Of
pain
Would but l.alldw his future to blisss
7. And who would not weep in vision OF gloom
Whea the evil one whispered him how
TIE toll grew pace On the mother at home,
And his little boy guiding the plow.
But courage, keep courage, oh parent away
Be noble and faithful and brave,
Aud the midnight shall pass and the glorious
day
Shall be shed over tyranny's grave
Tho adesolate thing is fenceless farm
And rs dreary furrowless field,
Still God il His mercy shall strengthen the
Ofthe little boy asking yield
And the stubbornest clay shall be as the loan,
When the patriot spirit shall bow,
And ask for friend to the mother at home,
With her little boy guiding the pillow.
Oh! God will be kind to the needy and poor,
Who shall suffer from tyranny's hand,
His footprints shall be by the loWliest door
And His goodness shall cover the land:
And broken the glebe in valley and mead
Where the poorest and weakest may be;
And plenty shall spring from the promising seed
Till the people shall live TO be FREQ;
And never again shall tyranny come
With iron bound bosom and brow;
May God give him back to the mothec athome,
Antl the little boy guiding the plow.
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To the Voters Of Russell county.

announce myself candidate for the Clerk
ship of the circuit court Of Russell county.
consider myself qualified for the position asked,
and therefore ask your votes. IvoluHteefedi in
March, 1862, in the S7th Va. Eegt., CO. c, then
commanded by Capt. McElhenney, was wounded
severely in the foot at the battle of Gettysburg,
and being now disabled / seek this Office as
a means Of support.
Lebanon, Va,
Feby 18th, 1861
nea, announce myself as candidate for
Commissioner Of the Revenue for the Western
end of Russell county. Having the Small Pox
/ cannot visit the voters Of the county.
JAMES II. McF ARLiS.s.
April 18th, 1864.
nag We are requested to announce slr.
Isaac B. F1cKLE, private Of the 18th Va Regt.
rs = candidate for the Sherifalty Of Russell
County.
kar We are requested to announce 1t. BE-
vEKLY j. FULLE Err, 29th VA. lsegt., as q ealldi-
date for Com missioner Of RsrcAue for the East
crn District in Russell county.
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A Renewal Of the
GARNET BUSINESS.

"a AFTER a lapse of i've years. again re-
~ sumo the CABINET MAKING BUSI-
IN NESS.
My shop is near my residence, below Mr..
Clapp's, where am prepared to do all kinds Of
work in that line.
have associated viii, me in the business, as
partner, Mr.. II. A. Whit, who is M expert,
enced workman. ss
ders for collins, which will. be furnished upon
as reasonable terms as can be afforded.
For all our work We will be glaasto take the.
produce Of the country at old prices, and will
furnish work at old prsces: but where that can
not be paid Ne, we will receive the eafrsncy oE
the country. aud charge as low AZ We can 10
live. ~ IL. So p0OLEY.
March Ia. 1884 -om
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1864-04-29
Candidotes for SMyth County.

reA. We are authorized to announce ". NJ.
Davis MS q candidate for the Clerk Of the Ccun-
ty Court of Smyth county. He is q Disabled
soldier--was in the war from tho beginning and
acted nobly his part until recently Wounded
He now respectfully asks tho voters Of the coun-
~ fer their sufras gee, as lie has SO dearly won
them.
ENy- We are requested to announce JAMES
EpMIsrcN as a candidate for Commissioner of
the Revenue for the South side Of smyth coun-
y, Va.
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AT the solicitation of many friends, respect
fully announce myself candidate for the Office
of Commissioners of the Revenue for the eastern
district Of Russell county. The position ask
at your hands is one that feel confident can
fill. Should it be your pleasure to elect me-. the
duties Of the Office shah be faithfully an1 Impair
tally discharged.
Very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
CHARLES WM.s JOHNSON.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1864-04-29
Candidates for Scott County.
To the Voters Of scott County.

We present the naHae of GEcRGEW. VINEYARD,
of Co. (H, J 18th Regt. Va. Vols, rs candidate
for Commissioner ofihc Revenue for the South
ern District of Scott county he has been in
tire service Of his country for two years, and has
been home only once-has fought Through the
long struggle in the east.
We hope that no private who has been par
tally at home, will attempt to run against him.
We say to the voters Of Scott county, 60 to the
polls and vote for the. soldier who has dene his
duty. SEVERAL VOTERS. !.
April I'd, 1864 ...
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Candidates for Lee County.

CAM NEAR EsTiLLviLLE. Va,
= April 9th, 1864.
Fellow etizens Of the county Of Lee. have
concluded to hecomea candidate for Commits
soner of the Revenue for .hc East District Of
Lee county at m election which is to be held OF
the fourth Thursday in May. Having been,
and now am, in the army, have notthc o2portu-
nifty to visit your homes, consequently shall
have to submit my claims to your consideration.
Respectfully, your friend and Fellow. citizen,
W1LKERSON s. McELROT.
Co. F, 64th Va. Cav
reA- We are requested to announce Capt
MOHsAS Sy1cK LET as candidate FOR Clerk of
the County Court Of Lee county
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ne. We are requested to announce JoHN M.
~-..<.. II on; e ao,.x

ne We are requested to announce john M.
HAMILToS. present Sheriff Of Washington coun-
ty, candidate for re election.
ns3y- We are authorized and requested to an
noullce apt. PETER ]. BRANCH, the present
Clerk of the Circuit Court Of Washington ceun-
ty, as candidate for reelection.
akz~ We are authorized to announce WlLLIAM
MILLER, present Commissioner of Revenue for
the lower District of Washington county, q can
didate for reelection.
nGE We are requested to announce D. A. P.
CAMPnELL a. Candidate for Commissioner of tho
Revenue, in the upper District of Washington
county.
ne By the solicitation of many friends,
announce myself candidate for Commissioner
Of the Revenue in the lower end Of Washington
county 1t is known to many of my fellow citi-
Gems that was severely wounded at the battle
Of Mine Run, which renders me entirely unfit
for further duty in the field.
Yours, respectfully,
JOHN R. SI1AREETT.
ny We are requested to announce JOHN II.
CLARK as a candidate for Justice of the Peace
in the I'd Magisterial District Of this county.
T rsa We are requested to announce Capt john
&C. SrANFIELD as a candidate for commissioner
of the Revenue in the lower end Of this county
H. re are AutuOflZSu " NuH0uHCG Jos EPH
J. FIELDS, Of the s7th Va Regt., candidate
for Commissioner Of the Revenue for the West
ern end Of Washington county.
! na- We are requested to announce Isaac A..
McQUowN, the present Surveyor Of Washington
county, as q candidate for re-election.
nag We are requested to announce Col ].
II. ERNEST, the present Attorney for the Com
monwcalth, . candidate for reelection.
AsA. At the request Of number Of my friends,
| announce myself candidate for Justice of
the Peace, in the ID District of Washington ceun-
~, Va. JOHN RYBURN.
re- We are requested to announce WIN. 4.
CALDWELL as candidate for Justice of the
Peace. in the 9th Magisterial District for Wash
ington county.
ray We are requested to announce BENJA-
MIN F. PEMBERToN as a candidate for j ustice Of
the Peace, in the 9th Magisrerial District Of
Washington county.
B9 We are requested to announce Col. WM.
S. RYBURN as candidate for Justice of the
Peace, in the Sth Magisterial District Of Wash
ington county.
Me-. We are authorized to announce VIZ.
PACE as candidate for Commissioner of the
Revenue. for the. lower end of Washington coun-
~
| nEA- We are requested to announce .TxMEs
PHELPS as candidate for Justice of the Peace
in the 4th District Of Washington county.
| nea. We are requested to announce PETER g.
Clark as a candidate for Justice Of the Peace
in the 9th District Of Washington county.
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{ - We are authorized and requested to an
nounce Col. j. II. FLEES1R as a candidate Tor
f.ommissioner of the Revenue Of the South Dis
trict Of Scott county.
b6F We are c1thsrzed to announce JOHN
W G1ILysp1E a candfds.e for Commissioner Of
Revenue in the Northern District of Scott county:
par We are authorized to aaronnce WILLIAM
p. RaMry as. 4 candidate for Gem missioner Of
the Revenue for the Northern District Of Scott
county, Va.
ma. We are requested to announce Captain
FRANCIs NJ. SMITH, of the 9th Mounted Bat
TALON, as a candidate for the Clerkship Of the
Circuit Court Of Scott County
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Candidates for Russell County.
To william Sample.

The subscribers, voters in Russell county, not
unmirdful of your iberality as merchant be-
fore, and your acts of kindness after you became
Sheriff, would ask you to announce yourself u
candidate for reelection, and you will not have
cause to upbraid them with ingratitutle.
MANY VOTERS.
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To the Voters of Russell County.

respectfully offer myself a candidate for re-
election as Sheriff to your consideration. am
emboidened to do so from the solicitation OF
many friends, who think have claim to your
suffrages.
Ii elected, / will try to eli the Office to the
best Of my ability. II rejected, will submit
without a naurmnr to your decision,
And remain your sincere fricnd,
Sc WM. SAMPLE.