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'."a WASHINGTON, D. c., March 81, 1864.
al 81 HON. JOSIAH B. cRINNELL, IOWA.
fa The Speaker has appointed Mr.. Grin.
neil member of the committee on Terri.
tories in the place of Hon. Owen Lovejoy,
deceased. Mr.. Grinnell. like Mr.. Lovejoy,
was of Puritan and revolutionary stock.
He formerly resided in Washington county,
New York. where he has hosts of friends.
In many respects these two men were
alike. Their friendship Was of the most
confidential character. Both own large
prairie farms, and have been for years stig.
n,stized in their respective States as aboli-
tionists. They owned joint stock and were
brother conductors on the underground
railroad. Moedrn Democracy never had
any mercy at their hands, while the odious
fugitive slave law was hated and despised.
Mr.. Lovejoy preached the first abolition
sermon in Chicago, Nj. Grinnell the first
in Washington city. Mr.. l. was as brave a
man az ever lived, and we do not believe
Mr.. G would run for even his Satanic Maj.
esty should he cross his path. The mantle
of the noble Lovejoy has fallen on Grinrell.
With temperament like his. with the same
genuine sympathy for the oppressed, and
the salne exalted determination to preserve
. in tbs right. Mr.. aGrinnell, although ten
years younger, will be found valiant sue
-cessor. He will wear the mantle we'll.
Mr.. Losejoy's dying request to take his
place and fight his battle through" will be
fulfilled No man can better stir up Cox
and the copperheads, and no one can deal
i, better those mighty blows with which Love,
Joy was wont to exhibit the wickedness oil
slavery, and shame its supporters. We
cannot foIbear giving some extracts Of o 70.
cent speech of Mr.. g., reviewing modern
Democracy:
A true party in sympathy with the people,
moved by common gratitude to the brave
defenders Of their country, would have beer,
prompt in vindication of their rights by
awarding to the citizen soldier the privilege
of the elective franchise Our volunteer ar.
nay could have no interests alien to their
~elfare. They were among the truest OF on,
nobility. the pride of our Israel, and the 81.
periors Of the masses in patriotism and cour
age, having gone forth from the high and
hunurabl. walks ot life our equals in rights
e. citissns, in intelligence and character as
men. II Ill became great part, to stsnc
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LEGAL ND7ICEc,
LEGAL NOTICE.

State of iowa, In the County Court Of said
Wapello county. county.
To the Heirs Of Andrew Major. late Of said county,
deed, and whom II may concern.
Notice is hereby tiyen that on the first Monday OF
April 1854, there was produced, opened and read in
open court an Instrument In writing purportng TO
be the last VIII and Testament Of Andrew Major,
deceased, and that the first Monday In june 1854,
at o'clock. p. NJ, IL set for proving the same In
said Court, at which time and all persons inter.
ested may appear at my ONCE and show c1use why
said viii should should not be proven and esfAk.
lished BY said Court. r Bf0HAM.
Judge Of said County Court.
Publish four weeks in the Weekly oVsmva Csur-
Ter. r, DfGHAM HtPre
April ~ lss4-s1s 4w "a ss7 -
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The Military situation.

The present Military situation is well cal.
culsted to inspire deep solicitude in the pub
he mind II may not be critical, we know
90 little abont it to pronounce ap opinion
o. to that, but Il is evident that the rebels
are making preparations for desperate and
decisive campaign. All the forces that they
can rake or scrape from East Tennessee,
Nortk Carolina and to some extent from
Georgia, are being massed On the Rapidan.
The rebel army in front Of Chattanooga has
exhibited lately evidences Of vitality not coa-
sistent with much dim;nution Of force ia
that quarter. In Banks Department on
Red river and that vicinity. the rebels have
concentrated all their available forces in the
South west, to defend Shreveport and save
Texas, from which The Union forces have
withdrawn. In the late battles they inflict-
ed as much injury as they received, il not
more Late rumors as to Gen. Steele's
movement is more favorable than was ex
pected. All things considered, it would
seem if we finally succeed in that quarter, /,
will be at the cost Of many more and despe-
rate battles.
On the Union side since Gfgsener General pub.
su'ned supreme. quite as promptly advised
hc rh42aH Rs movements and forces, as the daily
papers and their readers would like, but this
reticence gives ground of hope rather than
discoragement That Gen. Grant and the
Military authorities are vigorously prepar-
ing for the campaign Of 1864, the country
implicitly believes For many weeks vete-
rams have been moving to the front and de-
pots Of military stores and material have
been filled to overlooking. The $4,000, 100
day men, which the patriotism Of the west
10 offering to the country, will release $4,000
more veterans, who will also move forward
into the front ranks
1.-THE rebels are defeated in this campaign,
It will be their last. They have invested
their last man and last dollar, and are on the
brink Of the last ditch, in which we hope and
trust rebellion and treason are to be forever
buried from the sight of mankind forever.
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DEMAND FOR GoLD.-The demand for
gold is great, but is not equal to the de-
rnand for the celebrated Chemical ISalsratus,
especially where this Saleratus has been
tried and where its worth IS fully known.
Try It and satisfy yourself. For sale by
most merchants.
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Every part shall prove just represented, and as
an evidence of the faith have in the maehine
founded on its nnhounded success, will offer it on
trial with IN
Any other purchaser keepiaa and Paying
for the one preferred.
Farmer will fnd It to their interests TO call and
see sample machine now exhibition free of charge
ia -. f. STERRIrT, Agsnt, s
A. peyin Peter cor ner Of Front and Court Sts,
Ottnn va, Iowa. April II to july /, 1864.
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New YORK, May 2.-The famous trottlng
stallion, Geo. NJ. Pstchin. died yesterday
from rpptnrs.
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DYSPEPSIA CAN BE CURED.

Dyspepsia, no matter no Y long St anding Yields
at once 20 "uPHAA's DysBxpsiA cuxx." The effects
Of this Remedy are truly magical. Try II and be
convinced Price VI box. Sent postpaid to any
address, by b. Q. UPHx, 25 South Eighth ST., Phlia-
delphia, Pa Circulars sent free. #I-
Feb %, 1854 ais en-
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The subscriber begs leave to inform the farm ers
OF Wapeiio and adjoining counties that he above
celebrated Machine is
Fax SALE At OF rUNW wa, IOWA.
or this tried and valuable machine little need be
faid Over Forty Thousand sold In the United states
alone, speak for themselves L will say one word
however of the New self Raker:
ssff EVERY MclQRMICK SELF-RAKER
USED instead 1.-THE Hand-kaker saves the work Of
" two AEV Ar LEAST
at time when labor Is pot only high priced but hard
20 he got at any price. ~ R3lf|
i. The economy OF using this Machine must be appar-
ent to every Farmer when he takes into cons ra-
ton, THIS FACT tLst the undivided time attention
and capital OF IN rm has been given to the mann
facture and Improvement Of this machine alo ne for
the las. twenty years This experience has rende err.
ed the manufacturers able to bring their macbj ne
arket owing that in all its parts and oper-
aions, and under all circumstance 1t nently
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a FLOUR, &C., &c. Also I'd
f,
PIpES
A ND LIQUORS

"A ~ l. LIN WINS
OF all kinds which he will sell at the lowest price for
Cash. The highest market price paid in cash for all
kinds Of Country Produce.
Give me call and / win sasisfy you that W hat I
say Is true. CHRISTIAN AUWERDA
ottumwa, May 5, 1876 l6
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DIssOLUT1oN OF Co-PART-

Notice Is hereby given that the here
tofore existing between A. A. Curry and NJ. A.
MCPHERSON, In the w ,gon and Carriage Manufactur-
ousin .ss In the city Of Ottumws, wss dissolved
on the 10th day Of April, by mutual consent.
Al haDiiisiss ofsaid firm are to be paid by NJ. A.
McPher:cn, to whom al dues coming 90 said nrm are
" pc PAID, A. A.. C~RRY,
,ses,# FL. M. A. MCPHERSON.
The business Of the late hrm viii be continued a
the old stand by Macoy 1 Mcpherson.
Ottumwa. April 81. lS6l-4t
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NOTICE TO BRICK MAKERS.

Notice Is hereby given thrt the Board Of Direc-
tors OF the Oftumwa City School District will receive
sealed proposals until the 10th of May, for 3o 400
$780, 900 BRICK to be delive I'm july 1864 if pos
sible and all before the 18th of August 1854. Also
bid, for brick IN the wall.
By order ofahe Boartk J. T. HACKWORTH, 81
April %, 1S64.4w Secretary
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GIGEL HALL-This institution has
~ been closed In consequence or John zwisier's
removal to Burlington. Whoever now wishes to ssS
John Zwislsr viii find him atsAs e'f
"PEoPLEs GARDEN"
opposite Hendriet Foundry, near the Railroad be-
pot, Barlnston. wken you visit Burlinstan call aud
see Jahp. lie IL pleasantly situated, has Ten Pin
Alley, Beer Garden, and r sfrsshmsnt sa,osn. 80,
cshon m~ Mas. ", teas
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NEW GROCERY STORE. RE- :.

The undersigned respectfully announces to the
citizens OF Ottumwa that he has opened a Grocery
store in the first building north Of Lawrence Cham
bers ne brick block, where he will keep hand
very best Groceries to be- found in the city, coesist
ing Of a f .s - ; l...-
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The morton Of Mr.. Epson was agreed to
yeas 81, nays So.
Mr.. Frank of N. Y, presented the reso
lutions of the Legislature of New York az
firming and declaring that the prcclama
ton Of President Lincoln declaring the ex
tinetion Of slavery was not only a necesra
~, wise, states nanlike ard constitutional
measure. It should be made the fixed Law
Of the land, and requesting the Represents
tves and instructing the Senators from
that State to support an amendment to tn
Constitution Of the United States prohibi
ting slavery ia, any,State.
The resolutions were referred to the Ju
dietary Committee. H
The House took up Mr.. Wadsworth's res
olution declaring that the powers not dele
gated to the United States by the Constitu
ton, &c, nor prohibited by it to the state
or to the people. and that the Executive
can neither directly nor indirectly exercis
any of the powers thus reserved or lawful,
restrict or obstruct the exercise thereof b,
the people. r-a .a M
Mr. Farnsworth moved that the resolution
be referred to the Committee on the rebelli
oqs States. 81
Mr.. Cox moved to lay it an the table, In
order 10 get square vote upon il.
The motion was disagreed to, by lib il
the negative. ~
Mr.. Cox now asked for vote directly
on the RESOLUTION, which he said merely NJ
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-05-10

hALEIUb1 ". o, April 81 1909. y
propose to establish in the city of Raleigh q manu-
factory for ARTIFICIAL LIMBS.
The object of this enterprise s snpply these
full articles all soldiers from this State who have
been may be, MANNED in the service require
them.
Privates and commissioned officers will he fur
nished gratuitously. Commissioned officers will be
charged the actual cost
Disabled soldiers requested to correspond with
the undersigned giving name, regiment, rank locality
Of amputation and the precise Of the
naming member.
wish to employ q number of competent mechanics
for The above named purpose. All such invited 10
communicate Immediately with this Oaice.
EDWARD WARREN
Surgeon General Of North Carolina
May 2, 1864 In,
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In this town, the 4th instant, by the Rev R. II.
Griffith, Mr. VIM Gray to Miss Fannie Lee, daugh-
ter of the late Robt Lee of this county.
In Salisbury, the 26th ult, Mr. Nicely to Mrs
MAJ garet Cowan.
In Cabarrus county the 26th ut, Mr. Nelson Lita-
ker of the 23d n c. Regt, to Miss Maggie Bost.
In Statesville the 23d ult, Mr. Ohio Barley to
Miss Jennie Love Also, on the 25th, Mr. Walk
er Mrs Mamie Kilgore
In Iredell county, the 26th ult, Sergt. John r.
McNeely of 4Sth N, G. Reg to Miss TIrza Orrison.
In Lancaster, S c, on the 2sth ult, Mr. J CIreton
to Miss Fannie Brown
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FROM NEWBERN.

We have nothing but vague rumors and little of that
letter from Plymouth negatives the rumor which we
noticed yesterday placing the ram ALemarle in the
Neuse river below Newbern. On last Monday the ram
was still in the waters adjacent to Plymouth and was
somewhat proftably employed. We still hold to the
opinion all along expressed by u.s. that an attack
Newbern, at this time, is exceedingly doubtful
Golds6oro Journal, It'll
1t is said that Hokes force is being transferred to
Virginia
70 The enemy before evacuating Washington, N. c.,
burnt the larger portion of the town.
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GOOD NEWS FROM THE WEST.

dispatch was received Mobile from Jackson, Miss.
dated the 9th inst saying that officers who left Gen Tay
ors camp on the 29h confirm the report of the retreat OF
the yankee army under Banks to Alexandra, La lay
lor had captured 1000 prisoners.
The yankee gunboat Eastport lad been blown mp and
two transports captured The remainder OF the yankee
feet was above the rapids with no chance of escape
From Arkansas the news is that Price obtained great
victory the yankee army under Gen Steele Marina
duke captured Seeles wagon train, and Price then de-
manded surrender of the whole yankee army, which
Steele agreed TO do upon condition that the negroes should
be considered prisoners of Price replied that the
proes would be returned their Steele refused
to surrender ON these terms The final result not
known but as Price receiving einfocements and had
Steele in close quarters reasonable suppose that ne
compelled surrender.
FROM LOUISIANA.
MOBILE. May IA special dispatch to the Register
from summit dated the 3D. says the Louisiana forces pur
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DISABLED SOLDIERS.

All young men in the county of Mecklenburg, who,
from service in the army have been sendered physical
ly incapable of making a support, and who have not
heretofore had the advantages of educaou sufficient
to qualify them for business by applying 10 me- viii
have their tuition given them, at expense the
best schools in the county This offer will con-
ict with the laudabe efforts of the Rev Dr. Deems I'm
behalf of the orphans of deceased soldiers.
Nav 9, 1864 I'm IA. FOX.
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Jefferson Davis of Mississippi, President.
Alex III Stephens ofGeorgia, Vice President.
J. p. Benjamin, of Louisiana, Secretary of state.
James A Seldom, ofVirginia, Secretary OF War.
c. G. Memminger, of South Carolina, Secretary
of the Treasury.
S. r. Mallory, of Florida, Secretary oftbe Navy.
Geo. Davis of North Carolina, Chief of the ID part
ment of Justice or Attorney General.
III. Reagan, of Texas, Postmaster General.
The President serves six years.
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The Donors to the Soldiers Or
Dhan Fund

Are respectfully requested in the Institution
for the Deaf and Dumb, in Raleigh N. c., on Friday
9th of May, at IL o'clock. A. NJ Those who cannot
be present should send proxies full attendance 10
desired for important business
The committee of the Grand Lodge of Masons for
ST. Johns College respectfully invited to be pres
ent. CHARLES +. DEEMS,
Nav O. 1864 I'd Financial Secretary.
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sued the enemy down Red River, recapturing Fort De-
Russey and Cheneie. The enemy made a stand at
Markham, April 25h, where they attacked and driven
off with heavy loss, estimated at 10000 men. The trans
ports going up Red River with reinforcements,
whipped back at Fort DeRussey. The Yankee wounded
Were sent to Vicksburg Gen Walkers division crossed
to the north of Red River, pursuing the enemy. The
Yankees burned four gunboats above the falls.
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FROM DALTON. GA.

DALTON, May 1.-THE enemy advanced in front of
Tunnel Hill this morning and sheed cavalry the
RIDGE this side of that place, for two hours and then fell
back. They reported moving round to our left.
Our troops the qu vive.
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Cotton Cards.

As county Agent, Il have 300 more pairs Cotton
Cards for sale soldiers families and others in need
Ary having old card backs TO spare will please
leave them at Byerys store, as wish to purchase
them. Is. w. ALEXANDER,
May 2, 1864 Agent for Necklenburg
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ST'RAYED.

From my farm the 2sth April, pair of small
white SHEEP, both with horns the marks not
collected. Any information about the same will be
thankfully received at the Charlotte Mills
May O. 1864 w. BOYD.
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few per cent Confederate Bonds are offered for
SALE Old fves issue will be received IN pay
ment. JOHN L. BROWN.
May 2, 1864. 5tpd
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SALT! SALT

will attend Atthe of.D. II. Byerly on Salur-
day Of each weeor the purpose Of delivering Salt TO
Soldiers families and other needy persons In the Town
District and 10 the Commssaries in the different Beats
D. Y. DIXON
April IS, 1864. 3t-pd
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have left a lot Of farming Iron with Mr. VIM HAIRY,
at the Depot of the VIII Char. Rutherford Railroad,
to exchange for Corn and Bacop-3 lbs Of Iron for
of Bacon and lbs of Iron for one bushel Of Corn.
WM. HUGHES
April Is, 1864. im-pd
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STRAYER

From the subscriber, q red and white
III muley cow. A liberal reward viii
NIX be paid for any information concerning
Ama&k.mn her r. W. AHREES.
Charlotte, April IS, 1864 3,pd
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For Sheriff.

We authorized to announce r. M. WHITE a
candidate for election the Office of Sheriff of
Mecklenburg county.
May 9, 1854 pd
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INCENDIARIEs ABoUT.-We have no doubt that
the many late disastrous fires which have occurred
in the South, are caused by incendiaries from Yam
kee land. 1t has not been but few days since Cot
ton and Railroad materials amounting to several
millions of dollars destroyed at Wilmington,
and that immense amount has Just been
consumed at Macon, Ga. This is the work of Yam
kee incendaries. and it is important to keep sharp
lookout for the villains
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RANsoM's BRIGADE.-The casualties in Gen. M.
w Ransoms Brigade at the battle of Plymouth,
amount to IS killed and 4l6 wounded. The most
of the wounds are slight. The brigade did some of
the hardest fighting that has ever been done any
where, and the commander and his troops displayed
great galantry. By the by, Gen. Ransom is one
of the political Generals that some of the stay
at-homes have been in the habit of sneering at He
was politician before the war; but we wish we had
a few more such Generals.
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- Among the late returned prisoners the follow
ing officers North Carolinians Capt Brig
ham. Co G, 4th Cavalry; Adjt j B CASTOR.
Gath Regt.; 1t w G Bird Co C, 10th; 1t ] Tiddy.
Co E, 34th; 1t T Cahill, 9TH; 1t P R Elan, Co C,
55th; Col Goodwin, 55th 1t Col A Ellis 54th;
Captains NJ J Baird, C, 10th; Samuel Calvert,
seth; R Cooley CO H. 10th N. c. regiments.
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In Lincoln county, on the 27th ult, Mrs Morrison
wife of the Rev. DR.. R. H. Morrison.
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BADLY ScARED.-The yankees good deal
exercised over what purports to be a revelation of
plot to kidnap President Lincoln and remove him to
the Confederaey. They say that the scheme was
originated in the South, and about 25 men selected
to perform the operation We suppose some
started the report merely for the purpose of Great
ing sensation i'm Lincolndom.
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EXCHANGE OF PR1soNERs.-From a conve

EXCHANGE OF PRIsoNERs.--From a CONVEX
sation with an intelligent Colonel of the Confede-
rate Army, lately returned from Fort Johnston, it
is exceedingly painful to hear the indignities and
often crueltes to which Confederate prisoners are
subjected by the enemy. The insolence of guards
might be borne; but the insult which compels Off
GERS to perform the mental duties of police around
their quarters, such as digging and removing sinks,
loading garbage carts, together with preparing the
green wood furnished for cooking and warming, is
mode of revenge in which the enemy delights.
While this is the occupation of Confederate Off
GERS at Fort Johnston, the Yankee officers in the
Libby are waited upon by servants, and not sub
ected to any indignity, and only such restraint as
efficient guarding Of them demands. At Point
Look out, all the insults and indignities of Fort
Johnston are aggravated in their cruelty by being
enforced by negro guards, who fire into tents and
upon soldiers until they are hourly in apprehen-
sion of losing their life upon the within of some
negro soldier. Already several have lost their
lives by the inhumar malice of the guards
Richmond Enquirer.
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Cheering News.
THE BATTLE IN VIRGINIA.

Fighting commenced in Virginia on Thursday
last between Gen. Lees and Grants forces. The
following dispatch from Gen. Lee gives the result
Of the first days battle: