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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-04-13
NOTICE GENERAL AS

Notice 10 hereby given that the partnership Arm
of B. Ladd Co., Pork Packers OF the City Of o.
tumwa, wapeiio County, Iowa, did, on the goth day
of March, 1865, make general assignment for the
benefit Of their creditors, to the undersigned ~
assignee therein, All perso indebted to said firm
will imme diately come forward and settle the same
with the undersigned; and all creditors to whom
said hrm indebted vii present their claims prop
erly vouched under oath Affirmation to him, with.
In three months from date hereof.
PREDK. ARrHUP.1 \
Assignee OF h. LApp 4 G. O.s
ottumwa, Iowa, April LIST, lsso'-2-i1-st.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-04-13
"Our pains are real things, and all
Our pleasures but fantastical;
Diseases or their owu sccord

But cures come difficult and hard"
Yet al who have ever tried it, say DR.. II
Seelye's Liquid Catarrh Remedy never fails
to permanently remove all pains, aches and
troubles arising from Catarrhal difficulties.
Try il. #aaa..a gr a,.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-04-13

tai commander sign alike paroles for tn
men Of their commands. aa
The arms, artillery, and public property
to be packed ard stacked and turned ove'
to the officers appointed by me to receiv'
them. This will not embrace the side arm.
of the officers nor their private horses o
baggage. This done, each officer and mar
will be allowed to return to their homes
not to be disturbed by the United State.
authority SO long as they observe their, pr
rolee aud the laws in force, where they may
reside. o. Very respectfnlly. s&-
Signed. U. s GRANT.
Headquarters army of Northern Va
... April 9th, 1866. :
To Gen Grant, comd'g q s forces:
General f.
! have received your letter of this date,
containing the terms of surrender Of army
of Northern Virginia. as proposed BY you
as they are substantially the same as those
expressed in your letters of the 9th inst.
They are accepted. I will proceed to des.
ignate the proper officers to carry the stipu-
lations into effect. .... ~. tf.
Very Respectfully
.. . s--....... Your ob't servant.
Signed. E.LEE,
Headquarters Armies Of u. 81
April 9-4:30 p. m.
To Hon E NJ Stanton:
Gen Lee surrendered the army Of North
ern Virginia this afternoon, upon the terms
proposed by myself. The accompanying
additional correspondence will show the
conditions fully. Signed,
s GRANT, Lieut. Gen.
WAR DEPARrMESr.l
Washington, April 9th, $50 q. m.
To Lieut.. General Grant. -..
Thanks be to Almighty God for tho great
victory with which he has this day crown
ed you, and the gallant armies under your
command. the thanks of this department Of
the government and Of the people of the
United States their terence and honor,
have been deserved, and will be rendered TO
you, and the brave soldiers and gallant off
GERS Of your army for all times ..r
(Signed) EDWIN M. STANTON,
-.s .. ....E... Sec. of War;
War Department,
' Washington, April 9th-1O m.
Ordered-That salute Of 200 guns be
fred at the headquarters Of every army and
navy departments, and at every fort and ar
senal in the U. S., and at the military acad.
envy at West Point, on the day Of the re-
ceipt of this order, in commemoratioE Of the
surrender Of Gen. Lee and the army under
his command. The report Of the receipt
and execution of the order to be made to
the Adjutant General at Washington.
Signed, f. NJ. STANION;
- .s w.. Secretary Of War.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-04-13

Memphis, April 8, via Csiro, 9th.
The Bulletin this evening says report
prevails, we'll authenticated, that Selma, Al.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-04-13
A NEW BOOK ABOUT TO BI

.The Mormon Prophet and his Harem; an An
thentic History Of Brigham Young, his numerous
wives and children"
All orders sent to 8. O. GsIGos 4 Co., Chicago,
ILL.,, will receive prompt attention. tap7-3dl-vSm
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-04-13

Forney's Press Of the 10th. has informa.
ton that Stoneman has cut the road be.
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+HA NJ ">9

and for the celeb rated MELo-PKAN, mann ctured
by Scott, Baker and McMiilen. Persons wishing
Musical Instruments, would do we'll 10 call Us,
we have facilities for selling instruments which bu,
few have. Don't forget the place,
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-04-13
NINTH NATIONAL BANK or
~ THE CITY CT NEW YORK.
Capital, 81 900, 900, paid In.

Capital. 81 ,ooo, 900, paid in.
FfsrnI irc"t OF tho United stD,.x
And Special Agent for Jay Cooke, Subscriptio..
Agent,
Wik 6eiarer 7-30 Notes Free of rAnro.
by express In all parts Of the country and r.c.,vs
in payment Checks on New York, Philadelphia ,rS
Boston current bi7s and an five per cent inter e,t
notes with Interest to date Of subscription Orders
sent by mail will he promptly filed
This Bank receives the accounts OF Rant. a
BANKERS ON favorable terms also OF ir vidu. IA
keeping New York accounts
J. T. HILL. Cashier J. H. ORyIs pr..i5.
March 1s65.Sm .. .'"'
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SWFEP-STAKE %
IXRESHINc MACHNKES,
And forthe CELEBR ATED CAST
CAST STEEL PL OW,

which We warrant to outwear four of the est Shee,
Steel Pows ever made offered to the public. Our
Reapers and Mowers consist OF the best In the
try, and We will warrant them In every resPsct.
Don't forget TO call and see
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-04-13

J. W. NORRIS, P. N.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1865-11-15

WHEREAS, II has pleased Ainight, God during the
year which Is now coming 10 an end I" relieve our
beloved country from the fearful scourgc of civil war
and TO permit to the blessings OF peace unity
aud harmony, with great enlargement Of civil lib.
erty: and
WHEREAS, Our Heavenly Father has also, during
the year. gracously avertci from the calamies of
foreign wars pcstilence and famine, while grana-
rics are full Of the fruits Of an abundant season :
and
WHEREAS Righteousness exalteth nation, while
sin Is reproach 10 any people:
Now, therefore, I, Andrew johnson, President of
the United States do hereby recommend to the people
thereof that they do set apart and observe the first
Thursday of December next as a day Of national
thank sgving to the Creator of the Universe for these
dsliveranccs and blessings; aud do further
mend that that occasion the people make confession
Of national sins against His infinite goodness and
with one heart and mind, impore TIE Divine
guidance In the Of national virtue and holiness
In testimony whereof, have hereunto set my hand
and caused the seal Of the United States to be
affixed.
Done at the city Of Washington this 2Sth day OF
ober In the year of Lord 1861 and of the indie
pendence Of the United States the Goth.
(Signed) ANDREW JOHNSON
By the President: WILLIAM II. SEWARD, Secretary
of State.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1865-11-15
PERSONAL.

TON THUMB has been sued for An income
tax in England.
GEN. JAoKsoN's grave is covered by .
common sandstone slab, on which, at the
Generals own request nothing is written but
the following:
General Andrew Jackson, born March Is,
1867; Died June 8, 1874"
GEN. F. P. BLArR's vote was rejected in
St. Louis last week, because he refused to
take the constitutional oath.
Gen. D. WEBSTER and Lew Wallace have
resigned.
TIE New York Observer gives an interest
ing account of the career Of the Rev. Eben-
ezer Turrell Of Medford, Mass. The record
begins with Sept. Sd, 1927, and ends April
18th, 1878. In this time (forty six years) it
appears that he preached fve thousand, .fve
hundred and eighty-t,Oo ca. efully written SER
mons, no one Of which could have been less
than an hour long. He never repeated
sermon. Mr.. Turrell was native Of Boston.
JsExY LIMBS health is failing, and she is
obliged to repair to the south Of Europe.
KIT CARSON is described as man below
the medium size, Of compact iron frame, and
face bronzed like an Indian A writer
says: Exit was dressed in Colonels uni
form, with rather broad shoulder straps, and
and his dark hair sprinkled with gray, flow
ed down upon his shoulders a la waterfall
He wore Q rather broad-brimmed felt, and
altogether presented the appearance of o
sturdy little man destitute of any preten-
sion.' Col. Carson served as a Bripadier
under Gen. Croker in New Mexico.
HERE ia pleasant and authentic anecdote
Of the late J. F. Herring, the animal painter.
A dozen years ago he painted small picture
for one Of our best known dealers, and re-
ceived check in payment. The check was
written on a slip Of paper, PAY Mr.. J. +.
Herring" and duly signed, but without the
insertion Of the words, "bearer" or ''to or
der" and the clerk of the Union Bank look
ed very doubtful, first at it, aud then at the
person presentingit. The artist noticed this
and demanded what was wrong. The clerk
explained. "Don't you see il is payable to
J. F. Herring" 81 do" said the clerk.
"Well, l am he" "How do know that 2"
said the clerk. do you know what J. F.
Herring is?" Rather" said the clerk !;
I've got the Three Members Of the Tenn
perance Society at home" Herring was
delighted. He seized pen, and on sheet
Of blotting-pape lying on the counter,
dashed off sketch Of some horses heads.
What do you think Of that 7" said he,
handing it across. The clerk paid him at
once
EDWARD OAKsMITH, good-natured, ex-
celent journalist, who took to photography
in Cuba and died Of yellow fever, has been
COMPOUNDED with his brother, Appleton, q
slave-shipper. Edward, on the contrary,
was splendid fellow socially, and never
made cent that did not drop honestly from
his fnger-ends. His name was originally
Edware Cakes Smith, being son Of Seba
Smith Major Jack Downing) and Elizabeth
Cakes Smith, tho well knew1 lecturer.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1865-11-15
Receipts that Never Fail.

To destroy rats-catch them one by one,
and hatten out their heads in lemon
squeczcr.
To kill cockroaches-get pair Of heavy
boots, then catch your reaches, put them in
barrel, then get in yourself and dance.
To kill bedbugs-chain their hind legs to
tree, then go round in front and make
mouths at them
To catch mice-on going to bed put crumbs
Of cheese in your mouth, and lie with it
open and when mouse's whiskers tickle
your throat-bite.
To prevent dogs from going mad-cut
their tails of just bshiad their ears.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1865-11-15
THE TIN WEDDING.

A few weeks ago, Mr.. Tilton Of Brooklyn, NY, h
what IL called tin wedding, that Is, celebration
the tenth anniversary Of his married life. Amo
the guests was Miss Phoebe Cary, who presented 4
following poem:
Dear friends, tho thought must surely como
To night 10 every thinker,
That he who joined your fates at first,
Was something Of tinker.
For through the ups and downs Ct life
Though fair and stormy weather,
Ills soldering for TIN long years,
Has held you fast together.
And since your love has worn so we'll.
Another truth we settle,
You not made of TIs-sel stuff
But true and tempered metal.
And therefore, may the gods on you
Their choicest gifts bestowing,
Fill up the TIN cups of your lives
With bliss to overflow ing.
May love and friendship smooth the path
Of life your feet are treadng
Till happier than your nights Of TIN
Shall be your golden wedding.
And may you hear with hearts a. young
Our last congratulations,
A. whom your marriage bells 6rst rang
Their tjA.tia-nAkalatoAy,
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1865-11-15

George Arnold, author Of "McArone pa
pcrs, and poet of no mean order, died in
New York on the 9th inst, Among other po-
ems Of his, was "Thc jolly old Pedagoguc. "
The horse "Dexter, which has this
summer made the most famous trotting time
on record, counts up L. 500 as the net win
nings of the season on public purses, besides
the large amounts won by his hackers on
outside bets. The little horse will now 20
into winter quarters at Astoria, l.. /.
United States Senator Collamer of Vcr-
mont. died at his residence in Woodstock on
Thursday evening the 9th
William johnson. the only brother of the
President died in Texas few days ago,
from the effects Of an accidental gun-she,
wound.
The immigration to southwest Missouri is
very large. An individual who lately pass
ed between Springfield and Sedalia, saw at
least, 1000 emigrant wagons on the route.
The commander Of the British war ship
Bull Dog, opened on Fort Picket, at Port
Hayti. The Fort responded, the Bull Dog
got aground, and the commander was COM
PEELED to blow her up. Affairs on the Island
! are very much unsettled.
The Tunisian Embassy had farewell in
teryiew with the President on the 9th, and
were to leave for home this week.
President johnson has assured the South
ern States that if they do not pass the con-
stitutional amendment. they cannot be con-
sidered as restored to the Union
A letter from Texas says that the State is
fast attaining its former prosperity; civil
authority resumes its sway post offices are
being opened, and stages begin their old
routes. Gov. Hamilton's administration is
universally approved.
Gov. Parsons. Of Alabama, has been in
New York, for the purpose Of appealing for
aid for the destitute people of Alabama.
Thanksgiving has been appointed for De-
cember It'll, in Michigan.
Wrz says that the person Of his name who
was convicted Of embezzlement, and divorced
from his wife, in Switzerland, was . cousin
of his.
The Indians who have been feeding for
several years near Fort Larimie, attacked
and destroyed train of potatoes destined
for that post, on the I'D ult., by which little
freak Of kindness, the total loss is ST., 900.
On the same day, and in the same neigh
borhood, Pole Creek train from Leaven-
worth for Denver of sixteen wagons, was
attacked and destroyed. The pacidcation
policy isn't warmly admired in the Terrific
ries.
The new Southern Express Company. Of
which General Joseph f. Johnston is rresi-
dent, has commenced operations. Gen. John
ston's salary is $4,000.
The mail from New York to New Orleans,
will hereafter be sent by railroad instead.
of by sea.
Ex-Governor T. F. Manning Of Georgia
has been elected U. $. Senator for the term
ending in 1867.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1865-11-15

DURING the ensuing year, it is probable
that an important line Of railway, con-
Meeting New York with st. Paul, Mimi,
will be near completion. This is to be ac-
complished by the connection of the Min
nesota Central with the McGregor West
ern at Austin, near the state line of Iowa.
Both Of these roads are progressing rapid
ly TO the point Of junction, and when
united, will form via the Chicago and
Northwestern and Milwaukee and Pratt
RE du CHEN, . continuous railroad route
10 st. Paul
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1865-11-15

There was great excitement in the New
York stock market last Monday, "cor-
ner" being established in Prairie du
Chien,-6O,OOO shares having been sold
short, hle only $1,000 were issued. At
the first board the price jumped from $50
to 300. The price dropped At the second
board, to 1866, but rallied, after the board
to 20. The extremes of the day were l2O
and 23O. A ''cornering' movement was
also started in Cleveland and Pittsburg.
the sales at the morning board reaching
$4,000 shares. Petroleum stocks were
likewise excited, the sales of Pithole Creek
exceeded 10000 shares.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1865-11-15

The many catastrophes of the present
season from the explosion Of boilers have
set intelligent men 70 thinking. Norman
Wizard, the ice boat man propounds no v
theory, which may or may not account for
some mysterious explos. ons
In cascs Of violent explosions, In which
the rupture is not in the weakest parts, the
riveted joints, but often in tho strongest
parts or the solid plates, he holds that the
cause Of rupture is difference Of temper
allure, which causes the plates to strain
themselves. Water does not transmit heat
downward; therefore II may happen tina,
when part Of the fire surface is not cover
cd with water, the steam may be heated
red hot. and heat all that part Of the
boiler which il above tho water level.
Only thin film Of water will be hot, while
the iron below the water may be Of the
temperature of the water. under 30Oo
while all above may be hot enough 10 burn
the telling, perhaps 700 or more. The hot
portion expands in length and strains
against the cooler portion andthis strain
is much greater than the strain Of the
steam. and added to the strain Of the
steam, causes the rupture. There are in
stacces very numerous, in which cast
iron has been ruptured by differences OF
temperature alone; and even wrought iron
forged in large masses, such as shafts. is
internally split in cooling. as appears from
cutting through it. And when in boiler.
the difference Of temperature is such that
the upper part ofa cylindrical she'll, would
be half an inch longer than the lower
part il they were cut apart, the strain has
the same effect Is if strip of the plate
along the water level were Of a weak quail
i,y.
The force with which parts Of the boil
er are projected, is accounted for ny the
power known to exist in hot water, acting
cxpansively, as powder acts. but less vio-
lently. II rupture occur, which sud
denly liberates this power. the water and
iron will be projected with the force usual
in explosions.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1865-11-15

The Northern Central Railroad Compa-
ny, Baltimore to Harrisburg) are laying
q second track, rebuilding bridges, and
putting the road-bed in smooth working
order. The improvement is to be compile
ted in few months.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1865-11-15

Tho soul OF noble man IL the ballot-box
81 God. Only through such soul can his
vs'es ~ heard ~ the voice Of the people.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1865-11-15

The Rcssian American Telegraph expe-
dition explorers have sounded Behring's
Straits, and reached the Asiatic side.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1865-11-15

A brave soldier, though he loves home,
will "strike home"
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1865-11-15

has even advertised his own personal ugli-
ness, and that too, in the most indicate
manner. We might quote from his own
personal columns, such references ad nause-
am but we forbear. Mr.. Bennett is seldom
seen, and while other editors are open to the
public, his method for years has been seclu-
sion. We think the habit grew out Of sense
Of danger, arising from the bitterness of his
personal attacks, and the frequent retalia-
tions which followed. Mr.. Bennett is un-
derstood to make no claim upon public SYM
pathy; ne warred upon society, and expects
to receive whatever may come. l. wealth
be the great end in life, he has succeeded,
since his establishment 10 estimated at two
millions; but We doubt il this affords the
expected satisfaction. In early days, Mr.
Beenett was tall slender. and exceedingly
awkward. He has since become very stout,
and 10 the largest, stoutest and richest of
New York editors. He is descended from
an old Scotch Roman Catholic family, was
educated for the priesthood, and though a
lifelong scoffer at sacred things, still clings
to his early faith. Of the religious prefer
ences of the other editorial gentlemen refer
red to, we may add that Mr.. Greeley is a
Universalist, and Mr.. Raymond Prcsbyte-
rian. Of the religious press, Mr.. Prime of
the Observer is large, well built man, with
quiet, unostentatious manners. This cores.
ponds with the character OF the sheet he is
sues, which is pleasant, readable and USE
full paper. Mr.. Tilton Of The Independent, is
one Of the youngest of the fraternity. and
may expect something Of compliment as to
personal appearance. The Independent, al
though ranking among religious journals, is
highly literary in its character, and boasts
in its editor poet Of no ordinary ability.
Mr.. Bryant Of The Evening Posi-, is, o. all
know, the patriarch Of the city press; he is
venerable in appearance, and august, yet
cheerful in manner, and bears the stamp Of
nature 8 greatness. His associate and son
in-law, Parke Goodwin, il about twenty-Ry
years his junior, and IL good specimen Of
hnxaniH.-cAisSgs Republican.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-04-08

II r, srARfxg.s PRIVATE DANCING ACADEMY, 11
81 Fourth ageflne. Twrnythrl street View cia,ses
iormna for ladies' O'Clock gentlemen ats Vcl0ck W.
contnucs 10 g,e private lessons sy aud evening"
those who W learn quickly.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-04-08

vSoR sALE-NO. 90 EAST THIRTY FIFTH STREET,
j four story English b.sement lesStSxaee 500 nn,t
remain per cent interest fof nve years HUTCH
ms SAN Pine street
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-01-11
s1o3oo0oo 90

These bonds are the Sinking Flu d,
and reduce the public debt to S29,O79,-
6O3 a.
The tax on touage imposed by the act
of Both April and 25th August, 2Sj+,
has yielded something less than s300,OG0,
much less sum than was anticipated
| recommend a revision of these acts for
the purpose of rendering this source OF
revenue more productive, and amending
other defects in those bills.
The revenue derived from the tax on
banks during the year, amounte TO 5000
COG 81, but under the enabling act of the
State so many of our banks have become
National Banks under thcact of Congress
that this source of revenue may be con
sidered as substantially eXtinguished, and
it will be,necessary in some way to make
up the deficiency from other sources.
Tho act of Congress authorizes the
taxation by the State of the stock in the
National Banks in the hands Of the hold
ers not exceeding the rate of taxation
imposed on other similar property, and
part Of the deficiency may be thus provi-
ded for
The amount of debt extinguished by
the Sinking Fund during the year is un.
usually small, which is to be accounted
for by the extraordinary expenses which
have been incurred Seven hundred and
thirteen thousand dollars (STl3, ,0O0)haye
been paid to refund to the banks the
money advanced by them to pay the vol
unteers in service during the invasion OF
the State tn 1868. One hundred thous
and dollars (sI00,O00) have been dis
tributed among the inhabitants of Cham,
bersburg, suffering by the rebel destruc
ton of their town. About two hundred
thousand dollars $500 ,000) have beer
expended under the acts providing fol
the payment of extra military claims .and
in addition to these extraordinary outlays
the amount appropriated to charities wa.
last year larger than usual.
In my oppinion this matter Of dona
tions to charities is fast running into {
great abuse. Houses of Refuge, and In
sane Blind and Deaf Asylums, appear tC
be proper subjects of State bounty, be
cause their objects are of public impor
tance and to be useful, and well and eco
nomically managed, it seems to be nee
essary that they should be more extensive
than would be required for the wants o.
particular county. But in our system
ordinary local charities are left to the care
of the respective localities, and to give
the public money for their support is real
" to tax the inhabitants of all the coun
rties for the benefit of one.