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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-06-22

@-A citizen of this city picked up
red ticket bearing the words Sax Horn
Band, Admit the bearer" and endorsed
with the name in the handwriting of the
lamented Cloutman. ''What is it?'' asked
the finder of passing acquaintance. ''It
appears" was the reply, ito be a concert
ticket of the Band some years ago." "No
it isn't" was the reply, "I know better
than that. saw niger drop it. It's n
nigger pass. They all have them when
they come up from the South" Who can
doubt the safety of our institutions while
the franchise is confined to the white racer
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CLINTON GROVE, June 10 1866.

CLINTON GROVE, June 10 1866.
MIR. J. w. NORRIS:
SIR-Enclosed find Preamble and Reso-
lutions passed by the members of the 37th
Iowa Vol. Infantry, at Davenport, prior to
our separation, which will give you some
idea of the feelings of the members of the
regiment. want you to comply with the
request to publish them in your paper, as
we do not want to have to use the Copper
head presses for that purpose, as we are
determined to have them published, if we
have to use them for that purpose, it will
enable you to better understand the oppo-
sition to Stone. Now if the Convention
nominates him in in the face of this, YOU
must not be surprised to see the 37th regi-
ment almost to man against him. am
satisfied we can sustain ourselves before
the people, and we will do it. There are
not less than twenty or thirty that will take
tho stump against him, SO that think you
had better nominate some other man. that
there will be no split on, for we won't want
to be called copperheads by the Govern
ment pap-suckers about the county seat.
and we won't support Stone for Governor.
Yours in haste, PETER GoFF.
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From the Daily State Register.
Republican State Convention.

The Ninth Annual Convention of the Re-
publican party of the State of Iowa, con-
vened at the Court House in this city, yes
terday morning, at IL o'clock.
FL. M. Hoxie, Chairman of the Republi-
can Central Committee, called the Conven-
ton to order, and Rev. P. p. Ingalls, offered
prayer IT, .a..r. ..s ...-.. #.
On motion of Mr.. Hoxie, Colonel J. J.
Woods, of Jackson county, late of the 10Th
regiment, was chosen temporary Chair
man. Taking the chair, Colonel Woods
thanked the Convention for the honor
Don Carlos, of Jasper county, and Charles
Aldrich, of Hamilton county, were chosen
Secretaries pro tenn.
Committees on permanent organization,
credentials, and resolutions were appoint
ed. when the Convention adjourned till 2
o'clock in the afternoon.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Convention re-assembled at O'clock
Hon. Geo. w. Bassett, of Webster, was
substituted on the committee on resolu-
tions for Hon. B. F. Cue, who is not a
member Of the Convention.
Mr.. Edwards, from the committee on
credentials, reported. The report showed
II counties, casting $50 votes, to be repre-
sented. --...s .~0
The committee on permanent organiza-
ton reported the following officers:
President-Hon. A. H. Bereman, of Hen
ry county. s..-r-...-.... r.ra.
Vice Presidents-Gen. Hugh T. Reid,
Col. s. w. Summers, Lieut.. Smith, Col. II.
J. b. Cummings, C. F. Wilson, Colonel s.
Wheeler, Maj. w. G.. Thompson, l.. w.
Hart, Thos. Updegraff, G.. NJ. Woodbury.,
John r. Elliott. ,... e. r.... ss......- ...
Secretary-Hon. James Thorington.
Assistant Secretaries-W. c. Don Carlos,
oap'. ~ u; - Seineear' M n "a Jtat1Safii, Safi,e; 81
Webster; V. A. Ballou, Hamilton.
Mr.. Bereman, in assuming the chair,
thanked the Convention in very neat and
appropriate speech. g.. ~r.r
The following persons were named as
the State Central Committee:
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ES- Burlington, we learn from the Hn,rk
Eye, has been engaged the two or three
days past in extending a fitting welcome
to soldiers from that and other localities.
returning to their homes. Every other To-
cality ought to do the same, but they don't,
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chise should be based upon LOYALTY to r~
Constitution and Union, recognizing and
affirming the equality Of all men before
the law; therefore, we are i'm favor OF
amending the Constitution of our State by
striking out the word ''white. in the arti-
Gle on suffrage.
5. That in the death Of our beloved Chief
Magistrate, ABRAHAM LINCOLN, the de-
tenders of the Federal Union, lost their
ablest leader /; the lovers of American Lib
erty their most effective champion, and
the world its brightest example of personal
and official worth.
d. That we extend to Andrew johnson in
his assumption of Presidential response
bilities, our confidence and support, pledg-
ing for the patriotic masses of Iowa, a con-
tinuance of the same devotion to the Fed
eral Flag which was always promptly ex-
tended to his predecessor. aE
z. That now that the war is practically
ended, and our brave citizen soldiery OF
Iowa may return to their homes and the
avocations of peace, we extend to them
the grateful thanks of the people, and a
welcome such as only the patriotic and the
brave are entitled to receive.
8. That every man who voluntarily left
his home in this State before or during the
rebellion, with view to serve the cause of
treason in the rebel army or navy, and al
so every man who left this State to avoid
military service due from him to the Gov
ernment, should be forever debarred by
Constitutional provision from holdingpub-
lie office, and from the exercise of the right
OF suffrage in this State.
y. Ihat we approve the action of our
State Executive in his hearty support of
the General Government, and he has the
thanks of this Convention for the faithful
administration of his Office ."
10. That we humbly return thanks to AL
mighty God for the delverance Of our
State and Nation from the further perils of
war, and that we devoutly recognize His
nand In the great work which has been
wrought in ihe last four years for our peo-
pie and for humanity.
Moved that committee of three be ap-
pointed to wait on the nominees and advise
them of their nomination.
/ &. w. Edwards, VIM. Hale. and J. N.
Cornish appointed committee. .,-. r..
Moved that the thanks of the Convention
be rendered to the President and other Of
ficers of the Convention for the able and
efficient manner in which they have dis
charged their duties. Carried.
Moved that the proceedings of the Con-
vention bepublished in the State Register.
Carried. .
Moved by Col. Scott that that part ofthe
3D. resolution after the word "Executiver
be stricken out. Lost.
Gov. Stone and Judge Wright were then
introduced, who interested the Convention
for some considerable length of time with
appropriate remarks.
Gen. Croker moved an adjournment
Carried. - l.r .".t -
A. III. BERGMAN, Pres.
JAMES THoRINGToN, Sec'y. .r ..E
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private letter from our brother, Lieut..
Geo. p. Norris, of Co. Z, 7th Iowa CavaI-
~, dated South Loup Fork, June sth, says
that ave have had an exciting time. The
Indians have been in sight of us, all around
us, and we have lost one man killed, New
ton j. Grubb. camevery near being cap
tured. have not slept for three nights"
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The Daily Missouri Democrat announces
the adoption of the New Constitution Of
Missouri by a small majority, not yet ac-
tually ascertained.
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A gardener on Long Island picked from
his grounds, one day last week, 500 bush-
els Of peas, whish he sold for e, 10 per
knehSl,
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olO SERlEs VOL II, NO. m
TER u 100 in Adynuc.
LocafTEIIMWA COURIER,
The Union party has shs,uaneous

and presents the tickets to
Iowa, published in another columff~
Convention was fairly constituted, was an.
able, Intelligent and patriotic one as ever
convened in the State, and the result is be-
fore the constituents. With ahe exception
of Governor, about which officer there was
diversity of opinion, there was perfect
unanimity, and the ticket as a whole, will
give entire satisfaction to the Union men
OF the State. As to Governor Stone, those
who preferred a change, but could or did
not agree upon another man, now that the
nomination is made, ought to acqniesce
and give to him their support, for he is as
really their choice as he would have been
if they had preferred him. We will not
attempt to disguise the fact that quite q
number Of the true Uuion men Of the
State preferred another man at this time,
but the majority, and very large majori-
ty, it seems by the result, preferred Cover
nor Stone, and it is right and indispensi-
bic for the majority to rule, and we cannot
doubt that the importance and necessity
of maintaining the fundamental and vital
principles of Republicanism will secure
the all but unanimous concurrence and
support of our great, powerful. and patri-
otic party-a party which done too much
now, to sacrifice all by factious opposi-
ton to nomination fairly made accord
ing to the usages of the party.
An article in the shape OF statement
and series of resolutions, setting forth
certain grievances of the 37th Regiment.
commonly known as the Gray Beard, will
be found in this issue. 1t was unnecessary
for our friend Mr.. Goffto make the threato
publishing in the Copperhead papers, as
our columns have always been open to SOL
diers to make known their grievances and
Vlndlcate their rights. We very cheerful
ly give our venerable friends of the 37th
hearing, hoping our readers will give their
statements a careful reading, and that pub
lie sentiment will, as speedily as NAV be.
insist upon redress of their wrongs SO far
as redress is possible. ..-.-.
The hydraulic torture in ST. Louis seems
to us infamous, and ought to subject the
authors to the severest punishment known
to any law, military or civil. Neglect, too,
of the proper officers to hear their COM
plants, if made in proper way, was
wrong and should be condemned. There
may, however. be two sides to the subject.
If so, we shall be as happy to give any
other party an opportunity to be heard, az
we are the members of the 37th.
nne proceedings of the late Republican
Convention, with the exception of the list
Of delegates, for which we want room, will
be found in this paper. The resolutions
will command attention, as they are char
acteristic Of our brave and gallant State,
the morning star ofrepublicanism and ever
formostin the advocacy ofuniversal eman-
cipation and the rights of man. All hail 10
the brave and gallant State of Iowa, first in
every change over the enemies of freedom
and the first to lead off in every good
thing. .... .......- ..F-... .r
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WHAT DOES IT MEAN?

We clip the following paragraph from the Dar-
lngton Southcrner of last Friday, in reference to
the trial of Messrs. KEYS, BYRuM and SHOWERS,
who arc now in Charleston Jail, charged with the
murder of three Federal soldiers at Browns Ferry,
some two or three months since. These gentlemen
were first ncarccrated here, then taken to Colum-
bia, and afterwards to Charleston, and now, ac-
cording to the Southrnv their trial is TO take
place at Darlington, which is headquarters of the
Eastern Military District:
Gan order for Military Commission has been
issued to convene at This place to Try the Anderson
Prisoners for tho murder of the three Federal sell
Tiers. committed carly in October last
+" The time for the meeting of the court has not
yet been fixed"
For the information of the numerous friends of
the gentlemen named VIC will state that they were
in excellent health and spirits last Friday receiv
ing every kindness from their friends in. the city
and also kindly treated by tic military.
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BEWLEY. KEEsE 6 co.

Perhaps no firm in this section is moro extern
svcly known than the above named. Accommo-
dating, clever, active, energetic, and reliable, it is
no wonder that full share of patronage is extend
ed TO them. But there are significant reasons foi
their success in addition to tho good qualities emu
mcrated They offer goods at the most reasonable
prices, and besides know how TO estimate the adj
vantage of advertising. No man can snccced in
business who does not inform the country at large
of his inducements to purchasers, and the liberal
house of BEwLEY, KEEsE & Co. are aware of this
fact and govern themselves accordingly.
Tho senior partner, Mr.. BrwLEY, has just re-
turned from market, where he has purchased an
extensive and wcll-sclcctcd stock of Goods. which
is now being opened for the inspection of custom
crs We respectfully invite attention to their at
t,activc advertisement in another column, and be-
speak for them continuance OF that libcrality and
patronage heretofore bestowed.
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RnLn DEFIANCE.

If there was anything wanting to convince the
people of this District that there are predatory
bands, whose purpose is TO set at defiance The reg
ulations of gccd society, We think the recent nu-
mcrous cases of stealing must have forced the con-
cluson that it is unsafe to leave ones property un
protected. Within the past week, several instances
have come before us of parties who have lost fine
horses by this lawlcss and desperate means Arc
not the citizens satisfied that measures mnst be in
auguratcd 10 afford ample protection to the COM
munity, and render it hazardous for these offend
crs against law and order to execute their ncfari-
Gus designs? We sincerely trust that vigilance
anu spirit will be infused sufficiently to prevent
continuance of this disgraceful state of affairs.
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ORGANIZED.

At meeting held on Saturday last to complete
the organization of Company for Home Police in
the village, the following officers were elected:
Cdptain.-JAMEs A. HoYT.
First Lieutenant.-B. F. WHITEER
Second Lieut-JAMEs NJ. MCCALL.
Third Lieut-M. L. KEYS.
The Company will assemble on next Saturday,
at 10 o'clock, A. NJ, when the appointments for
the non-commissioned officers will be announced,
and other business of Importance transacted
Prompt attendance is desired, and a cordial invita-
ton extended to the citizens generally to unite
with the organization. Members will assist in
procuring signatures to The list, which has not yet
reached the number required under the Proclama-
ton authorizing the formation of such Companies.
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TO THE CIT1zENs OF THE DISTRICT.

We earnestly invoke the citizens throughout the
District, who are desrous of maintaining peace
and good order, to emulate the example afforded
by the young men of this vicinity, by an organiza-
ton which will secure tranquility by its very pre-
sence, and prevent the designs of cvil-disposcd
characters. We are no alarmist, and have never
been given to unnecessary ventilation of exciting
rumors; but We are constrained to express the
opinion that circumstances within our own knowl-
edge warrant the conclusion that there are conccr-
ted measures TO intimidate law-abiding people and
force the appropriation Of property which should
be held invioate. In any event, there can be no
harm resulting from the prompt ard efficient con-
ccntration of strength and power to suppress vio-
lcncc and disorder. II there can be no apparent
good end accomplished, VIC are quite sure that in
directly benefit will accrue. Where arc the active,
useful citizens who have always eyinced commend
able watchfulness for tho public welfare Let the
community hear from them, at once.
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washinpton Street Church, Columbia.

To the Ministers Of Ike South Carolina Conference:
DEAR BRETHREN: Relying upon your pledges,
so cordially given at our last session in Charlotte,
we have commenced the work Of reconstruction.
We must pay our workmcn weekly, and VIC look to
you for the means with which to meet their claims.
We arc in the midst of ashes and ruins, and with
out your help, VIC must remain where VIC arc
Send on your collections as speedily as possible.
If wo can keep the workmcn constantly employed.
the Lecture Room will be completed before the
spring opens At present, VIC arc indebted to our
Baptist brethren for the use of their Church on
Sabbath afternoons. Send your collections to
Robert Bryce, Columbia, or to your brother,
w. 7. CAPERS, Pastor W. s. c.
Editors of papers published within Il bea.::3sits Of
the South Carolina Conference Who sympathizc
-; the pcenls- II Columbia, will please publish
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BROWN 6 SMITH.

These are common names, but occasionally they
are associated with emincnce, ability and high po-
sition. The familiar name of JOE BROWN, the
great Georgian, and the no less distinguished cx-
Governor of Virginia, EXTRA BILLY SMITH," are
prominent examples of what men may accomplish
even though burdened with an appcllation by no
means captivating or attractive. But these are
only two instances from amongst the many we
might recall of the illusrious SMITH and equally
famous BRowN families, who have assisted to stamp
the American character with fame and notoricty.
Every community in this broad land is either
blessed or infested with representatives from these
leading and numerous families. Our own is not
an exception, and We have taken up the pen to di-
rect general attention TO two characters Which VIC
have singled out from amongst the many bearing
one or the other title III our midst Yes, We write
of BEowy & SMt7m! And The theme is good
one. for the B. & S. we refer particularly to on
this occasion is that firm located al the Northeast
corner of Granite Row. who are now Offering for
sale choice and extensive variety Of Goods equal
to any stock that has yet found its way to this
market Dry Goods of all descriptions, Groceries
in endless variety, Crockcry OF the best seIeclon'
and in fact complete assortment of everything
needed by the citizens of this section. Fuller and
complete information can be had on application to
the firm and their assistants Remember BRowS
SMITH, No. II Granite Row.
p. S.-Wc arc putting an excellent well-hayorcd
Cigar from Box which has been sent us by this
establishment of Brown & SMITH We knew they
were good fellows and true-appl eciate the happy
effects of advertising on their business, and more
than all, can sympathizc with poor devil of an
Editor-and hence these Cigars Hurrah for B. Il
s., say we in the most emphatic manner Just
think Of an entire Box of good Cigars, without
money and without price-that is VIC don't have
to suffer any deduction from our advertising ac-
count because these Cigars are upon our 'abio.
But we've had them several days. and the Box IS
getting rather low-no loafcrs invited, and none
expected Go to BRowS s. SMITHS, if you want
Cigars, or anything else in their line
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7NAuouRAL ADDRESS OF GOV. ORR.

We regret that this admirable document reached
us too late for this issue. Our distinguished fellow
citizen was inaugurated on Wednesday flast week,
in presence of the General Assembly. Ills predc-
ccssor, the Provisional Governor, delivered fare
we'll address to the Legislature, but as is we'll
known will not at once forsake his duties as the
Federal Representative in the government of State
affairs. However, Gov. (and Scnator) PERRY has
announced that he will recognize Col. OnR as the
Chief Magistrate Of South Carolina, and shall Com
muncate through him whatever is important for
the Legislature to know, in matters appertaining
to the duties of Lis appointed office. We should
felictatc ourselves upon being blessed with two
Governors at one time, and both of them working
harmoniously. Not long ago We were too INDECENT
to afford single Governor; but times are bccom-
ing more prosperous, and in consequence the little
Palmetto State is growing cxtrayagant in her gov
ernment. o! Temporal, 0 mores!
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Cokcabury District, South Carolina Conferenco----
1sS5--66---First Quarter.

Saluda River Mission, Nov. 10; Mapleton Cir
ciut-Mt. Pleasant, Nov. 25, 2G; Anderson Sta
ton and Circuit-smiths Chapel, Dec 2, 3;
Edgefeld Circuit-Court House, Dec. 9, 10; Now
berry Station-Dcc 16, II; Pcndlcton and Mt.
Zion Circuits-sandy Springs, Dec. %, "a; But
lcr Circuit-Zoar, Dec. so, 81 Pickcns Circuit
Center, Jan. 6, I, 1866; Laurcns and Reedy Xiv
er Circuits-Court House, Jan. IL, IA; Newberry
Circuit-Zion, Jan. 20, 21 Nncty-Si1 Circuit
and Saluda River Mission, JAM q, %; Abbeville
Crcuit-Court House, February 3, A; Cokesbury
Circuit-Andrcw's Chapel, Feb. 10, ii.
SID II. BROWNE, P. E.
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Obituup.

Departed this life, on the morning of the 18th
November, NETTIE S., consort of John L. Ar
mold, and daughter of Vim. Banks, of Forsyth,
Georgia, in the 25th year Of her age, after pain
full and proractcd sickness, which size bore with
patience, sustained by blessed hope in her s"-
v1iour. 1t seems but as yesterday that she, whose
death we sorrowfully deplore, was among us in all
the vigor of life, shedding light and JOY around
her, like some rare flower nourished by the hand
of affection She bloomed in all the loycliness OF
a.dcvolcd wife, mother and daughter; but oh F! the
void her early death has made in the loved ones
hearts No more will we behold her dear form
in our midst, nor hear the cheerful voice. the ring
ing laugh, for all is hushcd in death. Sine sleeps
her last sleep in the quiet city of the dead Scarce
ly had she bloomed in youth and beauty, ere she
dropped and died. We bow in resignation to the
Divine will
She could on earth no longer stay,
Angels were beckoning her away.
Farewell, dear NETTIE, now no husband
Looks on thee with joyous love.
Fare thee well, but there is another
Guards thy form in realms above.
Farewell, dear NsrrIE but not forever,
Nor has thy beauty ceased TO bloom,
And now lis blooming brighter, fairer
In thy home beyond the tomb.
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From the Banner VIC learn that there are several
cases of Small Pox in Abbeville village, but the
disease is circumscrbed 10 the greatest possible
degree With due caution, it is believed that fur
ther progress may be arrested. Having experienced
all its terrible effects, We can sympahizc with that
community in their impending danger, and earn
cstly hope that precautionary measures will prove
successful in limiting the victims to the fearful
scourge.
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gbe Emerson anttIIigentrr.
THURSDAY MORNING, DEC. z, 1866.
SPECIAL NOTICE.

We are compelled to remind the patrons of the
Inte1gencer that our terms for subscription, adver-
tsing and job-work arc cash in odrancc In no other
way can the establishment realize profits, and we
have worked long enough gratuitously. Rcmem-
ber, if you are indebted, that we need the money,
or at least would prefer to manage the currency
which properly belongs to our purse. You have
had it long enough, and we prefer change of mas
tcrs. Bring along your grccnbacks or specie
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THE SOUTHERN GUARDIAN.

We arc happy to make the announcement that
this popular and excellent sheet is about TO be re-
vivcd in Columbia under the control Of Mr.. c. 2.
PELHAM, the former proprietor. We wish him an
abundance of success, and shall greet tho appear
ancc of The Guardian with sincere pleasure.