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Appalling Dessifut;on +.

We uever cease hearing of the horrors
incident to the present internecine con-
hict
We hear of the cruel and inhuman
treatment endured by our brave soldiers
when captured by their rebel enemies
tales of suffering on the one hard and
brutality on the other, of which we could
scarcely credit the narration, were il not
attested by the best authority.
There are some thousands of non-re-
porting conscripts, and as many prisoners
OF state, who might do (" the State some
SERVICE" if sent to the front, confined in
the Northern States in damp and loathe-
some dungeons, for some supposed Of
fence, of which they may be either in
nocent or guilty; the officers of the Gov
ernment refusing to inquire which.
Nay, we may come nearer home. Vt
the Capital of our own great Common
wealth, large number of newly enlisted
soldiers, fresh from the comforts of Penn
sylvania homes, appeared in the Execu-
tive Chamber within the last few days, to
lay their grievances before Gov. Curtin.
Their feet, and in some cases their hands,
had been frozen in terrible manner for
want Of care and clJihing. The Cover
nor feeling the deepest sympathy for these
men, but having no power to interfere, re-
terred the matter to the Legislature, who
appointed a committee to report on the
facts When the chairman Of that COM
mIttee informed the officer in charge of
Camp Curtin, that this treatment of the
Pennsylvania soldiers annoyed Governor
Curtin very much, the taunting reply
was made that, s. He was put there bv
the Administration for the purpose of an
noying Gov. Curtin
But we have something worse here at
our own doors. That portion of the
army Of the United States now holding
Cambria County, have been so badly
provided for during the late very inclem-
ent weather, as TO be compelled to strip
our citizens Of their clothing, to shield
themselves from the storms of winter. Il
u too bad that our soldiers should be so
treated We think it right to suJsia our
army off the invaded States, but we think.
also, that compelling the brave soldiers to
forage for their clothing on the people of
Cambria County is all wrong.
Only few days since brace of our
Abolition friends were coming 10 Ebens-
burg in a sled, one of them wearing n
blue coat, the property Of his brother,
who had served three years in the army,
and obtained an honorable discharge
a detachment Of our brave soldiers met
them, and urged doubtless by the necessity
OF the case, as the day was piercingly
cold, stripped the coat from the shoulders
"t the countryman, who had to proceed
IN his shirtsleeyc
We suggest to such of our friends rs
honestly acquired blue coat. to oct :,
dyed btc1ct, "a color that the 'sPowers
that be " will not suffer any interference
with,) as we think it the duty OF the
Government TO clothe her own soldiers
ihe instance above given Is only one
OF number, and should be at
once looked too We think Cambria
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The War.


teenth offered preamble ard resolutions
IN Congress which brought the abolition
lists up to the work in good style Ii was
tabled by a regular party vote All the
abohtionists voting TO lay them on the
table. 1t shows us exactly what this
war is carried on for not for restora-
ton OF the Union, not for the preservation
of the constitution. The war is carried
on that thieves may thrive that shoddy
may plunder. We question very much if
ever the South would lay down their arms
and ask admission into the union if these
abolitionists would let them. They are
not yet sufficiently glutted with blood and
greenbacks.
This preamble and resolutions come
up to the democratic doctrine of how the
war should be be carried on. 1t never
can be successful under any other pro-
grammc, and certainly the people by this
time should know it. Honor TO John L.
20" so'i ne Is io' put III the position
that Coffroth was placed to sell his birth
right tor mess Of pottage. The repub-
llcans may keep their contract with him
anu ~ "'',' 10 q representative IN Con
S'sNS ior 'he next two years, and put
hooHtz out OF the way by giving him a
location some place else. Coffroth's
sneecb i like tho roor r,o,,, ,,,,z,on :.
"o-''I i'''e s'e"' oeS'A oi advertising
TO make 1t appear genuine.
They feed on tears, they fatten on distress.
And wiring their wealth from sufiering's
vast excess"
Preamble and resolution ofs,od Ia, Hon
,Eo5n 7 D,,rso, ot. Ee,,rv,,J,,,, 80
II 1868 and I,,J ~, t5e t,Lia l., 81.
rote ar ,a.,< n "a mans
Wutpt,, III A,,,o.., ,.r,
have now bccp enc,.,ood j., ,.,,'I ,,ia,. -
oio,nt;c dioocn.ion2 ~, ed, c,,,r ,,a,ul,
,.h;.b l,s ,as,,ltod :, f.;,rI,,t.,I ,,,s,ut;.''
or rI,fa rr,,,or,,. .,,l -,
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Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1865-02-22

County has borne too conspicuous part
IN the war TO be made the victim of raids
OF this kind upon her people by the suf-
fering soldiers.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1865-02-22

gS- 1t is stated that the Government
has Information, receiving through our
Consul at sondon, of the Saline from
kingstown; Ireland, of the steamer Ajax
which 1t is not doubted, is intended for =
rebel pirate. Her armament had gopa
or would 60 out on sailing vessel.
Notwithstanding the fact that she is small
1t is believed that she will be able 70 do
much damage to American Shipping if
she gets started in her meditated career
1t was thought she would go to Nassau
before taking on board her guns.
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e. The Ia7chioncss of I,ndonderya
detunct. She i the fine Old lady whr, IN.
rim" her sickness, replied to the ph,-rcsg
when he declared that he could roi make
her y"ung again: ! kno" it, but can yyl
not help me - grow older -
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1865-02-22

s3- \ large Confederate force under
zen. Robbins is said 10 be on the Arkan-
sas side of the Mississippi, intending TO
cross into Tennessee.
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Iowa Items.

Tho honorary degree Of A. r. was con-
ferred upon Prof. Piper. of Eddyville, by
the IowO State University, at it's late COM
mencement; an honor we'll and worthily
bestowed. Prof. p. is one of the most in
defatigable and successful educators in the
State.
KILLED BY LIGHTNING. We understand
thata Mrs. Jane Newton was killed by
lightning on Monday of last week, at Nine
Eagles, in this cOunty.-Ne,rs. Leon Ioru.
ACCTpENT.-A young man living in
Woodland township. by the name of Amos
Hankins, shot himself in the leg. on the
4th inst, while flourishing revolver in a
reckless manner.-Netcs.
SHEEP.-There is in our county o., 80
head of sheep. valued Mt S4S.O .O9S OF this
number 4, ,G67 are owned in Garden Grove
township. Grand River township has on
ly 1872, valued at $33i.-Ibid
The total number of acres of land as
sessed in our county is 333. .65s. and valued
at 81, ,25l ,95l. The town property was val
ued at s.52, ,0S9. The personal property was
valued at SfSS, ass. The total valuation Of
all kinds of property is 81, ,79l, ,558.-Ibid.
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For TIE ottumwa Courier.
The Celebration at Agency CITY.

The celebration of the Fourth at Agency
City, commenced bya procession headed by
the brass band proceeding to the grounds,
when w. T. Cowles delivered an eloquent
address of an hours length, to about fif-
teen hundred people, in which the past
history of the country was reviewed, the
triumph of our armies in general repre-
sented, and especially the part taken by
Iowa soldiers.
The question of the rights of the loyal
negroes was dwelt upon in a characteristic
manner, closing with the prospect of the
future greatness of the United States.
After the oratiou an elegant basket dim
ner was prepared, and invitations as uni
versal as the Gospel feast were extended
by the liberal-hearted citizens of that place
and surrounding country, for all to par
take. Dinner being over, short speeches
by Charles Dudley, Rev. Clark, J. III. Rog
ers, jesse Brookshire and others. toasts.
music by the band and vocal choir, were
the order of the exercises. until about four
O'Clock, when everybody was surprised
and delighted by q body Of cavalry. dress
ed in fantastic style, coming up, and in an
irresistably comic manner perfor ed their
part in amusing the people; after which
all seemed satisfied to retire in very good
order to their homes.
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General TeYs.

The village OF ViroqrTa. Wisconsin, was
visited by a terrible tornado on the 10Th
day of June, which demolished 20 build
ingS, killed II PERSONS, and destroyed
100000 worth Of property.
The tariff of the Atlantic telegraph has
been fixed at 30 pounds sterling for twen-
ty words to Great Britain, and one pound
for each additional word; q pounds to the
Continent with one pound for each addi-..
tional word; to Asia and Africa 25 pounds
per 20 words and one pounds five shillings
foreach additional word. The fleet engaged
in laying the cable was expected to reach
Trinity Bay, June 24th.
The Ohio Statesman says it is not the
understanding at Columbus that General
Sherman is to be the Democratic candidate
for Governor of Ohio. It is understood
that General Sherman is heartily i'm favor
Of his fellow soldier, Major General J. d.
Cox, the Republican candidate, whom he
greatly esteems as an officer and gentle
man.
England never vet mustered one army
of 100000 men. She has more than that
number, but they are scattered all over the
earth. -
Mrs. jefferson Davis has taken up her
residence, for the time being, at Savannah,
Ga. She is represented as being in very
destitute condition, but this is very doubt
ful.
The indianapolis Journal says Albert
Pike, of Arkansas, arrived in that city on
Tuesday, on his way to Washington to set
tie up the business Of the Indian Agency,
which he held before the war. Govern
ment will probably have some OTTER busi-
ness to settle with him, though he denies
having encouraged Indian atrocities as is
charged against him.
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Correspondence of the Courier !
From the West.
Cor~CTT, PrrFFs JuIv Q

COUNCIL BLUFFS, July 3, 1865.
FRIEND NoRRIs:-T have not much to
write that can interest you. Here the
great, all-absorbing theme is freighting.
mountain prospects. emigration and In
dians-the latter we care little about as the
Government is looking after them rather
closely.
The emigration is very heavy, especially
from Missouri. In one train passing Cot
tonwood last week, of ia wagons, there
We're so children, an AVERAGE of five to the
wagon. Can vou doubt Of the future of
the Far West?
An immense amount Of freichtinpi is be-
ing done from the variouauboints on the
river. and at fair prices. The greatest
trouble is the want of men: many trains
are detained here at present for lack of
drivers. One hundred men couldfind en-
plovment at wages varying from forty to
fifty dollars per month. and some have
paid sixty dollars to men they wished to
remain. I need fifteen next week. It is
quite strange the surplus laborers of the
older portions of the country do not look
here for employment.
An effort will he made to disrrove the
action Of the State Convention on the suf-
fra9e question. I think thew will not sue
ceed, though the majority of the delegation
were opposed to it. l have looked for
more discussion this qnnstion.- 1t must
be met. and there can never be q time more
opportune. desire to see the party stand
square mp to the question, even if it should
cause defeat. Their past success was at
tributable to their adherence to the princi-
pies of Justice, liberty and equality, and
now that victory has crowned their efforts
shall we hesitate and resort to policy? I
trust not.
Very truly your friend, c. II.
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MONEY ORDER POSTAL BUSINEss.-The
public will please take notice that the
Money Order System went into operation
at the Ottumwa post office on the Sd day of
July.
During about a year past this system has
been Incorporation at several of the largest
offices in the country. Ii is now extended
to large number of other offices, making
the number in the.aggregate about 500.
The money order system is intended to
promote public convenience and to insure
safety in the transfer through the mails of
sDsdH sums of money. Tho mode by which
safety is secured consists in leaving out of
the order the name of the payee or party
for whom the money is intended. In this
respect money-order differs from an or
dinary bank draft or check. An advice
or notification, containing full particulars
OF the order. is transmitted by the issuing
postmaster TO the postmaster AT the office
4 of payment. Thsrfatter is thus furnished,
before the order itself can be presented
with the necessary information to detect
| fraud, if any should be attempted.
| ANY Office may draw upon any other of:
/ flee i'll the list of money-order offices for q
sum. upon one order, from one dollar tC
thirty dollars. But when larger sun
than the latter is required, additional or
ders to make it up must be obtained.
| The fees or charges for money orders
will be as follows:
On orders not exceeding $40 10 cents
over $40 and not exceeding $50 Is cents
Over $50 and up 10 $50 70 esns
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Edward Spangler; of this, not guilty.
Sentence-The Commission sentence DIR.
Mudd to be imprisoned at hard labor for
life.
The Presidents order in these cases is as
follows:
"It is further ordered that the prisoners,
Samuel Arnold, Samuel A. Mudd, +. d.
Spangler and Michael O'Laughlin, be con-
fined at hard labor in the penitentiary at
Albany, New York, during the period des-
ignated in their respective sentences.
(Signed) ANDREW JOHNSON, Pres't.''
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DAVIS DISAPPOINTED EXPECTATIONS.
The Woonsocket Patriot relates con-
versation that occurred in the Smithsonian
Institution at Washington in 1854, when
jeff. Davis predicted that the Union would
soon be divided into two Republics.
'Where will the division or boundary
line be?' interrogated Professor Jewett,
the librarian, to whom the conversation
was addressed.
"The line separating the slave and free
Statcs," answered Mr.. Davis.
'"rhen," said the Professor you expect
to claim the national capital?"
'of course" was the reply, land this
very Smithsonian Institute Will be within
the Southern Republic
But" asked the Professor. show will
YOU bring about such IA division of the
country? Do you think the free States will
agree to it without resort to arms?''
Sir" said Jefferson Davis, in his SEN
tentitious manner, "the North viii never
fight us on that question. There will bs
no bloodshed. When the South says she
will secede and become distinct nation
ality, the North will be glad 10 let her so,
and that peaceably. 1t will be a bloodless
revolution"
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New York. july s.

The World in its account of the execu-
ton says, Atzerodt made the following
statement yesterday morning:
He took Il room at the Kirkwood House
in order to get pass from Vice President
Johnson, to go to Richmond. Booth was
to leave the Richmond theatre, and the
President was to he invited to attend 1t
when visiting Richmond, and captured
there. Harold brought the pistol and
knife to the room about2:30 o'clock on Fri
day: he (Atzerodtl said he would have
nothing to do with the murder of Johnson.
when Booth said that Harold had more
courage than either, and he wanted At
zerodt TO be with Harold to urge him to do
1T. There was a meeting al n Restaurant
about the middle Of March. at which John
Suratt, o Laughiin, Booth Arnold PAYNE,
Harold and himself were present, when
plan to capture the President was dis
cussed. They had heard the President
was to visit camp, and they proceeded to
capture him coach and ALL drive through
Long Old Fields to Long Bridge, where
the coach was to be left and fresh horses
were TO be got. and the party would pro-
ceed TO the river and take boat. Harold
took buggy to Long Bridge in anticipa-
ton Of Mr.. Lincoln's being captured. and
he was to 60 with the party to the river
Slavery had put him on the side of the
south. He had heard it preached in tho
church that the curse of God was upon the
slaves, and they were turned black He
always hated the nirger, and felt that they
should be kept in ignorance. He had not
received any money from Booth, although
he had been promised that if they were
successful they should never want-that
they would be honored throughout the
South, and that they could secure an ex-
change ofprisoners and the recognition Of
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Wheeling, july 7

A most distressing and fatal calamity
occurred here yesterday, about nine o clock
last night, resulting in the death of Capt.
John List, an old and prominent citizen OF
this city, and the wounding Of Major Me-
Phial, chief paymaster of the department.
A squad of the provost guard were in pur-
suit of an escaped prisoner, when an or
der was given TO fire which was obeyed by
one Of the members, the ball taking effect
in the thigh of Captain List, severing an
artery, and passing through the foot OF
Major McPhial, producing painful flesh
wound. Captain List died in about an
hour afeer receiving the wound. The af;
fair has caused deep feeling throughout the
cOmmunity ..
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For the Courier.
In Memory Of Ida Sharp.
by G. l.. @.

III z. Is q. w Ut =
Peaceful be thy silent slumber,
Peaceful in the grave so low;
Thou no more will join our number,
Thou no more our grief shalt know
Darling Ida thou hast left us,
And thy loss we deeply feel,
But 'tis God that hath bsreft us,
He can all our sorrows heal.
Yet again we hope to meet thee,
When the day of life is fled,
Then in heaven with JOY to greet thee,
Where no farewell tear is shsd.
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The trial Of Miss Harris, at Washington,
for the killing of Mr.. Burroughs, COM
menced on the Sd. Among her counsel
are Judge Mason, Judge Hughes, and
Hon. ID. w. Voorhees,.
Governor Morton, Of Indiana, and Gov
ernor Brouyh, of Ohio, are quite seriously
i'll at present. ..a p. seed ea r.a.-. E
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Judge Ould, late rebel exchange COM
missioner, has been released from conhne-
ment. The charges made against him OF
being a participant in the inhunlan treat
ment of Union soldiers not having been
sustained.
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that General Hancock's headquarters bs
established i'll Baltimore. His corps will
then relieve most OF the troops at present
srassonsd hsTssbeats,
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THE 0TTUMWA COURIER.

THE FOURTH IN OTTUMwA.-Our fel-
low citizens observed the glorious Ami
versary of American independence this
year as generally as we ever knew them
to observe the day. We feel bound to say
this, and we think we can prove it. There
were few if any, so far as we can learn who
did not celebrate i'm some way, and il was
done too decently and in order. In these
particulars the celebration in our city this
year was the most remarkable one we ever
knew. There was no outward show. No
meetings to make arrangements were held
or il held, they brought forth nothing
There were no committees, no music, no
professions, no public dinner, no formal
reading Of our great Charta, in fact SO qrli-
city was the thing managed that stranger
might have concluded that no celebration
was going off at all. Anysuch conclusion.
it is hardly necessary to say, would have
done our patriotic fellow citizens great in
justice. In fact our people are not demon
strativs. They have very justly and sem
Sibly come to the conclusion that the noise,
confusion and outward demonstrations in
dulged in by most towns on this interest
ing occasion, are, at this season Of the year.
neither necessary or becoming, but on the
contrary exceedingly fatiguing. They al
so have adopted the entirely philosophical
theory that silence is far more eloquent
and expressive than the most elaborate
and grandest of pageants. Accordingly,
in the morning, after that portion of our
community who think they must go to
Burlington or Keokuk upon the slightest
provocation, and who never find them
selves so happy as when riding on the
rails in those directions, had taken them
selves off, and the last noisy train had dis
appeared. every body betook themselves
to their homes. There, in the bosoms Of
their families they doubtless indulged in
reflections eminently appropriate to this
greatest OF our days. Silence reigned I'M
disturbed by dray, wagon or eager GUS
TONER throughout the city. Offices. stores
and shops were all closed early in the dav.
Mills, Factories and Foundres were still.
No sound save the murmurin@ of the wa
tors of the Des Moines as they tumbled
over the Appanoose rapids, disturbed the
universal solitude or interfarad with the
propreties ofthc day the American patriot
everdelights to honor. We arenow speak
ing Of the day. The night preceding was
noisy enough. Several soldiers, whose
late experiences has taught them to regard
powder and patriotism as very nearly re-
lated, fired several National saIutes, and
on the night OF the 4th, fireworks were
fired off from several residences on the
bluff.
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The new Constitution in Missouri is
adopted by majority of 1852. The rail-
road ordinance is also adopted.
The Great Eastern will sail from yalen-
cia on the 10th instant, and il is expected
that telegraph communication will be es-
tablished between Europe and America on
the Goth.
Five-Twenties are advancing in Europe.
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sss~H Hon. 6. S. Cox. of Ohio, has become
disgusted with politics, moved to New
York, and is now engaged in the practice
of his profession. He has formed part
nership with Hon. Joseph j. Lewis, late
Commissioner of Internal Revenue.
W. Henry Winter Davis, of Baltimore,
delivered a very eloquent Grafton in Chi
cago, on the 4th of July, in which he took
strong grounds in favor of negro suffrage.
CLAIMS FOR INJURIEs.-General Baker
announces that the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company propose to make a proper ad-
iustment of claims for injuries to men OF
the 30th Iowa Infantry occasioned by the
accident of the Sth ult., near Summer Hill,
Pennsylvania.
The Supreme Court adjourned on We'd
nesday of last week, after transacting a
large amount of business. The following
| is one of its decisions.
The Burlington and Missouri River Rail
| road Company vs. Hayne, lTrsasurer), Wa
pello eonnsy. Affirmed.
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&n-The whole Army of the Tennessee is
to be mustered out at once. This will bring
homo to Iowa her boys in the following
regiments: I'd, 4th, 9th, 7th, 9th, 10th, llth,
18th, 18th, 10th and 18th. The regiments
are in the 18th and 18th army corps. There
are probably other Iowa regiments, both
infantry and cavalry, that will be mus
tered out under this order.-Gate CITY, 7th.