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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-11-16
The New Scholar.

new scholar came to Rackford school
at the beginning Of the half year. He was
. well-dressed, fine-looking lad, whose
appearance all the boys liked.
There was set of lads at this school
who Immediately invited him to join their
''larks." and I suppose boys know pretty
we'll what that means. They used to
spend their money in eating and drinking
and often ran up large bills, which their
friends sometimes found it hard to pay.
They wanted the new scholar to join them,
and then always contrived, by laughing
at him, or representing him. to get almost
any boy they wanted into their meshes.
Tho new boys were afraid not to yield to
them. This new scholar refused their in
vitations. They called him mean and
stingy-a charge which always makes
boys very sore.
"Mean!' he answered;-"and where is
the meanness in not spending monev
which is not my own? and where is the
stinginess in not choosing to beg money of
my friends in order to spend it in a way
which they would not approve! for, after
all, our money must have come from our
friends, AS we hav'nt It, nor can we earn
1t. No, boys, do not mean to spend one
penny that should be ashamed to give
account of to my father and mother, if
they asked me.'
"Eh not out of your leading strings,
then! Afraid OF your father; afraid of his
whipping you7 Afraid OF your mother ?
wont she give you a sugar-plum! What
a precious baby I" they cried in mocking
tones.
"And yet you are trying to make me
afraid Of you." said the new scholar, bold
ly. "You want me to be afraid Of not do
ing as you say. But which, I should like
to know. is the best sort OF fear--the fear
of my school fellows, which would lead
mo into what is low or fear ofmy parents
which will inspire me to things noble and
manly? Which fear is the best! 1t is a
very poor service you are doing me. to try
to set me against my parents, and teach
me to be ashamed Of their authority
The boys felt there WAS no headway 10
be made against such new scholar. All
they said hurt themselves more than him,
and they liked better to be out of his way
than in it-all bad boys, mean. The
The others gathered around him, and new
er did they work or play with greater rel
ish than while he was their champion and
friend. ..........
"That new scholar is a choice fellow
said the principal, land carries more in.
filence than any boy in school. They
study better and play better where he is
You can't pull him down. Everything
mean and bad sneaks out of his way ~
! Children's Prize. .. ..-.. ,...
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-11-16

A COOP DAYS BUsINEss.--we heard
several Of our merchants say that yester-
day was one Of the best days for trade
they had ever experienced in Ottumwa.
Mr.. Theo. Comstock sold at retail thirty
five stoves, amounting to some $780,
This attests not only the popularity of Mr..
c. as merchant, and the excellence of his
stoves, but it proves tnat very large ex-
tent of country are doing their trading at
Ottumwa.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-11-16

thank you for your story, friend Hanford
and shall try and profit by it,
And he did profit by it. and we hope
that every parent who is capable Of strik-
kin his child in anger or petulance, that
reads this sketch from life. will profit byit
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-11-16

JOKE on A MINIsrER.-A young fellow
was taking sleigh ride with pretty girl,
when he met Methodist minister who
was somewhat celebrated for tying the
knot Of matrimony at short notice. He
stopped him, and asked hurriediy: q.
''Can you tie knot for nse!' .4 aa-
"Yes, said Brother CT guess 30;
when do you want it doner' ...
"Weil. right away" was the reply sis
it lawful, though, here in the highway -
asked the wag. " ..r a."."
"Oh, yes this is rs good place az any
as safe as the church ITSELF" '..lN
"Well, then, I want q knot tied in my
horses tail to keep it ont OF the snow y
shouted the wicked wag, rs he drove rapid
ly away, fearing lest the minister, in his
profound wrath, should fall from grace.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-11-16

The Keok uk and Des Moines Telegraph
Line WAS finished to this City to-day, and
the following is the first dispatch over the
wire. .-..-..-.. .
Keokuk, Nov. II.
To w. b. Armstrong, Ottumwa.
Allow me to congratulate you on the
completion Of the wire between Keokuk
and Ottumwa. Hope il will prove agreat
benefit to both Cities. and be the means
of bringing largely increased proportion
OF western business this way. "
Signed, GIVEN.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-11-16

STATE FRISTER-The Clinton Herald
and Davenport Gazette advocate the re-
election Of +. w. Palmer. to the office of
State Printer, an Office which he certainly
has filled 10 the erstire satisfaction of the
public.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-11-16

Building operations have been pushed
the past week and are generally under
roof. The only exception We hear of. arc
the Presbyterian and EPISCOPAL churches.
The former will probably he covered the
coming week, If the weather continues M
favorable as il now Is.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-11-16

Il say Pat, what ars you about--sweep-
ing out the rooST NO answered Pat, Il
am sweeping out the dirt and leaving the
room.
The Georgia Convention repudiated the
war debt by a:vote OF iSS to ll7s
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-11-16
The Kansas Election d K:

st. Louis, Nov. 8.
The election for county officers and mem-
bers ofthe lower house OF the legislature,
In Kansas, yesterday, passed off quietly.
The Republican ticket Is elected In Doug.
lass, Atchison and Leavenworth Counties,
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-11-16
New York Money Market.

lNtW 1OTN,I~NVF,
Money-Active at per cent. Call loans
Gold-without decided change; opening
at 4si and advancing to 46s; closing at
oh
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-11-16
A Soldier's Meeting,

The meeting met pursuant to appoint
ment, and Sergt. e. M, Church was ap-
pointed Chairman, and w. d. Earl, Secre.
tary.
The meeting was then called to order
and committee consisting of NJ. s. Clark,
L. N. Godfrey and A. B. Phelps, was ap-
pointed to draft resolutions.
The meeting adjourned to meet at 80
p. NJ, Oct Goth, 1865.
Oct. %, 1865, 7 BOP. M.
Met pursuant to adjournment, and after
the meeting was called to order, the follow
ing preamble and resolutions was read and
unanimously adopted.
Whereas, most Of the members Of this
meeting had, (upon entering the service)
pledged:Our Vows to some fair daughters of
Iowa's Soil, and either from fault of our
own or sOme nnaccounfabIe Providence,
those Vows have been forgotten by those
fair ones since our more fortunate Broth
ers of the flat foot class have arrived at
home, and we are left without even a cor
respondent. therefore.
Resolved: That we tender our kindes
regards to those fair ones for their untir-
ng kindness and cheerful cooperation in
enlivening and making cheerful our stay
while on Veteran furlough, and for those
cheering missives written and received in
time Of darkest gloom and those Vows
which kept us cheerful amid the din of
battle and upon the weary march.
Resolved: That we ever hold the men,
ory of those fair ones sacred.
Resolved: That those who have already
Spliced, receive our hearty congratulations
and best wishes for future happiness. and
success i'm the Matrimonial State. ....
Resolved: That we earnestly entreat
the younger class Of the fair sex, to remem-
Der the old Veteran Cavalry in their time
Of desolation, and lend helping hand to
us upon our return.
Resolved: That We earnestly protest
against the objections raised by our Web
foot brothers. to the idle habit of mounted
exercise. which they say will disqualifv
US for industrious circles, or the husbands
Of industrious women.
Resolved: That n copy of these Resolu-
tions be sent to the Ottumwa Courier for
publication.
The meeting adjourned to meet at some
future time for similar purposes.
r. NJ. CHURCH, Chairman.
w. d. EARL. Secretary.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-11-16

A NEW PAPERS,. b. Evans and G, w.
Sewers, announce through the Oskaloosa
Herald, their purpose to commence on
November 18th, the publication Of q paper
to be called the Oskaloosa Journal.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-11-16

The Supervisors at their present meet
ing. have had before them a proposition to
appropriate from the County Treasury,
funds to aid in defraying the expenses Of
surveying the st. L. & c. r. r. r. through
the county. Questson undecided at this
writing
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-11-16

THE DAVENPORT Posr OFFICE The re-
ported removal Of Mr.. Russell from the
Davenport Post Office, has caused good
deal OF exultstion among the opponents of
Sire Republican Party. 1t may crafty
them to learn that the said removal has
been re-considered, and that in all proba-
brlity Mr.. Russell will be continued in the
office.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-11-16

A COURSE OF LEcTUREs.-An Associa-
ton has been formed by the gentlemen
connected with the Episcopal Church Of
this City for the purpose Of giving q
course of Lectures this winter at this place.
They are in correspondence with distin-
guished gentlemen. among whom are
Hon. John A. Kasson. of Fort Des Moines,
Right Rev. Henry w. Lee, Hon. Judge
johnson, of Fort Madison, Gen. Fitz Hen
ry Warren, Of Burlington, D. Sandford, of
Keokuk, and others, many of whom have
already promised their services. 1t is ex-
pected that Capt. Duncan, Of Sherinan's
staff will open the course next week by
delivering his lecture on "Sherman's
Grand March to the Sea- The Secretary
will be in correspondence with similar So
cieties at Keokuk. Fort Des Moines, Chi
cago and other cities. for the purpose Of
securing the most able and distinguished
of their lecturers. The public will be full
lv informed of the time Of each lecture and
other particulars.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-11-16

pr $4,000. Building valued at $4,000, in.
sured for S. 900: -
Edward T. Allen, porter in the New
York Post Office, was arrested this morn
ing on charge Of embezzling letters from
the mail.
Baltimore, Nov:s
The Union party have elected four out
OF Ave of the Judges voted for in that State.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-11-16

A marble monument twenty feet high,
Of superior finish, will be erected at Hop
kinton, Delaware CO., on the 10th inst, TO
the memory of the deceased soldiers of
that county especially of those soldiers
who were students OF the Lexox Collegiate
Institute, The names Of eact, Of the patri-
dead will be inscribed on the monument
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-11-16

We saw regular black Bear in town
on Wednesday. Alvin Riley, who bro't
it here. shot it near his house, about two
miles from McGregor, on Tuesday. Bru-
in was on full run when Alvin put a
bullet directly through his heart. After
receiving the shot he ran about Is or 20
feet and "drapped." He Was about six
feet long and weighed l40 pounds. Bears
are said to be quite numerousin the woods
about here, for the first time in ten years;
our hunters will clean them mout.-McGreg-
or NeuS,
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-11-16

The disgusting sight ofa drunken wo-
man was witnessed on our streets yester-
day.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-11-16

The lecture Of Bayard Taylor at Keokuk
netted $l5a; at Iowa City, $2c5. That is n
good showing.
"Unripe fruit Is dangerous" said an old
maid to her young niece. "Sois decayed''
xsplisd the impudent hussy. ......,.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-11-16

The center OF attraction at the late New
York State Fair, was the cheese tent. We
quote:
AS you enter, the frst that strikes the
eye is the big cheese Of Canada, manufac-
tured by Smith & Sons, Of Norwich, Ok
ford county, Canada West. 1t weighs T.
for four days for its production. 1t stands
upon the wagon especially arranged for il,
and is in the central part Of the tent. 1t
IL l6 feet in circumference, feet in dame
ter, and feet inches high, and was haul
ed upon the ground by ten yoke Of oxen,
the American and British flags flying
from it's top. 1t is the largest cheese that
has ever been manufactured.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-11-16

Bishop Lee while in attendance at the
Episcopal Convention, lost from i'll health
about Is pounds Of flesh, He was little
too patriotic for that collection Of minis
ters, and consequently got tsick.-Rcgister.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-11-16

(HOOD NEWS for the LADIES.
Mrs NJ yIntfs l. Mrs ID Ifoyland
Beg lesveto iaform the Ladies Of Ottumwa and sur
rolndIng country that they are now opening and
pr.rsredt to offer an unusually large and elegant
stock OF
STRAW AND MILLINERY GOODS.
sSBleechins and Pressing on the shorts,t 70.
tice. Also,
DIRE AND CLOAK MAKING
Ia the latest Eastern styles. A large variety Of
hiouable Patterns constantly on han'.
Rooms, up stairs, Hawley sore, ". in street.
Open from o'clock a. III. TO o'clock r. NJ. The
remainder Of the day Mrs Piatts can be c, psulte ed
her residence on Second street, two bloclS west
ofthe St. Charles Hotel Mar80, lS6- y.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-11-16

H T. rENIANS.-Ine constitution OF tnlS
organization is published. What they pro-
pose to do may be gathered from the pre-
amble and the first articles as follows:
We, the Fenians ofthe United States and
other portions Of America, in order to form
more perfect Union, establish Justice,
insure domestic tranquility, and secure
the blessings of liberty for the Irish race
in Ireland, do ordain and establish this
constitution for the Fenian Brotherhood
in the United States and other portions of
America.
Article I, Section /. The Fenian Broth
erhood is distinct and independent or
ganization.
1t is composed in the first place. OF citi-
zens Of the United States of America, Of
place, Of Irishmen and friends of Ire
land living on the American Continent and
in the Provinces Of the British Empire
wherever situated.
Its headquarters are, and shall I've, with
in the limits of the United Safes of Amer
lea.
Sec. 2. It's members are bound together
by the following general pledge:
l., solemnly pledge my sacred word
Of honor, as a truthful and honest man,
that will labor with earnest zeal for the
of Ireland from the Yoke Of
England, and for the establishment of a
free and independent government on the
Irish Soil: that will implicitly obey the
commands of my superior officers in the
Fenian Brotherhood, in all things apper-
tanning to my duty as a member thereof;
that will faithfully discharge my duties
of membership as laid down in the Con-
stitution and BYLAWS thereof; that will
do my utmost to promote feelings Of love,
harmony and kindly forbearnce among
all Irishmen; and that I will foster, defend
and propagate the aforesaid Fenian Broth
erhood 10 the utmost of my power.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-04-13
"Traveis Like H'issn.1

The electric telegraph is bsund to remain
mystery 10 the million, and tho ludiersuS
conce ptions Of its nodts operdndt, which
some of the most ignorant people have
formed, are as myrth-provoking as anything
out of Rabeliss or Smollet. The last illus
tration ofthis that has fallen under cur eyes
is the following story: ..... ...--
Not long .incs an old LAZY entered the
telegraph Office and said shs had message
to send to Wheeling. In few minutes
her note was deposited in a dumb-Naitsr.
and assembled in mysterious manner
through the ceiling. ~
"Does that go to Wheelins?" inquired
the CID lady.
'' Yes, ma am, answered the clerk. III
Il never Was there csntiuIed she, 'but
it hardly seems possible that their town lies
in that direction. When will get tho an.
swer2 .5
Il can scarcely tell ma'um; it may ts TIVE
or three hours"
The old lady went away. and returnad in
exactly two hours. just as she entered the
door the'durlb-waitsr came down through
tho ceiling.
There is the answer, mssn," said tho
clerk. r.-,.-o,
The old lady took the neat yellow enyel-
ope in her hands, with smile OF mingled
qualification and astonishmcnt
Now that beats all exclaimed She
Bless NY heart; all the way from Wheel
ing, and the water still wet. Thats an
awkward looking box, but it can travel like
pisan."
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-04-13
The WAY the News was Eece,v-
ed at Washington Last MyEday.

The news of the fall of Richmond came
upon the people shortly after breakfast, and
at the time when all were awaiting for the
sfficial bullstins that should announce a re-
nswal OF the fighting. 1t ran from mouth
to mouth and from street to street, and
within ten minutes the whole town was out,
and, fo- wonder, Washington was in q
state of genuine old fashioned excitement,
such as it has not experienced since the
memorable second Bull Run Fight. The
Treasury Department first caught the in
fection. Gen. Spinner heard the coed
news, get out the drummers of the Treas
ury Guard regiment, and had in q moment
the whole force, 1000 strong, cheering till
the roof seemed in danger.
Meanwhile the War Department clerks
get walked up, and applied to Stanton for
excuse from duty. Stsnten's reply was
Characteristic: "If the clerks don't know
enough to take such holiday for them
selves, pity them. -f
In the Interior Department the clerks
heard the news almost simultaneously, and
all rushing into the long corridors that run
around the buildings, raised a cheer that
reused the whole section of the town. The
Com missioner of Patents was first called
cut, and made few remarks. Next the
oecTetarf OF tue LanQ Omce. men tue
whole body Of clerks united in singing
Rally round the flag. boys" lal O. ~
By this time the streets we're thronged
with clerks, citizens and strangers, erowding
to the War Department. Stanton was call
ed cut and made few remarks, after which
the crowd sang Rally round the Flag, u
/ and cheered until they were hoarse. L.
Presently Secretary Stanton appeared
again at the upper window, and after pro
longed efforts obtained cessation of the
shouts, while he read WeitzePs dispatch
announcing the eccupatieno of Richmond.-
After each sentence the cheers burst on
afresh, utterly irrsparable. The sentence
saying that the enems left in great haste
was greeted with. tumultueus and derisiyt
laughter, and that, saying RichmoRd wa:
on fire. with cheers louder than ever before
When it was said that efforts were beisg
made to put it out" they. cried, ''let il
burn! !" '.let it burn - When a moment
afterwards the enthusiasm of the inhabi
tants. at ths entrance of our troops WA
mentioned, they burst out AL right !" pu
it euti" "put it cut. -
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-04-13
Tnsaas or Asvs.Tsss~s.
JeE Dayts's vaIsdictery PrscIa
mation OF April Isf.

Whereas, In the courss Of inhuman Yam
kee events the capital Of the Csnfsdsrste
States Of America no longer affords an
eligible and healthy residences fer the mem.
bers OF the present cabinet, not 10 spoak Of
the chief magistrate hinsslf, the Vice
President, and the members Of the two
congressional bodies, | Do therefore by
virtue Of the pswer vested in rny two hssls,
proclaim my intention to travel instanter, in
company with all the officers Of the Con-
fsdersts states government, snd to take up
such agreeable quartersas may yet be Grant
ed unto me. ~
Te such persons as are in arms Al aksinst the
Confederate States Of America, de hereby
tender absolute amnesty on condition that
they forthwith desist frem annoying our
patriotic population.
Under the circumstances. slavery had
The capital Of the Cefederscy will hence
forward be found "up stump" en- the
pieturesque banks OF the celebrated '1ast
Diteb" d
Tothe fsrciFnisubscribers 10 the Confederate
loan return sincere thanks.
Major General Grant. U. y. A., will
please see that they get their cotton.
All persons having claims eguinst this
government will please present them to A.
Lincoln, Richmond by whom ali such az
counts will be cheerfully audited.
1t is not altogether improbable that the
glorious experiment ofa slaveholdsrs' con.
fedsrscy may yet prevc dclusion and snare.
have eftsn thought 50. So has Gen. Lee.
who has lately been fighting mostly for bis
last years salary. The conf sderate treasury
being light, think will take it in ny vslise.
Gen. Lee thinks that we have good open
ing before US, and that we have seen the last
efthis fratricidal war. hope 30. Stephens
thinks peace more imminent thar ever.
If the United States persists in refusing
to recognize the confedsraey, on my raturn1
shall again urge the srming Of the n.sress.
Oftice-sesksrs are respectfully solicited to
cease their iinportunstings. Fellow citi-
zsns, farewell. J. DAVIS,
Presiden. Confederate States Of America.
Done at Richmond, April l, 1855.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-04-13
selrtted goetrg.
fFrom the N, Y.Tribsne, April ~
.Tzr DAY WE CELEBRATE"
Br MILES o'nlELLr.


Bad luck to the man who is sober tonight!
He's a coud-heared BoDAUoIi. or saycret sees.hsb
W hose heart for the Oud Flag has niver been rgh,
An who takes in the fame Of his ccunthry no pleasure
y, IS. o, q, me ,btn wid delight I'M be jpmpn;
Wild me eyes swmmr' round IN the happlett sers,
Ani The he art in brssshtliks pron'rou tnsn'P-
Mushs glory to God for the good you have stint,
Wild your own purty fslh, Msther President Linkin!
An may God be around beth the bed an the tint
Where our bully boy Grant does his atm an thnkin'!
Even Shtanion 10. might, well cenhss he was right'
whih he played the ould scratch wild our HAvE-rou-
An to gallant 1PsiI sherry well dhrink wild delight,
On whose bright plume fame no, sspei OF the dark is
Let the chapels be opeued, the althars ilunsd,
Am the mad bells ring cut from aich turret and
lie. the chsncel, wild flower, he adorned an p.rfumed
While the sesArus-God bless 'em!-give thanks 'of
the people!
Fer the city is ours that Mac sought from the start
All our bows through lis streets fisil Columbia are
yelin';
An there's Payce the air an there's pride in the heart
AM Flag has fame that no tongue can be tellm
Re The ptou1. wild the shoddy-con,racters, an all
Them gold spectators, whose pid is now "humble"!
The cost o. beef. praies, an whisky will fall. $40
An what more could we ax-ior the nn's TOO VIII
tumble?
On the boys who survive fame an pin.iens we'll press
Every orphan the wars med, home wen decree IL
An ach soldiers young sweetheart shall have new
dhress,
That will tickle her hsyrc, returnn' to see it!
Oh land o. thrue freedom OH land or our love,
Wild your ginereus welcome TO all who but seek -
May your stars shine long the twinklers above
An your fame be grand tina, mortal shpeak it,
All the winds o. the world as around il they blow,
No hammer so glorious can wake into motion
Bn wild Peyce in our land you know may go,
Just TO settle hralu' accounts Ger the ocean
So come me own Eileen! come Nora AM Kate,
Gene Michael an Pat all your Sunday duds carry;
We'll give thanks in the chapel an do il in sthnte,
An we'll pray for the sows o. poor Muragh an Larry
Woes me in the black swamps before it they sheep
But the gsod God o-night-whose thrue faith they
have cherished
His angels will send oer the red fields a-shweep,
In sich cowd ear 10 beaihe-"Not in vain have you
pershed!"
So had luck 10 the man vino is ssber to night!
He's cswld hearted BoDHAUGH, or saycret Secesher
Whose hear for the Ould Flag has nver been right
An who takes in the fame of his country no pleasure
Och. murther! will none o. yez hould me, me dears!
For it's out o. Inc shkin rm aieard. I'll be junpin;
Wild me eyes shwmmn round in the happest tears,
An the heart in asht like pison-rod thumpn!
New York, April 3. 1865.