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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-08-17

POLICE ITEM.-Two females were arrest
ed to-day and brought before the Mayor
on the charge of immoral conduct at the
house of Mr.. A. Weber, on the south side
of the river, the Ferry House. 1t seems
that the two women, who gave the names
of Margaret Brown and Martha Jones.
accompanied by two men, named Griggs
and Potter, made their appearance at Mr..
Weber's and called for supper. Mrs. Web
er got supper for them, after partaking of
which they left the house and were gone
until a late hour, when they returned and
went to bed. 1t was not long, however,
until noises from the chamber induced Mr..
Weber to appeal to the legal authorities.
The result was the parties were arrested
and had an examination before the Mayor
to-day. H. B. Hendershott appearing for
the State, and A. w. CASTOR for the defense.
The case was submitted to the Court, and
is held under advisement until 9 o'clock
tomorrow morning, the prisoners being
remanded to the custody Of the Sheriff.
The two men were held to bail. -.s.
SENT UP.-The two females on trial yes-
terday before the Mayor for immoral con-
duct, were this morning recognized to ap-
pear before the District Court, and COM
mitted in default of bail. ..-. .......... ..
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MISCELLANEOUS.

A Washington telegram says: Roger
A. Pryor appeared on Pennsylvania ave
nue. to day, where he was recognized by
many of the old residents of Washing
ton. lie is the guest of Hon. John W.
Forney, Secretary Of the Senate. He
has been visited by several Of his old
editorial friends, who express themselves
pleased with his conduct and bearing.
A special Washington dispatch to the
Duly Nems asserts that the visit Of Ge-
neral Singleton and Judge Hughes is of
strictly private nature. and bears no
political significance whatever.
The will of the late James w. Wallack,
proprietor of Wallack's Theatre, Broad
way, divides his estate between his two
sons, John Lester Wallack, the actor,
and Captain Henry Wallack, of the Bril-
fish army, the theatre being included in
the portion of the former.
The block ade~runners Pet and Annie
Sophia have been captured at Galveston,
Texas.
The draft is progressing. In Philadel-
phia, w. V. Mckeon, Of the Ledger. and
+. l.. Feathcrstone, Of the Bulletin. have
been drawn.
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EkIGUr Az KNOXVILLE.

Great excitement is said to prevail IN
Knoxville, Tennessee, owing to report
that the rebel General Longstrcct is
moving on that place. 1t is said that
the intent Of the late movement of ma
tional troops from Knoxville is to defeat
his plans. Other important dispositions
of Uuion forces. looking to the circum
vention of designs on East Tennessee
which General Lee is supposed to enter
tain, arc reported to be in process of OK
ccution.
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HOUSE OF DELEGATES.

The House met at Ii "A. NJ.
Several private and unimportant bills
were introduced from committees and
put upon the calendar.
The following bills were passed:
The bill to enroll and organize ali the
arms bearing portion Of the male popu
lation for military purposes.
Bill to appropriate two hundred and
fifty thousand dollars to the Eastern
Lunatic Asylum, with "ryder," by Mr..
Raymond, of Marion, making the fund
payable quarterly.
Bill to provide for making surveys in
certain cases, and approprating five
thousand dollars for that purpose.
Bill for the relief of Lunsford L.
Loving, Of the county of Nelson.
Bill for the relief Of Alfred Beard, late
sheriff of Greenbricr county.
Bill to authorize any county or corpo-
ration court to relieve from county
levics in certain cases.
At l o'clock the bill and substitute
were laid on the table, and the order of
the day-the resolution of Mr.. Staples,
of Patrick, in regard to authorizing a
convention Of the people Of Virginia
taken up and discussed.
The resolution provides that the qucs-
ton of "a convention" or "no convcn.
ton" be voted on at the March election
by tho people. The resolution was
adOnfn1
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FROM TIE RICHMOND LINES.
The New York Herald says:

Unusual movements and activity have
been observed in the rebel lines around
Richmond during tho past few days, in
dicating designs Of some new enterprise
on the part Of General Lee; and it is
surmiscd that, alarmed by the progress
of Shcrman's and tho other national
forces, he has concluded that the time
for giving up both Richmond and Peters
burg, and falling. back to Lynchburg, or
some other defensible position, has at
last arrived. General A. p. Hills corps
of his army is said to have been under
orders on Thursday of this week to be
prepared to march ct a moments notice
and considerable commotion within the
rebel lines was displayed yesterday
There are also rumors that Lee mcditatcs
an attack On Grant All these matters,
taken in connection with the fact that
the rebel journals have received orders
from tho authorities to be particularly
reticent regarding military affairs, give
color to the belief that something more
than ordinary is in process Of execution
within their lines.
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sistcncc, etc, while en- route to such
c,mns undcr the control Of the Com
missioner Of Exchange, and authorizing
TRANSPORTATION and provisions to be i'm
pressed for their benefit. -.
The House then took up a bill provid-
ing for the payment of properly -authcnti-
Gated claims against the Cotton Bureau
in Tho Trans Mississippi Department.
Pending the consideration of which the
House adjourned.
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(" commcndatory prayer I" from the Epis-

" COinihcuV"soaJ FA"J
copal liturgy.
The Marshal and cxt ,cutioncr, and two
friends of tho prisoner, followed. Deall
ma rched with firm step in the dircc-
ton Of the gallows, which had been
eret ted on the south 81 do of Fort Colum.
bas-
Az he assembled the b row Of hill, from
wh;cl i the gallows-fran,e was visible, he
locke d hurricdly at the instrument, and
SCENE d to smile. I'd
Th,, preparations had not boon COM
pleted and a halt on the hill was or
dered. At this point ne talked with his
spirit, ,al adviser. Looking upward, he
remar ked that the day was a pleasant
one. Immediately he added: "The sun
shines brightly; now sec it for the last
time" Ho was, however, perfectly calm
and composed.
A chair had been placed directly un-
der the rope, and the prisoner at first
sat down, the Rev. Mr.. Weston standing
besid him; but after sitting mono Mt,
he rose and pushed the chair aside with
his foot. e
Tn, post adjutant read the record Of
the charges upon which he had been
tried, the findings anu sentence of the
court, and the order of General Dix APP
proving the sentence and directing the
execution. Finding this to be rather a
lengthy proceeding, the prisoner drew
up the chair again with his foot and sat
down. During the recital of the order
he smiled derisi"ely at such p assages as
were condelnnatory OF his crimes. At
it's con olusion, he jumped up OF his own
accord, and stood erect Immediately I'M
der the rope. 1t was noticed that when
Beall sat down, he studiously turned his
back upon the adjutant and faced d.
rectly South, in which direction he
gazed continuously, always appearing to
avoid looking at any one around him.
When the adjutaut had finished, Rev.
DR.. Weston intoned aloud the prayer for
the dead, the soldiers listening with
breathle.;s anxiety, and many tears run
ming down their cheeks.
Marshal Murray and the Provost Mar
shall of the fort stepping up, asked the
prisoner if he had anything to say, to
which he replied:
81 protest against the execution Of the
sentence. 1t is absolute murdcr-brutal
murder. die in the defence and service
Of my country"
At thirteen minutes past l o'clock the
black cap was drawn over the culprit's
face. the Marshal drew his sword,
noise was heard from inside the box,
and the form of John Y. Beall was dan
Cling in the air. The only movement
noticeable in the body was a convulsive
movement of the right leg, Struggling
in the shoulders, and few twitches of
the hands.
After hanging just twenty minutes, the
body was lowered down, when medical
examination by DR.. Conner, United
States Army, proved that the neck was
broken instantly, thus ending the earthly
career of Bcall without any agony. 1t
was then taken to the hospital, whence
it will be given to the friends of deceased
for intcrment.
Beall was Of medium size, had light
colorcd hair and mustaejhes, blue eyes,
and his countcnancc wore a pleasant ex-
preston. He was determined rebel
Though person Of much intelligence,
he was almost bl;nd.y devoted to the
cause of jeff Davis, sad did not scruplc
to help it forward by any means in his
power.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

The House met at the usual hour
Prayer by the Rev. DR.. Jetcr.
Under the call Of committees, the
Committee On Military Affairs reported
a bill to allow the pay due to officers and
privates, prisoners of war in the hands
Of the enemy, to be paid to the wives Of
such soldiers. Passed.
The House, upon the recommends
ton Of the Military Committee, disa-
greed to the Senate amendments to the
House bill to diminish the number Of
exemptions, and rendered a conference
on the djsagrceinS votes of the two
Houses. The Committee also reported
bill to organize a military court
FOR the Western District Of North Caro-
lima /; which was passed.
The Committee also reported back,
with an amendment, Senate bill to
abolish the office of provost marshal
except within the lines Of an army in
the field. The amendment was adopted
and the bill passed.
Senate bill placing in the reserves OF
the State where they may reside rciu-
gees from other States between seventeen
and eighteen aud forty-five and nifty
years of age, was reported back from the
committee with the recommendation That
it do not pass.
After considerable discussion, the re-
commentator Of the committee was dis
regarded and the bill passed.
Mr.. Marshall of Kentucky, introduced
bill to prevent the improper communi-
cation of intelligence to the enemy. Re
fcrred to the Committee on Military AZ
fairs.
Mr.. Miles, of South Carolina, from tho
Committee on Military Affairs, reported
the following:
Senate bill "to allow army missiona-
ries rations, and in certain cases forage
to post chaplains," with slight amend
ments. Amendments adopted and bill
passed.
Senate bill to authorize the Secretary
Of War to negotiate with the Governors
of States for slave labor. The bill was
amended so as to prohibit the payment
of higher wages for the hire of such
slaves than is allowed by law to privatcs
in tho army and passed.
Mr.. Baldwin, of Virginia, offered bill
fixing the salary of the State Collector
for Virginia at one-tenth of one per
cent. on the amount collected, not, how
ever, to exceed seven thousand dollars
per annum. The bill passed.
Tho Committee on Military Affairs re-
Stunning their reports, reported back,
with verbal amendments, Senate bill to
modify and amend the act to regulate
me destruction of property under mili-
.sly Necessity and to provide indemnity
.hereior. The amendments were con-
CURED Fl, IN and the bill passed.
Inc Cemmittee also reported back ia
vorao'y Senate bill to provide for the
promotion Of Junior officers to te,nno.
rary rank when their superior officers
are IN captivity, such promotion not 10
prejudice tho claims of such sunar;o. ~
upon their return. Passed 'p'''ors
Inc House took up and passed /. 8.
nate blll placing all arrangements for Is.
transportation Of returned prisoners -
parole camps, and for their comfort. sub.
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UypcJNIA LEGISLATURE.
Y 4 u q ~ III
EXTRA SESSION..
SENATE.
TUESDAY, February IS, 1865.

TUESDAY, j GO. ndI 20, ltVc'
AZ, o'clock the Senate was called to
o,,,er Prayer by Rev. DIR. Edwards, Of
the Methodist Church:
senate bill, passed by the House,
,,nonI;ne the fence law, and legalizing
the action Of county courts in dispensing
with Enclosures, was taken mp, and the
amendments having been agreed to, the
bill was again passed.
Tn response to a resolution adopted
nv the Senate on the 30th Of January,
1915. calling for certain information IN
rclation to the imprcssment of standing
timber for the use Of the salt works, a
communication was received from the
Superintendent of said works, which
communication was laid on the table.
Another communication was received
from the Superintendent of the Salt
Works, in response to Z resolution Oh the
Senate calling for the names and ages OF
employees under his control as sad SUI
pcrintendent; which was referred TO the
Committee on Exemptions.
On motion Of Mr.. Graham, the Cons
mittcc on Finance was instructed by re-
solution to inquire into the cXpodicncy
of reporting bill rcfunding to the Union
Lead Mining Company four thousand six
hundred and twentyeight dollars and
seventy five cents, the amount of tax paid
for the privilege Of manufacturing lead
from the LIST of February, 1864, to the 1st
of February, 1868.
The bill to submit to the vote Of the
people, at the next general election, the
question of comforting upon the General
Assembly power to amend the Constitu
ton Of Virginia temporarily during tho
war, which had previously, by leave
been read the first time and referred tt
the Committee for Courts Of Justice
was reported, without amendment, from
said committee for the adoption Of th'
Senate. On motion Of Mr. Collier, th'
bill was laid on the table.
The following bills were read the thirt
time and passed:
Senate bill to amend the &C: amending
the eleventh section Of chapter two hun
drcd and eight Of the Code, SO as to in
crease the allowance to jurors in ccimina
cases.
Senate bill to amend the act amending
the thirty-!irst and thirty~second sec
tons Of chapter one hundred and eighty
fou, OF the Code, SO as to increase tho
fees of clerks Of courts for certain
services.
Senate bill to amend and re-enact the
thirty sixth section OF chapter seventy
six oi' the Code Of Virginia, SO as to liz
crease the per diem and mileage Of wit
ncsses.
A bill to repeal the act passed March
10th, 1864, entitled "an act to prohibit
the granting of ordinary licenses at Ger
tain specified places in the Common
wealth"
House bill incorporating the Peters,
burg Glass Company.
Mr.. Jones, Of Brunswick, offered a
resolution, which was passed, providing
for the holding of evening sessions
hereafter, to commence at half-past
O'clock.
After the transaction Of some Other
unimportant business,
On motion Of Mr.. Hunter, the Senate
resolved into secret session.
When the doors were opened tho Sc
nate adjourned.
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CONFEDERATE CONGRESS.
SENATE.
TUESDAY. February %, 1865.

TUESDAY, rCo[udIy 20, lc"J.
PRAYER by the Rev Mr.. Doggctt, Of
the Methodist Church.
Mr.. Watson, of Mississippi, introduced
the following, which was passed:
- BILL TO rKoviDr roH RrroRSrp PRISONERS OF
WAR.
9. TIE c,,cress IF fbc Confederate Stofes Of 4mr-
r.:ra do enact, That the Commissioner OF Exchange
is authorized to make acquisitions upon the QUAR-
.crmasterss Department fer such transportation a.,
IN his opinion, Is necessary to secure WITHOUT a.
Law the safe conveyance Of the sick and wounded
prisoners of war their parole camp from the POINT
OF delivery; also, 10 provide shelter for such r'l-
soncrs may bc nece, satiiy delayed f' Tonf' from
the point Of delivery; also, to make upon the CON;
mi,sarv Department relul>,iiolis for faons 10 S4c
amount, and Of such kind, as may be proper Tor
the returned prisoners Q: war waite under MS
charge: and it shall be the duty OF the quarter
,,,aster-(;enera and the CcmnIisSry-Ge, re-
spectivcly to meet said rcqusit.ons immediately;
and it necessary 10 secure compliance Herewith,
sud oillcars required to impress transportation
and subsistence, under existing laws whenever the
same can be obtained. The ConnnSSlo'ier OF IN
change is to he solely responsible for the manage
ment, transportation, shelter and subsistence Q!
prisoners from the point Of delivery until ;cy az
rive a: their parole camp and ne Is authorized TO
make al, proper arrangements to meet this IcSpon-
tib,!ity.'
Mr.. Scmmcs, from the Committee on
Finance, reported back, with amend
mcnts, House bill to levy additional
taxes for 1865 for the support Of the
Government. The bill and amendments
were ordered to be printed.
Mr.. Oldham, from the same committee,
made minority report on the same bill;
which was also ordered to be printed.
Mr.. Wigfall, from the Military Com
mittcc, reported bill to authorize the
Secretary of War to assign to duty at
every hospital in the Confederate States
a disabled military officer, not below the
rank of first lieutenant, who shall have
the entire control and supervision of the
hospital.
On motion, the bill was placed on the
calendar and ordered to be printed.
House bill to authorize the First Au~
ditor to receive and keep the accounts
Of the Navy Department was considered
and passed.
The Senate resolved into secret legis-
Iatiyc session.
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PROSPECT OF A FOREIGN WAR.

In discussing the Fertilization bill, in
the Senate, Mr.. Revcrdy johnson stated
that if the present war should continue
two years longer it was by no means
certain that VIC should not have a
fbrei IN war. Advices from France, both
public and private, indicate the purpose
of the Emperor to recognize the Davis
Confederacy if the rebellion is not quellcd
within a reasonable period. Mr.. John
son, therefore, argued in favor Of keeping
our coast Notifications in good order,
especially those Of New York.
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n Y f Il Q Y T. II,
BE IT KNOWN, THAT THE
HOOD HOUSE RESTAUgANT
No. 2j5 MAIN STREET,

No. 2j7 MAIN STREET,
next square above tie Spotswood,
has recently been fitted up To enable its Pro-
prietor to compete with any other concern of the
kind in the city; and lie gives assurance that
EVERY VARIETY Of NIANDS ard RFFKESII
MENTS in EVERY DEPARTMENT, of the best
quality the market afford, shall, VI III TIMES
be prepared for visitors AZ the shortest notice and
in such style to please the taste Of the most fa
tidiouS
With the ASSURANCE Of Il Continuance Of their
custom, 1t tenders thanks to his old friends and
invites them to continue their visits 10 the Iro,
Strangers invited to call and examine FIR
themselves. NH I-c.
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OF THE THIRD CON.

~ GRESSIONAL DISTRICT. composed of III,
city Of Richmond, cpur9tc5 of Utnrco, Hanover
Charles City, New Kent, Elizabeth CITY, Warwick
james City, Williamsburg and York, whose PROPERTY
has been taken or illegally impressed for tie u,.
of the Confederate ariiy-S'ich Provisions
Forage, Cattle, Sheep, logs, Horses, Mules Team,
and Wagons, here toiorc furnished to The arrny-viu
take notice. that from the first day of March. Is6j
lntil further notice, between the hours ii ard
O'Clock OF each day, / will hold sessions 1t NV
Office corner of Bank and Tenth streets, III the city
of Richmond, (thc difficulty and danger Of holding
sessions III other parts OF the district have caused
me TO hold them IN Richmond until further notice.
for the purpose of EXAMINING INTO AND
ADJUDICAIING THEIR CLAIMS.
Every claim, under the act Of Congress passed
on the i4th OF January 1850, must be presented in
writing, under oatha~s to the justice OF their claim
supported by the affidavit of or more witnesses
ami the claimants will also state by whom their
property was taken Impressed. and a. what time
and ior what purpose, t'lc quantity, and at what
price; and viii produce any other written testimony
III their possession relative to the same. Persons
writing tor information, who expect ANSWERS, must
lnclosc one or more postage-stlmps
THOMAS NJ LADD,
Commissioner Thi,i Congressional
NH TT District Of Virginia.
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Mrs. Elizabeth Gushing, mother Of
Hon. Caleb Gushing, died at her resi-
dence in Newburyport, on Thursday
morning, of pneumonia. yg
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~ TN OTORE, mo. II Main street,
we invite the attention of the public to our stock Il
FANCY and CHOICE GROCERIES, which We sell
at the lowest prices.
TEAS-lmperial and Young Hyson;
COFFEE-Jaya, Laguayra and Bio
SuGAR-Crlshcd, New Orleans and Granulated.
oANDLssS-B elnont's Sperm, Wax and Tallow
MOLASSES-Sorshum, superior quality;
FLOUR Choice Family and Superfine
BUTTEi:-Prime Mountain;
LARD-P,ine, &c, &c.
As we have both been disabled in service, We will
always be found at store and will DO our utmost
to please all who may give US "A call
M"AULEY & WYATT, No. IL Main street.
IL 2S-2t' five dooCs from Seventeenth
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Captain John Marshall, son of Hon.
Humphrey Marshall, was killed in RUS
sell county, Virginia, few days since.
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GRAND MILITARY SCHEME-GENERALL LEE
TO BE pENNED UP.

TO BE pENNED UP.
The Philadelphia Ballytin's special
Cincinnati dispatch says:
Advices from below indicate grand
preparations for thrce-fold movement
to occupy Alabama and Mississippi
Thomas from the North, with strong
mounted force Of infantry from Vicks-
burg, ria Jackson, and Candy from
Pensacola. 1t is apprehcnded that
if Lee is compelled to relinquish Rich
mond he will fall back on Lynch~
burg, and thence make his way through
tho mountains to East Tennessee or
Kentucky. Efforts arc making TO re-
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-. The Carriers If the Dispatch sciH be required
10 pov Thirty Eolsars per ore Hundred ,"f'es ger
their papers, cad, consequence, ~'t oe 'om
reiie' 10 charge ,heis patrons 1teo D"''"'S """
Eify Cents pey areek fol; Their paper. r.e..
-. Single copies Of the paper, IN 'he onsee fVts
Cents.
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Colonel Maurice Langhornc, one of
the oldest citizens of Lynchburg, Vir-
ginia, died on the Goth instant.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

~ NOTrCE.-The AUCTION adyer.
tised by II. +. BOOTH to take place at No. II,
Main street is postponed until WEDNESDAY. the
9Th instant. nh
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NH i-wlW* t. r. EDWARDS Clerk
FEND CONSCRTpTS.-A gentleman VIII,

HNO CONSCRIPTS.-A gentleman who
occupies situation that requires but little
attention, cxenpting the holder thereof from oil
military duty, would resign in flvor OF some
for sufficient to equip himself beinG DESTROYS
OF Joining partisan cIrs} 20 person not already
enrolled. This is an opportunity seldom to be met
with It Is exemption for the war. All answers
strictly confidential. Address stating shat amount
will be given, PARTISAN RANGER, Dispatch
Office. NH l-2t'
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The object this suit is to recover against the de-
PENDANT ten thousand tlirtySx dollars in currency
with interest thereon from the 23I day of January
lSo5, till paid; and the attachment issue! in this
suit being returned executed ant the defendant not
having been served with 4 copy of the said attach
ment nor with process III the suit, and AFFIDAVIT
having been made that the defendant Is not a
dent Of this State, the motion OF the plaintiffs,
hr their attorney it IS ordered that the said defend
ant do aT,nc;tr Within month after due p,!iu-
,io: of this order, and DO what i necessary - Ir0
t4Ct his interest.
y copy-Tcste:
NH i-wlW* l.. r. EDWARDS Clerk
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pair the Virginia and Tennessee rail.
road to Bristol. Il was rumored in
Knoxville last week that division of his
(Lcc's) army had already appeared in
East Tennessee. The expedition now
moving from X Knoxville is to defeat this
movement, and, by again destroying the
railroad, render the transfer Of Lees
army west Of the mountains impossible.