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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1866-05-03
My Wes .ern Home.


My western home is far awSy,
Where seas of flowers bloom,
Waiting on each passing breeze,
Their rich and rare perfume.
The broad prairies of my home,
Their bounteous treasures Yield,
Luxurious is their waving gra,s,
Their rich stored harvest tiell.
The wild horse loves to prance
In freedom DER the west,
Shutting the pure breeze borne
From off the prairie's breast.
Her emerald plains, the grazing herd,
With choicest fo,d supply
The tiniest bird that wings the air,
On her rich gifts rely.
Her purple and golden sun.ses,
Her heavenly clotids of blue,
Her lights and shades how gorgeous
In this beautiful land we view.
How nature breathes'of freedom,
'Tis the proud eagles homd,
ue wings his flight from her mountain
........ ........ .ssaa... crags,
Through fields of light to roam.
Here the smoke of the Indians wigwam
In circling clouds arise,
To the spirit-land their fathers
Have fixed in those western skies.
The poet may sing of fairyland, ...
Far away in some sca-girt isle,
Where fountains sparkle in sunlight,
And music the hours beguile.
But give me the land Of the sunset,
Where he sleeps i'm his golden bed,
'Tis a green and bright oasis
To the weary wandererers' tread.
Each passing breeze wo'd fan their cheek
With free each brow from care,
All feel the healthful presence
OF this western country air.
Then come from the crowded cities, a.
Come DER old oceans breast,
There is room for all who are sighing
For this beautiful land of the west.
OMAHA, March 26, 1865.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1866-05-03
NOTICE
Certificates of Merit.
State of Iowa,

EStdtc vi 1ONu,
.. Adiutant Generals Office,
Clinton. April 20, 1866.
The Certificates of Merit for honorable
service ofthe following named officers and
men are i'm my hands:
Field and staff of Forty-fourth Iowa
infantry.
Noncommssiond staff and privates of
companies b, f., :, q, and X, Forty fifth
Iowa infantry.
Staff and companies G., I, and X, Forty
sixth Iowa infantry.
Staff and all companies ofthe Forty-sev
enth Iowa Infantry.
Letters have been written calling the at
tentiOn of officers to the fact, but as no an
swers have been received, Icirculate this
notice in order that those interested may
call upon me for these documents.
n. B. BAKER.
Adjt Gen'l of Iowa.
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Washington April 27.

Washington April q.
Attorney General Speed has gone West
to recruit his health, which is very much
impaired by close and unremitting appli-
cation to business. The determination Of
the time and place oftrial ofJefT. Davis
will not be made untilSpeed's return in all
probability, unless something occurs
which is not now anticipated by theAd-
ministration.
The Secretary Of the Treasury, believing
that the time has co me when the Govern
ment should no longer be in the position
of a borrower of money, to-day ordered
the Assistant U. S. Treasurer 20 discontin-
ne the reception of deposits for temporary
loans.
New York, April 27.-Dr. Bissen reports
that there have been no admissions of fchol-
era patientsro the hospital since the last re-
port. There have been three more deaths,
New York. April 2T.--There seems to be
no doubt that Mrs. JEFF. Davis has obtain,
ed permission to visit her husband.
New York. April q.
The Herald's special says that General
Grants visit to Richmond was marked by
many pleasing incidents and gratifying
large numbers, from curiosity no doubt,
but during his stay he was called apon by
such persons as Robert ouid, ex- rebel COM
missioner for exchange of prisoners. Gen.
Joseph Anderson, of the Tredegar Iron
Works, Mayor Mayo. Gems. weekham
and Henningsen, Judges Lyons, Meredith
Hall. Carter. Walter Harrison, and many
other influential citizens. Ladies' also
called upon Mrs. Grant freely. Every one
who called manifested hecoming feelings
and sentiments The railroad company
placed "a special car at his disposal, the
Spo.tswood Honse assigned him large
suite OF rooms. the Ballard House offered
TO do the same, and every one We'd to con-
tribute to his comfort and pleasure. He
dined once with Gen. Turner. temporarily
commanding the post, visited Fort Hsrri-
son and other points of interest. and re-
turned well pleased with The Wait
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1866-05-03
Much interest and excitement has ax.

Much interest and excitement has ex.
listed among the good people Of Upper
New Hampshire and part of Vermont, in
consequence of rich discoveries of gold in
the quartz ofthe Mountains there. 1t is
in the Franconia Mountain Of New Hamp-
shire, and in the town of Lisbon. Speci-
mems ofthe quartz thrown out by blast,
and picked up! 'Just ass they came,'
without selection, taken to Prof Hayes,
the State Assayer of Massachusetts, for
analysis, indicate richer gold mine in
New Hampshire than anything ever
known to California. He pronounced the
quartz to be worth 1867 ton for its gold
and Sl59 for its silver. 80
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The Leader, published at Charleston, s.
c., heads its columns'with the following
ticket: "Our standard bearer. 1866: Pres
dent, U. s. Grant, of No.; Vice President,
Hon. w. d. Kelly, of Penn; Secretary OF
State, Charles +. Adams, of Mass, Score
tary of War, Maj. Gen. A. A. Terry, of
Conn., Secretary of Treasury, VIM. Pitt
Fessenden, of Me-; Secretary of Navy,
James w. Grimes, of Iowa; Secretary of
Interior, Schuyler Colfax, of Ind; POST
master General, John A. Bingham, of
Ohio.
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Washington, April "a,

The Quartermaster General says he has
reports of the interment of nearly 100, 900
Union officers and soldiers. a large portion
OF. whom it will perhaps be necessary to
remove TO cemeteries. One million dol
lars will be required to protect them from
dissertation, and it is recommended that a
general system be adopted. Gen. Thomas
has issued an order warning the people
against plowing under or disturbing the
graves of our dead at Atlanta.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1866-05-03

BRIcK.--It is estimated that the brick
buildings now in progress in this city will
require 10000 bricks. A gentleman is
about engaging in the manufacture with
machinery.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1866-05-03
THE OTTUMWA COURIER.
Localand Miscellaneous

A PRECIOUS ScoUNDREL.-Last week
rascal by the name of Sam. Kane, but who
has a number of aliases, eloped with
young girl whose name is Hill, and whose
parents reside in Blakcsburg, i'm this ccun-
ty. Kane has two wives living, but think
ing, probably, that there was luck in odd
numbers, took to himself the third one,
who is but thirteen gears old. The girl has
an older sister to whom Kane had been
paying his addresses up to the time of the
elopement, when he hesucceeded i'm inducing
the young sister to steal thirty dollars, in
money, from her brother, and elope with
him. They met on the day appointed,
about a mile this side of Blakesburg, and
walked another mile on the road, when,
beiny overtaken by the coach they took
passage to this place, taking the train for
Keokuk on the evening of their arrival,
from whence they made their way into
Missouri. AS soon as the girl was missed
her brothers started i'm pursuit, followed
the felicitous (?) pair to this place. and lost
all trace of them. Determined not to give
up they secured the services of detective
James Moore, who was not long in getting
on the scent which he followed up until
cornering the couple in ST. Francis, Mo-
He nabbed the wretch Kane, and had him
placed in confinement, until he could
come back here and get evidence against
him. Mr.. Moore left here yesterday, hay-
ing succeeded in getting all the evidence
he wished, and will speedily have Kane
turned over to the State authorities for
, trial.
The brothers of the girl were bent on
shooting the scoundrel at first, but were
finally prevailed upon to let the law take
its course. We hope Kane's conscience
feels easier after this exploit! Having sue
ceeded in running young girl, blghting
her prospects in future life, inbreaking up
once peaceful and happy family, and
planting misery and discord where once
love and harmony reigned, he certainly
ought to enjoy his rest withoutany qualms
| of conscience. We hope the severest PEN
| atty Of the law will be meted out to him.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1866-05-03
SOLD SERIES VOL is, NO. 8
TER MS.-S2 90 in Advance.

Three fast young men, two from Agency
City and one resident here, had con-
vivial time yesterday, until towards even.
ing they were decidedly show come you
so.'' Starting from Market street in
buggy, they undertook to make Agency
City, at the rate of $40 per mile, a rate Of
speed not denied by our sober city officials
and the city ordinances compatible with
the safety of our well regulated and order
1y city. They, however, had the good luck
to reach College street without disturbing
the centre of gravity of the buggy, how
ever much they disturbed the gravity Of
the crowd of spectators lining the side
walks. At College street, however, the
horse thinking the young chaps ought to
go up to the college and complete their ed
ucation, or not liking their style of driv-
ing, suddenly upset the buggy and scat
tered the young gents promiscuously about
that region. Marshal Alilligan, who Ia
generally about Mt critical moments like
these, here interfered, arrested the trio,
took them before the Mayor, who fined
one $40, one sll, and the other Sl5 and
costs. One paid up; the other two. not
uaNHi3 tlidL Hlucu STeeuDdckS aDOut tleils
are boarding it out at the Hotel deDerby.
Owing to respectable family connections
we refrain from giving their names, hop.
ing they will do better in future.
We see by the Oskaloosa Herald, that
bill is now in committee granting land to
the Iowa Central Railroad. Mr.. Grinnell
writes letter to that effect. Now, we
have no objections to the Iowa Central re-
ceiving aid, but we do object to aiding that
road without at the same time aiding the
st. Louis & Cedar Rapids, which latter
road has as strong if not stronger claims
for grant of lands. Will Mr.. Grinnell
please see to it that equal justice is done to
all parts of his District. .....
The following is the letter referred to;
Washington, d. c. .. .-
March "A, 1866.
DEAR SIR:
.. Yours of the Goth inst, is re-
ceived. There is bill now in committee
giving grant of land to the Iowa Central
Rail Road. which think will pass. Any-
thing can do will be done cheerfullyy.
Very truly,
J. 3. GRINNELL.
w. II. Smith ESQ
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CoMMIsSIoNED.-Our young friend, Ste-
phen X. Mahon, received through the mail
to-day, his commission as 2nd Lieut.. in
the 18th Z. S. Regt., with orders to report
Immediately for duty, at Richmond Va.
where the regt. is now Stationed. He will
probably leave us on Monday. While we
re sorry to loose him, we are glad to see
the confidence reposed in one so worthy,
and we are confident that he will wear the
distinguished honor with credit to hims II
and country.
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The city marshal has been engaged some
days with force of hands in cleaning out
and filling up the alley between Front and
Second, and Court and Green streets. A
mach needed improvement.
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Beautiful was the reply of venerable
man to the question, whether he was
was still in the land Of ftheliving: No, but
I am almost there
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1866-05-03

Henry Ward Beecher is over fifty years
ofage and Fanny Fern il fifty.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1866-05-03

Awitty: clergyman, accosted by an old
acquaintance by the name of Cobb, repli-
ed: ,.....
"I don't know you'sir."
"My name is Cobb, rejoined the man,
who was about half-seas-over.
"Ah, sir" replied the clergyman, ''you
have so much of the corn on you that did
not see the cob.''
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1866-05-03

The wheat crop Of Southern Illinois will
not be moro than half the usual amount,
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-01-05
Ote Bedford gnqlrirer.
BEDFORD, Pa Friday JAN. ), 1865.
THE MICRO INsURRECTION.

Southern rebels and Northern copperheads
have been making great ado for seme time
past about the danger of negro instructions
in the South during the holidays Fascina-
ted il seems BY the British example in .Ja-
maca first goading to madness the oppres
sed blacks, then making their resistance an
excuse for their indiscriminate murder, ex-
rebel soldiers, officers and priyates, with
their northern allies have Wed with each 9th
er in their efforts to bring about such de-
lectable state of affairs Failing to arouse
the negroes to the point IF resistance, they
were without any excuse OF pretext under
which they could indulge their propensities
for abusing and maltreating them. In Alex
andria the returned rebel soldiers and officers
determined not to be foiled, on Christmas
day. made the attack themselves upon the
unoffeuding negroes and inauguTated anex
teDsiye riot, requiring three companies Of
Hancock $ veterans to suppress it. Official
investigation has since demonstrated that it
was premeditated movement on the part
of the rebels, four ffths of those engaged
were rebel soldiers, two were rebel officers
and the whole affair was concocted in the
house ofa leading secessionest Of Alexan-
dria. Such are the men, whom our copper
head contemporaries would have Immediately
and Internationally restored to all the rights
and privileges enjoyed by loyal and law
abiding citizens Surely short period of
probation would be profitable to such recon-
structed rebels as these, until they have
learned to conduct themselves in an orderly
manner and to respect the rights oftheir fel
low citizens. Until then the strong grasp
Of military law should be not be relaxed.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-01-05

system made to accomplish the OBJ
ieet designed by its ffamers and desired BY
all good citizens, is BY the abolition Of dis
trict taxation and the substitution of a gen
eral and equal system of taxation for the
whole State and an appropriation according
to the number Of schools existing or re
quired, instead of as at present, according
to the number of taxables. Such is the
general scope Of our design. subject to such
notifications as our time and facilities may
require or permit. Any suggestions from
the friends of education viii be thankfuIly
received.
Inasmuch as, we propose to discuss this
most important subject in series of several
articles, We ask of the professional man, the
farmer, the mechanic, the merchant, the
day-laborer, the friend of education, and
every oue who desires the welfare of the
State, the promotion of her industry, the
Development of her resources, the increase
of her wealth and prosperity, the peace,
security, comfort and intelligence of her citi-
zens, from the highest to the lowest, We ask
of all patient hearing while in our humble
way We endeavor to throw light upon what
is vitally connected with every interest of
every citizen Of our noble State.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-01-05
A CORRECTION.

In the absence Of one of the editors, a
friend furnished us an article for our last
issue, in which, his zeal exceeding his
knowledge he attributed the law creating
jury Commissioners to the instigation of
Hon. John Cessna. We also hold Mr. Cess
ma in very high esteem but think his own
deeds speak sufficiently for him without ap-
propriatipg to him the honors due to Others
The general scope of the law as it now
stands, was planned by Hon G. w. House
holder in connection with one of the editors
Of this paper. Mr. Householder himself
drew up the bill and secured It's passage.
We make this correction, not to detract from
Mr. Cessna S well earned laurels, but to do
justice to our present able senator. Mr..
Householder is christian gentleman, Wig
liant, active and persevering public officer,
laboring diligently for the welfare of the
whole state, but never forgetful of the in
terests OF his constituents. He deserves
the thanks of every good citizen for the
very creditable manner in which he has rep
resented our district in the State Senate and
whatever honor or credit pertains to the
enactment of the Jury law, which we be-
heye secures a better administration of ius-
tice than any heretofore enacted and which
will eventually be adopted throughout the
State, is mainly due to him.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-01-05
ALMOST AwAR WTTH ENGLAND.

From the following paragraph take
from the Blackaoood Margarine. it will he
seen that Palmerston, the late Premier of
England was disposed to pick quarrel with
the United States and that he would have
been aided by the French emperor IS eoual-
iy certain. There may be some exacgera-
tion III the account, but it reveals the
probable truth that some of the authorities
OF England, and the Premier in particular
would have engaged in war had it not been
L rfnS-t- ,-NrrrrrL.
In the Trent affair, on which it is now no
longer a secret that Lord Palmerston made
up his mind to 60 to war with the Federal
States, the Emperor Of the French, equally
long sighted, agreed with Lord Palmerston;
and had there not been with him in the Cab
met men to whom the thought of war, un-
der any circumstance is dreadful, the mes
sage sent to Washington would have requir-
ed short and categorical answer, because
q feet equipped for action would have es-
corted it to the mouth of the Chesapeake.
In the Cabinet, however, there sat at the
time not only Mr. Gladstone. Mr. Miner
Gibson and Mr. Villiers, but Sir George
Cornwall Lewis, the most subtitle of political
reasoners, the most pacific of ministers-one
who could never be brought to see that in
the lives of nations, as in those of private
persons, there are moments when, though
it can never be becoming to do wrong for its
own sake, it is perfectly justifable to antici-
pate others and to avert an injury inflicted
against ourselves by inficting it on them
/ We had, when the outrage on the Trent
was committed, a long list of outrages to be
accounted for. We had been cheated
for there is no other word for it-into the
Ashburton treaty. The States claimed as
territory what they had in their possession
the clearest proof belonged to us; and as il
to cap this outrage, the island of San Juan,
admitted to be ours up to the moment of oc.
/ cupation by an American force, was inYad-
ed and kept military possession Of
''These with other lesser, but not, there
fore, unimportant wrongs, ranked and fes
tered, and the Trent outrage presented such
an opportunity as could never be expected
to occur again for righting them all by a pro
cess which would have benefited the whole
world. Had we struck then, as Lord Pal
merston was anxious that we should do, the
Southern States would have achieved theil
independence and become to us faithful al
les, as well as our very best customers.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-01-05

TIE Legislature met on tuesday and Or
ganized by the election of Hon. David Flem-
ing, of Dauphin, as speaker of the Senate.
and Geo. W. Hammersly, Esq, of Philadel-
phia, as Clerk In the House Hon. James
r. Kelly, Of Washington, was chosen Spea-
ker, and A. w. Benddict, Esq, ofHuntipg.
don, Clerk. Messrs. Fleming and Kelly
are experienced legislators-each now serv-
ing his third session, and they viii preside
with dignity and acceptability. Messrs.
Hamersly and Benedict are also experienced
Clerks, and well merit the honorS conferred
upon tnem. II IS propable that the legls-
lature viii adjourn for ten days or two weeks
to await the return of Gov Curtin from
Cuba.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-01-05
DuBLIc SALE
Real Ftnte

BY virtue Of an order Of the Orphans Court ~
Bedford county, the undersigned Administrafot "a
David II. stuckey late of Colerain toyr am ,le'
ceased will sell at public sale or outery, on the
premises on
Monday january the I5tb 1aea
at o'clock P. M. The following described RcsI
Estate to wit
"A LOT OF GRoUND
IN the town Of Rainsburg about eighty-two feet
front and one hundred and ninety feet deep Win a
Large Tavern House.
adjoining lot of George Morgart on the North and
Z. r. Hetzel on the South formerly the property
of Joshua Filler. Terms cash on con6rmafinn -
sale. NJ L. HETRICK,
Dec. To- 6o--4t Administrator
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-01-05

A DEMONSTRATORS MOTTO E
IN Estate Of DA VID MYERS, tate 81 J'oia-
dta to1cRship, deceased.
Letters Of administration on said estate having
been granted by the Register of Bedford county to
the subscriber, residing in said township, all
persons having claims or demands against the
said estate requested to present them properly
authenticated for settlement, and those indebted
are notified TO make immediate payment.
LEONARD BITTNER,
deee6t Administrator,
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MUSIC STORE.
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS.

b. NJ. GREENE has opened his Music
Store, one door west of W. Lewis Book Store,
where he keeps constantly on hand STEINWAY
4 SONS and GAEHLES Piano Manufacturing
Companys PIANOS, MASON & HAMLIN'S
CABINET ORGANS and CAR1ART, NEED
HAM & cos MELoDE0NS; Guitars, Violins,
Flies, Flutes; Guitar and Violin Strings
MUSIC B0OKS-Goden Chain, Golden Show
er, Golden Censor, Golden Trio, &c. &c.
SHEET MUSIC-He is constantly receiving
from Philadelphia all the latest music, which per-
sons at distance wishing, can order, and have
sent them by mail at publishers prices.
M" Pianos and Organs Warranted for FIVE
years.
Those wishing to buy any of the above articles
are invited to call and examine mine before pur-
chasing elsewhere. My prices are the same as IN
New York and Philadelphia.
Circulars of Instruments sent promptly upon
application, with any additional information dc
sired.
Il. NJ. GREENE
Hill street, Huntingdon, Pa,
deeSly One door west of Lewis Bookstore.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-01-05

CoNxELLsvILLs & soUTHrRN Pa. R. r. Co,
Philadelphia, Dee. %, 1868.
TIME Annual meeting OF the Stockholders of
Il this Company will be held at the office of the
eompany No 2S0 South 81 street, on MONDAY.
Jannary Stb 1866 at o'clock, p. NJ, for the pur-
pose Of eIeetng officers to serve the ensuing year.
r. d. BARCLAY
dec 22:3t Secretary pro. tenn.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-01-05
VALUABLE
REAL ESTATE

One lot Of ground in the center of Bloody Run
fronting Main street about sixty Eve feet. and
running back three hundred feet. One Of the yery
best business locations in Bloody Run
Also ten acres Of wood land adjacent to Bloody
Run, lying on the Bedford Railroad, containing
hrst class iron-ore, and having thereon never
failing spriug of water
For particulars apply at the store Of Mrs. S. e.
MANN, Bloody Run, or of Dr. HICKnK, Bed
ford Pa. decI5 RIM
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-01-05
EoR SALE.

The old and well known homestead called the
sCOFlL FARM, situate three miles north Of Bed
to grazing, and having about one-half cleared il
offered for sale.
10 accommodate purchasers it is offered in lots
Of from ten to fifty acres.
TERMs-0ne-third in hand and the balance in
ten yearly payments, with interest, payable semi
annually till the whole be paid
If any part is not sold by spring it viii be leas-
ed for one or more years.
For further particulars inquire OWN. SCOVIL.
on the premises, or by letter of D. S. WILLIAMS.
Arsenal p. O., Pa. decI5.9t