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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1867-10-31
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Witch is put up in Pint and Quart Cans
ready for tisr. Ifasn superior article, and
10 81 We spprt,sta s.stisf,tinri.s
Manufactured ut Wholesale ty
,blgaLI.t,Y ID u sT'UENEk.
lh5. s. Clark Street. Chicago,
ami sold Sy III. Retail Dealers throughout
the Northwest tAAssS
MA Inqniref,r DR.. Dpvisbm,'a Excel
siOr Water Proof. ~ Polish or Harness
Biackinps. and talst',,ns others. 9ae
-ssaAys WHOEEsALEaAGli N.fS:
.lChicago- Bnrnl,ins 81 Var Schntclf,
Wholesale DRUGGISTS; Dag, lien 4 Geo..
Wholesale .;rnearS. & SIS S. Al 80, ssH es8 h
a Driroit--W. - RniinsoN& Co.. Whole
sale D.,a ,evs.in Boots and Shoes. esNA
Z McDaug.l, Nicholas a. Abbott, Whole
sale Dealersin Boots and Shoes e
WANTED, Agents.
n,1A MADE FROM 9s33 35 IN. EVE
Nl44 PAYS! or SIS n. M $685. one
day. and no Huhibug. Exclusive tsrritn-
rv GIVEN Ehtirely new business. Send
stamp for particulars.
DOANE x MASSEY,
ne2sdSumj al Olive st, 81 Lvuls, MO.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1867-10-31
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Produces the most Brilliant and Lasting
Polish ofanvthingo the Kind ever asfrr-
to the pubic.
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without DR.. DsVistnu's e ceisior Harm.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1867-10-31
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hen used according to directions, war
rantni tn make a pnir Of Boots or Sh,n.s
wear Mt least one third longer thai, by the
,,stnf any ether preparations shat cal, I've
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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1867-10-31
VEGETABLE AMBROSIl
l; til: MIRACLE or THE ACE!

Cray-IJendel People have their
locks restored Ivy it to the dark, lussrous,
sil;en tresses Of youth, and are larpy
Young People, with high, faded oryed Hair,
have these questionable colors changed to
beautiful auburn, and rejoice!
People whose heads are covered with
Dandrrf and Humors, use it, and have
clean coats and clear and healthy scalps |!
IBnld.IIeaels,d Veterans have
t'icir remaining locks frightened, and the
bare spots covered with luxuri.nt growth
Of Hair, and dance for .oy!
Young Gentlemen use it because it is
richly perfumed!
Young Ladies' use it because it keeps
their Hair in place! aI
Every ',odv must ard viii use it, because
It is the eleanest and best article in the
market!
For Sale BY Druggists generally.
Fui s,.ie ~ fnNivis E1aAe 81 o., Otl..iilwi
Aug 2, lo67-dGwy
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-02

DAMAGE TO CROPs.-From all directions we
hear that the frequent and heavy rains of week
before last have done great damage TO the grow
ing crops. Especially has this been the case in
the Eastern part of the State. where the water
courses easily overflow and drown the corn and
cotton We hope the damage is not great in
this section. but it must be considerable in con
sequence of continued wet weather during the
month ofJune.
Bot this is time when no man ought to give
up to encouragement. Let all do their duty as
promptly and as best they and trust to a
kind Providence for fual results. Remember
that sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof"
The Wilmington Journal says of the rains in
that section:
1.-The damage sustained by planters in Bruins
wick. Bladen, New Hanover, Onslow. Duplin.
Sampson. Edgeconbe and all the Eastern coun-
ties. so far As heard from. has been very serious
and almost irreI arabic. The corn and cotton crop
have received a most severe blow while the rice
crop in this section has been almost entirely
ruined. Along the line of the Cape Fear and in
fact in all the lowlands of the counties named,
the damage is very apparent, and the pernicious
results Of the recent terrible rains will be long
remembered"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-02

ONE OF THE REAsONs.-One great reason
why there is much destitutinn among certain
classes in the South, is because capitalists and
all others having money on hand. are afraid to
invest it in enterprises which would afford en-
plovment tn laborers. ffactories and manufac-
Curing establishments were erected in the South.
thousands of men. women and children could get
gverk and support themselves, without relief from
charity funds or the Bureau.
But abe die Ity is, people are afraid. in the
pyeseat unsettled condition of the country, to put
their money in manufacturing enterprises, not
knowing what course Congress may finally adopt.
or what new schemes of destruction may be pro-
rnulgateG by those who control the government.
those who have cash are disposed to hold on to
e. for while threets of coniseation INDUCED
in by Northern speakers end newspapers. the
man who has money knows that he can put that
beyond the reach of any enforced division. The
result is that the laborer, white and black, suf-
fers for the want Of steady, remunerative
poyment.
What the South needs is peace and quiet, and
q restoration of civil government, with equal
rights for all-no Acknowledgement of the intelli-
gent. energetic. business portion of her people
40 unnecessary, degrading prescription.
We have been, and still, in favor of re-
union on the best terms we can get for we be-
lieve that the longer 1t is delayed the worse
condition will become. and the greater the desti-
tuition among the poorer class of people. If Con-
gress would speedily admit the Southern States
to equal rights with other portions of the
Union. it will not be necessary much longer to
issue ratons in the South. But if this is not
done. fear that next year the Government will
have to feed five times the number of people it is
now aiding.
If we thought we had any influence with such
men as Judge Kelly of Pa. Wilson of Iowa, and
Shellabarger of Ohio (nen of ability and learn
ing.) we would appeal to them to throw themselves
forward like patriots and strive to this great
country from anarchy and destruction. They
could do much to stop the threatened ruin, and
they would distinguish themselves as benefactors
of mankind by ignoring party and advocating
final settlement of national difficulties during the
appI coaching Fall and Winter.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-02

VIEWS OF WELL KNOWN CoNFEDERArE.-
Raphel Semmes, ex-Confederate admiral, presen-
ted set of Union colors to the steamer CONNER
cial, at Memphis, last week, and made speech,
winding up follows:
ave were beaten in the war; and the flag of
the conqueror became our flag. Take, then,
these colors, captain; they are the coors of our
common country, whatever may be their present
Specification. We can all feel an honest pride in
their more ancient history. as trust shall be
enabled to do in their future history. With re-
gard to what may call their especial history
that is the history which covers the four years Of
our internecne war-it is our duty both as Chris
tians and brethren, to forget it. That war has
left many and ghasty wounds.
Let us of the South, do our part by closing
them with a tender and gentle hand, SO that no
scars may remain TO remind us Of the conflict
And let US endeavor also to convert this new flag
into the old flag again, that We may love it as of
wore"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-02
CHARLOTTE MARKET, July ], 1867.

CORRECTED RY STEsuousE, MAcAULAY a. Co.
Cotton-Phe market has been quite inactive
during the week and offerings very light, few pur-
chases has been made the basis Of 201 cents for
middiing cotton, chiefly to fill orders from the
neighboriDg factories.
Corn continues in demand at 81 .35 from wagons
$l.40 to 81 AS from stores. Wheat-There was no
new Wheat offered in market except one small 10,
which was sold at SE75 per bushel, the recent
heavy rains retarded operations, aud in some local.
tiles injured the Wheat and Oats crop to q very
considerable extent. Peas, scarce at $iso, Oats
70 to IS cents.
Flour-The market is nearly bare and prices have
advanced to $3.50 per sack from Wagons; $s.5S 10
ST from stores.
Bacon-The market 10 pretty well supplied a
l31 for shoulders, ISL cents for rib Sides and
lei cents for clear sides. Lard l6 to 10 cents a.
to quality. ~
Fresh Butter, 30 TO % cents; Spring Chicksas,
20 to IS cents, Eggs. ~ to 90 cents. These arti.
cles are in demand.
Corn Whskey is held at S2.2S to $2.5o per gallon.
Liverpool Salt, standard weight, $a75 per sack.
No change to note in any Of the other leading
!: trticies.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-02

GoLD IN THE TERRIToRIEs.-An article in the
Montana Post, paper published at Virginia City
asserts that Montana is the richest mineral coun-
try in the world. In 1866, the population was
less than 10000, and the yield of gold $ls,ooo,.
oOO In the same year Idaho produced ST., 0OO,-
900; Colorado, Sl7,0O0,OOO; Nevada, $4,000.
900; Oregon, So 900, 900; California, with pop
ulation more than ten times as great produced
but $50 900, 900. The growth of the Territory
has been very rapid. In 1860, Montana was
almost unknown. In 1864 it sent no gold to the
minis; while Oregon, Idaho and Colorado each
sent So, 100000, or more. In 1865 it ranked
after California and Idaho.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-02

THE GREAT PRIZE DRAWING We have
feared for some weeks that the "Great Presen-
taton Concert" at Baltimore, was stupendous
fraud upon the public If so, We hope that
summary measures may be adopted to punish
as they deserve the scoundrels connected with
it, The Baltimore papers as yet know nothing
of the drawing that was to have come off on the
18th inst. We do not believe that any drawing
will be had, but that the parties concerned will
pocket the large amount they have received.
We have just learned that the Palmers are two
Connecticut Yankees who are the chief man
ayers 10 the affair. We took every pains as did
the agents in this State, to ascertain the sound
Dess and reliability of the concern aud supposed
everything was right, but We fear the whole
thing has been deception. Had we suspected
such thing at first these columns wculd never
have been open to their advertisements The
agents have been as completely chawed as we
ever knew men to be.-RaleiyA Sentinel.
We always believed that Prize Drawings and
Gift Enterprise concerns were got up for the
purpose of cheating and defrauding, and have
heretofore warned the public against them.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-02
Re% We learn from the Savannah News of

RG~ We learn from the Savannah News of
the 18th that among the passengers who arrived
there by the steamship Herman Livingston from
New York were large number of families from
Glasgow, Scotland, en- route to Columbus, Ga
where they are to be employed in the new cot
ton mills now erected The men are fine, att
letio looking mechanics, and are just fresh from
the machine shops aud cotton factories of Great
Britain. They said to be work men of the
highest order, and will, no doubt, prove accept
able 10 their new vocaions in the mauufacto.
res of Columbus, which bids fair to become one
of the largest manufacturing cities in the South,
This is the description of emigrants required 10
this State to develop its resources and strengthen
US politically. The Gulford land agency will
DO much towards inducing the coming among
US of foreigners who are skilled in agriculture
as we'll as manufacturing -Raleigh Progress
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-02

D6The new Governor of Louisiana, appoint
ed by General Sheridan, is opposed to Con6s-
cation. In q recent speech to the Republican
Convention at New Orleans, he is reported to
have said, that
.Confscation was but iegalized robbery, and
besides its cruelty and oppression, was mere
incentive and temptation to robbery and corrup.
ton on the Part of the vctors. He hoped
the radical republicans would'no longer stain
their hands or discredit their cause by any
schemes of this nature"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-02

THE "BLACK DEATH"-Late intelligence
from Europe indicates the return of this dread,
full disease There is room to fer that it has
commenced its work of havoc in Ireland Few
are living who remember its fearful ravages, yet
history furnishes most distressing accounts of
its progress in Egypt, Turkey, Northern and
Western Europe, the two centuries preceding
the present. 1t ravaged all Europe in the four
teenth century. The symptoms Of the disease
are described thus by the New York World:
"The symptoms Of this malady are, first bill
lious vomiting and purging, succeeded by acute
headache and incohcrency; then purple erup-
ton, usually manifestins itself upon the breast
and sh builders, and spreading over the entire
body; then debility; collapse accompanied with
paralysis, and sometimes with disloeation of
ration of the first variety Of cases which have
occurred since March, 1885, has averaged
eighteen hours from the first iud:sposition until
the fata! instant The duration of the second
variety has averaged from three to five days;
and that of the third variety; which is the only
one in which recovery has taken place has
reached many days and even weeks. The con-
tagion of the sickness is shown in the statement
made 10 regard to cases which have occurred
among soldiers
With these remarkable accounts of the prog
ress made in Ireland by so fearful a disorder,
physicians in this country will doubtless asseve-
rate their recollection of, and for aught that is
known, their present acquaintance with, the
"spotted fever" malady nearly as fatal as the
dreadful sickness Of which it may be the sister
ST %
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-02

A POINTED QUEsTIoN.-Gen. Albert Pike,
speaking of the disfranchisement of so many
Southern men by the late Congress. asks:
us the nation sane that DISTINGUISHES hundreds
Of statesmen. advocates, editors. merchants.
bankers. the men of capital and intellect and in
fuenee, the men whom the people have always
trusted; aud that gives the ignorant Ethiopian
the power to govera and Cypress these men. not
to be exercised by themselves, but by handful
of peftifogging adventures Is it not lunacy
that releases these men from all obligations of
allegiance, makes them foreigners, and encamps
them in q country whose government they know
only by ITS expressions %
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-02

''SoME Does."-A gentleman of this city went
out to North Carolina on a business visit recently,
and only returned two or three days ago. His
duties called him TO different counties, and to
prominent plantations in the said counties. One
Of the plantations there employed about one hun
dred freedmen, around whose huts he noticed an
unusual number Of dogs His curiosity was ex-
cited, and he made enquiries as to the ownership,
use and number of these animals on the planta-
ton. He was told that they belonged to the ne
groes, that they numbered 'considerable," but
the only use that could be found for them was
that of eating. At his request census of the
dogs taken. The proprietor of the planta-
ton had them all brough to the stable yard and
carefully counted, and our informant says he him
self counted four hundred and sixty-fve Of them.
In all that lot. there was not one valuable hun
ling or watch dog, but they consisted entirely Of
cur and mixed breeds. Of moonlight night we
are tempted to ask, what concert OF hows and
barkngs, and fights, and growls, there must be
on that plantation. Express.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-02

IMPRovEMENTs.-Messr Stenhouse. Macau-
lay & Co, have commenced the erection of a
large two story brick building the corner of
Tryon and College streets. opposite r. NJ. Oates
& Co. 1t will be divided into two store rooms.
each Of l40 feet in length.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-02
THE REMOVAL OF STATE OFFICERs.-The
National Intelligencer says, in an official tone

THE REMOVAL OF STATE OFFICERs.-The
National Intelgencer says, in official tone:
"As we stated week ago would be the case.
order Of uniform application in all the mill
tary districts in the matter of the qualification of
voters at the South has been issued. and we now
do not allow ourselves to doubt that IN a short
time specific orders will be issued in relation to
unwarranted removals of State officers by the
SoutherQ commanders. The questions involved
cannot. of course, be disposed of by single
general order of uniform application. In apply
ing the proper remedy very different means may
be employed. In many cases the otiicers them
selves may apply the suitable correction. 1t is
probable in others that the parties affected may
be tried by courts martial, and. if convicted, and
rendered by necessity unable to perform their
functions elections by the people would be the
proper remedy. In word, the views of the
Attorney General upon this subject must be sub
stantaily carried out, but by what particular
remedial process. the circumstances in eact case
must determine
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-02

To the Memory Of aae fnfant Dasghter of NJ. n
and Ars. Julia j. Davis. 49,

he Memory Of nae knfart Daughter of NJ. n. L
and Rrs. Julia J. Davis. 49,
Sweet Lille wanetaI
Bright child of my hearth
Too hard to resign thee,
Oh why did We partf I'D SAP
So desolate, lonely
That precious tie riven,
There 10 rest for me only,
With baby 10 Heaven.
Sweet Lille wanetai haf,
Ny beautiful one
We shall grieve thy departure,
Till life's grief Is done.
Then look from thy bright home,
Beyond the blue skies,
To welcome thy dear ones, eHA
When their spirits arise.
Sweet Lille waneta1
Fond babe of my 1ove7
Softly thou art singing,
With the Serapbs above. vr
Will not thy silver wings,
Fan uy flushed browf
Signing so sadly here,
Mother misses thee now.
Sweet Lille wanetai
My Angel of light
Let thy sweet spirit-touch,
Soothe me tonight
OF darling mine, WOO me .l<e.
From sadness to bliss
Irvine thine arms closely
Grant one little kissi
Sweet Lille wanetai
Not long till we meet thee,
Fair cherub of glory!
Enraptur'd to greet theei
Our peanty, our treasure
There resign thee never
Cur own precious darling,
In Heaven-forever. EuLALrR
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-02

SECRETARY STANroN.-The rumor that this
gentleman is about to resign his post is thought
in official circles to be altogether unfounded. It
would seem clear that if the decision of the Cabi-
net adverse to his views had been considered by
him as eondemnatory and affording ground for
resignation, he would not have communicated
The consequent orders to the Southern comman-
ders, but would have resigned at once.-Nation-
al Intelligencer June "a.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-02
CITY ORDINANCE.
Notice to Tax PAYERS.

Ordered by the Board of Aldermen, That In view
of the demands upon the Treasury for funds to
the expenses of the city TO pay Guard debt due for
Fire Engine, Street work, &c, that longer indul-
gence cannot be given to those owing taxes, and
that the Collector is hereby instructed to advertise
for sale the property of oil delinquent taxpayers
the first day of August next.
s. A. HARRIS, Mayor.
T. W. DEWEY, City Clerk.
July l, 1867. st
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-02

In this city, on the 25th of June, Sallie Andrew,
infant daughter of Mr. s and Mrs Elan, aged
l month and "a days.
Ere sin could blight or sorrow fade,
Death came with its fcndly care,
The opening bud to Heaven conveyed,
And babe it blossom there.
Reeeutly, in Lake City, Fla. whittier he had gone
in the hope of benefting his health, Mr William G
Webb, of Rockingham, ~ c., in the eth year of
his age.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-02
tag The Philadelphia INQUIRER recommends

s9 The Philadelphia Inquirer recommends
proposition of a Maryland friend of that jour
nal that the farmers of the Northern and Wes-
tern States form an association and invite their
farmer friends of the South to visit them and
examine the workings of the system which they
have adopted for the cultivation of the soil.
The Inquirer thinks this would have a happy
effect in the interchange Of agricultural views
and information which it would produce, and in
the removal of social arrangements between the
sections, aud the restoration of old friendly re-
lations The suggestion is good one, and would
probably do more to promote reconstruction
than most Of the devices Of the politicians.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-02

MEXICAN NEWS.-Minister Romero has re-
ceived an official report of what took place at
Vera Cruz or the arrival of General Santa
Anna. 1t appears that Santa Anna represent
ed that be returned to Mexico under the au-
thority of the United States Government, and
with the support Of ample means, ammunition
and men from the United States. He request
ed the imperial officers commanding Vera Cruz
to go 90 board the Virginia, and asked them to
give up the empire and declare for the republic
under him.
The imperial officers assembled council of
all the superior officers of the garrison, and the
question was fully discussed. After long de-
liberation it was concluded to reject his over
lures for two reasons: first, because he stated
he went supported by foreign government, and
second, because the imperial garrison of Vera
Cruz could have no confidence in him.
During the discussion it was stated by promi-
nent officers that Vera Cruz could not hold out
much longer-that the scarcity of food was too
ereat-that there was no money to pay the i'm
pcrial troops-that the people of Vera Cruz were
all liberals-tbat all the foreign merchants we're
in favor Of the liberals and that the fore gn troops
defending Vera Cruz we're about mutinying.
Lieut. Col j. f Soudret, commander of the
foreign troops, stated that he could not answer
for his troops if they did not receive their pay
in FIVE days All the leaders expressed very
respondent feeling, and disposition to leave
the country rather than proclaim General Santa
Anna.
New Orleans, June give have dates from
Queretaro 90 the 9Th, San Luis 1lth, Monterey
18th, via Galveston. 1t is reported that as soon
as Marquee learned of the sale and delivery of
Queretaro by Lopez he opened documents left
with him by Macmillan, and among them found
one 10 which be abdicated in favor Of young
Iturbide.
MARQUEE Immediately proclaimed 1turbide
Emperor under the regency of Empress Carlot-
ta He also arrested 80 Of the most notable
liberals, and imprisoned them as hostages for
the lives of Macmillan and his companions -
No authoritative denial of Maximilian's proca-
nation bad been published last week, and it is
still believed to be genuine.
1t is stated that Maximiians counsel has
been refused thirty days time to prepare, and
chat he had been sentenced. 1t was also rumor-
ed that he had been executed, but this was not
authoritative.
Alvera, the imperial, would only surrender a,
Queretaro on honorable terms. The terms oil
capitulation state they surrendered 10 accordance
with the established law usages Of nations
Mortinez, the liberal general, agreeing to this
Was placed in arrest, and the arms and mum
tons of Alvera restored. What was to follow
was not stated.
Maxine Campo was not shot, as stated Blu,
murdered while lying dangerously wounded Ia
hospital at Queretaro.
By the last mail, it is reported that Marquee
had commenced executing hostages, and shot
two whose names are not given.
The death of Mcndez is confirmed.
ALL the foreign prisoners en- route t.
Monterey, numbering four or five thousand
Austrians, Belgians aud French.