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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1868-04-16
Thomas DARCY MCGEE.

The assassination Of this distin-
guished person, at the threshold of
his own house on the morning Of
the 7th instant, by some person as
yet unknown, has filled the Canadi-
an Province with horror similar to
that which prevailed over our entire
country, at the foul and brutal mur-
der of A. Lincoln by an emissary of
a defeated and venomous proslavery,
Democratic rebellion.
McGee was an freshman of bril-
liant talents, as statesman and or
ator, and figured prominently in the
Irish Rebellion OF lS4S, as a compa-
triot of O'Brien. and Mitchell; but
like the latter he long since went
back on his early love, and pripci-
Piles, and became one of the bitterest
tories, and most unsparing in his de-
nunciations of tho efforts of the Fe-
nian organization to liberate his own
native land from British oppression.
At the time of his death, he was
Canadian minister of Agriculture,
position quite similar to that of our
Sec'y ofthe Interior.
His well known hostility to Fen.
ianism and the activee forts he made
to thwart their former movements
against Canada, gives some color to
the almost universal belief in govern
ment circles there that he was mur-
dered by member, or agent of that
organization, detailed for tho bloody
work.
For the good name of the Fenians
whose struggles to relieve Ireland
from oppression, must meet with the
approval of all lovers of liberty, we
earnestly hope that an investigation
may prove the untruth of the charge.
No course however praiseworthy can
afford to resort to such bloody means
as assassination to accomplish its OBJ
jects, and it becomes their special du>
ty to assist in ferreting out and pun
ishing the perpetrators, to relieve
them of an APPARENTLY well founded
suspicion.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1868-04-16
THE OTTUMWACOURIER
Published srery Thursday Morning
CALDWELL, HOLDEN & Co
Publishers and Prorrietors.
Terms Two Dollars per Year
Invariably in Adrance.

Office on corner of Main and Green
Streets, over Hinsey, Le,cis d. Cos
Drug Store.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1868-04-16

OFFICIAL CRY & COUNTY PAPER
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1868-04-16

"Iowa,' the Hasckeye's excellent
J Washington correspondent, has the
following interesting items in his
last letter to that paper:
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1868-07-02

The whisky tax may be said to 60
against The grain
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1868-07-02

There is proposition TO establish
homes in Chicago for working men: with
board and lodging OF three dollars per
week.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1868-07-02

Ny dear. said o rUrsl wife to her bus
band, 90 bis return from town. what
WSG the sweetcsr thing YOU saw in bon
nets in the cILy?' The ladies' faces, my
love- p.r--
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1868-07-02
PLANTSI PLANTS Il!

HAVING established Plant Nursery OPP.
l. poSi,e Point Pleasant, West Va, aul
prepared to furnish The public with the follow
ing varieties of Sweet Potatoes, TomatoS and
Cabbage Plants at the prices here spec fed:
Yellow Nansemond Sc per 100
By the one thousand Sc per 100
BY the 10 900 Csc per 100
yellow. Testers perfected and Early Red
Tomato % cents per dozen, or 81 50 per 100,
or Sl2 80 per | 1000.
Early York. and Ok Heart Cabbage 95 cts.
per dozea or 81 90 per 100.
These plants will be grown In the most i'm.
proved mode. The Cabbage and Tomatoes
will be grown and shippeH IN eases without
being plucked until wanted for setting out
can ship Sweet Potatoe Plants to any point
in the Kanawha Valley, in twenty four hours
after plucked. Orders solicited:
Address A. W. GREGG.
Point Pleasant, Mason county W, Va.
march 26-tf
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1868-07-02

Two things oagh, to be The object Tor
fsar-snvy of friends and hatred Of enc.
mics.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1868-07-02
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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1868-07-02

American canned fruit are becoming
very popular 10 Enkland peaches and
tomatoes taking the lead.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1868-07-02

The Noble Red Man. A sentimental
gOung lady addressed discousOlAle
looking laden as follows:
"Why drOOps the eye of the forest
ehisil Does the memory Of the rel
warrior revert to the past. when bis
proud ancestors ToSmed through The
forest aud enjoyed the primsval gloiss
Of nature, now sadly mared by the *
and pillow Of the un'ympalbizing ruSticT
To which the noble red man replisd.
ugh! No. White man glib lDjlu
too much whisky. lujun big drunk lat
night lpipn Puke; deu IDjun get we'll
again; ugh!
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1868-07-02

Where do all The pins go TO! Do they
fsll TO the earth, and become terra pins.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1868-07-02

II is no. SO much trouble to get ich a.
il is to tell when We are itch.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1868-07-02

Y A quAkeresS said recently 10 friend
in rsfrencs 10 the Quaker formula OF mar.
riags:'l IL sture,I did not pmmh: to obey
Whsnl was married, but nigh, as well
for I have had 10 do it,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1868-07-02
S. 7. WILSON. KrSSEY RhBIysoS, IN.
"EX ELSI0R" MILLS
WILSON Il ROBINSON,
Successors to Wilson Bro.)
PPODrfetOrS,
PrOprietOrS.

POINT PLEASANT W Va.
THIS Mill %as been rrfttrd srd re-
nodded in the best possible manner, aud we
are now prepared TO furnish the very best quail
ity Of -four to all, AZ lower rates than it eau be
purchased elsewhere.
Particular attention paid to Custom Grind.
ing, both in wheat and corn,
The highest market price paid for Wheat at
all times. Farmers having such crops to dis.
pose of will do we'll u give US q call.
December 10 lS67-tf.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1868-07-02

Eve is said to be the only woman who
never threatened TO 90 and live with her
mother, aud Adm the FIRST man who
ever weol 10 board with his mot or in
law.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1868-07-02

Two Obiosus came to GRIFFITH Otter
day while attempting 10 climb lightning
TOainto young ladies seminary.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1868-07-02

President Johnson, tits stated upon
good authority, iaVors the domination of
Cbi:f Justice as the Democratic cAnida'e
for President.
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-25

Usage Orange hedges are fast taking
the place of all other kinds of enclosures.
and the time is not far distant when there
will be little other fencing in use. 1t is
more hardy, and of a quicker growth than
the New Castle Thorn, and makes more
compact, as well as more slightly hedge.
In recent ride we took between Middle
town and Elkton, two weeks ago, the far
mers were everywhere busy "laying /"
their hedges. We didn't get out of sight
of the operation, until after we had passed
the farm of Squire Black, beyond Glas-
gov. Orange Quicks have advanced in
price to IS and $3.50 per thousand, and
every nursery within our knowledge has
sold out clean, so brisk has been the de-
mand for them.
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-25
State Matters.

During the heavy thunder storm on
Thursday morning, the dwelling house on
the farm near Dover, lately owned by Leis-
ter T. Benton, now by Mr.. D. L. Rock
well, from Connecticut, was struck by
lightning and badly damaged, though none
of the inmates received serious injury.
Singularly, the house was provided with
two lightning rods, which did not seem to
protect it. The lightning also struck a
fence post on New st, near the residence
of Mr.. James Byce, shattering it to
atoms. Mrs. Byce was stunned by the
shock. We learn that barn and two
dwelling houses near Smyrna were set on
fire by the lightning and burned.
The Clayton Herald, of Saturday says :
On Thursday, Mr.. John Truax, living
in Raymond's Neck, went out to shoot a
bird for sick child. When night came
on, and he did not return, search was
made for him, but owing to the darkness
they were unable to find him. On Fri
day morning he was found dead in the
woods with the. back of his head shot away
by the bursting of his gun. He leaves a
wife and two small children to mourn his
untimely end. Mr.. T. had a policy of
$4,000 on his life, iu the Knickerbocker.
INTERESTING CAsE.-The Sussex Jour-
nal says The negro who murdered young
Dickerson, will be tried at the present
term of the court. Mr.. Cullen has been
appointed to defend him. The case is one
of more than usual interest; the negro is
deaf and dumb, and the question of his
responsibility before the law is an interes-
ting and difficult legal proposition. 1t
would be obviously improper at this time
to discuss the merits of the case, but we
honestly believe that he has good de-
fense.
Loss OF A WILMINGTON VEssEL-A dcs-
patch from Key West, Florida, under date
Of the 18th inst. says The scoohner Sid.
ney Price, of Wilmington, Del, with
cargo Of sugar and molasses, from Zaza,
Cuba, for Philadelphia, sprung leak
crew being unable to keep her free of wa
ter ran her ashore at Bahia Honde. The
cargo will propably be saved.
We copy the following items from the
Dover Delawarean, of Saturday:
A little son of Mrs. Elsie Cahoon, of this
ooWh, bau OuO vi HIS dTllS very SCNCTcly
torn and lacerated by a corn shelter, on
Monday last.
Mr.. Thomas Purinton, (son of Rev. D.
B. Purinton, late of this town., is rcpor-
ted among the killed in the fearful railroad
accident on the Erie railroad, near Port
Jervis, N. Y. last Wednesday morning
Brevet Major Henry G. Robinett, of
Wilmington, committed snicide at New
Orleans, Wednesday. He was a captain
in the First infantry, on duty at New Or
leans at the time of his death.
The Delaware Dental Association will
hold its ninth semi-annual Convention, in
Milford, Del. on Thursday, the 14th day
of May next, at 3 o'clock, p. NJ.
New CASTLE Counties CoURTs.-The
Court of Oyer and Terminer and the Supe-
rior Court will commence their sessions at
New Castle, on the 18th of May.
, The laying of the track of the Dorches-
ter and Delaware railroad was commenced
at Seaford, Del, on Monday of last week.
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-25
cen. fsanessl..

The name Of Gen. WinEeld 8. Hancock,
is looming up as the Democratic candi-
date for President. "A New Orleans pa
per pays him glowing tribute, and thinks
he would unite the War Democrats and
the Peace Democrats, the johnson men,
the Pcndleton men, the Conservatives,
the moderate Republicans, and all who are
opposed TO the madness of Radicalism
The Pennsylvania delegation TO the Dem
eesatic National Convention, it is said,
win vote solid for his nomination. The
Central Democratic Club of Westmoreland
county, Pa. has declared for him. The
good sense he displayed while in command
ut New Orleans, in holding the military in
snbordination to the civil power, has at
tracted public attention towards him, and
proves him to be imbued with right prin-
ciples, and to be the right man for the
present fearful crisis in our country's af-
fairs. We prefer civilian in the Execu-
tive Chair, but if Gen. Hancock can COM
bine all the elements of opposition to de-
structive, law-defying, revolutionary Rad
icalism, and can assure US Of victory, then
he is our candidate. And, although we
are, and always have been, an Anti-War
Democrat. we will support him, if he
should be the choice of the New York
Convention, with all the zeal and energy
of which We are capable.
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-25

The old frame tenements on the site of
the proposed Town Hall, were put up at
public auction, on Saturday last, and
knocked down." to different bidders, at
$4,000, including the roof of the brick
tenement, the bricks of which will be used
in the Hall. These old buildings are be-
ing removed, to make way for the beauti-
full new edifce which will shortly adorn
the site whereon for SO many years they
stood, forming component part of the
Middletown of other DAYS.
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-25
Tn. Impsaehment Trial.

The Impeachment trial draws to close.
From the beginning we have never had
the slightest doubt that the President
would be deposed. Not that we believed
there was sufficient ground for such ver-
dict, but because we thought we under
stood the drift Of the movement, from its
incipiency. The testimony was brought
70 close on Monday. Gen. Butler made
the announcement on the part Of the man
ayers, and Mr.. Evarts did the same on
the part of the defence. when all the wit
nesses were discharged. The court then
adjourned until Wednesday, when Mr..
Boutwell, commenced his argument for the
prosecution; previous to which Senator
Trumbull offered an order which was adop-
ted, that as many of the managers and of
the counsel as may desire, be permitted to
file written arguments or address the Sen
ate orally, but the concluding oral argu-
ment shall be made by only one manager,
as provided in the 21st rule. Mr.. Nelson
followed Mr.. Boutwell, for the defense on
Thursday.
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-25
OnnEn,,o,y. c,

ODD-FELLows CELEBRArIoN.-Sun
the 26th instant, being the anniversary Of
the introduction of the Order of Odd Eel
lowship on this continent, Richland Lodge,
No 109, Of Halltown, Md, propose to hold
Reunion and Festival on Monday the
26th, in the woods adjoining that town.
We understand that fifteen lodges from
Delaware, and Kent, Queen AIMS, and
Caroline counties, are expected to. be pre-
sent and take part in the exercises. The
managers are determined to make it the
grandest affair of the kind ever seen on the
peninsula. A full brass band will be in
attendance, and preparations will be made
for.all the.fashionable::6eld and silvan sports
of the day. Addresses will be made by
eminent members Of the brotherhood from
a distance. A handsome dinner and re.
freshment will be served by the ladies.
Shelter will be provided in case of rain du.
ring the day, and pound for the care and
feed of horses from distance. A pleasant
time to the Brotherhood may confidently
be anticipated.
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-25

The Georgetown, Cd. Co. Courier, in
chronicling the election of DIR. McCabe to
the vacant Rectorship of st. AIMS, says
-" DIR. McCabe carries with him to his
new field of labor the prestige of high
literary reputation, and acknowledged abil-
ity as divine and as chaste, impressive,
and eloquent speaker. While we unite in
the general regret expressed by the people
of Bladensburg at the removal of DR.. Me-
Cabe, we must take occasion to congratu-
late the Episcopalians of Delaware on this
accession to the ranks of their ministry"
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-25
For the Middleto,Dn Transeript.
Tableaux vivants.


The ladies have originated-and are
carrying through with their characteristic
energy-an enterprise which ought to be
of interest to those who have sympathy in
the advancement of every good work.
1t is purposed to give an exhibition of
TdLleau1 Vioants, elaborated with great
care and with display of taste which will
warrant high appreciation on the part of
the good people of Middletown and its vi
cinity. Many of the most beautiful and
expressive faces of our ladies will grace
the scene, and, in company with members
of the sterner sex, will form groups which
we doubt not will crafty the taste of n
connoisseur. Moreover, that large ele-
ment in our human nature-the taste for
the comic-will not be ignored. While
the inspiring strains of music will be pres
ent to give life and animation to the occa-
sion, there will be scenes provided for
those who delight to unbend the brow of
care in the merry laugh. To the man
whose blood flows sluggishly as he goes
down the hill of life and who is tempted
to complain of the monotony of his decli-
ming years, we would say, come to this
reunion Of your friends and acquaintances
and rejuvenate amid the innocent festivi-
ties and amusements offered by these good
ladies'. To the young man whose pulse
beats high with hope and whose zest for
all that is pleasant in life is unabated, we
need only say that among the attractions
will be Woman's bright eyes-a dag
zling host of eyes of every hue, as Love
may chance to raise his black or azure
banner in their blaze"
10 all-the young and the old, the high
and the low, the rich and the poor-we
would say lend the aid of your presence
and thus encourage the ladies in their en-
deavors to promote good cause, and, at
the same time, contribute to your enter
tainment.
1t might be allowed to moralize little,
just here, on the great dearth of amuse-
'ments in the life of us Americans, and to
deprecate the excessive devotion of the
powers of mind and body to the pursuits
of business, and the eager chase after the
Almighty Dollar" which characterizes
our people. We will leave this question
till some happy time in the future, when
we are attacked by the cacoethes scrsbendi.
To return to the Tableaur-we will state
that the Messrs. Cox have been kind e.
nough to put at the disposal of the ladies
the Show Room recently erected at their
Carriage Factory. It bas been determin-
ed to hold the exhibition on Thursday and
Friday the 9TH and 9Th of May.
Refreshments will be dispensed during
the evening It only remains to say that
the proceeds will be for the benefit Of the
Episcopal Sunday School Library.
ALPHA.
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-25


A Public Benefactor.-Mr. William h.
Hunter, Sunday School Missionary, from
North Carolina, Familiarity known in the
South as the Children's Friend, deliv-
cred several lectures in this town, this
week, and took up collections in aid of the
destitute Sabbath Schools in the South.
He labors for the schools of all evangelical
churches, making no distinction. He is
full of the spirit of his mission, earnest,
eloquent, impassioned, having the happy
faculty of enchanting the attention of both
young and old. He is, literally, like his
Divine Master, "going about doing good. 1"
Every lecture is a sermon, powerfully i'm
pressing his audience, touching the heart
and tending to regulate the life; sowing
precious seed" which may some day
bring forth, " thirty, sixty, or an hun
dred fold" We know not that we ever
heard his equal, as a lecturer to children
1t is his purpose to visit New Castle, next
week, after which he may return to Mid
dletown.
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-25

than because it has been borne by Dem
ocratic Union soldier through the South
and had been honored by the inhabitants
of that Conquered Province.
The abominable weather we have had,
has done great deal towards injuring the
Spring trade. The retailers find compar-
lively small demand for their goods, and
consequently exercise considerable caution
in purchasing. As general thing busi-
ness is dull, but there are some fortunate
exceptions, and we find some houses dri-
wing brisk trade. The whole country,
however, must suffer more or less, until
things in Washington are settled upon
some permanent base. We pray we may
not have long to wait, but fear we pray in
vain. ATMos.
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-25
PACIFIC GUANO 'COMPANY'S
SOLUBLE
PACIFIC GUANO.

The attention of Farmers and other consumers
of Fertilizers is invited to this Guano as worthy
of their especial notice Its use for several years
in Maryland Virginia, and other Southern
States, for all crops has given it a standard
character for excellence uncqualled by any other
1t possesses all the quickncss of Peruvian Guano.
with permanent qualities not found in that arti-
Gle. $50 lbs of this Guano are found more than
equal to 3OOfbs. of the best Super-phosphates. 1t
rpens the crop from fire to secen ddys earlier than
the phosphates, which fact alone gives it incacu-
liable advantages.
Woodlawn, near Easton, Nd.
June %, 1866.
"The general appearance of the straw
where Pacific Guano was applied ut the rate of
$50 down to 100 TBS. per acre, was that produced
by the well known, but now little used Peruvian
Guano. This, you understand refers to advanced
Spring, after coming through the harsh winter
and early spring months. The branching and
general healthfulness were beyond expectation
| used beside Pacific Guano three ,ceH
kno'on superphosphdtes Of lime. | was able
to cut the earliest where applied the Guano and
IN late variety of wheat, the guanoed half was
not only fit to cut sooner, but was saved from
ruin by rust, whereas the phosphate side was
green, and the grain shriyeled ! believe
Pacihc Guano is all you claim for it, and sav un-
heS'tdt,hgty at the same cost, would as soon use
1t as Peruvian Guano. In conclusion, I
prefer Pacific Guano to all the superphosphatcs
'''''' ha'o ueeu5 peCduSe IL Is more active and
prompt in its effects, and quite as durable II RI
pens wheat earlier, thereby in some seasons sa-
wing crop, especially of the late varieties, from
injury from rust" - ~.
Yours, &C. ]. L. ADKINS.
Bennets Point, near Queenstown Md
T., June 25th, 1866.
The Pacific GuanO bought of you last Fall I
applied on my wheat crop as follows: On one
farm on the first seeding applied three tons at
the rate OF two hundred pounds to the acre. tbeu
followed with three tons of r Phospbafe.
same quantity per acre. The wheat where I an
piled the Guano grew off faster and looked bet-
ter throughout the winter and spring, and is now
by far the best wheat have. | shall Commence
cutting 1t to morrow, as it has ripened at least
Str days sooner than where put the Phosphate.
On my home plantation, applied three tons of
phosphate on the first seeding, and followed with
the Guano. The same quantity per acre as above
and the result is the same, and consider it the
ve'y best fertilizer ever used. Thus, you see, /
have given it fair trial, and shall continue TO
use it as long as | can have any assurance of its
being the same article. -.
am, gents, yours, very respectfully.
s, 0GLE TnGHMAN.
For sale by E. T. EVANS,
Middletown, Del.